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Salvador Mella
November 6, 2021
There's isn't a day I don't remember you along with Flores. I'll always feel so sad that you and Flores didn't get a chance to see your daughters grow. You guys are the real heroes, we just stay behind to always remember you and honor you every day. God bless your daughters and Wife and all your family in California especially your mother.
Janet Gonzalez Iraheta
August 21, 2018
My sweet Angel... Happy Birthday. You are in my heart 4 ever... we miss you deeply and i think about you every single way....un beso mi corazon
April 13, 2013
This entry is in memory & honor of Felix. We remain grateful for his selfless service to this country.
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2012
May 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta:
Always remembering Felix. "Some gave all."
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November 11, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice. You were so incredibly brave. I wish I told you that when I had the chance.
joe austin
May 5, 2011
Still rembered and valued..thank you gonzo and family for your service and sacrifice
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta:
Please accept my remembrance of Felix on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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June 1, 2010
Thank you for the greatest sacrifice of all. You will always be remembered and loved.
May 4, 2010
Still can't believe you're gone.
I miss you!
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta:
Remembering Felix on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Eddie Garcia
December 16, 2009
You are missed, Felix.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta:
Felix gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Gonzalez-Iraheta!
In Memory of Felix ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 3, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Felix, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
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Akinwale Adeku
September 19, 2007
Man..When i arrived at Charlie 2-2 i knew i had big shoes to fill because of the great thing you had done..
Rest in Peace brother
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 21, 2007
HEY FELIX,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
< 3
August 21, 2007
Happy Birthday Felix.
Miss you.
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Gonzalez-Iraheta and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
claudia GONZALEZ
July 16, 2007
hey felix,
you're birthday is coming up soon. just dropping a line. hoping you're doing well where ever you are. watch over you're family. much love.
Glen
June 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
MY TRUE HERO FELIX G. GONZALEZ IRAHETA
Janet Gozalez Iraheta
June 9, 2007
A TRUE HERO FELIX G. GONZALEZ IRAHETA
The Kazuo Family
June 4, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta: We are the in-laws of SPC John D. Flores who had been killed May 3 along with Felix, we were informed that these two "HEROS" were army buddies. We would like to send our condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We love them, We miss them, We will never forget!!!!!
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
SGT William Austin
May 29, 2007
To the family and friends of one of the best men I have ever known :
Felix"Gonzo" Gonzelez was a true and loyal friend, a leader men never minded following because he was always concerned with his subordinates first and himself last which is often preached and not so often practiced, and a guy that could make the worst situation alot easier to tolerate with his sense of humor and his cut right to the point clarity of most any situation. I served with Gonzo in his last two duty stations and knew him for over 5 years. I feel quite confidant that both the Linebackers of C 5/5 ADA, and the Vanguards of 1-18 IN who were blessed enough to have had the pleasure of knowing him are better men for it. I know I am. I have more than one memory of trustworthy advice, and good counsel to fall back on thanks to him. I will remember Felix forever. He is a true hero.
SFC RONALD SNOW
May 29, 2007
GONZO,
AS SO MANY OF OUR SOLDIERS YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US WAY TOO SOON. I REMEMBER THE DAY I PICKED YOU UP AT CAMP MONTIETH. YOU WERE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM AND A GREAT SOLDIER. YOU WILL BE MISSED MY BROTHER.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gonzalez-Iraheta family in the loss of Felix. I did not know Felix, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Felix you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Eddie Battles
May 21, 2007
I was fortunate enough to know "Gonzo" when we served together in Vilseck Germany we were both in 2-2 Infantry there. He was the go to guy for any Turret problems that came up on the Bradleys. I was not on his team but I as many other mechanics went to him when we had problems and he never failed to help us out as best he could. I will allways remember Gonzo and his best friend Marvin Sprayberry for they are surely missed but they will never be forgotten by me. God bless the family and friends of them both.
SFC Eddie Battles
Taji, Iraq
JUNE Hensley
May 21, 2007
my deepest condolences to the family of Felix . god bless your soul , YOUR IN HEAVEN NOW .
SOLDIER MOM IN IRAQ
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
May 18, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
claudio gutierrez
May 17, 2007
felix was a stand up guy... i met felix when we both were youngsters. we went to the same jr high and high school... always very thoughtful, he will always be remembered as the smart guy in the class... will miss you ... may god bless you and your family
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
May God bless the family and friends of Felix. Always in our prayers.
Thank you Felix for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Uriel Anthony Iraheta
May 13, 2007
Felix, you are a true American HERO. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. Words cannot explain how proud of you we all are. Only a courageous individual is capable of doing what you did. Thanks to you and the rest of the soldiers, we live in a free Country. You are now in a better place where there is no more pain and suffering. May God and his Angels take care of you and guide you on your new journey in eternal life. I can assure you that our family will do anything and everything we can to console and help your mother get through these difficult times. Hearing of your loss has touched my heart in a way I cannot even begin to explain. You are a true American HERO not only to your Country but also the entire IRAHETA family. God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Sesar Gonzalez
May 9, 2007
Hey Bro.
You have no idea how much I miss you. You have been there for me many times when I was younger and assured me that you had my back whenever I needed it. I am so proud of you and have never been prouder. I am so grateful that I had you as my brother for the short period of time that I did. Breaking the news to my mom is by far the hardest thing I have had to do in my entire life. I can't seem to get my mother's reaction to it out of my head. Like a splinter in my mind it continues to haunt me. I love you so much and have a million things to say but I find myself speechless. Nothing I write or do will ever bring you back to us. You are severely missed. I want you to know that all of our family has been supporting my mom and she is doing a little better. We all know that details and couldn't be more proud of what you have done. It's like I told my mom. It's beause of your sacrifice that other families are not feeling the pain we are feeling. You will never be forgotten. Know that Janet and your little girls will be taken care of and that my wife and I will be there for them. It is unfortunate that Anabel will not have the pleasure of knowing what an incredible father you were. Janet has told me that you were an incredible husband as well and I don't doubt that one bit. You have no idea how much support my wife has giving me. She's been there for me every step of the way and she continues to confort me through these hard times. I love bro and I will miss you dearly.
CLAUDIA GONZALEZ
May 9, 2007
hey felix,
YOUR BROTHER LOVED YOU TO DEATH. IF YOU COULD ONLY HEAR WHAT HE TELLS ME ABOUT YOU. YOU WERE HIS HERO AND HIS MENTOR. I HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM SO PROUD. I WISH I COULD HAVE MET YOU. I KNOW YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF HIM FOR ME WHEN I CANT BE AROUND. I'LL MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILY IS WELL. YOU LEFT TOO SOON. JUST KNOW THAT EVERYONE HERE MISSES YOU. KNOW YOUR LITTLE GIRLS ARE OK. YOUR WIFE WILL ALWAYS HAVE US WHEN SHE NEEDS SOMEONE. YOUR MOM A FIGHTER WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. YOUR YOUNGEST BROTHER WILL HAVE SESAR AND I WATCHING OVER HIM. AS FOR SESAR... HE REALLY NEEDS YOU. HE'S TOLD ME ABOUT HOW YOU WERE A HERO EVEN AS A KID. HE TOLD ME ABOUT THE DAY YOU SAVED HIM FROM DROWNING IN THE RIVER WHEN YOU WENT CAMPING. I ALWAYS TOLD HIM I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR THAT. IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU I WOULDN'T HAVE THE WONDERFUL HUSBAND IM MARRIED TO NOW. SO THANK YOU. I ONLY WISH I COULD HAVE DONE IT IN PERSON.
Sherry Mohan
May 8, 2007
To SRA Sesar Gonzalez,
Our son is serving at Kirtland AFB with you. He had just arrived home in NY on leave when he received the text message with the sad news of your brother's death.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother.
We have never met, but we are all one family in the experience of having those we love in military service.
You and all your brother's family are in our prayers.
Don and Sherry Mohan
Nadja Sprayberry
May 7, 2007
Felix, I remember when you and Janet left a message on Marvins page. I never wanted to leave a message like this for you and your family. I talk to your wife every day and even if I've been through all this myself sometimes I don't know what to say. Marvin was one of your best friends and now you guys are united again...Marvin passed on the 3rd of may 2004 and your day was the 3rd of may as well...3 years later. I'll always be there for your loving wife Janet and your 2 little girls. You are loved and missed so much. You will never be forgotten.
Linda Clifton
May 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Ghaney
May 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Garnet Jenkins
May 6, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta,
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Felix rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with his family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings, are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Felix, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time does heal.
May 5, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 5, 2007
Rest in peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 5, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 4, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Carol Cline
May 4, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Gary Allain
May 4, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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