Joe A. Narvaez Obituary

I pray you rest in heaven Tio Joe happy memorial day

Joe, I am always thinking of you. 10 years later, there aren't many days I go without you on my mind. R.I.P <3

To the family and friends of Joe. I knew Joe and he was such a joy to be around. We spent lots of good time together talking about his family at home. Uncountable times trying to watch Dirty dancing Havana Nights but we just couldn't stop laughing. He was funny, truly a beautiful person and a wonderful friend. My condolences to those who have lost him, may he live in their hearts forever as he does mine.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez:
Please accept my remembrance of Joe on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Miss you Joe, everyday homie. Wont ever forget all the great memories. Especially Matamoros, Mex. best time ever!! Always have been and always will be my hero.

Rick Torres

Sweetest person I was friends with in jr high.miss u

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez:
Remembering Joe 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

Well Joe its been almost four years. Just wanted you to know that you are not forgotton. I know that the loard is taking good care of you and you are watching over all that you loved an thoes that loved you. will go for now but you will never be forgotton God Bless you.

Remembering our heroes and their families, today and always.

Joe
Well i am sitting here thinking about you! Been almost 3 years since god took you to join him in heaven and it still feels like yesterday that we talked on the phone. There's not a day that goes by that i dont think about you and all the good times we had together. I heard our song the other day Aventura Obsession! You know the one you played for me the first time we talked on the phone and you sang it to me. It brought back so many memories like the first time we met in person. God gave me a blessing by bringing you in my life. We had so many great times together. I will never forget the Octoberfest we went to together or the time i came to spend the weekend in Schweinfurt with you. Those are only two of the great memories we made together there are lots more. I guess what i am trying to say is I miss you! Thank you for always treating me right and being there for me. Even though you are in heaven i know you are still watching over me every day. You are my angel in heaven and no matter where life takes me you will always have a special place in my heart. Not only are you my angel but you are my hero! You are never forgotten. Love You

SSG Narvaez,
im sitting here thinking and listening to music. like Shep said, many days go by that you cross my mind and i miss you. i remember them days when the Spurs were playing for championships and playoffs and everyone was hating becuase we was from san antonio. we both was goin thru the same problems in life and you helped me get thru my divroce. hahaha, dang that feels like the other day. or when we had to make a "U turn" and you said "bust a chicano Uey. to those that didnt get to have you as a leader or meet you surely missed out on a great man. well i just want to say i love you

Hello, My thoughts go to the family of Joe Narvaez of San Antonio (my home town), on this Memorial Day 2008. I was in Carmel by the Sea, CA, with my wife and came across a group of people placing rows of crosses in the sand for each of our fallen Heros. I was struck personally when the first name I read was Joe's. I hope everyone is doing well.

Sincerely, Roger

Hello Brother,
Training you as a PVT at 5/20INF, Ft. Lewis, WA was a wonderful time in my life. The basketball games and the hours we spent in the gym hooping it up with all the guys from the platoon. I cut your hair, you bought my Kenwood speakers and you served in the same platoon in Schweinfurt, Germany as me. You were almost able to shine boots better than me! Nah just kidding! We have been down the same road and as I reflect on the past I have goose bumps, because you motivated me and pushed me to become a better leader by seeking my guidance. You came to me for guidance about re-enlistment and when you left Ft. Lewis for Schweinfurt I was excited that we would have served in the same locations. Awesome! As I sit at my current duty assignment in Army recruiting, there isn't a day that I know that each soldier I recruit will be deployed. I let them know the truth and I let them know about this awesome Hispanic guy I know Joe Narvaez. Your picture is in my desk and I share your story with the rest of the world. I am proud of what you became SSG Narvaez, a leader of soldiers. I know you are looking down upon the rest of the world, but the world is looking up at YOU, because of the sacrifice you made, you will always be an American hero.

My dearest friend. many days your name crosses my mind. i even think i see you watching me sometimes. joe you are a great friend. my heart cries for your family and our soldiers. never again will they have the leadership and friendship you gave them. i miss you truly and never will i forget you.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


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 Joe, but I am remembering
his service. 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)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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To the family of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez:
Joe 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

Well Joe in a little over three hours it will be two years since you left us and went home to our father in Heven. There are verry few days that go by that we donot think of you. As an old army retiree I well know the sacrifice that you have you have made. I pray for you and your family and hope that they find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you were doing what you loved. Joe you will always be missed by us as the short time that we were able to know you we learned what a great guy you were. God bless you and and keep you by his side. TAKE CARE SSG JOE!!!!!

its been 2 years that joeys been gone and it still hurts everyday knowing that im never going to be able to run across the street to give him a hug and have conversations anymore like the old days... i miss my cousin so much i cant even look at my uncles house the same anymore. R.I.P Joe i love you..

I just finished the 'Walk for the Fallen' in Canadian, Texas. I was honored to carry the flag for Joe A. Narvaez! I read some of the entries from his friends, I would have been honored to have have known him in his life. Barbara Hawkins, Canadian, Texas, August 24, 2008.

i cant believe it has been so long a year and a half is a long time it seems like just yesterday we were talkin about what we were gonna do when you got home. i know i havent been a very good friend its been a year and a half and i havent made time to go back down there o see you i guess your probably understand how hard it is but thats no excuse. i promise i will try my hardest to make it down there soon but you know your always in my heart and i will always miss you ssgt. JOE NARVAEZ

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Narvaez!

Its been awhile friend, not since high school have we talked really. I miss those times, we never won to many games but we sure had fun drinking after. I'm in the navy now, I can't take other people doing all the tours and making all the sacrafices, I'm switching over in september. They say I"ll keep my rank, E6 that will be nice. You will be missed.

Byron

hey joe, i didnt serve with you for very long but im proud to say that i got to even if it was for a little while.. im sorry i couldnt do more..

Hey Joe
Well its been a year tomarrow since you went home to help all the other HEROS stand guard over heaven. It seem just like yesterday you were in our living room just having fun drinking a beer. Joe I would like to thank you once again for us having the oppertunity of knowing you and being such an influience on Lisa's life. Miss you and I will drink a German beer for you tomarrow. Take care up there and look over all the soldiers that come after you.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Narvaez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Joey,

I've been thinking of you often these days, I remember you as that shy little boy, DJ's little brother. I know you knew my brother, Memo, better than you knew me, you were so little when I knew you. I hear you weren't very shy at all, I hear you loved life and people loved you. I hear you loved being a soldier, and I heard you were a good one. Your dad and mom are great people and I know they are so proud of you. I'm sorry I never got to know the older you, if you can call 25 years of age, "old". I think why did this have to happen to you, to them, to anyone. How can a young man in the prime of his life pass away so suddenly. I pray that you are safe and I pray that you are free of the worries of this Earth, and I pray that your family may feel some peace in knowing that God needed more angels in Heaven and he chose you. I will never forget you.

Love your cousin, Christy.

I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the Narvaez family on the loss of their loved one.... Joe it has been a while since i have written anything to you on myspace. It seems like just yesterday that you were sitting in our living room in Germany and we were laughing and joking around. You always knew how to cheer me up when i had a bad day. Remember the Octoberfest in Munich boy it was cold and rainy but the four of us still had so much fun. Or the party we had for my nephew Dustin at Shelia's house. Or the time i went to Schweinfurt to spend the weekend with you. The memories always seem to help but every corner i turn i feel that you are there. I really am having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that you are no longer here. I talk to you cause i know you can hear me and i think about you everyday. The other day i read the letter that you wrote me when we were together and how you said you were so happy that god let us meet. I feel the same way. I am happy i got to meet you and be a part of your life. You brought so much happiness to my life and i am so thankful for that. I talked to your brother last week and he sounded so much like you. He told me if I ever wanted to call him and talk I could. Joe i will never forget about you and you will always have a special place in my heart. You are my hero. I know someday I will see you again but until that day i know you will be my angel in heaven watching over me. To Joe's family i know he is at home with god and is being taken good care of. God has a special place in heaven for soldiers and heros. God bless you all and may he give you the strength to carry on. Remember Joe will always live on in our hearts and memories. GOD BLESS

Once again I would like to take this oppertunity to express my heart felt sympathy to the family of SSG Joe Narvaez. At times like this we realize words alone cannot heal the pain and sorrow that you are feeling. This will take the passing of time and the help of family, friends and the lord. As time passes you will realize that Joe is still here in your hearts and memories and that he is arround every corner watching over everyone that he loved. I was fortunate to have had the oppertunity to get to know Joe as he spent a lot of weekends at our home in Germany. The Joe I got to know was full of life and was always able to put a smile on your face even if you were down. He had the ability ta crack a joke and make everyone feel good. He would talk alot about his family and the plans he had. Joe was an outstanding soldier always talking about how he had to keep the soldiers under him well trained and to take care of them. When Joe was notified that his unit was going back to Iraq for theire second tour he simply said its my duty. He felt he would once again be able to help and maybe make a difference. Joe was and still is a soldiers soldier and a true hero. My family and I were not able to attend Joe's memorial in Texas but we were able to attend the memorial that was conducted by his unit in Schweinfurg Germany. The memorial was extremly well planned and gave the unit, friends, community members and fellow Spaders left in the rear the oppertunity to say farewell to their hero. To the Narvaez family Joe in now with the lord in heven where there is no pain or war just peace and tranquility. Joe will always be remembered. Soldiers do not die they fade into the sunset and join all the other valient soldiers that have gone before them. To all that view this guest book I would say please find a way to pay tribute to SSG Narvaez and all of the young heroes that have gone with him.
GOD BLESS
Bob Shaw SFC Army (Ret)

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we 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

FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE U MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!! I WORKED WITH JOE IN GERMANY AND HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND SOLDIER!!! IF I NEEDED ANYTHING HE WOULD GET IT DONE, AND IF HE NEEDED ANYTHING I WOULD HELP HIM OUT. WE BOTH DID A TOUR IN IRAQ AT THE SAME TIME AND HE DID A GREAT JOB AS A SOLDIER, IF ANYONE COULD GET THE JOB DONE, AND DO IT RIGHT IT WAS SSG JOE NARVAEZ!!! MAY GOD BLEES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
B.F.L. (BROTHERS FOR LIFE)

To the family of SSG NARVAEZ,I KNEW SSG NARVAEZ, the morning of his untimely death we had eaten breakfast with each other in Rusty. SSG NARVAEZ was the first soldier i got to know when i arrived in germany he went out of his way to ensure i was taking care of, we attended UPL course as well together, joe was a great soldier, man ,friend. SSG NARVAEZ is missed by many of the BLUE SPADERS. SSG NARVAEZ rest in peace!!!! From one SSG to another SSG. SSG HALL LORENZO T

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

My heart goes out to the Narvaez family.I remember Joe as a funny guy,yet never got to know him well.I just want to say thank you Joe for what you did for this country and for his family's strong support.He will be missed...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Narvaez Family. I served with Joe out in Ft. Lewis from the time we were privates until he left for Germany and I to be a drill sgt. I have many great memories hanging out just the guys being guys. Joe had such a great sense of humor and could make us laugh no matter how bad a mood one was in. You just couldn't help it. Mostly because he wouldn't stop until you did. I will never forget my fallen comrade and all the good times we had together. There are no words that could do justice the type of friend he was to many. But I do know he was always there and always will be. Even so if it's just watching over us from somewhere. RIP Brother. You are gone but will never be forgotten.

Joey joins the ranks of the other Edgewood ISD graduates who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The classrooms at Emma Frey seem so long ago - but I have not forgotten the quick smile, the quicker mind, and the amazing positive attitude Joey had. I was fortunate to have been one of his teachers and later his assistant principal at JFK. Joey was a wonderful young man and the world is a poorer place without him. I send my love, my tears, and my prayers to the Narvaez family. Joey touched many lives, and I am grateful for the memories he has added to mine. Godspeed, Joey.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Joe will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many military families and loved ones. God Bless.

My deepest heart felt condolences to the Narvaez family on their loss. I think back and remember Joe many, many years ago at Emma Frey as David's little brother and I remember how much simpler things were back then. It's true what they say, "You can take the boy out of the westside, but you can't take the westside out of the boy." It has been many years since I have spoken to David, Joe, or the Narvaez family, but I can recall many occasions when I have seen them around the neighborhood. It is truly amazing how time flies and how boys grow into men and become what they never thought possible before.
My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you in this most difficult of times. May God keep in you in his hands and fill your hearts with understand, peace, and love. I have always been told God only takes the best, and he does. He now has a hero from the barrio who will give his all for what he believes. SSgt Narvaez will never be forgotten, but more importantly Joe Narvaez, the son, brother, friend, and hero will live on through your memories and in your hearts. May God bless you all!!

My heartfelt sympathy to the Narvaez family in the loss of Joe. I did not know Joe, 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. Joe 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~

Hey Joe, you know we all love and miss you. I can't wait until the day I get to see you again. I will never forget how you reassured me everyday that everything was gonna be okay. I hope you and my brother are partyin hard up there, bcause its all i can do to hold it together down here...

I really miss you... The other day I remember thinking I can't wait 'til Joe comes home on leave so I can go see him. Then I realized you aren't comming home...

It gave me something to look forward to. I still look forward to seeing you one day.

Love,
Vicki

My deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez. Please know that millions of Americans you will never know are pained by your loss. Joe is a true hero.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez:
My heart goes out to your family, and my prayers. My brother was in the platoon with Joe. He was the one sitting behind him when it happened. For a matter of seconds it would have been my family in your place, and we are so very sorry for your loss. My brother spoke highly of Joe. My family wishes your family the very best through this horrible situation. We only hope that you will continue to hold the rest of the platoon in your thoughts and prayers. I can only say that when my mother talked to my brother he was under alot of distress. My brother is PFC Bryan Rolen, and if your family would like to talk or need anything at all feel free to contact me. I'm putting my email address on here.
Once again i express my sorrow at your loss, please feel free to contact me if you all would like to.
Kristi

My condolences to the Narvaez family, may you rest in peace, Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. We share your loss, "And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand."

Jack Colnot and Family
Sgt, Kyle A. Colnot KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq

It is so hard to believe that a good friend of mine is now with the lord in his kingdom,just last year we were in iraq doing missions together, and it breaks my heart that I was not there to cover his back. my deepest and most sincere condolences.

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Joe rest safely in God's Loving Care and may God's Comfort and Grace be with the Narvaez family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

May the Peace of God and the memories of Joe,
remain in your heart always and give you
strength through the difficult days ahead.
~Softly and slowly, time heals.~

To the Family of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 those 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 courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )