Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Joseph J. Duenas US Army Private 1st Class.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Joe was such a kind soul I remember very few of my former Employees mostly the bad ones and the Best ones I Remember Joe He was one of the Best. Although the only time I spent with him was at work I considered him my friend. He was so eager to please everyone, so helpful. I Remember how bad Joe wanted to join the Army. How much pain he was willing to endure to remove the tats so he could Serve in the Army. I remember the smile on his face when he finally got in. And I remember driving down the 202 and hearing on the Radio Mesa Soldier Joe Duenas died today near Kirkuk
I had to pull off the freeway ( It is hard to see thru tears) it hit me hard so I can only imagine how hard it was for his wife and family. I remember Joe every Veterans day, Memorial day, Armed Forces day and every time I hear of a soldiers death, and every time I meet a Veteran. I have always thanked Veterans for their service. But, how do you thank them for the ultimate Sacrifice. I can only give my heartfelt condolences to his family and Remember. Rest in Peace My Friend
You are missed.

Dear Joey, you are still a very much missed and will truly never be forgotten. On this Memorial Day, and for all the Memorial Days to come, thank you for your sacrifice and service. Love you - Grace

I'm sending my condolences to the Duenas family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4

Duenas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101 Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Fort Campbell, Ky. Pfc. Joseph Duenas, 23, died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq on March 30, 2006. Rememberin You.

Ah, Joey, it was so nice to hear from your childhood friend, Matt. Your memory lives on in life and in our hearts forever. Love you, Miss you Grace

I remember "Joey" as a little boy. He was one of my best friends in elementary school. I remember him as being pure positivity. Even when he was in a bad situation he would somehow find a way to make the best out of it. Though I havent seen him in probably 20 years, he left a big impression on me, and as I searched for him on the internet to see how he is doing I was deeply saddened to find out about his passing. Just one look at this picture and I knew it was him. Joey from Hayward, that was a good friend to me even when I didnt deserve it; who was unabashedly kind to everyone around him.I wanted to contact him to tell him that I missed him and that his friendship meant a lot to me in my younger years, but I will instead add my name to the list of people that are shocked that he of all people was taken from us so early, but I will resolve in my personal life to be a little more kind and compasionate like Joey, so a part of who he was will continue to grow and thrive on this earth. Rest in peace my friend. Matt

In memory of Joe Duenas. Always Remembered.

I miss you everyday, Joey! There's a big void in my heart, since you have been gone. I can't believe how blessed I was to have a son like you. Til I see you again. Love Mom

Thinking of you, Joey <3

March 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas:
Always remembering Joseph. "Some gave all."

Miss you my nephew. Love you always, and always remembered. ?

To the family and friends of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I can't believe that tomorrow, March 30, 2011 will be 5 years. I could not have made it through these years without the support received from everyone. Joey was my first son and the most precious gift from above, where he now resides. I live with a huge void in my heart and treasure each and every memory. I was truly blessed to have such a wonderful son, with such a BIG heart. I know that one day we will be together again, until then I am thankful for all the signs/messages I have received that you are there. Love Mom

I want to thank everyone who has given our family so much support over these last five years. We miss Joe so much, and we could not be more proud of what a great man he turn into. It pains us to think of what an even greater man he would have become.
Rest in peace my son.

To the family of PFC. Joseph J. Duenas:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas:
Remembering Joseph 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

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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 and Respectfully,
Kenna

It has been 3 years since I lost my son-in-law Joey, you would think as time goes by it heals the pain, but it never does. There are so many great memories of Joey and it just keeps a smile on my face when I think of them. There is a saying: "After a tragic event, it's so hard to be happy again. Cherish the things you have on earth, rather than dwell on what you don't have. And don't be afraid to cry".
I miss you my son, Love you so much, MOM

To the family of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas:
Joseph 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

Thank you for your service to this country. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that, you are a hero. We went to highschool together, and it pains me to know that the world lost someone so young and so full of life. The world lost a great man, but heaven gained a great man. RIP.

I was just thinking about you today Joey and i know that you are watching over everyone. You are a hero, and we will never forget that.

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Duenas!

My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Heaven is has many brave heroes like Joseph, who gave their life for our freedom. My prayers are with you and want you to know Joseph and his fellow soldiers will never be forgotten.

USAF Retired

To the family and friends of Joseph. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.

Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/

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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Duenas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Joey you have always been like a brother to me. I love and miss you so much my heart hurts daily.EverydAY IT GETS A LITTLE MORE REAL THAT i WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN. My daughter will grow up knowing you as the hero that you are.

Duenas,I remember when I first got to the unit.You and baxter were the very first people that I met. It didn't take much time for me to figure out who I could count on . you were always on top of the game .you were alway ready to help me or any other soldier out .you were a person that I could always count on or even have small talk with when we were haveing a hard time .Thank you for being there as a friend and a fellow soldier .you always carried your load and then some.The first platoon that we knew misses you.You were a good example for every one. I still serve and I strive to give a good example for the new guys much like what you were for me. Hopefully this is not the last conversation that we will ever have. Until then ,peace man.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas, one year ago.

The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.

May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Joseph's sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will never forget you, Rest in Peace brother.

Duenas,I remember when i met you, fresh out of basic training.You were one hell of a soldier as well as a great friend. Everyone in 1st platoon misses you and so do I, eventhough I went to your platoon a few months after you were gone.I will never forget you man, enventhough I out of the Army and trying to adjust to regular life, I will always keep you in my thoughts. Rest in Peace brother.

Kyle Williams

I remember when Shawna was living with me, she would tell me about a guy who liked her a lot. Although she liked him, too, she wasn't sure if she should take the leap and pursue a "real relationship" with him. I kept urging her to trust her heart, and although I had yet to meet him, everything she told me about him seemed like he was "the one". Joe was a good guy, obviously in love with my cousin and she with him. He was easy going and likable - definitely gained the admiration of my boys as well as mine. He made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. I am very sorry for everyone's loss, especially Shawna and his parents.

With Our Deepest Sympthy to the Garret and Duenas Family,





There are no words, but to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. At this time of your loss of your son, "Joey" as you and your family have always called him.





And Thank-you PFC Joseph. "Joey" Duenas for helped protect our freedoms.





Our Condolences,





Danny and Vicki

To the Garrett & Duenas family,


My deepest sympathy in your great loss. I did not personally know Joseph, but through the love of his mother Rose, who shared her stories & memories of him I feel that I have a great understanding of who Joseph was. Rose take comfort in your faith & knowing that Joseph will forever live in your heart and of those who love him so very much.






Sharing in the loss of your beloved Joey.

To the Duenas and Garrett family;


From our family to yours, please accept our deepest sympathy and regrets for your loss. Your Joey was truly a gift and hero to this nation. I know he will live forever in the most precious of places... your hearts.


Our best wishes and hopes for your families....


The De Leons

I can still hear his voice when he would call. All he had to say was "Hi Mom". How can you ask your son "how are you", even though he would just say "fine". We of course would always talk of family and that would keep us laughing. I miss that voice and I miss my son-in-law terribly. I feel helpless seeing my daughter hurting and all I can do is watch through her healing process. But our Joey would not want us to be sad, he would want us to celebrate his life and his laughter...and man did he have a funny sound when he would laugh! I cherish my son-in-law, his bravery and I love him for loving my daughter so much. I miss you Joey and you are always in my heart sweetheart.

Loving you always and will never forget you, MOM

Dearest Joey,

I love and miss you very much. I am proud to have been your wife and partner. These past months have been very hard for me but I am slowly picking myself up again. Thank you for all you have done for me. You will forever be a part of me. I love you...

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST HEARD OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE. STAY STRONG. SEMPER FI

We care and share in your sorrow.

Dear Duenas Family,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Joseph. My heart aches for the pain and sorrow you must be suffering with. May God bless and comfort you during these difficult times. Thank you PFC Duenas, an American hero.

My deepest condolences to the family. Although I only met Joey once when he was a baby, I always hoped our paths would cross one day. I feel proud to know that he served our country. May Pfc. Joseph Duenas forever be remembered and rest in peace.

I am praying for you and your loss of a loved one. Joeseph will be a man remembered and honored by my family always.



God Bless, Herbert C. Scott Jr.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Duenas family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, 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. Joseph you are a 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~

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

To the Family of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas--"Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends" I am so sorry for your loss. I pray peace and comfort for your family.

A Proud 172 Stryker Mom

To the family of Joe. I am saddened that you have joined a small but proud group of Gold Star parents. We are all honored that our children gave the ultimate sacrifice but the pain is overwhelming. It is against nature and will, I am sorry to say, live with you forever. As you try to come to grips with the loss of Joseph, do not be surprised at the emotional roller coaster you will be riding. But, you are not alone. Although none of us want to be here, we are because our boys are heroes. We are because they were strong beyond comprehension. We are a strong group because we have also given the ultimate sacrifice of the giving of our child. I can not think of any pain relieving words to say except he is a hero and will forever be remembered as one of the few, the proud, a United States military hero. You are also one of the few, the proud and a United States military parent. That is something that no one can ever take away from you, never.

With deepest sympathies,

Margy Bons

The proud USMC mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano KIA Haditha Iraq 5/7/05

media rep and Gold Star mom.

To the Family of Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas:

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 our son 12/1/05.

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. 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.

Bill and Pam Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

To the family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences at the loss of this fine young man. May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please feel free to contact us, any time, if we can do anything for you or if you just need someone to talk to. We, too, know the cost of freedom.



Proud parents of

HN Robert Nathaniel Martens, USN (FMF)

3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div

Killed in Al Qaim, Iraq Sept. 06, 2005