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Dianna Alveris-Marin
December 6, 2022
This morning as I am telling my two girls , how I would share all my skittles from my care packages, an email popped up that someone had signed your guest book. Rest easy buddy.
Blanca
December 5, 2022
TE QUIERO MUCHO PRIMO Y TE EXTRAÑAMOS ... CUIDA MUCHO DE MI TIO NANDO A EL TAMBIEN NOS HACE FALTA, LOS QUEREMOS
Kiani Palacio
November 2, 2018
A week late but, 15 years. Fifteen. I still miss you as much as did then. It still hurts as much as it did then. The only good thing that came from this was Irving becoming the big brother I never had. I wish you were here. <3
Charlie Gili
February 12, 2018
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 week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Steven Acosta 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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Blanca Mack
May 27, 2014
I love u primo, missing u
Peggy Childers
October 4, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven Acosta:
It has truly been my honor to sign Steven's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Steven will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Kiani Palacio
September 27, 2013
Happy 29th Birthday, Steven. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you and wish you were here. I love you forever.
December 29, 2012
Say hello to my son when you see him
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2012
October 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven Acosta:
Always remembering Steven. "Some gave all."
Kiani
September 28, 2012
a day late but Happy Birthday Steven! i miss you everyday.. love you :)
Karina ACOSTA
September 27, 2012
Happy birthday primo.
Mary Kanada
July 19, 2012
To The Acosta Family, with our deepest
condolences.
2 Kings 4: 32-37
March 10, 2012
Not forgotten. May his family have begun there journey toward healing.
Peggy Childers
October 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven Acosta:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
kiani palacio
September 27, 2011
happy 27th birthday steven. i love you and miss you so much. rest in peace.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
Dear Acosta Family,
I thank Steven for his sacrifice on behalf of all Americans. May he RIP.
May 30, 2011
TE extrañamos primo...
Karina Acosta
L Greene
May 29, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.May PFC. STEVEN ACOSTA rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. But wait~I hear him drumming.GOD BLESS
A O
May 28, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family.
Donald Segui
May 25, 2011
Thank you for the commitment and ultament
sacafices, words are not enought.
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
October 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven Acosta:
Remembering Steven 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
k. palacio
September 27, 2010
Happy 26th Birthday Steven. I love you and Miss you. R.I.P.
rosa tellez-gracanin
February 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kenna Kay
December 22, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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kiani palacio
July 9, 2009
me again , i miss yoou . it's almost been 6 years now . i went to your grave site on memorial day , there were flowers & a candy for you . i cleaned your grave :) watch over me steven , my guardian angel . ILOOOVEYOU . gone but never forgotten , always in my heart .
Kiani Palacio
February 13, 2009
ILOVEYOOUU,STEVEN:) & I MISS YOUU!
D C
October 26, 2008
Steven, you always brought a smile to who ever was around you, you had such great enthusiasm and energy that it just made everyone's day a lot better, we love you and we miss you...we will always remember you...
Class of 2002
James M. Koster
October 13, 2008
Dear Brave Pfc. Steven Acosta,
Words cannot express the sorrow at your passing. You leave us sad but grateful. You answered the call to serve and protect your country. Sleep well and remember those who are left behind. Your family loves you. Your fellow citizens love and honor you. You paid the ultimate price for having the courage to help a people you didn't know. We are most proud of you
Kiani Palacio
September 27, 2008
Steven. Happy Birthday! 24, wow. I miss you so much. I think about you often, I'll never forget you:) You were so cool, and I loved the way you dressed! I can't believe it's almost been 5 years since you left us. I haven't visited your grave since a few months after the burial. Last time I was there I cleaned it, and just sat there crying. I wish you could come back, see how much we've all grown. I'm a junior in high school now, I was in 6th grade when you left. Please watch over us all, our guardian angel. I love you Steven. Always in my heart, r.i.p.
William Welch
June 9, 2008
To the family of Pfc Steven Acosta our prayers are with you in your time of loss .What he has done for our country and our freedom will not be forgotten.
lori hoffman
May 29, 2008
We are so grateful for your service for our safety and freedom!
Jane Sharp
May 19, 2008
Every day as I pass the cemetary on my way to the high school, I think of Steven and send a prayer that he is at peace and his family is healing. His smiling greetings brought warmth to my classroom, and I still miss seeing him. He gave all he had to the cause of freedom, and I honor him as a true Amercian hero. God Bless you, Steven.
Josephine Buck
April 16, 2008
To the family of Steven , our prayers are with you , what your sons did for our freedom. Will not be forgotten.
November 26, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Acosta!
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2007
To the family of Pfc. Steven Acosta:
Steven 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
Kelly
October 4, 2007
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all
karina acosta
October 3, 2007
hola Primo donde quiera que estes, sabes que te extranamos mucho ...
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
Dianna Alveris
September 28, 2007
Hey buddy, its me Marin. Its been sometime since ive come by. Happy Belated Bday! Seems just like yesterday we were out in Iraq laughing about some joke that you said or sitting byt the trucks half asleep ready to go on a mission. Miss you buddy! May God bless you and your family today and always
Kiani Palacio
September 27, 2007
Steven,today is your birthday.
I miss you so much!
I wish you were here with us.
Me and Kimmie remember everyday we spent with you at the skate park.
You were so full of life and had so much funn.
I miss seeing your unique look.
I loved it because no one else dressed like you.
You will always be in my familys hearts,gone but never forgotten.
The Palacio Fam.
Florence McSween-Elkins
August 4, 2007
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07
Althea B
July 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Acosta and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Lynn Lenker
May 15, 2007
I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your precious son.
You have so much to be proud of to have 2 son's willing to serve their country.
We also lost our son to the war.
I truly understand what you are going through.
Thank you PFC Steven Acosta for your service to our country.
My prayers are with you and your family.
May you REST IN PEACE
Proud Gold Star Mother of
Cpl Christophr W. Belchik
KIA IRAQ 8-22-04
Nancy Sahlberg
April 29, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Gary Allain
April 10, 2007
Pfc. Steven Acousta
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Ana Acosta
March 28, 2007
To my little cousin: Wishing you were still around to see u grow up and live the life u deserved. You will never be forgotten. May u rest in peace. Much love to all the Acosta family!! - Ceci
Ron and Kim Baker
March 15, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss.May God bless you with comfort and peace.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
February 8, 2007
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR FUTURE...
Gail Kemp
January 27, 2007
What a young hero our country has in PFC. Steven Acosta. His service is appreciated even by those who didn't know him. I pray for some peace in the hearts of his family.
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am deeply saddened at the loss of such a young Hero.If there are any brothers/ sters, please conatact me, I am the founder of Gold Star Siblings.
God Bless
Garnet Jenkins
October 26, 2006
Remembering Pfc. Steven Acosta, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he lost his life, while serving our country, with a Multitude of
Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Steven rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Acosta family.
From the sister of a 19 year young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May the memories of Steven, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 23, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Acosta family in the loss of Steven. I did not know Steven, 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. Soon it will be 3 years since you were taken. Steven 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~
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
October 21, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Please know that we share your grief, and our prayers are with you. THANK YOU for serving our country. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Sherry Breeden
September 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Pfc. Steven Acosta thank you for your service to our country and making the ultimate sacrifice so that we may continue living in a free country. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will never be forgotten
God Bless you
Sincerely
Sherry Breeden
Chris
August 5, 2006
May God bless your family in their time of grief. My wife died in the world trade center and I feel a loss everytime I hear of a brave soldier losing their life to protect mine and my sons.
Ana Montes
July 31, 2006
It is very hard to believe that I will never see you again. Seeing you so happy in Spanish class and
having a great time with your friends. I think of you all the time. I will cherish all the great memories I have of you. Your picture will always be in my
class room, shown with great pride. Thank you for all the great memories you gave us at Calexico High School.
God Bless You and your family always,
Ana Medina Montes, A.P Spanish Teacher
Calexico High School
kimmie p
July 24, 2006
i miss you, steven. my thoughts are with you and your family.
Dale Richardson
April 14, 2006
I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless Steven Acosta and his family. God Bless the 3/67 AR 4th ID. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Elvis Acosta
April 4, 2006
May your soul rest in peace and may god bless your family. You will never be forgotten.
Lesynia Garcia
March 30, 2006
I am so sorry for your lost, I feel like he was part of my family, I also have my son in Iraq and I pray each day for all the men and women that are servicing, he is with our Lord shining on us. God Bless you.
AMBER NOE
March 21, 2006
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT IS BECAUSE OF STEVEN MY FREEDOM IN AMERICA STILL CONTINUES.ALL AMERICAS ARE PROUD FOR THE SACRIFICE STEVEN MADE.
PEACE BE WITH YOU,
SINCERELY,
AMBER NOE
FOREST GLEN
CORAL SPRINGS FLA,
Shelby Ledbetter
March 21, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss .He will always be a hero to me.
sincerely, Shelby Ledbetter
forest glen middle
coral springs fl
bryan cruz
March 21, 2006
im so sorry for the loss of your love one i wish he was still alive to fight for what is right.he was brave and had courage to fight for what he thought was right.we all love for what he did.peace be with you. sincerely.
Matthew Jochim
March 21, 2006
sorryy for what happind to you
Mathew Thompson
March 21, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss.It is because of him my freedom in Americastill continues.All Americans are proud for the sacrifice he made.Peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Mathew Thompson
Forest Glen Middle School
Coral Spring,FL
Brittney acosta
March 20, 2006
Im so heart broken that steven went to the war and died but he did it for a good cause to help his country even though i never met steven im so sad that he died he will always be remmemberd by his country and especially by his faimly
tiffany marrero
March 20, 2006
GOD HAS CREATED ANGELS,STEVEN ACOSTA WAS ONE OF THE MANY FEW TO BE CHOOSEN TO GET SENT TO EARTH AND FIGHT JUST LIKE OUR heavenly father HAD.MY HEART AND SOUL HAS GONE OUT TO HIM IN MANY WAYS!!!
-TIFFANY MARRERO
Davis Sloan
March 20, 2006
I am so sorry for yous loss. God Bless you.
John Whitmore
February 27, 2006
To the family of Pfc. Steven Acosta,
I want to tell you how sad I was upon hearing about the loss of your loved one, Steven. God bless him. He is a true American hero. I will remember him and all his family in my prayers.
Dianna
January 4, 2006
Hi Acosta,
Fisrt Happy New year, I know that you are in a better place than we are, But just know that I always carry you in my thoughts. So our old battalion 3-67 of course is back in Iraq doing another tour, lucky for us we didnt have to go back. Well Acosta you are missed very much and I wish your family a blessed 2006.
Love always
Dianna
blanca acosta lopez
December 30, 2005
to my cousin, you are truly missed by all of us.i miss all the times we got to hang out, and when we got to watch you play soccer i know thats something you loved to do, theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you . we will never forget you. love blanca acosta lopez.
blanca acosta lopez
December 30, 2005
to my cousin, you are truly missed by all of us. we will never forget you. love blanca acosta lopez
wallum family
October 30, 2005
The Wallum Family
Linda Sweeney
September 19, 2005
Thank you for being such a valiant young man. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Mary Marcucci
September 11, 2005
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven Acosta. I wish you peace in your painful hearts, happiness as you remember his life and courage to continue living with this tremendous loss. Every life is so important and we touch so many lives without ever knowing it. His life meant so much to so many people and may my voice speak for many when I say thank you for raising such a fine man. May GOD bless you in these difficult days.
dianna marin
September 8, 2005
Dear Acosta Family,
my name is dianna, and i was stationed with your son while being in Iraq. He was so funny and always kept me going.I wish there was something I could have done to keep him going.He had a great personality and always smiling.God bless him and his family.
Wanda Cobb
August 6, 2005
We are praying for you all.
C L
August 3, 2005
We are in Steven's debt because he stood in harm's way for us. We will not forget and pray that God will richly bless you as you carry on.
Debbie
July 28, 2005
My condolences to the family of this hero. may god give you peace to know he is wrapped in his arms now.
Mechelle Weyer
July 5, 2005
I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.
Nelda Garcia
July 3, 2005
I would like to express my sympathy to the family of Steven Acosta. May the Lord sustain you in your hour of grief. Please be sure that your son did not die in vain. As we celebrate our independence tomorrow I will remember that because of men like Steven , who gave their life for the sake of freedom, I will enjoy this freedom. He truly is my hero and again I thank you.
Eddie, Lynn and Alicia Brock
June 27, 2005
Steven, Your dedication to our nation has truly been an inspiration
Thank you and God speed.
Phil Albornoz
June 12, 2005
Thank your for serving this great nation at a time of war. You will not be forgotten.
Alicia Lopez
May 22, 2005
Dear Acosta Family,
You are in my prayers since I heard about Steven's fate. I know God takes the good people when he needs more Angels in haven. Your son is now up there, watching over you.
T Kilgore
April 21, 2005
THANK YOU!
Sarah Leifeste
March 4, 2005
Dear Acosta Family,
my name is ashlei and i am 18 years old. while researching for school i came across your son's story. i am so sorry for your loss. i know that i cannot say i know what your going through but i will keep you in my prayers. I live right near fort hood and a majority of my friend's parents are in iraq. though i did not know your son, i do know that he was a great young man and a true hero. thank you so much for you sacrifice for our nation. i and all of america thanks you. May God bring you comfort in your time of need.
Kevin Johnson
February 23, 2005
To the Acosta family:
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Steven. I know how difficult it is to lose a close friend. Please know that the God of all comfort can comfort you in all your tribulation. (2Corinthians 1:3,4; John5:28,29)I hope these texts help ease your pain. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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