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for Wilfredo Urbina
November 20, 2017
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Charlie Gili
May 28, 2014
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that we had a flag and a picture of your loved one set out on our "Field of Flags" in Brooklyn, NY on both Sunday and Monday as our tribute to him and NY's other fallen heroes. May God bless you and keep you strong. Respectfully submitted On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign.
William Artiga
May 26, 2014
Remembering you paisan on this day. You live in my memory and will never forget you little bro!!!
Charlie Gili
April 12, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Urbina Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the name of Wilfredo F. Urbina US Army Private 1st Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
February 1, 2012
With thanks & Prayer for your Ultimate sacrifice for us all. Rest in Peace PFC Urbina. Comfort & prayers for you & your family always. AMEN
Peggy Childers
November 30, 2011
November 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina:
Please accept my remembrance of Wilfredo on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
christine brinson
April 2, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Peggy Childers
November 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina:
Remembering Wilfredo 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
Crystal Springman-Wolodin
September 10, 2009
I went to St. Philip Neri with Wilfredo...He always had a kind heart and he will be missed..I thank him very much for fighting for our country and helping to keep us all safe.
Kenna larra
August 22, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Wilfredo ~ (Debra Estep)
December 3, 2008
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 Wilfredo, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 28, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina:
Wilfredo 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
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Urbina!
Nancy Martin
February 7, 2008
As Wilfredo's 7th grade teacher, I was so sorry to hear about his death.
As the daughter of a vet of the Fighting 69th, I am so proud of him.
His sacrifice is great...he gave his country the greatest gift he could.
Donna Cunningham
September 19, 2007
To The Urbina Family,
I used to work with Wil in Lynbrook. I only visited his grave recently when I visited my grandparents grave at the same cemetery. I took a picture of the grave, showed it to my boss and coworkers and were surprised that I took the time to visit. I'm truly sorry about Wil even thought it's been three years.
Donna Cunningham
thien chung
September 13, 2007
URB:
ITs been 6 years, we were great battle buddy still, today in spirted. From: Germany,P.R.,and Iraq. Its been almost three year now. I want to say: URB, I miss you. You are a true HERO and a great brother in ARMS. I will see you on the other side of the hill.
rest in peace brother.
Battle Buddy A1/69inf 4th plt
SPC CHUNG
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 26, 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Urbina and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary
May 3, 2007
It was an honor to visit Wilfredo's resting place today.God bless Wilfredo and his family.
Jewel Davenport
March 17, 2007
To the Urbina Family,
I was blessed to have met your wonderful son in Kuwait before we left for Iraq. In the short time that I knew him, I can honestly say that he had a heart of gold and was genuinely sweet. It is hard for me to write this because I everyday I miss him more and more. My prayers are with your family.
phil Engeldrum
March 2, 2007
Chris found Will to be a quick kid with a great sense of humor. They would read "Gothic romances: and laught at the non-standard Bronx English.
Chis felt he would fight and never run. To bad chance got them. They went fast and I am sure they were happY
Viva Will Mucho Macho
Phil Engeldrum, Chris Engeldrums father.
Vanessa Valdes
February 20, 2007
To the Urbina family,
I went to St. Philip Neri with your son, he was a year older than me. I had heard through family friends that he had been killed in Iraq. I didn't realize that the war would touch me so personally -- I still remember us playing tag or just running in the Big Yard. I searched for his name on the internet, only to discover that he had also been part of the 9/11 recovery effort. God bless him and all of you. My prayers are with you.
January 5, 2007
david heeralal i live in barbados in the caribbean and i am very about the death of your son i fallow up the news every day my sympthy
Garnet Jenkins
November 29, 2006
Paying tribute to Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina, on this 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Urbina family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Ella Gray
November 23, 2006
I was watching youtube, and I almost lost it when I saw a pic of this young man, and I said to myself, my God, that looks like my friend Wilfredo from the Air Force. He always did have such a sweet baby face, and I dismissed it. Then, I visited the Washington post website, and looked up Urbina's name and my worst fears came true. It was him, and it mentioned he passed away in late November 2004. I am so very sorry and extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Urbina. What brings me joy is that I have tons of pictures of Urbina that I took when we were in "tech school" at Shepherd Air Force base back in 1994, and I hope to be able to mail these to the family. What I remember most about him was his high energy, and he always went out of his way to help others. I lost touch with Urbina after tech school, but I will always remember him.
-Ella Gray
(Formerly Ella Moss)
USAF 1994-1998
emili cruz-cardona
May 26, 2006
Even though Wilfredo has been gone more than 1yr. ago, our hearts still ache. This past Tuesday he would have turned 31yrs old, and at home we shared memories about him and remembered what a great person he was. I hope his memories can also console his parents' and sisters'hearts as it did ours. We still think about Will, and will never stop missing him.
Love always your cousin,
emili cardona and family.
Rosario Gonzalez
May 15, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
CHRISTOPHER.F. CRUZ
April 12, 2006
MY NAME IS CHRISTOPHER F CRUZ SINCE I LOST MY COUSIN I REALIZED THAT I NEVER GOT TO KNOW YOU AS A ADULT, BUT MY MEMORIES WILL NEVER FADE I JUST HOPE WHEN MY SON IS BORN IN JUNE,HE TURNS OUT TO BE OUTGOING AND WITH A GOO HEAD LIKE YOU. YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO MY SONS SO HE KNOWS THAT IS UNCLE DIE FOR THIS COUNTRY AND ALWAYS TO BE PROUD TO BE A AMERICAN
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Urbina family.
Wilfredo may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Urbina family in the loss of Wilfredo. I did not know Wilfredo, 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. Wilfredo soon it will be 16 months since you were taken. 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~
Frank McHugh
January 7, 2006
Just want to offer my condolences and prayers for the repose of your soul. Although I did not know you, we both attended the same schools in the Bronx: St.Philip Neri and Cardinal Hayes High School, albeit at different times. We have some connection my dear friend. God bless you and your family. God bless America. Rest in Peace, Frank
Gerard Devine
November 29, 2005
May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service to our country.
Michael Hoffman
November 15, 2005
Will,
It was an honor and priveledge to serve with you during the time we had together. Rest In Peace knowing that you are in the hearts and souls of all of your family and friends and your brothers in arms at home and abroad. God Bless You. Friend...Brother...Hero.
Fred Scharf
October 29, 2005
I have a picture of Wil hanging up in our Hospital in Sunbury, PA. As a former BFD Capt and Retired Soldier, it was as though I had lost a brother. I never met Wil but will not forget Him.
Juan Rodriguez
September 27, 2005
I met Will at Cardinal Hayes High School in the bronx. We were on the soccer team together and I recalled having so much fun with him. We lost most of our games, but we had lots of fun. In our last games as seniors I recalled returning to school and talking to him about the future. He said he wanted to be a marine, and I remeber thinking that he would be a good marine because he was a caring guy. He is a hero, and I will always remember him...
God Bless,
Jody Fuehrlein
July 8, 2005
As a former Baldwin, N.Y. resident, I just had to say" May God Bless you and your family".
Sandra Frenke
May 30, 2005
My prayers continue to be with you. My son is one of the fighting 69th. I pray that God will carry you all & lift the sadness & heaviness. God Bless You.
Michael Chung
May 8, 2005
Your name will forever be honored as a hero in my mind. Your unselfish duty to protect this country gives me confidence that we will triumph over evil. Rest in peace and God Bless!
Oscar Urbina
April 22, 2005
My deepest sympathy for your family. Another life ended too soon.
Felix Vargas
March 24, 2005
Will you were a good soldier. We went through something unexplainable. Only those who been throught that which we went through could know what it's like. You were one of my team mates, my driver. You did your job to the fullest. You were on point with the vehicle and everthing that was task out to you. I will never forget the good work that you did. You are missed by me and your family. I! will never forget you. You will always be remember. Your brother in arms.
Rose Coopersmith
March 23, 2005
Will you were a great friend, thank you for being a great guy. thank you for all the rides. I will always remember the fun times at the firehose. peace R~
NICOLE FRIEDENSTEIN
December 23, 2004
DEAR THE URBINA FAMILY,
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,
WILL WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY,I REMEMBER HANGING OUT WITH HIM AND JEANIN AT ALL OUR CONCERTS, I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, AND HES OUR HERO,
THANK YOU WILL.
Elaine Arrieta
December 16, 2004
On behalf of the Arrieta family, I want to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. Frank was absolutely devastated, he always thought of "Wilito" as the brother he never had. He was a good boy and has gone to a better place. Some day we'll all be together again! God bless the Urbina's.
Emili Cruz
December 14, 2004
Hope is what happens when you first see a light, just a distant, small star in the darkest of nights.
Hope is what happens when a wound starts to heal, whether skin deep or soul deep, you begin to feel real.
Hope is what happens when war turns to peace, after everyone prayed that the fighting would cease.
Hope is what happens when clouds finally clear, troubled thunder falls silent-courageous whispers you hear.
Hope is what happens when fresh bread is baking, and what hungers your heart, will one day stop aching.
Hope is what happens when the pain eases a bit, and deep down inside, you find your true grit.
Hope is what happens as long as we breathe for although it takes time, the sorrow will leave.
Hope is what happens long after the pain.
Hope is what happens - again and again.
Wilfredo will be forever missed.
Your cousins, Emili and Chris Cruz.
Joyce Solberg
December 8, 2004
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I met Will when at my first job and I have to say he was one of the nicest people I have ever met my entire life. Although I lost touch with him since I went away to school, he left a lasting impression on me. I always remember him caring about others and always trying to help when he could. He will truly be missed and God bless you in your time of need.
Joseph Lattanzi
December 7, 2004
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.Will & I worked together at Jones Beach for sometime. God Bless you all please accept my deepest sympathy and love.
perlta family
December 7, 2004
we sorry for you loss ,fmily Perlta are very touch for this family loss ,goodfather wife and cousins are very touched ..rest in peace will
Paul Trowbridge
December 6, 2004
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Will at Jones Beach for a couple of year. God Bless you all and please accept my famolys deepest sympathy.
The Ryley Family - Rose Blvd
December 6, 2004
You keep freedom alive for me. May your family and friends be comforted knowing how many lives have been touched by Will.
benny cruz
December 5, 2004
sadly regret your loss
Courtney Donaldson
December 4, 2004
Will was a great guy, always smiling and full of energy. All of us at Hose Co. 4 will miss him very much. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
charles bullard
December 4, 2004
god bless and keep you for the gift of giving of your self to others in their time of need at home and abroad.god bless your family in their time of need,and be proud of you always as a hero.bless and keep all your brave commrades. ex. chief charles bullard north bellmore f.d.
Gina Bella Warner
December 4, 2004
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless this soldier's family and all those brave soldiers and families.
From a Baldwin mother of two soldier sons in Iraq.
December 4, 2004
Thank you for fighting for our freedom, may God bless you and your family.
Ira & Gale Maltz
December 4, 2004
We were saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will miss Will very much.
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