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for Julio Ordóñez
Charlie Gili
April 13, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ordonez Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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
A loved fellow soldier.
Curtis Briley
October 19, 2011
I served in the National Guard unit with Julio Ordonez at Martindale Army Airfield. We both were promoted and went our separate ways and I heard the television announcement that Julio Ordonez had died in a helicopter crash. My deepest sympathy to the family of Julio Ordonez. SSG Curtis Briley (TXARNG-Retired)
Peggy Childers
September 18, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez:
Please accept my remembrance of Julio on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 18, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez:
Remembering Julio on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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August 22, 2010
My condolences for your loss. Your loved one's service to our nation is not forgotten.
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Jorge Reyes
December 7, 2009
He was a Great person, I will never forget what he taught me about life and how to be a leaderr... (Reyes-TXARNG)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 27, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ordonez family and friends in the loss of Julio. I did not know Julio, 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. Julio 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~
Kellie Stokes
April 26, 2009
Dear Ordonez Family,
I wanted you to know that you are still in my prayers. My Sister-In-Law Samantha's precious Brother Corry was on the flight with Julio that day. It just breaks my heart when I think of the pain they are enduring while trying to heal. My heart breaks for your family as well. Please know that Julio's sacrifice, and your sacrifice is more appreciated than you'll ever know. There are many who feel the same way, even though they may not vocalize it. I hope that when your days are tough, you will feel the Lord's arms around you and know that someone is praying for you. God bless you.
Glenda Hamilton
April 24, 2009
The Ordonez family, the weeks and months have come and gone, the pain of the loss of our heroes is still with me. I have been told that, at some point it will get easier. I have my doubts. Every day I pray for your family and the other five families. I know they were together in life and I know they are together with God. I know how hard it is to just get through the day , some days. The only way I cope is, I say over and over that our heroes were so perfect and pure of heart, that God took them early. Please know that you are not alone in your sorrow, Corry Edwards is my son and I miss him.
Feel free to email me anytime. Sincerely, [email protected]
SrA Karl Bandow
February 26, 2009
I saluted this Sergeant's casket as it left Baghdad International Airport when I was deployed there. Though I did not know him, tears came to my eyes. He was a fellow brother in arms, leaving behind family and friends, and I hope that God is with them, and keeping good watch over him.
T Starman
January 1, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
Libby Fowler
December 16, 2008
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt Julio C. Ordonez: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your soldier. How my heart aches each time I hear of another loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers now and for the days to come. GOD BLESS 1ST SGT. JULIO C. ORDONEZ AND GOD BLESS AMERICA! I have a son in Iraq, Sgt. Crockett Butler, please include him in your prayers.
Ana Mendez
November 6, 2008
A la familia del Primer Sargento Julio Ordoñez:
Antes que nada deseo expresarles mis más sinceras condolencias ante la pérdida de su ser querido.
Les escribo ya que deseo compartir con ustedes la maravillosa esperanza que nos da Dios en la Biblia para aquellos que se han dormido en la muerte. En su Palabra se hace referencia a la muerte como nuestro enemigo ya que causa una honda tristeza y dolor cuando nos toca de cerca. Sin embargo, “la muerte ha de ser reducida a nada” como menciona 1Corintios 15:26.
Pueden tener plena seguridad de que Julio está descansando y Dios no fue el culpable de su fallecimiento, ni mucho menos el causante de ello. A diferencia de lo que muchos piensan, no es Dios quien se lleva a nuestros seres queridos que han muerto. Dios es amor y nunca le arrebataría la vida a un ser humano sabiendo que causaría dolor a sus familiares. Más bien Dios da la esperanza de volver a ver a Julio en un futuro muy cercano. El ha dado poder a su hijo Jesucristo para levantar a todos los que hoy duermen en la muerte. En Juan 11:10-25 Jesús dijo: “Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que ejerce fe en mí, aunque muera, llegará a vivir”.
Muy pronto podremos ver de nuevo a nuestros familiares y amigos que han perdido su vida a manos del gran enemigo que es la muerte.
Una vez más les expreso mi más sentido pésame por su perdida y deseo que las promesas de Dios en su Palabra La Biblia les sirvan de alivio y consuelo para sobrellevar el dolor hasta que llegue el día en que se cumplan todas sus promesas.
Sinceramente,
Ana Méndez
Sandy Bonesteel
November 5, 2008
My condolences to the family of 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.
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October 24, 2008
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Norma Tait
October 21, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Rafoss
October 18, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Debbi
October 11, 2008
To the family and parents of Julio I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you
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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Patrick Wiltz
October 4, 2008
I worked with Sgt Ordonez a few times back in 02 at Martinadale AAF in San Antonio. He was a great man, and strong soldier. God bless him
keith moore
October 3, 2008
To the family of 1st Sgt.Julio C.Ordonez. You have our deepest sympathies for the loss of this Great American Hero.Its the brave men and women in uniform who keep this country ever so free,thank you Julio may you rest in peace with The Almighty.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
October 3, 2008
Julio, I just wanted to say thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation, a nation in mourning for our fallen hero’s. You like so many other sailors and soldiers chose to serve our nation when needed most and with your life you protected the very core of what America stands for. My nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward also made that sacrifice on 5/6/2008 when he was killed in action in Iraq. As I mourn for my nephew I mourn for you and so many other brave soldiers and know that you all will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, we as a nation will never forget you. I stand tall and salute you Ordonez and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for the nights we at home could sleep without fear and know that we are safe. To the Julio family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Juilo and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Valorie
October 2, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Ada Ordonez-Canales
October 2, 2008
To all who read this I would like to share this words with you'll about my uncle Julio Ordonez. He was a wonderful and caring person. He was there when I need him. He had the perfect words to tell you when I was sad or down. He always had a smile on his face. I thank him for being my uncle, friend and most of all for being my hero. My you rest in peace. WE LOVE YOU TIO JULIO!!!!!!!!
Diana Diaz-Lopez
September 30, 2008
To the Ordonez Family;
My Family and I honor the memory of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We would like to express to you our deepest condolences.
Yet words cannot express our true thankfulness, we are sincerely thankful for 1SG Ordonez’ service and duty to our Soldiers in Harms Way.
vr
Chris & Diana Lopez
MacDaniel
September 30, 2008
To the Ordonez family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Julios' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Roxane Lopez
September 29, 2008
Joyce,
My heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
May God bless you, comfort you, and give you His peace during this time of grief.
Laurencia&IsidroSr. Sandoval
September 29, 2008
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, we are praying for you and may God Bless you and bring you Peace.
Carlos & Bebe Dimas
September 29, 2008
Jorge: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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IRIS MUNOZ
September 28, 2008
My prayers, my thoughts, my tears, and my heart go out to the family. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!
Tia Beatrice Ibarra & Family
September 28, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank @ Vilia Garcia
September 28, 2008
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, we are praying for you and may God Bless you and bring you Peace...
Mario & Annette Vega
September 28, 2008
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, we are praying for you and may God Bless you and bring you Peace...
Hernandez-Estevez Family
September 28, 2008
Words are never enough, but please know that we are here to act on anything you need. We love you all & our hearts and prayers are with you.
Veronica Galvez
September 28, 2008
Those who are sad now are happy, because God will comfort them.
Matthew 5:4
Your family is in my prayers, may you all find comfort in knowing you will reunite with Julio in heaven one day.
Juan Rendon
September 28, 2008
Julio was a dear friend for 27 years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
SSG Juan Rendon
Balad, Iraq
TERESA (SFC) RUIZ
September 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ruben P. Saucedo
September 28, 2008
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 1998-2008
Antonio Villanueva (Retired)
September 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Nick Ortega
September 28, 2008
God has blessed you my friend.
You will always be "above the best"
Gary Allain
September 26, 2008
1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever
Lorenzo C. Rodriguez
September 25, 2008
Julio is one of the many American Hero's who has paid the ultimate price for our Nation's Freedom.
Julio, my Dearest friend you will never be forgotten. You will remain in my heart and in my thoughts.
Please except our deepest condolences on the loss of a great husband and father. Julio was a wonderful person to have as a friend and co-worker. May he Rest in Peace. May Our Almighty bless each and everyone of you with peace and healing.
A sincere Friend
Lorenzo C, Maria T Rodriguez and Family
Rolando Ordonez Jr
September 24, 2008
To all that read this I would like to share the beautiful memories I have of my uncle, but I could be here all day and still not have enough time or space. I will always remember his smile because there was never a day that he didn't share his smile with us. He will always be remembered as a hero to our nation and I am proud of this but in our hearts and minds he will always be our dear uncle. I know in my heart he is in heaven cause his heart belonged to God and he served him everyday and everywhere he went. He has left us a great testimony of his life and wonderful memories of his smile and laughter. He will be missed greatly but NEVER forgotten. May he rest in peace. We love you tio Julio!!!
kathi poppert
September 23, 2008
Julio, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made so I and all other American's can contiue to be free. you shall never be forgotten. to Julio's family I am so sorry for your loss I know above being an American hero Julio is your family and my heart breaks for you all. we dont know eachother but now share a very sad bond as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward age 19 while serving in Iraq on May 6 2008 was K.I.A. and also added to the long list of American hero's who paid the ultimate price for our nation's continued freedom. may God bless them all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in Peace Julio your now in Gods hands and know that America loves you..
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward 170th military police Fort Lewis WA the dragon slayers.
Sue Sawyer
September 23, 2008
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. He is a hero to many.
Mother of:
Sgt Marcus Mathes
KIA 4/28/08 OIF
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 23, 2008
REST IN PEACE 1ST SGT. ORDONEZ, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Shelley H - Blue Star Mother
September 23, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank 1st SGT Julio Ordonez for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Garnet Jenkins
September 23, 2008
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, the Price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Julio rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may God's Healing Grace be with the Ordonez 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 treasured memories of Julio, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers
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