Omar J. Vazquez Obituary

Memorial Day, thought about you Omar! Imagine the tears on your Mom's face or the silent paint your dad felt. But I know you watching over them! Love you me nino!

I can't believe that it's been over a year. Miss you so much

April 22, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Omar J. Vazquez:
Omar 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."

Forever in my heart Omar!

One year passed. Thinking of you, Omar.

Marisel: I saw that you posted a comment on the legacy page for my cousin, who was KIA in Afghanistan. So, I thought that I would return the favor, by coming here to express my condolences, on the loss of your brother, as the anniversary of his passing nears. May he rest in peace.

Omar was my buddy in school while in Oklahoma, I am just finding out about this, I am so down right now. He also replaced me in Iraq and I gave him my TV and other goodies that I was leavng behind. Great person , will be missed

You will be always in my heart, my little one!

Sometimes I forget. And then I remember. But I always miss you.

Thank you for fighting for our country.

I miss you. Ja tebya toghe ochen silno lublu.

Anastasia

Just to let you know you will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace. I am so sorry.

Thank you for everything. I'll miss you.
Me gusta como eres.

I am so sorry - reading the many many comments people have left here - it is painfully clear what a loss this is. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. We really lost a treasure.

To the family of LT V, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of serving right along side him, he will be missed. I salute you sir, Rest in Peace brother. (SSG Harrison, Arthur J and family Killeen, TX)

To my Brother-In-Arms,

You will truly be missed. I remember welcoming you to Sabre Squadron and will always remember your smile and positive spirit.

To Omar's family,

Thank you for raising such an incredible young man. I pray that God continues to bless and keep you.

-1LT Joseph Blue

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Omar will 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.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

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 .

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

My deepest sympathy to Omar's family. What a tragedy to loss a loved one at such a young age. I am grateful to Omar for his dedication to our country. He indeed was an American hero. I taught Omar when he was in seventh grade and remember him fondly. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary Ouskin

To the family of 1st Lt Vazquez : I did not have the pleasure/honor of knnowing your loved one, but I am a fellow brother in arms from the Trenton area. I would like to thank both you and him for his service to our nation. May God bless and keep you at this time. Godspeed.

TSgt M. Randolph, USAF

To the family of Omar, I taught Omar when he was a student at McCorristin. Omar would always talk to me about his dream of being in the Army and I always knew he would do great things. I have taught many students through the years, but Omar always stood out in my mind as a smart, well rounded, driven man. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He has given the ultimate sacrifice and is a true American Hero. Thank you, Omar for your service to this great country.

Wayne Wheeler

God Bless you Omar.

My prayers are with you and your family god bless you,you will never beforgotten a true heroe

Thank you Omar, and to your family too, for giving the ultimate gift of YOU.
Peace be the journey back home to Our Lord...Heaven is waiting...

Even though we never met I just found out that we were related. Rest in Peace. Thank you so much for serving for our country.

LiL Wito

I want to express my deepest sympathies to the Vasquez family. I went all through St. Anthony's school with Omar and I'm very proud to have been friends with him during those years. He was an all around outstanding human being. If more people had some of the qualities that Omar had, the world would be a much better place. Ever since I can remember, serving in the military is all he wanted to do. It's all he would talk about, think about, and dream about. Very few of us these days are blessed to do in life what we dream about as children. Omar was one of the lucky ones. That's why whenever I think of you, my thoughts will be filled with happiness instead of sorrow because you got to fulfill your dream. Say Hi to Patrick for me. RIP

Our humble condolences in the loss of Omar. Omar died following his dream of being an army man’s soldier. His death really touched our hearts and hit home for our family. We will never forget his ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom for all Americans. May God console you and your family in your time of grief.
The Ulary family Jay, Pauletta. Annabell, Amanda & Reed Ward

I have known Omar since my childhood he was a good and and a great man know that he will continue to guard us all over looking us God couldnt let a heart as big as his stay he needed to share him so he gave us a angel instead Rip Bro

May God bless in your time of pain. America thanks you. Rest in Peace now. You are in our prayers.

We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of your son, Omar. Our son served with him in Iraq and thought so very highly of him. His dedication to Duty, Honor, and Country will remain an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time.

My sympathies got out to The Vasquez family. You raised a young boy, and taught him to be a astonishing young man.
Omar you were a great man. I’m happy I can call you friend. I will never forget you. You are an amazing person I will never forget the times we had together, Sleep well; I will always keep you in my heart.
And like you told me before. "It’s never goodbye, just I’ll see you later”. Take care Otto.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. We sleep safe at night because men like Omar stand ready to watch over us. We are lucky to have such men. Semper Fidelis

My deepest sympathies to The Vasquez family. I have not seen Omar since high school and am still in shock of this news. I am immensely saddened and am praying for the family as they go through this difficult time.

Maria and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my regret. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers.

Dear Maria Vazquez and all of Omar's family

Dear Maria Vazquez and all of Omar's family

Omar,

First and foremost, you were right about our conversation in October 2006. Regardless of that, thank you for everything. You profoundly impacted my life. I just wish we had been closer these past few years. I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you all over again in the next life.

Dear Maria,

Joe and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son, Omar. We remember him growing up on Dayton St., especially since we lived across the street from you. He was such a great little boy. We will always remember him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God Bless you and keep you in His care. May God keep Omar in His loving care.

Omar,

I'm glad that we met. From the time I met you with Dan to just a couple of weeks ago when we talked on the phone. I'm glad we've always managed to reconnect and that our paths were allowed to cross multiple times in life. Although it was shorter this time, I am grateful that i had the chance to reconnect with you and talk about everything from literature to what was happening in the "hood." i am glad that you were able to find something you loved and did it. RIP, Omar, i miss you

My deepest sympathies for Omar and his family. He will be missed.

It was a pleasure to have known you, in my opinion you were a very sincere person, thank you for your devotion to our country.

TO MY LOVING COUSIN OMAR YOU WERE YOUR MOTHER'S SUNNY SHINE AND ALWAYS WILL BE LOVE AND MISSED MAY YOU RIP LOVE YOUR COUSIN MILDRED RIVERA

On behalf of SPC Eric Guevara (A former class mate of Omar's currently serving in Iraq)and our family, please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of another great american hero. May perpetual ligh shine upon Omar and may the families of this young man find peace in knowing that he is in the hands of the lord. Our gratitude to you always for serving this country.

Thank you to the Vazquez family for sharing Omar with our great nation.

May you rest in peace Omar

And Thank You for serving our nation

My deepest sympathy in the loss of 1st Lt. Vazquez. He gave his all for God and Country; may he rest in peace in Post Everlasting. May the Good Lord give you strength and courage to carry on in the days ahead without Omar. God Bless You All and GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Walt
Chevalier, France 2004
USArmy -- WWII

I was happy to have known you man.

Omar was a sweet man, very intelligent and kind. We will miss a really good gentleman, a son a cousin a nephew, a grandchild, a friend. Our family is so sad for his loss. May he rest in peace. We love you! Vázquez-Figueroa Family

Rest in Peace Brother.

I did not know you at all but my condolences to your family, may God Bless them and may they always know that they may have lost you but heaven gained a hero.

You are a hero! Rest in Peace

Rest in peace Brother!
Semper Fi,
Tim McMahon
VCVC

May the proud soldier Rest in Peace!

godbless you omar &may the perpetual light shine on you &lead you to heaven*

My last image of Omar is him dragging two chairs across the lawn and telling me “Hey Tio, let’s have a talk, just you and me!”. During that conversation I realized the little boy I knew and loved had become a man, a soldier, a leader……and I got to know you all over again. As I promised you, next time we get together, we will discuss all those books in our list, so get two chairs ready at the other side of the rainbow…See you there!!
Love, Tio Junior

Thank you for giving your life for our country. You are a true hero. May God keep you safe in Heaven by His side.

I did not know 1st Lt. Vazquez but want to thank him for giving the ultimate for his country. May God be with you.

You have accomplished so much in the short years on this earth. You made many people proud. You are a hero. Now go, go become the warrior angel that you are, for you are a trua American Hero.

Omar,
You are sorely missed. You haven't left our thoughts and you never will. We'll have a drink and a seat for you at our wedding, buddy.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Vazquez Family. 1st LT Vazquez selected an honorable profession and one our entire country should thank him for. He is a hero and will always be a hero in our eyes. God Bless, Tom & Susan Simpson

Omar you will be truly missed. I can still remember sitting in history class as well as Sis. Barbara class and you always said that one day you would be in the army doing what you had a passion and love for. You passed doing what you loved the most and I know your family is very proud of you as well as our fellow classmates.

L.I.P.
Liz MCHS c/o 2003

To Mrs. Vazquez and Family: Omar went to school with my daughter Leah at St. Anthony's. I was so sad to hear the news. But you must be so proud of him!! He is truly a hero. We are honored to have had Omar and all soldiers protecting us every day of our lives. I will always remember Omar to be a sweet kid. God bless your family and he will for ever be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy and prayers, Terry Mihalyi and family

We didn't know Omar but wanted to send our deepest sympathies to your family. Thank you for all your dedication to this country. Omar died a hero to us.

My deepest condolences go out to the Vazquez Family. Your son went to school with my son at St. Anthony's remember him well such a kind person. When I loss my son the 6th grade class made a Memory Book for me and in the book he wrote what a kind person my son was and he also drew a ship in Patrick's Honor. Just know that my heart aches for all of you. When you have to bury a child no matter what age it is the worst a parent can go through. Know that he love with all his heart and what a important job he did. Our thoughts and prayers with you always.

We never met Omar but we know how special he was and how he cared for and supported those he loved (some of our loved ones too). Our hearts and prayers go out to the Vazquez family and to all of his dear friends that he loved especially George H. a friend for all time. Our deepest sympathy...

Our codolances to the family of this brave man. We ask God to bless and protect you and give you strenght. There is no doubt that this hero and leader of men is on guard still. May his soul rest in peace and may we all take action each and every day to continue his legacy and appreciate and respect the freedoms this Lieutenant has protected with his service and sacrifice. On Behalf of our family and our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign we say, "Thank you so very much for your service, your convictions and your sacrifice." We take an oath to do what we can to honor and respect your life. The Gili Family, Brooklyn, NY USA

I have known Omar since he was 11 years old and we have kept in touch throughout the years. He was one of the kindest most genuine people I knew. He was always there to listen and lend a hand. I looked at Omar like a little brother and cared for him deeply. I will always remember him and our long conversations about everything and anything. He will always be in my heart and I know he is up above looking down protecting us all. Rest in Peace love. I will see you on the other side.

i had the pleasure of serving with LT vazquez, he was more than a leader he was a friend. he was my friend,i will miss him. he is my brother in arms..he is not going to be alone, all our fallen comrads will be with him guarding the gates of heaven and leading the way for us to follow.to his family.sorry for your lost i know it leaves a hole in your heart that cant be filled.i hope that i have the honor of meeting all of you someday.

I had the great pleasure of working with 1st lt Omar Vazques while he was with the NJ National Guard Co B 1/114th. Lt Vazquez was a great leader. Lt Vazquez had all of the Army values - Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. A true american Hero. Thank you my friend now rest in peace.

SSG Tomas Montalvo (Ret)

My deep and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, & fellow soldiers of 1st Lt. Omar Vazquez. I didn't have the priveledge to know Omar, but I am a 2nd sq 3rd ACR "aunt" and I grieve for your loss. I will not forget his service and sacrifice and will honor him in every freedom this great nation brings me. May the Lord bless you with his peace. May the love of those around you bring comfort. And know that all across the country, there are others with you in spirit and prayer. Rest in Peace Hero.

My deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of Omar. He was a well liked and respected student at Rutgers in our graduate program and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and we are all proud of him and the service he gave to his country.

Our son Chris, was a friend of Omar. They attended LDAC together and have stayed in touch. Chris is a 1st. Lieut. in the Hawaii National Guard, and though he cannot fly home to pay his respects to his buddy, he asks that we, his parents do so for him. To the Vazquez family, our hearts go out to you for the loss of a fine young man and soldier. God Bless all of our troops and may none of their sacrifices be forgotten.

1LT Vazquez was such a genuine person and even more respectable is that he was humble too. He was one of very few Lieutenants who ever approached me to get some feedback on his performance. I could tell he wanted to be the best possible leader he could be for his Soldiers. You have taught me much in the short time I knew you sir.

dios bendiga a omar y que los angeles divinos esten al lado de estos padres adoloridos por su partida y orgullosos por la herencia guerrera de su hijo. dios le de fuerza a toda la familia.

Omar, nino querido,

I met you as a little boy, at St. Antony's School. You were at my son's class, and played soccer with him. You had a little puppy love on Olga, my daughter and wrote her a poem and made some paper flowers to her. I told Olga to save for when she would be a grown up and remember childhood. Today she is an adult and married. We cried together remembering the sweetheart you were, and she told me she still have those mementos, and that was the first time someone was nice to her. Thanks Omar for everything. I talked to you again when you asked me to be your friend on facebook, I felt honored, and talked to you couple of times. I prayed for you when you went to Iraq, looked at the pictures you posted. You were a truly soldier . And US should be very proud of you.
Tu estaras para siempre en mi corazon. My little English I learned with you. Love forever, mi querido nino.

My prayers are with Omar and my deepest sympathy with his family. Though I never had the honor of meeting him I know that he is a true American Hero. May you find peace with your memories.
Love
Ellie Zaleski
Blue Star Mothers NJ Chapter One

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.  Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. Omar you will always be one of the dearest friends I have ever had. Memories of us paintballing and you at my wedding not to forget having you as my JC client and treating you to your first massage at Franklin Mills and lunches out ...... I'll miss you buddy !!!!!!

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.  Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.  Omar you will always be one of my dearest friends and I will miss our talks. It was an honor to have known you and to have shared a friendship with you. I love you buddy!

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.  Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.  Omar you will always be one of my dearest friends and I will miss our talks. It was an honor to have known you and to have shared a friendship with you. I love you buddy!

With all my heart, I offer my condolences to the family of a true American hero. No one dies in the presence of the Lord and he will always be with us. The sadness remains with those left behind. May the Lord bless you with his peace.
Sincerely,
Marie Struble
Blue Star Mother of LCPL Michael Struble

Omar was one of my ROTC students and we kept in touch via Facebook. He was an excellent student and officer. I will miss him very much. A true American Hero

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of 1LT Omar J. Vazquez, with profound gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Omar and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Vazquez family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories, of times spent with Omar, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.

Treasure this hero Lord,
In Your garden of rest,
For while here on earth,
He was one of our best.

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

On Behalf Of Gina Acevedo And Wilfred Negron Our Prayers Are With The Family Of A True American Hero "Lt. Omar J. Vazquez"

Saying "I'm sorry" does not express what needs to be said. Omar was a brilliant young man and he will not be forgotten!

I just read about 1st Lt Omar Vazquez A True American Hero As I was reading I couldn't help but realize his passing was on Good Friday No Greater Love has any Man than one who will give up his life for friend family and country Because Our Lord and Savior is alive I know that Omar also lives May God be with you as you honor his memory A Marine Mom

On behalf of my son 2nd Lt. Jesse Gonzalez USMC, I send deepest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thoughts and prayers to your family-i can't imagine what you are going thru. Everyone is so proud of him. What an important job he was doing. God Bless

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to 1LT Omar J. Vazquez our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Omar. And to Omar it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Omar, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Omar’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Officers, Members and Associates of Blue Star Mothers of America, Chapter #1 State of New Jersey extend heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Fallen Hero 1st Lt.Omar J. Vazquez. We are eternally grateful for Lt.Omar's service to GOD and Country.