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for Gregory Reyes
Jayson Estrada
November 22, 2007
Once in great while two paths cross on a journey and make an impact so life changing that no matter the time and distance between the experience the memory never fades. Gorio was a friend/shipmate/family/little brother who never left my thoughts after I left my own family in pursuit of my own dreams. To learn of his passing all the way across the country should give you an idea of how many people cared about you! I am only disheartened to know that we will never cross paths again in this lifetime and serve together as officers in Navy, but I know that God must have had a good reason to take you so early in your life! I'll see you again little brother, but until then save me a sit my work here is not done!!! You left a lasting legacy on me and my family that will never fade. Rest in Peace and may you be the angels to watch over your family.
On behalf of your family here in Connecticut we miss you and love you!!
My condolences to the Reyes family and all who knew him!!
Adam Swain
November 6, 2007
I've been having a lot of trouble coming to terms as to why you were taken from us. My only conclusion is that the Lord gave you the choice of you or one of us, and knowing the man you are, you took the fall, as you always would have. Now I wish that I wouldn't have been so rough all the time and let you know how much I appreciated your friendship. You've been a brother since day one and will always remain so. Don't worry, we'll take care of Vanessa and the family as you would've done for us. I regret that you never got to meet Averie, but I know that you watch over us. We love you dearly and miss you more than you could imagine. See you soon, bro.
Adam, Vikki and Averie
Alexa Richie
November 5, 2007
Greg,
It's been over a week now since you've been gone. Your service was one of the hardest things Paul and I have ever gone through. We all miss you more than we can describe. I know you are watching over all of us and your Goddaughter. We will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you babe!
Paul and Lex.
Corey Leewright
November 3, 2007
Greg, it is hard to imagine we will not be able to golf together anymore. You are my bro. I can still remember getting a text message from you in class at JU and skipping the rest of the day's classes to go golfing. You will be missed. I wish I would have called you a few weeks ago when we got back from deployment. You were on my mind and I don't know why I didn't call. Maybe we could have played one last time. You will be truly missed and thought of often. Love you bro.
Corey
Joven Kabrick
November 3, 2007
To Greg an officer and a gentlemen,
Thank you for being a part of my life. High school and my assignment to Ft. Stewart are fond memories because of your friendship. You had that type of personality everyone loved. Though you had a limited time you accomplished so much. I’m glad you were able to live out your dreams of attaining your gold bars by becoming a naval officer. My last email from Greg, he mentioned he found his soul mate in Vanessa Pichardo. My condolences go out to Vanessa and the Reyes family.
v/r
Gladys (din-din) Casaol
November 3, 2007
I could not believe the news when I heard it. So tragic to have happen to a wonderful person, so young. It didn't hit me until I was talking with my mom. Thats when I realized how important Greg was in my life. Everyone in my family was shocked. It's been a long time since my family has seen him and yet he was never forgotten.
We've been thru and shared sooo much together and I am very grateful to have had him in my life.
Hanging out with the cousins/friends, phone bills, driving, letters, studying, skipping school, bowling, bball, casino, bingo, snowboarding, clubs, the backyard driving range, family vacations, birthdays, my debut, filipino folk dancing, holidays, parties, proms, graduations, sleep overs, games, laughing, crying, good times, bad times and so much more...
I'll always cherish the memories, Gorio.
You would always check up on me to make sure I was doing ok...and I know you still will. You will always be in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy goes to all his family and fiance.
Neil Soriano
November 2, 2007
Hey fellow sailor. Go old days in the commissary, playing ball in the gym, taking my parents van to NYC and all the other stuff we and da boyz use to get into. Your are in a better place.
Fair winds and following seas. Shipmate.
CTN1(SW) Soriano, Neil R.
JoAnn Banaag
November 2, 2007
Dear Ms. Sarah, Eva,Ray, and Uncle,
I am very sorry for your tragic lost. We have truly lost a wonderful person. I'll always remember Greg as a caring, fun-loving, sensitive, unselfish, and humorous person. It's been a long time since I have spoken to any on you (and Greg). But know that you all and Greg left a great impact on my life. "Heaven has gained someone wonderful." I feel for all of you and his closest friends. You are all in my prayers.
God Bless, JoAnn (Castillo) Banaag
Scott Wagonblott
November 2, 2007
To my brotha Greg: Man I cannot believe that you are actually gone. I still remember you, John, and I all hangin over my mom's house. My heart goes out to your your family and friends. Seeing your face for the last time yesterday was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I will see you on the other side...till then I love you bro. God Bless you!!!
Flip Tribe for Life!!!
Chittasa Phathepvongsa
November 2, 2007
Gregory,
I don't know where to start...still in disbelief that you're gone. A wholesome man I have ever met and hopefully I will find a man just like you in my life again. Smart, handsome, makes me laugh every time when I was with you. I remembered the laughs and jokes we shared and you will always be in my heart. My family loves you the day they met you and welcomed you in every time you visited even though we were not dating we were still good friends. I love you.
My thoughts are with you Sarah,Eva, Ray, and of course Greg's Dad.
Chittasa
aka
Yee
Michael Delemos
November 2, 2007
Greg, I still can't believe that you're gone. It still hasn't hit me. I know we hadn't seen each other in a year or so, but I remember every time you came up to Newport you always stopped by to say hi. You came to my wedding and you were always a good friend to me. You will be sorely missed.
My condolences to your Mom, Dad, Eva, your brother, and to your fiance.
I know you're watching down on us. Take care always.
Tito Ramirez
November 2, 2007
Fair winds to a shipmate and a dear friend. It was an honor serving with Greg onboard the good ship Maine. It was more of a pleasure to know him as a friend. My thoughts and prayers to his family and Vannessa. He will be missed.
Robert Leslie
November 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Reyes family and Vanessa. I remember Mr. Reyes checking on board the USS ROOSEVELT, it seems like yesterday. He would make me laugh everytime he had a computer problem. God Speed Mr. Reyes.
Richard Guerra
November 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Reyes family. Greg will be missed. I served with Greg on USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) from the time he reported onboard until the ship, until I left, just prior to the cruise earlier this year. He could always tell when something was bothering me and knew how to make me smile, to help brighten my day.
Bennie Plummer Jr
November 1, 2007
The thought of you being gone is hard to swallow. I can't begin to put in words how I feel. You were a extended part of me and a brother to me. Thanks for all the memories. I will never forget you Greg "Nice", "B-Smooth" Npt's finest. I love you bro'. My deepest condolences to the Reyes Family. If there is anything I can do let me know. I love you...
Anita Ramirez
November 1, 2007
My husband and I were shocked to hear the news of Gregs passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. My husband served with Greg on the USS Maine and they were very good friends. Greg was a great man and very respectful to me and my family. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.
Jeffrey "Sonny" Alton
November 1, 2007
Greg,
I can't believe you are gone. You taught me so much- I really looked up to you and you were a great mentor to me.
My condolences to your family and friends, we all miss you so very much.
Troy Yorton
November 1, 2007
To The Family of Greg Reyes,
I am so sorry for your very unexpected loss. I served on board the USS Maine with Greg. He was an outstanding man who will be missed. My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jocelyn Red-Pichay
November 1, 2007
My family and I met Greg when he dated our niece more than 10 years ago. We liked him instantly. He was a gentleman, he was magalang (respectful), and alot of fun to be with. He got along really well with all of us and we considered him part of our big family. When their relationship ended, it was hard on all of us. It was like losing one of our own.
It is even harder now to know that he's gone.
We will always remember you, Gorio. But, I know we will all meet again someday in a better place.
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Roshani Fitzgerald
October 31, 2007
You will be missed so much. You were such a pleasant person to be around. Not everyone has that gift. I know that you're there watching over us. You family is in my prayers along with my dear friend Vanessa! God Bless!!
Fitzgerald
John Fisher
October 31, 2007
" give anything to hear half your breath ...I know your living life after death"
I love you Greg you will always be my best friend. Thanks for all the memories..." in my heart is where i'll keep it Friend"
Everyone in newport is shocked and sad you are gone...."i still cant believe you're gone"
Flip Tribe 4 Life!!!
Love John
Jonathan Palmer
October 31, 2007
To Greg's Family,
I served with Greg onboard the USS Maine for 2 years and he was such a great guy as well as a good mentor to me. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
thessie grzegorczyk
October 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sorry for your loss.
Don Biadog
October 31, 2007
To The Family of ENS Greg Reyes:
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We are praying for you.
May the caring and compassion of God reach out to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Chaplain Don Biadog,Jr.
(CDR, CHC, USN)
Command Chaplain, Naval Station Newport
Herman Casaol
October 31, 2007
I knew Greg when he dated my sister a few years back. He lived in Newport, RI and we lived in Connecticut, but he was over our house every weekend and any chance he had. We have a large extended family in Connecticut and Greg became very close to everyone here especially our cousins.
I'll have to admit I wasn't warm to him at first, as I am with all of my sister's boyfriends but I eventually warmed up to him. We got our first tattoos together back in the winter of '95. He got a Filipino Flag crossed with an Irish flag because they couldn't find the Scottish flag to copy at the tattoo shop. I got a band around my arm with my zodiac sign in the middle. When I look at my tattoo I remember being in Body Graphics and Greg getting his tattoo done by a woman. The woman wanted to make his bigger than he wanted. He resisted a little until the woman said that a bigger tattoo would look better on his big arm. There was no resistance after that.
His passing has really affected all of us even though we haven't seen him for a few years. I just want to send my condolences to his family and his fiancée and say that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who has had the privilege to have known him.
Tona Pierson (Bowling Alley)
October 31, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leilani Caylao
October 31, 2007
Greg,
Still in utter disbelief. It seems like it was just yesterday that I saw your handsome face. Words cannont express the pain that we feel in our hearts and our minds will never rest, but FAITH will see us through. Forever in our memories you will be cherished.....until we meet again.
To the family and friends of Greg,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. The Lord picked a GREAT man to watch over all of us.
Jasmin
October 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Greg and the Reyes family. He will be missed by whose paths he crossed. Greg will always be remembered.
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