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Peggy Childers
April 9, 2013
April 1, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
It has truly been my honor to sign Dustin'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 Dustin will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2012
April 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Always remembering Dustin. "Some gave all."
peter anderson
August 22, 2011
Wow, its been a long time, but I still miss ya buddy. Dustin was my best friend in boot camp and school of infantry. Am sad we never got to see each other after those days. I am sure it is a friendship that would have lasted a lifetime. To the family of Dustin, I am sorry for your loss and that I never got to pay you my respects in person. What a person he was.
Ginger Mankowski
April 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Please accept our remembrance of Dustin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 21, 2011
To the family of PFC Dustin M. Sekula:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Stephanie Rafoss
October 23, 2010
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
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Remembering Dustin 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
Hyrum Pereira
November 20, 2009
I am a fellow Edinburg North H.S. Graduate class of 1994. Dustin, we thank you for your courage and determination in attempting to prevent terrorism from spreading. My brother in law is currently in Iraq and hopefully he comes back to us and his family ok. You are a hero to Edinburg and to the USA for your service. You are a hero because of your bravery and courage to your country. Thank you and God Bless.
Kenna Larra
October 29, 2009
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Mario Leal
May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day.
Thank You,
Allen Odum
May 24, 2009
It is such a privilege to know and love Dustin's family, and to honor Dustin's life and service for his country.
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
April 1, 2009
Dustin,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Dustin 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
NANCIE HINE
July 19, 2008
TO THE FAMILY AND ALL DUSTINS FELLOW BROTHERS OF THE USMC..
I AM A MOTHER OF A SGT. IN THE USMC FROM 2/7..MY SON TO, WAS THERE AND WE FEEL YOUR PAIN.. THERE ARE MANY FOND MEMORIES FROM MY SON WITH YOUR SON. MY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS. SEMPER FI. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
elda mendoza
May 2, 2008
To The Sekula Family: Although it has been 4 yrs. since you went to be with the lord I often remember you . The saddness I felt and all of Edinburg but, what kept me going was you were doing what you wanted to do Serve Our Country!!! I remember you at Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School with my son Casey. Your mom Lisa and I helping out at school. You will forever be our HERO. Heaven has an angel looking at all your loved ones. Rest in Peace Dusty. We Love You Always and Forever. E.G. Mendoza,Casey J. and Michael E. Mendoza.
Matthew Courtney
April 28, 2008
Semper Fi Brother...
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jared Pereira
April 1, 2008
God Speed and Thank you for your service to our great country.
You are an American Hero.
Jared Pereira, Edinburg High, Class of 1989.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
April 1, 2008
Dustin,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
April 1, 2008
To the family and friends of Dustin. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 1, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the SEKULA family .Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK..YOU All Hard Chargers...If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you,,,We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers , As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are........FOREVER..BROTHERS...............SEMPER..FI.........B.V.C..........
March 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Sekula!
Rest In Peace
Michael iezzi
January 10, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Dustin to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Dustin in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Julie Montano
January 10, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Dustin Sekula,
It is with great sorrow that I have to write once again and offer my condolences. I never got the chance to meet Dustin or cross his path just for a brief second. But I do know without a shadow of a doubt what a great soldier and hero he is. I thank him and you for the sacrifice you now have to endure. Without the fine young men and women as himself, we wouldnt be America. I to lost my son in Iraq, I understand the struggle, the loss and yet the pride we have to carry now. I wish I had words of wisdom and comfort to give you to help you through this as I pray to never have another family bear this weight. But there is none. I can only offer my prayers for you and shed my tears for Dustin along with my son. But please know in your heart that he hasnt and will never be forgotten for the wonderful gift of freedom he has given us and that your love and pride for him is in many of our hearts. We to grieve your loss and I will keep him and all his brothers and sisters still there in Iraq in my prayers. If you ever need another to share feelings with or need someone to just listen, please contact me day or night. We are unfortunately a largely growing group. But we stand together for each other during this time. Together it helps to heal or at least learn to deal with our losses. Please dont hesitate to contact me. If not, then I wish you all the blessings of God to help you through this.
"Tears shall be shed for the many, not alone for just one"
Proud mother of:
Spc Joshua Modgling
KIA Muhamad Al Ali, Iraq
June 19th, 2007
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 10, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sekula family in the loss of Dustin. I did not know Dustin, 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. Dustin it has been over 3 years since you were taken. Know that 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~
Carl Raines,Sr.
January 9, 2008
Dear Sekula Family & Friends,
I am a Marine, Vietnam vet. I was in 2/7 from May 68-Dec69. I know the feeling you have gone through. I lost my only son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, to a roadside bomb, 10-06-05 near Al Qaim. My life will never be the same. I send my deepest condolences to all of you. May God grant you peace.
January 9, 2008
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
SHIRLEY DONEY
January 9, 2008
REST IN PEACE PFC. SEKULA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
January 9, 2008
he died doing what he wanted to do. there is no better way to die. thats the way i want to be remembered. i'm joining the marine corps, and people say, kids die over there. i just simply respond that i will die doing what i wanted to do! thank you pfc. dustin m. sekula, semper fi
January 8, 2008
So sorry for this horrible loss. My deepest sympathy. Please know that he is remembered and thought of with gratitude.
Althea B
July 25, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Sekula and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Mrs. Jessica Pavillard
April 23, 2007
Dear Sekula Family,
I did not know your beautiful young man, but I do know he was a hero. I cannot say I know how you feel in the loss of your wonderful son, but I can tell you that he was brave, that he faced fears that make others hide and shiver. Not him. This brave young troop served his country, served his family, and stood with his brothers and sister in the face of fear. He overcame and he did his duty.
As an active duty Army wife, I understand those terrible night, waiting and wondering if your loved one is safe in the face of harm. I have been lucky so far. Mine has returned to me thus far.
However, I have no doubt in my mind that your beautiful boy isn't sitting beside you, touching your cheek, wiping away the tears that fall for him, that he isn't the Angel by your side on those days where you wonder if you can make it through the day, the hour, the minute... His tender arms are always wrapped around you now, though they are not seen.
A good man is remembered by his family, his friends... Dustin was a hero. He will be remembered by those who never had the chance to know him, like me. He is not a statistic, he is not a faceless number, he is a HERO... and he will be remembered. Always. He was too good for this world... too good. May your tears find comfort in the fact that he was the man you raised him to be. Strong. Honorable. Dutiful. A HERO. To be remembered. Always... Always...
Garnet Jenkins
March 31, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Dustin, taken too young and way too soon, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Sekula family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my 19 year old brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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 you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Dustin's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Caleb Finley
October 15, 2006
Dustin I will never forget your ability to be at peace and fall asleep anywhere, like at the the BBQ plate fundraser with Taylor B @palmer Pav. you fell asleep in a shopping cart that was a sight to see. i will see you again someday!
Vic Martinez
May 16, 2005
A courageous young man, who gave his all. Always gentleman like and humble, one who made a difference in my life and my family as well. More than a friend, my brother. You will never be forgotten. Semper Dedicated and Rest in Peace.
Your recruiter SSgt Martinez, Wendy, Kumiko
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