Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"To the family of CPL Billy Gomez. It was an honor to know Billy. He was an amazing, kind and generous person. It still saddens me to this day when I think of him and I wear an ID bracelet in his honor. My most sincerest sympathies."
Joe Valdez of Landstuhl, Germany

"To the Gomez family, it saddens me to have learned that Billy has left us and moved on to somewhere better. It took me a long time to be able to sit down and write you this message. I had the privilege and pleasure to have served with Billy as his Platoon Sergeant within Alpha Company 261st, Treatment Platoon. I will always remember his smile and laughter. He was a "CAN DO SOLDIER" and could be depended on to do anything with a smile and positive attitude. I can still see him in the warehouse, in Nicaragua and at West Point laughing that laugh and that smile. It was an HONOR to have served with him and to have KNOWN him. He will always be remembered and loved within my heart and the hearts of those he touched. "Charlie Mike"

Sergeant First Class Retired, US Army Senior Jump Master
619-920-6174, dlalderson@yahoo.com"
Doug Alderson of Carlsbad, CA.

"Veterans Day, 2007
To the family of Cpl. Billy Gomez:
Billy 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"billy.. thanks for the good times man. if it wasn't for you i wouldn't have made it out of the kuhukus in time to see my first daughter born..
see you when i get there.

WOLFHOUNDS!"
Spc. Kevyn D. Mack of Meeker, Colorado, USA

""I was deeply saddened when I learned of their loss about 2 years ago. It hit more close to home since the Gomez boys were neighbors of my grandparents and mom. I never met Billy (nor his triplet brother Joey) but I have had the privilege of spending the past week (10/23/06) with Mark (the other triplet of Billy and Joey) when my mother unfortunately underwent brain surgery for an aneurysm. Mark was a dream to our family, an absolute God-send during this time of need, and to date, is still visiting with my mom while she is yet in the hospital. It's an honor knowing that these men who fought for our country, one sacrificing his own young life, are dear family friends of ours. Thank you, Billy, for fighting for the freedom of others. Your memory will live forever on. Thank you, Joey, for giving to your country, even though we have not yet met, and thank you, Mark, for being who you are - my friend. Always, Monet""
Monet Torres of the San Francisco Bay Area, California

"Thank You God for this amazing man of honor, Billy Gomez. I pray that all of us will celebrate Billy's life by remembering all of the wonderful things about him. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
A Friend of Shell Beach, CA

"Billy,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Wolfhounds!"(27th Inf. Motto)"

"To the Family of Billy Gomez...As I right this my heart is heavy with sorrow.. My heartfelt sorrow goes to you and his brothers in the ARMY and his triplet brothers. I was his NCO at one time. I will always remember his warm smile and great attitude. Even when there was nothing to smile about Billy always found a reason. I have often thought of him and others that I left behind. To my sorrow I just now found out what became of him. I was proud to serve with him and lucky to have known him. He is my personal hero. I live in California and would like to talk to his family to share what I knew of him. Please email if you read this slyventure@cox.net. The sorrow that I feel at the passing of a brother like Billy is beyond words. I could not begin to imagine what a loss it is for you. Please accept my sincere sense of loss and regret for you. I will pray for you and for Billy's soul. He truly was a good soul, soldier and brother. He now stands in a place of honor and glory that so few can be. I just cannot believe that he is gone. Thank you for your sacrifice Billy and Family...
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends"
Sgt. S. Ocana of California

"TO THE BILLY GOMEZ FAMILY YOUR SONS LOSS WILL BE FELT TROUGHOUT THE MEDIC COMMUNITY IN THE ARMY. HE WAS TRUELY THE EMBODIMENT OF THE THE ARMY VALUES AND A TRUE FRIEND TO ALL THOSE HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH. I REMEMBER HOW MUCH HE CARED FOR HIS FAMILY AND THE TIME THAT YOU WERE ALL ABLE TO COME TO THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER TO VISIT HIM. PLEASE KNOW THAT HE IS GREATLY MISSED!!"
RANDY RAU of FT BLISS, TX

"He was great son, brother and friend. He will be missed forever. He is a HERO and we thank him for that. God Bless all those parents, brothers and friends that have lost someone for this war. God Bless Billy Gomez. May he rest in peace."
Flabia Molina of Los Angeles, CA USA

"I was stationed with Billy at FT.Bragg (A co 261st ASMB). He was good friend of mine and anyone who knew him, he was just a great person. He never had an enemy in the world. Billy Was a family oriented person, every payday he would sent most of his payheck home to his mother and father, He was never a slacker, always the one 1SG Davis would go to when he needed something done right. Billy was the best human being I have ever met. To the Gomez family...I am extreamly sorry for your loss, I loved Billy as a brother, I haven't stoppped crying since I heard of his passing, Please call me (910) 875-2839, I would like to speak with you, Maybe that will help me stop crying, Thank you. If I am not home please leave a message and I will call you back. God Bless you and All who knew Billy. I miss you."
Brian Rendon of Raeford, NC

"To the family of Billy, my deepest apologies for your loss. I have known Billy here in Hawaii and as quiet as he was.. memories of him laughing will always stay in my heart. I was blessed to have known him, he will always be a HERO. He will live forever, because I refuse to forget!"
Tiane Olortegui of Wahiawa, Hawaii USA

"We will miss Billy. He was a kind and generous soul. My prayers are with his family."
Tanya of Madison, WI

"May God comfort and strengthen the family and friends of Billy Gomez and may they find peace in knowing that he is now with our Lord Jesus Christ."
of Santa Ana, CA

"Thank You for the Gift of Freedom. I will honor it in your memory."
P Bell of Macon,Ga

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Billy, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"To Billy's Family and Friends:

On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences. We share the same loss ... the same pain. Our son returned safely from Afghanistan, only to lose his life in Iraq. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (The Big Ern's Mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

"To the friends and family of Cpl. Billy Gomez,

There are no words that can possibly ease your pain but please know that many across this country are grateful to your son and you. His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Please accept these words as a token of my heartfelt sorrow for your loss.

Respectfully,"
Rebecca of Los Angeles

"To the Gomez Family,
My prayers are with you through these hard times. Please know that Billy will forever be remembered as our HERO! I'll miss you Billy, thank you for all of the laughs in high school."
Vanessa of Perris, CA

"To Billy's Family:
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. May God bless you and help you through this time."
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas

"We are so saddened by the loss of your brave soldier. Our son is also in the 2-27th, fighting in Afghanistan. I truly think the work your soldier did was noble, and that he was a real hero. Our profoundest sympathy goes out to you."
Paul and Friederike Wiese of Vacaville, California

"To the family of Billy Gomez. Thank you for sharing him with our country. These brave men have given all of us a special gift of freedom to be used wisely. They honored our country with their lives. We thank him and all the others who have shed their blood on foreign soil. We know your pain. Our grandson LCpl Juston Thacker was KIA, 6/24/04 in Naray, Afghanistan. May our Lord comfort you. The cost of freedom is high but the loss of freedom is higher. Our family may be contacted at website:lcpljustontthacker.com"
Tom & Dixie Sisk of Princeton, WV

"Thank you Billy Gomez, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Cpl. Billy Gomez:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Billy for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Cpl. Billy Gomez:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Billy, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia