Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"March 28, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Roberto C. Baez:
Roberto 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

"To the family of:Roberto C, Baez I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"Thank-you for what you've done for this country. " The only thing evil needs to suceed is for good men to do nothing"."
T Conory of Norfolk VA

"While I only knew Rob Baez for two years in high school I can honestly say that he had changed the way I viewed life. He was always such a caring and funny person, and he could lighten my day with his laugh. If you ever insulted our country or president, you could see the anger in his apperance yet he held enough respect for your opinion that he would remain silent. He made my years in high school enjoyable and I was sad to hear that he would be going away to Iraq. I realized that if he left he would be faced with the same slim chance of survival that most soldiers face on a daily basis. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. He has been and will be missed forever."
Eric Lamontagne of Tampa, FL

"Dear Baez family, I don't know if you remember me... my name is Clint Marsh. Roberto was a brother of mine. We stuck side by side through basic, javeline, airborne, and ranger indoc. Those six months of hell will always be special to me because Roberto was there to push me all the way. He was a excellent soldier and a great man. I have a tattoo with Roberto's name accross my arm, followed by the 13th verse of the 15th chapter in the Book of John. It will be there the rest of my life as a reminder of the real heroes who have gave their lives to protect the freedoms we all love. Please accept my sympathies.
Clint Marsh 1/75th Ranger Regiment"
Marsh of Deerfield, Ohio

"I was the Executive Officer of Baez's company in Iraq and was not much more than a hundred meters away when the IED detonated.

He was a great troop, respected by all who knew him and an example to serve by for peers and superiors alike. My condolences and best wishes to the Baez family."
Jeff of Fort Bragg

"I went to basic training w/ Baez. always looked up to him and wanted to be just like him. He taught me many lessons on a physical level and always got the best out of me even in the worst of situations. I respected him for the things he himself accomplished. I hope to live w/ the hard fighting spirit that Roberto carried w/ him out onto the field of battle. I miss you!!!"
PFC Trevelle Hudson of Ft. Bragg, NC

"Baez you will not be forgotten, ever. Love, you 504 brother"

"my name is Cassidy and i am a volunteer for the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run. We are a group of people that have built a memorial wall in Marsielles Illinois for all the fallen soldiers in Mideast conflicts since Beriut. Your loved one's name will be permenently added to this wall. For any further information visit our website www.ilfreedomrun.org please e-mail me at me1196@aol.com to let me know that you have recived this message. If you decide to come to this memorial on June 19th, 2006, you will recieve VIP seating and treatment for the cermonies that day. ALL OUR WELCOMING TO HONOR OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS
**Cassidy"
Cassidy of Brookfield/ILL/red,white,blue

"John 15:13
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.""

"To the Family and Friends of Roberto. I was just informed of the death of Roberto by a friend from Basic Training. When I heard my heart dropped. I went to Basic and airborne school with him and always remember him as a great guy with alot of character and everyone else seems to come to the same conclusion. I am so sorry for your loss but know that he is an inspiration for many of us."
Specialist Brett M. Perry of Fort Myer, Virginia

"I'm sorry for the loss of your son and knowing that he was just two years older than me hurts me. I don't know him in any way, but I am writing a poem about our fallen heroes in OIF. I chose your son, because he is the American hero and an angel that no one will forget. I promise that as soon as I finish my poem about him I will post it up. God Bless you and your family and remember Roberto will forever live on in our lives."
An 17 year-old in Pine Forest SR. High of Fayetteville, North Carolina/USA

"To Roberto's family and friends,
I have just received a letter from my son who is in the 3/504th and I wanted to share it with you. Cody wrote "The 5th platoon just walked in. They are the ones who lost 4 guys. Baez was my motivation. He was smaller than me and had this attitude that was what every soldier should have. Nothing was ever too hard for him. At West Point we did a 12 mile road march and I was feeling pretty good and I noticed Baez was having a little trouble around mile 10. I asked him if he wanted me to take his ruck and he could take my lighter one. He refused and finished the 12 miles. When we finished I picked up his ruck and it was heavy as hell but he wouldn't give it up to anyone. He was carrying more than us all and wouldn't let us do his share. His laugh I will always remember. It was so distinctive I could literally tell when he was in the courtyard at Bragg from my 4th floor balcony. Everytime we had a physical fitness test, he and were always the 2 highest scoring. No matter how bad I felt, I would always push myself because I knew he'd look at me like a [expletive deleted] if I didn't...I know I'll see him again on some plane of existance. I guess Valhalla is waiting for all the young warriors".
I am sorry for the loss of Roberto. I am sorry that I did not get to meet this courageous young man who was my son's friend and inspiration. I know that he will not be forgotten."
Belle Baccheschi of Torrington, CT

"I wore Roberto's name during a vigil held on 10/29/05 to honor the 2,012 (to date) service members killed in Iraq. When I got home, I looked up his name and saw that he was only 19 at the time of his death. I am the mother of a 19 year old son, and I want to offer you my heartfelt condolences. My husband served in the Army in Vietnam, at the same age as Roberto. In Sept. 05 we were in Washington, DC and he took a rubbing of the name of one of his high school classmates killed in Vietnam. The loss of his Army buddies is something he has never gotten over, but that pain pales in comparison to the loss of one's son. Please know that I will hold your family in prayer, also those still serving in Iraq, those who are now home and trying to heal from physical and emotional wounds. I will also continue to fervently pray for peace and an end to this war."
Debby Pattin of Olympia, WA

"To the Baez family,
We honor and celebrate the life of ROBERTO, who was taken from you in service to our country. Words will not ease your pain, but we hope you find some comfort in knowing he is an American Hero and Will Not Be Forgotten.
ROBERTO - thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless and may the Angels surround your family as they try to heal.
From the family of an American Soldier, stationed at Ft. Campbell with the 101st AVN REGT, now serving in Iraq. 10-19-2005.""
---The Erwin Family of Oregon, United States of America

"I am so sorry to hear about your loss my son is also in the 3-504 i cannot even imagine what you are going thru but one thing is he died for what he believed in and he is in alot better place than where he was..God is with him now and he is with you all to. My son has called me and i can tell he is having trouble dealing with the deaths of his fallen sodiers and his friends. All i can say is i am sorry God Bless you all in this Time...."
Beth of Ok

"My condolences go out to all the friends and families who have been scarred from this war. Rob, you will never be forgotten and always honored for what you did. I know deep inside you did what you did for all the right reasons and i thank you for leaving behind all those great memories. Class of 2004 will live for you and i promise your family will be fine. I will hold my head up because I know you would, but you will be missed by all."
Jose Jimenez of Tampa, FL

"ROBERTO THANK YOU, FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND FOR BEING A BROTHER TO OUR SON. YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN! NOR HAS OUR SON, HE DIED 05-03-04 IN BALAD, IRAQ. OUR HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH ROBERTO AND HIS FAMILY. GOD BLESS!"
leonard wahl of VALLEY STREAM NY

"To Roberto'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 prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice as we mourn the loss of yet another Red Devil. Our boys are truly heroes!

By His Grace,

Gloria Caldas
Proud Mother of Fallen Hero
Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas
"The Big Ern", 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
San Antonio, Texas
gloria.caldas@sbcglobal.net"

"Roberto and my boyfriend went to basic and to Airborne school together. Roberto was the nicest man I have ever met and he will NOT be forgotten. He was one of America's true hero's!! To his family: may you find a moments grace in knowing how well loved your son was. God Bless"
Sarah of Diamond, Ohio

"To the Baez family, I am deeply sorry to hear about your son. My husband is in the 3 504 with your son/husband. I just broke down when I heard the news. The guys from 3rd bat will not give up they will continue in your sons honor."
Erin of Fort Bragg, Nc.

"Hi Jeanette,

My name is Dede. I am one of the co-founders of Gold Star Families for Peace. We share in your grief and want to support you. Please contact us www.gsfp.org."
Dede of Bellflower Ca

"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.
Our nations HERO, Roberto will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you ALWAYS.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"To the friends and family of Roberto Baez.
Please accept the deepest condolences from another Army "family." I read in the newspaper about your loving family and can only
hope that our prayers from across the State, provide some solace. A grateful nation salutes you."
Mark Scheinbaum and Family of Lake Worth, Florida

"To the parents and family of Roberto, I saw the piece on the news last night about Roberto's death. Your grief is felt all over this country. May God bless you all! Know that Robert did not die in vain. He died defending our freedoms, and his heroism and sacrifice will not go unrecognized. My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May you find the strength to carry on in life, and find ways to make it be known that Roberto died a hero."
Franci of New Port Richey, FL

"To the parents and family of Roberto, I saw the piece on the news last night about Roberto's death. Your grief is felt all over this country. May God bless you all! Know that Robert did not die in vain. He died defending our freedoms, and his heroism and sacrifice will not go unrecognized. My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May you find the strength to carry on in life, and find ways to make it be known that Roberto died a hero."
Franci of New Port Richey, FL

"Thank you Roberto Baez, 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 Pfc. Roberto Baez:
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 Roberto 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 Pfc. Roberto Baez:
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 Roberto, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia