Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Hi Frankie B..
I came to visit you and Butch the other day...I left roses for you both. I am sure you know that he stopped to see you several times a week on his way to work.
When he got so sick and he knew his time was almost up, I told him he would be there with you and he smiled through his tears and gave me the "thumbs up"..he thought so highly of you and was honored to spend eternity there with you..I will be there too someday.
Memorial Day is coming up soon...it is going to be very hard on all of us. Know that we love and miss you both..you are forever our Men of Honor."
Elaine Eames of Phoenix, Arizona

"Hey there. I'm thinking about you a lot today, miss you a lot. Just thinking about the the time we spent together, how it wasn't enough. I love the memories I have of us, in Phoenix and in Washington.... Just missing you a lot, wanted to let you know. Sorry I still didn't get that marker, with the move it's been kinda hectic, I'll get on it when things settle a little more. Love you lots, My Frankie B."
Cristin Hernandez

"Today marks three years since you were taken from your friends and family Frankie...please know that I think of you every day,and I know you and my husband are looking after each other.You both patrol the halls of heaven where honorable warriors and wonderful men walk. I hope you and Butch are both resting peacefully and watching over all of us.
I love and miss you both."
Elaine of Eames

"I was looking up my father on the internet and it brought me to this site. I never knew you or your family however you share the same name as some one who is wise, honest, brave, and one of the most unselfish people I have ever known. I know that you were that person to many and that you will truly be missed. You are in my prayers and my my family welcome you in heaven."
Erica of Sacramento, CA

"Frankie B.
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, 2007 and I am thinking of you and all the people who love you...I know it is hard for all of us, but I am comforted in a small way by the knowledge that you and Butch are together...I know the two of you watch over all of us. As I sit here I am looking at pictures of both of you... you on your Stryker..you are so handsome and forever young..Butch is in his Marine dress blues...such a beautiful man... America was well protected while you and he served...
I will join you and Butch someday, until then I will leave flowers and my love at the place where you both lie.....Butch was so proud and honored to call you "Son-in-law"..I love and miss you both...look after each other.
Love Always, Elaine"
Elaine Eames of Surprise, Arizona

"I still think of the last patrol I did with you. I couldn't stop laughing as we were waiting to leave FOB Sykes and you guys wrestled one of the other guys down and were giving him a wedgie for his birthday. I always got a good laugh when I worked with you and the other guys in the platoon. I will keep your family in my prayers."
Chris of Seattle, WA

"Frankie B...my husband Butch now lies in honor next to you..what better place for him to be?....he was so proud of you. Please watch over him, as he will watch over you...show each other the way to heaven...and know that I love you both,and will miss you both eternally. Rest in Peace and Vaya con Dios. Love....Elaine"
Elaine Eames of Surprise, Arizona

"Frankie B,
As we share our stories and memories of you, we are so thankful for everything you've brought to our lives. We miss you and love you so much and hope you are resting peacefully.
Love,
Cristin and Ernie"
of Arizona

"Frankie,
As I think of you often I search your name all the time to see if I can find anything that I haven't seen already and of course there are just so many. You are truly loved by everyone that you had touched in so many ways. You were such an incredible man who I thought I knew but, it turns out that I was wrong. Throughout the couple of years that you have been gone I have learned so much about you that I never knew. I once thought that I knew everything there was to know about you but I was wrong. I guess when a person thinks that they know someone they better think again. Many people looked up to you and still are to this day and I just didn't realize how much you effected everyones everyday life like you did mine. I just want to say thank you for everything, I now see the true colors of Red, White and Blue in you. May you forever rest in peace. My prayer's and blessings to you and your family. God Bless!!"
Bernadette of Phoenix

"We are thinking of you this Memorial Day Frankie B. You are in our hearts forever.God bless you, and Rest in Peace."
Butch and Elaine Eames of Surprise, Arizona

"Dear Mrs. Hernandez,
I just want you to know I pray for you and your son. I never knew your husband, but I had sent him a letter and a package thru AnySoldier.com. His short message on the site had humor and strength in it, and I felt compelled to pick him. There are no good words to express my gratitude to your husband, and you. I am humbled by the sacrifice of our military and their families. We will never forget. God bless you, and I know there are extra angels watching over you and your son."
Donna Myers of Los Osos, CA, USA

"Feb. 17, 2007 marks the second year that we have had to endure without you Frankie B. It's a hard day for your entire family and even though our time with you was so brief, our love and respect for you will go on forever. Rest In Peace Frankie, and know that we will cherish your memory for the rest of our lives. Love Always. Butch and Elaine Eames"
Elaine Eames of Surprise, Arizona

"February 17, 2007 marks the sad anniversary of Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez passing in the line of duty, and on this day, I would like to say that we will never forget his name and his ultimate sacrifice. Although we have never met him personally, he is in our hearts and our prayers. Our best wishes go to his family."
Anna Pepera of Houston, Texas

"This is Frank B Hernandez's little sister i want to thank everyone for writing these messages for my big brother.You don't know how bad he would thank all of you for saying such words.My family and I would like to thank you once again.I hope no one has to feel the pain I have in knowing that they cant grow up with their older brother/sister or younger sister/brother. Thank you all again.i love you Jr for always and ever. Untill the day we meet again.Love you Superman!!!!"
Jessica Hernandez of Phoeinx,AZ

"I just watched "World Trade Center" yesterday, a fitting tribute to our heroes. I was struck by the contrast between our enemies and people like Frank. One of the wives of the officers trapped under the rubble reflects on her husband's carpentry projects. Our enemy can only destroy mindlessly; we build. Our enemy targets civilians; we go into deathtraps to rescue civilians.

Please accept this tribute. The video can be seen at http://www.keystonesoldiers.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20040523092412148 and can be downloaded for free at csoon0.tripod.com.

If I Fall
by Cliff Soon
Copyright Cliff Soon/Bearesheis Music 2003 (ASCAP)

if i fall on the field of battle
bringing hope to some distant land
to free a people living under tyranny
bring me home to my land of liberty
lay me down in this land i love

if i fall trying to save a stranger
some poor soul reaching for my hand
land or sea, flood or raging fire
oh my dears, you know I had to try

so if i fall on this day
don't be wond'ring if there could have been another way
so to my family and friends
if i fall, please forgive me if you can
though you know i would miss
your smile and your touch and your tender kiss
though i pray to return
my life is in the Father's hands
and you know i would do it again


because this is my call
to lay down
my life for one and all
who seek to know the meaning of
life, liberty and love

because this is my call
to lay down my life for one and all
so my family and friends
if i fall, please forgive me if you can
'cause you know i would do it again

Sincerely,
Cliff Soon"
Cliff Soon of Gaithersburg, MD, USA

"To the loved ones of Sgt. Hernandez: I was very affected by the letter published on National Review's website. Please accept my thanks for this sacrifice, and my sympathy for your loss. May God remember His departed servant, and may He be with you all, especially Sgt. Hernandez's wife and son."
C.H. Zakian of New York, NY, U.S.A.

"If not for this brave man Frank B Hernandez, our world would rot in totalitarian decay. His life will always be honored as the blood of the indomitable American spirit. His family has sacrificed so much for our freedom to live in peace that I am humbled just knowing the Hernandez name. I pray God bring comfort to the Hernandez family, loved ones and friends. For your precious gift I promise to always defend and honor his name."
Susan Nunnally of New York, NY

"Dear Daddy,
Happy Fathers Day and I miss you so much...MeMaw is typing this for me because I am only 2 years old and can't reach the keyboard. But I want you to know that I am looking at your picture everyday and throwing my arms out wide and saying "I wuv wu mit mutz" but I'm sure you know that. I wish you were here instead of heaven. I love you daddy! XXXOOOXXXX! Aiden"
Aiden Hernandez of Surprise Arizona

"To the family of:Frank B. Hernandez 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"

"Mrs. Hernandez;

I write with all of the respect that I can gather.
I was playing online. My new husband's name is Frank Hernandez and I ran across this website by chance. As I scrolled down the page the tears multiplied... I was sobbing by the end. (My brother currently serves in the Navy and I found it hard to "click" away...)
I know now more than ever that I am lucky to have my spouse. I also know you are a strong woman. I really believe that God would never put this on your shoulders if you could not handle it.
You are so incredibly blessed to have Frank's child. I only hope that some day my husband and I will be so blessed.
I also pray that your Frank will find a way from beyond to open your heart and allow another love in to help guide and care for you and his child, just as he would have.
I wish for you the best, and will never forget the story that I read tonight through your family/friend's postings. It was an honor.
Thank you. Nicole Hernandez"
Nicole Hernandez of Houston, Texas

"To our Dearest Frankie B.
Today is the second Memorial day we have endured without you. Butch and I just returned from putting flowers on your grave. It is decorated very beautifully, it's so obvious how much you are loved. I am filled with regret and sadness for all your loved ones, not just the ones in this family. I am filled with sadness for the life you and Cristin had planned that will never happen. I was so looking forward to knowing you better and watching you make Cristin and Aiden happy and we were hoping for more additions to the Hernandez family. I hope you are watching over them and your parents, brother and sisters, your nephew and friends and family. We miss and honor you today and everyday. Not a single day goes by that we don't think of you at least a million times. Please help guide Cristin's hand with Aiden and if you can, give her a sign that you are there for her. She will never get over losing you. You are in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Frankie B.
Your loving mother-in-law. Elaine"
Elaine Eames of Surprise, Arizona

"just letting you know that im thinking of you and miss you terribly.
until we meet again,
your love and wife"
cristin

"Our Dearest Frankie B.,
The first anniversary of your leaving us just passed. We all so dreaded it, and as expected it was a very somber day. We all miss you so much and the pain of your loss is still mind numbing. The one thing that makes it bearable is the intense pride we have in you and your commitment to honor your country and family by protecting freedom where ever it was needed. There is a song written and sung by a former soldier called "When you've seen what I've seen" that I wish you could have heard. I hope you do hear it, I always think about you and can almost hear you and the other soldiers singing along with the radio. You are and will always be my personal hero. Not just for your service to this country, but for the way you stepped in and made Cristin and Aiden so happy.
Rest in peace Frankie B. We love and miss you now and forever.
Your loving Mother-in-Law"
Elaine Eames of Peoria, Arizona

"Hi baby! I just got home from your parent's house, it was your dad's birthday party. Aiden and Richard play together a lot, of course Richard gets mad at him sometimes. :) Aiden watches what Richard does and wants to copy him. We miss you a lot, I wish you were here. I know you still drop in and say hello, or do something to scare the crap out of me, but I hope you see that all is well. Everyone's doing good, it's better than it was. I miss you and love you so much my Frankie B!!! I'll see you in my dreams tonight...
Untill We Meet Again,
Your Wife,
Cody C"
Cristin Hernandez of Surprise, AZ

"I never got to know Frankie except through family: he was my sister-in-law's husband. I never heard an unkind word about him and I wish everyday that I'd been able to meet him at least once. He left a huge hole in this family that will never be totally filled. He will always be loved."
Mike of Mtn Home, Idaho

"HI sweetie. The holidays are finally over, never thought I'd make it thru without you. I hope you got to see Aiden on Christmas! :) We miss you so much honey. I love you.
Untill we meet again,
Your wife,
Critin, Cody C"
Cristin of Surprise, AZ

"To Cristin and the family and friends of Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez:

Like drops that fill up an ocean,
every small step taken goes a long way.

Even though I have never met you or your husband, I will always remember Frank Hernandez from now on. I was listening to the radio a few days ago, when they played “Christmas in America” by Pat Benatar and I started to think of the fallen troops and their families and how they will spend this Christmas. I decided to find one family that lost a loved one in the war and thank them for their enormous sacrifice. My son Benjamin was born February 17, 2005. I don’t know to express the sorrow I feel for your loss and I cannot even begin to imagine how hard the past 10 months must have been for you and your family. I am sure Frank is watching over you and your son Aiden.

And I hope that each step that your son takes through his life will bring you in the right direction.

I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and I hope you will find your way and peace!"
Conny of Fombell, Pennsylvania

"A DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS POEM

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, transforming the
yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree I
believe, completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near. Standing out
in the cold and the dark of the night, a lone figure stood,
his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You
should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light. Then he
sighed and he said "Its really all right, I'm out here by
choice. I'm here every night."

"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died at 'Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers.
"My dad stood his watch in the jungles of 'Nam', And now it is
my turn and so, here I am. I've not seen my own son in more
than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her
smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red,
white, and blue... an American flag.

"I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my
family, my house and my home. I can stand at my post through
the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little
to eat. I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least, "Give you
money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?" It seems all too
little for all that you've done, For being away from your wife
and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone, To
stand your own watch, no matter how long. For when we come
home, either standing or dead, To know you remember we fought
and we bled. Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.

WE ALL NEED TO PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL EVERY NIGHT!"
Friend of Phoenix

"Hey baby. The guys got home this weekend and I can't even begin to describe the feelings I have towards it. I'm so glad they're home, but so very jealous. You and I are supposed to be hugging and loving on each other right now and preparing for forever together, just like we had planned. I'm still in shock, why aren't you here? How can I go up there next month without you? How can I face them without my Frankie B by my side? I still don't understand any of this, why or how. I hope one day you'll let me know. I miss you so much, life is hard without you. Aiden's growing up, he's getting big. He's learning to talk a lot, I still haven't decided if that's a good thing or not. :) I wish so bad that you were here with us, I know you watch over us and you visit sometimes, but, you know me, never satisfied unless I have exactly what I want. :) I wish I could see your face other than in pictures. I wish I could touch you, instead of touching the uniform on the wall. I wish I could hold you, but I only hold memories. I still don't know what to do without you, or how life goes on, but I try. I try for Aiden and for you, I know you wouldn't want it any other way. I miss you Frankie B. I love you so much. I hope you're resting peacefully and see everyone often. I hold on to the thought of the day I'll see you and hear your voice again... your beatiful voice. I loved it when you would sing, especially to me.:) I love you Frankie. Always have and always will.
Untill we meet again,
Your wife,
Cody C"
Cristin Hernandez of Surprise, AZ

"Hi honey,
I miss you so much baby, I don't even know what to do. The guys are coming home in the next week or so... I wish so bad that you were coming with them. I'm fyling up to Lewis to go to the ball and memorial, Aiden will be there too. He's always pointing to your pictures and uniform and saying "daddy, daddy!!" He misses you too. I love it when he's playing and he gets up on the shelves and gets your dog tags down to wear them, they're his favorite thing. It's really hard right now with the unit coming home, sometimes I still think it's all gonna go away and I'll see your smiling face get off that plane. I would give anything for that. Aiden and I need you so bad, life is so hard to go on with when you're not by my side. I get so angry when I think about you promising me you'd come home, but you know I could never stay mad at you for long :) I hope your resting is peaceful and you watch over me and Aiden often. I love you so much my Frankie B...
Until we meet again,
Cody C"
Cristin Hernandez of Surprise, AZ

"Frankie,
Well I would have never thought that I would be writing on one of these in memory or you. I remember the first time we were both deployed and we meant up at the chow hall in Camp Doha Kuwait before pushing forward for the beginning of the war. And than you ended up at Fort Lewis where I was located. I wish that we were able to meet up again but I was on my way back to the sand box and there you were following shortly behind. I remember checking my email and hearing that you didn't make it. It was a horrible feeling. In a medical unit we got so used to Soldier and Iraqis dying that it didn't phase us anymore. But the moment I heard about you I burst into tears. It is just different when you actually knew the person. My heart goes out to you new wife and son. I can't imagine what they might me feeling. In their hearts they must know what a hero you are. From a soldier to a soldier thank you for the ultimate sacrifice that you made for our country. Fallen Heros will never be forgotten."
SGT Carina Clark of Fort Sam Houston

"Hey there my Frankie B. Today is our one year anniversary of our marriage. I wish you were here to celebrate with me, but at least i know you're around. It's been hard without you, I'm sure you've seen. Still waiting for you to point me in the right direction, I guess you're taking your time :) I miss you so much Frankie, can't wait to see you in my dreams again. I love you, Happy Anniversay baby.

Until we meet again,
your wife,
cristin "cody c""
cristin hernandez of surprise, az

"Sergeant Hernandez, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"Our Dearest Frankie B.,
The first Memorial Day since you left us has come and gone. It was very painful, but we are so very proud to honor you. We were all there, Butch and I took little Aiden to put a flag on your grave.He loves his daddy so much and smiles and talks to your picture. Dayna, Bailey and Zach were there too. They speak of their Uncle Frankie a lot, and your pictures are all over the house. Your mom and dad, sisters and brother and your little nephew all came to see you too.The only one not there was Cristin...she just could not go....it just hurts too much. She goes to your grave a lot, but always alone. She prefers to spend her time with you by herself. She loves you so much. We all love and miss you so much. We know we will see you again. You are and always will be our "American Soldier." You are a hero and we are honored to have known you. Although our time with you was so brief, our gratitude and love will endure forever. We love you.
See you on the other side."
Elaine Eames of Peoria, AZ

"frankie u where the best i was with cody at your chapel and i gave her something and she has never taken it off i was cody best i and loved u to"
mariah of peoria,az

"I would just like to say that there isn't a day that goes by that I dont think of Frankie. I cry when I see all the postings from people who care. And most of all when his family writes. It seems like just yesterday we were in high school joking around. I wish I would have kept in contact with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I honor and respect our fallen soldier. Gone but never ever forgotten."
Ema Cardenas of Phoenix, AZ USA

"My Frankie B... What can I say that you don't already know? We only had such a short time together and it was the best of both of our lives. I'm so thankful that we spent those last days together. The look in your eyes and the words you said when we took our vows keep running through my mind. I always thought "I'm so lucky to have this man", yet you always told me you were the lucky one. I talk to you everyday, I hope you hear me. Aiden's walking now, I'm sure with your help since he's always running and saying "dada". We miss you, I don't know exactly what to do or where to go from here. I know you will guide me in the right direction. Hope you see the tattoo I got, of course it's the superman logo that you always drew on my letters and said you wanted. Remember the day we went and you were going to get it? If only your friend hadn't got there first, huh? :) You've told me what you want for me and Aiden, (and for yourself) don't worry baby, it's all going to happen. I know what to do to make you proud, although it may take a while, consider it done. Frankie B, I can't believe you're gone. I feel you around sometimes, it helps me a lot. Everyone thinks you knew it was going to happen. I look back on some of the conversations we had and start to believe it too. I know you said you couldn't handle how it would hurt me if you passed and you'd hate yourself for it, don't. Remember when you were saying that and I told you "better to have loved and lost then nover loved at all"? I stand by it to this day. Even if I knew how things would end, I'd go through it all over again. I'm so thankful for the time we spent together. You gave me the rest of your life, you gave me your love. You gave Aiden a wonderful daddy and hero to look up to. I will make sure he grows up to be just like you. I'm sure you're already guiding him in that direction. I hold my head high knowing your love for me and that I am Mrs. Frank B. Hernandez, Jr. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for you, thank you. Thank you for all of our precious memories, even the ones when I called my daddy because you were chasing me with bugs. :) I cherish every moment Aiden and I had with you and always will. Especially the letter I got from you the day after you passed, it's beautiful and a gift from above. I love you Frankie B. You are my soldier, my hero, and that's the truth, not just some saying. "Always loving Frankie B... Freedom isn't free!"
Untill we meet again,
Your wife and son,
Cristin and Aiden Hernandez"
Cristin Hernandez of Arizona

"Frank B. Hernandez was my son-in-law. We loved him very much, but only a fraction compared to his widow, my daughter Cristin. They were made for each other and Frankie was a terrific father to Aiden, who is now one year old. He will always be our American Hero. Thanks so much to everyone who has called and sent prayers."
Elaine Eames of Peoria, AZ

"i never got to know you even though you married my niece by marriage but god bless you and thank you and your family for your sacrifice."
roseanne osby of PHOENIX ARIZONA

"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

"Dear Frankie.
I never got to know you even though you married my niece. I love you as much as any other of my relatives, which is all good. I know you're in heaven watching over Cristin and Aiden. I know you will always be there for them.
We all love you and will honor your memory forever. So much love to you."
Annette Coggins of Santa Rosa, CA

"Thank you brave american Soldier.
Thank you for save the freedom of the whole world.
Thank you from Germany
You are my Hero
Thank you from Ute of Ramstein/Germany"

"Frank is a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for Americans and Iraqis. You will sorely miss him, but he now belongs to a band of angels being cradled in the arms of our Lord. Trust in Jesus."
Webster and Ruth Reed, Parents of Jonathan Ray Reed who died in Iraq on January 28, 2005 of Krotz Springs, LA

"Remember that Frank will always be in your heart. I really feel your saddness and pain, I lost my son in Baghdad on 4/4/04. There are no words or action that will ease your pain. He is good guy that will be missed. God Bless all of the family and friends of Frank Hernandez."
Cathy Baker of Atascadero, Ca.

"Family and Friends of Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez: Please know you are not alone, we respect and love you and Sgt. Hernandez for his unbelievable courage and patriotism. His memory will live forever. God Bless you all."
Barbara Christ of Hamilton, Montana

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

"God bless you Sgt Frank B. Hernandez, and his family and friends. My son also served at Fort Lewis until he went to the 101st, and my heart breaks for Sgt. Hernandez's family and friends. These soldiers are all so young and so very brave, I pray for all of you."
Nancy Mendenhall of Absarokee, Mt

"Thank you Frank Hernandez, 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 Sgt. Frank Hernandez:
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 Frank 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 Sgt. Frank Hernandez:
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 Frank, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia