Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"This war was way tougher than it looked on the media... but it is over now and atleast you can rest and didnt have to fight the second war at home in your own head, R.I.P gone but not forgotten, way too young..."
Tim Hayes Bradford Jr. of California

"Rest easy Marine. Thinking of you this Memorial Day."

"Hey cousin! I miss you. So much. Life has been tough and I remember how you always made us laugh when stuff got hard.

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says "Why the long face?" 😂😂 I wish you were here. Love you Josh."
Savannah Lucero of Tucson

"I never met you. I didn't know about you until a couple of years ago. My brother mentioned you in a Memorial Day post he made on Facebook. He mentioned you went to boot camp with him. My brother and I haven't been close since he got back from Fallujah, but the post he made stuck with me. And so did your name. I think about you often. Memorial Day. Veterans Day. Random days. You'll never be forgotten. Not by family. Not by friends. And not by random strangers like me.

Rest easy Marine. God bless.
11/14/16"
Griselda of Texas

"I never met you. I didn't know about you until a couple of years ago. My brother mentioned you in a Memorial Day post he made on Facebook. He mentioned you went tin boot camp with him. My brother and I haven't been close since he got back from Fallujah, but the post he made stuck with me. And so did your name. I think about you often. Memorial Day. Veterans Day. Random days. You'll never be forgotten. Not my family. Not by friends. As not by random strangers like me.

Rest easy Marine. God bless.
11/14/16"
Griselda of Texas

"Josh, remembering you again on Memorial Day 2016! Salute you & your sacrifice! Once again, our prayers for your family! You are missed, but not forgotten! Very proud of you!"
Alok Sharma of Tucson, AZ

"Your gone but not forgotten, we love you grandpa & grandma Lucero."
Michael M Lucero Sr of San Manuel, AZ

"10 years gone by and not a day goes by I dnt think about you and your family. They all must be very proud their loved will always be rembered as a hero! I never got the opportunity to meet you but I do hope for only the greatest of blessings to all your family!! Thank you for your service!! Sincerely Alta vista, Ethan's father"
Samano of Tucson, AZ

"hey my big bro i realy miss u its getn harder the more ur gone they say it will get easier but they r wrong it keeps hurting the family is doing ok for knw but could be better ur son is doing great too man..i realy love u dude i wish u were still here wish u woulda maDE IT FOR MY BDAY..LOVE YA BIG BRO PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US."
Samuel Lucero of Az

"Its been over 7 years but I have not forgotten you and what you did. I have been selected to SSGT and remember what we talked about on the plane home that day."
Sgt Meza of Okinawa, Japan

"Josh it's Robert i just wanted to write to tell you that i miss you alot bro and it's been along time too long if you ask me i wanted to tell you alexander is getting big bro hes almost one and he is the most handsome little man i have ever seen i wish he could have met his uncle he would have loved you but him and joey have been hanging out they have had a few weekends together. and school has been going ok im going for my bachelors, lately things have been a little crazy but i think ill make it i know ur still there over my shoulder watching love you brother i will always keep you in my prayers Semper Fi."
Robert Lucero of Tucson az

"I just wanted to say Thank U to everyone that has sent their Love to Joshua & his Family! I am tha Blessed Mother of his Miracle Angel Child Joey! Joey is Turning 8 in July Already,he was 16&half months old when his Father chose to Give the Ultimate Self Sacrifice. We are doin Well & have been Blessed in Lyfe. I appreciate everything U did for us Joshua,we Love U & will always remember what U selflessly did. Thank U & I Know Ur Watching Over Us,U are probly so proud of Joey & how intelligent he is! I love him so much & am so thankful U gave me such a blessing & miracle child Like Joey Is! U know it,so im not worried! We all love U & Miss U! Ur in a better place we are though haha! We will all be together again soon! Love ya hun! Thank U everyone for ur support! Love U!"
Tasha L{Njoynglyfe} of Tucson,AZ USA

"Always in my heart and never far from my mind.Someday our kids will meet like we always planned. I miss you and love you dearly."
M. Renee Emery of Alamogordo, NM

"my name is really joshua e. lucero and i feel sorry.and when i grow up i would like to be a marine."
joshua e. lucero of san diego

"Its been 5 years now since we lost Josh. He was not only my roommate, squadmate, team mate, most of all he was my closest friend in the Corps. I know he is looking down on all of us, his friends and most importantly his family, and he would tell all of us to keep on smiling and take every day as they come. That kid had the best mentality on life of anyone I have ever met. It was absolutely my honor to have known him as well as I did and even further to have served with him in Fallujah. To his family, I miss the one great night I had with you guys, I hope our paths will cross again. Josh was very fortunate to have a family like you!"
SSgt Robert Coburn of Bangor, Maine/US

"Josh, we never knew you in life - but we learnt about you thru your sister, Jasmine, who is such a hard worker. Also read a little bit about you. Truely appreciate your sacrifice for the sake of our Freedom & our Security! Rest in Peace!"
Alok Sharma & family of Tucson, AZ

"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry. I understand in theory only that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take the families pain away but I can't. I am committed to loving ALL people, myself and our environment. I am committed to working on my happiness everyday because so many have died for my freedom to live my life. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. All my love and respect. ogersteiner@yahoo.com"
Scott E. Steiner of Worthington, OH

"to all of joshuas brothers from the 1/8 and the 2/2 who would like to contact his family u may do so at tk2me77@yahoo.com"
Tina C. Lucero,Proud MOM of Tucson, Arizona

"November 18, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Lucero:
Joshua 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

"Miss you Bro. I Still remember us making fun of SGT Tucker. lol. Good times. Its been a while but your memory will never fade from mine. Semper Fidelis."
Sgt Meza Lewis P of Okinawa, Japan

"Hey Josh, its your cousin Jr. Ray i miss you so much man i even 4 years later i still brag about how proud i am of you and your service and what you did that day. everyone i meet hears about you. i tell everyone your story. i love you brother and miss you sooo soooo much and until the day i die people will remember you and know your story and how much of a hero you are and always will be. i miss all the fun you me and tony used to have and all the fights we would get into when you were down for the summer or i was there and how we would just pick our selves up again and go on playing and having fun. your the man josh i love you again Semper Fi Marine"
SPC Rufino R. Romero of Santa Fe, New Mexico/ USA

"I love you Josh and I always will. it is hard for me knowing that your not here to suport me but you are always with me in my heart. Love you my cousin"
C.J. Romero of Carlsbad N.M, U.S.

"Josh, Although we don't know each other, but i have heard good things about you... I also lost a brother who was in the Marines as well but except he survived 3 tours in Iraq... Your parents and brothers are wonderful people, glad my family and i got to know them and about you. Rest in Peace Josh."
Sara Jazmine Montellano of Tucson, AZ USA

"Joshie, I love you and miss you so much and so does Joey. He is already 4 can you believe it! He's growing too fast but he knows that you are watching him and taking care of us still. I know you are and I thank you for that. Have fun and talk to you in a lil bit. Love, Tasha and Joey."
Tasha LePes of Tucson, AZ, USA

"To Josh Lucero's loved ones..My son was inches away when Josh gave his life for his country and we speak of him so often. My son has told me so many wonderful things about Josh I feel like I knew him also. Our family will grieve your loss with you forever, for it is our loss also, Josh is hero to all of us. May he rest gently as you wait to be reunited with him someday. Thank you Josh and your family for the ultimate sacrifice. We will keep your name and memory alive till the end of time Josh.."
Schultz Family/LCPL Kevin Miller's family of Luverne, Minnesota

"I was in stationed in Tucson, AZ when I heard about the tragedy. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. That day I also found out that my friend Fernando (BBOY) was a childhood friend of yours. It was a tough time for him and your family. You and your family as well as the troops in AOR will be in my prayers."
SrA Edward Flordeliz of Vandenberg AFB, CA

"My dearest Joshua your love lives on in your son Joey.And although it seems the saddness will never go away we go on,knowing that we will see you again someday.Your baby sister Antoinette has followed in your footsteps and will be a Marine on Feb. 24th 2006.We all love you and miss you so much but know that you will never never ever ever be forgotten your loving family.(POPS)"
Michael Lucero Jr of Tucson,Az U.S.A.

"Joshua, I wear your badge with your photo on it proudly and in honor of your sacrifice. And as long as there are U.S. Military in Iraq, I will stand with your family in support of all of our troops. Rest well, you are not forgotten and your memory will never fade away."
Boyd E. Hershman, Jr. of Tucson , Arizona

"To the family of Joshua E. Lucero, I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. he died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Hopefully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need someone to pray with you or need someone to talk with please call or write my pastor at Gateway Community Church: Rev. John B. Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington Ga.30016 phone 770-787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ."
Polly Ballew of Covington , Ga.

"I love you my dear cousin. Happy 20th Birthday on 30 May 2005(Memorial Day). I suppose that this message will have to work since I no longer can call you.You are forever in my thoughts and my heart, you brave and honorable Marine. You would have loved your picture being on all the papers!haha. I love you my brother, forever and for always."
A1C Marie Romero (*Renee) of Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico

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

"EVEN THOUGH I USED TO GIVE YOU A HARD TIME AND CALL YOU A BOOT, YOU WERE A GOOD MARINE. I WAS SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS BECAUSE I SEEN YOU THE WEEK PRIOR. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE FOR THE MARINES YOU SAVED THAT DAY. ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE. 2ND CEB C CO HQ OIF IIB"
CPL ROD of FORT WORTH,TEXAS

"Thank you brave Marine for defending the freedoms we all cherish. You are our hero and we will remember you each day we raise our flag. Semper Fi, God Bless you and may He bring peace to your loved ones. From a very grateful American family."
Jim and Margie Shaw of Pasadena, Maryland

"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

"To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Joshua E. Lucero,

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. May you find comfort in love's everlasting connection.

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. Please use our link and register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

Proud Marine Mom and Proud Member of Marine Comfort Quilts"
Sandra Moudy of Placentia, Ca USA

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

"Thank you Joshua Lucero, 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua Lucero:
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 Joshua 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua Lucero:
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 Joshua, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia