Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Carlos was my big cousin i loved him soo much and still do. C-Lo i hope you know that even though you are gone i think about you all the time i love you cuz...."
jatange braswell aka punkin of montgomery al

"CARLOS PERNELL WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY BIG COUSIN. HE SHOWED ME SO MUCH LOVE WHEN I FIRST MET HIM. I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE HAD HIM IN MY LIVE AND I LOVE AND MISS HIM C-LO I LOVE YOU COUSIN R.I.P"
MARQUETTA of MONTGOMERY.AL

"carlos,
you were more than my brother you were a friend that was always there for me i just would like to say that i love and miss you so dear your sister bonnie"
deshone of prattville,alabama

"Carlos Pernell and I have known each other since we were in diapers.He always called me his brother and I always called him my brother and even though he is gone,I will continue to do the same.He was a great man and was the blueprint of what real men should be like.Rest in peace to my brother...C-Lo.

Anthony Robinson"Ant"
Tampa,Florida by way of Alabama"
Anthony Robinson of Tampa Bay Area

"Im his little cousin and when he died I was in Iraq on my third tour. We had plenty of fun summers together where we would cut up and run wild. I miss him dearly but when he was taken away from us all I was torn up from it. I will continue to push on and fight the fight he died in until its all over. C-Lo you will be missed"
Sgt Lanaeus J. Braswell (USMC) of Wetumpka Alabama

"Hey P..you will be missed but always in my heart and mind.We learned so much in the sand together.I will always remember when you use to go off because THE WASH was all over your case but we laughed it off. Thanks for being there i love you man Andy Hardison aka hardy boy"
Andy Hardison of Belgium

"The most memorable moment i have of that day is pernells concern of andy. Reguardless of the injuries his concern was with his soldier and friend. That alone speaks of his character as a person. I love you pernell and you'll allways be with us homie. ps... I guess the night before i should've tried the lotion huh p?"
SGT. KENNETH A DAVIS of fort leavenworth,ks

"Carlos lived above me in the baracks and we had some good times together. I was friends with both him and Tiffany his wife and even went over their house and broke a table. He always hounded me to get him a new one.... I alwas told him no, but I had every intention of getting them one. But he left me with much more. Always much love Kane."
SGT Kanan Aston of Gasonia, NC

"I went to high school with Carlos. He is a very humble person. I would like to express my condolence to the Pernell Family. May God bless the family and friends of Carlos. He will never be forgotten."
Shakeisha Smith of Ft Stewart, Ga by way of Alabama

"To the Family of Carlos Pernell
Carlos was one of my best friends when we where in the Army. We went over to Iraq together the first time together. He is a great man and will always be missed by me, my family, and everybody else that he has ever met. Carlos was a special guy who touched everyone he met."
Cory McLean of Bay City, Michigan

"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, Carlos will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge / Montana
May we always remember: FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! "

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