Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"happy new years Gino!!!"

"Happy Thanksgiving Gino, wish you were here destroying this turkey with me,,, hope everything is well,,, Rest in Peace,,,"

"I miss you Brother,,,"

"ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART,MISS YOU LOVE ERICA APRIL 2011"
ERICA MARISCAL of SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA

"merry christmas SSgt T.. i know im a few days late but better now than never..i know your out there looking out for me.."

"Happy Thanksgiving Ssgt T!!"
Mino

"He was a the type of person that would light up the room when he walked in. Always smiling and bringing ALEGRIA to any situation. Great times at the E-Club, Los Principes, El Rodeo in Tijuana, and finally with Club Caribe.

He was called to do what many others where called to do, serve and protect this country and our freedoms. I will live my life to the fullest, Voting,working and enjoying my freedoms so his death will not be in vein.

Today I see his smile and hear that voice of a friend that always made thing positive. His physical presence was taken from all of us but his spirit lives on within all of us. "Recordar es Vivir"

I love you my brother and I am sure you are standing guard at the pearly gated in heaven.

Because of your legacy I am proud to be Dominican, American and above all a UNITED STATES MARINE

My condolences to the family of this great person.

We Will Never Forget


SEMPER FIDELIS MARINE!"
SSGT Carlos Pena USMC RET of San Diego, Ca

"7 years gone... You are not forgotten... SEMPER FIDELIS."
Delgado, Armando Z. Charlie 1/5 of Oxnard, CA

"Querido Hermano;

nunca me olvidare de ti, han cido mas the 7anos que te fuiste sin decir nada, me han dicho que unos pares de malditos se disfrasaron de campesinos y te dispararon cuando te diste la vuelta. mi familia y yo estamos resando mucho para que llegues a la casa de Dios.. si necesitas algo hermanito!! dimelo.. ya voy a llamar a tu papa y tambiem le dare una visita al club caribe para informarle a todos como te muriste.. hermano cuidate mucho.. me duele mucho pensar que nunca te podre verte..

tu hermano koreano de charlie 1/5 minobang@hotmail.com"
Mino Bang of Los angeles/ california

"bueno papi, lo que yo desia, ya destaparon la falsa, el engano, que isieron contigo dandote a conocer al mundo como un heroe, primero aciendote un ciudadano americano, cosa que tu nunca quisiste, pues cuando ingresaste ala marina me llamaste y me dijiste, papi si desea venir para haca, puedo hacerme ciudadano americano y traerlo, y recuerdo muy bien cuando te dije no papi yo no quiero ir para alla, pero hagase cuidadano, y tu contestate, no papi paraque si yo lo que queria era traerlo a usted, pero para esconder una mentira sobre tu muerte, pero yo no dire poraqui lo que hablamos y tu me dijiste ami, y que acen ustedes, hacerlo ciudadano, ponerle, su nombre y nuestro apellido, auna calle, renonbrar un correo con su nombre y nuestro apellido, todo esto para que para enganar al mundo, para no darme ami un informe, sobre su muerte, ya comensaron a descubrirse, quitando su nombre y nuestro apellido, del correo, ahorita continuan con la calle, y luego lo sacaran de su cementerio y donde lo enterraran, lo mandaran ami pais, pues no puede ser ami, pues segun ustedes los funcinarios de eeuu yo no soy el padre de riayan augusto tejeda. pero ya esta bien, yo seguires esprerando ese dia que dios haga su justicia. cel. 809-516-5175"
augusto reinaldo tejeda, padre de riayan of santiago republica dominicana

"bueno papi, lo que yo desia, ya destaparon la falsa, el engano, que isieron contigo dandote a conocer al mundo como un heroe, primero aciendote un ciudadano americano, cosa que tu nunca quisiste, pues cuando ingresaste ala marina me llamaste y me dijiste, papi si desea venir para haca, puedo hacerme ciudadano americano y traerlo, y recuerdo muy bien cuando tedije no papi yo no quiero ir para alla, pero hagase cuidadano, y tu contestate, no papi paraque si yo lo que queria era traerlo a usted, pero para esconder una mentira sobre tu muerte, pero yo no dire poraqui lo que hablamos y tu me dijiste ami, y que acen ustedes, hacerlo ciudadano, ponerle, su nombre y nuestro apellido, auna calle, renonbrar un correo con su nombre y nuestro apellido, todo esto para que para enganar al mundo, para no darme ami un informe, sobre su muerte, ya comensaron a descubrirse, quitando su nombre y nuestro apellido, del correo, ahorita continuan con la calle, y luego lo sacaran de su cementerio y donde lo enterraran, lo mandaran ami pais, pues no puede ser ami pues segun ustedes los funcinarios de eeuu yo no soy el padre de riayan augusto tejeda. pero ya esta bien, yo seguires esprerando ese dia que dios haga su justicia."
augusto reinaldo tejeda, padre de riayan of santiago republica dominicana

"I will never forget the fine lessons you taught me. I am still alive because of those very lessons. I will honor you with my continued service to this country and the Corps. Semper Fi!
"R2 Take Point!"
Sgt. Uruchurtu, Nicolas D. "R2""
Nicolas Uruchurtu of Camp Pendleton, CA

"SSgt. Tejeda you will be sorely missed, it is because of you that I am the man I am today and because of you that I have renewed faith and love for our country and the corps. I know that you are in heaven looking down on us, please look after all the other devil dogs. May God continue to bless this country with people like you and may his hand guide and protect your family.

Semper Fi!"
Sgt. Akintunde of Chino, California

"rip brother, i remeber on your 5th anniversary.i'm still fighting the towels."
jason of jacksonville

"Ssgt T. you will never be forgotten!!! Its been 5 years since you passed and not a day goes by that your not thought of. R.I.P"
Cpl. Squillo of Worcester, MA

"TO the family of Riayan A. Tejeda...
I send all my blessings to you...may god bless your family and his kids...he paid the ultimate sacrifice in order for his kids and your family to live freely.
semper fidelis"
Remedy of Washington heights 193st new york,ny

"January 6, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Riayan A. Tejeda:
Riayan 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

"R.I.P SSGT tejeda you were a great leader and a great person you always were looking out for marines. I remember when we went overseas in 2001 we were on ship and you were dancing salsa with the navy chicks and you were the man that day. I also remember when you use to talk to me and give me advice when i was stuck on weekend duty you made my day go by fast. My prayers go out to the tejeda family."
maldonado, Jose of chicago IL

"Gino I always feel that someone is always with me and I know its you!I miss you!! 2007"
Erica Mariscal of Chula Vista,Cal.

"To the family and friends,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Losing a loved on is the hardest thing in life. I am writing to not only express my sorrow for you but to let you know about a memorial I am working on. I am creating a quilt to honor the fallen soldiers from the New York City Area. Each soldier will have a panel created. I am inviting the friends and families to get involved. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact me at nycfallensoldiers@yahoo.com"
Esther Kabalkin of Staten Island, NY

"If you are able, save them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always. Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own. And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind.( "Major Michael Davis O'Donnell 1 January 1970 Dak To, Vietnam.") America has been built on the blood of Heros and Brave Men of Honor who answered the call. A fellow veteran wants to thank this hero for his service, and my cherised freedoms. May you rest well in Gods loving embrace brave hero, and may God bring comfort to your loved ones for their sacrifice. You shall never be forgotten by a grateful nation.""
William Darby Taylor Jr. of Bonita Springs Florida

"Riayan,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just in OIF, but also for your service in Kosovo as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!"

"Primero quisiera decir que siento mucho lo de su Hijo Gino a su familia...Conoci A Gino en OKinawa JApan in el 2002 cuando el venia por 6 meses..LO siento mucho ..Lo voy a extranar mucho fue un especial amigo mio que me hizo reir mucho y ver la vida bien diferente..le gustaba a hablar de sus dos pequenas hijas las extranaba mucho..siento mucho y da mucha tristesa saber que no esta con nosotros fisicalmente pero si en nuestros corazones..Always MIss you loved you Gino......"
alba of houston tx

"Gino,
You are and will always be the most incredible friend I have ever had. You was the only person that was there when I needed someone to help, you inspired me to chase my dream. I'm sorry that we didn't get to say good bye, you will always be in the hearts of all of the people that know who you are a friend, a father, a brother, and a son. we love you. May 2007"
Abraham Perez of San Diego, CA

"Gino,
It's April.. of 2007.. four years my friend since you were taken from us. We miss you so very much at Caribe.. I can still see you dance..all smiles..trying to figure out what to do for the after party.. man.. I still can't believe the last weekend I saw ya and wished ya good luck and to be safe out in Iraq.. I still can't believe that would be the last time that I would talk to you.. you promised to come back safe, remember? I know you tried... take care of us from up there now.. and save me a dance when I get there ok? We miss you!"
Zaida of San Diego

"you live through our memories...your affinity for popeyes chicken ("callahan I ate so much chicken I grew gd feathers")after I had mistakenly gotten a 40 piece instead of 20 piece, your inability to say schlitz, and great leadership. S.F."
Lcpl. James CallahanKeller....cyros21@hotmail.com of Greeley, CO

"you live through memories...your affinity for popeyes chicken ("callahan I ate so much chicken I grew gd feathers"), your inability to say schlitz, and great leadership. S.F."
Lcpl. James CallahanKeller of Greeley, CO

"To the family of:Riayan A.Tejeda 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"

"To the Tejeda Family I too am a Dominican who fought in Fallujah Iraq for the same unit SSgt was in 3/5 and I was born and raised too in Washington Heights on 200th street and Dyckman just want to say that wherever in the world "Dominicanos siempre em pie"!!!!"
Reynaldo Manzueta of Camp Pendleton CA

"Hi buddy,
It's November 14 2006. I'm still here. It's been 3 years since I left that god forsaken place. I got out when I came back. I haven't been the same since we lost you and David. I tried to adapt to civilian life for two years but could not do it. I was lied to , there are no friendlies out there, only hostiles. I rejoined the Corps this year. I'm on my way back to the sandbox. I think about you guys often,when I do I cry. I miss you guys."
a friend of jacksonville

"TEJEDA, YOU WERE A GREAT MARINE AND A BETTER FRIEND. YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VIEN AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. IT WAS A PLEASURE SERVING WITH YOU! SEMPER FI."
FORMER SGT NICHOLAS WOLFENDEN C 1/5 USMC of AZ

"Gino, your still in our hearts and prayers... I will think of you everytime I see a soldier, I will think of you everytime that salsa music starts... God bless you."
Armando Tejeda of Chicago, IL

"I had the honor of serving with this grate hero in “C”co. 1/5. This country shall never truly understand the sadness of our grate loss of Ssgt. T. His Honor and Professionalism radiated and left others blinded in awe. I shall not forget this remarkable Man. He was a Marines Marine and one of the Greatest Men I have ever met. He had an impact in my life as a marine, and I will remember him and the advice that he has given me. I feel this loss deep within my heart. Though he was not of blood this Man is and shall always be my Brother."
Lcpl. Daniel D. C. of Bloomington IN.

"gino i love u and ill will always miss u thanks to u i change my live and found gods way hopefully u found god before u died and we will be together in heaven i loveu and thank to everybody who love my brother"
andrys tejeda of dominican republic

"TO THE TEJEDA FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. OUR HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH RIAYAN AND YOUR FAMILY. HE IS A NEIGHBOR OF OUR SON. AN I VIST WITH THEM OFTEN! ALTHOUGH, OUR FAMILY HAS MUCH MORE IN COMMON THEN OR SON'S. GREGORY LEAVE'S BEHIND A WIFE AND DAUGHTER. WE HOPE ONE DAY TO MEET. MANY OF THE FALLEN FAMILIES WANT TO DO THAT. SO THAT WE CAN HELP WITH EACH OTHERS FOUNDATIONS!"
leonardwahl of VALLEY STREAM NY

"Senor Mr. Tejeda, I knew your Son, he worked for me while he was stationed in Kanehoe, Hawaii, worked under my supervision for about 3 years then he changed his MOS (occupation) and became Infantry man 0311, I was transfered to camp Pendleton in 2002, I saw Gino (Ssgt Tejeda) right before he deployed to Iraq he was so pleased and proud of being a Staff sergeant of Marines and proud owner of a restaurant/dance club. I knew him and his former wife very well, My sinciere condolence to you and your family, he was a great Marine and a great person, always trying to help those in need...... He will always be remember, I do have a picture of him, was taken while stationed in Hawaii, Please feel free to email me if you like to martin.maschio@usmc.mil"
Cwo-2 Maschio of havelock, NC

"Aquien pueda interesar, con partir conmigo cualquier informacion que tenga de la muerte del Sargento, RIAYAN AUGUSTO TEJEDA, se lo agradeceria siempre, su padre, AUGUSTO REINALDO TEJEDA.

riayanatejeda@hotmail.com

tel. 809-570-4850

SANTIAGO, R. D."
augusto reinaldo tejeda of SANTIAGO, R. D.

"I can honestly say, I was never a close friend of yours, but when I saw on the local news your life was cut short in Iraq, it really impacted me. I remember you always looking out for your Marines. I was'nt in you're platoon, when I was with 1-5, but you looked out for me on several ocassions. Thank-you and RIP,bro
SEMPER FI DEVIL DOG"
JUAN GONZALEZ of OCEANSIDE,CA

"RIAYAN AUGUSTO TEJEDA. PAPI, YO ESPERO
QUE,LO SIENTO MI NIñO, NO ME SALEN LAS PALABRAS, POR FAVOR NO ME DIGA COMO SIEMPRE ME DECIA, DIGAME, DIGAME,
DIGAME, PAPI. LO SIENTO LO SIENTO PAPI MI NIñO NO PUEDO ABLAR.

ESTO ES A USTEDES, QUIENES AN HECHOS MUCHAS COSAS PARA RIAYAN,QUIENES ME MANDARON UNA CARTA DE CONDOLENCIAS Y SOLO POR QUE YO PEDI UN INFORME SOBRE LA MUERTE DE MI HIJO, PARA USTEDES DEJE DE SER SU PADRE, Y PREFIRIERON RECONOCER AL PADRASTRO DE MI HIJO,
QUE COJE Y SE PONE MI APELLIDO.
USTEDES SON COMPLICE TANTO DE RAFAELA DEL CARMEN PEñA ESTRELLA, QUE EN UN TIEMPO LLEVO MI APELLIDO TEJEDA.
Y TAMBIEN DEL SEñOR. JULIO CESAR LORA.
QUE CON LA MUERTE DE MI HIJO AHORA SE LLAMA JULIO CESAR `TEJEDA+ HASTA DONDE YO SE EL NO ES HIJO MIO, Y TAMPOCO ME ES CASADO CON EL, ENTONCE PORQUE ESTA USANDO MI APELLIDO.


PERO NO TE PREOCUPE MI NIñO YA ESTOY MAS TRANQUILO Y TE VOY A PREGUNTAR, SI TU RECUERDA CUANDO TE FUISTE CON MAMI

RECUERDA QUE USTEDES NO QUERIAN IRSE Y QUE CESAR Y CARMEN QUERIAN LLEVARSELO CON EL APELLIDO DE CESAR PORQUE ERA EL QUIEN LO PEDIA A USTEDES.
RECUERDA QUE YO DIJE NO YO NO DOY MIS HIJOS A NADIE,SI NO SE VAN CON MI APELLIDO NO SALEN DE AQUI NI POR QUE SEA CON SU MADRE, Y ESTUBIMOS QUE IR AL GUACALITO PARA YO AUTORIZAR, QUE USTEDES SALIERAN DEL PAIS,

PAPI TAMBIEN TE PUEDO DECIR, QUE CUANDO TU TE QUEJABA DE CESAR QUE TE OBLIGABA A DECIR QUE EL ERA TU PAPA, Y QUE SI NO LO DECIA TE DEPORTABAN TODO ESO ERA PURA MENTIRA.
RIAYAN PAPI YA TE DEJO ESPERO ESTE FELIS CON DIOS LUEGO TE SIGO CONTANDO ADIOS.

Y A USTEDES ME ES PASADO DOS AñOS DESDE QUE MURIO, MI HIJO BUSCANDO DATOS, Y REUNIENDO UNOS CHELITOS PARA UN ABOGADO, YA LO COMPLETE Y LO PUSE, YA VEREMOS SI TU ESTUVISTE EL HONOR, NO SOLO DE SER UN HEROE DOMINICANO, TAMBIEN TE ISIERON CIUDADANO, PARA QUE SEA UN HEROE AMERICANO.

Y TAMBIEN SERA LA UNICA PERSONA, QUE MUERE EN 2 O MAS SITIO.

RIAYAN AUGUSTO TEJEDA PEñA, SIN NADA MAS QUE DESIR TU PADRE, QUE NUNCA TE OLVIDARAS, AUGUSTO REINALDO TEJEDA"
AUGUSTO R. TEJEDA of SANTIAGO, R. D.

"I can remember sitting in class at combat squad leaders course at the RIF in San Mateo. MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
Cpl. Enrique T. Moreno Bravo Co. 1/5 of Madera.. Ca

"RIP Marine"
Petty Officer Cawthon of RTC Great Lakes, IL

"La ultima vez que te vi dijiste que no me preocuparas, que estarias bien, ahora se que lo estas, fuiste luz para los que te conocian, yo tube ese honor, nos veremos de nuevo algún día, sé que te encontrare sonriendo hasta ese día te estare recordando."
Chichi of New York

"The last time I saw Riayan he was going to Kosovo. I asked him whether he was afraid or felt any trepidation about going over there, he responded that he would be proud to die for his country and that he knew that when he signed up he was taking a certain amount of risk.

I hope his little girls know how brave and honorabe he was."
A friend from New York of NYC

"Riayan gave his life for the greatest gift to
man-kind:
-FREEDOM-
Many people need and/or want this gift. We have it. we may not know it but we have a lot. We need to respect that."
7th grader of Barker Middle School

"In honor of this fallen Dominican Hero, we have created a permanent Riayan A. Tejeda Memorial Page: www.samanacollege.com/tejeda.html

Our prayers go out to his friends and family."
Sharon, www.SamanaCollege.com Webmaster of New York, NY

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

"In Loving Memory..Its been a year..

At the rising of the sun and at its going down, We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We remember them.
At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring, We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn, We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Rest in Peace Dear Soldier!! We will NEVER FORGET!"
The Grogan Family of Lakeland, TN (4/11/04)

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

"I attended the rededication of 180th Street in Washington Heights today. It was a tremendous honor to be there among such a wonderful community. Thank you for your sacrifice. It will not be forgotten."
Wendy Rich Stetson of New York, NY

"Gino,
We all miss you and wish you were still here with us. We will never forget the man, father, friend and Marine you were. You led from the front and always jumped into the fire feet first. Your courage and leadership will be our lose forever. No one gave more than you and we'll never let you be forgotten. We train Marines in your memory. We miss you Gino.
The Fantastic 4 : Sgt Joshua Smith, Sgt Daniel Liesik, Sgt Jeremy Barone and your place will never be filled
Rest in peace brother."
Dan Liesik of San Diego, CA

"Thank you for the costly sacrifice you have laid on the altar of freedom. You will not be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas.

Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori."
LT Eduardo Gomez of Sicily, Italy

"Thank you Riayan Tejeda, 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

"for those who didn't know gino he was the one who always got the party started. we shared the life of a band member, the life of a dominican, and the life of a US marine together in california. But i will always remember the good and bad times we had together. Friendship is one of those things the we wish would never end when you find a true friend. that which Walter, Edwin, Julio M, Julio M JR and i will never be forgotten. "TATO TIGURE" we will never forget you and I can never again listen to Tulile without thinking about you. We love you gino and your legacy continues in El Caribe Night Club is San Diego Cali, with all of your friends. Semper Fi Devil dog. May you rest in peace my friend, SI LOCO, SI LOCO, SI LOCO"
Alex Genao of Brooklyn, NY

"Quizas algunos esten de acuerdo con la guerra, otros en desacuerdo, pero la valentia de algunos, como tu, no se puede mezclar con el fanatismo ni la politica de otros.
Que Dios te tenga en la gloria loco!
You are Few, a proud Few!!"
Rafael of Chula Vista, CA

"You may be gone, but NEVER forgotten. Semper Fi Devil Dog. Rest in Peace."
Rene Rogers of Fort Worth, Texas.

"You may be gone, but never forgotten. Your spirit will live on forever, God Bless & Semper Fi Devil Dog."
Rene Rogers of Fort Worth, Texas

"We thank you for the sacrafice Riayan made for us. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Thank you Riayan, May God keep you in His care."
Ken and Maritza Holley of Pembroke Pines, Florida

"To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Riayan Tejeda:
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 Riayan 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 Staff Sgt. Riayan Tejeda:
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 Riayan, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera, of Powder Springs, Georgia

"Queridisimo Gino, el dolor y la tristeza de saber que no nos volveremos a ver es enorme. Las palabras que uno puede pensar, para expresar lo que sentimos............... NO excisten. Te recuerdo con mucho cariño, no solo lo que te gustaba bailar y sonreir, pero tambien como te gustaba cocinar, las trabesuras que hacias como niño, el amor por tu mama y por tus hijitas y tu hermosa imagen siempre cuando entrabas de sorpresa al Club, que alegria increible!!!Ya no va a suceder en la realidad pero si en mi corazon.Gracias por los lindos momentos y GRACIAS por el enorme esfuerzo realizado,para un MUNDO mejor.Tu sacrificio no fue en vano.SOS UN HEROE!!!!!!.Tu amiga."
Marilyn. of Bonita,CA 91902

"RIP Marine. You will never be forgotten. Semper Fi and see you in Heaven"
The Taylors, USMC of NC

"To my friend Gino the true American Hero. Thank You for being a Marine and taking your courage and bravery to battle for our country. For me its been an Honor to have known you. Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile to make great memories for stories to tell. You my friend have left footprints in the hearts of many and we will never be the same with out you. Que Dios te tenga en su Gloria. Oye "Tigre" baila tu bachata con los angelitos. Dominiquanisate!"
Renato Lopez of Chula Vista, California

"To a cheerful and loving friend, may God put you under his wings. You've always found a way to make me laugh when I was down and I'll always remember that."
Gracie Fabian of Des Plaines,IL

"My hero whom I'll always remember. There was not a time on which you didn't made me smile with the words so common to all Dominicans; "loco, loco, loco, siii loco". That's all I needed to cheer my day, and in my heart you will shine every single day. May God be with you for ever and ever, God Bless."
Walter Lora of Des Plaines, IL

"Thank you Marine. Your bravery shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace."
Jayne of CA