Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"To Pena and his family and mostly his wife, it has been a long time since that horrible day, and that day hunts my mind still, it has been a very difficult time all these years that I could not keep him safe and could not save him, the promise I made to his wife that I will bring him home safe lingers in my mind, when I returned home and buried CPL Henry Brown, I was asked to go to Florida to meet SPC Pena's family, but I couldn't, my heart hurt and was so scared to meet them, that I could not protect there son, I'm so very sorry to his family and it still lays heavy in my heart, Pena was a very wonderful person, a great friend and wonderful soldier, I still miss him today. My God bless you Pena and your family, may your spirit be at rest, again I'm sorry."
James D. Payton of San Antonio TX

"Pena......Hey my buddy.....it's me Cooke.....I just want to say that it was an honor to serve with you......you were one tough dude......i always remember those road marches in the swamps of GA with you.....or sharing a smoke break.....i owed you a marlboro when you went to be with the lord buddy and im gonna get that to ya. Miss you so much man......love Stan"
Sgt. Stanley T Cooke of Covington, VA

"December 8, 2007
To the family of Spc. Pedro Pena:
Pedro 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

"Pedro,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"We Pierce"(64th Armor Motto)"

"Thank you all very much for your thoughts and prayers. It is very hard not having him around. He was a great person, brother, son, husband and must of all a great soldier. It's what he love to do more than anything in this world. It gives the family great confort to know that he is not forgotten. Thank you all very much."
Pedro's Family of Miami, Florida

"dear pena..
its me piamonte..
i know that you will never read this but its time for me to tell you how i am so sorry. that night in kuwait changed my life forever.. as you passed in my arms all i could think about was why... but GOD has his reasons.. i miss you so much.. everyday i think of you..
i will never forget.. my condolences to your wife and family.. pena i know it was you who watched and protected us through the war.. i will always remember all the fun times and great laughs we shared.. how i wish you were still here.. i miss you... i know you and cpl brown are up there together.. thank you for gracing me with your friendship.. i promise when i'm out the army next year i will come see you i have something to give you.. until then ... desert rogues .. mission first men always..
support platoon 1-64 ar"
michael piamonte of ft. stewart georgia u.s.a.

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

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

"God bless the family of this soldier. Our thanks go to them for the service of this brave man."
The Estes Family of Phoenix, AZ

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