Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Well Cuz it's that time again. Going back to the box. This time it's Afg. I get asked all the time why, after 30 years I stay in. Why? At my age I'm still deploying? How? Can I stay motivated and committed after we've lost so many like you? You know the answer. The fight will continue. You and our brothers sacrifices will not be in vain. Please look over me and my troops. I love you primo and think about you often. Look after your pops. I got a missed call from him today and I know my leaving brings back the worst of memories for him. Settle his heart and mind. Remind him you have my six.
To Kids Boys, I'll be at Hood in a week for mobe. I'd be proud to have a beer with any of you who are still around. 305-505-0734"
CW4 Ivan Chavez of Ft Meade

"It's been 10 years buddy. I never got the game down, You were teaching me to play poker and laughed at me because I couldn't bluff to save my life. The Machine misses you. Rest in peace."
Earl P of Camp Hump Korea

"Was thinking today of Makarska, Croatia R&R. We spent the 4 days just playin and enjoying being away from the Bosnia deployment. You are always in my thoughts. I think about how great a Soldier you were and how truly blessed I am to have known you. I know that I will see you again at Fiddlers Green. I miss you."
SSG Chad Thaut (Ret.) (Bandit 3, Blackhawks), Bravo Co. 2-12 CAV 1CD. of Boise, Idaho

"SGT Garcia was a good friend while we were station together at Ft. Stewart. In addition, it was an honor to to serve with him. May God continue to bless his family."
Harvey L. Brooks of Richmond, VA

"SGT Garcia, I remember you as SPC Garcia from my days in B 2/12 CAV. It saddens me that you are gone. RIP Garcia."
Nick Capuano of Houston, TX

"Another year has passed on this anniversary of a terrible day for those of us that knew Javier when he was here with us. You're still missed every day brother. We talk about the old times and you still come up in conversation. We will Never Forget! I will Never Forget!"
Marc J (Bandit 4) of Ft Hood area, USA

"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry at times. I understand, in theory only, that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take your families and friends 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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjz-wAQLSA&feature=PlayList&p=477CB1585D5551F3
A hundred times a day, I remind myself that my inner and outer life depends on the labors of other men, living and dead, and I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am receiving. - Albert Einstein"
Scott E. Steiner of Worthington, OH USA

"I never knew about this page. Kid was a great friend of mine. I still remember his first day in Fort Hood along with another, Private Garlic straight out of Basic Training. Kid came to 3rd Platoon, The Hellraisers(B 2/12 Cav), and man did we ever live up to that name! I still love him to this day, and I wish I could talk to him. RIP brother.

To the Medic, Kyle Busby: Kyle, please reach out to me. My name is Christopher McDaniel. chris_47601@att.net"
Christopher McDaniel of Boonville, IN

"January 11, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Javier J. Garcia:
Javier 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

"I never had the honor of meeting you, only seeing your picture in your fathers house. My daughter Samantha who is 15, and my son Andrew who is 13 thank you; as my wife and I do. Because of your sacrifice we live free. Because of your sacrifice my children live in a safer world. God Bless you, your brother, and your dad Jose."
Jorge Hernandez of Miramar, Florida

"I have had the pleasure of knowing your father and experienced first hand his expression of pride, love and loss.

You are a true American hero and your sacrafice for our beloved country shall never be in vain. We as a nation should accept nothing less the total and complete victory for you and all who have made the ultimate sacrafice. We owe this not only to the fallen but to their families who must live on.

God Bless you Jose , Betty and Noel"
Robert Miller of Pembroke Pines, Florida

"Javier even though I never had the pleasure of meeting you I have heard so many good things about you from your father. from myself and my family thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. we can never forget you,and will always be grateful."
Eddie Gonzalez of Miami Florida MMI

"You always had a great sense of humer and had a positive attitude....... I am sure everyone will miss such a great person."
Dan AKA Chiznitz of DETROIT MI

"Still not a day goes by Kid that you aren't on my mind. I find myself back over here and always use the things you have shown me to drive on day by day. I know you are watching over me and everyone else! Miss you man!"
Kyle Busby of FT STEWART, GA

"You were always nice,giving, smiling and that's how I will forever remember you. God Bless Your Family!!!!! OIF1"
Nakita of Fort Eustis, VA

"We miss you Javier. he was a great cousin to me even though i didnt see him more than once or twice a month. youll always be in our hearts."
John Bloxsom of hahira, georgia

"Memorial Day is here, and G has had thoughts go out to him and his family again. We can't bring the fallen back, but we can honor their memory forever...the choice is ours! Never forget.

Bandit 4"
Marc Janusz of The Hood, TX

"Kyle,
Warriors can only do their best, anything more is in a higher powers hand. Thanks for trying, we know you put up the good fight!"
Bandit 4 of Ft Hood

"Sgt Garcia was a great friend and a great NCO. I have learned so much from him and wish I could take back a lot of things that ever happend that night. I was his medic on that night. I love you Kid! I am sorry...and still not a day goes by that I don't think of you!! God Bless"
Kyle Busby of Ft. Stewart

"Still not a day goes by that we (troopers who know and served with G) talk about him. The fight is frustrating (although I am not deployed, I feel many emotions hearing politicians talk about this and that...)

Never forget, in my brothers memory!"
Bandit 4 of The Hood

"To a good friend and outstanding NCO. Your memory will live on and your friendship I will cherish. God bless your family and provide them the strength to carry on. We will meet again and laugh and joke about our time in the desert. "Brave soldiers NEVER die. Their memory always live on".""
SSG Eric L. Jefferson of Ft. Stewart, GA (1/64th AR BN)

"TO THE FAMILY OF THE BEST NCO I EVER WORK WITH. SGT GARCIA A.K.A THE KID WAS A TRUE INSPIRATION TO ME I TAKE HIS MEMORY WITH ME EVERYDAY I PUT ON MY UNIFORM MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU"
SPC SURLES of FT. STEWART, GA

"G-man
It's been an Honor and Privilege to have served with you brother. I think about you often, you gave it your all, I miss you and will never forget you. To G's family I'm so sorry for your loss, He was a great friend and will be missed by all."
SSG Campbell (ReaperTwo) of Ft. Knox, Kentucky

"I had the pleasure of knowing Garcia b.k.a "KID" to those of us who use to know him. I use to be in a motorcycle club with him in Hinesville, GA. I too lost a loved one in the war, my life long partner, husband PFC Marlin T. Rockhold. If his fiance ever needs to talk, call me anytime, I do understand. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. vonna2cruc@yahoo.com.
DaVonna Rockhold"
DaVonna of Hinesville, GA

"To the family and friends of SGT. Javier J. Garcia,

I remember when he was with 2nd BCT in '03. The one thing that caught my attention was his smile. No matter what the situation was, he was smiling. I ran into him numerous times throught the war and in OIF 3. The thing that hurts the most is that I didn't get to speak much to him. But, I still talk to my fellow soldiers in my prayers everyday. I know they are listening and I know that SGT. Garcia is smiling.

I'll see you one day bro. You and the others. For the Lord said it so...and it will be good."
SGT. EVANS, JAMES H of 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade, MP Platoon

"To the family of:Javier J Garcia 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"

"Taking a minute out to send a special note to the Garcia family on this Christmas day. I can not bring G back, but I can keep him alive in my memory. Thank you for bringing him into so many lives."
Bandit 4 of Ft Hood

"Did G change MOS's? I knew him as a M1 serires tank master! I see a lot of folks from 26 FSB here. Just wondering if I missed that change in his life. I remember when he told me he reenlisted for Stewart. I told him, the grass aint always greener...he said he was tired of the fast paced training we did at the Hood. Our BN CO, COL Fisk trained us harder than any other unit in the Cav, but we were the best for it! Train hard and play hard. When the war kicked off, I couldn't believe how unlucky (for those of us with the fighting spirit, we call it lucky!) G was...see the grass aint always greener. Now all of us have at least a tour under our belt, I know G was on his second. Anyways, just wondering why all the great messages from the FSB folks!"
Bandit 4

"Javier,you will never be forgotten, our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!Te queremos mucho!!Rock of the Marne!!!!!!!!!!"
SGT Yessenia Rubio of Ft Stewart, GA,C 26th FSB

"EVEN IN HEAVEN,YOU'LL STILL BE SMILING AND CARING"
SSG DAVID, AUDREY of C CO 26TH FSB, FT STEWART GA

"Brothers in Arms...there is no tighter bond. Those of you who remember Javier, you know how great a person he IS! You know that Green Honda...now you are smiling, even if a tear is in your eye! Remember a cold beer on a hot summer night in Texas! oh so long ago, yet yesterday. I served as one of Javiers Drill Sergeants and a PLT SGT in a sister platoon (G is an honorary Bandit...and helped our team to shoot many a target - always motivated and brought a smile!) It is with heart felt loss that I pronounce to all the G will always be what the Bandits stand for...Pride, Courage, Honor - and raising hell so everyone knows we are there! I miss you brother...wish I had known about this page earlier...never forget. All gave some, some gave all! RIP Bandit, see you on the next battlefield!"
Bandit 4, SFC Janusz of Everywhere Bandits drift! US Army

"I miss you lotto, you will always be in our hearts."
Jade of crawfordville, fl

"To The Garcia Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Javier was such a wonderful person. He always could make me smile reguardless of the situation we was in. He was a great soldier and loved his family very much. Javier always spoke highly of his mom and stepdad, but mostly of his little sister. He loved her very much. You could see the joy in his eyes when he spoke of her. Javier you will be missed by many. Thank you for making my time in Fallujah, Iraq easier to deal with. I will miss you. God Bless You"
Evelyn Ayala of Hinesville, GA (formerly A co. 26th FSB)

"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kid was a great friend and helped a lot of us get through the worst times. Always willing to help with a smile. My prayers are with you.

KID thank you for making the worst time of our lives a little better. You were awesome and I will never forget you. May you rest in peace..."
JAVIERA ARANDA of MIAMI, FL (Former C CO 26th FSB)

"To the Garcia Family:

I was just informed of what happened to Javier, and I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a great man, a great soldier, and a great friend to many. There are so many great memories I have of him, and will hold on to forever.

Kid, it's DJ man. I'm gonna miss you bro. You were a good man to me, and a great friend. I love you man!! Thanks for everything. I'll see u up there soon.
Your boy,

DJ
"Peace out""
Miguel David De Jesus of Hammond, Indiana

"MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF JAVIER. THANK YOU JAVIER FOR BEING A FRIEND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN."
SSG MCINTEE AUDREY L of C CO 26 FSB FT STEWART GA

"Always kind and always giving, SGT Garcia"
SSG Simpson, Nakita of 47th FSB, 1AD

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

"I was in the 3d Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany between Korea and Vietnam and thus not a combat vet. But I consider all 3d Infantry division members, past and present as family. As such i pray for him and all other "Marnmen" dogface soldiers. luv zubeey"
zubeey of New York, N.Y.

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

"TO GARCIA'S FAMILY:
HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS BACK WHEN WE WERE IN FT. HOOD TX TOGETHER. KID, BREE, MY WIFE JESSICA AND MY SELF JAIME BARRAZA WERE ROOMATES FOR CLOSE TO A YEAR AND I CAN TELL YOU WITH TEARS IN MY EYES THAT IT MAKES ME FEEL SO PROUD TO SAY THAT HE WAS ALWAYS THE INSPIRATION FOR ME TO BE THE PERFECT SOLDIER, THE GREAT FRIEND AND ALSO IT WAS MY GOAL TO BECOME THE GREAT NCO JUST LIKE HE WAS TO ME. HE WAS MY FIRST LINE LEADER FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. DURING MY TOUR IN IRAQ, THANKS TO THE GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND GOOD WORK ETHICS BUT NOT THE LEAST A GREAT FRIEND, I HAD THE OPORTUNITY TO BECOME AN NCO JUST LIKE HIM AND I PROMISED MY SELF THAT THE FIRST THING I WAS GOING TO DO WHEN I GOT BACK WAS CONTACT HIM AND GIVE HIM MY GRATITUDE FOR THE THINGS HE TOUGHT ME DURING HIS TIME IN FT. HOOD.

TO KID:

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER AND ESPECIALY THAT TIME WE WERE LIVING WITHOUT AN AC FOR LIKE A MONTH(WE HAD SO MUCH FUN EVEN WHEN WE HAD IT BAD) THE TIMES WE RACED WITH YOUR OLD CAR "THE PORCHE" AND MY BEAT UP CAVALIER I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I WILL SEE YOU UP THERE.

AND LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID,
"PEACE OUT DAWG"

ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND
JAIME

FROM JESSICA:

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART."
SGT. BARRAZA JAIME AND JESSICA of FT. HOOD TX.

""Rock of the Marne""
SFC Simpson of 1-6 INF, 1AD

"TO THE GARCIA FAMILY, I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY. IT IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE YOU THIS MESSAGE. JAVIER SERVED HIS COUNTRY AND GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM. FOR THAT, I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. MAY GOD KEEP YOU ALL CLOSE TO HIM IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME; BECAUSE YOUR BRAVE SOLDIER IS ALSO WITH OUR LORD. THANK YOU."
RHONDA CEPEDA, MARINE SISTER. of HOUSTON, TX

"TO THE GARCIA FAMILY, I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY. IT IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE YOU THIS MESSAGE. JAVIER SERVED HIS COUNTRY AND GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM. FOR THAT, I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. MAY GOD KEEP YOU ALL CLOSE TO HIM IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME; BECAUSE YOUR BRAVE SOLDIER IS ALSO WITH OUR LORD. THANK YOU."
RHONDA CEPEDA, MARINE SISTER. of HOUSTON, TX

"i haven't lost family but many friends mr and mrs garcia your son was a wonderful person and brought a smile to faces at the px.. as and associate and friend to many ...all the soldiers are very special people .. just thank them for doing what they do ..they never get that enough."
donna of ft stewart ga /usa

"To the Garcia's:
May God's grace get you through.
I feel for you from a mother's heart- for my son is serving right now in Iraq. This is his 3rd time back.
He is with the Marines ,but they are all brothers together!

Many prayers lifted up for your family
Mike and Brenda Sexton (son-LCPL C. Sexton)
Tallahassee"
Mike and Brenda Sexton of Tallahassee, Florida

"To the Garcia Family. Javier was a brave man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. His Bravery, Valor and Courage will never be forgotten. America will remember your HERO and Honor him always. All of our prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
God Bless Javier and his family"
Jennifer and SSGT Larry Mays and family of Massillon, Ohio

"TO THE GARCIA FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR LOST. WE LOST OUR SON ELEVEN MONTHS AGO. AN ALTHOUGH, OUR SON'S HADN'T KNOWN ONE ANOTHER. BOTH BROTHERS ALL THE SAME WATCHING OVER ONE ANOTHER. jAVIER IS AN AMAZING PERSON. AN HE HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SOME MANY. AN HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYS. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"TO THE GARCIA FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR LOST. WE LOST OUR SON ELEVEN MONTHS AGO. AN ALTHOUGH, OUR SON'S HADN'T KNOWN ONE ANOTHER. BOTH BROTHERS ALL THE SAME WATCHING OVER ONE ANOTHER. jAVIER IS AN AMAZING PERSON. AN HE HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SOME MANY. AN HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYS. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

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