Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I give thanks to the people that took their time to give thanks and share their sincere thoughts and pain that we have in common when a loved one is taken away it hurts to know and miss someone close to you my brother always was close to my heart I spent the last week's when I was in TX with him and to this day I still miss him and it hurt to know that there are others that have lost someone important part of their family.someone on here said that war was part of human nature.human nature should realize peace then war.war is only a nature because humans in general tend to want and want and will stop at nothing to get it.war is a seed that cultivate anguish,destruction,struggles,suffering pain and loss even revenge"
Ismael martir of Miller place, ny

"As part of a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring all of the fallen of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, I am honored to read Jacob's name. I lost my own son, Neil, on Aug. 13, 2004 when he was KIA."
Diane Santoriello of Verona, PA

"To the family of:Jacob D.Martir
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"3-111"

"I was Spc Martirs' medic for our deployment. I spent his last moments with him, trying to care for him. His last thoughts were his love for his mother. He wanted you to know that he loved you. He was a good man, great soldier."
Joseph Kelley of Houston, tx

"we went to school together. you was always smiling n laugh n. i got in trouble at school n u walkd me home tryna make me feel better. i never 4 got that. may u find peace now. may ur family find peace.u will never b 4 gotten"
alison of norwich ct

"My brother, SGT. Joseph Kelly, was your medic.... He told me a lot about you. He can't shake your death even to this day. He loved you and wished he could have done more. Thank you for what you did. I wish the Martir family my condolences."
Justin Farrell of Fort Polk, LA

"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
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

"Every day that goes by I wish we didn't leave in a bad note. I miss him and love him. I always hoped all my sisters and brothers familes would grow up together but his death just pulled us apart. Always love yours family because when the end came that is all you have.
When we where growning up Jacob was the class clown. He would make us laugh all the time. His nick name growning up as kids was "Basketball Head". We all had nick name it was just something we did.

Love You Jacob"
Big Sister Liz of US

"TO THE FAMILY OF SPC MARTIR, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVING SON SPC MARTIR. MY NAME IS SFC PINEDA, AT THE TIME I WAS SPC MARTIR SQUAD LEADER DURIN THAT DEPLOYMENT. THERES NOT A MOMENT THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF HIM. HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD AND WORK WITH. OF ALL THE SOLDIERS I HAD IN MY SQUAD, SPC MARTIR WAS THE ONE I RELIED ON TO GET THINGS DONE. SPC MARTIR NEVER FEARED DANGER EVERY TIME WE WENT OUT THE GATE. I AM HONORED TO HAVE SERVED WITH YOUR SON AND ALWAYS WILL I KEEP HIM IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS... "IRON DEUCE" A CO 2-5 CAV SINCERELY SFC PINEDA B CO 4-6 INF, FT. BLISS, TX CONTACT: txtray911@yahoo.com"
SFC PINEDA of FT BLISS, TX 79916

"To Jacob's family:
First Baptist Church of Orlando honored your son along with all of our fallen heroes from our currrent conflicts Memorial Day thru July 4 this year.
My family and I have prayed for you and want you to know how much we appreciate your son's service and sacrifice.
Jesus said "greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends". Jacob laid down his life for his family. friends, and country. Please know that my family appreciates your sacrifice and has asked God to keep your memories of Jacob filled with both Jacob's love and God's love for you."
Gary of Davenport, FL

"You are not forgotten. Rest in peace, brother."
CPT Wilson, "Warrior White 1, very ancient"

"July 17th 2008
12:14pm
Dear Martir Family: I remember Jacob like it was yesterday. I served with him in Iraq. My deep sympathies to his family and friends. I so much remember him always having this nice and contegious smile on his face. I regret I didn't get to know you better. Have fun in heaven my friend.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU"
Former Sgt.. Fabrizzio Panimboza of Kansas City, Missouri

"July 3, 2008
To the family of Spc. Jacob D. Martir:
Jacob 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'm sorry for your loss. My family lost someone three years ago in Iraq. We carry the sadness in our hearts forever. Holidays are very hard. Today is Memorial Day 2007. Know that you are not alone and there are so many of us that will never forget that our loved ones gave their life for us and our country. Thank you Jacob. God bless this family."
Bela of Woodbury, CT

"It so hard to loss a brother. It have been 2 years and 8 month.He is my baby brother.Jacob was a sweet,funny kid and intelishend.And I miss seing his face.But I will always love him.That why if you have some one you love ,let them now.because sometime life is short."
Angelica M.Martir of Milton,P.A

"Every day I wake up and mourn the loss of every soldier that serves in the military. None shadows my heart more than Jacob. I spent two years training at Ft. Hood with Jacob in my dismount squad. He was a loyal friend and quite possibly the best soldier I ever encountered. I am honored to have served with such a great person and friend."
Spc. Riley Soden of Kansas City, Mo U.S.A.

"gracias por su servicios, i aprisiate wat uve don 4 us"
maribel moarles of miami, fl ,carol city

"I just received my Hero Bracelet in the mail with Spc. Jacob D. Martir's name on it. I am overwhelmed with feelings of pride and sorrow. Pride for the young man who put his country before himself. I will always be grateful for his courage, bravery and sacrifice. Sorrow because a young man will never get to enjoy the freedom for which he so gallantly fought. I hope the world remembers you -- please know I will. You are not only on my wrist, but in my heart. Thank you, brave soul. May your family find peace. You are my hero. Thank you."
Genie Krull of Roseville, Ca.

"The United States of America salutes you this Memorial Day, 2006. We will never forget."
Bela Beaupre of Woodbury, CT

"I am, Antonio Mártir Ross from Bayamón Puerto Rico."
Antonio Mártir Ross of Bayamón Puerto Rico

"I know this for almost a year and I am proud of Jacob Martir I think we are famaly so all of those their ho have the same last name take a moment to rigth somethin in respect and tribute of him."
Antonio Mártir Ross of Bayamón Puerto Rico

"Remembering you this July 4th, 2005. Thank you for defending our freedom and safety."
Bela of Woodbury, CT

"I just want to say that I miss Jacob with all of my heart. I had the honor of serving with him at ft Hood and on our deployment to kuwait in 2000-2001. He was one of my best friends and i feel very fortunate to have known him. I wish to send my condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. jacob you will never be forgotten, you made the ultimate sacrifice, Thank you."
Domenic D'Ambra of Ft Drum, NY

"Iam Jose W. Martir (U.S.A. Army VietNam Era Vet.) The Father Of SPC.Jacob D. Martir Was My Smaller Son. I Do Love Him Very Much, By The time He Die I Was At The Veterans Hospital in Puerto Rico With a Spinal Cord Infection I Was Paralized From My Waste Down, That is Why I cant Assist To The Funeral.
I Will Like To Make A correction
1-Jacob D. Martir Was Born On Caguas,Puerto Rico Not Norwish.
2-He Growup In Humacao,Puerto Rico until he and his mother, brother and sister move to new london conneticut.
(finaly) he was a good son and a good soldier. if you like to get in contact with me, you can send letter
To:Jose W. Martir
315-Font Martelo Ave:
Apartment 908
Humacao, Puerto Rico. 00791-3209
U.S.A.
E-Mail:sellas00791@hotmail.com"
Jose W. Martir of Humacao,Puerto Rico,U.S.A.

"My heartfelt and most sincere sympathy to your family and friends. Thank you brave soldier and precious young man for serving our country. You paid the ulitmate sacrafice to ensure freedom and safety...to make this world a better place. You will always be remembered. May the Lord bless and comfort those of us left behind to carry on without you and all the loved ones we have lost."
Bela of Woodbury, CT

"SPC Martir,
I miss seeing your smile buddy! You served your country with honor and are the true example of an American Soldier. It was an honor for me to be your platoon leader, but more an honor to be your friend. To the Martir family ... Please know how sorry I am for your loss. May God bless your family."
CPT Clayton B. Spicer of Sadr City, Iraq

"To the family, friends, and loved ones of SPC Martir. My name is SSG Jeffrey Sampson. I was SPC Martir's team leader when I first reported to Ft. Hood in October of 2000 and I was his team leader through the battalion's deployment to Kuwait 2 months later. When I read about his death, it hit me very hard. I've lost several people I've known or were friends with but never anybody that belonged to me at one point or another. I know there are no words that can comfort you all, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What I remember most about him is that he was always making somebody laugh and that he was the baby in my fire team. I'll miss him. I do have a picture on my computer of SPC Martir and another soldier in my fire team from our deployment to Kuwait in 2000 if anybody would like it. Feel free to email me jeffrey.sampson@us.army.mil or email me if you just want to talk or whatever, its ok."
SSG Sampson, Jeffrey of Fort Benning, Georgia

"To SPC Martir's family & friends you are in my family's thoughts and prayers. We to feel your pain and sorrow. To SPC Martir thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave of yourself for our country. You will never be forgotten. You are a great American Hero.
The Widow of SFC Robert J. Mogensen
3rd SFG KIA 5/29/2004 Afghanistan
"De Oppresso Liber""
Tanya Mogensen & family of North Carolina

"My deepest condolences to the family of Jacob Martir. May God be with you in this difficult time. You are in my prayers.Your loved one was a real hero.My son is also in Iraq with 1st Cav."
Angie Welch of Lawton, OK, USA

"To the family and friends of Jacob I am so sorry for your loss. Our family knows you sorrow we also lost a soldier on July 8, 2004, SPC Shawn Davies. If ever you need someone to talk to please e-mail me at pieldy0641@aol.com. May god be with you during your time of sorrow. Jacob was a hero and will always be remembered."
Toni Peters of Cleveland, Oh

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

"To Jacob's Family, My heart is broken for each of you during this dark time. My nephew, Pfc Bradley Kritzer, was stationed out of Ft. Hood also and was killed May 5, 2004. Our family will be praying for you and sharing in the overwhelming grief."
Laurie Miles, megsnana@hotmail.com of Coalport, PA

"To Jacob's Family and Friends:

On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences. We share the same loss ... the same pain. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (The Big Ern's Mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

"To the family of Jacob;
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Our family has also suffered the loss of a precious life in this battle for freedom. Jacob is a true American hero and we will always remember him for his bravery and sacrifice he gave to our country. May God bless you and I pray you find some peace and comfort during this difficult time."
The McClain family--azquail@att.net of Tucson, AZ

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

"On behalf of the family of SPC Shawn Davies, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We also have lost a soldier, and understand your pain. May God be with the friends and family of Jacob, he will never be forgotten."
Toni Peters of Cleveland, OH

"To Jacob's Family:
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

"Thank you brave soldier for sacrificin your today for my children's safer tomorrow. You have our utmost respect and gratitude. May God provide your family with comfort in their time of sorrow. May you forever rest in Heavenly peace. Neither you nor your sacrifice will be forgotten. For the family/friends: May time provide happy loving memories in place of present sorrows. Look to the sky for in the infinite meadows of Heaven the bright shining stars bloom....the forget-me-nots of angels. God bless you and thank you."
a grateful family in Phoenix, AZ

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