Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"TO:MY PRIMO N MY HERO!! FROM:ABRAHAM CARRILLO REYNOSO! DANNM ITS BEEN SO SO LONG N TIME IS JUST GETTING OLDER!! MEN I REMEMBER AS A KID WHEN MY PRIMO PASSED ON N EVERY ONE WAS CRYNG LIKE CRAZY!!!AT THE TIME I BELIVE I WAS 11 YEARS OLD WITCH IM 18 NOW N I COULD STILL PICTURE EVERY ONE AT MY PRIMOS HOME!! IDK WHY BUT I STILL THINK ABOUT HIM TILL NOW!! HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS N I WISH I WOULD OF GOT TO KNOW HIM A LOT MORE!!! BUT THINGS JUST HAPPEN SO QUICK N I BELIVED IT HURTED EVERY SINGLE OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS !!! THAT OUR FAMILY IS NOT THE SAME. NOW EVERY ONE HAVE GONE THERE OWN WAYSS!!! MEN THING ARE NEVER GANNA BE THE SAME!!! BUT I DO BELIVE THAT SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER IN PARADISE AY MEN. WE LOVE YOU PRIMO N MISS YOU!!"
ABRAHAM CARRILLO REYNOSA of Santa Ana, CA

"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"
Scott Steiner of Worthington, Ohio USA

"”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at Projectcompassion@manti.com. or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642"
Project Compassion, Kenna of Manti, Utah USA

"May 20, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Rafael Reynosasuarez:
Rafael 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

"QUE ONDA RAZA i remeber when i used to yell that to my carnal.but ahora ya no estas i te extrano cabron todas las pedas que nos dimos i de todo lo que platicabamos.pero madres cabron ya te fuiste i nos dejaste aqui."
vicente diaz of chicago,il

"Siempre te recordaremos Rafa, como amigo, como familia, como hijo, como hermano, as sido un ejemplo para todos los que de alguna manera estuvimos alrededor tuyo, ojala que desde donde te encuentras le des valor a tu madre Esther a tu esposa Dinora y a toda tu familia, siempre viviras en nuestros corazones."
Jesus y Nena Bravo of Riverside, Ca

"To the family of:Rafael Reynosuarez 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"

"DINORA & KATHYA I CANNOT STOP THINKING OF THE LAST TIME WE WERE ALL TOGETHER AT YOUR HOUSE BEFORE HE WAS DEPLOYED.. I STILL WISHED THAT THINGS HAD TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY BUT I GUESS ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND WILL BE MY SON'S "NINO".. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS COMADRE... TAKE CARE"
SANDRA & JESSE MACIAS of SANTA ANA, CA

"The Mt.Soledad Memorial Association, in coordinated efforts with American Legion Post 275 of La Jolla, California, is conducting a Honor Ceremony on August 26th,2006 to recognize the dedicated service of LCpl Rafael Reynosasuarez and the other 20 Marines that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Post 275 has sponsored the manufacture of 2 granite plaques to be placed at the Mt.Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla, CA.

We are very saddened by this tragedy; our Memorial will honor these brave Marines and the memory and tribute will be forever on our walls.
For additional information and photos of our memorial please log onto www.soledadmemorial.com
We would be deeply appreciative if ALL interested in attending the ceremony could call Joanie at 858-459-2314 (e-mail:Joaniem7225@soledadmemorial.com) or Steve Marrietti at 858-705-2214.
THANK YOU and GOD BLESS!"
Joanie Miyashiro-Brennan of San Diego,CA/USA

"dinora and family,
im sorry to hear about rafael'rafa" as i would call him while i attended valley high in santa ana CA.Our hearts go out to you and your family,rafas memory will always remain with me as a great soccer player and a great person while in school.im sorry to hear your child never got to meet the great person i knew.May the people of santa ana also get to know what a great person he was too.we will never forget.Semper Fi"
Jorge Picos of Santa Ana,California

"Let me start off by sending my condolences to the whole reynosa family. I never really met Rafa,I saw him many years ago on the soccer field of Santa Ana valley my oldest brother Ernesto Barragan played with Ceaser and I remember going to Valley High school soccer games and always hearing the name Rafa Reynosa and one day I even had the privledge of watching him play.He loved the sport, and he was great at it. As I sit back now and watch life flash from that soccer game to this very moment I can't help myself but ask Why? Why him? I to served in the Marine Corp five years, I served two tours in Iraq and I'd do them over again because of Marines like Rafa.Thank you very much Rafa because of your ultimate sacrifice and unselfishness we have the freedom we so cherish today.Everybody not just americans but the whole world the whole human race is here because of your services. May God grant you peace brother. You and your family will be in my prayers. "Semper Fidelis."
Aaron E Barragan of Moreno Valley , CA

"Please accept my deepest sympathy. My name is Clancy DeVries and I paint "Portraits of fallen Heroes" and work with Kazeah Hancock as a participating artist on "PROJECT COMPASSION" Please go to web sight www.heropaintings.com. I would like to paint a portrait of Rafael in oils to be passed on to future generations so that his memory as an American Hero will not be forgotten. There is no charge for this. My address and phone number is at the web sight, please call me. God bless you."
Clancy DeVries of Newport Beach, CA.

"I saw a van with the name of this soldier on the back windshield yesterday in a parking lot in Corona, California. I stopped to read it, but afterwards I wished I had left a note or a flower.

I am very sorry for your loss. I wish God's blessings on you and your family."
Susan McConnell of Corona, California

"As rafaels only sister i would like to thank all of you for remembering him for having the reynosa family in your prayers for his soul is finally at rest thank the lord, we do miss him and he will never be forgotten
not only has he set an example but all those men who fight and die for their country
they will remain in the reynosa's prayers and in everyones heart
once again thank u"
Elizabeth reynosa of 3890 wayne ct reiverside ca 92504

"Dinora,
My heart goes out to you and Kathya. It will be difficult but because of all these wonderful people on this site, family, friends and friends of friends, Rafael will be remembered and Kathya will know her Daddy was a hero.
May the Lord Bless you and keep you safe."
Carolyn of Whittier, CA

"to dionora his wife and his parents. i just found out about him today. 09/09/04 i am deeply sadden to hear what happen to him, i use to play soccer with him in high shcool we made it all the way to CIF finals in 1993 i still have the team picture. i have not seen him since we gratuated from high school but i remember him well, he was a great soccer player and a patriot, i'm sure you are all proud of him. please accept my condolences, i will always remember him."
HORACIO of GARDEN GROVE, CA. USA

"To the friends and family of Lcpl. Reynosa-Suarez,
I just wanted to give you my deepest condolences...our family has also been struggling with the loss of our brother/son/friend, Cpl. BumRok Lee. I have heard that Rafael has been close to Bum for the past couple of years. I would like to thank you so much for having such a wonderful son that helped Bum to grow through his experiences with USMC. I'm sure that Rafael and Bum are still together, watching over us from the gates of heaven. My heart goes out to all of you in our moments of sorrow."
Esther Lee, cousin/sister of Cpl. BumRok Lee (KIA Iraq, 5/8/83-6/2/04) of San Francisco, CA

"Thank you brave soldier for sacrificing 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

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

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

"To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Rafael Reynosasuarez,

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. May you find comfort in love's everlasting connection.

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. Please register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

Proud Marine Mom and Proud Member of Marine Comfort Quilts"
Sandra Moudy of Placentia, Ca USA

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

"To Rafael's family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that many of us appreciate his service and sacrifice for our country."
F.Smith of Pennsylvania

"To Rafael'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

"To Rafael'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 his bravery and sacrifice. Que Dios los bendiga a todos.

Sincerely,
The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.

Gloria Caldas (Ernie's mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

"Thank you Rafael Reynosasuarez, 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 Lance Cpl. Rafael Reynosasuarez:
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 Rafael 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 Lance Cpl. Rafael Reynosasuarez:
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 Rafael, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia