Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Thank you for coming to me last night I needed guidance and you were there, for ever I will love you"

"Happy birthday Rudy.....viviras en mi por siempre..."
me of from your home town

"Happy 4th of July;
Ily so Very Much"
Your Sister of July4,2011

"OMGossshh I can't believe all this ppl writing on this! Why didn't I know I about this??;;
Ohhhh how this just made me cryy; Jorge your so stupid about the fat man. . My brother is not fat jerk! & when did Vero & Sam & I got *edup?

I miss you everyday that passes by & Just wish we can have you in person just one day one day; Bit never can be. One day will meet again. Every time I hear the song "Crossroads" & " One more night" [Vero knows which one] it just reminds me off you & all the Oldies you use too listen to.
You have 2 nephews from me & want you to know I'll [ALWAYS] keep your memory Alive in their [Hearts]<3
Love you Always; Your sister & Nephews"
Your Big Sis & Nephews[N.J] of Benbow st Where all the Memories being.

"wow....7 yrs... unbelievable but will forever live in our hearts today tomorrow and for the rest of my life Rudy."

""Judgment's Fury" Never Forgot, Never will!"
J of Corona, CA

"11052011
We got him Rudy... We got him..."
M. A. USMC of Baldwin Park

"We got him Rudy... We got him..."
M. A. USMC of Baldwin Park

"Can't help but think who you'd be to all of us now. Miss you cuzo."
j of LA

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY<3<3<3....ill love you today tomorrow and for the rest of my life...."
me...CDLC of bp

"It always feels like yesterday."
.names names of lost angeles

"There are many days that go by...know that my husband never forgets your son. Our family will always remember him. He has changed our lives and has reminded us of what is important. All our best to your family."
The Ortega's of Boise, Idaho

"thank you ... .I almost forgot.... just give some kind of sign girl... =) love you always RUDY....."
xoxox

"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 E. Steiner of Worthington, OH USA

"Rudy...You may not remember me but we used to talk every now and then at BPHS. I remember getting the news when you left us...it was a painful way to remember an old friend. I'm sorry for what happened. I respect you Rudy...

By the way, I remember the senior talent show and how out of nowhere you came out rapping with one of your friends...man! that was so crazy! :) I miss you. Thank you for protecting us.

- un amigo viego"
of BP, CA

"hey rudy damm i havent seen you in a long time i cant wait till the day we see each other in the crossroads i miss you alot n i will always miss you"
cousin from bollen parque

"Happy birthday....I will love today tomorrow and for the rest of my life Rudy...!!!!"
cLauDia de La cueva of baLdwin park

"happy birthday! te amo."
of beach

"i think that the reason we are all more close, is because you have something to do with it.
and that makes me feel closer to you ..."
cuzin of sunken city

"Hey Rudy,
I have to say it's been five years, since the last day I spoke to you. I will never forget the day you passed over, I miss you and still think about you."
Jose Castaneda of Redwood city, Ca

"Hey Rudy,
I have to say it's been five years, since the last day I spoke to you. I will never forget the day you passed over, I miss you and still think about you."
Jose R Castaneda of Redwood city, Ca

"May 20, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Rudy Salas:
Rudy 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

"RUDY ... FIVE YEARS TODAY I MISS YOU LOTS AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU...:NOBODY DOES IT BETTER, NOBODY DOES IT BETTER... THEY CAN COME CLOSER THAN CLOSE... YEAH ORIGINAL THEY NEVER WILL BE....NOBODY DOES IT BETTER......"
Claudia De La Cueva of Baldwin Park

" "

"

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Sammy Salas of BP Cali

"almost."
coolness of BP

"i miss you lots and lots!!"
cLaudia de La cueVa of baldwin park

"i never though i would be older than you."

"ah."

"rudy, today again i miss that nobody does it better attitude...that smile...that laughter...dude i miss you lots......."
me of baldwin park

"what a state of grace is the world.
what peace does, more intense than war.
what war does to us in this grace of peace.
casulities, nothing really.......
just a part of something bigger, something that as of now, this, has no significance to you.
we are too lazy to see past this death
and i think it is because this has no meaning to what really happened out there......
here in the glorious valley of San Gabriel we hear constantly what is and what was.

but still.........
we are without any voice like you.
this is the sadest of the effect and the affect....
if you dont know, i guess, i think, i hope you do know.

chale primo.....
nos vemos"
does it matter? of dumbville

"I MISS YOU!
S.SALAS@TMAIL.COM"
SAMMY SALAS (your lil brother) of Bolen Parque

"happy birthday"
cuz of LA

"REGARDLESS OF WHO SAYS WHAT OR WHAT SAYS WHO I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU !"
CLAUDIA DE LA CUEVA of BALDWIN PARK CA

"your so stupid.
anyway am in BP and its like the old days.
vero walked the *ing stage, tanya and me vero and dick sammy got *ed up last night, it was cool.
and still........ugh.
man.......* i miss you .
bye"
chingis of BP

"RUDY, i Miss yOu!!!! dam its going to be three years since you left, and still i cant believe its true the other day i went down to puerto nuevo and i passed by las pulgas and i think of you your always in my thought and will forever be part of my heart. see ya!"
cLauDia of baLdwin parK

"Judgment's Fury!
Rudy it has almost been 3 years already. I can't believe it. May 20th, 2004 changed my life in a way you could never know. I remember Me and Kim dropped you off in the HumVee that morning and we thought it was nothing. We thought you would be back the next day. When CWO Ortega came later that day he was crying man. he could barely keep himself together. Then he told us what happened, and I lost it. I couldnt even fight the tears back man. Rudy, I only knew you for 9 months and you were one of the coolest dudes I ever met in my whole life! We had some fun times brother...fun times! I spoke to Kim the other day on the phone and i wanted to ask him if he still thinks about it but I couldnt. Maybe I will one day. Rudy, I never forgot you man. I never will.
Jay. jaythestar@gmail.com"
jay of Orange county, CA

"hey....this is as close as i can get to something of yours........i want to stand in the ground that you are buried....come to me in a way like you didi that one time you know?.....but remind me that your here cuz.....
j from B P"
of B P

"RUDY AGAIN AND AGAIN I LOOK BACK TO THIS PAGE TODAY TODAY FOR THE 5TH TIME AND STILL FIND IT SO HARD TO BELIEVE I THINK MAN MAYBE JUST MAYBE HE ACTUALLY FOUND SOME TIME AND WROTE TO ME LIKE YOU DID WHILE YOU WERE GONE AND NOTHING AS THE DAYS GO BY AND THEY TURN INTO WEEKS MONTHS NOW YEARS I DONT GET IT NOR WILL I EVER UNDERSTAND WHY GOD TOOK YOU RUDY AWAY FROM US MUST OF BEEN A REALLY GOOD REASON IM NOT SURE ENOUGH NOR WILL I EVER KNOW BUT ONLY WISH TO ONE DAY SEE YOU AGAIN CANT MAKE SENSE OF IT SO YOUNG AND FULL OF LIFE WISHES AND DREAMS LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID YOU CANT ALWAYS HAVE WHAT YOU WANT JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT IT THERE HAS TO BE MORE ITS TRUE I GUESS RUDY MY DEAR RUDY NOW YOU KNOW ALL MY TRUTHS YOU SEE I DIDNT LIE TO YOU LIKE PEOPLE MADE YOU BELIEVE ITS OK THOUGH I STILL LOVE YOU ITS SAD THOUGH CUS TWO DAYS AGO I CAME ACCROSS A PICTURE IN MY ROOM AND I LOOKED AT IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND I WAS LIKE MAN I HAD FORGOTTEN HOW BEAUTIFUL YOUR SMILE IS AND THE SOUND OF YOUR LAUGH ME I COULDNT BELIEVE MYSELF I MEAN I KNOW ITS HUMAINE AND ITS GOING TO HAPPEN EVENTUALLY PLEASE NEVER LET ME FORGET YOU OR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WE ONCE SHARED EVEN IF THEY WERE BAD THEYRE ALWAYS WAS THOSE GREAT ONES NEVER WILL I FORGET THAT NOBODY DOES IT BETTER ATTITUDE NOR THAT SONG YA YOU MEMBER WELL RUDY IM SORRY I HAVENT BEEN TO YOUR GRAVE I JUST CANT BEAR TO BE THERE JUST THINKING YOUR ACTUALLY WELL IT DOESNT REALLY SINK IN I MISS YOU LOTS"
ME

"I am a Marine GySgt from BP, I have lost many brother and sisters in this conflict, but please know that some one was there all the way til the end, Rudy was not alone. Rudy has PSC to a new duty station he is guarding the doors to Heaven"
Gerardo of Iwakuni, Japan

"I dreamt you the other night. I guess it was because i asked to dream you. I wish I could remember the dream fully, I only remember the asthetics of it. which were beautiful and dangerous. I believe they would have been that way in life. The thoughts I shared with you stay the same and the dream showed me that you listened, I just wish i could remember the advice that you gave me. Thank you love you."
me of in my dreams

"To the family of:Rudy Salas 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"

"i remember you. your birthday is here, and you are missing from this day for you, reserved for RUDY SALAS.
i miss you alot cuz, i though i saw you the other day but it was just a fat man.
from BP>"
J of Baldwin Park

"hey you member the time we almost lit a certain school on fire....and i though a helicopter was following us....that s h i t was funny."
J of B P

"Damn....I miss you RUDY...........you'll always be alive,ALWAYS,ALWAYS.I'll tell my kids bout you, all the S H I t we used to get into , you are what i think about in times when i dont think i can do certain things. I wont let anyone forget that you are still here and forever will. You and Sammy Raised me, showed me what it was like to live sometimes, til this day i apply that to parts of my life, and it hurts not having you around.I love you primo."
Tu Primo of Baldwin Park

"RUDY,
My big brother,
My role model,
My hero,
And my closest friend.
Til this day I still can't belive your gone
I'm still waiting for you to come home
And be like "hey lets go to the mall".
It hurts to know your gone and you being the big brother you are and how you always looked out for me and the way
You would tell me my truths and how you told me to be somebody in life. I know now to be more careful in life cause I know your watching me. I know you more then anybody thinks they do sometimes when I'm alone I pick up the phone and I dial 8063929 but its straight in denial. I will always remember you and so will your family. WE MISS YOU AND WE LOVE YOU
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN"
SAMMY SALAS of BALDWIN PARK

"ITS THOSE OUTBURSTS OF ANGER THAT I DONT LIKE.THESE THINGS THAT RUN THROUGH MY HEAD. I DONT LIKE WHAT THIS HAS MADE ME FEEL BUT THE FACT IS THAT ITS THATRE AND IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME TO EVEN TRULY KNOW YOUR GONE , I THINK WHAT HURTS THE MOST IS THAT WE ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE ANY NEW MEMORIES WITH YOU. YOUR GONE, AND THATS IT.YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT US NOW AND THATS WHAT COMFORTS ME. BUT I RATHER HAVE GONTEN TO KNOW YOU BETTER. I KNEW YOU AS KIDS AND TEENS AND AS THE WORLD WAS JUST COMING. AFTER YOU CAME BACK YOU WRE SO DIFFRENT, YOU GOT INTO NEW MUSIC,BOOKS,PHILOSIPHY AND ALL THAT BASIC * EVERYONE ASKS ABOUT. I ONLY HOPE THAT I ONE DAY GET TO HEAR YOUR WORDS WERE EVER YOU ARE.

PLESE WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND DONT FORGET US CAUSE WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU ARE MISSED IMENSLY"
of YOUR COUSIN FROM BP

"HI RUDY I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LATELY AND I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU AND I STILL CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE....I KNO ITS BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE YOU'VE PASSED BUT I JUST NEVER ACCEPTED IT! YOU KNOW HOW YOU WOULD ALWAYS BE AT CAMP AND STUFF AND WE WOULD'NT SEE YOU FOR A LONG TIME AND THEN I WOULD SEE YOU FOR A WHILE AND WE WOULD GO TO THE MOUNTAINS TO SNOWBOARD OR SOMETHING!! HAHAHA REMEMBER I FELL!! WELL SOMETIMES I THINK YOU'RE STILL AT CAMP AND ILL SEE YOU SOON AND I WOULD WAIT BUT THAT DAY HASNT CAME......!* MAN I'M *EN IN CLASS SUPPOSE TO DO MY WORK BUT I CANT I FEEL LIKE CRYING BUT NOT INFRONT OF ALL THESE STUPID KIDS MAN!! I CANT BELIEVE HOW MUCH YOUR MISSING LIKE TANYA HAD A BABY I DONT KNOW IF YOU KNOW...I GUESS KNOW YOU DO, ME AND MARY GOT BRACES, MARY IS HAVING A BABY BOY, JORGE HAS A PROFESSIONAL JOB DOIN IT REAL BIG, ANDY AND LESLIE ARE GROWING UP WITHOUT A ROLE MODEL..YOU, BUT THEY ARE GOING TO MAKE IT CUZ ANDY JUST GOT AN AWARD FOR MATH HE'S GOOD AT IT!! YOUR MOM IS DOIN BETTER SHE HAS HER GOOD AND BAD DAYS TOO BAD HER AND MY MOM DONT GET ALONG SO MUCH RIGHT NOW! THEY NEED EACH OTHER BUT THEY'RE HARD HEADED!! SAMMY...I DONT KNOW HE NEEDS YOU OR NEEDS SOMEONE. BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT EVERYONE MISSES YOU A LOT!! OH YEAH AND EVERYTIME THAT ONE SONG BY BONE THUGS AND HARMONY COMES ON I CRY CUZ IT REMIND ME SO MUCH OF YOU ITS LIKE YOUR THERE!!!! WELL I HAVE TO DO MY WORK CUZ IM GETTING ALL A'S NOW SINCE I MOVED IN WITH MARY ARENT YOU PROUD IM GOING TO COLLEGE! I NEVER THOUGH I WOULD SAY THAT BUT I AM AND IM OVER ALL THAT DITCHING AND TROUBLE BULLSHIT...THAT'S LITTLE KIDS * ON THA REAL!! ALRIGHT FATASS I GOT TO DO MY WORK FOR REALS!! BYE I MISS YOU..HOPEFULLY I SEE YOU LATER! MUAHHHHH!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!"
YOUR CUZIN VERO of SAN LEANDRO,CALI!!!

"if thas what you feel :::G::: then thats what you feel
I LOVE YOU RUDY"

"ALTHOUGH EVERYONE HERE SEEMS TO GET AND GRASP WHAT HAPPENED, THERE IS SOMETHING MORE , SOMETHING INCOMPLETE. NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW WHAT BELIFS RUDY HAD ABOUT ANYTHING,AT LEAST NOT IN THE FUTURE. I KNOW HIM VERY WELL. I DONT KNOW WHAT HE WOULD THINK OF ME SAYING ALL THAT I BELIVE, BUT I DONT CARE BECAUSE DEATH CAN NOT SET LIMITS ON WHAT I AM. WEATHER OR NOT RUDY OR ANYONE GET OFFENDED,THE PATH THAT DEATH TAKES TO ATTAIN ONE OF ITS MANY MANY SOULS IN NO REASON FOR ANGER TO HOLD ANYONE. THIS JUST ADDS HATE FOR EVERYTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD. I JUST HOPE THAT HE IS HAPPY WERE HE IS. KNOWING EVERYTHING GOOD AND EVIL. AWAY FROM ALL YOUR IGNORANT HYPOCRISIES, BECAUSE THATS WHAT I THINK YOUR WORDS ARE."
YOUR COUSIN of BALDWIN PARK

"the salas family
Rudy's memory will never fade.As a soldier from Baldwin Park, currently in Iraq. I'm proud to serve in your sons' memory and all the servicemembers who had lived and died for our great country.It is MY honor to serve YOU!"
Spc. Fabian Sesma of FOB Spiecher,Tikrit, Iraq

"My family recently received a "Hero Bracelet" from www.herobracelets.org. Our bracelet reflects the name of the fallen soldier, Cpl Rudy Salas of Baldwin Park, CA 5/20/04. He will not be forgotten. In fact, my husband and I plan to pass this bracelet on to one of our four children in hopes that our future generations will not forget the sacrifices others have made toward freedom."
Chris and Laura White of Plano, TX

"even though i never had the privilege to meet you, i just want to say that you were a very courageous young man. I have cousins who are fighting in irak at the moment and I miss them so much. I just wanted to thank you and your family for your courage and I thank you for fighting for our country."
Kathy of Baldwin Park, California

"rudy, even though i don't know i give my heart out to your family, i know how your family feels i have a long time friend that is currently in iraq and i truly miss her. i know you died representing our country and i thank you for that."
favi of baldwin park

"Hey rudy thanks for what you did for us and we will remenber you always."
Nataly Orellana of Baldwin Park

"hey rudy, i know i didnt know you but i thought i should atleast tell you that you are a hero. i felt as though i should atleast say something. i am extremely proud of you as well as all other service men and women. i wish the best for you and your family.
always and forever"
Quel Reyes of La Puente, CA

"Hey Rudy, I wish you were here, Man. I wish I could see you and trade war stories. I've lost several friends to the war and when I found out you were another, it reopened a wound that never completely healed. I don't think it ever will. I never got a chance to talk to you after we joined. I regret not making more of an effort. I remember in high school, before I decided to enlist, you tried to talk me into it. You told me you wanted to give something back. You wanted to serve among the best. You wanted to earn respect. That, we did however, at a high cost. I'm extremely proud of what we've done and what we've been through. No regrets. I know you feel the same way. It hurts me to come back home when I know so many others were not as fortunate. Especially you. Nowadays, I walk the streets where we once walked, I relive those conversations we once had, and I feel a strike of pain, combined with a pride to have known you. I send my condolances to your family. They raised a great man. Well, I hope we meet again. So we may catch up on old times. I miss you. You are one of a kind. Good bye my friend. SEMPER FIDELIS."
Corporal Raymond Reyes Jr. of Baldwin Park, CA

"I serve proudly in the California Army National Guard. I will be deploying to the Middle East. I honor your son by training hard and doing all that I can to bring my soldiers and myself home. Your son will never be forgotten."
Staff Sergeant Galindo and Family of Baldwin Park, CA

":::HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RUDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ::: YOUR 21 TODAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY I LOVE YOU"
ME

"RUDY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF ME AND YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE MY HEART!! talk to you later"
cLauDia of baLDwiN paRK

"Rudy:
I never realized how much confidence you had until I learned your fate sketched in a van saying your name and the date you've fallen. But I don't think you've had fallen, Rudy. You're in a better place now. It's hard to believe you're gone. It seems like yesterday we were in Holland or BPHS and we had a class together or something. You were always the quiet one. Sometimes we would talk about homework or some people in school. But now I realize you were the humble one as well (if not the most humble one amongst the 2001 graduates). I didn't know you very well, Rudy, but I knew you enough that you are in heaven with God and protecting your family and friends just like you did for us here on earth. Just wanted to pay my respects for Rudy and his family. God Bless you guys and God Bless us all."
Julienne T. of Baldwin Park, California

"this messsage is to rudy i hope it finds you in heven, i miss you so much, i guess you dont realize how much you love some one in till you loose them,i still have every letter and the cards you gave me.... you are mist very much but you are never forgotten.... i love you always korynne aka koko and to the salas family my thoughts and prayers are with you...xoxoxox"
koko

"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

"To the family of Rudy:
My name is Gilbert Arsiaga, I served in 1st LAR H&S. Maint. along with Rudy on his first deployment. I did not join Maint. Plt. on their second deployment, for my time was served. I heard of the tragic news only when I called to see how the Platoon was holding up. I too feel your pain for I lost a Brother, Spc. Robert Arsiaga, on April 4, 2004 in Sadr City. The sacrafices we make are painful, but live on through our freedom. Rudy's memory will always be present at my dinner table because as he and another friend visited my house on Camp Pendleton, he leaned against my table, and it broke. It was easily repaired, but we always remember. It's a funny and eventful memory. Let us not forget any of these true heros that lived with us. "Freedom isn't free"
suavecitothaman@sbcglobal.net"
Gilbert Arsiaga of Midland, Tx

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

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

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

"Salas Family: you are in my prey's every night I'm so sorry for your loss. I prey god will place his hands on your morning heart's. Rudy was a very good man I'm proud to have known him from middle school to high school. He will always be a hero in my book. God has a great angel on his side. My heart goes out to you.

Rudy: I'm sorry we did stay in touch you were a good man bro. I know your in heaven now watching over us. I'm proud that you served as I am serving. different branches but one country,one cause. I won't let anyone say that you died of a wrong cause. I will miss you and you will be in my prayers you are a hero to me Rudy. God bless you and your family. No word's can express how I feel it's hard bro knowing that your gone. damn I just can't believe someone I know someone as good as a person as you is gone. watch over us Rudy I will miss you bro. god bless you Rudy."
A1C Joseluis R. Alvarez-U.S. Air Force of Baldwin Park,Ca

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

"To Rudy'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 Rudy'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.

Sincerely,

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

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

"To the family and friends of Corporal Rudy Salas,

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

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