"I Love My Daddy"
(2007)

Our prayers are with you always Mijo...

Come home safe and be strong and know that
God is at your side. He is your shield and will protect
you always. We are all praying for your safe return and
keep praying too so we can all be together again soon...

"We love you and are so proud of you"

God Will Protect You Always...
Love All Your Family <><
08/22/08

"No evil will befall you, nor will any
plague come near your tent. For
He will give His angels charge concerning
you, to guard you in all your ways".
Psalm 91:10-11

(Our Brave Soldier)

YOU HAVE MADE US PROUD!
STAY STRONG! PRAY HARD!
FIND PEACE IN ALL YOU DO!
ENJOY LIFE...YOU DESERVE IT!

WE LOVE YOU! (5/04/07)

To our son, we want you to know how proud we are of all your accomplishments in life
and one of them would be that you are willing to protect us and serve your country. May God continue to bless you and guide you in all your future decisions. Love and Prayers, Mamma, Pops, Tury and Ruben Jr. (Modesto, CA) and all your family in Washington, LA, & Sacramento too!
P.S. HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY MIJO 04/10/03
9/28/04 We Love You Mijo-Can't wait to see you! "Love Mamma", Pops, Tury & Rubes(Mijo) Take good care and we will be together again soon! Remember God is with you ALWAYS...Genesis 28:15 WE Love you, miss you very much, and are very proud of you..."Mamma", Pops , Tury & Rube, and your "Baby Girl" Emma <>< ( 01/30/05) HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY MIJO! 04/10/05 We are praying for you always and know that you will come home safe, God willing. Be Strong, Be Safe, Be Hopeful! Remember we think of you always and are proud of you and most important WE MISS & LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! Everyone says hello...Love & Prayers Mamma, Pops , Tury. Rube, and your "Baby Girl" Emma <>< (4/10/05)

WELCOME HOME! The Lord answered our prayers! Thank you Jesus for bringing our son, brother, daddy, nephew etc...home to us all.
(Aug, 2005) WELCOME HOME JAVI!

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Del, Take care remember you are in our prayers always.
We hope to see you home safe and soon!

Love & Prayers Always,
Ruben, Marina, Tury, Ruben Jr. & Emma

To All the 1/184th Infantry & All our brave troops ~
  May God bring you home safe, you are all in our prayers.

2 - 01/30/05

Daddy, I love you and can't wait to see you again soon!
God be with you and bring you home safe...
Love Your Baby Girl ..."Emma" 01/30/05
When you want to visit me just click here
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Darren, Hold on to your faith and know that you are in our daily prayers and we are thinking of you and praying for you always.God be with you always and we hope for your quick and safe return back home.
Love and Prayers.................Ruben, Marina, Javi, Tury, & Ruben Jr. (Modesto, CA)

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I just want to say that I am praying that our soldiers will return to us very soon and that this war will stop I pray that my son will be ok even though I have not heard from him in a while, I just pray that all will be very careful and trust in God that God will guide you through anything just have faith.
A Navy Mom (Janet Phillips)
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Please post a picture of my daughter and her husband. Jess serves
in the Marines. May God bless and protect you! Deana and Jesse Miller
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MY BOY FRIEND...

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Hello There, My name is Emily Cannon and I am a single 20 year old female from Houston Texas and I am just writing you to tell you that I am standing behind our troops 100%. I thank them for their bravery, courage, patriotism, and their dedication. I also thank them for putting their personal lives on hold to protect us and our country. I also want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with them daily. Emily
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This is for all our men and women in the armed forces. I chose a blue background because blue stands for loyalty, red for the heart and lives that were given for our freedom. There are not enough words to express the gratitude I have for all of you and those that served our country in the past. America is so proud. We are so lucky to have such good men and women fighting for just causes. No greater love than to lay down their lives for their countrymen, no greater service, no greater loyalty than these brave young women and men. We are proud, we salute you. We pray for your accomplished mission, for your safe return home. I will never forget a military person. Those that serve, I salute you. God Bless and God Speed You Back Home to Us. worrywort126@aol.com
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To AJ, God bless you wherever you are right now, we are thinking of you and praying for you always. Take care and we pray for your safe quick return back home.
Remember Jesus is not far from you....keep praying and believing.
Love and prayers....Ruben, Marina, Javi, Tury and Ruben Jr. (Modesto, CA)
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(Psalm 46-9)
Lord, be their refuge, their strength, their very present help in times of trouble!
The Lord of Hosts is with them, the God of Jacob is their refuge!Lord, You who make wars cease to the end of the earth, we implore You, to do a quick work in Iraq and surrounding territories. As You protected the Israelites who traveled with Moses through the wilderness journey, protect these dearly loved young people and their military commanders with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night! Give them spiritual insight and divine wisdom to make choices that will overcome the enemy and bring swift victory! We praise You, Lord, for miraculous intervention on behalf of our nation and our troops, in Jesus Name, Amen!
Prayer by Rev. Lorraine Coconato http://lohealing.com
Isaiah 46:4 NLT
I will be your God throughout your lifetime-until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you
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Dear John: This is one of the pictures I took on Chrissy's Sweet Sixteen, remember?
we had a great time!! all together as the family we are, like NANA would like to see
us: loving and supporting each other ALWAYS! John, we all are here praying for you
and every one of our brave men and women in the front, may God bless you and all
and bring you guys back home soon! LOVE ALWAYS, Your Tia Liz
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May God bless you all and continue to carry you through this war. Thank
you for your courage and your love of freedom. With much love and
gratitude, The Day Family Lubbock, Texas. U.S.A.
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Jav, We Love you,

See you when you get back! Take Care!

Love, Bros Forever: Tury & Ruben Jr.

48- (01/30/05)

Darren & Stephanie
Congratulations on your Marriage!
God bless your marriage always.

Love Your Friends Marina, Ruben,
Javi, Tury, Ruben Jr. & Emma

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Thank you for taking a moment out of your busy schedule
to let them know you're thinking of them. And just so you
know, they are reading your messages. Visitors from military
domains are the third largest group of people that visit
AnyServiceMember.Org.

I appreciate you stopping by and hope that you'll help spread
the word about us.

Regards,

Jack Coffey

AnyServiceMember.Org
"Where America comes to say thanks to its Armed Forces"
www.anyservicemember.org

52 - ( 03/04/05)

Love my cuz

I love my cuz Javi I dont think i have meet u but u are in my prayers.

Love Megan Walsh (Seattle, WA)

53 - ( 03/16/05)

56 - ( 06/23/05)

Thank you for your brave service and defending the greatest country in the
world. God bless each and everyone defending America around the world.
God bless and be with each and every one of you. Happy 4th of July.

58 - ( 06/29/05)

HOME SAFE & SOUND & SOON

"Linda Benham"

59 - ( 06/29/05)

Well may God continue to Bless You in this fight I appreciate the honour and faithfulness that you guys display to your great nation. I have lived in Australia for many years and we have a rich heritage of courage but I am so inspired by you guys I know you probably hear a lot of criticism but i commend you and your families for the sacrifice you make for liberty
God keep you safe according to Psalm 91
Russell Bell
60 - (10/04/05)

WELL DONE WITH THE NATION BUILDING & PEACE-BRINGING! I AM SURE MOST IRAQI AND ARAB CITIZENS FEEL MUCH MORE SECURE BECAUSE OF OUR BRAVE FORCES BRINGING THEM ALL FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. I ONLY HOPE GOD WILL ONE DAY LOVE THESE TROUBLED ARAB LANDS AS MUCH AS OUR OWN US of A . PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO ANYBODY WHO SAYS IT'S JUST LIKE ANOTHER VIETNAM, THIS WAR HAS A BETTER CAUSE WORTH FIGHTING FOR (FREEDOM & SAFE OIL SUPPLIES). AND OUR CASUALTIES ARE STILL A FRACTION OF THE ENEMY'S, WHO ALSO FIGHT REAL COWARDLY .....

Chris McKenzie
61 - (10/04/05)

This message is for Spc. Samuel Rodriguez. Baby I love you with all my heart! I pray every night that you come home safe to us! I know that being away is just as hard for me as it is for you. I try not to count the days till you come home because I know that will only make it longer. you make me so proud to be your wife! stay safe baby and come home soon!
-your loving wife, Becky

63 - (10/24/05)

Dear Bogdan,

I hope and pray you come home safe. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Your family loves you very much.

May God bless you and guide you in your steps in Iraq.

From your brother,
Vlad

64 - (11/15/05)

You'll be home soon. I'm counting down the days.
I love you and Happy 2nd Anniversary! RmS

65 - (01/03/06)

To my first born son, Vicente Julian Padilla, I am very proud to see the man that you have become. I sent you into the Marine Corps a boy and within weeks, I got back a man. It was hard to deal with at first, but change had to come sometime. As a soldier you have endured a lot, from freezing cold to sizzling heat, from starving hunger to cracked lips thirst, from hours of not sleeping to not breathing due to sandstorms, from memories of home to the fright of having a close call of death. All this, I admire of you. You became a man before your time. Today, you stand straight and proud. Thank you. Thanks to you and to all soldiers who have gone through all the bad things to give us our liberties. God is keeping his eyes on soldiers and is protecting them. The arms of prayer are around you all the time. Feel them and embrace them when you feel you need them. You and all the soldiers are in our prayers always. We love you, CPL. Vicente Julian Padilla, USMC, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, Communications Platoon, H & S Company, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
All our love, Vicente, Martha, Elizabeth, Gerardo, and your dog Sweetpea.

66- (01/18/06)

Psalm 91

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge-then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation.

Amen

To my son: Christopher Michael Romero
U.S. Air Force Special Forces

Son, You left on Tuesday February 14, 2006 to a land that is like another planet filled with people that want you dead because you were born in America. How do I begin to understand that. I felt about this day like I did when you came in to this world six weeks premature and sickly," Dear Lord please don't take him from me". In two days I have been reminded that just as the Lord is here with me he is there in Iraq with you, Those are comforting words to a mother who had lost her faith and desperately needed to regain it, Thank You Jesus, Thank You Lord Jesus. Today there was some peace in my soul and my heart. I only cried once today. That beleive me is a record compared to the last  few days. I love you son with all of my heart and soul and though before you left Modesto things were rocky and I feared your future I see now you are a man of honor, strength, and courage. I am so proud of you. I do not support this war as you know, I adhore this war.. But! I support you and every man and woman who is fighting in it. I have been counseled to keep Psalm 91 close to me and to read it daily for you as well as myself. I am enclosing this in this message. I love you my sweetheart, I too count the days on the calendar like other mothers I have them literally written on it.

Love Mom- MOO and Clyde (our Dog)

67- (02/17/06)

HAVE A GREAT DAY YOU ALL
Connie

68 - (04/07/06)

I'm a retired soldier who served our country in three wars and it warmed
this old heart to see and hear the sincere expressions of love and support
for the men and women who have taken the fight to the folks who would
destroy us. I join Denzel Washngton and all the other true patriots in
wishing them great success in battle and the most joyous of homecomings when
the job is done.

Bill Gordon

69- (04/07/06)

HAVE A GREAT DAY YOU ALL
Connie

GOD's HAND

Another day like so many others
Has Americans blood pouring on Iraqi sand
So many wounded and so many lives lost
So many led to Heaven by GOD's hand.

How many do we have to sacrifice
To satisfy this political war
We can not win against the Arabs for
They just keep coming back for more.

They sacrifice their own women and children
Arming them with bombs and other war fare
Using them for their o wn cowardness
Using them for their lives they do not care.

The militia have fought for hundreds of years
They will not allow an Iraqi government to be formed
Thet abhor our troops interfering there
And they will keep murdering them as they have warned.

Please bring our troops home to their families
But GOD bless them for which they stand
They are brave and strong and will keep fighting
Till GOD leads them out by his hand.

Our children are growing up without a parent
Having to face life the best they can
But knowing thier parent died a hero
And was lead out by GOD's hand.

They know they have to be strong
But some are still to young to understand
As they grow older and are told what happened
Please GOD give them strength and lead them by their hand.

GOD BLESS OUR SOLDIERS AND KEEP THEM SAFE WHERE YOU
WON'T HAVE TO LEAD THEM AWAY BY YOUR HAND. Written by Connie Cooper from Texas

HAVE A GREAT DAY YOU ALL
Connie

70 - (04/16/06)

Praise God! You're back in the States!
And soon you're going to be
finished and come back home!

71- (05/17/06)

THANK YOU

FROM JULIE

TO ALL OUR SOLDIERS ACROSS THE WORLD...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU,
NO MATTER WHAT PART OF THE WORLD YOU ARE IN RIGHT NOW OR IN THE PAST OR IN THE FUTURE..THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
I RESPECT AND ADMIRE YOU ALL COMPLETELY,
JULIE FROM MINNESOTA

72- (06/24/06)

God Bless America!

I just wanted to say God Bless all of you. You are all in my prayers daily. There are not enough words to say Thank you and God Bless you every minute of every day for what you all are doing for us here at home. I hope that God Bless each of you. God Bless you and again, thank you for what you are doing for us.

Linda Davidson

73- (07/13/06)

Almighty and eternal God, Those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect our soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them they may ever praise your for your loving care. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

From Mel Solano- Anaheim Hills, CA

74- (07/15/06)

God Bless America!

I heard a radio spot saying that we could go on line and pledge our support. I just want you all to know that i pray for your safety while there and safe return home. Thank you seems so inadequate, but THANK YOU a thousand times over. God bless always.

William Coleman
75- (08/10/06)

My son returns from Iraq

Hello everyone. I hope all is well with everyone. I would like everyone to know that my Marine son, Vicente Julian Padilla, is
back from Iraq. His unit, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, "America's Battalion", has safely arrived. Thank God he is finally in the U.S.
All is not well with my son, but God will prevail and will help cure him. Anyway, he is at his base in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii and will return to Modesto around November 10th. He is currently going through debriefing, psychiatric and medical treatments. All of which are required upon his return.

In my son's name, I thank you all for all the support he
received while in Iraq. Thank you for the care packages
and letters that he received. He said that without the support,
it would have made it a living hell.

From our family, Thank you. You all came through at a time
when we badly needed support. God Bless you all.

Here are some pictures of his arrival at base.

Vicente's Mother
76- (10/16/06)

To my first born son, Vicente Julian Padilla, I am very proud to see the man that you have become. I sent you into the Marine Corps a boy and within weeks, I got back a man. It was hard to deal with at first, but change had to come sometime. As a soldier you have endured a lot, from freezing cold to sizzling heat, from starving hunger to cracked lips thirst, from hours of not sleeping to not breathing due to sandstorms, from memories of home to the fright of having a close call of death. All this, I admire of you. You became a man before your time. Today, you stand straight and proud. Thank you. Thanks to you and to all soldiers who have gone through all the bad things to give us our liberties. God is keeping his eyes on soldiers and is protecting them. The arms of prayer are around you all the time. Feel them and embrace them when you feel you need them. You and all the soldiers are in our prayers always. We love you, CPL. Vicente Julian Padilla, USMC, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, Communications Platoon, H & S Company, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
All our love, Vicente, Martha, Elizabeth, Gerardo, and your dog Sweetpea.

66 - 76 (01/18/06)

IF I DIE BEFORE YOU WAKE

This was one of the most moving flash movie I have every seen or heard. My heart aches for every American over there. Dedicate in memory of American heroes. If I die before you wake! http://www.flashdemo.net/gallery/wake/index.htm - Steve

70- (08/23/07)

America. Land of the free, because of the Brave. God Bless.

The Reiff’s - Wisconsin
71- (11/08/07)

They know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon them, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. Their hearts did melt neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in the Earth beneath.

Judy Fleisher
73- (01/03/08)

This message goes out to all our brave troops all over the world.

I live in a small town in southern Minnesota called Hollandale. Last fall a couple of friends and myself started a thing called Motor Madness. We had a small car show, played car football and held a mud bog for local 4x4 truck lovers.

Myself and my son-in-law both entered the car football. We painted our cars to match as we entered as a team.
(each team consists of two cars.) But we also painted them especially for all you brave men and women fighting
so that we have the freedom to hold this event every year to come!!

Here are a couple of pictures of our cars. We love you all and pray for all of you every day!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Cheryl Howard
75- (03/13/08)

Here are a couple of pictures of our cars. We love you all and pray for all of you every day!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Cheryl Howard
75- (03/13/08)

I just want to say thank you for having this web site.
Attached you will find a photo of my husband and two girls…this was the day my husband returned from
a 17 month deployment.

Thank you,

Heather Dismuke
76 - (04/22/08)

Congratulations David Rubalcava!

We are proud of you and we will be praying for you, your family
and all our brave troops, every day.

May God send His Angels to protect you from all harm and evil.

Take good care of yourself always and God bless you.

Love Desiree's Tia Marina, Tio Ruben and Cousins:
Javi, Tury, Ruben Jr. and Emma <><

77- (05/13/08)

Gabriel - May God be with you while you are away...Come home safe and our prayers are with you always...Your family

78- (07/19/08)

To The Men and Women of all races and religions that serve and protect the FREE WORLD:

I have only a few regrets in my life. More than ever I wish I had served my country. I have old injuries from a motorcycle wreck in my 20's along with the fact that I'm 41 so unless we are ever invaded I don't think it would be possible. I want all of you to know when I talk to my two kids 10 and 7, a boy and a girl, I tell them how proud and thankful I am and they should be, to be so priveledged to live in this country. I watch on the internet and read as much as I can. My wife and I thank all of you for the sacrifices you have made and are still making. When I tell my son how hot it is and how much you have to carry and keep track of, where and when you sleep or don't, how painful you backs and feet and hearts must be, it makes tears run down my face to think I never did my part. Here I sit, free and fortunate to carry on like it's just another day. My point is this, When and if you ever feel like it was for nothing or it was a waste of time, remember that without you there is no United States. Your commitment and devotion, your sacrifices(you and your families make) are the reason this country exists. Thank You. We pray, not to any God in particular just to the powers that be, if they're listening to keep you safe and end this war as soon as possible. Good Luck, Gods Speed and may all you bullts find their mark on time.

Sincerely, Just a welder/father/husband/PATRIOT,and a fan of the U.S. armed forces.
Bryce Reiman, Andover MN
79- (04/08/09)

To Whom It Would Be of Interest,

I wrote this song to thank Our Troops and would be

honored if you choose to post it on your Patriotic Site.

I thank you and God Bless!

Jerry Calow ( Copyright 2003 )

January 24, 2010

Beholding Beyond Words

Beholding Beyond Words To Our Servicemen And Women
Stationed Around The World In Far Away Places
There’s Not Much We Can Say To Thank Them Enough
For What They Go Thru Each Day In The Rough

But: Give Them Our Thanks
Give Them Our Love
Give Them Our Regards
For a Safe Return

We Praise and Raise Our Hands To You
That Earned the Honor That We Now Bestow
We Salute You For A Job Bravely Done
And Applaud Your Courage In The Face Of The Unknown

Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad

For The Past, Present, And Future Generations
Duty Will Always Be An Honorable Citation
To Stand The Ground That Freedom Upholds
To Endure Engagements Where Ever They Unfold

Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad

For Those MIA’S, POW’S,
Fallen Soldiers, Who Gave All They Could
We Will Search For As Long As It Takes
You Are Not Forgotten And Will Always Be

In Our Hearts
In Our Prayers
In Our Minds
For All Time

These Immortalized Soldiers Whose Bravery Abounds
They Are Sisters, Brothers Heroes Profound
They Enlisted For The Duty At Hand
To Serve The Cause Of Country And Land

They Serve With Honor
They Serve With Valor
They Serve With A Pride
That Will Change Them Forever

To Our Forces Standing Tall And Proud They Be
Our Country’s Behind Them In A Solemn Sea
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High

In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Wind
Across This Land

These Are The Things Our Country’s Made of
These Are The Things We Cherish And Love
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High

In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Winds
For All Time

Jerry Calow ( Copyright 2003 )

80- (02/03/10)