Cristian Vasquez Obituary

Hi my name is Alex Bravo I am one of Cristian´s brothers. My brother was a hero to all. I love him and miss him ALOT. I think about you as a brave heroic man , soldier. Thank you for being my brother for the two years you were with me. On his date of death was the day on my birthday. Feel sad that on my birthday I lost a brother. I was only two years old when his passing occurred. He is my family, my brother, my hermano forever live on BIG BRO. SEMPER FI .

I think about you almost every day.It's been almost twenty years and it still hurts.

On Memorial Day 2020, I am remembering your smile Christian. I loved "nerding out" with you about video games at the School of Infantry. After we came to 1st LAR, we went to different companies and crossed paths occasionally. I'll never forget the day my platoon commander told us that you had passed. After 1st LAR returned from that deployment, there was a memorial for you on the parade deck of the 41 area. It was one of the most powerful events I've ever witnessed. You are missed. And you are certainly not forgotten. Semper Fi brother.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez:
Always remembering Cristian. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez:
Please accept my remembrance of Cristian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

I'm thinking of you always brother. I'll never forget how laid back and carefree you were through that deployment. I miss you man.

CRISTIAN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN EXPLAIN THE BROTHER HOOD THAT CRISTIAN AND MYSELF SHARED, FOR THAT HE GAVE HIS LIFE IN ORDER TO SAVE MINE ON THE DAY OF AUG 2, 2007. I WAS HIS SQUAD LEADER ROEDEMA "RODEY" I HAVE SINCE NAMED MY 1YR OLD SON AFTER CRISTIAN SO THAT THE DAY MY SON ASKS ME WHY I NAMED HIM THAT I WILL TELL HIM THE STORY OF A WARRIOR, HERO AND FRIEND THAT SAVED MY LIFE. TO THE PARENTS OF CRISTIAN I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT CRISTIAN IS NOW GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN. (IF ANY ONE HAS CONTACT WITH CRISTIANS PARENTS LET THEM KNOW THAT I AND THE REST OF HIS PLATOON ARE PLANNING A REUNION IN 2012) I CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez:
Remembering Cristian on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez:
Cristian 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

I will allways remember all the good times that we had in Iraq. I am sorry for what happen I wish it was different. I will never forget what happen. GOD BLESS YOU!!!

to the Vasquez family:
Hi, I served with Vasquez in 1st LAR on that last deployment, even though i didn't know him as a close friend, he is still my brother. It was a sad day in Rawah, Iraq for his memorial. I will never forget that day or him & will tell my children about a hero, your son Cristian. I will pray for the family & I think about him everyday. God Bless!!

Not a day goes by that I dont think of this extrodionary young Marine. I was His first Platoon Sergeant at Charlie Company 1st LAR Bn when Cristian first came into the Marine Corps, I was also there by his side in his final moments on that faithful day on the 2nd of August 2007 in western Iraq. its amazing because between the time he was moved to another platoon from mine it had to have been almost a year till I saw him again on that dark day. I reconized him almost instantly. He made a great impression on me from the second he reported into 1st LAR Bn. God Bless this HERO.... SSgt Jason W. Skinner USMC

The loss of our friend and hero Chris, was very hard for everyone. We all truly miss him and his fun spirtited personality very much. I went to school with him we were both in the class of 05' and I have nothing but great memories left of him and how much of a great friend he was to all who knew him. Coalinga is so proud of our hero and are eternaly gratful for his bravery and for his desire to help keep this country safe. To his mother Nati, I only hope with time her pain will ease, we will always remember and keep chris's memory alive. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Vasquez, You were a great person and excellent Marine. I know your watchin over all of us now and the rest of our boys that went back to Iraq 5 days ago. We miss you man

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Christian, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

Eternal rest grant unto Christian, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. May Christian's soul
and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.


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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Vasquez!

To the parents of Cristian, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

God bless the family and friends of Cristian.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Cristian for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

My heartfelt sympathy to the Vasquez family in the loss of Cristian. I did not know Cristian, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Cristian you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Cristian was a friend of the family. He will never be forgotten in this town either.

from,
An Inspired Little Girl

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Vasquez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

My heart weighs heavy in prayers for the family....My son Chris is part of the unit which was under attack and was with LCPL Vasquez and spoke little of the event...As a mother of a marine and who also served in 3 desert wars...the event was not in vain...The marines serve proudly and bravely...God speed to all of them...With Love..

I didn't know Christin but I'm sure he was a great person. I olny know who he was because iworked with out at harris ranch a few times and what i can remeber of him he was quiet, and very happy. god bless him and god be you!!!!

He was my boyfriends best friend and he was there as it happened. They were both on the same team and they had already made plans for when they got back home. HE WIlL BE MISSED.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

In recognition of Lance Corporal Cristian Vasquez's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

I am so sorry to hear about another fallen! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child is something that is the most difficult thing to bare. We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through!
This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost. My son entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia
USMC~ Ramadi , Iraq 1/27/2007 "SEMPER FI"

Lance Col. Christian Vasquez
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

LCpl Vasquez as i knew him was a great Marine i meet him the day that he checked in to the Battalion as i do all of the other Marines. He was a great Guy, and an outstanding Marine for that he will always be remembered. His gave his life to save one of his brothers. He was a Highlander by heart. To his family I send my deepest condolences. You raised a great Marine.

It is with a sad and heavy heart that I offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious Cristian. He will forever be one of The Few,The Proud, a Marine, an American Hero.

Semper Fi

Cristian,

I'm sorry we lost you. It is our loss, and now we can only imagine what it is you had to give to the world. We are indebted to you, and to your family who gave you to us.

Semper Fidelis.

WELL CHRISTIAN.. THERES NOT MUCH I CAN SAY.. BUT THANK YOU.. FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY OF OURS.. I THANK GOD FOR LETTING US CROSS PATHS BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL.. AND I WON'T FORGET IT.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..

A true American hero.God bless Cristian and his family.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you. My son is currently a member of 1st LAR and knew Cristian not only as a brother Marine but as a friend. May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ bring you comfort and peace. Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez is a hero. I salute him and salute you.

I would just like to say that my heart & prayers go out to the family of Lance Cpl. Vasquez! I am the proud wife of a marine who knew and served with Vasquez in Iraq. My husband called me today from Iraq and is deeply hurt from losing one of his brothers! Please know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers!
Sending our Love!!

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez: I grieve with you over the loss of Cristian. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers now and for the days to come. Please include my son, Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, awaiting deployment at Ft.Sill, Ok. in your prayers.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cristian, I to lost a grandson in Iraq on 7/6/07, and know what you are going thru. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez & Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

REST IN PEACE CRISTIAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez, the Price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Cristian rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Vasquez family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)