Brian J. Pedro, 27

My family gives our heartfelt sympathy to Brian's family. Brian's courage and dedication will always be remembered. I pray for peace in your hearts during the days to come. A grateful nation salutes a very brave young man.

From the family of Lance Corporal Jeffrey Starr, died while serving in Iraq, May 30, 2005.

Rest in peace Brian.

SSG Montano

You will always be in my heart cousin. I will forever miss hearing your laugh and your voice around the house. Trading basketball cards and playing "manhunt" when we were younger. I Love You more than words.

Rest In Peace. Godspeed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

You are a true hero! I will always miss our long chats about life. Love you Brian. RIP~"your Sweet Pea"

We only reconnected a few short weeks ago cousin. I will miss you. Im gonna miss your phone calls all late and early. Love you so much. Thank you for all you did for all of us!!! I will always remember.

To The Pedro Family:

Please except my condolence. My heart goes out to you. I know what it is to have a close family member killed at the hands of another. To be honest I have no idea what this war is all about. Just senseless killing and no one wins. There is a higher power than mankind who will one day bring peace to this earth. Almighty God makes that promise in Psalms 37:10, 11 where he said the wicked one will be no more and the meek ones will be here on earth. Also, at Psalms 46:9 he says wars will cease. Please read these scriptures for some comfort and may the God of peace and comfort be with you.

I was blessed to have been Brian's friend. He was a funny guy with so much personalty and greatness. Brian, you will never be forgotten. I love you, and I'll see you some day in Heaven. <3

Brian never let difficult circumstances get the best of him. I remember one time as kids, we all went skating at a friend's house in Vista for a birthday celebration. He was the only one without skates but that didn't stop him from wanting to hang out. He must have jogged and sprinted several miles up and down hill just to keep up. He never complained. He was content, happy to be sharing in the moment. I love you bro! I'll see you in heaven:)
- Alex

RIP Sgt. Pedro. Heavens gates are guarded with hero's such as you. Your sacrifice and dedication will echo in eternity, and your fellow soldiers will carry your memory forever in their hearts. May God bring peace and strength to your family and loved ones. You will always be remembered by your fellow Soldiers, me and my family.

I am the Godsister of his wife and i feel so bad for her and i have been told about you so much and how much she misses you and loves you!!

You are one of my best friends and my heart is broken now. Thank you so much for all of the laughs and the shoulder to cry on and the surprises and the love. I was waiting for you to come home because you always call......no more calls. I miss you so much......I love you dearly. Rest in peace sweetheart.

R.I.P Brian.I'm gonna miss you so much! You were a great guy!and made me proud of you;you and your family are in my prayers..your in a better place now.and I'm happy you passed away doing something great,and that you enjoyed!
I love you so much!

Rest in peace Pedro. Your laughs and humor will always be remembered. When I first met Pedro at White Sands he was that guy that regardless of what was going on that day it was still a good day. My condolence goes out to your family and one day we will meet up again to share many laughs. Love you my brother. I will always carry you in my heart.

Sgt. Pedro, SFC A. Avila told me yesterday he made a promise to you that he will never forget you. He will keep that promise he made to you. Rest in Peace. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

I was very blessed to have gotten to know Pedro. He was definately a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day and could always make you laugh no matter the situation. I love you brother and you and your family are in my heart forever. Enjoy your time in Heaven, and until our paths meet again. I love you and I Miss You!

Hi Brian, I was thinking about you today. It's been 3 months now, and want to let you know that Shanna is living in memory of you. She fills her home with family and friends, just how you would have wanted her to. Your spirit is alive in her home, as with everywhere she goes. She keeps your banner in her front window, to show the world how very proud she is of you. We all feel your presense there, and it is such a comfort and honor to know you are, and will always be with us.

Brian you will be missed. We just found out about the loss. My husband met Brian at Knox during basic and they went to Maryland together where I got to meet him for the first time. It would be the Brian Pedro, Bryan Passon my husband, me and our two girls hanging out ever weekend. Then we all got sent to Germany together. Brian and Bryan went to Afghan. and my husband went to Iraq. We spent a lot of time together, since they where both so far from home during the holidays they spent it with us, we went on trips together as a family. Stateside when Brian got sent to N.M. we where sent to Ft. Hood and made plans for him to come visit, but things fell through, he deployed and we got sent to NY. We love you Brian and know that you are looking down on us with that big smile you always had. We are better for having met you and being a part of our family.

Hey, Big Brother...we lost another today at his own hand...it's just not fair...I'm so angry right now and I miss you like crazy...Love you always and forever

I'm proud to have ever called you friend. Godspeed Brian, I know we'll meet up again one day. Thank you for all that you have done.