Jose Casanova, 23

I never knew Jose but I did go to school with Veronica. When I read this in the Tribune I was shocked. It was someone so close to home. He was so young. I`m so sorry for your loss.

Hasta la victoria...companero!

I can't say I "knew" him enough to be called his friend, but I do want to share a memory of him from high school. You see, when I was a senior, I played soccer as did he. Sometimes, on occasion I had the opportunity to run into him on the field and what I remember is that he was always friendly and had a great smile on his face. I don't remember what we conversed about, probably just typical high school stuff. He was a wonderful human being and I just wanted to remember him today on Veteran's day and let his family know that I will say a prayer for him tonight.

I am extremely sadden, Jose was a genuine guy..... and for some reason all we really shared was a look and a smile, but that was enough..... I guess it was one of those high school things....... I will miss him and hold on even tighter to our memories. I send many prayers to him and his family.

I REMEMBER JOSE VERY WELL...HE PLAYED THE QUADS IN BAND AND WAS PRETTY GOOD AT IT, HE WOULD TRY TO TEACH ME BUT I WASNT ABLE TO SUCCEED. ITS TRUE HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE, HIS LAST NAME FIT HIM WELL. WHEN I SAW HIS NAME I WAS IN SHOCK. IM SORRY FOR YOUR THE FAMILIES LOSE.

I remember when I was younger, my cousin Jose always had a smile in his face. He was even silly. I'm saddened that he had to leave this world the way he did, but i believe that he is in heaven.. May he always be remembered as a favorite son, a loving brother, a best friend, a funny cousin, a good soldier, and most of all a son of God...

I remeber my uncle joe so well, he would babysit- me since i was three months. I was called his little melosh, now i'm ten years old. Now and forever I will still have him in my heart and still be his little MELOSH.
I loved my uncle very much. $Chris$. you are in my heart. You gave me health, care,love and happiness. I love my uncle.

It's been 10 years ago that we stepped out of high school,but it seems just like yesterday we were walkin the hallways of campus and thinkin bout tomorrow.10 years later carnal i'm still thinkin bout tomorrow, but definitely still thinkin bout you joey.We were the only seniors in a sophmore class but we ran that class'lol.forever in my prayers,joey.

Joe was my best friend from 3rd-5th grade and he was the first true friend I ever had. I moved away before Junior high could start and we lost touch..... I will always remember him as the caring and amazing person he was; He really took care of me when i was the new kid in School and i will never forget that. Thank you Joe for everything I will see you some day again my friend and I will thank you for all you did.

Growing up where we did it wasnt very odd to hear of a person in the community being injured or killed but Joe's passing was a shocking reminder to all of us that nothing is guaranteed. That even kind spirited people like Joe can have life stripped away. Joe showed courage and integrity by throwing his self into the fray. For that we are proud and honored to have known him. Joe will always be that tether that makes all these American wars real to me, and also a memory that tells me I am fortunate and should do something with this life

My cousin who i neve knew, but i have a photography of him in my wall, he is the son of my uncly José Casanova. RIP

My deepest sympathy to the Casanova family. Please take comfort in the hope of the resurrection mentioned at (John5:28, 29) Just think how wonderful it will be when you will hold Jose again and welcome him back. What a joyous ocassion that will be. Another wonderful promise is recorded in (Revelation 21:4) "There will be no more death! What Jehovah promises will happen. He never breaks his promises.