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Milton M. Monzon Jr., 21
Army, Sergeant
Based:
Ft. Carson, Colo.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
July 24, 2005
Baghdad,
Iraq
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It seems like we're fighting for no reason. But as a father, my son made me proud. He made everyone proud because he was doing what he wanted to do.
— Milton Monzon Sr., father
Monzon didn't tell his parents that he had been wounded by shrapnel during his first tour of duty. It was something they discovered when they saw the scars on his chest.
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10 memories of Milton
Jr. was not only my cousin, but he was my best friend. He had such a precious soul and a humongous heart. He was amazing. He still is. I still miss him. I love you Jr.
I still miss my nephew dearly; he will always be in my heart. I still remember how he used to give me the biggest teddy bear hugs and loved to spend Christmas with us. I also remember how he used to play with his cousins as a little boy. I love him very much.
I remember Milton from high school..sweet guy..very humble..may God almighty hold you in all his glory. See you soon
Milton, was my brother's high school friend. He was such a friendly individual. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Jr, was my nephew I remembered when he played with a little solders I miss him. He will live in my heart forever
Jr was my best friend growing up he was sweet fun and just like a brother we used to fight all the time like brother and sister, but he would always be there for me. I miss him ever day I have his picture at my desk and work and I am very proud to say that is my best friend when ever some one asks who he is.
I went to high school with Milton. He was a really friendly guy and one of the first to talk to me when I was scared in a new school. We had a lot of good times at shows, school and the park. Ill never forget walking with him and the rest of the gang as the sun went down. I wake up every morning to his picture on my wall only to find the heartache will never go away... RIP Sergeant
We miss our nephew so much, he was so happy when he came to visit, and we were more happy to see him, and spend time together. I miss the bear hugs, he was my teddy bear. We think of him everyday and he is in our hearts for the rest of our lives, OUR HERO, OUR NEPHEW... his 26th birthday just past and we sent him a prayer. We love you Jay Are for ever<3333
Sometimes when I think about my cousin, I feel like he's not really gone. I feel like someone made a mistake when determining whether he was dead or not. Maybe he just lost his dog-tag while trying to help a wounded soldier. (He considered all soldiers as his "brothers.") I believe that one day, he'll come back home alive.
Other times, I think that he's hiding somewhere - in Paris or New York - & in 20 years, he'll come out of hiding and tell us how he had to leave because he needed to be free for a while.
Either way, I know that I'm going to see him soon.
I just want him to know that it's okay to come out of hiding.
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Dear Melanie Medina, your comment made me cry even as I write now. I hope and pray that your wish comes true, yes may Milton come out of his hiding one day soon. I also pray God to take care of him wherever he is. Take heart my dear.
Otano Augustine (Nigeria)
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