Milton M. Monzon Jr., 21

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.

<3

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)

I met Milton in high school. To this day, he will always have place in my heart. He never turned anyone away when they needed help. I will never forget his smile when I would see him in the hallways of L.A. High. I can still picture his face as he would stand on the football field watching the band rehearse. I thank you Milton, for serving our country and I know someday we will meet again.

I met Milton or as I known him, Sgt Monzon before I joined the Army, while he was on leave from Iraq the first time. I will remember the laughs that we had and the time that we shared out with our friends on Kenwood and 29th. I am now a Sergeant myself and will always keep him in my memories, May the angels of the all mighty guide you swiftly to rest my Brother In Arms. One Team, One Fight HOOOAAHH!

I knew Milton back in High School. He was always polite and generous to everyone...I remember he was home on leave (first deployment, i believe), we (milton, sean and myself) decided to go to Santa Monica. We walked. I remember he looked back at a family playing on the sands and the words that he spoke still haunt me til this day. "That's why I do it."

I remember meeting Monzon outside the 3/3 CAV motorpool. I believe we were both trying to catch a small break before going back to work. It just so happened we shared the same agenda at the same time. We shared two more similarities in that we were both Chicanos serving in the Army, and we were both from LA. I would see him in passing and shoot him a "wassup" or a "que onda" he returned the gestures. the summer of '05 in South Baghdad was very tough on our Squadron. It got alot tougher when my fellow chicano, and Angelino went to be with GOD. You passed to soon bro, but I feel that you made the sacrifice you did because you were unselfish and sharing. Thanks Bro, Gabe Centeno

I did not know him personally, but he went to same school as I, and I was supporting 3/3 ACR at that same time. I send prayers to the family. He will be my comrade and homie forever. God bless my brother in arms. And I love what SGT Rivera remembers of him and why he joined, to serve the people of LA just so we can have freedom.

Jr. was my little cousin, but I always considered him as a little brother. We used to have so much fun playing hide and seek in the dark and tag. As we got older we enjoyed just hanging out. He was such a kind loving person. I miss him and think about him everyday. He is in my heart and in my prayers every night. I hope wherever he is he's happy and at peace. He lost his life to protect ours and for that I will always be grateful. I love you Jr. always and forever!

Jr was not only my cousin but my ultimate hero. I will forever cherish that last Christmas we had as a family, he will always be in my heart my prayers and in my dreams. His legacy will forever live on, I will always love you with all my heart Jr<3

Jr will be always in my heart and memories. I will never forget the last big hug he gave me the last time he came to visit. Everytime i want to hug him i close my eyes and think about that last hug. He was a good person and he loved to be with his family. I miss him all the time. It's been 6 years without him and i still can't believe that he's gone.

Jay Are was my awesome nephew, I miss him & think of him everyday probably until the day I die. He loved spending time w his fam & friends. I remember many precious moments but especially the time when he visited us one summer vac at the mountains my son Tony & him were playing outside & they were full of mud, then they washed each other w the waterhose! He loved to spend time w us & we enjoyed every min of it. We love him so MUCH!!!! I miss his bear hugs and his soft lip kisses that he gave us everytime & all the time. Thank U Jay Are for being w us everyday & for taking care of us from above, I LOVE YOU! we will see You again one day my baby!