Sergio H. Escobar, 18

Sergio was my high school best friend. He loved what he did and he didnt complain one bit. True hero and true friend.

Although I didn't know you, I know the impact that you left on my beloved husbands heart. The good, the bad and the best, memories are forever. Know that your are so loved, missed, and remembered. To you, your family and friends who know that your heroism will always live on. We love you!

I did not know Sergio personally, but he was my son Rogelio's friend. His death and his honor had a great impact on my son. Rogelio also joined the Marines and told me to never forget his friend Sergio and what he did for his country. Two years later, my son Rogelio also gave his life for his country. Now together they both serve in a greater place. God bless them both and they will not be forgotten.

i love you so much. you were a great man and i wish had more time with you. i love everything about. i miss you so much and all wanted was to be with you. i think about you every day. i love you.

your flat booty minnie.

I knew Sergio Escobar since six grade, he was one of my homies that i kick it with. i knew him pretty well and when i heard about his death i was surprised and heart broken because you can believe how short life really is and how his was shorten, i saw him go through some stuff and make it through some stuff. i got so much to say, words cannot even describe what i have to say, the most important thing that i think that people should know about this kid is that he had good heart and tried so hard to overcome his obstacles. So Sergio you will never be forgotten RIP and god bless ur family. WE ALL WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!!

To Sergio's family; Truly sorry about your great loss, cause I'm sure he was a GREAT son and person. Just because he was an Escobar, like me, I feel we were family. God has him now and may he also Bless you, his family.

To Sergio's family, Your son is a hero... To Sergio, you are my hero. Semper Fi.

I was born in Mexico and join the US Armed Forces. Although I didn't know Sergio, My heart goes out to his family. He is a true HERO, and he will never be forgotten. May God bless Sergio and his family. His memory will live for ever.

Sergio was one of my high school friends. he had his heart set on being a United States marine and when he became one he said he wanted to be part of history and so he is. I got a message from you one day before you were taken from us that you promised me that u were going to try your best to make it to my boot camp graduation if you were back from Iraq by that time. Throughout those 13 weeks I spent in Recruit training and I felt like giving up I just thought of you. You were my motivation to keep going and not give up. Every day I wear a memorial bracelet with your name rank date and location you were taken from us. I even had a second one made and left it on the summit of Mount Suribachi on the exact site were the American flag was raised on the island of Iwo Jimma during World War II. I Visited you yesterday on memorial day as I Do Every Veterans day, and on Dec 31'st your birthday and was saddened to see the sight of dead flowers at your grave site. i could bare to see your final resting place like that so I went in search of fresh Red and white roses. On my way out I ran into the two marines that were with you when you were taken. It was an honor to shake their hand. They brought you fresh flowers and a bottle of jack. When i returned with the fresh flowers the dead flowers were gone from your grave and fresh ones were places in their place. I stuck two Marine Corps Flags and one US Flag and one Mexico flag into the grass and placed a green barracks cover next to the bottle of jack the other marines had left for you. Sergio all these things that were left there for you were in your honor, Thank you for what you did, you are never forgotten. Your Friend and fellow Marine.
Semper Fi!