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Simone Lopez on January 2, 2014

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:05:09 -0800

It's been 6 long years you've been gone & its still hard to accept!!! Every now and then ill catch a tear or two coming down because I get flashbacks of you. No birthday will ever be the same without. I miss you more than words could explain cousin. For now just watch over us. your LOkA cUZziN cant wait 2 c u just not anytime soon LoL WiNk WiNk!!! LuV u iVAN... give granpa & grama a kiss from me!!!

Benjamin Figueroa on May 27, 2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 08:41:42 -0700

I didn't know Ivan but am reading through some of the profiles of California's soldiers KIA in Iraq and Afghanistan on a beautiful Memorial Day. Based on the memories left by his many friends and family, Ivan sounded like an exceptional young man. It is because of heroes like him that my family and I can enjoy the many blessings and freedoms that come with being an American. May God bless Ivan and all of his family and friends. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. RIP

Sara Teresa L on May 3, 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:01:30 -0700

Hey Merlo! well time is still passing by fast! im sure your proud of your family and all the things they have accomplished in life so far, its hard not having you here with us anymore! We know your in a better place, counting down the days until we meet again. May God have you in his Glory, Much love Sara <3

E. Abernathy on October 10, 2012

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:20:30 -0700

To the Family and Friends of: Ivan I am so sorry for your loss of a fine young man. His death is not in vain. He gave his life for the freedom of others. Another son gave his life for the freedom of others. Jesus Christ. Through that death, there will be no more death pain and sorrow. All war implements, thought of war will have been a thing of past. Neither death will be in vain. There will be positive outcome that you can believe in. For Jesus has said that all those in the "Memorial Tombs, will hear his voice and come out.: Just think seeing him is promised in the near future. John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:3,4, There will be no more pain, no sorrowing, no any dying. For God has said he's making all things new, for there words are faithful and true. Soon we all will be free in true sense of the word. May these few words give you hope and comfort.

Sara Teresa L on January 29, 2012

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:36:31 -0800

Wow time has gone by so fast i remember seeing you around and i never had the chance to actually have a great conversation for the last time with you. your family has gone through so much and every thing they have gone through you have been there through every step i can assure anyone that. you were so filled with life there was always a smile on your face. you loved your wife to the max always talking about her , you two were the cutest things on earth and im sure your guiding her as the days go by, your mother is a strong woman for taking control after and raise your two brothers ofcourse you were missed but you were and will always be known as a hero, you may be gone but youll never be forgotten, i walk into walmart and i see your picture on the wall to salute to our soldiers and i think to myself what would i have done if i would of never met you thanks to you i thought twice about life i know i was doing wrong but you were an angel sent to all of us, like ive told you this isnt a good bye its a see you later mush love hun see you soon

Kevin Gregory on December 31, 2010

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:13:08 -0800

I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the website. I thank him and his family for his dedication to our county. Thank you for keeping America free and protecting our beliefs. It's because heroes like you my very young daughter will be able to live freely in this wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! RIP

Luis Bravo on February 22, 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:47:14 -0800

this is luis it has been 2 years now. i really miss him i think bout him everyday of ma life and i feel upset becuz i havent been able to see him. no matter he is always gonna be ma cuzin and i love him wit all ma heart. yes he is dead now in this world but in ma heart he continues living he is ma hero and ma cuzin and thats what makes him be wit me all the time. like i said i love him and i wanna be able to c him one more time i cnt stand the fact that i c his picture in ma room everyday and in ma folder bcuz all it does is remind me of him everyday and it makes me even more sad the fact that i cnt see him.idk still dnt understand why this happend to him he was such a good guy no matter what happens i will continue rememberin him bcuz he is ma "HERO"

DeMario Jordan on February 1, 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:23:18 -0800

Merlo the my the brother i never had! i met ivan at basic training and every since then we 've been friends...RIP (LOW)

Mayra Ruiz on October 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:57 -0700

Ivan was not only a brother,friend but my hero i thank god for leting you be a part of my life..although he took you pretty soon..he was the type of person that would give you strenght and motivation when you most wanted to give up. He went to the marine corp with such motivation and always striving to help his family. Ivan was the type of person you couldn't stay mad at he always put a smile on your face HERO I WILL ALWAY'S LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!

albert navarrete on July 30, 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:22:46 -0700

Well Ivan was a person that comes once in a life time he had best presonality and he would never put you down he would smile no matter what beacuse he would always look on the bright side of evry thing if u need advice he new what to do or say and i look up too him beacuse he a hero in our family and you will alwayz be i my heart and in mind ever day of my life and you are still will be the best cousin i have had in my life and thats why i look up too you in every and if i am in a bad situations i say too myself what would Ivan do so thats why ur my hero and one of my idols love you cousin and i will never forgete time you a luis and deigo and edwin scared me at ur house well I'LL SEE you again one day and when i see you again you will never worry about any thing love you and dont forget that i do R.I.P.