https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/ The latest user comments on Derek T. Simonetta en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c174760 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c174760 Mis respetos para su familia. Vi lo ocurrido en un programa de TV. y sentí la necesidad de presentar mis respetos a Derek y todos los soldados caidos en Afghanistan. Lo único que puedo agregar es Gracias. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 21 de Diciembre de 2014 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:32:40 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c114961 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c114961 We'll meet again one day... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:00:04 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c44589 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c44589 I remember when we were in basic training together. My sympathy to your family. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:34:50 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43553 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43553 I dont know this great soldier. My deepest sympathy to his family and all the loved ones. Soldiers never die they just fade away. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:46:04 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43484 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43484 I am very sorry to read about your lost love one. Death is not easy to except. The Bible talks about at Psalms 46:9 how wars will cease and be no more. Isn'that something wonderful to look forward too? The Bible also tells us that in Revelation 21:3,4 that there will be no more sickness or death. That's another wonderful hope for the future. May Jehovah God the God of love and peace be with you. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:54:54 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43358 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43358 Our fathers and grandfathers gave their lives and blood all over the world. The result was the most prosperous nation in human history. The closing line from Saving Private Ryan, "Earn this", should serve as a reminder to everyone that we not only need to thank those who go in arms way, but that we need to EARN their sacrifice each and every day by being good stewards of their gift to us in everything we do. Sat, 25 Dec 2010 07:18:00 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43181 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43181 Corporal Simonetta was a guy of manners and high achiever. He wasn't scared of death. He told me when I asked him long time before deployment. Simonetta was an Infantryman, who joined the Army in September 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in February 2009. Simonetta was one of my oldest friends, we met in high school. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:31:01 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43020 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c43020 I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the LA Times 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 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:37:56 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c42898 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/derek-t-simonetta/#c42898 I was Derek's seventh grade English teacher. He always had a good sense of humor and a great heart. We at Ralston Middle School will miss him and remember him. May he rest in peace. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:18:32 -0800