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This
tribute is in memory of our
wonderful brother, he passed away
on October 11th, 2003 after
battling with soft tissue sarcoma
of the cervical spine. Rene was an
ex-marine that served in Vietnam
during 67' thru 69'. He was a
victim of Agent Orange exposure
and his cancer was the result from
it.
BORN:
FEBRUARY 2, 1947
DIED:OCTOBER
11TH, 2003
In
loving memory of my brother in law
Rene Vergara, who lost his battle
to cancer on October 11th, 2003.
Rene was a Vietnam Vet Marine that
served in Danang from 67'thru 69'.
He
was 100% service connected for
terminal soft tissue sarcoma. Our
brother was an extraordinary man
and his passing has left a void in
our life. I was fortunate to be by
his side the last 3 weeks of his
life. Rene had such a will to
survive and throughout his fight
against this disease I never heard
him complain or feel sorry for
himself. He was told by several
doctors that his prognosis was
bleak but he never lost
hope....What truly gives me
comfort now, is knowing that he is
with the Lord and all the
suffering and wasting from this
horrible disease is finally over.
We will miss you terribly, you
were so loved by many and you made
such a difference in my life, as
well as others... If you only knew
how many people you have touched
Rene!... You were a wonderful
father, uncle, brother and also
friend.... Your memory will live
forever in me, but especially when
I see our nation's flag flying
because it will remind me of a
hero that I once knew, someone
that fought for our country and
died as a result of his
patriotism... You will never be
forgotten my dear Chef!
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Little
I knew
that
morning,
God was
going to
call your
name,
In life we
loved you
dearly,
In death
we do the
same.
It broke
our hearts
to lose
you,
You did
not go
alone,
For part
of me went
with you,
The day
God called
you home.
You left
us
beautiful
memories
Your love
is still
our guide,
And though
we cannot
see you,
You are
always by
our side.
Our family
chain is
broken,
and
nothing
seems the
same,
But as God
calls us
one by
one,
The chain
will link
again.
~Author
Unknown~
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God
looked around his Garden
and found an empty
place.
He then looked down upon
his earth and saw your
loving face.
He put his arms around
you and lifted you to
rest.
His Garden must be
beautiful, he always
takes the best. He knew
that you were suffering,
he knew you were in
pain.
And knew that you would
never get well on earth
again. He saw your path
was difficult, he closed
you tired eyes,
He whispered to you
"Peace be Thine"
and gave you wings to
fly. When we saw you
sleeping so calm and
free of pain,
We would not wish you
back to earth to suffer
once again. You've left
us precious memories,
your love will be our
guide,
You live on through your
children,
you're always by our
side. It broke our
hearts to lose you,
but you did not go
alone.
For part of us went with
you on the day God call
you home.
author:
unknown
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"Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and of
good courage; do not be afraid,
nor be dismayed, for the Lord your
God is with you wherever you
go." -Joshua 1:9
Music:
Dances with Wolves
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