Name: Army 1st Lt. Roberto Vallejo II Age: 28 From: Richland Hills, Texas Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas Incident: Army 1st Lt. Roberto Vallejo II died Sept. 17 when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down in the vicinity of Tallil, Iraq. Also killed were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Corry A. Edwards, Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh, Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brady J. Rudolf and Cpl. Michael E. Thompson. Died:
September
17, 2008 Pentagon IDs 4 Texans killed in chopper crash
The Associated Press
DALLAS — Seven National Guardsmen — including four from Texas — were on their way from Kuwait to Balad to join their unit last week when their helicopter crashed in Iraq, the Texas National Guard said Monday.
The four Texans killed in Thursday’s crash were: Chief Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards, 38, of Kennedale Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 37, of Springtown 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, 54, of San Antonio and 1st Lt. Roberto Vallejo II, 28, of Richland Hills.
Three soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard were also died.
“As we grieve with so many in our community over this extremely unfortunate news, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these citizen-soldiers,” said Lt. Gen. Charles G. Rodriguez, adjutant general of the Texas National Guard.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Jun 06, 2009
i miss you so much. you are my hero
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Nov 13, 2008
My name is Jeremy Gebro, I went to Basic with Vallejo, He was a good friend, and he will be missed
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Oct 02, 2008
My name is SSG Grant Ellis (2-289FA) and i was a Lead OCT in part of his training at Ft Sill. My deepest condolences to the family and other families of the lost that trained along side him.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Oct 02, 2008
Hey cuz! you are going to be greatly missed! I will miss all the good times we had hanging out. My prayers go out to you and your family. Love and miss you Bro! Robert Shelton
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2008
Mineola Girl Scout Troop #3 mourns with our country losing a proud soldier. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers to family, friends and his unit. Sincerely.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2008
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU, ROBERT, FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
JACK AND SANDY HARTERBENBROOK, TEXAS
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 30, 2008
robert we will miss you very much. will see you again in heavenlove, sabrina san juan
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 28, 2008
I`m so very sorry for your loss. Raymond J Vallejo Sr. West Covina, CA
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 27, 2008
Sandra
My prayers are with your family.Barbara Jones
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 27, 2008
Hey cus you are in a better place now watching over us . We love you and miss you alot. You will be in are heart forever and be remembered as a hero to all. Good Bless you, We love You . Your cuz Daniel and Jennifer Cruz
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 26, 2008
Hey cuz, just wanted to let u know that u will be missed very much and that I will always remember the good times that we had! I enjoyed the time that we had together and know that we will enjoy those times again when my time comes. We will be up there cracking jokes and singing our BOYS 2 MEN, like we used to. Just knowing that you are up there with so many of our loved ones makes me feel much better because I know that you are safe and in good hands! The things that I want to tell you, I cant fit all in this! I know that I can just talk and u can hear me so listen for me cuz! Tell grandpa and my other grandparents hello for me and that I love and miss them as well! Keep an eye over us cuz and we love u, VERY MUCH! Till we meet again cuz-Ramiro Jr
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY miyembro on Sep 26, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY labsPatainela on Sep 24, 2008
Thank you for being the friend you are to so many who know and love you. You are missed and remembered everyday in so many ways. You'll always be in our hearts, minds and prayers. Thank you for watching over us and reminding us what a precious gift each day on this earth truley is.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY Anonymous on Sep 24, 2008
Man jr. i dont know where to start with this :'( ill i can say is i wont ever 4get taken that pic with u when we were drinkin when u came down 4 grandpas funeral and know, were layin u down 2 rest cuzz who would of thought it would be tha LAST pic ever ,Were gonna miss u man :( ull alwayz be in our hearts and prayers , ur flyin high with god now and aint no falling this time :) tell grandpa i said i luv um & ill see both of yall soon .
Your Cuzz Jake Ramirez
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY dj81 on Sep 24, 2008
I have always been proud of you..and I will never stop. We sure had fun didn't we? I am glad we had all 20 going away parties,bbq's, get togethers,football watching,dinners,meet out for drinks, etc...but mostly I am happy we had all the one on one talks, shooting hoops, singing Karaoke, being silly, long drives to Austin, leaning on each other and asking each other questions or advice. I will make sure your son knows exactly what a great man his father has always been. I love you....and i miss you so much it hurts. Our family has been thru a lot so look out for us from up there, and I will look out for us down here.
Prayers & Condolences For: Roberto Vallejo II BY John on Sep 22, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.