Comments on: My Hero, SPC Michael L. Gonzalez. http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/ Take a hero into your heart. Wear one on your wrist. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:17:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: CW2 Bryan Johnston http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-21890 CW2 Bryan Johnston Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:42:36 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-21890 I just heard about your son today and for this I would like to offer my deepest condolances to Michaels family. On the day of your loss I was given a gift, the birth of my 3rd son. From reading the posts about your son I can tell he was a great man, I wish I was able to have met him. As all Military Policemen/women are truely a family I am saddened to hear of one of our little brothers going on eternal patrol, but know that as a family we all feel your pain and are always here for your family. I have lost many brothers/friends to this war but since our two families have this connection I would be HONORED to wear Michaels Hero Bracelet and as my son grows I will never let him forget your son and the honor in which he served his fellow man. To Michaels brothers/sisters in the 340th, always know that Michael will be there as your eternal back-up. I just heard about your son today and for this I would like to offer my deepest condolances to Michaels family. On the day of your loss I was given a gift, the birth of my 3rd son. From reading the posts about your son I can tell he was a great man, I wish I was able to have met him. As all Military Policemen/women are truely a family I am saddened to hear of one of our little brothers going on eternal patrol, but know that as a family we all feel your pain and are always here for your family. I have lost many brothers/friends to this war but since our two families have this connection I would be HONORED to wear Michaels Hero Bracelet and as my son grows I will never let him forget your son and the honor in which he served his fellow man.

To Michaels brothers/sisters in the 340th, always know that Michael will be there as your eternal back-up.

]]> By: Marc Ciccone http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18508 Marc Ciccone Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:32:45 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18508 I have wanted to post something here on behalf of myself and my family for Michael and his family. I too, worked at Hoboken Floors and remember Michael and Pedro stopping in to see Ida to have lunch outside at the picnic table, something that happened periodically. I also remember the day Michael came in after he had signed up for the Army. He knew what he was signing up for and the fact that he had the courage to do this for his country, what was right and what he was called to do. This is nothing short of impressive and inspirational to me. How does someone at Michael's age know what they want to do with their life? Many of us never realize or live up to our potential or what we are called to do but Michael did..I believe a direct reflection of his great upbringing by his loving parents and his inner drive and determination. We need to really get behind all our armed forces men and women and realize they ARE heroes and support what is good and right not only for our country but humanitarian missions around the world. The world will be a better place with a stable Iraq and evil will not win with these brave men and women carrying out their missions. God bless Michael, the Gonzalez family and the United States of America. I have wanted to post something here on behalf of myself and my family for Michael and his family.
I too, worked at Hoboken Floors and remember Michael and Pedro stopping in to see Ida to have lunch outside at the picnic table, something that happened periodically. I also remember the day Michael came in after he had signed up for the Army. He knew what he was signing up for and the fact that he had the courage to do this for his country, what was right and what he was called to do. This is nothing short of impressive and inspirational to me. How does someone at Michael’s age know what they want to do with their life? Many of us never realize or live up to our potential or what we are called to do but Michael did..I believe a direct reflection of his great upbringing by his loving parents and his inner drive and determination. We need to really get behind all our armed forces men and women and realize they ARE heroes and support what is good and right not only for our country but humanitarian missions around the world. The world will be a better place with a stable Iraq and evil will not win with these brave men and women carrying out their missions. God bless Michael, the Gonzalez family and the United States of America.

]]> By: Anthony Rataj http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18495 Anthony Rataj Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:37:52 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18495 Your welcome Mrs. Gonzalez. Of course you can use it for your website. Your welcome Mrs. Gonzalez. Of course you can use it for your website.

]]> By: Ida Gonzalez http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18494 Ida Gonzalez Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:54:47 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18494 Thank you Anthony, you did a beautiful job on the picture. Maybe you will let me have it for our web site. Take a look at the site www.butterflycircleoffriends.org. Thanks again for honoring Michael.. Mrs Gonzalez Thank you Anthony, you did a beautiful job on the picture. Maybe you will let me have it for our web site. Take a look at the site http://www.butterflycircleoffriends.org.

Thanks again for honoring Michael..

Mrs Gonzalez

]]> By: Anthony Rataj http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18492 Anthony Rataj Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:53:35 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18492 here is the correct link http://www.flickr.com/photos/30414269@N07/3231871932/in/photostream/ here is the correct link http://www.flickr.com/photos/30414269@N07/3231871932/in/photostream/

]]> By: Anthony Rataj http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18491 Anthony Rataj Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:52:25 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18491 you will see the picture to the right! i posted the wrong link im sorry you will see the picture to the right! i posted the wrong link im sorry

]]> By: Anthony Rataj http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18490 Anthony Rataj Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:50:56 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18490 Mrs. Gonzalez, Im a junior in High School and during one of my class finals, we had to make a war memorial for a fallen soldier. I chose michael because he lived fairly close to where i do now (keansburg). I have been looking for a way to get the memorial picture to his family for a few days now and i hope it can get to you through here. this is the link to the picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/30414269@N07/3231893602/in/photostream/ i hope in some small way this picture will make some kind of difference, big or small. Mrs. Gonzalez,

Im a junior in High School and during one of my class finals, we had to make a war memorial for a fallen soldier. I chose michael because he lived fairly close to where i do now (keansburg). I have been looking for a way to get the memorial picture to his family for a few days now and i hope it can get to you through here. this is the link to the picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/30414269@N07/3231893602/in/photostream/ i hope in some small way this picture will make some kind of difference, big or small.

]]> By: Ptl. Scott J. Hoover http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18441 Ptl. Scott J. Hoover Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:00:07 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18441 Mrs. Gonzalez, I came across this site through the Spotswood Boro website. I just wanted to let you know that since the day you gave me Michael's Hero bracelet, I have made it part of my everyday uniform. I wear it in his honor and to remember his sacrifice to our counrty. I also know that his wish was to be a police officer. Know that I carry his photo in my uniform hat with me every day while on patrol. After attending memorial services in his honor, it is clear that Michael made a profound impact on those who knew him. He will always be in our thoughts. Sincerely, Ptl. Scott J. Hoover Spotswood Police Dept. Mrs. Gonzalez,

I came across this site through the Spotswood Boro website. I just wanted to let you know that since the day you gave me Michael’s Hero bracelet, I have made it part of my everyday uniform. I wear it in his honor and to remember his sacrifice to our counrty. I also know that his wish was to be a police officer. Know that I carry his photo in my uniform hat with me every day while on patrol. After attending memorial services in his honor, it is clear that Michael made a profound impact on those who knew him. He will always be in our thoughts.

Sincerely,
Ptl. Scott J. Hoover
Spotswood Police Dept.

]]> By: Rob Foti http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18436 Rob Foti Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:56:28 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18436 I grew up in Spotswood, and although we have never met, I wear Michael's bracelet each day to remember his sacrifice and to honor every soldier that protects this great country. After reading these stories and knowing of your tremendous loss, my heart goes out to your family. His life will never be forgotten. I grew up in Spotswood, and although we have never met, I wear Michael’s bracelet each day to remember his sacrifice and to honor every soldier that protects this great country. After reading these stories and knowing of your tremendous loss, my heart goes out to your family. His life will never be forgotten.

]]> By: CPL Bessette http://herobracelets.org/2008/09/30/my-hero-spc-michael-l-gonzalez/comment-page-1/#comment-18411 CPL Bessette Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:41:35 +0000 http://herobracelets.org/?p=733#comment-18411 SPC Gonzalez was a wonderful man. As we grew and came to know him, he adopted the nickname "Gonzo." Gonzo was a selfless man who was always dedicated to helping others. Whenever someone needed a helping hand, you could always look to the left or right and see Gonzo standing right there. I was honored enough to have served beside Gonzo in Iraq. He has left lasting memories that I know I will never forget. Gonzo had a sense of humor that could make anybody laugh. He always seemed to be able to put a smile on your face, no matter how bad of a day you were having. There is not a day that has passed since the day that Gonzo passed away that I don’t think of him. Usually whenever I think of Gonzo, it puts a smile on my face because I think of all the good times we had. To the family and friends of SPC Michael Gonzalez– My heart goes out to you. I pray that the pain of your loss goes away. However, while we are here in Iraq, we honor Gonzo by continuing to do our job. After all, it is what Gonzo would have wanted us to do SPC Gonzalez was a wonderful man. As we grew and came to know him, he adopted the nickname "Gonzo." Gonzo was a selfless man who was always dedicated to helping others. Whenever someone needed a helping hand, you could always look to the left or right and see Gonzo standing right there. I was honored enough to have served beside Gonzo in Iraq. He has left lasting memories that I know I will never forget.
Gonzo had a sense of humor that could make anybody laugh. He always seemed to be able to put a smile on your face, no matter how bad of a day you were having. There is not a day that has passed since the day that Gonzo passed away that I don’t think of him. Usually whenever I think of Gonzo, it puts a smile on my face because I think of all the good times we had.
To the family and friends of SPC Michael Gonzalez– My heart goes out to you. I pray that the pain of your loss goes away. However, while we are here in Iraq, we honor Gonzo by continuing to do our job. After all, it is what Gonzo would have wanted us to do

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