Lily is a lot like you. I wish you were here to see her grow up. I love you baby. We'll be in Texas next month.

We're looking forward to our visit to Texas to see the ones who love us. Keep us safe babe. I love you.

Lily is so much like you. She has your smile and personality. She misses you my love. I can't believe she'll be 6 next month! My family and I are keeping your memory alive for her. Your family hasn't seen her in over 4 years.

We had a good visit in Texas with the ones we love.  I surprised your friend with a visit, he was so happy!  He said looking at Lily smiling at him was like looking at you.  You are so loved and missed.  We look forward to more visits to Texas in the future with those that mean the most to us.  Family isn't always blood.  I love you baby.

I just bought our tickets to Texas, can't wait to see the people that meant the most to us.  Maybe I'll bring Lily to see your grandma.  Thank you for showing me you're always around.  I love and miss you babe!

you will truly be missed...like someone very special just told me "you know who truly loves you"

Hey babe, we're looking forward to visiting family and a few friends next month in Texas.  Lily is excited to fly.  I know you'll be with us.  I miss you.

Sunday was the day you were called home.  At 7** pm I hold my breath.  You're missed so much.  I'll never stop loving you babe.

I wish you can be with Lily in dance, she's soo cute and she enjoys it. I can picture her running to you with your smile on her face every time she gets the moves right.  We'll miss you on Father's Day and we'll never forget that you're a FATHER and a Husband no matter what others say. You're OURS forever, my love.  We miss you and love you more today than yesterday

Hey mijo we,re al getting together at G -TOWN for memorial day ur favorite spot I no ur here with us I feel ur presents an here ur laughs in the wind.H-TOWN BABY U ALWAYS SAID.LOVE U MIJO AN MISS U LIKE ALWAYS

James was formerly placed at Houston National Cemetery (without me knowing) he is now permanently at Riverside National Cemetery, close to his family where he belongs.  I know he would love a visit from those he loved.  Rest in peace my husband.  I'll love you always and forever.  Please remember my husband and the love he had for us, Lily and his country this Memorial Day.

Miss u mijo but I no ur with me when im fishing. I could here ur goofy laughs

Some people think our marriage license only entitled me to material things that were yours.  It also gave me your heart and it gave you mine.  You're my husband, you chose me to be your wife.  I'll still be your wife when we're together again in Heaven, nobody will ever take that away from us.  I love you soo much.  One day closer...

I'm soo happy you're home in California with your family where you belong.  I love and miss you soo much!!

James DLC so glad ur here with us. An family.

January 13, 2014 
You've been an angel for 1 year my love.  I miss you more everyday :(  Our Texas visit last week went great, I couldn't be happier :) I LOVE YOU!

Merry Christmas mi amor.  We missed you more than usual today...the kids got a lot of gifts they were soo happy.  I smiled for them but my heart breaks for you.  I hope you like your gift...we'll see if your mom replies to the email of the chance to see Lily.  I did it for you bc I know it would make you happy.  I love you babe!

We're always thinking about you DC. We miss you so much. Quinten definitely and always will miss his brother. The friendship you both had can never be replaced! Your family is our family always. Peace be with you.

Lily has one grandma, one grandpa, great grandparents who are angels in heaven, 2 uncles, no aunts, 1 loving big brother, a mommy who will always love and protect her, and a daddy in heaven who is now her guardian angel.  James I ask you to please always guide and protect her.  We love you and miss you soo much.  One day closer...

This Guest Book will remain open permanently courtesy of Love always & forever--Evita (Wife, Executor of Estate, Trustee) Marc & Lily

No more sorrow no more pain, RIP JJ.
Love you always XoXo
Momma

We miss u DC. We will definitely visit you in January. Lily looks just like you and is so silly. Hope you're resting well. You're always on our mind and in our hearts forever.

Lily liked spending time with you on Veteran's day...she was running around the cemetary saying, "Daddy right there!"  We will be back soon.  Love you!

Love and miss you soo much babe!  Not a day goes by that we don't think about you.

I love you baby ? thinking about you always

You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when sky's are grey you'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away! XoXoXo   LOVE YOU MOMMA

You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when sky's are grey you'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away. 
XoXoXo love you Momma

We miss you and love you

Eve, Marc & Lily

Where do I find the strength to get through another day without you?  Nothing will ever be the same.  The pain will never go away.  Our daughter will never run to you again when you come home from work.  I have the best of you in Lily and I'm soo thankful for that.  I love you soo much.

XxoOXxOxOxxxXoXOooxXo, 
Your wife

I loved you brother! you were there for me in my time of need! ill never forget! you'll live always with me in my heart; my friend!!

Oh DC, what can I say! Just wish you were still here watching another UFC fight with us. You will be missed and remembered always!

Rest in Peace DC. Thanks for being a great friend to my hubby and our family. You are missed daily and even lil man tells hubby, "you gotta call Uncle DC". My prayers are with you and your family daily. You have a wonderful family and friends that truly love you because you are a great guy. Your wife and kids miss you dearly and we will be here for them always. You will always be missed and thought of daily. God Bless You in Heaven DC. Much love and respect to you.

There will never be enough words to express the emptyness/the hole that is left in my heart. Not a day passes without a thought of you. Your leaving us is so unacceptable I long for the I might see you get a bug bear hug from my baby Huey. This is not goodbye its see ya later. I love you since the day I saw you! Love you momma

I never knew you but I want to thank You for all you done for this country R.I.P SGT James. Prayers to your family & friends

James, i will always remember when u would buy me the rings from the gumball machines and give them to me. I will miss u and keep u n my prayers. You are n a better place and at peace! Love u! Rosa Flores

My deepest sympathy and prayers, I wished there were words or actions to take away the heartache, when you lose a loved one.

James, you will forever have a special place in my heart. I love you. May you rest in peace. I will always cherish the good memories.

James,I still can't believe your not here.My prayers go out to your mom and dad and your family.Your daughter is beautiful,she now has an angel by her side.I will keep my memories of you.May you rest in peace.Don't want to say goodbye,so I'll see you later nephew.luv you always.

Sylvia,  we are so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine all the pain but James is with the Lord now looking dowm at you. Stay strong·Our prayers are with you and your family. You are not alone we are here for you as well as many others if you need anything let us know.

James, I wish I could say something deep and meaningful but what comes to mind is your goofy smile, your party boy dance, your love of fish, your ability to make anyone feel protected, your caring heart, and all of your craziness that made you...you. From the boy that you were to the great man you became...may you find your peace........ Always In my heart George..... And to your family I can't even imagine the pain they are feeling without you my thoughts and prayers to them all ...

Sylvia, my friend, know that you and your family are in my prayers.  May our Lord wrap his arms around you and your family and comfort as only He can.  love you - Sheryl

Sylvia, As words could never express how you must feel losing a child, i want to let you know i deeply hurt for your loss. if you need anything, pls feel free to call me. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sylvia, I know that there is not much I can say at this time I am truly sorry for your loss.  I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayes.  Know that God is so good and he just needed another Angel in Heaven. He will give you the stregth you need to move on for the rest of your family.  I love you girl and if there is anything I can do please feel free to call me. May the Lord grant you and your family peace always Amen

James, 
I keep picking up my phone and reading your texts the ones just to say hi or to check up on me as I did for you.You are and will always be a best friend to me. I will cherish the memories that we shared together, the hangouts, chatting it up on the phone for hours, or sending random texts to let each other know were still around. I know you will find peace in Heaven and you will be looking down on your loved ones. This isnt a Goodbye this is I will see you again one day! I will forever pray for you James, that you have found peace. My condolences to your family, they will be in my prayers. I love you Homie.

James, even though your life here was too short, there is a reason which we'll never know , but God does, he loved you so much he didn't want you to suffer, Oniy he can see what;s ahead for us,, so he chose to spare you and took you to his heavenly home. So mijio rejoice with the Lord, one day your family will be togather, because in this life no one is eternal, Welcome home .God;s new angel.

Sylvia, I am very sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing anyone can say to make this situation better. But as a mother whom has also lost a child, I can tell you that in time it will get easier. Just pray and call on Jesus when the grief gets too overwhelming. That always seemed to help with my tears. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.

Hey cus i just want u to knw im gonna miss u sooo much weve grow up together and i think of the times u used to spend the night with letty joe and me at my grandmas house.memories i will cherish forever and i just read all our fb messages we would write at all hrs of the day.gonna miss our chats.but most of all ur big smile.i knw ur in a better place and ur smiling dwn at ur fam and friends telling us ur ok.but its not the same without u here.im gonna say ill see u laters and not goodbye.cause we will meet again cus.always in our hearts and never forgotten.may u rest now.luv u!

I was going through your camera and Lily kept saying "Daddy daddy"  she loves you baby.  Please watch over her and keep her safe.  I love you.  Marc misses you and he'll always remember the last thing he heard you say.

James i can´t believe your gone R.I.P you´ll be missed but never forgotten.¡

James,
      Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.  May God give your family the strength to move forward in life and the comfort to know you're in a safe place.  May you know your sacrifices will always be known.  Your friendship...cherished.  The love for your family, phenomenal.  May you rest in peace, my friend.

Mijo you might be gone but you will always be in our hearts always..Love you from Tio John an Tia Teresa Medina Family

Words can't express how much your family, friends, & myself miss you my dear friend James! I'm sure we all wish you were still here & not there so that we may continue to show you how much you mean to us all. I know you knew I sincerely cared. You told me yourself :) I was happy for you when you shared the wonderful news you were blessed with Gods gift; your daughter Lily. Trust me I had no doubt you would be a great daddy! Throught the years you made alot of changes in life & only for the better. I was so proud of you! This weekend we will all get together in your loving memory. Thanks for your friendship & the good times in the past. Now all you leave us all with is great memories. However you'll forever remain in our hearts! Sweet dreams my dear friend. Don't forget to look out primarily for your sweet family, & good friends! RIP XOXO JJ :(:

Now a Guardian Angel for your family & obviously your country RIP watching over all you love.In Christ name,Amen

My deepest condolences to the family. You all are in my prayers! Love you guys.

James, my wonderful and incredible cousin, I can't believe you're gone. You've been such a major part of my life, like a brother to me and Joseph. I remember always feeling so safe with you and him as my big protectors. I keep thinking of all the good times we had growing up and the crazy times as adults. You were always there for me and Joe when things were hard and I am so grateful. Although life took us on seperate paths the last few years you have always been in my heart and I pray you always knew that. I miss you so much. I know I'll see you again and until then I'll remember all the good times. I love you so much. May you rest in peace.

Still can't belive its real...We just saw you a month ago when u came to say goodbye to us moving to Co know we are saying goodbye to you! RIP.

James , may your family find comfort and your daughter have many sweet dreams about her wonderful daddy. RIP my friend.

James we're going to miss u so much but one thing I  no is u be watching over us.man mijo we love u so much but no this every time I throw that rod out u will always be right there with me an the boyz. Until we meet again. Love u an wil miss u so damm much.

Tio Jose an Tia Sandra an Nelly - Jordan-Aaron love u James dela Cruz

James my love, my husband, my life.  I love you soo much and I miss you with every fiber of my being.  My heart hurts for you to be with us, our plans for our life together were cut short bc God needed you.  Our princess Lily will always know what a wonderful man her father was.  Marc saw you as his dad and he loves you and misses you soo much.  We met in Iraq 3 years a go and our lives were never the same afterwards.  Friendship grew into love, we had our differences but we were always there for each other  through good and hard times.  You were always ready to "knuckle up" for us.  I love you with all my heart and I know you felt the same for us.  When I look at Lily I see you, when she smiles I know it's you smiling back.  Thank you for giving me an amazing and beautiful part of you that I will cherish, protect and love forever.  Please help me to be strong for Lily and Marc.  I love you and I will see you again.  Sleep in peace mi amor.

XxoOXoXxOo, 
Eve

lifting prayers 4 James now a guardian angel for his family.

I can't believe your gone my thoughts and prayers go out to your family may your daughter keep you near her forever she will always know your right next to her I think back to high School and just after that when me u n joseph would talk about crazy stuff and do crazy things lol you two together were like brothers there isn't anything that could come between you to I know he will miss you deeply we all will even though we all grew up and went our separate ways we always said what's up from time to time and now that your gone I can't believe it this feels like a nightmare I will pray that your family finds peace I know you wil be missed I will  miss you friend rest in peace James meet
You in heaven one day

OBITUARY

SGT. James delaCruz

April 7, 1983 – January 13, 2013

Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home and Cemetery

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