I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I will forever be grateful that you are mine to miss. How lucky were we that the stars aligned, that out of all the souls in this world, somehow, someway, I got to have you as mine. I got to love you, to make memories with you, to experience a love so special that words will never truly do it justice. How incredibly lucky we are to have had someone who makes saying goodbye so painful. Because the heartache is only there because the love was there first. I would give anything to have more time with you, for one more hug, one more conversation, one more ordinary day that I would give anything to experience all over again. But if I could go back and do it all again, knowing how it would end, I would still choose you. Every single time. Because getting to love you, getting to know you and getting to call you mine was a gift that I will never take for granted. And although I will carry the ache of missing you for the rest of my life, I will carry the memories, the love and the gratitude right alongside it. What a privilege it was to have you in my  life. What a privilege it was that, for a little while in this lifetime, the stars aligned and we got to call you ours. I love you couscous in this life and the next. Te amo amor mio. #justthethreeofus #wecanmakeit

Words can never fully express the sadness I feel knowing that you are no longer here with us Aiden. You were, without a doubt, one of the best things that ever happened to me when i met you during medical school.Having you around brought me so much joy, laughter, and happiness. You had a special way of making even the hardest days feel lighter, and your presence brought out one of the happiest versions of me.

When I look back on those days,I will always cherish the beautiful memories we shared,the laughter,the moments of friendship and the happiness you brought into my life. You were more than just a part of my medical school journey,you were a beautiful chapter of my military journey,I will forever hold close to my heart.

It hurts knowing that life has taken you away from us,but I find comfort in knowing that the memories we created will never fade. You may be gone from our sight, but you will never be forgotten. Thank you for being part of my story and for giving me memories that time can never erase.Rest in Peace Aiden,Rest On My Hero 🙏💐💐💐

I was one of Collazo’s battles during BCT and AIT, and during that time I became really close with him and another buddy of ours. We would go to chow and hit the gym together every chance we got. Those are memories I will always be grateful for.

After leaving AIT and being assigned to my unit, I never imagined how important it would be to appreciate every new day. I also never expected that I would lose the chance to hear from a battle again, catch up, and reminisce about the good times we shared.

Collazo was a fun, energetic, and genuinely happy guy who always knew how to light up a room. I think about AIT a lot and how much more enjoyable he made it. I still remember the drill sergeants making us do push-ups because he would make me laugh, or because I would add on to one of his jokes. Even on the hardest days, he found a way to make us smile.

That was the kind of soldier and friend he was. He was never afraid to be himself, and he treated everyone, including those of higher rank, with respect and compassion. His personality was unforgettable, and I feel fortunate to have known him.

To his family, thank you for raising such a wonderful person and for sharing him with our great nation’s U.S. Army. I hope you know how much he meant to those of us who trained alongside him. Although our time together was only one chapter of our lives, the friendship and memories will stay with me forever.

I wish we could have had one more chance to catch up, laugh about AIT, and talk about how far we had come. I miss you, Collazo. Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and most importantly, your friendship.

HOOAH, Brother!

OBITUARY

Aiden Bradley Collazo

January 1, 2005 – September 21, 2026

Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park & Mortuary

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