Funeral Services Set for Pfc Kristian Menchaca

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[TexKat]

Funeral arrangements are made for Pfc Kristian Menchaca who was killed a week ago today near Baghdad.

His family had requested that his remains be flown to Brownsville instead of McAllen. On Friday afternoon Congressman Solomon Ortiz told Action 4 News their wishes have been granted.

Menchaca's body will be flown into the Brownsville airport on a military plane. The remains are expected to arrive around 12:45 Monday afternoon.

A special unit from Ft. Campbell has been assigned to greet the plane. The 101st Screaming Eagles Military Funeral Detachment will be sent to Brownsville to receive PFC Menchaca and will remain until the funeral services.

They normally have 9 members, but 11 are being sent.

The City of Brownsville would like citizens to line the road in show of patriotism as his remains make their way from the airport to the Brownsville Events Center.

Once his body arrives in the Valley the viewing and funeral mass will take place at the Brownsville Events Center on Paredes Line Road.

On Tuesday a public visitation will take place from 10am until 7pm. The rosary will be from 7pm until 9pm.

Then on Wednesday visitations will take place from 8am to 10am. The funeral mass will begin at 10am.

The body of the 23-year old Army soldier will then be taken to Buena Vista Memorial Park where he will buried with full military honors.

The University of Texas at Brownsville is coordinating a memorial fund for the soldier's family.

Donations are being accepted at the Veterans Upward Bound Office in the Lightner Center, Room 103. Checks can be made to Maria Vasquez, the mother of PFC Menchaca.

The university will then give all the money to Vasquez and her family.

If you would like to make a donation you can call David Rivera, Coordinator of the Veterans Upward Bound program, (956) 882-7127 (office) , 459-3925 (cell) or at david.f.rivera@utb.edu.

Donations are also being accepted at any Texas State Banks throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Checks should be made out to Maria G. Vasquez (account # 8599416). Please note on the check: PFC Kristian Menchaca /funeral expenses.

[TexKat]

Thank you and Rest in Peace Pfc Kristian Menchaca

[TexKat]

Thank you and Rest in Peace Pfc Kristian Menchaca

[Jet Jaguar]

Rest in Peace bro.

[MOgirl]

Hello,

My prayers go out to this young soldier, who suffered so much and to his family and friends as they grieve. God Bless.

Glad to be here, MOgirl

[rockabyebaby]

Thank you for your service to our country Pfc Menchaca, may God rest your soul.

[CremeSaver]

Dear Lord, I know that you have already welcomed Kristian and Thomas into your loving embrace. Please bestow extra special blessings upon them and their families. Amen.

[AnnaZ]

Golly, this just breaks my heart. May he receive all honors due, may his family find peace, may he find rest. Wish I could be there.

[Marine_Uncle]

Prayers for this young soldier's family in their time of loss and grieve. So young and so full of life. He served his country with honor. Now let the good Lord provide him with one of those mansions in the sky.

[Mr. Silverback]

A hero proved. Let us remember that, as Paul wrote, his suffering consisted of "light and momentary troubles" compared to the unending glory that is before him now.

[Sisku Hanne]

Kristian and Thomas's names will be written on my heart, with honor and loving gratitude, as long as I live.

God bless and strengthen their loved ones in this time of overwhelming sorrow.

[Clara Lou]

Golly, this just breaks my heart. May he receive all honors due, may his family find peace, may he find rest. Wish I could be there.
Amen.

[SE Mom]

Godspeed, Soldier.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

(Author Unknown)

[stickandpucknut]

If ANY loonie left wackos showup to protest this tar and feathering for each one sounds good.

[Landry Fan]

RIP, Pfc. Menchaca. Prayers for you and your family.

[ground_fog]

I will never forget your sacrifice and I will spend the rest of my life making sure as many people as possible do not either.

Rest in Peace.

[AnnaZ]

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.

Ain't it just the truth.

A FReeper posted the whole poem a week or so ago. I had never read it before. It is heartbreaking.

We are so blessed to have so many who take up this call voluntarily in America. Sometimes I almost feel shamed.

These two poor, brave young men who died such horrible deaths deserve the best that Heaven has to offer. And their families need our prayers for a peace that must at times seem so difficult to attain. I cannot begin to imagine their horror and suffering.

Let us remember all those in uniform in our prayers tonight, and also those who were there to kiss them good-bye.

[Bittersweetmd]

Does anyone know what Pfc Kristian Menchaca occupation was? Were the two soldiers infantry?

[Thebaddog]

I'm hoping that there is some major payback coming to the devils that murdered these two young men. I pray for the souls of our two soldiers, but I don't what what happened to be forgotten.

[Bittersweetmd]

I have been praying for the soldier's families. Also that God's justice will be accomplished to the torturers and murderers of our finest and best . Not one time have these terrorists lived up to normal war time conventions on how to treat prisoners of war. They are worst than animals. They have no regard for law. And no regard for truth. May God Bless our Troops.

[Lucky2]

The face of a hero, now in heaven. May peace be with the family at this time of grief.

[BlueAngel]

Thank you brave soldier for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace next to God and all his angels.

[Orantx]

'....Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.'
Romans 12:19

[TexKat]

Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

[StarCMC]

Prayers for his family -- God rest his soul.

[AnnaZ]

I'm hoping that there is some major payback coming to the devils that murdered these two young men.

You're right, of course. I don't mention it, I guess, because my philosophy is, "Vengeance is mine, says the Lord. I will repay."

In my life, and in the lives of others, I just accept that tacitly. (Which isn't to say that I don't hope it doesn't come swiftly.)

[BooBoo1000]

I know these two young men are now with our Saviour, and the hurt and pain has been forgotten. All I can say is " Via Con Dios" Amigo.

[LoudRepublicangirl]

Pfc Menchaca now knows something the bastards who killed him will never know-the paradise that they think will be theirs is his and he is with the Lord. God Bless you forever Pfc Menchaca. I will never forget what you have done for me and freedom loving people everywhere.

[Irish Eyes]

RIP, Pfc. Menchaca

[Dustbunny]

He is resting in the light of GOD. Peace be with his family.

[Just A Nobody]

RIP Pfc Menchaca.....I will never forget you.

Prayers for family and friends.

[greccogirl]

RIP grand soldiers. May we bring to justice those that are responsible.

[Peace Is Coming]

RIP
Prayers for the family

[El Gato]

RIP grand soldiers. May we bring to justice those that are responsible

Not "bring to justice", the ACLU would just try to get them off. Just kill 'em, all of them.

[Rte66]

Thank you, Pfc Menchaca, my fellow Houstonian, for your service to our country.

Condolences to his young wife, Christina, who has been with her family in Big Spring, TX, and to Kristian's mother, Maria Vasquez.

May he RIP.

People all over Big Spring, mostly strangers to Christina, are sending flowers to his widow.

So, here is a virtual bouquet for the thread, too.

[IrishRainy]

As a parent, losing one of my children would devastate me, so my heart goes out to all parents of our fallen soldiers.

I like to think I would be comforted by the knowledge that since we ALL have to die sometime, to die with honor is a rare privilege.

[Just Lori]

In Texas? Those freaks wouldn't even dare THINK about it!

I add my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the loved ones left behind.

[1955Ford]

I didn't know him but I feel a terrible loss. I am also enormously grateful for his service to our country. I hope that these thoughts might bring some solace to Mr. Menchaca's family and friends.

[La Enchiladita]

May the good Lord grant eternal peace to Kristian and His comforting embrace to the Menchaca family.

[dandelion]

May God comfort their families; Father, let there be some vision of love to comfort them, some way that they may know that these Soldiers are alive and joyful in the arms of their Father...

In Jesus name I pray it.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Rest in peace.

[Northern Yankee]

God Bless this young man.

Prayers offered up to the family.

[Northern Yankee]

Thank you for the story.

God Bless this young man.

My prayers and thoughts are with him, and his family.

[tgslTakoma]

Please pass the word along that Phelps and his inbred family have listed Menchaca's funeral on their protest list.

[tgslTakoma]

They have also announced that they will protest at Tucker's funeral as well.

[PGalt]

Condolences to Pfc Kristian Menchaca's family and friends. America's finest.

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[StarCMC]

 

The Mansions of the Lord
Click the picture for music

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
To the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

 

[napscoordinator]

Please pass the word along that Phelps and his inbred family have listed Menchaca's funeral on their protest list.



These are times I wish that FR would allow for cursing!!! I think there are times when it is appropriate. Well everyone probably knows what I would say so I will not, but they really make me extremely mad.

[SwinneySwitch]

S. Texas Hero Ping!

[antivenom]

Thank you for mentioning his wife...my prayers are with her and her departed husband...both unselfish American heros and patriots.