Army Pfc. Juan S. Restrepo
tommy20, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; killed July 22 in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
Rafael Castellar, Restrepo’s stepfather, said that the soldier was a wonderful young man who enjoyed music above all else… ”He loved to play his guitar,” Castellar said. Castellar recalled that Restrepo played both electric and acoustic guitar and was even in a band before he enlisted.
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July 29th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
There’s nothing certain in a man’s life except this: That he must lose it.
~ Aeschylus
July 30th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I trained up with him in AIT. He was the best of the best. He taught all of us so much. R.I.P. We’ll miss you, buddy.
July 31st, 2007 at 8:34 pm
In the end he was the best man. my best friend throughout training, an inspiration. he helped me find a purpose when i thought everything was lost. I can’t believe your gone juan. will they have floss and crest in heaven ol’ pal.
I love you lil bro. please watch over me.
August 1st, 2007 at 12:36 pm
He was a good man who we will miss very much. He was allways highly motivated, Inspirational, outgoing, and loved what he did. If you are reading this please take a few mins of silence and say a prayer for him.
You wont be forgotten my friend…
I will be building a website shortly in his honor and it will be dedicated to all of the soldiers like myself who went through traing with him. It will be a way for all of us to stay in touch . If your interested in being on it please email me at jman97_1999@hotmail.com
PFC Schmuck
August 2nd, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Juan was my sons best friend throughout high school. He made people laugh. He was a super great kid like another son to us. Our lives will never be the same without him in it. He served in the ARMY like he served his friends and family with all his heart and gave his all even at his own expense. Even the ultimate his life. We love you and miss you Juancho. Please watch over your road dawg Jorgie.
Love MOM
August 19th, 2007 at 10:44 am
I lived across the street from Juan’s house in Pembroke Pines Florida.When my 11 yr. old son came into our house w/ the news I felt like something had been ripped from me. He used to come over our house w/ his guitar.I am a guitarist and Juan used to Jam w/ me from time 2 time. I as others, will miss everything about him including his personality and incredible shiny-happy-white smile.He is our hero always. see ya’ soon my friend Juan Sebastian.You’ll always live in our hearts. Thank you.
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:45 pm
Wow, cant believe this, was just told this about 15 minets ago, Unthinkable, Juan one of the better people on earth, always a smile always maken people laugh, friends since middle school, last we saw each other was after High school we chilled for a few, no idea he even left for the Army. Miss you buddy, you were an amazing friend and person, Im forever grateful for knowing you.