Kate
my name is kate. i first connected with sergio when he received one of the christmas cards i sent to the military hospital he was recovering in. we shared cards and letters back and forth for a time, and then began talking and texting. sergio had the biggest heart. he was compassionate and sweet. he was full of the most beautiful light. i was so blessed that he shared these things, and so much more with me. he was what i most looked forward to in my days. he opened my heart, and it was an incredible gift. sergio and i could talk about anything. we made big plans. we laughed. we shared so much. he was an absolute treasure. we lost touch for a time, which was incredibly hard for me. we recently reconnected though. we were both so excited. he told me he had so much to tell me. unfortunately, we didn't have that chance. my heart is breaking for all those who lost him.
sergio sacrificed so much for all of us; he was brave and selfless and cared so much about his fellow service men and women as well as this country. i respected, admired and appreciated his service. i loved and cared about him, so much. i used to struggle opening up, sharing love and trust, connecting. sergio was so patient and understanding. i was able to share with sergio. i don't know that i did a proper job of letting him know just how special he was. i hope he knew. i hope he understood how much he meant to me. i hope he knew the positive impact he had on me and my life. i wish he had had the chance to tell me all the things he wanted to. i wish we had more time. my heart hurts so much knowing he is gone.
to sergio's kiddos, grandkiddos, and family, you all have my sincerest condolences. i hope that knowing he was so loved by so many brings you some comfort. may we all treasure our memories and be so thankful we had the opportunity to be blessed with him and his love. i know how much he loved you all and i hope that love brings you peace at this time.
sergio, rest in peace papi. i will love you, for always. thank you for EVERYTHING!
