Posted on 01/14/2006 6:12:23 PM PST by wmichgrad
I would like to request that you keep in your prayers the soul of my grandfather, Liberato (Rod) Rodriguez, who passed away peacefully earlier this evening, and his family.
My grandfather was a great man who dedicated his life to his wife and family. He was a World War II Veteran who earned a Purple Heart by taking several bullets to the stomach and leg. Ironically, he nearly died while recovering from his injuries from a bout of the hiccups. I guess he was unable to hold down any food or water for many days. Other than that, I do not know much about his time in the service during the war, as he never cared to talk about it.
He was married to his wife for over fifty years before she passed away a few years ago. He raised two daughters, each of whom had one son, and was lucky enough to see the birth of two beautiful great-grandchildren.
I would ask that you especially keep in your prayers my mother, Rosa Host. As of Tuesday she will have buried both of her parents and her sister.
Thank you and God bless,
Eric Host
God bless your Grandfather.
Ooops. Change that to someone who played a hand in liberating millions of people around the world.
Prayers for your family, and especially your mom. Your grandfather sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Off topic, a sure fire cure for hiccups is a lemon wedge drenched in worcheshire sauce.
You have my prayers - and thanks for your dad's service! God Bless!
God bless you all.
Thoughts, and prayers, are with you. You have not lost him, he has only moved to the other side.
May the Heavenly Father surround your family in His providential care,and bless you with His love, and tender mercies of comfort, strength and peace.
It is so very sad on a personal level, because we mourn the parting of loved ones, but it is sad for the country that the WWII generation is passing on with more frequency now. My daddy and his brothers were WWII Vets. They all have passed away too. We can be thankful for the memories and the legacy. God bless.
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Rest in Peace
Liberato (Rod) Rodriguez
wmichgrad, My prayers go up for all who now mourn the passing of your grandfather Rod.
Blessings,
trussell
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My prayers are with your family today.
RIP Liberato (Rod) Rodriguez
Prayers for your family, especially your mother. God's peace and comfort for you all.
Our prayers for you, your Mom and your entire family....
Our thanks to your Grandfather for his unselfish service to our country. Another hero has gone Home.
"TT", Beth & Nana
Prsyers from TX
Thank you so much for sharing this tribute! I join with all the others here praying for all the loved ones!
Praying for you and your family, especially your Mom, in the loss of your grandfather. Sounds like he was a great man and lived a full and purposeful life.
More than just your family and friends can be grateful for the life of Liberato. Prayers for the repose of his soul, and that peace come to the heart of Rosa Host. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant. The world is better for you having been in it.
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