Sgt. Lazaro Perez
Soldiers’ Medal
Maj. Gen. Michael Oates (left), commander of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., pins a Soldier’s Medal on Sgt. Lazaro Perez, a native of Miami who serves as a infantryman with the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mtn. Div., during an awards ceremony on Camp Striker, Iraq Sept. 8. Perez was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for risking his own life to save an Iraqi from a burning vehicle in the Zaidon – Radwaniyah Corridor, just southwest of Baghdad June 22. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jon Cano, 2nd BCT PAO, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI))
Sgt. Lazaro Perez, a native of Miami who serves as a infantryman with the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mtn. Div., stand proudly as he displays his Soldier’s Medal that he was awarded during an awards ceremony on Camp Striker, Iraq Sept. 8. Perez was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for risking his own life to save an Iraqi from a burning vehicle in the Zaidon – Radwaniyah Corridor, just southwest of Baghdad June 22. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jon Cano, 2nd BCT PAO, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI))
Hi Larry,
Your Mom just showed me this article and I have to join so many others in saying how proud I am of you, and how grateful we all are that there are people like you in this world to protect us and all our loved ones. What you did was such an act of courage and love that it truly shows the character you have. We all can’t wait until you come back to Miami to visit, and your Mom had better bring you in here to see us!
We are all praying for your safe return.
The word tells us that with God all things are possible….What a miracle to see what God is doing through and in you Larry. We’re all very proud of you and continue to pray God’s hedge of protection around you and all the men and woman standing in the gap for all od us here at home. Blessing Cec
Hey Dear Larry! What an amazing thing! We pray for you continually at church and try to keep up on your activities over there…How wonderful that you really show your love and compassion for mankind everyday as you serve the Lord in IRAQ. I’ve always been proud of you and know that you are a very special young man. We in the states find it hard to express our gratitude for the amazing things all of our troops are accomplishing over there. You have a big fan club here even BEFORE you were decorated with this prestigeous award. Thank you Larry for being such an amazing soldier and friend to us who love you in the states. We are sooooooooooooo proud of you!
Much love and a big hug your way! Blessings to my favorite soldier! Julie Waren
Dear Noah,
Just one example of the many brave and courageous acts you and your fellow soldiers have selflessly portrayed. To risk your life for your fellow man is what Christ has called us to do, and especially on June 22, when you saved the Iraqi man from his burning car, you put His words in action. I am sure that there have been many other times in the last seven years of serving your Country when you deserved recognition for your bravery, congratulations on recieving this Soldier’s Medal. May God continue to watch over you and protect you and give you and your fellow soldiers the peace of mind that you have a HUGE cheering section back here at home!
God Bless,
Mrs. Mojica
DEAR LARRY: I AM A FRIEND OF YOUR MOM, I AM VERY PROUD
OF YOU AND THE U.S. FORCES THAT ARE
DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM AND PEACE. GOD
BLESS YOU AND OUR TROOPS.MY PRAYERS
WILL BE ALWAYS WITH YOU.
Larry,
WOW! I am at a loss for words (surprising I know)to express how proud I am of you. Just think — you were my “favorite soldier” even before you were a hero! Seriously, I stand in awe at the bravery of men like you and your fellow soldiers. Thank you for making our world a safer place. I know God will continue to protect you. After all, I am on about the sixth class of kids praying for you! I am looking forward to seeing you.
Love,
Sandy (Your other mother)
Larry, I’ve watched as you have grown at St Timothy. Your life represents what an American soldier is all about. Been praying for your protection for years and will continue to do so. Praying God’s continued hedge of protection and His coat of armour about you in all your life endeavers may He guide your footsteps. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen!
How amazing to see what God has done in your life. To have known you when you were just a kid with an entire zoo in your bedroom and to see you now as a man standing on what you believe, we are encouraged and give God the glory because of you. Thank you for serving us this way.
Much Love from Virginia
We are very proud of you and all our troops fighting for our freedom.
Because of your unselfishness and courage we are all in a safer place for our future generations. GOD BLESS YOU and all our TROOPS. I will keep praying together with your mom for your safe return.
Hi Larry,
Amazing things we hear about the young boy we knew that has become a man that the people of our country can be so very proud of. Thank you for everything you and your fellow soldiers do for us all. May GOD continue to bless you as we keep you in prayer. Love you and look forward to seeing you again very soon. Keep the faith and be proud of it as your mighty testimony increases.
Dear Larry:
I am very proud of what an amazing young man you have become. My pray for you is that the Lord guide you in your present and future endeavours and continue to keep you safe.
Take Care
Adrienne
WHEN GOD SENT SPECIAL PEOPLE TO THIS EARTH YOU WERE ONE OF THOSE SPECIAL PEOPLE, YOU WERE GIVEN A SPECIAL ASSIGMENT & YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB ON FULLFILL THAT ASSIGMENT, GOD BLESS YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE SOMEONE THAT WE CAN TRUST.