Stryker Brigade News

To the family, friends and fellow soldiers serving with SSG Leija I pray the good Lord helps you find comfort during this most difficult time. Hector will never be forgotten. My heart is with you!
Linda
Joes' Stryker Mom

My prayers go out to SSG Leija's family.
He was my squad leader prior to this deployment.
I just found out. I am deeply sadend by this.
To all 1st Platoon Hellraisers....
Keep Your Heads Up. Stay in the game, we still have a long deployment ahead of us.

SGT. Hoisington, Charles D.
B co. 1/23 1st PLT 2nd Sqd.

My prayers go out to SSG Leja's family, friends and fellow Soldiers. I have been told by my son that he was a great person. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Militarymom
Diana

For those left behind,may God give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Rest in peace hero! su sacrificio por esta nacion no sera olvidado!

My prayers are with the family of this brave young man. He is a hero. May God bless you and keep you now and always.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

May the family of SSG Leja be comforted by the memories of this brave young man. God bless and keep you.

Sherri
Daniel's Stryker Mom 3/2 1-23

Today we got an email from our son SG David Mitchell, informing us of the loss of his good friend. He said they had served during both Iraq deployments together. Our hearts ached for the family and friends of SSG Hector Leija. Even though we never got to meet your son, we know, from our son, that he was a very special young man who loved the Lord, his fellow man, and was an outstading warrior for freedom. A son anyone would be proud of! Unfortuantely, there are no words that are sufficient at times like this, but we are truly sorry for your loss. We pray you will find comfort and peace in the arms of the Lord, and we thank God for sharing His son SSG Hector Leija with the world. He made a difference in many lives!
Stryker parents,
Jim & Linda

My prayers go out to Hector's family. I was assigned with Hector in Germany and I considered him my best friend. I will see you one day again brother. Cal

Your soldier is a hero. May God bless and comfort you in your time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard's Stryker Mom

Thank you for your sacrifice. Our soldiers are heros and we pray for them always.

Hector was a great person and an even better soldier. I will miss him everyday and think about the time that we spent together. My only regret is that I will never be able to hear his laugh or a joke over a cold beer. Hector you are the definition of a Soldier, I wish that there was something that I could do so that everyone in the world would know your name and your sacrifice. I can promise you this; everyone that I know, everyone that I meet will know who you are and of your bravery. I'm proud that we were friends.

To the close and personal family of Hector Leija... i know its been a while, but i dont think that really matters. My mom (maria rodriquez) told me that her and my uncle (Joe luis leija) were very close to your son! when my mom found out that he was shot she was in complete shock... when she called and told my uncle that his cousin hector was shot he couldnt believe it! my mom told me some funny stories about them when they were growing up... i know i never met him but from all the wonderful things i heard from the family i bet he was an awesome person... my prayers are still with you... and i bet hector and my grandpa (nichols leija) are having some good times now!! :)

Hector was a good friend of mine!I met him in Germany in 1999.we all used to go out almost every weekend,and had such a great time.I will always remember him as a kind,genorous,loving and caring friend!He was and he is an Angel! Rest in piece Baby!
God bless you
Anna S.

I was station with Leija in Germany and until this day I remember him as if I saw him yesterday. He was the greatest friend, just someone who you always wnted by your side. I'll always miss you my friend