Monday, December 1, 2008
Rob is with God now
Well, today Rob went to be with the Lord. Last night his ICP's went really high and they took him for another CT scan. The scan results were devastating. So, we decided to let him go Home. He went very painlessly and quickly. I don't know when his funeral will be but it will be in Nebraska in my hometown. I will let you all know the details when I get them. Thank so all so much for the thousands of prayers you sent for my husband. We now have an angel looking over us.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 559 of 559We're so sorry. We're praying for you and the girls, so that God gives you even more strength than the one you all have showed. Thanks for being such an inspiration. Rob, without knowing you, you are also our hero. We know you are in God's hands now, resting in peace, and watching over your dear wife and girls.
The Astaiza Family in Fort Lauderdale
As a 51 year old guy, I've never had the honor of serving this country in the armed forces. So I make it a point of doing all that I can to thank those people who have served on my behalf, and have kept me safe and my freedoms protected. I'm so very grateful for the sacrifices that you, your girls and especially Rob have made on my behalf. I hope that as the years pass by, in loving and knowing you, that your children can come to love and know Rob as well. You will be in my heart today. I wish you all the best.
Dena,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Rob. He and his family used to live across the street from us when they lived in Lincoln. He spent many hours at our house playing ping pong and hanging out with my children Sarah and Travis. He was a very special young man. We are grateful to him for his service to his country. He is truly a hero.
We will keep you and his famliy in our prayers.
God Bless you, your daughters and the rest of the Yllescas Family.
Priscilla Gaussoin
Lincoln, NE
We are praying for you and your family. We pray that God will sustain you through this sad time.
Bryan and Jonica Carlson
The prayers of a nation are with you, your girls, and Rob. We are grateful to Rob for his service and ultimate sacrifice, and we pray God gives your families strength and comfort in the difficult times ahead. We are so very, very sorry.
The Kernan Family
Psalm 121
Bless his soul, and may God watch over you and your family in this sad time.
My most fervent prayers and thanks to you, your family and for Rob. God bless you all and hold you tight in His hands until you are all together again.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest thanks to you for sharing him with your country. You have our prayers, our support and our love.
Dena,
Our prayers are with you and your daughters and of course, Rob's family as well. May you feel God's presence as you go through this most difficult time.
In His love,
The Billings Family
Heartfelt condolences from the Judge family in Ireland. May Rob Rest in Peace.
Dena,
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel the Lord's peace during this time knowing He is holding you in the palm of His hand. Rob was a very brave man and a true American Hero. May God Bless you and your family.
Dayna Kinner
Dena, I was saddened to read your blog today. We will continue to pray for you, your girls and the entire Yllescas family.
Dena, family, and those precious daughters,
Our family has been praying for you and your Capt. after you started this journal of recovery.
Dena, your strength, to those of us who have been following, has been such a wonderful example of God's glory.
Please know our prayers will continue for your family, and especially the 3 of you, as you grieve, and continue on your path.
My your memories be sweet and many.
We are in Lincoln, Ne. Please do NOT HESITATE to call if you need something. We are part of your military family.
Gods Blessings
Capt Richard Jones, and Family
I hate to watch
Each time you leave
And I hide from you
How much I grieve
I know it’s your duty
And you will go
But once you are gone
I will miss you so
I know you’ll come home
As soon as you can
But right now you’ll deploy
Like an honorable man
So I’ll keep things together
Till you can come back
But, this is where you belong
Not some desert in Iraq
Yet, I do understand
Why you risk you’re life
For that’s a Soldier’s job
And I’m a Soldier’s wife.
By Darla Foster
That had to be the hardest post you have ever written...I am so sorry.
As a mother, a military wife and fellow America whose heart swells with American pride I just want you to know that Rob and your journey have touched so many of us across the country.
I can't offer you any comfort in this sad time...all I can say is that God had a greater plan for Rob and for whatever reason he has we know that Rob is at peace in heaven where he can watch over and protect you and the girls and also still be with his troops - watching over them in Iraq.
I am still saying prayers for you and will continue to do so until all of our soldiers are home.
Turn your sadness and heartache over to God...he will get you through this. Nothing any one of can say will ease your pain - just know that all of the prayers that are flooding in will keep you propped up and bravely moving one step in front of the other.
Thank you for sharing your remarkably tough journey with us - it has truly touched my soul!
God Bless You and your sweet children.
Sending love and hope for peace from Oregon -
Ashley Seaberg proud wife of SFC. Peter Seaberg
Dena im so sorry for the loose! no words, but you are in thoughts and prayers of thousands people... be strong!!! and give those childs the love they need to survive all this.
I was honored to have been in Rob's presence even if only for a short while. Rest in peace Sir and God bless the Yllescas family.
I was honored to have been in Rob's presence even if only for a short while. Rest in peace Sir and God bless the Yllescas family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your strength through this has truely been inspiring. Thank you for allowing everyone into your personal stuggles this past month through this blog. It just goes to show that there are just as many heros here who are left behind as there are who go to fight for freedom. May God bless you and your girls.
My heart and prayers are with you and your family. I have read your blog since my sister posted it and I feel like your family has become part of mine. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers. He was a strong and courageous man, but so are you. Your love will continue to grow in your girls everyday and years to come.
With love, Donna
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lauren in Omaha
Dena, Julia & Eva,
I was so saddened to read of Rob's passing. Please accept my sympathy and know there are legions of people praying for you all.
The words "thank you" seem insufficient now, but thank you to your husband for protecing our freedoms through his unwaivering service to our country. You and your daughters have been in our thoughts and prayers for several weeks now, and we will continue to hold your family in our hearts during the coming months. God bless you.
I was so very, very sad to read the news of Rob's death. My heart and all hearts of my friends and family who have been praying for you go out to you.
You do have an angel now looking over you and your girls.
God Bless.
Karen
I am flying my flag at home until the funeral in honor of CPT Rob Yllescas an American Hero from Nebraska - a product of Army ROTC of which my own son is now in. As a father of a future soldier I thank the Captain for his leadership of the young men under him.
God Bless Captain Yllescas and God Bless America!
David Black
Papillion, NE
Dena and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with your entire family as you go through this difficult time. I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain and to make this easier for you. Take care,
Pamela
(You don't know me - I found a link to your blog from tcoverride.blogspot.com I believe)
My heart goes out to all of you in this difficult time. I'm so very sorry Rob isn't with us anymore. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Cristina Samayoa
Dana,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are from Lincoln, NE and just wanted to send our condolences to you and your girls. My husband is in the Nebraska Air National Guard and we have been so lucky that he has not been sent anywhere,and we also have 2 little ones, so I can not even imagine what you must be going through. We will send our prayers your way. Jennifer and Michael Fleming
God Bless you and your family. You and your girls are in our continued thoughts and prayers!
Atlanta, GA
Dena, I read about you and your family in the OWH today. The news makes me so sad - sad to know the world has lost a husband, father, soldier, and Nebraskan that so many knew as a great man. I am praying for you and your daughters today.
God bless.
I am praying for you and your family during this unbelievably difficult time.
Dena, may the love of God be with you and your family during this time. We are very sorry for your loss, but we know Rob is in heaven now.
...And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
We will keep praying for you and your family knowing that God will give you anything you need.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:38)
IAS Staff - Xela
ohh what a notice! im so sorry Dena for you and the 2 little childs.
Dear Dena, Julia, Eva, Barb, Otto, Chris, Jenny and Natalie:
There are no words to express the sadness we feel at Rob's passing. We will always remember Rob for his strength and his tender spirit. We love you all very much and vow to faithfully lift you up in prayer. Trust in the Lord and find strength and comfort in Him.
Love, Lee Ann and Family
Psalm 34:18 - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Dena and Family,
We have never met, yet we are your brother and sister in Christ ... we are your eternal family ... we grieve with you.
Our condolences.
Your sorrow is our sorrow.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on You! ISAIAH 26:3 NLT
Love in Christ,
The Motts
NJ
Dena, I am so sorry for you, your girls and all your family. Please know you are all in my prayers.
Sincerely, Betty Palmer, Keya Paha County
Our family and my students have been praying for Rob...and now we can only ask God to allow Rob to intercede for us. May God bless him...and please know that we will keep your family in our prayers.
Ma'am, I don't know what to say, except that I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and yours.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
We Are Not Alone
How good it is to realize that God will undertake
For all who, burdened, cry to Him, “Help me for Jesus’ sake.”
For through His Son He has for all not only sin’s release,
But grace for every trial of life. He keeps the soul in peace.
Sometimes when we implore the Lord to meet some special need,
It seems as if His ear is deaf, no matter how we plead.
But up above the leaden skies, He watches o’er His own;
He sees our tear-drops, hears our cry. No, we are not alone.
For every trial, care and cross, He giveth us more grace,
And every storm-sky has its rift that shows His loving face.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, it is true,
But He delivers, bless His name. He sees His children through.
- Robert E. Mortensen
You, your Daughters, and Rob's family and friends are in our prayers.
I had to sign those orders for my mother three years ago. She is my angel now, and I will ask her to keep an eye on you and yours in this time of need.
I pray that we will always be worthy of men like Rob.
Let God
Comfort you with His mercies
Encompass you with His grace
Assure you with His presence
Embrace you with His love
We are rejoicing in our Lord that you know Him, you know His great love for you and that He holds you in His arms to comfort you.
Dena & family...
You are in mmy thoughts & prayers during this time as you have been since I've learned of Rob. He will never be forgotten...he is a Hero always & forever.
Big Army Mom Hugs,
Debbi
I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
P. Charles
I was heart sick when I read your last blog. It is my prayer that the Lord gives you strength and peace of mind and heart. I can't even find the words to express how.....just know that my heart and prayers go out to you and Rob's other loved ones. Your family and the way they have handled this whole event has made such an impact on me personally I will no longer doubt my faith that there is a God. I hope someday that I am a light in this world for someone just as your family has been for me.
Trish
Military Mom
Hello Barb, I went to the American G.I. Forum meeting last night and announced to them that Rob had checked in. All understand that Rob was a Latino and they want me to convey to you, as I do, our sense of loss and profound grief over the loss of your son. Because of this ultimate sacrifice, Rob has immortalized his patriotic service to his country. Our sympathy goes to Rob's Father, his beloved Mother, has treasured wife and his two daughters.
Sp5 Jose F. Garcia
US Army 1966-69
Vietnam Campaign
May the Lord draw you close to Him in this time of great sadness.
May you feel his arms around you, giving you comfort and peace.
To Your Daughters,
May you grow up knowing what a very special man your father was.
Many Americans across this great country of ours are thankful to him for the ultimate sacrifice he made.
Cpt. Rob Yllescas will not be forgotten.
Janet Mattson
A Proud Soldiers' Angel
Continued prayers in your time of sorrow. Love, Rosemary Phillips
May God hold you and your family in His loving arms through this very difficult time. Rob was a super-Patriot, and those of us who have served salute him, and will remember his sacrifice forever. What others often forget is that the family "serves," too, as they wait when their loved one is gone, and while they hope and pray for recovery when their loved one is injured. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Dena, we are so deeply saddened for you, your girls, & the rest of Rob's family. I cannot begin to know the pain you are going through but I do know that God WILL see you through this most difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that Rob is now in God's Army - an army that knows no pain or suffering. Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you.
Tim & Kathy Creed (parents of SGT Bryan Creed, B Troop 6/4 Cav)
Siloam, NC
Dena,
I feel as if a family member has died. My heart is aching for you and your girls and the extended family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss...for your sacrifice. Please keep us updated. You will remain in our prayers.
With love
Martha
Dear Dean, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your husband was greatly admired. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that he was an inspiration to others and truly loved.
He is with God now and yes, you have an Angel forever. God Bless you and your family. The Mazzocchi Family
Prayers of comfort I offer to Robs Loved Ones.
Speechless
Dena, My heart is broken for you and the family. You have been through so much pain. I know that if there was any way humanly possible to survive, Rob would have done it. He fought so hard to stay in this world with you and the kids. He will live in your hearts forever. You will never lose that special connection that you and Rob have. The limits of this life on earth can never come between the strong connection you have in your souls. Thinking about you, Julia and Eva... Julie (Ali's Mom)
You, your girls and the rest of your family will be in our prayers. I have been inspired by the courage of your family and touched by your sharing.
God bless you and your family during this time. Your husband is a TRUE hero.
I am saddened by the news of Rob's passing but I know he is in a better place and you are right, you have an angel watching over you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine the roller coaster ride that you have been on. Everyday I read the updates and send my prayers. I want you to know, though Rob is no longer with us, my prayers for you and your family will remain constant. You will need to be ever strong for your girls and the road ahead. I commend you for your strength and steadfastness during your spiritual test - because ultimately your faith was being tested. I know at times you may think you failed but I am here to tell you. You passed, you won. You knew love, you gave love and received true love; not many people can claim this. I will continue to pray for you and your family, if there is anything I can do for you and your family now and in the time to come please let me know.
God Bless and Many Prayers of Comfort,
Cassandra, Ben, Alex and Miette
Rob will be missed but please have comfort in knowing he was loved by all and honored by many. My husband John worked with Rob a few years ago in Iraq and we are all saddened by his passing. Our prayers are with you, the girls, and the rest of your families.
John, Jodie, Jacob Sackman (Ft Riley)
Dena and The Yllescas family: I had the pleasure and honor of knowing such an incredibly awesome soldier, leader, and friend. My family and I pray for your continued strength in these trying times. As said, Rob is simply an angel. God bless
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones."
Psalms 116:15.
"I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my rihgt hand, I will not be shaken."
Paalms 16:8
"The angel of he Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them."
Psalms 34:7
We are thankful for the opportunity to know you and love you in the body of Christ.
Al & Anna
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones."
Psalms 116:15.
"I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my rihgt hand, I will not be shaken."
Paalms 16:8
"The angel of he Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them."
Psalms 34:7
We are thankful for the opportunity to know you and love you in the body of Christ.
Al & Anna
Yllescas family,
We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers will be with you and your family durring this time.
Edmundson Family
Dena, I, too, have been reading your blogs from the beginning. Though a stranger to your family, I have been inspired by your love and devotion to Rob and by your faith in our Lord.
Until you are again reunited with Rob and there are no more goodbyes, I pray that our Heavenly Father will grant you peace in knowing that Rob is with Him and no longer in pain.
I am so sorry. I can't seem to stop crying. We are grieving with you.
As we pray for our daughter in Afghanistan and her husband, our son in law, in Iraq, we will be reminded to pray for you without ceasing.
I am so so sorry to hear about Rob. The pain that went in my heart when I read about it. Please know that MY Soldier was there to Solute CPT Rob Yllescas and to embrace him in is arms
Dena,
Beau and I were devastated to learn of the news. Rob was such a great person with an amazing attitude. We will miss him so much. We extend our condolences to you and your family and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Beth and Beau
Dana
I have been reading about Rob ever since his sister posted a link on the Lincoln Police Chief's blog. I have been hoping and praying that he would be ok. You seem to be one of the strongest people I have ever come across in my lifetime. Thank you for your sacrifices. I will hold you and your family in my prayers always and forever. This blog has changed my life. It has touched so many people. Thank god for Rob and for the sacrifice he made for his country. He will not be forgotten. Even by strangers who never met him. Prayers to you and yours.
Kendra Tucker
Lincoln Police Department
Dena,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Words cannot express how sorry I am. Thank you Dena, for sharing your thoughts with us in this blog. God Bless you all.
Love, Mrs. Anderson
We have been reading your blog everyday since all of this started. I am amazed by your strength. Your husband was both a blessing and was blessed to have a wife as strong and as faitful as you. Your husband is whole and at peace again. We will pray for you and your family...
in Christ's Love
Heather in St. Louis, Mo
Psalm 121
Assurance of God's Protection
A Song of Ascents.
I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
He who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
the LORD is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time on and forevermore.
Our prayers are with you and your girls. Thank you for sharing Rob with us.
Dena,
While fighting back tears for you and the girls, I cannot put to words how sad we were to read this posting. Rob was an amazing person who touched so many lives and he will be truly missed. Take comfort in knowing that he is with his Father in heaven. You, the girls, and your extended families are in our prayers.
Amy Berg
Dena,
There are no words...I'm just so sorry to hear the news. Our prayers are with you.
Jenni (Rief) Fink & Family
Dena,
Thoughts and prayers many many prayers for your family.
Rob is a hero to us all, as are you. Your great faith is a witness to everyone. I am so sorry for your loss..
Jenny Brown
Dena,
Amy and I want to express our most sincere regret to you and your Family. Rob was such an upbeat character and always put a bright spin on things. There was a time when he swamped his tank section into a pretty deep ravine at FT. Riley out by Wildcat Creek and I just remember him sort of laughing it off, like... "..well, XO, I just had to go for it." I have a great picture of him from that day and his happy-go-lucky expression was so indicative of the way he handled adversity. He was always so good at taking the rough with the smooth and making it all work. Your wonderful girls will give you strength as they are the manifestation of the love you and Rob have together. Our hearts and prayers are with you now and we will do anything we can to help, please just let us know. God's got himself an incredible Cavalrymen in his ranks.
God bless Rob... God bless you and your Family.
Wayne, Amy, Delaney and Teagan Keeler
Dena:
I've rewritten this so many times - there just aren't words to tell you how sorry my family and I are for your loss. There were many many days, weeks and months I sat at a hospital bedside waiting for results on both my disabled husband and our premature sons. Unfortunately one of our boys didn't make it so I know a little of your pain but could never feel all that you've been through. The love story you exhibited just through your blog showed the most tender feelings you have for Rob. We will keep you and your family in our prayers always for the sacrifices you all have made so unselfishly for all of us. God bless you and your adorable girls.
Dena,
Our family was heartbroken to learn Rob had lost this battle - but know he gained the Victory. Your courage matched his through this struggle. We continue to pray for you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead. Rob was blessed to have you in his life as you were to have him in yours. May God continue to watch over you and your beautiful little girls.
Ted & Judy Gleim
I am so, so sorry, you all fought a very courageous battle, you are an inspiration and I hope you can find some comfort at least in knowing Rob will always be in your heart and your soul.
May he rest in peace.
Dena,
My husband just paged me from Bethesda with the news. My husband was Rob's final doctor, believe it or not. I came by about a week ago to see him. I am so glad that he isn't in any pain or suffering anymore, but it does make me sad that the Army has lost one of its finest soldiers. Taking care of Rob in Germany was one of the most rewarding experiences of my medical career, and one of the most honorable moments of my Army career. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Lindsey Graham
Dena and family:
I've been reading this blog since I heard about Rob. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. Rob is a true American hero. You have every right to be proud of him as he is truly a hero.
I graduated from OHS in 1984 and was a classmate of Rob's aunt Sarah.
My prayers continue as you go through this time of grieving. Please know that you have many people here in Nebraska that are thinking of you and praying for you.
Linnea (Jones) Gettman
Norfolk, NE
Rob, You and your fellow warriors are in our thoughts and our memories. Thank you for serving us all.
Dan
http://www.medc2.org
Came here from Blackfive to say I'm sorry for your loss. From what I read Rob was a helluva guy. Stay strong for those babies.
May he rest in peace, sorry for your loss of this great man and hero.
We are so sorry and we share your grief.
Ingrid, Krister, Torbjörn, Magnus, Mikael
i am sorry what had happend to your father and what happend to your husband iam sooo sooory!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i know how you feel
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
God bless you and your family. I'm so proud of Rob and impressed by his family. I pray all of you will find peace in the coming days, which I'm sure will be helps by the apparent supply of friends He has placed around you.
Anyway, this is just another note you folks will be receiving, but a heart-felt one. Peace.
Russ & Jami, Dan & Krystle, Stephanie & Sam, Yuba City, CA
Dena,
I felt deep sorrow when I read the news yesterday... My heartfelt condolences and may Rob finally Rest in Peace.
My thoughts will be with you and your girls and the knowledge that you will get thru this.
N.
I;m so sorry for your lose.
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
As I write this I have tears falling down my face, I'm a 21 year old soldier .. well former soldier, medically retired out for wounds recieved in Afghanistan. CPT Rob is a hero with no questions asked and when its my time I would like nothin els but to fall into ranks with men like Rob in heaven. RIP Fallen Warrior You accomplished your mission.
I am so sorry you lost your dad or husband.I know how you feel because I lost my grandpa and I loved him.
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
Oh Dena I am so sorry.
I am so saddened to come home and have to read this entry in your blog. I will keep you and your girls in my prayers and will remember Rob, as I've come to know him by your descriptions of him, for a long, long time to come.
We are deeply saddened by the news. Even though we didn´t keep in touch as often as we should have, we have lots of memories from our time in school. Rob you will always be remembered...Please give our condolences to all the Yllescas family. Our prayers are with you.
Patty and Cindy
Quetzaltenango,Guatemala
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Wendy
I am so sad abot rob I just fond out that he past away I hop you and your 2 darter's feel better agin I am so sorry and please feel better.
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
Dena and the girls,
Please accept my condolences, we share comfort in knowing Rob is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without your husband and father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
The Thelen's
Dallas, Denise, & Cash
I'am sorry about rob. I hope you are better soon !
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
From one military family to another, we are deeply sorry. You don't know us, but Chaplain Cooper had asked us to pray and so we have been. Please know that we will continue to lift your family up in our prayers. His race is over and he has won the prize, yours is still ahead of you. We will pray you forward.
God Bless, The Carters
Dena,
We are very sorry to hear about the news. Your a strong woman. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I ame sorry for wate hapen to Rob.I hope you and your 2 Girls fell beter soon and get happyer.
Mr. Warden's 4th Grade Class
Converse Elementary School
Beloit, WI
Dena and girls,
We are so sad to learn of your heartache. We have been praying for you and will continue to do so as your hearts are healing. Your story has touched our lives so deeply, thank you for sharing with us.
God Bless,
Amanda Kapci and family
Phoenix, Arizona
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I wish for peace and comfort for you in the days ahead. Bless you and yours.
May God overwhelm you with his peace in this time. You are also an American hero!
We are so sorry to hear this news.
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and the whole family
Dr. Ayesha , & Mansoor
May God bless and keep the Yilescas family. I cannot imagine your grief, but i pray that Rob's family find comfort in their faith. Please accept our deepest thanks for the heroic sacrifice made by your family for our country. We are humbled and unworthy of such a gift.
Dena,
I want to tell you first how much I admire your strength. I do not even know you or your husband and I have waited anxiously each day for an update and each day you have shown what a wonderful wife you are, staying by his side, being optomistic. I am at a loss for words so I will just say that I am sorry for your loss and that your family will remain in my prayers. Your husband is a hero!
The McGraw's in DC
When I heard the news this morning I knew it was Rob, even though they didn't give a name. We have been keeping track of your story via my father who was Angie and Lane's neighbor for many years in Malcolm. I am so sorry. My dad, Dave Lang, was career ARmy and served two tours of duty in Vietnam while I was growing up. We appreciate Rob's service to this nation. He was indeed a hero. I am sure he is sitting in God's hand where there is no suffering or pain. Take care and know there are more people who care than you can ever imagine.
Damn. Just Damn.
Well, looks like another good Soldier has reported for duty at Saint Peter's Gate. My thoughts are with you and your family, through this difficult time,Dena.
Take care.
Rest easy, Captain.
Dena, Julia, & Eva,
We are sorry for your loss. We know that God is watching over you at this difficult time. God loves Rob and all of you. Rob will always be with you.
Rob's suffering is over. We are thankful for Rob's sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. We will never forget him.
Remember he is always watching over you.
With Love & Prayers,
Mrs. Roach's 4th Graders
Sidney, Nebraska
All blessings upon Rob, you, and your entire family.
And Thank You, from the depth of my soul.
God grant you all peace.
JW
Our thoughts are with you and your family. I wish you and your daughters peace as you go on.
I am truly sorry for your lost. I shall pray for strength for you and your family.
God bless our Country, Soliders and their Families
BATTMAN
OIF I, III, and IV
Dena you and your family are in our prayers. Rest in your Father's arms, and let Him minister to your broken heart. I look forward to meeting you and Rob in Heaven some day.
The Bolze Family
Dena,
Frances Bender has made sure that I have been kept informed of the battle Rob and your family has fought. You have had the hearts of many here in Cochran,Georgia during Rob's battle and you and the girls continue to be in our prayers. Know that a large group in a small town in Georgia prayed for Rob and continue to pray for you, the girls, and your families during this difficult time. Your posts have given us great inspiration and your faith has overwhelmed us.
Our love and prayers
Anita Moyer and family and many, many people in Cochran, Georgia
Dena and family - thank you for your husband's service to our country. Words cannot express how sorry I am. Cara Greene - Bowie, MD
May God keep and sustain you during this difficult time. You and your late husband are American heroes.
Martha Adkisson
San Diego, CA
Dena and girls, my heart is aching for you tonight and I've just learned of Rob's home going. It is now as if he has moved ahead to the next duty station and is getting things ready for you and the girls to come when it is time. For him the time will pass quickly - I believe like the blink of an eye. For you and all who love him - time will pass slowly - but you WILL be together again. This has been a difficult journey and you've shared it all with us - people you don't even know. Our son is also deployed with 2-2. I pray day and night for him and ALL of our soldiers. I pray God will comfort you and give you peace. I pray He will give you wisdom and grace as you answer the questions of your precious little girls.
I thank your husband for his unselfish service. My prayers are with you and your family.
Semper Fi to all our warriors. I,m sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
I have been reading your posts and my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
When you were born, an angel smiled,
As you became a child, an angel sat on your shoulder
When you became an adult, an angel held your hand
As you grew older, an angel walked down the road with you,
And, when you died, another angel got their wings.
--Unknown
My prayers are with all of you. Rob has a special place in Paradise.
My family is praying with yours.
In memoriam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNgLwNWHIdA&feature=related
If You're reading this, my mama's sittin there
Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home
If you're reading this halfway around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home
If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this
If you're reading this...
I'm already home
Rest easy, brother.
Dena, I wish you and you children peace in this time of sadness.
Chris
Tearful prayers for you and your girls. I hope it helps to know that that others mourn your loss as well. Your strength and devotion surely made a difference to him and leave me humble. Take care.
Dear Dena,
I have been following your blog since I was told about Rob, I am amaze of the strength that you had all this time. We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your girls.
Barbara I pray that God gives you the strength to endure these difficult times, children should not go before their mothers.
Otto que Dios lo bendiga hoy y siempre, estamos rezando por todos ustedes, lamentamos mucho su perdida.
God Bless you all
Debbie y Alex Richter
Rudy y Miriam de Richter
Quetzaltenango
Your story has touched so many lives! You guys fought a very tough fight, but Rob is definitely in a much better place today. Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
My heart dropped when I heard the news about Rob. I will be praying for your beautiful family. I will pass it on that one of our wounded warriors is resting in God's presence.
Teri Hatch
Landstuhl ICU
I am deeply saddened by your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Dena, I offer you all my condolences and sympathy. Be rest assured that Rob sits in that special part of Heaven reserved for Heroes. Because of his ultimate sacrifice the red of our flag runs deeper, the white more dazzling, the blue more brilliant and the stars shine brighter. May God bless and keep you and your daughters in His hand.
Bobbo-Iowa
Thank you does not seem like enough and "Sorry for your loss" hardly describes it either. We will all be praying for you and your family in this difficult time. With honor, love and respect.
Fred Marks
www.LincolnVAAlumni.org
Dena,
You do not know me, but we must have a common friend. She led me to your site. I am so sorry for your loss and continue to pray for you and all military families that sacrifice for our protection. May God be with you as a source of enduring strength during this time of sorrow.
The Worth Family
While I don't know you personally, I believe that God brings people together through prayer. I thank you for sharing your journey with Rob. I pray that you will continue to let us know how to pray for you and the girls. Your faith is a testimony to God's greatness. I pray for you daily!
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Your husband sounds like he was an amazing person and you and your family truly do have an angel looking over you. I will pray for you and your little girls to continue to have the strength you have had. You are an amazing woman, and your husband is a true hero.
I stumbled on your blog today and felt compelled to post. My heart goes out to you. As someone who lost their husband, I want you to know you aren't alone. Just from reading your posts I can see what a strong woman you are. Everything is going to be ok, eventually, I can promise that. Don't give up hope. I'll be praying for you.
A friend.
Dena,
We don't know each other, but I am part of your larger Army family. I heard about the site from a mutual friend.
I cannot find words to express how devastated I am for you, and for your sweet baby girls.
All I can really say is that you are not alone in your grief. I weep with you, even as I write this. And certainly I lift you all in my prayers.
I pray that somehow you are able to feel the embrace of God Himself as He draws you to His side...that you feel that comfort and peace through it all.
I didn't know Rob but I will certainly never forget him or what he gave for me and my children.
Another Army wife, and Sister in Christ, in Virginia <3
It doesn't seem like enough to tell you that I am sorry. I will continue to pray for you and your family. It doesn't seem like enough to say that God has plans larger than we can fathom, but He knows our hearts. Please allow others who love you to help care for you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you love, prayers, and hope from a soldier in Pennsylvania.
I'm unbelievably sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Funkhouser
Proud wife of
CPT Alex Funkhouser
KIA 29 May 06
Baghdad, Iraq
Dena, We are so sorry for your loss. We were praying for Rob and your family and will continue to do so. Words can't describe how much our hearts ache for you and your family. May God Bless you always and help you through every step.
Dearest Dena and girls,
Our hearts break for you. May God watch over you and keep you during the coming days. Sorrow is like childbirth...it has a beginning, middle, and end. The love Rob feels for you all will be waiting at the end of the road.
The Laurenzo Family
Virginia
We are so sorry. We will continue to pray that you, your family and friends will have peace that passes all understanding.
The Boones of Bowie, MD
Dear Mrs. Yllescas,
I read your blog and had tears in my eyes most of the time. I am an ICU nurse, and I work Neuro/Surgical/Trauma ICU. Reading your posts, the view from "the other side of the bed" went straight to my heart. Your husband was such a lucky man to have you and your lovely daughters in his life. He is Home now, without pain and without disabling injuries. He will always watch over you and your little girls. I believe that he will not only come to talk to you in your dreams, but you will feel his presence by you when you need it most. May God bless you and your family, as well as Rob's family.
With deepest respect,
Beth Coyle, R.N., CNRN
Living Legends Team
Soldiers' Angels
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Rob as a little boy coming over to visit with his mom and siblings. This remarkable little boy turned into a even more remarkable hero. He will never be forgotten.
May God bless you...
Diane Hanson
I pray that God have a strong presence in your hearts and minds. Your family has made an incredible sacrifice and you have an entire nation indebted to you. Thank you for your strength.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You family is in my prayers.
Thank you for the sacrifice of your beautiful husband. I am so sorry for you and your beautiful children. Our hearts are with you and the other families in our country that are going through the same thing. God Bless You and God Bless America.
The Cutters in Colorado
Praying for you as a grieving wife and a loving mother with a new journey ahead of you. I do not know you, but I am a wife and mother. Praying for the peace that surpasses all understanding...
Thanks Dena for letting so many friends, family, and once-strangers share this with you. I read through nearly all of the comments and they can make me tar up as well. Thanks for all that you have done and all that you will continue to do for your family. I thank Rob because he was doing what he loved and that was to protect me and my family. Most of us have no idea what this must be like on your end. Thank you for bringing us closer and you have had literally thousands of people waiting by their computers for the next update on the man who save millions. Thanks. We love you. Please heal and continue to share your love with your daughters and to the rest of this world. Jeremy
I have been reading the post tou have wrote for a little while, I am so sorry Dena, so sorry...rest in Jesus only he knows how to comfort....peace and blessings to you and your children....nancy
Dena,
Although you don't know me personally, I feel like I know you. I have followed your blogs from early on, via the internet. I have a son deployed as I speak, and I pray for all our troops and families all day long. I feel that you were Rob's angel, and now he is yours and your girls. I know that you will tell them what a hero their Daddy was, and I also want someone to tell them what a hero you are. They need to know how you stood by their Daddy, your husband, and how much you loved him, and love them. I pray God's blessings on you and your family in the days and months ahead, and years. Truly, Rob was a hero. Thank you for your sacrifice, Capt. Rob Yllescas. Go rest High on that Mountain now. Go with God.
I am at a loss for words. I just got back from business travel and say Janet Gramp (Fisher House at Andrews AFB) she informed me. I am so sad that I never got to meet Rob. You and your family have been in my prayers since the day you were put into my life. If there is anything I can do for you EVER please don't hesitate to contact me. Your an amazing women, wife, mother etc...My heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless you
Love, Lisa Lourake
Dena, girls & family, we just want you to know that our family in Rushville, NE sends our sympathies to you. I thank you for allowing us to keep updated with the ups and downs you have all been through over the past several weeks. I'd like to recommend you listen to this song "WELCOME HOME" BY DOLLY PARTON(STARS AND STRIPES). My dad was a veteran & he selected that song for his own funeral, before he passed of cancer 3 yrs ago. There is so much truth & I have found so much comfort in the lyrics. On those especially difficult days ahead, may you remember all of the great times you shared together as a family. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Gone but never forgotten.
A grieving cyber friend.
Our prayers are with you and your girls as you face the future without Rob. I just found your blog today through another blog, and I've read the whole story. Rob was incredibly brave and fought the hero's fight. Your whole family has been through so much. Wishing you peace in the days ahead.
God Bless~
The Steger Family
Wisconsin
Dena, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
The Nash Family
Dena we are so sorry, it is a sad day to hear this news. You and Rob have been in our prayers every day. And you will continue to be in them Dena.
Nicholas and Chrissie Siggelakis
God bless.
Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen
We're so soooorry for your loss. Rob is a Hero and Dena you are an amazing and strong woman. You and your girls have an Angel watching over you. May God be with you.
With gratitude for your sacrifice and prayers for you and your beautiful girls...thank you. Your husband is a true American hero. God bless you now and always.
My prayers are still with you and your family.
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