Dear Helen, 
This message is from y'all's CUZ, Cristina (from Lytle ). Ernesto and I send prayers and hugs.  Please accept our  condolences (as well, for Belinda, Michael, and Allen).  Also, Veronica, my sister, & her husband, Martin, have y'all in prayer.  May the love of our Lord Jesus comfort you and guide you and give you peace.

Jose was just the kindest, most thoughtful, gentlest man.  I was lucky enough to be office neighbors with him for a few years, and he never failed to bring joy to every single day.  My heart hurts for Helen and their two children, and all their family.  He will be much missed!!

Below from some of the men that served under Jose in Combat.

This news saddens my heart and is definitely a virtual gut punch. I can remember Jose saying that he cheated death after every jump. 
David Serface

The day after I received my Master Wings.  CSM Gomez gave me one of his Master Wings with a jump star that he wore through the years after Grenada.
Those are the wings I wore the remainder of my career.
Ray Polk

I’ll always remember how he treated me as an A/T gunner attached to 3rd Platoon. 
Great man 
Chris French

Mike, Thanks for keeping all of us in the loop as these years go by so fast.  Sad to hear of Jose’s passing. When I saw the email my first thoughts went immediately to SFC Platoon Sergeant, A Company 3rd Plt where I served under him .  I surely thought it had to another Ranger Gomez, greedy I know. I clearly remember his reserved personality (for Platoon Sergeant's that is), someone you trusted, respected for his experience and genuine care for his troops. He will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to his family.  
Ranger Cliff Reckley

Like many of you on this thread Jose Gomez had a lasting impact on me that continues to this day in my sons and grandkids. 
 He trusted and empowered his Squad Leaders and Team Leaders and led with a quiet confidence that I’ve worked to emulate for over 30 years.
 I’ll never forget when he commandeered the moped on the airfield in Panama and used it to drive around, check the defensive positions, and boost morale.  The flowing jute on his helmet blowing in the breeze is an image stuck in my mind forever.
 May God bless all Rangers past, present, and future.
 Very Respectfully,
Jeff
Jeff Tiegs

Helen, 
I was so saddened to learn of Jose's passing. You married one of the nicest gentlemen I ever had the privilege of knowing and working with. Many days, Jose was my savior when I would arrive at the building early.
May you treasure your time together forever.
Diane Beechinor 
Retired Dean Arts and Science NLC

Jose was one of the first persons I met when I started working at NLC.  He was so patient and kind while helping me when I had no idea what I was doing.  
When I met Helen , she and Jose had the most loving relationships I had ever seen.  
My heart goes out to Helen and the family.   May God wrap his arms around you to give you comfort and peace in this saddest of times.

My most sincere condolences to Helen and the family. He was a friend of the library, linking the English classes with the library instructions. An excellent co-worker, always volunteering to make NLC events a success. May he rest in peace.

Jose was such an integral part of the beginning of NLC.  To know him was a treat.  If you knew Jose, you knew Helen and their great love affair of many years.  To hear his laughter in the halls was always the signal of joy and you knew you would receive a visit and a smile from him.  I will miss you my friend.  May you rest in peace.

Yvonne Campbell
Colleague
NLC
Math Adjunct

May you rest in peace, Jose.
 I did not directly work with you, but I ran into you quite often.  You were a great person and always working. I enjoyed talking to you and making you laugh. Sleep on in God's peace.

My friend...  That is how Jose always ended a conversation.  Jose was so kind, always willing to help.  It was a privilege to know him.  Helen, please accept our condolences.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.  May Jose rest in peace.  

I will truly miss you, my friend.

All of our Love,
Sylvia Davis & Delanie McCrossan

OBITUARY

Jose Gomez Jr.

November 2, 1954 – November 5, 2024

Colonial Funeral Home

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