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This memorial website was created by Evita, James' wife, in the memory of our loved one, Sgt James De La Cruz, 29, born on April 7, 1983 and passed away on January 13, 2013. We will love and remember him forever. Love, Evita, Marc, & Lily
January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
It's hard to believe you've been gone 10 years. We keep your memory alive for Lily and always talk about your laughter, smile and big energy. She's surrounded by the ones who love her the most and never mention the others, she doesn't even know their names. Please keep watch over her and visit her in her dreams my love. We think of you always. I love you and miss you more than you know.
November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017
I can't believe it's been almost 5 years without you. I pray every night that you watch over us and visit Lily in her dreams. We had a good visit in Texas a couple weeks ago. We even drove through Spring, so many emotions came over me. I miss you so much. I love you babe.
January 14, 2015
January 14, 2015
It was a long day. It's been 2 years since you took your last breath at 7**pm on January 13, 2013. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Today we remembered your life, I hope you received our love notes to heaven. We had a nice get together at the cemetery sharing memories of you. Lily always says she misses you, she knows how much you love her. I miss you. I love you. You're mine forever.
December 6, 2014
December 6, 2014
I'm taking the kids to see Santa today, Lily is excited she gets to wear her new "princess dress" I know you're always with us. I feel your love every time Lily hugs and kisses me.
November 22, 2014
November 22, 2014
We miss you everyday babe. I show Lily pictures and videos of you often, she knows you love her and are always watching over her. Thank you for giving me strength and for keeping evil people away from us. 

With that being said, I do/did NOT give Sylvia or anyone else permission to post pictures of MY children on fb or any other website. I will do anything to protect them and the memory of MY husband. If anyone has comments or concerns about why and would like to know the reason behind me cutting my husband's family out of our lives I'll gladly send you proof. I sent proof of Sylvia's deceit to different members of her family, which I know she hated.

Thank you James for blessing us and leaving ME the only part of you left, Lily. I love you with everything I am.
February 27, 2014
February 27, 2014
We are soo happy you're here in CA with your family where you belong. We would've been at your service at Houston National Cemetery but your fucked up mom tried to hide it from us, I only knew you were there bc a friend sent me a picture. I made sure you had a beautiful and perfect service, you were honored by the Air Force and Army...you would have been soo proud! It was beautiful, the weather was perfect, I tried not to cry too much during my eulogy for you and Lily was as beautiful as ever. I'm happy/sad that your headstone is finally in, when I die bc we'll be buried together. You're mine and I'm yours forever. I left your family off your headstone bc they excluded me from yours in TX and excluded your one and only daughter from your service. I love you babe. One day closer...
January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Tonight is another one of those nights where I can't sleep. You're on my mind as I lay next to Lily listening to her baby snore. Today I found the first letter you wrote me. I remember how much I laughed at what you wrote. I'll miss the letters and cards we would try to sneak into each other's bag. Love you!
January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014
Love you James it feels good having you here in California with us where you belong. I'll never have to take Lily to Texas to see you ever again. =)
May 27, 2013
May 27, 2013
Today would have been a perfect day to bbq :) love and miss you soo much James
May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013
Miss You Buddy! Growing up around you and knowing u for so long I don't think I'll ever forget your crazy butt! I remember all the crazy times we had in high school and how silly you would be, you have a way of making people laugh, :) smh miss u james

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January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
It's hard to believe you've been gone 10 years. We keep your memory alive for Lily and always talk about your laughter, smile and big energy. She's surrounded by the ones who love her the most and never mention the others, she doesn't even know their names. Please keep watch over her and visit her in her dreams my love. We think of you always. I love you and miss you more than you know.
November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017
I can't believe it's been almost 5 years without you. I pray every night that you watch over us and visit Lily in her dreams. We had a good visit in Texas a couple weeks ago. We even drove through Spring, so many emotions came over me. I miss you so much. I love you babe.
January 14, 2015
January 14, 2015
It was a long day. It's been 2 years since you took your last breath at 7**pm on January 13, 2013. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Today we remembered your life, I hope you received our love notes to heaven. We had a nice get together at the cemetery sharing memories of you. Lily always says she misses you, she knows how much you love her. I miss you. I love you. You're mine forever.
Recent stories
February 18
It's hard to believe you've been gone this long. Life has been a whirlwind for sure. Lily is almost 13, she has a lot of your traits, she's sassy as all heck lol. She surprised me recently by asking about you. She wanted to know Sylvia's name so I told her, she asked where she lived. I asked if she wanted to talk to her someday and she said, "Why? She never called me" I also told her you have a brother and sister, she didn't ask their names so I didn't bother telling her. Your family has never been and will never be relevant to Lily. 

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June 22, 2023
Where do I begin? So much has happened in the last 10 years. I often find myself daydreaming of what could've been. Lily starts Junior high this year! I look at her and am in awe of her beauty and personality,  we really do have the sweetest girl. We were in Texas last week and had an amazing time visiting friends and family. I know you're always with us in spirit. I love and miss you more than you know. 

Eve
May 21, 2013
When Lily sees the American flag she says, "Daddy!!" and wants to touch it or kiss it. My baby will always be a Daddy's girl.

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