Category Archives: Joy in Jag

December 21, 2020 Author: Sylvia Gutierrez This speech was given by one of Jaguar’s team brothers and good friend, Lloyd, at the 7th Group Memorial Service in November. It was beautifully written and captures the kind of man Jaguar was and the testimony he leaves behind. The photo references the story he shares about him.Continue reading “Lloyd’s Speech”

May 18, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez With Jaguar and Antonio’s memorial in NC coming up next week, I am reminded of an indelible moment that took place at the 7th Group Memorial in Florida back in November. It occurred during the final roll call and it still causes me to tear up today. The final rollContinue reading “Roll Call”

May 15, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez As a teenager, Jaguar enjoyed watching documentaries about military campaigns and battles. One afternoon while I was in the kitchen, he approaches me with the biggest smile and giggles, “I never knew why, but now I do.” Puzzled, I just stood there looking at him. He goes on to explainContinue reading “Snow Moments”

May 13, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Jaguar was an affectionate son. Like his big sister Jena, he loved to hug and cling on to me. He always sat or stood close to me, especially when taking photos. Buuuuuuuttt, he had a gross habit that he NEVER outgrew. It started in his early childhood. He would lickContinue reading “Silly Jaguar”

May 11, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez As Javier and I prepare to attend another memorial for Jaguar in a couple of weeks, this time in Fort Bragg, NC, there’s a few more stories I’ll be sharing about him in upcoming posts. My grief is an ongoing process as the weight of what’s been lost continues toContinue reading “Ongoing Process of Grief”

May 9, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez When Jaguar entered the world, my doctor offered to have us taken home in his Rolls Royce and escorted by his chauffeur. I remember feeling proud to be bringing my baby boy home in style. Never could I have imagined that it was just a prelude as to how heContinue reading “Mother’s Day 2021”

February 8, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez February 8th. There is still SO MUCH I could share about the last year, but it has become overwhelming to keep up with everything. I’m physically and emotionally drained from it all, yet if there was another honor I had to attend for my son, I gladly would. For now,Continue reading “A year later…”

December 29, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Friends & family, we ask that you continue to pray for our family. Javier’s father passed away late last night. As before, we are taking things moment by moment, and we are leaning on the Lord’s grace to carry us through these difficult times. January 1, 2021Author: Sylvia Gutierrez ForContinue reading “Another Loss”

December 25, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Christmas – a time of family, celebration, and HOPE. We come here not just to cry and grieve, we come to gain perspective and to push forward in the hope of Christ Jesus who makes all things new . Merry Christmas family and friends. “And His name will be calledContinue reading “Christmas”

November 11, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Today was emotionally excruciating to where we allowed our tears to flow and our pain to envelope us. It still feels heavy. It still feels unreal. It still feels like February 8th. Today we thank those that have given so much to serve and protect our nation.It is still worthContinue reading “Veteran’s Day”