09/29/2026
Many people don't seem to realize that these children are being raised without their fathers by mothers who do their best to raise them alone while keeping their Dad's memories alive, grieving themselves daily in silence. So many of their own family members and friends who don't understand the pain and hardships placed on our fallen Gold Star families move on and away from the loss. Sgt Amaru Aguilar's wife and son will never move on they do their best to get through. Doors are closed, hearts are lost and in their darkest hours they reach out for someone to help by listening with compassion and understanding. It's sad to hear the pain they hold and even sadder knowing that no one cared to return their call or to help. The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund remains active in the lives of these families, however we have always kept our families stories and needs private. Today we are reaching out to our small group of followers and asking for your help. Sgt Aguilar was taken from his wife and son 15 years ago. His son is 16 and he and his Mom could use some help with his braces. We can only do so much as our resources are low. We don't have media experts, we don't have grant personnel, we don't have galas, golf tournaments, dinners and other functions like the organizations that raise millions every year. We have one huge heart, alot of love and compassion and one person running our mission everyday. We have never done a gofundme because that's just not us. We have so many families that come to us in need that are fully vetted and whose stories would break your heart. If you would like to hear more about our families, please let me know. We will never share their private information that's always been our promise.
Today we ask for our friends, family, and supporters to consider adopting Andres who lost his father when he was just a babe. You can help him by making a donation here and just make it in memory of Sgt Aguilar his Daddy who gave it all for our country and our freedom.
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Army SGT Amaru Aguilar 26, of Miami, FL; assigned to 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.; died May 13, 2011 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom, at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit encountered small-arms fire.
SGT Amaru Aguilar was born and raised in Miami. He was a gold medalist in junior Olympics for Tae Kwon Do. Shortly after graduating from South Miami Senior High School in 2003, he joined the Army. He kept in close contact with his family, friends and Tae Kwon Do coach.
Known as the family prankster, Aguilar's mother, Martha Borgen, recalled how her son once stuffed himself in a car trunk to surprise her. "He was always smiling and laughing," his sister Soli said. "Even when he was fighting, he always had a smile on his face."
Aguilar was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
He had a 9-month old son that he was anxious to see soon, his sister said. Aguilar was supposed to join his family just two weeks after his death for a vacation.
Each September, Gold Star Families – the families of servicemen and women killed in service to their country – come from across the country to solemnly dedicate the new names engraved in black granite panels and to rededicate the memorial. Donations to the National Infantry Museum Foundation help fund their visit, pay for the addition of names each year, and assure the monument remains worthy of their loved ones’ sacrifice. Click link below to donate now:
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NationalInfantryFoundation/GWOT2022.html
