One solder with two wives: Local woman fights for rights as widow

Army Specialist Moises J. Gonzalez was killed in Afghanistan last week. His wife in Bakersfield says an army counselor told her that his first wife will be receiving her husband's military benefits and flag at the funeral.

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GonzoRIP - 5/10/2012 2:47 PM
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Thank you Cynthiapace for remember my cousin for who he was. You described him exactly how he truly was a great man with a big heart. Im upset to find so many bad things being said about my cousin. For gods sake let him rest in peace. I truly believe that a soul cannot let go unless we do to. People continue to bad mouth his name because of a mistake that he made. As his cousin I know his true intentions and in no way were they to decieve anybody. He was a man in every sense of the word regardless of who's kids he had he never backed down or denied any of them. Can we please just all let this argument go. My family is grieving enough and his loss has really impacted everybody. We are a united family that feels this is a disrespect not just to Moises and his kids but my family as well. With all sincerity please refrain from posting his name any longer and lets remember him for the sacrfices he made for his country and loved ones. Mommy1 if u really knew my cousin you would stop bashing on Ruth because he loved her. Don't be so immature as to think that an online post will justify any of your opinions . It is what it is now keep my family and his name out of your mouth. And by family that includes Ruth . Thank you and may god bless my baby Moises Gonzalez! Cheli loves you! And we shall meet again my big brother!!!

lashes - 5/10/2012 11:06 AM
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This has been the worst set of comments I have ever read... Both of the "wives" need to stay off here and keep everything to the legal system/military... NO ONE wants to hear all of your dirty laundry. As long as the kids are supported that's what the REAL issue is. I'm sure his family is so distraught over the loss of their son that this is breaking their heart further. Why don't you both agree to SPLIT the "wife's" benefit amongst his children? Wouldn't that be admirable of both of you?? Learn by Mr. Gonzalez, set an example that he didn't die to have his heroism tarnished by you two.. That's all.. Sooo Sad.... Truly..

MeganK85 - 5/9/2012 9:02 AM
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I tried to read these comments, but my head hurt trying to read the illiterate slang and abbreviations and NONSENSE. Mourn this hero, take care of your children, and get a grip, this is your reality now.

CynthiaPace - 5/7/2012 8:04 PM
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Regardless of who receives the "benifit" or whatever, the main concern is whether or not the CHILDREN are cared for, loved, and taken care of, and most importantly, constantly reminded of Amazing, Heroic father that will forever be their Guardian Angel. With all that being said... To Moises' Mother: From the Family Moises had at Ft. Campbell and myself, we send our deepest condolences to you during this time of loss. You son was a Phenomenal Gentleman who's smile would light up a room, give words of encouragement and was one hell of a Soldier. Just know that we all are just a phone call, email away from anything you may need. To The Children of Moises: Your father loved each and every one of you with all he had, and so much more. He prided himself of all of you, and made it a point to become successful for each and everyone of you. He lived for you all, and I know that he will FOREVER watch out for all FOUR of you. To the MOTHERS of Moises Children: My heart goes out to each one of you, and us here at Ft. Campbell send our condolences to both of you. Pride yourself of always remembering and reminding those babies of a WONDERFUL father each of those children have, and constantly remind them of his heroism and the love he will ALWAYS have for them. With all that being said, keep all the negative off the internet, and for the sake of Moises. Because seriously, would you all act like this if he was still here? I don't think so, and most certainly HOPE not. Things work themselves out, for a reason, the way God wants them to, but nonetheless, it should in the end be the sake of his legacy, his children and most importantly, the way he would want it to be. Sincerely, Cynthia Pace Rest in Peace Moises De Jesus Gonzalez. "No more battles heaven is your battlefield now soldier RIP" --Garcia 2012

CynthiaPace - 5/7/2012 8:04 PM
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Regardless of who receives the "benifit" or whatever, the main concern is whether or not the CHILDREN are cared for, loved, and taken care of, and most importantly, constantly reminded of Amazing, Heroic father that will forever be their Guardian Angel. With all that being said... To Moises' Mother: From the Family Moises had at Ft. Campbell and myself, we send our deepest condolences to you during this time of loss. You son was a Phenomenal Gentleman who's smile would light up a room, give words of encouragement and was one hell of a Soldier. Just know that we all are just a phone call, email away from anything you may need. To The Children of Moises: Your father loved each and every one of you with all he had, and so much more. He prided himself of all of you, and made it a point to become successful for each and everyone of you. He lived for you all, and I know that he will FOREVER watch out for all FOUR of you. To the MOTHERS of Moises Children: My heart goes out to each one of you, and us here at Ft. Campbell send our condolences to both of you. Pride yourself of always remembering and reminding those babies of a WONDERFUL father each of those children have, and constantly remind them of his heroism and the love he will ALWAYS have for them. With all that being said, keep all the negative off the internet, and for the sake of Moises. Because seriously, would you all act like this if he was still here? I don't think so, and most certainly HOPE not. Things work themselves out, for a reason, the way God wants them to, but nonetheless, it should in the end be the sake of his legacy, his children and most importantly, the way he would want it to be. Sincerely, Cynthia Pace Rest in Peace Moises De Jesus Gonzalez. "No more battles heaven is your battlefield now soldier RIP" --Garcia 2012

CynthiaPace - 5/7/2012 8:03 PM
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As a friend of Moises' when he was stationed here at Ft. Campbell, I'd like to say a few things.... 1. Wouldn't some of you think to save all the fighting and the disrespect AFTER he was laid to rest? 2. Wouldn't you think that fighting and being disrespectful on this news site is NOT any better than being in the media, considering this is all viral? 3. Have any of you all sat back, and thought to yourself that you should keep your mouths shut about the "benefits" and actually say something in regards to his children? 4. Have ya'll sat back and thought about his mother who is grieving over the loss of her son, whom a parent should never lose their child before their own passing? 5. Have ya'll thought about what kinda of memory you are leaving for his name by all this blasphemy you all are talking, regardless of the situation at hand? 6. Have ya'll thought about regardless if Paris was biologically Moises, that you would give the respect to him for stepping up and taking care of her as his own? 7. Wouldn't you all think that regardless of the "marital" situation, there are SEVERAL hearts broken and are grieving? and lastly 8. Who made any of you all someone who was able to judge ANYONE? You are all effected by the complicated, hurtful loss of Moises, and yet staying focused at the loss of a Soldier, you all are fighting over "benefits" or a "flag"? You all should be appalled at yourselves. As a daughter of a US Army RET Soldier, and a God mother to US Army children, and a Friend to MANY US Army Soldiers, the "benefits" or a "flag" is the LAST of my worries. The first would be the Parent(s) of that Soldier, and Secondly, the Children. You all have lost focus of that. Whether or not what Ruth posted on facebook, or the hardships she's shared on her facebook, or the mistakes that she might have made, she's still a mother, and more basically a PERSON, who's lost someone she loves, lost the father of her children......

mommy1 - 5/7/2012 11:03 AM
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@Glamorous i aint a mom for ur info and look who is talking....lol IT SOUNDS TO ME EITHER UR RUTH OR A FRIEND, SO BI*** UR ALL THE SAME...LOL FOR UR INFO I WORK FOR A LIVING!! NOT LIKE YOU WHO SET THERE & LIVE OFF A MEN.LOL SO I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU! BASHING REALLY??? MAKE SURE U READ RIGHT BE4 YOU SAY SHIT!! IF AM RIGHT UR AFTER UR BBY DADDY FOR MONEY 2 CUZ HE LEFT UR FATAS* FOR SOME1 ELSE OR YOU LIVE OFF WELFARE.LOL KEEP TALKING CUZ AM LOVING THE ENTERTAINMENT OFF OF SORRY GOLD DIGGIN BI*** LIKE YOU! SINCE YOU HAVE TIME TO READ MY LINES! KNOW I GOT A SMILE FROM 1 SIDE TO THE OTHER OF MY FACE KNOWING YOU's ALL GOT MY MESSAGE SO I BELIEVE MY WORK HERE IS DONE!!! PEACE JeNNY<3

Glamorous1 - 5/7/2012 10:38 AM
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Mommy1 obvisously you are a follower and a hater! Look at you running your mouth like your some tough s***! Your talk all this crap about respect but look at you. Your nothing but a worthless piece of s*** and instead of being on the internet all day wasting peoples time ....why don't you go be a good mother and take care of your kids. You sound like the gold digger and a real insecure b**** with no life. Stop bashing on ppl you triffling h** and go do something useful with your fat hypocrite self.

mommy1 - 5/7/2012 6:45 AM
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this is for you moises! The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Thank You For Fighting For R Country! We Will Never Forget That You Lost Ur Life For Believing Wat Was Right For Us! Ur Kids Will Miss U & So Will Ur Parents & Love Ones! Memories Will Live On FOrever & You Will Never B Forgotten(= May You Rest In Peace Moises J. Gonzalez You Will B Miss By Those Truly

mommy1 - 5/7/2012 6:29 AM
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i aint a follower, hater or immature etc, like you ruth & vero! I cant believe wat kind of person who knws SO much about the 1st wife like the whole life story like dam now who is the follower/STOCKER NOW?? lol 1st ruth who are u to bash his wife about having kids by another men? if u have another kid by some1 else YOURSELF? ur daughter aint his? ur son is and soon ull have a 3rd baby daddy so dnt talk too MUCH! what kind of message r u giving 2 other mothers who have kids by different mens? really watch wat u say b4 u say it! & vero at lease fix ur fat face b4 going on tv n Ruth u say ur parents raise you w/dignity & yet u take half naked pix of urself on FB like wat kind of respect u have for ur hubby R.I.P? u save ur goods for him only 2 c not the whole world? full time study? u post ur life on FB about looking for a bbysitter 2 go out 2 the BAR! REMEBER UR OWN WORLDS "my parents showd me to share my use toys" how does a wife who LOVES there husband thru thick & thin say that about there LOVE 1? NO ONE ASK 2 KNW HIS 1ST WIFE BUSiNESS & TE MEDIA ONLY PUTS OUT WAT U SAY SO DNT BLAME THEM FOR UR MISTAKES!! RUTH we would of gave u more respect if u would of waited til his funeral was over! if i was his mother i would of gave u the boot out of my house and as a viewer you c alrighty wat kind of message ur getting so stop with ITS ABOUT ME CUZ NO ONE CARES & THIS GOES TO U TO VERO!!!
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