Trista L. Moretti
Sgt. Trista L. Moretti, 27, of South Plainfield, New Jersey, died June 25, 2007, in Nasir Lafitah, Iraq, when her unit was attacked by insurgents using indirect fire. Moretti was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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It's always painful to see the list every Sunday on "This Week." So many have left us... so many. Some weren't even old enough to legally buy a beer. Though in Sgt. Moretti's case, it tugs at my heartstrings even more. I guess I haven't quite adjusted to the idea of women fighting and dying for our country. I won't dishonor her memory, this brave young woman from the opposite coast, by speaking my mind about the administration and the war that caused her excruciatingly untimely demise. I'll just leave a heartfelt thank you for her service, her sacrifice, and pray that somehow, her loved ones soon find a way to assuage their grief.
Trista and I went to the same high school. What I remember most about her was her great athletic ability, especially in field hockey. I feel honored to have known her and played sports with her in high school.
Although Trista and I did not ever become "friends" I would say she is a great person. She was never mean to anyone and always had a smile on her face.
I pray for Trista and her family and thank her for her heroism and dedication to our country.
My cousin is serving in Iraq so it is even harder to hear these stories. I just want all out soldiers to come home now....and all be safe!
Thank you Trista! May you rest in peace. You will always be a hero in my eyes. I am sorry you had to leave this earth without being able to do everything you should have been able to do as a young woman.
Laura Sheats
I ran track with Trista in High School. We had alot of good memories. I always thought of Trista as the coolest person I ever met. She was so funny and so fun to be around. She liked everyone, and was always so lively. Whenever I think back about my high school track career, Trista is always there in my memory, we were track buddies. We trained together, ran the same events together, we shared alot of great laughs. I regret that we did not keep in touch over the years but I will forever honor her for what she has done. Im so sad that her life was cut so short. I never have and never will forget the incredible person that she is. Trista Moretti you will be missed.
Gina Nobile
Trista you were a not only a great person but a great friend. who was always there to lend an ear and then snap me back into reality. You will be truely missed and i am praying for your family everynight. we all love you!!
I miss you Trista so much. Not a day goes by where I don't think about you. Your smile, sense of humor, and sweetness can never be replaced. I still can't believe that you are gone. I remember you yelling at me straggling behind you runnning in all sports, with my long legs twice the size of yours--you really earned the nickname Gazelle. All of the times we tortured my brother, or the drive down to Lavallette during the day, drive home to shower and dress up to go back down to Seaside at night. All of the sleepovers, parties, wins, loses, classes, comedy shows, and whatever else we did to be together-I cherish and carry in my heart forever. You always had the most heart and persevered through anything that came your way.
*Luv U Triscut*
MIMI
Trista, as your birthday draws near I am reminded of how we spent your last birthday inside Iraq. I am sorry I only got to know you for three months, but in that time you touched all of our lives. I wear a metal band around my wrist everyday in honor of you, though I know I could not forget you if I tried. You are not forgotten, may God comfort your loved ones as the one year anniversary of your selfless sacrifice draws near.
Sam
Tris,
Im always missin u
Trista,
It has been over a year since your passing. I attended your wake,
your funeral, I visit you often with my children, husband and sister and
still I can't believe its true. I spoke in front of South Plainfield at the 911 memorial this year on your behalf, I somehow managed to get in contact with the President for your family to meet with as well as NJ Senators who did things in your honor and still I feel I haven't done enough. We have been best friends since we
first met in 6th grade. When I moved away we still saw each other every
weekend, trading off on whose house we would sleep at that weekend. We
were torn a part several times due to life events but always remained
great friends...not one fight in over 16 years! I still remember the
first time I came to your house and you snuck us all in your pool and then
your dad came home and you made us all hop the fence to leave before
he saw us LOL..I had never been so scared in my life..to this day I
swear he still knows me as one of those bratty kids that snuck into his
pool...I will never forget truth or dare with you, Jen, Gerard, and
Gloria...or your hamsters..when the crazy mom ate her babies!!! So many
great memories and great times. Walking to and from school everyday, t!
rick or treating, our many walks to 711 and our other boy crazy
adventures through South Plainfield. The hot icecream man! who got a flat in
front of my grandma's house! You are so truly amazing and one of a
kind. Beautiful on the inside and out, funny as hell (only person who ever
shot back at my dad's ball busting and he adored you for it! ) You are
a true one of a kind and no one will ever compare to you. I love you
and miss you so much words cannot describe...my boys adored you
especially Anthony, I only wish you could have met Sofia, she is a real pisser
you would freakin love her! One of our last conversations you said
"finally Beaner you got one that looks like you!" and its so true, I will
make sure she knows you and all 3 of my children never forget you.
You are my bestfriend, now, forever and always...we will meet again and
until that day you are in my heart and thoughts always..I will try my
best to keep in contact with your family, if ever they need anything!
. I guess I have wrote enough, no words can describe the pain I feel
for your loss, your families loss and I cannot say goodbye because I
know we will be together again. So I will say see you later girl! I
love you with all my heart and soul and you will NEVER be forgotten. You
are forever my friend and forever a hero! God bless you and the world
thanks you for your bravery and courage.
Love always
Beaner (Sabrina)
I love you!
Wow...I feel like the last person to know. Trista was one of my soliders when I was stationed in San Antonio. I loved her accent, her spunky attitude and her ever present smile. She was one of my favorite soldiers of all the 8 years I served. I'm truely heartbroken. I've felt thankful that none of my soldiers had been killed, only to find out that one of the most special ones I had did...and it took me two years to find out. God rest your soul and keep you in comfort until your wonderful family might be reunited with you again. My condolences to your loved ones. - former SSG Kory Edwards
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