It was my honor to serve in your command. Rest In Peace. PRIMEROS!
James R. Strong, Major, USA, Ret.

~ James Strong - March 30, 2021

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Good bye dear cousin.

~ Angel Arzola - August 19, 2018

MG Arzola was an man with an extraordinary work ethic and impeccable ethics. He was firm but fair and he will also help our family days be memorable. His family from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico will always remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

~ Amarylis Lopez - August 5, 2018

Rest In Peace my dear Friend my family and I have you in our prayers.My deepest condolences to his family.Im sure we'll meet again .

~ Wright Hernandez MD - June 22, 2018

Rest In Peace my friend you are with god in heaven right now.we will meet again.to the family my prayers are with you.

~ Wright Hernandez - March 27, 2018

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Major General Arzola. I served under General Arzola from 1997 through 1999 when he led Reserve Affairs in the United States Southern Command. General Arzola assembled a joint service team to engage in Military to Military expert and legislative exchanges in Central and South America and Australia. I was fortunate to be appointed to lead this team under General Arzola's command and to be ordered to active duty with Southern Command accomplishing productive exchanges on five occasions at the Pentagon with representatives from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala. Honduras, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela; and in country visits to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru. General Arzola accompanied the team on most of these visits and contributed immeasurably to the success of the exchanges. General Arzola was an outstanding leader and individual. His passing is a great loss to the United States of America. I send my condolences to General Arzola's family and friends.

Michael R. Pent, Colonel, USAF, Retired

~ Michael Pent - November 13, 2017

Ceci y familia:

Estamos sorprendidos de la partida del General Arzola y al igual que ustedes sentimos profundamente su salida de este mundo, pero a la misma vez nos gozamos con alegría que está ahora en el cielo con nuestro creador y al igual que todos nosotros que creemos en Jesús igual que él, tendremos un cuerpo glorificado.

Acepten nuestro mensaje de condolencia y a la vez nuestras felicitaciones por su partida a estar con nuestro creador. Gocemosno que pronto lo volveremos a ver.

Que descanse en paz.

~ BILL & MAGGIE Mendez - November 9, 2017

Major General Arzola was a great leader and soldier. All of us who served under his command as part of the United States Army Reserve Forces in Puerto Rico will forever remember his legacy and contributions. He is gone but not forgotten. May God bless his soul and give strength to all members of his family. Warrior Citizens and Sentries of Peace !

~ BG (RET) FERNANDO FERNANDEZ - November 4, 2017

Dear Ceci Jorgito and Arlene remembering sll the lunches at Fiesta restaurant and all the receptions we went to our thoughts and prayers are with you sincerely Raul y Delma ??

~ Raul & Delma Morales - October 21, 2017

I met Maj. Gen. Arzola, when he was the Drill Master of the Pershing Rifles Drill Team, at a Drill meet at the UPR. His job as DM made me join the ROTC and try for the Drill Team. I was with the Tean for two years, my best two years in college.

I am sorry to learn of his demise.

~ HELION CRUZ - October 20, 2017

A true gentleman, inspiring leader, and a great human being, General Arzola served as an inspiration and mentor to us junior leaders who had the opportunity to served under his command. Please receive our most sincere condolences and our prayers. May he rest in eternal peace in the presence of the Almighty Creator.

~ BG(Ret) Jose M Rosado - October 20, 2017

**DESPEDIDA con PENA; Celebremos la Vida Eterna!**
Hola! Es con un corazón dolido y roto que les brindo mi angustiado pésame por la partida de Jorge a la próxima existencia…, estando ahora en armonía con nuestro apreciado Dios, Familia, y buenas Amistades-- que están en el Cielo.

Con mucha fe y esperanza—Jorge ha renacido a la Vida Eterna—encontrando paz, amor, y felicidad; siendo bien recibido por Familia, Amigos y la Gran Orquesta Criolla-Los Freytes compuesta de Tres, Cuatro, Guitarra, y Güiro (Papi-Celio)! También, con Ángeles anunciando su llegada-- a un lugar divinamente hermoso; celestialmente cantando y tocando trompetas, piano, y violines!

Es tiempo de llorar, pero, también-- toca la Campana “Compay” y celebremos que Jorge- un nuevo Ángel Guardián ha nacido; y nunca morirá en nuestros corazones, sino, siempre estará con nosotros como una inspiración y ayuda espiritual en esta turbulenta Vida de alzas y bajas!

Mantengámonos fuertes y positivos cargando nuestra Cruz; obrando por el bien de todos --que la vida continua! “Haz el bien y no mires a quien”! Además, preparémonos, con mucha Fe, para el gran magno re-encuentro… en la próxima existencia-- Vida Eterna con nuestro amado Dios y Seres queridos…!

Que Dios bendiga a todos!

Un fuerte Abrazo en este momento difícil! Pa’lante!
Familia Freytes-Menéndez; González-Marrero
(Celio, Gloria, Celeste y Dennis)

Prayer of St. Francis of Asisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen!

~ Dennis Freytes - October 19, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the family. Jorge and I were classmates at UPR ROTC from 1962 to 1966 when we were commissioned as 2Lt’s US ARMY. Although our careers took different pathways I always remembered him as a very good friend.
I know the rest of our 1966 UPR ROTC class will miss him.
Rest in peace amigo...

Jenaro F. Estrada
1 LT US ARMY
Communications Intelligence Officer
US ARMY Security Agency

~ Tito Estrada - October 19, 2017

Lamento mucho el Fallecimiento del General Arzola. Compartí muchas Veces con el Cuando comandaba la Reserva del Ejercito en Ft Buchanan y yo Como Operation Nco de Recruiting Command. Hombre de muy altas convicciones y un liderato de excelencia Tremendo Oficial. Que descanse en paz.

SFC (P) retired Jesus M Marrero
Orlando, FL

~ Jesus M Marrero - October 18, 2017

It was an honor serving under the Command of MG Jorge Arzola. He was a stone mark on many senior officer and a gentlemen. May his soul Rest In Peace and my condolence to his family.

"A General within the Generals" "Hasta luego Camarada"

~ COL (Ret) Jesus M Galvez - October 18, 2017

I met Jorge when we joined the ROTC at the UPR in 1962 and our careers took different paths once we were commissioned in 1966. Jorge was on outstanding cadet and continued in the same path during his military career. Although I never met his immediate family, through this message I express my deepest condolences while assuring them that, in accordance with our christian beliefs, we will surely meet again at a time unknown to us; while in the meantime, the memory of our loved ones keeps them close to us. May his soul rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him!

~ Jorge L. Acevedo-Gierbolini - October 18, 2017

I was part of the Color Guard 2979 USAR SCHOOL 65 RSC know 1st MSC and he handed me a coin. Under CSM RET Gelabert command. Rest in peace General.

~ JUAN A. ( SFC US ARMY) NEGRON MORALES - October 18, 2017

I studied in Antilles with Jorge (son) in Antilles, Fort Buchanan, PR. My condolences to the family.

~ Osiris Soto - October 18, 2017

Our prayers are with the Arzola Family. We lost a great warrior and he will be missed. May his soul Rest in Peace!

~ Jorge Castro - October 18, 2017

One of the best CG that I have the Honor of working with RIP Sir AATW.

~ 1SG Jose Garcia Jr - October 17, 2017

Sad!!!! I remember Arzola when I wasa cadet in the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras maon campus' ROTC in 1965...very distinguished cadet!!! It seems like it was just YESTERDAY when we were UPR students!!! Rest in Peace amigo!!!??????

~ Gloria Rodriguez-Cordova - October 17, 2017

Sir, it was an Honor and a Pleasure to serve under your Command, Rest In Peace, may God Bless You

~ SGM (Ret) Rey Rodriguez - October 17, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the your loss, the loss of many that learn that we are a family.
Thanks to MG Arzola, for giving me guidance early in my military career, I took an advantage to keep studying till today.
Sir, you were the finest officer, it was a privilege to served you!
Gary TORRESGARCIA
LTC, EN, USA

~ Gary Torresgarcia - October 17, 2017

Sir, it was an Honor and a Pleasure to serve under your Command, Rest In Peace, may God Bless You

~ SGM (Ret) Rey Rodriguez - October 17, 2017

Arlene and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult moments in life. What carried me through those times was the special memories we shared together with my dad.
You and your family will be in my prayers.

~ Yordanka Stefanova - October 17, 2017

He was a wonderful officer and mentor. He gave me the chance to continue to grow and become as he once told me “A well rounded Officer”. He believed in me and I didn’t let him down. Thank you General Arzola for the opportunity you gave me, I will always be greatful. My deepest condolences to his wonderful wife and family.

~ Elsa Cortes - October 17, 2017

He was a wonderful officer and mentor. He gave me the chance to continue to grow and become as he once told me “A well rounded Officer”. He believed in me and I didn’t let him down. Thank you General Arzola for the opportunity you gave me, I will always be greatful. My deepest condolences to his wonderful wife and family.

~ Elsa Cortes - October 17, 2017

He was a wonderful officer and mentor. He gave me the chance to continue to grow and become as he once told me “A well rounded Officer”. He believed in me and I didn’t let him down. Thank you General Arzola for the opportunity you gave me, I will always be greatful. My deepest condolences to his wonderful wife and family.

~ Elsa Cortes - October 17, 2017

Arlene and family, with respect and admiration you receive an Army Hooah!! Also know that you will all be in our prayers. Un abrazo amiga... Maria

~ Maria Acevedo - October 17, 2017

CECY, JORGITO, ARLENE: NUESTRAS MAS SINCERAS CONDOLENCIAS. NO SABÍA LO MUY QUERIDO QUE ERA Y SERÁ PARA NOSOTROS. ANECTODAS QUE TU MI QUERIDA CECY CONOCES NUNCA SERAN OLVIDADOS GRATOS RECUERDOS. MUCHA FUERZA ESPIRITUAL PARA UNA BELLÍSIMA FAMILIA. ... EDNA Y PEPITO

~ EDNA FERNANDEZ - October 17, 2017

Que Dios te tenga en la gloria de parte de tu sobrino Luis Rivera Arzola a todos nosotros no va a hacer falta tio Jorge que Dios te bendiga Que descanse en paz tio jorge
siempre va a estar en nuestros corazones para siempre always will be in our hearts forever from new britain ct

~ luis rivera Arzola - October 17, 2017

RIP fellow warrior! It was a pleasure and an honor to serve under your command. Your mission in this life is complete. He will assign you another one Sir!! Whoaaa!

Tony Rodriguez
429th PSC, HQ 7581st and 304th QM Bn
MSG, USA Ret

~ Tony Rodriguez - October 17, 2017

Familia Arzola

Nuestro mas sentido pesame de parte de la familia Perez-salva. Vi a Jorge crecer como Oficial en PR, sento presedencia como un gran lider y abrio camonos para muchos grandes generals hoy dia. Jamas sera olvidado. Que descance en Paz con Dios.

~ MARVIN PEREZ - October 17, 2017

Sending thoughtful prayers your way in the hope you know you are not alone in your time of grieving. I hope you find healing during this difficult time of loss and grieving. May he rest in peace! Hugs

~ Digna Rosario - October 17, 2017

~ Marvin Perez

My deepest sympathies to Arlene Gaylord and the entire Arzola family in passing of a great American.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lenny

~ Lenny Misikoff - October 17, 2017

Doña Cecy, Arlene y Jorge:
Con las más profunda tristeza nos despedimos de Don Jorge - caballero, padre, amigo, ejemplo; sobre todo, baluarte.

We fondly recall the school bus rides together, growing up along your side, the many school football games sharing the bleachers (even then, he rescued us!), and innumerable different encounters throughout our lives, across cities and time...

Toma, hermano sin medida
Lo que quieras para ti
Que cuando salgas de aquí
Para ganar otra vida
Sólo tendré lo que di
- Perman, José

Nuestro más sentido pésame- Edda Acosta, María y Laura Schilling Acosta

~ Laura Kristina Schilling Acosta - October 16, 2017

Saludos, Cecy lamento mucho la triste noticia del fallecimiento de Jorge. Nuestras condolencias y oraciones por su descanso eterno y para la paz de toda su familia. RIP my brother in arms.

~ Pedro Silva - October 16, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting General Arzola in 2015, when he was in Washington, D.C., visiting Arlene. It was a wonderful encounter and it gave me an opportunity to share with him how much I thought of Arlene - as a leader, advocate, and patriot in service to our great nation. It became evident to me in our brief discussion that General Arzola was himself an exceptional leader and patriot. As I learned more about his years of service, his commitment to excellence, and his love of family, it was apparent that he was Arlene's wellspring of inspiration to lead greatly in all things.

My God bless his wonderful family and provide them comfort as they grieve his passing.

~ Rafael (Jorge) Garcia - October 16, 2017

Dear Arlene, Jorge, and entire family... so sorry for the loss of your dad. May he Rest In Peace and God grant you all strength at this trying time. You are in my prayers. God is with you!! Un abrazo bien grande! Love always, Frances Nochera
Concédele Señor el descanso eterno y que brille para él la luz perpetua. Que descanse en paz. amén??????????????

~ Frances Nochera - October 16, 2017

Arlene I am so sorry for your family's loss. My deepest sympathy to you and the entire Arzola family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Paula (NO Office FBI- retired)

~ Paula Spencer - October 16, 2017

Dear Family,

My deepest condolences for your loss. May you find hope, peace, and comfort in Acts 25:8 knowing that we will never have to experience losing a loved one again. I’m sure you look forward to the time when no resident will say ‘ I am sick’. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

~ K K - October 15, 2017

Dear Cecy, Jorgito & Arlene:

We are so sorry about your great loss. There are no words to describe what Jorge meant to me. As a young man I remember him leading the ROTC Brigade, later becoming a second lieutenant, becoming part of the Special Forces and his distinguished and heroic service in Vietnam and later becoming a two star general. He was always a great example to all of us. He was always my military inspiration and the reason I joined ROTC and made the Army a career.. He was a great person that always left a profound mark in all of us that knew him. My heart is full of sorrow, but at the same time I am grateful to have known the man. In this difficult moment, please accept my deepest sympathy. I share your sorrow and only hope that the great memories will give you some comfort. He will be in my heart forever and will never forget him.

Tito

~ Alberto (Tito) Lugo - October 14, 2017

Hola Cecy, Arleen y Jorgito.
Nos ha dolido inmensamente esta noticia. Angie y yo los tenemos en nuestros corazones y en nuestras oraciones. Jorge debe estar dirigiendo un ejército de ángeles en el cielo, como muy bien sabe hacerlo.
Bendiciones.

~ José (Pipo, Pepitín) Marrero Díaz - October 14, 2017

DESCANZA EN PAZ MI QUERIDO HERMANO.TE EXTRAÑARE ETERNAMENTE....TE AME T AMO Y NUNCA TE OLVIDARE.GRASIAS POR LOS MOMENTOS.Y REUNIONES TAN ALEGRE QUE ME HISISTES PASAR.HOY TENGO MI CORAZON HECHO PEDASOS ...PERO SE QUE ALGUN DIA NOS VOLVEREMOS A VER. Tell Amo tu hermana Luz Arzola Montañez

~ Luz Arzola Montañez - October 14, 2017

He's my moms Antonia Arzola who she raised brother my dear uncle I'm going to miss him and our talks his hugs like a big bear I'll miss you tio thank you for your love and advice you gave me. For ever in my heart. Your niece Esther Arzola

~ Esther Arzola - October 14, 2017