Kelly Cannan

may you rest in peace.

Adriana Salem

I dont think I will ever get used to women dying in our military. May I offer my condolences to the family of this fine young soldier. She is a hero.

Wade Twyman

Rest in Peace Wade.

Stephen McGowan

My sympathies to Stephens family. Rest in peace Stephen and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sean Grimes

You gave it all. Your nation will never forget your sacrifice. I thank you.

Rest in peace

Nainoa Hoe

You gave it all. Your nation will never forget your sacrifice. I thank you.

Rest in peace

Barbaralien Banks

Thank You! for you service and sacrifice

From a greatful nation!

Robert Defazio

Rest in Peace.

Gary Walters

My sympathies to your family Gary. May they find comfort in knowing that you were a brave soldier and hero.

Kelly Morris

You will always be in our prayers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Jessica Housby

You will always be in our prayers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Eric Steffeney

You will always be in our prayers. Thank you for your servic and sacrifice.

Landon Giles

You will always be in our prayers. Thank you for your servic and sacrifice.

Robert Hendrickson

rest in peace....you are a hero

Jeremy Allmon

You are in our prayers along with your family and friends.

Robert McNail

You are in our prayers.

prayers

THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL.

prayers

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL.

prayers

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL.

prayers

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM AND YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. GODS PEACE TO YOU ALL.

prayers

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO ALL.

prayers

GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY, GODS PEACE TO ALL.

prayers

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE . THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU.

prayers

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE. AND OUR FREEDOM. GODS PEACE TO YOU.

prayers

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. AND OUR FREEDOM. GODS PEACE.

Dwayne McFarlane

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Jacob Pfister

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Joshua Marcum

To live in hearts we leave behind

Is not to die.

Rest in peace

Jeremy W. McHalffey

To live in hearts we leave behind

Is not to die.

Rest in peace

Jimmie Buie

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

My condolences to your family. Rest in peace.

Marty Mortenson

We all came together,

Both young and old.

To fight for our freedom,

To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,

We stand our ground,

And we protect our country

From all terror around.

Peace and not war,

Is what some people say.

But I'll give my life

So you can live the American way.

I give you the right

To talk of your peace,

To stand in your group

And protest in our streets.

But still I fight on.

I don't bitch,

I don't whine.

I'm just one of the men

Who is doing your time.

I'm harder than nails,

Stronger than any machine,

I'm the immortal soldier,

I'm a US MARINE!

So stand in my shoes,

And leave from your home.

Fight for the people who hate you,

With the protests they've shown.

Fight for the stranger,

Fight for the young,

So they all may have,

The great freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick,

Fight for the poor.

Fight for the cripple,

Who lives next door.

But when your time comes,

Do what I've done.

For if you stand up for freedom

You'll stand when the fight's done.

Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert

UNITED STATES MARINE USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF

Julio Alvarez

God bless the family of this brave man. He fought for a cause and lost his life. The memories will always be there for you. He will always be with you in your heart and watching over you from Heaven.

(Victoria Texas)

Zachariah Davis

God bless the family of this brave man. He fought for a cause and lost his life. The memories will always be there for you. He will always be with you in your heart and watching over you from Heaven.

Clinton Gertson

God bless the family of this brave man. He fought for a cause and lost his life. The memories will always be there for you. He will always be with you in your heart and watching over you from Heaven.

(victoria texas)

Jason Timmerman

my condolences to your family and friends Jason.

Alexander Crackel

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Stephen High

Rest in peace.

Michael Spivery

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Juan Venegas

rest in peace. My condolences to your family and friends.

Kevin Davis

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Tyler Dickens

Tyler- You fought hard to live and that alone makes you a hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for this great nation.

Michael Lindermuth

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

William Richardson

My condolences to William's family. May he rest in peace.

Christopher Dill

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Light

Donald Eacho

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Light

Jesse Lhotka

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Daniel Gresham

My condolences to your family and friends Daniel. You are a hero.

Jeff LeBrun

Rest in peace

Thomas Houser

The Marine

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We all came together,

Both young and old.

To fight for our freedom,

To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,

We stand our ground,

And we protect our country

From all terror around.

Peace and not war,

Is what some people say.

But I'll give my life

So you can live the American way.

I give you the right

To talk of your peace,

To stand in your group

And protest in our streets.

But still I fight on.

I don't bitch,

I don't whine.

I'm just one of the men

Who is doing your time.

I'm harder than nails,

Stronger than any machine,

I'm the immortal soldier,

I'm a US MARINE!

So stand in my shoes,

And leave from your home.

Fight for the people who hate you,

With the protests they've shown.

Fight for the stranger,

Fight for the young,

So they all may have,

The great freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick,

Fight for the poor.

Fight for the cripple,

Who lives next door.

But when your time comes,

Do what I've done.

For if you stand up for freedom

You'll stand when the fight's done.

Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert

UNITED STATES MARINE USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF

Kristopher Sheppard

The Marine

We all came together,

Both young and old.

To fight for our freedom,

To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,

We stand our ground,

And we protect our country

From all terror around.

Peace and not war,

Is what some people say.

But I'll give my life

So you can live the American way.

I give you the right

To talk of your peace,

To stand in your group

And protest in our streets.

But still I fight on.

I don't bitch,

I don't whine.

I'm just one of the men

Who is doing your time.

I'm harder than nails,

Stronger than any machine,

I'm the immortal soldier,

I'm a US MARINE!

So stand in my shoes,

And leave from your home.

Fight for the people who hate you,

With the protests they've shown.

Fight for the stranger,

Fight for the young,

So they all may have,

The great freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick,

Fight for the poor.

Fight for the cripple,

Who lives next door.

But when your time comes,

Do what I've done.

For if you stand up for freedom

You'll stand when the fight's done.

Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert

UNITED STATES MARINE USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF

Timothy Osbey

The Final Inspection

The Marine stood and faced God Which must always come to pass

He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward Marine, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"

The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't

Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,

They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod

As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward Marine, You've borne your burdens well,

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

To all that serve

~Author Unknown

James Edge

The Final Inspection

The Marine stood and faced God Which must always come to pass

He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward Marine, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"

The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't

Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,

They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod

As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward Marine, You've borne your burdens well,

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

To all that serve

~Author Unknown

Nicholas Wilson

The Final Inspection

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If Daddy Says Good-bye

Recipe For A Military Spouse

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Military Support

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The Marine stood and faced God Which must always come to pass

He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward Marine, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"

The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't

Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,

They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod

As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward Marine, You've borne your burdens well,

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

To all that serve

~Author Unknown

Rocky Payne

The Final Inspection

Home

All USMC

All Military

Water Cooler

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The Military Spouse

The Marine

I Give To You My Son

Merry Christmas, My Friend

The Final Inspection

God Bless My Marine

A Marine's Promise

If Daddy Says Good-bye

Recipe For A Military Spouse

Gunny Bush's Poems

Marvin Levin Poem

Misc Poems

Military Support

Site Information

The Marine stood and faced God Which must always come to pass

He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward Marine, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"

The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't

Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,

They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod

As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward Marine, You've borne your burdens well,

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

To all that serve

~Author Unknown

USMC Hangout Copyright © 2001- 2005

Aleina Gonzales

Freedom is the deepest and noblest aspiration of the human spirit

Ronald Reagan

Rest in peace

Eric Steffeney

Freedom is the deepest and noblest aspiration of the human spirit

Ronald Reagan

Rest in peace

Casey LaWAre

Freedom is the deepest and noblest aspiration of the human spirit

Ronald Reagan

Rest in peace

Steven Sirko

Freedom is the deepest and noblest aspiration of the human spirit

Ronald Reagan

Rest in peace

John Olson

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Chassan Henry

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

May you rest in peace

Travis Wichlacz

When you go home, Tell them for us and say. For their tomorrow we gave today.

Richard Clifton

While the shot and shell were screaming on the battlefield,

The boys in blue were fighting their noble flag to shield;

Came a cry from their brave captain, "Look, boys! our flag is down;

Who'll volunteer to save it from disgrace?"

"I will," a young voice shouted, "I'll bring it back or die,"

Then sprang into the thickest of the fray,

Saved the flag but gave his young life; all for his country's sake.

They brought him back and softly heard him say:

"Just break the news to mother,

She knows how dear I love her,

And tell her not to wait for me,

For I'm not coming home;

Just say there is no other

Can take the place of mother;

Then kiss her dear, sweet lips for me,

And break the news to her."

From afar a noted general had witnessed the brave deed.

"Who saved our flag? Speak up lads; 'twas noble, brave, indeed!"

"There he lies, sir," said the captain, "he's sinking very fast,"

Then slowly turned away to hide a tear.

The general, in a moment, knelt down beside the biy;

Then gave a cry that touch'd all hearts that day.

"It's my son, my brave young hero; I thought you safe at home."

"Forgive me Father, for I ran away."

~Charles K. Harris

Shane Koele

They Don't Wear Purple Hearts In Heaven

I lost my brother to a foreign land;

I was too young to even understand

There was a knock at the front door,

then Momma wasn't smiling anymore.

The man at the door was a Marine;

the first I've ever seen.

Momma told me to go out and play,

then the preacher came

and they started to pray.

Tears ran down Momma's eyes,

and I heard her say, "Why, Lord, Why"?

Father stood there seemingly mindless,

all he said was, "We've lost another of

America's finest."

The Marine handed Momma a small velvet case,

inside was a Purple Ribbon, attached to a

gold heart with Washington's face.

I asked Momma if it were mine,

but she said, "It's your brother's, Sunshine."

"Momma can we send it to Kevin?"

She answered, "They don't wear Purple Hearts in Heaven."

...Author unknown

Adam Plumondore

They Don't Wear Purple Hearts In Heaven

I lost my brother to a foreign land;

I was too young to even understand

There was a knock at the front door,

then Momma wasn't smiling anymore.

The man at the door was a Marine;

the first I've ever seen.

Momma told me to go out and play,

then the preacher came

and they started to pray.

Tears ran down Momma's eyes,

and I heard her say, "Why, Lord, Why"?

Father stood there seemingly mindless,

all he said was, "We've lost another of

America's finest."

The Marine handed Momma a small velvet case,

inside was a Purple Ribbon, attached to a

gold heart with Washington's face.

I asked Momma if it were mine,

but she said, "It's your brother's, Sunshine."

"Momma can we send it to Kevin?"

She answered, "They don't wear Purple Hearts in Heaven."

...Author unknown

Zachary Wobbler

They Don't Wear Purple Hearts In Heaven

I lost my brother to a foreign land;

I was too young to even understand

There was a knock at the front door,

then Momma wasn't smiling anymore.

The man at the door was a Marine;

the first I've ever seen.

Momma told me to go out and play,

then the preacher came

and they started to pray.

Tears ran down Momma's eyes,

and I heard her say, "Why, Lord, Why"?

Father stood there seemingly mindless,

all he said was, "We've lost another of

America's finest."

The Marine handed Momma a small velvet case,

inside was a Purple Ribbon, attached to a

gold heart with Washington's face.

I asked Momma if it were mine,

but she said, "It's your brother's, Sunshine."

"Momma can we send it to Kevin?"

She answered, "They don't wear Purple Hearts in Heaven."

...Author unknown

Juan Velasco

They Don't Wear Purple Hearts In Heaven

I lost my brother to a foreign land;

I was too young to even understand

There was a knock at the front door,

then Momma wasn't smiling anymore.

The man at the door was a Marine;

the first I've ever seen.

Momma told me to go out and play,

then the preacher came

and they started to pray.

Tears ran down Momma's eyes,

and I heard her say, "Why, Lord, Why"?

Father stood there seemingly mindless,

all he said was, "We've lost another of

America's finest."

The Marine handed Momma a small velvet case,

inside was a Purple Ribbon, attached to a

gold heart with Washington's face.

I asked Momma if it were mine,

but she said, "It's your brother's, Sunshine."

"Momma can we send it to Kevin?"

She answered, "They don't wear Purple Hearts in Heaven."

...Author unknown

Pendelton Sykes

They Don't Wear Purple Hearts In Heaven

I lost my brother to a foreign land;

I was too young to even understand

There was a knock at the front door,

then Momma wasn't smiling anymore.

The man at the door was a Marine;

the first I've ever seen.

Momma told me to go out and play,

then the preacher came

and they started to pray.

Tears ran down Momma's eyes,

and I heard her say, "Why, Lord, Why"?

Father stood there seemingly mindless,

all he said was, "We've lost another of

America's finest."

The Marine handed Momma a small velvet case,

inside was a Purple Ribbon, attached to a

gold heart with Washington's face.

I asked Momma if it were mine,

but she said, "It's your brother's, Sunshine."

"Momma can we send it to Kevin?"

She answered, "They don't wear Purple Hearts in Heaven."

...Author unknown

Daniel Freeman

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Timmy Millsap

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Katrina Johnson

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Joseph Stevens

Freedom Isn't Free

I watched the flag pass by one day.

It fluttered in the breeze

A young soldier saluted it, and then

He stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform

So young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert

He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him

Had fallen through the years.

How many died on foreign soil?

How many mothers' tears?

How many Pilots' planes shot down?

How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

No Freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of taps one night,

When everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play

And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times

That taps had meant "Amen"

When a flag had draped a coffin

of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,

Of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands

With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard at the

bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington.....

No -- Freedom isn't free!!

...Cadet Major Kelly Strong

Air Force Junior ROTC

Michael Carlson

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

rest in peace

Gary Walters

Looks like you are from my hometown. I dont remember reading about you. To your family my sincerest condolences. May you rest in peace.

Gary Walters

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Lee Lewis

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Christopher Babin

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Joseph Fite

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

(from Victoria Texas)

William Manual

Rest in Peace brave soldier. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Michael Smith

My condolences to Oksana and family. May Michael rest in peace

Gunnar Becker

Rest in Peace brave soldier. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Jayton Patterson

my condolences to your family and friends..

Michael Starr

Rest in Peace brave soldier. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Nathan Schubert

may you rest in peace. You are a hero

Richard Gilbert

So many lost in this one tragedy. May god bless your family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Timothy Gibson

They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.

Rest in peace

Michael Finke

My condolences to your family and friends...

You will always be a hero.

Mathew Smith

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Dustin Shumney

My sympathies to the family and children of such a fine man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Darrell Schuman

My sympathies to his wife Nicole and family. Such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Mourad Ragimov

He loved his mother, that is obvious because he didnt want her to worry. God bless his mom for raising her son so well. May he rest in peace.

Saeed Jafarkhani-Torshizii

A tragedy to loose so many..My sincerest condolences to your family and friends. May you rest in peace

Lyle Gordon

Rest in peace Lyle . My condolences to your family and friends.

Paul Alaniz

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

William Kinzer

To the family, fiance and friends of William, my sincerest condolences. He will forever be a hero for his service.

Johnathan Bowling

My condolences to your family and may you rest in peace

Gavin Colburn

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Joseph Tremblay

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Rene Knox

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Christoper Pusateri

My sympathies to the family of such a fine young man and very brave soldier.

May he rest in peace

Sean Cooley

They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.

Rest in peace