we love you joey and will miss you more than words can say. our hearts ache knowing we will never see that beautiful smile. i am proud and honored to be your aunt but also honored to have just been so blessed to have been with you for almost 23 yrs REST IN PEACE SWEET BOY......LUV AUNT MARCIE
hi mike its another year gone past with out you here with my self and the boys of troop forty but your missed every day and never slip our minds mike we love you i try to do my best cause its what you would have wanted and i just want you to know that i will always try to do things your way and in your memory
I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. You are all in my family's thoughts and prays! May God be with all of you to guide through this very difficult time!Rochelle Compton/Affonso
Learning about the sacrifice of this courageous and dedicated young man moved me to tears. May this family know and feel the comfort and peace which passes understanding that comes from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. He honored the Lord in this life, and shines with Christ in glory today.Please take comfort that you are not alone in your grief. I appreciate the life given by Travis Babine.
Our most heartfelt condolences to Joseph D. Fortin's family and those who were dear to him.Nos sincères sympathies à la famille de Joseph D. Fortin et à ceux qui lui étaient chers.Association des Fortin d'Amériqueper: Pierre Fortin, Laval (Québec)
Another Smile, Another Tear,These are memories I Tenderly Hold,Deep in my heart Woven in goldChristian you were a True Friend to me over 5 years. All our Late night talks are precious to me. I remember our Last conversation like it was Yesterday the night you went out on this last Mission and I never dreamed you wouldnt come back. You will always be forever a True Friend. Love Babe Now you are Free. Danni xoxo
This Soldier was a great leader.He went down fighting with his hand on the trigger of the 50 Cal. He was a true Patriot in every sense of the way. God, Family & Country. may God bless this HERO and keep his family close in his arms. he will never be forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Godspeed Joe- you will be remembered by all the guys from Fort Sill. May your family find peace amid the sadness of losing you. You are all in our prayers.Tom
I never had the privilege of knowing Sgt. Rimer, but I did have the pleasure of knowing his wife, and only a great woman like her would pick a fantastic man to be her husband. My heart goes out to her and everyone that knew him, he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and for that he is a Hero. He will be missed by many but honored by everyone because of him and many other we have freedom. Thank you for your service!
Donald, even though we didn't get too close, I still will always remember you. Thank you for serving our country, and I wish you were back in California with me today. I will miss you dearly, and my thoughts go out to your family. RIP.
I miss you bud, you were a model soldier and a great friend, I hope the best for your family. All of us guys that grew up with Tommy really looked up to you.
Rest In Peace buddy. I thank u for the guidance u shared with me that im still using today in my military career. U was always smiling and knew how to give and take a joke. U will be missed greatly.
To my hero brother, you'll always live in my memory. I wish you could meet my daughter, your neice, but I know you are looking down on her. I dedicated my mission in Iraq to you by working to save and improve the lives of the Iraqis rather than seek revenge through blood. I made it home because you always looked over me while there and now I have a family because of that. I will always remember the moments we shared as brothers. Love your brother, Chad Martin Pillai.
Adam i know we never met but i heard a lot about you, My uncle was your coach when you played soccer for northmont, your an amazing man for even thinking about going into the army, you have an amazing family here your brother is a nice guy and i know looks up to you... and i hope to meet you some day when its my time. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!
I am SSG Harris, I was very close to SPC Dumont. I am currently station at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Fort Eustis was my last duty station and I would like to send my condolences to his family and I will keep you all in my prayers. I loved him like a brother. He was a very smart and hard working soldier. I am sorry for your lost. You will be missed Paul Dumont.
Pray goes out to the Family of Senator Kennedy. Every time i had the opportunity to see him speak on C-Span his charge lead the way. Just like all the men of his breed they lead the way. If we all can do something good for our fellow human, we surely can forgive him for his struggles, for Jesus forgive. We will always remember his works of Love in the Senate for God has him up above!!!LoveFrom a Gold Star Mother in Fairbanks Alaska
Each Time I pray for mothers, sons, daughters, wives, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, next door neighbors, ministries, and friends that have lost a loved one. My heart still hearts, and I can only hold a grin. My smile gets weak, that's when I know Jesus is on his feet, carrying me through the day. I must say Jesus Loves us all, always. Thank you for letting me share. Because I really do Care!!!LoveGold Star Mother in Fairbanks Alaska
My sister was everythin gto me and my sense.My boys Jonathan and Daniel miss her so much.I love her so much and I miss her.I wish i could just touch her one more time and tell her that i want her back.I wish she would knock on my door right now...I pray to God for this to be a bad dream.Y???? I need her so much...i am so alone.See u in my dreams my love...Your sister always
I love you man, "Til The End!" You will forever be in my heart. You touched me just, like others in a personal way. To that and you; I "SALUTE"... Rest in loving peace, "White Chocolate".
To the family you have ALL of my sympathy and prayers!!! To friends and fellow soldiers. Stand and raise your glass to the sky. A true soldier and a Angel, has fallen.
I woke this morning, to hear of the passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Though I now live in Arizona,I grew up in Watertown Ma. and still call Massachusetts "home", and somehow, although I could not vote for him, still called Sen. Kennedy my senator. Philosophically and in my heart this was true.
I am so saddened that he was unable to make it to witness health care reform being passed, but somehow his spirit will be there. My deepest sympathies for the Kennedy family.
RI HAS LOST ITS ROYALTY...I GREW UP WITH THE KENNEDY'S AS A YOUNG ADULT.NO ONE WILL EVER FIT IN HIS SHOES..HE TRULY CARED ABOUT HEALTH CARE. THX SENATOR
I woke this morning to hear of Senator Kennedy's death. Like so many, I was sadden and thought first of his family and how sad but proud they must feel. The Kennedy family has devoted their lives to the service of this country. We may not all agree but we must appreciate and respect our differences. That is what has made our country great. God bless the Kennedy family now and always.
I am so sorry to hear this news. He was a great man who did so much for this country and who was tireless in his efforts to do what he knew was right for the majority of us. He did for those who had the least, the least money, the least voice, the least influence. He did for us what very few others had the vision and the will to do. I will miss him and his country will miss him.
My sympathies go to to the Kennedy family, but I hope they are proud of this man who never hesitated to stand up for what he thought was right and just.
There are few in his mold, and we've lost a great man this day, and you've lost a father, uncle, grandfather, and so much more. So much loss for you over the years, so many good men gone.
Ted was able to do his life's work and leave a legacy, like his brothers', to be proud of -- perhaps the greatest of all. Support each other in this sad time
I was 15 when Senator Kennedy entered into the Senate. The Kennedy Family has suffered an enormous amount of tragedy during my lifetime, but through it all still managed to put country first.
My heart goes out to the entire Family in this, yet another, passing of a political icon. The successes that Senator Kennedy has accomplished on my behalf, and others like me, will never be forgotten and the gratitude never wavered. With sincere and heartfelt sympathy....
I send my deepest sympathies to the Kennedy family and especially Victoria.
She was such strength and comfort to him.
God bless each and everyone one of you.
Ted could never be forgotten. Not only has the family lost a wonderful person and strength but the nation and the world has lost a tireless fighter for those who are so often unheard.May all the many wonderful memories you shared be of great comfort in the days and months ahead.
Never has there been a man who has been more dedicated, worked harder, or been more loyal than Ted Kennedy.
We have lost the Heart of Massachusetts.
God Bless Ted Kennedy: he will now be able to join his family in peace. Your work is done; God will now take you into his care. I am proud to have been in Massachusetts at this time to see you off.
From the heart and voice of each educator and learner, from souls of the disenfranchised, we applaud your hard, intense work.We've relish sundry details of your life that kept us infinitely within your scope. Thank you for your genuine, heroic posturings in your last public visits on our behalf.
Your work's still with us. When first and later health reform bills pass, your presence will be inside us:
What you stood for, stands firmly in the nurturing winds of time. -Nancy Kelly/Seekonk, MA educ
Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of the citizens in Massachusetts. I will miss your leadership and hope that your family will continue your legacy.
The kennedy's weren't just a political family they are America's ROYAL FAMILY.Ted was the last of the royal boys who represented good will, state programs that helped the disenfranchised and really cared about the less fortunate not just in word but in deed their words weren't hollow they were truth and justice in the purest sense.Teddy you held us up and gave us hope you will be missed and revered by all of America you are the epitome of a statesman and an American what will we do with out you
6 billion years- we have 6 billion people on this place we call Earth, Ted Kennedy made a difference. Now rest from a job well done. The dream is still evolving.
My feelings are immeasurable to the Sen. Kennedy family!Gauley Bridge, W.V
How do I put this?Ted I know made an amazing, tremendous, impact on how things were done in gov't and we all wish that he would've been there for health care vote which we all knew was of great importance to him!And even while he was ill he was thinking about the American people and their welfare.His death is a great loss to this country!I think that his brother's were great countryman,but Teddy held up your family as well as the state of Massachusetts and more importantly, America!
I am sorry to here of the passing of Edward Kennedy he will be missed he has done many great works in the senate my heart goes out to the Kennedy family
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Kennedy.
I lost my husband Oct. 16, 2007 and my daughter was only 7. She is away at a grief camp this week and it is a very emotional day for me.
This passing has brought out some raw emotion that I have tried to hide for some time now. I pray that you will rest in peace and know that my husband Glenn will be waiting for you at the gates of heaven to give you a tour, and talk about his beloved Patriots and Red Sox.
And the dream lives on... Let his life be an inspriration to those who choose to serve, let his passing be a call to all of us to serve to somehow fill the void...
My sincere condolances to the Wilhelm family. Any soldier killed is one less american hero in my opinion. I feel that each and every person who volunteers to join the service in defense of our contry deserves 110 percent of our support. I do not believe in the old beliefs that in order to make a good solider you have to ride them till they break.
I have two children in the Army. No mater how hard they try the are not able to make PT. Our family tends to look less heavy than they are. They have heavy muscle or wahtever.
If our dedicated and decorated soldiers work and really try to be the best they can be, why do we ride them and label them as unfit soldiers?
My most sincere condolances to the Wilhelm family. May God bless you all in light of this horrable tragedy.
Dearest Yamel..It will be 8 years 9/11 and the pain and hurt of your loss has not gotten any easier. I miss you terribly...Loving you always, VeeP.S. You always my "Superstar"!
Rosa or any family member of Gils, I share with all Military families in the loss of their loved ones.During the period of July 23 to August 3, 2009 a Motorcycle Club I ride with held a gathering at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden Utah. We are called the Patriot Guard Riders and are a US Wide organization. You can look us up on GOOGLE if you have internet or ask a friend to do so. Our goal was to fly 5,000 flags at this event to honor our fallen heroes. I chose Gil because he was from my home town and I still have a soft spot for Paterson.I have that flag that flew in his honor and if you care to contact me, I would like to send it to you as my tribute to your brother. There is no cost involved. I will pay for shipping.If you wish to have the flag you can contact me at (Email Link). I live in Boise, Idaho and I am a US Navy Vietnam Era Veteran.Regards, Nick Brizzi
Clay,There are so many things about you that people got to know and didn't get to know. You were the frist person that I met at Fort Bragg that not only loved Texas more than humanly possible, but that drove the longest POV on post. =) You and that caddy used to crack me up. But the most fun I had was watching you and jay play with those stinky his and his ferrets that you thought were the cutest things. I don't know who else would be as much as fun as you were in a Walmart at 3am looking for eggs to make back at the house. You had a quite, soulfulness to your voice that made me feel safe and no matter where you were in the world you knew just how to make distance disappear with the words you spoke. So maybe no more fun in Walmart for me and you in the future...and that long reunion we were waiting for will just have to wait a little longer. But I wanted to say what I didn't before and that is...that you made the biggest impact on me out of everyone I have met in my life. Your life and the way you lived it, is something that I hope many men keep working towards. I miss you more than ever and when I learn to accept the things I cannot change I will say my final goodbyes in San Antonio. Until then...know that I love you and I hope you and your father are standing next to each other with a smile on your face. That's what I want.
We miss you Dallas, and Everyday we are thinking of you and I know it wont change as time goes by. 5 years have gone by and I still think about you everyday. I Love You Dallas and I wish I could hear you say it one more time.
SPC Dumont aka to me " John Wayne",Brother, you will be truly missed! Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face daily, even when you knew I wasn't in the best mood. You always kept the team laughing and motivated. You will always be cherished in all of our hearts forever!!To the Dumont Family: Thanks forgiving us an Angel and may the Good Lord continue to comfort and keep you forever. Be Blessed.Sincerely,CW3 McNair
SSG Bowen,it was good meeting you at Bragg. You helped me a lot in preparing for my board. Thanks. I hope you have your pack of Newports for the journey home. My time in the 82d Chorus Operations office was never boring because of you. It is strange to see your number on my cell phone still after 4 years. Rest in Peace brother.Michael Carrion1/505 Parchute Infantry Regiment82d ABN Division
May God hold you in the palm of his hands and shine his everlasting light upon you Pvt Keiffer P. Wilhelm.My sincere & heartfelt condolences to the family & friends.
Dear family Keiffer - How I feel for you all and how I will be lifting you up and praying that you can face each day knowing that Keiffer's life and death is not in vain. Somehow, somewhere, his and your story will prevent anothe son or daughter and family from being tormented like this. I lost my brother who was older but he is still alive in my heart and soul. I think of it without even trying as I live here in Texas and he lives in another place....state?...heaven. ...where there is no pain. I even visit with him from time to time and tell him that I'll see him soon. And in the scheme of a lifetime or eternity, I know this to be true. He may be taken away from you phsycially, but he is still very much alive in your heart and your soul....and you likewise are there with him. A brother is different than a son though....and I cannot even imagine your pain after being so hopeful for him to find his place as a young man. I just pray that you will be strong and that you are surrounded by loving arms and kindred spirits and that somehow each day is a a little better until you come to that place in your journey where you know that you will be united again. Keiffer's life was not in vain. His story has touched me as I too have a son that doesn't quite fit in and struggles with it all....Know that people are praying for you.
Clay,I was so looking forward to your return to Ft. Richardson (Anchorage, AK)Your family is in my thoughts and prayers for I know what a wonderful person they have lost. Thank you for your service and rest in peace handsome!