Amanda N. Pinson Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Amanda N. Pinson US Army Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Was thinking of you and your sacrifice.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Still missing your smile and your kind words that you told me. Just to let you know I'm a grandpa again, which I have a grandson and I'll make sure that he knows who you are and oh yeah, I planted some roses for you and Martinez. You'll never be forgotten. If you see my grandma,let her know that I'm doing well.

I was deployed with Amanda at the time of her death. That was one of the longest days of my life. She was my friend.

Norm Arndt
SFC (Ret)

Your beautiful spirit will live on in each of us. We miss and love you very much .

May you lots of love, light and peace my dear. Know that you are missed and that you are everyday changing lives still.

Never forgotten...Brothers and Sisters in Arms...Forever and Always.

I was stationed with Amanda Pinson when I was assigned as an instructor at Fort Huachuca but was on deployment orders tasked organized with the 101st Airborne Division from Dec 2005 to Dec 2006. Amanda Pinson actually trained me on the tasks and skills she learned as a Soldier when ever we collaborated information in the work place. I was amazed at how much spirit, motivation, and knowledge this super troop displayed. SGT Pinson was an amazing, beautiful, lady and I know that her parents are proud.

I hope your not mad , but I did remember your aniversary, but I'm going through so much, SGT. Your always in my heart and still let my kids know about your smile and happy go lucky attitude. I'm always missing you and my grand daughter, thou she doesn't know you, said to tell you thanks and that she loves you.

God bless you and your family. You have made so many proud.

March 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
Always remembering Amanda. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
Please accept my remembrance of Amanda on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Rest in Peace SGT. Amanda N. Pinson :
Your sacrifice of your life for the freedom of others shall never be forgotten and your memory will last for ever in the minds of all who knew you and those who didn't.You have accomplished en eternal life for yourself in Heaven.May Almighty God bless you and your proud family.

To the family of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; her sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people she died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for her bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the fammily of SGT. Pinson,Amanda. I loved her smile and her happy go lucky attitude and I'll never forget it. May God truly bless you all may he keep his loving arms around you daily, in Jesus name, I pray this.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
Remembering Amanda on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;

Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,

But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;

The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,

Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;

All the way to the end of the
sky.

That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,

So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;

Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.

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Mandy:

Happy 25th Birthday. Thinking of you on this special day. We love you & miss you.

Still living in my heart. I think of you everyday. I carry you with me wherever I go. I miss you more than I've ever missed anyone or anything.

Even though I personally didn't know Amanda Pinson I still congradulate her for all of her courage.I give gratitude for her family and I am sorry for their loss.

Rest In Peace. I did not know you in life but from all that I read you were an amazing person and that the world is a darker place with out you. I will never forget and I will always cherish your gift of Freedom.

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To the family of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
Amanda gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I'm working in Tal Afar, Iraq. I didn't know Amanda, but some of the soldiers I work with have spent time remembering her today on this anniversary of her death. She has affected many lives and left them with good memories. Thank you for this hero. She is not forgotten.

i like to offer my deepest sympathy for your lost

Thank you, Sgt. Pinson for loving this country with your very life. To give up your own, for all of us... well, there's only one way to word it. HERO. You're a true Hero.

Much Love

it is still hard for me to come and say how much I miss you Amanda, the last time I shall you was in Washington D.C. at GEOBOOT we had so much fun during that time and only 5 months later I along with many others received an email from you telling us you were going to Iraq. Me never thinking you were in harms way and while on my own deployment only 4 months in learned that you were gone. I have finally gathered enough courage to remember you and all the great things you had done but I still miss you so much. We only knew each other for a minimal amount of time yet you had a dramatic impact on my life forever. I’m so glad a person so special can be watching over us all and one day we will be so lucky enough to be with you again. Stephan Schroer

To the family and friends of Amanda,

I have just read and watch the tribute to Amanda, she has touch my heart. I will never forget the sacrafice she gave for our country. I did not know her, but reading these tributes make me a stronger person as I battle cancer. I will continue to pray for your family to have strength, as it gives me strength. God Bless Amanda, and God bless America.

Amanda

Just wanted to let you know as the years pass, we have not forgotten about you. There is not a day that goes by when i dont reflect back to that day when i saw you leave us first hand. It was an honor to have served with you, and wanted to wish you a happy memorial day. Hope all is going well for you. Keep an eye out for us. Your friend always SFC Reuben Barton.

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Pinson!

Sweetheart it just never seems to get any easier..I miss you so much every single day. You were the sunshine in my life. You were the most amazing person and best friend a Mother could ever ask for. Bryan and I were talking about you yesterday and we both agree things just don't seem to get any easier even after 2 years you are on our minds every minute of every day. Watch over us Angel for we need your strength. I love you so very much.
Love,
Momma

Amanda,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't forget us and please pray for us as.

Timothy Jacques
Bellevue, NE

Hey Mandy: Stopped by to see you & saw all of the beautiful flowers. Looks like the deer had a snack, too! We miss you more & more as each day & year goes by. Hugs & Kisses.

Hi Angel

It been two years since your sacrifice for America and you are missed by All. Thank you for serving and I will never forget you.

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the PINSON family.Knowing now what they have always known,is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well sister as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our gratefull nation..THANK..YOU..Respectfully....HO..YAAH.....All Hard Chargers**If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured Iwill come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you..We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are...FOREVER..BROTHERS / SISTERS...SEMPER..FI.......B.V.C.

Sweet Amanda,

I miss everything about you...but the thing that I miss the most are the family parties and all the family together. I miss your contagious smile and your beautiful personality. I guess that I just MISS YOU!! My heart aches to see you again and I LOVE you dearly. I love you always...Aunt Shea:( OUR ANGEL

To the family of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson,

It been almost two years since Sgt. Amanda Pinson gave her all and America lost one of it brightest. I just watched the tribute video on her myspace site and shed tears of sorrow. She had a bright future, clearly will be missed by all and I will never forget her sacrifice for our great country. God Bless you Sgt. Amanda Pinson. May you rest in peace.

MY HEART IS MISSING YOURS

Dear Pinson Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and my condolences will forever be with you. I was stationed with your daughter at FOB Speicher and as one of the first responders to the incident sight can assure you all that could be done for her was. May she rest in peace.
SFC McBride, Scott

You gave my life a new direction. Thank you for guiding me.

Hi Mandy:

I was cutting grass today & trimmed around the flower garden that Gina plants in your memory each Spring. Every time I see the flags waving in the wind @ the center of the flower garden I wish that you were here. Kevin & I miss you very much.

Mary Struttmann
St. Louis, MO

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Amanda,

I was on Speicher the day you died, perhaps only a mile from you. I heard the impact. Then another. I appreciate what you sacrificed. Thank you for loving our country and our Army. Go with God.

Dear Amanda,
Thank you! I came upon your my space page and read about you, wish I could have known you. You are a beautiful young lady. I want to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Tuesday July 31, 2007. I want you to know that YOU will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! My thoughts are with you and your family. May you rest in peace honey! Love Susan

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Pinson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!

I am greatful for her strengths. She is and will always be a strong warrior. Thank you for her; a gift from God.
To the parents I am very sorry for your lost. May God be with you.

Paying tribute to one of America's heros. I did not know this brave young woman, but I am so very proud of her.
May her family find comfort in their loving memories, and know that all of America shares in their sorrow.
Rest in Peace Amanda. You ar not forgotten.
My flag flies in your honor.

You will always be remembered and safe in God's arms. I looked at your NSA Memorial page and saw the names of Gary Westcott and Bruce Crosby. You have joined them in making the Supreme Sacrifice. It's been 35 years for them and a year for you Amanda.

Hello, i was just passing by and thought id say gods speed amanda, Thanks Battle

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson, one year ago today.
The price this Brave Young Heroine and her family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Amanda rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Pinson family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your memories of Amanda, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amanda will always a soldier of GOD, and that HE will look down upon the strife this war has put upon friends and families that have to deal with this. I will always remember Amanda with her beautiful smile and how so much she loved her family like there is no tomorrow. I pray for the day we reach "UTOPIA" in this green earth, but war will not lead to it. I will pray for Sgt. Pinson, her family and all who are hurt by war. Be mindful of her accomplishments every day that we see an American flag.....

Dont ever think that this beautiful girls sacrifice will be forgotten. It so hard to believe that half this country does not know who Amanda Pinson is or what price she paid to serve our country. I wish it could have been different for your family and I couldn't imagine the hole this has left. Again my heart goes out to you.

No words can possibly express the loss of a child. God Bless you all. Amanda will always be a True American Hero. Gone but never forgotten

Amanda, We need more people like you and all the other brave men and women that serve our Country. Thanks so much for fighting for MY FREEDOM. You are one Angel I'd like to meet!

hey AMANDA ... still think of you every time i look at the pow/mia/kia bracelet i had made up to never forget the sacrifice you made over in iraq.i am honored to have been part of your journey home, and so many others that come up from dover air force base to go home to rest. i pray that GOD is holding you in his arms !!

I met Amanda in Basic Training. She was one of my roommates and one the greatest women that I have met. I didn't find out she had been killed until June or so. Unfortunately, word travels slowly. It wasn't until a mutual friend of ours found her memorial page on MySpace and informed me that I knew she had paid the ultimate sacrifice. The trip of it all? I had orders to her unit. We were supposed to stationed together last June. We were supposed to deploy together. I think of her every day and I wonder, "What if?" Good people like her don't deserve to die. I miss her and I will always remember her fondly as the one who helped me with my situps in basics and sat down and cried with me when we missed our families.

Love you, chick. May God rest your soul.

Amanda,
Still thinking about you and
I'll Never Forget YOU!
Love

Hello Sweetie,
missing you so much

good bye amanda;i have a daughter your age and i know some parents are greiveing over a loss of a life.now you belong to heaven,god bless.

God bless your family, and im very sorry to hear of your loss.

A free american because of children like yours!

I joined the MI DET of the 101 shortly before we deployed, and as a result, did not know Amanda well, as our wartime duties in different sections of the MI DET did not afford much time for conversation. But that would never stop her from trying to brighten up my day, or anyone else's. One night, I was in the chow hall line, alone, with a lot on my mind, and my outward appearance was one that must have seemed like I was depressed and upset. Amanda, whom I don't think I had ever exchanged more than a "hi" or "good morning" to while passing in the hall, noticed my facial expression, left her spot in line, and with a bright smile on her face came over to chat with me about how I was doing, and how things were going with work. Her kindhearted concern for someone she hardly knew says so much about the wonderful person that she was. Hearing about her from friends that knew her far better than I made me realize that this desire to help others was an integral part of Amanda's personality, and something that she did time and time again. It was an honor to serve with her.

To the Family of Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To her family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss her, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by her presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )

My sincerest sympathy to the family of a "Sister" Woman Veteran.



We here in Clarksville, TN, morn the loss of many from Fort Campbell, most of them young, all losses tragic. A woman doing a man's job -- and doing it well -- is especially Heroic.



Amanda's story touched me deeply. I, too, am a Graduate of Hancock High (1945) and served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps (1950-1952) during the Korean Conflict. In those days, women were seldom called to make the Supreme Sacrifice. I am humbled by today's generation of female soldiers. They are extra special.



God Bless.



(PastCommandant, Department of Tennessee, Marine Corps League)

Thenk You For Your Service!

You will not be forgotten.

Amanda's Family

I still think of you and Amanda

everyday. I hope you are finding

peace and healing. I have been

wearing one of Amanda's PT t-shirts

while taking walks and remembering.

Love

Sue Williford

Chris, I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about Amanda on her birthday, and started thinking about all of the fun times that the girls had when they were younger. If we could only turn back time to those innocent years.



Please know that you and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers for the loss of that very special girl who gave her life for this country. God bless you all.......Kevin and Linda Hemmer

Happy Birthday, Baby! I love and miss you so very much. There isn't a day that goes by that you don't live and breathe in my heart, mind and soul. You made more of an impact on my life than anyone else in this world. You will forever be my Mande, my angel, my princess. I love you.

Mande I just wanted to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.I think about you every day all day long. I wish you were here with me so I could hug and kiss you I miss that so much and hearing your voice saying I love you Daddy.We are taking you a Birthday cake to JB in the morning.I LOVE YOU BABYGIRL

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

mande,

i wish i could hold you and give you kisses and tell you how much i love and miss you . we're always thinking of you!

aunt joyce

AMANDA i work for american airlines in philadelphia. i was working the day your two military escorts brought you in from dover air force base to go on your way home. words can't describe how i feel. i am "deeply" touched with the sacrifice that you have made. i feel extremely honored to be part of your journey back home to st. louis. my heart goes out to all your family and friends for this great loss !!! i pray that god will keep you safe from any harm.

i will NEVER forget you !

Mande,

I miss you more and more each passing day I LOVE YOU BABY GIRL

I hope to see you soon.

LOVE DADDY

I remember Amanda from the first grade. We met in brownies. We were friends until i moved away from Hancock in fourth grade. I did not see her for many years until a high school basketball game and our schools played against each other. It was like not time had past we were still old friends. Then when I had decided to join the army, the recruiter asked me if I knew her and we began to work out together and prepare fpr basic. I knew I had a friend in her no matter how many years we were apart. Thank you for supporting our country. hooah

Admirable young lady that touched many lives, many that you don't even know. I hope my children will turn to be so wonderful. My heartfelt sympathy to you in your loss.

Some people say it's because she's beautiful and smart that she's honored as a hero. Well, I ask why such a beautiful and smart young woman (that could have a nice quiet life back home) wants to put her life at risk. To serve! Just because she was so beautiful and smart, she had the opportunity to choose...and still she choose the hard way. This woman will always be an example to all of us. God bless her soul.

To be a beautiful young woman, and to lay down your life for the freedom that we enjoy everyday...



GOD bless your family and loved ones. It is my sincere hope that the posts in your guestbook will serve to remind everyone who knew you that we are grateful and humbled by your bravery and sacrifice.



Thank you Amanda...



We are, as we always will be - right behind you!

As memebers of Soldiers Angels and the Patriot Guard Riders, we were honored to attend the services for this beautiful hero, Sgt Amanda Pinson. One could feel the love from her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you always. Amanda was a true angel from God.



Bless you

The Craig Family

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO CARE. YOUR HERO WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES THAT HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ALL HAVE TAUGHT HER TO FIGHT FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVES IN AND THAT IS WHAT SHE DIED DOING THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE HER SO YOUNG BUT YET SO BRAVE RIP AMANDA

Mandy you will always be in our hearts. We love you like a member of our own family. You are a very brave young woman. Thank you from the depths of our hearts for the comitment and service to our country. You may be fallen but NEVER gone and NEVER forgotten.



The Coleman Family

Our deepest Sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one.

To the family,



We all love Mandy and know she has affected many lives in a positive way. We miss her dearly, but we know she is near. She left part of her with everyone she met. We hold her dear to our hearts and will never allow her to be forgotten. She is a true American hero. I have only one regret; I never served beside her. I am proud that I wear one of her tags, and will never take it off. She will be with me every time I deploy as I continue on serving. She makes me proud to be a Soldier and proud to be an American. SGT Amanda N. Pinson. Gone...but never forgotten.

Dear Pinson Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your hero Amanda. I can't imagine your pain, but know that my heart aches for you. Rest in peace, dear Amanda.

To Amanda's Family and Friends:



My heart goes out to all of you during this very hard time. I had the pleasure of serving with Amanda here in Iraq. I worked side by side with her for the last 7 months. Amanda was a shining star, not only in the work that she did fighting this war on terrorism, but also her personality. She was always there for anyone who needed her. Mandy was a very special type of person, that there are not enough of. She could always brighten my day, regardless of the mood I was in at the time. I am very thankful of the time that I got to spend with Amanda, from Ft Campbell to Germany and in Iraq. She was loved by everyone that met her, and she helped to make me a better person.



Know that all of us here with the Military Intelligence Detachment with the 501st STB in Tikrit are with you during this very hard time. Mandy was like a sister/daughter to every single one of us. Her legacy will go on in all of us.



WE LOVE YOU MANDY. Gods Speed!

I went to basic training with Pinson. She was always there to motivate the rest of us when we needed it. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our loss because the army has lost a truly outstanding and selfless soldier. My prayers are with the family everyday as you go so such a tough time. 2nd Platoon, Wolfpack!

Amanda is one of my best friends and always will be. She is one of the most amazing women that I have ever met and she can always make me smile. I know she is in heaven looking down on us, still protecting us. I love you Amanda and I can not wait until we can see eachother again. Love Always, Candy

We care and share your sorrow.

Hi. my name is lizzie and i am 12 years old. i want to be in the military just like u were, amanda. U fulfilled your dreams, and i want to do the same to mine. i will join the marines when i'm 18. you are my idol amanda. i know ill see you in heaven. bye....Lizzie

I didn't know Amanda personally...which is truly my loss...but my daughter went to school with her. My daughter said she always looked up to Amanda. After seeing the number of family, friends and teachers honoring Amanda this past weekend, I can see she wasn't the only one.



I am so incredibly sorry for your family's loss. Amanda is truly a hero and always will be in our hearts, she will NOT be forgotten!

I didn't know Amanda very well...i do know that when i was a freshman she was a senior and i remember when i saw her in the hallways or anywhere she was always smiling...i do know her brother bryan. I am very sorry for ur loss i know she was a great sister and daughter.

I met Amanda last year. We kept in touch through e-mails and she was truely one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. She loved her job and was good at it as well. Thanks Amanda, we will miss you.



SFC Kenneth Garrett

I DID NOT KNOW AMANDA, BUT I WANT TO TELL THE FAMILY HOW SORRY I AM FOR THERE LOSS. THANK YOU AMANDA FOR BEING BRAVE AND SERVING OUR COUNTRY. YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. GOD BLESS

I do not even know where to begin. I can remember coming home from kindergarten and telling my mother that I have an new friend, I just love her, she is so cute. It was the truth. Mandy was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile and her sparkling personality could brighten anyone's day. I feel so lucky to have known her and I am absolutely honored to have been able to call her a friend. However, over the years I allowed for that friendship to fade, always assuming we would meet again and pick up where we left off, and for that I am terribly sorry.

For Chris, Tony, Genie, and Bryan, I can not even image what you are going through. I would just like to thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with the world. She certainly made the world a better place and she will never be forgotten.

For Mandy, I hope you know that I have always loved you and considered you a best friend. I am so very proud of you. I miss you and love you very much. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again. XOXO

You will NEVER be forgotten!! You were a BRAVE and COURAGEOUS young woman who served her country well. You are a true AMERICAN!



God Bless you Pinson Family!!!!!

Tony and family.

Your daughter is a true hero.She died doing something she truly beleived in.From what I have read and heard this was her passion.I didnt know her but yet I am proud for her.I truly feel she will make a difference.I pray God will be with you and the family thru this ordeal.GOD BLESS

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pinson family in the loss of Amanda. I did not know Amanda, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Amanda my heart was touched by the many beautiful things written about you. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Dear Pinson Family,

You do not know me but I am a friend. My mother,Karen, called me and informed me that your dearest Amanda had passed.I did not know Amanda but as soon as she told me that she served our country and died as a hero ,I began to cry just as i am writing you this message. I feel as though i have a lost a sister,even never having met Amanda.My heart goes out to the family and God bless all of you.And God Bless Amanda and the country she gave her life for. Yours Respectfully

Staff Sargeant Nathan Krueger U.S.Air Force

My heart goes out to familys of fallin comrads. I salute you amanda for everthing you have done.