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Heather Faye Bailey Shanklin

Heather Shanklin Obituary

TROY, Ala. - Heather Faye Bailey Shanklin, Spc. USARNG, of Troy, Ala., died in a single-automobile accident Nov. 21, 2007.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Richlands First Free Will Baptist Church on Barbee Road, with the Rev. Volney Bryan officiating.

Heather was born Sept. 12, 1985. She was a proud member of the Army National Guard and served in Iraq with the 690th Chemical Company from May 2006 to January 2007. She was proud of her service to her country and referred to herself as an "all-American soldier." After her unit was returned to the United States and she was deactivated, she worked at Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Troy, Ala.

She is survived by her mother, Donna Upton Bailey; and younger sister, Lottye J. Bailey, both of Richlands. She also leaves three brothers, Trinity, Shawn and Joshua, all of Fort Payne, Ala.; her grandparents, Capt. USN/Ret. Bill and Mary Upton of Richlands; plus many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly and will miss her immeasurably. An American soldier finally home.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Onslow Community Ministries Inc. in Jacksonville.

Arrangements are by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.

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Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Heather Shanklin

65 Entries

Courtney Upton

December 24, 2007

Heather, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry we hadn't seen each other in so many years. I'm so sorry I didn't even e-mail you!! But I was really looking forward to seeing you this Thanksgiving and I couldn't wait to get down here. But then this horrible thing happened, and none of us will ever be the same. I just want you to know how much I love you and I'll always miss you. You're my 8-foot tall, bulletproof angel. You're my hero and I think of you every day. The family is holding up pretty well. We sit around and remember good old times with you, and laugh about things we did when we were younger. I love to look at old pictures of all of us, when we were all so cute! (What happened?!) Just kidding. Please know that you're so loved and so missed. I can't wait to see you again. I hope you remember me. I'll always love you. Your cousin, Court

December 23, 2007

Merry christmas my angel,this will be the last time I write you here.I have so much in my heart I want to tell you but I dont know how to put it into words.I am so proud of the amazing young woman you had become,I was really waiting to see how much more you could accomplish.I love you more than I could possibly say and will miss you every second of the rest of my life.Good-bye my GI Jane,you will live on in those of us who loved you.momma

Jessica Sadauskas

December 23, 2007

Heather...my little sister...I can't believe your gone. It's just not fair. You were always such a sweet girl with so much to offer and I always knew you would become something great. I am so proud of you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories I have with you. I will keep you in my heart forever. I love you my angel.

Uncle Bill

December 23, 2007

Merry Christmas Heather! We know you are watching over us and feel comfort in that. You accomplished so much in your short life, I am very proud of you. You will live on in our hearts forever. Please help to take your Mother's pain away. I know it will never go away but hopefully it will subside enough that she can take care of herself and others like she always has. She's a tough lady and we love her alot.

Jessica Sadauskas

December 22, 2007

Cary Sadauskas

December 22, 2007

My beautiful, brave cousin Heather,

One day I will hold your hand and walk with you, and you will share with me things I never knew. We will talk and laugh and be friends, our good times will never end. But until that day I want you to know, that I appreciate how you've helped me grow. From your passing it's become clear to me, the true beauty of family. I love you

I will think of you often, and try so very hard to open up my heart to others the way that you did in Iraq. And for that I thank you. I promise to you that I will always remember how divine forgiveness is and hope that it will make me a better person the way it did for you. Our merciful God is holding you now, and for that I thank him.
Your cousin,
Cary Sadauskas

December 22, 2007

My darling beautiful daughter,it feels like im losing you all over again.For the last month as soon as I walk in the door I go straight to the computer to see your beautiful face and read all the nice things people have said about you,it blows me away to see how many lives you touched in your short time on earth.There are no words to describe how badly I miss you or how unbearable the pain is because you are no longer here.Lottye keeps telling me she is tired of seeing the sadness and pain in my eyes but I cant help it,I dont know how to go on with a piece of me missing.Someone told me that loved ones who pass away around the holiday have been issued a special invitation to the birthday party for Jesus,but I would have thrown you any kind of party you wanted if you had just stayed here!You were supposed to be here to make fun of me when I turn 50,to see your sister graduate and to be in her wedding and to watch your nieces and nephews grow up.WHY did you have to leave us so soon?How do I go on without you?HOW can I ever be whole again? We had our battles but under all that there was a solid undying love.I promise you that you will NEVER be forgotten as long as I live!!!If I could have just one more day with you I would hold you tighter,love you harder and never let you go I guess now I have to behave so that I will see you again one day.I know your memaw is taking good care of you but I cant help wishing it was me instead .Thank you for giving me 22 wonderful years with you but I wasnt through loving you yet.Rest easy my beautiful angel you really deserve it.Not a day will go by without you in my heart and on my mind.Forever,momma

December 22, 2007

Hello beautiful, how are you? Im alright I have been racking my brain for a week trying to figure out what to say to you in this letter, I have come to realise there are not enough words in the english language that can describe how I feel or how bad I miss you Heather you were a little younger than me but girl you were my idol and you always will be. April 9, 2007 was one of the best weekends days I have had in a few years because that was the first time I have heard from you since you left for Basic traning(3 1/2 years)Just talking to you on the phone that day honest-to-God filled an empty spot in my heart Heather we were always a little closer because of age(I liked to think) And even though I was a mean older brother I love you and if I could have you here now I would hold you tight and never let you go I swear I would.I talk to you for at least and hour out of every day. I think it is the only thing that gets me by! Girl you had it goin on you were beautiful, smart, had a good job,a nice place all around you had a good life.And YOU did it nobody gave it to you. It was all you.I use to tell our brothers you were the only one who had life beat. I miss hearing yorr laugh more than anything! You loved to laugh so much! And I loved making you laugh. When Shawn and I came to see you I swear that is the most fun I had in a long time. That night me,you,and Felicia sat under your carportand we were talking and laughing and drinking for about three hrs. I swear if it was not for me having that memory I dont know what I would do! You were suppose to help look after Felicia and my kids when something happened to me but unfortunaley it didnt work that way I miss getting your crazy txt and calls almost every day. I still wait for your txt of phone call and always will. I MISS YOU SO BAD!!! I am getting a tatoo in memory of you because I dont want to forget you and I would not forget you on purpose but I just fear it would be easy to forget about you because it would not hurt as bad if i did not think about you all day. I am not good when it comes to writing down my feelings but Heather Itell you every day talking to you at night is the only thing that helps. You are gone now but never forgotten. I like to think you will live on in Chloe. I will always love you and always miss you. I promise to strive to be half the person you were.
Forever and always your
loving brother,
Josh

Felicia

December 22, 2007

I know you are looking down on us and keeping everyone in line,this was such a slap in the face.It hurts real bad I cant imagine how your family feels they have been with you for years and we had just met. I want you to know I liked you alot and you really touched me the weekend we came to Troy to see you. That night me,you and Josh sat under your carport and laughed and had fun.You rubbed my belly and would feel Isaiah move you wloved it. You sat and asked me questions about being pregnant. I thought of you like a sister Heather you and Lottye both. I will always remember the times we talked laughed and text each other. No one knows why he chose you, he must of thought you accomplished your mission here and he needed you up above. No one will ever know, but will always ask the question why. I love you Heather and wish you were here.
Love, Felicia

Linda Kessinger/Plowman

December 22, 2007

Heather,
God may have removed you from our world “though we know not why”, but know that he can never remove you from our hearts, our thoughts, and our precious memories of you. Your mamma and I talked over the phone about you many times and had spoken together the day before you were to drive home. I wish you could have heard the joy in Donna’s voice. She just couldn’t wait to hold you in her arms again. Now she will wait a little longer for that chance. My heart is saddened that your family will not see your beautiful smiling face. And the lives you touched in your short time on earth will miss you also. I feel we have all been blessed by your smile, your laughter, and your presents in our lives.
Donna, my love for you is wrapped around you in a HUG. I so wish I could be with you.

Love
Linda Gail

Melloney Sadauskas

December 21, 2007

Sweet silly Heather, How I have dreaded having to write these words. Doing so would mean it was really true, you're really gone. I will miss seeing you grow and mature. You had become such pretty young lady with all the promise of becoming an ever more beautiful woman. You were so brave to join the Guard and go to Iraq. You surprised us at every turn. Who could have pictured little Heather working on helicopters? You had so much more life to live, how unfair. We have been deprived of your physical presence but nothing can keep you out of our hearts and that's where we will keep you close forever. We'll see you on the other side sweet girl. All my Love, Aunt Mel

Lottye Bailey

December 21, 2007

You were such a great big sister to me thanks for all you did for me we were finnaly becoming the best of friends. You were so silly and fun to be around. You were always there for me and you helped me deal with all of my problems I hope I am like you one day.
Love your sister,
Lottye

Chris Barbee

December 20, 2007

Hey Heather just wanted to say thanks for bein such a great friend to me. I will miss you a lot you were a very sweet loving person. I know you are in a better place. So that comforts me alot
Love Your friend

Trinity Boyd

December 20, 2007

i cant believe my little sister is gone,i loved you so much and had such a good time when you came to visit.I have the best part of you in my heart and nothing can take that away.I will make sure my children grow up knowing what a special person thier aunt heather was.Until we see each other again i will miss you terribly.your big brother Trinity

December 20, 2007

I'm a friend of the Haynes-Shanklin family. I live in Troy, Alabama and met them through Heather. I would like to extend my condolances to the Upton and Bailey families. I've never met you, But I know your grief is great. Heather was a light in the world and will be missed so greatly. I hope both of Heather's families know that God has her and we'll all see her again.

Shawn Boyd

December 20, 2007

There is no way words can describe the grief i feel for my sister.While growing up you can can't predict what type of people your siblings nor yourself, shall become.I have always been proud of Heather, but after reading the feelings of everyone else who know her. I could not be more proud of the solder and beatiful person Heather had become. I will always love and miss her.

love brother,
Shawn Boyd

vicky boyd

December 20, 2007

I've knowm Heather since she was a little girl and watched her grow into a beatiful woman.I worried about her when she was younger & when she told me she'd enlisted in the guard,of course I was concerned for her safty,but knew it was the smartest thing she could have ever done for herself.It made her strong,confident&mature.We visted her in Troy in august7 SHE CAME UP to FORT Payne to visit in september. It was a very special time & her nieces& nephews loved the time they had with her. It is hard emotionally to realize she's gone but God needed a goofy little. Angel, I'm sure he's enjoying her greatly!
love,
vicky

Rev. Volney Bryan

December 20, 2007

When Donna moved to Richlands and brought little Lottye and Heather to Richlands First Free Will Baptist Church we were very happy to have them join us in worship. Heather became very close to my wife and I and even sat with us on the front pew for a few mornings. She was very loving and friendly and sweet to us. We developed a bond with her while she was here. After she left Richlands and got in the National Guard we heard from her through her grandparents and mother. We were thankful that she was doing so well in her new found profession. When she came from her duty overseas and came back to the states we heard from her and was happy to hear she had done so well in her service life. The memories of her will live on forever. Our love for her and her family will always be a precious memory. We thank God for her life here and the relationship we had with her and her sister Lottye.

Joanne Bryan

December 20, 2007

When I think of Heather, I remember the sweet young lady that came to our church with her mother and sister. We seemed to be friends immediately. She even sat with me in church a few Sundays on the front pew. That did not last because she was taken in by the younger generation and I would get a smile, a hug and "see you later".

We did continue to be friends. I missed her much when she went someplace else to live, was excited when she came back for a visit and was really looking forward to see her again at Thanksgiving when she was coming to see her family - this was not to be - but our memories do not vanish. I loved her too!!

Jennifer (Gray) Stroud

December 19, 2007

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown. I did not know Heather but my heart aches for her family and friends. Ms. Donna and Lottye are two of the sweetest and most caring people I have ever met. I only wish I could take their pain away. One of the hardest things I have learned in life is that sometimes there just isn't anything you can do to make it better. Please know that your love for Heather is evident in every breath you take, in every mention of her name. I am so sorry for your loss....

John Hendry

December 18, 2007

Heather, my big sister as i like to call you. Even though you were not that much older then me. Im proud to say that i had the pleasure of knowing you and serving with you overseas. You will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. I love you and i will see you again one day.

Janet Bryan

December 13, 2007

What a joy to have been part of Heather's Richlands Church Family. She always had the kindest and loving attitude toward all the members there. I am so proud to have known her. She was such a great help, especially her last two years with us-she helped me with my youngest son while I directed the music for Bible School and other times while she was there she would just take him to his class and stay with him. What a huge help!! I'm very proud of her military service and being willing to stand up for our freedom. To her family - I know that there is great pain in your hearts, take comfort in remembering all the special memories that you shared together. I am comforted knowing that there is another angel in heaven watching over me and my family.
We loved her so very much and she will be missed greatly.

Mary Upton

December 12, 2007

Baby Girl I know that the Lord will see me thru this, but it is so very hard to know I will never see that beautiful face, hear that laugh, get to cook your favorite things for you, or even hold you again hurts so bad!!! I know if you could you would be saying "Nanny, don't cry I can't stand it when you cry" but I also know I will cry for you for all the days left in my life.We shared so much that just we shared & you were such a light in my life. You could light up the room when you walked in, & your laugh was such a joy to hear. Rest easy Baby Girl Ill meet you in the morning & we will share our lives. I Love You, Nanny

Bob Upton

December 10, 2007

How cruel life can be sometimes.Just as you were beginning your adulthood-it was snatched away.We were all so proud of the young lady you'd become.How I wish we could have all spent Thanksgiving with you just one more time.You would have been so proud of your Mother & Sister at the memorial-they both did great-and I know it is so hard for both of them.My only hope is you knew how much they (and all of us)loved you-and were so proud of you.I hope you are at peace-and I pray your Mother & Sister find strength.We will always remember and love you.

December 10, 2007

Heather, Just wanted to say, that I have missed you so much, not a second of any minute that your not on my mind..I was just remembering the times at the lake, and the one when we were riding the golf car and had all of them bricks on it, lol...And a few miller lites as well....I just want you to know, I think about all the great time's we had And that is something that no one can take from me, but I will share them..

I love you..

Donna Upton

December 9, 2007

Your Uncle Bill and I were looking so forward to seeing you again and spending Thanksgiving with you and the family. Thanksgiving will never be the same again for the Upton family. We were looking forward to telling you just how proud we were of the wonderful young lady that you had become. My fondest memories of you were when you were younger. You had beautiful blond curly hair, always wore a smile on your face, amd most importanly, you always liked to give big hugs because you were such a loving child. So here is one big hug right back at you Heather from your Aunt Donna. We love snd miss you very much.

December 7, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Grandad

December 6, 2007

Heather, what can I say but that you were so loved and will be missed so much. I am so proud of what you had done with your life and for your love of the military. That is something very special that we shared. To have survived the dangerous situation in Iraq and then to have your life to end the way it did was such a tragedy. But who said that life was fair? If anyone could testify to that, you could. You overcame so much and had such a wonderful future ahead of you. I never see a stuffed frog in a store that I don't think of you. I will always remember how you used to help me in the yard and how you dearly loved to drive my old tractor. You used to call it your tractor. I will never forget one of the first times you visited our church and how you surprised everyone by going up and singing a song. How amazed and proud we were. You were so proud of the poems you wrote and how I wish we could find one of them now to cherish forever. You said one day that you wish you could get some of them published and I am sure you could have. Rest easy now little angel. Your troubles are over and you are enjoying peace like you have never known before and that we will share one day, because you finally made it home.

Maebell Grantham

December 6, 2007

My sympathy goes out to the family
of Heather. I meet her through my
sister Betty and had a chance to be
a friend to her.May God be with you
allthrough this time.

Dwight Houston

December 5, 2007

From the first time you walked into our life and became a member of our church family. I could see a glowing personality in you. I wish I could tell you how much I enjoy joking with you. I will always remember one of your favor saying. "You're about to pluck my last nerve". You where loved and will be miss.

Charles Kessinger Jr.

December 5, 2007

Donna,
I would like to extend our families heartfelt condolences on the loss of Heather. I regret that the physical distance that seperates us prevents me from conveying our families condolences in person. I was fortunate to have met Heather during her visit to my mother and fathers house several years ago. She impressed all of us with her gentle spirit and her zest for life. Heather honored our family in service to her country and she will be dearly missed. Donna please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and our hearts go out to you for your loss.
With affection and deepest sympathy,
Charles Jr. and family

Charles Kessinger

December 4, 2007

Heather - As your Aunt Bernadine and Uncle Charles we have always lived so far apart we never were able to spend very much time together and this was our loss. We loved you as a part of our family and were shocked when we were told about the terrible accident. We are so sorry we will miss the opportunity of getting to know you better. While you were away from us, even in Iraq, we remembered you in our daily prayers. The last time we saw you was a visit to our home with your grandfather. You were a teenager and spent some "girl time" with our granddaughters. They fondly remember that visit with you. We are so sorry we will never have that opportunity to be with you again. We love you and will never forget you. God bless you and keep you in his arms forever.
Charles and Bernadine Kessinger

December 3, 2007

It is so hard to go on living without my beautiful daughter.I still can't believe your gone,i still expect my phone to ring all the time,you did love to talk.You will never know how very much you are loved and missed,when you died a piece of me did too.I know you are at peace now and talking the wings off all the other angels,and I bet heaven has never been cleaner!I promise you not a day in my life will go by without me telling you I love you.momma

November 30, 2007

Heather, I miss you dearly, and I love you so much.....Just thinking about you today!!

November 30, 2007

To All those in Heather's Life: Many thoughts and prayers are with you and just remember to try to smile and laugh a little for her. That is what she would want and expect.

Ray Horn, Jr.

November 29, 2007

Heather was a very pretty,happy,intelligent,and hard working young lady.She took her job in the Army National Guard and at Sikorsky very serious and wanted to make a difference in both.She was at a point in her life where she was just getting it organized and could really start living it at a higher level.She spoke of this to me on several occasions.She was loved by all who met her and will be deeply missed by all.Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

Brian Gregoire

November 29, 2007

I am glad that we met and became friends. I will miss you. I think you were on the path of a true human being and this was good to see.

Betty Dunn

November 29, 2007

My tribute to Heather
Oneday, in Jan. 2007 a beautiful girl named Heather walked into my hair salon with friends. I gave her a beautiful haircut. She said, Ms. Betty, I'm going to let you cut my hair forever. This is how I got me another daughter. Everyday she came by my shop to see us. We invited her to do everything with us. Soon I found out she couldn't cook very well and I took care of that for her. It wasn't long after she got to Troy that she moved into our home. Those were wonderful months. She joined in doing yard work, planting garden, cutting trees, building bon fires, helping me take care of my dogs. Before she moved in with us, Heather found a dog and named it "Socks." I told her she couldn't call that dog "Socks" because that was a cats name, but no way would she change its name.
When the weather got warm we started going to Lake Eufula. She thought that was the most beautiful place she had ever been. We rode the boat, golf cart, jet ski, and you would have thought she was a little kid. She had so much fun. There was so many other things she loved about being at the lake; cooking out, making flower beds, going into town shopping and of course we can't leave out the drinking that Miller Lite.
I will have a life time of beautiful memories of her. Some I shared and some I will keep in my heart forever.

Regina Duckett

November 29, 2007

Heather, you were always a shining light in my darkness, a true "battle buddy!!" I will always cherish the memories. You will be missed. I love you little buddy.

donna baileyr

November 28, 2007

you cant imagine the comfort it bring to us,her family to hear such kind words about her,we always knew she was special but to see how many lives she touched is amazing.

Amy Baker

November 28, 2007

I didn't get the chance to know Heather really well, but the times that I was around her, were great. I'll always remember her wearing a ball cap and a big smile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
Amy Baker

Kathy Godwin

November 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, and friends. What to say about the loving girl who touched all of our hearts. My daughter said it best. She would want all of us to smile, and laugh. Thats how she always entered a room, a smile for everyone. It was a privilege to know such a special person. She will be deeply missed by everyone. Gabie and I will always love Heather.

Lottye Bailey

November 27, 2007

I love and miss you my best friend and my big sister keep me safe i love you!

Lottye Bailey

November 27, 2007

Sissy I want you to know that you are my best friend and i miss you so bad I know you are in my heart. I love you so much my angel.

Tucker Floyd

November 27, 2007

I hope that she fills beter in heven with god. I am so sorey that you had this car reck. I am so sad that you died. I will aways think of you. Thank you for babysiting me and my brother. I will aways put you in my heart. I will never forgit you. I like your houses. I hope you live a beter lifr in heaven. I will aways love you. I will never forgit you. I love you from Tucker to Heather. I love you!!! (Age 8)

Mary Upton

November 27, 2007

My wonderful Heather, How I was looking forward to our few days with you & your brothers. I was fixing all your favorites baby girl. I am so very proud of you & the young woman you had become.You stood so tall in your uniform we were so proud!!Mom, Lottye, Granddad & were supposed to come see you in Aug. I will never get over my getting sick & messing up our trip. Rest well Baby Girl just know I wasn't thru loving you yet.I Love you Baby Girl Nanny

mary-michael dunn

November 27, 2007

i love you heather!

Kendra Steed

November 27, 2007

May Heather rest in peace. She will always be remembered here in our hometown. My deepest sympathy goes out to all who loved her. Love, Kendra

Larry Meeks

November 27, 2007

Heather lived on my place since July and immediately became a very special person to me and my wife and we miss her very much.She was like another Daughter to us. We hope and pray that she is in a better place.

Joyce &family Sanders

November 27, 2007

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.God be with you

Dianna Smitherman

November 27, 2007

Heather was such a great and fun person to be around. She will be missed terribly. She is in our Fathers arms now watching over everyone. Rest in peace Heather. We love you!

Kim Welborn

November 27, 2007

Heather will be missed. She was taken from this earth to young, but I know she is wrapped in our Fathers love, and one day we will all be togethar again. We will miss you so much!

Stacey Henderson

November 27, 2007

Heather was like a sister to me. When we were younger,we would always play dressup,or i would always want to put makeup on her.She didn't really want me to , but she would let me anyways.Thats how Heather was. She was always up for anything.Even though Heather had some hard times she would hardly ever show it.Heather was very sweet,loving,trusting,funny and a very fun person.There was never a dull moment for me when she was around.There is another thing about Heather she knew our lord jesus christ and she had her own relationship with him,so it makes me feel good too know she's with him looking down on us.But until the day comes that we see her again.I will miss her very very much.

christina hartzog

November 27, 2007

I knew Heather from work.My sympathy goes out to her family and all her friends.God bless.

Cookie Whitaker

November 27, 2007

I really got to know Heather when she started at Sikorsky. Really had a lot of good times working and having lunch together everyday. It does not seem the same without her. Her smile and laughter always lit up the room and put a smile on everyone's face. She will be missed dearly and be thought of everyday.

Kim Smith

November 26, 2007

I had the greatest privilege of getting to know Heather through work. She was a true friend and she will be missed terribly.

Jerry Strickland

November 26, 2007

Heather and I started at Sikorsky together. She was full of life and energy. To Heather's family: you can be proud of the young woman she'd become.

Bill Upton

November 26, 2007

Heather was my niece and a very special girl. Through all life had thrown her, she came out swinging. I am very proud of her service to the US and all the lives she has touched. It was a shock to my family and one we will never get over. My only hope is that she forever rests in peace. We love you and miss you Heather.

Marsha Lewis

November 26, 2007

I really will miss Heather so much. I've only known her for a short time but I've really grown to like her while she lived in Troy. She would do anything you asked her to. I will really miss her so much!

Tammy Key

November 26, 2007

Heather was like the daughter I never had....her light will never be extinguished....she touched my heart and I will never forget her....I am proud that she called me friend......

Jessica Henshaw

November 26, 2007

I just wanted to say I really got to know Heather when she was in Iraq through emails and instant messaging. She was a caring and very understanding person. I know she will be missed by all who knew her! Rest in peace Heather-you will be missed!

Matt Yarbrough

November 26, 2007

Hather, I am proud to say that I served with you and got to know you in Iraq. You will always have a special place in my heart. I know that you ae home now, there is no more war for you...you are in a better place. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

donna bailey

November 25, 2007

i dont know what to say or how to express my grief,this was my beautiful daughter. you cannot imagine the pain of havig to bury your child.she was so full of life and loved so much.there will always be an empty spot in my heart because of her loss,i know god needed a new angel but why did he have to take mine?

sacha dunn

November 24, 2007

I cant even explain, nor will I try. I loved heather with out power and soul, like she was my own sister has well....I will miss her gratefully, and always. She loved everyone she came across, I will never forget all the phone calls she made to me and the first time I meet her..

I Love You Heather.....Know That!!

My Deepest thoughts goes out for all her family..

I love you guys..

Roger and Debra Godskesen

November 24, 2007

My family had the honor to send Heather letters and care packages during her time in Iraq through the Soldier's Angels organization. We received many letters from her, and grew to care for her as our own daughter. Her warmth, love of live and constant upbeat messages brought joy to our lives. She always appreciated the packages we sent, but only asked for one special request: small toys that she could give to the Iraqi children. She wrote of her joy in passing out the box of stuffed animals we sent, and told us how she asked the driver of her military vehicle on patrol to stop so she could get out and place a tiny bear into the hands of a little girl, just to make sure she got one. Please accept our sympathies for the loss of your daughter, sister and friend. We will always hold her close in our hearts, and we are better people for having her touch our lives.

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