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Chelsea
November 11, 2020
I love you, Ben.
Mandi Leeson
May 28, 2018
Miss you Ben. You're always in my heart, even though we knew each other for a short time. Thinking about you this Memorial Day.
Michael Hoeffner
August 9, 2015
I am Ben nephew Michael Hoeffner. If any one new him while he was in the service id personally want to talk to you and thank you.
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Charlie Gili
December 19, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Hoeffner Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Benjamin D. Hoeffner US Army Corporal. 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
September 15, 2013
Thank you Ben for your service to our country. I am sorry for your family's loss.
Stu Hazlett
June 4, 2013
My condolences go out to cpl hoeffners family. Even though I did not know Ben I am compelled to add this passage. I was a Navy Corpsman and a first responder who happened to be in the chow hall near by at time of this tragedy.
Peggy Childers
October 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Benjamin D. Hoeffner:
Remembering Benjamin on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
David fitzgerald
May 15, 2010
we miss you
BEN
always in our thoughts,
Kenna Larra
May 25, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Benjamin ~ (Debra Estep)
October 25, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Benjamin, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
leslie fitzgerald
June 5, 2008
A friend of my family is a friend of mine god bless you for are freedom,may you all ways be free ben.
T. W.
June 2, 2008
I think of you often... I have so much to tell you when I see you again. I know you are in a good place, but you are very missed here and your memory is deep in my heart. You were there for me when no one else was and that meant more to me than I got the chance to tell you.Love you.
May 11, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Hoeffner!
August 16, 2007
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)
July 23, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Hoeffner and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
J L
November 9, 2006
I'm glad to finally know who you are. Your family will be in my prayers for strength, peacefulness in their spirit, and patience while waiting for understanding. You have not been forgotten. It has been just over a year now. I know that many will think of you.
Garnet Jenkins
June 26, 2006
The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten... Rest well in the arms of our Precious Lord.
May God's comfort and blessings be with His family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Romans 8:18
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 29, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 6, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hoeffner family in the loss of Benjamin. I did not know Benjamin, 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. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things said about you.
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~
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
O'Bryan Smith
November 17, 2005
I miss you and love you so much
Sarah Denney
November 15, 2005
My nephew is in Iraq and from your group. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Cpl Benjamin Hoeffner. Our prayers to the family and loved ones.
Lori Hoeffner
November 14, 2005
Ben, I miss the time we had when you lived with Chris and I and all the silly things you and your friends used to do. You are like the brother I never had and I will always treasure the memories as that is all I have to hold onto. Kaylynn misses her favorite "Uncle Benny" her hero. We love you and know that you are at peace and home with God. We'll see you again. Love, Lori, Tyler & Kaylynn
Shari Hoeffner
November 9, 2005
Ben, You are in my thoughts alot! I keep seeing your happy, smiling face watching the Bronco game. Now I'll always smile thinking of you when I watch the Broncos.
We miss you and love you!!
Shari Hoeffner
November 9, 2005
Ben, You are in my thoughts alot! I keep seeing your happy, smiling face watching the Bronco game. I'll always smile thinking of you when I watch the Broncos.
We miss you and love you!!
Margaux Brauker
November 7, 2005
I love you Ben.
Mitch E.
November 7, 2005
I miss you Ben. I couldn't have asked for a better best friend. I guess this is "life" though huh? Signing guest books for your best friends death? No. Life was when we were kids without a care in the world. I miss you and I can't wait to see you again.
Salena Melcher
November 7, 2005
We will all miss you Ben, you will remain in our hearts forever…. Till we meet again.
Mandi Beeman
November 7, 2005
My hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of Ben. My husband is serving that unit also. I had met Ben while I was in Colorado with my husband. You will be remembered. God Bless.
carmelita galicia
November 6, 2005
i miss you and i'm soo happy that i got to call you my friend! i know you're having fun up there with jesus... i'll see you up there someday... then we can all play together!
Chris Hoeffner
November 5, 2005
Ben, We miss you and we love you. Thank you for the sacrifice you made so we all can be free. You are my hero bro, Love you
Your Brother
April Marsh
November 5, 2005
CPL Hoeffner served in the same unit as my husband, James F. Marsh.
Our hearts go out to his family. May God be with you always.
Bill Brauker
November 3, 2005
Ben was such a wonderful young man.
Whenever Margaux and Chelsea were with him, I felt they were safe.
We will miss him so.
Words cannot describe the loss.
We will never forget you.
Debbie
November 2, 2005
Debbie & family. We are praying for you.
Shawn P
November 1, 2005
Ben you were one of 12 now 11. We all love you and miss you. may angels led you in.
maria perez
November 1, 2005
i remember when he told me that he was going to the army we were standing in my living room and it made me really proude to here that he was doing soming with his life i will always miss you
samantha fitzgerald
November 1, 2005
You will be missed by all of us. we cherish every moment that we had with you. all my best memeries were when you were around i am so happy that we were friends and i know i will see you agian one day. you will never be forgoten. i miss you so much and love you even more
ashley kennedy
November 1, 2005
i love you ben!
Sondra Millman
November 1, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Benjamin Hoeffner,
It doesn't make a difference how old or how young, one life lost, is one life too many and we want you to know we feel your pain. We are still trying to get our lives back in order after losing our beloved Granddaughter, A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, a Security Forces Blue Beret, who lost her life in Iraq, 9-28-05. She is now guarding the gates in Heaven while waiting for Ben, and we want you to know that he will not be forgotten. Without our children this Country would not be what it is today. May G-d bless our troops, and hopefully, someday soon, Freedom and Peace will reign, so they all can be brought home safely.
No matter what type of accident or act of war, a loss of a child or friend is very traumatic, I know that words aren't much consolation, but we thank you for allowing him to serve. He will always be a hero in our hearts.
Elizabeth's motto was "We're only on Earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile."
Kori Keith
October 31, 2005
CPL Hoeffner served in the same unit as my husband. All of the families of our unit are so saddened by this tragic loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. God bless this young man for his brave service to his country.
IAN MARKEY
October 30, 2005
You had FREEDOM,you gave up FREEDOM,to give FREEDOM,God bless you,BEN.
Kerri Park
October 30, 2005
Ben was my brother-in-law's roommate. He will be remembered in our thoughts and our prayers. We appreciate his service to his country.
-Kerri, navy wife
David Fitzgerald
October 29, 2005
God bless you BEN you will always be our FRIEND and HERO,fly FREE in the ROCKIES.
jack leone
October 29, 2005
We were saddened to learn of Cpl Hoeffner's death. Benjamin loved his country and wanted to contribute to our safety and way of life. He has done so with honor, and integrity. Our prayers go to his immediate family, and his extended family. We know of Benjamin through our colleague DF @work, and America is proud of all of our fallen heroes. He will forever be remembered on our wall of support, alongside other brave brothers. God Bless You, your family, and God Bless America -- Jack and your friends at HSBC Computer Operations - NYC
Jamie Graves
October 28, 2005
Freedom isn't free~ God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
DIANE LARSEN
October 28, 2005
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN!MAY HE REST IN PEACE! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE LEFT BEHIND! ONCE AGAIN SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST!!!
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