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for Christian Gurtner
May 6, 2013
In memory and honor of Christian whom we lost in the early days of the Operation. We are as indebted to him now as we were then. You have not been forgotten and your legacy will carry on thru the hearts and minds of not only loved ones, but others as well.
Charlie Gili
April 3, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Gurtner Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
Kenny Yoh
June 29, 2012
Welp its been 9yrs since you passed and made the ultimate sacrifice for are freedom my friend! And now coming up on are 10 year school reunion,I can't only wonder what life you would be living and what kind of crazy stories you would of had to tell everyone! just wanted to drop a few line to let you know that you aren't forgotten my fellow bowling,baseball,school graduate and must of all my friend! Your missed deeply by all! R.I.P. bro! "You gave all"
Peggy Childers
April 12, 2012
April 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christian D. Gurtner:
Always remembering Christian. "Some gave all."
Chester & Ginger
May 30, 2011
We honor Christian D. Gurtner for his heroic sacrifice of life to maintain our Freedom. For his family & friends, we continue to pray for your strength.
Ginger Mankowski
April 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christian D. Gurtner:
Please accept our remembrance of Christian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christian D. Gurtner:
Remembering Christian 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
Kenna
March 23, 2010
”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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 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!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
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
[email protected]
Marion Stults
December 21, 2009
I remember and still think about my Marine buddies who lost their lives as we swept across the Pacific islands during WW2. I lost a very close Fort Wayne buddy who lost his life on Peleliu. I lost another Fort Wayne Marine friend during the Korean war whose body was never found. I consider myself one of the fortunates who survived and made it home to be with family again. My heart goes out to the surviving family members of this good Marine young man. Semper Fidelis.
Frank Panza
December 20, 2009
I served with Christian and not a day goes by that I dont think of him.
Semper Fi brother!
May 25, 2009
Christian remains a Hero to the Price family this Memorial day 2009. Never to be forgotten. God Bless You. Terry Price Ada,Ohio
Peggy Childers
April 2, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Christian D. Gurtner:
Christian 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
R Collis
July 16, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Gurtner. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Gurtner knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Pfc Gurtner!
Michael Castaneda
June 6, 2008
Gurtner and I served together in the same platoon. I never had the opportunity to meet you when you came out to 29 Palms. I would like you to know that he was a good Marine, strong in spirit, respectful and spoke fondly of his family. He remains forever in my heart and continues to live through the Marines he served with. I hope time has healed your hearts and I offer my deepest condolences for you loss.
The Neal family
April 19, 2008
To the Gurtner family,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debra Estep
April 2, 2008
To the family and friends of Christian.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
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 Christian, but he is my hero.
Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an
Angel and soldier that I drew.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
November 14, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Gurtner!
Althea B
July 24, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
Jon Sherburne
July 6, 2007
Christian,
You are in my thought and prayers everyday Brother!!!!
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by PFC Gurtner and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose a member of our Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a 19 year old Marine deploying in August
Garnet Jenkins
April 1, 2007
In Remembrance of Pfc. Christian D. Gurtner, with so much gratitude to this Brave Young Marine for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
These Young Heroes who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, shall Never Be Forgotten, my young brother among them, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
October 19, 2006
Rest in peace Christian you are missed.You are remembered.
heath mains
June 25, 2006
friends and family of christian,
Im Heath mains i was with christian when he passed and i just wanted to say Im sorry for your loss everyday it seem i think of him and you andi keep you in my prayers
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gurtner family in the loss of Christian. I did not know Christian, 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. Christian April 2nd will be 3 years since you were taken. 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~
Kimberlee Wolff
May 28, 2005
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. I'm sure he was much more than just your son. As a soldier, my family would like to thank him for his sacrifice as well as you. My family is praying you. God be with you.
Manjit Biant
March 21, 2005
We know that the day will come when there will be no more tears but JOY JOY JOY. Jesus is coming again soon.
God Bless
Manjit
annissa summers
April 17, 2003
I am a wife of a soldier in Ft. Campbell. I pray daily that I never face what your family is going through. I pray the good Lord lays his hand upon you and gives the strenth and love you all need. He truly is a hero!!!!!
Marion Stults
April 12, 2003
This old WW2 Marine extends his condolence to the family of Marine Christian D. Gurtner. I lost many Marine buddies on the various islands we landed during the Pacific campaigns. I am proud of those who continue to give their best for country and our Corps.
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