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for Kelley Prewitt
anna
March 27, 2023
i found his name tag at hocking hills
April 4, 2018
I miss you more than you will ever know.
Linda Hall
November 11, 2014
Jean & Steve, just want you to know that we think of Kelley often. Bruce & Linda
June 20, 2014
PVT. Prewitt, you still have not been forgotten. You are a true hero. Rock of the Marne SSG Smith 2/69 3ID
linda Hall
May 27, 2013
Jean & Steve,
I think of Kelley and y'all often. You are in my thoughts & prayers!
Bruce, Linda, Matthew & Jeremy
Wesley Malone
May 31, 2012
Never Forgotten Bro..I Miss You..Alverez Miss You..EveryoNe Miss You..
Ginger Mankowski
April 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt:
Please accept our remembrance of Kelley on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Debbie Black
January 26, 2011
I do not know you but my heart and prayers are with you and your family. My daughter, Sgt. Ali Bush is in the Air Force and will be returning for her 3rd trip to Afghanistan in the near future. There is no way that I can appropriately express my sorrow at the loss of this brave soldier or give proper thanks for his sacrifice. It was not in vain and for those military families that know the cost their loved ones are paying----these are the true heroes. Debbie in Birmingham, Al.
May 31, 2010
Jean, Steve and the Prewitt family,
Thinking of you today as we remember Kelley for the sacrifice that he and his family have made for our country.
Remembering our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day.
The Hall's (Bruce, Linda, Matthew and Jeremy
Peggy Childers
April 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt:
Remembering Kelley 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
April 6, 2010
Jean and Steve,
You are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Bruce and Linda
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 2,100 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]
the Burch's
December 10, 2009
As this blessed season approches, my family is holding your family up in prayer. Such brave men as Kelley, make this freedom we have possible.
Our love,
the Burch's
Amanda
May 24, 2009
Remembering you on this Memorial day! Thank you for your sacrifice!!
May 24, 2009
To let your family know, you are not forgotten this Memorial day
Lisa Swanzy
April 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you PVT. Prewitt and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama and American hero!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
Peggy Childers
April 9, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt:
Kelley 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
Linda and Bruce
April 6, 2009
Jean and Steve,
I just wanted to let you know that yall are in our thoughts and prayers today. I think of Kelley often and remember the good times we had when our boys were young.
The Harrison Family
March 26, 2009
To the Prewitt Family,
My husband, SFC Jimmy E. Harrison now, was the Soldier who rushed in to aid Kelley. It just so happens that he has to go to some sort of reception this year to talk about this experience. I was trying to find out more about it and ended up on your guess book. I am so sorry for your lost. Your family will always remain in our prayers.
Jamie Pack
February 4, 2009
To the family of my fallen brother in arms, Returning to fort benning and meeting you all broke my heart. Prewitt was a wonderful person and a good soldier. He had plans to return home and live his life. The night before he left us on that last mission he slept in my cot on the back of our truck playing cards with the guys- I pulled guard duty with the 50 cal mounted on the front of our truck. It tears me thinking about it. I wish I could have been on that mission that day, maybe he would have survived, or the odds could have played out in our favor. Spc. Aiken was really close to him. We all liked him and loved him. I am so sorry he did not come home. All the guys were tore up when we found out that he was gone. But he is with us in our hearts and minds and I will never forget him. God bless you all.
The Neal family
April 20, 2008
To the Prewitt 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.
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
April 6, 2008
To the family and friends of Kelly.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Kelly, but he is my hero.
Please contact me and I will email you back
a copy of the Angel drawing I have posted
here.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 6, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the PREWITT family .Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten .Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation...THANK YOU...All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will 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...................SEMPER..FI..........B.V.C........
Amanda
November 15, 2007
Kelley, I know I have done this several times over the last couple of years, but I can't say it enough. THANK YOU for the ultimate sacrifice that you gave. Its because of people like you that we are able to live free and worship GOD and not be worried about someone taking our lives because of it. Thank you again!! To the Prewitt family, you are still in our prayers!! We love you! God Bless!!
November 14, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Prewitt!
August 3, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Prewitt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Lana Barker
May 29, 2007
Kelley:
My hero!! You are still missed and we still think of you. Kristy's son DJ (8 years old now) and I were riding down Hwy 11 listening to The National Anthem and he asked me, since it was Memorial Day Weekend could we go by and visit your grave. We did and we ran into Ralph Martin and he was visiting Shelly's grave. It's strange that you two are right there in walking distant of each and how you two were so close growing up. I know you two are looking down on us. You will never be forgotten, Kelley and the price you paid for our freedom!!!!
Love,
Lana Barker
DJ Nichols
Hamlet Canosa
April 23, 2007
It is with profound gratefulness that I offer my sincere condolences to each of you. Though I do not know you, nor knew Kelley, I do know that He gave for us all his most precious gift. I have prayed for you this morning, asking the Lord to embrace you, through His loving Spirit, to bring you divine peace.
Rest in peace, brave soldier.
Garnet Jenkins
April 5, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Kelley, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue be with the Prewitt family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Kelley's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
SGT. Raney, James
January 18, 2007
I didn't realy get to know kelley but my wife's brother was his most dearest friend. his death hit very close to home. i was also in baghdad when i got the news from my wife. i am now on my second tour and everytime i leave the wire, i can't help but to think of kelley. he gave the ultimate sacrifice. thank you.
Jess Owens
December 3, 2006
I am writing this to let you know that I got to know your son just a few days before the tragic thing happened. meny nights i am graced with his smiling face as we shared a smoke that we had scrounged from my ruck. he will forever live in my heat and mind.
LANA BARKER
November 15, 2006
TO MY HERO:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLEY!!
Adele Morgan
August 28, 2006
Jean,
I was looking at some old pictures. Ben & Kelley lying side by side in the church nursery crib, all dressed up in their little Christmas suits. I miss him, too. Please pray for Ben. He's in Al Asad, due home in just a few weeks. Our love to you, dear Friend.
LANA BARKER
July 5, 2006
TO MY HERO, KELLEY PREWITT!! YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN? I HAVE TOLD MY GRANDSON ABOUT YOU (KRISTY'S LITTLE BOY) AND HE HAS PUT FLAGS AT YOUR HEADSTONE AND HE ASKS ABOUT YOU EVERYTIME WE PASS BY THE MILITARY GARDEN. KRISTY HAS TALKED ABOUT ALOT TO HIM AND SHOWED HIM SOME WONDERFUL PICTURES SHE HAS OF ALL OF YA'LL AND EXPLAINED TO HIM, THAT BECAUSE OF YOU, WE WILL HAVE FREEDOM. THANK YOU KELLEY, AND YOU ARE SO MISSED!!!!
LOVE,
LANA BARKER
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 9, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Prewitt family in the loss of Kelley. I did not know Kelley, 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. Kelley it has been a little over 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~
Teresa Cagle
April 21, 2006
I've just discovered this site tonight, has it been 3 yrs? I remember being with you Jean the day you got the news and how sad we all were and still are. I can recall every detail of the memorial service and think about the photos Kelley had in his helmet. I think of Kelley almost every day. My son Josh had already signed to join the Marines as a senior in high school when this terrible tragedy happened to Kelley, he was even more determined to go. Josh met Kelley when Kelley was a teenager and Josh was about 10 and he thought he was so funny and cool. Cpl. Josh Cagle, Marine Intel. Analyst left for Iraq Valentines Day and he mentions Kelley often when we talk. Josh and I have gone together to visit Kelley's grave and Josh went again before he left for Iraq. I know you all are proud of Kelley's unselfishness and bravery. KELLEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and has been since 2003 and I pray your hearts are healing more every day!
Candice Free
April 11, 2006
Hi mom and dad prewitt, I cant believe how long its been. Its candi. to you guys i wanted to say thank you for feeding me all the time, as you know my parents did the same for kelley. thats one thing that boy could do is eat. if it were not for you guys i would have never got to meet my guardian angel. little kelley is now 2 years old and every time i look in his eyes i see your son.its the reason i get out of bed every day. I love you both and miss you terribly. To kelley i cant lie some days are good and some not so good.Of course you have a pretty good view from up there, and just so you know i hear you all the time when you tell me to shutup and quit crying. I hear you every time im listening to "outcast" and you tell me to turn it up. I see you every time were telling a story and your 2 year old godson gives me that smirk. the three of us were inseperable(jeremy,you, and i)Dont ever leave me. i treasure your presence.I'll talk with you in my prayers tonight kel, but untill then i want to leave you with a quote from someone who taught us a lot about life..."Heroes eventually die, horoscopes often lie,sometimes why, nothin is for sure, nothin is for certain, nothin last forever but untill they close the curtain,its him and i-aquemini."
Kathleen Jones
February 6, 2006
I never met Kelley but my son, Justin, was a good friend of Kelley's. I feel like I knew him because of how much Justin talked about Kelley. Justin "accidentally" ran into Kelley at Batteries Plus the day before he shipped out to Iraq and was able to able to tell him goodbye. It is a memory that Justin will never forget. I would like you to know that largely because of Kelley, his life, his friendship to Justin, and ultimately his death, Justin has changed his life and become a wonderful young man. He is married and has a young son himself. I wanted you to know that what Kelley went through DID make a difference in the lives of those who loved him.
I continue to pray for you and your family.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
GEORGE C. RUDOLPH SR.
December 18, 2005
PVT.KELLY IS A HERO THANK YOU SIR.
November 25, 2005
Kelley:
Because of YOU we were all able to share THANKSGIVING together. I want to Thank you for that.
Massachusetts
Shelley Luna
November 22, 2005
My brother in law is buried in the same military garden as Kelley. I pass his grave when I visit there. There is such a sense of awe and appreciation when I stand in the midst of all of our soldiers that have passed before me.It brings tears to my eyes when I stand there and realize what a BIG price these people have paid for our freedom. They are truly my HEROES!!!!!!! God Bless each soldiers family!!!
Rachel Burks
July 5, 2005
My condolences to the family. I know it doesn't get any easier with each passing year, and I want you to know that he is not forgotten. I went to high school with Kelley, and even though I only spoke to him a few times he was always nice to me even though he was older than me. I cried the morning I saw his photo on the news. Never had the situation hit so close to home before that morning. I continue to say a prayer for the family each time I hear of another brave American who made the greatest sacrifice for our country. Thank you.
Matthew Bryan
May 30, 2005
Hi,
I am ten years old and want to say thank you for your help to keep America free. I like to play on the lake, too. I know you will miss your son. Thank you and God bless.
Lana Barker
February 26, 2005
I just found the guest book today. I think of you everyday and what a brave young man you were. You are my hero Kelley!!!!!!
Sara Blissmer
May 13, 2003
Kelley was one of the greatest people that I ever got the privledge to meet. We had some great times. And the time we had together was just the beginnng for us. He will never ever be forgotton. He will live on in my heart forever!
jennifer lindley
April 22, 2003
TO THE PREWITT FAMILY,THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY TO TAKE AWAY AN OUNCE OF YOUR PAIN BUT TO PUT YOUR HEART IN GODS HANDS. TO ASHLEY;WHAT STICKS OUT IN MY MIND THE MOST IS HOW CLOSE YOU AND KELLY WERE. YOU DO NOT SEE MANY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ARE THAT CLOSE.MY HEART,THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE,
JENNIFER
Amanda Bradshaw
April 21, 2003
To the Prewitt family-
I know you probably dont remember me, but I went to Ridgecrest before I moved to Jasper in 1993. I remember Kelley as a sweet, funny, caring guy whom everyone loved.When I heard the news all I could see was his smiling face as I remember him as a young boy. Just want you to know that my family and I, as well as friends and our church, are praying for you as you go through this tragic and hard time in your life. We pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this. The world lost a great man. He is a hero who will never be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you! We love you!
Nicole Anderson
April 19, 2003
I am so very proud that I had the opportunity to be a part of his life. His memory will go on in my heart forever. Love in Christ, Nicole Anderson
Amanda Lindsey
April 19, 2003
Mr and Mrs. Prewitt,
My heart goes out to you and you will be in my prayers.
I can't imagine the heartache you must be going through.
Kelley was a hero for serving his country and will never be forgotten.
Amanda Lindsey
(Daughter of Don and Ruth Lindsey)
Debra Craddock
April 18, 2003
May God comfort you in your loss. I thank God for your son and the freedom he fought for. I pray that your faith will comfort you.
Tara Wood McNair
April 18, 2003
Prewitt Family -
I was devastated to hear about Kelly. I can remember him as a little boy growing up at Ridgecrest and then seeing him at Batteries Plus as a grown man. I know you are so proud of him, as we all should be. My heart goes out to you and yours as both my husband and brother-in-law serve in the military. Your loss is great, but God will provide strength. My prayers are with you. Tara Wood McNair
Allison Hallmark
April 17, 2003
I am praying for all of you. This is a terrible thing to happen to such a young man. Best wishes! Love - Allison Hallmark
Katie Moore
April 17, 2003
I don't know what to say exactly, I went to high school and church with Kelley. I haven't spoken to him since high school; but, I can see him so clearly in my mind, that it seems like we saw each other just yesterday. May God Bless all of those (and their families) who put their life on the line for our safety.
Gail Deavers
April 17, 2003
May the thoughts and prayers of so many bring a touch of comfort to your hearts during this difficult time. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surround you with His love and fill you with the blessed peace that surpasses all understanding as you lean on His ways and not ours. Kelley will forever be remembered, not only as your son, but as an American Hero.
Judy Guinn
April 17, 2003
My heart goes out to the relatives and friends of this brave young soldier. I feel your pain as I have a son currently serving in Northern Iraq fighting the same battle with the 10th Special Forces. I pray not daily, but hourly for the safe return of all our soldiers. My hope for you is that you will find a way to deal with this pain and live the rest of your life enjoying all he was fighting for in that foreign country. He is truly the bravest of the brave and a most notable hero for the United States. May his death not be in vain.
God Bless You!
Judy
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.
penny warren
April 16, 2003
your family are in my prayers.. i am a friend of bill and linda prewitt.. i am so sorry for your loss...we are thankful for kelleys service to our country and our freedom.. sincerely, penny warren
Ron, Joyce, Mark Sims
April 16, 2003
Steve,
Just wanted you to know that you and your entire family are in our hearts and prayers. So many happy memories of playing soccer with Kelley. So many good times!!! We are so sorry for your loss and plan to be at the service on Thursday. Love, Ron and Joyce Sims and Mark
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