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for Andrew Pokorny
Tim Riser
June 13, 2019
I miss you brother, I will see you at Fiddlers Green one day.
Tim Riser
June 13, 2014
My condolences to you and your family. I saw the post on Facebook via Seal of Honor. Staff Sgt.Pokorny has the same last name as my mother-in-law, Eve!yn Pokorny Shaw. She is also from ILL. Lakeside. Her family is from the area. Would love to contact your family to hers, if you so choose to pursue. Please feel free to contact me, via email, or Facebook. God Bless you and yours, T
Peggy Childers
June 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
cheryl martin
November 20, 2010
tothe family of staff sgt andrewr pokorny thankyou for letting him serveand protect rignhts while figthing over there iwlllalways gratfulfor what he died for also my prayer are with you in this timesof sorrow sothank you staff sgt anderw r pokorny
Peggy Childers
June 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny:
Remembering Andrew 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
Mike & Dawn Long
May 31, 2010
Today we remember a fallen brother and a great friend. You are not forgotten. Thank you to the Pokorny Family for the love and support they gave to our brother SSG Pokorny. God bless you.
John Galifi
May 13, 2010
Andrew you were an inspiration to me at a time when young minds need inspiration, my heart truly aches to hear of your loss
Kenna Larra
March 9, 2010
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Peggy Childers
June 13, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny:
Andrew 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
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Podorny,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Jim McGowan
August 15, 2008
“The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero.”
My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones this is such a loss for you're family and our country, and his sacrifice is deeply appreciated. My hopes thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
R Collis
July 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Pokorny. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Pokorny 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 Staff Sgt Pokorny!
The Neal family
June 18, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Pokorny,
Please know that just as your loved one will 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.
In Memory of Andrew Robert ~ (Debra Estep)
June 13, 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 Andrew, but I am remembering
his service. 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Pokorny!
July 29, 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 guestbook 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 (NY)
Brian Muhr
July 18, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Pokorny and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 12, 2007
In Remembrance of Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Andrew, 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 to be with the Pokorny family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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 of Andrew, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Gary Allain
January 2, 2007
Staff sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
December 20, 2006
andy pokorny will always be remembered...
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Pokorny family in the loss of Andrew. I did not know Andrew, 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. Andrew it has been over 3 years since you were taken please know that you are my 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~
CRYSTAL Funderburk
July 19, 2006
MY NAME IS CRYSTAL FUNDERBURK, ANDREW SAVED MY HUSBANDS LIFE. (RANDALL FUNDERBURK).WE HAD A SON IN APRIL 12 2006 AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF POKORNY WE NAMED HIM ANDREW,
Carolyn Evans
February 15, 2006
Always Our Hero. Gold Star Mother
Patty Yuen
October 26, 2005
The entire Yuen family extends our sympathy to the entire Pokorny family. We will not forget!
John Kallal
October 22, 2005
Our family extends condolences to the family of Staff Sgt. Pokorny. We are forever grateful for the sacrifice of your loved one.
The John Kallal Family
Sally and Dick Price
August 5, 2005
To the Pokorny Family
We are sorry for the death of Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny.
We know that the sacrifice of giving his life for his country is great to you and others. We are proud of him to make America Free for all of us. Sally and Dick Price Palatine IL
Glenn Hall
June 29, 2003
To the Pokorny Family and my former co-worker Marie,
We are all deeply saddened for your loss and the loss to our Country. The prayers of our family are with all of you,
The Hall's Glenn, Teresa, Anna, Walter & Bonnie
the malczewski family
June 23, 2003
WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR THAT ANOTHER YOUNG LIFE HAS BEEN TAKEN.I TO HAVE A DAUGHTER OVERSEAS AND PRAY EVERYDAY FOR HER SAFETY AND THOSE OF HER COMRADES,ARE HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS SOLDIER AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
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