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Evan Ashcraft Obituary
Husband of Ashley Ashcraft, son of Jane Bright and Asa Ashcraft, brother of Drew Ashcraft, and stepson to Beverly Ashcraft and James Bright, killed in action in Iraq near Mosul on July 24, 2003. Evan was a beautiful baby born Tuesday, May 22, 1979 at 12:25 in the afternoon. He learned fast and moved quickly. He was a gifted student and a gifted musician. Evan did a lot in his short 24 years. Everything he did, everything he accomplished, he did so to the ultimate. He loved spaghetti-o's, rocky road ice cream, macaroni and cheese, and applesauce. He loved children. He only wore Van's old school shoes. He had character. He was passionate, in a quiet way. He was great at everything he attempted, he gave 150% to everything he endeavored. He was an extraordinary man. Evan served his country with unqualified honor, he was a consummate soldier and found meaning in life through his will to excel. Evan loved his family without reservation, was a dedicated friend and soldier. His intelligence was startling and he walked with the assurance of a man twice his age. Evan found purpose and direction with his soul mate Ashley. He formed an eternal bond with his younger brother, Drew, and loved him with all his heart. He found closeness and support in his loving parents. He was a wellspring of love. Evan will always be with us in spirit. He still lives, and will continue to live, in all of us. We love you, you are a hero, you are the best. Services will be held on Saturday, August 2 at the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills, 818-346-6968. Tax deductible donations may be made in Evan's memory to the: Evan Ashcraft Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the California Community Foundation, 445 S. Figueroa Bl., Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638. (For additional fund information, please call 213-452-6266, or go to website www.calfund.org)
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Memories and Condolences
for Evan Ashcraft
Charlie Gili
April 15, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Evan Asa Ashcraft 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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft:
Always remembering Evan. "Some gave all."
Jimbo
May 14, 2013
Hey Ev - Thinking of you as always.
Ashley Ashcraft
March 19, 2013
I love you and miss you with all my heart
dave
January 20, 2013
Thank you.
November 23, 2012
RIP, Evan. You will never be forgotten.
Teneele Morris
October 15, 2012
I have worn Sgt. Evan Ashcraft's soldier bracelet since November of 2008. I wear it along with another soldier's from the Iraq war, as well as one from Vietnam. I wear the bracelets to remind me that there are those who think beyond themselves and are willing to sacrifice everything for the good of others, no matter where they were born or what country they live, or religion they practice. That there are still men like Evan who are brave, loyal, and willing to fight when others flee. My heart goes out to his family and friends who miss his presence everyday and want them to know there is one more person keeping his sacrifice alive and spreading it every time someone asks about his bracelet.
May 3, 2012
Thank you Evan Ashcraft for having made the ultimate sacrifice. Please know that you have not been forgotten about and are still honored.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft:
Please accept my remembrance of Evan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Kenna Larson
June 8, 2011
Hero Evan Ashcraft - you will never be forgotten. We love you.
Bruce Boehme
March 8, 2011
To Evans Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of serving with Evan's dad in Vietnam. Looking back on my service, I would'nt have had it any other way. Tho' we had never met, I'll bet it was the same for Evan. In war, it seems as if God sometimes takes the best first. All that's left are precious memories and the assurance that our loved one is with our Lord
May the Lord bless you and yours.
Bruce B.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft:
Remembering Evan 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
Nancy Banach
June 22, 2010
Though I never knew you, or your family, I wear a bracelet dedicated to your memory and every day I remember you and so many like you who have given all that the rest of us may live in freedom. As long as I wear this, you will never be forgotten and always prayed for.
Kenna Larra
January 28, 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 some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we 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
Sonny
August 26, 2009
SGT. EVAN ASHCRAFT,
Thank You and your Family for the sacrifices you each have made in your service to our country. Because of you and every American Soldier who has ever served and the American Heroes here at home, I sleep knowing that I am Cloaked in the Safety and Freedoms that each and everyone one of you HEROES has provided.
Thank You is NOT Enough,
Sonny Delgado
A Grateful American and a Proud
Patriot Guard Rider
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft:
Evan 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
January 10, 2009
hello,this is Archie.just trying to get a hold of ashley or drew.719-287-1086 thanx [email protected]
D'Ann Peterson
September 15, 2008
My nephew is in the army and was wearing a bracelet in honor of Sgt Evan A Ashcraft. He was recently home and he passed the bracelet on to me. So many have given their lives for us and people do not realize the sacrifice. I will wear it proudly in his honor.
In Memory of Evan Asa Ashcraft ~ (Debra Estep)
July 24, 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 Evan, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
As I sign each guestbook, I am amazed at the number of troops, who like Evan, planned on going into police work after their military service.
It speaks of their caring hearts.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
the Buck family
May 10, 2008
To the family and friends of Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
ZED SHIPLEY
February 29, 2008
EVAN BUB ITS GOOD TO TALK TO YOU AGAIN.. SORRY ITS BEEN SO LONG. I MISS HANGING OUT WITH YOU AND THE BOYS R.I.P MY FRIEND
November 18, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Ashcraft!
Sandy Arcebuche from noorthtrooper airsofteam
October 8, 2007
August 5, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Ashcraft and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Teri O'Connor
May 28, 2007
To Cpl. Ashcraft and his family:
When I read about the sacrifice and courage of young men like this, I am forever hopeful for our country. Words and thanks don't really do justice for the profound sense of awe I have for you Cpl. May God bless you and may God give some comfort however small to those who loved you, by letting them know there are many like me, who honor his sacrifice.
jason elliott
May 28, 2007
As Christian Soldiers we served to fight evil. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.The lord has prepared a place for you in our fathers house. God Bless Jason (DOC) Elliott
Shawn Haskins
May 12, 2007
I miss you man so much, sometimes you guys are all that I can think about. Things where so messed up that night man. I hope your resting peacefully now, and know that you'll always live in the hearts of the people that love you.
Jim Strohm
April 26, 2007
Evan,
I never got to thank you for helping me the night i was wounded in the Humvee! You stuck right by me and Archie until they medevaced us out! The guilt i feel for not being there for you, Hector and Heighter that night will be with me until the day i die! When i went back, it was different without you guys, but we carried on just like you guys would expect us too! Hope we made you proud to be in ABU 2nd Plt 1/327th!!! You have made your family proud by how you lived your life, and i was proud to have served with you and have you as a friend!! I have your picture along with Hector's & Heighter's in my living room, and think of you guys everyday!! God bless you! Take care my friend!
brandon vonglis
March 24, 2007
thinking of you everyday bro, you keep me going in this crazy world. from another one of Bart's boys
Gary Allain
February 28, 2007
Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Jason Walters
January 27, 2007
Miss ya everyday bub, all of Bart's Boys (2nd PLT, ABU 1/327) do, as everyone that knew you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ashcraft family in the loss of Evan. I did not know Evan, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Evan 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~
Sheila Rose Veldhoen
December 15, 2006
STILLLLLL MISSSSSS YOU EVAN!
YOUR FRIEND FOREVER!
Sheila
R.I.P.
Garnet Jenkins
July 25, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, with a Multitude of Thanks for his dedication and service to our country.
Please know that Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft, will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and comfort, continue to be with this family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA 1967
Paul Salcepuedes
June 20, 2006
Much love Evan..you will always be missed..
My Condolence,
SSG Salcepuedes
Linda Flannery
June 16, 2006
Remembering an American Hero.
God Bless Evan and his family.
I did not know this brave young man, but wanted to pay my respects to his family.
God Bless you all.
My flag will fly in Evan's honor.
Mom of 2 Marines and widow of Vietnam army Ranger.
TONY BOYD
January 18, 2006
HEY ASH,
I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL. IT'S BEEN AWHILE SINCE WE LAST SPOKE, THE LAST TIME I'VE SEEN YOU WAS RIGHT BEFORE EVAN AND I LEFT TO GO TO IRAQ, AND I AM CURRENTLY ON MY SECOND TOUR HERE AND WISH WISH YOU THE BEST LIFE AHS TO OFFER. THE DAY HANNAH WAS BORN EVAN WAS THE FIRST PERSON I CALLED AND TOLD I HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL, AND THE DAY HANNAH WS BORN I DROVE BY YOUR HOUSE TO SHOW YOU AND EVAN. I WISH I WOULD HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT YOU SOONER, BUT I JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. I HOPE YOU GET THIS E-MAILAND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME MY E-MAIL IS POSTED. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
TONY.
vincent arcebuche "archie"
December 26, 2005
evan,
the bravest man i've ever met.you are missed by all.'til we meet again...
Geoffrey Rempert
October 24, 2005
May Evan be comforted in the arms of our Lord forever.
vincent arcebuche
August 9, 2005
evan,
i am trully sad for this lost,sorry it took me so long to find your site....you are trully missed "MY FRIEND"....
Andy Burney
May 27, 2005
Hello, I was in Evan Ashcrafts's platoon during basic training at Ft. Benning, GA in early 2000. I was actually in his squad. I decided to go through the list of those who have sacrificed their lives in the war in Iraq to see if I had any buddies that were on it. Unfortunately, I saw his name. I never made it throught basic training and therefore, never had to go to war, but I am fully aware of the fact that every day soldiers like Evan are fighting in my place. I remember him being our squad leader and displaying very excellent leadership and always seeming cool under the pressure we endured in basic. I am glad that I knew him and it breaks my heart that the last time I spoke with him he was still a soldier in training, and the next time I heard anything, he was a fallen war hero, but I am thankful for his service. I just want the Bright Family to know that I may not have passed the test, but I can see leadership in someone a mile away, and Evan had it. I am truly sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.
-Andy (former private in Battalion 150, Charlie Co., ITB, Ft. Benning, Ga)
Anabel Rogers
March 31, 2005
God bless your family in your hour of need. Your loved one has now the title of HERO. It may not be of consolation now, but all Americans will know your son as Hero. God Bless.
Susan Johnson
March 30, 2005
To the Ashcraft Family: I did not know Cpl. Ashcraft. God bless you. We are grateful for Cpl. Ashcrafts unselfish service. He is one of our heros!
Troy Ashcraft
March 26, 2005
I did not know him, but hey, family is family, no matter how far removed. I grieve with you, I was lucky enough to come back the first time around, in '93. My father was a vet from Viet Nam and the Storm in 90. I am proud of Evan, and all those like him who would put their own sense of service ahead of their own desires, in order to ensure that their needs and the needs of those around them are met. May God bless you all and all in your families.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
March 20, 2005
TO CPL. ASHCRAFT FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Rebekah Young
February 15, 2005
I did not know Evan, but I came to read about him from an old friend of his from high school, Jennifer Spradling. Being a wife of an active Marine, my deepest sypamthies, and thoughts, go out to him and his family. I deal with the possibility of losing my husband the same way, every day. Though I do not know what you are exactly going through I can imagine. And I pray that God blesses you with closure and above all, strength to get through the days. Thank you to Evan for giving his life up for the greatest cause of all, our freedom. God bless, and stay strong.
Kim Ghasemi
December 1, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ashcraft family. I was very unfortunate to have never got the opportunity or pleasure to meet Evan; however, I was blessed to meet his wife Ashley. She was my daughter's first grade teacher. Ashley brings life and laughter to everyone she meets. She keeps Evan alive everyday of her life. There is never a day that goes by that she is not thinking of him. I see him through her eyes. I have come to know Ashley very well over the last year and a half and realize how special and strong she is. I pray she will continue to stay strong and live the dreams she always had with Evan. Although he is not with her in person, he will always be in her soul.
Evan, I want you to know that I will always be a very special friend to Ashley and will never let anything or anyone ever hurt her.
All my love,
Kim
Anita Fisse
October 20, 2004
I just stumbled across this guest book by accident and wish that I had found it much sooner. I searched anxiously for an outlet for my grief and just now I found this guest book. I'm so glad to discover that Evan was loved by so many people.
My family and I recently moved to AZ from San Mateo, CA - the city that adopted Evan's unit and originally started the adopt a soldier program. Evan was the soldier that my husband and I adopted. Evan wrote us to thank us for the letter and care package that we sent him and to tell us that he would love to meet us when he returned home. What tremendous handwriting for a man! WOW! We were surprised to find that he has originally from CA and were so thrilled at the prospect of meeting him one day. I was even looking into arranging for a small welcome home celebration upon his arrival.
We went to Canada in July 2003 to visit my family and returned in August. I kept wondering why Evan hadn't answered my last letter to him and was getting worried. Something led me to the website of the fallen soldiers and I went through the names alphabetically. I almost fell off my chair when I saw the name Evan Ashcraft. I thought I was going to faint as my heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was going to exit my body. How could he be gone? Then I saw the date that he passed away, July 24th...my birthday. We had so many unanswered questions about who Evan was. I found a little information about him over the internet which provided some comfort to our grief.
This past July I celebrated my birthday with thoughts of Evan. We was our hero and we will forever remember him, his bravery and his sacrifice for our country.
Although we didn't have the opportunity to meet him he felt like family to us and made the War in Iraq and the aftermath very personal to us.
Evan will always have a special place in our hearts and our family. I will celebrate him each year that I celebrate my birthday and am so thankful that he was "in our lives", even if it was just so briefly.
To Ashley, Jane, Drew, Asa and the rest of his family and friends...we are so immensely sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Evan was very fortunate to have such a loving family. God bless you all!
Phyllis Tully
September 17, 2004
I was so touched by the article I read about your son. God Bless you and your family!
Sylvia Aslanian
August 16, 2004
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. I truly admire your strength. though I have never met Evan, knowing you, I can see where he got his strength from.
sylvia
Sylvia
Steven Sherry
August 12, 2004
I think about you and your family often.....
Carol Whitener
July 22, 2004
Evan,
We miss you and think of you often. You have touched our hearts deeply. Love, Carol, Dennis and Evan
osha aba
May 11, 2004
Ilove this page
Jessica Quiroga-Bantug
April 10, 2004
I didn't know Evan, but I do know he was a local boy (West San Fernando Valley). All the e-mails I've just read, gave me insight on what a great person he was and he will be greatly missed. I just wanted to let his family know that my prayers are with them and God bless you.
james cox
February 27, 2004
ashcraft was one of the greatest teamleaders i had a chance to serve with he will always be greatly missed and never forgotten
ABU 1/327 INF
Bonny Tillman
December 1, 2003
Today I finally stopped crying long enough to search for things on the internet about Evan. I "adopted" Evan at the beginning of the year and we communicated by letter while he was in Iraq. When my last letter to Evan was returned I knew something bad had happened. I did not think that the soldier I adopted would be killed in action. I did not know Evan other than what he wrote in his letters. But I did feel he was a friend. He gave his life for me and for you. I don't know that I could do that. It takes someone special to be willing to do that. Evan was that, he was special. He will never be forgotten and I pray for his family daily.
Sheila Rose Montie
November 9, 2003
I am in complete sorrow over Evans death.
He had been a best-friend and an old Boy-friend of mine. We had a group of Friends, back in the day, that was unbreakable. Then our Best Friend, Cheyenne had passed away April 2 1997, and now 6yrs. later Evan. When I found about Evan...my Heart broke. I am Happily Married now for, 4yrs. and have two of the most Beautiful Boy's. I did get to meet his Wife, at my Best Friend, April and Josh's Wedding. So sweet together. That was the last time that I saw Evan and Ashley. I am really, beyond words, very sad that he has passed. I still don't believe how, but it happened like that and that is reality, for all of us. I am very Lucky to have pictures and memories to look back at and cry with. I will always miss him, as he really was a Wonderfully Special Friend to me...My Heart Weeps.
In Loving Memory of Evan...Forever.
Much Love and Respect,
Sheila Rose Montie S.F.V.
JUSTIN EWING
November 2, 2003
TO MY FELLOW RTO UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...THANK YOU
EWING
jay ashcraft
September 6, 2003
Although I never met you,I feel a tremendous loss.We share the same last name and though I don't know if we were related we shared more,the same service to our country,
the same love of our family,the same pride of being an American.Now when I look at our flag or sing the National Anthem I see your face.God bless you and your family.
Joy DeLeo
August 15, 2003
Evan,
Your memorial picture is on my bulletin board to remind me daily of the ultimate sacrifice you, and others before you, made so that we could live "free".
Truly, you are "Above the Rest". You are missed.
Joy
Rochelle Kasten
August 14, 2003
Evan - I only met you two times, but through your mother I feel very close to you. We are very proud of you - you as a person and your dedicated service to your country. You will surely be missed and you will live on in our hearts forever.
Rochelle Kasten
Lexi Barr
August 7, 2003
Evan, Your mom knows you are still with her. I am part of the PIHRA Ya Ya Sisterhood and have known your mom for years. She is straight-forward, kind, fun, smart, and caring. I understand so were you. Well, you came by that honestly. We all love your mom and our hearts and prayers are with her, Ashley, Drew, your Dad, Asa; and Jim and Beverly. May your memory live forever.
Sandy Richards
August 7, 2003
Though I did not know you personally Evan, I got to know you through my dear friend Jane. I knew what a wonderful son you were and how proud your parents were of you. I knew about your sweet wife, Ashley, and how you both were making plans for the future. Though I never met you personally Evan, I will forever miss you through my dear friend, your loving mother, Jane.
Theresa Stuart
August 7, 2003
Evan was a friend of my daughter Hollyn Nemecek. He was always a positive influence with his friends and a good kid when he was in high school as I knew him. My sincerest sympathy to his wife and family members for their loss. may he be remembered always in good spirits and with love.
Theresa :)
Jane and Jim Bright
August 6, 2003
Forever in our hearts.
Jim Staruk
August 3, 2003
Evan, thank you for your sacrifice. You are our hero. God bless you and God bless America.
Hollyn Nemecek
August 2, 2003
FROM A GOOD FRIEND & SCHOOLMATE
To The Entire Ashcraft Family:
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Evan. He was one of the closest friends I had during both my Jr. and High School years...as was Jesse. He was so great at listening and helping you through any situation. Evan was also one to keep you happy and laughing. My fondest memory of Evan would have to be during our freshman year...I couldn't always hang out so we would watch our favorite T.V. shows together over the phone (He loved the Simpsons)just about every night. And as the gentleman he was brought up to be; he would make sure to walk me home from school. There is no one other than Evan who would make a better friend.
My heart goes out to Ashley; I couldn't even imagine the pain she is in...I wish I could have met her I was always told by Evan how perfect she was. As for his sweet parents loss...I am now 7 months pregnant with a boy and the thought of EVER having to feel your pain scares me to no end. I am so very sorry....so sorry.
With My Deepest Sympathy;
Hollyn
Melissa Walker-Scott
August 1, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. My cousin Timothy Moehling (35 years old) was killed in Iraq the first week of the war (he was flying one of the Black Hawks that went down in a mission). I know there is nothing I can say to make you feel better, but know that both of these loving people were brave beyond anything we can conceive. They are still with us in our hearts. By the way, we just had a baby a few months ago and Evan (Jacob) was going to be the name if it was a boy (she was a girl!!), but the next one will be Evan if it's a boy!!!
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How to support Evan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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