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for Ryan Carlock
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Ryan G. Carlock:
Always remembering Ryan. "Some gave all."
James lowe
June 11, 2013
Gone but not forgotten my brother.
James Lowe
June 11, 2013
Ryan was a great friend to me and my family. I put tattoo of his dog tags on my left arm so that he may never be forgotten. Whenever people ask I proudly tell them his story. Ten years have passed since he went to heaven, still yet I cry every time I speak of him. I miss him greatly and wear his name on my arm with honor. His daughter and mine are both named sierra, his widow and my ex-wife were pregnant at the same time. I would like to say thank you for your sacrifice my brother and I share your family's pain. May God bless you all for your sacrifices.
June 29, 2012
I have seen the memorials to Ryan. He was obviously a very special person,the kind of person one would have liked to met. I am going to say a prayer tonite for Ryan,his family and many friends.
Bernard Punzalan
November 5, 2011
To the family of Ryan, I am Bernard Punzalan and manage the Chamorro Roots Genealogy Project, and have recently learned that his grandmother is Maria Pangelinan Mendiola (deceased) from Guam.
I and several others are in the process of requesting the Governor of Guam, the Guam Legislature and the Department of Interior recognize and acknowledge Ryan and your family for his ultimate sacrifice and heroism.
I have also received several requests on how we may contact your family. Our condolences and prayers our with you.
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Ryan G. Carlock:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Imnot telling
April 26, 2011
I was only 4 when my uncle , Ryan G. Carlock, had passed. My family and I were devastated, yet proud of a man who risked his life for ours! And even though I only knew him for such a short period of time, I know he was, and is, a hero! God bless my Uncle Ryan!! <3
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Ryan G. Carlock:
Remembering Ryan 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
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2009
To the family of Spc. Ryan G. Carlock:
Ryan 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 15, 2008
Dear family of Spc. Ryan G. Carlock,
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)
In Memory of Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
September 9, 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 Ryan, 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 –
(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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 1, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Carlock family in the loss of Ryan. I did not know Ryan, 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. Ryan it has been over 4 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~
November 15, 2007
I went to high school with Ryan in Colchester, Il. I just now seen this. He will be missed. He was a good man.
August 2, 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)
Garnet Jenkins
September 9, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. Ryan G. Carlock, on the anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the Carlock family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on...
And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one's gone....
Those we love can never be, more than a thought apart....
For as long as there is memory, They will live on in the heart.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Jaimee Bonin
July 30, 2006
This is my cousin! It was crazy, we lived in colchester, then i moved back to savannah, and st pattys day i was turning to walk under the hyatt and ran smack in to him, my head hurt all night. I seen him a few times after and then he was gone! I miss and love him, he is one of the guys you looked up to, he was 21 went back to high school to make sure he graduated! everyone said he wouldnt make it but he proved them wrong!! HE IS A TRUE HERO!!
Angela Kingsbury
August 3, 2005
I had the chance to know Ryan and Heather..they were one of the cutest couples anyone could have imagined..He adored her and she him...and I know just how afraid we both were to hear our guys (Ryan and Erik) might have to go...Im sorry heather for your loss..and to Ryans family, He was a special person..and a true hero..
Carolyn Evans
July 20, 2005
I remember in 1991 that America was on their knees in prayer in behalf of the American soldier until their soldier came home. Some of us are still waiting to see our soldier come home. We can only go to them now and one day we will. Spc. Carlock, You will never be just another name on the wall. God Bless America.
Mechelle Weyer
July 5, 2005
I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.
Kim Zeigler
May 24, 2005
I just wanted to say Thank you to Spc Ryan G. Carlock for serving this country. I dont know him but brother was just killed in Iraq and wanted to say I am sorry. He will always be with you dont forge that.
jen
September 18, 2003
i would just like to thank the Carlock family for having such a brave son. although i have never met him, as an Ameican soldier, we owe him much praise. i can't imagine The pain felt but i'm sure the pride for him overwhelms the pain. please know thaT you are all in our prayers and we will never Forget what The men and women of the miliTary have sacriFiced for us.
with much gratitude and love,
jen
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