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for Foster Pinkston
LaTangie Lawlis
October 30, 2023
Missing you dad.
Love,
Muffin
Remembering SGT Pinkston on Memorial Day 2019
John Heath
May 26, 2019
"Lest we Forget"
John Heath
May 26, 2019
LaTangie Pinkston
October 15, 2015
I'm just now seeing this online obituary. I was 8 years old when you passed away and Dev was 4. I'm now 20 and I really miss you beyond words. There's so much I wish you could have been here to witness with me. Like graduating high school , starting college, and when the time comes giving me away on my wedding day. I really miss you. I know you are resting well now and you have been for a while, you are still truly missed but "I'll tell you all about it when I see you again" ..
michelle Jones
July 19, 2012
To the father of my kids whom I miss on a daily bases. Your words of wisdom and smile will forever be with me and in my heart. I miss you badly, sometimes with smiles most times with tears. Words can not explain how much I miss and love you. Rest peacefully "Honey"...
Michelle Jones
Joe Mulligan
November 3, 2011
As a retired Staff Sgt in the 878th Eng. Batallion I am writing to honor the memory of Sgt. Pinkston who served his country when he was called
Peggy Childers
September 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Foster Pinkston:
Please accept my remembrance of Foster on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Paul Farrell
January 16, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Childers
September 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Foster Pinkston:
Remembering Foster 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 16, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Foster Pinkston:
Foster 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
Kenna Larra
September 9, 2009
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In Memory of Foster ~ (Debra Estep)
September 16, 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 Foster, 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
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Pinkston!
Sgt. Clevie Gerome Williams Sir.
January 10, 2008
His life was long lived; that Sgt. Foster Pinkston, was filled with joy and happness, alway with smile, from the time, I've drilled with him, the times was great, as if I need work done on the heavy equpiment that I was operating at summer camp, oversea, and back at the unit in Augusta Ga., he woulding stop until it was up and running again, thanks to all members of the 878th that know him and to his family and may god bless you all.
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Pinkston and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Deborah Anderson
June 8, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR LAST YEAR ARRANGED TO HAVE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH FOSTER'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AND NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP BY AND SEE IT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Kevin Tuerff
November 19, 2006
On Nov. 19, 2006, I picked up a hero bracelet with Sgt. Pinkston's name on it in Austin, TX. I'm sure your loss is always present. My thanks and prayers to him and his family. God speed.
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 20, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Garnet Jenkins
September 7, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. Foster Pinkston, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May he rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with this family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
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
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Pinkston family. Foster may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Pinkston family in the loss of Foster. I did not know Foster, 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. Foster it has been 28 months 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 30, 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
javene@kendall williams
May 27, 2005
To the Pinkston family
We will be celebrating Memorial day this weekend and will be remembering our soldiers that lost their lives fighting for our freedom and safety. We are thankful for each one of them. Our prayers are with you. God bless and comfort you at this time.
With Love,
Javene@Kendall Williams
Loise Pinkston-Dunn
September 25, 2003
I will miss my cousin Foster very much. We grew up playing together and it just doesn't seem right that he is gone. There is an emptiness and a sadness in my heart that will take forever to heal. I pray to God for the strength and will to accept his death and that his family will be strengthened by God's grace and mercy.
Ernest (Dupree) moore
September 23, 2003
I can not believe Foster has left us. I was just surfing the web and saw this name and it floored me. Seem like just yesterday we were going at it on the court. Foster was the most competitive person I have ever met.He worked hard which made the people around him follow suit.He was a great teammate and all around good guy From one Soldier to another R.I.P.my Brother.
Dennis Pinkston
September 22, 2003
I want to wish Foster's family, brothers and sisters our deepest sympathy. Although I had not seen Foster in a number of years, I will always remember him as a very dear and close cousin. My brothers, sisters, and I will miss him and will forever cherish our father's nephew "Foster". Ray Gene, like you said, Foster always had your back on the court. At his homegoing service on Saturday it was obvious by the standing room only crowd that he touched a lot of people's lives by being the type of person that he was. Our prayers are with you and may God continue to comfort you during this time.
Dennis Pinkston
Martha Encarnacion
September 22, 2003
Our heart-felt sympathy is with all of you. I pray that God blesses you all and guides you during this trying time.
SGT and Mrs. Luis Encarnacion
Yomaris Gonzalez-Navarro
September 22, 2003
Our prayers are with you.My father Sgt.Miqueas Gonzalez is very sadden by the lost of a good friend and he will miss Foster greatly.May God bless you and give you comfort.
Vivian Turner
September 22, 2003
On behalf of Sgt Morris Turner and Family, we would like to express how sorry we are for your lost. Our sympathy and condolences are with you all.
We will continue to lift you all up in our prayers.
God Bless....
Wal-mart 1658
September 21, 2003
The associates at Wal-mart are real saddened by the loss of Foster. He was a real respected associate and individual. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Ricky / Betty Sammons
September 20, 2003
Nancy
Trust in the lord,He will get you through this terrible time.We will keep your family in our prayers.
Linda Stiller
September 20, 2003
I am the wife of SSG. Harold Stiller in HSC. We want to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Pinkston. May God be with you through this hard time.
Linda Stiller
Jacquelin Daggett
September 20, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
878th EN BN
Tallil Air Force Base, Iraq
Alexia Sapp
September 20, 2003
I am also in 878th EN BN and when I found out that he died, my heart sank. I really didn't know SGT Pinkston that well until we got deployed. We became close and he was a good friend. WE used to joke around a lot. I am still overseas waiting for him to come back. I have never lost anyone close to me before, so I am not taking his death very well. I pray that God looks over his family and ease their pain of their lost...OUR lost. 878th lost a great, funny, hard working man. He will be greatly missed. God Bless
Connie Hawes
September 19, 2003
We are so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot ease your pain, but I hope that you fill find comfort in knowing that Foster will be remembered as a fine soldier and a dear friend. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, but my husband spoke highly of him. He will certainly be missed.
Connie Hawes
SFC David Hawes
B-CO 878th EN BN
maxine williams
September 19, 2003
TO THE FAMILY OF FOSTER HE WILL BE MISSED,HE WAS A VERY KIND PERSON.TO THE FAMILY JUST LEAN ON THE LORD AND HE WILL MAKE EVERY THING JUST FINE.
Christine Lowery
September 19, 2003
The Lowery Family wishes you and your family the deepest Sympathy. My husband Juston served proudly with Foster. He has many fond memories of him and send's his condolences from Iraq.
Almeta / Eric Samuels
September 19, 2003
My God watch over you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Carolyn Brooks
September 19, 2003
I am keeping you all in my prayers. I'm sure Sgt. Pinkston was one of the finest soldiers in the 878th and will be missed and remembered often. God Bless You.
Pamela Johnson
September 19, 2003
Foster will always be in my heart. When I saw him last Saturday evening, 9/13, I told him I love him; he squeezed my hand, he smiled and winked his eye. I will always remember that smile. He will be greatly missed.
With lots of Love, Pamela
Monica, Marquita, Preston, Ian, Little Ian, Penny, Liz, Buster, Carla, Sandra and Rachael
Tim & Veronica Daniels
September 19, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray and his family whom we also consider our family. We played softball with Foster and others at their yearly family reunion last summer. We have known Foster for many years and he will be missed. Remember, God will take care of you. We will continue to pray for the family.
Love,
Tim & Veronica Daniels
Stephaney Crenshaw
September 19, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband, SSG Kenneth D. Crenshaw, has known Foster for a long time. He highly respected him and thought he was a great soldier. Kenneth said that in Iraq that Foster was the hardest working mechanic in the unit. My husband sends his regards and condolences. He is very sad that he has lost a good friend.
Connie and Jimmy Crenshaw
September 19, 2003
Dear family, we offer you our condolences on your loss of Foster. Our son, SSG Kenneth Crenshaw, served with Foster in the 878th EN BN and is still in Iraq. Ken talked about his friendship with Foster and how well he served this country. He could always depend on him to get the job done. We want to acknowledge his loss to his family, his unit, and his country. Blessed Be.
Lisa Pinkston Heath
September 19, 2003
Although the years have put some distance between our families, I still hold dear the memories of Foster and Ray Gene. They were both like brothers to our family, even though they were our cousins. The last time I spoke with Foster was in 1992, when he visited my home at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He was there for Guard duty and stopped by to see me and meet my husband. He could not believe that I had grown up. He was, as he had always been since my earliest memories of him, a member of our family... my father's nephew. During my childhood, he frequently came by with his wife and children to see how Uncle George and Aunt Geneva were doing. I will continue to remember him in that manner.
willie mae mccord
September 19, 2003
TO THE PINKSTON FAMILY YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PEGGY SEAMAN BARMORE
September 19, 2003
I REMEMBER FOSTER FROM SHCOOL, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
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