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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Wheeler
Mary Reilly
October 31, 2017
Thank you, Donald. I will always stand to honor our flag and wonderful Americans such as you.
Jon Colby
October 30, 2017
Last evening my 2 sons and I visited their grandpa in Maple Grove cemetery on our way home from sons birthday dinner. On our way out we also visited SPC Donald L. Wheeler jr memorial.
As we read his memorial I made my way to the back and read the poem from his sister Bernadette, we read it aloud and were all overcome with tears. All I could utter was THIS IS THE REASON WE ALWAYS STAND FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM!
RIP SPC DONALD L. WHEELER, and THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice to our nation and a special THANK YOU to your family for the sacrifices they have made as well! NEVER FORGOTTEN
October 29, 2015
Still not forgotten on this warm fall night in New England. I can't believe 12 years has passed since he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mary Cosepalmer
October 14, 2014
Never forgetting. Thank You
Mary Cosepalmer
April 28, 2013
Always remembering the sacrifice you made for us.
Charlie Gili
April 27, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Wheeler Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Mary Cosepalmer
October 13, 2012
We remember with love and gratitude.
October 2, 2012
I can never thank this man for his service for his country and for me. Without men willing to give all for us then we wouldn't have the freedoms we do today.
Mary Cosepalmer
November 3, 2011
Always remembering your sacrifice. Eternal thanks.
Mary Cosepalmer
October 14, 2011
D J,
I continue to remember with gratitude that you gave all for your countrymen.
Thank You. I miss you.
Peggy Childers
October 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald L. Wheeler:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Mary Cosepalmer
May 25, 2011
Thinking of you today and remembering with love a fine young man.
November 12, 2010
Always Grateful
Peggy Childers
October 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald L. Wheeler:
Remembering Donald 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
Mary Cosepalmer
October 12, 2010
D J,
I do not forget that you sacrificed yourself. We miss you...
Joey Munoz
October 11, 2010
Thinking of you today... I seen my snorkel on the floor and I remembered how you taught me to snorkel while we were in Cuba...
I miss you brother..
SFC Munoz, ( ret )
Joey!~
Mary Cosepalmer
May 31, 2010
D J
Honoring you today and remembering that you did "go and do something about the evil" that was perpetrated on Setember 11, 2001.
RIP hero. Thank You.
Judith Gunnett
May 31, 2010
Honoring you today on Memorial Day 2010. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Kenna Larra
January 4, 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! Over 1,850 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
Peggy Childers
October 22, 2009
To the family of Spc. Donald L. Wheeler:
Donald 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
Mary Cosepalmer
October 13, 2009
D J,
Honoring you today. I remember the good young man with the big easy smile who touched my life forever.
We miss you. Six long years.
You set yourself a purpose and then went and fulfilled it.
I do not forget that you laid down your remarkable self for our Country.
Mary Cosepalmer
September 11, 2009
D J,
I remember with gratitude that you did "go and do something about the evil" that occured on this day 8 years ago. Thank You. I will never forget your selfless sacrifice.
Mary Cosepalmer
May 25, 2009
We will be coming to your final resting place and add our decoration and prayers within the hour.
I want to say that I have been reflecting again on the fact that since the Revolution, our freedom has been paid for with a precious price and has certainly NOT been free.
As always, I miss you and want to say Thank You again D J for your selfless sacrifice.
Mary Cosepalmer
May 22, 2009
D J,
Another memorial day is almost here. I never forget the ultimate sacrifice you gave. You will always remain a hero. I honor you for the courage and honor that you displayed for the freedoms of many. I mourn you always but am eternally grateful for you and brave men and women past and present who serve in the Military of our Great Country.
Gratefully Loving you always.
catherine thorrez
November 11, 2008
DJ
I love you and miss you. You are never forgotten especially the sacrifice you gave for this country!!! May God reward you eternally. We love you and miss you THANK YOU!!
Mary Cosepalmer
November 10, 2008
D J,
Today is Veteran's day and I am thankful for you and all the other men and women who have and are currently defending our great country.
I continue to mourn for you but am so grateful for your selfless sacrifice.
Mary Cosepalmer
October 16, 2008
D J,
We do not forget. Our Love and gratitude continue.
Jerri Lynn "Bear" Derbyshire
October 13, 2008
today is the fifth year you have been gone. you are in my thoughts most of my days. i am thankful i can still feel you from time to time. I love you. I miss you. Your baby girl.
In Memory of Donald ~ (Debra Estep)
October 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 Donald, 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
Peggy Childers
October 11, 2008
To the family of Spc. Donald L. Wheeler:
Donald 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
SSG Wheeler
July 21, 2008
D.J. you are in my thoughts every day and I am proud to talk about you and what you stood for and still stand for with the rest of my Army family.
THANK YOU and I Love ya (HOOHA)
SSG Wheeler
46 MPCMD
Mary Cosepalmer
July 16, 2008
D J,
Phil and I celebrated his birthday (and yours) yesterday and of course, remembered you and your sacrifice for which we are forever grateful.
We had a Cherry chip cake and white frosting. You know it's about the only time of year Phil gets that! The rest of us are such chocolate nuts.
Jerri Lynn Derbyshire
July 15, 2008
Happy Birthday baby boy. I love you and miss you still....
love me
loretta short
June 24, 2008
Thank you for being a hero.
Mary Cosepalmer
May 29, 2008
Always remebering you with love and honor.
Mary Cosepalmer
May 12, 2008
D J
We miss you and love you. We are all so indebted to you. We will NEVER forget your sacrifice for us all.
November 21, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Wheeler!
SHIRLEY DONEY
October 18, 2007
REST IN PEACE DONALD, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Mary Cosepalmer
October 14, 2007
Always remembering our brave hero and especially today. May we never take the freedoms for granted that you and so many others have made possible.
I will never forget.
Jerri Lynn "Bear" Derbyshire
August 31, 2007
It has been almost four years since our DJ has passed. I am thankful for everyday I had with DJ and am truely blessed to know what "great love" feels like because of DJ. I miss you everyday, still. You will always be with me everywhere.
Love you,
Bear
August 6, 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 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Wheeler and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Mary Cosepalmer
June 26, 2007
I just read the beautiful letter from heaven authored by Ruth Ann Mahaffey that Catherine posted yesterdsay. It is SO very beautiful. Very fitting. In my mind, I can just hear D J saying the words!
Thank You, Catherine, for sharing the words with everyone who reads this book!
Paul and Quentin, if you read this, please know we are grateful to you for serving (along with all our men and women in the service) to keep the United States of America free. We pray for you all.
D J has to be very proud of you both for carrying on his legacy and "doing something" about the evil that occured on September 11, 2001.
God Bless the entire Wheeler family!
Catherine Thorrez
June 25, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
June 25, 2007
"To the family and friends of Spc. Donald Wheeler:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Donald, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia
June 25, 2007
"To the family and friends of Spc. Donald Wheeler:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Donald for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada
June 25, 2007
"Thank you Donald Wheeler, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios
June 25, 2007
"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Donald, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana
June 25, 2007
Specialist Wheeler, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas
June 25, 2007
"To a great man, we will miss you man, i think day in day out about you. i will never foret the day ssg minzer call home to me to tell me we lost you, as i sit here and write this i cry we will miss you man, i think about mom all the time and how she is doing, but i sit back and know shes a strong lady, she stood so big at your thing we had for you at ft hood and i wish i could of been so strong, ssg minzer talk about you all the time and the things you 2 got in to over there, just know in this home you will never ev er befor gotten, we love u and miss ya. jennie minzer"
jennie & ssg minzer of ft hood tx
June 25, 2007
"You will always be remembered. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday. You paid the ultimate sacrafice for your country. I was proud to have served with you as the 1st Platoon Medic. God Bless you and all the others that have been lost."
Sgt. Brandon Lloyd of Ft. Hood TX
June 25, 2007
"DJ, You are a one in a million. You have no idea of the impact you have left on the soldiers of our great unit. You are sadly missed and will never be forgotten. Forever in our Hearts and Prayers, I'll always be... your 1SG"
1SG Evans of Ft Hood, TX
June 25, 2007
""Not a day goes by that i don't think about you, and that if i hadn't of left to go back to the states i would of still been Red3Gulf and you just might still be here with us. I miss you man." COLD STEEL!!"
SPC SHAUN HARTMAN of WHITE PINE MI
June 25, 2007
"D.J. ~ I am so proud to say I knew such a hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
Jennifer Rayl of Concord, MI/USA
June 25, 2007
"May you always be in our hearts and forever with us. You are a very special person to all of C 1-22 Infantry, you are truly missed."
1SG Evans & Family of Columbia SC
June 25, 2007
"I never met Donald but I have heard so much about him through postings and articles on him and my brother n law, SPC James E Powell. They died within days of each other. He sounds like heis a great guy and he is deeply missed. Please know that I think of him as hero and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. I would like to get in touch with someone from his family, I will be receiving something here shortly on Donald and James and I think you might like a copy. You can email me at [email protected]. God bless!"
Kristi Mann of Mineral Wells, Texas
June 25, 2007
"D.J.
I will never forget the day I heard the horrible news! I cried and cried, and I cry while I type this. You are a hero, you gave the ultimate sacrifice, THANK YOU! Not a day goes by that you dont cross my mind, you will always be Andrea's "little brother" to me. A picture of the two of us sits on my desk at work, your HUGE smile helps get me through the rough days I have. You were such a sweet guy! Until we meet again, keep watching over all of us, as I know you do! Rest in peace with all the Angels!"
Love, Beans of Albion, MI
June 25, 2007
"To the loved ones of SPC ‘DJ’ Wheeler~
My name is Rachelle Wiler, Lt, USAF, and on my right wrist I wear a KIA bracelet bearing the name SPC Donald L. Wheeler, KIA. Though I didn’t know him, I know where he’s from…I’m from Reading, MI, and am extremely proud of the sacrifice your son, brother, and friend has made for our country. So as I serve long months over here in the desert, I’m constantly reminded of the patriotism of the community we’re both from, and remember the hero, SPC Wheeler, who's memory motivates me each day."
Lt Rachelle Wiler of Middle East
June 25, 2007
"You will always be remembered! You definately paid the ultimate price for freedom and that I thank you for!"
SFC(Retired) Robert Soden of Killeen, Texas
June 25, 2007
"To the Family of Donald,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family everyday. I cried when I read the news for my brother enlisted months prior to your loss and I realized how close to home this war is. I do not know what is like to lose a love one of war, & I hope my brother returns home from Iraq safe. Please know his sacrifice is dear to my heart. God Bless you for your strength to go on."
Katie King of Grass Lake, MI
June 25, 2007
"To the family of:Donald L. Wheeler I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully, we will meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell, Gateway Community Church, 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ,"
Polly Ballew of Covington,Ga
June 25, 2007
"To the wheeler family,
I am sorry for your lost.Dj was a good friend and will always be my brother.I am lucky to have served with him and to be his friend.You have raised a great boy.God Bless.
Josh Reed
C co 1-22 Inf"
Josh Reed of Eclectic,Alabama
June 25, 2007
"To all that come to this page I would like to thank you for your support. D.J., as we called him is still missed, but we must move on. So that is why I and my older brother Quentin have joined the service. To continue the mission our brother started. I am about to go on my first deployment as well. Again thank you all."
Paul Wheeler, PFC, USA of Fort Eustis, VA/USA
June 25, 2007
"You will not be forgoten...ever. I can't find the right words to say, are there any? You are a hero. I still remember the day SFC Yslas told us. My heart goes out to your family."
Jim Carpenter of St. Cloud, Fl
June 25, 2007
"Donald,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
"Deeds, Not Words-Regulars By God!""
John Lunieski
May 30, 2007
I would loved to have served with him or with any of our other fallen soldiers... our fallen heroes
God Bless You and Him
Mary Cosepalmer
May 26, 2007
Remembering our D J as a true hero as yet another Memorial Day approaches. I remain forever sad but grateful for his sacrifice for his Country.
Mary Cosepalmer
April 21, 2007
Wheeler Family,
We remember with you forever the brave man we all knew as D J.
I know each of you are busy living out the life's mission God has for you. I continue to pray for each of you and ask that God will continue to comfort and strengthen you everyday.
I will Never forget the sacrifice of our precious D J. At the same time, I am forever grateful he went because he felt his fellow mankind (Iraqi's) and his Countrymen needed protection and to show the world that awful act of terrorism on September 11, 2001 was not acceptable.
I know he wanted to do his part just like all of our brave men and women in the military, to whom I am also forever grateful.
He Will always be one of our heroes!
Gary Allain
April 5, 2007
Spc. Donald L. wheeler
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Sherry
March 23, 2007
Wheeler family: I did not know DJ but I am a friend of LC CPL Brent Beeler. I just wanted to let you know that you are still in our prayers, and your son will not be forgotten.
Eileen Ervin
December 27, 2006
Donald -- you aren't someone that I knew, or even someone that I would have ever met ----- but I now wear a dog tag with your name in remembrance of a man that was willing to give all. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and that you will not be forgotten. Thank you for all you have given. I hope too that your family has found peace in knowing that you died with honor in the service of your country. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Mary
October 18, 2006
D J,
My gratitude to you continues as every day I remember the goodness that was you. I continue to pray for each of your family members by name on a regular basis. I am a great believer in the power of prayer!
Thanks again for your willingness to protect American freedoms. I shall never forget!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 13, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wheeler family in the loss of Donald. I did not know Donald, 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. Donald 3 years ago today 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~
Garnet Jenkins
October 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. Donald L. Wheeler on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks to this young hero, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Donald, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and comfort continue to be with the Wheeler family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Mary Reilly
May 17, 2006
Happy birthday in heaven, DJ, American hero and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. You continue to bless all our lives. Thank you for protecting our freedom. Love, Mary Reilly, N.J.
SGT Steven Perry
May 1, 2006
To.. Wheeler.. Hey man We all miss you.. It is really tough knowng that you are gone and many of the guys are affected by what happened. We thank you for your sacrifice. It was good knowing you while we were in the same platoon. God bless you and you family.
Mary Cosepalmer
April 28, 2006
Dear Wheeler Family,
Just want to say we are remembering with awe the brave young man we knew as D.J. We shall never forget. We send you our love and we pray every day that God will comfort and bless each of you as you continue your missions here on earth.
Blessings,
Mary and Phil
1SG Michael Evans
November 30, 2005
DJ and your wonderful Family,
Just looking at the picture to the right brings back so many fond, and yet at the same time sad memories of you. I remember that faithful day like it was yesterday. You left such a magnificent impact on all of us. There is not a day that goes by that I truly do not think of you. I am honored to have been your 1SG.
To the family, it was a privilege to have met each of you. I want to thank you again for allowing DJ to come into our lives and leave us an imprint that will be with us all forever. I know he is in a better place. God Bless you all.
Sylvia Bailey
March 19, 2005
To the Wheeler family;
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I know Tyler thinks of your son often. I pray that you will find peace in knowing that he is with our Lord. He will always be remembered with love!
With love and prayers,
Sylvia Bailey and Sgt. Tyler Hood
Tommy Tizzard
October 28, 2003
Mr/Mrs Wheeler,
Words cannot express the sorrow my family has in their hearts over the loss of your son. My nephew SSgt Michael Bordes was with DJ at the time of the incident and he is truly devastated over the loss of his friend and comrade. You are in our thoughts and prayers as are the heroes that are still over there.
Beth Atzenhoffer Anker
October 28, 2003
The Wheeler family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be remembered always as a hero enforcing our freedom. God be with all of you in your time of sorrow, and as time goes on hope your grieving becomes good memories and comfort. My sincere sympathy, and God bless you and all the troops supporting our country.
Carol Davis-McKinney
October 22, 2003
To the Wheeler Family-I am so sorry for your loss. My son was born in Albion an is 25 years old, he is in the Army in Germany (1st ID) he will be going to Tikrit in Feb/Mar and this would be to replace the division your son/brother was in. I pray for all of you and those service men/women still their and soon to go. Your son/brother gave his life to help keep all of us safe here in the world and saved alot of people in Iraq from the atrocities that may have been committed upon their families. He is truly a hero! My son's name is SPC Derek McKinney and I would love to hear from you because I fear for my son also. He has a brother Matt who is in college in Lakeland. My address is 3220 36th Ave West Bradenton, FL 34205 or email above. God Bless You!
Cathy Digue
October 21, 2003
Wheeler Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I went to Queens and sang in the choir with Theresa before we moved to Indianapolis. I know your family. It hurts as if I have lost my own son. DJ will always be remembered as a HERO. God be with your family always
Worth Videto
October 21, 2003
May God comfort you as you grieve
the loss of your loved one!
SSG Anthony J. and Theresa Magiera
October 20, 2003
To the family of SPC Wheeler,
May God Bless you at this time of great sorrow. Please know that your sorrow is felt near and far. As a military family from the Onondaga / Jackson area, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Be proud of your brave young soldier... May GOD bless your family, may GOD bless our troops, and may GOD bless the USA. Let there be peace on earth...
Brent Rimer Jr.
October 20, 2003
He Was a good friend to have, and a great fellow soldier. I had not seem him in a while but we had alot in common. Families and friends are close in Concord. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
SPC Rimer, Brent A Jr.
3RD Infantry Division 1-41 FA
Ft. Stewart GA
Angela Shaughnessy
October 19, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. D.J. was a great person with a big heart. I'm glad that I was able to know him as a person while he was here with us; and I'll always have the memories of him and Trevor playing basketball with Aaron and I... God Bless You.
Sharon E. Houck
October 19, 2003
Although I did not know you, I have prayed for you and Gods protection over our troops in Iraq. I am so sorry for the family you have left behind that will miss you deeply. We will see you again and thank you for your courage that you gave for FREEDOM. God Bless the family
Glen and Lue Fry
October 19, 2003
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your son DJ, we lived in Jackson, Michigan and attended many of the football games at Lumi Christi. May God be with all the Wheeler Family.
Ron & Nancy Salvatore
October 19, 2003
We are so sorry for you loss. May you find comfort in knowing that you will be in our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time.
Becki Soleau
October 18, 2003
Don and Mary Kay:
I just wanted to let you know my family's thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow, as well as mine. I graduated with DJ and he was fun to talk with at retreats and at school. May God bless you as well as your family and know that DJ is in a safe place away from the evil in this world.
Donna and Harold Hoaglin
October 18, 2003
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of DJ. He was a very brave young man.
Ruth Rowlison
Russell Hoaglin
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