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for John Teal
Tien Chen
May 26, 2025
Greetings to all the lived ones of CPT Teal,
I just want to let you know that CPT Teal was not forgotten- especially on Memorial Day!
May God blesses you all for your love for CPT Teal. Thank you.
V/r,
CW4 Tien Chen, USAR
Jennifer
September 11, 2021
JR --
Miss you so much...your smile, your laugh and brave (crazy) sense of adventure.
You will always be my hero. Wish we had more time together.
Love you forever.
Mr&Mrs Teal,
Please know that memories of your beautiful son still brings light and love to the world.
Kristin Kokie
November 13, 2020
JR - just wanted to say you are still in our hearts and memories. And you still bring a smile to my face!
Barbara Moran
May 5, 2017
My son Michael was stationed with your son John. I'm just finding this out because Mike's daughter is visiting Washington DC with her 8th grade class He told me the story & how he talked to John 15 min. before the accident. So sorry to hear my heart goes out to you & family. As a mother and wife of army officers I've been threw 2 tours in Vietnam 1 in Korea Mike 1 Iraq 2003 1 Africa 2006. You might want to take to our Mike if so here is our E-mail. Sincerely Barbara
Chi Szeto
October 23, 2013
10 long years bro. Miss you and your smile. You are not forgotten.
Melinda Day
October 7, 2013
Friend of John "JR" Teal who would very much like to reach out to family, friends, and VMI classmates to speak with them regarding JR. He had instructed me before his passing to publish his diary from the time he was in Iraq on his last deployment. I can be reached directly at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
October 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. John R. Teal:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. John R. Teal:
Remembering John 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
Robert Coleman
October 23, 2010
Just wanted to say I still remember and my thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
Janet Jones
September 3, 2010
To the Teal family: Thanks so much for sharing your Son with us. He gave his life so we can be free. I will always pray for our military family. Remember the special memories of your son, brother, friend, love one. Thanks so much.
Mother of 1 son.
Kenna Larra
January 4, 2010
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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
October 22, 2009
Thank you sir. God Bless You. RIP
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2009
To the family of Capt. John R. Teal:
John 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
Amme Deese
May 24, 2009
Liz, it was great reading about the brother that you miss so dearly. What a hero taking care of sick children. Thanks for posting the link and reminding us what Memorial Day is truly about. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2009
God Bless
LCDR Bobby Hurt, NC, USN
In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
October 23, 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 John, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 18, 2008
To the family of Capt. John R. Teal:
John 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
David Simons
October 13, 2008
J.R. , It has been 5 years now and your memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of so many you left behind. You will always be remembered and honored for the sacrifice you made at the alter of freedom. May peace always be with you.
Shannon Blankenship
September 11, 2008
I didn't know you and I can't say anything to make time go back. But I would like to say to you and your family you will never be forgotten. You fought to help people and for freedom and for that you will stay in so many peoples heart. It takes great people like you to do a job like that. For the family I hope as time passes that you wont remb the bad, sit and smile about all the great things and all the people he has touched. My heart is with you all and You will be in my prayers
MaShon Toney-Adeola
August 29, 2008
Cppt. Teal,
It was your knowledge and mannerism that made me understand my calling to the Medical Field. It was your own special technique that made me realize my vision from God. Thank you for just being you. Smile down on my career in the Medical Field from Heaven,For i Will keep your passion alive. You are missed.
Combat Medic,
MaShon Toney-Adeola
Ray Ferguson
April 24, 2008
I knew John while we were at the Advanced Course at Ft. Lee. He always had a smile and from what I remembered he loved to run. He even showed me how to run faster and easier. He was a great inspiration to all that he met and I am saddened for you loss.
November 26, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Teal!
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 Capt Teal and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Gary Allain
April 10, 2007
Capt. John R. Teal
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Robert Coleman
February 12, 2007
I thought of J.R. often while I was deployed to Iraq. We had several classes together at VMI and served in the National Guard for four years. He had an INCREDIBLE sense of homor and was a lot of fun to be around. I think of him often and will never forget. God Bless.
Robert L. Coleman II
Sergeant First Class,
Infantry, U.S. Army
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 5, 2006
John it has been 3 years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Teal family. As promised each time I am at ANC I always stop by and visit/honor John. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry John was taken from you.
Garnet Jenkins
October 23, 2006
Paying tribute to Capt. John R. Teal, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for this young hero's courage, service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May John rest, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Teal family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, 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
May the memories of John, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Teal family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. Each time I am there I stop by and honor/visit John.
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~
shawnee
January 7, 2006
Thank you for your service to this country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American hero and will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family and give them peace and understanding. Rest in peace.
Jacqueline Epps
November 11, 2005
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD'S GRACE GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING YOUR BEREVEMENT AND MAY YOUR
LOVING MEMORIES OF JOHN WARM YOUR HEART AND MAKE YOU SMILE OFTEN.
Jamie Graves
October 8, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
Karen Wertz
November 16, 2003
We became acquainted with J.R. when our daughter was a student at Mary Baldwin. We had the pleasure of having him as a guest in our home, and spent many hours with him while visiting at MBC. It is a loss to many who cared for him, and found his humor and love of life to be contagious. Every time a flag flies, everytime we hear the Star Spangled Banner, everytime we hear or see anything that uplifts our country, we will think of J.R. We offer sympathy which seems so inadequate, but we also offer thanks to J.R. and those that proudly serve. Our prayers are with you and those that loved him. Please know that he will be remembered.
Lyle Sutherland
November 3, 2003
I am truly sorry for you loss. I cannot image the pain your family is in. Please rest assured that your son is in the heavens above with god, no longer fighting battles but spending his time with god and family.
michael dolan
November 3, 2003
Dear Mr And Mrs Teal,
I want to express my sincere sorrow at the news of the loss of your son. JR and I first met during college while he was visiting friends at JMU. We later spent six months attending an Army course together. Many times we talked about many of life. Your son was a great man, soldier and person. His enthusiasm for life picked everyone up. Tonight I was reading the Seattle Times when I read about your son. My wife and I talked about JR for many hours. It brought us to cry and share our emotions as I will leave my family to serve in Iraq later this month. John was truly a hero and every American should be proud of his service.
God bless you during this difficult time.
CPT Mike Dolan
Jennifer Oprison
November 1, 2003
My love and prayers to the Teal family during this difficult time. JR was loved by so many. I last spoke with him via IM just days before hearing the terrible news. He will be greatly missed and thought of always.
Jennifer Eavey Oprison
Mary Baldwin 1994
Cindy Poole
October 31, 2003
Mr.and Mrs. Teal and family-
I am so sorry to hear of the greatest loss possible for a mother and father. Know that my thought and prayers are with you all in this most tragic time. Please know that each American today owes your son and you more gratitude than words can express.
Mark Powell
October 31, 2003
Joe,
In the deepest of sorrow, I offer my thanks to you and your family for raising your son with such character and integrity and especially to John for the freedoms I enjoy daily as an American and for the sacrifice that was made for our country. You have much to be proud of.
Your Friend,
Mark
Stephanie Hancock
October 31, 2003
Dear Joe, Louise, Cheryl, and Josh:
I was Josh's teacher at Liberty Middle School and I fondly remember all of the stories he would tell about JR. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Stephanie Hancock
Teresa Putnam
October 30, 2003
Mr.and Mrs. Teal,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you now and for always.
Veronica Bates-Shields
October 30, 2003
Joe and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Your son was a hero and obviously a person of great character. My prayers are with you all.
Oscar Hutchison
October 30, 2003
I am sorry for you loss. You and our country have experienced a great loos.
Jay Ayers
October 30, 2003
To Joe Teal and Family:
We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. We know you are very proud of your son, and we as Americans are grateful for his sacrifice.
Donna Knight
October 30, 2003
May God grant you and your family strength to cope with your loss and bring some peace to your heart during this most difficult time. I can not imagine the pain you are feeling and I know words from outsiders can not do much. I understand he was a wonderful man who has made you and all those who were blessed by his friendship very proud.
With Deepest Sympathy
Laura
October 30, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you and your son for the great gift he gave to me and his country. I am proud to say I am an American and even prouder of those who have stood up for our great country. JR will remain in my heart and prayers along with his family and friends.
Greg Neal
October 29, 2003
Mr. and Mrs. Teal,
I am sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Greg Neal
(Benedictine Class of '90)
Kristin Kokie
October 29, 2003
Mr. and Mrs. Teal - I am so very, very sorry to hear of your great loss. I first met JR when he attended VMI and I attended Mary Baldwin. He was my date to our Junior Dad's Dance and I attended Ring Figure with him. We have stayed in touch over the years and I just e-mailed him a few weeks ago. I was absolutley shocked by the news. He was such a special person who was so full of life. Over the past few days, I have gone through all of my pictures I have of JR, each one making me smile and cry at the same time. He was truly special and I condsider myself lucky to have met him! I am so very sorry. God Bless! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Kristin Kokie
CINDY FOWLER
October 29, 2003
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
CAROL PIKE
October 29, 2003
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Roger Whitlow
October 29, 2003
Joe and family
I Would like to express our deepest sympathy at loss of your son JR. From all I have heard and read about JR he is a hero for our country and inspiration for all our young men and women.
Roger and Phyllis
Cindy Salomone
October 29, 2003
Joe and family,
I remember the great stories and pride you ALWAYS had about your son! May the Lord comfort you all in your time of grief. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Cindy
Conne Hert
October 28, 2003
A mutual friend sent me the obituary for Captain Teal. Although I never met Capt. Teal, as I read through the other messages, I realized what a wonderful, unique individual he was. I know your hearts are so empty right now, but think of what a difference Capt. Teal made in so many lives--and that's what life should be about. He truly did it! The child in Iraq will always remember the kind and caring Capt. Teal. That's quite a legacy in itself.
Lynne Luckey
October 28, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Teal,
Sending my condolences to let you know you are not alone in this difficult time. May God give you both strength, and allow you to know how many lives were touched by your son. He is truly an American Hero.
Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you today and always,
Lynne Luckey
CSD Charlotte
Cathy Wasson
October 28, 2003
Joe and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that nothing anyone can say will make you feel better right now. Just know that my prayers are with you and your family and my deepest thanks for the sacrafice you and your family made to protect me and my family. God Bless you!
Syed Perwez
October 28, 2003
I want to convey my condolences and prayer to you and your family.
Enrico Robinson
October 28, 2003
To the family of John R. Teal: Although I never new your son & brother, I do know his father. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. May GOD bless you all.
Casinta Rowell
October 28, 2003
Dear Teal family, I work at Carrier in Charlotte and did not have the pleasure of knowing your son. I am thankful for his servitude to our country and am sorry for your loss. After reading about him, I know he has touched a lot of lives during his short time on this earth and will be remembered by many long after he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
james lambert
October 28, 2003
Our prays and thoughts are with you! From your friends in Norfolk
Linda Williams
October 28, 2003
Dear Joe and Lou,
Our most sincere sympathy is extended to you and your family at this time.
May God comfort you and keep you.
Sincerely,
Linda and Larry
Brandon Nicely
October 28, 2003
There are no words that can express my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with your family and those families that are still fighting this war. May God bless and comfort you.
Elizabeth Joy
October 28, 2003
You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
charles martin
October 28, 2003
Mr.& Mrs. Teal; our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family in this time of deepest sorrow. As a member of the VMI community ('92) and of the HVAC community (being at Woodfin Oil I have worked with Carrier and Bill Moncure the last ten years)I want to let you know that you are in all our prayers here at Woodfin (over 10 VMI Alumni strong) If there is anything we can do to aid you in this time of need, please let me or Bill know. We are truly sorry, Charlie
Dawn Collins(Jones)
October 27, 2003
Dear Joe and Lou,
It was a shock to hear about J.R. on the news Friday night. I remember what a delight "Tiger" was as a child. What a wonderful person he became and all the people whose lives he touched. Please accept my condolescenes.
Dawn
Bill Moncure
October 27, 2003
Joe,
As a co-worker of yours for 14 years this is one note I never thought I would be writing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....
Find strength in knowing that J.R. DID make a difference in many peoples lives.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you or your family.
May Peace be with you.....
Bill
William Buckner
October 27, 2003
JR brought so much happiness and laughter to so many people. I will always remember JR at VMI and our time together as cadets and friends. My prayers remain with him and his family.
David DeCarlo
October 27, 2003
To the family of Capt. Teal,
It is likely that our two families do not know each other and probalby never will. Still, I want you to know that the work that Capt. Teal did, the risk he took is deeply appreciated by a complete stranger. The only...and I mean only reason we have the lives we have today is because of Americans like Capt. Teal.
With deep sympathy,
David DeCarlo
Stephen Clark
October 27, 2003
We all thank God for your son.
He is an American Hero.
God bless you.
Tim Parrish
October 27, 2003
A fellow employee of Joe Teal sends the thoughts and prayers of his family to Joe and Emmie and the rest of their family during this difficult time. May God be with your family now and always!
FRAN ADAMS
October 27, 2003
I have two sons,I cannot imagine what I would feel if it were to happen to me. My thoughts and prayer are with you.I don't know if I could be as strong.Yes, lets get this job finished. Fran @ Carrier
BOB BOWMAN
October 27, 2003
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Gail Troy
October 27, 2003
Joe, My condolences to you, your family and friends. Your son was a HERO to all. May God be with you!
Judy Netherland
October 27, 2003
Joe and Emmie,
I speak from experience that when you go through a loss like this nothing anyone can say really helps. I am so sorry for you loss. You always know that your son is prepared for this, being in the Army, but you are not. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I wish I could reach out to you and give you a big hug and show you how everyone, even those who did not know him, feel for you. Your situation hits home to many who have loved ones serving in hazard zones in the military, including myself. Just remember that you are never alone. Judy
John Simpson
October 27, 2003
Would like to express my deepest sympathy in your loss.You should be very proud that he would give his life for our country.
Doris Fox
October 27, 2003
Joe,Emmie and family
I want to convey my deep symphathy for you and your family my prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God bless each of you with his strength and peace.
Diana Loving
October 27, 2003
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
kenny hancock
October 27, 2003
very sorry for your loss
Kathleen Francovitch
October 27, 2003
I am sorry for your loss and pray that you find strength in your memories! God Bless!
Leah Timmerman (Dalke)
October 27, 2003
Sending my deepest condolences to the Teal family. I have many fond memories of JR during my years at Mary Baldwin.
Leah Timmerman (Dalke)
October 27, 2003
Sending my deepest condolences to the Teal family. I have many fond memories of JR from my years at Mary Baldwin.
Erin Duggins
October 27, 2003
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything that I can do to help your family through this sad time please do not hesitate to call.
Lianne Condjella
October 27, 2003
I am an aide in Josh's classes at Liberty Middle. Your great loss has showed a strength in this young man that no one can imagine. We all are grieving for your loss and wish your whole family strength and comfort for all time.
Sandra Crouch
October 27, 2003
I work with Josh in Mrs. Duggins Sp.Ed class at Liberty. We will do all we can to help him through this time of mourning. Our prayers are with you and all your family as you suffer this great loss.
mary conner
October 27, 2003
Joe,Lou and Liz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family
Mary and John Conner
Travis McDaniel
October 27, 2003
Mr. and Mrs. Teal,
May God bless and comfort your family during this difficult time.
Travis McDaniel
VMI '94
Bill Giles
October 27, 2003
I did not have the pleasure of knowing J. R., but he sounds like a very fine young man with great character, true grit, and a remarkable sense of humor. I see he touched a lot of lives including those kids in Iraq. He will be missed by his close friends, family and extended VMI family.
Take care and God Bless. Bill Giles VMI '60
Chad and Jackie Gilreath
October 26, 2003
Remembering JR and expressing deep sympathy to those knowing him best.
Chad, VMI '94
Jackie, Mary Baldwin '93
Sharon Wertz - Loomis
October 26, 2003
I knew J.R. when I attended Mary Baldwin College and he attended VMI. He was a character in the finest sense. He had a great sense of humor, full of fun and life, and a very fine young man. I have some great pictures from our college days and will treasure them. I wish to convey my deep sympathy to his parents, sister, family and friends. I am so saddened by his death.
John Wayne Holloway, Jr
October 26, 2003
Brother Rat of John, VMI '94. May God welcome you and bless all those members of your family. You will be missed.
Stephanie Canar
October 26, 2003
Joe,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Waitman Beorn
October 26, 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Teal,
You don't know me, but I had the opportunity to serve with your son, John, in Baqubah, Iraq. I was assigned there as a liason officer for my unit for a month and a half.
I worked in the same area as your son and got to know him on a personal level. He did not hesitate to make me feel at home in the unit, as I was a stranger and didn't know anyone there. He was generous, helpful, and approachable. I enjoyed our late night conversations with the other captains in the plans tent. John always had us rolling with his stories. I will never forget how his gentle sarcasm and nothing-can-bother-me attitude made it easier on all of us to go on, day by day.
Even the pilots in our Air Cav troop, whom I was supporting, knew John through their interactions at 2 BDE. We were all shocked and saddened to learn of his death earlier this week. While I am sure that nothing I can say will make the loss easier to bear, I want you to know that John made an impact on many, many of us serving over here and he will not be forgotten.
I was amazed to learn that John was from Richmond as well. I went to St. Christopher's and had several close friends at Benedictine. It was great to talk to someone from Richmond and reminisce about old times there. PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me at the supplied email address if my family or I can help you in any way.
ver respectfully,
CPT Waitman Beorn
1st Squadron, 10th United States Cavalry
4th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
Iraq
kathryn davis
October 26, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a fine young man with a great sense of humor. Words cannot explain my sorrow. I can remember the time he came home dressed in a priest outfit. With that grin on his face. Dawn's first comment when she heard the news was "I changed his diapers" Dean was just in shock. We all grieve with you. Jim sends his love also.
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