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for Joey Whitener
Robin Moore
November 27, 2014
On this Thanksgiving Day I just wanted to post that there isn't a day or two that go by that I don't remember you and the sacrifice you made. I wrote a poem for you and all the Screaming Eagles and was so honored that your Mother in Law had it published. To your family just know he will always be in my heart and my prayers. Bless them on this day and always.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Joey D. Whitener:
Please accept my remembrance of Joey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Susan Yelton
November 15, 2010
Joey You have been gone for seven years now. your son is growing up so fast. He will look at your picture on the wall, even though he was only 2 months old when you passed away, and he will say, " I miss my daddy, I love my daddy". It breaks my heart that he will never know you and never be able to have 'his daddy' with him to do what daddy's and little boy's do together. He will miss those times going fishing and things. My mom had made an arrangement of flowers to put on your grave for decoration at the church. Tristan was there, and mom had asked him if he wanted to put the flowers on your grave and my dad's grave too. He said he did. So mom gave him the flowers and told him which arrangement went on which grave. and he went to put the flowers on the graves. When he got home I asked him if the grass was growing on the graves, because the way we have them fixed there shouldn't be any grass on them. And he said a little bit. And we asked him if he had any trouble putting the flowers on the graves, they should have been put in on the grave together in the arrangment. But he said on your grave he took them apart and he put them in the corners and we told him they were supposed to have been put in one place as an arrangment, and he said "it's my daddy's grave and I thought I could put them the way I wanted to put them" and we got tickled at him and told him yes, it is your daddy's grave and you can do it the way you want to.
Joey just remember that we always love you and we miss you so very much. Please help us watch over your son.
We love you
Peggy Childers
November 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Joey D. Whitener:
Remembering Joey 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
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Kenna Kay
December 22, 2009
”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
kevin gibbons
December 9, 2008
PFC Whitener,
Even Though We Never met thank you for your bravery, courage and sacrifice for our country. Words Cannot Describe The Pain, Of Losing A Loved One. May the memories of your life bring happiness to your family as well as your close friends. even though your in heaven please watch over my cousins who are fighting for our country in the war. they need all the support they can get. til we meet again someday thanks for sacrifice. that is why im proud to be an american.
Peggy Childers
November 28, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Joey D. Whitener:
Joey 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
Joey snoozing away!
Savannah Hall
November 15, 2008
Joey,
I love you and miss you very much!! I think about all the fun we had and the bad times..I dont get to see Tristan but I always ask people who see him how he is and from what people say Beth is doin a GREAT job! I miss all ya very much! I wish you could see my son he is soooo goofy and a flirt!! he attracts woman every where we go and kisses them!
November 15, 2008
Your in my heart always and forever. Love Mom
In Memory of Joey ~ (Debra Estep)
November 15, 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 Joey, 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
SSG Josh Forbess
November 13, 2008
"Lil' Joey, 5 years my brother. I think about your child all the time. To many of us know what growing up without a parent is like. I remember seeing the change on your face when you came back from R & R. I guess if there is a consolation, you got to see him, at least for a few days. I hope that I make you guys proud of me and live with my guilt daily. I would have swapped places with any one of you. I miss you guys. My love to you and your family. "Comanche Pride""
In loving memory of P.F.C. Joey D. Whitener. My tribute to you
Michele Hall
November 11, 2008
I'll always remember you Joey.
Joanne Miller
August 7, 2008
You leave behind people that miss you dearly, and a country that can't thank you enough. You have given the Ultimate Sacrifice, soldier, and we so appreciate your courage and your bravery. I know your son will know you, because so many know you. Thank you, Joey. From the bottom of my heart - Joanne
Susan Yelton
August 6, 2008
Son, I know it has been 5 years since you left us, but we have not forgotten you at all. We tell Tristan about you all the time. I pray that you can rest in peace. Just always remember that we love you and always will.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Whitener!
Jimmy Oldham
January 2, 2008
You are not forgotten Joey! Like you my son is a member of the 101st Airborne. He leaves this morning for a 2nd tour of duty. Your wife and son are in our prayers.
November 3, 2007
For our fallen brother,We shall FOREVER stand in remembrance!!
Debbie, Kenny Coffey
September 5, 2007
Our HEROS will NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother,That star spangled banner will FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,And spirit will FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..
First time Joey's son was laid in his arms by the nurses just after he was born. Joey was so happy he was crying
Susan Yelton
July 27, 2007
Joey We miss you more and more every day. But there was a reason that God took you from us so soon, but God did give you the privledge to see your only child, a son, who will carry on the Whitener name. He will be 4 years old in just a couple of months, and we have been showing him your picture and telling what a HERO his daddy was, and how much that you loved him. As he gets older the more like you he gets. We still love you and miss you so bad.
ALTHEA B
July 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Whitener and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Susan Yelton
November 18, 2006
Joey it has been 3 years since God took you away from us. We don't know why, but He had a reason. I am trying my best to help Beth to raise Tristan the best I can, I can see so much of your actions and the way you done things in him, no one can't say he is not your son and really mean it. He looks a lot like you too. I just wished that you could have had the chance to see him grow and all the little things that a baby does, taking that first step, saying daddy for the first time, and all the first times for everything. He will see the picture of you on the wall and he will tell me that that is his daddy. And that he is with Jesus in Heaven.
But I know that you are watching over him and Beth, and we miss you so much. May you Rest in Peace.
Love you Momma Susan
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2006
Paying tribute to Pfc. Joey D. Whitener, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Joey, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Whitener family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Treasure this Young Hero Lord, In Your garden of rest,
For while here on this earth, he was one of our Best.
May the memories of Joey, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Rogers
December 12, 2005
One of many losses to our future. May God bless your family and watch over them.
Kay Roberds
November 30, 2005
I was very sorry to hear about the death of this young man. I did not know him but know his mother-in-law and know what she has said about him. He left a young son and wife to remember him. May God look after them for him.
CAROLYN COLE
November 29, 2005
THANKS TO MEN LIKE JOEY WHO PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE OF THEIR LIFE SO WE CAN BE FREE IN AMERICA.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Shelia Carlisle
November 29, 2005
"God gave us a memory that we might have roses in December." - James M. Barrie
God Bless you Beth, Tristan & Susan.
Rev. William W. Worthen
November 28, 2005
JOEY: I NEVER REALLY KNEW YOU OR HAVE NEVER MET YOU AND THAT'S TO MY DEEPEST REGRET FOR I HAVE HEARD SO MANY WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT YOU. YOUR WONDERFUL SON, TRISTAN IS A JOY TO GET TO KNOW. I HAVE ONLY SEEN HIM ONE AND ASKED HIM FOR A KISS AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HE TRANSPLANTED ONE ON ME! WE NEVER MET JOEY BUT GIVE ME JUST A LITTLE TIME AND WE SHALL MEET WITH GOD HIMSELF. JUST HOLD ON JOEY AND IF I HAVE MY WAY, SUSIEQ, YOUR FORMER WIFE AMD TRISTAM, MYSELF AND MY WIFE RUBY AMD GRANDMA HELTON WILL BE WITH YOU AS A FAMILY YOU NEVER KNEW. AMEN AND PRAISE GOD OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
Wayne Smith
November 28, 2005
Joey even though I HAVE NEVER MET YOU IT SEEMS LIKE i have from your wifes mother, I KNOW YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON FIGHTING FOR A SPECIAL MISSION.
Rhonda Bailey
November 27, 2005
Joey,
I never met you but I wished I had. I've heard so many stories and seen so many pictures. Beth, Mark,& Mom all miss you. They know you are watching over them. Your boy is growing up so fast. He looks at your picture on the wall and says,"I Love Daddy." You are a hero in my book. Say hello to my pop pop. He also served in the army. Well Joey keep an eye on us. I'll get to see you one day.
Beth Whitener
November 25, 2005
Baby, I know your watching over us and I know that we will all see you again someday, but its so hard to go day by day without you here with us. I love you with all my heart and soul and always will. You are in my memories every single day. There isnt a night that passes that I dont ask God why he had to take you away from me so soon. But I know that God has a plan for everyone and this was his plan for you. I know I will see you again someday and that makes life without just alittle bit easier. I love and miss you Joey. Forever and Always.
Joanne Miller
November 21, 2005
Dear Joey,
I never met you, but I know your mom-in-law and she and Beth miss you deeply. I'm so sorry that you were taken so young, but I know that you are up there looking down on your baby boy. He is your Legacy!
God bless Beth, Tristan and Susan ... and all those that miss your sweet smile.
Joanne
Susan Yelton
November 20, 2005
Joey it has been two years since God took you home, but you would be so proud of Tristan your son, he looks so much like you, not only in looks, but in his actions there is more and more of you coming out in him every day. We miss you Greatly and we have a big hole in our hearts because you are not with us. But you are always remembered. We do a blood drive in Memory of you every year, it is the least we can do to keep your memory alive. I love you and miss you son,
Mom (in law)
Harley Fender
November 11, 2005
We thank Joey for his Service to this great country. He has paid the greatest price.
Teresa Mikeal
October 18, 2005
Joey will never be forgotten. He was one of a kind. I miss him greatly.
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