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for Gary Coleman
Teresa Lynn Fields
July 28, 2025
Brent you was a very special young man. I remember talking to you when I worked at the Exxon Happy Mart at Zebulon. Thank you for your service and you will always be remembered as a very nice and caring, and thoughtful young man. It seems just yesterday when I saw and talked to you. Rest in peace my friend!
October 8, 2012
In memory of Gary Coleman. Still remembered.
Peggy Childers
November 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Gary B. Coleman:
Please accept my remembrance of Gary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
James P Berka
May 30, 2011
Thinking of you today on Memorial Day. We will always think of you and of Gary's friendship with Joel.
Peggy Childers
November 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Gary B. Coleman:
Remembering Gary 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
Kenna
December 7, 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
SSG Steven Adams
November 8, 2009
I always looked up to you, as you were a grade ahead of me in school and an all star on the field. And you were always hanging out at the Blanton's. You are missed. Much respect and thank you.
Brent's unit
December 13, 2008
Brent liked to show his muscles, his unit called him "Hollywood"
December 13, 2008
Brent at the latrine
December 13, 2008
Brent with one of his buddies
December 13, 2008
Brent went a month before he got a shower when he first arrived in Balad
December 13, 2008
Brent showing off his muscles.
December 13, 2008
Brent looks like he's happy in Iraq.
December 13, 2008
Me Recieving and award for OIF when I served with CPL Coleman
Steven Heffner
December 12, 2008
A hero, A soldier, and most of all a remarkable being. He took his job to new hights and never quit you are missed and remembered CPL.
SILVER LIONS
Stead Fast soldier (Salute Rendered)
In Memory of Gary ~ (Debra Estep)
November 21, 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 Gary, 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
November 21, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Gary B. Coleman:
Gary 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
R Collis
July 23, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Cpl Coleman. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Cpl Coleman knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Cpl Coleman!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Coleman!
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
November 21, 2007
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the COLEMAN family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HEROES shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother as prommised that star spangled banner will FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the tallons,And your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.THANK YOU...COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH--COME by EAST--COME by WEST,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS!!!....HOO...YAAH....SEMPER...FI.......B.V.C.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N. in TN
July 29, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
July 27, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Coleman and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Pete Catucci
December 7, 2006
Just found some pictures from our time at Marshall. some pretty fun times.
Beau Zorgdrager
November 24, 2006
Coleman's family:
Three years now...Three years that not a day has gone by where I haven't thought of or talked of your son. I miss him every day, and think of that night every hour of those days. I'll forever miss my brother.
Garnet Jenkins
November 21, 2006
Paying tribute Cpl. Gary B. Coleman, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well Gary, in the Hands of God.
You will never be forgotten.
You have paid the Ultimate Price for so many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.
"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
May the memories of Gary, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
connie rutledge
March 16, 2006
i want you to know that a day or week does not go by that my son, sgt timothy rutledge does not speak of coleman ( that's what tim always called him ) it a great way.. wish i would have sent you this sooner.. always in our hearts !!! connie, tim , sara and elizabeth rutledge
Ben Coleman
February 22, 2006
There's not a day that goes by I dont remember you Brent. You were my closest cousin, in age and friendship. The memories we shared, the many times we got into mischief at our family's company and at mamaw's ;) , and the times on the athletic field will forever be wonderful memories of you.
Thank you cuz for being the great person you were, the friend that you were, and the hero that you are. Love you and deeply miss you.
Your cousin
Patricia Howell
November 12, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My deepest sympathy goes out of you all. I will always
remember Janie and Gary from high
school. May God watch over you all and help you through this. Brent died a hero and will always
be remembered as one.
Patricia (Little) Howell & family
Travis Smith
October 26, 2005
I am deeply saddened for your loss. I played football against Brent in Middle School, and attended a University of Kentucky football camp with him as well. I still get a smile across my face when I think about the fun times we had there joking with each other. There are no words to express to you how sorry I am for your loss, and although Brent and I lived several miles apart and did not see each other a lot. I still considered him a friend. From my family to yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for the memories Brent. On and off the field.
shelly harrison
September 1, 2005
my deepest thoughts and sorrows go out to you and your family...my sister-in-law just lost her son-in-law 8-14-2005, Asbury Hawn II..
Pamela Patrick
July 30, 2005
From another eastern Kentuckian, even though it has been about 1 1/2 years since this tragic happening, my heart goes out to this family and my prayers are with you.
Margaret A. H. Kannensohn
April 15, 2005
During a decade of research into my own family, I've well learned that concepts of honor and duty and service to country have been a continued refrain since the American Revolution.
What I've not yet grasped -- and pray never need to do so -- is that which your family must combine with the pride and dignity.
Until my youngest daughter, MASR Caitlin Hester Kannensohn, USN, joined our own long, proud line, I never felt that which I now feel for you and yours.
You will remain in the prayers of this family, and -- in so praying -- I am confident I am joined by countless of my own who came before me.
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