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for Christopher Holland
Brent Odom
May 19, 2016
You will not be forgotten. I think of you often.
lance grant
February 27, 2016
thinking of you battle.
Joshua Watson
December 17, 2013
Today is the day that 10 years ago changed my reality. Chris "Doc" you continue to be in my mind and dreams. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your family continues to be in my prayers. I miss you brother. Sgt Watson A 4-27 Fa
James Holland
November 17, 2013
Chris' anniversary will be coming up on December 17, 2013. This year will mark the 10 year of Chris' sacrifice. We love and miss Chris so much.
September 15, 2013
In memory & honor of Chris. We will always be grateful to you and your family for your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
December 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher J. Holland:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 31, 2011
Thoughts of you were with me as I attended Taps at Twilight on SSI. Thought about your sweet Mom also.
Dana's Mom.
Joshua Watson
May 30, 2011
Honor and Remembrance on this Memorial Day 2011 to a friend and a Fallen brother.
Spc J.R. Watson 4/27 FA 02-05
Peggy Childers
December 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher J. Holland:
Remembering Christopher 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
July 28, 2010
it might be 7 years later holland but you aint forgotten keep driving on brother! R.C morris A4-27FA 2002-2005
John Hernandez
July 12, 2010
I was in Bravo Btry 4/27 Fa. I lived literally 1/4 block from Spc. Holland (Chris) when we were in Germany and down the hall in Iraq. I did know him. We served in Iraq and Germany together. He was a great guy and would give the shirt off his back to you if you were in need. The world has lost a brother, but he looks down on us with open arms waiting for us to come home too, we will brother, all in God's time.
Dana K
May 30, 2010
Thinking of you this Memorial Day Weekend. You are missed.
Donna Gillette
December 27, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna
November 24, 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 1,800 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!
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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
the only picture i have of chris may god be with him and his family
March 9, 2009
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
December 17, 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 Christopher, 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.
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Peggy Childers
December 16, 2008
To the family of Spc. Christopher J. Holland:
Christopher 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
Casey B
October 28, 2008
Thanks so much for your bravery and the sacrafice that you have made. You are a hero. My heart goes out to the family. God Bless
Right Hand Man
October 28, 2008
Memorial to a friend and a good soilder
October 28, 2008
Respect for a Friend
October 28, 2008
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Holland!
jonathan mayberry
March 20, 2008
Hey man, I found this and figured that I would write. I'm back in baghdad and cant wait to get home. I still think of you often and remember the great times we had. I'm going to try to get back to our old place so I can see your memorial. Thinking of you....SGT Mayberry
Philip Giarraputo
February 4, 2008
I was a very close friend to Holland in Iraq we use to always watch FRIENDS and CSI he was a great best friend and will always be missed. SGT Giarraputo A BTRY 4/27 FA 2001-2004.
November 13, 2007
he was a good man
Susan Stanley
November 6, 2007
Dear relatives of Christopher, my son SSGT Russell J. Verdugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery along with your hero. I took some photos last Memorial Day Week-end 2007 and have a photo of your Christopher’s grave site and marker. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know. I know we are so very proud of our fallen heroes, but we miss them so.
In loving remembrance of our heroes!
Gold Star Mother,
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
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 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Holland and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Guy Crawford
May 30, 2007
I had the honor of having Chris in my life. No matter what was going on, he always had time to sit and listen to what ever you had to say. He will always be remembered. Love ya man.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Nick Overstreet
May 29, 2007
Chris,
To use the old cliche...my how time flies. I think of you often and pause to remember the sacrifice you made for all of us. I thank God for people such as yourself that mean so much to us. What a blessing it is to have known you and what you have done. A great friend and fraternity brother that I will see again one day! Thanks Chris!
Tommy Lingerfelt
May 28, 2007
It is hard to believe how much time has passed. Not many days go by that I don't think of Chris. He was an unbelieveable friend and a even better person to everyone. I will always remember you Chris!
Lingerfelt
Ryan Johnson
May 26, 2007
That was a hard day when I heard the news. I still think of you often especially when I drive over the marsh in Brunswick. You were a true friend, one that listened and cared. I'll see you again one day brother.
Pat Lyons
May 26, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH CHRISTOPHER'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH WAS PLACED LAST YEAR IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
THE DONOR WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS BUT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP AND SEE HIS BRICK. IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICES YOU HAVE MADE.
Tommy Wehner
May 26, 2007
Chris,
Hey buddy it's hard to believe it seems like yesterday we were finishing up college. I look back at all the memories we had through college and Colrado and I am happy to now that you were one of my great freinds. I miss you!
Tommy
Lucas Johnson
May 26, 2007
I too cannot believe that it's been 3 years since we lost Chris. I have so many memories of Chris from Valdosta. He was one of those guys who'd do anything for you...no questions asked. Even though you're physically gone Chris, you'll never be gone from our hearts and memories bro! And to Chris' family, my heart goes out to you as I know it hasn't gotten any easier as the years go by. My deepest condolonces go out to you. And I hope you're tearing it up in heaven Chris! We'll be seeing you soon bro!
John Harris
May 25, 2007
It's still so hard to believe...Three years have passed so quickly, yet for those of us who had the pleasure of knowing you, it is as if you are still here. We still speak of you often, we still tell stories about you...We will always miss you. God bless you Chris and thank you for your all that you were as a brother, a friend and are as a hero to so many.
jwh
Gary Allain
April 30, 2007
Spc. Christopher J. Holland
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SSG Raymond Smith
March 26, 2007
Hey Chris
my son is growing like a weed. he is just over 10 months now, but coming along nicely. We try to talk to him about you but we know he is still too young. anyway brother, he will carry your name (and Darlings' too) for the rest of his life. He will know you, even if he never knows you. I miss you Chris. thanks for the moments we had. you are still my hero.
Garnet Jenkins
December 17, 2006
In remembrance of this Brave Young Soldier, Spc. Christopher J. Holland, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Christopher, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Holland family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, 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 you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Christopher's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Crystal Holland Long
October 24, 2006
I went to grade school at St. Francis Xavier with Chris and his sister. I was deeply saddened when I learned of his death. His bravery and patriotism inspires us all!
Ace Blackmon
October 11, 2006
All though I never met SPC Holland he was a friend of mine. I am a medic that was stationed in the same unit that he was in. I PCS'ed from 4/27 FA in Aug 02. So I just missed meeting and working with him. My best friend worked with him and was stationed in Iraq with him. We have gone to Arlington National Cemetery to visit and honor Christopher. My prayers are with you and he was our hero too.
Chuck and Edna Arrington-Pearce
September 12, 2006
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 15, 2006
I previously signed Christopher's guest book. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. Today while I was at ANC I stopped by and visited/honored Christopher. Christopher you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
J.D. Hall
March 24, 2006
I did know SPC Holland or any of his family. But to me he is a hero. and always will be. I know those that knew him will miss him very much. I was a combat vet from Vietnam four times, Those that paid with there life will live for ever, Thanks SPC Holland for your services and GOD Bless for what you stand for, I will see you in Heaven
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Holland family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. Christopher it has been a little over 2 years 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~
Norma Sechrist
January 23, 2006
Heavenly Father please bless & reward this young man for giving the ultimate. Bless & be with his family.
Chris, I never had the chance to meet you however my son, Sgt. Joshua Watson did. He told me that you & he were buddies. He was there when you & he was were injured. Thank you for being a friend the my son & for my freedom. God Bless.
James Holland
December 1, 2005
I miss you son. A day doesn't go by that I do not think of you. You were so special to me, my love and memory of you will never die.
Dad
Bethany Wiggins
November 11, 2005
Chris was and will always be a special person to me. I am honored to call him my friend. He was so dear to me for such a long time. His bravery and patriotism will always be remembered by the ones who will miss him forever. Chris, I will see you soon!
Bethany Wiggins
Chaplain Dan Gates (GASSAR)
August 20, 2005
I have just learned of the death of Spc. Christopher J. Holland. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution and speaking for our President, George Thurmond and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia, may I most humbly express the condolences of a grateful Society. Spc. Holland, wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Debbie Fowler
June 17, 2005
My deepest sympathy to this family, I did not him personally, my son is also military so my heart feels your lost. My prayers are with you and he was our hero too.
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