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for Roy Wood
SSG Peterson
March 25, 2024
I only knew Sgt. Wood briefly, I was with him in northern Afghanistan where we built a clinic. He worked so many hours in that clinic... he always came back after dark. He was so much fun to be with, and I learned a lot from him. I was most impressed with his commitment...he gave up so much to deploy and serve on a team again. I tell his story all the time because it's so inspiring. He wanted to serve in the way he felt he could best contribute. I know it's small comfort...but I share Roy's legacy here in Utah whenever I can.
NO EASY DAYS
Adrian Lane
February 26, 2019
Roy,
Thanks for your help at Chapman. I never thought that when you left for Bagram that would be the last time I would see you.So much was left unsaid. Rest in peace Bro.
Richard Garvey
June 22, 2015
DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak of me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes that we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is an absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well
Nothing is past, nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again
Canon Henry Scott Holland 1847-1918
Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
From the members of Chapter 74,
Special Forces Association
June 21, 2015
Thank you so much Jennifer for remembering my brother and please express our deepest thanks to your husband. Roy's sister, Jean
Jennifer Green
May 25, 2015
Remembering him today on memorial day. Though I personally did not know him, my husband was actually in the wreck with him. His family is always in our prayers.
May 13, 2013
To Peggy Childers - Thank you so much for remembering Roy over the last years. I will be praying for your health with all best wishes. Thank you so much from Roy's sister, Jean.
Peggy Childers
January 11, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roy A. Wood:
It has truly been my honor to sign Roy's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Roy will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roy A. Wood:
Always remembering Roy. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roy A. Wood:
Please accept my remembrance of Roy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
November 14, 2010
I will always remember Roy Wood from his time with Co A in Tampa, FL. He was someone very Special.
Richard Garvey D-5464, SFA
October 18, 2010
"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Family of Sgt Roy Wood:
I wanted to send you a note to let you know that I am grateful for the courage that Roy had and will keep you in my prayers.
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roy A. Wood:
Remembering Roy 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
November 23, 2009
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Randy Dickover
September 1, 2009
Let us make a little chamber,I pray thee,on the wall;and let us set for him there a bed,and a table,and a stool,and a candlestick;and it shall be,when he cometh to us,that he shall turn thither.
2 KINGS 4:10
AIRBORNE
In Memory of Roy ~ (Debra Estep)
January 11, 2009
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 Roy, 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
January 9, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Roy A. Wood:
Roy 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 24, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Wood. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt Wood 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 Sgt Wood!
June 15, 2008
Peace, my brother, you are in a far better place
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Wood!
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 Sgt Wood and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
September 14, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. Roy A. Wood, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Dr. Wood rest, in God's Loving care. You Sir, Truly are an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Wood family.
Those who Made these Sacrifices, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
July 3, 2006
I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless Roy Wood and his family. God Bless the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
Will Mann
June 12, 2006
I attended college at Mercer University with Roy in 1979. I will never forget Roy and the good times we experienced. We traveled to Cross City FL for Thanksgiving 1979 and had diner with an elderly couple. He was doing research for a biology paper at the time. He was a good friend and I will always remember him. I also have a daughter named Caroline who will be 5 on Sept 22 2006. God bless you.
Mark Fields
May 19, 2006
Rest in Peace.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wood family in the loss of Roy. I did not know Roy, 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. Roy soon it will be 27 months 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~
Shawn Kelley
July 14, 2005
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.
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