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PAXINOS - Capt. Robert Scheetz Jr., 31, previously stationed in Germany and formerly of Paxinos, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, while serving his country in Iraq.
He was born Oct. 25, 1972, in Sunbury, the son of Robert C. Scheetz Sr. and Joyce (Ammerman) Scheetz. On June 12, 1994, he married the former Jennifer Vidalia, who survives.
Robert graduated in 1990 from Shamokin Area High School.
After high school he attended Alabama Aviation flight school and later went to the University of Alabama.
He entered the Army and became a captain, serving in the First Armor. He had been stationed in Baumholder, Germany, before he was called to duty in Iraq.
Robert had attended Stonington Baptist Church.
He enjoyed playing chess and loved flying and serving in the military.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are two sisters, Michelle Heath and Hope Scheetz, both of Paxinos; his maternal grandfather, Robert Ammerman of Paxinos; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Regina Scheetz of RD Danville; numerous aunts and uncles; a very close cousin, Tracy Heath of Shamokin; and his mother and father-in-law, Dorene Vidalia of Enterprise, Ala. and George Vidalia of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bertha Ammerman.
A memorial service will be held today in Germany. Burial will be in Fort Benning, Ga.
A local memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Shamokin Area High School.
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November 5, 2014
To the family of Army Capt. Robert C. Scheetz Jr. I am seventeen years old and I am a senior at Winfield High School in Northwest Alabama. I am so very thankful for the sacrifice Robert has made. I never knew Robert personally but I chose to write to you because my father's name is Robert and we are very close. I want you to know I am very thankful for what Robert has done for our country. He has represented this nation with great pride and honor. It is because of people like him that I can enjoy the freedom of this great nation every day. I greatly appreciate everything Robert has done for this country. I want you to know I will be praying for you and and your family and that even though Robert is gone he will never be forgotten.
If you would like to respond you may send an email to:
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Yours truly,
Chandler Hawkins
Peggy Childers
October 29, 2012
May 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Robert C. Scheetz:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."
Corey Blanton
December 30, 2011
"Rob, I miss you until this day. We had some great times and success working together in Iraq during 2003-2004. You worked so hard and diligently that I believe you saved lives in the end due to your efforts. A part of that diligence took into harms way, but you did it for the sake of the soldiers you protected. Rob, that was a hard day when you were lost. It was right after we returned from a mission in Al-Hillah. I was right there behind you and did the best I could to help, threading an IV, and trying to stop bleeding. You fought so hard keep going on until the medical evac helicopters arrived. Rob, you were a true soldier. Through your efforts other lives were saved. I am proud of your efforts and saddened by the price that was paid. My heart and prayers go out to your family. God Bless! ([email protected])"
Corey Blanton of McDavid, FL.
Peggy Childers
May 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Robert C. Scheetz:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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Mark Owens
May 23, 2011
Rob,
We miss you man. We still remember you- you were a good man. Sleep well brother.
MAJ Mark Owens
Peggy Childers
May 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Robert C. Scheetz:
Remembering Robert 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
Peggy Childers
May 31, 2009
To the family of Capt. Robert C. Scheetz:
Robert 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
Jasmine Prasad
April 29, 2009
Thank you for serving our country. I have never met you but i know you must have been a wonderful man. Jasmine Prasad(Elk Grove,CA)
Lisa Swanzy (Saddened but THANKFUL American)
April 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Capt. Scheetz and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama/American hero and WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
Charles Harvey
November 10, 2008
May you rest in peace Sir.
Maxine Harvey
June 29, 2008
I never met you..but I have heard so many wonderful things about you. Your father is so very proud of you.Thank you for serving the USA and protecting our freedom. I know that you are watching over your fellow soldiers now from heaven. Again thank you for what you have done.
In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)
May 30, 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 Robert, but I am remembering
his service. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Jordan LaRue
May 29, 2008
Thank you Robert for all your sacrifices and support for our country on this war against terror. Your actions and bravery will never be forgotten! It is truly remarkable that ten years of our life went toward protecting the lives of others, there is no greater deed one could ask for.
Sandy Martin
May 28, 2008
I would like to thank Robert for his sacrifice for my freedom. My heart goes out to your family as May 30th draws near and for each day that you must experience a heavy heart for your loss.
Jeff Bentley
May 26, 2008
Robert will always be remembered. As another midnight before memorial day approaches, I am offering another prayer for your family and the families of other fallen heroes. WE will never forget. From a friend.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
September 9, 2007
I have just learned of the death of Captain Robert C. Sheetz. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero 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!!!
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family 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)
Ronald Sanchez
June 4, 2007
I had the great pleasure of serving with CPT Robert Sheetz in Baumholder, GE. He was a PL then and i have always compared other PL to the way he acted and treated his soldiers, he set the standard. He was also a wonderfull man and i had many talks with him when we had down time. I am thankfull for the honor to have served with a man like him in training and in OIF 1 and 1.5. Rest In Peace but your memory will always live on. God bless the Sheetz Family.
Garnet Jenkins
May 29, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Capt. Robert C. Scheetz, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to Robert and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
~2 Corinthians 5:1~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Remembers Robert's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Capt. Robert C. Sheetz. If there are any brothers or sisters, please contact me. I am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc.
God Bless
Godwin
November 13, 2006
thank you for you svc..
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Scheetz family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, 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.Robert it has been 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~
Sam Winslow
May 30, 2006
I will never forget!
Tracy Gissendaner
May 30, 2006
Thank you Soldier for serving our country!!! We are proud of you and we are grateful for you and your family. You are our HERO!!!!
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Joe Schweitzer
September 26, 2005
Job well done Sir. With all due respect from this former Marine, carry on Captain. I salute you.
Robert Strickland
September 9, 2005
Jennifer , Mr. and Mrs. Scheetz...Amy and I often think of Cpt. Scheetz, especially around Memorial Day. Gabriel still asks about you and how you are doing. Cpt Scheetz was not only a special person, but a soldier who understood soldiers and took care of them. We wish you nothing but the best and God Bless.
Joe Schweitzer
August 11, 2005
I am at a loss for in my area, Robert Scheetz and my best freind Matt Sandri will go down as the bravest, most unselfish and an inspiration to me, our freinds and the United States of America. They will be thought of and missed dearly...
Bob Cox
June 30, 2005
To the family of Capt Scheetz, thank you. I say thanks to you because I did not get a chance to say thanks to your son. As our God has said " No greater love has one than to lay down his life for another". Your son laid down his life for use and I for one will be greatful for ever. Oh how I wish that the pain and sorrow you suffer could be lifted right now, but atlast it can not. No one can stop the hurt now. In your darkest times remember you have the love of a nation behind you. Someday you will stand with Robert and face a wonderful God and He will say "Well done" and you will enjoy forever with your son. As someone who left Dothan 35 years ago for another war I salute you and pray Gods Blessings on you and your family.
MAJ Brian and Kimberly McHugh
June 4, 2005
Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Scheetz,
We remembered Rob's Ultimate Sacrifice on Memorial Day. We always pray for y'all and we hope our prayers will continue to give you strength. On Memorial Day, we went to the 1st Armored Division OIF Memorial to honor Rob, SGT Elandt, and all of the soldiers killed in action from the Division. Our wishes for you are strength and peace. And we honor Rob's memory for his service and bravery. God bless you and keep you! "Regulars, By God!"
Brian Hudelson
May 25, 2005
There is not a day that goes by that I dont think about my good friend Rob. I sure miss you bro!
SFC Michael Norwood
May 13, 2005
Another year has passed and you are missed. You are in my family prayers. HHC 1-6 Support Platoon
Tracy Campbell Parker
March 31, 2005
Jennifer and Rob's family,
As a friend of Jennifer's this news came as quite a shock. I pray that God has held you all close this past year and continues to show you His mercy and grace.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
June 12, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bonnie (Baum) Pless
June 11, 2004
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Love from Tallahassee. You're in our prayers.
Chief Jim Smith
June 11, 2004
Condolences Jennifer from your friends at the Cottonwood Police Department
Kevin Beck
June 9, 2004
As a veteran, I stand at attention and salute Capt. Scheetz. Job well done soldier. I also stand at attention and salute the family of Capt. Scheetz and say thank you.
Although I may not be able to fully understand your loss, I am somewhat able to understand what it takes to have ones only son in harms way. I am truely grateful to you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice paid by your soldier and all who have served for this wonderful country of ours. They are true patriots. God bless you all.
Jean Burlingame
June 5, 2004
May you be comforted by knowing that others care about you and your son. We grieve with you. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
National 2nd Vice President
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Nikki Rothschiller
June 4, 2004
God bless you and your family and may your soldier sleep in peace tonight.
Lisa Slough
June 4, 2004
I wish you and your family Peace. God has a special place in heaven for brave soldiers like Robert. My sympathies.
Ellie Dunn
June 4, 2004
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow.
Ellie
Susan Naill
June 4, 2004
Fate has given your family a very difficult and long journey. We may never meet you, hold you, wipe a tear or share a memory; however, as military families we walk beside you. Our thoughts reach out as the spirit of Robert reaches out to the brothers and sisters he served with. As they remember, so shall we. As they grieve, so shall we. As they honor, so shall we.
As Robert marches through eternity with his band of brothers and sisters, his legacy will always live with those he loved and those he served with.
Susan Naill, National President
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Rosemarie Annese
June 4, 2004
My sincerest condolences to the family of this fine young man. While your hearts are filled with grief and sadness of such a tragic loss, there is tremendous pride for your loved one who accomplished so much.
As the mother of a combat soldier, I understand the fear of loss only too well. You have my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rose
Blue Star Mother
Sgt Mom
June 4, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. May the angels wrap their wings about you and grant you peace.
Sgt Mom
Laura Everett
June 4, 2004
Dear Robert, Joyce, Jennifer and family,
My heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your dear family for the sacrifice you have made. Your son's service and pride in his country is appreciated by all. I to am a military mom and I am thankful for the service of all our soldiers. Yours paid the ultimate sacrifice and we as a nation will be forever grateful to him and to you. My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. My son is stationed at Fort Benning and your son will be honored and remembered by all there for his service. God Bless you. Laura
Turned to Gold
I think the saddest day
That someone ever told
When someone tells a mother
That her blue star turned to gold.
Her head goes up so proudly
While her heart within her dies
She may be choked with sorrow
But she never cries.
She has waited for days on end
For the war to pass
When she could see her son again
And hold him close at last.
Now, the news has come
In words so bleak and cold
Which tells her what she fears
Her blue star has turned to gold.
Elbert Cooper
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