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for Arthur Mastrapa
Charlie Gili
August 2, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Arthur S. Mastrapa US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Patrick Perkins
January 27, 2016
Just wanted the friends and family to know, he is not forgotten, nor will he ever be. SFC Visalden remembers him vividly and honors him in this episode.
https://vimeo.com/153017565
Peggy Childers
June 17, 2011
June 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa:
Please accept my remembrance of Arthur on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa:
Remembering Arthur 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 Larra
October 12, 2009
r 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 you. 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!
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Soul Brother
October 4, 2009
To The Mastrapa Family,
There is not a day or night that goes bye that I know u don't miss him, I too feel your lost and pray God sees us through. Psalm 23.
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa:
Arthur 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
Joseph Muccianti
February 16, 2009
I was there the day the attack took place. I'm not sure of who I helped after the dust cleared but I wish that there was more that I could have done to help.
The Neal family
August 2, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Mastrapa,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you.
Chad Padgett
July 9, 2008
Strap,
It has been 4 years since you left us. It seems like yesterday when I was assigned to the 351st and we met for the first time. You were a great friend and leader. I will never forget you.
In Memory of Arthur ~ (Debra Estep)
June 16, 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 Arthur, 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
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
Tammy Wortham, MSG (RET) USAR
May 24, 2008
I remember hearing this sad story like it was yesterday. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten SGT Mastrapa!!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mastrapa family this Memorial Weekend. I felt and heard the explosion that day and will never forget it.
April 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Mastrapa!
August 9, 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 you and 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)
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Mastrapa and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 16, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Arthur rest safely in God's 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 Mastrapa family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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 Arthur's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Kathleen Light
December 11, 2006
Jennifer;
I don't know if you remember me, but I was a Desk Sergeant in Bad Kreuznach when Mastrapa finally got his wish, and you joined him in Germany. I remember he was so excited. I remember when you had your beautiful little girl, and I remember the talks that we had. He was a sweet and funny guy; and entirely devoted to you. He was special. (Kathleen Light, MP SGT,)
Marisa Mastrapa
October 25, 2006
My daddy was a great man. he was also nice , funny , and sweet. I love him so much.
Marisa Mastrapa
Elmer Snow
October 6, 2006
I had the honor of flying out of Camp Anaconda, Iraq with the flag covered casket of Sgt. Mastrapa. I was a security coordinator with Halliburton. I can only assure his family and friends that a new mother could not have carried a new born child with more care than those who carried Arthur to the flight that took him on his last trip home.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 19, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mastrapa family in the loss of Arthur. I did not know Arthur, 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. Arthur it has been 2 years since you were taken. You are my 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~
Reynier Negron
May 29, 2006
I never had the honor of meeting SSG Mastrapa, but I feel your loss as well; I hope that you can find solace in the memories of happiuer moments.
I now serve side by side the soldiers of the 351st and hope to live up to his memory.
Michael Byrne
May 29, 2006
As an active member of the U.S. Navy. I am constantly reminded of the dangers, the sacrifices, and hardships we all endure, but every single person that pays the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom that we as Americans enjoy every day, I am both saddened and supremely proud of their great love for country and humanity. To you that are survived my heart and unending gratititude go out to you, and although I never knew your son, I do know that he is a real HERO!
Margaret Andy
October 4, 2005
I met Stacey thru his cousin Evelyn
when Stacey was buying his house.
Very warm, very caring and I went with Evelyn to Stacey's funeral.
The impact the service had on me, seeing all of his unit there, the eulogies, was overwhelming.
My prayers are still with his family, Jennifer and the kids.
He will always be watching over you!!
Love always
Kenneth Tompkins
September 8, 2005
I am sorry for your lose. I know it is hard. I served with Sgt Mastrapa in Iraq. I think about that day alot and remember that I had just left that spot and still have a hard time with my feelings. He always spoke of his kids and how beautiful they were and how he could not wait to see them again. My prayers go out to you and the family.
I know he is with us all in some special way.
Richard Downs
August 18, 2005
I served with Mastrapa in Iraq. He and I use to always talk about our families and how we had children of the same age. I know it has been a year but the family is still in my prayers. I am currently serving my second tour in Iraq and sometimes visit where his mission had ended. I tell my wife not to worry about me because I know he is looking down on me. I think about him everyday I am here. I see the memorials they have for him and I know he was an outstanding person. I stand at those memorials and have a moment of silence. My thoughts are with Jennifer and the kids. He loved you all so much, his family meant everything to him. (former 351st MP Company). I am now with the 101st and I know he is with me everyday I am here. You are missed not just by me but my wife as well.
COLONEL Nick Navetta
August 16, 2005
I offer my sincere condolences to the Mastrapa family. I served with Stacey --- you can be most proud of his service to our country. Fond memories of Stacey will last throughout our lives. He is deeply missed. God bless you. Nick Navetta (former 317th MP BN CDR)
Terry Pittman
July 5, 2005
I know it has been over a year since your loss but i wanted to tell you that we are still saddened by it. Sgt. Mastrapa served with our son in law, Jake Hilliard, and we are proud of his sacrifice. you are in our prayers still.
Nurse Cathy Rentsch
June 28, 2004
Our prayers are with you and your
family. I lost my husband 1977 -
He was Navy. Loch Haven
D Bird
June 27, 2004
Our deepest thoughts go with you, your family and children. Stacey left a postivie legacy to many, many saw how true, kind and loving spirit. God be with you and give the strength you need during this time.
Laurie Myers-Gibson
June 25, 2004
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I went to school with Mark at Forest Lake Elementary. I know his brother will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Christine Peverini
June 25, 2004
To the Mastrapa Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Stacy was two years ahead of me at Forest Lake...so he was a senior when I was a sophmore. He had a way of picking on us that made us feel at ease...he broke the ice with laughter and a warm smile...something I will always be thankful for.
MICHELLE SYKES-PETERSON
June 23, 2004
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I ATTENDED FOREST LAKE ACADEMY WITH STACY AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WAY HE LOVED TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. HE WAS ALWAYS KIND TO EVERYONE AND A VERY GOOD FRIEND TO ALL. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO! MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
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