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for Ernest Utt
Robert Spinks
August 24, 2024
1SG Utt,
Though you may be gone, your legacy and sacrifice will forever remain in our hearts. You led with courage, strength, and unwavering commitment to your Soldiers. You left an indelible mark on all of us who had the honor of serving alongside you.
Your memory will never fade. I carried forward what you taught me, and you will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, 1SG. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
With deep respect,
Spinks
Annette Rodriguez
May 5, 2020
1SG, you are not forgotten. Victor and I were just talking about you the other day. To this day, retired 1SG Victor Cordero keeps a framed portrait of you on his mantel. REST IN PEACE TOP!
Birgit S.
January 8, 2017
In Memory of the Time in Bamberg
June 27, 2016
Missing you..
June 26, 2015
Missing you
June 15, 2014
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
July 5, 2013
Thank you for your service 1st Sgt. Ernest Utt. We have not forgotten.
Monica Tracy
May 27, 2013
Ernest,
How time flies. Well were back at Hood, and you are always remembered in our home. Although we may not see you we learned so much from you, and it still carries on today. Tracy is doing good and remembers all you taught him.
Thanks for all the laughs, lessons, and love of family you showed us. Gone but not forgotten.
Always, The Tracy Family
May 26, 2012
i never got the chance to meet you but im the (x) wife of one of your soldiers.you made a differance in his life and he talked aboutyou all the time Tag is a great man and was a great soldier because he knew you! rest in peace you will always be rememebered...
Sandy Taghadossi
xwife to Ssg. Brian Taghadossi
Peggy Childers
June 27, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt:
Please accept my remembrance of Ernest on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 27, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt:
Remembering Ernest on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Leigh Bowlin
June 10, 2010
You will be remembered always, loved always and cherished as a friend I was honored to have in my life.
Cynthia Stettner
March 13, 2010
1st Sgt. Utt is one of my heroes. As a veteran myself, I know the sacrafices he and his family endured and the ultimate one he made. Thank you for his defense of the our great nation. Because of him we live in the "land of the free."
Ross
December 28, 2009
Ernie is, and will always be my Brother, and life-long friend. I will remember you always Ernie.
kristyn burney
December 27, 2009
1st Sgt. Utt was a wonderful person and a great soldier. As the world suffered a great loss, I can't help but remember how much Ernest and Denise helped me through such a stressful time in my life... I can only hope his children carry on this wonderful man's legacy and values. Ernest, you will not be forgotten...
Kenna Larra
October 12, 2009
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Peggy Childers
July 7, 2009
To the family of 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt:
Ernest 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"
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L Neal
May 25, 2009
To the family of 1st Sgt. Utt,
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. Always in our thoughts and prayers,
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 18, 2008
Dear Family of 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Penny Hoffman(warner)
June 27, 2008
i have known Ernie for many many years went to school with him and brother in atwood he will be sadly missed. His dad was and still is like a father to me as well as his step mother. I met Denise at Ernies step mothers wake i am sorry for you loss he was a wonderful man. God bless all of your family
Bryan Valenzuela
June 27, 2008
1SG, my thought and prayers are with you and your family, thanks for all the good memories. I been a DS for 3 years now, training America's future leaders. Take care 1SG!!!!
In Memory of Ernest Eugene ~ (Debra Estep)
June 27, 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 Ernest, 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 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
John Trigg
June 24, 2008
"I served with then SGT (E-5) Utt from 1986 to 1988 as part of the Werewolf Team at Fort Irwin, CA. Even as a 20-year old sergeant (which was pretty unusual), he was the consumate professional soldier, coupled with a bit of rebellion. His current soldiers might find it funny to know that Ernie often sported an earring in his off hours and wore "anarchy" t-shirts around the post. Due to a vision condition, he had a profile that allowed him to wear his issue RPG sunglasses all the time...which caused the "old guard" to grimace and his peers to grin. He had an infectious smile, a mischievious sense of humor and was an amazing soldier. Although we didn't talk often in recent years, I am proud to have called him my friend. The US Army and our nation will not be same with his passing. I will miss Ernie Utt. Wolf 21-India, this is Wolf 21-Sierra....Echo Oscar Mike....Out."
April 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Sgt Utt!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Utt family in the loss of Ernest. I did not know Ernest, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Ernest it has been over 3 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
Walter Lott
September 21, 2007
My prayers and thoughts go out to 1SG Utt's family.
A Soldier's profession is one of selflessness and dedication. To make the ultimate sacrifice requires nothing less.
To a fallen brother that I have never met...
Rest in peace.
Lt. Col Walter F. Lott, USA Ret.
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 1st Sgt Utt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 26, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Soldier, 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Ernest, 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 Utt 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 Ernest's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Dennis Ross
June 9, 2007
My name is Ross. I was notified by Denise June,08,2007 of Ern's death.
He was and always will be my lifelong Friend.I visited his grave this morning and watered the white Lillie's on his marker with tears that will not stop flowing from my eyes. I love you little brother. I'll see you soon.
The tears that run down my face.
Those tears are just for me,
because I know your in his grace.
Dennis Ross.
SFC (retired) Blaine & Pamela Schobelock
June 2, 2007
Ernie, it was a pleasure knowing you and serving with you. Our prayers are with both you and your family.
SSG Brian Taghadossi
May 28, 2007
1SG,
Well it looks like Memorial Day has crept up on us again. It still feels like just yesterday you were seeing me off on my 2 weeks R&R, and wishing me a safe trip. I still can't believe you weren't there when I returned. Your passion for life continues to live on in those who knew you, and I promise you will never be forgotten. I know that you are living the good life now, and I hope you can feel the love we all have for you. Talk to you next Memorial Day.
Anthony Brannan
March 30, 2007
Mr Utt.
I first would like to say thank you so much for a job well done in protecting us night and day. Also I am truly sorry that I did not get a chance to know you. Your father is a very wonderful man whom I proudly look up to each and every day. Thank you once again for a job well done in standing up for what you believe in and knowing that you are there to keep us safe.
Joanna Bertling
October 28, 2006
It was like yesterday when I came upon this tragedy, I saw the men and the way they cried for 1SG. He was Truly a Hero. Well trained, respected, and completely dedicated to his family and his troops. Respectfully, forever he will be remembered.
Valerie Reynolds
October 9, 2006
To Ernie, Donna, Denise, & Family:
I know it has been a little over 2 years now, but we still think about (little) Ernie. You never think it can happen to someone from home. Ernie, was a joy to be around growing up - always making people laugh. You are in our thought and prayers. May God Bless you.
Reynolds Family
Brian Taghadossi
May 29, 2006
1SG (Hotsteel 2Sierra),
You've been gone for almost 2 years now, and although I thought it would get easier with time, it doesn't. You made a bigger impact in my life than you could ever know. You were truly an inspiration to anybody that was ever graced with your presence. I have a video of the service performed at Camp Cuervo after your passing, and it's my promise to you to honor your life by watching it each and every memorial day. Take care and I'll see you on the other side.
UTT
May 29, 2006
To the family of of 1st Sgt. Utt, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Athough I am young and have never had the pleasure of knowing this great man, I truly do feel your pain.
Greg Bedrosian
March 9, 2006
I served with TOP Utt in Baghdad. He was one of the finest NCOs I've had the pleasure of serving with. There isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't think about him. Denise, you and the kids are always in my prayers.
Carolyn Evans
February 15, 2006
Always our Hero. Gold Star Mother
clyde bowden & family
October 25, 2005
the familes of 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt have our prayers and condolences. God bless.
Jamie Graves
October 25, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Jennifer Van Heel
October 2, 2005
It was just yesterday that I got the news that you were gone, and each day that passes is not a day that your not thought of! You were my Big brother, and in many ways your sense of humor, laughter, serious side is deeply missed.You are still here with us in spirit, and I Thank-you for my nephews,niece, and Denise-You will live on in many ways, and you would be very PROUD of your family!!! I Love You, and Miss you alot!!!!
Jenni, and Kids!!!!
Yolanda Valdez
July 25, 2005
To the Utt Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what you are going through. My prayers are with your family. yvaldez
Proud Marine Mom (LCpl Nicholas S. Perez -- KIA 9-3-04 -- Iraq)
Patrick Gaebelein
June 7, 2005
I served with 1SG Utt about ten years ago, while assigned to the 82d ABN Division...he was a fine man, a good man, and he helped form my view of leadership and decency that followed me through m ten year military career.
Irene Payne
June 5, 2005
To the family of Sgt. Ernest Lott, My family all want to express our appreciation for the heroism Sgt.Utt displayed. He will be remembered by us. With my prayers, Donnie
Derek Truax
May 30, 2005
I wanted to let you all know that I was in 1SG Utt's battery and with him in Iraq. I was there the tragic accident happened and I could not express the pain and greif I felt for his family when I knew what had happened. He was a man of courage, and something he made a point of having was honor. Although him and I shared our differneces here and there he was still a hero to me. I will never forget 1SG Utt and I pray for his family that they get through it all. Denise and family, keep your head up and if you ever need anything, email me... Thank you
Tina Tuttle
May 28, 2005
Although you will never know me, I just wanted to give my sincere sympathy for your loss at this time. My son is currently serving in Iraq and I sympathize the grief you are feeling for your loss and those of your loved ones today. May God keep you in the palm of His Hands.
BiLL Zellner Sgt.
May 28, 2005
to the family of Sgt Utt goes my condolenses, you have lost a great man, great soldier, son. We need more men like Sgt Utt, they are rare,and hard to keep. Wish he could have made it.
God Bless all the family, and him 1st Sgt.Ernest E. Utt. A HERO we will remember his name for a long time to come.
Henryk Zaleski
May 28, 2005
May this,your final post,be eternal joy.Rest in peace.
Jim Hansen
May 27, 2005
Thank you Mr. Utt for your service to our country. To his survivors, please know that Sgt Utt's and your sacrafices are noticed. My prayer is that your spirits rise above whatever adversity Sgt Utt's sacrifice visits upon you.
Della Peggins
May 26, 2005
To the Utt family
I don't know your loved one, but I just wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy. !st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt is a true hero. May God bless you and keep you strong through it all.
Paula Cobb
May 26, 2005
God bless this family in their grief but know that there are people like us, out there, who fully understand his sacrifice.
What a wonderful hero - God bless.
Ex-Marine and wife.
Donna Dunn
May 26, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the wife and children of Ernest. It sounds as though he was a great guy, and really took pride in his position and the job that he felt he had to do.
Thank you, 1st Sgt Ernest E. Utt, for serving our country.
Debbie Fowler
May 26, 2005
my deepest sympathy to the family of this young man, Just remember god has blessed him for his work he did for all of us here in America. He was and still is a Hero to all of us. thank you and god bless.
Rick Utt
May 26, 2005
I was on the way to visit Ernest's uncle and aunt Albert and Claire Utt in Winfield Kansas last year when they told me of his death. I also saw the picture of his family in Newsweek Magazine this year. I am only distantly related but I wish to extend my sympathy to his family. He joins the ranks of several other Utts who have given their lives in the service of their country. None of them will be forgotten.
There is no greater love then to lay down your live for your friends.
Everything I have heard and read about Ernest says he was a man of character, integrity and honor. He truly cared about others.
We have lost one of our best.
--------------------------
Bill paine jr
May 26, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very proud of Ernest . God Bless Bill Paine
Angelica Voll
April 13, 2005
Terry, Chris, Jakob, Denise I am so sorry for your lose. Mr. Utt will always be remembered in many peoples hearts, one to include mine. God Bless Always. Keep standing strong.
Monica Riggs
July 3, 2004
Although i didn't know him personally, i know a soldier from B-Btry, 1-82FA, 1CD, also at Camp Cuervo (Pfc. Scott Sumner). May God be with his soldiers and with all of you during this tough time. God Bless Our Troups and God Bless America!
Debbie Williams (Gowan)
July 3, 2004
WITH LOVE GOD BLESS
Lloyd Hale
July 2, 2004
God Bless our soldiers
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