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Robert Thornton Obituary

Died recently in Iraq
Robert Cecil Thornton Jr., 35, of Guntersville passed away recently in Iraq. A visitation for all friends will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Guntersville Memorial Chapel and Crematory.

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Published by AL.com (Huntsville) on Aug. 30, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Thornton

20 Entries

Peggy Childers

August 23, 2012

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

August 23, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

JOHN ISAACS

January 28, 2011

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ROBERT.SINCERELY,JOHN,ERIC AND THOMAS ISAACS

Peggy Childers

August 23, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton:
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

Brandon Shaw

March 9, 2010

Everyday I look at my wrist and the black metal band that is always there and will never be removed.....I miss you brother...All i ask is that I be your gunner again when we meet at fiddlers green......

Peggy Childers

September 2, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton:
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

Marcell Wright

May 25, 2009

It was an honor to have served with Staff Sergeant Robert C Thornton at Fort Hood Texas. He was a good Man and I consider it an honor to have known such a good person. You will never be forgotten and on this Memorial Day may all those who served with you take a moment to remember you. "May we meet again in Fiddlers Green"

SFC Marcell R Wright (Friend and Fellow soldier from 1/7 Cavalry "GARRYOWEN")

Lisa Swanzy (Sad yet THANKFUL American)

April 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Staff Sgt. Thornton 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,

In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)

August 23, 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

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

Wendy Brothers Hoover

August 17, 2007

I just happened to hear Wayne Mill's Band on the radio today and found him on the internet, when I ran across a memorial to Robbie on his web page.I am so sad to hear about your loss. I remember going to school with Robbie in Arab and Jacksonville State University. He was a good guy with a big heart.

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)

Adam Easley

May 30, 2007

On behalf of a grateful American family...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice so that others may have freedom.

Garnet Jenkins

August 23, 2006

Remembering Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Many Years of Service and Dedication to our Country and for our Freedom.

May he rest well in God's Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Thornton family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.

To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

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

Larry Brooks

July 5, 2005

Rob, I miss you man. I will never forget the fun times we had when we first joined the Army Reserve and went to training and the fun we had in college. I will always keep your family in my prayers. You will never be forgotten and the laughs you always brought to all who knew you....

Renee' Brown

June 27, 2005

Our sweet Robbie. I will never forget your sweet freckled face and your wonderful laugh. I will always be thankful of the care and love you showed Amanda and Anna. Even though I'm not married to your uncle anymore; you and your brothers and sisters remain my nieces and nephews. You are dreamed of often and in those dreams you are still here. Even if it's only in our hearts.

Murray Stuart

June 1, 2005

Hero.

Brian Earwood

May 27, 2005

I wasn't sure what to say, but was reminded of a letter that I hope you will find some comfort in.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic he died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

Wayne Mills

May 26, 2005

The last time I saw Robbie was in tenth grade at Arab High. I can still see his face and hear his laugh as if it were yesterday. He's one of those rare souls that touches you and leaves a lasting impact. He was kind and loveing and was truley loved by everyone he met. Thank you Robbie for your sacrifice and God Bless you and your family.

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