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for Alan Rogers
Charlie Gili
April 22, 2025
Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Alan Lee Rogers US Army Staff 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 and 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
Cornelia Connie Bunch
March 20, 2019
You are forever missed...Not a day goes by that I don't think of how comfortable you made it for me to do my job WITH YOU. You never belittled, always supportive and ready to lend a listening ear as talked about how much I missed my 2 sons. I would've gladly served with you anywhere, and I keep your memory alive by talking about you guys to my sons and husband....Almost 15 years have gone by, and I just felt like I needed to let your family know just how awesome of an NCO you were, but you were also mentor, counselor and friend and we NEVER forget someone that special...EVER. SENDING HUGS AND MUCH LOVE TO THE FAMILY OF AL ROGERS....TO HIS GRANDKIDS, NOT A DAY WENT BY THAT HE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT YOU ALL, YOU WERE THE BRIGHTEST SPOT IN HIS DAY, I JUST REALLY WANTED Y'ALL TO KNOW THAT #SALUTE
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers:
Please accept my remembrance of Alan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers:
Remembering Alan 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
September 29, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers:
Alan 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
Kenna Larra
September 9, 2009
”Honor 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 1,750 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 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 God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
In Memory of Alan ~ (Debra Estep)
September 29, 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 Alan, 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
KEVIN BIXLER
July 1, 2008
GOD BLESS MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND.
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Rogers!
August 13, 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, a dear family friend (KIA on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Rogers and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Joe Barry
January 16, 2007
I worked with Alan from 1992 to 1997 as a fellow member of the 211 Aviation's 3/5 Platoon. He was a dear friend, and I always looked forward to working with him on drill weekends. Your family and Alan will always be in my family's prayers.
Garnet Jenkins
September 17, 2006
Paying tribute to Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers, nearing the second anniversary, of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for this Hero's Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Staff Sgt. Rogers, in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Rogers family.
Those who have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, for our Country, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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 the memories of your loved one live in your heart always
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 1, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rogers family in the loss of Alan. I did not know Alan, 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.
Alan it has been 19 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~
D S
October 7, 2004
Al was a good guy who always took care of everyone. He's the one I would have picked to be my boss if I could have. It's just not the same here in Afghanistan without him
JULIE GREEN
October 7, 2004
I HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF ALAN. HE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL COUSIN OF MINE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. IF I CAN BE OF HELP IN ANY WAY, PLEASE CALL.
JULIE AND GARY GREEN
a former member of 211th. Brimhall
October 7, 2004
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of SSG Rogers. My prayers go out to his family. Also a prayer goes out to the members of the 211th that they return home to their family’s soon and safe.
Bill, Patty and Family Haynie
October 7, 2004
Patty and Bill, especially Amy and Mary would like to extend our deepest thoughts and prayers for you and the family. If we may be of any assistance, please let us know. May God give you and the family many blessings and comfort during this ordeal. We know Alan was a dear and loving husband, a dear loving father to his children, a loving and dear grandfather, and a proud soldier who served and cared for his countries interest, especially how he cared for his battalion. He will not be forgotten. He will be honored in many ways as well. Just remember Alan served his country with dignity as a soldier. We know Alan served just like General MacArthur once stated, with "Duty, Honor, and Country." His dignity will always be preserved. We are so very sorry for your loss and extend our arms out to you with our love and prayers from the heart.
Becky Marinos
October 6, 2004
Pat we are so very sorry for your loss, when you feel like you need to talk or want to come down and visit please give me a call, a friend always Becky
Jack and Becky Marinos
Becky Marinos
October 6, 2004
Pat we are so very for your loss, when you feel like you need to talk or want to come down and visit please give me a call
Jack and Becky Marinos
Desiree LeJeune
October 6, 2004
Al was a great friend. I am so thankful that I had the chance to work with him and get to know him over the years. My heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
Ron and Judith Peters
October 6, 2004
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers - God Bless.
Barrie Dyer
October 6, 2004
Alan was a kind and good friend to me at the 1/211 AHB. We enjoyed many laughs, and played many card games in Kuwait to pass the time. May his family and friends find comfort. Thank you , Al, for the friend you were and always will be...
Barrie Dyer
Michael R Mellenthin
October 6, 2004
Debbie and I and our family wish to express our great sorrow at the loss of our dear friend and neighbor Alan, As you know we are just across the street if you ever need anything. Love The Mellenthin's
Clark Shumway
October 6, 2004
Alan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I have known Al for many years. I had the honor of presenting him a coin and a patch from the Fort Lewis RFC WA because of the outstanding professional job he did on refueling our aircraft in a timely manner. Alan I salute you.
Bill MOODY
October 5, 2004
I have known your kind husband, father for many years. He and I worked together full time at the Guard hanger for many years. We always took the time to talk about life and our families. I was shocked to read about his passing on. I know that I will have a personal close friend waiting for me on the other side when I show up there. I will miss his smile and laughter. May God bless your family. Sincerely Bill Moody
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