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for Christopher Heflin
David Christian
May 18, 2025
Hooyah SGT. HEFLIN! SCHOOLMATE, FOOTBALL TEAM MATE, FRIEND. Remember the time ......Rest easy Brother
Johnny Vasquez
November 20, 2016
Gone but never forgotten, I still remember like it was yesterday arguing over your Wildcats and my Bluedevils... oh the times of 2nd FAST Co., you would always find a way to make the bad times better. Miss you brother.
June 18, 2013
In memory and honor of Chris, I sign this guestbook. Please be aware that I will always be grateful for his service and sacrifice for this country.
Tom Ryan
July 6, 2012
Hi Chris,
We were talking about you and thought I would say Hello Brother.
Semper Fi
Carrie Whitehead
May 29, 2012
Thank you Hef...for everything. Love ya. Miss u.....AUNT CARRIE
Mke and Pam Dustin
May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day weekend, I wanted you to know that you will forever be remembered. If it weren't for men like you, this country would not be the way it is. We thank you for that.
HEROES NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
I truly do believe that.
with love and respect,
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
joshua hicks
September 3, 2011
dear brother,
as i sit here just thinking of you its hard. Blake is so grown now u would have so much fun with him. Also i have a beautiful little girl whom u have never met but i know u are up above watching down. Oh brother how we miss u dearly each and every day.
i love and miss ya.
joshua lee hicks
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin:
Remembering Christopher 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
Sheila Johnson
October 24, 2010
To the family and friends of SGT Christoper Heflin
There will be a memorial at Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, KY on 10 November 2010 to honor all of our Kentucky Fallen Heroes and their families. Please contact me for more information. Thank You
Carrie Whitehead
June 1, 2010
Hef...I always pray for you, thanking you for being a true marine. You loved it, you were crazy! I so wish you were around, I am sure you would hold Guitar Hero tournaments :) Miss ya!
"Aunt" Carrie Whitehead
Mandy (Carrigan) O'Brien
May 31, 2010
Think of you on this Memorial Day as I do every year! I miss you! You are a true hero!
"Aunt"Carrie Whitehead
November 17, 2009
HEF --- 5 years --- I think of you often, the memories keep you alive. So many times I wish you were here to celebrate with me, and to lend a shoulder to cry on. Miss you Hef!
Ranae Bumgardner Teasdale
November 5, 2009
There isnt a day that goes by that something doesnt remind me of Chris. He was a great friend and he and my family had alot of good times. Ranae Bumgardner Teasdale - Shadyside, Oh.
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Sean Wilson
July 9, 2009
Chris,
I don't know you personally. I just wanted to pay respect to a fellow Marine and his family. There's not very many of us from West KY.
Semper Fi
Jennifer Bagwell
February 25, 2009
I still think of Chris often and miss him. Saw some photos of facebook of you that brought back some wonderful memories.
Thomas Ryan
December 27, 2008
Hef,
Think of you often, jesus you would make me laugh!
Ssgt Ryan
Carrie Whitehead
November 16, 2008
HEF! 4 years have gone by so fast. Still missin you as I did the first day I heard you were gone. Another year goes by that I can't drink the chubby leprachaun in your honor cuz we are expecting another baby. You should see Rachel, she is already 9 1/2 months. You would have loved her. I pray for you, your family and firends. Until we meet again to share that drink we are long over due for...
love
"Aunt Carrie"
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
November 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 Christopher, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin:
Christopher 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
James Wood
August 2, 2008
I knew Chris quite well, and was deeply saddened by the news of his death. He was an honorable man, and I can whole heartedly say I looked up to him. I find comfort in knowing he died doing something he truly loved, being a Marine.
Reidland High Defensive Tackle and Taco Johns Junkie,
James Wood
Katy Heflin
June 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shaun Adams
June 12, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Chris while he was stationed in Moundsville, WV on the I&I staff. I was on recruiting duty in Wheeling and Chris helped me out so many times. The word "No" was not in his vocabulary when it came to his fellow Marines. On weekends, he opened the armory for us so that our new recruits could use the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer and would always give our recruits "big brotherly" advice to aid in our recruiting efforts. On the weekends of the toughman contest, he always helped me out with the color guard and helped us "escort" the ring girls. Ha! He started a Marine softball team (The Leathernecks) in the local Moundsville league and invited us recruiters to play on the team. He took us 4-wheeling, drank many of beers with us at Finnegans, and slow-danced with my wife, Lindsay, until her feet hurt! Chris was just an all around good guy and a great friend. When recruiting duty got me down, I called Chris to meet me at Finnegans and in no time flat, I would be laughing and forget all about my day. He always had a way to make you laugh so hard. I wish you were still here with us. Lindsay and I miss you so much, buddy! You will always be in our hearts and one day we will be sitting at the bar again putting back the Chubby Leprechauns.
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Heflin!
brian kellaway
December 14, 2007
May god be with you and your family. Petty Officer Kellaway, NMCRC moundsville 2002-2004
Carrie Whitehead
November 16, 2007
HEF!
Here we are, another year goes by, 3 to be exact. Aunt Carrie misses your laugh and smile, your words of advice and long conversations about nothing. I can't drink the chubby leprachaun for you tonite...one the Christmas parade is takin up all of Wheeling so I can get to Finn's, secondly, with a little one on the way, can't drink like how we used to. So I shall toast you here at home, with my sparkling water...you are so missed, but, the tears are replaced with memories of alllllll the great times, and not so great times. You always told me to be strong, and to quit playing that sappy ole sad country music on the jukebox, to drink and be merry. So for you Hef, I am strong. Because of you, I am stronger. HUGS N AIR GUITAR
Carrie Carebear - aka Aunt Carrie
lisa witenbarger
November 2, 2007
well buddy we are working on 3 years now. i miss you more every day. we will all be ok because that is the way you would want it. i love you . your aunt lisa in tenn
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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Heflin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Donna Burden
April 16, 2007
I am just searching for boys from my hometown, Paducah. I want to honor Christopher for his bravery and unselfishness for serving his country.
Thank you for having such a wonderful son.
Semper Fi
GySgt. & Susan DiBlasi
March 23, 2007
My husband is a Marine who served with Sgt.Heflin and I had the honor to meet him. He was such a warm hearted, fun loving, crazy and just a real fun person to be around..Living the "military life" you have people come and go out of your life. We just found out about his tragic death and we both are so devastated. Until we meet again.. SEMPER FI my brother...
Jessica Pavillard
January 22, 2007
Dear Heflin Family,
Though I did not know your brave young hero, I wanted to tell you that I am sorry for your loss and that he will be missed. As an Army wife myself, I have been lucky that my loved one has returned to me unharmed so far. To lose someone, I cannot imagine the hurt and the depth of that pain. I wish that I could take that pain away from you, bring him back to you, make you whole again... Naturally, I cannot. But I can tell you that your sweet hero touched my heart. He gave his life, the greatest gift, for us, and I want to thank you for that. He is a true hero. A strong and brave young man~ and I am grateful for his life though he was not known to me personally, the world was a brighter place because he was in it. I thank you for that... I have no words to bring you comfort or to dry your tears, even as I type this, tear fall from my eyes as I think of his life gone. He did not die in vain! He will be remembered. He is a true hero. What greater gift can one give than one's life to those he does not even know, this is what he did. I am thankful for it and for him. Thank you for having such a wonderful child. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for him. He gave all and for that, I will know him. I will remember him. He will not be just a number to me, but a sweet young face, this hero. Thank you, sad family, for your sacrafice, for his...And I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words, I wish there were. Bless your heart, bless his. I am sure he is the Angel on your shoulder now. My heart goes out to you. Thank you.
Pat L
January 11, 2007
Heflin Family: I just read about the loss of your precious young Marine. I am so sorry. I honor this young Sgt & want to say I truly appreciate his service & sacrifice. He was one of the best of the best Im sure. God Bless You All!!
Gary Allain
January 10, 2007
Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Dennis (Retired USMC & Pam Robertson
January 10, 2007
There is sadness in my heart to hear of yet another fallen soldier. He is a hero, he gave his life so that we can have freedom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you in His arms to give you comfort at this time.
Semper Fi
Aunt & Uncle to Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
January 10, 2007
The gates of heaven stood opened for you.
Garnet Jenkins
November 16, 2006
Remembering Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of
Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Christopher rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Heflin family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Christopher Heflin
February 16, 2006
I am glad to see that someone with the same name as me has as much national pride as I do. I am 14 and plan on entering the navy upon colledge graduation. Thank you for serving this great country!!!
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Carrie Laase-Whitehead
November 15, 2005
HEF- I can't believe it has been a year already. Aunt Carrie misses you so much, your laugh, your smile. I really missed you at my wedding. Hammer was in his dress blues and I thought of you. You were such a great person and everyone loved you, especially at Finnigan's. I'll never forget the gang, and the whole Marine feeling when you walked in the bar. All the good times we shared, bad times we've helped each other through. It's not the same without you. It's hard to walk into that bar knowing my hug isn't greeting me at the door. You were a great friend, a great air guitar player, and a true marine. Til we meet again...OooRah! Christopher Heflin, on this November 16th, I shall drink the chubby leprachaun for you! Love Carrie Carebear a.k.a. Aunt Carrie
Will Nance
May 30, 2005
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Today,(Memorial Day), I will thank God for young men like Sgt. Heflin who gave their lives so that the rest of us could have freedom.
LAURA WILLIAMS
November 22, 2004
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR
ENTIRE FAMILY.I WANT TO THANK YOUR SON FOR GIVING UP HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY AND HE'S NOW IN GODS KINGDOM.MY SON LEAVES FOR IRAQ 12/16/04,PLEASE BE STRONG FOR YOUR SON AND ALL OF OUR OTHER HEROS IN IRAQ.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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