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for Robert Hendrickson
David Hendrickson
November 2, 2020
Thinking about Rob a lot lately. Holidays are almost here. This year we add Eli's first birthday on 12/24. The season isn't easy with him gone, but his not being here for his grandson's first birthday is another point in time with a feeling of emptiness.
November 1, 2020
So many years have passed and I still think of you Robby. I miss you and you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.
David Hendrickson
January 30, 2019
It will have been 14 years Friday since Rob died in Iraq. Much has changed. Dylan was only 6 then; he is 20 now and on his own. What hasn't changed is how much I miss my son. Things often happen that remind me of him. Pleasant memories bring a smile and I remember his smile, but mostly I feel an emptiness without him here in my life. As we begin another year without him I wonder how things would have been different had he made it home and accept that I'll never know.
Ray & DiAnna Williams
January 30, 2019
Forever we will remember Rob and his family with the utmost respect and honor.
Linda Hendrickson
May 9, 2015
To Robby with love always and forever. You should know each of us looks out for each other and miss you intently. Love from your"step-monster"
Dad
February 1, 2015
Some 10-year anniversaries aren't happy events, but this year, during the Super Bowl, I received phone calls from many of your fellow soldiers and from some that you didn't know. They were all very respectful and I felt honored to receive their calls. They helped me through this day while honoring you. I love you son.
DiAnna Williams
February 4, 2014
Never forgotten and always honored.
Dad
February 3, 2014
Another Super Bowl behind us...wish we could still watch these together. Missing you, thinking about you. Love you.
Anna
February 1, 2014
It's been 9 years since we last talked. You will be forever missed in my heart and thought of all the time. I miss you, Robby!!
Dad
June 3, 2013
Memorial Day has come and gone again. It went by quietly, but you were constantly on my mind. Sure miss you and wish you were here.
February 8, 2013
In honor & recognition of Robert Hendrickson. Forever remains in our hearts and minds.
February 6, 2013
I apologize for accidentally omitting our names from our February 4 entry. It should have included, With our deepest heartfelt condolences from Ray & DiAnna Williams
February 4, 2013
I will never forget Rob nor his supreme sacrifice. I wish I had words to adequately express my respect to all of you.
Dad
February 4, 2013
Eight years. So long a time yet at times it seems you were just here. I love and miss you son. You will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Robert's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Robert will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
John Secondi
February 7, 2012
I have no words of eloquence … for none will heal nor bring Rob back to us. What I do have is my friendship … my prayers … and the honor of helping keep that flame alight. I salute you for keeping his candle lit – and stand with you, brother. I wish my love had more tangible power or ability. Rob will not be forgotten – nor will your valiant efforts -
Sandy Payne
February 5, 2012
Dave, six years have passed since you lost your dear son. Nothing we can say will ever make the loss any less painful. Just know that he is looking down from heaven smiling at you right now. You were a wonderful, loving father and he knew that. Your Friend, Sandy Payne
DiAnna Williams
February 5, 2012
When I turned the calendar to February, I saw Rob's name. It has been six years now and it is still painful. Presently, my son is in Afghanistan and grandson in Kuwait. I think about your sacrifice so often and you will always hold a hero's place in my heart until the day I die. I extend my prayers and respect to Rob's family
Dad
February 5, 2012
Many have written; much has been said. What remains is that you are gone. I miss the times we had, the times we looked forward to, even the times we spent apart waiting for your return. Yet still I return to this each year about this time and remember all these things and more...hurting as much as when I first heard that you were gone. They say, "Life goes on." and I suppose it does, but part of me died that day and my life will never be the same without you. I love you, son.
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2012
February 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."
DiAnna Williams
June 2, 2011
I will always honor Rob in my heart. I thank him for his selfless dedication to our country and his sacrifice. I wish things could have some how turned out differently, but I realize there is a bigger picture and that there is a higher calling laid upon Rob's life. I pray that Rob's parents and family receive supernatural comfort and I pay them my highest respect. Thank you Rob and God bless you all.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
(I will never forget the loss of this soldier, as he was the one who died right before my brother, Spc. Jeff Henthorn 2-8-05. I am deeply sorry for your loss and understand that somethings are impossible for time to heal. Some wounds just remain the same.)
Tuan Le
April 12, 2011
Hendrickson, its been 6 years and several months now. I'm sorry that I haven't been on these websites writing to you, but I have been keeping you in my prayers. At the beginning of every February I try to remember the good times we had as one of my soldiers. You always had my back. You are missed.
Dad
February 9, 2011
Your service was 6 years ago today. I remember it like it was yesterday. I made many mistakes back then and I'm sorry I messed up some things. I miss you very much, son. I love you.
Peggy Childers
February 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
February 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson:
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
Kenna Larra
July 8, 2009
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Dad
May 28, 2009
Dylan and I went to your marker on your birthday...he left you a birthday card. We also left flowers, flags and an Army stone. Linda and I went on Memorial Day and checked on things. At 3:00 PM I held a salute for you and the others. Dylan is with us this week and we're doing fine. We sure miss you, son. I love you.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Dad
February 1, 2009
Four years ago today my heart was broken. I think about you daily and check on your flag at the cemetary often. For as long as I am able I will keep a flag flying at your marker.
I love and miss you, son.
Peggy Childers
February 1, 2009
To the family of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson:
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
Dad
November 10, 2008
Son,
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. I have to work, but I'll be thinking of you (as I do every day). I am so proud of your service to our country, but I miss you so much.
I love you,
Sherry Caylor
August 13, 2008
Always in our hearts and minds, until we meet again.
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Hendrickson!
Timothy Salander
March 24, 2008
Taylor ,
I can't believe that you are gone . Its been a little over 3 years since I saw your name on the television screen , among all the other brave young men . We used to have a lot of good times together . You were a great friend and a great father to your son . You will be greatly missed . Until we meet again .
Your friend always .
charles (chucky) stidham
February 18, 2008
Showing me the way of the Lord during my darkess days, is the way I will remember you my friend. Roommates in Oklahoma City in 2000, showing then me what a dedicated father should be. An Angel through my eyes, sent for the world to have a testimony of Jesus Christ. Till the day we meet again in Heaven. With the new found love in my heart, I thank you and Miss you. May God bless us all.
August 14, 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 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Hendrickson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Charlene Phillips
June 26, 2007
God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!
John Secondi
February 14, 2007
Robbie -
I watched you grow into a young man...was honored to have known the boy, the man, the soldier and the hero - All of them left far too soon. And I hope you know that when I stood at your memorial marker and saluted that I held back the tears in honor of who you became - and that I have not found many that I had the respect for to salute in several years... but yours snapped into place with pride and honor to deliver it to a true hero and soldier. May God bless you and keep you until we meet again.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 14, 2007
To the Hendrickson family; I previously signed Robert's guest book. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Robert was taken from you and from his dear son Dylan. Robert it has been two years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
David Hendrickson
February 13, 2007
Son, I think of you daily and miss you terribly. I see you in Dylan; he is a comfort because in him I still have a part of you. Two years is no different than two days for me. I wish you were here.
I love you, son.
Garnet Jenkins
February 1, 2007
In Remembrance of Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Robert, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Hendrickson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that 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 So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Carol Summers, TSgt, USAF (retired)
January 16, 2007
May you rest in peace, Robert and thank you for serving our country ... you will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 21, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 19, 2006
All gave some, some gave all.
Rest in Peace, brother. You are remembered.
SPC Stenberg, 1CAV
Sara Stults
May 3, 2006
Robby,
I want you to know you are still in my thoughts even after a year. I miss our walks,I miss you! I love you, and one day we will see eachother again.
Sherman family
April 10, 2006
Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
Kevin Armstrong
March 23, 2006
I extend my deepest sympathies to Robert's family. I received a cross bearing Robert's name in recognition of the third year of the war. I am so sorry. I wish with all my heart that things could have been different. He sounded like an amazing individual, and I'm sure he will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 22, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hendrickson family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, 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. Robert it has been a year 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~
Sara Barham
August 13, 2005
Taylor,
I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for the loss your son and family have experience. I only wish you were here and I'm sure things would've been different. I will continue to pray for everyone for you and will always have a special place in my heart for you and your family. We love and miss you very much. God Bless. Till then.
Love, Sara
Susan Johnson
April 30, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice to secure the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your dedicated service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Kevin Johnson
March 22, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. It's my prayer that the "Father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort will comfort you in all your tribulation."(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Buddy Brawner
February 8, 2005
Im sorry for the lose of your brave young son. May god be with the family. His service to America commended!
USMC G.Brawner
Teresa Garrison
February 8, 2005
I didn't know Robert but I just wanted his family to know that I am so grateful to young men like him for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God bless him and his family.
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