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Sascha Struble Obituary

CORPORAL SASCHA STRUBLE Age 20, of Hanna, IN, was killed in action Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Afghanistan. He was born in Bad Bruckenau, Germany on June 19, 1984 to Michael J. and Heidi (Knoben) Struble. Survivors: father, Michael J. (Teresa A.) Struble of Hanna, IN; mother, Heidi (Jeff) Deshazo of Erin, TN; brothers: Michael D. Struble, Erin, TN, Tony Doms, Hanna, IN, Nick Doms, Ft. Sill, OK; sisters: Courtney Struble, Hanna, IN, Jessica Doms, Hanna, IN; grandparents: Tony & Marcy Finch, Lorida, FL, Don & Betty Struble, Joliet, IL, Renate Knoben, Germany, Bobbie Johnson, Hanna, IN; numerous loving aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Heinz Knoben and Gunnar Johnson, and one aunt, Simone Knoben. He was a soldier with the U.S. Army. He graduated from Indian River High School in Philadelphia, NY in 2002. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, full military honors will be conducted at the Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN and the Hanna Cemetery, Rev. Merlin Bray & Rev. James Beversdorf, officiating. Interment Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, IN. Visitation Tuesday, April 19th from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (time of service). Memorials may be made to the Sascha Struble Scholarship Fund, in care of Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350. Family and friends may leave condolences and sign register book at: www.cutlerfuneral.com CORPORAL SASCHA STRUBLE Age 20, of Hanna, IN, was killed in action Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Afghanistan. He was born in Bad Bruckenau, Germany on June 19, 1984 to Michael J. and Heidi (Knoben) Struble. Survivors: father, Michael J. (Teresa A.) Struble of Hanna, IN; mother, Heidi (Jeff) Deshazo of Erin, TN; brothers: Michael D. Struble, Erin, TN, Tony Doms, Hanna, IN, Nick Doms, Ft. Sill, OK; sisters: Courtney Struble, Hanna, IN, Jessica Doms, Hanna, IN; grandparents: Tony & Marcy Finch, Lorida, FL, Don & Betty Struble, Joliet, IL, Renate Knoben, Germany, Bobbie Johnson, Hanna, IN; numerous loving aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Heinz Knoben and Gunnar Johnson, and one aunt, Simone Knoben. He was a soldier with the U.S. Army. He graduated from Indian River High School in Philadelphia, NY in 2002. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, full military honors will be conducted at the Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN and the Hanna Cemetery, Rev. Merlin Bray & Rev. James Beversdorf, officiating. Interment Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, IN. Visitation Tuesday, April 19th from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (time of service). Memorials may be made to the Sascha Struble Scholarship Fund, in care of Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350. Family and friends may leave condolences and sign register book at: www.cutlerfuneral.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Sascha Struble

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(SGT) Abby Romine - 173rd Airborne Brigade

March 25, 2023

I think of Struble still quite often. He was the only guy kind enough to let me, a girl, be on his league basketball team at Caserme Ederle in Italy. We never won a game, haha, but we sure did have fun playing basketball! I miss him dearly. Sending many hugs and blessings to all that knew this amazing human. Sky Soldiers, Airborne!

Stephanie lee

May 5, 2021

Thank you for your unfailing generosity and kind heart. My JAG CORPS PARTNER, without you I don’t think I would have ever made it through basic training you were THE BEST. Although you are not with us, you are forever missed and never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my forever friend

Ginger Mankowski

April 6, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Sascha Struble:
Please accept our remembrance of Sascha on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

maria wolcott-johnson

April 5, 2011

missing you today

L Neal

April 4, 2011

To the family of Spc. Sascha Struble:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains 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. God bless and keep you always.

Paul Farrell

March 6, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Childers

April 8, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Sascha Struble:
Remembering Sascha 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 2, 2009

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Russell Boyce

May 26, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Sacha Struble when I was on AT to SETAF at the JAG office. He was just arriving from Korea and I was immediatley struck with his kindness, maturity, and responsiblity for such a young man. I was blessed with the opportunity to get to know him a bit on a trip to Venice. I recalled thinking when I went home after that AT that if my sons grew up to be as respectful as Sacha, I would be a lucky man. You are not forgotten.

Maria Wolcott-Johnson

April 10, 2009

You are still remembered and thought of always. I pray that your family has found many happy ways to always think of you until ya'll meet again. Love always~

Peggy Childers

April 9, 2009

To the family of Spc. Sascha Struble:
Sascha 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

Safely Home

Michael Iezzi

June 19, 2008

Sascha,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maria Wolcott-Johnson

June 1, 2008

You are still thought of and missed, you always will be.

May 3, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Struble!

Debra Estep

April 6, 2008

To the family and friends of Sascha.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 Sascha, but he is my hero.
Please contact me and I will email you back
a copy of the Angel drawing I have posted
here.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

August 7, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 16, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Struble and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Garnet Jenkins

April 6, 2007

It is an honor to pay tribute to Spc. Sascha Struble, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Sascha Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Struble family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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.

Jillian Snow

April 3, 2007

its almost been 2 years...miss you tons...i knwo you are looking down on all of us laughing at some of the goofy things we are doing and crying when bad things happen because that is just the kind of person you...you wear your heart on your sleeve...i love you and miss you tons!!!

Charlisha Williams

January 10, 2007

May God Bless your family. You were a cool person that ALWAYS smiled. Gone too soon, yet NEVER forgotten. God Bless.

maria wolcott

December 15, 2006

May your family be blessed with the strength to have a happy holiday season. I know you are greatly missed and it's still hard for a lot of people. But we will all meet again someday.

De'ja Hines

December 10, 2006

I really enjoyed our time in high school together. We had so much fun and you made me laugh on a daily basis. You are an angel, I know that without a doubt. Thanks for all of the memories Sascha.

Susan Appleman

December 6, 2006

I'm so so sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you always. I know how you feel, because we lost our Sept. 30,2005. Prayers are with your family

Tanja Struble

December 5, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

December 2, 2006

May the Lord show you a place in paradise where you want to stay forever.

Michael Iezzi

December 1, 2006

Father we entrust our brother Sascha to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

maria wolcott

August 14, 2006

Just wanted to say that you are still missed and thought of. love~maria

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 13, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 20, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Struble family in the loss of Sascha. I did not know Sascha, 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.

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~

Joel Bossinger

February 12, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family and friends in the tragic loss of your son. We know as soldiers/family our sacrifice(s), and keep the spirit and life of a loved one in remembrance for eternity. God watch over this very special young man and his family who where saddened by this call to duty, country and selfless cause.

Russell Zacherl

September 17, 2005

I send my deepest sympathy to the Struble family. I pray that god keeps your family close in this time of sorrow. I know in my heart god has a special place for all of us. God bless you all, my thoughts and prayers will always be with you all.

laura nicol

June 19, 2005

today would have been your 21st and we are still celebrating it for you. miss you

Erin O'Connell

May 31, 2005

I would just like to say that Sascha was a wonderful person. I've known Sascha since we were in 7th grade and I can't ever remember a time when he didn't put a smile on my face. I hadn't spoken with Sascha since high school, but there were plenty of times that I thought about him. Everytime I think of Sascha I can't help but think of a story that I was told when I started dating Todd. A bunch of them were all out somewhere and Sascha pretended to be a blind man looking at a magazine and everyone around him started laughing. That's how I will always remember him, the person who always made everyone around him laugh. I also do have to admit that Sascha was my first crush in 7th grade! Sascha, you'll forever by in my heart.



To the Struble family...my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. I am terribly sorry for your loss. But I know that Sascha is up there watching over all of us.

Priscilla (Coronado) Soto

May 22, 2005

I just want to send my heartfelt sympathy to the Struble family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Sascha the way so many others have, but I am proud to say that I did know him. I met Sascha 4 years ago in NY. In meeting him, even though I was new too "the group" he treated me with nothing but kindness. I was incredibly heartbroken to hear of his passing, wishing I could have gotten to know him better. Sascha has touched my heart and I am a better person just by having known him. With deepest sympathy-

Maria Wolcott

May 17, 2005

I've been meaning to contact you guys forever now. I just never knew what to say and I still don't. Mr. Struble, I believe my Dad called you recently. He lost his brother in a similar situation in Somalia...I lost an Uncle I was very close too. But all I can say is that Sascha would want his life celebrated, not mourned. He was always so happy and cracking jokes. I don't think that I ever saw him in a bad mood all 4 years of school and these few past years. You raised a wounderful son and he is truely missed.



Sascha~I will never forget German class that we shared everyday for 4 years, practically sitting next to each other everytime. The summer of ''fireflies'' and football games. Hanging out at Ryan's house...all of us and Mary O. Wow...it's been a lot. I was really looking forward to seeing you this summer so that I could introduce you to my son and fiance. You would have liked him. But I guess I just have to wait a while longer until we are reunited. With love~maria~

Cory Grinnell

May 10, 2005

I have a great deal of sorrow for the family and friends of this great man. I was able to serve with one of the army's best soldier in Korea in 2ID. The times we shared playing sofball and football will always be with me the laughs and the jokes we had in the field and the office. God rest you and see you on the other side brother.



SSG GRINNELL

Chelsy Plante

May 7, 2005

If I could go back in time and change just one thing about my life where Sascha was involved I would tell him I love him. In all the time I knew Sascha I don't think I ever actually said it out loud. I just always assumed he knew. When he took the hand of that shy little girl and showed her how to live life and changed me forever...I couldn't help but feel complete and absolute love for him.



When I found out that he had joined the Army I worried, but I was also proud of him. He always knew what needed to be done and he did it no matter what the cost. He always knew what to say or do to make a person feel special and of all the important things he unknowingly taught me, I will never forget the fact that sometimes you just have to let the ones you love go and sooner or later they'll come back to you. As I have done before in life, I will now do in death...I'm letting you go stud, but I KNOW we will be together again. And until that day just know... with all my heart....I love you Sascha Struble.

Jillian Snow

May 4, 2005

This is so hard. Me and Sascha have always been great friends he was my date to my senior prom. We had a blast and its a day i will never forget. no matter what was going on with me he was always right at my side. I am so glad we kept in contact and i will miss you always and forever...



to sascha's family i cant even imagine what you must be going through right now. Sascha's life was cut short but not without touching everybody's heart on his way through life. Sascha made everyone want to be a better person by just knowing him. He is an AMERICAN HERO!!! Be proud and God bless you all in this hard time.



Love you always and forever Sascha!!!

Jillian

Matthew Voos

May 3, 2005

To the family of Sascha Struble, I am truly honored to have been friends with him in my lifetime. From Football to Photography, He was always a real friend, to lend a hand, and give all he had. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Matthew S. Voos

Courtney Cavell

May 2, 2005

To Sascha's family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, Sascha was the kind of guy that made me want to be a better person. All the times he spent over at my house hanging out w/ Brandon and Steven and his love for everyone are the things that I will never forget about him. Sascha impacted my entire family and will be missed so much...

~Courtney Cavell

Jim & Carman Goben

May 2, 2005

Dear Mike,

We are so sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I remember the one visit we had with you and the kids and it's so hard to believe that Sascha was old enough to serve his country. May God grant you peace and understanding. With love and hugs from afar...Goob and Carman

Greg Vavrosky

May 1, 2005

Words alone can not begin to express how deeply saddened Ronda and I both are by the loss of your loved one, Sascha. We only have one memory of Sascha and that was of when he was a child, not the wonderful man he grew up to be. We wish we could have gotten an opportunity to meet the man Sascha became.



Be strong, my friend, and celebrate his life.



Our deepest sympathy,

Greg and Ronda Vavrosky

Miranda Monica

May 1, 2005

It took me a long time to figure out just how to put into words what I was feeling, but no matter how long, I don't think I or anyone else could ever put the joy and happiness of Sascha's presence into words. It was a long time before I realized that he'd want me, and all of us to rejoice in his memory and live life to the fullest as he had. He truly lit up a room with his quick wit and glowing smile, and he always made you feel at ease. After highschool Sascha and I became even better friends, emailing photos and iming each other constantly, and I know one day the email you sent me on the 6th that I responded to unknowingly will get an answer. You'll be in my heart and prayers. I hope you know how unbelievably proud and awed I was by you Sascha. You were an American hero and more importantly, a best friend. I hope to see you on the field again with that love-of-life glow and goofy smile when I get up there...I'll be watching from the bleachers.

To Sascha's family, I really can't express the sympathy I feel for you with Sascha's passing. May God surround you with loving family and friends in your time of need.

God Bless and Take Care,

Miranda

Joan Mills

April 29, 2005

To a fun, loving guy that always had a positive statement and a smile...I know we will hold on to the countless memories he gave us and cherish them. The impact he made on many people will never be forgotten...God Bless the Struble Family...

Jen Gray

April 27, 2005

Sascha and I didnt become close until after we graduated from high school but ever since we have become really good friends. Words cannot even express what an icredible person Sascha was. He came to visit me at Ohio State last summer and my friends here only met him in that time and absolutely loved him. A few people would still ask me how Sascha was doing like they had been friends forever. Its weird, I still sometimes open my email and expect to see an email from Sascha. He will be in my heart forever. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.

Gabrielle Cloonan

April 27, 2005

Sascha, I am blessed to have known such a kind wonderful person like you. It is true, you always had a smile on your face and a way to brighten up someone's day. I am deeply sadden that you are no longer with us, but I know that you are watching. Everytime I step on the field to play a game and hear our National Anthem I think of you and I thank you, and the many others for defending our country, your always in my thoughts and prayers. My Condolences to the Struble family. Love, Gabrielle

laura nicol

April 27, 2005

anyone who had the privilege to meet or know sascha knows that he left an imprint on all of our lives. his smiling face will always remain in our memories.he was a great person and friend to have and to know. thank you sascha for being in my life, you never really knew how much you meant to me and how much you affected my life and how proud of you i was. someday we'll see each other again and i'll hear your voice.no matter what i do you'll be with me and it only took me that one day in april to relize it, after nine yrs of us being as close as we were it only took one day to know the answer to that question i asked you. someday........i'll always miss you. and i will keep my promises, and i try everyday to keep smiling like you wanted me to

you'll be truly missed by everyone who ever had the opportunity to meet you. and as hard as it is i hope everyone finds strength in your memories, especially your family. they're in my prayers. we'll miss ya smalls

Tricia LePage

April 25, 2005

Sascha, your smile will live on forever in our hearts and our memories. I have never known a more kind, genuine, fun, life-loving person. We all learned to love life and others from you.It saddens me to know that we will never see your smile again, but I know you are watching over all of us. To Sascha's family, one can never begin to feel the pain your family is suffering. May God help you to heal, and may you find comfort in family and friends.

*aloha sascha...hello, goodbye, see you soon*

Barb McKeever

April 25, 2005

I cannot even begin to express the shock and sadness I felt when I learned that one of the kindest young men I have had the pleasure of knowing was tragically taken away. Sascha was simply "a great kid." From Little League baseball to Varsity sports at Indian River, it was a pleasure watching Sascha put his heart and soul into athletics, but more importantly having a great time doing it. He was a polite, fun-loving kid who never quit smiling. For all you athletes who feel you deserve more playing time, I wish you had known Sascha. Never once did he complain; he just worked harder every day and cheered on his teams. What an inspiration to all of us! Sascha, thank you for all the memories! You truly are our hero. To your family, I won't pretend to know the grief you are experiencing losing a son and brother, but I hope all these kind words from everyone will help alleviate the pain and give you strength. My thoughts are with all of you.

God Bless you, your family, and America.



Barb McKeever

Katie Sharpe

April 24, 2005

Dear Sascha,

You were an amazing person and friend. I remember meeting you in 5th grade and connecting with you 'cause we'd both come back to the states from having been in Germany. Throughout middle school/high school we weren't close but you always said "hello" to me and we had a few classes together here and there. You were one of the most down to earth and sweetest guys I knew while attending IRC and just like you never forgot to say "Hi" I will never forget the kind and compasionate person that you are. My heart goes out to you and your family, the rest of the men and woman who serve our nation and our friends from IRC. I love you, God Bless ~Never Forget~

Rob Delles

April 21, 2005

My heart goes out to Sascha's family and all those who knew him. I feel honored to have known him as long as I have and to have spent the time with him. Ill never forget the times we spent together... the pick-up games, the birthday parties, the graduation party together, the list is endless. A guy couldnt have asked for a better friend and teammate. Sascha you will never be forgotten and your smile and memory will live on forever in the hearts of all those who knew you.

Till We Meet Again...



Your Friend Always,

Rob

April Micek

April 21, 2005

To Sascha's family I send my deepest sympathies. May God comfort you in this time of difficulty and may you always cherish the wonderful memories of Sascha. God Bless all of you!

Mo Cunningham

April 21, 2005

Sascha,

You are a wonderful person. I would always see your smiling face around the Technology Office, when you came to see your mother.

Thanks for always stopping in when you were in the area.

YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON!

Your smiling face will be greatly missed by all.

~Teresa & Courtney My heart goes out to you both and the rest of his family. Be strong Girls!

~*TAKE CARE*~

Always Mo

Mike McKeever

April 20, 2005

I still can't believe that Sascha is gone. He was such a great person and friend. It feels like yesterday I was playing little league baseball with him and we were giving him his nickname "Smalls". My heart goes out to all of his family and friends at this unfortunate time. He will always be remembered for his great friendship and sense of humor. Thanks for all of the memories! I'll never forget you man!

Your boy,

Mike

Brandon Cavell

April 20, 2005

Sascha was not only my friend but he was like a brother to me. we had many good times together. I know the reality that he is gone but i can still not even today face the fact that he is gone. i know he is watching over all the people who loved him, that is what he did. he was always so goofy when he was around and i loved that about him. always had the best attitude about things even if they weren't always going his way. To Courtney, i loved your brother as my own brother. it is just so hard to think about reality sometimes. you be strong and no he will always be watching you. he loved you very much he talked about you alot. be proud you had Sascha for a brother. know he loved you very much. keep your head up and take care.

SCOTT WORKMAN

April 20, 2005

My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of Sasch's family and friends. Although I never met him, after the funeral I feel that I really missed not knowing him. He has such a great group of friends and family...I'm glad to soon be a part of it thru Mitzi...Our condolences and best wishes to all...

Chris Biolsi

April 20, 2005

I consider myself priveleged to have known SPC Struble in AIT, where he was immeasurably helpful to me in getting through a stressful time. He was a great soldier, but a better person, and I pray God will bless him and his family.

Donald Shaffer

April 20, 2005

I was glad to have known Sascha for the 4 years i was in high school. I played football along side him and i can only imagine how much his passion and work ethich translated to his military career.

He will be missed by all of us who knew him in school.

Susan Johnson

April 19, 2005

May God bless your family at this time of loss. I did not know Spc. Struble, but I am eternally grateful for all of our brave soldiers and thier selfless sacrifices to secure freedom for others. Thank you! May you now rest in God's loving embrace.

Melissa Combs

April 19, 2005

I'm am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sascha and I went to grade school together. The strange thing is just the other day I was thinking about him and wondering where life has brought him. When I heard of his death I knew God was sending me a message about him. I will keep your family in my prayers and again I am so sorry for your loss.

Ed and Michele Connolly

April 18, 2005

Our deepest heart felt sympathy to Mike, Teresa and family, in the loss of this presious life, Sascha Struble. I shed tears with as a Mother and Thank Sascha for serving our Country. May our Lord be with each one of you in this time of great loss. Our love and Prayers will be with you. Nick, you hang in there and know we are praying for you too, as you continue to carry on for both of you.

Courtney Struble

April 18, 2005

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a great and awesome brother. I do not know why god decided to take him, but it was probaly because he needed someone to make the people in heaven laugh like he made us.I miss the way he and I always talked about our dreams, and how he made me feel like he knew I could achieve them. He didnt deserve to leave us, there are so many horrible people in this earth, so why couldn't they leave us instead of him? I wish this could all be a dream and he could just come home. Thank you to everyone who has been with the Struble family throughout this difficult time. I will never stop loving him,and I will never be the same without my goofy smilling brother sascha!

Deborah LeVita

April 18, 2005

Dearest Teresa and Mike,

So sorry to hear about sascha. My prayers are with you. Numbers 6:24 "May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Love your sister Debbie,

CATHERINE MILLS

April 18, 2005

My sincere condolences to the loss of your precious son Sascha. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you all in this devastaing time. There will be such a long line to hug Sascha when we all join him in heaven one day! What a tragic loss of a kind, handsome, and loving young man.

Jan Cavell

April 17, 2005

My family and I have been greatly saddened by the loss of Sascha. He was a very unique individual that simply appreciated life and enjoyed those that crossed his path along the way. Sascha had the ability to make the best of any situation, and he always left you with a happy memory. He came to see us last fall when he was at FT. Benning, Ga (for a school). My family brought him home as a surprise for me and I was so happy to see him when he walked in our door. We had other plans to see him again, but now in our grief, we treasure the fact that we will see him again in his new home - I am sure it is one of the greatest mansions in heaven. He made everyone feel loved, worthwhile, and appreciated. To his parents, you were truly blessed to have had him as a part of your family and he always talked of "mom and dad" with love,pride and respect. You did a great job of raising one truly wonderful person. May God bless you with many happy memories that will bring you peace.

In God's Love,

Jan Cavell

Brian and Tiffany Skiles

April 16, 2005

Struble was stationed at Camp Casey Korea with my husband Sgt. Brian Skiles. They were great friends and Brian spoke of him all the time in his calls to home. They even kept in touch by email when Brian returned to the states. Both Brian and myself send our love and prayers to the Struble family. He will be dearly missed.

Stephanie Lee

April 16, 2005

I am greatful to have had the opportunity to meet Sascha. He was always available to lend a hand when no one else cared. He set the standard for the kind of soldier that you would be proud to have as your Battle Buddy. To have only been 18 years old joining the Army, he was very mature and eager to take on responsibility. Thank you Sascha for the committed service that you and the several other soldiers dedicated your lives to, not only me and my family but for our nation as well, Rest in Peace and thanks "SOLDIER" for a job well done.

Jeremy and Andrea Jeffery

April 15, 2005

We were saddened to hear of your tragic loss and though we've been out of touch since leaving Ft. Drum 3 years ago, Jeremy and I have nothing but fond memories of working with you. Know that our sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time and the months ahead and may you take much comfort in the Lord during your time of grief. Much Love,

Robin Lewis

April 15, 2005

I never had the pleasure of meeting Sascha Struble, but I felt as if I knew him because of the many fine things his father would tell me about him. I work with his father at LaPorte Hospital. Most of our conversations were about his sons in the military, & my son, who is a Marine. I wish to extend my deepest heart-felt sympathy to the family of Sascha. If he was anything like his father, I'm sure he was a wonderful, caring, & giving young man. I will continue to keep Sascha's family in my thoughts & prayers. May your many wonderful memories & the love & support of friends & family, sustain you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Robin Lewis, R.N., LaPorte Hospital Stress Center

Rick Snudden

April 14, 2005

SPC Struble was one of the best soldiers that I had the pleasure of knowing. I worked with him alot which is to say that I knew him well. I was deeply saddened to learn of his death, He will be deeply missed. He was a great friend and an outstanding soldier. To his family my sincerest condolences. I will miss you buddy.

Joe Peschon

April 14, 2005

My heart and sympathy goes out to the entire Struble family. It saddens me to hear the lose of any young man, especially a young man like Sascha . I have know the Strubles family for 7 years and along with Sascha the entire family is wonderful. Words alone can not even begin to characterize the type of person that Sascha was, his memories will last a life time. I will make my final comment from a Bible verse Romans 14:8 states: “ If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord”. He (The Lord our Savoir) has taken a great young man from us on earth but rest assure Sascha is well taken care of in heaven.



You Sascha will be missed by all!!



Joe Peschon

Brian Moore

April 13, 2005

My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Sascha Struble. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing.



Sascha was a wonderful young man. I had the pleasure of coaching Sascha when he was a student at Indian River. Sascha was the quintessential "All-American Boy." He was loved by all those that knew him. Sascha brought the best out in everyone. Regardless of what was happening Sascha always had a smile and was willing to help out. A genuine, caring, passionate, and respectful young man.



The staff and students at Indian River are certainly better off having known Sascha (AKA Smalls). His passing leaves a whole in all our hearts.

April 12, 2005

May this time of sadness

pass gently on it’s way…

and may each warm memory

remain as a precious keepsake,

forever in your heart…







Please accept my profound sympathy in the loss of your daughter Spc. Sascha Struble

I pray that our Lord will keep His kind and loving arms around you during the days of grief ahead. I pray that soon you will feel the sun upon your soul and a smile in your heart as loving memories of Sascha flood over you. I pray that you and your family know that you are not alone in your grief. This family mourns with you. Each person lost is another loved one who has become an Angel, now guarding the Gates of Heaven.



I hold you up in daily prayer and hold you close in my heart.



God Bless You and Keep You.



Barbara Smith

Proud Marine Mom of,

Sargent Brian Corcoran, U.S.M.C.

[email protected]

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