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for Gavin Colburn
Gavin, service dog in training, 12 weeks
Joey Jaron
September 5, 2013
I am working as a volunteer puppy raiser for an organization called Warrior Canine Connection. WCC breeds and trains dogs to be service dogs for wounded warriors. A litter of 9 labs was born in June, THE Honor Litter, all named for a fallen soldier. One of the puppies was named Gavin after Gavin Colburn. I am his puppy mom, and he will be training with me for 2 years. People ask how I will ever be able to give him up and I tell them that he was born for a higher purpose, to assist someone in leading as normal a life as possible. If anyone can give me contact info or his parents and Michelle Pfister, I would like to see if they want to follow Gavin's journey. He has a Facebook page WCC's Gavin. I hope to be able to connect with his family, best friends, etc. you can reach me t [email protected]. Thank you.
Charlie Gili
May 9, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Colburn Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
September 4, 2012
Still remembered. Today and everyday we honor our soldiers in our family. Gavin Colburn is one of those soldiers.
Peggy Childers
April 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Always remembering Gavin. "Some gave all."
Alberto Martinez
November 3, 2011
My name is Martinez, A. (Sgt.) and was assigned with the 542nd in 2004 and 2005. I am no longer in the military but remember Gavin Colburn very well. On the evening before I lost a fellow soldier and a dear friend, I remember him coming to my sleeping area to ask me what I was doing; I replied to him that I was watching a movie on my small DVD player. He didn't stay long because he stated that he was going on a mission early the next day. I hate myself to this day knowing that I should have spent more time with him. My heart hurts bad. May God hold you in his arms forever.
Aunt Janet
May 21, 2011
Gavin was and will always be a hero. We miss him, but we are so proud of his bravery.
April 22, 2011
Today is the 6 yr anniversary of your passing. Miss you Gavin. Hope you are resting in peace. Love you. To gavins family- i still think of you all everyday. May you all be finding more peace day by day. Love you all.
Peggy Childers
April 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Please accept my remembrance of Gavin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
April 3, 2011
To the family of PFC Gavin J. Colburn:
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.
March 31, 2011
still think of u bro
Peggy Childers
April 22, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Remembering Gavin 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
christina Fletcher
July 9, 2009
Gavin,
Today im going to go get a tattoo with praying hands and us flags with the hands holdint 2 dog tags one for u and my grandpa fred from waorl war 2!..I hope that u will like it!
I know we werent very close but in my heart you will alaways be!
We did grow up together and had many childhood memories!
I miss you and you were like a cousin to me!
Christina Fletcher
Kenna Larra
June 30, 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 1,600 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!
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
Peggy Childers
April 22, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Gavin 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
April Pfister
April 20, 2009
Four years...it is hard to believe. To this day I am sad that I never had the opprotunity to meet Gavin. The fact that I will never be able to thank him for saving my sisters life on that day makes it even harder.
I miss you Gavin. But everytime I look at my sister and her daughter and the one on the way I remember you. Because without your sacrifice none of them would be here today.
myra wilson
April 19, 2009
Thank you. My sincerest sympathies for all those left behind. I did not know Gavin, but I am thankful for his service and the service of his family.
Sierra Copley
March 12, 2009
We miss Gavin so much. He sacraficed his life for everyone in this country. He's my hero :)! its almost April which will be his fourth year gone, each year on the date i light a candle in rememberance of Gavin.
April Pfister
May 11, 2008
So it has been 3 years since Gavin was taken from us. There is not a day goes by that I don't remember the sacrifice that he made for our country. If it wasn't for the sacrifice he made my sister would not be here today. I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet Gavin and tell him how grateful I am for the sacrifices he made. He will forever be in my thoughts and in my heart.
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Colburn!
April 22, 2008
REmembering you with gratitude and too much sorrow.
Rest in peace, you are missed sorely.
In Memory of Gavin ( Debra Estep )
Debra Estep
April 22, 2008
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 Gavin, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
Sincerely,
Deb Estep
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
The Other Side
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Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 22, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the COLBURN / STEVENS families.Knowing now what they have always know is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as promised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation......THANK YOU.........B.V.C.....
Holly Fletcher
January 11, 2008
i miss him alot but he wanted to do this so i sopported him as much as could. i think bout him alot try not to because i cry i dont mean to because i know that he wouldn't want me to.... Well i am at school i have to go but not for long... We all love & miss him alot......
Lori Humphry
December 5, 2007
My prayers go out to the Colburn family and hope that they find peace someday. What their son and many others have done, by standing up proudly for us all to protect our rights and freedom can never be repaid. Thank you and God Bless you!!
August 17, 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)
Ronald Meadows
July 30, 2007
Hi I am a new member to the 818th. and I was just surfinf the net when I came across your web site.
July 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Colburn and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
April 21, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn, two years ago. A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Gavin, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Bowling
February 22, 2007
I really don't know what to say. I'm sitting here at work almost two years later and while surfing the internet I stumble upon this article about Gavin. It made me cry. I was in the 818th Maint Co. and I was in the convoy in which Gavin was killed. I didn't know him personally but I remember distinctly before our convoy left FOB Endurance we had a convoy breif and the convoy commander said that if anyone needed assistance loading the frequency into their radio that PFC Colburn was the one to talk to. Everyone turned around as Gavin raised his hand so everyone knew who he was if they needed help. He was standing right behind me. It kills me to think that I could have just turned around and shook his hand. I will never forget him.
james dearth
February 13, 2007
i still think of gavin almost every day. gavin was one of the best friends i have ever had. he was always trying to make everyone around him smile and laugh if u where down gavin would always try to cheer u up i still miss and think of him all the time i feel like gavin is with me in every thing i do he is always watching me...gavin will always be in my heart i will always my hero i will tell my kids some day how great of a man he was.
April Pfister
November 12, 2006
I still think about Gavin to this day. I will never forget him or the sacrifice he made. He saved my sister's life and i am thankful for that. I will forever remember you Gavin!
~ApriL~
joey stevens
November 7, 2006
gavin was the best big brother ever and the biggest hero i know. even though he used to tease me i still love him and miss him very much!!!!!!!!!!!\'/ we love you and miss you !!!!
SHAWN LINDSEY
August 23, 2006
GAVIN IS OUR HERO - WE WILL MISS U
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 12, 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. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Darrell Posey
June 15, 2006
I would like to express my deepest regrets for your loss. God bless the heroes. Darrell E. Posey usn ret.
Melvin Johnson
May 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SGT Mel Johnson
May 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura
February 9, 2006
Gavin was a great person! He is my best friends older step-brother, and i remember that day he died, she called me crying as hard as she could, and she couldn't stop! I tried to help her, but everytime someone talked about iraq, or about soldiers she cries. She really loved him (As a brother). And I know for the rest of her life she will never forget him! We miss him dearly even if we dont know him, just for the fact that he worked so hard to save our country! R.i.p Gavin J. Colburn.
Patricia Howell
November 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Gavin was such a good
looking youg man. I know it must be
terrible to lose a child and I will
be praying for you. My mother lost a brother in World War 11 that was
only 21 and it was so hard on the
family, so I know a little of what
you must be feeling. Gavin died
a hero and will always be remembered . Thanks for the sacrifice he made for our country.
Patricia Howell & Family
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
November 4, 2005
Dear Family,
I have been meaning to leave a message here, for a while, but have neglected to do so; however, your fine son has been in my thoughts and prayers, and we mentioned his last Sunday, in our congregation's worship, as part of All Saints' Day.
I stopped by Gavin's resting place two (2) Sundays ago, on a glorious fall Ohio day. What was remarkable, to me, was that I grew up no more than a few miles away.
I wanted to let you know that if there is anything that I as a military chaplain can do, please do not hesitate to contact me, by e-mail or by telephone (614-937-6103). Knowing that a 'son' of Ross County has fallen brings me to think of his family, and how they are doing. Sometimes, I think, the military is not the 'best' in doing longer-term ministry to those who have lost.
At any rate, I prayed at Gavin's graveside, and felt your pride. May we give thanks for his life, and his fine example.
All best wishes,
Michael Cassady,
Heidelberg UCC
P.O. Box 154
Stoutsville, Ohio 43103
loni Fletcher
August 19, 2005
thank you everybody for your support and thank you Gavin for being a hero .we all miss you very much and we wish your life didn't have to end so soon.
Glenn and Sharon Carlton
August 9, 2005
There is no loss worse than the loss of a child. May you receive comfort in the knowledge we care and are thankful for his service to our country. God bless you.
Greg Boire
August 6, 2005
My wife and I send our condolences. I just got out of the Marines not to long ago. Two of my brothers have currently served in Iraq. My older brother is over on his second tour. We are grateful for your sons dedication toward our freedom. Semper Fi,
Sue Carman
August 6, 2005
Since losing my mother only a week ago, I know the saddness that you are feeling. Please remember all the wonderful times and memories you had with your loved one.
Ron & Jean Piar
August 5, 2005
Your grief is shared in our hearts and prayers. May God help you through this difficult time. How
proud you must be of a son and mate
that had the strength and courage to fight for what he believed.
Chris Lewis
August 5, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss and enternally grateful for the sacrifice made by your loved one.
God Bless.
Brent Kadesch
August 5, 2005
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Alissa Galford
August 5, 2005
My prayers are with your family during this difficult time, and my heart breaks for your loss.
Shirley Ventresca
August 5, 2005
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and yours. Your son did a great thing for freedom. Thank you with all my heart.
Sheri Fischer
August 5, 2005
Thank you for protecting my freedom.
May God grant you peace.
Sue Raabe
August 5, 2005
Thank you and your family for the sacrifice you have made so my family can enjoy our freedoms.
Both my brothers were in Vietman and came home safely, thank God. Both may parents were in WWII. My father was injured and disabled.
May God Bless you and provide you with solice in this terrible time.
Mike Jacobs
August 5, 2005
As a Viet Nam Veteran, I have witnessed the ultimate sacrifice of true heroes and am reminded of
President Lincoln's letter to a grieving mother:
Dear Madam,---I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant
General of Massachusetts,that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the
field of battle.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from
the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation
that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they 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.
Joyce Holbrook
August 5, 2005
I did not no you or your son but my thoughts and prayers are with you what a great person to give us freedom..May God be with you in this time of sorrow...
Michael and Tonia Kovach
August 5, 2005
Thank you so much for your service and bravery. We can never thank you enough for the ultimate sacrifice you made. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones.
Pat Peacock
August 5, 2005
Even though we did not know Gavin, we are deeply touched by his death. He died defending our country! What greater glory than that and he will, I am sure, be at the gates of heaven looking down on all of us here on earth.
Barbara Fersch
August 5, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. As a military brat every soldier is like a brother, sister, son or daughter to me. Thank you for the gift YOU gave to our country.
Jodanna LeBlanc and family
August 5, 2005
We are so sad for the your loss.
SFC Patrick Flannery
August 5, 2005
So young and so brave. Our prayers go out to your entire family. May God Bless and comfort you. Courage cannot begin to describe the man your son was. God Bless you all. Think not of how he passed, but rejoice in how he lived. Respectfully, SFC Patrick S. Flannery, US Army.
r s koehler family
August 4, 2005
Our family is praying for yours, lean on the Lord Jesus Christ for understanding and strength, you are all in His care daily.
Diane M. Weller
August 4, 2005
I too, am an Ohio Marine Mom with a son stationed in Baghdad. When one of us grieves a loss, we all grieve. Please KNOW, you are NOT alone. Your precious loved one's life meant EVERYTHING to us, the Military Families as well as ALL AMERICANS, Worldwide. Please accept my tears to entwine with yours at such a massive loss as your loved one's precious life. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!
http://groups.yahoo.com/g
roup/MilitaryMomsOnline
CEO/Gunni Diane M. Weller
Cheryl Sammons
August 4, 2005
I did not know Gavin, but I want to Thank You so much for the job you did raising someone who cared about life so much that he gave his trying to protect what we being Americans believe in. God Bless,
Nola Hector
August 4, 2005
We have never met, but share the sorrow of losing our sons in Iraq. I am so sorry for your loss, may God comfort you.
Nola Hector
Proud Marine Mom of 2nd Lt. Ryan LeDuc killed in Rutbah, Iraq 9/24/04
Roy Engberg
August 4, 2005
Thank you so very much for defending freedom for us all. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and carry you through eternity.
With Deep Regrets,
Roy Engberg
Rev. and Mrs. Christopher and Silvia Long
August 4, 2005
Your son's passing has touched many. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Kelly Pump & Supply Nugent
August 4, 2005
We stand with humble hearts in the loss of an American Hero. We thank you for serving our country with pride and giving the ultimate sacrifice. May God Bless your family and they feel the presence of His Holy Spirit.
Janet Miller
August 4, 2005
God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
Look for your son in everything...
love is eternal and the messages will come
Barb Wickham
August 4, 2005
My deepest sympathies are with your family. I have the greatest respect for anyone who serves in the military. I want to thank you for raising such a fine son, who protected me, my family, and my country.
Harry Renfrow
August 4, 2005
As a veteran and as a parent of a soldier who has been to Iraq I want you to know how proud my family and I are of each and everyone of you. God Bless you, your families and God Bless our Vets and troops. My heart hurts for you.
mark fallon
August 4, 2005
thank you from deep within my heart for making the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us can live without fear.
Carole D. Moyer
August 4, 2005
My heart goes out to the family. May the God of all comfort stregthen and comfort you. In Jesus' Name.
Coral Anna Foster
August 4, 2005
My heart goes out to all of you as you mourn. There are not words sufficient to touch your aching hearts. May Heavenly Father bless you with courage and faith.
Donald King
August 4, 2005
I am a retired US Army Staff Sergeant and have 2 sons who have recently come home from Iraq. There is not enough words to express the sadness I feel for PFC Colburn's and the other Marines who lost their lives in Iraq. I pray everyday that this war on terrorism will end and all our servicemen and women can return safely to their families. Please accept my deepest sympathy over the loss of this very brave and proud Marine.
Sharon McClellan
August 4, 2005
I was not fortunate enough to have known this fine and brave young man. I wish to extend to his family my deepest sympathies and eternal gratitude for his sacrifice for all of us. We are all indebted to him and to his family who raised such a brave and wonderful person.
Gregory Coburn
August 4, 2005
My heart goes out to each and every brave soldier who defends our country. May God reach out to you and give you peace in this time of deep loss.
Kim Rogers
August 3, 2005
Dear Colburn Family,
I just want to Send my condolences and to Thank You for having a son willing to protect our freedom. I am honored to call him a Great Hero.
Thank You My Prayers are with you.
Phyllis Miller
June 24, 2005
My deepest sympathy to PFC. Gavin J. Colburn's family and friends. My son is serving with the 542nd Transportation unit, God Bless them all. In loving memory of an American hero.
Dane Colburn
May 15, 2005
I am not known to you but as a Vietnam Army Vet, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolenses to this fine soldiers family and friends. GOD BLESS YOU
michelle pfister
May 4, 2005
i was the other sodlier in that truck that night with gavin colburn. he is truely a hero in my eyes. if it was not for him i would not be here today. gavin i love you and miss you so much. gavins family thank you so much for bringing such a careing young man into this world who would do anything for anyone i am sorry for your lose but he will always be a hero in my eyes. no one will ever know how much i appriciate gavin. he will always be my brother and best friend.
Patrick Chapman
May 2, 2005
Gavin,
You were a great friend to me and everyone else you knew. It is such a tragedy how a great, noble, and endearing person can be ripped away from his friends and family so far from home but I am so proud of you. You truly are a good man. Your actions have proven this to the world who will never forget the name and actions of one heroic soldier that sacrificed his life for a dear friend. The name "Gavin James Colburn" shall forever more be synonymous with HERO. I will never forget you. Your family will never forget you. Your friends will never forget you. The world will always remember the selfless man from a small farming community. The selfless man that always thought of others before himself regardless of the consequences. I am heart broken just as many others are but am humbled by your actions of that fateful day. I hope that I can display the courage that you have. I hope that I will lead a noble life that you would have. But for now, I have to go one day at a time. With you always in my thoughts and my heart, I will persevere.
Your Buddy,
Patrick Gregory Chapman
Adena class of 2003
joshua payne
May 1, 2005
I knew Gavin j Colburn HE was a great guy i will miss him dearly because of his loveing way to anyone he knew or didnt know I just want to thank his mom and dad for having him cuz they raised an hero thank you gavin colburn for keep me and frankfort safe I will away keep you in my heart
Mrs. Laurel Booher
May 1, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of another great American soldier. Both my son and son-in-law serve in the military, and I pray for them as well as all our young people willing to fight for freedom. I am a former teacher for Adena Schools. I was there before Gavin was born. I taught 1974-79. I loved the school and the community spirit and support there. God bless your family,Gavin.
Toni Glandon
May 1, 2005
I pray that all of the beautiful things that have been said about Gavin during this very difficult time will sustain you and bring you consolation. Thank you for your sacrifice and for raising such a giving young man...we will always remember him as a hero! God bless you and your family as you continue to mourn.
Jackie Howard
May 1, 2005
I did not know this fine young man, but I want to send my sympathies to his family. Now he their angel and he can prayfor them.
Patricia Farnsworth
May 1, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with Gavin's family. My son, Spc. Andrew J. Farnsworth is serving with the 542nd and was injured by a roadside bomb on the same mission. When I learned a soldier had been killed I cried for this brave person and his family. We are strangers and yet bonded by a history that will never be changed.
God Bless Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn.
Signed,
A Blue Star Mother
The Woolley family
April 30, 2005
I want to express our heart felt sympathy to your family.
Gavin was a brave man. We want to thank him for his service to our country.
God bless.
Krista Zickafoose
April 30, 2005
I have known Gavin for a long time. We graduated together from Adena High School.He was a great guy. Just to watch him laugh made you laugh. He was awesome to watch when he played basketball....talk about energy. I will definitely miss Gavin. He is a true hero!
Becky Dozer
April 30, 2005
I didn't know Gavin personally, but I just wanted his family to know that I will be praying for them through the rough times they face ahead. I also want them to know what a wonderful young man they have. In these hard times our world is facing he stepped up and did his duty for all of us. I am proud to have come from the same area as he did. My heartfelt love and sympathy go out to all of his family and friends.
Love
Becky Doser
April 29, 2005
When I think of Gavin, I will remember a smiling kid running out onto the basketball court.. laughing with his teammates and giving 110%. THANK YOU Gavin...for being our hero..you'll be in our hearts and your family will be in our prayers.
codey lemaster
April 29, 2005
Rip
David Halcomb
April 29, 2005
Frankfort is proud to have a son like yours. i will be prayin for ur family god bless
Connie Turner
April 29, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gavin. My son, Greg Turner, is also serving with the 542nd and was a buddy of Gavin's. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Gavin is a hero and I thank him very much for serving our country.
Toni Barch
April 28, 2005
I didn`t know Gavin personally, but I worked with his brother Matt, he spoke of his brother quit often last summer, and talked about him going into the service. He was proud, but worried too. It`s sad that he was so young. He was a HERO! And i`m very proud that we had him serving our country. May God Bless his family, and all others that he had in his life.
April Shah
April 27, 2005
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Gavin Colburn. My sister Pfc. Michelle E. Pfister was in the truck with Gavin at the time of the accident. They were best friends and were always there for eachother. From what Michelle has told me, Gavin was a wonderful person who would do anything for anybody. His family should be proud of raising such an amazing young man. He will be greatly missed and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad that my sister got to serve with such a wonderful person. Eventhough I did not know him personally, I will miss him and his family will be in my thoughts. I send my deepest sympathy to his family. I will be praying for all of you during this difficult time. If you read this, you can email me anytime. Thank you for raising such a wonderful person. I am honored to have had him serve with my sister.
With deepest sympathy,
SANDY VANCE
April 27, 2005
I am a stanger to you, but wanted to extend my condolenses to your family. I thought it would happen to me. My 20 year old grandson just returned from 14 months in Iraq. The pain and not knowing took it's toll on me, and I lived in constant terror. I told him of my fears one day ,and he said 'Grandma, it is the right thing, they need us there ,and we make a difference. They adored the kids there, and would have them dance and sing for the soliders. Be very proud!!
Susan Johnson
April 25, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort. Your service will be remembered in the hearts and prayers of America forever.
April Shah
April 25, 2005
I just wanted to give my simpathy to the family of Pfc. Colburn. My sister Pfc. Michelle E. Pfister was in the vehicle with Gavin at the time of the explosion. I do not fully understand why this happened the way it did. Michelle would always talk about Gavin. They were best friends and i am glad that she had the chance to serve with such a wonderful person. I just want the family to know that i am in prayer for them. Gavin was an amazing individual and will be missed greatly.
With deepest sympathy,
Mindy Willett
April 25, 2005
With Deepest Sympathy.
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