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for Benjamin Morton
Susan Morton Orsbon
May 31, 2021
Praying for his soul and his family. Your sacrifice can never be repaid. But you were remembered today at the Veterans Memorial in Wichita.
Donald Bryant
June 29, 2012
Ben, You are always with me and my children... Summer still has the Dopey doll you gave her and you are spoke about on a daily basis! I love you and miss all the joy you brought to our lives! Often times I think about when we me in PLDC, and it was like God put you and me in the same place at the same time, for a reason! You are sorely missed my friend!
Elexa Fischer-Fisk
June 1, 2012
My dear friend, I miss you always and have so much to tell you. Sometimes my phone rings at odd hours and my first thought is, "Ben! The time difference again!" 8 years since you last messed up calculating time and I'm still blaming you. I guess it's my job to figure the difference now, but as promised, you're never getting off the hook! Love you buddy!
Mitch MacLeod
June 20, 2011
Happened upon this obituary via a third source. This Canadian veteran salutes you Ben and you Godspeed on the wings of Angels to your spot in Heaven.
Terry Woo
May 30, 2011
I will remember.
Thank you, David. Benjamin Ross has an amazing father.
Patty Morton
May 30, 2011
Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton
Patty Morton
May 30, 2011
Mesa, Morton, Vasquez & Ekstrom
Patty Morton
May 30, 2011
Doc & Rat
Patty Morton
May 30, 2011
Peggy Childers
May 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton:
Please accept my remembrance of Benjamin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
david ross
May 22, 2011
I miss you brother and think of you everyday. Just found out my wife and I are having a boy and will be naming him Benjamin in your honor. Scouts Out!
Terri Rowe
May 22, 2010
Thinking of you today Ben!
Peggy Childers
May 22, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton:
Remembering Benjamin 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
Ralph Morton
April 28, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Ben Morton: my deepest sympathies. Having served in the US Army for 9 years including VN, I appreciate the sacrifice made my our soldiers. I came home with the Purple Heart but I did come home. There are those of us who appreciate the all given by your loved one. Ralph Morton Ingalls, Ks.
Kenna Larra
June 23, 2009
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Peggy Childers
May 22, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton:
Benjamin 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
KENNETH ASKEW
March 19, 2009
I HAD THE HONOR OF KNOWING AND WORKING WITH SGT MORTON IN KOREA, HE WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL SOLDIER , AND HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY
The Neal family
June 2, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Morton,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Benjamin ~ (Debra Estep)
May 22, 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 Benjamin, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Morton!
SFC Sean Berry
April 4, 2008
I had the honor of knowing Ben. He was a good man and Soldier. I know that men like him are hard to find. May he rest in Peace.
August 16, 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 17, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Morton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 21, 2007
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton, remain in your heart always.
Please know how deeply sorry I was, to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his 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
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 29, 2006
To the family of:Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 7, 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 YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Pam Wilson
May 31, 2006
May all soldiers who fell in Iraq be blessed and praised for giving the ultimate sacrifice. May our Lord be holding all in his arms, and bring peace and comfort to their families.
Pam Wilson
October 19, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Elaina Morton
July 16, 2005
Sorry I was late in posting this but Happy 25th Birthday! You're always watching out for your friends. I thank you and Adam for taking care of them Sunday, a soldiers work is never done! I love you both, take care. Thank you for sharing your love & strength with me Ben, hugs and kisses, sweetie! Love, Lana
Cathy Shean-Phillips
June 20, 2005
There is no greater a sacrifice than to give one's life for their country. If it wasn't for Ben and others we would not have our freedom. My deepest sympathy goes to the family I grew up with, and those family & friends I never met. God Bless America and Ben, what you did will always be remembered. Your memories will always find a way into everyone's hearts & minds.
The Koehn Family
June 18, 2005
Ben was a great son, brother, and husband. He will always be remembered for his great service to this country. Thank you Ben, you are a true hero.
Katt Cruz
June 9, 2005
Benji, you were one of my best friends. You were my "homegirl" & I miss you immensely. Thank you for blessing my life with your friendship. You really were family to Luey & I. May God Bless you for eternity...you finally got your wings. Love you, Katt
Wilma Sterrett
June 8, 2005
Thank you Ben for making this world a better place to live. You have paid the ultimate price and I want you to know we all appreciate it very much. It was such a great honor for us to meet you while we were back in KS on vacation. I will cherish that warm feeling the rest of my life. I love you and Elaina very much.
Darrell and Karla Sterrett
June 8, 2005
Dearest Elaina and Family, Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Ben, we know he was very special or you, Elaina, would have never fallen in love with him as you are an angel yourself. May God bless you and all of the family and grant you peace and comfort. We know that Ben will always be watching over you Elaina.
Our Love and Prayers are with you and our family.
Darrell and Karla
Shannon Leeds
June 7, 2005
Thank you, Ben, for your selfless courage in defending the freedom of Americans and your desire to bring freedom to those who have never experienced it. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for Hannah and Abby. We will forever keep you in our hearts and speak of you often. God Bless You!!! The Leeds Family
Mary Livingston
June 6, 2005
I feel so fortunate to have known Ben through his mother-in-law with whom I have the pleasure of working with. Through her we all got to know and love Ben and the other boys in his unit, they are all our hero's. God bless Ben, I know he is now an angel and is looking after those left behind.
Gina Tenbrink
June 5, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. I did not know Ben, but I grew up in Dodge City and my husband in Wright. My in-law's happened to be visiting us when we got a call informing us of the terrible news of Ben's death. My mother-in-law said she had received a letter from him after sending him a card at Christmas and talked about what a wonderful young man he was. We will be praying for all of you and will forever be indebted to you for this great sacrifice. May the Lord be with all of you at this sad time.
Alan and Gina(McElgunn) Tenbrink & Family
Elaina Morton
June 5, 2005
I love you & miss you sweeheart and I will keep your memory alive forever. You blessed me with 2 wonderful parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 grandparents & many more family and friends. You touched more people than you know. And I'm very proud to be your wife. You're my angel. I love you always and forever, Lana
Debbie Fowler
June 3, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF THIS HERO, WE ALL LOSS ONE OF THE BEST, THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING ALL OF US. WE WILL PREVAIL.
Christi
June 2, 2005
Although I did know Ben, I want to say thank you for serving our great country to keep us safe. God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace!
Eva Callahan
June 1, 2005
Ben gave his life so each of us could live in freedom and peace in this our United States. May we all continue to pray and support our military people and thank God every day for each and every one of them. I extend my utmost gratitude and condolences to this young soldier's family.
Crystal Collins
June 1, 2005
Although i did not know him. i want to say THANK YOU For your service to our country...
Gary Wright
June 1, 2005
God Bless all our military that are fighting for our freedom.
Karen Baskett
June 1, 2005
I am so proud to have known someone who served, so that I am able to live as I do. I thank his wife and family for sacrificing their time away from Ben and now the loss of your loved one. What a privilege it must be to say he was ours. I pray for God's guidance to be with you now and as you move forward.
Tami
June 1, 2005
God bless you and your family. I don't know you at all, but Ben is a hero. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be watching over you always.
Barbara Milner
May 31, 2005
All that I know about Ben is from working with his mother-in-law. Through her we came to know and care about Ben and all the members of his unit. My deepest sympathy for the loss of this outstanding young man.
Marc Ortiz
May 31, 2005
I will never forget Ben and the love he had for life and for everyone that he encountered. Many years have passed since we began our friendship through diocesan events. I have missed him these last several years that we lost touch. I have a picture of us together at a youth rally and I will forever cherish it. May you, his family, find comfort in Christ and may the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with peace. I will be at the Rosary service and funeral and I look forward to offering you my condolences and meeting the family of such a great man. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, Oh Lord. And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May He Rest In Peace. Amen.
Susan Johnson
May 30, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Virginia
May 29, 2005
Dear Family, I do not know any of you personally, but I am a very patriotic American. My ancestors were in past wars. I owe a great debt to all of our servicemen in all the Armed Forces who are currently serving & to those who have given their lives for my freedom. Thank you for Ben (your son, husband, father, brother, uncle) who gave his life. God Bless & keep you all on this Memorial Day holiday.
Brandon Konda
May 25, 2005
I'll always remember Ben as the little guy on our football and baseball teams. When he was a freshman, I remember us seniors giving him the nickname "Big Ben" because of his dimunitive stature. It was all in good fun, and we enjoyed being around him. My heart goes out to his parents and I hope that as time goes by your anguish is lessened. He was a true hero, taking part in something bigger than himself, and trying to help others. He is a proud representative of all us native Southwestern Kansans.
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