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for Joseph Tackett
November 11, 2013
This entry is in memory and honor of Sgt. Tackett for his sacrifice for our country.
Sam Tackett
July 5, 2012
To every person who has taken a moment to honor and remember my brother, a heartfelt THANK YOU! To me, my brother was my hero and I miss him everyday. Your words let me know that he was respected and is still remembered. It means the world to me. Sincerely, Sam
Peggy Childers
June 24, 2012
June 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett:
Always remembering Joseph. "Some gave all."
sonya schaeffer
May 26, 2012
Remembering you this memorial day and all that have served. My thoughts n love go out to your family and so many others.
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
A C
August 19, 2010
I still miss you every day Joe! I will forever
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett:
Remembering Joseph 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
Peggy Childers
June 24, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett:
Joseph 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
Kenna Larra
June 19, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
SGT Christopher Duncan
April 6, 2009
Joe was one of the good ones. I was deployed with him and his loss was felt by all of us deeply. He was a great soldier and even better friend. He truly made me feel as one of the team once I arrived in Alpha Battery. I extend my sympathies to his wife and family, and my appologies for not posting sooner. For some time his loss was hard to face personally. But thoughts of him and the other "Patriots" that didnt return with us weighs heavily on me these days. My prayers are with you and I know he has truly made heaven a better place with his presence. Sincerly
David Tackett
July 24, 2008
Joseph,
I have alot of family that is from eastern Kentucky. There are not that many Tackett's around, so maybe we are related. As a "brother" in the military, I mourn your death as all the others, but with a heavier heart and more sadness knowing that you could be a relative that I never got to meet. You sound like a great guy. God bless you and your family, you are in my prayers.
TSgt David Tackett, USAF
In Memory of Joseph Merle ~ (Debra Estep)
June 23, 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 Joseph, 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
The Other Side –
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Tackett!
Darla Davis
April 7, 2008
I just got word from Joseph's sister, that his mother had passed away February 23 of this year. Now we know she is with Joseph, spending the time that she didn't get to spend before he was suddenly killed.
March 23, 2008
Still missed Joe
Sam Music
February 2, 2008
i just found this cite joe was a great friend to all would help anyone that needed it. joe u will be missed by me and both my sister
Rebekah Holbrook-Arnold
September 12, 2007
I was devastated to learn of Joe's passing as I was looking at the Lexington Herald at a list of fallen soldiers last year. I knew Joe when he worked at Carl D. Perkins, he was such a wonderful guy! I was an outside student in the Cosmetology program and worked as an aide to some of the students. Joe treated every student with the utmost respect and kindess regardless of their disability. He was such a sweetheart and I am still so saddened by his death. I just wanted his family to know that he is still thought of and appreciated by the lives that he touched. I will never forget him.
August 18, 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)
Darla & Jeff Davis
July 21, 2007
To Joseph's family, we will be going to Ft. Stewart today to walk the Warriors Walk, I plan to take the picture of Joseph's memorial like I promised. Once we are able to get the picture small enough I will email it to you. I will also post it on here.
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Tackett and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 22, 2007
In remembrance of Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett, with a Multitude of Thanks, for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Joseph Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Tackett family.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action 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 Grateful Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
AMY TACKETT
June 9, 2007
DEAREST TACKETT FAMILY,
I CAME ACROSS YOUR SONS PHOTOS AND MEMORY BOOK BY LOOKING FOR TACKETT FAMILY HISTORY.I DON'T KNOW YOU GUYS PERSONALLY, BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.IT'S SUCH A TRAGEDY.BUT THE WAY IT SOUNDS IS THAT HE WAS A VERY NICE YOUNG MAN.THAT WAS TRYING TO HELP HIS COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN IT.I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR HIM DOING THAT.LIFE IS VERY SHORT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE HE LIVED A GOOD ONE WHILE HE WAS ON THIS EARTH.I'LL PRAY FOR YOU GUYS, THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO GO ON WITH DAILY LIFE.YOU'LL NEVER FORGET AND HE'LL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART.
AMY TACKETT OF INDIANA
Darla & Jeff Davis
March 2, 2007
Also to the parents of Joe. He will never be forgotten. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Darla & Jeff Davis
March 1, 2007
Stephanie, I know we only knew you and Joe for a very short time, but we became great friends. I'm sorry for your loss. I'll remember the party we had New Years Eve right before he left. He will never be forgotten!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 31, 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
June 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Tackett family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, 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. Joseph it has been a year since you were taken. You are my 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~
tyler frizzell
January 19, 2006
I served with tackett in the first tour in iraq and Im sad to hear that such a good man had to lose his life but he did it for a good cause and maybe it will be over soon and to stephany im sorry that you lost joseph hopefully you are doing fine.
LEEANN JOHNSON-MOORE
August 16, 2005
STEPHANIE,MR. & MRS. TACKETT
I DIDN'T KNOW JOSEPH BUT I KNOW HE HAD TO BE A GREAT MAN TO GO SERVE HIS COUNTRY I'M VERY GREATFUL. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE MY COUSIN WAS INJURED IN A ROADSIDE BOMB BACK IN DECEMBER 04 AND MY FATHER IS SERVING AS WE SPEAK WE ARE FROM THE LOUISA AND RIVER AREA. MR. & MRS. TACKETT THANK YOU FOR RAISING SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN THAT WOULD RISK HIS LIFE TO KEEP EVERYONE HERE IN THE US FREE.EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS, GOD BLESS
Amy (Williams) Stambaugh
July 3, 2005
I would like to say that i am so thankful that i had the chance to meet Joe. He made a differece in my life. Everytime i saw him he had a smile on his face. I will forever miss him. to his wife Stephanie, whom i have known since kindergarten I am so sorry for your loss. Amy (Williams)Stambaugh
Sonya Schaeffer
June 29, 2005
Joe was a wonderful person. My husband and I spent quite a bit of time with him and steph in Ga. He could always make us laugh and was a good friend. My heart goes out to all of you. He will be greatly missed. By all of us.
Tuesday Calder
June 29, 2005
I didn't know Joe very well. I met him New Years Eve at a friends party. He was a very funny man and we were very lucky to have met him! I would just like to say I am so sorry for your loss and Joe was a great guy. My husband and I send our respects!
Kristin Kitchens
June 29, 2005
To the family of Sgt. Tackett
I know words will not ease your pain, but I thank you for your sons service to this country. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you as only he can.
jack clevenger
June 27, 2005
joe was a good guy and friend. im so sorry for your loss. he is a ture hero. sam you can call anytime if you need to talk. just call advance auto parts in prestonburge.we will never forget you joe
vanessa clevenger
June 27, 2005
joe was a great man. we all loved him for who he was. a sweat out going man who will be greatly missed. joe is my 3rd cousin on my dad's side menifee napier and we will always love joe and will be missing him very much. we hated to hear this terrible death of joe and we will always honor him. he is a true hero in our book. to his wife and wendell and cathy, and his brother and sister we are so sorry for your loss. if you all need anyone to talk to or share any thing just call us or email me at [email protected]. we love you all and joe is a true hero.
love vanessa napier clevenger.
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