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for Michael Schafer
Margaret Traves
December 26, 2020
Just thinking of you today and always, Mike - Rest Well, Sweetie!! Auntie Margaret
July 1, 2018
It has been almost 13 years now, 13 very long years. And a day does not go by that I don't think of you and miss you. After 13 years it still hurts, but I guess one never gets over something like this. I love you son more every day and wait for the day we will see each other again. I love and miss you so much, son.
Charlie Gili
June 30, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Michael W. Schafer US Army Staff Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Denise Horst
July 25, 2014
It's been a little while since I have been on here. Just want to tell you how much I miss you. Think about you all the time and wish you were here. Hard to believe it has been 9 years since you were taken away from all of us. Keep looking down on all of us and protect us. Say hi to dad for me. Love and miss you my dear angel. Aunt Denise
Aunt Lori Schafer-Burke
September 15, 2013
Been thinking about you and grandpa today. It's been six years today that he joined you in keeping watch over us. Give him a great big squeeze for me. Love and miss you both terribly.
michael roth
September 11, 2013
thanks for being who you were to me.
sarah schafer
July 28, 2013
Every year I miss you more and more. You were here fighting this war, but god needed you to stand guard for him in heaven so you are doing so now. I miss you my brother. We didn't have long to get to know each other but when you were near it felt like we spent a life time together. Keep soaring high our sky angel, we love and miss you dearly.
July 25, 2013
8 years since you were taken from us. I still expect you to walk through the door and say long time no see. It still hurts just as much today as it did that night I got the phone call. No one will ever know how hard it is to lose someone so special. Every day that goes by I miss you more and more. Keep a watchful eye on all of us until we all meet again. Love you!!!! Tell Grandpa I said hi and I love you both so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justin Frazier
July 25, 2012
Rode from TN to TX today. Wanted to do it today. In your honor, brother. I miss your great personality and our friendship. One day we'll meet up again and ride some place better than the mountains of Italy. Love you brother.
Sarah Schafer
July 24, 2012
eternal candle will always burn for you, lighting your way! I love you so much and miss you dearly.
Sarah Schafer
July 24, 2012
It has been a long time since you were taken from us suddenly. These 7 years have been filled with tears and laughter. Tears I have cried for you and the laughter I have when I think of the happy times we had shared. I will miss you always but you are forever in my heart. I love you Michael! You are in a better place and with all of our family who has passed on, smiling down upon us.
Lori Schafer-Burke
July 24, 2012
7 years! Still hurts terribly. You are my HERO! Give Grandpa a big hug and kiss for us. Love and miss you, Aunt Lori
My new tags in memory of Michael
Mark "Dad" Schafer
July 23, 2012
Denise Horst
July 23, 2012
July 25, your 7th anniversary in Heaven. It is still so hard to comprehend and accept you not being with any of us. Just know your son is growing into a fine young man and Danielle is doing a great job of making sure he does. I do "Thank You" for your sacrifice and you are more of a hero today than yesterday. We all love and miss you so much. Until we meet again. All my love!!!! Aund Denise
Michelle Horst
July 22, 2012
Michael,
My dad and step-mom found your name plate on a traveling wall when it made its stop here in IN. They called to ask what year you were KIA, and I was shocked to find that because it still seems like yesterday, I couldn't remember the year! They took a picture of it and shared it on Facebook. 7 years, but it feels so much more recent and raw than that... We miss and love you!
July 22, 2012
The price of freedom is not free...always remember the heros
Mark Schafer
July 22, 2012
Hey Son,
It is going on 7 years now since you gave so much to keep us free. I miss you each and every day. At times, I expect you to walk through the door. I love you son and I am very proud of what you have done.
Love and miss you,
Dad
Peggy Childers
July 21, 2012
July 25, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
keyra horst-moore
December 2, 2011
i want michael to know i miss him rest in peace
Lori Burke
August 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby! Love and Miss You.
Aunt Lori
Peggy Childers
July 26, 2011
July 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Aunt Denise
July 25, 2011
Michael, It is so hard to believe 6 years have passed and I still miss and ache for you. Not a day goes by that I don't think about what life would be like if you were still here with us. Love and miss you so much!!!!!!!!! Give Grandpa a big hug for me and let him know I love and miss him also. We will be together again someday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
paul sniffen
July 23, 2011
anyone who would like to build a monument for Mike and Cody and other Vets contact me
Michelle Horst
July 23, 2011
Hi, Michael. 6 years... It's hard to believe you're gone from us that long. We love you!
Michelle and Keyra
keyra horst-moore
July 23, 2011
You were the bravest man alive. We love and miss you!!!!!!!
keyra + Michelle
Lori Burke
July 22, 2011
Hi baby! I can't believe it's gonna be six years. I still think about you every day and miss you just as much. The hurt never goes away, we just learn how to deal with it! When I look at your namesake, I see you. He acts ALOT like you did when you were 2. LOL! He is as sweet as you were too. We miss you and love you always. Give Grandpa hugs and kisses from us all. Love Aunt Lori
July 20, 2011
Your sacrifice is appreciated and your courage admired. We never met but the same blood runs through our veins. Your first cousin, once removed - Sal R.
sonia snodgrass
July 12, 2011
I am so thankful for men and woman like you, you are the true heroes of the world and I'm so sorry you are not with us. Thank you to your family and I wish them peace.
Dad
July 12, 2011
Hey there son. Well it's coming up on your 6 year anniversary and it is still hard to believe that all of this happened. I still feel one day you are going to walk through my front door. I love and miss you son. One day we will meet again. Love always, Dad
May 26, 2011
RIP, Semper fi!
R. Elias USMC Retired
Lexiongton, VA
Our Trailer in memory of Michael
Debbie Forbes
May 25, 2011
Debbie Forbes
May 25, 2011
May 25, 2011
I just want to say thank you, for you paid the ultimate sacrifice. I am a gold star mom and know the pain your family must feel. God Bless
Karen Wiesemann, Mother of SPC Michael J. Wiesemann U.S Army.
North Judson, Indiana
katy
May 25, 2011
Thank you sgt. & friends & family for your sacrifice for OUR freedom!!! God Bless
Aunt Denise
May 6, 2011
My sweet, sweet angel you can now rest in peace. We got him!!! The Seals shot him dead!!!!!!!!!!! Tell Grandpa the great news for us. Thanks again to you and Grandpa for keeping Ryan safe while he was over in the hell hole. Love and miss you both so much!!!!!!
Peggy Childers
July 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer:
Remembering Michael 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
July 25, 2010
man whats up schaefer i miss seeing u in the mwr room right before it's time for u to go out on mission or patrol and we both be in there i after i got off shift at the dfac and we both used to say what you doing in here you truly were a hero and a friend see you when i get there save me a place in the mwr so we can ask each other again what you doing here sky soldiers all the way ssg steven horne from the 3 acr but always will be a sky soldier forever airborne
Aunt Denise
July 23, 2010
Michael, Angel, 5 years & it seems like yesterday we were all hanging out at Grandma's when you and Danielle came for a visit. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I catch myself thinking about you and what a wonderful person you were. We are going out for drinks on Sunday to celebrate your life like we have since the first anniversary. I have a favor to ask of you and Grandpa. Keep your wings wrapped around Ryan and protect him so that he may come home to us the way he left us. Keep him out of harms way. He always looked up to you and I know he wants to be as strong as you were. He was rattled earlier this week and he needs you and Grandpa now more than ever. Love and miss you and say hi to Grandpa.
Michelle Horst
July 23, 2010
Hey, Mike!
Thanks for being my guardian angel when I was on Raging Bull on Memorial weekend after eating a nice meal. It didn't come back up, which means the people behind us didn't kill me. :) I miss you everyday! There's this kid who hangs out down the street from us. He looks just like you when you were little! I had to do a double-take. Please keep an eye out for Ryan. He's been shaken up since an incident that happened.
We love and miss you always!
Chelle
Lori Burke
July 23, 2010
Michael ~
Five years! It shouldn't be. We all miss you so much. Keep Grandpa smiling and keep a watchful eye on Ryan.
Love & miss you,
Aunt Lori
Mark Schafer
July 22, 2010
Hey Son,
Another year has gone since you were taken from us. It still hurts knowing that you are not around anymore. I miss you so much, I know we did not have much of a life together but one day we will. I love you son! Take care of Grandpa.
Michelle Horst
August 20, 2009
Mike,
Happy belated birthday! I've been so busy with back-to-school planning that I didn't even stop and think about what day it was 4 days ago... I'm so sorry for that! I miss you so much!
Love always,
Michelle
August 19, 2009
Hey Son,
I am sorry this is late, but when was I ever on time. Happy 30th Birthday!!! It is hard to believe that 30 years ago I was holding you in my arms. You were and still are so precious to me and the rest of the family. My God take you in his arms and keep you son unitl we see each other again. I love you son!
Love,
Dad
Denise Horst
August 18, 2009
Michael, my hero. Happy 30th Birthday. Yes 30 years ago you were brought into this world and we all knew at that point you would be something special and special you were. You made up you mind to believe in your country enough to fight for the freedom of all and you paid the ultimate sacrifice. We all miss you so much!!! I do send hugs and kisses along with my birthday wish and I hope you are happy. Danielle and Devon are doing great. You would be so proud of him. Keep watching over all of us. Give Grandpa a kiss and hug for me. Love and miss both of you.
Aunt Denise
Peggy Childers
July 25, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer:
Michael 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
Lori Schafer-Burke
July 25, 2009
Hey Michael ~ It has been 4 years since that fateful day when your dad called me and asked me to go to St. Mary's and take the priest to Grandma and Grandpas so he could call and tell them the sad news about you. I will never forget that day as long as I live. It hurts today just as much as it did that night. I know you died loving what you do, protecting your family and everyone in America.
I miss you still, but knowing that you are in heaven, with Grandpa, watching over all of us, gives me peace.
I wish you were here to meet your namesake, he is a sweet little baby, just like you were. I guess you know that as well as I do though.
I send hugs and kisses to heaven to you! Share some with Grandpa, we love and miss you both very, very much.
Love you always,
Aunt Lori
Michelle Horst
July 23, 2009
Hey, Mike. 4 years... I can't believe it. You know, Aunt Lori called our house that night from Grandma's. I couldn't tell if she was crying or laughing pretty hard. She asked for Mom, who was laying on the couch. When Mom heard the news, she immediately sat up and started crying. I thought it was Grandpa, since he hadn't been doing so well. So I prepared to hear that Grandpa passed. Instead, I heard it was you. I immediately covered my face with my hands and cried out, "NO!" It seemed like a bad dream. We all wish it was a bad dream. You hear reports of soldiers being killed, but you never think it's going to happen to your family - that it's never going to touch your family. Our family was touched by the tragedies of war, and we haven't been the same since. We miss you so much Mike.
Love you,
Michelle and Keyra
Mark Schafer, Sr.
July 22, 2009
Hey Mike,
Well another year has almost gone by since you were taken from us 4 years ago. I know you died doing what you loved and beleived in, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I knew the last time we saw each other I didn't want you to leave because I knew it would be the last time I would see you. I love you son and wait for the day that we see each other again. Keep watching over all of us. Danielle is doing a great job with Devin and he is getting so big. Tell Grandpa that I love and miss him.
Love You,
Dad
Denise Horst
July 21, 2009
My Dear Sweet Michael, it has been almost 4 years since you were so abruptly taken from us. I find it is still hard today as it was the day we were given the awful news. I still ask why did this have to happen to you and to our family. I know you are watching over each and everyone of us every day. That does help to comfort our heavy hearts some. I have a favor to ask of you and Grandpa. Could the 2 of you please keep your wings around Ryan when he gets to Afghanistan and bring him home safe. You both are our guardian angels, who will keep us all on the straight and narrow. Maybe that is why you are both up there and we are down here. Always thinking of you and I love and miss you very much!!!!! Tell Grandpa I love him and miss him dearly!!!
Love always!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Denise
Lori Burke
June 20, 2009
Hi Michael. As you know, on Tuesday, June 16th, Tierney gave birth to a beautiful baby boy whom she named after you. Your namesake is the sweetest baby. Just like you were. We miss you, still, very much. Keep a special watch over your namesake. Tell grandpa hi for me.
Love you always,
Aunt Lori
June 18, 2009
Michelle Horst
June 16, 2009
Hey, Mike. It's been almost 4 years now. Keyra asks about you all the time. I see Devin's picture on Danielle's page. He's getting so big and handsome! I want you to know we love and miss you everyday!
Love always,
Michelle
Kenna Larra
June 15, 2009
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Maj M. B. Parlor
July 28, 2008
May Your Soul Rest - In - Peace.
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
Theresa Bloise
July 26, 2008
Hi Mike,
It is still so bizarre to know you aren't here anymore. I have been thinking of you a lot lately. You remain one of the greatest guys I have ever known. I really wish we had stayed in contact ater high school but I suppose that would make this so much harder than it is. You were always a hero in my book, even before you proved it to the rest of the world. My thoughts are with your family.
Love,
Theresa
Mark Schafer
July 26, 2008
My Dear Son,
Yesterday was the 3 year anni- versary of you leaving this world.
Danielle and Devin are doing just fine and Devin is getting to be a big boy. You would be proud of him today. He reminds me of you when you were that age. It is hard to believe that it is already 3 years. I still have some hard days and I can't help thinking about you everyday. I miss you Mike and wish you were here now. I know and Grandpa are having a time of your lives up there. Show him the ropes Mike and keep him out of trouble. I love and miss you son.
Dad
Aunt Denise
July 25, 2008
Hey Michael,
It has been 3 years since you were taken from us and it still feels like yesterday that we received the horrible news. I miss you every day but I have to say it is a little easier just knowing you are up above looking down on all of us and still protecting. You are a SUPER HERO to me and always will be. We are actually going out tonight to celebrate your life just like we have the last 2 years. We will do shots, we will talk about all the good times we had while you were still here with us, there may be a tear or two shed for you but mainly we will be celebrating. Please look down on us as we do and know that we have not forgotten you nor will we ever. You are always in my heart Michael. Say hi to Grandpa for me and let him know I love and miss him also. Love you my special hero. Aunt Denise
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
July 25, 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 Michael, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Mark Schafer
May 26, 2008
Mike,
Hi there son! It's still hard going through each day knowing that you are not here. I ask God to give me the strenght. I love and miss you so very much and it is a little easier knowing that you are still watching over us. You may be gone but you will never forgotten. I love you Mike and I will see you again one day.
Love always,
Dad
May 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Schafer!
Michelle Horst
September 24, 2007
Hey, Michael. Please keep an eye out for Grandpa and show him the ropes, OK? We love you!
Chelle and Keyra
Chaplain Jack Martin Spring Hill Fire and Rescue
September 22, 2007
My deepest respects to Michaels family. Your son was brave and in our Nations book a Hero. May the Lord help you though this period and may He let you see purpose in what your son gave his all for.
Michelle Horst
August 18, 2007
Hey, Michael. Happy belated birthday. I couldn't bring myself to visit this page on your birthday. I know you already know I took a moment on your birthday to think of you, then celebrated with a friend who shares your birthday. I couldn't allow myself to cry. She sent you a birthday wish Heavenward (but you already knew that as well). Keyra asks about you often. We love you so much. Happy belated birthday.
Michelle
Aunt Denise
August 16, 2007
Happy Birthday, Michael. Your 28th birthday will not go unnoticed. You will always have a special place in my heart. You are the true meaning of HERO. You sacrificed everything for your fellow mankind. Please sit beside Grandpa Schafer today as he will need you today more than ever. Love and miss you always.
August 15, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Richard Daugherty
August 12, 2007
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer, I didn't know you personally, but you will always be missed and loved. Rest in Peace brother! God Bless you and your Family.
With Love,
SSgt Richard Daugherty
Loving Brother of CTT1 Steven P. Daugherty/KIA 6 July 2007 Baghdad, Iraq/United States Navy/
Mark Schafer
July 25, 2007
Hey Mike,
It's going on two years now and I still find it hard to believe that you are gone. Danielle and Devon are doing great. We all have our moments, just know that we love and miss you so very much. Keep watching over all of us.
Love you,
Dad
Aunt Denise
July 25, 2007
My sweet, sweet angel. 2 years are now past and it is just as hard today as it was then. I miss you so much. I wish somebody would tell us that this was just a case of mistaken identity and you were still with us. You have always meant the world to us and you always will. I know you are with us each and every day because of some of the things that have happened. Please watch over Grandpa while he goes through the procedures he will be facing these next few weeks. Also stay with Ryan and keep him strong as he goes through the police academy. I love and miss you my sweet angel. Until we meet again. XOXOXOXO!!!! Aunt Denise
Lori Burke
July 24, 2007
Hi Baby! Please tell me this is just all a dream. That it didn't really happen. It is so hard to believe that it has been 2 years since you "Gave All". I miss you so much. We all do. Please watch over all of us, like you do always. Also, please watch over grandpa and make sure everything goes well during the next couple of weeks. Love and miss you so very much. Aunt Lori
Aunt Karen
July 24, 2007
Hi Michael~Tomorrow will be 2 years. I can't believe it. It is still so hard to live life knowing you are not here on earth with us. Everyday I ask why YOU? I love you and miss you so very much. Watch over us and I can't wait to see you again!! Love you, Aunt Karen XOXOXOXOXO
Michelle Horst
July 23, 2007
Hey, Mike. I can't believe it's been 2 years. I knew this was going to be a hard week when I started crying last night in the shower. I keep thinking that they have to have the wrong body. That a nightmare is still being lived 2 years later. It's a daily trial. I miss you so much.
Papaw & Debbie Forbes
July 23, 2007
Hard to believe it's almost 2 years since you've been gone. You are always in our hearts and on our minds.....love and miss you.
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Schafer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt Denise
June 18, 2007
Hello Michael, I just wanted to say "Happy Father's Day". U would have been a really great dad. We all miss you so much. Sometimes going through a day can be really hard when you are on my mind. I just wish you were still here with us. I love and miss you so much, my angel. xoxoxo
MIchelle Horst
May 28, 2007
Hey, Mike. I've been thinking a lot about you. Wish Memorial Day, as well as everyday, could be a day for more than just remembering you. I miss you so much!
Michelle
steve horne
May 28, 2007
hey mike i had just seen the night the day before your mission that would turn out to be your last mission well you were a ideal leader who would give anyone the shirt off your back as a friend you were even greater i miss you but you are in a better place now see you when i get there
god bless
sgt horne
2d/503rd inf bn
Brittney Schafer
May 25, 2007
Hey Mike,
I just wanted to leave you a note to let you know that you are missed and loved very much. You are thought about everyday and you will never be forgotten, nor will what you did for your country and all of us. Thank you so much. We are so proud of you!
Theresa Bloise
April 13, 2007
Mike, I just found out and am heartbroken and to be completely honest, angry that you are no longer with us. I've not been home to Spring Hill in a few years and wish that I had known sooner. We were such good friends growing up and you were always one of my favorite people. You had such warmth, love and compassion, you were funny and the most amazing kind of friend. Although we haven't spoken in years I thought of you often in the hopes you were well. Thank you for your sacrifice. I wish your family well, I miss you.
AMN Anthony Valentin
April 8, 2007
there are no words for what I feel.I'm just glad I got to meet him.
Dad
March 3, 2007
Dear Mike,
Hi there son! I love you and miss you. Saw Danielle and Devin, they are looking good and doing great. Keep watching over us son, we all love and miss you.
Love you,
DAD
Michelle Horst
December 26, 2006
Michael, I know that you have to know that we're thinking of you everyday, and especially at the holidays. Merry Christmas! We miss you!
Love,
Chelle and Keyra
George Austin
December 23, 2006
Even though it is Christmas let us not forget as a Nation, the human
sacrifices that our Men & Women of the US Armed Forces have made. We remember each one on this date. In memory of SSGT. M.W. Schafer
Aunt Karen
December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas, Michael!!! It's so hard around the holidays. Merry Christmas to Mark, Sarah, the kids and Cheech. I know it's hard for you all as well. I miss you all very much. XOXOXOXOXO
Denise Horst
September 13, 2006
Michael, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for watching over Ryan while he was in Iraq. I know I did not give you a moments peace while he was over there but I know you came through for all of us. You protected your cousin and you brought him home safe. I know this for a fact because Ryan, Aunt Karen and I were hanging out when he came home and he told us about one night on a mission how he was awakened after dozing off while on guard duty. I know deep in my heart that the person who told him to wake up was in fact you. You were his guardian angel and I thank you for that. You are my true hero and when we see each other again, I will make sure I let you know in person how much I appreciate you keeping him safe. Rest in peace my sweet angel. XOXOXO Aunt Denise.
Michelle Horst
August 17, 2006
Michael,
Sorry I didn't get to do this yesterday. We've been busy at work. But happy belated 27th birthday! I miss you so much! Keep an eye on Ryan and our other troops who need your guidance and support! God bless!
Love always,
Michelle
Aunt Denise
August 16, 2006
Happy Birthday to my angel. We got to visit with Danielle and Devin recently. What a very loving son you have. He reminds me so much of you when you were that little. Danielle is such a great mother. You would be proud of her. I wish you could be here to help her raise him because I know you would do a great job. You are missed so much by all of us. Hugs and kisses. Aunt Denise
Denise Horst
July 26, 2006
Michael, it's been 1 year. 1 year since our hearts were torn apart. It's just as hard today as it was that night last July 25th when we received that call. I look at your pictures, visit your websites and read all the tributes and candles that have been lit for you and it just amazes me how many lives you have touched. You were always a very special person, with so much love to give. All I have now are just memories and I am so afraid I will lose those too one day. My heart aches so much because I will never see you again here on earth. I miss you so much and not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You are a hero in every sense of the word. You fought for and gave your life for the one thing we all take for granted and that is FREEDOM. Now you are our angel up above watching out for all of us and keeping us safe. One day we will meet again. I do ask that you wrap your wings around Ryan and keep him safe and bring him home soon. I miss you Michael and I love you so much. xoxoxoxo
Aunt Lori
July 26, 2006
Hello my sweet Hero. I can't believe that it has been 1 year since you gave your life for all of us. You are so very much missed every day. It still hurts. I know that one day it will not hurt as bad. We will always have the wonderful memories. Keep watching over all of us. I know that's alot to ask, but I know you can do it. I love you and miss you still.
Garnet Jenkins
July 25, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, on the anniversary of, the day he made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service.
Rest Well Michael W. Schafer, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are a true American hero, who is loved and missed.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Schafer family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967
"Nor shall your Glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps,
Or Honor points to the hallowed spot,
Where Valor proudly sleeps."
-by Theodore O'Hara
Aunt Karen
July 25, 2006
It is one year and it hurts the same as it did when we got the news. I wish I would wake up from this horrible dream and you would be here to hug. Thank you for watching over me when I needed you most. I love and miss you forever!!!!!
July 5, 2006
To the Family of Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer;
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Paul Sniffen
July 5, 2006
Michael and all the American heores that gave their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq will never be forgotten for what they did for those countries and for America.
Bob and Barbara
July 5, 2006
At this time when we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, we stop and think of those that have given their life so that we can continue to be a free nation. We appreciate Michael's sacrifice.
Lane Pietrylo
July 4, 2006
Dear Schafer Family,
I am sorry to learn of Michael's death, but I wish to express my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing him with us.
From a grateful Floridian,
Michelle and Keyra Horst(-Moore)
July 3, 2006
Hey, Mike. I can't believe in about 3 weeks it will be a whole year. And tomorrow we celebrate what men like you have fought for--our country and freedom. You will be in our hearts and on our minds tomorrow. You are never forgotten. We love you!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 3, 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. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON EARTH TO EASE YOUR SORROW I KNOW. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 2, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Dad Schafer
June 30, 2006
Hi Michael,
It is hard to believe that it is going on a year since you gave your all. I really miss you not being around here. I am so very much proud of what you have done. I am proud to say that you gave your life for all of us. Thank you for everything. Love ya, Dad
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Schafer family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael it has been seven months since you were taken. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things said about you. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
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