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for Howard Babcock
April 5, 2015
To the family and friends of Howard Babcock sorry for your loss.
Micah 4:3,4
Peggy Childers
October 13, 2013
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock:
Always remembering Howard. "Some gave all."
Misty Williams
October 4, 2013
It's almost the 8year anniversary of Eddy's passing, and it still hurts like it was yesterday when I was told about him passing. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. Every time I pass his picture, I show my little girl that is her uncle that even though she never met him, he would've loved her. Eddy was a big part of my life, and knew how to keep a big family together. That man was the best family man anyone could ask for. This past March I lost the ring he gave me at the beach, but it was okay because he loved the water as well as I did, so at the end of the day all I could do was smile. Eddy you were the best brother any sister could ever ask for. You could never be replaced. You'll forever be in my heart, I'll always cherish the memories you left me with. Your spirit will continue to live, and fill others with memories that live on. I love you, and always will. You are the perfect guardian angel looking after my family and I. Rest in Paradise Eddy.
Joe Morris
March 1, 2013
I have a pit in my stomach as I read this notice that Eddy has died. We served together in the Navy and we stayed good friends until I left Virginia. Although I left the Navy in 1996, I never forgot my friend and how his big smile lit up the room. We shared in many adventures over seas and made many great memories. Like mountain climbing in Isreal, death defying cab rides in Italy and hanging out in Barcelona Spain during Christmas time. I have been trying to look up Eddy for years since we lost contact and now I see this and realize why I have not been able to find my friend. Fair winds and a following sea Joker. I'll see you on the other side my brother.
Joe
May 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Peggy Childers
October 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock:
Please accept my remembrance of Howard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Meagan Johnson
October 15, 2010
To Eddy's family,
In high school he was like a big brother to me. We lost touch when I had to move. We had just started trying to getting back in touch about a month before his death. I did not find out till much latter that he was gone. Everytime I think about the world with out him in it makes me sad.
I am sorry that I never got to meet you, Crystal. Any woman that could handle Eddy is an amazing woman. As an Army Wife, Marine Sister, and a friend to many people in all branches of the military I know the sacrifice you had to make.
Love Ya and Miss Ya Eddy
Peggy Childers
October 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock:
Remembering Howard 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
RG
August 28, 2010
"AMERICAN People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because “COURAGEOUS” rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Thanks for Protecting us and our way of “LIFE”.
"When it hurts to look back & you are too leery to go forward, look beside you and your LOVED one will be there by your side every step of the way."
33rd Birthday and Happiest Day
Crystal
October 14, 2008
3 Years ago today I received the saddest news I could ever get. The knock at the door at midnight...the dress military uniform...5 days before you were to come home...Well, you are in God's home now watching over everyone you left behind...Me, Mom & Dad, Samantha, Russ Jr., Brandi, and Misty...
May our hearts heal from the pain and soar with the love you gave so freely...
I love you and miss you.
In Memory of Howard ~ (Debra Estep)
October 13, 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 Howard, 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
Peggy Childers
September 17, 2008
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock:
Howard 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
the Buck family
May 13, 2008
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st class Howard E. Babcock, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Dennis Lyons
May 2, 2008
I was Eddie Zone Supervisor here in Houston TX and he will be missed we only spent a short time together but I know he was a good man.
Stefanie Freeman-Wesson
March 23, 2008
Not more than a week ago I asked my husband, Travis, who was the most positive person he had ever known and it did not even take a second to respond, "That would be Eddy, without a doubt, Eddy." I’ve been keeping Eddy in my thoughts and Travis thought very highly of him. Though I did not meet Eddy, his stories through others’ memories have touched my heart, moved me to tears, and made me laugh harder than anyone has the right to laugh; here's to a guy who has influenced many.
Linda flannery
January 11, 2008
Remembering and honoring one of America's finest. May the family and friends of P.O. 1st Class Babcock find comfort in their loving memories and know all of America shares their sorrow.
My flag flies in honor of this brave man.
Mom of 2 Marines
August 13, 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)
Florence McSween-Elkins
August 1, 2007
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07
Elizabeth Rawlins
May 24, 2007
Oh my fallen heroe the time has come to be with your heavenly father go to the light gloryfi in his presence may he keep you until your parents meet with you again your loved ones be with again sore dance be merry rest my beloved soldier for you have earned your well deserved rest may the lord keep you in his tender loving care love liz
Larry A.
November 1, 2006
We were..."Blue Shirts", him and I. We served on the U.S.S. Nassau together. 16 to 18 hour days is what we worked during our first cruise. He was always high spirited though. If I remember correctly, it was because there was this woman that he always talked about, and thinked about, and wrote to all the time. If we had email back then, I'm sure he would have wrote to her every day. I never met her, or maybe I did, but If I remembered correctly, he ended up marrying her. There is one thing that we both had to agree on, and that was, we hated our jobs. He wanted to be a photographer, I wanted to be a jet mechanic. We both took the exam around the same time, and what was funny was, I picked up third as a aircraft mechanic, and he picked up third as an radioman. It was actually pretty funny because I remember that day when he told me he was taking the test for photographers mate, and instead, he sat down and there was an exam booklet for radioman. He took it anyway, and picked up third, first time up. We never spoke much afterwards, because we both went our separate ways when we picked up PO3. He listened to radio chatter, I became a wrench turner. But, we will never forget the fact that we started off as "Blue Shirts."
Fair Winds, and Following Seas...
Samantha Williams
October 16, 2006
Eddy is my brother (in-law) whom I love and miss very much. I miss him more than I ever thought I would, but then again, this is Eddy, we’re talking about, he was pretty easy to get attached to. Eddy was always thinking about others, he’d come over to the house to pick me or one of my siblings (or all of us) up and take us wherever just to get us out of the house. He always told us how much he loved being a part of our family and how no matter what came along in life, he’d always be my brother. Eddy will stay in my heart until I get to see him (and Worden & Tony) again. He just beat me to heaven, that’s all. Until I see him again, I’ll continue to love him and keep his memories alive. I miss you, bro.
Crystal Babcock
October 16, 2006
My huband Eddy was one of a kind, a snowflake, out on earth for such a short time and melted my heart with his love and humor.
Misty Williams
October 14, 2006
Eddy was my brother in law.. and i loved him more than i thought... he was always their for me as well the family, he did everything for his family and friends, even if it meant ice skating... my favorite times with Eddy is when he would take my sister brandi and i ice skating, he would always complain how his feet hurt but he went out there anyways.. no stopping him.. he is always going to be in my heart, and i love him very much.. i wear my ring that he got me to show that he is always with me, everywhere i go, he goes, to protect me and to go on journeys with me... i love him and i always will..
Brandi Williams
October 14, 2006
I am one of Eddy's sisters in law more of a real sister actually. Eddy has been in my life for 14 yrs. He really did treat my family as his own, if not better. He was such a wonderful, warm soul. He would have you on the floor rollin' laughing for days at his corney jokes. He was such a plesure to be around. Well, sometimes, not in the morning, this man was a morning person like no other. Sometimes he would come over like 10 o'clock in the morning and wake us kids up and say "why are you still asleep? The day is just waiting for you. Don't waste it away." and with that we had to wake up. Eddy was such a great brother to me I really do so much miss and love him so much. One year ago he passed as if it were yesterday, and he is still very much in my heart. God Bless!
Garnet Jenkins
October 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his courage, service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Howard rest in peace, in God's Care and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Babcock family.
Those who Made these Sacrifices in the service of our country, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
May the Peace of God and
the memories of Howard,
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
April 30, 2006
Rest in peace at your last port of call,Paradise. You are in the best of hands shipmate,see you.
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Babcock family. Howard may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 11, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Babcock family in the loss of Howard. I did not know Howard, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Jerry Flack
December 8, 2005
Crystal,
I served with Eddy on the LaSalle, A wonderful and caring person...I'm very sorry for your loss
shawnee
November 24, 2005
Rest in peace.
Alice Hicks Roach MCHS '91
November 16, 2005
Rita, Crystal and Jessy,
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I knew Eddie in junior high and high school from band and I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He will be missed. My best to you, Jessy, if you remember me. I played bassoon in band, too.
michael stephens
November 16, 2005
Crystal,
I served with your husband on board LA SALLE, and he brought a lot of smiles and humor throughout the ship. I know a lot of his shipmates were shocked and saddened to here about your loss. God be with you.
Mike
November 16, 2005
I was on the LaSalle with your husband. My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Lisa Deese & family
November 13, 2005
Our condolences to the Babcock Family. Our Prayers are with you from one Navy family to another.
Lisa (Navy mom)
John DeVries
November 7, 2005
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I served with Eddy on the LaSalle. I can never forget his smile, joy, and good humor. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jamie Graves
November 5, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
Joy Berends
November 4, 2005
May the Lord ease your pain as you mourn the loss of your son, husband and brother.
Tara and Marvin Gudiel
November 1, 2005
Crystal,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We take comfort in the fact that we were lucky enough to have been touched by Eddy's friendship in our lives. He was a great friend, singer, and person in general. The last conversation I had with him was about how excited he was to be leaving Italy to go home to you. He loved you so much. We will always cherish all the good times we had and the experiences we shared together overseas. Remembering him will be sad only because we know he isn't with us anymore, but it is those same memories that will still make us laugh because of the good natured and funny person he was and all the crazy things he did and conversations we all had at the dinner table ;o). We love you!
Tara and Marvin Gudiel
Steve Roth
October 28, 2005
Rita,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I served on the LaSalle with him. Eddy was a terrific guy who could give and take a joke. He had a huge heart and he was a fun person. I was truly saddened to hear about your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Jeffrey Cowan
October 26, 2005
I was on Babcock's ship. He was a very decent human being and a good sailor. We gave him as hard a time as possible but it never got him down and he eventually won our friendship through his humor, care and great personality. I'm very sorry he's gone.
Leslie and Melissa Gordon
October 26, 2005
Rita, we're so sorry for your loss. You brought so much happiness and love into our lives which we will never forget...we hurt to know you are going through such immense pain. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you.
Tina Mathers
October 24, 2005
Rita, I know your heart is broken and your life torn. Please remember that are surrounded by those who love you and your family with great depth. Keep strong. Love, Tina
sue and keith tarras
October 23, 2005
we are so sorry for your loss...he really was a wonderful man...God be with you
Alex & Jeanne Arrindell
October 23, 2005
It's not often that you meet someone like Eddy, we will miss him and his amazing love of life and all things new and different. Our memories of the times we had in Italy will now be tinged with sorrow, but he will never be forgotten.
Kris Eagleton
October 23, 2005
God Bless this handsome young man, I didn't know him, but I thank God for his courage, I am so sorry for your loss.
Keep praying
taylor bassi
October 23, 2005
What a wonderful young man.God bless you Crystal. My heart hurts for you and your family. Love Taylor
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