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for Robert Eckfield
Janet Alderman
September 1, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of LCPL Robert F. Eckfield Jr.'s passing in Iraq. I am the Ohio Coordinator of The Home of the Brave National Quilts Project. If you know the where abouts of his parents, I would love to send them a quilt in honor and memory of their son. Please feel free to check out the website: www.homeofthebravequilts.com
to learn about the 0ver 6000 quilts that have already been given to our heroes families.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Janet Alderman
Ohio Coordinator
carol soeder
September 3, 2013
I will never forget you, you are always in my heart and memories, you are the one that gave me the nickname shorty in school, and a was very good friend.I will never forget to when I seen you at my work and the when we hugged, you picked me up as we was hugging, loved it.
carol soeder
September 3, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 25, 2012
In memory and gratitude to Robert Eckfield during this Holy Season 2012.
sheila powell
November 28, 2012
He will always be remebered.
November 27, 2012
Not forgotten. He lives in our hearts and minds.
Peggy Childers
October 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Camille
July 26, 2011
May God continue to give you the strength to live each day, each year, a life time without Robert. 2 Cor 1:3,4
Peggy Childers
October 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield:
Remembering Robert 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
Melanie Staubitz
July 6, 2009
Dear Eckfield and Taylor families,
I hope you still look on this site occasionally, even though it has been several years since Robert's death. I am sure you are still missing him. I belong to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church in Greenhills (Cincinnati), Ohio, and we belong to the national group PS4FS (Prayer Shawls for Fallen Soldiers). We would love to send anyone in the family a prayer shawl in memory of Robert. We do this to show the families that their soldier hero is not forgotten and that we are grateful for their and your ultimate sacrifice. If we can send you one or more prayer shawls, please contact me. We would be honored to do that for you. Thank you and God Bless.
In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep - Aleandri
October 27, 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 Robert, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
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
October 23, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield:
Robert 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
jennie smith
January 5, 2008
sissy this is your cousin jennie ,was very sad to hear about your son he was a true hero, may the good lord be with in your sorrow. jennie smith, mariah ,logan and grant
Susan Stanley
November 6, 2007
Dear relatives of Robert, my son SSGT Russell J. Verdugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery along with your hero. I took some photos last Memorial Day Week-end 2007 and have a photo of your Robert’s grave site and marker. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know. I know we are so very proud of our fallen heroes, but we miss them so.
In loving remembrance of our heroes!
Gold Star Mother,
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain, so I will not pretend that I know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 5, 2006
Robert it has been a year since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Eckfield family; I previously signed Robert's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there two or three times a week. Each time I am at ANC I stop by and visit/honor Robert. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Robert was taken from you.
Garnet Jenkins
October 27, 2006
In remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield, on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our country and for freedom.
May Robert, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Eckfield family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Sincerely hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the Peace of God and your memories of Robert,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
through the difficult days.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Briana east
October 26, 2006
we love you bobby.
Briana East
October 26, 2006
Bobby is the one person that everyone will remember.WELOVE YOU BOBBY.
Jilayne Dolan
October 24, 2006
Wow, bobby I can't believe it will be a year in 3 days that we lost you. Sometimes it feels like ages ago and other days it feels like only a few days. We miss you so much. You are always on our minds and in our heart.
Rick Starkey
July 20, 2006
Thank you for your service. And by
paying with your life. My thanks
to the family. He served with pride
he was a Marine.
Semper Fi 1969-1971
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
June 2, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Phil Sutton
June 1, 2006
From a family member of one fallen hero to another. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your marine was as special as my son was to me. You will be in my prayers and may God bless you.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 29, 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
Deborah and Joseph Pawlus
March 1, 2006
Virginia and Norm ,Its been nearly 6 months already,We pray for you.Our children grew up together ,and were friends.I remember Halloween,trick or treating in Lakewood with the kids.How fun .Remember the Fourth of July? I also can see, clear as today ,Rachels birthday in the metroparks.Bobbie Nathan ,Rachel and our kids. Geauga Lake ,the huge wind storm? Your brothers work party( at Geauga Lake)Just a few memories that I hold .Also when we used to have to walk the kids to school every day to Gordon Elementary. Life is so precious. but have faith, we will see him again and be reunited with him in ultimate love and happiness.God bless you. ~Love The Pawlus Family~
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Eckfield family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, 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.
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~
Josh and April Morales
January 11, 2006
To Robert's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Agapito Rivera
November 23, 2005
God Bless the families that paid the ultimate sacrifize for our freedom and ideals! Thank you, thank you, thank you very much!
Might GOD bless you all! R.I.P. Honorable Mr. Robert F. Eckfield Jr.! Peace on earth! Your neighbors!
Susan Haggerty
November 16, 2005
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of a true hero, Corporal Robert Franklin Eckfield. He will never be forgotten. From one Marine family to another, we are here to support you during this difficult time. Always faithful...
Beth Dunkle
November 14, 2005
This is Beth, Bobby's girlfriend. Bobby was a great man. We were only together for a short time, but it felt like we knew each other our entire lives. There was a connection the moment we met. Our journey started there and my love for him will never die. He is a true hero. Words can't express how much I love him and miss him.
Jilayne
November 11, 2005
My fiance is CPL. Eckfield's cousin and best friend. Bobby was an incredible person who could make me laugh at any time. He always was concerned about everybody else. I have so many great memories of vacations with him, and just hanging out with him. Bobby is a huge part of my life and I miss him so much.
another thoughtful neighbor
November 4, 2005
my family sends lots of prayers and love your way, we never got to know robert as well as some but from what i have heard of him i would of loved to known him.and im sure i will in the garden of heaven god bless all of you
Pete & Shirley Fronizer
November 4, 2005
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Your son must have been a very
special person...our country will
be forever grateful to him.
Pete & Shirley Fronizer
(Friends of Kathy Parsons and
Great Aunt and Uncle to Kathy's
daughter, Bridget)
Debbie Lange
November 4, 2005
God bless you all your son was a hero who is now singing with the angels
Tiffany Hajtovik
November 4, 2005
Hi my name is Tiffany. I'm so sorry to here about Bobby. My best friend is Beth. Beth loves him so much . She always had great things to say about Bobby and how happy she was to have him in her life. She is so proud of him. I never met Bobby but from what I heard he was a wonderful man who loved his friends and family with all his heart. He had alot of courage to fight for what he believed in. I just wanted to let you know that even though we have never met that he also touched my heart and many others in my family as well. He will never be forgotten. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely yours,
Tiffany Hajtovik
An American
November 4, 2005
No words can ever say how sorry I and others of this Nation feel whenever a member of the armed forces losses their lives in service to their Country. May God watch over you and yours during these difficult times -- and in the times ahead.
Michael Bobal
November 4, 2005
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Tracey Schulz
November 3, 2005
He is a hero.
Laura Schultz
November 3, 2005
IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST IM VERY PROUD OF HIM FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY THANK YOU YOU GUYS ARE IN MY PRAYS
Twila Barnes
November 3, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
heather nichols
November 3, 2005
my sympathy goes out to your family and friends,i'm so sorry to hear about that,its so tough lossing aloved one i will be praying for you and your family
Lena Chavez
November 3, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield.
We are sharing your sorrow.
"Now may the Lord of peace give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you"
My husband Flavio served with Robert in USMC.
Thank you Robert.
Wife of the Marine, and mother of two sons.
Lena Chavez
Helen Henderson
November 3, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember God's arms are supporting you in this time of sorrow.
Toni &James Taylor
November 3, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield Jr. May you rest in peace. James&Toni Taylor
Laura Aquila
November 3, 2005
Im sending my sincer sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your Hero son..I know that there are no words to bring him back to you and your warmth of your arms. Please know that he will be rememberd as a Hero in many hearts of military families around this world..May god hold you up in his loving arms and help you get thru this time of need..My heart just breaks for you..God bless, Laura Aquila a Proud Navy and Marine Mom
Donna & Billy Davidson
November 3, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss.There is nothing on this earth to compare with losing a child.Our prayers are with you.May Jesus bless you and your family in the days ahead.May you find comfort in knowing that one day you will see your Son again.
Kylie
November 3, 2005
I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss. He is a true hero.
CAROL BOZIC
November 3, 2005
The Marine, where does it start? I perceive not in the mind, rather in the heart. Love of God, country and fellow man on his facemay not be seen. Yet, in the depth of his being the start is the heart of a Marine. Through endourance, training, trial and skills, testing, pressures overcome through will. Pursuing that which is deep within. His callng from God is how it begins. In his daily tasks he may not project the heart, search deep within & you will know it is the only place it could start. Dare he moved forward with courage instilled from above. The Marine, for God, for country is moved by love.
I wrote this poem for my son Cpl. Bildstein who is a Marine and his fellow brothers when the first went to Iraq in January of this year. I beleive it holds true for every Marine.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in many prayers. We are so grateful for the men who chose to help keep freedom ringing its bell. We are a country truly blessed. I do not believe my son personally knew Cpl. Eckfield and just maybe they fought side by side one day. Or shared a laugh or two.
Meeko in Maine
November 3, 2005
May your soul fly with the angels and the eagles and may you rest in eternal peace with Your GOD forever and may there be joy,peace,love,and happiness only from now thru all eternity...you are a special hero and a guardian angel to many you never met....GOD's peace be your's forever....amen and amen
Katie Slusher
November 3, 2005
I wanted to send my deepest condolences about Bobby. I will not be able to make the funeral, since I am in college up here in New York. However, I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are constantly with you right now. Love, Katie (Donnie's daughter)
Donald B. Slusher Jr.
November 3, 2005
I'm so sorry Sissy, and Norm. Life can be so unfair. He was a good man who did his duty. He will be missed by many. Life is short, precious, and cherished by all, yet Bobbie was unselfish, and gave his life for his country. It's not often that one so yourng is so mature beyond their years, but Bobbie was. He will always be in my prayers. May God bless him, and honor him as the decent man he was.
Love
Diane Zellmer
November 3, 2005
My thanks is given to Robert -- there is no greater thing a man can do than lay down his life for his fellow man. My prayers are with Robert's family & friends. May you feel the arms of God's love around you now.
denise Pybus
November 3, 2005
My Deepest sympathy to Your family
Im So Proud of American Millitary.
I follow what they do not only for Your country but also mine.
SHARON BRENNAN
November 2, 2005
"WITH GOD YOU ARE NEVER ALONE AND WHEN IN DOUBT, LOOK UP"
Donna Ramage
November 2, 2005
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences for a fine hero. I feel he will still be guarding us from above. May God BLess your family
Megan
November 2, 2005
may GOd be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will all be in my prayers. Thank you so much for being our hero. You will not be forgotten.
Steven and Sheila Powell
November 2, 2005
We didnt know your son we are all a part of the Marine Family.we know your son in guarding the gates of Heaven now.
Debbie
November 2, 2005
Debbie & family
Jane
November 2, 2005
Bobby was a good friend and neighbor. He would always stop in and we'd talk or we would just catch up on things over the back fence. Never did get the chance to thank you, and thanks for being a friend too. Bob you will always be in our hearts!
Our thoughts and Prayers to the family.
John, Jane and family
Lisa and Larry Gould
November 2, 2005
Thank the Lord for a son like yours who is willing to give his life for our country...Lisa and Larry Gould Proud parents of another Army Soldier
Debbie Keaton
November 2, 2005
Sorry to hear of your loss , May God be with you at this time
SSG Val Tamborella
November 2, 2005
So sorry to hear of your loss May God be with you at this time
M Debeljak
November 2, 2005
So sorry to hear of your loss. A fallen soldier is a true HERO. May God be with you at this time....
Thankful Neighbor
November 2, 2005
I did not know Robert. However, as a mother of two US Army soliders, my heart goes out to you, as do my prayers.
Robert will never be forgotten! He is the reason we live as we do today. He will be remembered by all who live in the USA.
He is a hero in every sense of the word.
God Bless You and Yours.
Paulette Ballard
November 2, 2005
I just want to send my love, prayers & heart to the family of Robert Eckfield. I know nothing can help at this moment but I did want to say "I'm so very sorry for your loss". My son Nathan was serving with Robert in Iraq at the time of his passing and his death is felt by many. So he won't be forgotten. I can say "We're all PROUD of HIM!!".
lottie wheeler
November 2, 2005
Rob was the shift supervisor when I starting at kfc I nicknamed him too tall Rob.He was always firing me but told me to be at work at 9 the next day.He always stopped by to see me when he was on leave ready to fire me again. He will be missed
Cheryl Blair
November 2, 2005
To the family of LCPL Robert Eckfield —
My son was stationed with Robert in Saqlawiyah, Iraq and knew Robert very well. As I heard the news – I held my breath – I like your son have not felt comfortable with this whole deployment as you see it is also my son’s 3rd time over there and he just turned 21 in July. I will continue to hold my breath until they return in April.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family as well as the rest of the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines.
anonymous
November 2, 2005
Thank you for you service to our country....May peace be with your family at this time...May God's eternal light forever shine on you.
Eva
November 2, 2005
Please accept my heart left sympathy for your great loss. I met Bobby only once. He is dating my boyfriends cousin Beth. I could tell in that one meeting how happy they were together. My thoughts are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
A Thankful American
November 2, 2005
We are very sorry for your loss although we didn't know Robert it saddens us to know we lost another soldier.He is a fallen hero. We Thank You Robert for all you have done for our country.May GOD Bless you in eternal life and, your family til you meet again.
Sondra Millman
November 1, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Robert,
We may not have known Robert personally, but that doesn't make any difference, one life lost, is one life too many and we want you to know we feel your pain. We are still trying to get our lives back in order after losing our beloved Granddaughter, A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, a Security Forces Blue Beret, who lost her life in Iraq, 9-28-05. She is now guarding the gates in Heaven while waiting for Robert. Without our children this Country would not be what it is today. May G-d bless our troops, and hopefully, someday soon, Freedom and Peace will reign, so they all can be brought home safely.
No matter what type of accident or act of war, a loss of a child or friend is very traumatic, I know that words aren't much consolation, but we thank you for allowing him to serve. He will always be a hero in our hearts and will not be forgotten.
Elizabeth's motto was "We're only on Earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile."
Jon Whitney
October 31, 2005
Godspeed Lance Cpl Eckfield
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