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for Michael Rowe
Rebecca Rowe
May 26, 2023
She's all grown up, Mike. I blinked and she's flying across the world to serve Jesus. She's so much like you. She's got your heart and your love for others. She's going to do amazing things in life, just like you. She's going to touch a lot of people's lives. You are such a big part of who she is. Sadly, she will never understand that, because she doesn't know you. She can't see it like we do. Every day I'm grateful to be her mom.
17 years and I still miss you like crazy. I love you forever.
Tj Hagert
March 26, 2022
Hey man, it’s been a while since I stopped in here, I think about you all the time. A lot of the team talks and we all miss you so much. 16 years man, your daughter is beautiful but you know that. I’m so for ever Thankful for your leadership and your friendship. You always did what was best for us. We will not forget you I promise you that. But wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and missing that cheese eating grin bro.
Thomas Hagert
March 30, 2018
Hey bro how you doing? I know with out a doubt you are missed and loved. Your daughter man she's beautiful I imagine you sit there and just admire her. Your parents they are great your dad and I did a hunting trip couple years ago it was a blast. You have done so much since your death it's amazing Love You and miss you Rider2g.
Daren Payne
March 28, 2018
Can't believe it's been 12 years to the day. You are never forgotten and we'll forever be grateful for your service and sacrifice with the Steel Spike Battalion. Best wishes to all the family of SGT Rowe.
Donna Hessler
May 24, 2017
I will never forget my nephew, Mike Rowe, he was a very unique individual, his leadership qualities were amazing. When I look at his daughter, Nevaeh, I can see Mike there, RIP Mike, I love you,
Aunt Donna
Daren Payne
March 30, 2017
RIP SGT Rowe - Never forgotten.
March 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Michael my love! 35! I can't imagine how you would look at that age. I know the type of man you would be, and the wonderful father you would have become. We miss you more every year. love forever, mom
Tina Latanowich
March 21, 2017
Forever in my heart!!!
May 25, 2015
On this Memorial especially you are remembered and your valor and courage by being "out front" that day set the standard we should all hope to live up to. A great young leader taken from us too soon but I know you'll see your friends and family again in heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family this day.
LTC Daren Payne
November 11, 2014
Just taking a minute to remember SGT Rowe on this Veteran's Day. We were privelidged to serve with him and the Army lost a tremendous leader. You are never forgotten by your teammates from the 46th!
Steel Spike! Sappers Lead the Way!
LTC Daren Payne
Tj Hagert
June 7, 2014
Hey Mike miss u bro. Having a hard time going to sleep I am so blessed that I got to know you and your family. I think bout you everyday and all the lives that you have touched and I know that you continue looking over us like you did over there I just wanted to stop in say what's up and miss you bro
Marcy Rowe
June 5, 2014
Thank you all who take the time to post to Mike's book. Each one reaffirms what I already knew..... that he was an honorable man. We are trying to raise his daughter with the same principles her father had and she is the light of our life.
May 26, 2014
Not a day goes by that I don't think about SGT Rowe and what a confident, competent and honorable young leader he was. It doesn't seem like it's been 8 years since that day. I pray his daughter Neveah will one day truly understand what a hero he was and always will be to those of us who served with him
LTC Daren Payne
Thomas Ballard
December 8, 2012
Mike I still think of you often and how you made me laugh during our deployment. I want to thank you for watching over me from above in Afghan and telling me that everything was going to be ok. I miss you very much bro.
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2012
March 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Scott Voigt
October 1, 2011
Haven't forgotten you Mike, or the effect you always had on everyone around you. Had lots of fun in AIT with ya brother. Rest In Peace. SGT V.
John Moore
August 23, 2011
Hey Mike, I still think of you often. Even though I only knew you for a short time you left a big impact on my life and for that I will never forget you. EQ!!!
Alyssa Bourgault
August 22, 2011
My husband was in 46th with Michael. I was one of the wives that got Mike a star from the Star Registry for Nevaeh. I hope that your hearts have healed just a little. My husband still wears the bracelet that was made for Mike. RIP Michael and continue to watch over your family!
Dario Edwards
June 15, 2011
Hey man, just wanted to say hi and let you know you're not forgotten. Equipment Platoon always!!!
May 3, 2011
Well my darling boy, they got him! The man that started everything that took your life is dead! My first thought was joy, you have been avenged. I know nothing will ever bring you back, nothing will ever heal the hole in my heart, but justice will triumph and good will conquer evil. That is what you believed and how you lived your life and it has come full circle. Know that you are in everyone's heart and mind. I love you. Mom
Donna Hessler
May 2, 2011
Just thinking of you Mike, I love you, Aunt Donna
March 29, 2011
Happy Birthday Darling Boy! 29 years ago today you came into the world and 5 years ago yesterday you left it. I will never stop missing you but you are in my heart for always. Love to the utmost, mom
Peggy Childers
March 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Donna Hessler
March 14, 2011
I miss you so much Mike and think of you often, usually followed by tears, your last words to me were "I love you Aunt Donna" Your family does such an awesome job of remembering your spirit, You will never be forgotten. Thank you to all soldiers.
Aunt Donna
L Neal
March 13, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Krystal Bowe (Berry)
January 31, 2011
Mike, it has been so long, and I still can remember how when you came around, you made everyone else around you happier. I don't believe that I ever even saw you get upset or angry even. I wish that I could say the same for myself. You have been so deeply missed!! I still think about you, your wife, beautiful daughter, and the rest of your family. We all wish we could have you back!!! Thank you for everything you did in life and in death!!!! Even with you gone, you still have effected people in such a powerful way! Thank you! Missin you buddy!!
Sarah Gerber
January 6, 2011
Its so hard to believe that its been almost 5 years since the Army lost such a wonderful soldier and your family lost such an amazing husband, son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Even though so much time has went by, your legacy lives on in the hearts of those that loved you. Keep looking down on your family, protecting them and guiding them through life. May they all have that zest for life, that I've heard so many times, you had. Remembering you and your family always!!
Marcy Rowe
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year my love. This will be the start of a new decade without you and it never gets any easier. We will watch over Nevaeh and make sure she always knows what a wonderful father she had and how much you loved her before she was even born! I miss you daily and think of you constantly. Mom
Jonathan Avery
December 31, 2010
So many great memories I couldnt tell you my favorite, they all were. We will never stop loving or keeping you in our hearts and thoughts i love you brother.
Marcy Rowe
December 31, 2010
My darling son, so ends 2010 and the first decade of the millenieum. As I start the first day of the new decade I am of course sad because it is a decade that you will never be a part of. Five years seems like a step somehow, of what I am not sure. I don't miss you any less that's for sure, I don't think about you any less, there is still a hole in my heart that will never be mended. But somehow I feel that I am closer to you in some ways and I feel you around me in so many ways. So as we enter this next new time of our life, know that everyone who had the honor of knowing you misses you and loves you more than we ever told you in life. But somehow I think you can see that. Continue to watch over your daughter as you have done. My love forever. Mom
Nevaeh Christmas 2010
Marcy Rowe
December 31, 2010
Our darling babies
Marcy Rowe
December 31, 2010
Your Mom, Becca and Neveah on the Mike Bike (April 2010)
Lauren
June 15, 2010
Mike, I know you can see it every day, but I can only pray that you know how much your family misses you. It's been almost 5 years and a day doesn't go by that you are not part of the discussions. Your father will never let anyone forget your ultimate sacrifice. The "Mike Bike" continues to evolve and change - always for the better.
Donna
June 14, 2010
I'll never forgoet my favorite nephew, it chokes me up to read Megan's 6/12/10 entry and brings back all the hurt agaiin. I love you Mike.
- Aunt Donna
Final resting place
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
Mike and sis
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
Short in stature but giant in heart
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
Mike and cousin Eric
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
Mike and I as kids
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
Dj Valor aka Mike Rowe
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
June 12, 2010
I miss you so much Mike
Megan Rowe
June 12, 2010
I don't think I will ever get used to the fact that you're gone. It's cruel to know and love someone so amazing just to have them taken away a in a short period of time. I remember the day the soldiers came to deliver the news of your death like it was yesterday. Our world changed forever. I'm honored to have been your sister and I've been blessed to have had you in my life. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better brother. You've always looked out for me. I have and always will look up to you and I can only hope to be half the person you were. You had so much heart, energy, respect, love and guts! You were such a daredevil lol You really Lived your life to the fullest. You will never be forgotten. You'll live forever through memories and stories. I'll make sure your daughter knows what kind of man her father was. I wish you were here. I love you Mike
Holly La Rossa
March 29, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MR. MICHAEL DAVID ROWE!!! I AM S BLESSED TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN MY LIFE. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.XOXO
Peggy Childers
March 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe:
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
Cambrey Torres
March 23, 2010
Another year has passed and still your death weighs heavily on my mind as usual this time of year. Life has changed a lot over the last four years and I have my own precious son whom I love with every breath and fiber of my soul. For your family, I know that the anguish of your loss must be as fresh today as ever, but I am always grateful that they can remember your life with pride. I pray often for your family and friends and hope that one day they can find peace and solace in the memory of your courageous service.
Your beautiful daughter
Marcy Rowe
February 15, 2010
My darling boy it never gets any easier. I had Nevaeh for Valentine's Day and when I look at her sometimes I see you looking back at me. She has so much of her daddy in her. Please watch over her and keep her safe. I'll love you forever and like you for always. Mom
Albert Sales
February 12, 2010
Man it,s been a long time since we lost you bro, memories of you flood my mind when I think of you. Whenever Im in a rough place I can remember your toughness all around the border. You were the Real American Hero of my life man I,ll always love you, and you will stay alive in my heart always.
Holly Larossa
January 29, 2010
You are never forgotten. I love and miss you dearly, and I will always speek of you with honor and pride!!! Miss you lil guy!
Donna Hessler
June 29, 2009
I miss you so much Mike, each holiday brings the tears back again, I know you are up in heaven with Jesus,
I love you,
Aunt Donna
June 28, 2009
Mike,
It's been over three years now and I still cry over your death daily.
I miss you soo much son.
P;ease continue to watch over your friends and family,especially your daughter, mom, sisters and wife.
Love you Son.
Dad
Christina Jeffords-Maccini
May 24, 2009
You are remembered today and always Rowe. When I look back on my time in the Army, you were one of the hardest working, friendliest, and down to earth people I worked with. It was a true honor to know you brother.
Kenna Larra
April 22, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Mike, I repainted my bike to honor you and all our Soldiers who may never come home. I'll ride for you buddy!!!
March 30, 2009
Peggy Childers
March 28, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe:
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
SPC(P) Robert Burcham
January 15, 2009
hey mike-
i would just like to tell you, you were always there for me when i had issues and helped me through the ranks of my Army career....you are my friend and you will never be forgotten by me or the rest of my family....my son just turned 1 in December and i am in Afghanistan right now and i know u are watching over me until i get home in less than a month...i really do appreciate it. be good man
SGT Bobby Ridings
November 19, 2008
Mike there is so much that I can say about you, even though I only knew you for less than 2 years. First let me say that I am honored to have known you as a friend and as a battle buddy. I am also very honored to have met your family, and can definitely see were your character derives from.
I know that you are THE Angel helping me guide our new convoy throughout Iraq, but man I really miss your physical presence.
Before this deployment, Clifton and I got matching tattoos to honor you and all of our fallen soldiers.
I remember the day God took you brother, just like it was yesterday. Despite all the pain, anger, and disbelief, I managed to look up at the sky. I saw a sunset so beautiful, and the array of colors were magical. The clouds were parting as if Heaven was awaiting your presence. I took pictures but the pictures did not do justice with what i saw from my own two eyes...It reminded me of a poem I wrote when my father passed. I know this poem is for my father, but it reminded me of the night when I looked to the sky.
Somehow.... Somewhere.....
I know that there's a Heaven.
Is it up in a sky...so blue?
Or was it every moment...I spent with you?
Is Heaven Far away... maybe closer than we think.
If Heaven isn't here with me today...
Then why do you appear... in my thoughts and dreams.
Somehow, the clouds fall far behind as the Heavens open up in the night.
Somewhere, he's listening with no fears and laughing with no tears....
not knowing, that I just might...still be with Heaven, FOR THE REST OF MY LIVING LIFE.
SGT Michael Rowe, I will never forget you.
David, Marcy, I want to thank you so much for the opportunity and privilege of knowing your son.
Becca, Nevaeh, thank you all so much for your sacrifice. May God keep and embrace you all
Laura Browning
November 12, 2008
Sgt Rowe-My husband served with you in Iraq in the 46th. The day he called me from iraq and asked me to go to your memorial service i was devastated. Knowing that your wife and unborn daughter were waiting for you and imagining the grief the would feel. I kicked holes in the walls of my staircase! I went to your memorial and the post church was full. At the end I placed one of Dwane's Sapper tabs by your boots and rifle as you too were part of that honored brotherhood. You are a true american hero. God bless Neveah and your wife.
SSgt Quinn Lowry
August 6, 2008
I had just gotten back from Baghdad when my brother told me. I didn't want to believe him. I'm sorry, Mike.
Sgt Thomas Hagert
July 22, 2008
Hey man i miss you it sucks not haveing you around any more. I still keep in contact with your mom. She is a really neat lady bringing your little girle down here for us to see her your dad is cool to that is a nice bike he made for you. I just wanted to stop in and say that iam on my way out of the army and i really miss talking to u and just hanging out with u talk to u later man
Christina Rodriguez
July 21, 2008
Hey Mike just thinking about the crazy times we had at Papa Johns. I miss you and I hope you are looking after your family and friends. You are truly a hero Mike! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless!
Donna Hessler
July 17, 2008
We released some red, white and blue baloons at Nevaeh's 2nd birthday party. I have to believe you were looking at them. I'll always love you and always remember you,
Aunt Donna
May 26, 2008
On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Rowe!
Sean Sturm
May 26, 2008
Hey man just wanted to say i miss u i think about u all the time im fixin to leave again it was hard to come home and now its hard to go back it just brings up to many memories i hope you daughter and wife are good i hope she knows her dad saved our life we wouldnt be here if you hadnt looked after us ruff ryders for life bro we rode for freedom
Debra Estep
March 28, 2008
To the family and friends of Michael. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
March 23, 2008
boppie and nevaeh...so precious.
March 23, 2008
me and christie taking a picture with you!!
March 23, 2008
this is us getting ready to send you your birthday balloons
March 23, 2008
reminising!!!
March 23, 2008
Sarah Gerber
March 20, 2008
Mike-Just wanted to stop by and say that eventhough it has been almost 2 years there isnt a day that goes by that I dont think of you or your family. They are such wonderful people..I only wish I would have had the chance to meet you. Even though I never did I feel like I do know you. The love that they all have for you shines through when the speak of you. I cant believe how big Nevaeh is getting. Im so happy that you left her behind for all those that loved you, to love her. Becca says she is so much like you..that is so awesome. Thankyou thankyou for all the sacrafices you and your family have made for me. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
this is me....
Erin Hurka
December 22, 2007
I just want to say that I met Mike's Father at the paintball store where I work, he shared with my boss and I the story of his son and it truely touched me. I have lost a few friends to the war in Iraq and it hurts, but it is nothing compared to the loss of a child and I just wanted to say that my heart and prayers go out to Mike and his entire family and friends. I'll be praying for all of you. GOD BLESS and have a merry X-mas.
holly larossa
November 10, 2007
mike,
well as i know you know i have been able to spend quite a great deal of time with your beautiful daughter. i have been able to experience her enjoy life and say new things and its absolutly wonderful i miss you so much and i know your looking down on all of us and keeping us safe! love you
Sgt. James Coakley US Army ret.
November 2, 2007
Mike I never knew you, but am a friend of your father. Know this Mike, your family stood tall and proud. The love of their son, brother and husband was a thing of beauty. You were honered by thousands of friends and people who like me never met you. We all understood that you had gived the one thing we own, your life to freedom for others. It would make you proud as well as humble to see hundreds of men and woman bikers on a ride through our town just for you. The love and care for your wife and daughter. We are a people that will never forget men like you and what you have done for the betterment of the world.
What is there left to say, but thank you.
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.
Donna Hessler
July 31, 2007
"For they wait round yonder moon" a line from the poem you wrote when Grandma Hessler passed away. A tatto on my back in memory of you. I think of you so often and try to think of you without crying but it doesn't work, the ache in my chest is so tight, I love you my nephew, Aunt Donna
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Rowe and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Marcy Rowe
July 20, 2007
Michael my love, I am still in denial I'm afraid. I can't bear the thought of a future without you. So I am going to ask all who knew you to share any memories, stories, or whatever they may have about you and I'm going to work on putting them all together. You are too special to be just forgotten and I will do anything I need to do to make sure that doesn't happen. It's all that I can do for you now and it breaks my heart. But I will be strong for you and make sure that you will always be remembered and known for the wonderful, amazing person that you were. Love as always and forever, Mommer
Dave Rowe
July 17, 2007
Son,
You are my GREATIST HERO of all time. There no words to express how PROUD I am of you.
You always thought of others before yourself.
My Harley is now a memorial to you and has been in some of the magazines, Born To Ride, Full Throttle and ScooterGoods. Mom and I are going to send copys to all the TMT in Fort Polk so that they can have another keepseak of you.
I Love You Son and always will.
Dad
Lauren Frazier
July 3, 2007
Hi Mike,
I just wanted to thank you. You see, when I got to Iraq, I found 2 St. Michael's medals in the truck I would be driving as a convoy driver. Finding those medallions, made me understand deeply, that you are watching over me while I'm there. You go on every mission with me and you bring me home safe every time. Again, thank you and Happy 4th of July!!!
The Sandbox Sailor,
Lauren
Donna Hessler
July 2, 2007
An early 4th of July Salute to my nephew a true hero, I miss you, I think of you often, You will never be forgotten, all my love, Aunt Donna
June 30, 2007
During memorial day they talked about all of you and the only thing that pop in my head was the day they gather us up if front of our hut to tell us. Every one misses you but they don't like talking about you. You were and are very special to us and we will never forget you.
love you and will always remember you.Your friend from 2nd Shop
Sarah Gerber
June 6, 2007
Just wanted the Rowe family to know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Mike you are a True American Hero...cant believe your little princess will soon turn one. She has an amazing personality. Love to you all!
Bill Harszlak
May 28, 2007
Thank you for his service to our country and the sacrifice made.
May you always find comfort in knowing that you and the world have been blessed to have had Mike in your life. May his spirit live forever!
Candrice Jones
March 28, 2007
SGT Rowe,
It's so hard to belive it's been a year already. I know you're resting in peace and taking care of your family from up there. I just wanted to let your family know that they are always in my prayers. God bless you and your family. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
SGT Jones
T.J. Hagert
March 28, 2007
Hey Sgt Rowe Miss u alot and i wish you were here with us. Iam glad that i could meet u I learned alot from you in the year in the half i knew you i will always rember all the good you tought me and how to be a better leader because iam getting ready to be one It was a hard day today thinking about you and that day but god bless you and your wife and little girl.
CPT Cambrey Torres
March 28, 2007
SGT Rowe, one year ago today you died and it still feels like yesterday. I know I will never forget this date for the rest of my life. I am still so proud of you and so very sorry for your family and friends to have lost your precious presence in their lives.
To some folks back here at Fort Polk, a lot has changed over the last year, for good and bad. Moving on seems to be a big part of the Army way of life, but there's been a few folks that could have really used your friendship and support, and a few good laughs to help them through the transition. I know you were missed.
I also wanted to make sure that your parents, wife, and daughter know that I am praying for them, especially today when I know you will be in their thoughts even more than on a regular day, and that you are still remembered even by people whose lives you only briefly touched.
Thanks for watching over us and keeping us safe. You have no idea how sad and grateful I am to you and to God for that.
Garnet Jenkins
March 28, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Michael D. Rowe, one year ago today.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Michael rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Rowe family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Michael, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Hessler
March 20, 2007
To the memory of my dear nephew Mike: Its been nearly a year since you have left us. It still hurts, you gave the ultimate sacrafice for your country, you will NEVER be forgotten. You gave so much to so many in your nearly 24 years of life on earth. You are missed so much by so many friends and family. I love you always, Aunt Donna
Sarah Gerber
March 19, 2007
I pray that you are helping your family through this month..Im sure it will be a hard one. You left a wonderful legacy and you and your family will never be forgotten! Keep looking down on them and guiding them.
John Moore
December 7, 2006
Mike, You were a great friend to me and now that we are back at Fort Polk it's just not the same without you around. I met your Dad at the homecoming and told him what you meant to me and gave my condolenses. I miss you bro!! You really helped me in many ways. I'll continue the fight for freedom in your absense.
Sarah Gerber
November 12, 2006
Happy Vetrans Day Mike..you are thought about by so many.
This picture always reminded me of Mike, Aunt Donna
October 24, 2006
Donna Hessler
October 24, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with my dear nephews family. I think of Michael so much and pray for Becca and Neveah, Mike's Mom and Dad and sister and all the Hessler family who miss Mike so much. You will never be forgotten. I'm saying a prayer after I send this since I couldn't be at the Pasco Memorial Service today. I know you will feel my prayers and I hope the rest of the family will too, Love, Aunt Donna
JACK KINNEY COMMANDER, VFW 7845
October 21, 2006
MIKE, I AM IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PASCO COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL AND THE SERVICE TO BE HELD ON TUES AT 11AM, LESS THAN 72 HRS FROM NOW. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WATCHING AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO YOU RIGHT, BROTHER. I INVITE ANYONE WHO WISHES TO ATTEND TO DO SO. PASCO COUNTY GOVT CENTER, LITTLE ROAD NEW PORT RICHEY, TUES 24 OCT @ 11AM.
JACK KINNEY, CHMN, PASCO CTY MEMORIAL
Marcy Rowe
October 3, 2006
Michael my darling son, it has been six months since you left us and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. We are traveling to Ft. Polk next week to welcome your unit home and thank them for their sacrifce and service. I know it will be a difficult trip but I know it is something you would want us to do so that is why we are going. I love and miss you so much every day, there is a huge hole in my heart that will never be filled. All I can do now is to love and care for your wife and daughter and try to understand why terrible things happen to such good people. You would have done amazing things in life. You were an exceptional son and a true hero. I love you darling and will never stop missing you.
My love forever, Mom
Donna Hessler
September 28, 2006
I love you my nephew and think of you often, sometimes with tears sometimes with smiles, I'm wearing a dog tag with your picture on it that Uncle Ken made up. I miss you so much, Love, Aunt Donna
Jordan Dukes
September 27, 2006
SGT Rowe,
I miss you, I miss bustin your chops, I miss you leading our team in prayer. As we prepare to go home it doesn't feel right. For me it only gets harder, everytime I think about that day, I just wish that there was something that I could have done for you, but there was nothing I could do, I wanted nothing more than for you to be able to go home to your wife and child, I'm sorry bro.
"Doc" Dukes
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