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for Michael Hartwick
Massimo Zampi
April 2, 2016
I met you during operation in FYROM and KOSOVO. Rest in peace my friend! LTC Massimo ZAMPI
J. Scott Lewis
March 28, 2014
I graduated with Michael from WOCS. He was one of the friendliest guys I ever met, and I still remember going to Larry's BBQ with him before WOCS started and having a lot of laughs. I had some really fun times with him as we progressed through flight training. He always had a positive attitude and my memory of him will be with a smile on his face. His sacrifice humbles me, and inspires me to continue to serve. He will never be forgotten.
May 8, 2013
In memory & honor of CWO3 Michael Hartwick. We are grateful to him for his service and sacrifice. He has not been forgotten.
Peggy Childers
April 12, 2012
April 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L. Hartwick:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
August 31, 2011
I knew Michael from High School. I will remember the fun we had doing our High school plays and how active he was in sports and what a kind rounded person he was. To his family my thoughts are with you and may your hearts be filled with good memories.
Peggy Huckeby,- Hawkins
L Neal
April 4, 2011
To the family of CWO3 Michael L. Hartwick:
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 you always.
Louis Macareo
April 2, 2011
To All who love Michael... I was his flight surgeon in Iraq. I just wanted you to know on this 5th anniversary of his sacrifice that he lives on in the hearts of everyone who served with him. I will never forget this day. I will never forget him.
Ginger Mankowski
April 1, 2011
To the family and friends Chief Warrant Officer3 Michael L. Hartwick:
Please accept our remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L. Hartwick:
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
Dwaine Buchanan
May 25, 2009
On this day I just wanted to take a moment to remember Lee and the ultimate Patriotic sacrifice he made. Just calling our service personnel "heroes" seems to fall short of what they mean to me and the rest of our country.
Kenna Larra
April 17, 2009
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Peggy Childers
April 1, 2009
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L. Hartwick:
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
May 26, 2008
On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hartwick!
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
April 1, 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/
Michele Lessing
December 6, 2007
Kerri and Family,
I just heard about Mike. And I am so sorry. I know that God is with you and your family. And I will pray that you will be able to feel of his love at this difficult time. Ray and I have alot of great memmories with you and your family. I still bring out our Easter pictures and remember what a great time we all had. You were a great friend for me when I was away from my family and pregnant. Thank You. God Bless You!
Michele Lessing
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)
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO3 Hartwick and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Paula Meyer
April 2, 2007
God bless your family Keri and know that you are very often in my thoughts and prayers. We always see your smiling face when you come back to visit us at Leon Heights. Miss you and wish you well.
Garnet Jenkins
March 31, 2007
In Remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L. Hartwick, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Hartwick family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
March 29, 2007
Christina Francis
Jancey Cone
March 29, 2007
Lots of love to the exceptional family of a very special husband, dad, son, and friend.
Kathy Lovelace
March 28, 2007
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. They say that God will never give you more than you can handle. Your strong faith and trust in God has carried you for almost a year now - it will continue to carry you for all the years to come! (Leon Heights Elementary School)
Kathleen McCarty
March 28, 2007
My heart aches for you at this time of your life.
I know you are bold and brave but much more you know God and the promises that he will give you what ever you need. This is my prayer and blessing for you and your family that God will fill the void in your hearts and the hearts of your children. Kathleen McCarty ( Leon Heights)
December 29, 2006
To the family of:Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L Hartwick I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga
Russell Sanderlin
November 18, 2006
I had the honor of working for CW3 Mike Hartwick for about 4 months in Iraq. He made being in Iraq enjoyable with his incredibly positive sense of humor. He was full of courage and enthusiasm and will forever be an inspiration to me.
ROBYN GARSIDE
April 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. WE ARE VERY SADDENED BY YOUR GREAT LOSS. I PRAY FOR GOD TO KEEP YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. STAY STRONG. SEMPER FI
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
April 19, 2006
We care and share your sorrow.
David & Irene Bowen
April 18, 2006
To the Hartwick Family; I only met and knew Mike, Kerri and family a short time while visiting the base in Illisheim, Germany. My son Barry and Mike were stationed there together. We also met the parents who were also visiting at the same time. That short visit impressed upon me what a good person Mike was. Also, my son Barry talked about him being a very accomplished Apache pilot. Barry Bowen and his family were broken hearted when they heard about Mike. You all have our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
CW3 Ed Ollila
April 17, 2006
Rest in Peace Mike, I will miss you! You were a great Maintenance Test Pilot and Leader. I had good times with you laughing in Savannah GA. I will never forget those times! Your Apache Attack Helicopter Brothers have your back!
Pat Canfall
April 15, 2006
My condolences to the Hartwick family. Michael 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.
Maj Tom Powers
April 14, 2006
Kerri and family;
Hard to believe so many years has passed since we graduated and went our separate ways. Mike was always an honest, hard working and dedicated man. I'm sure you're proud of the mission he performed, and knowing Mike I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to entrust it to another. I wish I had been in town this week so I could tell you in person how sorry I was. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the rest of the family.
Holly Harris
April 13, 2006
My heart and thoughts are with you in every action I take. Nothing seems worthy to say to you in a time like this, but I want you to know that I feel that you have honored Mike in the greatest way- you have given something of him to all of us in the way that you've received people into your home and heart and listened to their grief and pain even as you suffer through your own. Your courage, your shared faith in God, and the evident depth of your love gives us all the strength to Press On.
Dianne Werner
April 13, 2006
To CWO3 Michael L. Hartwick Family--I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in Jesus' loving arms.
A Proud 172 Stryker Mom
Pat Oglesby
April 11, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Don, Lisa, Derrick, Marissa and Aynika Cleveland
April 11, 2006
Kerri, Haley, Tanner and all of Mike's loved ones,
We can not even imagine the pain you are going through at this moment but hopefully some day you will find peace in knowing how proud everyone was of Mike. Our heartfelt thank you for Mike's service and for allowing Mike to serve our country. Mike's service to our country for our freedom and protection is nothing short of heroic. Mike was a true hero, a great role model and an incredible friend. Mike blessed our family in many ways and we thank God for blessing us with his friendship. Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories of joyful Mike and the times we spent together. He was an awesome man! As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.
With all our love,
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hartwick 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 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~
Aaron and Anita Victor
April 10, 2006
Mike and I were in the Air Force together 14 years ago. He always believed in doing things the right way. A very honest and wonderful man. His dream was to fly. Our heart goes out to his wife Kerry, the kids, and the extended family. God Bless you all.
Phil Ward
April 8, 2006
God bless the Hartwick family. Rest in peace Mike. We will not forget.
April 7, 2006
Rest in Peace Tufelhunden....J and T USMC in NC
Sister of a Fallen Marine
Robert Bingham
April 7, 2006
The Bingham Family would like to extend our prayers and gratitude to the family of CWO3 Hartwick. May you forever dwell in the house of the Lord. SSgt Bingham (Macdill Air Force Base, Fl./Henrietta Mo.)
Henryk Zaleski (CWO4,USN-Ret)
April 7, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Kimberly Borowski
April 7, 2006
As a Ft. Hood family member with my soldier deployed, my heart breaks for you. All of our deepest fears were realized by your family on April 1st. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the sacrafice of your family and your brave soldier.
marlene
April 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 6, 2006
To the Family of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L Hartwick:
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 our son 12/1/05.
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. 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.
Bill and Pam Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
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