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for Ryan Sanders
Joe Teske
October 27, 2018
It's been a little over 12 years and not a day goes by that I don't think about you, brother! I pray that you greet our brothers and sisters with that smile you always had (ok, you had it most of the time!). Semper in Hostes...Til Valhalla!!!
November 11, 2012
Thank you for your service Ryan. I send my prayers to your family for comfort.
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2012
June 4, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders:
Always remembering Ryan. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders:
Remembering Ryan 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
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders:
Ryan 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
Kenna Larra
April 8, 2009
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Sincerely,
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In Memory of Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
June 4, 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 Ryan, 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 –
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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May 29, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Sanders!
Mitchell Brown
November 9, 2007
I never meet LT Sanders but I have heard of him he is a great patriot
SFC Brown
2LT Ryan Sanders, Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon, D Co, 1-66 AR, 1BCT 4ID(M) in Kuwait, December, 2005
October 1, 2007
Ken Whittier
October 1, 2007
I miss you, Ryan. My prayers are with you and your family. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
August 2, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 29, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Sanders and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Glen
February 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Garnet Jenkins
September 1, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of this Fine Young Soldier, 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, for these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Ryan rest safely in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace continue to be with the Sanders family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
Psalm 55:22
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each and every day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
Lane Pietrylo
July 4, 2006
Dear Sanders Family,
I am sorry to learn of Ryan's death, but I wish to express my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
From a grateful Floridian,
Becky Perl
July 3, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family. We had the great honor to meet Ryan at Fort Knox while he was there with our son. Bless you.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
2 LT Keith Marshall
June 22, 2006
I had the honor of serving with Ryan at Ft Knox and at OCS. He was a brother in arms and a friend. You will be missed far beyond words can express. Our prayers go out to Ryan's family.
Mark Miller
June 20, 2006
I had the pleasure of serving with Ryan during the begining of both of our military carreers. We were in the same company at ft. knox and ft. benning and were commissioned together. He was one of the most kind hearted people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The world is a worse place without him.
"Standards-No Compromise"
1LT Mark S. Miller
Lee Sirotnak
June 20, 2006
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful the sacrifice that your soldier made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. We will not forget.
John Knight
June 19, 2006
As a USO volunteer I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank 1Lt. Sanders for his dedication and sacrifice. America has truly lost a hero and Heaven has undoubtedly gained one.
Rhonda Mandrell
June 18, 2006
My condolences on the lost of your loved one. On April 19, 2006 we lost our loved one Robert Jason Settle. He was in the same unit as this young man. My family understands and feels your pain. God bless.
Cindy Furtado
June 17, 2006
I didn't know Ryan but I knew Dan Gionet, the other soldier who was in the tank with Ryan. We just buried him yesterday.I know that words can't help but I still felt the need to tell you that I am so very sorry for your loss and that everyone who is praying for Dan is also praying for Ryan.
Cindy Casstevens
June 16, 2006
When I read about Ryan and his love for family, friends and animals, I wanted to personally express my condolences to the Sanders family. God is by your side at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cesar Mujica
June 15, 2006
I offer my deepest condolences to the Sanders family. LT Sanders was a plt leader in delta co while i was still on active duty. I will keep yall in my prayers and hope that God can one day comfort you for your loss. The Good book says that blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God. LT you served your country well and we honor and thank you for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace brother, may you rest in peace!
Maggie Trainor
June 15, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jenny. Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. His courageousness will be remembered by many. May God grant you peace and strength. With deepest sympathy The Trainors
Ginny Hanson
June 13, 2006
I am a wife of a soldier in Ryan's unit. Jennifer has been in our officer wives coffee group for over a year. Our deepest sympahthy, thoughts, and prayers are with her and her family.
Pat Canfall
June 13, 2006
My condolences to the Sanders family. Ryan 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
June 12, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sanders family in the loss of Ryan. I did not know Ryan, 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. Ryan 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~
Hollie (Virgil) Hamilton
June 11, 2006
I don't know what to say except that I am so sorry for his family's loss. I am so proud of Ryan for helping me keep my freedom. Ryan was special and unique. I have the most wonderful memories of him, and I will miss him very much.
Mary-Jane (Wells)Garry
June 11, 2006
I've been sitting here for 10 minutes trying to come up with the right thing to type here and I don't think anything is the "right" thing. All I know is that when I met Ryan in junior high I knew he was someone special. Ryan is not someone you forget. I pray for his family and Jennifer that they may find the peace that comes later and the joy that comes with his memories. If you didn't know Ryan then you missed out, cause he was someone that you should have talked to at least once. Ryan is a true hero.
June 9, 2006
To the Family of 1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders;
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Linda Flannery
June 9, 2006
I did not know Ryan T Sanders. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Your loss is America's loss.
Take comfort in knowing that he is now safe in the arms of the Lord.
My flag flies in his honor.
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