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for John Vaughan
Charlie Gili
March 15, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Vaughan Family know that we recently made a small donation to the "Wetumpka Volunteer Fire Department & to the Boy Scouts of America" in honor of John S. Vaughan US Army 2nd Lieutenant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
July 7, 2014
In memory & honor of 2nd Lt John Vaughan.
We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Peggy Childers
June 10, 2012
June 7, 2012
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2011
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2010
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan:
Remembering John 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 7, 2009
To the family of 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan:
John 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,
Kenna
Daniel Parra
December 13, 2008
i still wear his braclet on my wrist....i promise i will never forget
July 10, 2008
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In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
June 7, 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 John, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
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.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 29, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Vaughan!
August 14, 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)
Debra Cox
August 7, 2007
My God bless your family and give you peace.
July 30, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Vaughan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
sokhom min
March 19, 2007
I was one of his solider under his wing's, he was a greatest person I ever knew. We miss u dearly everyday, hope u find peace, God Speed.
SPC Min
Cco (2-1)1-24 SBCT
Greg Meyer
March 6, 2007
I knew John when he first arrived to Alaska, went out at night and had some beers with him, watched him ride the mechanical bull better than anyone I've ever known. I saw him the first day he arrived in Mosul, Iraq. That same look on his face as if he still couldn't believe he'd gone 3 days without sleep, just as I did. But I came home, he didn't. For that I am absoultely saddened yet grateful to have known a friend like John, he will be forever in my heart and prayers.
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
mike kelly
January 4, 2007
there is no greater pain like the loss of a child. i lost my boy on july 17,2002 at age 27.like your john, my son had warm,smiling eyes.if only we had one more chance to look into our boys eyes and tell them we love them.god bless you and may the love of family keep you strong.
Garnet Jenkins
August 25, 2006
May 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughn, rest in the Mighty Hands 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 Vaughn family.
There will never be enough ways,
to humbly thank these Heroes,
for their Supreme Sacrifice,
my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967...
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and every day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
Cindy Joy
July 6, 2006
I'm sorry that I did not have the privilege of knowing your brave son John. After reading about John, I know that he must have enjoyed life to the fullest. I want to thank you for raising such a self-sacrificing young man. John will not be forgotten. A true hero is one who makes a sacrifice for others.
John will always be my Hero.
There are times when words are just not enough so I pray that God's eternal promises and everlasting love surround you now.
I am with thee . . . I will strengthen thee.
Isaiah 41:10
Mike Sheets
June 25, 2006
To the Vaughan Family,
I had the honor of knowing John for a short period of time while he was in Colorado, and was able to 4wheel with him in Moab Utah before he left. I have many pictures from that trip to remember him by, and I can forward them to anyone interested. I send my deepest condolences to you. John is a true American Hereo.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 23, 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Bill & Betty Lou Cost
June 22, 2006
Thinking of all of John's family at this time. It was a beautiful service and you have our deepest sympathies & prayers.
Bill & Betty Lou Cost
Lee Sirotnak
June 20, 2006
Please know that as time goes on, your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers that God will bless you with comfort and peace, and prayers of thanksgiving for the heroes, including John, who have sacrificed everything for us. God Bless you and your family.
S B
June 20, 2006
Dear Vaughan Family, I was the first officer Delta flight 395 Philadelphia-Atlanta on June 15th. It was a honor to have flown your fallen son at least part of the way to his final resting place in Florida. I wish you could have seen the degree of respect my colleagues showed to your son on his journey. His remains were treated with the utmost care from beginning to end. I wish to extent my utmost gratitude to Capt. Joe Wasek who stopped our plane just short of the gate in Atlanta where an impromptu color guard had developed and who made the most dignigfied comments about your son to our passengers in requesting that they not leave there seats until his escort had departed the airplane first. It was heartfelt and difficult but it needed to be done. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice...I am so sorry for your loss. Regards
Debbie Lund
June 19, 2006
Dear Vaughan Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your hero John. May he rest in peace surrounded by the love of his friends and family. Thank you LT John S. Vaughan, a true American hero to all.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 19, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Vaughan family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John you are my 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~
Matt Johnson
June 19, 2006
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Leewood Woodell passed on the tragic news and my entire family passes its condolences to you in this trying time. I have several friends and colleagues that are working in the Mosul area, and I know that they also share your loss.
Vicki Embry
June 17, 2006
Sarah, Rebecca, Miss Rebecca, Dick, Leewood and all in the Shaw and Vaughan families, please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Sincerely,
Debbie
June 16, 2006
John gave the ultimate gift to us all. Thank you does not seem adequate.
J. Dow Covey
June 16, 2006
I salute you my brother and we will not allow you to ever be forgotten. This is my pledge to you.
Rick D
June 16, 2006
Thank You young man and your family
for serving our country. A Viet Nam
Vet.
Florence Brown
June 16, 2006
To the Family:
We are sorry about your loss of your loved one. We did not know your son, however, we give our upmost respect for him giving the ultimate
sacrifice. Our son is serving in Mosul with the Stryker Bridgade, MI
stationed @ Ft. Wainwright. Everyday we know we could be faced with the difficult news like you have.
You can be proud of your son. If we can be of any help whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will forwarding this to our son. Sincerely, Homer and Florence Brown.
June 16, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lee Henning
June 16, 2006
I did not know you, but thank you for serving our country and making the greatest sacrafice. I pray God will give your family peace through this difficult time.
Haden Caldwell
June 16, 2006
To the Family of 2nd Lt. Vaughn,
I send my deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss. I had the honor of being a flight attendant on Lt. Vaughn's Delta Air Lines flight from Philadelphia to Atlanta, on his way back home June 15, 2006. I am a daughter of a retired Air Force Officer, and respect and appreciate what every member of our Armed Forces do everyday so that myself and so many others can live in a free country. The sacrifice of Lt. Vaughn, was the ultimate, but his honor and bravery will not be forgotten.
God Bless to you all...
Sandra
June 16, 2006
May GOD Bless You All.
Brenda
June 16, 2006
I too do not know John nor his family, but I just wanted to express my thoughts and let the family know that they will be in my prayers. I also am proud to know we (Americans) have young men that are so dedicated to their country. We hear on the news about our American soldiers that have died in combat but when you hear of one close to home that has passed it seems to hit your heart even harder. So again, my condolences to family and friends.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' ISAIAH 41:10
S. K.
June 16, 2006
Thank You and May God Bless You.
christine
June 16, 2006
Thank you for defending our country...may you rest in peace...
Loretta Vaughan Danford
June 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He paid the ultimate price for serving his/our country and helping preserve our freedom. I know you are so proud of him, as am I, even though I never knew him. Sincerely,
Debbie Thurmond
June 16, 2006
Though I didn't know this young man I express my sympathy to the family and am honored that he served our country giving his life in effort to help others. I had just this morning received an awesome email about the soldiers that guard "The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier". I was moved with emotion when I read this obituary. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
June 15, 2006
To the Family of 2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan;
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 14, 2006
To the family of 2nd Lt Vaughn
I am so sorry for the loss of such a brave young soldier.
Please take comfort in your fond memories and know that all of America shares in your sorrow.
My flag flies in honor of John.
Pat Canfall
June 13, 2006
My condolences to the Vaughan family. John 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.
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