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Robert Kassin Obituary
PHENIX CITY, AL - Funeral services for Sgt. Robert Paul Kassin, 29, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Rockett- Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wiley Cole officiating. Eulogy will be given by Jerry Wilson. Burial with full military rites will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Methvin, LA. Funeral services are under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, Coushatta, LA.
Sgt. Kassin was killed in action in Afghanistan on Sunday, July 16, 2006 while serving in the United States Army. He was born in Flint, MI.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Aron Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Judy C. Kassin of Phenix City, AL; one son, Joseph D. Kassin of Petal, MS; 2 step daughters, Kayla Ford of Phenix City, AL, Cameron Toole of Phenix City, AL; his parents, Bob and Lucy Kassin of Clovis, NM; 2 sisters, Katrina Najera and husband, Casey of Clovis, NM; Bethaney Beach and husband, Jeremy of Clovis, NM; maternal grandmother, Beverly Wilson of Flint, MI; paternal grandparents, Rudolph Kassin of Lake George MI, Marion Kassin of Davison, MI and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Military Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Lewis and Edward Moosman. Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
Coushatta, LA (318)-932-4362
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kassin
Patrick Hodgins
June 1, 2012
Rob and I arrived at fort Polk together and we became instant compadres. In our merry band there were five of us. Our common denominator was we were all family men separated due to the the deployment upcoming. We did everything together like young boys do in there younger years. One night we stayed up all night telling ghost stories drinking beer and eating Oreos. As dawn came we reminisced about our families and our regret for leaving them behind. In the end we agreed it would have been selfish of us to have brought them. Rob is a dear friend of mine. In passing we would catch up with one another when we could on Kandahar airfield(at the coffee shop). I was not with him the day he died. I have been in anguish since that day. The commander flew in to personally inform us at my outpost. This was the first time I wept as a man. I saved his obituary from the army times. We saluted him as he departed us under a draped and solemn flag. Bagpipes echoed across the airfield. Since that day I have always kept him close. I talk about him sometimes as though he was just down the road. This memorial day and those since he weighs heavy on my thoughts. My prayers go out to his loved ones. Never Forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
July 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert Kassin:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Luis Paz
July 16, 2011
To a leader, a friend, a family man and most of all a Hero. You are never forgotten SGT Kassin.
Peggy Childers
July 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert Kassin:
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
Robert Wray
June 1, 2010
Robert Wray
June 1, 2010
Connect with those that served with Robert @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=190207685053
Kimberly Canary
June 1, 2010
My dear Kassin family-
I cannot to begin to feel your grief of the loss of Sgt. Robert P. Kassin (brother, son, uncle)...but I have in fact felt the pride and love that your family continues to carry in this young man's name. He gave the ultimate sacrifice of a soldier and passed with honor. I love you all very much and on this day, I salute Robert Kassin.
Bethaney Beach
June 1, 2010
Today I thought about my brother a lot. This is the fist time I have not cried every time someone brought up his name however I still cry a lot thinking about him not coming home. I will never hear him call me baby betherie again, or be able to let my baby girl meet the man that she reminds me a lot of. I have these dreams of him coming in and our family just sitting down to dinner and him telling us it was all a mistake and that he is still alive. I know in my heart that wont happen however I wish with my whole heart that it would happen. This time of year is really hard for me however I still miss him on a daily basis. I will never ever forget him and I am so proud of him because he did what he believed in. I love you my dear brother and miss you terribly!!! If anyone would like to connect with me i am on Facebook under my name.
SSG Joshua Johnson
May 31, 2010
To the Kassin Family: I had the great fortune to get to know Robert before his death in Larzab. On our country's day of remembrance, my thoughts and prayers got to him and his family who were left behind. It is with an extreme sense of pride that I say I served along side, and knew SGT Robert Kassin; he will not be forgotten. Thank you and god bless.
Gail Dodson
May 30, 2010
To the Kassin Family.....the Dodson family is remembering Robert on this Memorial Day 2010. My son Adam served in Afghanistan in 2006 with Robert. A special soldier and a special man. He will not be forgotten. God Bless.
Lisa McCarville
May 30, 2010
Today an application on Face Book created by the White House generated Stg Robert Paul Kassin's name to me, for to remember him for this Memorial Day. Thank you Sgt Kassin for your sacrifice for our country. I will remember you. He is on my FB page now so that my friends can know of him too.
Robert
April 19, 2010
Fourth Infantry Regiment
Robert Wray
January 29, 2010
Sgt. Robert P. Kassin 29 Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division gave all for his county & free people of the world. His sacrifice will live forever at the Fourth Infantry Regiments Home of Heroes daddony58.webs.com To Honor the Fallen means never to forget them. We pray for the family that there pain soon turns to happiness knowing that your love for them will fill there hearts forever.
Peggy Childers
July 16, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Robert Kassin:
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
May 25, 2009
Sgt. Robert P. Kassin 29 Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Las Vegas, Nevada Died when his platoon encountered enemy forces small-arms fire during combat operations at Larzab Base, Afghanistan, on July 16, 2006. You will allways be remembered.
Kenna Larra
March 31, 2009
“”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Judy Kassin
January 18, 2009
well baby your birthday next week and our anniversary right after.I cry alot these days I miss you so terrible much.Wish things could've been different for us!!!!!!!I LOVE YOU BOO
Beth
July 17, 2008
It has been 2 years since you left us and it has not gotten easier. It has actually gotten worse. It feels like our family is no longer whole. I miss you so much my dear brother. Lord knows you werent perfect but you were human and most of all my BROTHER. I miss you!
In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)
July 17, 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. 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 Estep ~ Ohio
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
Robert is our guardian angel.
July 14, 2008
May 31, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Kassin!
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)
July 30, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Kassin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Chelsea Williams
July 2, 2007
i will always remember him becuz he was my dad's best friend and he was like an uncle to me
Glen
February 20, 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
Randy Vest
October 9, 2006
Im sorry for your loss Kassin Family. I served with Robert years ago at Ft. Carson in A 1/8 IN. Throughout the years i have ran into Robert at Korea and Ft. Benning. He changed so much thru the years and he will be greatly missed by his friends. This is a huge loss to his family, friends and the Army. He is now in a better place. God bless you Robert and your family.
Melanie Helm (Wetmore)
September 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. I was a friend of Robert in jr. high and high school and have not been back to Clovis in years. As soon as I saw his picture, it took me back to the good hearted, fun, goofy times we shared living on the same block as teens! He was a great person to be around. There was never room for a frown when he was around. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
Ovidio Muniz
September 10, 2006
To the family of SGT Kassin,
It was an honor to know and serve with SGT kassin. I first met him at Fort Carson, CO. We were in the same platoon at A CO 1-8 INF. I later met him again at Fort Benning, GA in 1/29 INF RGT. He had gone through alot of obstacles in his life and when I last met him, I had seen his life change for the better.
He was a good man and will be missed.
RIP Brother!!!!!
Garnet Jenkins
September 10, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Kassin family, regarding the recent loss of Sgt. Robert Kassin.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and our freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, for these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Robert rest safely in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Kassin family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
September 5, 2006
To the Kassin Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great friend to the ones that knew him.
Carrie Everts
August 25, 2006
I sit here in front of my computer crying for your family. I met Bobby through my best friend Dana Dean. My words will never express enough sorrow for your loss. He was and always will be a great man & Hero. Thankyou Bobby for protecting our childrens future.
Carrie Everts
August 25, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Allen, Debra, & Hunter Miller
August 20, 2006
Dear Kassin Family,
Although we only met Bubba once, it was still a great shock to us to hear that you all had lost him in such a terrible way. Our deepest sympothy and heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. What your son has done for us and this country will NEVER be forgotten. It is thanks to all of our servicemen and women that we have this great country to live in. Our love is always with you and our prays will continue. We miss you all so much and will miss Bubba very much.
--Allen, Debra and Hunter Miller
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
August 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kassin 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. Robert 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~
Leona McClain (Bartz)
August 5, 2006
Dear Kassin Family, I heard the terrible news while watching the news. I am am sorry for your loss. It came as a shock. I dated Robert years ago when he first went into the military. Then I lost touch and always wondered what happened to him. My deepest sympathies.
Leona
Leona McClain (Bartz)
August 5, 2006
Robert I heard what happened on the news over the weekend. It came as a shock. I will miss you alot. Leona
michael & linda Kennedy
August 4, 2006
My you know that we are deepley mourning the lose and sacrifice Robert and his family has made.There are no words for all of this except, to remember Roberts paul Kassin
Elsa, Reyes, and Hailey Encinias
August 4, 2006
Dearest Bubba, You will forever be in our hearts. God Bless You And Keep You and thank you for helping keep our country safe. You are a true HERO! WE LOVE YOU!
Bethaney Beach
August 3, 2006
I will miss you terrably bubba. You were my Brother and my protector. I will keep the whole family in my prayers at night and tell you that we miss you every night as well. We love you and will miss you Dearly. We are so proud of you for sticking with it and fighting for what you believed in!
Michael & Mary Schlesinger
July 31, 2006
Our son S/S Jason Schlesinger is with 2/4 Charlie out of Fort Polk with the 10th Mtn. We are sincerely sorry for your loss, but celebrate your son's life and his commitment to our country's freedom. We pray that you find solace in knowing that he was doing a hero's job. We will be forever grateful for his sacrific and yours. May God be with you/
Love Michelle Adams & Family
July 27, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sandra Walker
July 27, 2006
Words cannot express my gratitude to your family. Your family has given the ultimate scarifice for me and our country. Your husband, father, son, brother, is truly a hero in many Americans' eyes. May God keep you close to him during this time. May our children live in freedom from the unselfishness of our American Soliders. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Again, please know that we, as Americans, are indebted to you for your loss.
Carroll R. Michaud
July 27, 2006
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Sgt Robert Paul Kassin our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Sgt. Kassin. And to Sgt. Kassin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for his devoted service and supreme sacrifice that he made for his country. Sgt. Kassin we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,452 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Sgt. Kassin’s family and loved ones.
Carroll R. Michaud, Commander, American Legion Post 14
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 26, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPY 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 FOR YOUR SON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Hazel Slining
July 24, 2006
My you know that we are in mourning and appreciation for the sacrifice Robert and his family has made.There are no words for all of this except, to remember Roberts love of life. My son is in the same platoon and stationed at Ft. Polk. We(AMERICA) love and care so much. My heartfelt thanks to you for a great son and soldier!!!!! Prayers and Love , Hazel Slinig
July 24, 2006
To the Family of Sgt. Robert Kassin:
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 )
Bob Farkas
July 23, 2006
Dear Bob, Lucie and family; thank you for the great sacrifice you have laid at freedom's altar. I shudder to think what our world would be like without brave men like your son standing a post, so that we may sleep uder the blanket of liberty. Your son is a true American hero, and his name will be remembered with reverence and respect. I am proud to have met him and proud to know you and your family. Thank you again.
Lee Sirotnak
July 23, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family is in our prayers, that the Lord provide you peace and comfort. Robert will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, and also in the hearts of those of us who did not know him, but honor him for his courage and sacrifice.
P Mitchell
July 21, 2006
To the family of Robert Kassin, I can only image the loss and sadness you are going through right now. I was compelled to let you know that I am extremely proud of the men and women who serve protecting our way of life and the freedoms for others. May God comfort you and see you through this most difficult time, but take comfort in knowing others are praying for you also.
stephanie beasley
July 21, 2006
Dear Kassin Family,
I'm sorry about your son even though I didn't know him I do know your grandson. He is a very special little boy. Im very sorry for what happen. I want you to know I want to express my deapest condolences to your whole family. Your son will never be forgoten. He lives on in Dakota.
Spc. Stephanie Beasley
Jeri Rogers
July 21, 2006
My nephew is serving in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division, and served with Robert. My family is devastated with his loss. Robert is a true hero, and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kassin family.
Pat Merville
July 21, 2006
Dear family of Sgt. Robert Kassin,
I felt so sad to read about the death of your fine soldier. I am sure that you are proud of his choice to serve his fellow citizens, even at the risk of giving his life to protect us from global terrorism. I pray that you are able to accept the love and support of family, friends, and strangers also to help to hold you through the terrible grieving process. I hold an image from a story that I heard after my son was killed while serving in Iraq in 2004; maybe it will be a comfort to you also: When a sick man asked his doctor what lies on the other side of death, the doctor told him that he didn't know. As they spoke, the sound of scratching and whining came through the closed door. When the doctor opened it, a dog sprng into the room and leaped eagerly on the doctor. The dr. told the patient, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know that my Master is there and that is enough." May you receive the grace of the Holy Spirit to comfort you. Peace Be With You,
Pat Merville
mother of Spc. Christopher Merville 10/12/04 Iraq
casey najera
July 20, 2006
Sgt. Robert P. Kassin was a brother of mine. We are proud of him and would like for his memory to carry on the soldiers and the world. Just remember that freedom is nowhere close to free.
Patricia Perkins - Kard
July 20, 2006
Many of us live our lives to great ages without having the impact that this young man will have had in his all too brief life.
It is with a sense of great insufficiency that I say Thank you Cpl. Freeman for all you have done for us.
And to his family, I hope that all of you can take some scant solace in knowing what a heroic role your son made in willingly going to the other side of the earth to serve his country. Please know that hearts all over this country are grieving the loss of Robert with you.
Garnet Jenkins
July 20, 2006
Please know that I am deeply sorry for your loss.
The price Sgt. Robert Kassin and his family paid for this country will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May he rest in the Mighty Arms of God and may God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Kassin family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 20, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise which gate you do not have to guard.
Pat Lorenzen
July 20, 2006
Sgt. Robert Kassin's Loved Ones: I am very very sorry about your great loss. Words aren't much comfort right now, I'm sure, but know that many, many of us have heavy hearts as we grieve with you. I pray that you can stand strong & that you will be comforted by all your precious memories. I honor Sgt. Kassin & am grateful to him.
Sincerely,
Etta Robinson
July 19, 2006
My heart goes out to the loved ones of Sgt Kassin. Another brave soldier has sacrificed his life so we can live in peace. I have experienced the pain of losing a loved one in the military. I lost my son April 25, 2006 in Mosul Iraq. Please allow God to comfort you when you most needed.
July 19, 2006
To the Family of Sgt. Robert Kassin:
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 )
diane maffei
July 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Robert. Please know that we here at home honor him and his memory always. Please be brave.
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