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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Alex
Charlie Gili
October 10, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Eugene Alex US Army Staff Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Kristopher McKinstry
May 28, 2018
Thank you Eugene for the ultimate sacrifice. It was an honor to call you a friend. I spend each and every memorial day thinking about the sacrifice you gave. Remembering you as a young man...your smile, your happiness, your sense of humor. Please know that you, my brother, are the focus of my every Momorial Day. Please rest in peace and my God bless you. When we meet again, you will he the first handshake and thank you that I'll give. Thank you my brother.
Kevin Henshaw
March 14, 2016
Alex my brother. I am so saddened by the results of my search to find you old friend. It has been many years, I had hoped someday find you and catch up on life over ice cold Coke. Remember the Coke inncodent? Of course you do we'd never forget that. Godspeed to you old friend. Scouts Out
Have a Coke and a smile!
JB
September 2, 2015
We remember... always in our hearts
Martin Carlen
September 10, 2014
Another year has past yet it feels like yesterday all over again. I knew you for only a short time but I feel blessed for that. I now have my own kids and swear I can hear you in them nd I know you are watching over us. I thank the lord again for bringing you into my life. I pray the family is good just wish I would have got to meet them. God Bless.
Peggy Childers
September 19, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex:
It has truly been my honor to sign Eugene's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Eugene will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
SSG Pete Aubin
September 13, 2013
As I just found out about Eugene's passing I would like to offer my condolences to his family. He was a good friend in Korea while in 4/7 Cav.
Chuck Hipple
August 31, 2013
I think of you everyday ...see you at Fiddlers Green ...RIP Brother
aj
August 30, 2013
Not forgotten.
James Miller
August 29, 2013
you were my friend and a awesome in NCO for me and the rest of the guys in our squad I miss you buddy
July 21, 2013
Miss you bro. SFC Sullivan
Thomas Joe Geer
May 28, 2013
Melissa and children,
Yet another Memorial Day has come and gone and as I age and watch my own grandchildren come of age I can only be hopeful that the sacrifices of our finest are well invested in making your lives free and fruitful. For it is a terrible price to lose any loved one but ever more tragic to leave us in their prime. As I reflect on the almost seven years since his passing I still hold vividly the look on your face as I said goodbye to you at the airport in DC. I think of your family as I drive onto Fort Knox visiting my own son who will be retiring in a few short years and what a blessing that he is with us. I will never celebrate another Memorial Day in family fun as it is only fitting that we calmly celebrate the sacrifices and loss of life on our behalf. I pray that only the best of God's gifts have been bestowed on you and the children.
1SG Joe Geer, Tennessee
Martin Carlen
May 19, 2013
Not a day goes by that i dont think about you. Thanks for the time you shared with us.
Peggy Childers
November 27, 2012
September 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex:
Always remembering Eugene. "Some gave all."
Kim
August 30, 2012
Happy Birthday Buddy!! You are missed so much and never forgotten!!
August 28, 2012
God bless you brother. You are the best man I have ever met. Thank you for all that you gave this world.
Happy (early) Birthday.
April 14, 2012
Offering my sympathy for the hardship that SSG Eugene Alex faces without him. Today, I recognize and honor your soldier.
Ronda Alex
September 2, 2011
It's been a short 5 yrs but still feels like it's happening today. Wish you were here to share every moment since you've left us. Ours lives have all changed so much without you. I wake up each day thinking you're still here. Just wish you could be here it's hard living life in color without you. Love and Miss you Brother.
Peggy Childers
September 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex:
Please accept my remembrance of Eugene on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Kim
August 30, 2011
Happy Birthday buddy! Time has past and our lives have changed. Things will never be the same. Though you will never be forgotten and the time we shared will last forever in our hearts. Thank you for all that you have done. I wish you were here to make us laugh with your crazy laugh and smile. Miss you lots!!!!!
Till we meet again, keep smiling.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
L Greene
July 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May SSG EUGINE ALEX rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with EUGENE and your family. Thank You Soldier~ GOD bless~What a lovely memorial garden.
quinten kendall
February 23, 2011
In my eyes eugene was like a second dad last time i was at fort knox. Him and his family was like family to me. they still are. i think of eugene as my second. i think of austin as my brother and it goes for the rest of the family too. i will never forget him. i will miss him dearly. and he is one of my heros :).
Ronda Alex
January 29, 2011
Quinten I have to say that you truely help in keeping my brother here with all of us. I can see that you not only admired my brother greatly but also have brought the best that he had to offer into your own life and that is why he will always and forever be with you.
Quinten Kendall
January 18, 2011
Another year begins. and i remember that i always say a smile on eugene's face. no matter what the problem he could always turn things around and have a smile on his face. tomarrow is my birthday and if i could have one birthday wish come true then i would wish for one day eugene could be with his family one more time. i wolud make that wish 100 times if it could come true. i miss him dearly. and he is watching over everyone. we all miss him. He is a true american hero.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Quinten Kendall
September 24, 2010
Eugene was never killed because he is still in our memeries and no one will ever forget him.
-Quinten Alexander Kendall
Peggy Childers
September 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex:
Remembering Eugene 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
Quinten kendall
September 2, 2010
i relized that four years ago a soldier died but a guardien angel was born.i know in my heart he is protecting everyone he has every cared about in his life he protected my dad in iraq he has been giving me advice to be good and help and protect my love ones he is protecting everyone. even after death he is still my hero and every ones hero. i miss him dearly and i will never forget him.
-Quinten Alexander Kendall
Ronda Alex
August 18, 2010
Here it is almost your birthday again and I find myself thinking of you and missing you more than I usually do. It happens every year at this time. I can still hear your laughter, you teasing me and I still feel your hugs. Miss you always Shrek.
Melissa Alex
December 15, 2009
Here we go again. Another Holiday Season without you here with us. I'm shocked at how much time has passed since you left but in my memories it was just yesterday I had to let you go. Our children have grown so much. Austin is becoming a man, Zackery is becoming so much like you with his humor and tricks. Autumn will forever be your little princess. I can't say that it has been easy without you as everyone has promised it would be in time. I can say that being forced to carry on with life we have been fortunate to be blessed with those who care deeply for us. I understand now that when God closes one door he opens another for us. I believe that we all were given a plan to complete on earth. For all of us that knew and loved you. I'm sorry you were able to complete your mission here on earth as quickly as you did. In that short time you have taught so many of us to love, to be dedicated, to laugh and to dream. We will forever love you, remember you and honor your memory!
Andrea Chandler
December 14, 2009
Although we never met in life, your family has created a connection with us. Autumn and her mom participated in Snowball Express 2009 in Dallas, Tx. In the walk of gratitude your daughter walked up to me thanked me and handed me a card, smiled and continued to walk. Little did I know that enclosed in the envelope was a picture of you and a message thanking me for my support and a wooden heart. Although we never met you have raised a wonderful, grateful family and I am so blessed to have met Autumn. I wish you were alive to see how politely she handled such an emotional moment. I volunteered for days and saw many many families over the days and your daughter was the only one who expressed her gratitude. I will never forget you or your family.
Forever in my heart,
Andrea
Kayleah martin
November 11, 2009
I Love you Uncle Eugene! I Miss you and i cant wait to see you again Soon<3
Kayleah-your niece
July 4, 2009
Dear brother
Today is the 4th of July and I can't help but sit here and be thankful for all that you have given and all of the other men and woman like you. I can wake up every morning knowing that I can look out my window and see my own little piece of the world without fighting or having to worry about my children playing in thier own yard. Our time together was brief, yet full of laughter and love. For that I will always be grateful, but most of all thankful for what you so selflessly gave so others could enjoy the peace and freedoms that we all take for granted. I always called you my hero and you are more of a hero than you could ever realize. I find myself thinking of you everyday. Thank you for being my hero. I love and miss you.
SFC D
Derek Duplisea
May 26, 2009
Eugene, I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and my other Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend. I often find myself thinking about you guys and all the great times we had together in the Army. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten by the Duplisea family and the rest of America.
We all miss you...
SFC (R) Derek L. Duplisea
US Army
Us with Sarah after the cermony
May 26, 2009
Ronda Alex-Repkie
May 26, 2009
My Dearest Brother - it seems this would get easier but the truth is - every day without you gets harder and harder when your not here. I can't help but remember our last conversation over and over in my mind. I miss the way you always understood what I was trying to say and exactly what I meant. I miss those great big bear hugs until I could hardly breath. And I can still hear you telling me, "Girl you're just not right." and then your laughter that followed it every time. You are missed more than you could ever know. You made more of your dash and touched more people than I can ever hope to. By the Grace of God go I.
May 25, 2009
Thinking of you this Memorial Day.
Kenna Larra
March 16, 2009
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
SSG chuck hipple
December 24, 2008
Eugene, hey man I miss you and cant help remembering all the times we went and got pizza after our missions. I miss you and was just thinking of you.
Thomas "Joe" Geer
December 3, 2008
Dear Melissa
I hope this finds you well and able in your strength of moving on. For our loved ones who have gone before us, they have received the gifts of God and a world free from mans touch. The Christmas season can only be merry by putting the joy of the lord in our hearts to truly recognize the gifts we have, and the strength we have when the lords calling makes way into our lives. You and the children have a blessed and joyous seaon with family and friends. Always in my prayers and heart.
1SG Geer
Just me living strong
Faith Szenay
November 25, 2008
Dear Uncle Eugene;
Its my birthday and im missing you more then ever today has been one of the worst days of 2008 it. sometimes i wish i coudl stand on a cloud with you and talk to you all day and then come back home. but its not that easy sometimes i wish i could have took your pain away but it wasent that easy, your never in the back of my mind of you the bottom of my heart your always in the front of my mind and on top of my heart. the one thing that relives me is that you died happy for what you have done through out your whole life and sometimes it kills me to think it is you. i just want this to be a nightmare i just want this to be something that is not real. but its not that easy.
iloveyou.
write soon
thank you.
your neice
Faith Danielle
Rooter
Andrea Hitz
November 11, 2008
Eugene, I am thinking of you today, honoring you. Thank you for your sacrifices.
Nick
October 21, 2008
I found myself telling stories about you the other day... I stopped myself and thought those stories are part of the best times of my life with family and of course friends. You are missed my friend.
stephen sullivan
September 21, 2008
Miss you bro, you will not be forgotten
C Trp 4-14 Cav
SSG McKay, SSG Mauney, SGT Alex, SGT Ko, ROK '00-'01
September 5, 2008
In Memory of Eugene ~ (Debra Estep)
September 2, 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 Eugene, 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
Ronda Alex~Repkie
September 1, 2008
Dear Brother
I miss you just as much today as ever. There is still the same pain and sorrow that I have carried for the past 2 years now. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and remember your laugh, the way you tilted your head, or the sound of your voice telling me “You’re just not right”. I remember our talks, and your warm loving eyes and your understanding of how I felt. You have always been a very strong influence and strength in my life and that still hasn’t changed. The cherished memories I have of you often bring me strength when I feel weak and unsure of myself. You are missed more than I can ever express. I wrote this 2 years ago now and it still seems like just yesterday for me – yet I still says everything I feel – someday dear brother someday – I won’t have to feel this way any more –
My Dearest Brother
It happened that day which was your birthday
Yet you were alone
With no family presents or candles to be blown
You had just one wish
That freedom would still remain to be seen
That the stars and stripes were still free to be flown
Across the sea
You stood beside your brothers and sisters in arms
To fight for freedom’s right
You stood with bravery
You stood with strength
You so truly showed how bright your light
I will miss you more than you will ever know
You gave more than ever could be told
But that is why your light will always glow
We salute you today
As you have passed away
Your time on earth to short to say
How much we grieve for you today
You stood for freedom when called
You went without worry at all
You said you would come home
You said you would be safe
You believed in freedom and of another place
Your memory lives deep within our hearts
While your journey takes you to a world apart
As you cross that river to the other side
I stand here and I cry!
I cry tears of pain sorrow and joy
For you have left us behind
You left us alone
For you have flown on your own
You were brave strong and bold
I will not let your story go untold
You gave it your all
You gave up your life
You were a soldier with the brightest of lights
I must say good bye for now
I miss you and your smile
Your laughter I will hold in my heart
For someday we won’t be apart
So go now if you must
Take St. Peters hand
In this we trust
Your glow and your might
We shall see you in the brightest of lights
It’s time to take your final flight
Soar with the Eagles
And through the night
So we may rest heads
Until tomorrows shining light
I thank you for your bravery
I thank you for your gift of life
I thank you dearest brother
For laying down your life
I often called you my hero
And a hero you will always be
Thank you for loving me
That you would give so much and not live to see
What your children would grow up to be
Your time has come
To lay you to rest
To let you sleep for all of time
With no pain or sorrow
Only that which is left behind
You touched more lives
Than you will ever know
That is why your light will always glow
You were so strong and bold
You gave hugs with power untold
You gave me strength
You gave me hope
Now I grieve so deep
From deep within side of me
I feel I may never again see
For you meant that much to me
You were a son
With a father and mother
You were a husband
With a wife
You were a father
With children
You were brother
With sisters
You were the best that could ever be
You had so much in front of you
Ours is not to question why
But it’s so hard not too
When all I can do is cry
May God keep you safely by his side
Under his ever watchful eye
For your memory lives on
We will never let it die
Good bye dearest brother good bye
I will look for you in the deep blue sky
And every cloud that passes by
I will look for you in the stars that shine
In the still of the night until dawns early light
Until I may once again
Look you in the eye
Good bye dearest brother good bye
Ft. Wainwright, AK
August 26, 2008
All of our Fallen Brothers/Sisters from Ft. Wainwright
August 26, 2008
Eugene's Memorial
August 26, 2008
Melissa Alex
August 26, 2008
How the time has gone by, its been almost two years since you left us. I can't believe that its been that long since I heard your voice or your laugh. The struggles the kids and I have had with your passing have been difficult. Yet we are making it one day at a time. No one will ever understand the pain I carry within me. Still today it tears at my heart not to have you in our life. You will always have a place in my heart. What I would give to just be able to talk to you again. I miss you so much. You were the greatest gift I could have been given. You gave me so much love, and three beautiful children. That I will forever be grateful for. Without them, I know I would never have made it this far without you. Knowing that kind of love you had given me, made me expect nothing less than the very best for our children and myself. I hope that your proud of the decisions I have made for my new life and for our children. I have given it serious thought to what would be best for them and myself. I trully believe that we will be happy where we are at and with who we have in our life. I wish you could know how much Scott love's our children. How blessed that we have been to find each other and be able to help each other with our losses. I hope that you and April are having a good laugh at us and our struggles with raising all these kids! I hope that your both proud of the choices we have made for our families. We will forever hold you in our hearts.
SFC (ret) Derek Duplisea
August 8, 2008
Alex, still thinking about you, Melissa and the kids. I pray for all of you often. I'll never forget all the good times we had. I'll have a cold one for ya this weekend. Miss ya, bud.
RECON!
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex:
Eugene 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
Patsy Grey
July 5, 2008
Hi Melissa,
Just wanted to say hi and let you know that you and your kids remain in my heart and prayers. You probably don't know who I am, I'm Antonella's Mother-In-Law and I often ask her how you all are doing. I know they enjoyed having Austin come to visit David, they bragged about what a wonderful boy he is. Eugene will always remain in our hearts as a true hero. May God Bless him and all of you, I know he's smiling down on you and watching out for you! He definitely had a wonderful smile, makes me smile everytime I see a picture of him!
Take care!
June 1, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Alex!
The Buck family
April 30, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Eugene H. Alex, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Sherri Brechtelsbauer (Schuch)
March 29, 2008
Melissa,
It's been awhile since we've chatted. I see you at school sometimes picking up your kids. I'm still not sure you remember me from High school, but I remember you. I knew the family that used to live in your house. I drive by there every day on my way to work, not realizing you guys lived there. I often thought it had to be someone with a military peron in the family...not knowing it was you guys til I saw the picture. I think of you guys often and hope that you're all making it thru ok. I can't imagine how tough times can get. Just remember your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Jim Mauney
March 28, 2008
I met SGT Alex on March 1st, 2000, when we boarded a plane to Korea. We sat next to each other those many hours and when we got there we ended up together in B Troop 4/7 Cav on the same Bradley. A year later we sat next to each other on the plane home. One day at work in Fort Knox I looked up and SGT Alex walked through the door. We ended up being instructors in the same unit. My 2 1/2 years in the Army was spent working with SGT Alex. I have thought of him often and fondly. Today is the first I heard of his passing and it hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw his photo next to a list of those killed in action. I will remember him as long as I live.
Austin, Eugene's mini me!
March 7, 2008
Zackery Dad's Buddy
March 7, 2008
Forever Daddy's Princess
March 7, 2008
Disney during our trip to CA with Snowball Express
March 7, 2008
Christmas in CA, Snowball Express supports children of fallen soldiers. They give the kids a weekend they will never forget!
March 7, 2008
Memorial Garden in our front yard for Eugene
March 7, 2008
Painted by Lane Brady
March 7, 2008
JBP
February 3, 2008
Although I never knew you, but I did know someone who did. He thought highly of you and still does. Every story he told of you he told it with a smile. I loved sitting back and listening to all the stories he use to tell me. I could tell in his voice how hard it was for him to lose you. I know he must miss you awfully bad. If you were anything like him (which it sounds like you were) you both will be together one day. May God bless your family.
Sharon King
January 30, 2008
SSG Alex was a nice person and a good Soldier. He always made me laugh. We served together at COP Rawah. He is truly missed to those who knew him. We love you SSG Alex.
SFC Derek Duplisea
January 9, 2008
hey bud, been thinking about you- keep watching over us and save me a spot at the pub at Fiddler's Green, too! We'll all have a brew once again when we meet on the other side. Miss ya and think about you and Melissa often.
SFC Darrin Boner
January 4, 2008
Alex,
I sit here late this night and I dont know what made me think of you. I miss you and I know you are dearly missed by your wife, children and family. You have always been such a good friend. Save me a seat at the Fiddlers Green my brother.
Melissa
December 26, 2007
Yet another Christmas has gone by without you at my side. How I missed your giggle and smile watching our children open their gifts. You were never far from my thoughts during this holiday season, I hold you tight in my heart and grateful for the many memories you have left me with. Thank you for the gift of our children that are so much like you. Having a piece of you here with us, makes each day easier to live. For your spirit lives in them. It shows more and more each day. Forever you will be in our hearts and never far from our daily thoughts. Having you and your love for as long as we did was a blessing. IM so grateful for those 12 years together. I only wish it could have been more! I love you Eugene. "Forever and Always"
Nick Bihl
November 16, 2007
My best friend, where would I have been now if I had not had you to turn to in my troubled times... I miss you brother.
November 15, 2007
My dearest brother. Everyday I wonder if today will be the day that this pain and sorrow loosens it's grip upon my heart. That day has yet to come. It seems that I miss more and more everyday. I miss your smile, your laugh, and you telling me how old I am. I see you in your children and still wonder why you were taken from us. I long to feel that hug that seems like it will never end and I almost can't breath. I miss you more and more everyday, and at the same time I can feel you around me. I miss you brother.
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
Melissa Alex
August 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Sweetheart! Today a year ago my life forever changed, I was awoken by a phone call that would forever change my life and the lives of our children. We miss you so much and wish we could have you here with us. I hold on to the fact that you are in heaven waiting for us and watching over us every second of the day. We miss and love you. You will remain in our hearts forever!
August 19, 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)
Matt
August 18, 2007
I never met Eugene or your family. I am merely a former resident of Bay City and simply wanted to mention my deepest respect for Eugene Alex. I can not tell you how proud I am to be from near the same town as a hero like him. I am sorry for your loss Melissa and I know it is the most difficult thing for you to deal with in your life. I don't know you but can only imagine how strong of a person you really are. I have followed the story and all of the entires in this guest book for almost a year now. Ive yet to post but felt that I should out of respect for such a hero.
We can not thank you enough for his service in making the ultimate sacrifice. I am proud to have been born in the same town and will always honor the great heros of our time.
In closing I just want to say that I am sorry, very sorry for losing your loved one and having to deal with this all on your own. Sometimes life can be the most cruel thing and I know that I would probably never be able to go through or handle everything that you have.
God bless you and yours.
Thomas Geer
August 17, 2007
Melissa
How fast time passes us by. Its almost a year since I met the bravest woman I have ever met. That day in the airport in DC on your way to be with Eugene forever will remain in my life. Know that there is not much of a time gap that I do not think lof you and the children going about your lives without Eugene. Be patient though, our faith, love and hopes will bring all worthy hearts together one day. I never knew him, but truly know him for the duty he took so very seriously. May the love of God and the love you have for your children carry you strong and faithful.
With Deepest Sincerity
1SG Geer, Retired
July 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Alex and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Patsy Grey
June 28, 2007
Hi Melissa,
I'm Antonella Bradford's Mother-In-Law and I just wanted you to know that I keep you and your family in my prayers. Right now as I look at your husband's smiling face, I know that his beautiful smile is upon you and your adorable children everyday. I look at your Profile on My Space every once in awhile and I just looked at it today and was so touched by the beautiful memorial you have in your yard, there are no words to describe how I felt when I saw it.
Anyway, just wanted to send my best to you and your children and to let you know Eugene and all of you will always be in my heart. He is a true Hero to me!
Derek Duplisea
June 4, 2007
I miss you, Eugene. I wear your bracelet with pride everyday. I saw Melissa, she looks great. I pray for you and your family everyday. I'm always there for them.
A friend of the family
May 28, 2007
Thinking of Eugene and your family. He has not been forgotten and will be remembered always.
a brother in arms
April 17, 2007
Melissa there is not a day that goes by that i dont think of eugene, I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the best men i served with.
Joe and Richalle Kendall
March 21, 2007
Melissa and kids,
We wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and praying for you daily. I can't believe Eugene has been gone for 7 months. We miss him dearly. We think about the birthdays at the bowling alley. The kids playing. How you took our son under your wings. We will never forget him. He is always in our hearts as are all 4 of you. We will always be here for you and we love and miss you all. Take care and keep your heads up high. Let us know if you need anything.
For Eugene, thank you for being such a good friend and always being there. You are sadly missed and we will see you again someday. Wish we could have seen you one last time, we were so close. We are thinking of you.
Love always, The Kendall family
Joe, Richalle, Quinten, Conner, Keaton, Aselyn and Donovan
Melissa Alex
March 8, 2007
As time passes the only thing that changes is I miss you more today than I did yesterday. I love you with all of my heart.
February 4, 2007
Ronda Alex~Repkie
February 4, 2007
To my brother that I miss each and every day ~ how much I can not say ~ I've tried to so hard to not hold you back from where you must go~ but the closest I've come is to say see you later when we laid you to rest and with this poem I wrote for you. I know that someday I will see your smile again until then I walk with a sadness in my heart that will always be felt ~ I miss you brother more than words can say.
My Dearest Brother
It happened that day which was your birthday
Yet you were alone
With no family presents or candles to be blown
You had just one wish
That freedom would still remain to be seen
That the stars and stripes were still free to be flown
Across the sea
You stood beside your brothers and sisters in arms
To fight for freedom’s right
You stood with bravery
You stood with strength
You so truly showed how bright your light
I will miss you more than you will ever know
You gave more than ever could be told
But that is why your light will always glow
We salute you today
As you have passed away
Your time on earth to short to say
How much we grieve for you today
You stood for freedom when called
You went without worry at all
You said you would come home
You said you would be safe
You believed in freedom and of another place
Your memory lives deep within our hearts
While your journey takes you to a world apart
As you cross that river to the other side
I stand here and I cry!
I cry tears of pain sorrow and joy
For you have left us behind
You left us alone
For you have flown on your own
You were brave strong and bold
I will not let your story go untold
You gave it your all
You gave up your life
You were a soldier with the brightest of lights
I must say good bye for now
I miss you and your smile
Your laughter I will hold in my heart
For someday we won’t be apart
So go now if you must
Take St. Peters hand
In this we trust
Your glow and your might
We shall see in the brightest of lights
It’s time to take your final flight
Soar with the Eagles
And through the night
So we may rest heads
Until tomorrows shining light
I thank you for your bravery
I thank you for your gift of life
I thank you dearest brother
For laying down your life
I often called you my hero
And a hero you will always be
Thank you for loving me
That you would give so much and not live to see
What your children would grow up to be
Your time has come
To lay you to rest
To let you sleep for all of time
With no pain or sorrow
Only that which is left behind
You touched more lives
Than you will ever know
That is why your light will always glow
You were so strong and bold
You gave hugs with power untold
You gave me strength
You gave me hope
Now I grieve so deep
From deep within side of me
I feel I may never again see
For you meant that much to me
You were a son
With a father and mother
You were a husband
With a wife
You were a father
With children
You were brother
With sisters
You were the best that could ever be
You had so much in front of you
Ours is not to question why
But it’s so hard not too
When all I can do is cry
May God keep you safely by his side
Under his ever watchful eye
For your memory lives on
We will never let it die
Good bye dearest brother good bye
I will look for you in the deep blue sky
And every cloud that passes by
I will look for you in the stars that shine
In the still of the night until dawns early light
Until I may once again
Look you in the eye
Good bye dearest brother good bye
By Ronda Alex~Repkie
Glen
February 2, 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
Jan Apo
January 27, 2007
Melissa
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I went to high school with your husbands sister Heidi. I also grew up in Reese and I hope you find comfort in the community.
Sincerely,
LTC Jan F. (Navarro) Apo
SFC Derek Duplisea
January 15, 2007
I'm gonna miss you, brother.I'll always remember all the great time we had together at Ft Hood. You're a great American and brother in arms. I wish all the best to to you, Melissa. Valerie and I will always be there for you and the kids. Lest We Forget...
Malia Ott
November 22, 2006
Melissa,
I do not know where to begin. I hope that you know how often your names are lifted to God each and every day.
Your husband is a hero. You were always behind him. I never got the chance to tell you how much I admired that, and how lucky we were to have the two of you behind us. Certainly, you could never be forgotten.
We are saddened to know that you and Eugene have to be apart. We remember how he had your families pictures all over his wall. We hope you know that we pray that one day, when you are reunited, it will be even better.
Thank you for your families sacrifice. May it never be forgotten. It will never be forgotten in our home.
SFC Darrin Boner
November 21, 2006
Alex was the first soldier the Army blessed me to have as a soldier as a young Sergeant those many years ago in Ft. Hood. He became more than a average soldier he was the guy who brought up spirits when times were tough and he was the one you could count on during those hard rough missions. I watched him become a strong model NCO, who cared deeply for his soldier and his job. I cannot express my sympathy for his loss, he will be truly missed and will forever remain my brother in arms.
Cornelia Malies
November 11, 2006
Hi, i am sorry to hear about what happend.Sorry i have no clues what so ever about what else to say. I am SFC Malies's wife. Our hubby used to work together in Fort Knox.
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