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for Windell Simmons
September 13, 2013
Please be aware that there are those of us who remain in gratitude for the service & sacrifice made by Jeryd.
Peggy Childers
September 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Windell J. Simmons:
Please accept my remembrance of Windell on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Windell J. Simmons:
Remembering Windell 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
September 25, 2009
To the family of Spc. Windell J. Simmons:
Windell 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
March 20, 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
In Memory of Windell Jeryd ~ (Debra Estep)
September 23, 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 Jeryd, 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
June 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Simmons!
Marcus Turner
May 27, 2008
Aye man, its been a long time since I last said somethin to u but I want u to know ur still missed and u will never be forgoten. Keep a spot for me up there brother. Sgt Marcus Turner
August 21, 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 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Simmons and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
July 18, 2007
Spc. Windell J. Simmons
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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
Lillli Cotham
January 10, 2007
My name is Lillie Cotham; I am a coordinator for Kentucky's Home of the Brave Quilt Program. First let me offer my sympthy to Windell's family for the loss of this young man. Please know that we also grieve his loss.
We would like to present his family a quilt made in his honor and to let his family know Kentucky cares. If anyone can help me get in contact with his family, I would appreciate it so much.
Lillie Cotham
[email protected]
ROBYN GARSIDE
October 14, 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. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Lee Sirotnak
October 13, 2006
Please accept our condolences for your loss. May God ease your pain and give you strength in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, that you find comfort in God’s love and joy in the memory of your Soldier, Windell.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 10, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Simmons family in the loss of Windell. I did not know Windwell, 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. Windwell 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~
Heidi Lieberman (mother of Spc Adam Lieberman)
October 3, 2006
To the Family of "Simmons":
My son was Windell's roommate at Fort Hood. I met him briefly last November while packing Adam's stuff just prior to their deployment. He laughed when I asked how he could stand living with such a slob.
When Adam called me and told me that "Simmons" died, for the first time I took this news personally. The other times Adam has called it was just a name that made me sad. This time however, I remembered Windell's face and his beautiful smile. At that moment my heart broke for you and and I lifted your family in prayer, praying that God would grant you the strength to sustain you all through this sorrow.
Though we may never meet, you will be in my prayers. Lean on the Lord and and accept His promise that He will sustain you and cling to the hope and guarantee that is given us in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Windell sleeps waiting for that glorious day when the trump sounds and you are reunited in life everlasting.
pat Brannon
October 2, 2006
To the family of Spc Windell J.Simmons;
My heart is saddened for your loss , may the angel surround you an give you warmth and love.
Your son will always be with you
because you gave him the wonderful
gift of life . He is apart of your heart and your being.
He gave all of mankind the peace of freedom .
Our love and prayers reach out to
God is with you now.
Pat Brannon, Oklahoma
Chris Ledbetter
October 1, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our family is sharing this same grief. I lost my nephew in Taji, Iraq on September 14. There is nothing that anyone can say to heal the holes in our heart, but as time passes and we cherish all the good memories that we have of our fallen Angels hopefully some of our grief will go away. God bless and watch over all of our military families.
Aunt of Cpl. Russell Makowski
October 1, 2006
To the Family of Spc. Windell J. Simmons:
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 )
willie Fitzgerald
September 30, 2006
Our Hearts goes out to the family of SPC Simmons. Simmons is in my BN I knew him a little I just want to touch you all with the Lords Prayer my wife family is from there also may God bless your family in this time and comfort you in the days ahead and may God ease your pain you are in our Prayers Fitzgerald and Burton Family.
September 30, 2006
Our hearts are saddened by the untimely death of your son and our American hero. Psalm 34:18 reads: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We pray that these words will somehow give you comfort in the days ahead. Your son gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. May God's love surround you. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jimmy & Dena Lloyd
son of SSG Michael C. Lloyd
KIA 8-12-06 Operation Iraqi Freedom
ELIZABETH CROSS
September 29, 2006
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY OF SPC. WINDELL SIMMONS. HE IS A TRUE HERO TO ALL. I ALSO LOST A SON TO THIS WAR. MY SON, CPL. KENNETH CROSS, WAS THE COMMANDER OF A STRYKER TANK THAT WAS HIT BY AN IED IN BAGDAD ON 8-27-06. BOTH OF OUR SONS WERE INFANTRYMEN, AND THAT MAKES THEM THE BEST OF THE BEST. I TRUELY DO FEEL YOUR PAIN. KEEP YOUR MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOU AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART. MAY GOD EASE YOUR PAIN AND BRING YOU PEACE IN TIME
Garnet Jenkins
September 28, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Windell J. Simmons, with a multitude of Thanks for this Young Hero's Service and Dedication to our Country and for our Freedom.
Rest Safely Winedll, in God's Mighty Hands and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Simmons family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
May the Peace of God
and the memories of Windell,
remain in your heart always
and give you strength through
the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
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