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for Garth Sizemore
Chad
October 17, 2024
I haven´t forgotten.
A terrible loss for everyone.
Chad Darrah 10/17/2024
Jose Fragoso
September 3, 2024
Sincerest Condolences,
I remember my RamRods well. Proud to have served with you in 1/26 INF.
Hope you are well Elena.
v/r Jose and Kerri Fragoso
Teri Dorn
May 25, 2019
To the Family and Friends of SSgt Sizemore.
Please know that he will never be forgotten!
MSG (Ret.) Richard Duarte
May 30, 2016
Sizemore,
Funniest BFV Driver I ever had. You are forever in my thoughts and one of my Soldiers always, R.I.P. Warhorse Warrior!
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
Please accept my remembrance of Garth on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Julie Mitchell
May 27, 2011
Garth - a soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for us. We need to honor all soldiers so that we can appreciate what we have been given.
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
Remembering Garth 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
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 29, 2010
Remembering our heroes, today and always.
Debbi
October 8, 2009
Elena, it was so good to see you once again and to also see how you perserve the memory of Garth. I do hope that we will stay better in touch and that I can learn more about you wonderful husband.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Peggy Childers
October 4, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
Garth 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
CHERYL GULLETT
July 2, 2009
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS YOUNG MANS FAMILY FOR I TOO KNOW WHATIT IS LIKE TO LODE A SON. MY NAME IS CHERYL GULLETT, MY SON WAS SPECIALIST JEREMY R. GULLETT WHO WAS KILLED IN AFGANISTAN MAY 7,2008 WHEN HIS HUMVEE WAS HIT BY A IED. MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY,AND KNOW THAT HE WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS A HERO.THOUGH I KNOW THIS BRINGS LITTLE COMFORT RIGHT NOW, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE THE PRAYERS AND RESPECT OF A GRATEFUL NATION, FOR H GAVE HIS LIFE PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND LIVES OF THE GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, JUST KNOW HE WI;; FOREVER BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND WILL NEVER TRUELY BE GONE AS LONG AS WE REMEMBER THE LOVE AND MEMORIES WE SHARED WITH OUR HEROS. GOD BLESS US ALL.
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 24, 2009
Remembering our heroes and their families, now and forever.
Kenna Larra
March 12, 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
LISA LEATHERMAN
February 4, 2009
To The Family Of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
With our Deepest Respect for your loss,
We are doing a Rally July 1-5, 2009 in KY for our fallen soldiers. We would like to honor our soldiers and their family.
Could you please email me back so we can give your more information on the Rally. We would like for the family members to attend so we can honor you.
Thanks
Lisa L. Leatherman
Our Web site is www.somegaveallky.com
LISA LEATHERRMAN
February 4, 2009
To The Family Of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
With our Deepest Respect for your loss,
We are doing a Rally July 1-5, 2009 in KY for our fallen soldiers. We would like to honor our soldiers and their family.
Could you please email me back so we can give your more information on the Rally. We would like for the family members to attend so we can honor you.
Thanks
Lisa L. Leatherman
Our Web site is www.somegaveallky.com
Chad Faglie
December 4, 2008
This is Chad Faglie from Summerville SC. I am trying to confirm if this is the same Garth I knew growing up in Goose Creek and Hanahan SC. i recognize his parents names. i just found out about this today. [email protected]
Ann Mock
November 28, 2008
You will not be forgotten.
Rest brave soldier, your work is done, until we all meet again.
May your family feel the comforting arms of Heavenly Father around them is my prayer.
Strength and Honor
Proud Mom of Sgt. Will Mock
Ann
In Memory of Garth ~ (Debra Estep)
October 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 Garth, 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
Peggy Childers
October 16, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
Garth 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
Mary Gray Diggs
September 17, 2008
To the family of Garth D. Sizemore, I wish to express my sorrow for the loss of a wonderful young man who I will always remember fondly. I am glad that I got to know him as a baby and a wonderful young man. He will always be a hero to me.May God comfort his family and know that he will be remembered by many. He was a gift to those who knew him. Peace and Love to all of you. Your friend, Mary Gray Diggs
JoEllen Wilhoite
June 24, 2008
Garth was unique and made a lasting impression on every person he met. He was intense, passionate, and extremely capable. He approached every area of his life with tremendous integrity. What a loss of a great human being. Glen and Carolyn, you produced an exceptional person. I am so priviledged to have known Garth. I am so sorry for your loss and pain. I send you love and comfort.
June 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Sizemore!
Carma Welch
October 11, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family for your lose.
Leaving Germany
Elena Sizemore
October 10, 2007
Ist deployment
Elena Sizemore
October 10, 2007
August 17, 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)
August 2, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Sizemore and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Laura Rosales
August 2, 2007
"THE LORD IS MY ROCK, AND MY FORTRESS, AND MY DELIVERER; MY GOD, MY STRENGTH, IN WHOM I WILL TRUST; MY BUCKLER, AND THE HORN OF MY SALVATION, AND MY HIGH TOWER."
Psalm 18:2
(I read this to you!)
Dear Lena,
I hope you are doing good and I just wanted to remind you to lean on God whenever you need comfort!
You are in my prayers!
Clayton Storjohann
April 3, 2007
Sizemore was a good friend and we will never forget him. He was one of the best soldiers I ever knew and my daddy's good friend.
Sorry for your loss.
Clay 8 yrs. old.
ROBYN GARSIDE
March 27, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE 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
Glen
February 1, 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
Carolyn Sizemore
November 15, 2006
I want to express my sincere thanks for your comments about Garth. This is a time of devastating loss for all of us. I had to share my wonderful son Garth with many other people who also loved him. He was a very special and unique person who will be forever missed by all of us.
Brian Clark
November 2, 2006
Mr. Sizemore,
I was at Montgomery Co High when Garth was and remember him as a great guy. I wasn't fortunate enough to know him well, but as soon as my folks told me the tragic news I immediately remembered his face and his quiet and confident demeanor. There aren't words that can make you feel better but you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you Sir. Have no doubt, your son is a hero.
Captain Brian Clark, USAF
MCHS Class of 93
Kara Reichrath
November 1, 2006
I am very sorry for the loss of Garth. He was my husband's team leader in Iraq during Fallujah. He has always spoken very highly of Garth.
Patrick Magner
October 27, 2006
I knew Garth since he first got to Germany. I quickly saw that he was one of the funniest people I had ever met, and if I was having a bad day, all I would have to do was talk to him, and I would be laughing within minuits. I got to see him one last time the day before it happened. He was doing really well. My deepest condolences, we all miss him here.
shereda Buckingham
October 26, 2006
To my sweet cousin Kay
Oh dear, what could I possibly say to you dear one. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I love you. I really enjoyed Garth at the family reunion. I just can't stop thinking of you.
I love you....so much
D. Crisp
October 26, 2006
I remember Garth as a guy with ideals, scruples, and a lot of heart. I used to work with him, and he made me laugh quite often. We went waterskiing together with other friends and I loaned him a pair of shorts because it didn't seem that he owned any. Garth wore pants. When I was in college we snuck into the art building late at night and made pottery. Awful pottery. I respected Garth and am very proud of him. I remember his waist-length hair became shoulder-length, then skin after he joined the Army. I was hoping to see him again someday, and hear his stories and see how he'd grown. Needless to say I am very upset. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family.
Anthony Sorrell
October 26, 2006
Can you imagine this guy with waste length hair !!! Garth was a great guy in high school we ran around together alot. He was definately his own person and I personally will never forget him.
Anthony E. Sorrell former USMC
Louie Parrott-Parker
October 24, 2006
We were friends in high school (especially Wilma, as we were in the same class) but I remember thinking how much alike we were as families. Now you've lost a beloved son and nephew, Garth, and I can't imagine your pain and sorrow. Just know that prayers are being said from hundreds of people who care that you are hurting. May God bless you and may He use this time to draw your family closer to each other and to Himself.
October 23, 2006
My condolences to the Sizemore family. My son, Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April, 2006 was with the 1-67 AR, 4th ID. My heart breaks for these fine soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. My prayers are with them, their families and friends.
Garth, may God keep you
"And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand”
Jack and Pam Colnot
[email protected]
Jeremiah & Jennifer Folk
October 23, 2006
There were only a handful of times that we got to hang out with Garth, but the memories of laughter and good times will remain with us forever. This world could use a few more heroes like Garth. To Glen and the rest of Garth's family and friends our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with you.
Kevin and Billie Jo Neace
October 23, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sam and Kathy Neace
October 23, 2006
I myself never knew Garth but, I do know his father well. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of need.
David Kiser
October 23, 2006
As you know, I feel the pain of your loss. I've known Garth since he was a youg boy. You can be proud of the way you raised him. And the choices he made for himself in life.
But as I once heard, Let us celibrate what he was in life instead of questioning the terms of his death. All your friends that got to know Garth will always speak of him in the context of " Remember when we did this or that" And have a good laugh about the story as it is being told. What a good way to be remembered !
Paula Beam
October 23, 2006
Dearest Glen - Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as were yours with us on our losses. May God hold you up and bring ease to your hearts.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 23, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sizemore family in the loss of Garth. I did not know Garth, 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. Garth 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~
Linda Osting
October 22, 2006
Although you were family, I never got to know you. You were much younger than me and our paths never seemed to cross at the same time. I always asked Aunt Alliene about you and she glowed when speaking of you. The family is devestated and rightfully so, because you must have been a wonderful young man. You are at home now with Aunt Jenny and Granny who will always keep you safe and warm until the day comes when we will see you to say thank you as a family member and a veteran as well. Your sacrifice is not in vain and your death came from a just and noble cause. May God bless you, your wife and the rest of your family.
All My Love,
Linda Marie
Lee Sirotnak
October 21, 2006
Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God sustain you in this time of sorrow. We are ever thankful for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier, Garth, and will honor his memory by keeping him and your family in our prayers.
gary Allain
October 20, 2006
Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Rhonda Kavanagh
October 20, 2006
Dear Sizemore Family,
Please accept to deepest sympathy and condolences. I was very sad to hear of a second loss for the spaders. I just lost my son Pvt. Eric Kavanagh September 20th 2006 also in the same unit as your Garth. Both men will be missed but never forgotten. May Gods love and strength be with your family.
Garnet Jenkins
October 20, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore.
The price this fine soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Garth rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Sizemore family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May your memories of Garth, live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
October 20, 2006
To the Family of Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore:
If your child can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 as well and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for right now. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten . You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
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