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for Theodore West
Jude Titus
December 4, 2024
May you rest in heavenly peace soldier.
Rene West
July 24, 2020
Heath Payne, I am Coty's momma and if you would please send this to me, I stay in touch with most all of Cotys Army brothers and we all will find out who's this is. Thank you so very much for posting. ❤
Rene West
633 Big Hill Ave
F41
Richmond KY 40475
Bill West
July 24, 2020
Heath,
I am the father, could you email or call me. I might be of help.
Bill
[email protected]
Heath Payne
July 23, 2020
Found is in the river in New Braunfels Tx. 7/23/20 would like to return it.
Rene West
November 1, 2017
Oh my beautiful baby boy.....
I SO MISS YOU!!!!!!!
I know you helped take your brother home and me and Matt will be there in heaven with you two one day.
I love you my Cotton Top.....
Momma
11/1/2017
Rene West
October 25, 2017
November 11, 2015
Coty...still haven't forgotten you buddy...thinking about you today...Happy
Veterans Day!
Love ya,
Crystalyn
Barboursville, WV
September 25, 2013
This entry is in memory & honor of Theodore West. I will always be grateful to him for his service & sacrifice for our country.
Bill West
August 23, 2013
Cotton,
Beautiful night, was watching the horses in the moon light. It was so you. Hoping your moon is pretty tonight on the other side. Love ya. Dad
Rene West
August 19, 2013
To the person who wrote the kind words, on August 18, 2013..I so greatly appreciate your words and your thoughtfulness.. Thank you for your support and kindness. There are no words that can even begin to express my pain of how much I miss my beautiful baby, handsome man, my Angel!!!!!!!!
Coty's Mother.
August 18, 2013
To Theodore's Mom,
I read you very heartfelt words and I felt so moved. It is very clear you were so fortunate to have each other even for a short time.
Your love just drips of this page.
Be brave you will be together again.
Much Love to you.xx
Mark Waldo Jr.
May 4, 2013
Hey buddy.. Planning on coming out to Richmond to see you.. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You were and always will be My best friend. I'm having twin boys!! One of which has the Name West in your honor. I love you and miss our days together in fox holes... Hands down, it was you that got me through buddy.
October 26, 2012
My Wonderful Son - I Miss and Love You So Very Very Much....... Everyday I Set On The Patio, Where You And I Spent So Many Hours Talking, Laughing, Craying, Hugging Each Other And Reasurring Each Other That Everthing Is Going To Be Fine Because We Will Always Be Together, We Will Always Have Each Other To Talk With And Have Each Others Backs... I Read The Cards You Gave Me, And Cry Wanting To Hold You Again. I Remember Your Beautiful Face And Your Mesmerizing Smile, That Wonderful Smile, The Pride You Held Yourself With. You Always Said I Was Your Angel From God And You Could Never Live Without Me, And All Your Good Inside You Came From Me, Well Son Its The Other Way Around, You Are My Angel, And You Are The Reason That I Have Good Inside Me!!!!!!!!! Momma
April 15, 2012
I too always loved this quote, your Father and I will always smile and hold you so very dear to our hearts Coty. There are so many things every day that happen to make me smile, cry and miss you so very much. I Love and Miss you so very much My Son, My Angel. MOMMA
April 13, 2012
To quote a little boy I once knew and held dear, "I've been thinking about you in my mind"
February 23, 2012
Thinking of you always. Daddy
Peggy Childers
November 30, 2011
November 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Theodore M. West:
Please accept my remembrance of Theodore on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
February 19, 2011
In your honor, I try every day to do something that leaves the world a better place. I try every day to pass your touch on. And I try to smile at someone for you. Your smile was an inspiration.
An angel is a messenger, you were a messenger. Miss you, luv you.
Brian Hughes
February 17, 2011
I Miss you!!! I thank god for the time we had together!!! and for giving me a guarding angel like you Much Love - Brian Hughes
Peggy Childers
November 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Theodore M. West:
Remembering Theodore 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
Rene West
September 13, 2010
I Love and Miss you so very much Coty.
MOM
matthew west
September 12, 2010
Coty,
Hey there big brother. I just wanted to do something that im not sure i ever did before. That is to thank you for always looking out for me. You have always been my hero, the one I wanted to be just like, the one who would never let me down. Now that your gone I feel so lost. Its been almost four years and the pain hurts as if it were just yesterday. I dont know how to move on. My since of spirit and happiness seemed to have died with you. The only thing I live for now is the ones I love and your memory. I love you more than anything and always will. Think about you all the time. I know your still looking out for me so i will try not to let you down.
love
your little brother
Kenna Larra
March 5, 2009
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Peggy Childers
November 28, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Theodore M. West:
Theodore 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
Robert Drury
November 14, 2008
West was a great soldier and friend. I had the pleasure to serve with him in the Army. He was more then just a friend he was a brother. He was always there when we need someone to talk to. I served with him in Iraq. B co. 2-5 cav 1st Cav Div. I miss him and hope his family is doing well. God Bless and I shall always keep him and his family in my prayers.
Rob Drury
Bill West
August 6, 2008
Cotton,
Happy Birthday. We raised a flag pole on the dam of the pond that you built on the farm. It has turned into a beautiful place that turkey, ducks, and dear visit regularly. You would like it. I visit it often, think of you constantly, love you dearly. Daddy
June 15, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc West!
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)
August 3, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc West and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 13, 2007
Pfc. Theodore M. West
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Linda Flannery
June 3, 2007
Honoring the memory of one of America's heros. May your family find comfort in their loving memories, and know that all of America shares in their sorrow and in their pride. My flag flies in your honor.
Bethany Brandenburg
April 22, 2007
Coty and I were... are... cousins and had been best friends for a long time, having found all the ups and downs of life together being as I am only 2 weeks older than him, and having lived either next to each other or under the same roof most of our childhood. One thing that I must say about Coty is that i could not be any prouder of him though it sometimes seems this overwhelming sorrow is never going to end. I would like to thank everyone that has or will sign this book and all of the people who took the time to come out on the cold days of his wake and funeral to support the family, it really touched all of our hearts. On a more personal level I would like to share with everyone the words I received in the first few nights after Coty's death. You see try as I might I could not sleep, every time I closed my eyes a million memories and thoughts flooded my head, I couldn't find and relief until I sat down one morning with a pen and allowed some of it to come out. I call it quite simply
" Message From Coty"
Don't cry for me I did not die,
my spirit is soaring beyond the sky.
Do not be sad and do not mourn,
for my true identity's been reborn.
I have Grandpa and Nanna here by my side,
and they want you to know that they have not died.
I know that your hurting but I know that your proud.
Because I stood out, above all the crowd.
I feel no pain, but I do feel your pride,
and it fills me up with joy inside.
My spirit is whole and my treasures are vast,
I'm finally in Heaven, with Jesus at last.
I want you to know, though my distance is far,
my love will be with you, where ever you are.
Coty
"My flag has been flown, I'm finally free.
To be the true soldier I've wanted to be."
For all that have read this, I want you to know I do not attribute any part of this poem to my own hand except the placement of the pen to the paper. I used no thought when writing it and was actually entirely shocked to see what was written once I had finished. It to me is clearly the words that Coty wanted for his family and friends to know to help us through our time of despair. I will always love you Theodore Mitchell West. Thank you for everything.
BERT HOLLER
April 11, 2007
AS MANY YOUNG AMERICANS THINK THEY HAVE TO HAVE A CELL PHONE, A CAR, A FUN JOB, AND THE LATEST MUSIC TO GET ALONG, PFC. WEST WAS HAPPY TO CRAWL IN THE MUD AND EAT MRE'S. MY SON-IN-LAW WAS KILLED IN IRAQ ON JANUARY 22 2007. AT HIS MEMORIAL SERVICES I HAVE MET YOUNG SOLDIERS WHO HAVE ALL IMPRESSED ME. I HAD NEVER MET LARGER THAN LIFE HEROES BEFORE THIS. I KNOW THAT YOUR COTY WAS LIKE OUR NICK, ALWAYS READY TO DO THE JOB THEY HAD VOLUNTEERED FOR. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FOR US TO GET THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES. NICK'S FAVORITE VERSE WAS JOSHUA 1:9 AND IT HAS HELPED US QUITE A BIT. GOD GAVE HIS SON SO THAT WE MIGHT SEE OURS AGAIN. I ALSO THANK COTY'S FAMILY FOR SUPPORTING SUCH A GREAT AMERICAN HERO. THANK YOU,
Robyn Garside
April 5, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPST CONDOLENCES. 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
Alan Long
February 7, 2007
I knew Coty from the time he was born. This is a tragic loss but I do thank all the soldiers who are willng to fight to save our freedoms. You are not forgotten.
Glen
January 30, 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
Lee Sirotnak
January 26, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. God Bless.
Becky Dewitt
January 9, 2007
Cotty was a very special young man who will be missed by anyone who knew him. May God Bless His Entire Family. He was a Hero in every since of the word. He will always be my HERO. LOVE YOU ALL
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 3, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the West family in the loss of Theodore. I did not know Theodore, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Theodore 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~
Garnet Jenkins
December 23, 2006
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Pfc. Theodore M. West, with a multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Theodore and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the West 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 you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times you spent with Theodore. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Larry Bean
December 11, 2006
May you set at the right had of God for eternity. You are a hero!
martha bledsoe
December 10, 2006
my son is now serving in iraq and knows ben through the charlie co. i could only imagine how you feel and hope and pray that i never have to go through the same. my son also talked all his life of military. he wanted to serve his country because he believed in the usa and freedom. when i asked him why he was going to iraq and wasn't he afraid he told me that he wanted to make the world safer for the ones he loved and that if he had to give his life than there was no better way to go than to go protecting the country you loved and fighting for what you believed in . it seems from what i have heard that coty had the same feelings and although it is hard to let go, may you find a since of pride in him. Not many have the guts or courage to do what he done. my heart breaks for you. may god keep you all in his hands during this rough time.
Marty Wells
December 10, 2006
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that others may continue to remain safe and free. To the family, may God give you peace during this very difficult time. God Bless you all!
Kathie Watson
December 10, 2006
I remember Coty from ECHS. I am a cook at the high school and really enjoyed Coty coming through the line and saying something silly and smiling. I think he smiled all the time. I am very proud of Coty and all the things he did for his country. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Kathie Watson
Morgan Witham
December 8, 2006
Thank you for serving your country. The sacrifices of the ones who have gone before you have not been forgotten, neither will yours. You and your family will be in my prayers.
December 8, 2006
To Jim Satterwhite & family:
I am so sorry for your loss. The heart of God will sustain you and your family. Please know we love you and will pray for you during this most dificult time.
Love
Saundra & April Williams
amber randolph
December 8, 2006
To his wife jennifer who is my cousin. im sorry for your lose and his family as well. God be with you all
Laura Ann Tipton Rogers
December 7, 2006
Cody was a great young man. I'm proud to have known him. He was and will always be in my heart. I know that your family was blessed to have him as a son, brother , husband and nephew. Always be proud.
Jackie Johnson
December 7, 2006
My family is so sorry for your loss.
May God give you the stength to endure such grief.
Nancy Farmer
December 7, 2006
My husband, Monte, and I both remember Coty from Estill County High School. I suspect that he was much more active in science than English. One time he laughed and told me he really knew how to "get Mr. Farmer going." He was always smiling and loved talking to his friends in class. It just doesn't seem fair that such a positive person should die young. Please accept the best wishes of our family. Dennis is just about Coty's age. We are praying for you all.
an American
December 7, 2006
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for Coty's sacrifice for our country and our freedom. May God sustain you, and hold you in the palm of his hands as you prepare to say goodbye. Cling to the promise made in Phil. chapter 4 verse 13 that tells us we can do all things through Christ who strenghtens us.
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