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for John Cooper
Teresa Gates
January 19, 2017
"Baby Brother"
It is hard to believe that 10 years have past,
since you drew a breathe and exhaled your last.
Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts,
for the sacrifices you made and the war you fought.
You are my hero and always have been,
but, this was a battle that you could not win.
Because today, January 15th, is the day the IED blew,
which claimed your life an four others too.
The war continued to rage on strong,
heroes like you had fought way to long.
There appears to still be no total peace in sight,
as our soldiers still battle evil day and night.
I pray everyday that no more lives are lost,
cause this war against the Taliban, has come with great cost.
The news coverage now is a little more orthodox,
they don't show as many coming home in a pine box.
Even though I am sure it still happens every few days,
the was coverage has gone on its separate ways.
I hate every minute that your life was cut short,
but the army was your mission that you refused to abort.
I am so proud of you and respect you for making it your career,
but I can't help that every time I think about you, I shed a tear.
I hope everyday you look down from your resting place above,
and know, Baby Brother, that you are an always will be truly LOVED!
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
It has truly been my honor to sign John'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 John will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Jeremy
August 19, 2012
To a true hero and a great friend you will never be forgotten
Bethany Clary
August 19, 2012
You are always in my heart!
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
Sarah
January 14, 2012
Today, I ran in honor of SGT. Cooper, I run with wear blue: run to remember. Each Saturday morning we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice,and to serve a living memorial. Though I never knew you, you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten.
January 17, 2011
It has been 4 years and my life has never been the same. You are forever in my heart...
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lois Silk
September 13, 2010
Thank you for your tremendous sacrifice,
even tough I never knew you, you have touched my heart.....
Gary Cornwell
February 28, 2010
Coop your where a great friend like a brother to me and to my family sorry we didnt keep in touch you will be trully missed in my heart rest in peace my brother.
January 16, 2010
It has been 3 very trying years for me and to this day I still miss and love you very much. You will always be in my heart..
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
Remembering John 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
david carte
July 29, 2009
I remember SSG COOPER as the guy who never worried about anything. You was a happy go lucky friend. When you needed a smile you would turn to COOPER. He was the first person I met in the company and my room mate for several months. I remeber how he loved to fire his rifles and always was watching t.v. with the volume so loud it would make me mad and I would always end up watching what ever he was watching as I tryed to bare the noise. He is a good guy. "I will Never forget"
Monte McQuinn
June 14, 2009
Most wont know me but I knew and cared for you. Still thinking of you and yours and praying that your sacrafice will always be appreciated. I remember you every day,
Elizabeth Courtney
May 25, 2009
Miss you Coop
You will never be forgotten
krista brock
February 21, 2009
I cant believe that 2 years have gone by and that even though life has gone foward I still love you and miss you so very much....I can still remember to this day all the good times we had and I will never forget the proposal. I wish you were here everyday. I love you John Cooper.....
Kenna Larra
February 19, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 2009
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 John, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2009
To the family of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
John 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
June 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Cooper!
Always with me
Teresa Gates
May 6, 2008
It took me awhile to decide on what I wanted, but now that I have I am proud to display. John will always be with me in my heart, my soul and now body. I love and miss my John.
Teresa
In Memory of John E. Cooper
Teresa Gates
January 21, 2008
In Memory of John E. Cooper
It is so hard to believe that a year has come and gone,
Since we lost our Fallen Hero, John
He got killed by an IED in Iraq on January 15, 2007,
But I know in my heart that he is there in Heaven.
I know that he is in Heaven, because I feel him everyday,
Smiling down on his family, in his loving, happy way.
I know that now he is not alone, and that I must remember,
Because his only brother Terry, joined him there in September.
I miss them both so very much that words will never say,
But my pain and sorrow grow less with each passing day.
I could not for the life of me understand it happening at all,
But then I realized that it was because John had gotten his call.
He was a great soldier, who had given the Army twelve of his best years,
Leaving behind his family and friends, the ones he held so dear.
It took me a year, working only when the pain would subside, to get it done,
A gift for his mother, my sister, who had lost her great son.
I made her a quilt with feelings from my heart,
It took me a few months before my hands could even start.
It represents the life that Staff Sergeant John Edward Cooper lived,
Up to the very end, when he had nothing else to give.
He was the greatest man that I ever knew,
And because of that I share this with you.
We love you John & Terry and wish you were here.
Teresa
ron koji
January 16, 2008
it's been a year, and i still think of you often. this is the first time i could bring myself to write. i always made niki do it, but i think its important to let some of this go now. i miss you alot. i have a little survivors guilt. i know it was fast and there was nothing anyone could do, but i feel as if i let you down. i just want you to know i will not let you down again. your memory will live on. i will continue to think of you, and more importantly talk about you and let everyone know what kind of friend and person you ARE!!
i miss you man
your fellow jungle clown (gypsy)
ron
Niki Koji
September 11, 2007
September 11th brings back so many memories. This is such a hard day for everyone. My heart is aching today, just as much as it did 9 months ago when you were taken from us. Today is just another reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that you made for each and every American. I thank you for that. You are my hero.
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Cooper and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
We will never forget!
Ron Koji
July 24, 2007
This is for you Coop! You will never be forgotten!
BERT HOLLER
April 22, 2007
ON JANUARY 22, 2007 WE LOST OUR SON-IN-LAW SPEC. NICHOLAS P. BROWN IN IRAQ. ON JANUARY 15 HE WAS HOME FOR THE BIRTH OF HIS FIRST SON. HE RETURNED TO IRAQ ON THE 18. THINGS CAN CHANGE SO QUICKLY THAT WE CAN BE COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED. BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO NICK WE ARE IN THE SAME SAD CLUB THAT YOU ARE, THOSE THAT HAVE LOST A PRECIOUS SON IN BATTLE. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WISH NO ONE WOULD EVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN. OUR SONS ARE HONORED WITH THOSE WHO HAVE PROTECTED US BEFORE. THIS COUNTRY WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT SUCH HEROES. A LONG TIME AGO GOD GAVE HIS SON SO THAT WE COULD SEE OURS AGAIN. TONY BLAIR ONCE SAID THAT TWO PEOPLE DIED FOR YOU. JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE AMERICAN G.I. FOR YOUR FREEDOM. PLEASE ACCEPT MY HUMBLE THANKS FOR RAISING SUCH A HEROIC SON. THANK YOU,
Lee Miller
April 19, 2007
John Cooper... He was/is the best friend I've ever had. We served together at Ft. Campbell, KY. Without him, not real sure I could have made it through alot of the stuff we went through. There isn't enough space anywhere that I know of that gives me the room to accuratly express exactly how I feel aobut this guy. I will simply leave it, I love you and will miss you terriably. You and I were a duo, good or bad, we always had each other and we had a lot of fun doing just what we wanted to.
Robyn Garside
April 18, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST 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
Niki & Ron Koji
February 28, 2007
It's been more than a month since your funeral and the pain has not subsided at all. I've waited to sign your guestbook because I didn't want to sign it while I was an emotional basketcase. So much for that, but I couldn't wait any longer. I bet you never thought so many people would cry for you. Although, they were frozen tears at the cemetery...That was you, wasn't it? We laughed that that was your last joke on us - making it so cold! We didn't think it was so funny. :)
I'm so sorry that we didn't keep in touch better. You were such a good friend, and we weren't so much. I will forever live with that guilt and regret. Is that why I feel your presence? Are you haunting me? :) Maybe that's why I don't mind talking to you. I hope you are haunting me because then at least I know that you know that we love you and we miss you very much!
My heart aches for the children who were in your life who will not have the pleasure of getting to know all that is "Coop"! You are definately one of a kind!
You kept your promise to me - did I ever thank you for that? We wish somebody had promised us the same for you.
Our hearts will forever ache.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 6, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cooper family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John 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~
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
Trudy Lowe
February 1, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
CJ
January 31, 2007
My Heart and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of John.
Remember his smile, laugh and the great times you shared.
May those memories help ease your pain.
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is to never die"
Robert Orr
The price your loved one paid for me will not be forgotten.
krista brock
January 29, 2007
I was engaged to be married to john the date had not been set-He was a kind, loving devoted man and will be greatly loved and remembered-to all of his wonderful family who took me in under there wings and let me be part of the family-each one of them will have a place in my heart-they to will never be forgotten--my sympanthy goes out to each and everyone of them-know that john loved you all very much--God Bless you all.
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your loved one, John. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.
Jessie and Regina Arguello
January 27, 2007
My husband served with your son in Afghanistan with 3/187. He also lived with him for a few months when they got back. He was very sad to hear of your loss. We wanted so desperately to make it to the services, but we live in NM and we just found out a couple of days ago. He remembers him to be a great man. Hold on tight to your memories of him, that will keep him alive in your hearts.
Sen. Walter Blevins
January 26, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this hero. He fought for peace and freedom for this great nation. His ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. His service will inspire others to stand for freedom. Our state and nation owe his family a great debt of graditude. May God give you the stength to survive this horrible loss.
Betty Burge
January 25, 2007
May God Bless you and give you comfort in knowing that we,as strangers to you,thank you for the tremendous sacriface you have paid for us,your fellow countrymen. I am very proud of every serviceperson I see and wish them God's speed back home safely. You now have an angel with my two angels. I share your grief and wish I could bare it alone for you.
Very respectfully yours
Betty Burge
The Cooper Family
January 25, 2007
Our son is in the Army, he to is in Mosul. We do not know the depth of your pain and pray that we as parents, siblings and friends never have to know the pain you are carring in your heart. May God bless you and hold you in his arms to give you comfort and strength.
Robert Adams
January 25, 2007
Thinking of you:
Please accept my deepest sorrow on the loss of your beloved son; he was a brave American, a great soldier, and an honorable man. He was doing what he wanted to do and he was where he wanted to be, doing his duty. His life was not given in vain, but stands forever in the fight for freedom. His name will live forever and 100 years from now, long after our names are forgotten, his name will burn bright in the history of this great nation. He died for what he believed in and his sacrifice is felt by millions of Americans. I can say no words to help you, because there are no words that will help you; only time and God will give you the peace and comfort that I hope you can find. It will take much time to heal from this loss and may God help you during this difficult time. As a Vietnam Veteran, please accept my prayers and please know that I am praying for you in this, the saddest time of your life. Millions of people are praying for you and may God give you strength.
I am Respectfully,
Robert Adams
John: Chapter 10 – Verse 17:18
Michael Aucoin
January 25, 2007
Ma'am, I served with John at Ft. Campbell, in B. Co 3-187, and remember him to be a gratious, warm hearted man. Please know we are praying for you and your family.
David Sparks
January 25, 2007
Sherri,
Karen and I send our deepest condolonces to you and your family for the loss of your brother. I hope the following scripture may provide you some comfort. I found it particularlly befitting a soldier.
John 10: 14-18
"I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again; this charge I have received from my Father."
God bless, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shaunee
January 24, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
January 24, 2007
Sgt. Cooper's sacrafice will not be forgotten. May God bless and keep you.
The Conley Family,
Lenexa, KS
Donna Zehner
January 23, 2007
To the family and friends of SGT John Cooper, I offer my condolences and prayers.
I am a member of Soldiers Angels and I know that the loss of a Hero like SGT Cooper is felt by many proud Americans. He is a Hero and we will never forget him.
Jeanine Lett
January 23, 2007
Sgt. John E. Cooper, a hero who will not be forgotten.
Ellen
January 23, 2007
Along with the other brave soldiers who gave their lives with John, we honor him and grieve for him. As a member of Soldiers Angels, I am grieving for your loss and wishing your strength during these sad times.
Tara
January 23, 2007
To the family and friends of Sgt John E. Cooper - May God provide you peace and comfort during this time. Sgt. Cooper gave the ultimate for our Country. He is an American Hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann and Bob Honaker
January 23, 2007
John, We am thinking of you. We wish many thoughts and prayers toward the immediate family and friends of John.
We only wish we knew him better. We knew him best when he was growing up.
Jennifer Krzys
January 21, 2007
I'm an Angel for Matthew Grimm, and we mourn the loss of him and those who were lost with him. I'm so sorry for the loss of your hero. Please know we will never forget the bravery or sacrifice of Sgt Cooper.
Jennifer Krzys, Soldiers' Angels
gary Allain
January 21, 2007
Sgt. John E. Cooper
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
DJJ North Region District 4
January 20, 2007
To Sherri and family,
It is with great sorrow we again sign a Guest Book. We are very sadden that you and your family must go travel this painful road of grief. We did not know John, but he had to be an outstanding young man, as his sister Sherri is, God bless you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
SHIRLEY DONEY
January 20, 2007
REST IN PIECE MY FRIEND YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS IN HEAVEN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES THEY WILL BRING YOU COMFORT.
January 19, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. John E. Cooper:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's 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 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. 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
Pam & Dennis Robertson
January 18, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of yet another young soldier. A true hero. May God embrace you and comfort you as only he can. You will be in our prayers
Aunt & Uncle of Lance Cpl. James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
January 18, 2007
Our eyes do not know you but, God calls you by your fisrt name.
Garnet Jenkins
January 17, 2007
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of this Brave Warrior, unknown in this war torn country, so far away from home.
May they learn his identity so this family may have the peace and comfort needed for this un consolable loss.
May this Hero rest safely in the Care of God. He Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is and never will be enough ways, to humbly thank these service men and women, who are willing to serve so far from home, knowing the dangers involved. I am the sister of a Vietnam Hero, KIA-1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices".
~ PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN ~
May the Peace and Guidance of God, be with those involved in learning who this Hero is.
This entire nation morns this loss and will pray that
he may rest in peace and be known to all the country, by name, for the sacrifice he made.
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