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for Mark Graham
March 8, 2015
Remembering your soldier. - Ginger Stricklin, Sikeston, MO
Army Mom
March 7, 2015
Remembering Private Graham. He is not forgotten!! Thank you Sir for your service.
April 12, 2013
We will always be grateful for Mark's service to this Country and indebted to him for his sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
March 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
Always remembering Mark. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 8, 2012
March 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
March 7, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
Mark 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
February 5, 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!
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
June 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Graham!
August 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Graham and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY
July 8, 2007
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 and will honor his memory by keeping him and your family in our prayers.
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Mark.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Mark for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Bert Holler
June 21, 2007
We would like to express our prayers and sympathy for you in this hard time. Mark stands as a hero who will not be forgotten. We know your pain. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law in Iraq. Spec. Nicholas Brown was in 2/7 Cav and left behind a young wife and newborn son. As Nicholas II grows up he will learn not only of his dad but of all the other brave men like Mark. Thank you,
Kellie Henry DesOrmeaux
May 30, 2007
Dear The Graham Family,
I wanted to let you know not a day goes by that I don't think of Mark. I smile thinking about all the good times and the joy he brought to so many lives. Memorial Day meant so much more this year because I was able to say that I personally knew the most courageous man that would give his shirt off his back for anyone! We will never forget!!! May God bring you peace until the day you are reunited!
May 21, 2007
GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL SOLDIER , YOUR IN HEAVEN NOW .
SOLDIER MOM IN IRAQ
ROBYN Garside
May 17, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they 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
Sandy Bonesteel
April 12, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Graham family in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark, 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. Mark 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~
LA DOTD Materials & Testing Laboratory
March 27, 2007
We wish to express our sympathy to the Graham Family for the loss of a son. We respect and honor an American worrier, Private Mark William Graham, United States Army, for his sacrifice. Another great worrier, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” Private Graham’s life is a testament of these three words: Duty, Honor, and Country. We are forever grateful to him, a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
K Hulin
March 14, 2007
My words feel frivilous at this time, trying to express sympathy for a fallen soldier, but worse than frivilous would be to not leave words at all. Mark Grahm, choosen for a vocation to protect and serve in honor of freedom. Courage and bravery; heroic and giving the ultimate sacrafice. We should all be so galant. I once read that we should not focus on the date of birth or the date of passing. It's the dash that represents our life and what is important. Mark's dash touched/impacted lives of people that never knew him and he will forever be remembered as a HERO. I hope his family and friends may find peace.
"If God will bring you to it, He will bring you through it." Thank you, God Bless You and God Bless All Our Soldiers.
Regina Shipp
March 13, 2007
We are sending our deepest Sympathy to the family of Pvt Mark W. Graham.
We know the sorrow and pain you are in at this time. Wish we could be there for you all. We are the parents of SPC Darrell Shipp, who we lost January 25th of 2007. The pain is still hard to except, and we pray for any family that has to go through this. My email: is [email protected] if you want anything. You are in our prayers.
Carol Goings
March 13, 2007
To Mark's wife and parents,
I received a special prayer request e-mail from Mark's Aunt Maureen a few days after his accident and have been continually praying for him and for you throughout these days. Although I don't know you or Mark, this tragedy has been on my heart and in my prayers. My husband, my Father, Father-in-law, all my brothers-in-law have served our country and words cannot express our gratitude to Mark for his willingness to serve. America is free only by God's mercy and because people like Mark are willing to lay their lives on the line for us. We are forever grateful to Mark and will continue to pray for you as you grieve.
MARY VALE
March 12, 2007
I AM SO SORRY. MY BROTHER WAS DARRELL SHIPP. HE WAS IN IRAQ WITH GRAHAM. PLEASE, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT US. MY HEART IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Amy and Jared
March 12, 2007
Even though we did not know you, you did not know us either. And you still gave your life for us and our country. We are humbly, humbly grateful for your courageous and generous life. Just like every person you gave your life for, we are incredibly proud of you. You and your family are in our prayers. May they know God's peace on Earth as you do now in heaven.
Fred
March 12, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of Mark W. Graham to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful America. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifice of your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and dedication.
Semper Fidelis
Gary Allain
March 12, 2007
Pvt. Mark W. Graham
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Moss Family
March 11, 2007
God bless your family! You all are in our prayers. We are sorry for your tragic loss. He was such a young man, with so much to live for. I am grateful to him for protecting my family.
Frisch Family
March 11, 2007
On behalf of a grateful nation, we salute you. May God so mercifully comfort those loved ones left behind.
March 11, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about another fallen young man! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in you life and hold on to your love ones! This will help you through! This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost my son only 6 weeks ago! God Bless Your Family!
Sincerely,
Vicki Melia
In Loving Memory of Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia USMC~ 1/27/2007
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
March 11, 2007
The inflicted pain is gone,you have given your all and now take your place with heroes of the age.Rest in peace.
SPC Millet
March 11, 2007
As a fellow soldier I did not know PFC Graham. I am from Baton Rouge and currently deployed in Baghdad as well. We all know what we are getting into and how dangerous it is to where we are at. We know that any minute can be the last and must always stay situationally aware of our surroundings. I show the upmost respect for Mark and what he did. We all miss our wives, husbands, moms, dads, etc. and dream of the day we all can come home for good. Day in and day out the only thing keeping us going is getting home!!! I want to say to the family that I am sorry for what has happened and hope that you can one day fully heal.
lynn whitten
March 11, 2007
Honoring you forever!
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 10, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU MARK TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES OF MARK, MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
Dewayne Standridge
March 10, 2007
Pvt. Graham, I will never forget your sacrifice, God Bless You & Rest In Peace!
Garnet Jenkins
March 10, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of
this Brave Young Soldier, Pvt. Mark W. Graham,
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain
that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface
through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May Mark Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Graham family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that 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.
March 10, 2007
To the family and friends of Pvt. Mark W. Graham:
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
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