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for Peter Woodall
Jordan B
May 26, 2025
I think of you and Bill often and miss you both. Our time in Ramadi together was one of the greatest honors of my life.
Aaron Koerner
October 16, 2021
Still not forgotten. Rest In Peace brother. Semper Fi.
Aaron Koerner
October 5, 2020
Love you brother. Visit you in DC. when I’m there. You are not forgotten.
Aaron Kastelik
October 29, 2017
I had the privilege and honor to run in Sgt
Peter Woodalls name this morning at the Little Everglade Ranch in Dade City,FL in the " Run For The Fallen " 10 K . My thoughts and prayers go out to his son , widow and parents.
You gave the ultimate sacrifice and you will never be forgotten.
Marlo Miner
October 30, 2015
Bless your heart.
Searching for Lcpl Woodall
Age about 55
Served in the Marines
Was in the Grenada Invasion
Fox 26
1978-1984
Squad with Kevin Steele, Cpl Perry, Cpl R.G., Lcpl Woodall, Lcpl Glover, Lcpl Whittington, Lcpl Blanding, PFC Lockmyer.
If by chance, you know of Lcpl Woodall, please contact me at
[email protected]
I am trying to help find him for Kevin Steele.
Destini White
September 20, 2015
I am running today for Run for the Fallen in Tampa. I have the honor of running in Peters memory. God bless your family.
Judy & Lance Heiss
May 26, 2014
We will always remember Peter and other fallen soldiers on this day
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter Woodall:
Always remembering Peter. "Some gave all."
Aaron Koerner
January 12, 2012
Although it has been almost seven months since someone added a message here, I want everyone to know that Pete is remembered. I went through EOD school with him in 2005, and without him I may have not made it through. Of the many friends I have lost during the last several years, he is the first I think about on Memorial, Veterans, and many other days during the course of the year. Please remember Pete and all the other fallen warriors from the GWOT.
Lynne Neibert
June 17, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Lance & Judy Heiss
May 30, 2011
Remembering our fallen solider, Pete Woodall on Memorial Day.
L Neal
May 17, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Peter Woodall:
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.
April 28, 2011
Miss you Pete....
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter Woodall:
Please accept my remembrance of Peter on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Sonya Hamrick
April 27, 2011
Remembering you today as well as your mom. You are truely missed. Especially this time of year.
FABIAN ORBAN
July 11, 2010
THANK YOU SERGEANT I WISH I COULD EXPRESS THE AMOUNT OF THANKS YOU ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE IN MY HEART AND MIND
Sarah
May 29, 2010
Thinking of you always Pete, and especially this Memorial Day weekend. Your family and friends are always in my prayers.
Justin
May 29, 2010
Keeping you all and Pete especially in our prayers on this Memorial Day.
God bless you
Mary Ellen Callahan
May 28, 2010
Thinking of you and Bill this Memorial Day! Remembering how Brave and what Heroes you two were!
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter Woodall:
Remembering Peter 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
Sarah Benson
March 24, 2010
I think about Pete often, and what a wonderful man he was. He is still missed and loved. I pray for you guys, and hope that you are starting to heal.
March 18, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Woodall. First let me say I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this brave Hero.
I am organizing a Warrior Walk in Lakeland, FL on July 31st 2010 and would like to walk in honor of Sgt. Woodall. Please contact me if you would like to walk in his honor... we would love to have you.
God Bless you and your family. Your fallen angel is watching over you.
Melissa
www.warriorwalklakeland.com
[email protected]
July 11, 2009
At EOD school, Pete was sure he'd be going back to 29 Palms. Providence stepped in, it would seem, for the real plan. i pray for Pete and his family every day. May God bless you all and keep you strong.
Wes & Christy Boland
May 25, 2009
There's not a day that goes by that Christy and I don't think about you, and all of the fun times we have had together.We miss you!
Here is a video I put together for Pete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwbEPbAlDzU
Daniel Benjamin
May 24, 2009
Pete and family, just wanted to let you know you are still missed.....
SSG Daniel Benjamin
(US Army)
April 27, 2009
To Sgt. Peter Woodall's family,
Please know that Sgt. Woodall will forever remain in my heart. Rest in peace Sgt. Woodall.
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Peter Woodall:
Peter 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
February 14, 2009
Remembering our EOD Hero on Valentine's Day!
Thank You!
Kenna larra
February 4, 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 1,300 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
Mary Ellen Callahan
December 25, 2008
Christmas 2008
Remembering you Pete today and forever. Rest in Peace our Hero for a Job well done.
Gone but not Forgotten!
John Pado
September 15, 2008
Petey Pete!! Sup Man. Just thinkin' of you and the a BUNCH of then good times. Love Ya Brother.
John
Christopher Barnes
September 5, 2008
Dear Woodall family, I just learned today of your loss. I want to express my condolences to all of you as I have lost an old friend too. Pete was there with me from boot camp all the way to our first platoon in 3rd LAR, 29 palms. We were roommates at our first duty station as well. We knew each other well during my four years at 29 palms. I know pete loved being a marine, a father and a friend to many. Pete loved his yellow mustang as I remember he spent many weekends driving or working on it. Pete was always there for me when I needed him as a friend or as a marine. I have many good memories of times we spent together in the Marines and I am glad to have known him.
OOOHRAAHH PETE!!!!
Heather walsh
July 1, 2008
Asia and Jacob:
You both are in my thoughts today on our dear Pete's birthday. We all miss him dearly and are thankful for knowing such a wonderful person. God bless.
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Woodall!
Kristin Jewell Raggi
May 26, 2008
To Petes Family:
Happy memorial day,I was in JROTC with your son, and he was a wonderful man and I was proud to know him. You are all in my prayers.
Kristin Jewell
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 27, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the WOODALL family and all.Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as promised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the talons , as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation. THANK YOU All Hard Chargers If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you.,.We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are..........FOREVER BROTHERS...............B.V.C................SEMPER FI. .. ........ ..
In Memory of Peter ( Debra Estep )
April 27, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Peter, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Mary Ellen
April 27, 2008
Pete:
Remembering you always! Today is your 1st Anniversary, and I hope you Guys are given a special celebration up there!
Gone, but never forgotten!
Samantha Jackson
April 10, 2008
I met Piotr, Asia, and Jacob when my husband, Billy, was stationed at Eglin AFB, FL in 2005. They were in EOD school together that summer, and we frequently got together to grill out, have a few beers, and just hang out. I don't think that I have ever met a nicer person, nor have I ever seen someone so proud to be a Marine. We always had so much fun when we got together! There was never a dull moment with Pete, his sidekick Joey, and Billy around!
That summer I babysat for Jacob while Asia worked, and my daughter and he had the best times playing. In remembering the look in Jacob’s eyes when his father would pick him up it breaks my heart knowing that he won’t get to grow up knowing Pete. I just hope that he is told every day how funny, strong, caring, and wonderful his father was.
Asia, I really wish that I had been able to make the trip to stay with ya’ll the summer of ’06 while Billy was in Iraq. I never imagined that it could be the last time I would see Pete. I will always remember his smile and laugh, and the way it was so contagious to everyone else around him, how he could grill some awesome Polish sausage (!!), and how much he loved his family. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have known him. Pete is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO, and will always be in my thoughts and my heart.
God bless you Piotr.
John Pado
March 29, 2008
Pete, it was hard to say goodbye last year. You were a great friend and we'll always miss you. We'll come up to visit you and the boys this year. Love ya bro, John
HUGS
March 18, 2008
Jacob and his Hero
March 13, 2008
March 9, 2008
YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! REST IN PEACE OUR HERO!
Asia Woodall
February 26, 2008
Thank you SO MUCH to everybody who comes here and leaves such warm messages and prayers... it feels so good knowing that our guys are remembered and remain in everybody's hearts and thoughts...
"...one final day each faced their call
each gave their best enduring all..."
we love You and miss You Pete!
dave ormond
January 29, 2008
to asia and all of the others I never had the pleasure of meeting you but after all the nights i spent with pete patroling ramadi and anbar, i felt that I knew you I am the Medic that was there that night I will never forget pete and all he could talk about was how much he loved you and jakub I will always remember him and the friendship we had may god bless you and keep you. If you are ever in need please know that i will help if i can
Doc Ormond TF pathfinder
Terry Pierce
November 29, 2007
Dear Woodall Family
I was Pete's roomy when he was in LAR at 29. He was my best friend,I found out about our loss of your hero and my best friend pete the day before thanksgiving.I know your apin is worse then mine but i miss him as much as you. The thing that hurts me worse is that Pete and I got wounded on the same day in 2003.If the Woodall family reads this or asia plz contact me plz.
I love ya and Miss ya pete
your best BUD the T-MAN
August 15, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Woodall and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Tommy Kirk
July 30, 2007
To The Family of Pete:
I am very sorry for the loss of Pete. He will be missed.
Joseph Seymour
July 29, 2007
To the family of EOD Pete,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was one of a kind. When i think of him now, i can't help but to feel grief, for i know i will never see him again. With that being said i can't help but to feel joy because i had the distinct pleasure of knowing him.
I am truly sorry you lost your husband, son, father, and brother. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
When i go out of the wire now, i don't worry because i know EOD Pete is watching over me. One day we will meet again. God bless you and yours. You are always in my prayers.
Conky Joe, USMC EOD, Al Asad Iraq
Mary Ellen Callahan
July 26, 2007
To Asia & Jakub & Mrs. Woodall:
I want to send my condolences to you. It still is not easier, but we must take what we have of our memories and let them live on.
Please know that I will be forever thinking of you, and you are always in my heart. We unfortunately share a bond that none of us wanted this one to share.
Peace be in your hearts.
Love...
Mary Ellen Callahan
In Memory of Ssgt. Bill Callahan
Lee Sirotnak
July 8, 2007
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Peter will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many Marine families and loved ones. God Bless and Semper Fi.
ann marie bloxom
June 6, 2007
To Peter's Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I can feel for all of you. Peter is a HERO to give all of himself to help others and to of picked a job that only the bravest can do. Thank you all for his service.
Susan Stanley
June 2, 2007
To the family and friends of Peter Woodall: I just returned from Washington DC where I visited my son’s grave site at Arlington National Cemetery. Russell J. Verdugo (EOD team leader) was KIA 5/23/05 in Baghdad.
I have been corresponding with Natasha of the 8th ESB, EOD CO; Unit 73710 in Iraq. She gave me Peter’s name so I could look him up at ANC. I found his recent grave site took photos and emailed and snail mailed them to his unit in Iraq. I also talked to Peter and thanked him, but told him we all miss him so much.
I am so sorry for your loss. Peter and William J. Callahan, join all the fallen heroes that make our nation great. It is a privilege to have them buried in Section 60 with my son.
May God’s Holy Spirit grant you peace and comfort as you continue to grieve.
Susan Stanley (Gold Star Mom)
ROBYN Garside
May 31, 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 FOR YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
John and Sara Winston
May 30, 2007
Dear Woodall family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We did not know Peter but picked his name at random from a list circulating around our Church in Durham NC to send a CARE package. Although we do not know you; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie Keegan
May 24, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I haven't spoken with Peter since High School, however I've never forgotten him. He was a great guy and I promise you his sacrifice is felt by more people than you can imagine. God bless Peter and you for your loss. Best wishes!
Ronnie Keegan
YN1(SW/AW), U.S. Navy
Connie Krier
May 23, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. My husband served with Peter. Peter will be remeberd by more people then he ever met. His legacy will live on in many families including ours.
Ronn Massie
May 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Peter.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Peter for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Daniel Benjamin
May 22, 2007
I've known Pete since he moved down to FL. He was a fiercly loyal friend, and always had a plan for the future. He wanted to be a Marine. I used to give him gruff about it,said he should have joined the Army, but he knew what he was doing. Over the years the service pulled us apart but we always managed to meet back up and catch up as much as we could between deployments. Pete you will be missed, here's to the next great adventure...
SSG Daniel N. Benjamin
(U.S. Army)
ERICA BATIE
May 17, 2007
i had the honor of metting pete a year ago and i can tell you i'm better for it he was a great father husband and friend it was because of him and his wife and a few others that i was able to get through my husbands deployment anything that broke he fixed it when my lawn needed mowing he mowed it i cant think of a day that went by that he didnt check on me my just know this there wont be a day that will go by that that asia and jacob wont see me u were there for me and it is my honor to be there for them you once said that me and asia were seperated at birth well know that i have her back always and forever i love u pete with all my heart and you will never be far from my thoughts EOD PETE FOREVER
Kristin Raggi (Jewell)
May 16, 2007
I was a friend of Pete's in high school and though I had lost touch with him, I always new what was going on with him through friends and frequenty thought of him. He was a good friend and a great person. Pete your family is in my prayers.
Susan Toomey (SSGT. William Callahan's Aunt)
May 15, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of your son/husband/father/brother. He died an American Hero, one that I will never forget. Rest in Peace Sgt. Woodall & SSGT. William J. Callahan. We will miss you both forever.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Woodall family in the loss of Peter. I did not know Peter, 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. Peter you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and visit there frequently each week. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Peter.
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~
Fred
May 10, 2007
It is with the deepest sadness that I ask the family and friends of Sgt. Peter Woodall to accept the humble offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by all of the members of the EOD family but more especially by those of the Marine Corps EOD family. Even those who have gone before, the ones you don’t know and in all probability will never meet. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices of Peter, his family and friends.
Peter is a true American hero. He is not hero because of where he died or how he died. He is a hero because even though he knew the dangers involved in the performance of his duty he continued to do it. His duty was to locate, disarm and dispose of IED’s and other explosive ordnance. This is an extremely hazardous undertaking and Peter knew that, he had done this before but it was his duty. He was a Marine and Marines do their duty. Peter had lost friends and comrades performing this duty. This is what makes Peter Woodall a true American hero. Peter is a hero that I respect, admire and hold in the highest regard.
I never had the honor of meeting Peter, I had retired from the Marine Corps EOD program before he was born, but I knew him. I knew him because Peter was a Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. They are indeed a special breed among a special breed. THE MARINES! It would have been a tremendous honor for me to have had the opportunity to serve with Peter.
His name will go on the EOD Memorial at Eglin AFB. There it will join the names of all of the EOD technicians who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. His name will always be there for all the visitors to the memorial to see and honor. It will also alert those who follow in his footsteps to the dangers inherit in their chosen profession
I know the pain his parents feel with the loss of their son. 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. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hold tight to your memories of Peter and to each other in the difficult days ahead. Please remember that all Americans but more especially the Marine Corps and Marine Corps EOD Families share you grief.
May God Bless and keep you, Today, Tomorrow and Always!
Your tour of duty is complete.
You did your duty with great honor and dedication.
Peter I hope you rest in the Peace you fought and died for!
Sepius Exertus
Often Tested
Semper Fidelis,
Always Faithful
Fraters Infinitas
Brothers Forever
Fred (USMC, EOD, 1958-1972)
Lindsay Worswick-Caron
May 8, 2007
Rest In Peace Sgt. Peter Woodall. You made the ultimate scarifice for me,and I am forever indebted. I am a friend of SSgt. William Callahan, and you are both angels in my eyes. To your friends and family, my thoughts are with you and many sincere condolences.....Lindsay Worswick
Wayne and Teresa Lewis
May 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May fond memories, faith, and God's love sustain now and in the days ahead. Our son, Cam Lewis, is serving with the 2nd EOD Company in Ramadi. He said it is a very difficult time for them but they are sticking together and supporting each other. We will continue to pray for you.
Sarah Updegraff
May 7, 2007
I finally started getting in touch with some old friends from the TSA days, and heard from Wes that I had just missed Pete before he went back for his 2nd tour. There was so much I wanted to catch up on with him as he now has a wife and child, and I had hoped to hear all the great things that he has going for him, and to just get in touch again. I didn't get that chance. I can honestly say that there hasn't been one single day that has gone by where i haven't thought of him in the time we were out of touch. He was the kind of person that was loving and had the utmost respect for family and friends. I got a note informing me of his passing and it just really puts things in perspective. Life is too short and we must truly enjoy it to the fullest, be there for our loved ones, and not get caught up in trivial nonsense. Pete was a man that had the respect of many and would put others first in a second. I sat at my desk today and began to cry-mixed tears because I am so very sad but at the same time I was reminiscing on some good memories.
I remember how dedicated Pete always was to his friends, family, and his desire for the Marines. I was looking back on all the things I tend to keep since i'm a pack rat, and I found some old letters from him. Back in 2001 he wrote me about how the M.C.I. had a list of things to send him to in order for him to be promoted and in it he wrote:
"(and my fav.) land mine warfare demolitions and breeching."
It's bittersweet because he is no longer with us physically, he died doing what he loved....I will never forget you, I'm proud of you and all of the others that are serving our country, and I was so very lucky and blessed to have known such a hero and wonderful human being. I pray that your wife, son, family, and friends can get through this unbearable time. You will be in my heart always.
Kathleen Vaudo
May 7, 2007
To The Woodall Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers, we share your grief. Our deepest condolences for the loss of Peter, Sgt. Woodall, a hero to us all. From the family of Spc. Damian Vaudo, currently serving in Iraq
Noel Tracy ( William J. Callahan's Aunt)
May 7, 2007
SGT. Woodall I would like to thank you for fighting for our country but I would also like to thank you for being with my nephew when he needed you most I am forever gratefull. May God bless you and may you rest in peace with SSGT. William J. Callahan. I am glad he did not go it alone and you were right there as his fellow comrade. Thank you so much. REST IN PEACE SGT. Peter Woodall and SSGT. William J. Callahan
Jennifer Luli
May 6, 2007
I have lived next door to Pete since I can remember. He always had a smile on his face, and I have such good childhood memmories with him and Katie. Pete was such a good man, and I thank him for what he did for our country. My prayers are forever and always with his family.
James Walsh
May 5, 2007
Dear Asia and Jacob
Your husband and father was a very brave man. My deepest sympathy for your loss, no words can ease the pain. Remember you are not alone in your grief. Pete was a good friend to my son Justin. Nothing can ease the loss but Petes sacrifice for his country and friends will never be forgotten. May God bless and be with you always.
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Stacey Van Pelt
May 5, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Peter as a person with so much vitality, intelligence, ambition and potential. His death was absolutely tragic. I pray for your family's strength during this unbelievably difficult time.
Lynn Browning
May 4, 2007
My son, Michael C. Lewis, is a Navy corpsman and is serving at this time with 2nd EOD Company in Ramadi. He deployed in Feb. from Camp Lejeune and knew Pete. I talked to him on Monday and he was broken-hearted, as am I.
I recently set up an "Adopt-A-Soldier" for the guys serving with my son. My sister had recently "adopted" Pete as her soldier to write to and send care packages to during his deployment. I can't tell you how deeply saddened we are by your loss.
Words aren't adequate to express my sorrow, but I pray that you are comforted by knowing that your son/husband/father/brother is being remembered as a selfless and courageous man.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's presence and peace in your time of grief. My heart goes out to you all.
This is the scripture I gave my son the day he left...may you be comforted by it.
"The Lord is my Light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life: whom shall I dread?" Psalm 27:1
Charlene Tributino
May 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that your son/brother will never be forgotten.
Jorge & Charlene Tributino & family
Very proud Marine family of Sgt. Jordan
Susan Ross
May 3, 2007
You are all in my prayers for guidance and solace through your grief. You have my deepest sympathy. My daughter & her husband (both USMC) were friends of Peter & think so very highly of him. He is truly an American Hero & will always be remembered. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
MSgt Joseph Amick (USMC Ret.)
May 3, 2007
Peter was a fine young man, and outstanding Marine. I had a part in recruiting Peter into the Marine Corps, along with MSgt Jim Chambers. My condolences to his wife and family in Sarasota, Fl.
Mary Ghaney
May 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken Raynor
May 3, 2007
my heartfelt sorrow for your loss and many thanks for raising a man who accepted his duty and gave his all , I never knew Pete ,but i know some of his friends , they have nothing but praise for him , it's a sad thing when a soldier falls , but keep the faith , Pete did ,he was and always will be a Marine. Thanks Pete
USMC 71
Andrew Cullen
May 3, 2007
Sgt. Peter Woodall is a real American hero and will not be forgotten.I had the honor of serving with Peter during Iraq 2003. Semper Fidelis and may God Bless you.
illo
May 3, 2007
asia good bless you..
JOANNA, KRYSTYNA, NARCYZ FORTUNA
May 3, 2007
ELA, RICHARD, KASIA, ASIA AND JAKUB....
WE PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILLY.
PIOTRUS WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR MEMORIES FOREVER!
GOD BLESS YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
STEVEN & JEANETTE HARTMAN, RET. USMC
May 2, 2007
WE REGRET THE PASSING OF YET ANOTHER HERO, AND WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL TO HIM FOR OUR FREEDOMS AND HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. MAY YOUR HEARTS BE LIGHTENED WITH JOYOUS MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVED ONE. SEMPER FIDELIS
May 2, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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
PAULA AND ERIC LUNN & FAMILY
May 2, 2007
ELIZABETH, RICHARD, KATIE, JOANNA AND JACOB
OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE, PETER. MAY YOU FIND STRENGHTH IN YOUR MEMORIES KNOWING HE'LL LIVE IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. HE WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR HERO!
Gerard McGurty
May 2, 2007
Dear Woodall family, I am deeply sorrowed by the loss of Sgt Woodall. I am an EOD Tech at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune and we frequently co-train with 2d MLG EOD. Sgt Woodall was one of my favorite "new guys" in the EOD field. Smart, sharp looking and very motivated. Everyone viewed him as a quickly rising star in the EOD field. His actions in Iraq will always be viewed as heroic and his memory will never be forgotten. My prayers are with his family during this time of grief. Rest in peace Peter, Semper Fi, Top Mac
Elizabeth Fowler
May 2, 2007
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come. I ask for your prayers for my son Spc.Crockett Butler as we pray for all our men and women serving in the military. Crockett is serving as honor guard at this time. He tells me that it is without question the most important and honorable service he has ever preformed in his life. He joins me in our sorrow for your loss.
Cindy
May 2, 2007
My heart aches for you. We have lost a true hero. Blessed be.
MSgt Jim Chambers
May 2, 2007
I was Pete's recruiter and I remember him as a great young man and I am better for having had the privilege to know him. My condolences to his family. Semper Fi brother.
Wes and Christy Boland
May 1, 2007
Pete was a very close friend of my wife and I. I met Pete in High School and we have been friends ever since. Pete was a fun person to be around in which there was never a dull moment. Pete was one of my very best friends. We will never forget him and it was an honor to have known him. We will never forget the time we spent together. He is a true american hero and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Pete...we love you and we will miss you....rest in peace my friend.
Theresa Luli
May 1, 2007
Pete and his family have lived next door to me for seven years. I've never met a finer young man. A loving son, husband, and father, he will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Peter, you are an American hero. Thank you.
Don Elseroad
May 1, 2007
In recognition of Sergeant Peter Woodall's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
Brad Boland
May 1, 2007
I have known Pete through my son Wes Boland for about 10 years now.He always smiled when he walked through the door and often when Wes would say hello Mom and Dad , Pete always would echo hello Mom and Dad.I respected this Marine and always felt proud when he was in my home. I know how much his family will miss him,I know how much my family will as well. In my eyes Pete will always live , The many truths he stood for will be a daily reminder of how we all should be.We will all miss Pete, a real American Patroit.
Johnnie & Mike Betterly
May 1, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Parents of LCPL David Betterly
Heather Walsh
May 1, 2007
I had the opportunity to meet Pete, Asia, and Jacob at my brother Justin's funeral in October who also died from being in Iraq and Pete continuosly kept in contact with me since then to make sure I was doing alright and I am so sorry for his family for having to go through the pain that my family has went through...you are in our thoughts and prayers and he will never be forgotten. God Bless you Pete.
Cyd Deathe
May 1, 2007
Your hero and your family have made the ultimate sacrifice. Our family is forever greatful for the service and job that has been done in order to keep us safe in our homeland. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and hold you close throughout this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Cyd Deathe & family
Proud Marine Family of LCpl Adam
WIA in Ramadi, Iraq April 24, 2006
Don OMalley
May 1, 2007
Semper Fi Sarge, God bess you. You still are the best in all our memories. Sign me, an Old Sarge.
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