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for Alexander Funcheon
Charlie Gili
December 13, 2022
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Teen Cancer America in the name of Alexander J. Funcheon US Army Sergeant.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Brendan Denny
May 28, 2018
Hey brother. Another memorial day in the books. Thinking of you today. You are not forgotten. I hope you have saved me some beer at fiddler's green.
Zach Phillips
July 1, 2017
I first found out about your death and memorial back in 2013 when I came home for a week around Thanksgiving. I think about your family all the time. Thanks for many years of friendship and thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. You will never be forgotten in my heart. God Bless You. Until we meet again
Zach Phillips
July 1, 2017
I first found out about your death and memorial when I visited Wichita back in 2013. I went to the memorial in the park in Bel Aire. After seeing it, I started thinking about you and our friendship. I think about you and your family all the time. Thanks for the many years of friendship and thanks for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I miss you all the time buddy. God Bless You. Until we meet again
March 19, 2013
The 10th anniversary of the start of Operation New Dawn, brings to mind soldiers such as Sgt. Alexander Funcheon. Our family will always remain grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our Nation.
tyrone artis
November 22, 2012
hey brother love and miss you always thinking of you happy thanksgiving
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon:
Always remembering Alexander. "Some gave all."
Kevin Smith
February 19, 2012
Still thinking about you Alex. You will always be missed
brendan denny
May 30, 2011
I remember you buddy.
debbi
May 30, 2011
Alex, may you and all our soldiers never be forgotten for the strength, courage and life you gave for our freedom. May our God in Heaven continue to bless your family and friends today and always.
Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon:
Please accept my remembrance of Alexander on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Donna Griego
April 29, 2011
Sgt Alexander J. Funcheon, I just wanted to drop in this morning, on this the anniversary of your passing, and let you know that you are not forgotten.
Your family and all those who knew and loved you are in my prayers today. Rest in peace Alex, you are honored, you are remembered, you are missed.
L Neal
April 6, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon:
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.
Robby Hausman
May 31, 2010
Alex,
As I was laying in my bed this morning, that awful day was playing in my head. Just like if I was there all over again. Enough about me....Today is about you! I want you to know that I miss you everyday. I am greatful to say I am friends with a hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your Mom,Dad, and sister. Tell Brian, and Jay, and all the others "Hello" for me.
Debbi
May 22, 2010
Alex, you have such a wonderful mom. I enjoyed her last year at the TAPS seminar and am blessed to get to know her. Your memory forever goes on. May your rest in peace and may God our Father give stength and peace to your family. Hugs to you and tell Buck "hi"
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006
Terra Blanton
May 4, 2010
Alex...Wow Bubba It's been 3 yrs already...I Miss You sooo much and my heart goes out to your family... I would love to meet them one day face to face I only just saw them at your funeral and that was just soo hard....I remember when we were in debate class together and we had a debate tournament in derby and you took me and others to subway and on the way back to the school you got pulled over and you just freaked out saying my parents are going to be mad and all we could do was laugh and you just smiled and I will never forget that smile and look on your face that day and I miss going to debate class and seeing you there and just talking about highschool drama!! I LOVE YOU!! Your My Hero!!
Terra Blanton
May 4, 2010
Alex...Wow It's been 3 yrs already!! I miss you bubba sooo much and my heart goes out to your family!! I remember when we were in debate class together and we actually had a debate tournament to go to and you had drove me and others to subway in derby for lunch and you got pulled over on the way back to the school and we just laughed sooo hard but you just gave me that amazing smile and said I'm going to be in trouble with the parents and I just couldnt stop laughing and told you it would be okay... I miss going to class and seeing you there and talking about our highschool drama...I Love You and Miss you terribly!! Your My Hero
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon:
Remembering Alexander 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
Doug Sjostrom
February 16, 2010
Bob Karen and Gloria: I am so sorry for your loss.
Gary Bugg
October 26, 2009
Alex...I never knew you, but I'm getting to know your Mom and Dad. They still love you very much. I'm sure your sister still loves you very much. Thank you for your service to our country. It's obvious when I read the guest book comments from your buddies that they respected you greatly. I wish I could have known you. There is much I would have liked to tell you. I'm guessing that when you saw life and death up close that you remembered the faith in God that your Mom and Dad have. It is my hope (and expectation) that you trusted Him in whatever you would face each day. I believe that most battle soldiers know that their only hope is in God. It is my sincere prayer that your Mom, Dad and sister will be reunited with you in Heaven one day. Meanwhile, I'll keep an eye on them and remember all of you in my prayers.
Robert Hausman
October 5, 2009
Hello Alex,
I may be out of the Army now, but I just wanted to stop by and tell you I think about the fun times we had together. starting in basic, then Korea, then Iraq. I think about that day alot....I dont think I can ever get it out of my head. Remember we used to make silly faces to each other through our windows in our humvee turrets, and always give each other the thumbs up, before rolling out on a mission. Who knew that april 29, was going to be the last day we would give each other thumbs up. Well...its not....I'm giving you one now!
Your not forgotten!
I miss you man!
your friend, and forever wingman!
(SGT.) Robert Hausman
Heather Moore
August 21, 2009
Sunday is the annual run for fallen soldiers, Alex was with my husband's group over in Iraq(3-61 CAV). He was a very bright and very sweet young man. I'm proud to be wearing his name as we honor our fallen.
Sleeping on the job...
May 27, 2009
Clowning around!
May 27, 2009
What a grin!
May 27, 2009
Hard at work
May 27, 2009
Alex learning how to play the guitar in Iraq
May 27, 2009
A picture that Alex took of himself, gunner in a humvee
May 27, 2009
Brendan Denny
May 10, 2009
To the familly of Funcheon, I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I am trying to get in contact with his family because I have a picture of him the day we left Korea together. If anyone knows how I can get in contact with his familly please email me at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon:
Alexander 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
Danielle Syrcle
April 27, 2009
Hi Alex,
I miss you much and this wednesday will be realy hard on me because it will be two years since you died. Any songs about solders makes me think of you. And then I start to cry because I miss you so much. Thanks for serving our country.
P.S. Hi Ms. Bretog. I hope you kinda remember me
sara ayesh
March 12, 2009
alex you are really cool and i think you are an awesome person for serving for our country. my grandpa died in WWII so i think of him just as much as i think of you.
Danielle Syrcle
March 9, 2009
Alex is my hero. I was in the fith grade class that adopted him befor he left. I think of him all the time.
Linn Bertog
March 4, 2009
Alex, Happy 23rd Birthday to you this week. I think of you & your family. They are in my prayers. I see a uniform & you come to mind. I was discussing with my class this week about the sacrifices so many have made for our American freedoms. Thanks is never enough.
Susan Ballard
December 19, 2008
I have a brother in Iraq. I don't
know if I could share his life and
death.THANK YOU for sharing your
son Alex with us. Alex is a Hero, and
did not die in vain. Alex served God
and country, and now the Lord has
another warrior. God bless you!
David Black
December 15, 2008
Thank you for your families sacrafice for my families freedom. Your son served his country and brothers in arms honorably. I pray to God that your family finds peace and are streghtened with the kind words of so many touched by your son's life and death. Your son was a great young man whose sacrafice will not be forgotten.
don brooks
December 14, 2008
Thanks for sharing your story. I thank you for the effort your son made on behalf of my family and myself. I am a prouder american for the effort Alex made and am grateful daily for the freedom his effort provides
Dallas Hewett
December 14, 2008
What an incredibly difficult story to read. I, as a father of children almost the same age cannot imagine the pain you endured. My heart moves for you, and I pray for you.
I am also serving in Kuwait with the 287 Sustainment Brigade from Wichita. I see these young men and women everyday. They are amazing people.
I trust you find peace and hope.
May God bless you richly.
Shirley Fisher-Langloys
December 13, 2008
To the family of Alex, I greatly appreciate the courage and selflessness it took to share this story. It is an inspiring story and many tears have been shared in the reading. It is difficult to convey how we proud Americans feel about the sacrifice your son has made for this country, and the loss you are enduring. I appreciate that you had the strength to share the imperfections of your son, along with all that you are proud of. I, too have lost a child, my daughter, under different circumstances and know how that loss has affected the brother who adored her, which gives me a special understanding of Gloria and how she is processing the loss of her beloved brother. God be with you.
Amanda Hansen
December 13, 2008
Alex I'm so proud to have a part of your life. You are a true hero and you are always in my thoughts.
To Alex's Family-
You truely are making a difference in this world. Thank you for blessing this world with your son and all of your sacrifices.
Vicki Sherwood
December 13, 2008
The misspelling on the tomb was no mistake. It was a message from God Himself to you of what Alex was to Him. It takes fortitude to walk the life of a soldier. Thank You Alex. Thank you Funcheon family for the ultimate sacrifice to this great nation. A cause greater than self is never one that is in vain. God Bless and encourage you in the years to come.
Brandy
December 13, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderfull son Alex. It has been a blessing to read of your story and put a face to something that many of us don't understand. Best of luck to the Funcheon family may God bless you and always keep you close to his heart.
Liz Karp
December 12, 2008
Thank you for sharing youselves with all of us. Your gift to us -- the gift of your family's story -- is not small thing. I pray that the memory of Alex and his sacrifice for this nation live in hearts of all those who knew him and those of us who only got to meet him through your ability to share. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord's face shine upon you and give you Peace.
Tiffany
December 12, 2008
May God Bless you and your family in the hard times, and I hope that all of our soldiers are able to return home safely one day to their loved ones.
Wayne Woodard
December 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick Liebst
December 9, 2008
My own son is deployed as of the 3rd. But they are all my sons and daughters. In Alex I see my son's face in fact in all their faces I see my son. I saw them before my son enlisted I knew them before they enlisted. I met them at the mall, in my class room and in the neighborhood. I knew them when they went to Vietnam and WWII.
We all knew Alex he is our son, our friend and we shared this space with him. We knew him by another name but still he was them. like him or not believe in him or not. He is a lost that we should all feel. For he is whom we value. God be with you.
Alex in Baghdad
December 8, 2008
Daniel Couey
December 8, 2008
I knew Alex when he attended Heights and I was also his friend after high school. My best friend JJ Engel is the one who told me when Alex died. I was stunned and in disbelief that someone so young and with so much to live for had passed away at such a young age. I will forever miss Alex and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Funcheon family. Thank you Alex for doing something for this country that few often do. Much Love!!!
- Daniel Couey
Juanita Ridgeway
December 8, 2008
I'm so very sorry for your loss and you've given the ultimate gift for our freedom. God Bless You and Your Family!
Haley Bills
December 8, 2008
Dear Funcheon Family,
I thank you for the strength and courage that you have given to share the emails and life events with us. I send my condoleance. Thank you
Rob and Nancy Fresh
December 8, 2008
Funcheons, we have been keeping you all in our thoughts & pray the path is getting easier for you. As a veteran & retired VA employee, Rob honors Alex and you every day with our flag display at our new home. Though we have moved, we are proud to have been your neighbors, in many ways.
Jeff Knoll
December 8, 2008
Dearest family of young Alex, we've never met and words can't express my sorrow for your loss, but please know a strangers appreciation of your son's service and sacrifice. I pray for your family, for your peace and comfort.
Cheryl May
December 8, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was born and raised in Wichita and now reside in Rockford, IL. I started a website to honor all veterans. www.4ourvets.com. With your permission, I would like to include Alex on my website. God Bless you.
Eric Nelson
December 7, 2008
Thank you for sharing your family's story. God's peace.
maria chavez
December 7, 2008
Your son did his best, may he rest in peace. God bless you all during this time. May God's peace and love surround you always.
SPC Shane miskell
December 7, 2008
we are so sorry for ur loss. i didnt know ur son but from what all i read he was a great guy that served his country to the best of his ability.
Bob Kierzek
December 7, 2008
Your Son was a True Warrior and Great Patriot. As a Vietnam Veteran that enlisted in the US Army in 1969 I can totally relate as can many Vets of past and present. We are a diamond in the rough and get molded into the people we later become. We thank GOD everyday we wake and before we go to sleep every night. Without GOD in our lives though none of this would make sense. IT'S HIS PLAN NOT OURS. We can only run the good race on the path HE has sent us.I was at your son's Funeral as an American Legion Rider and Patriot Guard. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND CONTINUE TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH YOUR WALK AS DIFFICULT AS IT MAY BE.
Bosley
December 7, 2008
Last time we talked was a few days before you died, when our group was going on the normal once a year camping trip and we joked about you taking a black hawk ride back to wichita to go camping. this sucks, and shouldnt be this way. miss you man
Dan Hubbell
December 7, 2008
He was a good troop, somebody to depend on.
Densel Myers
December 7, 2008
God Bless you Sgt. Funcheon.
You were one of America's heros.
Nothing more needs to be said.
Emily Ubben
August 28, 2008
Funchy,
Man, last time I saw you we had a few words. I really wish we didn't say goodbye like that. I want you to know how much Katy and I love you. I know when we were younger you really cared for her. I want you to know how much she treasured you. You and I had such a love hate relationship. MAN! you were stubborn! thanks for never letting me win. lol. we miss you. It's amazing who you became after high school. We're still in miami, and we miss getting emails from you. We think about you all the time. We know we will see you again. Our friendship and good times together hasn't ended here.
See ya soon funchy munchy!
Love Em
sue bock
July 16, 2008
i remember the last time i hugged u and made u promise to be safe ..i remember the last time u complaining about my cooking skills..the last time u said i should stop grinning when u tried to pronounce "wala" and most of all the last time we talked.
it wasnt the nicest conversation we had but back then it was just another day of us figthing....
for months we didnt talk, we had to much pride to give in and just when i was about to write u i found your moms email in my inbox.
and now i cnt even tell you in person how much i do love u and how much i do miss you every day...
u will always be in my heart.
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Funcheon!
Lorna Geist
June 6, 2008
I find myself thinking of you more than I ever imagined. Each time I see a flag, each time I hear specific music, every time I see a soldier, or when I see a mischievous smile, I think of you.
I will not see you walking in the neighborhood but you are not forgotten.
Another's mom
Alex and his sister - Gloria
May 21, 2008
In Memory of Alexander ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 1, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Alex, but I am remembering his service.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
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
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Mom
April 29, 2008
Alex,
One year, oh how we miss you, our first born..only son. The grief is overwhelming at times. We have placed you in the arms of Jesus. Our love for you is eternal, Wait for us......
A
April 29, 2008
Happy Birthday buddy, love you and miss you!
our hero
April 21, 2008
Kevin Smith
April 14, 2008
Just wanted to say we still miss you Alex. I was really impressed in how the Army helped you grow. I just wish we could have had more time to know you and watch you and your friends grow up and have families. We can never say thank you enough but rest assured you will not be forgotten.
D E
March 31, 2008
Its almost been a year since Alex's death and I've been thinking about him recently. I was messing around online when I came across this. Hearing his voice made me smile. Rest in peace Alex
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tDZMF5dezXM
Mom and Alex
November 7, 2007
Dad, Alex and Gloria
November 7, 2007
Alex and Sue 08-2005
November 4, 2007
Lori Graham
November 1, 2007
Alex, thank you for serving our country, and for being a friend to my angle Staff Sgt. Martin. Its been 6 months and you all are always remembered.
I had the pleasure to meet your parents at Ft Carson for the memorial service. Such caring and loving folks and your sister and best buddy were there too.
Well your parents immediately spotted me. We extented an invitation for them to visit some time and your dad arrived here to Baltimore, Md. yesterday.
Its a pleasure talking about you, Jay and the other military folks. Although I never got to meet you, your folks keep your spirit alive. You will be proud of their efforts.
Keep an eye on my baby Jay up there and we will take care of things down here.
You are my nephew too,
Aunt Lori
Alex - on the job
September 10, 2007
A serious Alex
September 2, 2007
Deb Kingsley
August 24, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. It's such a tragedy. May you find comfort in knowing that he was serving our great country and that he died trying to help a less fortunate country. I am so very sorry.
August 16, 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 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Funcheon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Alex and Andrew
August 7, 2007
Sgt. Alex Funcheon
August 2, 2007
July 4, 2007
Before Alex left for Iraq, he was "adopted" by a 5th grade class at Bostic Elementary in Wichita, Kansas. The following is an original poem written by one of the students, Veronica.
A boy joined the army
To become a man
And he knew that he could
He said, "I can."
And that day he left
To fight the war.
He said, "I'll be back,
I know for sure."
But when that man's life
Was gone and taken,
I was sure that God
Must be mistaken,
Cause why should the best man
You'd ever meet
Go far down,
Down in defeat.
Who is this man?
This man at rest;
Why he's Sergeant Alex Funcheon
And he's the best.
KAREN
June 25, 2007
Thought of you today Alex as we learned of another soldier losing his life for our country. Can't thank you soldiers enough for your duty for our freedom. RIP dear man and let the GOOD LORD be with your family as they miss that precious smile of yours!
Verna Nelson
June 13, 2007
I wish I could say something or do something that would make this ok. But I can't I just wanted to tell you how so very sorry I am. As a family member of Chad Marsh we have been here and done this, I want you to know that we as a family are praying for your family. Aunt of ( SPC. Chad Marsh )
Gerry Marsh
June 5, 2007
Words fall far short of trying to piece to gather the hole in your heart. But i need to let you know that your family is in our hearts and prayers. We recently went through the same tragedy and your not alone. Gerry Marsh (brother of spc. Chad Marsh)
Chris Smith
June 2, 2007
Sgt. Alex Funcheon
My heart broke today
As I heard that mournful song
The song that is a signal
Of the end of day or life
The young man's return
Too long delayed he now returns
Forever not home,but to the grave
Slowly the music plays
That solemn, hated song
And the pallbearers raise their arms
A slow proud salute
To a fallen brother
Most never knew
They march to greet him
Five solders, one friend
All to guide their brother to his end
As we stand here
Those lives that he's touched
I ask that your remember
Everthing about him you loved
Every smile, every laugh
Every word, every breath
I ask that you remember him
as a solder, son, and brother
But most importantly
I ask that you remember him at his best
I ask that you remember him as a friend
ROBYN Garside
June 2, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Darrell Hoskins
May 28, 2007
To my friend Bob and the entire Funcheon family,
You have been in my prayers now since I first heard of the ultimate sacrifice your son, Alex, made for us all. I have searched for comforting words but what words are there at a time like this? I, too, am a father, and I cannot fathom the anguish of losing either my son or my daughter. I can only hope that I would be able to draw comfort from my faith in our Lord, as I hope you can. I know from spending early years in your home with your Mom and Dad, you and Don and Ruthie, that you are a family of faith. One Scripture came to mind as I have been thinking of you, the words of King David, who had just lost a child. He said, "I will go to him, but he will not return to me." Life is short for us all but you will be reunited with Alex at God's appointed time. In the meantime, God bless you all. May He give you strength to carry on and beautiful memories of Alex, who is now an American hero.
Ronn Massie
May 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Alexander.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Alexander for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Funcheon family in the loss of Alexander. I did not know Alexander, 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. Alexander 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~
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
May 18, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Proud Marine Mom Davidson
May 17, 2007
My sincere condolence to you and your family. You have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Today we honor your son who is one of the bravest and courageous young men who has sacrificed his life to protect and preserve the spirit and promise of America. Everyone needs to know how brave, skilled, and honorable our loved ones are. They are willing to lay down their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms American’s all take for granted.
I know how much I love and miss my Marine son, who is deployed. I know how much you must love your Soldie, Alex, also. I hope that knowing how special he was will be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted.
—Matthew 5:4
This world is not conclusion;
A sequel stands beyond,
Invisible, as music,
But positive, as sound.
—Emily Dickinson
Ann Parsons (Shanks)
May 17, 2007
May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding. My love and prayers are with you.
Janette LaFleur
May 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debra Cappel
May 14, 2007
Please accept my deep sympathy in the loss of your beloved Alex. The American soldier is without doubt the greatest hero we have, not only throughout history but also in our future. Not only did Alex help to preserve the world as we know it today, he protected the ideals of freedom for all the future generations to come. It is because of brave men like Alex that we can live with the fervent hope that our grandchildren and their own children will also someday be able to live in democracy. Heaven holds a very revered place of honor for your soldier. We will keep him and your family in our thoughts, and lift him and you up in our prayers each night.
May you find solace in the loving memories that you have of Alex, and may he rest forever in peace in the loving arms of God.
Thank you for the love and care you gave Alex while he was with us on the Earth physically, and may God's angels watch over him now with love and care.
Velta Gilmore
May 14, 2007
Karen,
Its always sad to hear of a fallen soldier, but it is even worse when you know the family. I am so sorry to hear about Alex. My heart & prayers goes out to you and your family. There is nothing worse then losing a child. May God be with you and your family.
Love
Velta
Tamee Syrcle
May 14, 2007
My daughter (Danielle Syrcle) attends Bostic Traditional Magnet School. She did meet Alex when he came to school and she talked about him for days. She also attended the funeral of Alex. She will not talk about it. She carried his picture around this weekend in her pocket so we found a place to display it so we wouldn't forget his love of our country and his love for us. It saddens me to see my daughter hurt for Alex, it saddens me for Alex’s parent’s pain. We pray that your pain will ease as time goes by. Thank you for sharing your loving son with our children. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Jessica Stewart
May 13, 2007
Uncle Bob, Aunt Karen, and Gloria,
I will never forget how much Alex liked to wrestle with his daddy and his cousins when you all would come over and visit. I know that there were many times that he would get to do that alone with you Uncle Bob, and seeing how much my son admires his dad when he plays with him, I know that Alex had that same place for you in his heart. I miss my little cousin Alex and those times we had. Aunt Karen, my heart breaks for you today on Mother's day. As it is my first as a mother, I cannot imagine the loss that you feel, knowing that you will no longer be able to hold your son on Mother's Day, at least here on this earth. That is the hope that we have to hold onto, put our faith in. We will see Alex again. Just think, he's getting to know Grandpa Sies and Grandma Myrtle, his great uncles Norman and Warren who were war heroes, Gramsi, my mother and others. You will see Alex again. "And the light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never overpowered it." John 1:5
You are always in my heart and in my prayers, Jessica
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