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for Christopher Hamlin
Vanguard
May 4, 2025
18 years, brotha.
To this day, I can't ruck without thinking about ya.
See ya on the other side.
Cellar
February 25, 2023
Brother it's been many years since we stomped the ground in Kosova together or ran the streets in Germany together. You are truly missed. I think about you often and all talks we had about home. Rip brother
Robert Lockwood
June 17, 2017
I think of you often brother. I want you to know that I celebrate your life and talk about you often. I love telling stories about you! Duke and I have a tradition of spending may 4 together no matter what! Rest easy SSG.
Dunde Harris
May 11, 2017
Hey Ham & Cheese, miss you bro!!!!10 years ago so many things changed forever. I want you to know the Wrecking Crew celebrated your life and what you sacrificed on that terrible day!! Every year Lockwood and I get together to remember and to reflect and swap stories from Hood and when you and I was in Germany.. Not a day goes by without thinking of you. I LIVE MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST, because I know and understand the sacrifice that day!! I LOVE YOU BROTHER AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SIX!! Save me a spot pal. PUNISHERS 4 LIFE DUKE
James Hamlin
May 4, 2017
Hard to believe its been 10 years since you have been gone! Wish I could of known you better cousin, If I did I would of told you that you are a hero. R.I.P Chris Hamlin, you are gone but never forgotten1
Rick Toole
May 5, 2015
As I sit here remembering the energy you brought to the section and the never ending lung capacity you had on our ruck runs.When I brought you into the sniper section I nic-named you "The Horse" Ive always felt in some way responsible for your sacrifice. I think if I hadn't forced your promotion to SGT. or tried harder to get your orders to Texas deleted, you would still be with us. You are a phenomenal soldier and Warrior. You always talked to me about you Fire chicken. Sometimes I think that car is what took you back to the states. We will always remember you for your strength and selfless service to duty. A Soldier, A Friend, A HERO.
Rick Shetter
May 4, 2015
I am honored to call you my friend and proud to have had the honor to have served with you. Gone but never forgotten.
Scott Chamberland
September 2, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Stephanie
May 25, 2013
The years pass, but your Memory never fades. We still miss you! I think about you a lot. Talk about you a lot. I go back to the day I tried to convince you to keep your original orders to Kansas. I wish there was something I could've said to make you not change them to TX. Maybe things would be different. I'm so glad you stayed in touch with me. Always in our hearts! Miss you! Happy Memorial Day Chris! Thank you for your sacrifice.
Dunde Harris
May 18, 2013
Hey buddy, sorry I didn't get to post in the 4rth. I stayed up all night thinking about you guys, reliving that terrible day. I miss you dear friend.. I found some old pictures of us in Germany, man that was fun times. And us racing down 290.. I truly miss you my friend and not a day goes by I don't think about you and the times we shared. I know your fighting another war some where else now but one day I will reunite with you to help you finish that one. I love you brother... "Duke"
May 7, 2013
In memory and honor of Christopher Hamlin. Recognizing the 6th anniversary of his passing on May 3rd 2007.
Me and Chris on the C17 into Badgdad
Carl Stevens
April 3, 2013
Almost six years now, seems like yesterday for me.
Not Forgotten
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Healy
October 27, 2010
I will never forget the great Soldier and friend you were to me.
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin:
Remembering Christopher 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
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin:
Christopher 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
January 22, 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
Ashley
September 13, 2008
Chris,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about the fun times we had at North Laurel. You are a hero Chris an American Soldier. London will never be the same without you. We love and miss you!!
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Hamlin!
In Memory of Christopher ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 4, 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 Christopher, 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)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
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SPC Andrew Youngquist
March 15, 2008
As it nears almost a year since the last time I saw you, I just want to convey how much I personally, and everyone else misses you, Larry, and Mark. Although you were only in our PLT for a short time, I'm honored to have fought beside you. I miss having to hear you go on about your trans am while we are on guard, and I think of what you always said jokingly everytime I see a TA, "get one, it'll change your life!" And I smile and laugh a bit.
God bless Chris' family, I will never forget him or his sacrifice.
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 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Hamlin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Susan Stanley
August 4, 2007
Dear family of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin, I am so sorry for the loss of your hero. He was a hero in many ways to many people. He was helping to maintain our freedoms and helping to bring freedoms to those that have never known freedom before. I send many packages to contacts listed at AnySoldier.com. Your Christopher, being a volunteer contact for Any Soldier.com, was an angel to many in the field. He cared enough for his unit to help pass out mail to those who maybe did not receive any or as much mail as others. Helping them to know that they were supported, cared for and prayed for by us at home in the USA. What a true hero. Freedom isn’t free.
Thank you Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin. We miss you greatly.
May God’s Holy Spirit grant your family comfort as they progress through grieving for the loss of their very special hero.
From a Gold Star Mother (SSG Russell J. Verdugo KIA 5/23/05 - Baghdad)
Michael Glancy
July 14, 2007
It was my pleasure to serve as Chris's Platoon Sergeant in Germany. He was a Soldier of the highest quality. When Chris tried out for our sniper section he raised the bar of excellence for all of his fellow Soldiers. The world and the Army have lost a true warrior and a fantastic person. My thoughts go to his family. I am proud to have served with him.
Glen
June 20, 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
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 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
Patrick Bright
May 29, 2007
To all the family:
I was very sad to hear of the tragic loss of a fine young man in Chris. Even tho I haven't had the privilege to meet him, I know so much about his character, dedication to his country, career, & family. He was obviously well liked,& was the pride of Laurel county. His accolades spoke of the skill & precision in which he was required to do what he did, & no doubt the service will not soon find another like him.
I can only express my sorrow to his grandfather Thurman, grandmother Zola, his great-aunt Christy, his mother Autumn, & step-father Otis. We all feel the pain of his leaving us, but can't begin to imagine your own.
My only thought now is of Chris' uncle & my little brother Pfc James Hamlin. Please remember him in your thoughts & pray for his safety & that this conflict might soon end bringing all our loved ones back home to us.
God bless!
Justin Jones
May 28, 2007
Chris was a damn fine soldier and I am proud to be one of the lucky men that got to serve with him! Like many of my brothers from 1/18 I would of gladly taken a bullet for him. Always honored, never forgotton...Hey Chris, next roud is on me!
PFC James A. Hamlin
May 28, 2007
To the nephew I never got to meet: May God bless you for your selfless service, loyalty, honor, duty, integrity, personal courage and sacrifice for your country, family and friends. May God show favor in his heart for you as a warrior,leader,caring man. R.I.P. Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. thank you. PFC Hamlin, James A.
Bravo Trp, 1-4 Cav.
Camp Falcon Unit#42535
APO AE 09361
Susan Colley-Monk
May 25, 2007
For each soldier that has fallen so that many may stand
We honor their spirit as they pass to God’s hand
For without their sacrifice we would live forever in fear
We pray for their loved ones and provide a salute and a tear
God help us heal the wounds of hate and the misery of war
That is our gift to our fallen heroes that are amongst us no more.
Written by my friend, C. Gragg and submitted by a parent of a 1-5 CAV soldier deployed in Baghdad, Iraq
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hamlin family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. Christopher 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~
rick shetter
May 19, 2007
i had the pleasure to serve with chris while he was stationed out of germany. we were on the 240 gun teams together. he taught me a lot about my job and he helped me to adjust to the change in lifestyle. chris was a strong and dedicaded soldier that many of the lower ranking soldiers could look up to for guidance. i miss chris dearly as do all the other soldiers that have had the pleasure of serving with him. you may be gone brother but you will never be forgotten. until we meet again, rick
Lynette Coulter
May 18, 2007
Your son is in my thoughts and prayers. He is a HERO to me. God Bless you and your family.
Twyla Choate
May 18, 2007
Your family is my thoughts and prayers. Christopher gave the ultimate sacrafice for our country and it will not be forgotten.
Proud Member of Soldiers Angels
Carl Broadhurst
May 18, 2007
Our prayers are with you. I am a friend of Lynne Castle.
Sue Abshire
May 17, 2007
Our world is a safer place because of brave, selfless warriors like Christopher. We will never forget his sacrifice. Our hearts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time of deep sorrow.
Proud Member of Soldiers' Angels
Ronn Massie
May 15, 2007
May God be with you and your family in your time of loss.
Please know that Sgt. Hamlin will always be a hero.
Mine as well as my families prayers will be with you.
(In remeberance of my nephew also a Ky. soldier killed in action on 4-4-07 Joey Cantrell)
Matt Johnson
May 14, 2007
I knew Chris when I was a medic in Germany in the Vanguard Battalion. Chris was a great guy, and I was sorry to see that he had been killed. God be with his family, friends and fellow soldiers.
Sonja Wahl
May 13, 2007
My deepest and sincerest sympathy. I am so saddend by all of this. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Jeannie Stayton
May 12, 2007
To the family of Staff Sgt.Christopher Hamlin. I am so saddened to here we lost another warrior. Everytime I hear we have lost another brave soldier I mourn with the family. Please know your family is in our prayers always. He will not be forgotten.
Ret army. Bill and Jeannie
Edith Meyers
May 11, 2007
To the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin , my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of this wonderful HERO. Many Thanks to Sgt Hamlin for his courage, service, and sacrifice for our country. He will never be forgotten. May God Bless
Love and Prayers,
Edith "Angel" Meyers
Official Volunteer Soldier's Angels
Letter Writing Team
Linda Clifton
May 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert and Doris Unger
May 9, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cory and Mary Orvik
May 9, 2007
God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Christopher in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Staff Sgt Christopher N. Hamlin, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
May 8, 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
Mary Ghaney
May 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phil Roberts
May 8, 2007
My heartfelt condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Christopher now rests in peace, his mission on Earth complete. Our Nation owes a huge debt of gratitude for his service to our country.
Garnet Jenkins
May 8, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Christopher and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Hamlin family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Christopher.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
May 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Sandy Bonesteel
May 8, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Gary Allain
May 7, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Carol Cline
May 7, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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