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for Jean Medlin
Charlie Gili
November 3, 2022
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Jean P. Medlin US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.
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
Sean Brady
June 14, 2013
May your soul rest in peace.
Luis Cambal
February 12, 2013
I am terribly sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure to train, and smile along your son, as a young corporal , I will see the him again in the promise land
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin:
Always remembering Jean. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin:
Please accept my remembrance of Jean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 30, 2010
Paul, Silvia came down from Birmingham and, with Nick, celebrated your life at a Memorial Day site this week in South Beach.
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin:
Remembering Jean 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 19, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin:
Jean 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
edgar hernandezoviedo
February 19, 2009
he was a good marine brother and friend
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
Chris Isbell
November 5, 2008
Over a year has past,having attended the services.I find pride in this young man I never meet.Passing him as I pay respect to family, on up the hill. God Bless him for our freedom.
June 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Medlin!
Lisa Swanzy
June 17, 2008
I am SO VERY SORRY for your loss! I used to live in Homewood/Vestavia AL which makes me feel as though I have lost a neighbor! Sgt. Medlin was and will ALWAYS be an Alabama and American hero!
With deep sympathy,
In Memory of Jean Paul ~ (Debra Estep)
May 19, 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 Jean Paul, 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)
“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
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
May 19, 2008
Jean Paul,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Karen Cupples
February 12, 2008
Thank you for your son and his service to our country. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice and so has all his family. I pray his memories will bring you comfort and help you to carry on for him.
Rinda Pope
October 24, 2007
Dear Paul, My son Alex died with you on May 19, 2007 in Baghdad. I hope I will get to meet you in heaven when my time comes to meet up with my precious son. May God Bless you and May god comfort those that miss you most.
October 13, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend the “Celebration of Life” Event as we honor and recognize the lives of Our Community Members and Fallen Soldiers we have lost during 2006-2007.
The program includes, a DVD Pictorial Memorial Tribute, Music, Candle lighting, Balloon Release, and Refreshments. Each family receives a personalized ornament to place on a Christmas tree as a remembrance of their loved one.
Families who have experienced loss find this event a wonderful time of remembrance and healing. We would love your family to be apart of this event as our Community joins together to recognize and honor your loved one during this Holiday Season.
We will be honoring all the Fallen Soldiers that were assigned to Fort Hood Texas. If you are not able to attend and would like to send a favorite photo, please feel free to do so.
RSVP By Website www.col2007.com
Call Celebration of Life Staff at 254-245-7061
Peggie Writtenhouse
October 4, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Paul Medlin. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY
August 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Medlin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Norma Ware
August 15, 2007
Dear Ms. Medlin: I met you at Jean's funeral. I'm a mom of a marine that came home. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, but I'm very proud of Jean. HIs death is not in vain. He fought the enemy there to keep him from coming here. I pray God show Himself to you, & give you comfort and peace. Take care. Norma Ware
August 8, 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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Tommy Tyler
July 16, 2007
Me and Paul grew up together, best friends from day one of our lives. Paul was born a Marine and died a Soldier. He made the ulitmate scatfice for this country. I just can't wait until the day we'll reunite in heaven. I'll never forget you, Remember---Semper Fi
John Wettlaufer
June 25, 2007
Sgt. Medlin was one of he finest Marines that i ever had the privileges of meeting. He will be missed. Semper Fi
Anthony Wagner
June 23, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the Medlin family and friends.. I served with Medlin in the Marines and he was known as an outstanding Marine throughout our Battalion... He will be missed not only at home but by all the people he served with across the country........ Semper Fi..
Robby Roberts
June 21, 2007
God bless Paul and his family. Paul went to high school and played football with my son Robert. We are sadened by his sacrafice.Paul is a hero and we were all blessed by the time he was in our life.
June 21, 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
Joan Wilson
June 14, 2007
To the Family of Paul Medlin: I want to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your love one. I was very fortunate to know Paul by working with him at AmSouth Bank. After he left the bank, I lost touch with him. I knew of his love for his country. We talked often about the Marine Corp. The reason for this is because I am the Mother of a son who is in Iraq now. He is like Paul in so many ways. He served 4 years Marine Corp. After getting out of the Marine Corp, serveral years went by, he then join the Army National Guard to fulfill his dream of flying. He is a Crew Chief on a Black Hawk helicopter. I didn't like the idea of him going where he is, but I support him very much and am very proud. I grieve with you but also am so very proud that we have young men like Paul. Paul is my HERO,as all of the soldiers that are overseas. I know he will be miss, but his memory will not be forgotten.
ROBYN garside
June 9, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Michele Goeb Smith
June 8, 2007
To the Medlin Family, each of you are in my prayers each day. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you Paul for standing up for our country! Just know that Paul & Brian are taking care of us now. Please call me if I can do anything for you.
An American
June 8, 2007
...Nor shall your glory be forgot,
while fame her record keeps,
or honor points to the hallowed spot
where valor proudly sleeps...
By Theodore O'Hara
Linda Flannery
June 7, 2007
To the family of Sgt Medlin
I am so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your loving memories and know that all of America shares in your grief and in your pride.
Rest in Peace, Sgt Medlin. My flag flies in your honor.
Suzy Proud american citizen
June 7, 2007
Dearest Medlin family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy and condolences on your precious loss. My heart,thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My couin's husband was killed in Iraq in January. I grieve with you all.
May God comfort you always.
Dear Jean Paul Medlin,
I never met you but You are truly my hero. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting a fine soldier as yourself. Thank you for protecting our country,our freedom and for keeping us safe. You will always be remembered.
Rest in peace sweet precious angel
Michael Iezzi
June 7, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Jean Paul to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Jean Paul in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
June 7, 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
JOE ROMERO
June 6, 2007
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this american hero, may his memories of love for his family and country bring you confort in the years to come.
FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
IN MEMORY OF MY SON
SPC. JOSHUA G. ROMERO
ARMY 1st. CAV.
Linda Coleman
June 4, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. Medlin,
I cannot begin to imagine the pain and grief you are experiencing at this time. I did not personally know Sgt. Medlin, but I want to let you know how proud I am of him and of all our men and women in the military. I am so proud of the sacrifice they give to our great country. It's because of heroes such as Sgt. Medlin that we can live in freedom.
I'm truly sorry that it cost him the ultimate sacrifice; but amidst your grief, I know that you are extremely proud of him as well.
May God comfort your hearts with the peace only He can give as you face the days ahead without this special young man you loved so much.
Teresa Ashworth
June 4, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin,
Thank you for your sacrifice though thank you will never be nearly enough. I know the emptiness you feel but I pray you'll rest your head on God's shoulders and let Him wrap you in His arms and comfort you. He will never forsake you.
When my nephew was KIA in April 2004, someone wrote in his guestbook that he is now guarding the Streets of Gold. What a wonderful way to think of him. I hope you'll think of Sgt. Medlin in this way as well.
May God continue to hold you in his arms. "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 NIV
Please feel free to contact me or my family at any time.
Teresa,
Aunt of LCPL J.T. Sims, Jr.
KIA 4/10/2004
Janice bridges
June 4, 2007
Hi,
I wish I had some good words of comfort. I too lost my son Paul Bridges in this war. Paul went to high school in Oxford, Alabama where I was a math teacher for several years. May you know that I will remember your Jean. May god bless and hold you tight through the days and nights to come...
Lee Ann Miles
June 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Medlin family as they struggle with their broken hearts during the loss of their son.
Paul's dedication and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
I appreciate the opportunity in which the family allowed the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their soldier.
It has been my honor and privilege to stand in respect with the PGR and American Legion Riders, Chapter 107, Leeds, Alabama.
"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
Submitted by a parent of 92nd MP BN soldier deployed to Baghdad, Iraq
Dick Miles
June 4, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss. May your hearts be as strong as the warrior you lost.
Jamie Levan
June 4, 2007
To the Medlin family,
Thank you for giving the PGR and the American Legion Riders,Chapter 107 Leeds, Al., the opportunity to honor your son.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Medlin family in the loss of Jean Paul. I did not know Jean Paul, 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. Jean Paul 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~
Shannon Jackson
June 3, 2007
You are the strongest bravest person that I have ever met. I will miss you dearly! You will never be forgotten. Thank you Paul! I love you! ~S~
Lana McDonald
June 2, 2007
I had the privilage to talk to Jean's father on NPR. I am the mother of PFC Travis Haslip, who was with Jean on that fateful day. I am not a public person but didn't feel I was able to really tell you how my heart aches not only for my own son but for your son and all the other fallen soldiers and their families. It's a bond we never want to have. God Bless and comfort your family.
Dana Strickland
June 2, 2007
To the Medlin family,
Paul was one of the finest men I've ever known.He gave the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live freely.He was a great person and my heartfelt condolences goes out to you for your loss during your time of mourning.May God grant each of you the strength to make it through.
Georgia King
June 2, 2007
Ronnie, Silvia and Family,
I fondly remember Paul as a little boy, peering through our screen door asking if Bradley could come out and play. Many years have passed since that time. I am so proud of him and his great accomplishments and that he was willing to do all of this for the freedom of our country. I pray that God will hold all of you in his arms and guide you through this.
We love you,
Georgia, Kevin Martin and Bradley King
Greg Bearden
June 1, 2007
To the mother, father and sister of Sgt. Paul Medlin: I consider it an honor and privelege to have known Paul. The world is a better place because of your son and brother. My deepest sympathys are with you all.
Ammie Akin
June 1, 2007
Your son is a hero. We appreciate his service to our country. We did not know him but we are grateful for the gift of freedom. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Amber & Heath Maddox
June 1, 2007
My name was Amber Saab in highschool, I am married to Heath Maddox. Both Heath and I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate Paul giving the ultimate sacrifice so that others will be free. Paul was a great man and a terrific friend to both Heath and I. Our hearts go out to you and all of Paul's family. There is none more heroic than one who would lay down his life for his country. Paul truly is a hero and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ashley
June 1, 2007
I do not know you but just wanted to let you know I was praying for your family. Paul was a hero, without people like him we wouldn't have the rights we have today, thank you and may God bless you during this time.
Angela Golden
June 1, 2007
I am so sorry for your lost. May God be with you all during this time and always. I want to thank Sergeant Jean Paul and his family for supporting him in our Nation's hour of need for protecting my family and my son's future and all American's against terrorist attacks and etc. May the events of 9-11 never happen again on our soil. It is men and women like Jean Paul who loved America, so we can be proud to live in the land of the Free and not worry about be attacked on our homeland ever again. I hope we will finish the war in Iraq. So Jean would of not paid the ultimate price of dying in vain. I am sorry that Jean and his loved ones and his dear friends have paid the ultimate price for this freedom. Again my thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the many months ahead. May Jesus carry you all through this tragedy.
Ronnie & Toni Whitten
May 31, 2007
To the Medlin family,
Our very deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this time. True heroes are hard to come by this day and time and your son was one of them. He served his country and family with honor. As the parents of one who is currently serving we know what a true hero is but cannot imagine the grief you are going through at this time. God be with you.
Terry Savage
May 31, 2007
To the family of Jean Paul, I hurt for you and with you. I know that the Lord gives special grace to those of us who lose such a precious loved one; especially to us moms. And while the pain never gets weaker, we become stronger and more able to bear it. You will make it thru this and we will help in any way we can.
You're in my prayers.
Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Is 41:10
terry Savage
proud army mom of Spc Brian Alex Vaughn kia 6-21-05 Ramadi, Iraq
ROSIE BENSINGER
May 31, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
JEREMY & AMANDA RANDOLPH
May 31, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
George & Patti Sippola
May 31, 2007
On behalf of the Sippola Family, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Paul Medlin. He served his country proudly and may God Bless him. He offered and gave the greatest sacrifice...LIFE.
Randy Syx
May 31, 2007
Ron,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of you son Paul----a "true American hero".
Heather Brasher
May 31, 2007
Paul, I am blessed to have known you. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are truly a hero and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you now rest peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Al Webb
May 31, 2007
May God bless all family and friends in your time of grief. Our nation has suffered the loss of one of our finest. He is truly a fallen hero. I did not know Jean personally, but I feel his loss.
Shannon
May 31, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Linda Goeb
May 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan Colley-Monk
May 26, 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.
Submitted by a parent of a 1-5 CAV soldier deployed in Baghdad, Iraq
Ronn Massie
May 25, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Jean.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Jean for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Linda Clifton
May 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Garnet Jenkins
May 23, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of Sgt. Jean P. Medlin.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
May your precious memories of Jean, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead..
May your Brave Young Soldier Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God. I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Medlin family.
I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 22, 2007
Rest in peace, the roll call of honor is yours to answer.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 22, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Fred (USMC Ret)
May 21, 2007
It is with the deepest sadness that I ask the family and friends of this brave young Soldier to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared and mourned by millions of Americans. Most of whom you don’t know and in all probability will never meet. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes, and for those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know! This soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
WE MUST NEVER FORGET!!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace brave soldier; you did your duty with great honor, dedication, distinction and in the highest traditions of our great country.
Semper Fidelis
debbi rivers
May 21, 2007
As this war goes on it pains me to sign another fallen soldier's page. My son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler was killed on November 12, 2006, I know all too well the pain the parents are going through. I stand ready with sincere invitation that if I can help emotionally in any way please contact me. I don't know the name of this great soldier but I do know the pain that you each face. May God protect the Parents, Spouses and Families of all our fallen soldiers and Bless them with His healing love as only He can. Please contact me at anytime. I'm here as a mother who understands the grief you too endure. Debbi
Gary Allain
May 21, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Carol Cline
May 21, 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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