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for Richard Gilmore
Charles Gili
December 6, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Richard Gilmore III US Army Specialist.
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 and friends and 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
November 5, 2014
To whom it may concern,
I recently read about this brave man's services because of a school project we were doing. I found Spc. Richard Gilmore III because we have the same first name and I also live in Alabama. I am a senior at Winfield City High School. I don't do much but I want you all it knows more the world to me that he served our country for our freedoms.
Sincerely Skylar Baird
April 1, 2013
Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice Richard. You will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 1, 2012
July 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Richard Gilmore:
Always remembering Richard. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Richard Gilmore:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Richard Gilmore:
Remembering Richard 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
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 29, 2010
Remembering our heroes today and always.
kathy davis
January 27, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2009
To the family of Spc. Richard Gilmore:
Richard 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
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 24, 2009
Remembering our heroes and their families, now and always.
mirranda kennedy
May 14, 2009
we miss u so much gizmo love u bunches timothy playing baseball and when school start back he will be in kindtergenhe wanted me 2 tell u that we love u bunches
Lisa Swanzy (Sad yet THANKFUL American)
April 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Spc. Gilmore and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama/American hero and WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
Kenna Larra
December 30, 2008
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Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of Richard ~ (Debra Estep)
July 18, 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 Richard, 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
July 1, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Gilmore!
Steve Thomas
November 6, 2007
God Bless this HERO's soul.
May God bring comfort to this Hero's family.
Please know your Son will never be forgotten.
Most respectfully
Uncle of another Hero -
SPC Dane R Balcon
KIA 5 Sept 07 Balad Iraq
Peggie
October 4, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Richard Gilmore. 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
Kay Watson
September 23, 2007
As a Gold Star mother who recently lost my only son, 1st Sgt Jeffrey Ray McKinney, on July 11, 2007 in Adhamiya, know the pain each person is feeling. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow. May the memories of your ultimate sacrific live forever in the minds of family, friends, loved ones and comrades in arms. Your ultimate sacrific will always be in my heart. God Bless.
miranda swann/kennedy
August 30, 2007
I can say from being a close friend to Richard! he was a great person we went to high school together and for that sort period of time we where best friends. I miss him very much.. I know
his wife jimmie sue and there two kids miss him very much ... I couldn't even start to think what his mother pasty and father Richard and brother jonathan could even be going through.. I can say this and know deep in my heart Richard will alway's be my hero and best friend
debbi rivers
August 27, 2007
To the parents of Richard, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006
August 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Gilmore and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Monica Strong
August 12, 2007
Joel Orozco
August 10, 2007
To the family and friends of Richard Gilmore,
I am very sorry for you loss. My heart and prayers are with. May God bring peace to your hearts and give you strength during these difficult times.
My cousin was Sgt Luis E. Gutierrez-Rosales, Richard's platoon leader.
God Bless you,
August 3, 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
Jordan Brown
August 2, 2007
To My Dearest Friend,
Rick, I will never forget our time spent cooking out in texas. You will forever be missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN. I will always keep those kids and your family in my prayers. Luv Always, JORDAN
Gary Allain
July 29, 2007
Spc. Richard Gilmore
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Callene Reese
July 28, 2007
To the Family of Spc. Richard Gilmore.
I stand and salute you Spc. Richard Gilmore. Now you are being saluted by the King of kings and I can hear him say, "well done, my good and faithful soldier. You might ask the question? Why did I take you? I can hear God saying because I need you to prepare for the Battle of Armageddon, the final battle. So mom and dad he's coming back, but in a different uniform. Be encouraged.
Mr&Mrs. Gilmore, I pray that God will strengthen you like never before and that his love would consume you as you deal with this difficult time in life. But know that God will substain you and keep you. Stay steadfast in the faith.
From: a Navy Vet., as well as from the Family of the late Douglas&Annie Reese, we send our love and prayers.
Callene M. Reese
Linda Clifton
July 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Teresa Ashworth
July 27, 2007
To the family & friends of Spec. Gilmore,
There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Know there are a lot of people who care for you, understand your hurt, and are here for you. I pray you'll feel God's loving arms around you.
I believe our heroes are guarding heaven's gate now and are watching over us.
LCPL J.T. Sims' aunt
KIA 4/10/2004
Ar Ramadi, Iraq
"Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
We Remember, Inspire, Cherish, Honor
We RICH, Inc. (www.werich.org)
Antoine Martin
July 27, 2007
To the family,friends and fellow Brothers in Arms,
I had a chance of hanging out with Richard on several occassion over her in Germnay. When we first met the first thing that we noticed that we had in common was that we were both from Alabama. He represented for B-ham and Jasper and I was for Montgomery. He was good person to be around and for all those who knew him could testfy to that. He was well know in the Schweintfurt Germany area. Even though we were not in the same battalion we mananged to bump into eachother somewhere on post.When I heard about what happend to him it was like a shock to me because I never thought it would be him. Richard I want you to know that you along with all my fellow battle buddies that paid the ultimate price, that the enemy has took yet another one of us but we got them back.There is nothing out there that can replace you and now you are among the ranks of God and his almighty army.
YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY,
SPC Antoine Martin& Sandra Martin
Carol Cline
July 26, 2007
Spc. Richard Gilmore and Family:
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.
Apryll Anderson
July 26, 2007
MEMORIES WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH YOU WILL NEED TO PROCEDE!
GOD BLESS!
OUR FALLEN HERO!
SGT. JEREMY E. DEPOTTEY
KIA SEPT. 11, 2006
A Marine sister
July 26, 2007
It is with such a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Spc. Richard Gilmore. I am very sorry for your loss. Spc. Gilmore will always be remembered as an American hero, and his sacrifice and yours will never be forgotten. My prayers are with all of you.
Semper Fi
PEGGY PARKER
July 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Althea B
July 25, 2007
May God bless you and yours. Sorry for your great loss. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and yours. Please know that there are people out here who do care and your HERO will never be forgotten as he is our HERO too. Hold tight to your memories. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY.
Christine Sealey
July 24, 2007
I would like to say thank you, in this day and age it is hard to raise up our children to know the importance of honor and sacrifice. Your brave son heard the call and without hesitation joined his brothers in combat. My son was in Iraq, at the very place your soldier lost his life just last year. I can only imagine your pain at this time and want again to say THANK YOU for raising this young man with the courage and integrity to join our Armed Forces. His sacrifice will never be forgotten and we will NEVER FORGET!!!!! May God hold you in his loving arms and grant you peace through his Holy Spirit.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 24, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gilmore family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, 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. Richard 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~
Sandy Bonesteel
July 24, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Ronn Massie
July 23, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Richard.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Richard for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 23, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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
SHIRLEY DONEY
July 23, 2007
REST IN PEACE RICHARD, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Garnet Jenkins
July 23, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. Richard Gilmore, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Richard 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 Gilmore 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 Richard.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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