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for Alan Austin
Billy Dawson, Cpl. US Army, 82nd Airborne Division
November 16, 2022
Austin,
Brother, there is not a day that goes by where you are not on my mind. I've done my best to watch over momma, and Matt. I miss you everyday. Until we meet again in Valhalla. #Paratroopersdontdietheyjustslipaway #Gonebutneverforgotten #Spartans
Charlie Gili
June 27, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Austin Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Alan J. Austin US Army Private 1st Class. 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2013
To the family and friends of Pvt. Alan Austin:
Always remembering Alan. "Some gave all."
May 16, 2012
We miss u...RIP
May 6, 2012
Thank you Alan Austin for providing military service to this country. You have not been forgotten.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Alan Austin:
Please accept my remembrance of Alan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
RG
August 28, 2010
"AMERICAN People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because “COURAGEOUS” rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Thanks for Protecting us and our way of “LIFE”.
"When it hurts to look back & you are too leery to go forward, look beside you and your LOVED one will be there by your side every step of the way."
Brian & Suzette Austin
August 15, 2010
It has now been 3 years since you left us and yet it still feels like yesterday. Nephew, you were on our mind and we just wanted to tell you that we miss you dearly!
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Alan Austin:
Remembering Alan 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
V Wilson
February 12, 2009
Nephew, I will truly miss you and the times we laughed as we both started smoking at the same time- I will always remember when we got our 1st tattooes together and I will never forget how proud you made us when you decided to go to the army but you have done a job well done! I will miss those chubby cheeks and that cool swagger you had (that military attitude) I love You and will always remember you in all family functions, and in my heart. Alan you are in a better place and I commend you for being brave to freely give your life with no questions. Thats a "TRUE SOLDIER". I Love You nephew!
Kenna Larra
December 15, 2008
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
August 14, 2008
To the family of Pvt. Alan Austin:
Alan 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
In Memory of Alan ~ (Debra Estep)
August 12, 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 Alan, 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 2, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Austin!
the Buck family
May 10, 2008
To the family and friends of Pvt. Alan Austin, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Jessica Pugh-Mathew
February 7, 2008
To the family of Alan J. Austin
I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Austin this past weekend at the Gold Star Mother's of America luncheon and I wanted to extend my heartfelt sympathy for your loss and let you know that you are not alone in your sorrow. I am the younger sister of a fallen soldier and though you will never get over his passing, GOD will allow you to get through it. It is going on two years since my beloved brother/2nd daddy was taken from me but I think of him daily and allow myself to bask in the warm memories I have and I offer you the same. Think of and talk to Alan DAILY for he never left you. If you ever wonder where he is just simply look to your shoulder and blow him a kiss because he is sitting right there watching over you. Enjoy the presence of your newfound guardian angel and you pain will be eased.
Its unfortunate that we have to share this pain, I watch my parents endure it daily but know that there are others who support you during this time. We are all bonded together and must lean on one another. From my family to yours.
Sincerely,
Jessica A. Pugh-Mathew
Proud Little Sister of a Fallen Soldier
Staff Sgt. Kenneth I. Pugh
3/11/1967 - 07/17/2006
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Baghdad, Iraq
Katie Dale
September 12, 2007
I meet Austin in BCT we were in the same PLT. He had heart and tried to do what he thought was right.
September 10, 2007
I did not know Pvt. Austin, but I do know the pain of losing one of these fine heroes. My nephew was KIA on August 4th. They will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you, his family, for your sacrifice.
Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Proud Aunt
Spc. Matthew M. Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007
Baghdad
LOOK AT HIM WITH THAT HOUSTON MUG ON HIS FACE
Krishonda Chavis
September 6, 2007
I just wanted to say that I miss my brother so much. Ms Rhonda I love you and Mat as well. Now that I'm back things still feel so unreal that he is not here. I seem like he is just on leave right now. But everyone miss him each and every second of the day. We still keep him on our minds and in our heart everyday. I MISS YOU BRA. love and Ill see u later. love your sista Shonda
Francesca BROWN
August 30, 2007
TO A FRIEND THAT IS GONE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MY GOD KEEP YOU UNTIL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE
Amondi
August 29, 2007
Sending prayers, love and light to the family. Many many blessings
Ellen Ash
August 28, 2007
I will pray for comfort, and I thank you and your son for the sacrifice made for our freedom.
KATLYN MCGEE
August 27, 2007
TOO MY HANDSOME AND LOVING LOVE OF MY LIFE I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED AND TO MAMA AND MATTHEW I FEEL THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH BECAUSE WE ALL LOVED ALAN IN OUR SPECIAL WAY. I LOVE YOU MAMA!!!
debbi rivers
August 27, 2007
To the parents of Alan, 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
Nanette William
August 25, 2007
We, the family of PFC Roy Lee Jones III, killed in action on May 10, 2007 would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know and understand where your strength will come from. I understand your feelings at this time but do know that God will see us through this.
LINDA BARRETT
August 24, 2007
To the Austin, family: MAY GOD GRANT YOU THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS YOU CAN NOT CHANGE THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS YOU CAN AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE AUSTIN, FAMILY. CHARLES & LINDA
August 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Austin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 24, 2007
From a wonderful mother came an excellent son.
I am so proud to cal him my nephew
James Charles
Tom Gugliuzza
August 24, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Austin family in the loss of Alan. I did not know Alan, 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. Alan 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~
Richard & Sharon Wigfall
August 23, 2007
In remembrance of Alan J Austin the entire family and his extended military family have my deepest sympathy.God is the answer to all of your pain and sorrow, He can heal your broken heart. Sincerely yours
Sandra Williams-Potts
August 23, 2007
Dear Cousin Ronda,I am so sadden by the lost of your son. Please forgive by absence from the services. Just know my love and prayers are with you and I am proud that he chose to serve his country.
Love, Sandra
Amanda Ruiz
August 23, 2007
To Alan's family I have my prayers going out to you. Alan was a dear friend of mine whom I met in high school, he was a very good friend that I knew I could always depend on and he was such a good person. I had many good times with him, and will always remember the smile that he had when I would see him. I always will miss him and remember him as the good and wonderful person that he was. To all his family and friends we love you Alan and you will be missed. God bless
Anita Price
August 23, 2007
To The Family of Alan J Austin,
My prayers are extended to you at this time for your loss. Thanks to Alan for his servitude during the war.
May God hold and comfort you always,
Be Blessed.
The Simpson Family
August 23, 2007
My family thanks PFC Austin for his service to our country. May he rest in peace with God, and may God also comfort his family and friends at this difficult time.
August 22, 2007
PFC Austin, you have honorably served your country. Your willingness to stand the line for us will never be forgotten.
Brave soldiers of the past are proud of you. You have earned the respect of a greatful nation. God bless you and your family and friends.
James And Kay Gibson
Spring, TX
Proud Parents of Marine Cpl Christopher Gibson, Taji Iraq
August 22, 2007
Thank you to the family of this wonderful young man that gave his life for our freedom.
God Bless!
E. Hope Gloria
August 22, 2007
To the "Austin" familia my prayers n Love are with you. As Alan is now a solider of God.. God's children are always with him. He truely was a Christian man and gave his life for his country the USA ! He will be missed, but never forgotten.
A thankful Houstonian
August 22, 2007
Job well done, fine and faithful servant. May you rest in peace. Thank you for keeping us free. You will not be forgotten. To your family, I hope that some day his memories will bring a smile to your face and help heal your broken hearts. Thank you for raising such a fine and upstanding young man. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!
Claudia Morales
August 22, 2007
Ronda:
I admire your strength, and as a mother I admire how you raised a class A son to make a lasting mark on the world. We love you and want you to know we are just a minute away when you need us.
"God is with you "
Part of the "Wop Pack"
Lovingly
Claudia Daryl,Bully, Mamie and Saus
Joy Carpenter
August 22, 2007
To the Austin Family,
Thank you for supporting such a wonderful man that he may go into this world and serve his country. What an honor and what a place in heaven he has...my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know God's comfort and grace will get you through, call me if you need anything. Joy (coworker)
Army Mom
August 22, 2007
I too am a mother of a soldier that has been in combat. I am praying for your family. I can only imagine what you going through. Thank you so much for the sacrafice your family has made for our country. Your son was our hero! God bless you!
August 22, 2007
To the family of Alan
His family her at Girls and Boys Prep miss and loved him dearly...
Much love
August 22, 2007
You have the prayers of many - and the gratitude of all for keeping our nation strong and free. To his family - you are paying the ultimate price and I hope that one day you will know comfort.
August 22, 2007
Thank you to the brave young soldier. Thank you to the parents for raising such an honorable son. My prayers are with you.
Yvette Francis
August 22, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Coleen Lenhart
August 22, 2007
May God bless you with His peace and comfort during this time of great sorrow. My sincere thank you for his great sacrifice. He was truly an American hero. All of America was blessed to have this brave and special young man because of his great love and desire to serve. Especially to the family...Thank you and God bless you!
Aunt of Nephews in Iraq
August 22, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier,Alan Austin, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace now, Alan, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Austin family.
JAZMIN EDMOND
August 22, 2007
MS.RONDA
ON BEHALF OF THE CLASS OF 2004 AND THE EDMOND FAMILY WE ARE SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS AND HERE IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.ALAN WAS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTABLE YOUNG MEN THAT I HAVE EVER MEET. ALAN WAS A CLASSMATE AND A CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE ALONG WITH OTHERS. THAT SMILE THAT LIT UP A ROOM WILL BE TRULY TRULY MISSED.MAY GOD KEEP AND BLESS YOU.
Carol Myers
August 22, 2007
Rhonda, From one soldiers mom to another, words cannot express the sadness I feel for you. God grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
JAZMIN EDMOND
August 22, 2007
ALAN WAS A SCHOOLMATE AND CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE. THE EDMOND FAMILY IS KEEPING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS IN THE YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. ALAN WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
CONCERNED AMERICAN
August 22, 2007
TO THE FAMILY:
I SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. WE LOST ONE OF OUR HEROS. GOD'S GRACE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. GOD BLESS.
L Batchelor
August 22, 2007
Thank you Austin family for your son's service to our country. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Theresa Stent
August 22, 2007
Thanks to your son's ultimate sacrifice, people like me are free. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Sincerely,
LORETTA SIPHO MONTGOMERY
August 22, 2007
HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR US, JUST LIKE JESUS, HE GAVE HIS LIFE SO WE COULD LIVE.MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SON.
Susan van Aalten
August 21, 2007
I am so deeply soory for your loss. My son Sgt Alex van Aalten was KIA in Afghanistan 20 Apr 2007. These young men are so brave. They are our defenders and our heros. We will never forget them and we will miss them terribly. I wish I could say something to make it easier but there are no words to say. I will pray for you.
Troy Taylor
August 20, 2007
I've only had the pleasure of meeting Alan twice, but in those two meetings I quickly discovered that he was one of the most respectful young men that i've ever met. His mother did a good job raising a wonderful son and a TRUE AMERICAN HEROE. May God continue to bless the family.
Gary Allain
August 20, 2007
Pvt. Alan Austin
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Rick Langenbrunner
August 19, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. PVT. Austin is now in the loving arms of our Lord. "Stand down Soldier the line is held your duty is done" May God grant you comfort in the difficult days ahead. You will never recover from this tragic event, but with the help and prayers from so many may you learn to live with his absence.
May God bless your family.
In Memory of our only son, PFC Richard P. Langenbrunner 4/17/2007 Rustamiyah, Iraq.
Margie Penn
August 18, 2007
Rhonda,
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss as a mother and our loss as a society of people who need more men like your son. Alan was a very righteous young man who loved God and his family. I know this from our constant conversations about him since he was a child. I only met him maybe once or twice, but know that he was truly a gift from God to you, your family and the rest of us.
Jeannie Austin
August 18, 2007
I never knew your brave solider but i as an american citizen want to thank you for your sacrifice and I want you to know that Alan was my hero, he gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms we so selfishly take for granted.
may god bless you and may you find peace in knowing that your soldier has joined God's fine army.He will never be forgotten
August 18, 2007
Reading all the heartfelt messages left here I get a strong sense that Alan was a true joy to know. I am sorry to have missed the chance to know him. I am one more American who will remember him without having known him. I pray he rests in peace and I pray his loved ones can gathter the strength to get through this. My deepest sympathy.
Donna Callan
August 17, 2007
The soldier stood and faced God,
Hoping his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass,
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod, as the soldier waited quietly for the judgement of his God...
"Step forward now, My Soldier, You have borne your burdens well,
Now walk peacefully through Heaven's gates, you are finally home with Me.
My prayers go out to you and your family. Alan is our Soldier, he is our Hero and He will NEVER be forgotten.
Brian & Suzette Austin
August 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We loved "A.J." so very much and were deeply saddened by his passing. He will be sorely missed. Christmas at IHOP just won't be the same. When I first met Alan (when his uncle and I started to date) I was oficially his very first girlfriend and every since that time he was always so special to me. We thought of him as our son. We remember all the help he gave during Katrina/Rita with the many trucks making deliveries and the good citizens of this great state and he worked so hard to give to those who had lost everything. He was so proud and happy to do it just as he was proud and happy to serve his country. He was more than a nephew, he was also a friend. Our hearts are heavy right now, but "GOD KNOWS BEST". We love you PVT. ALAN JEROME AUSTIN--You are TRULY a First Class Hero and will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Vikki Wilson
August 17, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. I thought of Alan as my very own nephew and he thought of me as his aunt. I will NEVER forget the times we shared and how Alan would talk about me. I look back and am thankful for the time we spent...even if it was just us going to get tatoos. He took it like a man and made my experience memorable. To Rhonda and Matty, I love you both and "Keep Looking to Jesus for which cometh your help" I was glad to know and have my play nephew Alan in my life. May God Bless You and NEVER FORGET ALL THIS HERO DONE FOR US.
Madeline Santa
August 17, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fabian & Lisa Vazquez
August 17, 2007
FINAL INSPECTION
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass.
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The Solider squared his shoulders and said
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Vaneicia Kirby
August 17, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kristy Deslatte
August 17, 2007
Rhonda, you and your family are in my prayers. Alan was more than a son to you -- he was your friend and your hero. He is our hero too. Please know that we love you so much and we are there for you for anything you need. God is awesome and He has taken Alan home now. Just know that you are going to see Alan on the other side.
A. Flores-Causor
August 16, 2007
I want to thank you for allowing Pvt. Alan Austin to serve our country. These heroes will not be forgotten. We to lost a hero, Spec. Roberto Causor, on July 7, 2007 in Samarra, Irak and we pray that God will comfort you the way he did it for our family.
Michael iezzi
August 16, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Alan 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 Alan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
P. Wakeman
August 16, 2007
The family of Sgt. Dustin Wakeman, kia Iraq 8/4/07 send their love and prayers to you. The service and sacrifice of Pvt. Alan Austin will be remembered and honored always by our family, who understands the grief you feel and share your loss. May God bless your family and bring you peace and solace. With deepest respect...
August 16, 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
Linda Clifton
August 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Cline
August 15, 2007
Pvt. Alan Austin 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.
August 15, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 15, 2007
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one and our deepest gratitude for the sacrifice both your family and he made in service to this country. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in
the prayers of a grateful nation.
In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006
USN/AME1 (SEL) Ron Baker & family
Sandy Bonesteel
August 15, 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.
THIS IS A SPECIAL ANGEL & MY DEAR FRIEND ALAN AUSTIN
JAMESHIA LANDRY
August 15, 2007
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE ALAN. BUT I GUESS I CAN START OUT BY SAYING THAT HE WAS SOMEONE WHOM I CONSIDERED DEAR AND SPECIAL TO ME. ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS ALL THE GOOD TIMES THAT WE HAD AND LET THAT REPLACE THE BLANK SPOT OF A SPECIAL FRIEND. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS...
valorie
August 14, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 14, 2007
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
Renee Owens
August 14, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of it's sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA06Apr2006
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 14, 2007
REST IN PEACE ALAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Garnet Jenkins
August 14, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Pvt. Alan Austin, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Alan rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Austin family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Alan, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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