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Memories and Condolences
for William Warford
Brad Richard
June 10, 2021
Troy, I knew your grandfather William, to me he was Uncle Bill. He was a proud veteran of WW II. I can,t imagine how proud of you he is. Thank you is such an understatement, I am so proud to simply be able to say "I am related to both of you" May God bless you for eternity...
May 29, 2016
Thank you for your service Troy! God Bless YOU!
Jere Beal
September 1, 2015
This is the first day of the best month and the worse month, 33 years ago this month you were the light of this month, but eight years ago that light went out. I miss you every day and I think about you with joy and deep sadness. I know I am not the only one that feels this way, you have touched so many lives, you are a part of my strength and that is what gets me through this month, love you always looking forward to my hug and mom I missed you
Traced both your name and Dane's - smiles to you!
March 4, 2014
Tony
February 11, 2014
the yrs have flown by...both your & my kids are getting big..Anthony looks like you..he's got a personality like u 2..abbey is becoming a young lady..I think about u everyday...enjoyed the time u had with us but we all get called home sooner or later..wish your time was later than sooner...as always gone but never forgotten...
S W
November 12, 2013
I am missing you so much.... It really sucks being here with out you but I have to for the kids but if it were not for them I might be with you.... I think about you every single day and the kids look and act just like you.. I love you and I too will see you one day
Jonathan Humphrey
November 11, 2013
Warford-
Thank you. I miss you man. Not one day goes by without you on the mind. I appreciate the way you watch over all of us. I know your family is proud of such a man.
Mom
September 14, 2013
Well, your birthday was yesterday I spent the evening with Crystal and he d
Family we had spaghetti and meat sauce and then chocolate cake with chocolate icing and vanilla ice cream. Crystal and Michael took a picture of two of the cupcakes with the numbers 31 in front I
Of your portrait. It brought tears to our eyes, but it was also good, because I watched them and smiled at what you would probably say about your age. I love you and miss you terribly and always will, thank God I have Crystal and Shea to keep me going.
Bobby Vorous
May 26, 2013
Been awhile bud it took me a long time to come to terms with losing you but I think about you everyday, I wear you on my arm everyday and when my son asks me about my tattoo I tell him a funny story about you and me wrestling around your garage and I tell him, I miss you and about how you were a great dad, friend and soldier
Never Forgotten
Anothony Medrano
May 26, 2013
Its tough down here without your presence..anthony is a lil mini u..I look @ him & see you..abbey is growing up to be a young lady..time goes by so fast..it's like if u blink u miss something....twins are 6...seems like they were just babies...I'm glad they did get to meet u...anyhow see ya 1 day I hope
Bobby Vorous
May 26, 2013
Its been awhile bud I tried to avoid the issue of you being gone for a long time but I wear you on my arm everyday, I am out of the Army now and I am living back in Texas. Still trying to work up the courage to come see you my son asks me what my tattoo means everyday and I think it is time to show him. Thanks for everything
Mom of Billy and other mother of Dane
May 26, 2013
Thank you for your kind words Dane and Billy are watching over all of us
Stephen Thomas
May 25, 2013
I want to let the family know that the bond that we share will never be broken. You and my grandson Dane Balcon are truly missed. My God continue to comfort our families.
jonathan humphrey
May 24, 2013
Big guy- happy memorial day and thanks a million for watching over us till we got home. Know you are still watching
Mom
January 1, 2013
Well, here we are 2013. Another year without you. I miss you so much. I was told that I would learn to cope as the years pass well I am here to tell you I am not doing that very well I woke up this morning with a very heavy heart and I think I was crying only because I feel like crying and it is 11:00 in the morning. I long to see you but I know that I am not able to, so I go into my mind and remember the things you and Crystal would do as children and I find myself smiling. I love you and miss you so much
Tony Medrano
October 14, 2012
I still remember when I asked if you thought the war was right or wrong..your answer was for me it's not whether it's right or wrong..for me it's about me the men next me and doing what I can for us to live another day...you have to respect that answer no matter your stance on the war..I must say I don't make friends now mainly because it was so bad losing my best friend on the day God called you home...I just hope we cross paths again one day...only time will tell my friend..I haven't done like you asked and looked out for family much...I'm ashamed to say its cause abbey would talk about you and I would want to cry a bit...gone but never forgotten...
mom
June 29, 2012
Hey, Billy I am getting ready to go to Fort Hood, I am meeting Danes' mom there, we have your pictures side by side, I have been up since four this morning do you think I might be a little anxious, we have been trying to do this for a while. I miss you every day. If you wouldn't mind would you help your sister she is feeling a little overwelmed having four children (Michael, Carson, Grace, and Sophie) gets to her sometimes, so would you make her smile like you know you can.
Love you always,
Mom
April 5, 2012
Billy would be honored to share his name especially with your son. Congradulations. Love you
Jonathan Steelman
April 5, 2012
Hey bro,
Just want you to know I miss u man..... there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about u.... im out of the army now going to school. And my second baby will be here within the next few hours..... and if u dont mind bro... but im naming him William Troy Steelman...... sounds like a pretty good name to me...... well brother I miss you and wish u were here ...... I love you bro
Steelman
Tommy Crockett
April 4, 2012
Well CPl Warford I have made it back from another deployment with 3/8 CAV. I still rember that day we were on Fob Paliwoda and I had gotten the bad news. Me and Steelman got to take your mom around the post a few times for the 1st CAV memorial..We miss you so much, not a day goes by I dont think about you. Everyone seems to e movin on Jon is out of the army now, and doing well. For myself Im leavin Hood
for a few years. But I will be back.
SFC CROCKETT,T
Ginny & Family
October 28, 2011
We wish to Thank You Cpl. William Warford and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices made for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and May you find Peace and Strength in the Lord and His Loving Arms.
Mom
September 7, 2011
Well, I made it through another year. I don't know what to tell you other then I miss you more every year, but you know that you watch me cry and you see that far away look on my face and know that I am thinking of you. I have been told that I will never get over your death I will just learn to deal with it, that is soooo true. I love you and will see you when God is ready for me to come home. Bye Bye for now.
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
mom
March 15, 2011
hey, just wanted to let you know that your sister and brother in law are making you an uncle again that is sooo exciting we miss you and love you very much.
Mom
December 26, 2010
Welll, I made it through Christmas, made some mistakes and even made a difference here and there. I sometimes feel like I am walking through life but I don't feel anything. I get angry at the slightest things and I don't even stop and think "why am I so angry" I feel empty even though I have a lot to be thankful for. I miss you and hurt for you every day
Mom
December 19, 2010
It is almost Christmaas and I am having a hard time getting through. I know God is with me because I am still standing. I love you and miss you.
December 1, 2010
I miss you babe so much and I think about you every single day! I see your face in the kids and it drives me crazy! Give me the strength I need to push me through! I Love you and miss you bunches! <3 M*U*A*H <3
mom
November 11, 2010
Today is Veterans Day, It is hard for me all I want to do is cry, But I remember the son not the soldier. So to the soldier I say Thank you, to the son I say I miss you incrediably so much that my heart hurts with pain.
Mom
September 6, 2010
Thank you for all of your prayers and special thoughts. We will always miss him.
Ashley Polhemus
September 5, 2010
Today is a day that is filled with sorrow for anyone that knew Warford. He was a great friend, and he loved his family more than anything. Billy lit up any room he walked in, he always could bring a smile to anyone's face and I miss him dearly everyday. I pray for him every day, and know that he is out there watching over all of us supporting us in our decisions and protecting us from harm. It was an honor to serve in the 1st Calvary with him, and his family is in my prayers as well.
Spc Ashley Crooks
F CO 215th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
September 5, 2010
God Bless you and thank you for your service, freedom is not free! I think of you troy when I think of dane.
God Bless everyone in the Warford family.
Dragonfly hugs OO
~ Julie Scott
Carla Sizer
September 5, 2010
To the family of Cpl Warford--today is a most difficult day for both of our families. I thought today, I would try to suppress my tears and keep my feelings to myself, but the tears started to stream uncontrollably down my face anyway.
I miss Dane so much, and I know you miss Troy just as much. I pray for your family everyday...I pray that God continues to bless all of you. I pray that God blesses Troy's sweet soul.
But most of all, I pray for peace...
We will always be connected!
Love,
Carla Sizer
PROUD Mother of
SPC Dane R. Balcon
KIA, OIF, Balad, Iraq
5 September 2007
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford:
Remembering William 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
Adam Dennis
September 2, 2010
One of the most loveable guys i have ever met. I served with William in the 1st Cavlary. I am still devastated that William is no longer with us. I will NEVER forget you 2W!!! SGT. Dennis
Jere'
August 17, 2010
Thank You Chip, We do miss him every day as I know you do. You will also be in our prayers.
Chip Moore
August 16, 2010
I still remember all the dumb stuff we did in school, not ever thinking of what we would become when we grew up. Billy became a hero. Billy's family, you are all in my prayers.
Jere'
June 3, 2010
Thank you Carla we are going through another difficult time and I was thinking about you. You and your family are always in my prayers.
May 31, 2010
To the family of CPL Troy Warford--I want you to now that you are always on my mind. I pray that you find peace and strength, and may God continue to bless and keep you...
Love,
Carla Sizer
jorge santillan
May 28, 2010
Still miss you and think of you all the time brother. Ill see you again someday.
Mom
May 1, 2010
Thankyou for the kind words from everyone. Carla I don't think of Troy without thinking of Dane also our hearts and minds will always have this very special connection Love you and your family.
Dr. Carla Sizer
April 28, 2010
Troy--can't think of Dane without thinking of you. Your family is always in my heart and mind.
God Bless your sweet soul!
Carla Sizer
PROUD Mother of SPC Dane R. Balcon
KIA, OIF, 5 Sept 2007
Ashley Lattea
December 29, 2009
Hey Big Guy,
I was thinking about you over the holidays. Miss you....I pray for your family and childrens happiness and health everyday.
Mom
December 25, 2009
Hi son, Well today is Christmas and we all miss you very much. Anthony and Abbey loved their pressents from Santa and everyone else. You are always in my thoughts. We miss you and Dane very much along with all the other men and women who are with you. I pray for their families and friends all the time. Talk to you another day love you and miss you very much.
December 25, 2009
Hey babe, today is x mas and the kids got lots of stuff! They are getting so big, to fast...lol Toney and jee came over yesterday and we watched the video of u and the kids and it was funny and sad at the same time. We all love and miss u so much. I wish u were here to be in these wonderfull memeries with us. We talk about u every day! I love u babe and miss u so much! Merry X Mas......Love Shea and kids
Dr. Carla Sizer, Captain, Retired USAF
December 24, 2009
Troy--thinking of you always...tell my son, Dane, I said we miss him, love him, and are so proud of him! I speak to your mom from time to time. She keeps me going. I know that she misses you dearly, and so does your sister, Shea, and your children.
On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank you for your service and your sacrifice. HOOAH!
We love you!
Proud Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
KIA, Balad, Iraq
5 September 2007
Mom
November 27, 2009
Well, we had Thanksgiving, I went to grandmas house, aunt Nerissa, aunt Kari, uncle Phil, Phillippe, Alaxia, and KayLee were all there. It was really nice to see them but I found myself getting very sad. I didn't want to put a wet blanket on the gathering, so when grandma said something about me leaving I ran with it and got ready to leave. I cried for about fifteen miles and then I got over the melt down and continued. I love you and miss you every moment of every second. Crystal came over last night with Carson, he is growing so fast. I hope to see Shea and the children tomorrow when we all meet for a late lunch.
Talk to you later son.
Mom
November 16, 2009
David and I have been writing each other. He is in a lot of pain, he misses you so much. I was telling him that I was proud of him and that I am glad that you had him there when you went to God. He told me he was looking into your eyes and knew that he couldn't save you. I feel so bad for him and want to hug him until he gets the message that someone is glad that he was there with you. I love you and miss you every day. I had a crying day when I remembered huging you and hearing your heart beat. I realized that I will never get to hear that sound for the rest of my life. Love you always
Mom
November 14, 2009
omg, baby today is Abbeys b-day party she is the big #9. We have talked about u a lot today and how much we miss u and wish u were here for this big day. The kids are getting so big but i know that u are watching over us all, so u know just how big they are getting. just know that today u are on r minds and in r hearts and times like this is when i miss u the most because u should be here. You died doing what u loved so i am proud for that but at th same time i miss u so much and whish so bad i could have u back.I love u baby soooo much!
love ur wiffy! S.S.W
Mom
November 12, 2009
Hi, honey well here we go again we have Thanksgiving coming soon. We are having Thanksgiving in Oklahoma with your grandmother aunt Nerissa and aunt Kari and her family are going to be there. I will try to have a good time but it seems to get harder with each year. I don't know why but I guess it is because I miss you so much and even more when the family gets together. I love you and will always miss you.
James
November 11, 2009
You don't know me, but I know of you through one who stood by your side overseas. I thought of you both this day, and I wished to honor you somehow. Writing here was the only thing I could thing of.
You have my humble respect and thanks for everything you did for this country. To your family and to those whose lives you have touched, I hope for all the joy and happiness the world you helped protect can bring.
Thank you, hero.
Sis
October 30, 2009
Hey Bubbie, I miss you everyday. I wish you could be here to see my son and be an unlce to him. He means the world to me. I love you very much and there is not a day that goes by that I dont cry for you. It kills me to see mom hurt for you and to watch your kids grow up without you here. They are so big now and very smart. You should be very proud. Shea is an angel but you already know that. You might be everyones American hero but you have always been my protector, big brother and hero. Halloween is tomorrow, that use to be so much fun when we were kids. I love you...
Mom
September 13, 2009
Happy Birthday son, I love you and miss you. At 10:10 this morning I just happened to look at my watch and realized that you just came into this world twenty seven years ago. Talk to you later.
Mom
September 12, 2009
Tomorrow is your birthday, I guess the weather is going to act the same as when you were born, The sun came out just long enough for you to come into this world. God must have wanted a good look. I miss you every day. People keep telling me to move forward and I know I should and I do move forward but I keep looking back to see if you are there. I will only lose you if I forget and I will never do that. Alzeimers stay away! Talk to you later.
Marian Best
September 5, 2009
William, you do not know me....I work with your dear sweet Mom. Know this is a difficult day for her and your family and I am praying for each of you. Remember, you ARE a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
gatonye
September 4, 2009
wsup war. just wanted to tell you how much i miss u.
Mom
August 24, 2009
Hey sweetie, I miss you. I thought about you and Dane yesterday and started crying. I can't tell you how much you are missed. Your family and I do all of your family miss you. The kids are growing like weeds, Anthony started his first day of school, I can't wait to hear from him how his first day went. Abbey stated the second grade, she is growing up with grace and love just like she should you picked a great mom for your children. Watch over all of us and I will see you when it is time. I want my hug and "mom I missed you". Love you.
Shea Warford
August 24, 2009
Hey babe it is almost 2 years now and me and the kids think and talk about you every day. They are getting so big, i wish you were here to see them grow. We love and miss you so much. Love you babe!
Dr. Carla Sizer
August 23, 2009
Troy--we are running for the fallen today. Thinking of you and Dane always!!
See you on the High Ground...Hooah!
Dr. Carla Sizer
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
Stationed at Ft Hood, TX, 3/8 CAV
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
amanda hubik
May 25, 2009
Billy was in my little brother's class, and we all hung out together as kids, playing little league or swimming - I learned of his passing last year, and my heart goes out to his family & close friends. This Memorial Day, I remember you, Billy.
May 25, 2009
Today is Memorial Day and I wanted to say thank you Troy, you gave all! Dragonfly Hugs!
Mom
April 22, 2009
Hi, sweetie I was just looking around on the net and I just navigate to this page. I love you and miss you every day.
Mom
April 17, 2009
Hi sweetie we had Easter and most everyone was here. Shea and the kids, Crystal and her new baby Carson Troy and Dwayne and I. The two oldest and I colored eggs and while we were doing that Dwayne, Crystal, and Shea hid the plastic eggs and then while the kids and I were hunting those eggs the rest of the adults hid the real eggs. We just had to make sure all the eggs were found. Keep watching over all of us. I love you and miss you always
April 16, 2009
Even though I never met you, I feel as though I have. I've met your family and you have met mine. You will always be in my heart...Tell my Dane I said hello and I miss him terribly.
I'll meet you on the high ground!
Dr. Carla Sizer
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
Stationed at Ft Hood, TX, 3/8 CAV
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
rusty gustum
March 25, 2009
hey billy just stpped by to say hello
i saw shae and abby last week and they both look good. I know that you are and will always be looking
out for them.
miss you bud
rusty
Mom
March 8, 2009
hey, son I am just saying hi I enjoyed talking to you at the grave site It is nice to have your picture there so I can look at you. I miss you and will always miss you until the day I get my hug and mom I missed you. Love you
Kenna Larra
December 13, 2008
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Mom
December 7, 2008
Well the Christmas season is upon us again, I miss you more every year. Love you and I know you are safe. Waiting for my hug and mom I missed you.
Tricia Fenske
November 29, 2008
Cpl. William T Warford:
God Bless You. You are an American HERO !!!!!
November 12, 2008
Thank you!
God Bless you!
Julie Scott
CPL William Troy Warford, Gaurdian Angel
October 6, 2008
Jonathan Humphrey
October 5, 2008
Miss and Love You Big Guy. "Fluffy," I know you did and are still taking care of all of your brothers in arms. I appreciate your help. The best to your family. They raised a great person, one that helped alot of folks along the way. Love you man.
Mark McCreary
September 24, 2008
Billy was a wonderful person. He is missed daily. My two girls loved him dearly. A true hero, without a doubt.
Jere'
September 7, 2008
Carla, please call my cell phone again I lost your number and was trying to talk to you on the 5th. I felt lost and you were the one person I wanted to talk to and couldn't
Captain Carla Sizer, USAF, Retired
September 6, 2008
Dear Gere, Shea, & family--It has been a rough year for all of us. Please know that when I think of Dane, I also think of Troy. When I cry for Dane, I cry for Troy too...and when I pray, I pray for all of us...
Thank you for being a friend!
God Bless You,
Carla Sizer
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
Stationed at Ft Hood, TX, 3/8 CAV
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
September 5, 2008
Father we entrust our brother William 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 William in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
In Memory of William ~ (Debra Estep)
September 5, 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 William, 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
Liz B (Friend of Dane Balcon)
September 5, 2008
God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower strewn pathways all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for the way, Grace for the trials, Help from Above,
Unfailing sympathy, UNDYING LOVE.
~ Annie J. Flin ~
Jaime De La Paz
September 4, 2008
This week has been extremely hard for me bro. I found myself crying on my way home just thinking of that horrible day exactly 1yr ago tomorrow. You know I can go all night writing to you bro but the only thing I can really say is I LOVE YOU BRO!!
September 2, 2008
Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God Bless!
mom
August 29, 2008
Hi, sweetie I miss you so much. I am still so sad, I love you so much and I am looking forward to seeing you again, but it will have to wait for a while. Love you and miss you
Shea warford
August 28, 2008
Hey babe, i think about u every day and man i miss u so much! Next month is going to be tough...xoxox love you
Julie Scott
August 28, 2008
Thank you again for your service to our country! Freedom is not FREE! God bless you and keep you!
Walking for the Fallen, God Bless Cpl. Warford
August 27, 2008
THOMAS CROCKETT
July 21, 2008
Cpl Warford, you were a great soldier and even better friend. I will never forget you, you will always be in my prayers.
SSG CROCKETT, THOMAS
FT. HOOD TX..
July 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Warford!
Jere' Beal
June 22, 2008
Today is the 22nd of June and I know that on the 30th of June was the last time I saw you. I have to say this has been the longest year of my life. I miss seeing you and that funny little smile you would give me one that only I knew. that smile between a mother and her son.
Darrell Barfield
May 22, 2008
Thank you for your service and may God Bless you and your family !
Jere' Beal
May 21, 2008
I miss you more and more every day. I look at your children and see you. Love Mom
March 12, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. 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/AMEC Ron Baker & Kimberly Henderson Baker
United States Navy
Capt Carla Sizer, USAF
January 3, 2008
Just thinking of you and Dane today...God bless your sweet souls.
PROUD Mother of SPC Dane R. Balcon
KIA, Balad, Iraq on 5 Sept 2005
Stevie Cresswell
December 17, 2007
i remember us as children, we miss you alot!!! Man rest in peace!! Watch out for my baby girl up there!!
Thank you HERO!
December 14, 2007
Ret. CMSGT Stephen Thomas
December 7, 2007
At this time of the year when we share so freely with our loved ones, I offer my strength to your family. Both William and my grandson Dane were loved and we won't be able to get over their loss...so we must cope as best we can. Know this, from our family to yours, we are forever in a bond of family love, trust, and friendship. May God bless and keep you strong.
Julie Scott
December 6, 2007
God Bless you! Thank you for being a HERO!
October 22, 2007
To my son on his journey to another life. You are so missed by all who know and love you. Will see you when I get there. Now you are safe.
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.
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October 13, 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
Jaime De La Paz
October 11, 2007
Hey i miss you big buddy, I wake up everyday waiting to see you walk thru my door. I will never forget you and you are an inspiration to us all, can't wait to see u again big buddy, Luv ya bro!!
Julie Scott
October 5, 2007
Troy, today I am thinking and grieving for you and your family. I'm glad to know that you and Dane R. Balcon were friends. You are both heavy on my heart this day. May God Bless you and keep you! Hugs to your wife, children, and family!
Steve Thomas III
October 3, 2007
To the family of this SON/FRIEND/SOLDIER/HERO William.
I lost my nephew Dane that day God called he and William home.
The pain is great, but my faith that the love God has brought them home to, subsides the pain to a degree.
I think of William often knowing the bond he and Dane share. They are Men who will never be forgotten in my memories or words.
God Bless your family and friends that have endured such a loss. These young men have truely made me proud!
With all my heart, I'm sorry for your loss.
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