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for Donald Valentine
Alyssa T.
July 11, 2025
Im back and will always be back, I miss you more than ever but you’re always with me with the coincidences you place for me to see, I truly miss you and Nana along with our many angels who came home above. To more blessings within our family, and more love that will bring us closer than ever.
Marcos Valentine
June 29, 2017
To The Valentine Family
Hello, this is Marcos J. Valentine.I never met Donald but I am proud to hear I had a cousin like him.
Marcos Valentine
June 29, 2017
My condolences, wished I could of met him.My dads Timmy, his uncle.
Alyssa Tucker
March 23, 2017
To my Tio Donald that passed away when I was two years old.I will miss you with all my heart. I will never forget how you made everyone proud!
Chris Janin
October 14, 2014
Donald Valentine was my boy. He was an amazing person and always smiling and making everyone laugh, he was my best friend growing up in Boise, ID. He will be missed forever!
I love you Tino and appreciate you watching over us. RIP Bro!
My condolences to Anna, Donald, Daniel and Monica. I hope all is well.
November 30, 2013
To our family members as the holiday season approaches , we want to give special prayers for Donald from his Beard Family relatives , he may be gone , but never forgotten for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his Country . He is a hero , God Bless and keep him , we know he is missed by many of you who loved him dearly .
December 13, 2012
Our family is forever thankful for Donald Valentine for his service and sacrifice for us.
SGT Jeremy Robinson
January 24, 2012
I went to school with Donald (tito) Valentine. He was a great guy, always funny, smiling and there for any of us. I joined the military after hearing Donald had passed. I enlisted as a medic and still hold that MOS to this date. I still have not forgotten and will continue to hold him in my heart. I myself had a near miss in Iraq which after 3 surgeries I still am not healed up. I joined knowing the risks and just wanted to save at least one life so that person's friends didn't have to hold the pain that we all feel in Boise. Love you Donald, thanks for watching over me while I was overseas! To the family, my deepest condolences.
Peggy Childers
September 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald E. Valentine:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Anna M Valentine
August 30, 2011
Missing My Hero. Never Be Forgotten
Lynne Neibert
July 2, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Dave Seamans
September 19, 2010
To Donald, Anna and all the Valentine Family: Know that Monica and I thought of Donald and all of you yesterday. Sometimes I am at a lost for words, but I tell you this the Seamans Family walks with you on your daily journey and we share in your loss. We will forever keep Donald and his family in our hearts and prayers. Know that you are never alone for I will be their for you always. May the grace of our Lord give you the strength and peace throughout this journey.
In Christ Love and Peace,
Dave and Monica Seamans
Gold Star Parents of Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, US Army, KIA 08/18/05
Jacksonville, FL
Peggy Childers
September 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald E. Valentine:
Remembering Donald 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
September 18, 2009
To the family of Spc. Donald E. Valentine:
Donald 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
kevin vandonsel
March 21, 2009
Dear Donalds mother,
I dont know if you remember me but we spoke on the phone ive lost your number im so sorry i wanted to talk to you about him so meny times im soon to be out of the military and i was woundering if i could know where donald is buried so i can visit him my number is 931-551-5410 i miss him so much thank you very much.
Spc Kevin VanDonsel
Cozette Haggerty
March 18, 2009
Re: SPC Donald Eugene Valentine
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Kenna Larra
December 13, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
September 20, 2008
We Honored You On Thursady A day that will never be forgotten. Matching A person who will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Your life was not given in vain , your memory will be celebrated becouse you touched so many lives, with your uniqe sense of humor. We will ALWAYS REMEMBER!! WE love you and MIss You!!!
In Memory of Donald ~ (Debra Estep)
September 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 Donald, 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
A HERO
Karen, Joe & Chris Landry
September 18, 2008
CPL. DONALD VALENTINE III; CPL. NICHOLAS OLSON; CPL. JOSEPH LANDRY III ...SONS...BROTHERS...SOLDIERS...HEROES .... STOOD TOGETHER THEIR LAST DAY ON EARTH; STANDING TALL TOGETHER IN HEAVEN
2001 Boise, Idaho
Mike & Caroline Curry
August 15, 2008
We think of you and your family often, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
July 14, 2008
"WE THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY BUT THAT IS NOTHING NEW.
WE THOUGHT OF YOU YESTERDAY AND THE DAYS BEFORE THAT TOO.
WE THINK OF YOU IN SILENCE AND OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME.
NOW ALL WE HAVE IS MEMORIES AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.
YOUR MEMORY IS OUR KEEPSAKE WITH WHICH WE WILL NEVER PART.
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING AND WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEART."
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!
July 11, 2008
The Valentine's
Your son did not die in vain,He is now in Heaven where all the others heros are
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Valentine!
THE 3 MUSKETEERS!!!
Monica Tucker
June 23, 2008
WELL BRO IT HAS BEEN 9 LONG MONTHS SINCE YOU HAVE LEFT US...I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH AND WORDS COULD NOT EXPRESS THE PAIN I FEEL...BUT I KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE WATCHING OVER US....I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU AND NOW OUR BROTHER HAS FOLLOWED IN YOUR FOOTS STEPS....I KNOW YOU WILL PROTECT HIM AND KEEP HIM OUT OF HARMS WAY....I AM HONORED TO CALL YOU MY BROTHER....YOU WILL FOREVER BE APART ME...NEVER WILL WE EVER LET PEOPLE FORGET YOU...YOUR LEGEND WILL FOREVER LIVE ON....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND ENJOY PARADISE....YOUR MISSION IS OVER.........I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
Dahilo Degracia
June 23, 2008
Valentine...2nd plt misses you..see you when I get there..much love and respect.
Anna(Mother) Valentine
February 24, 2008
My Baby Donald,I miss you so much you are always in my heart.I know you are in a better place looking down on us. Rest in Peace
Mrs. Lane Pietrylo
January 1, 2008
Dear Valentine family,
I am sorry to learn of Donald's death, but I wish to express to you my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing him with us. A grateful Floridian,
Jarrell Beard
December 23, 2007
I am a retired Senior Fire Inspector from the Houston Fire Department, my name is Jarrell Beard, I am first cousin to Corporal Valentine's Grandfather, Donald Eugene Valentine Sr.. His Greatgrandmother, Lora Lee Valentine was my Aunt. The Beard family lost contact with his Grandmother Geneva and her children after her divorce from Donald Sr..
Our HFD Union newspaper has a tribute to Corporal Valentine in their December Edition and lists three Houston Firefighters as his relatives. I thought the name was too coincidental. Two more names can now, proudly but sadly, be added, myself, and my daughter's husband, E/O Travis Gunnels 19C .
Corporal Donald Eugene Valentine III is also a Beard and the Beard Families offer our belated sympathy to all of his other family members for their loss .
He is a hero to all of us and we are very thankful for his service to our Country and we are saddened by the loss of such a fine young man . God bless the family and they will be in our prayers. Jarrell Beard
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
soyla tovar
October 3, 2007
the most wonderful and brave solider.
look up and see me. i stand for peace,honor,truth and justice.
i stand for for freedom. i'm confident. i am a very proud solider to have serve my country and fight for my country. I am recognized all over the world and also saluted too and respected. I led my troops into what we in believed in and that was fighting for our country,I was a proud soilder to have done for what i believe in and that was fighting for the people that beieve in me, and that was my country. Ihave been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries for which i help set free,for i'm invincible.
I shall overcome -for i am strong.
I have borne silent witness to all of america's finest hours. {i'm savina hernandez's granddaughter}
Marcy Suarez
October 3, 2007
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I can't imagine your grief but pray that God will give you and your family strength to make it through this. And I am grateful to Donald E. Valentine III, for his service and sacrifice - if not for heroes like him where would we be.
7th grade Louisburg
October 2, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Angela Stahl (sister-in-law to Stan Blaskowski, Matt's brother)
October 2, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will give you strength and mend your broken hearts. We just lost our own beloved hometown soldier, our hearts are broken, too, you are not alone in your grief. May God be with you.
Thank You, Spc. Donald E. Valentine, for your sacrifice.
"God sees it so clear from His throne...
God condiders my heartache His own.
So I will lift up my head, and be strong...
I have a Father
Who watches over
So I need no other but God."
Remembering SFC Matthew Dale Blaskowski
KIA 9/23/07 in Afghanistan
Our hearts grieve.
Amy Watkins Vazquez
October 1, 2007
Dear Mr and Mrs Valentine:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Donald. My heart grieves with you, as I too lost my son Joshua in Iraq. Joshua was also deeply impacted by what happened to our country on 9/11 and said "he never wanted anyone to ever touch American soil again."
Your son is a hero! It takes a special calling for one to be willing to lay down his life for another. And the sons and daughters of this generation have been willing to do that.
There is nothing that I can say that will ease your pain, except that I will pray for you and your family. It is only by the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ that we can walk out this path that we are now on.
I am so thankful for your entire family, who have and continue to serve our country to keep us free.
Freedom isn't free, is it. We have had to pay a heavy price. I hope you can take some peace and comfort knowing that Donald is in the presence of our heavenly Father, what a joyful and wonderful place to be.
Feel free to contact me if i can help you in anyway. I will pray with you, cry with you, talk with you; anything.
May God be with you, now and always
Amy Watkins Vazquez
Mother of Marine Corp. Joshua C. Watkins
KIA 10/21/06, Fallujah, Iraq
Ruth Cordick
September 29, 2007
To the Valentine Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I did not know your husband/son/brother, but my son David did, as he is serving in the same unit in Iraq, and held him in high regard as a good man - too soon gone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
LUPE DELGADO
September 29, 2007
TO DONALD FAMILY:
MY NAME IS LUPE DELGADO, MY DAUGHTER MARY JANE IS MARRIED TO JOHNNIE MEDINA; TO LUPE THE GRANDMOTHER, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY, IN YOUR TIME OF LOST/PLEASE REMEMBER THE GOOD TIME I WILL HAVE A MASS SAID FOR YOUR GRANDSON / AND TO ALL THE FAMILY / GOD BLESS
Proud Tia of PFC Leroy Sandoval
September 28, 2007
I know times like these are never easy. I lost my nephew PFC Leroy Sandoval in the war 3 years ago and he was also 21 and I still cry for him. But I know he is dancing with the angels just like your son is and I pray that God will keep His hand upon all of you and comfort you through this difficult time. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends. Thank you Donald for your bravery and for keeping our nation safe. You are a hero!!! God Bless all of you!!!
Joyce a Marine mom
September 28, 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
debbi rivers
September 28, 2007
To the parents and family of Donald, you are not alone in your grief. There are so many of us who have gone through and are going through the loss of a child in these wars. As a Gold Star Mother I feel that God has blessed me with the strength to reach out to others and offer emotional support. When and if you are ready please contact me. If you feel like crying, venting, sharing or just talking please contact me. Together we can help each other in the healing of our loss and emptiness that is felt. May God give you the strength need and comfort and peace deserved to heal. I am here when you need to talk.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA November 12, 2006
Samarra, Iraq
Monica (Gallegos) Nunez,
September 28, 2007
Anna,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Your son will always be a HERO.
elly alavi
September 27, 2007
May the good Lord comfort you during this difficult time---i thank Him for this young hero!!
Jennifer Leal
September 27, 2007
Cuz, you will be in our heart always. My prayers going out to you and your family. Rest in peace cuz. You are my hero.
Margie Rodriguez
September 27, 2007
Sweetie you will be truly missed by all of us here on earth. Only the Lord knows why he has taken you from us. Now you are HOME a HOME one day we will all be together again. Rica, Donald, Monica, Daniel, Lucia and to all my family remember this isn't goodbye it's until we meet again. I love you all and yes we are hurting at this time but in time we will heal. Continuing having FAITH IN THE LORD. Donald will be watching over us especially his mom, dad, wife, brother and sister.
Love eternally your cuz
Mother in Pasadena
September 27, 2007
Thank you for serving our country. My prayers are with the family.
Tom Gugliuzza
September 27, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Valentine family in the loss of Donald. I did not know Donald, 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. Donald 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~
Teressa & Zachery Hess & Brossard
September 26, 2007
Lucy and The Valentine Family.
Donald was an amazing person who could always make you smile, with his bling-bling or his goofy humor. He kept my fiance in smiles during their time together in Iraq and I know zach and the entire unit will miss him everyday. I also made a promise to him to watch over Lucy and keep her out of trouble. I will keep that promise and know that his sacrifice is the reason that we can all sleep at night. He was a wonderful and funny young man and we will miss him dearly.
Bob Biarnesen
September 26, 2007
Rest In Peace Dear Warrior. May Almighty God Grant You Eternal Rest.
Semper Fi (Vietnam Vet)
Another Gratful American.
September 26, 2007
God Bless Cpl Valentine.
Manuel Murillo
September 26, 2007
You will be missed and always remembered for your honorable service to our Country. You are a hero in every way.
(Friend of Uncle Thomas Cortez)
Libby Fowler
September 26, 2007
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald E. Valentine: I,too, have a Spc.in the Army so when I hear about the death of another Spc. it really hits home. Please know that I will pray for your families peace now and for the days to come. Please pray for my son, Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, stationed at Ft. Sill, Ok. for now.GOD BLESS DONALD E. VALENTINE AND GOD BLESS AMERICA1
A Humbled and Grateful American
September 26, 2007
To all who are grieving over the loss of Cpl. Donald E. Valentine III:
I pray that your cherished memories and your faith sustain you during your immense sorrow and that the truth behind the following words of our Lord become more real to you than anything else on this Earth – both for Donald and for yourselves:
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38, 39
I am the wife of a Vietnam veteran committed to remembrance and prayer for our nations’ fallen heroes.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
Thank you for your immeasurable sacrifice so that freedom remains. You have my deepest sympathy and respect.
Dana a mom
September 26, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, Donald Valentine III, 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, Donald, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Valentine family.
Josephine Valentine
September 26, 2007
My prayers to the entire Valentine Family. Rest in Peace OUR Hero . I do not know the family I just wanted to say what a wonderful ANGEL GOD has welcomed into his kingdom...
Ruben D. Fuentez
September 26, 2007
Lucia, Donald and Anna,I'm very sorry of your loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.May God Bless You !
Sandy Russell
September 26, 2007
God Bless this precious family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cpl. Valentine III, was an American Hero and we will never forget.
A Marine's mom
September 26, 2007
God Bless This Family, now and in the days to come. My son is a Marine. My heart goes out to you and all of his family.
Thank you Cpl. Valentine for your service and our peaceful nights.
Carolyn Rohrer
September 26, 2007
Thank you, sir, for your service to this country. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, your mission is complete. My sympathy to all of Spc. Valentine's family and friends. Proud Aunt of Spc. John Rohrer, U.S. Army
September 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy and may you rest in the comfort that he is with God. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Because of him and others like him, we are able to live free. He is a Hero.
A Navy mom
September 26, 2007
God bless you, proud soldier. My sympathies to your family.
A Mother
September 26, 2007
To the Wife & Parents of this Hero.
Because of this Husband and Son, we are able to be free. I'm so sorry for your loss, He left this world a Hero, and in Heaven will be a angel, watching over his family.
ROSANNA GONZALES
September 26, 2007
LUCIA,DONALD,ANNA,MONICA AND DANIEL,
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ....
FOR THE LOVE OF HIS COUNTRY,TO PROTECT AND SERVE ..ONLY A GREAT , BRAVE AND UNSELFISH MAN COULD WALK THAT PATH.. GOD WAS ALWAYS WITH HIM
OUR HERO IN HEAVEN IS NOW HOME
MAY OUR HEAVY HEARTS BE LIFTED
LOVE ,TIA ROSIE
SOLDIER
September 26, 2007
Thank you so much for the sacrifice. It means a great deal to myself, family and friends. May the Lord help your family to deal with the lost of losing you Mr. Valentine.
A caring USA citizen.
kathy dean
September 26, 2007
You are a True American Hero who will now watch over us in Heaven.May the family find peace in knowing that their son "was truly special".
Caprisha Farr
September 26, 2007
To the family of our hero Mr.Valentine....Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. God knows all things and sees all things. May you Rest in Peace with our Lord !!
Caprisha Farr
September 26, 2007
To the family of our hero Mr.Valentine....Thank you the ultimate sacrifice. God knows all things and sees all things. May you Rest in Peace with our Lord !!
September 26, 2007
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom
September 26, 2007
May God bring you peace in the days ahead.
The daughter of an American veteran
CONCERN HOUSTONIAN
September 26, 2007
R.I.P. HERO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
L Batchelor
September 26, 2007
I pray God will give you peace & comfort in this time of grieving. Your son & husband gave the ultimate sacrafice. Thank you, for his service to this great country.
Laura Arriaga-Lopez
September 26, 2007
Anna
Its been awhile since we last emailed each other. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless.
Melissa
September 26, 2007
I would like to thank you for your service to our country. May god bless your family. You are and always will be a HERO.
A Caring Mother in Houston.
A mom in Houston
September 26, 2007
My sympathy to this family and my deepest appreciation to your son. He is a hero in the eyes of all Americans. God Bless Donald and God Bless his family
A Grateful American
September 26, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know this young man, but applaud him for fighting for our freedom. He is a very brave, honorable person. It says a lot about his family God Bless you all.
Gayla Broeker
September 26, 2007
To a Brave Solider...thank you for your service. You are a HERO!
To a Brave Solider's family,
Thank you for this selfless, brave man you raised that was willing to give his life for our freedom and protection. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
A caring and free American
September 26, 2007
To America's hero. Thank you for your sacrifice for me and fellow Americans for our freedom. May God Bless this amazing young man and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Darlita Gomez
September 26, 2007
To the Valentine Family:
First I want to extend my condolences to the entire Valentine family. Anna and Donald my heart goes out to you as parents losing a son. I cant imagine the pain your heart and soul are in right now. Anna, I remember when our children were younger and they seemed to have not a care in the world when we would get together either at your house or up at Gator's for our weekly gatherings. Donald had his whole life ahead of him and I know you had hopes and dreams for your oldest son. He fullfilled his dream by serving his country and in turn gave the ultimate sacrifice for it. His name will be forever blazened in history. Myself and many others thank him for that service and protecting this country we all love. Take peace in knowing that he is now sitting in heaven with our lord, and watching over his loved ones as they continue the journey of life. Put your faith and grief in the lord's hands and he will guide you to everlasting peace and salvation. God bless you all.
Many tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought...
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
Dawn East
September 26, 2007
Cpl. Valentine,
God bless you sir for your service to our country. I sincerely appreciate your sacrifice and your bravery. To the family of Cpl. Valentine, may God be with you and carry you all through your time of sorrow. Rest in peace Cpl. Valentine.
Theresa Stent
September 26, 2007
Thanks to your husband and son's ultimate sacrifice, people like me are free! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Sincerely,
Linda Foster
September 26, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy.My prayers are with the Valentine family. I did not know this brave young man, but my heart
goes out to his family. God Bless.
shellie long
September 26, 2007
I can not express how sorry I am, I want all the family to know they are in my prayers.
Shellie
(Lucy's bestie)
A Caring Mother in Baytown
September 26, 2007
Thank you for your service to our country. You are a HERO.
September 25, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Valentine and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deployed to Anbar province
Dawn Burgos
September 25, 2007
When we saw on the news about Donald, we are in total shock. I can’t even begin to try & understand your loss right now. Peterson & I were looking through old pictures of the boys from back in the Nintendo/Power Ranger days. And it’s so ironic that Corey & I were just talking about you guys earlier this week.
I truly don’t know what to say, except, I’m sorry for your loss, you & your family are heavy on our minds, and I’m thankful for people like your son, who protect us everyday.
Please let us know when the Memorial Service is.
The Burgos Family
Tonya Perry
September 24, 2007
please accept my condolence to you and your family,as a nother HERO has fallen,but with pride for the freedom of me and my family.God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Darlita
September 24, 2007
To the Valentine family:
I have known your family for years now. I can remember our children playing together, laughing, and having good ol' times. Little Donald was only one year older than my oldest son. But when we all got together either at your house or the weekly gatherings up at Gators, they were pals. I cant imagine the grief you are going through right now. The pain of losing a son (child) a parent should never have to endure. I know you are proud of him for serving our country and giving up the one thing that is so precious to all of us, LIFE. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country and so have you. I am so grateful for his service and keeping me safe in my country. Please know you are always in my prayers. Put your sorrows in God's hands and he will pick you up and guide you to peaceful salvation. God Bless all of you.
Carol & Jack Cline (Viet Nam Vet)
September 22, 2007
Spc. Donald Valentine & 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.
September 22, 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)
Sandy Bonesteel
September 22, 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.
Gale Poindexter
September 21, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Donald E Valentine. I also lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear. My son was also from Ft Lewis and the Stryker Brigade.
When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com
He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE DONALD, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
September 21, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Valentine. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Valorie
September 21, 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
Garnet Jenkins
September 21, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Spc. Donald E. Valentine.The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Donald rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Valentine family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Donald, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Renee Owens
September 21, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Free
Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
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