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for Christopher Kruse
Joshua Kruse
January 7, 2020
Love you dad and I will always miss you
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse:
Remembering Christopher 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
Kenna Larra
December 8, 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
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
November 20, 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 Christopher, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
November 13, 2008
Christopher,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse:
Christopher 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
July 5, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Kruse and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Kruse!
Emily Toro
June 13, 2008
Hello, My name is Emily and I'm the mother of a fallen soldier by the name of Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes KIA on Nov 27, 2007 in Iraq. My condolences to you and your family for your lost. I wanted to share with you about a wall in Chicago where they are adding the names of fallen soldiers who have died in the war. I will be heading to Chicago next week for the reading of names and Christopher will be one of the names I will have the honor of reading. Peace be with you and God Bless..
Pam Hurley
June 9, 2008
As I was reading the tributes to these wonderful soldiers, your son caught my eye. He looks so much like my own son, that for a moment I felt very connected. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that I think of these brave americans every day. I often find myself reading the tributes. I try to imagine the life they left behind and my heart breaks for the moms, the dads. As a mom of kids this age, I just can't imagine your pain. May God Bless you and be with you.
michael brouillette
April 27, 2008
thank you for the freedom you defenend. one of the finest soldiers i had the pleasure to work with. god bless you and your family.
richard johnson
February 2, 2008
our lords eternal peace is with him
and with his family is honor and nobility so wanting in our great land
gods blessings be with you all
November 28, 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
Jeri Herrera
November 27, 2007
Though I did not know Christopher personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan
Phil Rhodus
November 26, 2007
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I honor all that serve to protect this country we live in and our way of life. I to have a son over there serving and respect his decision to serve and protect us. I hope his children will remember all he gave for them and never forget the sacrifice he has made for there future.
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
November 26, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Kelli Acker
November 25, 2007
God bless your son for his service and you for your sacrifice. May he rest in peace.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 25, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kruse family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. Christopher 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~
LINDA CANO
November 22, 2007
May God bless and comfort you at the loss of Christopher, an American Hero. May he rest in God's eternally loving arms.
Barbara Cropper
November 21, 2007
To the family of Sgt Kruse:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in knowing many Americans are grieving along with you for your fallen HERO.
Barbara
Proud Army Wife
Proud Marine Mom
The Tacha family
November 21, 2007
Our prayers are with you. We all truly appreciate the sacrifice your son/husband/father made for our country. We have a nephew in Iraq and know the worry and prayers it will take to bring him home. May you find peace in your memories and pride in his service.
The Sullivan Family
November 20, 2007
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
God Bless the family and friends of Christopher Kruse.
America - the home of the free, because of the brave!
Adrian, Tish & Shelle Smith Alcala
November 20, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Kruse.. May God Bless and keep each of you during your time of sorrow.
Our family sends our thanks to you and yours for the sacrifice Sgt. Kruse made in the name of freedom. He will never be forgotten. Please know that he will be the wind at your side and the angel on your shoulder.
Godspeed Sgt. Kruse.
Diana Bravo
November 19, 2007
To The Family of Sgt Christopher Kruse my heartful sympathy goes out to you. My son is station in the same stryker unit from Fort Lewis as Christopher was. Your loss is felt by all and are prayers as with you and your family now and forever. To Christopher you are the Ultimate Hero. God watch over him and all that service in this time of war.
Pamela Hefner-Montez
November 19, 2007
Kruse Family,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Knowing your pain is immense will make me even more mindful to pray for our military. Even though I don't know any of you personally, my heart breaks as an American, who is so proud of your "Beloved Son, Husband, Father and Brother."
The sacrifices you have made and the pain we share as Americans will not be forgotten. May the Lord carry each of you through this journey called grief.
Respectfully,
Pamela J Hefner-Montez
Dody Berg
November 19, 2007
please accept our symathy for your loss and sacrifice. I have two sons stationed over seas.God bless all our military personnel and watch over us all.
tim & janette parmley
November 17, 2007
Yet anther "Young Hero" lost to this war. All the soldiers go in knowing what the outcome might be just wish that they all got to come back home to us their loved ones that they left behinde. One nephew just returned from Iraq about 2 months ago. His older brother is being deployed after Christmas. May GOD take and give all the young men and women in the service strenght. We salute you the families as your loved ones gave their lives in such a way that they will be remembered forever. GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE!
Pauline Knutson
November 17, 2007
My
heart felt sympathy goes out to you. Remember all the happy times as
they will get you through each day. Sincerely, mother of 2LT Tracy
Alger KIA 11/1/07
Connie Velasquez
November 17, 2007
Dearest Kruse Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences
for the loss of your son.
My prayers and thoughts are with
you.
Gale Poindexter
November 16, 2007
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt Christopher R Krause. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
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. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
Clyde Taverner
November 16, 2007
My heartfelt symapathy goes out to Linda and her family. My prayers are with you Linda.
Jeri Herrera
November 16, 2007
Though I did not know Christopher personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan
Michael iezzi
November 16, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Christopher 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 Christopher in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
November 16, 2007
Rest in peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
November 16, 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.
Valorie
November 15, 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 they were 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
November 15, 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
November 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!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
Dennis & Pam Robertson
November 15, 2007
We are deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
SHIRLEY DONEY
November 15, 2007
REST IN PEACE SGT. KRUSE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFU MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
November 15, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Kruse. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the 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. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Brad Stueber
November 15, 2007
I did not know you Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse and yet you are the son of all Americans and I am deeply saddened at your passing. Thank you for your sacrifice for freedom. My deepest sympathies and sincere prayers go to your family and friends. God bless you and Christopher, rest in peace now, son.
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the loss of Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse. As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war...I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, and may Christopher Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Kruse family.
I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and every day, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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