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February 6, 2013
In Memory & Honor of Steven. He will be eternally grateful for his service and sacrifice for this country.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
John Svida
November 17, 2010
Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski, Never Forgotten and your Accomplishments always remembered Thank You for your Service and Ultimate Sacrifice We Pray for the Family and comfort friends Semper Fidelis as we say in The Corp. Run to the Sound of Gunfire..
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski:
Remembering Steven 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
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Matthew Roy
July 11, 2009
I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers out to Steve's family. I knew Steve when he was in Civil Air Patrol, We were both in the same unit. He was a good friend during those times and I was extremely saddended to hear of his passing. Steve always had the drive to become a Ranger, even back then it was all he would talk about. He was one of those few people that knew what he wanted well before he was able to attain it. He followed his dreams and I am proud to say that I was his friend.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
John
December 10, 2008
I know steves brother and knew steve as well Iam attending ranger school soon and just want the family to know that I will keep him in my heart and mind through training he was very brave for doing his duty he gave "100% and then some" my condolences Rangers lead the way!
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December 8, 2008
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In Memory of Steven ~ (Debra Estep)
November 16, 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 Steven, 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
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski:
Steven 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
Garnet Jenkins
November 4, 2008
God Has You In His Keeping,
We Have You In Our Hearts.
Not forgotten, by the proud sister
of another young Ranger, with the
75th Ranger Regiment. Killed in action
in Vietnam.
SSG Daniel Kline
August 8, 2008
Dear Ganczewski Family,
I was a Recruiter at the NF Recruiting Station when Steven enlisted. He was always motivated every time that he walked into the room. It always made me feel proud that there were still young Americans that had the pride and conviction that Steven had. He will be missed and my condolences go out to your and your family.
Harry
July 30, 2008
Miss you Ranger buddy
July 6, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Ganczewski and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Ganczewski!
Adam Emmons
June 25, 2008
To the Family of SGT Ganczewski,
Ski was my Ranger buddy in Ranger School. He and I spent every wakeing minute of the course together. I was so impressed by his presence and bearing. He was full of motivation and integrity. I never once heard a negative comment or complaint pass his lips. He would chastize older, more seasoned soldiers in our squad when they would lose focus on the training. He was a genuine example of solid leadership and a reliable follower when not in a leadership position. SGT Ganczewski had unlimted potential. His presence will be sorly missed in the Ranger community. I wish that I would have had the chance to serve with him in combat. I am sure that he was a site to behold. My deepest condolences. Rangers Lead The Way
Russ & Domi Cross
June 23, 2008
To the family of Steven Ganczewski, our deepest Sympathy and prayers go out to the family. Keep faith for Mark and Maria. We love you all.
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 Steven will be one of the names I will have the honor of reading. Peace be with you and God Bless..
Robert Furloni
January 26, 2008
To The Family of Steven,
My heart and prayers are with you and him. Steven was my Ranger buddy in RIP and I will never forget running around with him in the middle of the night in the woods. He is truly missed.
Shawn
January 23, 2008
To Sgt. Ganczewski's family:
I have not forgotten. I keep his prayer card and ask God to give you peace. Progress has been made in Iraq and he was part of that.
As those he led and taught continue the fight, he remains a part of that.
LINDA CANO
December 8, 2007
May you and your family find peace and comfort in God's love. Thank you, Steven for your courageous service to our country and your final sacrifice. You will be missed by many, young hero.
SSG Sabrina Shivar
November 30, 2007
My condolences go out to the family of SGT Steven C. Ganczewski. Although I didn't know him or your family personally I am deeply saden because of your lost. I will definately keep everyone in my prayers. Yesterday I opened the Army Times and saw Stevens face, I instantly knew he was. In July I attended WLC at Fort Benning, and Steven was a part of my class. It was interesting to me that when we had down time in our training Steven and his fellow Rangers would entertain us with there Ranger songs and jokes. They really had fun and such a closeness. You would never see someone with a tan beret standing alone. But there was such a contrast when it was time to train. This man took that seriously, all joking came to a halt. He was not only set on listening to the instructor, but what was so great was his dedication to make sure the people around him understood. Once again my heart goes out to this family for loosing such a great man, father, son, Soldier, Ranger.
Joel C
November 29, 2007
I have never met SFC Richard Lewis, but knowing that he was a Ranger I know that he must have been a superior example of man. He wanted to make a difference in the world and he did. I will be enlisting this year after graduation with the hope of serving the United States like he did. Thank you SFC Richard Lewis, you will not be forgotten.
Richard Lewis
November 28, 2007
To the family of Steven Ganczewski;
I am SFC Richard Lewis. I recruited your son. I found out today that he gave the ultimate cost.
I remember going to the pool at NFHS to ensure that Steven would pass the swim test for RIP. He was so worried about that swim test. Steven was truly one focused and motivated young man.
To his mother and father I my heart felt condolences. I will never forget your son. I am truly inspired by the conviction of your son. This is not easy for me and I am trluy shocked by the news.
It is weird that I found out tonight. Tonight is my last night in Iraq. We are making a difference here in case your wondering. It is not in vain.
Ranger Class 6-99
7th grade Louisburg Middle School
November 27, 2007
We care amd share your sorrow and pride.
Satnley J. Zak
November 27, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.I am also a member of boy scout troop 849 at prince of peace church on cayuga drive in lasalle, in niagara falls.My troop salutes steven for protecting our country.may god grant steven light,happiness and peace.
Kristy Weigel
November 27, 2007
To the family of Steven;
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I knew Steven from school most of my life. He was a sweet, and fun young man, and a man his family was no doubt proud of. May you find daily reminders in life that Steven is in peace, and watching over all of you.
Garrett Bain
November 27, 2007
I would like to extend my condolences and express my deep sorrow after hearing about Steven. We were not close friends, but I served with him for a couple years at 3 Ranger Battalion. I have since left the Army but I do remember that Steven was a fine Ranger and a good man. His men are privileged to have had him as a team leader and friend. I hope that you can find peace during this painful and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
(SGT)Garrett S. Bain
Stanley J. Zak
November 26, 2007
My nmae is Stanley J. Zak.I am sorry about the loss of your husband, He was a fine young man.I served with him at St.Stan's we were alter servers.I will miss him very much.my prayers go out to you and your daughter.I am a scoutmaster with pack 849.I salute him.May god grant him light,happiness and peace.
Stanley J. Zak
November 26, 2007
My name is Stanley J. Zak,I am very sorry for the loss of your husband, I served with him in St.Stan's as alterservers.I will miss him very much.He fought for Peace in our country.I am a scout master and i salute him.may god grant him light,happiness and peace.
Anita Greene
November 26, 2007
Mark, Maria, Christopher, Rachel and Makayla,
May you find comfort in God at this time. Know that Steven touched our lives as well as that of many others. We had the honor to know your son through the Civil Air Patrol. As we remember Steven, we will always be warmed by the spirit that shined in his smile.We honor him as the fine soldier that he always knew he'd be.We are grateful for the service of every soldier.
We honor the great sacrifices your son has given. With our Sincere Sympathy, Capt.E.George Greene (CAP) and Anita Greene
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
November 26, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Larry Mueller
November 26, 2007
We grieve with you in your loss of this fine young man. Our son is David Mueller, married to Carly Parish, both friends of Steven & Rachel. God bless you.
Ginny & Larry Mueller
Susan Van Allen
November 26, 2007
I did not know your son,and do not know anyone in your family but I sincerely wanted to thank you for your tremendous sacrifice. Your son was an American hero and died pursuing a course of honor and great courage. Please take comfort in knowing that there are still people in this country who appreciate our men in uniform and grieve with you in your loss.
Word can't appropriately express the thankfulness I have for the men who fight to retain our freedoms and protect our land.
May you find comfort in knowing that his sacrifice and yours was not in vain.
May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Frank and Barbara Sanchez
November 26, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. WE will always remember Steven, he was such a good young man and true soldier. We remember the good times when he came and stayed with us while he attended training with the PJ'S at Kirtland AFB here in Albuquerque at the age of sixteen. He told us then that he was going to be an Army Ranger. Steven you will always be our hero.
Mark, Maria and Rachel we give you our sincere sorrow.
US ARMY Retired Vietnam Veteran
Anne Mongiovi
November 25, 2007
To All in the Ganczewski Family,
You have my sincerest sympathy, and my prayers are with you in this trying time.
Dick& Diane Uhteg
November 25, 2007
We cannot begin to express our heartfelt sorrow.The world has lost a wonderful young man. We saw him grow up and attended his beautiful wedding. Our prayers go out to Rachel& Makayla. Mark, Maria and Christopher have lost a part of themselves and only God has the answer why. We will keep them all in our prayers.Steven is now the brightest star in the heavens.
Floyd and Trudy Zablotny
November 25, 2007
Having attended Steve and Rachel's wedding, we are left with happy memories of Steve. Steve is to be commended for his bravery and devotion to duty. Our deepest codolences to Rachel and the Ganczewski family- you are in our prayers.
COL and Mrs. Floyd Zablotny, USA Ret, Viet Nam Veteran
Rob Abler
November 25, 2007
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I attended RIP with your son. He will not be forgotten and his service to his country is very much appreciated. Rangers Lead The Way.
Brad Bennett
November 25, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski,
May God bless you and help you mourn the loss of this fine young man. He followed his convictions and served his country with great pride. My son is also in the 3rd Battalion Rangers now serving. So my heart hurts with the loss of every Ranger. Please accept these sincere condolences.
Francine Pawlicki
November 24, 2007
To the Ganczewski family....your in our thoughts and prayers..........keep the memories alive..........Tom and Francine pawlicki
Laurie Vann
November 24, 2007
Sgt. Steven Ganczewski was not only a cousin to me and my family, but he was our protector because he was fighting for the freedom that we have in America today. He died honoring his country and trying to bring peace to other countries. We will miss him greatly and other prayers and thoughts go out to his family, especially his wife, Rachel and daughter, Makayla....we love you.
May God Bless and keep you.
ronald bynes
November 24, 2007
so sorry for your loss, as a retired member of the united states army reserves my heart goes out to a fine young hero. may god bless the ganczewski family
Edward Drabczyk
November 24, 2007
To the Ganczewski Family, my heartfelt sadness, but also my pride for him, whom I did not even know. By media accounts, Sgt. Ganczewski truly believed in both what he did, and the purpose for doing so. To me, that is the definition of a "professional." Thank you, Sgt. Ganczewski.
Edward Drabczyk, U.S. Army, Vietnam-era veteran
Steven Charles Sanchez
November 23, 2007
Army Ranger, Sgt. Steven Charles Ganczewski, You are a hero of our country, you are my hero! You are my God son, Son, may God watch over you in the heavens and may he bring strengh to your family. Son you will be missed, but never forgotten. Son, I stand proud of you as does our nation. May you rest in peace. signed, your Godfather and namesake, Steven Charles Sanchez
Mary Catherine Ramos
November 22, 2007
To the family of Steven: I did not know your son-However I would like to thank-you, his family, for this incredible young man. I will pray for him, and you. It is because of him, and others like him, this is the land of the free-BECAUSE OF OUR BRAVE-May the Lord Bless You and give you peace. Mary Ramos
Patricia Prosvirnin
November 22, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies are with you. Your son is a part of my family, too. I have a son in the 3/75 RGR REGT and another son with the 4th ID. I pray that in the days to come, you will feel the comfort of the Lord and the support of His presence. God bless you.
B. Leo Dolan Post 410 American Legion
November 22, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
DIANA HERMANSON
November 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Burden
November 22, 2007
Mark and Family,
We were truly saddened at the news of your loss. May God be with you and help you through these trying times. Time will confirm that Steven did not die in vain and that we can all be thankful for his service.
Tim and Diana Burden
Ridgeway, Virginia
Capt John Svida
November 22, 2007
I am very sorry and sad, at the loss of Sgt Steven C.Ganczeski, I meet him a dozen or more times at our Airshows and he came into the Aerospace museum which I use to work. He was a True Force of Nature and a Proud Soldier his passing will be felt by all, We say in the Marine Corp 'Run to the Sound of Gunfire I salute you and as always Semper Fidelis....Capt Svida USMC VMAQ-2
Richard Futch
November 21, 2007
I used to wonder what old men thought when they sent young men off to war.Now I know,it`s sad.As us paratroopers say"He`s caught the last gray transport,to meet Geronimo".God bless you.
vanessa
November 21, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Steven Ganczewski,
I want to send my condolences to you and your family.Even though it's very hard to lose a son, a husband,father,friend, nephew. You should also be proud of are American Hero,and, what he has done in
his 24 years. My nephew is in the Marines and is serving in Iraq, So I can only know,what your going through. May you reflect on your fondest memories to pull you through
this difficult time. Stay Strong.
God be with you, today, tomorrow, and always.
Janielle Hedt
November 20, 2007
My deepest and sincerest prayers are with you. I truly mourn for your family. Being part of the Ranger family, I feel your loss personally. Both of my sons are serving in the U.S. Army. My oldest is with C Co, 3/75 at Ft. Benning. It has been such an honor to have met some of those fellow Rangers. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May you find strength through the love of your family.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
November 19, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Ganczewski. 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 ...!!!
SHIRLEY DONEY
November 19, 2007
REST IN PEACE SGT. GANCZEWSKI, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFU MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Garnet Jenkins
November 19, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski.
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 Ranger, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, and may Steven 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 Ganczewski family.
I am the sister, of such a 19 year young Ranger, (Team Leader, 75th Ranger Regiment) who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Tell them of us and say...
For their tomorrows...
We gave our today."
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.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
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