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Shaun J. Whitehead

Shaun Whitehead Obituary

Died April 24, 2008
Shaun J. Whitehead, 24, of Fort Campbell, Ky., formerly of Maysville, died Thursday, April 24, 2008. Funeral, 3 p.m. Saturday, Grove Level Baptist Church. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson.

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Published by gainesvilletimes.com on May 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Shaun Whitehead

104 Entries

Ray Zwemke

July 15, 2023

I never knew Shaun, but after driving over the Dry Pond Road Exit on I-85 Memorial Bridge named after him I wanted to know more about this young man. I read many of the condolences and now understand a little better what a fine person Shaun to be. I am a Vietnam veteran and know what it is like to be so far away from loved ones. From now forward whenever I cross HIS Bridge it will remind me to offer up a prayer for all of his family and to salute and cherish his memory along with all of you that knew him.

Alisa Fiorentino

May 28, 2018

I carried Staff Sgt. Whitehead's placard today in the Dacula Memorial Day Parade. I wanted to thank his family for his ultimate sacrifice. May God bless his family!

Beverly Moore Morton

July 27, 2012

SSG Shaun J. Whitehead --
A True American Hero

jimmy gail moore

July 26, 2012

love u miss u happy brithday

Cecil & Deborah Moore

April 28, 2012

To our wonderful nephew who is so greatly missed by all who knew and loved him! RIP Sweet Shaun!

Peggy Childers

April 27, 2012

April 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead:
Always remembering Shaun. "Some gave all."

L Neal

May 21, 2011

To the family of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Peggy Childers

April 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead:
Please accept my remembrance of Shaun on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Donna Griego

April 24, 2011

We remember you SSgt Shaun Whitehead on this the anniversary of your passing. May God be with all those who knew and loved you.

Beverly Moore Morton

July 8, 2010

Remembering Shaun and continuing to pray for his family and friends...

Peggy Childers

April 24, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead:
Remembering Shaun 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

Christopher Givens

January 10, 2010

God Bless your family. You were truly one of the best tactical leaders I have had the chance to serve with. I will never forget the impact you had in our platoon. Your boys did well that day. They gave you the best chance to make it out of there, you would be proud of them. You trained all of them well. Love you brother..

October 31, 2009

To the family of Shaun Whitehead, you have my deepest condollences. People do not realize what it cost to keep the freedom they cherish. The one thing that we do not think about when we are put in harms way is how it will affect the family we have back home. My prayers and thoughts go out to you for the saccrifice that you made. May love always finds its way to your heart.

Sgt Michael Soppe

October 7, 2009

To the family of Shaun Whitehead, I did not know your son, but through my prayers, he was lifted up each day. Because of his bravery and sacrifice, I pray my grandchildren will grow up in a place where they will be safe and free! God Bless you all and I know God is holding your angel in his arms.
With love and thanks,
The Kelley Family
Mt Juliet, TN

Austin Ovallle

September 7, 2009

Well I didn't know this page was online for Sgt Whitehead...Sgt you are the greatest NCO i have ever got to know and you taught me a lot and because of the talks we had on that last patrol. I plan on doing everything for my fellow soldiers and myself..I miss you and I will never forget that day..I was there the day SGT Whitehead dead..I want to say thank you to all the people in America who care enough to show their support to his family and to a great American Hero

amy clark

September 4, 2009

I was just looking through our high school yearbook. I went to school with Shaun at CHS. I would have never known that a hero walked among the halls with us. He was usually so quiet and kept to himself. To think that he died protecting my freedom breaks my heart because I never really got to know him that well. I wish I could have thanked him for the ultimate sacrifice he gave. I hope the family has found peace. Thank you Shaun, I wish I would have been able to thank you more when we were playing basketball in the gyms at CHS. Rest in peace, soldier, you are not forgotten.

Christel Waller

May 24, 2009

This morning we paid tribute to Staff Sgt. Shaun Whitehead at Faith Outreach Church Clarksville TN and those who have given their life for us in the USA to have freedom. It was such a moving service, our thoughts and prayers are still with the family, friends, & co-workers who continue to miss Shaun daily.

Michael Iezzi

April 24, 2009

Shaun,
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

April 24, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead:
Shaun 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

Darlene McClure

April 13, 2009

I want to thank STAFF SGT. SHAUN J. WHITEHEAD and his family for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I worked with his mother, Becky, at The Pottery. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I just recently found out about Shaun. Just remember that he will never be forgotten and he will always be a HERO!!!!!!!!

robert reynolds

January 10, 2009

My name is Robert. I was wondering if you can contact me. My phone number is 512-762-5123. My email: [email protected]
I think I went to Basic Training with Shaun and wanted to tell you my experience with him. My sympathies for the loss of Shaun.

T Starman

January 9, 2009

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

Kenna Larra

November 24, 2008

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Andrew Dorsey

November 12, 2008

There is not any words that can exspress the deap emotional impact that Sgt. Whitehead's lost has put on the county. I am in deep gratitude to him. Sgt, Whithead was willing to sacrafice his life for mine. He has my upmost respect and gratitude. I did not know Sgt. Whitehead personally, but I do know that he was an outstanding soldier, and dad. We miss you Shaun. God Bless you.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 20, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Whitehead family and friends in the loss of Shaun. I did not know Shaun, 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. Shaun 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~

July 11, 2008

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Whitehead and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

July 11, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Whitehead!

BERNICE FEAGINS

July 8, 2008

To the parents of SSG Whitehead,

I had the pleasure of attending Warriors Leadership Course (WLC), with your son. As a Recruiter for the United States Army- combat training is nonexistent. Your son educated me on everything i needed to know to be successful in this course. After reading all the different emails, i have come to the realization that SSG Whitehead was a gift from God. I was very sad when i learned of his expiration. God brings people into our lives for a reason and sometimes only for a season.I am Blessed to have known this SPECIAL SOLDIER/ INDIVIDUAL. I miss my battle buddy. GOD, thank you for allowing SSG Whitehead to be a part of my life for 14 days. He was inspirational, intellectual and hilarious.
Miss Whitehead - i would like to thank you for SSG Whitehead.

debbi rivers

June 26, 2008

To the family and parents of Shaun I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Linda Cano

June 9, 2008

Another family grieves the loss of a loved one. The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero. May God bring comfort to all of you. Thank you and rest in peace, Shaun.

TINA KITTLE

May 26, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO OUR COUNTRY!! MY DAUGHTER GOES TO EJCH AND SHE IS PART OF THE ROTC SHE WAS THERE ON THE DAY THAT YOU WERE BROUGHT THROUGH NICHOLSON SHE WAS HONOURED TO BE A PART OF YOUR RETURN. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT KNEW YOU AND LOVED YOU. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO TO ALL OF US!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE!!!!

Teresa Bridges

May 26, 2008

I am still in awe as I remember being part of the Patroit Guard Riders.And we ecorted you from the Airport to the Funeral Home.Sir I had never been so proud to be an American.I am so proud that you had such an outpour of people come out of their comfort zone and Salute You.May God Bless your family.
Teresa Bridges

Rebecca Jones (retired Army)

May 23, 2008

May God bless you my fellow soldier for the sacrafice you have made. You will not be forgotten!

L. Baker

May 13, 2008

Thank you for your service to this great Nation. God Bless You

Suzanne MacDaniel

May 12, 2008

To the Whitehead family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Shauns' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher

Susan Amburgy

May 11, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

jessica callahan

May 7, 2008

I worked with Shaun at Blue Beacon for about 2 years. He was a really great guy. He was so funny, there was never a boring moment at work when Shaun was there, even when it was raining and no trucks out back. I will keep the whole family in my prayers.

David Foley

May 7, 2008

Never Forgotten. My Son was with Shaun in Iraq. I am praying for you all. God Bless

Michele Lee

May 6, 2008

I am a teacher at Benton Elementary with Tracy. I just wanted to express how much I understand what the family is going through. My husband passed away 2 years ago and I also have 2 young children. The days ahead will be trying but with God's help and the support of your family you will make it through. God bless.

Bowden and Lori Barnes

May 5, 2008

Janie, Gabe and Janna,
Bowden and I were stunned to read what had happened to your family. Janie, I am truely saddened and my heart goes out to you. I know these days are going to be so tough on you. Shaun is a hero and it is your turn now. You are never alone and he will always be with you. Bowden had the priviledge to serve with Shaun as a brother and you and I as 'sisters'. We cry and we pray for you and the kids.

Jim & Sue Olliso

May 5, 2008

To the family of SSG Whitehead...
We'd like to express our deepest sympathy. How truly sorry we feel for your loss. It is hard to know what to say at times like these. We can only begin to imagine the sorrow that comes along with losing someone so close to your heart. May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort. Please know that our hearts ache in unison with yours at the loss of this young man, a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the values we hold so dear in America. Our thoughts are with you.

stephen Ballew

May 4, 2008

To friends an family of my friend.Sgt Shaun J.whitehead.You will be miss in the small town of Maysville. Miss the old time but we will get to see you again sumday when our time has come!Thanks God Bless your family Stephen Ballew Maysville Rescue.

In Memory of Shaun ~ ( Debra Estep )

May 4, 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 Shaun, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

Michelle

May 3, 2008

So sorry for the lose for you son. Thank you for have a wonderful son that care for this country. Again I am truely sorry for your lose.

Michael Wideman

May 3, 2008

Your personal sacrifice for the protection of our great country will never be forgotten. All our prayers and love go to the family you leave behind. God bless.

Tiffany Cox

May 3, 2008

To the family of SSGT Shaun J. Whitehead:
There are no amount of words that I could say that could ever help you coap with your loss, but I wanted to say thank you for the price that your son, brother, husband, and father payed so that I could live in a free country. When the procession came through Athens, Ga me and my mother pulled over the car and stepped out. I saw what an affect your son, brother, husband, and father had on our country. Thats when I really realized what it takes for a man/woman to go over sea's knowing it may be the last time they see their family. You and your loved ones are in my prayers every night and I pray that God will bring you peace of mind in this painful time of your life. Thank you once again.

Kimberly Hull

May 3, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Whitehead family. My fiance, 1ST SGT. Luke Mercardante, was killed 18 days ago in Afghanistan, and I was desperately saddened to know that another family has to endure what we are going through. Please accept my gratitude for his sacrifice, and know that unfortuately, you are not alone. My heart breaks all over again knowing that another hero has made the ultimate sacrifice, and another famly has lost a son, a father, and a soul mate. God bless Shaun and his family...He will never be forgotten.

RHONDA RYLEE--PATTMAN

May 3, 2008

Janie........I remember back at the apartment........we were all so young, so full of life....SO STUPID.....ALL WE DID WAS LAUGH.....I remember when you and Shaun got together....there was something about him.....he took Jana like a true father should........I look back now and i realize just how LUCKY THE TWO OF YOU WERE....it is a very hard task to find someone to TRULY LOVE AND TO TRULY LOVE YOU.......YOU are one blessed lady!! He ALWAYS loved you........no one but you.......be thankful for the time you were blessed to have with him.......and know that you will see him again in HEAVEN....IN YOUR HEART.........IN THE KIDS......we don't understand why but we must trust in GOD to bring us through ANYTHING.....BE STRONG FOR THE KIDS...........THEY WILL NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER!!! IT WILL BE A VERY ROUGH AND TRYING TIME FOR YOU.........IF I CAN DO ANYTHING.....CRY WITH YOU, HOLLAR WITH YOU, ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW......I AM SO SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR TRUE LOVE.........I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST FEEL.......i was at the procesional on Friday in Jefferson and all i could do was cry for you.....and the kids........please reach out to me.....it has been a long time since we talked but i would love to help you if i can........I LOVE YOU AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOU IN WAYS ONLY HE CAN!!!

Pete & Diane Conway

May 3, 2008

Your son is a hero for all that we stand for in this country. We honor his life and sacrifice.
May God bless each of you and guide you during this difficult time.

Janice Oswald

May 2, 2008

To the family and friends of fallen hero SSG Whitehead...I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and peace during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

Melanie Lawhorn

May 2, 2008

With only briefly remembering Shaun as a student at Commerce, I know from what his friends and family say that he truly lived his few years of life with pride and honor. When you have a chance, read the poem "The Dash" by Linda Ellis; it says a great deal about your son, husband, and father. My students learned a great deal from your son, husband, and father today without ever meeting him. For that I say thank you. For what he sacrificed, I say thank you. May God bring you peace and strength in the days ahead.

May 2, 2008

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)

Deborah Jones

May 2, 2008

God Bless the family of Shaun, a true American Hero. My prayers are with you.

Rebecca Craver

May 2, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Richard Kloog

May 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family and watch over you all each day. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are greatful for your soldier watching over us.
Respectfully, Yvonne and Rick Kloog

Submited by Fallen U.S. Soldiers (myspace.com/fallenussoldiersmemorial)

May 2, 2008

Submited by Fallen U.S. Soldiers (myspace.com/fallenussoldiersmemorial)

May 2, 2008

Thank you for the great sacrifice you have been forced to make. May the Lord bless you and be with you through this ordeal. He gave his life for our freedom for which we are so very thankful.

Rita F. Salisbury

May 1, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME. ALL OF YOU WILL BE IN MY DAILY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

Amanda Ingram Ledford

May 1, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Judy Roberts

May 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 1, 2008

My heartfelt sympathies are with your family. I so much appreciate his service to our country and for the courage he displayed to keep us safe. May God be with you and give you courage and strength through this difficult time

Somone Thankful

May 1, 2008

"There is no greater sacrifice
Nor noble deed of service
Than to lay down one's life
For the security of another."
May God rest his soul.........

P W

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes to you in your time of loss. I know your loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for this Country and all that live here, and for that I am eternally grateful. My prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you.

brandon nalley

May 1, 2008

I new Shaun he was a good preson and loved playin baseball.

Beverly M

May 1, 2008

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 1998-2008

Michael & Linda Mullinax

May 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always!! Call on us anytime! We keep this fallen hero near and dear to us always! We love you,
Michael and Linda Mullinax

Billy Crowe

May 1, 2008

SSG. Shaun Whitehead is one among many Heroe's who have given the greatest sacrifice for the love for their country . Reminds me of the sacrifice Jesus made for the love of all mankind . The Whitehead family will be in my prayers . May God bless you and comfort you in this most difficult time.

Dr. Shackelford and staff

May 1, 2008

We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. We appreciate him protecting our country. May God be with you and your family.

Stella Brawner

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your child.May God hold you in His loving arms and comfort you in the days ahead.And always know that your son was and will forever be a hero.

Cameron West

May 1, 2008

Whitehead Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your great loss from my mother, Hattie West. We lost our soldier Cpl. Christopher J. (C.J.)West was KIA-2-04-2008 in Iraq from an IED. Stay strong and know that he is still with you. Our boys have made the greatest sacrifice for our country and we are forever grateful to them all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Barnett Allen

May 1, 2008

Janie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jay & Kay McCosh McCosh

May 1, 2008

Thank you for your sacrifice to protect our Country. Scot was highly honored being asked to officiate Shaun's service. Our prayers are with you. Jay & Kay McCosh.

Kim Shelton-Dills Monroe, GA &

May 1, 2008

Your family will be in our deepest thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Pete & Diane Conway

May 1, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lloyd Ivester

May 1, 2008

Thank You for your sacrifice in protecting our country

may GOD bless your soul

Kimberly Wortham

May 1, 2008

My prayers are with the family of SSG Whitehead during this difficult time. His Heroic Service for Our Country will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Deborah Moore

May 1, 2008

Janie, Jana, & Gab, Uncle Cecil and Aunt Deborah loves you so much and we love Shaun as I see you going thru this terrible loss of our precious Hero I remember how I felt when I lost Scott. God put Shaun into our lives for a reason the Moore family was so proud to have him in our family as we watched him grow into the man we always knew he was he wanted to make the Army his career and you were so happy. Shaun was so Special and Loved we had so many opportunities to tell him and we did tell him how proud we were of him. Shaun was Gods child loaned to his family and now God has a special place for him in heaven he's Our Special Angel. Our love for Shaun will never die our precious memories of him will live on and the pain has a way of making us see clearer and further down the road our hearts are heavy and full the door to heaven was just opened a little further and we get a glimpse of a glorious sight, no one will ever take Shaun away from us for he is in our hearts and as long as we have our faith in God and our memories we will be reunited with him one day. Shaun is asleep in Gods Arms and he will always be our Hero. We love you.
Cecil & Deborah Moore

c m

April 30, 2008

We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our Prayers are with you and Your Family.
God Bless

Jamie Biddle

April 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes to your family. My husband is in the same bridage as Shaun, they were friends. We are so very sorry to have lost a such an amazing young man, a Hero. Shaun and your family is in our prays. God Bless.

Hattie West

April 30, 2008

To the dear family of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead. MY thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I know what you are all going through. My son Cpl. Christopher J. (C.J.)West was KIA-2-04-2008 in Iraq from an IED. He was a Combat Medic with 1-73 CAV HHT 82D ABN Div from Ft Bragg. Faith, Family and Good Friends will be what is important for the healing to begin. Shaun is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and we thank him for his service and his families sacrafice to keep our great country free. I know he is in Glory With Our Father watching over you all. His memory will live on forever in history.
My very dear friend Diana Reynolds who wrote you is feeling the pain of your loss as she has shared the pain of my loss. We pray everyday and cry everyday and talk everyday to get us through these times. Diana not only has Spec Martin Reynolds who was friends with Shaun in Iraq she has another son Spec Brandon Reynolds in Afganistan. So we support our heros and pray and love them all. Please do not hesitate to contact me From one Gold Star Mother to another Gold Star Family.
God Bless, Hattie West

Diana Reynolds

April 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Shaun Whitehead. My son SPC Martin A. Reynolds combat medic is a good friend of Shaun. He is feeling very sad for the loss of his friend and brother. He called me very upset & told me of the loss of his friend. He is also from Ft. Campbell from the 502nd Infantry he was the medic when Shaun was injured. My prayers are with the family. Please feel free to contact me when you are ready.

Keri Kubena

April 30, 2008

To SSG Whitehead's family:
I never had the pleasure of meeting Shaun. However, my boyfriend spoke of him and was there with him. He will never be forgotten and my prayers go out to his family. And to Shaun: Thank You. May you rest in peace and watch over your brothers who miss you so dearly. You are ARMY STRONG
Love an Army Girlfriend

cherie jackson

April 30, 2008

I will be praying for friends and family of shaun. Who I know is loved and cared for by all. Im sorry for the tragic loss at this time. Times will be tough but we all know Shaun enjoyed what he did for our country! If ya'll need anything, please let me know! I love ya'll!

Lee Cordner

April 30, 2008

I am sending along my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Hero and Extreme Patriot ,Staff Sgt. Shaun Whitehead. Many who have signed this Guest Book have unfortunately experienced the unimaginable loss of a child as have I. My son CPL. Bill Long died 6/18/05 in Buritz, Iraq. Reading the countless cards & emails shows you that a lot of Americans share your pain and they certainly helped me immensley. Please contact me if you would like to talk. God Bless all of you.

Nathan & Celena Ohley

April 30, 2008

My husband served with Shaun when he was with the 2-502nd and thought greatly of him. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the Whitehead family.

Heather Price Knight

April 30, 2008

I'm so sorry about this Tragedy. I will have all of you in my thoughts and prayers. He was a Hero!!

BRANDY ANDERSON

April 30, 2008

SHAUN WAS A CLASSMATE OF MINE. I HATE TO HEAR ABOUT HIM PASSING. I HOPE THAT JANIE AND THE KIDS ARE HOLDING ON STRONG THROUGH THIS ROUGH TIME. YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.THANK YOU SHAUN FOR BEING A HERO FOR US. YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Candi Jordan

April 29, 2008

Shaun was a very dear friend of mine and i just wanted to say that he is and always will be a HERO....My prayers go out to his family...I love them all

Bridget Clark

April 29, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Whitehead family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel your pain. My brother Luke Mercardante was killed two weeks ago in Afghanistan. This is devistating to all. These men are everyones heros and will be missed dearly. May God bless your family through this time of sorrow, and please know that we are all here for you.
"GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"
May God bless you!!

Sister of fallen Marine,
1st Srgt Luke J Mercardante,
Bridget Clark

Safely Home

Michael Iezzi

April 29, 2008

Father we entrust our brother Shaun 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 Shaun in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Debbie Gorton

April 28, 2008

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to Staff Sgt. Shaun Whitehead's family, friends and fellow comrades. We are forever indebted to his service, commitment and loyalty to his country and fellow man. God Bless you and comfort you through this most difficult time. Brian McAndrew and Debbie Gorton, Mother of Sgt. Samuel Gorton 2/502

DENISE,DANNY,MICKEY,LYNN GARLAND

April 28, 2008

WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT THIS TRAGIC LOSS,, WE TOO FEEL YOUR GRIEF,, IN THE NAME OF JESUS WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND AND ANGEL TO EACH FAMILY MEMBER AND FRIENDS AND ALL OF HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE ARMED FORCES TO BE WITH YOU AND COMFORT YOU TODAY AND EACH DAY TO COME,, MAY GOD SEND PEACE TO EACH OF YOU,, WE ARE PROUD OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN THAT SERVE AND DEFEND US AND KEEP OUR COUNTRY STRONG,, MAY EACH ONE BE BLESSED.. IN HONOR OF OUR HEROS WE PROUDLY FLY AN AMERICAN FLAG IN FRONT OF OUR HOME,, THIS FOR ALL THAT HAVE SERVED, SACRIFICED AND GIVEN THIER LIVES FOR FREEDOM AS WELL AS THE SACRIFICES OF THIER FAMILIES OF OUR TROOPS TOO.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, YOU ARE AND WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS,,MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND BLESS YOU

Nancy Fritchey

April 28, 2008

My heart is so broken for you. My son Sgt. Jason Harkins was killed on May 6, 2007 in Baqubah, Iraq, along with 5 other soldiers including Ssgt Joel Lewis, wose Mom has an entry below. No words can comfort you at this time. But there will come a time that you need to be able to talk to other mothers who have gone through this seemingly unbearable pain. Please let me know when and how I can help. I live less than an hour from you.

Gale Poindexter

April 28, 2008

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt Shaun J Whitehead. 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)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Sandy Bonesteel

April 28, 2008

Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.

Valorie

April 27, 2008

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

Shelley H

April 27, 2008

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SSGT Whitehead for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Fouche

April 27, 2008

To the Whitehead Family,I want to express my my sincere regrets for the loss of Shaun. This country has lost another HERO. I wiil be here for you if you need me.May God be with you.Your friend and neighbor,Brenda Fouche

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