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for David Hurst
Family
June 6, 2025
I hate this time of year. Even after all this time, it does not feel real you are gone. I wish we could go back in time and change things so you were still here. I miss you and love you.
Gilberto Pagan
May 26, 2025
Thinking of you papa Bear a true Hero gentle giant many memories as Drill Sergeant’s you always demonstrate courage thanks for being a friend and battle buddy I will never forget your selfless sacrifice “war Eagles” rest easy!
Pagan, G
Don Jones
May 23, 2025
Still thinking about you Papa Bear. As we get closer to June 7th memories of you start to come in.
Miss you Battle...
Sherri
June 7, 2024
Miss you my friend. This day was a horrible day since you passed and since last year it's even worse. God I wish we could chat.....miss you making me laugh when I wasn't in the mood. Damn, this one still hurts.
May 27, 2024
Never forgotten. Love you always.
Travis M Dunlap
October 6, 2023
Still think about and am in dented to all he taught us in 1st Platoon at Ft. Sill, OK. R.I.P. Sgt Hurst!
Sincerely,
SPC Dunlap from Mississippi
friend
June 6, 2023
Always on my mind. I cannot believe it has been 15 years. You are missed and loved.
Friend
September 29, 2022
Thinking about you today.
Friend
June 9, 2022
Another year without you just does not seem right. Always know you are loved and missed so much.
Sherri
June 9, 2021
Just thinking about the many memories we made and the memories we could have made. You are missed beyond words. Love always.
June 8, 2021
This day never gets easier. This time of year you are on my mind more than usual. I wish you were still here. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. I love you.
June 9, 2020
Am amazing hero that is missed by so many. God knows we could really use a good conversation with you right now, at least I sure could. Love and miss you Dave. ❤
Monica G. Hopkins
June 8, 2020
I worked in C-Btry 1/19th in Fort Sill, OK., as the only female civilian. SFC Hurst was on DS status. I became like a mother figure to all the DS's. DS Hurst would come down every morning before training to just talk, it was our ritual. Just as he did when he prepared to leave that final time. He told me that he was travelling to Alabama to spend Thanksgiving with his parents, and then head overseas for the war. We vowed to keep in touch with each other. He was an LSU fan, and I was an Alabama (RTR) fan, so we had lots to talk about. As the last person in C-Btry that knew DS Hurst I was given the plaque that our 1SG Timothy Wayne had made in remembrance of DS Hurst. After all these years that plaque is on the wall in my current office. I look at it everyday, and think of DS Hurst, and the talks we shared. It is still hard to believe, you are no longer here with us. We could never re-pay you for the sacrifice you made for us. A real American Hero!
Thank you for your service my friend, you will never be forgotten by The Cobra Strike Nation!
Monica G. Hopkins
Affectionately known as "Ms. Monica"
June 7, 2020
Thinking of you today. You are missed and loved.
October 21, 2017
On my mind a lot lately. I miss you. Happy birthday up in heaven. I love you.
Sherri Pierce
May 29, 2017
Missing you as always and thinking about the wonderfully funny times we shared. You were one of a kind Dave. My Hero. Love you always. Sherri
May 28, 2017
Another year in this life without you just does not seem right. This time of year is always hard. You are so missed and loved. Always and forever.
June 7, 2016
This day does not get any easier. But I try to think of happy times and it makes me smile. Although you are gone, you are always with me. I love you.
Sherri
May 30, 2016
Missing you as always but especially today. If I'd known then I would have said so much more. Some lives end so young and so fast
You we're such a great person.... The world was a better place with you in it my friend. Thank you for your sacrifice to our country. XOXOXO
May 30, 2016
Gone but never forgotten. You are always in the hearts of those who loved you. I miss you.
May 28, 2016
This time of year is especially hard. I miss you so much and wish everyday you here. Your life was cut way to short. You are loved so much and missed more than you can know.
December 2, 2015
I think about you often. It is still painful to think you are no longer here with us. You are always in my heart.
June 7, 2015
Another year without you here. Life is just not the same without you in it. But no matter how much time passes, you will always be in my heart. You are missed and loved beyond words.
June 7, 2015
I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. I.miss you and wish I could talk to you all the time...you were wise beyond your years.
You're a true American Hero!
May 26, 2015
Thinking of you always. A true Hero to me for your sacrifice but I would rather have you here.
May 25, 2015
Always remembering you, but honoring you on this day. You will never be forgotten. Almost 7 years later and you are always in my heart and my thoughts. You are missed and loved so much.
April 17, 2015
Thinking of you today. You are missed so much. I love you.
November 11, 2014
Thinking of you today. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for our Country.
October 23, 2014
Miss you always. Happy belated birthday.
October 21, 2014
Happy Birthday
October 21, 2014
Thinking of you everyday, but today is a special day. Happy birthday, I miss you.
January 11, 2014
Thinking of you today bro.
January 11, 2014
thinking of you today
October 21, 2013
I miss you everyday. Thinking of you today on what would have been your 37th birthday. I love you.
June 9, 2013
In memory and honor of David, on the recent 5th anniversary of his passing. I will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for us.
Sherri Pierce
June 7, 2013
A true American Hero! I miss you like crazy! The world was a better place with you hear.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst:
It has truly been my honor to sign David's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that David will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Barbara Basso
July 30, 2012
Still remembering you ..... never will be forgotten
Don Jones
June 12, 2012
Thinking of Papa Bear today. Miss ya Battle. My thoughts and prayers still go out to your family.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst:
Always remembering David. "Some gave all."
Sherri Pierce
November 11, 2011
Thinking of you today and missing you as always. A true friend and my Hero I miss you so.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sherri Pierce
June 7, 2011
I cannot believe it has been 3 years. I think of you and miss you all the time my friend. You are my hero Dave!
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
Donald Palmer
April 15, 2011
I think of Hurst often and I will never forget. A brave man.
Palmer
August 21, 2010
Even when I first heard about what happened, it did not feel real. You were a solid guy and a great friend. Always quick to help out a friend in need. I will miss you buddy, I know you are in a better place.
Nick Maney
June 7, 2010
It's hard to believe two years have passed. As I remember you today, it breaks my heart to hear seven more family are feeling the pain we all felt two years ago. Guide them into the special part of heaven all hero belong.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst:
Remembering David 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
Amy Whitaker
May 31, 2010
To the family of David R. Hurst:
I am very sorry for your loss. I began my Works of Heart project for families like yours. I offer a free pencil portrait to Oklahoma military families who have lost someone in this war. It is just a small way I can say “Thank you” and “I’m sorry.” Master’s House Framing in Moore, Oklahoma, is generously providing their framing services for this project.
I would very much like to draw David for you if you are interested. Just contact me at [email protected]. My website shows my "Works of Heart" soldiers I have drawn www.amycwhitaker.com.
Peace and God Bless -
Amy Whitaker
(Tulsa artist)
Sherri Pierce
May 27, 2010
Thinking of you as Memorial day nears and missing you.
Don Jones
May 25, 2010
Missing you a lot Papa Bear. The Cobras miss you and will forever be grateful to have known you. You are the face amoung many that stands out for me on Memorial Day and every day. "Cobra Strike!"
May 20, 2010
BIG DAVE,, i never4get all are fun@ b-ball pratice,,, wish i coulda been closer2you post h.school,, ,,all the years i have of memory of you i will always cherish,,we always actedup in class 2gether ,, and had loads of fun in the neighborhood.. missing my friend. robbmeyer-met.la.
SPC Blankenship
March 10, 2010
Im am very sorry for your loss. SFC Hurst was one of my DS when i went though BCT with C BTRY 1/19th FA Fort Sill OK. SFC Hurst was great man and I learned many things from him that I feel will help me when i go back to combat.
Lisa Bowman
December 2, 2009
Thanksgiving has gone, and Christmas is around the corner...normally, we could expect a visit from you about this time of year. We are all missing your presence. 'Rest easy. Your friends think about you and mention you, often. Thank you, Dave. You are remembered.
October 22, 2009
Happy Birthday! Missing you.
October 21, 2009
Happy Birthday David
Never far from our thoughts.
Lisa Bowman
September 2, 2009
For Dave's family, We will always remember the price that you have paid, that Dave has paid. We will forever be thankful to Dave for the price he has paid for so many people's freedom. We will miss Dave as long as we live.
Jennifer Malinsky
August 3, 2009
Thanks for serving our country. You truly are a hero. I will always remember you smiling in our 9th grade class. You will be missed.
Chris Tucker
June 12, 2009
Hold a place in line for me old buddy. I'll see ya again and we'll have some catching up to do as well as show me around.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst:
David 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
S P
May 26, 2009
My heart is heavy. I miss you so! You are my hero.
Love, SP
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 25, 2009
On this Memorial Day, I've set aside time to reflect on the past and remember that your family is now a Gold Star Family, too. SFC. Hurst, thank you for you service and duty. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice...to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Jene'
May 25, 2009
Memorial Day 2009
David,
You will always be my hero!
I miss you and love you always.
Golden Eagles
May 20, 2009
Ridgewood Prep School, your Alma Mater, will always remember and honor you.
Jeremy Griffey
April 29, 2009
RIP my dear friend. You are missed.
S P
February 9, 2009
Thinking of you and missing you always!
Travis Elliston
January 30, 2009
Miss you buddy!
T s
January 9, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas David
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas David.
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas to a wonderful man. We miss you!
Kenna Larra
December 18, 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!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
S P
November 11, 2008
Thinking of you today and missing you always! You were a true American Hero!
October 22, 2008
Missing you today!
October 21, 2008
Happy Birthday David,
Know you are thought of each day, however today is bittersweet with memories of you.
September 17, 2008
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to SFC David Hursts' family. My son served with him and thought so much of him as a friend and NCO.
David, I know, will be missed. My prayers for him and his family....
Greg, Ellen, Pat & Kevin McKeegan
August 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Craig Basso
August 14, 2008
I first met Dave(Papa Bear) when I was assigned to C Btry 1/19th(Cobras) as a Drill Sergeant. I soon reallized that he was an out- standing Drill Sergeant, NCO, soldier, family man, and a friend; a true great american! He always came to work with a positive attitude and was always willling to help anyone out. I know he loved to play golf and he always talked of his dogs! I heard what had happened to Dave while serving here in Iraq myself. A few weeks before it happened, when I was going on R&R I had heard that Dave was over here in Iraq somewhere. When I heard what had happened I could not believe it! It was a great pleasure to have known and worked with him the two years that I did. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends! I will never forget him nor as a soldier, an NCO and an american will I let his death go in vain!
SFC(ret) Robert Taylor
August 4, 2008
The Hurst Family,
I first met Dave in 2002, we work together in the 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters. We deployed to Ramadi, Iraq and shared living quarters. I have many fond memories of dave and our times together in Iraq and at Fort Bragg. We used to see how many Little Debby Brownies we could eat at the chow hall in Ramadi, I think he ate 12 brownies once. We would constantly call each other during the football seasons and talk about our teams, he liked the Tigers and I liked the Razorbacks. We kept in touch after he left Fort Bragg. While he was a Drill Sergeant and after He moved to Fort Polk. I will miss our future conversations together. Dave's spirit lives on in everyone he met and touched, including me. And I will carry on dave's memory as a true friend.
July 29, 2008
Thinking of you today and missing you!
In Memory of David ~ (Debra Estep)
July 29, 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 David, 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
Stephanie Rafoss
July 28, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Debbie Ungar- Martinez
July 23, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Hurst family.. I graduated with David at Ridgewood.. He was such a wonderful person..I will always remember him as a hero..
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hurst family and friends in the loss of David. I did not know David, 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. David 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~
Joseph Sasala
July 14, 2008
Dave was the best. Most of all he was and always will be a friend. I will always remember Dave as the best team leader a squad leader could ever have. We lived together went to the field together and partied together, he was more than a friend he was a brother. I will miss him.
July 13, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Hurst and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Hurst!
Bagdad Iraq 6 Months Prior to Davids Deplpoyment
Christopher "Goat" Tucker
July 13, 2008
I knew David young in his carrier; we were in Aco 1-505 PIR. The first time we met, I was his roommates buddy and he burst into our room and started barking at us wearing a patrol cap with E-5 rank on it. Later on we learned that he was a PFC and there were jokes about that for the remainder. We built a lasting friendship and will forever call him "Brother." He used to be really attached to this statue that he bought when Aco 1-505 went to Holland and I hope it remains in his family’s possession and gets passed on. It was a white marble stature about 2' tall if I remember correctly. One of the funniest moments I remember was in Panama when David and SPC Fraise were drunk and trying to jump a golf cart over a embankment and failed to clear it. The scrapes and bandages were a silly reminder of their thirst for life. This is still sinking in for me and I have a hard time dealing with the fact that David is no longer with us. Our number seems to be getting smaller as we consistently go to do our duty. One of these days we will get together and have a moment to remember those of Aco 1-505 PIR that stood proud and ready for the Honor of our God and Country.
Aco 1-505 PIR 1995-1998
MAJ Peter Farrel, XO LT Riley (BO), 1SG Willison (Hammer,)LT Chris Cornell, SSG Harris, Jimmy (Snowball) Brice, Joey (SAL) Sasala, Todd (Rubber) hegeman, SSG Kreshaw, CPL Wilson, CPL Murphey, SFC Billodoux, SPC Crepps, SPC Cleek, CPL Podobed, Parillo, Dupis, , Rosenberger (Rose), Tucker (Goat), SPC Fraise, SPC Muraeno, James Fiddler, SPC Darla,
please add to the list and forgive me if I forget someone or get your name wrong, please add to the list...it was so manny years ago.
Todd Hegeman
July 13, 2008
To the Mother, Father, Wife, and Brothers of David:
I have known David for 13 years we were Pvt’s together in A Co. 1-505th PIR, 82d ABN. We served together in Hawaii in the 25th ID. We were roommates even in BNCOC down at Ft. Benning. And again back at Ft. Bragg we were roommates there until his wife arrived. We went up in rank together; we almost had all the same duty stations together.
He was a true a brother, friend, and one hell of a good NCO.
At times David was one of the more level headed people I knew. (It took practice for him) I don’t know how many times David saved me from making a bad mistake because I was so focused on one thing that he saw something else coming and he would pull me back and say. “Wait a minute, relax a second. I’ll handle this for you. You’re too spun up! Go have a smoke; I’ll meet you there in a little bit.”
I’m at a loss for the sadness that I feel. Words can not describe this whole in my hart.
I greave with you, he will be truly missed.
“Till I see you again brother…”
SSG. Hegeman, Todd
HHC 1-28th IN
1st ID, Ft. Riley KS.
66441
[email protected]
Linda Cano, Soldiers' Angels
July 7, 2008
My sincere sympathies go out to the Hurst family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning. Thank you, David, for your heroic sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.
John Peacock
July 5, 2008
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest condolences and gratitude for the sacrifices made by SFC Hurst and his family. I served with SFC Hurst while we were assigned to C Co 1/19th FA in the capacity of Drill Sergeants. SFC Hurst was a outstanding trainer, which naturally led to being an excellent Drill Sergeant. He was an excellent example for peers and superiors alike to follow. He was truly an inspiration to all that he met and worked with. I am certainly proud and honored to have worked with such a high caliber Soldier and thankful to have my life touched by this incredible human being.
SPC Matthew Foxworthy
June 30, 2008
My name is SPC Matthew Foxworthy, I had the privilege or being a recruit under Drill Sgt Hurst in march of 2006 Charlie 1-19. he was a great inspiration to me. he was very serious about his duty training soldiers. he was not a man of many words but when he spoke you listen and take in what he said. he helped instill a discipline in me that has made me successful here in Iraq today. so I just wanted to say thank you for the time and care you gave to your soldiers and to his family I am sorry for your loss he will be missed by many.
COL Bryan Owens
June 29, 2008
Just received word from SGM Jacobs and wanted to pass on my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of knowing SFC Hurst 5 years ago when I was the G3 for the 82nd Abn Div. SFC Hurst was the go to NCO and could be counted on to accomplish any mission or task large or small. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Yvonne Yasnyi Hiller
June 27, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I know from experience, this will not be an easy time for you all. I hope David's memory and accomplishments will ease the burden a little.
1SG Ed Roderiques
June 27, 2008
To the Hurst family: When I served with the David in the G-3 of the 82nd Airborne Division I stepped into a monster of a challenge. David made all the fixxes possible, easy and manageable. He had a tremendous can-do attitude without ever getting very excited. He was a leader, a warrior, a great paratrooper and above all cared deeply for his family. I recall conversations with him out back behind the EOC. He was a great Soldier and will be missed. You will be in my family's prayers. God bless and remember he's in God's presence now.
Ben Migliore
June 27, 2008
I worked with Ds Hurst for a little while and in that short time he helped me alot. When I first started out as a DS, he would come and check on me, and make sure I was squared away. Even though we were different in many ways. DS Hurst would always make it a point to check on me. You would be hard pressed to stress this man out, he's got guts and no fear. I will never forget these words "are you good man"? and "if you need anything let me know". My prayers go out to the family. God Bless. Psalms 18:8
Kisha Balling
June 26, 2008
David was a close friend to us while we were stationed with him and Lindsay in Florida and Oklahoma. I was just in Iraq a few weeks ago and I really wish I would have bumped in to him. David was always kind and loving and touch many of our hearts. He is certainly missed. My thoughts and love are with you and the rest of the Hurst family during this time.
Janice Oswald
June 25, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SFC Hurst....I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God brings you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
debbi rivers
June 25, 2008
To the family and parents of David 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
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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