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Kelly Watters Obituary
Kelly E. Watters VIRGINIA BEACH - Kelly Everett Watters, 19, beloved son and brother, passed away June 11, 2008, due to his injuries sustained from an IED incident while serving in Iraq. Kelly was a free spirit who lived life to its fullest and with no regret. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, Marine buddies and spending time at the beach. He served in the Marines from November 2005 to present. He will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind. He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother and father, Pete and Lisa Watters; two brothers, Jerry Watters and wife Alex and Travis Watters; stepbrother and sister, Jeremy and Jessica Watters; grandparents, Kelly Williams, Carol and Carlos Ingold, Jeanie Burnett and Stanley Watters; aunts and uncles, Debra and Tim Cannon, Pam and David Williams, Amy and Brett Ingold, Kevin Williams, Marie and Jeff Chaney, Carole Edwards, Susan and Jim Udelhoven; and a host of other extended family members and friends. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. The service to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund www.sepmperfifund.org. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Watters
88 Entries
Bobbie Tucker
December 9, 2019
My son is honoring you for Camel Kids Wrestling Club! He will honor you in all his matches! We thank you so much for your service and sacrifice!
May 30, 2017
sure miss you...143KEW
Joshua Senbertrand
May 29, 2017
Hey brother. Haven't forgotten you and never will. Sorry it's been a while, been a little chaotic with the babies and it's amazing how fast time goes and you don't even realize. I can only imagine where you'd be now if you were still here. Probably back in VA beach with your own family. I'd like to think you'd be here in Jacksonville still maybe as my next door neighbor drinking some beers with me on the holidays and weekends and after work. Instead I suppose you're holding a spot for me. I'm sorry I wasn't with you Watters. Everyday goes by that I regret not deploying with you guys. I know I could've done something. I miss you man. I hope one day you can forgive me. Anyway. I love you brother, happy Memorial Day. I'll have a beer for you. Talk to you soon loaf!
Joshua Senbertrand
November 11, 2015
Happy Veterans Day homie. I miss you.
i miss you everyday son.
Jerry Burnett
October 22, 2014
Tyler Krueger
October 21, 2014
I think about you every day my friend....time will never fade my memory of you.
Joshua Senbertrand
May 27, 2013
Hey man, sorry it's been awhile. I haven't forgotten you, not a day goes by I don't think of you. Happy Memorial Day. I'll never forget you bro. Thank you for serving and giving me the honor of knowing you. Your the man loaf!
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Miss you bro, Semper Fi!
Jerry Burnett
May 25, 2013
another year is gone by, yet it seems just like it was yesterday. you will always be missed,loved,& my hero gone. Love, DAD.
Nadine Zudoffsky
May 24, 2013
Thinking of you.
Debbie Elam
July 2, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Peggy Childers
June 25, 2012
June 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kelly E.C. Watters:
Always remembering Kelly. "Some gave all."
Jerry Burnett
June 2, 2012
you would have had a birthday comming up,I got you in my heart and on my mind. love you, miss you, wish you was still here to tell you.
LCpl Christopher Miller
June 1, 2012
To my senior Marine, mentor, friend, and brother. I miss you, and I love you, brother. You will never be forgotten.
Joshua Senbertrand
May 28, 2012
I miss you man. Happy memorial day.
Ginny & Family
November 18, 2011
We wish to Thank You Lance Cpl. Kelly Watters and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and I Pray your Family finds Strength, Comfort and Peace in your Courage and Love.
Joshua Senbertrand
September 21, 2011
I miss you bro, you'll never be forgotten. Save a seat for me.
Semper Fi
Jerry Burnett
July 13, 2011
i sure miss you son
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kelly E.C. Watters:
Please accept my remembrance of Kelly on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Nadine Zudoffsky
May 31, 2011
Remembering you this memorial day and always. I will never forget you.
Peggy Childers
June 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kelly E.C. Watters:
Remembering Kelly 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
Lisa Kelly
June 1, 2010
To the family of Lance Cpl. Kelly E. C. Watters - My family pulled your son's name from a basket at Corpus Christi Catholic Christian Church in Aliso Viejo, CA., after service on Sunday. We wanted to reach out and let you know that we appreciate your son and all he did in the Marines. We can't even imagine how difficult it is for you each and every day to not have Kelly here. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you and please know that there are many Americans who think of you every day! God Bless... The Kelly Family, Charles, Lisa, Curran and Kaelyn
robert graham
May 24, 2010
hey bro, its been a while, just seems like yesterday we were at CAX being miserable lol, you were one tough man, you are still missed,and i honored to have serve next to an american hero who gave all
Cpl. Robert W. Smith United States Marine Corps
February 13, 2010
Kelly,
I cant begin to say how much i miss you, I cant stop thinking about what happened or how mad i get about it, I wish we could go back to that day in May and have gone a different route. But i know your in Heaven guarding Heaven's gate along with all of our other fallen brothers.
To Pete and Lisa i can't even begin to tell you how sorry i am about Kelly, He paid the ultimate sacrifice for his country/ "Fallen but never Forgotten"
Semper Fi and God Bless
DARLENE KELLY
January 6, 2010
To the family of this brave young man, I send my condolences. To the mother, I would like to invite you to attend and join the American Gold Star Mothers - Hampton Roads Chapter. It is a place to honor and remember your son.
President - AGSM - Hampton Roads Chapter
Proud Mother of Sgt. Shawn Dunkin KIA 2-19-07
Catherine Gillikin
September 1, 2009
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl Watters, the Junior Girl Scout Troop #668 of Coloinial Coast will be honoring his sacrifice for our freedom ( along with others)in the upcoming Vetern's Day Parade November 11 2009.
Kelly @ Summers 2nd Birthday Party Nov.18,2002
Jerry Burnett
August 28, 2009
Kelly we miss and love you very much, you will always be on our minds and in our hearts.
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Kelly E.C. Watters:
Kelly 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
PFC Jeffrey Jodrey
June 4, 2009
Its hard to sit here in Iraq for me right now.. it is approaching the one year mark of your death.. i am awaiting approval from my commander to let me fly a flag over our compound in memory of you.. along with our state flag.. you may be gone from us forever but we will never forget you, or any of our fellow sisters and brothers in arms..
your friends miss you..
Debby Mulford (Custara)
April 10, 2009
I knew Kelly when he was just a small boy until he was about 5 and the family moved away. I was very close to his mother, him & his brother when the boys were young. I just recently found out about this tragedy and am completely heartbroken. I cannot get that picture of little Kelly out of my mind. Such a tragic loss. To Lisa, Pete, Jerry, Travis, All my sympathies, I will remember Kelly always with love.
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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Debbie Elam
September 11, 2008
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 121 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
Kim Smith
August 31, 2008
Although I did not know Lance Cpl.Kelley E. C.Watters, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq
kathi poppert
August 14, 2008
Kelly, Thank you for the brave sacrifice you made so I have freedom. rest assure you will never be forgotten. to Kelly's family, I am so sorry for your loss of Kelly, not only an American Hero but your son. may God bless your family in the days ahead, although we dont know eachother we are now forever joined, my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward at age 19 while seriving in Iraq as military police was killed by small arms fire and on May 6 2008 he also was added to the long list of American Hero's who made the ultimate sacrifice for the continued freedom of all American's, forever in debt to them all. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace Kelly, America love's you...
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward K.I.A. 5-6-08
PV2 Jeffrey Jodrey
August 13, 2008
You are really missed Kelly... we didnt ever hangout much but when we did it was great times.. ill never forget when you thought that wing sauce couldnt be as bad as we told you... those faces were priceless... man i sure miss you!
In Memory of Kelly ~ (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 Kelly, 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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Watters family and friends in the loss of Kelly. I did not know Kelly, 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. Kelly 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~
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
July 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers out to the Watters family.Knowing now few of the many things they have always known,are but a few of the many reasons that our HEROs shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the talons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU .All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are......FOREVER BROTHERS.............B.V.C..........................SEMPER FI. .. ........ ..
July 13, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Watters 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 Lance Cpl Watters!
Linda Cano, Soldiers' Angels
July 7, 2008
My sincere sympathies go out to the Watters family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning. Thank you, Kelly, for your heroic sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.
July 7, 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)
Bill Cook
July 1, 2008
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Watters. Know that he is a True American Hero and as such will be remembered.
He served with my grandson's unit, the 3/6 and his untimely sacrifice brings home the harsh reality of war. Just as I keep my grandson in my prayers, so shall I pray for Kelly.
God Bless.
NC Patriot Guard State Captain
Proud Grandfather of Marine CPL A. J. Smith (2nd tour)
Ed Henry
June 30, 2008
To the Watters family My deepest condolances. Thank you Kelly Watters for your faithful service to our country. May the lord Jesus comfort his family in thier time of need. SEMPER-FI Marine R.I.P. Father of a Marine Sgt. serving in Iraq.
Amy Lucas
June 27, 2008
I knew a hero and didn't even know it. I am very disappointed that I didn't relize when Kelly was still alive how brave he was. If I would have taken just a little time out of my day to call or taken a short trip to visit(whats a couple of hours out of a year) I may of gotten to know him as an adult. I knew Kelly as a little kid. When I was growing up him and his brothers went from being kids I babysat when my mom made me to kinda like little brothers. When they moved away it was like out of sight out of mind. A few e-mails were sent and mom would fill me in on what was going on with them. I wish I would of known him as an adult. I can now only picture what he was like. I miss the man I could have known but didn't take the time. I am so sorry.
Mackie Godwin
June 27, 2008
To the Watters Family,
Our son is also stationed in Iraq, and also from the 3/6 Kilo Company. When he gave us the news about Kelly, I instantly cried over the phone. As one Marine family to another we share your pain over the loss of your son. It is the greatest fear that we all have when we send our sons to combat. Please know our hearts are with you and we wish you strength as you go through this difficult time. Being a Marine family is never easy, but it's times like this that it is unbearable. I think America knows how much you have sacrificed. God Bless You!
Albert Molloy
June 26, 2008
For you and your family may God hold you in his hand and heart to ease your pains of loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Fairwinds & Following Seas,
Formerly from Virginia Beach myself...
Janice Oswald
June 25, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero Lance Cpl Watters....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 Kelly 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
Beverly Montgomery
June 25, 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
Jeri Herrera
June 25, 2008
Though I did not know Kelly 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
Debra Brown
June 23, 2008
God bless Lance Cpl Watters. With sincere sympathy from a Marine Corp mother who feels your pain and mourns the loss of your loved one. May God be close to you.
Ron & Jeannie Tolle
June 23, 2008
To The Watters Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your happy memories bring you comfort. REST IN PEACE OUR HERO!
In Loving Memory of our Grandson
Pfc Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/06/08
Marijane Green
June 22, 2008
May God comfort this family at this time of loss. I thank Lcpl Watters for his service. I have 2 Marine sons.
Sheri Hamer
June 22, 2008
To the Watters family! Thank you for allowing Kelly to serve and protect our country! My prayers go out to the family! THANK YOU!!
A
June 22, 2008
As a military wife and mother my sympathy to those he left behind. My gratitude and admiration to him for his selfless service.
Thank you and God's blessings.
Monica Brown
June 21, 2008
Rest in peace Lance Cpl Watters i pay tribute to you for your sacrifice may your family find comfort during this difficult time i grieve with them .Goldstar Mom. OIF 3-31-08
Daniel Sepke
June 21, 2008
Pete, Lisa & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy. Dan & Michelle Sepke
Rob & Maria Martens
June 20, 2008
Rest in peace Marine. May God grant your family grace and comfort.
Semper Fidelis,
Proud Parents of
HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF), USN
3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div
Killed September 06, 2005 in Al Qaim, Iraq
Lori Palculict
June 19, 2008
Pete, Lisa & family
I wish I could be with you all at this time, I am here if you need anything,
My favorite memory of Kelly is when you all first moved into the neighborhood and he came around asking to mow yards. He was so short and I thought he was so much younger then he was. You raised a wonderful son never forget that.
Love always
the Palculicts
SHIRLEY
June 19, 2008
REST IN PEACE LANCE CPL. WATTERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Don Elseroad
June 19, 2008
In recognition of Lance Corporal Kelly E. C. Watters' Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
Debra Phippins
June 19, 2008
Sometimes there are just no words to say those things that are deepest in out hearts. Be proud of your son, who gave it all for everyone else's freedom. My prayers are with you and your family.
Proud Marine Mom of Two of the Few
Sue Register
June 18, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your son Kelly. He will not be forgotten for the Great Price He paid in service to our Country. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ( Isaiah 41:10) I wish I could have known Kelly. I am a relative, His Great Aunt. May God bless you.
Maggie Sticklen
June 18, 2008
Words cannot express the pain in my heart each time I hear of the loss of another of our young "heros"!! I'm glad we were able to meet, but I'm sorry it was under these circumstances!! Unfortunately, many of us understand and share your pain! May God Bless your family and grant you comfort in the many days ahead!
Love & Prayers,
Proud and Loving Mom of CPL Joshua Sticklen, USMC, KIA 12/03/06.
IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED HIM, HE WOULD HAVE LIVED FOREVER!!
June 18, 2008
God Bless your family. I am so sorry for the loss of another fine man way before his time.
So many feel your hurt and pain and he will NEVER be forgotten!
Much love and prayers!
Jamie G( wife of a deployed Sailor)
Hampton,VA.
marinecomfortquilts.us
Kesha Celestine
June 18, 2008
My thoughts and prays go out to ya'll I know from personal experience what you're going through, I lost my brother last year in April, he also was a fellow Marine stationed in North Carolina. I'm so sorry for the lost.
Renee Owens
June 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Kelly.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
3/8 Weapons Company, Camp Lejeune
KIA 06Apr2006
william williamson
June 18, 2008
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND. FREEDOM WAS YOUR GIFT TO US. THANKS FOR THE GIFT KELLY
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON
margaret nelson
June 18, 2008
I selute you for your bravely. you gave your life to portect our country, rest in peace,God be with your family.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 18, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Lance Cpl Kelly E. C. Watters our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Kelly. And to Kelly it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the Corps and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Kelly, you are a Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and our brave Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Kelly’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 18, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Kelly 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 Kelly in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Kim Straker
June 18, 2008
I'm so sorry to read of the death of another fine young American, and I sympathise with the family and friends of this very young man who has gone from their lives. It was wonderful however to read in the obituary that Kelly was a free spirit who lived his life without regrets. I'm sure that he knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life when he joined the proud ranks of the USMC at such an early age, and I imagine that despite the obvious risks of his chosen career, he had no regrets.
Rest in Peace Marine - you were faithful to the end, and you'll be remembered and honored by your family, your Country and your Corps.
Semper Fi
Gale Poindexter
June 18, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Lance Cpl Kelly E C Watters. 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
June 18, 2008
As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. Please know that there are many, many people grieving with you and who are with you in their hearts and prayers.
JOSETTE FULLWOOD
June 17, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is a true American Hero, and has sacrificed his all for our freedom. He will NOT be forgotten.
God Bless,
Josette
Blue Star Mom
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
June 17, 2008
Kelly, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Watters family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Kelly and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Dan & Sharon Curran
June 17, 2008
Kelly will be greatly missed by his family and friends, thanks for your patronage and sacrafice. Lisa, Pete & family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie Schwabe
June 17, 2008
I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR SON, BUT I WANT TO THANK HIM & YOUR FAMILY FOR HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.HE IS A HERO. I WAS RAISED MILITARY IN THE 60'S DURING VIETNAM, I TRULY BELIEVE ALL OF OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN ARE HERO'S.MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
Mary Ellen Beam
June 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Thank you Kelly for keeping us safe and serving our country.We have a son serving in Iraq.May God continue to bless all of the family.Jessie and Mary Ellen Beam
Valorie
June 17, 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
June 17, 2008
To Lcpl Watters family and friends,
Thank you for your sacrfice. God Bless you and may he help you through this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Know that Kelly is a true HERO to us all!!!
The Sutton Family
danny ward sr
June 17, 2008
thank you young soldier for everything you did for the safety of this great land of ours , i have a son in the army now ,and i hope and pray that i never have to endure the sadness your great sacrifice has brought to your family , but they can and im sure are very proud of you , and we all are too thank you once again , and god bless
alex watters
June 17, 2008
I love you Kelly, you will be greatly missed.
Shelley H Blue Star Mom
June 17, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank Lance Cpl Kelly Watters 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.
Garnet Jenkins
June 17, 2008
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Lance Cpl. Kelly E. C. Watters, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Kelly and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Watters family.
I am the Sister of such a 19 year young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Kelly.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Kathy Parsons
June 17, 2008
My sweet boy, I will miss you so much! The hayride will not be the same without you.
Forever,
Kathy Parsons
Hayride Manager & mom
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