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William Rudd Obituary
He was an Army Seargent.
Surviving are father, William; mother, Pamela Coakley; brother, Josh Renfro; sister, Elizabeth Lam; and grandparents, Judy and Bennie Hancock.
Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, burial in Browder Church Cemetery in Anton. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to service. Memorials may be made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 13483, Tampa, FL 33629.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Rudd
barrett brunner
January 8, 2014
i miss you buddy. sitting here reading a letter you wrote...ugh! one day soon.... we will be running through the pastures drinking lots of beer, playing with our dogs and singing country songs!
Yanira Tabacchi
May 28, 2012
Hope your are extremely happy where youre at! Thanks for the lessons and thanks for your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
October 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
October 5, 2011
patrick,
i miss you so much...more than you could ever imagine!!!
i love you so much, and your the best guardian angel i could ever ask for!!
you are my hero....thank you sweetheart!!!
xxoo
barrett rudd brunner
November 12, 2010
thinking of you so much.....and just wishing i could see and hear your funny self!! god bless you pattrick...missing you downhere...bad! auntie barrett
Mary Hart
November 5, 2010
? Happy 30th Birthday Patrick ? You are celebrating in Heaven with family & friends! You are so loved and missed!
Sherrie McGhee
November 4, 2010
Ryan was devastated when we lost you. He called me from Afghanistan to tell me the news. His loss had a hugh impact on Ryan. Ricky was always good to Ryan, and for that I will always be greatful. Now Ryan is in heaven with Ricky and in good company. God Bless you Ricky! RANGERS LEAD THE WAY! TSAF
October 15, 2010
We have been thinking about Patrick and his family for the last week. Our prayer is that warm memories will fill your hearts and minds. Bill and Nadean Young
Peggy Childers
October 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd:
Remembering William 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
Mary Hart
October 5, 2010
Thinking of you today, Patrick. 2years has passed so quickly it seems! It still seems so unreal that you are gone. Thank you for your kindness and laughter over the years. Thank you for giving 'all'.
Mary Hart
May 28, 2010
Dear Patrick, Memorial Day is near and you are the first person I thought of to honor. Honor indeed!!! You loved serving your country...PROUD to be able to protect our freedoms...PROUD to do all you could to make sure we all could sleep soundly at night! You gave the ultimate sacrifice. I salute you my friend! 'No greater Love...'is what you gave! Thank you Patrick. You will always live in my Heart.
guy underwood
May 26, 2010
I bought a bracelet yesterday because i wanted to honor a fallen soldier the one i bought was sgt william p rudd idk what you call the bracelet but its metal and i bought it at a army surplus . i will not take it off i will honor sgt william rudd
Cheryl Rudd
February 26, 2010
Not a day goes by that I think about the way life used to be. Not a day goes by that I do not think about your Dad and the loss of his only son. Not a day goes by that I do not think of the tribute that our hometown provided for the Rangers and the ultimate sacrifice you gave to our country. Not a day goes by that there is not a tug on the heart for the loss of you not being in our family's life. You are sooo missed!
Lauren Phillips
November 28, 2009
Hey Patrick,
I'm just sitting here thinking about how much I miss you while watching the Rebels get beat by Miss. State on a beautiful November Saturday afternoon. I just wanted to let you know that there is no other person in this world that I think about more often than you...it's unreal how much you are missed! Thank you so much for being such an outstanding person! I love and miss you so much!! =)
Mary Hart
November 5, 2009
Dear Patrick,
I just wanted to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY today! I know your celebrating with all your loved ones! I'm sure my son Adam is right there with you to! I miss you and love you very much.
barrett brunner
October 6, 2009
patrick, spending a week in the texas mountains and my mind has been on you so much. i cannot believe you have been gone one year...one in a million that's what you are and will always be. you are so loved by many and so missed by us all. it sure will be awesome seeing you again when that day comes for us all to be reunited in our Lords kingdom! God bless you patrick...i love you! so so much!
CHARDON MCMICKENS
October 6, 2009
ITS JUST STILL DOESN'T SEEM REAL, I MISS YOU DEARLY PATRICK, YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON WITH AN AMAZING SENSE OF HUMOR!!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT WAS 1 YEAR AGO YESTERDAY THAT WE LOST YOU!! AND STILL BREAKS MY HEART THAT YOU DIED ON MY MOTHER'S BIRTHDAY... NO MATTER WHERE LIFE TAKES ME, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WATCHING OVER ME:) GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND~XOXOXO
Mary Hart
October 5, 2009
Patrick, One year ago today you gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country. Its hard to believe its already been that long! I'm helping your Mom as much as I can...she is so lost without you. She always looks in the sky at night for you to send her a 'shooting star'...it makes her Heart smile! I love you and miss your laughter very much!
Lauren Phillips
September 12, 2009
Hey Patrick...I am just sitting here thinking about you, and wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you!! There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH PATRICK!! XXOO
Steven Quade
May 18, 2009
Met your Grandfather today at the Peterbuilt Dealer in Antioch TN. He explained to me with Tears in his eyes about the Loss of his Grandson.. Thank You For Your Service, And Thank You For Your Sacrafice. I Miss You.. And have never met you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 1, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rudd family and friends in the loss of William. I did not know William, 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. William 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"
Lauren Phillips
March 23, 2009
Hey Patrick!! I am sitting at my apt. watching TV, and wanted tell you how much I love and miss you!!!!!!
YOUR THE MOST AMAZING GUARDIAN ANGEL ANYONE COULD EVER ASK FOR!!
Keep on Smilin' =)
XOXO,
LAUREN PHILLIPS
Carolyn Moore
February 8, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this pain well. But most of all I want you to know that I will never forget that your loved one died that I may keep enjoying my freedom!!!! I will never forget!!!! Remember he is still with you. Just listen closely and you will know!!!!!
In Memory of Cpl. Joshua M. Moore 1986-May, 30th 2007
Carolyn Hodgson
January 2, 2009
Our Dearest Pam,
We know your heart breaks having to say good bye to Patrick.The good news is: God has him forever! You helped him get there by your love.
Love and God bless, Carolyn and Clive Hodgson
T Starman
January 1, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
Mary Hart
December 4, 2008
Dear Pam,
There are such beautiful tributes on these pages for Patrick...how touching and how healing! I know your tears flow as you read the words of so many people. Tears of pride...and tears of a deep aching loss only a Mother can understand. Each picture I look of him smiling is how I remember his smile when he was growing up. I am so honored to have known him since he was a little boy. Pam, you were always there for me during my loss and I will ALWAYS be here for you! I love you!
Tammy Gamble
December 4, 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
Stephanie Rafoss
November 13, 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
Andrea Vega
November 11, 2008
Siempre te llevaré en mi corazón...
Peggy Childers
November 6, 2008
To the family of Sgt. William P. Rudd:
William 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
Sandy Bonesteel
November 5, 2008
My condolences to the family of Sgt. William P. Rudd. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.
Mindy Pencil
November 4, 2008
THANK YOU for serving so many people!
Gary Allain
November 3, 2008
Sgtt. William P. Rudd
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Janice Oswald
November 2, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SGT Rudd....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. He will not be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Alyssa Berry
November 1, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss and beth and pam your are in my thoughts and prayers. Your brother was an amazing man, even though I never met him, he has made a great impact on everyone. I love you guys and if you ever need anything call me.
Kenna Larson
October 23, 2008
Family, parents, wife, please go to www.heropaintings.com or projectcompassion.com for a free oil painting of this hero. We continue in our efforts to give to the families of our heroes.
Sincerely
Kenna
Rick and Kim Krueger
October 22, 2008
To Rudd's Family's we are Brett's parents and express our deepest sympathy. We know that Brett and Patrick were best friends in and outside of the Ranger Corp and that Brett will dearly miss "Ricky" as they loved so many of the same things and doing them together. Kim and I have been deeply touched by the outpouring from the Madisonville community. Your community is amazing, it is wonderful to see the support and patriotism expressed throughout the services to honor Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your familys.
Shannon
October 22, 2008
I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss..I am a Army Wife and I am so thankful for what these brave men and women do for our country every day!! My thoughts will be with you and your family forever...Your son will never be forgotten...
Robert Lane
October 22, 2008
To The Rudd Family,
Sorry to hear about the recent loss of your son.My son is currently in the 1st Ranger Battalion and was deployed October 12th 2008 to relieve 3rd Battalion.
God Bless
Sgt Jay Erwin
October 21, 2008
Rudd
My first Ranger Buddy in the 75th ranger regiment. My first real ranger buddy, my first true brother! I loved his accent, i could listen to him talk no matter what time it was or where it was. He had a peace about him, we definitely endured some hard times. I love you brother! Most gave some, some gave all! To the Rudd family-may you find peace in these hard times, your prayers will be answered!
Sharon Mitchell
October 20, 2008
To The Rudd Family: I am so deeply saddened by Patrick's death. I am, however, tremendously proud of Patrick and all of our military men and women. I briefly knew Patrick when he was a little boy. He was an absolutely beautiful child with eyes that told he would achieve great things. Patrick is truly an American hero. From my military family to yours, please accept my heart-felt gratitude for Patrick's service and his sacrifice. Pam and Mary Elizabeth, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill, I didn't know you when I lived in Kentucky, but I hear that you were a great father to a great man.
Betty Taylor
October 19, 2008
I am sorry for your lost. Patrick was a fine young man and he will be missed dearly. Patrick was a good friend of my son Terry and my daughter-in-law Meghan. Terry thought Patrick was the best friend he ever had. I will cherish the memories of Patrick, especially the ones where Patrick and Terry were working on his mustang. We will miss him dearly!
Brad Summers
October 19, 2008
Bill and all of the Rudd Family,
I was so sorry to hear the news about Patrick passing, but was greatful and proud to hear that his last mission here on earth was successful. Godspeed to you and your family during this extremely difficult time, but take comfort in knowing that Patrick was defending this great nation and for that we are all eternally greatful and proud.
SGT Rudd, mission complete...see you on the high ground!
MAJ Brad Summers
Armor
Annie Dickerson-Stock
October 17, 2008
Patrick Rudd is one of the friendliest people who I remember from high school at MNHHS-he was in my graduating class, and I do remember him being so easy to smile and laugh with! Thanks, Patch, for what you did for our country, and esp. for the Christians in Mosul. To the Rudd family-comfort, healing, and peace to you!
Brad Bennett
October 17, 2008
To the Rudd Family. I am very sorry for the loss of such a fine and honorable young man. My son is in the 75th and same company. I hope and pray for support of your family in this terrible time. God bless him.
keith moore
October 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the family of Sgt. William P. Rudd, Hero's are never forgotten, i will remember him in my prayers.
Farewell to my dear loving friend
Chardon McMickens
October 16, 2008
Patrick was a great friend of mine and I'm going to truly miss him!!! He died doing a job he loved, not many people can say they like their job much less love. He had such a great soul and amazing personality!! Thank you for all you did Patrick, rest in peace:) God Bless the entire Rudd family, you will forever be in my prayers!!!
Connie Hoover
October 16, 2008
I will never meet your son and probably never meet you. But, my heart aches for your loss. My prayers flow freely. A relative of a co-ranger of Rickey's ask me to pray for your family and gave me a very brief description of what happened. I have kept you in my prayers and read the news articles for details. I will forever be indebted for the freedom your son and others has given to me and all Americans. We take our priledges so lightly. Every evening when I feed my horse or saddle him I will think of Rickey and other Rangers/soldiers and pray to God for your family and the many blessings these men have fought for in this war. God bless each you.
Carrie Young Cook
October 16, 2008
Rudd Family,
You should be so proud of the honorable man that Patrick was. I feel honored to have people like him representing our country. I will be praying for your whole family and I know that my family on Club Court will be there if you ever need them!
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn
October 16, 2008
Dear Rudd Family,
Our son was there, too, and one of William’s many friends. I don’t have enough words to truly express the dept of sorrow I feel for your loss. From the stories our son and daughter-in-law have told us, William was a true friend, respected, and loved by many.
Just by being himself, he touched so many lives. More than you, or he, could probably imagine, and each one was made better because of it. In the days and years to come, I hope you find some comfort in remembering that your son made a difference in this world for the good; not just because of that one day, but more importantly, because of every day he gave us before that. Though we are not there with you, we are holding you in our hearts.
Barbara Lambert
October 16, 2008
Patrick,
You will live on in the hearts of
everyone who loved you.
"Gone, but not forgotten"
Madisonville still echo's your name!
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Madisonville's tribute to their hero, Patrick Rudd.
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Jacqulin Phillips
October 16, 2008
Sgt. Rudd,
As a mother-to-be I can only pray that our child has one quarter of the character and strength that his big cousin has shown us. You lit the town of Madisonville, KY yesterday and you opened our hearts. United We Stood in honor of you, I am in awe of your selflessness and sacrifice. You will be greatly missed here, but we will "see you later".
October 16, 2008
My son was there, and with you now in KY-I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know that people all over our country are praying for your family. May God Bless all of you.
A Ranger Mom
Scott Rudd Phillips
October 15, 2008
I am going to miss you, Patrick. Today you finally brought Madisonville to a "stand still", literally. You are our inspiration, cousin and hero. I love you and thank you!
Rangers lead the way!
michael thorpe
October 15, 2008
Dear Rudd Family,
Patrick and myself spent a few years together when he lived across the street from me in Russellville KY. We grew really close. Hearing the stories from his Ranger Brothers today made me realize that he hadn't changed. He is the same ol Patrick I knew. You couldn't go any where with the guy!!!! He was always cutting up about something. If anyone know's Patrick they know that he loved horses. Every afternoon after school we would saddle up his horse Dan the Man. We would ride to a spot up on the hill. There we would set there and talk about what we were going to do with our lifes. As usual the converstion ended up on buying a farm together and raising show horses. Every evening that we sat upon that hill; our converstion was ended by watching the sun setting in the west. Patrick I will miss you greatly and treasure all the times we had together. I am so sorry that we lost touch with one another. You will never be forgotten!!!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!! Pull that cowboy hat down. Close those duster flaps and ride on to the gates of Heaven!!!
Sherri
October 15, 2008
God Bless you and your family Sgt. Rudd. Eight deployments, you have earned platinum wings for sure. RIP dear Ranger, your tour of duty is over. Well done, we will never forget you.
Jacquelynn Patterson
October 15, 2008
To the Rudd Family. My sincerest heart felt appologies for your loss. I pray you find comfort in remembering and celebrating his life in this sad time. I wish you strength to make it through. May he rest in peace and the angels embrace him.
The Pattersons,
Jacquelynn - Army Reservist
Kevin - Army Reservist
Ellen Shelton
October 15, 2008
To the Rudd Family:
May God bless and keep you in His care. May you always know that Patrick is in the arms of Jesus.
You are in my prayers always.
Carol Wilbur
October 15, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, please know my prayers are with all of you.
God Bless,
Carol Wilbur
krista hickey
October 15, 2008
Deepest prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of this brave soldier. We thank Patrick and his fellow soldiers for the service of protecting our country. Regretfully he paid the price of his life for what he believed in. And I will be forever grateful to him and the many others that put their life on the line every single day.
Andrew Phillips
October 15, 2008
Patrick, I remember our last conversation. It will stick with me forever. You are my hero in so many ways. I will miss you buddy, and thank you. Rest in peace Patrick..
SGM BERNARD AND PATRICIA ANN GRIMES
October 14, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy and gratitude go out to the Rudd family
and also to the fellow soldiers at
Fort Benning. We salute your
courage and commitment to the
US Army. Our prayers are with you.
thad drake
October 14, 2008
patrick was a good friend. I went to school with him at logan county high. I have missed him every sence he has left. I wish the family the best. We are going to miss up Patrick and thinks for everything.
Rhonda Mandrell
October 14, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your lost. I hope that you can take comfort in knowing that there are others out there that know and understand how you are feeling.
Proud Aunt of Specialist Robert Jason Settle from Owensboro, KY, KIA 4/19/06, Taji, Iraq
Suzie
October 14, 2008
I am truly sorry for the loss of your soldier. I, too, lost my soldier SPC Michael A. Hook 9/22/07; I was 8 1/2 months pregnant w/ our first child.
I feel your pain, and I know your heart aches. I always tell myself when I'm feeling sad, that God needed a hero and that's why he chose to take our soldiers. God Bless.
Allyson Echols
October 14, 2008
From one Gold Star Family to another, I know there are no words to help heal your pain. But please know that you are not alone during this time. Sgt. Rudd will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
Allyson and Julia Echols
Wife and Daughter to LCpl Thomas P Echols, USMC
KIA 4 Dec 06 Ramadi, Iraq
Deanna Manning
October 14, 2008
I was a very good friend of Patrick's our freshman year at Logan County Highschool in Russellville, Ky. I always knew he would move on and do GREAT things! May God be with each and every one of his family members who are going through this sorrowful time, you are in my prayers. I will always remember how many times he put a smile on my face and our hour long conversations on the phone. God Bless!
Greg & Susie Morris
October 14, 2008
To the Rudd Family:
Although we don't know you all personally, our prayers are with you. The Lord Jesus will be with you all; just look toward Him for strength.
A Ranger Mother
October 14, 2008
Your extraordinary son has made you members of a silent, invisible family. Your loss is not your burden alone. It is carried by the other Rangers parents, siblings, grandparents, family, and friends, in whispered prayers, in his spoken name, in honored tributes, in remembered deeds, in the faces of his Ranger buddies. We are unique, we are resolute, we are invisible, we are united. Your son, your sacrifice, your place will never disappear. We shall guard it forever. Stand proud, stand sure. Rangers lead the way and Ranger families never forget.
Robert Patterson
October 14, 2008
Im very sorry for your loss. Patch was a brother to me for many years. I will miss him very much. You all will stay in my prayers and thoughts forever, Thank you Patch for fighting for our freedom.. You will be missed. Thank you. I will miss you...
Sharon Rash
October 13, 2008
To the family of Patrick Rudd,
My deepest condolences are with you.To Pam i'll be here anytime you need someone to talk to,i will be there for you.I want to tell you how Proud I am of Patrick for what he was doing to make the USA a safer place.we all have our special angles in heaven but now we have a special Hero amoung them.God Bless you and your family.i will never forget how Brave Patrick was to go fight to make our country a safer place for our familys and grandchildren to grow up in.Patrick you are my HERO.
Kevin Gibbons
October 13, 2008
dear rudd family
im sorry for the loss of william. i know the pain, i recently lost 2 cousins overseas and im still in shock. i know william is in a better place now, just hearing the song thats the way it is, god bless the usa or one more day brings me to tears, cause when i hear those songs i think of the 4,000 young men who gave their lives to our country. please remember that the rest of the united states has prayers for you, sgt rudd rest in peace, til you and my cousins meet again. i'll be carrying you in my heart forever.
Jeannie Tolle
October 13, 2008
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of William. I am so sorry your family has to go through this. My grandson, Pfc. Aaron J. Ward (age 19) was killed in Iraq. It is the worst pain a family can have. I pray your memories of William bring you comfort and in time ease your pain. God bless all of you.
Rest In Peace young American Hero.
In Loving Memory of our Grandson,
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - kia 5/6/08 Anbar, Iraq
Jennifer Campbell-Wilson and Krueger family
October 13, 2008
Dear Rudd family,
Although I never met Ricky personally I felt as if I knew him through all of the wonderful stories and pictures my brother has shared with us. He was such an amazing best friend to Brett and we couldn't have asked for a better soldier and friend to walk alongside him all these years! May all the wonderful memories that you as family, friends and fellow soldiers have, keep peace in your souls and the smiles and laughter many for all the years to come. He is a true hero in all our eyes that will never be forgotten. Our hearts and prayers are with you. From our ranger family to yours! x
BECKY PATTERSON
October 13, 2008
MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU PEACE DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
THANKS TO SGT. RUDD AND ALL THE
SOLDIERS FOR THE GREAT JOB THEY
DO. BECKY PATTERSON
CLANTON ALABAMA
Todd DeWitt
October 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family as you are going through this rough time. Stay strong though in knowing your son has passed away doing what he loved, as well as the fact that he is in a better place. I understand how you are feeling right now, i lost my bestfriend on October 6th, 2007. If I can do anything or you need someone to talk to you can email me at [email protected]
God bless you
Laura T
October 12, 2008
Ricky Rudd. I will never forget you. Britches ;)
A special day at Sea World
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Fun times at Sea Island
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Terry & Meghan Taylor
October 12, 2008
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed . Patrick was a dear friend of ours.
Captain Carla Sizer (USAF Retired)
October 12, 2008
I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless Sgt William P. Rudd, God bless you and your family and God bless America!
Contact me if you want to talk.
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
Stationed at Ft Hood, TX, 3/8 CAV
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
Sandra Cardoni
October 12, 2008
From our ranger family to yours, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. May you be have peace.
Debbi
October 11, 2008
To the family and parents of William 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
goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Pamela Wilson
October 11, 2008
To the Rudd Family,Words cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss.When my husband and I lived in Madisonville, Patrick would often share rides to work at White Hydraulics with Jeff and some of the other guys that worked there. Patrick was such a sweet and funny guy and he became a family friend. He and my daughter,Jessica, were the same age. My jessy also joined at age 18 and was overseas . As a Mother of 3 Daughters,I could not have ever prepared myself for having my baby girl fighting in a war. It was the most devastating time of my life ,I never knew how long a week ,a day or even a minute could be.I still have family over there and my Son-in-Law that will probably go soon for his second time.I want you to know that my heart goes out to you and I know how proud you must be. Patrick was a wonderful guy and I am so honored to have known him even for a little while.He gave his life for me and mine and I will always honor him and be forever grateful for the sacrifices he made for this country that we all call home. Patrick will always be my Hero! My Favorite : TO LIVE HEROICALLY IS ITS OWN COMPENSATION IN WHICH ALL CAN SHARE. IN EVERY PERSON THERE IS A SLUMBERING HERO.
beth roos
October 11, 2008
to patrick family and friends: my hearts go out to each one of you. there are never words that can be said at a time like this to make it better. he will forever be remembered as a hero in my heart. may god be with you and the other soilders at this time.
TAMMY SWEITZER
October 11, 2008
GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I TOO AM A MOTHER OF A FALLEN SOLDIER "SPC. TIMOTHY ADAM FULKERSON" 1986-OCT. 7TH 2006. LIFE AS YOU KNOW IT WILL NOW CHANGE BUT WE ARE HERE FOR A REASON. PLEASE BELIEVE IN THE LORD. IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY PLEASE CONTACT ME. I DO KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH, UNFORTUNATELY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. TAMMY
April Canessa
October 10, 2008
Rudd always brought a smile to my face with his funny jokes and smile.. He will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to his family and friends.. I'll miss you buddy!!!
Tia Jackson Hook
October 10, 2008
To Patrick's family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. It has been so long since I had seen Patrick, but memories will last forever. He was like family to our family for many years when I was a child. Mom would say that where Travis went so did Patrick. Our family will miss him deeply.
Everyone goes through the days living their lives, and laughing, not realizing that every moment we are able to do so, is do to the soliders fighting and risking it all, so that we are able to live and laugh. I am grateful for him and everyone else who risk it all so that I can!
May God be with you in this time of dispare.
In Memory of Cpl. Joshua M. Moore 1986-May, 30th 2007
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