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for Zachary Nordmeyer
norris burkes
May 23, 2021
I was the chaplain who gave the final prayer over Zach in Iraq. Remembering him this Memorial Day weekend.
Charlie Gili
February 24, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Nordmeyer Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Zachary R. Nordmeyer US Army Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Gregory Trapp
March 1, 2011
RIP Soldier...didn't know you very well, but we were both Infantrymen with 5-1 CAV. That was a rough day, but you lived your promise as an Infantryman. I, along with everyone else in this country are very proud of you...You Are Not Forgotten..
Peggy Childers
February 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer:
Please accept my remembrance of Zachary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
February 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer:
Remembering Zachary 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
kaityln nordmeyer
January 16, 2010
zachary i love you with all my hart you were the best cusend ever i love you i will see you some time a gen
Lori Gran
December 31, 2009
To the Nordmeyer family:
My family and I would like to convey our sincerest sympathies for your loss. I was deeply saddened when I saw Cpl. Nordmeyer's name listed among our military heroes lost this year in battle. While it certainly cannot ease your pain, nor in anyway lessen your loss, my family and I want express our overwhelming gratitude for his service to, and sacrifice for, this country.
Although I was not blessed with the opportunity to have met him, I knew his uncles many years ago in junior high, which is what drew my attention to his name. My hope is that some comfort may be found in knowing that even those who never met him will remember the hero that he was. The sacrifice made by Cpl. Nordmeyer will never be forgotten. God Bless you all.
Donna Gillette
December 5, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna larra
November 10, 2009
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May 18, 2009
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Sincerely and respectfully,
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proud mother of Sgt. Jeremy R. Greene KIA 04-28-07
May 1, 2009
The soldier stood and faced his God
which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times
I shook with fear
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne,
where the saint's had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now you soldier, you've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's street,
you've done your time in Hell."
Author unknown
Gary Tolle
April 19, 2009
Zachary, 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 heroes 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. To the Nordmeyer family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Zachary and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Since the loss of my nephew I have written on every single legacy page of every fallen soldier and included a photo of my nephew. I encourage you to do the same to Aaron's page. I have done this to honor my nephew but to let you know your loved one is not alone and my nephew is with him and they are now in God's gracious hands waiting for us to join them one day. From the bottom of my heart please except my sincere condolences and may the memories of your Hero carry you through each day for he will never be forgotten!
Debbi
April 17, 2009
To the family of Zachary, as you go through this terrible journey of grief, I want you to know that you aren't alone and there are so many of us who have & are traveling this path now. If you need to talk, shout, share there is a place for you with our Gold Star Family support group. I know from personal experience how much you need comfort and when and if the time is right please contact me. May God surround your family with comfort and arms of love & support.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In Memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
CO A-2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Gary Allain
April 4, 2009
CPL. ZACHRY R. NORDMEYER
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Gary Allain
April 4, 2009
CPL. ZACHARY R. NORDEYER
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Suzanne MacDaniel
April 3, 2009
To the Nordmeyer family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Zacharys' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Stephanie Rafoss
March 29, 2009
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
Becky Coy
March 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
Lisa L. Thomas
March 11, 2009
Thank you for defending our country. My prayers are with your family, may their days be filled with many happy memories. Rest In Peace.
Greg Evershed
March 11, 2009
My condolences to the family. Thanks you to CPL Nordmeyer for serving his country and giving his life in the defense of it. You are a true hero.
Dianne Barnes
March 9, 2009
As the mother of a Stryker Brigade Soldier with the 1/25th currently serving in Iraq, my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family.
Rick Castner
March 7, 2009
As the parents of a fellow Stryker Brigade Soldier, Fort Wainwright , currently in Iraq, we offer our sympathy for your loss. May your son rest in peace and may God be with you.
SPC jeremy ninness
March 5, 2009
To Zach,
i told you we would meet up in kuwait and i never came. im sorry i couldnt get there. you were a great friend an even greater soldier. i wish i could be there tmrw, but you know how hard it is to take a day off in the army. my heart and soul are there. thank you for everything and i know i will see you some day, love you bro
to his family,
i knew your son in high school, through ROTC. i didnt have the pleasure of being with him through combat though. from what i understand he was a very distenguished, smart, and amazing soldier. i know that a few soldiers are alive because of all he has done. thank you for raising such an outstanding child and im sorry for your loss.
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 5, 2009
REST IN PEACE CPL. NORDMEYER, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Vickie Turner-Garrison
March 4, 2009
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all who knew and loved Zachary...Heroes never die they live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved them...I will never forget the sacrifice Zachary made for this country...God Bless
Soldier Mom
Aunt to a Hero PFC. Ricky Lee Turner
KIA 1-16-2009
Proud American
T T
March 1, 2009
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior..
Thank you for my freedom.
T
Nurse for the Wounded
Little sister of a fallen Marine
Peggy Childers
February 28, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer:
Zachary 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
RIP Pfc....Zachary Nordmeyer
Jennifer Menard
February 28, 2009
The loss of this American Hero brings GREAT grief to my heart. He was such a close friend to me, and many others. I am at a loss for words. All gave some.....but some truly gave ALL....RIP Zachary Ray Nordmeyer 2-23-09
Gale Poindexter
February 28, 2009
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Cpl Zachary R Nordmeyer. 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.myspace.com/tulsaok1nurse
Sonja, GSS of Spc. Jacob Melson
February 28, 2009
Thank you, Pfc. Zachary R. Nordmeyer for your dedication and service to our country and for all the other fallen soldiers. My deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones. Please know that you are in the hearts and prayers of many who share in your loss. God Bless each of you; from one Gold Star member to another.
Joyce Goins
February 27, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Kerin Hearn
February 27, 2009
My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. My 20 year son is in the Navy and I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. Please remember you're not grieving alone, others share your pain. Without brave men like Cpl Zachary Nordmeyer, I would not have the freedom I enjoy every day. I feel it's my duty now to pay respect to him for his ultimate sacrifice. God bless you in your time of need and bring you peace.
Linda Norris
February 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Walker
February 27, 2009
I knew Zach. He was a really cool guy. He was easy to get along with. I know his brother Josh and he's a really good friend of mine. I send my condolences to him and the rest of the Nordmeyer. Zach, I'll miss you man. See you again some day.
February 27, 2009
Garnet Jenkins
February 27, 2009
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the loss of,
Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having
lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
In the days ahead, you will be going through unimaginable grief, please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days and may Zachary Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Nordmeyer family.
I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carroll R. Michaud, USAF Ret'd
February 27, 2009
Final Roll Call
Did you hear the sad news today?
A brave American Soldier, Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer has passed away.
Called by the Supreme Commander over all.
Today he has made his final roll call.
Come Brothers-In-Arms; let us reverently bow and pray
For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.
We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,
Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.
That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,
Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.
He fought bravely and he fought his very best.
Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest”.
With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground,
The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds.
The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly;
“Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.
Each Memorial Day we will recall Zachary’s name,
And attest that his supreme sacrifice was not in vain;
For this lasting legacy he gave to all generations;
“It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.”
So close ranks fellow warriors, for our ranks are thinning.
We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.
With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall,
And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory”
‘til we join Wil at our final roll call.
Farewell Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer - Be At Ease; Rest In Peace
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
February 27, 2009
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 Cpl. Zachary R. Nordmeyer our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Zack. And to Zack it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Zack, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national 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 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Zack’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Native Friend missing you in Alaska
February 27, 2009
I still can't believe this and we're all hurting some here, some 1000's a miles away... If only I could see you one last time, I would make sure it is the funniest day on my life... It's gonna hurt even more when the rest come home and your not there to greet... I 'm gonna always miss you and remember our fun times bro Zac.
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
and secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A cherished place within our heart
Is where you'll always stay
Chele
February 26, 2009
God shall wipe ALL his children tears away!!! I share in your hour of sorrow, just know that ALL of your help comes from above and joy comes in the morning!!!
Art Patek
February 26, 2009
I will pray for Zachery R. Nordmeyer and all our brave soldiers. I,m so very sorry for the families loss.
emily clark
February 26, 2009
my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...god bless
James Nathaniel
February 26, 2009
I will continue to pray for the unselfish acts our soldiers do for me, our country, and world peace. My heart goes out to the immediate family. Thank you. God's blessings.
Doris Robbins
February 26, 2009
God bless you and your family for your service, Zachary. We are grateful for your sacrifice.
Julie and Matthew Presley
February 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chris Austin
February 25, 2009
May the God of peace fill your hearts and minds with all joy and comfort and peace; may He heal you completely as you walk this road. Know that we are walking with you. From the parents of a B Trooper, Chris & Karen
Jennifer Clark
February 25, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nordmeyer family and friends in the loss of Zach.
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. We lost my brother, Sgt Gary Henry, back in August.
I want the family to know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I give thanks to Zach and all that serve our counrty to keep us free. WE are able to lay our heads down in peace at night because of brave soldiers like him!!!
WE will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
No greater love is shown than a man who will lay down his life for another. Zach, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero!
You will not be forgotten!!
Monika Andeson
February 25, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies and we keep your in our prayers in your time of sorrow!
Ron Gherman
February 25, 2009
My prayers are with Zachary's family and friends.
Kimberly Jones
February 25, 2009
As the mother of one of Zachary's deployed Ft. Wainwright brothers, I feel this loss so acutely. Zachary is a hero and now it is up to the rest of us to make sure his sacrifice is never forgotten. Rest now, precious soldier. No more patrols, no more tiring countless days, just peace.. and may God comfort your family in this time of great need.
ROBERT AUSTIN
February 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margie Hendrickson
February 25, 2009
God bless you Zachary and may your family find comfort and peace. Thank you for your service to our country.
Native Friend in Alaska Missing you
February 25, 2009
May God welcome you Home with his arms wide open... Rest in peace dear friend... your native friend will never forget you and the inpact you left on my life... I sit here and think of the memories we made and the fun we had.. my love and prayers and thoughts are with your family you so dearly talked about... until we meet again my heart will be heavy every time I think of you... Journey on Zac~
Kathryn Heritier
February 25, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jack Adkins
February 25, 2009
You were a good friend to my son mathew adkins in the short time you served together, may god bless your family
kim dickinson
February 25, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jennifer
February 25, 2009
I never knew Zachary, but I know what his family is going through right now. Please try to find peace in this trying time. The pain will never go away, but it will get easier.
Thank you Zachary for your service to our country!
Janice Taylor
February 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janice Taylorf
February 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha White
February 24, 2009
Thank you.
February 24, 2009
rest now brother
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