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Ssg Lane Romancky
August 17, 2022
I was just talking about Madden and how fun he was to be around in basic training. He was my battle and wanted to let him know I still think about him.
Charlie Gili
March 27, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Russell E. Madden US Army Specialist.
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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Madden davitt
December 24, 2013
russell it's mom having an extremely hard time without you this Christmas Eve 2013 I miss you so much my heart breaks
June 24, 2013
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Peggy Childers
June 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Russell Madden:
Please accept my remembrance of Russell on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Dana Overman
May 25, 2012
You will never be forgotten. You are a true hero! Thanks for your dedication. Prayers are always going out to you and your family.
Roger Rickert
May 20, 2012
Rest in Peace Hero. Our grateful Nation Salutes You
Welcome Home
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Russell Madden:
Remembering Russell on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2011
To the family of Spc. Russell Madden:
Russell 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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Mary Jo Manley
August 27, 2010
May the memories of your loved one live on in your heart always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Russell have the ultimate sacrifice and we honor him.
Beverly Cope
August 24, 2010
Thomas Jefferson said, "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. It is our brave men and women of the Armed Services who guarantee our liberty." Thank you so much for the sacrifice made by your loved one; may be rest in eternal peace, and may you be comforted by knowing there are thousands of Americans who share your grief.
Stephanie Rafoss
August 14, 2010
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
Chris Gentrup & Family
August 4, 2010
Even a hero, a superman has to take a break. Russ bro, you can relax now.
The Gentrup's want to thank you for all your hard work in keeping the US safe and free. We understand your sacrifice, as well as your reasons.
I personally wish I could be just half the man you have proven to be, time after time.
To the Madden Family go are thoughts and prayers. Russell was obviously loved by the City of Bellevue way before he went overseas. Anything we can do to help repay a hero's family would be nothing compared to your gift of letting Bellevue and us know Russell.
Russ, you will NEVER be forgotten!
Diane Everett
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you during this time of sorrow by giving you peace and comfort. Please know that there are many who do remember and do care.
Martin Madden
August 3, 2010
I will always place the mission first.
I will never quit.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
Rest now my son, my soldier, my warrior, your mission is complete. With honor and dignity you have served your nation. There will never be a day that I will not remember your smile or your sacrifice. Love Pop
July 12, 2010
PFC Madden is a hero and his courage and selflessness are admirable and he will be missed greatly.
May God hold the Madden family & friends in the palm of is hand. Continued prayers for all of you doing this difficult time.
Gary Allain
July 12, 2010
PFC RUSSELL MADDEN
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Jenny R
July 11, 2010
Madden Family, Friends & Community:
I extend great thoughts and prayers to SPC. Russell E. Madden's family, friends and community. We have lost a great one!
Remember wthout his bravery, we would not be here. Please continue to support the troops and pray for all the men and women fighting for our country's freedom. GO USA!
With Love Always.
July 10, 2010
God is with thee
Jeaqn Tekulve
July 8, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Chris Wald
July 7, 2010
Simply Thank you and am deeply sorry for your loss.
Amy Gooch
July 6, 2010
Michelle and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to comfort you at this time, but please know that everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.
Russell is a brave and courageous hero. I hope and pray that you find strength and comfort in the memories that you have of him.
Thoughts and Prayers.
Pete and Tammy Baker
July 6, 2010
You and your family will be in our hearts
and prayers.
Tonya Obrien
July 6, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you..Another sad day in Northern Ky Thank You Russell Madden for your service and the sacrafice you have taken for the United States Of America! You are a True American Hero..God Bless You
Glen
July 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. No words can express our sorrow, may your family find comfort.Russell Madden... Rest in Peace you are an American Soldier and Hero!
Jason Eldredge
July 3, 2010
To every single fellow soldier that has fallen in combat, and to his/her family, I wish I could shake your hand just once (or one more time) to show how much you, and those that guided your way to defending your country, mean to the rest of us.
Tina Reynolds
July 2, 2010
On behalf of the military moms and family members of Yellow Ribbon Prayers, I would like to offer our sincerest sorrow for the loss of PFC Russell Madden. He will forever hold a special place in each of our hearts.
MacDaniel
July 2, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Russell will 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.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
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 .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Susan
July 1, 2010
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your sacrifice and that of your family will never be forgotten. Much gratitude to you and your family for your service and sacrifice for me, my family, my friends and our country. God Bless you and your family PFC Russell Madden. May God keep you in the palm of his hand.
Rachel Walls
June 30, 2010
Russell you will never be forgetten. You where a great person with a heart of gold. Anyone who knew you would agree. You could put a smile on anyones face with hardly any effort. May you rest in peace and be in gods arms for being the great man/hero that you are and always will be in our hearts.
Julie Widener
June 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and time ease your pain. R.I.P. Russell.
Ryan Cook-Hamlin
June 30, 2010
To the Madden/Reynolds family,
There are not enough words out there to express how sorry I am for the loss of Russell. He was truely a great friend to everyone, a great father to Parker and Jarad, a great husband to Michelle and a great son to his parents and a great brother to his siblings. Russell will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten. I can remember Russell in school running the halls to stay in shape during the winter and being a class clown making everyone laugh. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. If there is anything that you need please let me know. Thank you Russell for protecting all the familys here in the USA.
Nina Zechella
June 30, 2010
RIP Russell. You will forever be in our HEARTS!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 29, 2010
The price Pfc Russell Madden and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Not Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Hero Soldier.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." ~ John 15:13 ~
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Not Forget Russell's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 29, 2010
REST IN PEACE PFC. MADDEN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU RUSSELL
Susan Goldman
June 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Raab
June 29, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Deb Yashinski
June 29, 2010
Dear Martin, Pamela, Michelle,
May the presence of friends bring you comfort at this difficult time. I have been where you are now. My son also died while serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. There are NO words that can bring comfort at this time but if you need to talk don't hesitate to contact me. Love Mommaski
Henryk Zaleski
June 29, 2010
Rest in peace.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 29, 2010
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 our Brother-in-Arms PFC. Russell Madden. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Russell. And to Russell 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 Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Russell, 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 1,353 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Russell’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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