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Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried
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Charlie Gili
July 12, 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 Richard S. Gottfried US Army Sergeant 1st Class.
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
Anthony Harbison
May 29, 2016
I think about him often and hope his family knows we still THINK about him years later.
Anthony Harbison
Sergeant First Class (Retired)
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Eula White
May 13, 2016
I served with SFC Gottfried in Germany and Iraq. Initially I was gonna be on that same convoy. I think about him all the time. I celebrate his life each year and I thank him for the leadership he bestowed upon me during our time together. I will never forget him.
March 30, 2013
A true Hero!
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March 28, 2013
In memory & honor.
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
It has truly been my honor to sign Richard's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Richard will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
March 16, 2012
March 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
Always remembering Richard. "Some gave all."
L Neal
March 10, 2011
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Naomi Cressel-Abraham
March 15, 2010
I heard about Steve when he passed from my friend Frank Norris. It saddened me so much. I remember Steve as one of the kindest guys in my class. It hurt so much; the loss of a classmate is always hard because we remember childhood things and have fond and funny memories of growing up. I miss you still Steve and think about you often.
Karen Crismon-Stark
March 13, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the Gottfried Family. I went to school with Steve and I know he was a great guy. He is not forgotten.
Deborah Hartman-Hammons
March 10, 2010
My Condolences to the Gottfried family and friends. I too knew him in highschool and am sorry to hear of his passing. I am sending lots of love and healing light the the entire Gottfried family.
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
Remembering Richard 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
Kenna Larra
November 12, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Marty (Teufel) Batye
September 19, 2009
My deepest sympathies go to the Gottfried family. I knew Steve in High School. My memories of him are a strong vibrant young man. He was funny, nice and an all around good guy. I just found out about this tonight and even though it has been years, I am sure the families sadness remains. May God keep him.
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried:
Richard 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
R Collis
July 25, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Gottfried. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt 1st Class Gottfried knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt 1st Class Gottfried!
Keith Sherman
July 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies go to the Gottfried family. I worked with SFC Richard Gottfried for three years at Ft. Knox. He was the personifaction of a professional and the finest NCO I had the pleasure of working with in the Army. He was both techincally and tactically proficient and taught me more than anyone else that I served with during 12 years in the Army. I truly considered him a friend.
On Duty at Marshal Heights
Jason Maltz
May 2, 2008
SFC Gottfried ,
You are and shall always be remembered by the 417th BSB force protection , ( the boys in blue ). We all remember you for your friendship, good nature and professionalism. I miss you and think of you often. You might remember me as I saluted your bus when you left. You shall always maintain a good place in my heart.
Sincerely,
Jason G Maltz
417th BSB Force Protection
US ARMY Signal Corp.
March 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Gottfried!
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
March 9, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the GOTTFRIED family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled bannershall FOREVER wave in your honor.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation...THANK..YOU..Respectfully.....HO..YAAH......B.V.C.
Terry Wade
December 28, 2007
SFC Gottfried we were station in Korea in the early nineties and later at Ft. Lee, Va. Its really hard to put words to what your heart feels, god needed a "Water Dawg" keep the ROWPU pumping.
WILLIE KING
November 17, 2007
As a young soldier in the early nineties,I can remember a then SGT.Gottfried as one of my early mentors. He always did the right thing and stressed that we do the same, he kept us positive about any situation. There were many nights when he was Sergeant Of The Guard during training exercises in Germany I would do what ever it took to get on his shift because he always looked after the welfare of his soldiers. He was a model NCO, Family Man and a Great American. I was hurt when I got the news; this guy gave us so mush, he was a big part of our success while serving in Supply Platoon S&T Troop 11th ACR in Fulda Germany. SFC.Gottfried was a special person,I believe God puts special people in our paths as we walk on this earth,I am very grateful that SFC.Gottfried was placed on mine. All the young soldiers loved him, and the senior leadership looked up to him because was a Make It Happen NCO. I would like give my condolences to his Wife and Children, He touched our lives and we are thankful.
MSG Willie King
United States Army
August 8, 2007
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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Gottfried and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SPC Ryan Gore
April 27, 2007
My condolensces are with the family of SFC Gottfried, as a soldier and a fellow Missourian I felt compelled to offer my sympathies.
Garnet Jenkins
March 9, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried, with so much gratitude for his many years of service and dedication to our country and for freedom.
May Richard, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Gottfried family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall 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 have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Richard's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
SGM(rtd) Dave Stroman
December 27, 2006
I was walking down the hallway of the division material management center here at Fort Riley and noticed a memorial to a fallen soldier. I immediately recognized him as one of my soldiers from Supply & Transport Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment stationed in Fulda, Germany in the early ninetys. Sgt Gottfried was an excellent solder with a can do attitude, always upbeat and positive. I feel very sorry for the loss to his family and his Army family and my wife joins me in expressing our condolences to Mary Jo.
Joy Eilenstine
September 14, 2006
I didn't personally know Sgt. 1st Class Gottfried; however, I am a fellow Missourian and grew up in Eldon and Camdenton, Missouri. He was 2 years older than me. My husband is in the US Air Force and has almost 19 years in. He has proudly served his country as I am sure your loved one had. There is never a moment that goes by that I don't think about the fallen soldiers and their families. American's take for granted the very freedoms that my husband, all of our military members, and your loved one is willing to sacrafice their lives for. Your family is in my prayers.
Anniela Gottfried
March 24, 2006
SFC R. Steven Gottfried was my brother, best friend and an outstanding family man. For those of you that happen to pass by this sight know that the world lost a great man on March 9, 2004. As I have had much time to recant memories of my brother I can not ever remember him getting angry. He had a very diplomatic approach to everything from family to work. He could make you smile on your worst day. He was the man with all the answers. He had the strength and heart of a lion. His passing has left us at a loss for words, but not without memories. He rarely gave much thought to himself and focused on others always. When he served in Desert Storm one of the soldiers he served with had no family. When it was over and he was returning he asked us to be sure and make posters and banners for his friend rather then himself. He said he knew we loved him, but the other soldier had no one waiting for him. That is just the way Steven was always looking out for everyone! Greater Love have no man,than he that lay down his life for his country, friend, and family. My brother lays rest in Jefferson City Missouri in a very honorable site, with America's Flag proudly displayed 35 feet above with lights that shine on it every night. I love and miss Steven and I am not alone. God Bless America and all who have parished as he.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gottfried family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, 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. Richard it has been 2 years since you were taken. You are a 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~
Thomas Combs
November 24, 2005
I served with Richard in the 87th Div, 3/337th @ Ft.Knox. He was an outstanding soldier and a great friend. God Bless! MSG Combs, RET.
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