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matt schaffer
December 17, 2012
levi was and will always be a good friend of mine. i miss him dearly
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley:
Always remembering Kenneth. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley:
Please accept my remembrance of Kenneth on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 11, 2011
To the family of SGT. Kenneth L. Ridgley:
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds forever, his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains 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.
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Jim
May 12, 2010
Memorial Day, to remember, and respect those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
May the family of Levi find comfort & peace as they reflect upon his legacy. May GOD bless you, and keep you strong.
My deepest appreciation for your service Levi!
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley:
Remembering Kenneth 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
July 3, 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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,600 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!
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,
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Peggy Childers
March 30, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley:
Kenneth 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
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family of Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Ridgley!
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debra Estep
March 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Kenneth. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
Angel Neff
February 24, 2008
I Dont know what to say really besides that I love you and miss you so much I am constently thinking of you and wondering if you are proud of me. I am constently thinking of the day you came and picked me up from school and aunt Betty was taking pictures of me and you on the tractor and all the goog times. I just miss you so much and wish you were here, I Love You ~your lil sis Angel~
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Ridgley and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Kimberly Swinson
June 20, 2007
Levi, We all will never foget you and think about you all the time, theres not a time when i don't think about all the times you had to swim across the lake at aunt Bettys to get me when i had drifted across the way and i was freaking out because you would tell me the snakes were gonna get me you really were and will always be my hero!! Your little cuz Kim
Garnet Jenkins
March 30, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Kenneth, 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 Ridgley 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 of Kenneth, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Dave and Erika Keyser
December 5, 2006
Levi,
You're still in our thoughts constantly, and we'll never sit around the fire pit in the evenings without wishing you were there with us.
Don Tucker
November 5, 2006
Levi,
I really miss you. I will always remember our conversations about medics and nursing for the Army. It has been pushing 2 years since you are gone and still remember so clearly laughing with you on the 28th March...then you were gone. Every time I am faced with challenges, I think "what would Ridge have done?" You will always be a hero and inspiration to me. We served together and never would have thought we wouldn't have come home together. Keep a good word in for me with God and i'll see you on the other side.
Your friend,
"Doc Tucker"
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
carolyn jackson
August 7, 2006
I am a cousin to Levis mother.We have been close to the family for ever. I was sorry sorry to hear of the family loss. May God bless this family. We are so prod of Levi for all he did for our country
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Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ridgley family in the loss of Kenneth. I did not know Kenneth, 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. Kenneth on the 30th of this month it will be a year 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~
Sonja Terry
March 21, 2006
Levi,
It's been almost a year since you've been gone. It seems like a day. We all miss you so much and love you with all our hearts. You're our hero.
love you, your big sister
Sonja
Carolyn Evans
February 17, 2006
Always Our Hero. Gold Star Mother (1991)
Jamie Graves
October 7, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Deana Fleming
August 8, 2005
Thank You Sgt. Ridgley. You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten.
Amy (Blackford) Ramsey
July 22, 2005
I am proud and have to smile every time I think of Levi. He was always so kind and friendly. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jean Blackford
July 21, 2005
Levi, You have set an example for all of us to stand up for our country. We are proud of your courage. Your parents are so proud of you and miss you terribly, but they know you died doing what you thought was the best for our country. You make all of us proud!
Jobert & Connie Floresca
July 9, 2005
Levi may never be forgotten for he is a Hero to us all.Even though I never met the hero I am speaking of I have heard so many wonderful things. Levi You are our Hero now ,forever and Always. Charity you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers.
Earl Strausbaugh III
May 19, 2005
Levi, I wish we could have had more time to know each other. I feel we would have shared some good times, especially talking history. I thankyou for taking care of my daughter and grandson, I also thankyou for protecting our way of life that we take for granted everyday. Thankyou for all you've done for so many people. May god take care of you, and I will see you again. Your father in-law Earl R strausbaugh III
Magali Cox
May 9, 2005
I met SGT Ridgley through an assignment as his parent's Casualty Assistance NCO. He was deeply loved and admired as a friend, family member, and leader. My only regret is that our encounter was not under different circumstances. I pray for all my brothers and sisters in arms and their families and ask GOD to care for those who have left us and their families.
Chrissy Holder
May 2, 2005
I never had the pleasure of meeting Levi, but I feel like I know him from the stories Kayla and Joe McClure have told me. Charity-you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will give you the strength and courage to continue and raise that sweet boy to be as amazing as Levi was. I thank God for giving us those like Levi and Joe who risk everything to protect this country. I am proud of Levi and his family for all that he has done. Levi is a hero! I look forward to the day I meet him and can tell him, "Thank you." God bless you all!
Love, Chrissy Holder
Dennis and Leslie Robinson
April 30, 2005
Our thoughts are with you.
breihana avila
April 29, 2005
a sence of peace with you and your family. family is the strongest love built.
Earl Strausbaugh
April 29, 2005
Levi, you were the husband my sister deserved and and the father my nephew needed. You are gone from our physical lives but forever in our hearts and thoughts. I pray that I can honor you appropriately and accomplish half of things you accomplished. You are a hero to all of us. You are my hero. You are a true American patriot and you will never be forgotten. You are the perfect soldier to guard the gates of heaven and welcome us with open arms. I'll see you again someday, brother.
Michelle Strausbaugh
April 28, 2005
Thank you for the enormous sacrifice you have made for your country.
To my dearest Charity and Dillon, may God pour out his mercy and comfort to you.
Kayla and Joe McClure
April 28, 2005
God Bless you Levi! We love you so much! We miss you! We thank you for your sacrifice for this country. You are our hero forever! We will tell your stories to our children and to your little boy forever. You will never be forgotten! Your memory and life will live on in our hearts and tells forever. God Bless you Kenneth Levi Ridgley!
Benjamin Gomes
April 28, 2005
May all that Heaven can provide you be with you during these troubled times. Our Freedoms are not without such Warriors. Bless your Family and all that you Cherish, an American Hero. Sgt. Ridgley. Fallen but never to be Taken from your Memories.
Susan Johnson
April 20, 2005
May God bless your family at this time of loss and bring them peace and comfort. I did not know you Sgt. Ridgley, but I am humbled and grateful for your selfless sacrifice for my freedom and the freedom of others. You will never be forgotten brave soldier but will instead live forever in the hearts and prayers of America. May you now find peace and rest in the loving arms of Jesus.
charity ridgley
April 13, 2005
Levi was my husband, and hero. He will always be with me and never forgotten. I thank God for the times we had together and regret that it was so short. He lived more life in 30 years than most do in a lifetime.
I love you Levi, we'll be together again someday.
SGT Ridgley
April 13, 2005
Ron and Judith Peters
April 10, 2005
Keeping your family in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Sandy Cook
April 7, 2005
Thank you Levi for growing up to be a home town hero by sacrificing your life for your country. I knew Levi from the time he was a child and he will be greatly missed by this community and his loving family.
Tahni McDonald
April 5, 2005
Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom! God bless the family. You have my deepest sympathy.
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