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Myles Mansell Obituary
Myles joined the 5th B.C. Field Artillery Regiment reserve unit in 1998 after graduating high school.
When he wasn't swinging a hammer building houses, Myles, 25, liked to spend his time taking gruelling army training courses.
"Myles had a strong belief in the work of the reserves and felt strongly about serving his country," Matthew Mansell, Myles's brother said Saturday.
Word of his death in the roadside bomb blast hit his family and military colleagues hard.
Myles, affectionately known as Manny to members of his regiment, was engaged to be married when he returned from his nine-month tour in November.
Matthew Mansell said while the family always worried about Myles serving in a dangerous place like Afghanistan, their fears are no different than those felt by relatives of full-time members of the military.
"It doesn't matter whether you are a veteran soldier or a reservist, you are going into a hostile environment. We were concerned about him, but not enough not to let him go," he said.
"Myles was doing exactly what he believed in; trying to make a better world for everyone."
330 Entries
Nancy & Dave Payne
April 21, 2021
Thinking of you and the sacrifice made of our sons 15 years ago.
Roz Abrams Smith
March 21, 2021
We are looking to purchase a home on the street named after Myles. I searched to find out who he was. My sympathy to his family. We would be honoured to live there and would plant flowers in his memory.
Nancee & Dave Payne
April 21, 2020
Thinking of the four men we lost on that awful day 22 April 2006.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning we remember them
Dave & Nancy Payne
April 21, 2018
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
How you can show support
April 20, 2018
Thinking of your family,this weekend,
The Dinning Family
April 22, 2017
Thinking our your family today,remembering always.
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
April 21, 2017
Always remembered as four brave young men.
Nancy & Dave Payne
Roger Borchert
November 11, 2016
In thoughts of all those who have given all that could be given for our freedoms, our beliefs, our futures and in thoughts of their families, loved ones, friends and fellow soldiers. Thank You. We Will Remember
Etched in history's past hundred years
Is freedom's struggle forth
As nations stood allied to stand
To stop tyranny's closing doors
So many sons
Lay in far off lands
Never to return
Except in thoughts and memories shared
By their fellow soldiers, families, friends
What touches hearts still beating for
Those who stood that ground
Are those who shared their stories forth
Of a war that turned around
As years passed by
Nations share
A bond that cannot brake
Those who found freedom's door
Opened in their wake
Dear Lord, sons and daughters taught
Their children, of the past
Now years and years
So little's changed
Except the speed the news is passed
Yes war has changed
This past hundred years
As more and more have stood
Fallen near, that brethren strong
Freedom held so dear
I wish my tears could wash away
The reality war has shown
Shown to me, as one who cares
As one who's stood so near
One who allowed the tears to flow
As a mom talked and shared her love
For a fallen one
She held so dear
Now lifted high above
To continue caring, listening
As their daughters chatted so
And let me know
Of a love they held
For a dad who gave his all
His love
For his Nation dear
His all for a world to be
That which he would pass along
To his children strong and free
I stand with fallen angels
Their families, loved ones, friends
I stand with soldier bears who've heard
Over and over and over, again
I love you dad, I love you mom
I wish, you could come home
But now I know you look after me
From where ever angels go
By Roger Borchert For Remembrance Day 2016
My heart goes out to so many families who have shared with me, their journey to overcome such loss. My thanks to Britt and Sarah Stewart of Allan' s Angels Camp for introducing me to your soldier bears and letting me hear your dad say in his own voice good night to you even 3 years after his loss. My journey into 8 years of poetry and caring for the families of our fallen and wounded has taken so much of a bite out of me and left me so proud of our soldiers and their military families; I cannot turn away. Hugs to all: We Will Remember Them.
Roger, Eileen and The Borchert Family Morinville, Alberta
April 21, 2016
Thinking of your family,and of your sacrifice everyday.
Lincoln ,Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Nancy Mansell
April 13, 2016
Ten years ago we were still a happy and complete family. Looked a head to an amazing future for you and Lindsay. Miss you so much, son, my heart will never ever feel whole again. <3
Sheila Mansell
April 13, 2016
Can't believe we're coming up to 10 years. We miss you everyday and you are always in our hearts. ♡
Roger Borchert
December 24, 2015
In thoughts of our fallen, their families, fellow soldiers, loved ones, and friends this Christmas 2015. May you enjoy the beauty, the wonder, and the miracles Christmas lays at our sides and in our hearts.
They stand nearby the window
Looking out through frost and fog
In hopes of seeing that miracle
That brings a loved one close
Their sighs in frosted vapor
Cling to that window pane
And will not melt
Until their heart, allows it to be felt
A moment, a special moment
A gentle thought recalled
Warms a heart
Fills a mind, with love once held so close
Oh Lord, I pray, their angel
Wanders close
Wanders near
For hearts, who held a soldier dear
Would see their loved one near
A child, a wife, a mom, a dad
A brother, sister, fellow soldier, loved one, friend
Would see the vision of one who stood
So proudly for all of them
I pray, Oh Lord, Our Canada
Feels their hearts, shares their tears
And holds them close, near beside
At this special time of year
For it is that time, when hearts break so
When hearts feel so much pain
For those they love
Those who gave
For a better world to save
I pray they view the value
Of the colours that appear
At this time, in Christmas joy
That brings us all so near
A special child
Found in love
For a world, held so dear
Walked among, mortal souls
Allowed a moment near
A moment of a lifetime
Albeit short, standing proud
Never flinched, never swayed
Towards a better world to save
Onward, onward, they have stood
Hold back tyranny or terror
In memory of one who shone
A light of Christmas Cheer
If we could just, but capture
A moment out of time
To share the glow of angels near
As a soldier left behind
All that was so sacred
All that held so dear
All that was the love of life
That held so many near
We would know that there, is more to life
Than each of us can give
It's seen within the window's glow
Through the frost on which it clings
As fond, fond memories melt its cold
And friends, loved ones, do recall
A Soldier as he wandered near
Near for all of us
By Roger Borchert
Wishing you all the Joy and Warmth Christmas has to offer. Know only; we just need to open our hearts to allow its's wonder to appear.
Merry Christmas
The Borchert Family, Morinville, Alberta
Sheila Mansell
July 10, 2014
Miss you Smiley :)
Nancee & Dave Payne
April 22, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts today. Always remembered
April 20, 2014
Remembering,you and your family,especially on April 22
The Dinning Family
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2013
For the families and children of our fallen this Christmas 2013
Colours glowing near a window pain
Shimmer gentle, seen, the sight
Lifting hearts in yuletide's glow
On Christmas Eve, tonight
Let them hear the carols
Sung on high
Sung in hearts so light
Sung with all the love that grew
Sung with all their might
As they gather close
Around their Christmas tree
Recall a life time, shared
Broke into tears, for a life once shared
With a nation
With all of us
Oh Lord our child of Canada
Lost a soldier, Oh So Dear
To a world that needed
A strong, strong heart
To stand, to say, no more
In a world gone so terribly wrong
On behalf of me and you
They stood, they gave, all that they could
Left those they loved behind
We now cherish, the very thought
A thought that's so profound
Hearts have risen high above
As angle's wings do fly
Carrying forth their love so dear
We hold them near to us
Their wives, their children
Their moms, their dads
Their families, loved ones, friends
And those who walked at their sides
On behalf of all of us
As sunshine gathers, sparkles thought
In the snow that's on a tree
May the beauty of the gift they gave
Shine on for you and me
May the warmth of love surround their hearts
Quell the hurt, the pain the loss
May it bring your soldier, mom, or dad
Close to you tonight
May they wrap their loving arms so tight
Hold you close and oh so near
And let you know you're never alone
At this precious time of year
In life, in birth, a special child
Was born on Christmas morn
To bring to you that special chance
To be near to them once more
May the Joy of Christmas warm your hearts and lift your spirits high
Shine the glow that Christmas brings
Close to you tonight
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake/Morinville, Alberta
Our hearts, Our tears, Our prayers, Shared, This Christmas 2013
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November 11, 2013
Always remembered.
Roger Borchert
November 9, 2013
We Will Remember Them. Written for Remembrance Day 2013
For those who've stood at the gates of hell
As battle rages forth
And stood to hold their line, their fate
To lift a new world rising forth
A world in which freedom's hand
Was openly held toward
To those to escape the bonds that bind
To hold them ever more
From the clutches, the beating down
Their spirit and their hearts
Those who held that outstretched hand
To those who needed help
So thankful all a world should be
For they stood for another voice
One that held our hearts, our minds
Standing very close
Freedom is not just a venture forth
It is a way of life
That lends us all, the gift to stand
Go forth for what is right
And allow all those to climb aboard
Who see it in their sight
Oh Lord you gave us choices
Good or evil found in hearts
The two, so very different hold
Our worlds so far apart
Tonight I looked into the coals
Of embers burning bright
And saw the life of those who share
Our nation's glowing light
At first their dreams are smoke and mirrors
Of a life that used to be
And then each soldier rises up
Gives meaning to where they've been
Learning pride, remembrance
From those who've stood before
Those who tossed the torch that holds
Their futures, evermore
So many didn't return back home
They lay where poppies grow
So many others caught their torch
And across our earth they've roamed
Within this new world
They have worked so hard
To help to come about
A world where sons, where daughters, rise
And share a brand new world's spark
Lord love them for they took a stand
And said no more, no more
A message needed
In our world today
As terror knocks on every door
We could never wander very far
From these hearts so warm that said
Our world needs us brave enough
To stand in terror's way
So as you sit around a campfire's light
Look in and see how bright
The glow that warmed those hearts to stand
As they stood for all of us
We can never forget that step they took
We remember those who gave
All they could towards a better world
A better world today
We Thank Them
We Will Remember Them
Strong of heart
Strong in spirit
Glowing heroes to recall each day
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila Mansell
October 14, 2013
We miss you so much Myles. You are always in our hearts and in our thoughts.
Sheila Mansell
May 30, 2013
We miss you so much :( You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts.
¸Marci Ullyot
April 22, 2013
`Remembering you and family today and always... Marci Ullyot[Mom of Sherri& Darrell and Tony &Susanne¸¸
April 21, 2013
Our thoughts,will be with your family,on the 22.
Lincoln,Laurie ,Brendon Dinning
Roger Borchert
March 30, 2013
My poem, written for this Easter 2013, in respect of those who have given their very all to bring about a better world on our behalf and in recognition of their families, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers who miss them so deeply at each Easter Sunday meal. May They R.I.P. We Will Remember Them.
Empty chairs each Easter Sunday
In homes across our land
Tears flowing gently
For each son or daughter
Mom or dad
Who gave a heart to Canada
Stood proud for me and you
Stepped forth to make a difference
In a world, in need, they knew
I've seen comets
I've seen meteors
But what I saw the other night
Was a glowing ball
Streak across the sky
In slow motion, in its flight
It glowed so bright, like mini moon
Its colour just the same
And then in the spirit with which it came
Turned to darkness once again
Overjoyed in what, I had seen
It was not a shooting star
It was a light that lifted high
In the brief moment of its spark
Oh lord, so many soldiers
So young and full of life
Have moved my heart
In this gentle way
As they've stood so far apart
Parted from their families
Parted from their friends
Stood so tall for who we are
Given all that could be given
Now held so close, within the hearts
Of those who miss them so
As bright, as seen, this palm Sunday's eve
Not unlike a story foretold
Of a son who gave his very all
So others would follow
Follow in a dream, a way
That a world would see a light
Of goodness spread across a world
At freedoms dawning sight
Oh Lord be near our soldier
Who also gave a life
For all to see a better world
On behalf of all of us
Lord, I dare not compare your son of life
To our warriors brave and true
I only give this humble voice
Of their efforts, the good, they do
Standing tall
Standing brave
Standing with all you shared
Within their hearts as young they were
To mold them
Brave for you
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila Mansell
March 28, 2013
Can't believe you've been gone for almost 7 years now. We miss you so much :(
Sheila Mansell
February 18, 2013
We miss you so much Smiley :)
Love you always.
Sheila Mansell
January 16, 2013
Thinking of you and missing you as always.
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2012
For the Families of Our Fallen This Christmas 2012
Angel's feathers falling
To remind us they're up there
Wind chimes sounding gently
To let us know the lord is near
Today is but a lull, in winter's nasty chill
One can see the storm clouds building
Circling, all around us now
We hold so close the warmth that was
To let it not escape
Yet no matter how hard we try
The warmth, it finds the gate
The chill it reaches down inside
Attaches to the spine
Sends shivers climbing through us now
Hearts are frozen held in time
For those who've lost a loved one, friend
Tis all they can endure
A hope, a wish, a prayer, t'would bring
Their loved one home again
Oh Lord their Soldier stood for all
Please warm these hearts so chilled
So they may find the warmth once shared
With this one no longer near
As they look out through the window
Let the moon and stars, shine bright
Let all about, it glisten forth
On this, this special night
Another hero gave his all
The one who led the way
For them to find a life beyond
And faith to find a day
A way to climb a staircase
To the heavens high above
To join a son, a daughter, friend
To be together once more as one
Oh lord you sent your son, our gift
To those who lend a heart
To those who've given all and more
For those life has forgot
We stand so near, so near Oh Lord
In praise, in solitude
Await a time, a time to share
A loved one entrusted unto you
Thank you Lord
Merry Christmas To All
We will Remember Them Until You Meet Again
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
November 11, 2012
For Remembrance Day 2012
Flurries of snow across our land
A chilly wind bites at the spine
As we stand for those who stood for all
In far off distant lands
Some recall the void, the pain within
Left in hearts, in minds, in lives
Who were impacted at the loss of those
Their lives never the same again
Friends recall fond memories
Child in tears for a mom or dad
A wife recalls the horror of war
That turned her life, a living hell
A mother or father stands in thought
A loss beyond belief
Of one who was their heart their soul
Since counting tiny toes upon their feet
Fellow soldiers, comrades
Loved ones, friends
In their minds they bring them near
In special thoughts of those they've lost
While fighting over there
We as Canadians
Stand proud, respect
All those who stood for all
Sent from a nation whose open heart
Has provided a world a home
Oh lord my heart so empty
As I stand, two minutes given
Just a moment's time
For the life they gave
On behalf of all of us
I cannot be prouder Canada
I could never turn away
From those who've shared
Their loved one forth
A debt we could not repay
Stand proud, Remember, Oh Canada
For those who stand for us
For their families, friends, and comrades too
For they gave for me and you
We are focused on the flower
Began in fields so far away
An image to be remembered now
On each Remembrance Day
We Who Remember Them
Are forever in their debt
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, AB
Sheila Mansell
September 14, 2012
Love you and miss you xoxoxoxoxoxo
Kazuyuki Kataoka
April 23, 2012
I do not forget your smile.
Leah Mansell
April 22, 2012
Myles, You remain dear to hearts today as always. So much of life we wish we could have shared with you. You are our true hero and we love and miss you daily. So hard to believe you left us 6 years ago.
Leah Mansell
April 22, 2012
Sharing your sorrow today and everyday
Nancee & Dave Payne
Sheila Mansell
April 22, 2012
Thinking of you as always but especially this past week. I can't believe that tomorrow marks six years since we lost you. We miss you so much Myles. Love you so much Smiley.
April 21, 2012
Thinking of you and your family on the 22nd
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Faye Kennedy
April 6, 2012
Nancy: I was trying to find you on Facebook, and I came across your son's obituary. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
April 6, 2012
Nancy: I was trying to find you on Facebook, and I came across your son's obituary. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
Sheila Mansell
March 13, 2012
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too,
... I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
with which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
We miss you so much Myles. I miss our talks and your teasing me about not being a "blood" Mansell!!!! I just can't seem to "get over it". I was so looking forward to your wedding and you and Linds having kids that would grow up with our kids. Makes me sooooo damn mad sometimes. I know you were doing what you wanted and I am so proud of you.
Until we meet again........
Sheila Mansell
January 31, 2012
Myles we miss you so much :( It is so hard to believe that it will be six years this April. Our lives will never be the same without you.
Thanks by the way for not "haunting" us too badly ;)
Love you lots "brother" xoxoxoxoxo
Roger Borchert
December 24, 2011
For the Families of Our Fallen, This Christmas 2011
The wind is howling at my doorstep
This eve of Christmas Eve
The trees are bending low its clear
As Christmas day draws near
As I decked the tree this Christmas
I thought of those so brave
Of those who've lost a loved one
Who stepped forth for me and gave
They gave their all for Canada
A gift beyond compare
They stood a world away in time
Where few would tread or dare
So many loved ones share in tears
In thoughts they've left behind
Hugs once held so warm and close
A smile within a mind
The TREE has become so special now
For it holds a life time past
Its sparkling lights a memory's glow
Of a hero once held so near
As garland wrapped the tree in smiles
Those smiles of yesteryears
Those smiles held upon as face
Forever now held near
Each piece of tinsel a frozen tear
Shed at a time of loss
And now reflecting the reason why
For this hero was dearly loved
A true angel tops this Christmas tree
For is seen when looking high
As a loved one lifts their faces near
And a prayer races from a heart
A wish that they were standing near
A wish for laughter's sound
A warmth a hug once use to bring
Remains a memory oh so close
Oh Canada, our heroes gave
Their loved ones hold our hearts
Lord please reach out and hold them close
Please be so near this season forth
By: Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, Our Prayers
Wishing You All A Wonderful Christmas
[email protected]
Leah & Michael Mansell
November 11, 2011
There is great respect for the hero we lost but there is also a hole in our family that cannot be repaired. We love you and miss you Myles...RIP
Lindell Smith
November 11, 2011
We seem to miss you more as time goes on. Dan and I cherish our memories of you and talk about often. Thinking of your family today...R.I.P. my friend
Sheila Mansell
November 11, 2011
We miss you so much Myles. Emma and Logan brought pictures of you to school today and Emma helped to lay a wreath at their assembly. Although they didn't get to know you in person they are so proud of their Uncle Myles. They talk of you all the time :) We are so proud of you too.
Missing you as always :(
Nancy Mansell
April 23, 2011
In our minds and hearts a little more today, five very long and difficult years have now passed. What I wouldn't give to have you breeze into my kitchen and say, What's to eat, ma! Love you.
April 22, 2011
Thinking of your family today
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Nancy Mansell
March 6, 2011
Well, son, the road dedication in Langford was wonderful. So happy that you will be remembered by more than just us. Such a nice tribute and a lasting plaque. Thanks to all who made this possible. You don't know how much this means to the family.
Roger Borchert
December 26, 2010
For the Families, loved ones, friends of or Fallen This Christmas 2010
Looking back, on childhood’s days
When wonder set the sails
And all imagined could come to life
Within thoughts, dreams as they played
When Santa rode a sleigh one eve
In every coming year
And magic taught sweet dreams to fly
To rooftops every where
Now sitting wishing Christmas Eve
Looking off into the night
Pleading for a shooting star
Enhance this wish with all their might
A wish for just a Christmas hug
From a soldier no longer here
No longer in our earthly world
Held close now, within near
The hearts of those who’ve felt such pain
At the loss of a hero’s life
A hero who stepped forth for all
Bring this hero close this night
As tears once more roll down a cheek
Another endless, sleepless night
Let our Lord brush close a warming hug
Of your loved one, bring them near
A gentle breeze, fond memories’ bring
To hold them ever dear
Wishing the magic of Christmas could bring the smiles, the hugs and the warmth of your loved one, into your home for Christmas. Ever in our hearts and always remembered. May our Lord bless you this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
tony
November 24, 2010
Thank you so much for what you did for our country
November 11, 2010
Thinking of you today, Myles.
Kim
November 11, 2010
Thank you so much for what you did for our country you will always be in our hearts.
Jim H
November 11, 2010
Myles, you were a great friend, The good dye young. You will never be forgotten.
Robyn Carroll (Molitor)
November 11, 2010
Myles I miss you and I still think of you everyday. I will never forget.
Nancy Mansell
November 11, 2010
Another Remembrance Day, another wreath to lay. Miss you so much, son. Forever in our heart.
Matthew, Sheila,Emma,Logan Mansell
November 10, 2010
Thank you Myles for making the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero. We think of you always but you will be especially in our thoughts tomorrow.
Roger Borchert
November 2, 2010
Thinking of all those who have given so much; those who have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice, our Veterans, our serving soldiers, their families, loved ones and friends at this special time of Remembrance, 2010. We Do Remember.
They crawled on their bellies slowly
In the dirt, the dust, the slime,
Ran onto beaches, lived in fear, a moment out of time.
A time that changed a world in need
A time that set apart
Times that held a world so close, near and dear to every heart
The gas they sent, it took its toll
Many others held that ground
And challenged over and over again
Until freedom’s world was found
Liberated nations cheered delight
A world was aimed anew
But for so many who had lost a life
The tears fell hard and true
They stepped forth for their Nation
They stepped forth for a world to be
They stepped forth to chase the evil back
Keep their families safe and free
Through life times of years gone by
Up to this present day
A brethren strong with so much might
Stepped forth for you and me
We owe so much to those who’ve walked
In fear yet oh so strong
So brave in every step they took
So many now are gone
They have challenged life itself each day
And stood for what was right
They did it with their heart and soul
And stood with all their might
Lord love the souls of these so brave
And cherish duty’s call
For they gave all for a better world
On behalf of one and all.
At this time of Remembrance
Into our hearts we welcome those
Who have walked this solemn journey forth
For those who needed a friend along
We recall their families, loved ones, friends,
For so many have paid the price
Of freedom, or for a world in peace
Or to fight terror in another place
Oh Lord we hold their honour high
Our tears have washed the path
For those who take their torch to stand
As to them the torch is passed
Forever near we promise
We will honour these hearts so brave
And stand nearby their families, friends
For the sacrifice they gave
By Roger Borchert,
Our Hearts, Our Tears, Our Prayers
Thank You. The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
Nancy Mansell
October 19, 2010
Well, son, Candy has joined you and Grandma now too. She loves apples and grain! Give her a hug for me.
Sheila, Matt, Emma, Logan Mansell
October 3, 2010
Well Milo, I guess Grandma is with you now. I still cannot believe she is gone but it is somewhat comforting to know that you are all together. We miss you all so much :(
Sheila Mansell
August 9, 2010
Happy Belated Birthday Milo! We were camping on your birthday and had a nice talk and shared memories of you, specifically you jumping off the deck railing into the pink inertube in the pool.
Sheila, Matt, Emma, Logan Mansell
July 1, 2010
We're all thinking of you today. The kids have been making crafts for Canada Day in memory of you :o)
Ginger joins you today, give her a cuddle for us.
Love you
April 25, 2010
Thinking of the four men we lost on that awful day. Please accept our condolences.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning I remember them
Nancee & Dave Payne
April 23, 2010
Well Myles, there was a Tree Planting Ceremony today on Shelbourne St. One of the trees honoring you and Andrew Nuttall. I know you would be so proud of the students of Division Six, Gordon Head Middle School. What an awesome job they did at arranging this ceremony and really learning what it's all about. They taught many of us today. I did not even know about these memorial trees.
The weather was perfect and I'm sure you were keeping a close eye from up above, showing these great kids your pride through the sunshine.
Love you.
Sheila, Matthew, Emma and Logan Mansell
April 22, 2010
Cannot believe it's been four years. I guess life does go on but some days, especially today, it seems like it stands still as we all relive those heartbreaking moments, finding out that we had lost you.
We are taken back to that day so often. It is still so fresh in our minds and in our hearts.
As difficult as it is for us left behind we are so very proud of you and as we've said before you ARE our hero. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. We will never forget you.
April 21, 2010
April 22,2010
Our thoughts are with your family.
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon
Matthew, Sheila, Emma and Logan Mansell
April 13, 2010
Just thinking of you as always and especially as another soldier was killed over the weekend.
Emma and Logan have been talking about you so much lately. I'm not sure if they have some sort of intuition of the "anniversary" coming up?
I know Emma probably can't really remember her time with you and obviously Logan never actually met you but it's like they understand and they have some sort of bond with you that I can't explain and they are very proud of you as we all are.
I cannot believe that it's coming up to four years.
We miss you and love you as much as ever and are ever so proud of you.
xoxoxoxoxo
Roger Borchert
April 3, 2010
As I focus this Easter Sunday
My heart goes out to you
For a Chair is sitting empty
For a Hero Brave and True
Who gave a life for Canada
And a world we should become
A better world for all to share
A better world for everyone
They had raised their eyes in honour
To the Flag that flew above
They had sung its anthem strongly
In their hearts so full of love
It began for them in childhood
And sang out for years to come
At the vision of the Flag above
Onto which their hearts had clung
This special group, a brotherhood
That stepped forth to a country’s call
For them the Flag was calling
Could not turn away this love
For them it was the strongest call
The path that led the way
For they had held it steadfast near
Flying high above each day
And then one sad, so tragic day
The leaf flew from the sky
To wrap and hold them tightly bound
In return for all their love
It warmed their weary bodies
Clung closer to their hearts
And to hearts that shared the pain, their loss
At such a tremendous cost
Wrapped within the hug that flew above
Love’s vision, all their lives
Now carried forth in a country’s love
For their loving sacrifice
By Roger Borchert
They Will Be Remembered
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Nancy Mansell
February 16, 2010
Well, son, Lindsay and i saw where you had been in your last few months. Such a desolate country, I can see why you were so keen on helping those poor people. So many others are still trying, we could feel the hope. Sat in the G wagon that was behind you in the convoy-we really do appreciate our government for sponsoring the next of kin visits. Love you. Mum
Sheila Mansell
February 12, 2010
xoxoxoxoxoxo......
February 6, 2010
Thinking of you as always. Thanks for watching over them for us during their visit.
Matthews birthday is on Tuesday, will be difficult for him as always. He misses you so much as we all do. All these "occassions" are especially difficult. They say it gets easier as the years pass but in all honesty it doesn't. I think we just learn to live with it and mask how we're actually feeling.
Love you always.
Sheila Mansell
January 5, 2010
Love you Smiley Miley, miss you.
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2009
To the Families of Our Fallen. Thinking of you this Christmas
The tears that fall to a winter’s sky
A loved one looks off into the night
For Christmas Eve is a lonely time
When a loved one is not held tight
We know they would have been here
For their families, for their friends
If they had not given our world the gift
In their service to all mankind
They stepped forth to change a world so wrong
Lift a country from it’s past
To provide a future for those in need
A future to go forth and last
But someone stole this life so strong
The beauty of a thought
Of stepping forth, to stand protect
And the goodness it could have brought
Please fill this void, warm this broken heart
Who looks out upon this eve
Troubled in a thought, a loss
Of someone now so close to thee
Oh lord please place a gentle thought
A memory of a time
When joy would fill this household warm
And keep it there at Christmas time
Let this family know we care so much
They should not be alone
Please help our thoughts be passed along
To warm those within this home
For Christmas is a time to know
That the coming of this child
Provides for all across our earth
To be reunited with that smile
The one that used to hold a hand
Or hold us in a hug
The one for whom we shed these tears
On this cold and lonely night
Please hold them close on Christmas morn
Celebrate the birthday of this child
Who came to bring salvation forth
To reunite them in awhile
By Roger Borchert
We pray oh Lord you stand near this Christmas to warm, to hold these families tight and mend these hearts so torn. Wishing you all the best this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila Mansell
November 18, 2009
Miss you sooo very much.
November 10, 2009
Thinking of your family especially on November 11
The Dinning Family
Roger Borchert
November 7, 2009
In Respect of our Military Families, Our Fallen, and Wounded on Remembrance Day
For what we take for granted
So many have died for
So many lives so vastly changed
At the dreadful cost of war
There is the good; there is the bad
A liberated nation cheers
Left in dread for those young souls lost
Devastated a world back home
Efforts to protect a peace
That no one thought was near
Laying lives upon the line
Visions at times so unclear
Lives touched by fear or lived in dread
Of wounded coming home
Of crosses lined in many rows
From a trip down a heroes road
I have been sitting on the bank
Of a river flowing by
Flowing heavy with the flood of tears
From their family’s eyes
For on this day of remembrance
Their thoughts, their dreams, their prayers
Are focused on a loved one lost
Leaving them in such despair
My heart it wants to reach out
Let them know I can’t forget
The gift they’ve laid for their fellow man
Tis the greatest gift to give
So humbled in a moment’s thought
So treasured was the step
That they took forth at their country’s call
Let it never be forgot
We measure freedom lightly now
For we’ve grown so familiar with
But if not for those who took this step
And gave this precious gift
Would we take it so very lightly
Would we have the chance to vent
About all that annoys and bothers us
Without retribution for what we’ve said
So thankful they stood so proudly for
All that we hold so dear
All that makes us Canada
For me it’s oh so clear
For some others they just don’t get it
They think so little of
What has been placed in front of them
At the cost of someone’s love
If I could send forth a message
Place it in a bottle, float it by
I’d provide a note of how much I care
For those whose tears are flowing by
If I could walk along this shore
Such a warming hug I’d give
To those who’ve lost a loved one
So we can live the way we live
By Roger Borchert
So Many gave so much so we could be who we are. So Proud to be Canadian
We will Remember Them
Our Hearts, Our Tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila Mansell
August 6, 2009
Happy Birthday yesterday Myles!!
Wow you would have been 29. Missing you so much.
Love always, Matthew, Sheila, Emma and Logan.
Nancy Mansell
July 1, 2009
Today was always one of your favourites, Myles. Wish you and Lindsay were going to Fort Rodd Hill to hear your beloved guns. Will always miss you.
Love Mum and Dad
Sheila Mansell
July 1, 2009
Happy Canada Day Myles!! We think of you always but you are especially in our thoughts today.
Marci Ullyot
April 23, 2009
In my thoughts often and saying a prayer for all
Tony and Susanne Phillips
April 22, 2009
Thinking of you today Myles.
Sheila, Matthew, Emma & Logan Mansell
April 21, 2009
You are always in our thoughts, in some ways it is hard to believe that it's been three years since we lost you. We love you sooooo much and will never forget you and the sacrifice that you made for us, our country and so many others.
Leah Mansell
April 21, 2009
Cant help but remember you today Myles. Weve missed you each and everyday for the last three years. A empty spot that we now fill with our fond memories of you.
Uncle Mike and Auntie Leah
L Dinning
April 21, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts,as we remember the sacriface that Myles made 3 years ago.
Lincoln,Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Roger Borchert
April 8, 2009
Thinking of our Canadian Fallen Soldiers due to our efforts in Afghanistan. For them, their families, friends and fellow soldiers during this Easter Season: this Poem was written with the help of one of their Mothers. For her assistance and inspiration I am so very, very grateful.
We thank you Lord for being near
And for your gifts given unto us
We thank you too for sending forth
Your son’s so gentle touch
He provides our world with caring hearts
Without which we could not love
He gives strength to those who would step forth
In a world hidden but from above
They’ve stepped beneath terrors darkened clouds
Too many whisked away
We pray Oh Lord you gather them
Provide them a new day
Please take them close, near to thee
We entrust them to your care
Let them rest awhile hold them near
And set their spirits free
May they stand proud now
Among their peers
Families, friends, and loved ones too
For in the loving Grace of an angel’s touch
We’re drawn so much closer unto you
Thank you so very much for your efforts and sacrifice towards making our world a better place.
Our tears, our hearts, our prayers
Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila Mansell
February 6, 2009
I think of you every day but today in particular you have really been on my mind. I sure do miss having you around. I found some of your fish tanks hidden by the furnace, I had completely forgotten about them! I'm sure Emma and Logan would like to have fish one day so we'll hang on to them for now.
We tell them about you all the time and look at pictures of you together, Emma has asked us and Lindsay on more than one occasion why you had to "go". It's so hard to explain things at this young age but I know as they get older and can understand better they will be as proud of you as we are.
I still can't believe that you are actually gone. I really thought you would be okay.
Love you.
Roger Borchert
December 31, 2008
For the loved ones of Canada’s Fallen Heroes
May the New Year bring
A warmth to thee
That helps to heal the heart
That mends the fracture caused within
That’s torn you apart
May it whisper in your ear at night
That love is standing near
That you will never be alone
A warmth to quell your fear
May it welcome you in mornings’ light
And be near throughout the day
Standing near to comfort you
In a needed special way
May you always know
The time will come
Together you will be
Find in the tear a memory brings
The joy it helped you see
May the lord be near throughout the year, come and help in every day, that it takes for you to overcome this tragedy life did play.
Our Hearts, Our tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
December 20, 2008
For the families, loved ones, and friends of Canada’s fallen soldiers: It was written this evening with thoughts of what you and your families are going through at this season and could not hold it back any longer. It is my Christmas gift to you all.
I thank you for wandering near
As you think of where I lie
You think of what I went through
And a tear wells up inside
Let not that tear
Fall for me I’m sitting watching you
For I’m not there at all no more
I’m here inside of you
I’m sitting near within your thoughts
And in your memories
I’m just the thought a gentle breeze
In a gust of memory
I’m the gentle shiver when you are near
I’m the glimmer in your eye
I’m the sparkle that a teardrop brings
When it wells up in your eye
I’m the smile a fond moment brings
I’m the warmth you held so dear
Remember that, as time goes by
And know I’m standing near
As you look upon the Christmas tree
Shinning at this time of year
Know the Lord sent his only son
So that I could be standing near
May our Lord be near you all.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all during this so difficult time of year. Please know that it comes complete with the glisten of tears held within the eyes of it’s, author Roger Borchert. Thank you so very much for the efforts of your loved one towards making our world a better place
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
Sheila, Matthew, Emma, Logan Mansell
November 11, 2008
Myles, we think of you every day and miss you so much. The days surrounding Remembrance Day are particularily difficult. It was always an important day to me and I would like to think that I have always been very patriotic but I must admit that I don't think I ever truly understood what all of the soldiers and their families went through until we lost you. Even the families that have not suffered the loss of a loved one still endure the seperation and the stress of not knowing whether their loved one will return. It's amazing how much we can take for granted. It also amazes me that there are so many people such as yourself willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to try and better this world.
You truly are a Hero.
You may not be with us in body but you will always be with us in spirit and in the memories that we hold so close.
Love you, miss you.
Roger Borchert
November 5, 2008
In Respect and Remembrance of Our Fallen Warriors, their Mothers, Fathers, Wives, Children, Grandparents, Loved Ones, Friends, Fellow Troops, and all those Canadians whose hearts and tears lay at your side; I submit:
There are no words that I can place here in this registry that could ever justify or explain the loss of your loved one, friend, or fellow soldier. Please know that my family and I cannot stand idly by, without taking a moment, to express how much our hearts go out to you. There is no greater gift towards the future of our country, our world, our humanity, than the efforts and sacrifices made by our Canadian forces towards making our world a better place. Whatever the politics of the day, whatever the leadership of the moment, our selfless warriors have stepped forth to deploy to meet the needs of our changing world, with honour and an integrity that is unrivalled. We as Canadians truly bow and honour your efforts and sacrifice.
We have fallen on fields of battle
In lands so far from home
We have marched to war in honour
For those who’ve felt alone
We have defended those who couldn’t
And stood between the lines
Of two opposing armies
In this new world in our time
We have stood for those who cannot
For those who are oppressed
Standing shoulder to shoulder
To help others do their best
We have held our line with honour
Fury held at bay
Rebuilding a broken nation
To allow all to have a say
Our sons and daughters moms and dads
Stepped forth to make it so
A gift given for a better world
Such a precious gift you know
Our youth in pride have stepped forth
Do this job as best they can
Lay their life upon the line
Each true Canadians
They will not be forgotten
We can never turn away
They have taught the price of giving
In such an honoured way
For where would our world be then
If we just stood by and watched
Could we look ourselves in the eye
And say it wasn’t lost
Our tears. Our thanks. Our prayers.
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Leah Mansell
October 5, 2008
Myles...your in my thoughts today for no apparent reason other than we miss you more every day that goes by. I cherish the memories we have and of that last Christmas we spent with you. Of that little boy that use to love to sit on my lap before you became my hero. We will always be proud of you Myles.
Roger Borchert
September 28, 2008
With a heavy heart stepping forth
Please forgive me when I say
That I let you down in the past
In not a little way
I did not write to let you know
Just how much I cared
For the sacrifice you’ve given
For so many in despair
You stepped forth and joined our forces
Laid your life upon the line
To bring about a safer world
A new world in our time
Fellow soldiers friends and families
And those you held so dear
Still think of you most everyday
For us others it’s not so clear
We must slow down and take the time
Understand how great the cost
For if not placed in front of us
Can we comprehend the loss
Sometimes we’re just so very shy
Or we don’t know what to say
Or do not want to interfere
Or seem superficial in any way
I can no longer withhold my thoughts
I have to pass them on
For it breaks my heart just thinking of
All those left to carry on
Please know that you are in my prayers
Will be there for years to come
Know that you are in my thoughts
For the efforts you have done
Oh yes there is that special day
To remember not to forget
Those who’ve paid the greatest price
We can never repay this debt
Bombardier Myles Stanley John Mansell we knew you not, but our prayers reach out for you, your loved ones, friends, and fellow soldiers. We do, so dearly, thank you and your loved ones for your efforts towards making our world a better place.
The Borchert Family Slave Lake Alberta
Eileen Tay
September 20, 2008
~{Rest In Peace}~
Romans DeMalum
June 6, 2008
Thinking of you todoay Myles, aka Ubique!
Romans
Sheila and Matthew Mansell
April 23, 2008
It's hard to believe you've been gone for two years now. We still feel such pain and sadness. Somedays it is hard to let go of the bitterness that we feel over losing you, such a wonderful human being in the prime of your life. We must remember that your life was taken while fighting for a cause that you believed in so strongly. For that we are so proud. You are and will always be our Hero. We cherish the time that we had with you and we will hold our memories of you close to our hearts for always. We miss you and love you so deeply.
Brenda Jordison
April 22, 2008
Everyone misses you so much, you are a Hero.
Marci Ullyot
April 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you on, this, the 22nd of April, I am the Mom of Sherri & Darrel and also Mom -in-law of Anthony Phillips[Susanne] I met Myles and to let you know , he is missed by all. My girl, Christine passed away November of '06 and I know your hurt.......may peace be in your heart...
Nancee & Dave Payne
April 21, 2008
Two years have passed so quickly since our families lost our sons in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.
Laurie Dinning
April 21, 2008
Our family will be thinking about all of you and Myles on the 22 of April
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
robert mansell jr.
April 9, 2008
so sad you lost your son my sympath for you
Sheila Mansell
February 15, 2008
Myles, we miss you so terribly and think of you ALL the time. It still feels like yesterday that we received the awful news but yet it feels like forever since we last saw you, spoke to you, hugged you. You will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts. We are so sad that Emma and Logan never got to know you but we show them you're picture all the time and tell them you're story. YOU are our hero. Miss you, love you.
Isabell Redding
January 11, 2008
Deepest sympathy to the family of Myles Mansell. This is Isabell Redding, granddaughter of John Yorke, so I am related to Myles, although we never had a chance to meet. If Nancy would like to email me you can do so at [email protected].
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