Spc. Rian C. Ferguson
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Karen Sherrill
November 10, 2024
I was one of Rion's teachers in high school. He was a funny, lively young man with a lot of friends. Every veterans day, 4th of July, military parade makes me remember him. I search for his picture on the Mother's Tree at the Festival of Trees downtown at Christmas.
Thank you for your service. I wish peace on his family and that his memory is a blessing
August 12, 2012
Still remembered, respected and honored even after all these years.
Peggy Childers
December 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Rian C. Ferguson:
Please accept my remembrance of Rian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
steve parker
July 12, 2011
Rian i miss you man and will always rember how you was a good friend to me and pap nuke sweetboy markell and oakveiw you let us in when we didnt have no where to go and we all love you for that
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Peggy Childers
December 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Rian C. Ferguson:
Remembering Rian 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
Donna Gillette
December 27, 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
November 24, 2009
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Peggy Childers
December 14, 2008
To the family of Spc. Rian C. Ferguson:
Rian 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
In Memory of Rian Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
December 14, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Rian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Lynn Kennedy
September 28, 2008
To the family of Spc. Ferguson. On this Gold Star Mothers day, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project
debbi
August 9, 2008
Rian, the years may past but your memory will always live on in the lives of those who knew you and for those of us who are thankful for your service.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.
com/
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
R Collis
July 23, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Ferguson. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Ferguson knew that there are people 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 Spc Ferguson!
Florence Hickman
May 22, 2008
I knew Spc Ferguson Ferg is what we called him. He was always making us laugh. In the worst of conditions he always knew what to say to make us laugh. He was a great friend and soldiers. Please dont ever think he made a bad choice by joining the Army. He was a positive role model and knew at such a young age how to enjoy life . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Ferguson!
Jackie Frye
March 1, 2008
To the family of an American Hero I am grateful. May we never forget the price that is being paid for our freedom. With loosing a nephew in June 2004 (Spc Caughman) at that point I realized m ore than ever the our freedom is not free. I am thankful for Spc Ferguson's willingness to protect and defend our freedom
Althea B
July 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Ferguson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and supports him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
April 30, 2007
Spc. Rian C. Ferguson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Mandy Bingham
December 28, 2006
My husband and I (Brandon Bingham, Mandy Wright) We went to school with Rian at Northwood and my husband actually rode the same bus and everything, and they played basketball together at brook glenn and went to Riverside with him. We just wanted to say that we knew him at his goofiest and he was sooo funny and we really enjoyed knowing him and that we wanted to let you know that we are praying and did pray when we found out. God Bless you.
Garnet Jenkins
December 14, 2006
In remembrance of Spc. Rian C. Ferguson, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he lost his life while in the service of our Country.
May this young Soldier, rest safely in the Loving Care of God 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 Ferguson family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam, December of 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 Rian, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers him.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Ferguson family. Rian may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ferguson family in the loss of Rian. I did not know Rian, 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. Rian it has been 27 months 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~
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