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May 13, 2013
This entry is in memory & honor of Francis. We will always be grateful to him for his service and the sacrifice he made for this country.
Charlie Gili
April 12, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Obaji Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
January 18, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji:
It has truly been my honor to sign Francis' 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 Francis will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
February 1, 2012
Our thanks & Prayers for your Ultimate Sacrifice for Us all. Keeping you,your loved ones & All Service Members in prayer & heart each day. May The PErpetual Light SHine UPon you forever & Comfort you family. AMEN
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January 21, 2012
January 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji:
Always remembering Francis. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji:
Please accept my remembrance of Francis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lawrence Essien
November 27, 2010
Francis and I were classmates at the College of Staten Island. You are dearly missed. We quickly became friends and I learned alot from him. Last time I spoke with Francis, he said he was going to Missouri if I am not mistaken for training and that was the last I heard from him. He was a very good artist and I remember some of the art work he did. Although your not here physically with us, you will never be forgotten.
Chigozie Usoh
September 5, 2010
Francis our friendship down in Nigeria in Alvana model Secondary School is still very fresh in my memory though you later left to the USA. it is quite unfortunate you had to leave at a very early age but i know you fought for a just cause and what is believed. And to my dear parents i pray God will console you.
maddie H
February 26, 2010
Just came upon this notice by accident. You don't know me, but I have two sons of my own, and please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I thank Francis for the gift of his life, and commitment to our country- and for the ultimate gift of serving in our military at t his very difficult time. There is nothing that can erase the pain of losing a child, but I pray for a gentle and gradual healing of heart and soul for all of you. Maddie
Reginald Roberts
January 24, 2010
Hallo Da vai & Dee CY,
it`s a pitty to hear this sorrowful news, i have lost a brave brother
"chinomso". So i cannot see him again. may his soul rest in peace.
( Reginald Roberts ( Ludwigsburg, Germany )
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji:
Remembering Francis 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 20, 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 1,660 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,
Kenna
In Memory of Francis ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 2009
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 Francis, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji:
Francis 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
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
January 17, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the OBAJI family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation...THANK..YOU....HO...YAAH....B.V.C.
Gary
November 11, 2007
A true American hero.God bless Francis and his family.
Esther Kabalkin
September 23, 2007
To the family and friends,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Losing a loved on is the hardest thing in life. I am writing to not only express my sorrow for you but to let you know about a memorial I am working on. I am creating a quilt to honor the fallen soldiers from the New York City Area. Each soldier will have a panel created. I am inviting the friends and families to get involved. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact me at [email protected]
sky chung
September 13, 2007
obaji,
I visted you every day at Arlington, DC when I was at the hospital. I miss the time we had great laugh. You were the energy, of out team. Its now almost three years now. I miss you my friend.
I will see you in the other side of the hill. rest in peace.
Battle Buddy and brother at arms,
chung
August 7, 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)
Jose
May 21, 2007
I just found out about this recently. I remember him from his days in Sears. May you rest in Peace Francis. You were a cool, sweet dudes. "Waters" man!!!!
Oyelayo Jegede
May 17, 2007
Dear Obaji Family,
I often check the "Fallen Hero" site. I do hope the comforting spirit of God is still soothing your hearts.
Showers of blessings to you all.
Best regards
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 24, 2007
To the Obaji family; I previously signed Francis's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. Each time I am there (weekly) I visit/honor Francis. On the 17th it was two years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and he will NEVER be forgotten.
Marine Pfc. Robert C. Frenke
January 21, 2007
I didn't know him, but my cousin, Jared Frenke, served in same platoon with him. Being a servicemember is a great responsability and a great honor. Those who give their lives in service do it willingly with the knowledge that they did their country a great service. For this I give my respect and unwavering gratitude to my brothers and sisters in arms.
Garnet Jenkins
January 17, 2007
In Remembrance of Pfc. Francis C. Obaji, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Obaji family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 17, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Obaji family in the loss of Francis. I did not know Francis, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Francis, it has been a little over a year since you were taken, but 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 30, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
JENNIFER RAMIREZ
November 26, 2005
WE HUNG OUT IN BASIC. HE WILL BE MISSED BUT I KNOW THAT HE IS BLESSED. HE HAD SO MANY WORDS OF WISDOM.LOVE YOU
Akinola Popoola
July 29, 2005
May the God grant you the fortitude to bear your loss.
Afam Umeh
May 31, 2005
Oh my God! I'm really sorry to hear about this. I just heard the unfortunate news last night on Nightline. Obaji and I trained in the same unit at Ft. Leonardwood, and this thing hurts so bad because he just wasn't a name I recognized, but he was one of those guys that I interacted with in training and we were pretty close. In fact, he was one of the friends I made the first night we arrived for training in Sept 2003. My God, I still can't believe this, he'll never be forgotten, that much I know, so much memories from our boot camp days. May God be with you, my friend.
Sandra Frenke
May 30, 2005
My son Jared was in the same platoon with Francis. He was proud to know him & serve along side him. My prayers continue to be with you.
VALENCIA BUSH
March 5, 2005
To the family and other friends, I know greatly how much of a loss you have suffered, please know that he loved you all and would want you to remember the good times which is what he showed everyday in everyway.
Uncle Kingsley, Aunty Maggie, Delmar, Uchenna & Chioma Obaji
January 30, 2005
Francis, we will always miss you and will have you in our hearts. Your caring ways will never be forgotten. We your family members will always hold you in high esteem. You are not just an American Hero, you are The Obaji Family Hero.
Your friends at R. Stutzmann & Sons Funeral Home
January 26, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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