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December 12, 2016
Patricia Demont (an R St. friend)
July 5, 2014
to the family of Erik Kristenson: I just finished watching the Lone Survivor and I'm humbled by Erik's courage and commitment to our country.
there is no loss greater than the loss of one's child of any age. I pray our Heavenly Father
will assuage your grief and comfort you, as Erik himself would want you to be comforted
Family Moore
June 29, 2014
Special Honor for Lt Cmdr Kristensen
Victory Through Valor.......
charlie gili
June 28, 2014
Remembering you today and always! We will not forget. May God bless your family and keep them strong.
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Carrieann Kristensen
January 24, 2014
Thank you!
I am so moved.
RIP*
(Somehow you are my family)
Charlie Gili
May 12, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Kristensen 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
roger white
February 17, 2013
God bless
Peggy Childers
June 29, 2011
June 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen:
Please accept my remembrance of Erik on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen:
Remembering Erik 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
Kim Straker
June 27, 2010
June 28 2010. Operation Red Wing.
Honoring the service and sacrifice of this fine American serviceman.
May those who love him have peace as this anniversary of his passing approaches.
Susan Raynor
May 31, 2010
To The Family: I have never met a soldier that did not want American's to enjoy life and their freedoms on any given day. Likewise, I know that your family will never replace the loss of 'our' hero Lt. Cmdr. Erik Kristensen and today is a time for me to let you know, that I am grateful and humbled by his bravery. I will do my part to preserve our American freedoms and I will pray that you will allow God to give you comfort as you make it through each day and that my life will honor his sacrifice. My prayers for our leaders and our country include regaining a moral grounding, much like the guards pledge that protect the grounds of the unknown soldier. With love and humble appreciation!
Eileen Suggs
May 30, 2010
Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.
Pamela Newbill Davis
May 28, 2010
To Froggie (Erik's Dad)and Sam (Erik's Mom) - This Memorial Day weekend, I am remembering Erik and his sacrifice as well as Froggie's service to our country and the ultimate sacrifice of Sam gave when she lost her only son. It is an honor to know your family and to thank all three of you. May God continue to hold you in His arms and keep you safe and comforted.
Nick Howland
October 28, 2009
Erik was - and will always be - a good friend. He and I joined CHANDLER together as Ensigns, left together as LTJGs and both went on to Boat Teams. He was a superb officer, loved by his men and his peers. Thank you, Erik, for your sacrifice.
Nick
Peggy Childers
July 4, 2009
To the family of Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen:
Erik 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
Kenna Larra
June 19, 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 1,550 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
Eileen Suggs
May 25, 2009
Not forgotten. Thank you.
David Gordon
September 13, 2008
God bless you.
In Memory of Erik Samsel ~ (Debra Estep)
June 28, 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 Erik, but I am remembering
his service. 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 –
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
Maj M. B. Parlor
June 4, 2008
"Big Puppy":
You did SEAL Team 10 Proud.
Mais, oui - bien sur!
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
May 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lt Cmdr Kristensen!
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lt Cmdr Kristensen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Sandi Breckenridge
July 3, 2007
Gratefully remembering
Erik for his selfless service, courage and sadly, ultimate sacrifice to serve our country --
As the 4th of July arrives, we remember
-- the freedoms our country take for granted - are not free! they are only because of the special ones like Erik Kristensen --
GOD bless your family as you deal with the continued grief.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
June 28, 2007
It's been 2 years but we have not forgotten. Thank you so much for your courage and sacrifice. You are missed.
Garnet Jenkins
June 27, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen. A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Hero's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Supreme Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Erik, remain in your heart always.
The thoughts and prayers of a Grateful Country continue to be with you today and every day.
M Moore Family
December 18, 2006
Holidays are hard with loved ones gone.
We celabrate your memory givine Toys to Tots in your name.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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 YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Moore Family
June 29, 2006
One Year Ago Today
Has it been that long?
Life moves too fast!
We Honor Team Ten their families and friend, today and everyday.
Special Honor for Lt Cmdr Kristensen
Victory Through Valor.......
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 28, 2006
To the Kristensen family. I previously signed Erik's guest book. Erik a year ago today you were taken. Know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
Pat Canfall
May 8, 2006
My condolences to the Kristensen family. Erik 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
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kristensen family in the loss of Erik. I did not know Erik, 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. Erik it has been 8 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~
Tim Olsen
February 14, 2006
I am a friend of SEAL Team Ten member IS3 Doug Gallaher, and his dads partner as an L.A.P.D. motor officer. I remember finding out that a Special Forces helo had crashed and all on board were dead and not knowing the status of IS3 Gallaher. When we got the news I was relieved but saddened too. I want to express my deepest condolences to the family of Lt. Cmdr. Kristensen and to the families of all the others on board. In my heart they did not die in vein, and I on the behalf of my family want thank them for their service.
May all be well with you,and know that we will see them again.
Moore Family
January 10, 2006
We start the New Year 2006 with hope and desire that no one will forget those who died in 2005 in the name of Freedom. In Honor of Erik Kristensen he was more than a Team 10 Teammate to our son. He was a friend and leader from BUDS/S class 233. Our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. He is missed.
shawnee
January 3, 2006
Thank you for serving your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly a hero,and will not be forgotten. May God grant your family peace and understanding . Rest in Peace.
April Bradley
August 13, 2005
My name is April. My husband, Jim, who is currently deployed, had the honor of meeting Erik through BUD/S. Jim respected and looked up to Eric as a great leader, and friend. We are both deeply saddened by your loss. Words are simply not enough in a loss such as this. However, Jim has asked that I write this from him: "They were true warriors with whom I am proud to have served. I can only hope to serve with my brothers once again with our Lord's Army in heaven. May God bless their families." They will never be forgotten.
Cindy Dietz
August 6, 2005
I am the Mother of Danny Dietz, my son was alongside Michael Murphy, I am very sorry for your loss from one family to another God Bless You, you will aways be in our prayers as well as in our hearts
Daniel & Maureen Murphy
August 4, 2005
Maureen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to the Kristensen family on their loss. Lt. Cmdr. Kristensen was killed in the helicopter crash brought down by enemy fire while trying to come to the rescue of our son, Lt. Michael P. Murphy and his small SEAL team in the mountains of Kunar province, Afghanistan. We share your grief over the loss of a loved one and are forever grateful that Mike was surrounded by such great and loyal friends who were willing to lay down their lives for each other, GOD and country. These men true blue "Navy SEALs" will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds or prayers. We salute the sacrifice of Lt. Kristensen and his men in their attempt to come to the aid of Mike and his men. You are all true American heros.
abdul Sangar
July 21, 2005
we will always remmember his act of sacrefices he was killed becouse he wanted to demolish the fellons of our country
i wish others to be succecess in theirs mission
we have too much condolencess to all those who lost their lives for us.
Shawn Kelley
July 14, 2005
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.
Walter Key
July 14, 2005
Erik was one outstanding individual. As the OIC of our BUD/S class I got to see what a great man and leader he was. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends. He will be missed.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
July 13, 2005
Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans.
FRANK & CATHY GOTTUSO
July 10, 2005
THANK YOU ERIK FOR GIVING THE "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE" FOR OUR FREEDOM. WE DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY
NOR WILL WE EVER FORGET. GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY DURING THIS VERY VERY HEART BREAKING TIME. GOD BLESS.
Gayle Fixler
July 10, 2005
I am a MD-based Soldiers' Angel and mourn with the rest of the community, the passing of this brave young man who sacrificed much so that others can one day live free and without fear. My heartfelt sympathy to the Kristensen family and the rest of the Seal community. You will not be forgotten.
Maria FG
July 10, 2005
GOD BLESS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.
«The weight of this sad time we must obey;
Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say.
The oldest hath borne most:we that are young
Shall never see so much nor live so long.» King Lear, W.Shakespeare
HMC(AC) ROGER MCCLURE
July 6, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Jamie Preyer
July 5, 2005
Thank you, Eric for the sacrifice that you made for our freedoms. I hope that your family finds peace during this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to them. We appreciate you and pray that you rest in peace.
God Speed.
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