Ivan Wilson Obituary

Godbless you Ivan! I shall light a candle for you. Praying for the strength for your family. You will never be forgotten. Never ever!

July 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Ivan Wilson:
Always remembering Ivan. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Ivan Wilson:
Please accept my remembrance of Ivan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

We continue to grieve with you, though you dont know us, our sons were close friends.. He deeply grieves to this day...right now serving for 3rd term. Friend me on Facebook, if you'd like. Our hearts are close with you, though we've never met.

I know how hard it will be for your family to face another year without your loved one but remember we are all here in support of your family.

Your on my mind this Christmas and all throughout the year
Merry Christmas dear Ivan
thoughts of you will always be near.

Wally

Merry Christmas Ivan. You & Your Family are in my thoughts & prayers today....you are NEVER forgotten. God Bless You All!

Ivan....you know you are in my thoughts & prayers always even tho we have never met. I met your Mom this past February at the Gold Star Family Reception at the Marines Memorial Club & your Dad the year before. I pray that they both find peace in their lives as the rest of your family & friends. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You!

I think of you daily Ivan as I see your beautiful face through your mom and sister's postings and I say prayers for them and Nathan and your dad. I am so proud of them for their love and courage and of you for your service and sacrifice. I know a Marine is a calling like no other. Of my own son, and all that I have met and heard about, they were called to this glorious position to be a United States Marine. I hope you and Joey have found each other and I know Heaven is the place where all of your earthly dreams have come true! I look forward to meeting you one fine day! Semper Fi!

Ivan, you will always be loved and remembered for your great sacrifice. Sending lots of love to Denise, Nathaniel and Jackie, I hope you find comfort as you reflect on the happy memories of Ivan. May God bless you all.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Ivan Wilson:
Remembering Ivan 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

Ivan just know you are not forgotten and will always be in my thoughts,prayers and forever in my heart.

My continuing thanks for LCpl. Ivan Wilson's sacrifice while providing freedom to those who would not have it but for brave warriors like him.

On this one year date for Ivan Wilson, true American hero, I give thanks and prayers for his willingness to sacrifice his life for all of us.

He is forever in my heart and thoughts.

Donna S. (MarineParents volunteer)

My son, PFC Baratone, graduated from Boot Camp on 10/31/08. I remember noticing at the American Flag had been lowered. Proud to be at the graduation, but my heart ached at the same time, for I knew that we had a Fallen Hero.

My son is now 0311/Infantry. Watching my son, and being a Marine Mom, I know that all Marine sons are "our" sons. I also know that being a Marine is more than just a job. It is their destiny. A Marine isn't like any other. The pride, the honor, the commitment. Your son will always be remembered as one of America's Finest. One of the Few, the Proud, a United States Marine.

To the family: My heart aches for each of you. I don't know you personally, but we are bonded by the Corps. We are forever family...the Proud Marine Family.

Semper Fi,

Marine Mom, Alice Baratone; PFC Michael Baratone; Greg Baratone; and Kathryn Baratone

To the friends and family of L/Cpl. Ivan Wilson, I extend my most sincere condolences. I lost my son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, 10-06-05 near the city of Al Qaim, Al Anbar Province. I am a Marine, Vietnam Veteran, and was a member of Fox, 2/7 during my tour in Nam. Rest in Peace Brother. Semper Fi!

Devil Dawg:

I proudly display Your memory upon my MySpace and Facebook sites.

(May You Rest -In - Peace)

Ivan,
I know that you're looking down and wishing us a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.


Mike
(USMC)

Merry Christmas Ivan. You are in our thoughts & prayers today & always. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You.

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------------------------------------------To our soldiers lost...

To everyone and anyone who lost their soldier in this war or any war; I cry for them. The world is a better place for them being here and thier call to duty. They will be missed.

I cry for you. Not to see their faces (just one more time), not to hear them laugh (just one more time), not to touch them (for the last time), the pain is almost unbareable.

Anyone that has lost someone, that they love, knows these feelings. Our soldiers are the soldiers of the world, fighting for truth, justice, freedom and the good of all mankind.

They should and will be honered always, NEVER FORGOTTEN. God has chosen them for the greatest of sacrifices and they will be rewarded with the greatest of Gods's love. Until you return home and are reunited, know that they love you, as you have loved them.








Mike Calcutti
(USMC)

MY SON IS WITH THE 3 BATTALION/2MARINES

I pray that our Lord helps you in this hard time. Not enough can be said about our brave men in the Marine Corps.They step up and tell us and the world that they will take care of us and keep us free. Our Marines do the hardest job, and never complain. We will remember and Honor Lance Cpl. Ivan Wilson Thank you Ivan.
Dad of SGT Matthew Mendoza 2/7 Echo KIA 6-20-08

I'm writing this to IVANS family! I hope you are all doing ok. I was going to go down and see were your son was put to rest but no one was at the cemotry to show me were IVAN was at so i will what tell Chuck or Larry are there so i dont get lost. I hope you all are doing ok. It is nice to hear that IVANS dad is in Lake county. I would like to say thank you for your son he was and still is a good man i just wish that IVAN did not have to go to see our Havenly Father at such a young age. I went to school with your son our hero. He was such a hansom young man any way it is 1:34am on 9/1/08 and im going to send this of to were ever it goes after it leaves me i just want to send my LOVE to the WILSON family LOVE YOU and i'm sorry for your Lose. LOVE you JACKIE AND DENIS AND LITTLE BROTHER OF IVAN AND NOW THAT DAD IS IN TOWN LOVE YOU TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP IVANS CLASS MATE ANTOINETTE LOUISE HAMILTON IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING JUST SEND ME A E-MAIL AT [email protected] LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND DONT FORGET YOUR SON AND BROTHER IS COUNTING ON YOU SO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP LOTS OF LOVE FROM SOMEONE WHY CARES AND LOVES YOU BYE AND GOOD NIGHT FOR NOW GET BACK TO ME SOON IVAN WILSON I SEND YOU LOVE WERE EVER YOU ARE REST IN PEACE MAN YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOT

August 30,2008...My name is Christopher Kevin Wilson....and Ivan is my son..and I came here for the first time shortly after his death..July 21,2008..United States Army PFC Jennifer Cole's memory is honored here..She is from American Canyon,Ca..not to far from our hometown of Clearlake,Ca. and so I was able to feel alike with her family..and communicated special with her father as I traveled across this Great Country to Dover Airforce Base in Deleware..1stSGT made the special trip possible for me to go...and his staff from Concord communicated with me on a daily basis until flying out August 12,2008 from Sacramento to Philadelphia,Pa....Awaiting my arrival.. Operations Chief from 3RD BN 14TH Marines..I was Escorted to Dover Airforce Base and provided a suite at the Eagle's Rest on site...The next day Sgt briefed me on Ivan's and my return flight August 14th...I was introduced to CPL R of Quantico,Va..Ivan's United States Marine Escort...CPL R did not leave Ivan until he had been laid down....it was very special to meet Cpl R as well as Sgt G and CPL T ..Thursday 5 am we all arrived at the airstrip..The Honor Guards carried our children to us and I touched and felt my son for the first time..again..It is first light and we face to the East..and off my shoulder are dozens of C5 Aircraft in a row silhouted in fading darkness..I do not stand firm..hand over my heart..I go to my son and push my face into his flagged draped casket and know that for certain these tears represent our entire family..and it is the moment...this moment...that first touch..falling on him and convincing myself instantaneously..my tears belong there...and that they will be noticed..and known exactly and identifyable...the words to describe the moment...bringing Ivan home to be laid down..I am entrusted..honored...on board the most private flight our Nation has...to bring our children home...Escorted by CPL R....Ivan...United States Marine Corps...an Ultimate Fly Over...Missing Man..Atlantic to Pacific...from sea to shing sea ...for an American Hero...MINE!...I always told you this truth....that you were!...that you were!....that you were....mine..you know also that you are all of ours and not alone son..take care of each other and you guys keep watch over the rest of us here..xoxoxo dad over and out

HI it is Antoinette again i just wanted to say that i hope that denise and jackie and little bro are doing ok i went to school with your son and brother Ivan Wilson. Im so sorry for what happend to you son and brother i just wanted to say im sorry

Please accept my sympathies on the death of your son..He is a true hero..
My Grandson is a Marine also ready to leave for Afghanistan and he will know your son is watching over his Brothers..
Thank you Ivan..We love you and will never ever forget you

There is no greater loss than that of a child, regardless of age, there are no words of comfort, no words that take the pain away.

Ivan, died a hero, and will not be forgotten his courage, his sacrifice, and his honor, will always be synonymous with land of the free and home of the brave....

May God bless you, those that raised this fine young man, for Ivan, is now doing what he did best, still protecting us, just now from heaven.

Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Tracian Gibson

Lance Cpl. Ivan Wilson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Denise,
I knew you years ago, and you probably don't remember me. I left Lake County a while back. From time to time I look through the Record Bee on line and I saw the story about your son. I knew instantly that it was your boy. I hoped against hope that it wasn't but it is. I'm so sorry this has happened. I've shed tears for you and prayers go out to you and your family. You must be very proud of your wonderful, heroic son. All of America owes your family a debt that can never be repaid. Once again, I am sorry for your loss. I know you won't remember me but I will always remember you and your son.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wilson family and friends in the loss of Ivan. I did not know Ivan, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Ivan you are my 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~

My Deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of this true hero and Brother-in-Arms. We have a great Country that everyone wants to come and live in. It would not be so, if it were not for people like this young Marine who was willing to go out and make it so! As long as America remains the land of the free, and the home of the brave, we will never forget this brave defender!

Bill "Bunker" Roller
US Navy Retired
Road Captain American Legion Riders
and Patriot Guard

IVAN WAS PUT TO REST TODAY AND IM SORRY THAT I WAS NOT THERE I WAS ILL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WAS THERE TO SUPPORT YOU AS YOU WAS PUT TO REST . I NO THAT YOU WAS PUT TO REST AT LOWERLAKE CEMOTERY I WIL BE THERE TO SEE YOU AFTER I RECOVERY FROM THE I GET OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. IM CARING ON ANYWAY WE LOVE YOU MAN AND IM SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO DIE FOR US YOU COUNTRIE LOVE YOU LANCE CPL. IVAN WISON YOU WIL FOR EVER LIVE ON IN MY HEART YOU SCHOOL MATE ANTOINETE LOUISE HAMILTON REST IN PEACE.

IVAN WAS PUT TO REST TODAY AND IM SORRY THAT I WAS NOT THERE I WAS ILL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WAS THERE TO SUPPORT YOU AS YOU WAS PUT TO REST . I NO THAT YOU WAS PUT TO REST AT LOWERLAKE CEMOTERY I WILL BE THERE TO SEE YOU AFTER I RECOVERY FROM THE HOSPITAL. IM CARING ON ANYWAY WE LOVE YOU MAN AND IM SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO DIE FOR US YOUR OUR HERO LOVE YOU LANCE CPL. IVAN WISON YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE ON IN MY HEART YOU SCHOOL MATE ANTOINETE LOUISE HAMILTON REST IN PEACE.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Though I did not know Ivan, he will always be a HERO in my eyes. I will always be thankful for his duty and the sacrafice he made for our country. Sincerely

“The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero.”

My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones this is such a loss for you're family and our country, and his sacrifice is deeply appreciated. My hopes thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the Clearlake and Lower Lake communities for your loss. I thank LCpl Wilson for choosing to wear the uniform and stand the post, in order that my family and I can continue to enjoy our treasured freedoms. Know that my fellow brothers and sisters will be present to honor and escort him home to Lower Lake on Thursday and Saturday.

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Dear Family Of Lance Corporal Ivan Wilson
I have a son who is a Marine did two tours to Iraq my nephew is also a Marine serving in Afghanastan and although I did not know Ivan I feel that he is my son also I do not know you yet we are family there is a special bond in the Marine family IIcry with you at your loss Have no words to say to comfort you only God can do that and praying that as time goes on the wound by God's grace will heal .Remember Ivan as he was and how proud you were when he graduated Boot Camp and take hope knowing that he did what he knew he had to do Become a Marine Semper Fi and God Bless There is another leatherneck guarding Heavens Gates

I will never forget the little freckeld, Redheaded kid that always ease up to my side and waited for me to look down and give him a hug as he said "HI WALLY" I replied each time, Hey there's "IVAN THE GREAT". You lived up to your name and I knew you would and you did. Thanks for you love and your service. Your forever in our hearts. Jackie's God Father, and your good friend.
The Angel's sing of your goodness and makes us all proud.
Wally Hawkins U.S.A.F Air Base Defense Security police 1954-1962

Devil Dawg:

The least that I can do for Your site, is a pic upload...

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain'

Im sorry for the lose of Ivan wilson. I went to school with Ivan that is how i now him. i pray for the family and i am sorry that this had to happen. My heart goes out to the Wilson family.

To the family and parents of Ivan I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Just a note of thanks to each and everyone of you that has signed the guestbook. I do want to mention that Ivan was posthumously promoted to Lance corporal. Just wanted to mention this. Thanks, Denise

I'm very sorry for your loss! I know that no words can take away your grief and pain but please know that his is service and sacrifice is greatly appreciated!

USMC Wife

To the Family:
I was praying that this day would pass without another life lost. I am so very sorry that it was your loss. I am thinking about you and praying for your healing. Thank you for his service, he is a true hero. We will never forget.

Nicole Tibbitts (sister to Sgt. Jacob Schmuecker KIA Balad, Iraq 7-21-07)

Honestly, I don't even know what to say in this situation. I am really sorry for Your loss. Nothing I can say will take away Your pain. Just wanna tell You Thank You for supporting Your son.
He tried to make difference in the World and You were Part of it always being by his side. Thank You for Your Son and sacrafice You made.


Alexandra Saucedo.
Proud Wife of US NAVY Corpsman Luis A. Saucedo

Tears stream down as I try to write some words of comfort. Thank you for our freedom hardly seems sufficient, and my heart is breaking at your loss of Ivan. But you are in my prayers and thoughts, and I wanted you to know. President, The Hugs Project & Mom to a Marine

Our deep sympathy for your loss. Our son Edwin called us from Afghanistan to tell that your son was an excellent Marine and was a very good friend of him. With another Marine, they planned to fly home together at the end of the tour. But Pfc. Wilson arrived in a better place before the three of them home. Edwin was present when Pfc. Wilson died.

Your son is a Hero. We thank you for his service. Thank you for giving us your child to defend this country.

Donald & Rosye Salz
Parents of Edwin “doc” Daniel, a US Navy Corpsman.

P.O. Box 188506
Sacramento, CA.

Though I did not know Ivan personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

I did not have the honor and privilege of knowing Private 1st Class Ivan Wilson, but I am deeply grieved to hear of his passing. I feel that our soldiers are truly the sons and daughters of all Americans. We are so proud of them all and we also want to always honor and remember those like Ivan who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their life for all of us. I want to join the Wilson family and the many friends who are grieving for Ivan as well as celebrating his life and the man that he grew to be. My deepest felt sympathies go out to you and my most sincerest of prayers are and will continue from now on to be whispered for you all each day in the future. I would not want any of our boys and girls to be forgotten nor to let their sacrifices be considered to be in vain as some would try to make it. Ivan, thank you for all that you did to make this world a better place from the time your mama found out you were going to be born to the present time. We will never forget you and we all will look forward to when we can join you in that "better place" where there is no more hatred, war or death and no more pain, suffering or tears. Until then, rest in peace, son.

Thank you Pvt. 1st Class Ivan Wilson, for your dutiful service to our country. May God Bless you Always.

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the Wilson family. Denise and Jackie, my thoughts and prayers are with you each day as you go on living without Ivan here on Earth but I know that he will live in your hearts forever and there he will be alive FOREVER! God bless

I am so sorry for your loss! We will always be thankfull for his duty and the sacrafice he made for our country.

Wife of Marine from 2nd Ceb

To the family of Ivan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Marine. My heart breaks for you. He is and always be a true hero. I know those words may not give you comfort right now but I pray for your hearts to heal and wonderful memories of Ivan remain. he is with GOD in Heaven now. Thank you for your sacrifice Ivan and the sacficie your family has made as well. May you find comfort and strength in Jesus. May there be holes in the floor of heaven and Ivan looking down to watch over you!

Very Proud Mother of LCPL PJ
1/6 Bravo Co 24th MEU - Afghanistan

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the family of PFC Ivan Wilson and the brothers who he served with,
May you know peace right now and in the days ahead. May all the wonderful memories of your time together flow freely and continuously through your mind. Take courage, he has overcome this world.

Dear Primo,
Take care of our past family members. We love you so much. I only got to really talk to you once, but I couldn't wait for you to come home and have Thanksgiving dinner again. Love you so much cousin. Rest with angels at your side...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC Ivan Wilson. May God be with each one of you at this time and always.
PFC Ivan Wilson, Rest in Peace.. You are a Hero...
Janet
Very Proud mom of a marine

It is with a proud but heavy heart that I add my thoughts and prayers for Denise and the Wilson family. My nephew is with the 2/7 and Denise and I have been in contact since their deployment to Iraq last year. I will never forget Ivan and his ultimate sacrifice for all of us, his brother Marines and all of us back home. Rest in peace Ivan, we are proud of you!

REST IN PEACE PFC. WILSON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

The last name "Wilson" is known for USMC Heroes. I was proud to have General Louis Wilson as my CMC when I wore PFC stripes as Ivan Wilson.

PFC Wilson is no less a Hero. May He Rest - In - Peace.

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"

Denise and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a child, no matter what the age is an anomaly of nature. Parents never expect to have to endure this tragedy. Even though I have lost a son, each persons pain is unique and overwhelming. I cannot begin to imagine the grief road that you will begin to travel. You have my number, feel free to call me 24/7 even if it is to just know that someone is one the other end of the line.

Richard Ahern

Private 1st Class Ivan Wilson
you are my hero
may god kkep you in his arms forever

Ivan, thank you for your brave sacrifice. Rest In Peace young Hero! You will never be forgotten.
To Ivan's family, Words cannot describe my sorrow for your loss. My family is going through such grief for the loss of my grandson, Pfc. Aaron J. Ward. Who gave his life 5/6/08. I hope your memories of Ivan give you the comfort that mine gave me of my Aaron. Some days are so hard that you don't know if you will ever be okay and then something funny that Aaron said or did comes to mind and I feel so much better. I hope things like that help you too. God bless all of you.

We are proud grandparents of two Marines. One is in Afghanistan now and one just back from Iraq. We say
thank you for yours sons heroic fight. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Proud Grandparents
LCPL Casey RAY Smith
LCPL William Cody Smith

Dear Wilson Family,
With a heavy heart I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. I want to thank your son for his service and sacrifice. My son is in Afghanistan with the 1/6 and my heart breaks everytime we lose another marine brother/son. Your son your hero is our son our hero and we will always remember with great Honor, Love, & Respect. He is now a marine angel looking over his marine brothers. God bless and I pray you find peace.

Semper Fi,
Very Proud Marine Mom
Angela

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant your family peace and strength. Semper Fi Ivan.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Your son will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Alice Archambault
Proud Marine Mom

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. My heartfelt prayers go out to the Wilson family.
God Bless, From a mom of 2/7 Golf Co.

My sincere condolences for the death of an heroic fighter for freedom. Fran M. Bass, Jr., father of a Marine.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Ivan Wilson for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace.

Vietnam Vet .. I want to share and express my sincere condolences to his Family ..

http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5062/764/

Hello, my name is Denise J. WIlson and I am the mom of LCpl Wilson, Ivan. I came across this guestbook online while in serach of something. I wanted to put out there this link to a very important article. ALso I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your posts and let you know my address and e-mail. Denise Wilson & Family
P.O. Box 1624
Lower Lake, CA 95457
[email protected]
Ivan leaves behind numerous loved ones...too many too list, but as to when the services are set, I will leave that here. Once again thank you and God Bless.
~Denise Proud Mom of LCpl Wilson, Ivan

To the Wilson Family,
My son has been with Ivan for the last couple of years with 2/7. He was fond of Ivan and we also met Ivan last year after they returned from Iraq. He was a very gracious and nice young man. May he find true peace where he now rests and may God guide you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Wilson Family,
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you with the death of your loved one. I lost my son on 10-06-05 in Al Qaim, Anbar Province. I was also a member of 2/7 in Vietnam(1968-69). May your loved one rest in peace. Semper Fi, Brother!

My son too is serving in Afghanistan. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time and God bless all of our Marines. Thank you for your son's service to our country.

God Bless PFC Ivan Wilson. This young man is my hero forever. May his family find peace. Marines never truly leave us.

To the family of PFC ,US Marine Ivan Wilson. I lost a grandson Anthony Melia, also a Marine in 2007 in Iraq. Please know how much I appreciate Ivan and the grief your family is feeling now. I will pray for you and ask that you will know how much God loves him

Our sons are the heirs and caretakers of freedom - a blessing passed on to us by the blood of heroes down through the ages. Our prayers are with your family.

Mother of Two Marine Sons
1st, 6th Serving in Afghanistan
1st, 2nd Serving in Iraq

To the Family of LCPL Ivan Wilson,
What a wonderful young man LCPL Ivan Wilson was! He is our Hero and will never be forgotten.
Please accept our prayers and know that our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. The 2/7 and the entire 24th MEU have lost a very special Marine!

From the Mother of a 1/6 HQSVC Co. Marine

CARRY ON "BROTHER MARINE" YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON

SEMPER-FI ALWAYS
SGT J PATTISON
USMC-RET

From one Marine family to another, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the brother Marine of our son who also serves his country in Helmand Province. May God bless and comfort your family. Pfc Wilson, thank you for your service.

To Denise and all the family of PFC Ivan Wilson ~ please know that from one Marine Family to another, we are here for you always. May God give you strength during this difficult time and know that PFC Wilson will never, ever be forgotten. He is our hero and we honor him along with all the other brave Marines with the 2/7 and all who fight for our freedom. Much love to you Denise and your family. Love and prayers to the 2/7 until they come home. We are here for all of them. Semper Fi.

To the family and friends of fallen hero PFC Wilson.....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. He will not be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

May the memories of your son and loved one, sustain you through your most difficult of days. The lives of his fellow Marines will forever be marked by his service, dedication and honor. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered!

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends of this courageous and brave marine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in your time of loss. Love and prayers, From one Marine family to another! Lawson Family

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My husband is a corpsman with 2/7 and mours the loss of one of his brothers.

I am filled with grief over your loss and at the same time proud of the willingness of PFC Ivan Wilson to lay down his life for something he believed in. There are not many who will make such a choice. My son is also with 2/7. I know that he is honored to have served with PFC Wilson but also grieves for a brother lost. You are in our prayers.

My deepest sympathies for your loss. My son is in the 2/7 and I mourn the loss of a fellow Marine.

There are no words to express my deepest graditude and thanks for your son' service. Without these brave men we would have not freedom. I know your grief and sorrow as I too lost my son PFC. Michael Robert Patton Golf Co. 6/14/08. Know that you are in my prayers.

IVAN,YOU ARE MY HERO! BRENDA FOUCHE NICHOLSON, GA. USAF 1968-1671

To the Wilson family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Ivans' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

My sincere sympathy to the Wilson family on your great loss. I lost my son on July 21, 2007 and I hoped that this July 21st would pass without someone else losing someone they loved. Please know that my heart is breaking with yours as you go through these next few days, weeks, and months. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Patty Schmuecker
mother of SGT Jacob S. Schmuecker
KIA 7/21/07 Balad, Iraq

PFC Ivan Wison, Your mission is complete US Marine. JOB WELL DONE! Your ultimate sacrifice for our Great Country will NEVER be Forgottten, We are so Thankful and Proud! THANK YOU SIR!!! To the Wilson Family . May God hold you in his most comforting and Loving Hands today and into the longest future we cannot even see. THANK YOU for raising and providing us all with such an Honorable Young HERO. YOUR sacrifice will never be forgotten by us a most thankful Nation , Prayers and Thoughts from a Marine Family in Colorado!

Ivan, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Wilson family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Ivan and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

To the family~ I am very sorry for your great loss. I never met Ivan but I had the privilege of "adopting" him through a group I volunteer with called Operation Minnesota Nice. Thank you Ivan, for the greatest sacrifice of all. Many prayers to the family comming from Minnesota.