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Charlie Gili
December 19, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Oglesby Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Wade J. Oglesby US Army Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. 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
April 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
Always remembering Wade. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 16, 2011
To the family of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
April 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
Please accept my remembrance of Wade on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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Peggy Childers
April 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
Remembering Wade 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
Esther Howard
May 27, 2009
Our family will forever remember Wade and the sacrifice that he made. Our son served with him and we will continue to honor him each and every Memorial Day as well as all through the year!
From the frontlines of the Homefront, we are with you in spirit.
Pat Shoukry
May 25, 2009
Thank you Wade for defending my Freedoms. It is because of great American patriots such as you that Americans continue to board airplanes with confidence and the people of this city can live without fear.
You will always be remembered with love and great pride by the grateful nation you served to protect.
Rest in peace.
Pat Shoukry - NYC (6 miles from "Ground Zero")
Peggy Childers
April 18, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
Wade 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
February 4, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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,
Kenna
June 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Oglesby!
Esther Howard
May 8, 2008
Wade is still very much in our hearts and our minds as you are still in our prayers.
SGT JASON WELCH
May 7, 2008
I SERVED IN THE BATTALION WITH WADE IN IRAQ. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM. HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GOOD MAN. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE OGLESBY FAMILY.
Doc#2
May 2, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Oglesby family in the loss of Wade.
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Oglesby and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Monica
July 17, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LaNita Herlem, Wife of SFC Bryant Herlem
May 29, 2007
I will never forget the moment when I called Chris and heard the pain in his voice as he told me that his brother, Wade, had been killed in Iraq. Having served with my husband, Chris is one of "my boys". He has been one of many who have helped me through the pain of my husband's death. To hear him and to know from what kind of dark place that pain comes from... it broke my heart.
The day of Wade's funeral was the 1-year anniversary of my husband's death. Even through his pain, Chris called me after the funeral to let me know that he remembered Bryant. I may not have known Wade, except for what Chris has shared, but I PROMISE to never forget.
Prayers, Blessings, and God's Love to everyone who loved CPL Wade Oglesby.
ROBYN Garside
May 25, 2007
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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Ronn Massie
May 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Wade.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Wade for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Carol
May 19, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Oglesby family in the loss of Wade. I did not know Wade, 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. Wade 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~
Esther Howard
May 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of OG.
Our son served with Wade both at Ft. Lewis and in Iraq.
We feel your loss very deeply as part of the 1/37FA family and we are here for you in any way possible.
The Howard Family
Hayward, CA
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Linda Clifton
May 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Tallarico
May 3, 2007
I was deeply moved by your son's spirit and your courage and understanding of the high price of liberty. It is a price that has been paid by so many from the very beginning of this nation, throughout our history, and to the present conflict.
You have our love and deepest sympathy and we pray that you be given the strength and peace necessary to overcome your grief and loss.
Robert A. Tallarico
Grand Junction, CO
[email protected]
Mary Ghaney
May 1, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dana
April 29, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy for the sacrifice your family has made for the freedoms we enjoy.
Sally Pahler
April 29, 2007
Three generations of our family stood yesterday on North Avenue to pay tribute to your fallen soldier. It was our honor and privelege to pay our respects to this young man,who gave his life for the freedoms of all of us.May your memories bring you comfort. God speed soldier........
Lorie (Loretta) Cullum
April 29, 2007
Samantha and Richard,
You did a wonderful job honoring Wade. The service and his ride in the carriage was truly emotional and moving. I am so proud of him and his sacrifice as I am of all the military people.I know that your Mom and Wade were side by side smiling and beaming with pride at both of you. He can now rest and enjoy being with his beloved Mother. God Bless you both.
kristen montgomery
April 27, 2007
I wanted to share my condolences. My husband worked with Cpl. wade everyday. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family to get through this tough time. He will be missed. I know my husband will miss him too, he knew him very well. BE strong..he will be in our hearts.
April 26, 2007
I want to exress my condolences to the family of Wade, he is a true hero in my eye's.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 25, 2007
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Wade in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Linda Peitz
April 25, 2007
To the Family of Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby:
God seems to take the brave ones sooner than the weak ones. Your Wade was certainly brave and we all owe him a thank you for serving his country and giving his all so we will continue to be free.
God Bless him.
Garnet Jenkins
April 24, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the inconsolable loss of this Heroic Young Grand Junction Soldier, Cpl. Wade Oglesby.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly...
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this. Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May Wade Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero. The price Wade and his family have paid for our country and our freedom Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with Wade's brother, Rick, his sister, Samantha and all his loved ones.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." ~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Wade's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 24, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Sandy Bonesteel
April 24, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
April 21, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
SHIRLEY DONEY
April 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Gary Allain
April 20, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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