Gregory N. Millard Obituary

Uncle Butchie miss you every minute Paratrooper. Stay Vigilant.

Can't believe it's been 12 years already. Your Dad sent a Terrific Link to Pastor Hlad's Memorial Day Sermon (US Army Sgt Hlad). It's very a very moving tribute to the influence you had over all whom met you. He has dedicated his life to yours and the memory of other fallen brothers and sisters Shortie. Not sure it gets any easier each year, but am trying to harder to turn it all into a celebration of all you did in your brief but packed 22 years you shared with all of us fortunate enough to have known you. Your folks are doing Great, Your brother and family as well with little Nash growing so fast as you know watching from wherever your mission has you. Uncle does all he can to pass along your story each day, your ours and a Grateful Nations Hero. Part of our Glorious Past and Never to Be Forgotten. Love you Shortie, miss the hell out of you daily, Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz, Becky and Gracie Girl. Airborne All The Way Forever 22

Uncle Butchie and Aunt Liz think of you everyday Shortie. Can't believe it's your 34th Birthday (Forever 22). You're ours and America's Hero. Wherever God has taken you on your next mission we know it must be an important one. He's always needing someone to boost morale and your infectious smile and unrelenting sense of humor is what the troops up there need. Yes, even the Marines need some humor so be kind to them and its okay to let the Air Force keep their water pistols if it makes them feel safer. Love and Miss You Terribly Nephew. Uncle Donvitto

To my son " Shorty " I will never have a day that I do not think about you. I love and miss you more than anyone can imagine. Today you would have been 34 yrs old " Happy Birthday ". You are and will always be my pride and joy. You like no other are my " Hero " . I cherish the 22 years of memories I have and will always carry them in my heart. I hope and pray that we will meet again as I miss you my son.
I will always LOVE you. Happy 34th Birthday .
Never ever forgotten.
LOVE DAD

Cant believe we just completed our 9th Memorial Day Ceremonies. Not a day goes by I/we dont include Shortie in our prayers. It was great to see how many people spread Shorties story and how many he touched in 22 years. What a terrific Person/Soldier he became. Hes got to be proud up there looking down on all the little ones that talk about him, listen to his stories from parents and friends. I could feel him all around all of us this past gathering. God Bless Our Shortie and the many who, like Shortie Gave All so that we could walk freely. Never, ever forget Our Hero. God Bless Our Fallen.

This was my best friend in Basic training and Airborne. I will always miss you my dear friend!!

Hard to believe you are 30 now Shortie. Uncle, Liz, Becky and Everyone miss you a great deal. Will be down on Memorial Day to see ya. Talk with the family, see how many stress lines J has from growing older with kids, etc. I trust you hear my prayers each evening and know you are putting a smile on everyones face there. Youll never be forgotten Shortie. Airborne All The Way.

Happy 30th Birthday Son. Today like any other day you are missed but NEVER forgotten. Dad thinks of you each and every day. I miss you more than anyone could imagine.
I love you and miss you very much.
www.armymillard.com

Honoring my son on this day and ALL others. Veterans Day 2014. I love you and miss you more every day ! I hope all is peaceful RIP " Shorty " You are the BEST a dad could ask for.

Shortie, This year was a tough one on all of us. 7 years to the day since we suffered the loss of our Hero. But Wherever you are watching us all from, you could not but notice that Many, Many Friends Came to Pay Their Respects, some have now married and best of all Shortie they brought their young children share your story and those of others. Men and Women who gave all so that we might remain FREE. But we will always continue to tell the younger generations of OUR Shortie and how he joined the US Army 82nd Airborne and went off with thousands of others to fight for freedom. WE will tell them how you packed more into 22yrs of life than any other 10 individuals and how wherever you went there was always a smile, a joke, a story and a level of courage few possess. Your story of a life never wasted but lived to the fullest each day will live on long after we are all gone. WE ALL MISS YOU Shortie, Parents, Brother, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Friends and so many more. Thank You Shortie For Your Service and Ultimate Sacrifice. God Bless America

Miss you brother, all the great times we had. Almost 7 years since the lord took you home. Until we regroup in heaven brother. AATW KIA 5/26/07 salah al din providence.

Shortie in the Tradition of the U.S.Army Your Army Veteran Uncle will call out in the loudest voice possible your name and rank calling you home one last time on this, your 7th Anniversary since leaving us all for a Greater Mission - Corporal Gregory Nolan Millard - God Bless You, Our HERO showing us all what a Real Hero Is Made Of and Looking over us always. Take care soldier, you'll always be handsome, you'll always be 22, and you will always be a shining example to everyone. Stand your Post Soldier. Uncle Butchie & Aunt Liz 04-29-2007 KIA Samarra, Iraq

Happy 29th birthday to a wonderful son that left us far too early. You are remembered many times a day every day. I will always love you Son. You are my one and ONLY Hero! KIA 05-26-07 OIF Samarra , Iraq Love you RIP Dad

To the family and friends of Spc. Gregory N. Millard:
Always remembering Gregory. "Some gave all."

Happy 28th Birthday Shortie. Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz and Cousin Becky (She misses you so badly) Want you to know there isn't a day that goes by that we don't say a prayer and think of you. You're Smile, humor and personality help to keep everyone going when times are low. Take care soldier and will see you in a few days. God Bless You and those you keep company with.

Always in my "Heart" Not a day goes by when you're not in my thoughts. Dad misses you and loves you. RIP my Hero / Son Happy 28th birthday

Shortie another Veterans Day is upon us and up goes your worn out All American 82nd Airborne Flag Under the American Flag on the pole. Guess it is time to put the flag that flew all those many months you were gone in the cabinet and order a new one. Folks stop and occaisionally salute the flag and I tell of a young man who left to fight for Freedom, Grew Up Quickly and was taken from us far to soon. But I remind them that as they are Veterans as well that You put in to 22yrs More life than any 10 people, left everyone always smiling and asked us to never worry. I tell them we were lucky for we got you home and we thank God for that. The rest of the story they know the answer too as most have seen combat and lost family and friends alike. We lost a soldier and gained a Hero. Whatever your mission it is good to know that you will always be that Handsome, humorous crazy 22 yr old kid who enjoyed beating up his helpless overweight uncle and I miss you so much Shortie that it hurts. Take care soldier and look after the others. God Bless You and Our Troops. Uncle Donvitto Veterans Day 2012

Never forgetting the wonderful son that gave his life so that all could enjoy FREEDOM. Never forget! I love and miss you SON " Shortie " RIP Happy Veterans day to all past - present. Thank You !

Shortie just back from your annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. So many people love and miss you. It was a non stop stream of folks at the store expressing their best regards and I know your Mom was getting the same response at work. We ALL miss you so much Soldier. Every year Uncle Looks forward to seeing how you are doing and I can just imagine the trouble you and the others must be getting into each evening. Peanut & Nesser miss you very much and I know you talk to them in your own way. Your brother is doing great and the kids too. New one in his life and don't you be peeking non Shortie. Everything else I recon you know already. Give um He.. wherever you are kiddo. Love Uncle Butchie & Aunt Liz. Airborne All The Way. Post Memorial Day 2012

Greg, never have met you only your parents yet never a day goes by that you aren't thought of especially today. May you never be forgotten and always remembered with love

Happy 26th Shortie. I know your mission on the fateful day five years ago took you way to soon. But you have given us all so much happiness and so many memories in your short 22 yrs with us. We will never forget you and our childrens, children will pass along stories of your life and Heroics. God Bless You Soldier and Happy 26th, see you next month. Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz & Cousin Becky 2012

Never forgetting my SON on yet another memorable day of his would be life. I love you son

Dad

Happy Birthday bud!! Thinking of you today!

Christmas will arrive in a few days and while our troops may be for all intents and purposes out of Iraq now. Let us not forget the Ultimate Sacrifice OUR Shortie and more than 4000 fellow service men and women made on behalf of our FREEDOMS. Their Blood will remain in the sands of Iraq for ALL TIME. A constant reminder that "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE". May ALL AMERICANS take a moment this Christmas Day to not only celebrate the Birth of Jesus but also to remember the loss of our fellow soldiers who asked nothing yet gave ALL. God Bless Corporal Gregory N. Millard Airborne All The Way and His Fellow Soldiers and Wounded. We Miss You Alot Nephew. Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz & Becky

Another Veterans Day has arrived Shortie. Like your Dad,Mom & Brother there isn't a moment in the day that I am not thinking of you. It's hard to believe that the 5th Anniversary of our loss is just a few months away. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SHORTIE. May you continue to watch over everyone Soldier. Uncle Butchie

Veterans Day / Not a minute-hour-day-week-month that i don't miss my HERO. I love / miss you very much Son.

Love Dad

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of September 11th. Your men continue the hunt Shortie and while we pay dearly in treasure and blood we will never forgot your humor and smile as you left on each mission. I/we know that you are looking after everyone wherever your mission has taken you and that you keep keep them in stitches each day. May God continue to look over you and our fellow fallen veterans. We miss you deeply soldier. Uncle DonVitto.

Missing you as always. Never forgotten ever. 9/11 ultimately took some of the BEST. RIP for i will never-ever forget you my son " Shorty " Love Dad

U r remembered dearly today. I miss you very much and know you r looking down upon us all....rest in peace my friend! Love ya!!

Gregg, may you and all our soldiers never be forgotten for the strength, courage and life you gave for our freedom. May our God in Heaven continue to bless your family and friends today and always.

Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq

Gregory (Corporal Gregory N. Millard) Uncle Butchie and Family posted to a note to you but do not see it up under your name. Know that on this 4th Anniversary of your passing that we ALL MISS YOU each day and that I shall see you in a few days. Trust you, Sgt Dunn and Spc Jaurigeue are helping to keep everyone inline and entertained wherever it is God has deployed you too. Love Ya Nephew.

To the family and friends of Spc. Gregory N. Millard:
Please accept my remembrance of Gregory on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Team Millard,
He will always be remembered and his legacy as well as SGT Dunn and SPC Jaurigeue legacy will carry on through all of us. I tell everyone at West Point about the special paratroopers that I had an opportunity to serve with. We love you and be thou at peace!!!
MAJ King
Alpha Company Commander (ancient)
[email protected]
~ MAJ King, Jackson, Mississippi

This is a very tough day. As we remember our son and his 2 fellow soldiers please take a moment of silence to Thank those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. I love you and miss you very-very much. Love Dad

SPC Gregory Millard was that guy we could always count on to help keep morale up, even through the hard stuff. He will live on forever in my memory, as I hope he does with all. Until we meet on the high ground....
SSG Matthew Brong
formerly of 3/2/A/2/505 PIR

First Greg a very Happy Belated Heavenly birthday. I know that you are up there with Clay, Buck, & Micheal as well as so many more. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you & your buddies and your sacrifice made for freedom. May God continue to comfort your family and someday we will all meet again.
Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA Samarra Iraq 11/12/2006

Shortie While you're 26th BDay has come and gone. Your fellow soldiers would like to send you a very special gift and want you to know that they Hunted Down Bin Laden and HE IS DEAD! Rest easy my Hero for your soldier family never, ever let up and in the end they accomplished this hardest of missions. Gold Bless Our Troops and God Bless Corporal G.N. Millard 5/2/2011

Dear Shorty,
I wish you a peaceful - happy 26th birthday. Words cannot express the loss i have in my heart for you. I miss you and love you very-very much!
Dad

Happy Birthday Shorty!! You are truly missed and will NEVER be forgotten!

Gregory was honored with a brief profile on CNN this morning. Check out the video.

Fallen soldier Cpl. Gregory Nolan Millard is remembered by his mother and brother. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/natpkg.home.away.millard.cnn

To the family and friends of Spc. Gregory N. Millard:
Remembering Gregory 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

Greg I often think of you and Clay all the time as I had pictures of you both with Buck. I was honored to meet your parents and stay in touch too. May you always be remembered with love of life and country.

In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq

It is always good Shortie to see men who served with you relating their stories. Each of are Hero's to all of us. Josh you will always be welcomed at any of our homes. Shortie's dad is [email protected] . On the 29th of April Shortie will turn 25. It would have been and will still be a big day. So to all of you that fought and remembered our soldier, Thank You and God Bless You and Yours and this Great Nation. Uncle Butchie Donvitto to Shortie

I dont know where to start, I went to basic training with Millard. I cant believe this. I live in Alabama and when Greg was in jump school he came to Bama and hung out. We kept intouch until we both went to Iraq. He left a couple of months before me.(Im in the Alabama National Guard) You told me when I got back you were gonna get me to come to the 1904. Im gonna keep my end of the deal. I dont know when, But I will come to the 1904 some day. I miss you bro and I will never forget you. You were a great friend and a great soldier. I am so sorry for your Family and Friends. Its hard when we get sent over seas, and dont come back with everyone standing in formation. Yall are in my Prayers. Im very sorry for your loss.

SSG Josh Kennedy
167th INF BN
AIRBONE/Infantry

As we start this new Decade, let us give thanks not just to our Corporal Gregory N. Millard (Shortie) and his sacrifice for all of us. But to all of the Veterans Past and Present who give of themselves each day. Who live with the memories of their breathern worry about the future of a Country they have in many cases, fought for. As a Nation we are only as strong as the foundation of those peoples upon which we are built. For God and Country WE have all served. Let our Flag never fall, let our foundation never crack. For upon the shoulders of each of us rests the future of our children and nation. Shortie gave it ALL, never looking back. God Bless America and those that defend her. Uncle Butchie Airborne All The Way

As I bow my head to you and your loved ones I want to say Thank You for giving your all.

As the 2009 Holiday Season Approaches, let us not forget OUR Shortie. Before celebrating, take a moment to say a prayer, remember his smile and humor for he Gave It ALL so that our families may live in peace. God Bless Shortie and His Family and Fellow Soldiers and God Bless America. Uncle Butchie & Family

Forever my "HERO". There is not a day without the thoughts of the past and what would have been the future. I will forever Love and Cherish the Son i had. Please remember that some give some my "SON" gave all. RIP Shorty I Love You Son ! Dad www.armymillard.com

Greg, two years have passed by since you, were killed and I want you to know that not a day goes by that I don't remember both you and your family. I have your picture with Buck and know that many are altogether now. May God continue to bless your family and give them the comfort and peace to go through each day. I know that you, with God's blessings, will send signs from above that you are ok today.

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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne

To the family of Spc. Gregory N. Millard:
Gregory 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

I went to OSUT with your son, friend, brother, (my brother). I am no longer in the Army because I got medically discharged in August of 07 only 3 years after we joined. (Non-Combat Soldier)

I have came by this website quite a few times and never talked myself into leaving a message.

Although I am no longer in the Army and I'm not able to fight for my Country right now. I continue to fight for my community working in law enforcement.

It it selfless sacrifices like the one your Millard made that keeps me in service to others. May god bless your family and I will always keep you in my heart Millard.

ABN - All The Way

Hey Greg, Nathan and I went to visit you last week. It was such a beautiful day and to look out at the ocean with you. Your always in our thoughts. RIP Love Aunt Marcia

Happy Birthday Son " Shortie" I miss you very-very much and will always continue to keep your beautiful smile and memories alive. You are sorely missed yet admired for your "ULTIMATE" sacrifice. You are our Nations "Hero".I place you highest on the tallest mountain. I love very much and miss you. Happy Birthday Son. Love Dad !

Today marks your 24th Birthday Shortie. Although, unlike the rest of us you will be always 22 in our hearts and never age nor loose that great smile and unrelenting sense of humor. Ouch, can still feel the pinches. We all miss you deeply and more so on special days like this. But we would like to think you are keeping everyone in line up there and entertaining your Grandma endlessly. God Bless You and Your Family on this, your 24th Birthday and God Bless America. Happy Birthday Soldier! Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz and Cousin Becky 2009

Happy Birthday Greg, We miss you and always thinking of you. Love Aunt Marcia

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Another Holiday Season is upon us and more than ever we miss our Shortie. Never forget Shortie nor the family and friends he leaves behind. In 22 years he lived a full lifetime doing many of the things most of us only wish we could do and displaying courage far beyond his years. So this Holiday Season We Raise OUR GLASSES in honor of our Hero and Inspiration when times are tough. Airborne All The Way 2008 Uncle Butchie & Aunt Liz

Merry Christmas Greg, I'll be by to visit with you in a few days. Love Aunt Marcia

I Love you very much son and miss you more than anyone can imagine. R.I.P. Love Dad

Well Shortie we need your help. The Election is very, very close and your Dad, Brother, Myself and Your Fellow Soldiers need you to rally the silent army. Ask them to encourage their family members to vote. It is perhaps the most important election of our lifetimes so as a Veteran your Uncle Butchie is asking, no praying for your help. God Bless You and Look Over You and the other Soldiers who are performing a higher mission. Airborne All The Way Corporal Gregory N. Millard (Our Hero). Uncle Butchie

Thinking of you today, Gregory, like so many other days. Trying to find the place in my mind that I can go to find comfort. Hoping that your mom, dad and Jason have that place they can find comfort too. The loss of you is a nightmare that no parent or sibling should never have to face-and yet here we are. So my place of comfort is the same as for Rebecca...that you were indeed an angel, and what a crazy, goofy and happy one you were! You were here with us briefly and though the time was so short-we were so blessed with your presence and those memories will last a lifetime. So you left us, your work here done, and wait to meet with us all again. I can wait. But I know when it is time to "come home" I will have some angels there waiting for me! I do find comfort in that.
To everyone I ask, when is the last time you told those close to you that you loved them? Don't wait!

Love to you all! I miss you Gregory!

Auntie Janna

You became an Uncle to " Tristan Nolan Millard " on 8-13-08. You will be an inspiration to him as you are to all of us. You can be very proud as he carries a name you know very well. Your brother cherishes him as he does you. I miss you very much son!!!! RIP Dad

Please take a moment this 4th of July to remember our Hero, Corporal Gregory N. Millard (Shortie) and his fellow soldiers who over the many hundreds of years have given it all so that we may speak and live freely. God Bless You and Look Over You Shortie. Airborne All The Way - Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz and Cousin Becky.

Greg you are in our thoughts not just today but, everyday. We miss you Love, Aunt Marcia

We ask that you take a moment of silence in memory and honor of "Shorty" on this 4th day of July 2008. Please never forget those that paid the "Ultimate" for us. I love you son! "RIP" Dad

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Millard!

Even Corporal Gregory N. Millard (Shortie) would have been moved to tears to see all who came to pay tribute to he and the many other fellow comrades in arms, who Gave It All, so that we may be FREE. Young and old, civilian and military, all races, creed and nationalities came to pray, kneel and say, "Thank You" to Shortie and tens of thousands of other Fallen Soldiers. WE Thank all who came to honor our Nephew, Son, Brother and Friend to all. Were he able he would thank each of you personally, but know this. "While you sleep, he and his fellow soldier's watch over one and all, for they never sleep, they never drop their watchful eye, they are always vigilant". God Bless You Shortie and Look After You and Your Fellow Soldiers. Love Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz and Cousin Becky. Memorial Day 2008 Airborne All The Way - Never Forget Them That Gave It All.

I'm trying again to post the Angel and Soldier drawing to Gregory's guestbook.....

Here is a link to the drawing
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

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I love you son. I'll be by your side today with many others. You are and will remain one of those very "Honored" elite. We will never forget! You are our Hero and today is yours! We all love you very much!

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 Dominique, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing.

Greg tomorrow will be 1 year I'm sorry I won' be at Ft Rosecrans with the family but, I'll be thinking of you. It will be a sad day but, we have so many good memories to be thankfull for. Like all the good BBQ's at the beach with family and friends and when Nathan broke his arm wanting to play football with all his cousins. RIP Greg we all miss you.
Love Aunt Marcia, Uncle Marv Nathan and Brandon

Happy 23rd Birthday US Army Corporal Gregory N. Millard, 82nd Airborne Division KIA Alsaladin, Iraq. No finer Man ever served his country and asked for so little in return. He loved everyone and was the consumate professional soldier always. Never, ever forget the sacrifice our Nephew, Son, Brother, Cousin and Friend to all made so that this country can remain FREE. Airborne All The Way - God Bless You Shortie - Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz & Cousin Becky

Happy Birthday Son! All that we ask as a family is that the entire Nation never forgets the "Ultimate " sacrifice that you paid for all of our freedoms. Our family loves Shorty more than life itself , please remember him and all that he represents to us and the Nation. Please never forget! I'll always love you son! Dad

Happy Birthday Greg,
Love Aunt Marcia

Greg I went to San Diego and was able to spend some time with you. Ft Rosecrans is beautiful and such a great view. I also went to Mt Soledad and spent some alone time. Got some great pics of the wonderful view from where you are now. R.I.P Greg Love Aunt Marcia

I love you so very-very much son. I miss you very much!! Dad

Well Greg our 1st Christmas without you. I have a special Christmas ornament in honor of you. So every Christmas it will be on the tree in your memory. It is perfect and means so much so I thought the rest of the family should enjoy it has much as your Uncle Marv and I do. I sent your mom and dad one along with your aunts and uncle. RIP Greg
Love Aunt Marcia

Happy Veterans day greg. i miss you every day. <3 you cousin.

Happy Veterans' Day!

This day is just as much for you as it is for any other soldier from any other war, alive or gone. I'm glad we were cousins, even though we didn't always get along.

I love you and miss you!!!

Kevin, Jill & Jason-
I was shocked to hear the news this evening and have been thinking constantly since, about that little guy, I think 5 years old when we first met. I remember bein in Cal Bike and givin Shortie noogies till he begged me to stop, only to have him right backat my heels for more 2 minutes later. Kevin would say "Shortie your asking for it!" and yet it was such good fun with a great and enthusiastic little boy.

I've had two sons of my own since I first met both of your sons, and I know what an incredible job it is to turn out good and respectable citizens. I congratulate both of you, Kevin and Jill on the great job you did with your sons, I know it hasn't been easy.

Jason, I can't imagine how tough it is for you, and I can only say you have always been first class. I'm quite sure your little brother was very proud you were his big brother.

I just want to say Thank you, All of you for the sacrifice you have made for our country myself, my wife, my sons, and grand children to come.

Thank you so very much !

i'm very proud to have know a few of the soldier from this unit they will all be miss by thier mothers and fathers, But God knows where they are and Loves them all. thank you

[[Shorty]]
Hi lovie! Today marks 4 months since you've been in Heaven. I think of you everyday. That new Tim McGraw song comes on the radio and I get through the first 30 seconds of it fine, and then I start to cry..Everyday.. I cry, I laugh, I smile...Wonder what youre doing up in Heaven above. Im sure you're loving it :)
Stay near to everyone that loves you. Give everyone the strength they need to get through this, and to keep going on. We'll never stop loving you Greg!!

Sir
It was an honor to have meet your family at the bike shop last month. I was deeply touched by your fathers devotion to the remembrance of your memory and as a soldier myself, you will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on for the remainder of time, and now in mine as well. You have lived the Army Values with Selfless Service. Brothers in arms, I salute you.
1SG Rowe, Charles K.
Operation Jumpstart
Calexico, ca

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Millard and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

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)

Well, it's been two months to the day since we laid my cousin to rest, but it hasn't gotten any easier. Each day is actually harder. It's hard to accept and understand that Greg is truly gone. No words can ever explain how any of us feel with the loss of an amazing, yet very human person. He is always missed, and forever loved.

Greg,
I was shocked to hear you passed. I promised that I would meet you in San Diego the summer after you got out. I regret not getting to know you better before I got out; but I'm very thankful for the many good times and many beers we shared in the month before I ets'd. God bless you for your sacrifice. My deepest condolences to the Millard Family.
God Bless,
Spc. Thomas A. Keefe
formerly of A Co. 2/505 PIR 2nd Plt.

As I read the other entries, I stop and realize that the Army only has the best. My brother-in-law Clayton G. Dunn II died in the same place and time as Greg. It has been so difficult these past weeks for all of us. I see my 4 mos. old niece and her smile and can see clay in her. These soldiers will never be forgotten. The love and memories they leave behind are priceless. To the family, my family and I feel your pain and know that God will give us Grace and will help us through this. God Bless you! If your family would ever like to meet and talk about the soldiers, we live just 1.5 - 2 hours north of San Diego.

Theres not a day that goes by that I don't think of Greg and the other fallen soldiers I knew while I was actively serving. I am deeply saddened to hear of this. Greg you will be missed.

SPC Ryan Sobraska formerly of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, A Company 2nd Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment

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

Gregory I never go a day with out looking at the website and reading everyones special messages to you and seeing your smile. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and loved very much. Love, Aunt Marcia

At this time I would like extend my appreciation to Gregory for so proudly serving our country. He will never be forgotten. THANK YOU GREGORY!

Millard Family,
I was filled with emotion yesterday upon hearing of the passing of Shortie. My heart and prayes go out to all of you.
Love, Dave Souza and Family

“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

On behalf of The Millard Family, both immediate and extended. I wish to thank Major Cepe (USArmy), The 82nd Airborne Division (Whose men & women gave new meaning to the phrase "Leave No Man Behind"), the US Army, Air Force and DOD and many fellow Soldiers and Veterans alike. Who worked around the clock to bring our Son/Brother/Nephew/Cousin and American Hero home to us all. Thank you also to the hundreds who attended Shorties Remarkable Services at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetary, San Diego, Ca. and to the thousands who have posted letters and emails to the internet and family. Corporal Gregory N. Millard was the Best our Family had to offer this Country, like his Parents & Brother, he gave it all 150% everyday and in return, the 82nd Airborne gave Shortie 150% when paying him Tribute as a Decorated Hero (Bronze Star W/Cluster, Purple Heart and Many Others). He now rests amongst other heroes of many wars fought to preserve our FREEDOM. Each giving it ALL so that we might Live Free. This Great Country of ours "America" is our Castle, defended by those that ask little more than to remember what they have given so that YOU the public might speak and live freely. Our Hearts Ache, Our Souls Cry Out and We Ask Lord that you take care of our Shortie. He loved life and lived it to the fullest to the end. Always remember on 5/26/2007 God Called Upon our Shortie for a Higher Mission and in typical Shortie Style he answered the call. God Bless You Shortie and God Bless America. Love Uncle Butchie and the Millard Family
~Uncle Butchie, Aunt Liz, Becky & Chris

To the Millard Family

Greg will be missed. He had the smile that would brighten up any room and the words to make everything all better. You are forever in my heart and prayers.

*Wife of a soldier KIA ~ SPC Harry Winkler - 12 Nov 2006* Forever 2nd PLT, A Co, 2/505th

To The Millard Family
We have heard so many wonderful things about Greg, from the Martin family, he was a true hero and you should be so very proud of what a wonderful man he was and how brave he was and what he accomplished in only 22 years. I believe only the really Good die young. We are so sorry for this tragic loss to you and to the Martin family we love you all and know how much you loved Greg and will miss him. Lacey we are so happy you had such a great love in Greg. We love you friends!

Greg,
I will never forget you and the impact that you had on my life will always be remembered. I love you, you are my hero. I am thankful for the time you were a part of my life and I am so glad that you got to meet Kevin. I love you so much.

<3
Your favorite cousin :o)

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND OUR THANKS FOR THE SACRIFICE MADE BY YOUR SON/FIANCE. WE ARE SO SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS AND BY THE HUGE SACRIFICE YOU HAVE MADE SO PEOPLE CAN LIVE FREE.
DADDY X'S PARENTS
MARY ANN AND FRANK XAVIER