Alvin A. Boatwright Obituary

was my dad

I miss you friend.

Hello,

We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Alvin A. Boatwright US Army Sergeant 1st Class.

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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Miss you Bro...

Wassup Boat. I still haven't grasped the fact that you're gone. We had some of what I would call the best time of my life down Fort Hood. Me, U and Richie. I know you're up in heaven grinning down at us. I miss u man. One luv Nay

In memory of Sgt. 1st Class Alvin Boatwright. We will forever be grateful.

A friend that was long lost your friend always in my prayers.Always a true friend .

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Alvin A. Boatwright:
Alvin 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."

MRS. BOATWRIGHT AND FAMILY WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER. MAY GOD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH OF YOU. STAY ENCOURAGE FOR WE KNOW THAT GOD CARES.

WITH MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT,
REV. AND MRS. WILLIAM R. JONES
WADMALAW ISLAND, SC,
THE PARENTS OF MARLON JONES, BELTON, TX'

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

Hey SP4 Boatwright (2001)! You're going to be greatly missed. Man, that was a tight squeeze in that 577 at NTC Apr-May2001 (all 5 of us). Your exceptional sense of humor made that Capstone Exercise so much more bearable (1-67 AR, 4th ID). I still remember the hard time you gave this dumb medical officer when I put my pro-mask on over my helmet liner and continued to suck in the OC's CS gas attack choking and gagging. You were one of a kind. Cheers to you Alvin, still out on patrol for our country. Thank you for your service. I toast you with a tall cold glass of hefe-weizen! Rest in Peace my friend.

RIP SFC Boatwright, you will truly be missed. I still can't believe you're gone. My deepest prayers are with your family.

My Heart goes out to the Boatwright family. I will never forget the first time I met him. He was always full of life and energy. I am blessed to have met,served and called him friend.

SSG Timothy L Burns ( Retired )

Well SFC BOATWRIGHT I'm here in formation waiting for you I will never leave this formation SGT YOU WHERE MY FIRST NCO I EVER HAD IN FORT HOOD BACK IN 2001 U MADE ME MAN I AM TODAY I MEMBER IRAQ INVASION IN 2003 WITH YOU HOW PUMPED YOU GOT ME I WAS THE DRIVER YOU WHERE TANK COMMANDER I MEMBER IT LIKE YESTERDAY.. CHARLIE 1-67 ARMOR 4ID CRAZYHOSE!! WELL KEEP IT HOAHHH WITH THE LORD I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ALONG WITH ALL ARE FALLEN SGT FALLEN NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU WHERE THEIR WHEN I GOT MY I.E.D. IN 2006 THAT LEFT ME IN COMA 69 DAYS AND U WHERE THEIR THATS HOW I GOT THROUGH IT YOU!! I LOVE YOU AND I WILL SEE YOU AGIAN I WILL NEVER DROP MY SALUTE FOR THIS FORMATION TILL WE MEET AGAIN!! OVER AND OUT!! THEY WILL NEVER TAKE YOUR HOAHHHH

one of the strong men that put me in line,told and showed me right from wrong early in my army career. the army has lost a great man and leader

My condolences go out to the Boatwright Family on their lost of a wonderful man. I know that you'll be burning rubber up in heaven "Boowright". Thanks for the constant laughs your jerked out even when I didn't want to smile.

Missing you and Love always,
You Sis Freda
aka "Lil Funk/1st Lady of CHAOS"

My condolences to the family

Cousin, You will never be forgotten, you smile and laughter will remain close to our hearts. Your legacy will live Forever!
Though you will be missed we will appreciate the joy of the gifts you left with us to treasure forever!

I will never forget the day we first met in those ragedy barracks at Ft. Hood Bldg 9211. I thought that you had to be the craziest guy that I had come across there so far, but we became fast friends and companions. You were among the closest of friends that I had while I was at Ft. Hood. I will always remember you as the big brother that would keep me in line and spend all day lounging on the couch listening to us try to make music. I love you bro and I hope to see you on the other side. To the family stay close to the father in these times He will definitely provide strength to endure. Sleep well big brother.

May you rest in peace Boat...I was proud to serve with you...my first duty station...204th FSB...1/67 AR back in 2001...Deployed with you. It has been a pleasure my friend. I will cherish many laughs...May your family find peace and comfort in God...

You didn't know me, but I went to university with your wife, Julie. My deepest thoughts & prayers are with Julie & the rest of your family.

I know that Alvin was a wonderful man and I am grateful for his service to our country. Love and prayers to Julie and the family.

YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST LOVE & SYMPATHY. YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS AND MAY THE PEACE OF GOD WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING KEEP YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS!(WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YALL LIFTED UP IN PRAYER... THE EFFECTUAL FERVANT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH!

FROM:*MR. & MRS. PHIL & RONETTA CARTER SCOTT

I had the honor to attend The Basic Non Commissioned Officers course with SFC Boatwright. You where a great friend and battle buddy. You will never be forgotten RIP Battle!

My husband Al Alexander served with Boatwright (bkna Bootleg)at Ft. Hood and in Iraq and they were like brothers. Alvin you will be forever in our hearts and on our minds. We love you and truly miss you. To your lovely wife, Julie, we are praying that God will continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Know that GOD makes no mistakes and Alvin is always with you. We love you!

Sincerely,
Albert and Patricia Alexander

My thoughts & prayers are with the Boatwright Family at this time..God Bless this family.

I also served with SFC Boatwright at Valley View RCTG with SSG Schmidt Boat as we all called him was probably one of the most hilarious , and most importantly a great friend a guy could ask for... He will be missed ...

I was one of the lucky Soldiers to serve with this great individual. I went to Recruiting School and served in Valley View Recruiting Station in Dallas, TX with him. It is always hard finding out one of your fellow Tankers has fallen. My deepest sympathies go out to him and his family.

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of you loved one and
Hero Alvin, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.God Bless You Sgt. 1st Class Alvin A Boatwright...you will not be forgotten.

We will continue to pray for your family here in Baumholder Germany. God bless,Tamica

Rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. May SGT. 1ST CLASS ALVIN A. BOATWRIGHT rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with ALVIN and your family.GOD bless~

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Sgt1c. Alvin A. Boatwright our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Alvin. And to Alvin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Alvin, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Alvin’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Wanda my prayers are with you and your family. I would like to extend my prayers, and condolences. Also, I would like to thank your brother for his service to his country. May God be with you during this time...Janice D. Ricks, (Macon, GA)

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you remember the laughter and joy your loved one brought to all who knew him. May God hold you in the palm of HIS hands

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Alvin you are a great friend and you will be truely missed.

We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss and extend our condolences.

We are very grateful to Sgt 1st Class Boatright's service to our country.

Our prayer is that God will comfort you in your time of sorrow, and the family remains in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with you during this time. Look to God for your comfort and understanding. May God Bless each of you.

Sorry for your loss, it was not too long ago (Oct) that we talk. He will be greatly missed. Just know that when the days and time go by that you have your memories and God is only a prayer away. I pray for strength and God's grace and mercy for you and you family.

SSG James York (Retired)

My thoughts and prayers go out to SFC Boatwright's family. Your family and our Military family has lost a great person. Been many years since I served with him but I still remember how fun and outgoing he was. He protected us against evil here on earth and now he is protecting us from above. SSG MAC

This will be a bitter sweet week as I welcome my husband home from Afghanistan and we mourn a soldier and friend. The Army has suffered a great loss in a NCO, leader, tanker and mentor. His laugh, smile, advice and vigorous debates will always be missed. There are no words that can relieve the pain of his family or express how we feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, relatives and friends. Like others, his spirit will always flourish in the hearts of his family at C Co. 1/67

My prayers are with you and your family during this time, it was a pleasure working with as a recruiter in Dallas, TX.... It was a pleasure knowing you, you will truely be missed.

May God Bless him and hold his family close during this time

Catoe
USMC Retired

Our prayers are with you. SFC Boatwright was an excellent Soldier, leader, and most of all friend. He will truely be missed and we were blessed to have known him.

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all his friends... he is a true embodiment of what a good Soldier is, what an NCO should be like... and most of all what a great husband and friend will always be like.... RIP brother..... SFC Thomas B. Grimes

My prayers go out your family as they go through this hard time. He was a great man.

God Bless your entire family in this horrible time..Thank you for giving us such a wonderful protector...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Boatwright Family.
Manny

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.