Capt. John R. Brainard

Dear John, I recently attended the Illinios Motorcycle Freedom Run in Morris Il and upon my entry I was given a tag with your name on it. Everyone received a different name. I want to thank you for your bravery and your service to me and our country. God be with your family always and I will forever remember your sacrifice by keeping your tag with me. It hangs in my car. with much respect Kim Forrester - Frankfort, Il.

To the family of John,
My name is Jennifer and I lost my husband Shawn in Iraq. I wanted to let you know Johns sacrifice will never be forgotten! I live just a few miles from you and I am always going to be here if you need me. Even if you just need a shoulder to cry on. All my love is coming your way! God Bless.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers (ps4fs@charter.net) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at gramman@comcast.net with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. John will 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.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

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 .

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Nancy,

I am very sorry. I just found out about Jay. He was so lucky to have all of you in his life.