Devon J. Gibbons Obituary

I am MSG Stephanie Slater (US Army). A friend of mine has found what appears to be a special made dog tag for Devon in the Deschutes River in Washington. She would like to give it to his family. Please feel free to contact me if you have any information that may be helpful in giving the dog tag back to his family. Thank you. Cell: (214) 251-5579.

An honor to read about the man my grandson is named after

I can't believe it's been 8 years. Just yesterday we were going through basic. I miss you and Dean. Your deaths weigh heavily on my heart. Fallen but not forgotten. Rest peacefully brother.

In memory & honor of Devon Gibbons. Always remembered.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons:
Please accept my remembrance of Devon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons:
Remembering Devon 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

Devin I didnt know you personally but you are my brother.I remember seeing your picture on the "wall of recruits" 3 years ago when i signed up my picture is on that wall you are 5 before me.I have been back from Iraq for 3 months now and for some reason once in a while,while I was down range I often wondered about you.I hope this war ends Brother and the rest of the boys come home.I am headed to afghanistan soon and i pray you will watch over us when the time comes.Dear Brother i never knew...May god keep you in his arms always and forever dear Brother
Your Brother Spc David M Williams
Ft Lewis Wa

To the family of Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons:
Devon 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

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Devon J. Gibbons. My heart aches for you, and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part be eased by the feeling of great pride for Devon’s valor and deep sense of patriotism. He will always be remembered as an American Hero by my family and we will never forget the great sacrifice made by your family.

In spite of all that happened here in New York City that dark Tuesday morning more than seven years ago, millions continue to live and work here without fear, because of our awesome U.S. Military. We still stand tall and proud here today, thanks to wonderful people such as your Devon.

To Devon I would say you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedoms. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much.

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

May God be with you until we all meet at Jesus’ feet.

Most Sincerely,

Pat – NYC (6 miles from “Ground Zero”)

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Sincerely,
Kenna

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

we all miss u devon and i wish u were here to see your god son. We miss u so much

thank you for serving our country so bravely. because of people like you, i feel safe and protected. may your memory live on.

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 Devon, 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


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

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

A few of us were at a party the other night and were talking bout how are all use to go party at my house all the time cuz i was a grad above and had a house to party at. Well we started to talk bout you and were remembering all the good times we all use to have and how you were always happy. Then i got to thinking that i remembered i have some pictures of all of us, i went looking through them and there are tons of You, Calvin, Aaron, cj, Me ,britta. the whole gang at my house when i moved to manchester. Just got me thinking that we all miss ya and when we remember its always good with your smiles. I LOVE YOU. We'll see you some day, until then keep watching over your family and us!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Gibbons!

Devon and Family,
Never forgotten.

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)

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

This Memorial Day took on an entirely new feeling. This year it was personal. It was real. Not a day we just use for a BBQ. It was a time for reflection and memories. Devon you were our guest of honor! God has Blessed us and we are all more aware of exactly what Memorial Day is all about! Thank you Devon for touching our lives! We love you...

Dear Family of Pfc.Devon J. Gibbons, Thank you, each one for the great love, faith,strength, courage and example you have shown. Thank you for Devon. He is our hero now and forever. You are too. May each of you have the peace that passes all understanding until you meet again.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we 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

My sympathies to your family !

Devon man i wish u were hee ur god son act's just like... we all miss u and love u

We all miss you !!! God Bless our HERO

Devon, I know that you were with us for our Family Reunion. We could all feel your warmth among us. We love you and will continue to miss you...

Though your time with us was short, and we did not have enough time to make all the memories I wanted. You are and will always be my Brother, my Hero, my Friend. I love you little brother. Until we meet again.



Your Brother,

Andrew Gibbons

Sending my sympathies to your family and know that I am thinking of your family & Devon. It's still unbelieveable and sadening.

To the family and friends



I have only just begun this journey and may not have known your loved one personally.



I extend to you my deepest condolences. No words will ever express the grief those close to this lost treasure are feeling. I can only say that I can share this grief as I too lost a loved one July 8, 2006. I will continue to pray for the safety of our soldiers and especially the family and friends of our lost hero’s. I only hope the memories will carry us through. I will continue pray that you also will believe and know that our heavenly father will not give us more than we can handle.



As always I read (and cry) through the memorials of our lost hero’s, So many people have already expressed the things I would also say. I am amazed and take comfort that so many people care. I can only thank you for the sacrifice you and especially Devon have made to protect our country. As others have said “I am only an email away.” I would be honored if you so choose to share about this fine hero.



Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28



Laura Cameron

(CPL Joseph P Micks KIA 7/8/2006 Ramadi, Iraq)

We would like to thank everyone who sent so much support to our family. We have created a moving tribute to Devon, which should be available for viewing August 31. This has been such a difficult time for us but talking about and remembering Devon seems to ease some of the pain of our loss. May the Lord bless each of us with comfort and peace. Our family has a website that will continue to have the pages from Devon's website on it. (wethegibbons.org)

Bonnie Gibbons

Dear Gibbons Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved hero Devon. May Devon rest in peace surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Thank you PFC Devon J. Gibbons, a true American hero to all.

Devon, I will never forget you and the memories I have in the short time I knew you. You're in my thoughts everyday. You truely are a hero and I'm so proud of you. Thank you for everything, I know you did it for us. much love, always celina

I heard about Devon's passing on an NPR report yesterday. The story touched me very deeply, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am. God bless him, and may he rest in peace.

Devon,

Thanks for your service to this great country. May God be with you.

Bonnie & Mel,

I am a very good friend to your sister, Colleen. She was my shoulder to cry on when our son, Sgt. Justin Lee, US Army, was serving our beautiful country in Baghdad, Iraq. When Colleen called me to pray for Devon and your family, I was devastated. Devon is now with his Lord and other "Battle Buddies" (As our Son calls the other soliders). May our Lord keep a very gentle hand on your family in the days to come.

To the Gibbons family, our hearts go out to you all. We also lost our son June 16th while serving in Afghanistan. We understand the huge feeling of loss and brokenness that you must be feeling right now. Isn't strange how we can be so proud of our sons yet miss them so much. I know that Devon will live on in your hearts the same way Forrest will live on in ours. I believe our son would want us to continue to live life joyously, and I expect that your son would want that for you also. The challenge comes in learning how to live that life again. I wanted to attend the service for your son to show my respects and appreciation for his sacrifice, but just returned from burying our own son in Virginia. If you ever want to tell us more about Devon, I would love to hear his story.

I am so sorry for your loss.

May God's Loving Grace and comfort be with the Gibbons family.

Please Know Devon will never be forgotten.

From the sister of a Fallen Hero, in Vietnam, many years ago.

Romans 8:18

To the Gibbons family, I have a son who was in boot camp with Devon, From what I know, he was an inspiration to everyone he met. For the rest of my life, if I'M asked who is my hero, I will say Devon Gibbons. He will never be forgotten. I prayed for Devon everyday. This is not the way I wanted it to be, but i know he is at peace and there is no more pain. Now I pray for your family.



Ruth Hubertz

My heartfelt sympathy to the Gibbons family in the loss of Devon. I did not know Devon, 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. Devon my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. I am so sorry for your pain that you had to endure. 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~

I have no idea what it is like to go through what you have been through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bonnie & Mel

Ms. Jillian Rochon is my Best Friend My

Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. May God Bless You & Keep you safe. I know Devon is. With All My Love

Devon is my nephew. His mother Bonnie is my sister. I have such admiration for my sister and her husband that it cannot be put into words. I cannot imagine having to watch one of my children go through what they shared with Devon while he was in the hospital. It is something that NO one should ever have to go through. That being said they did go through it (ARE ARE STILL GOING THROUGH IT) and thousands of others shared the day to day updates via the website that my brother Dan Bligh set up. I have never seen such a 'coming together' of family and friends and complete strangers. Devon was a very loved young man. He is safe now and no longer in pain. He is missed beyond words. My sister and Mel thanked everyone for their support and prayers and I would like to add my name to the list as well. Thank you. Thank you to everyone who followed the progress, prayed and sent notes and flowers. Thank you to those of you that lined the route from the church to the cemetery holding flags and signs. It was a site to behold. Over a thousand attended the services. May God bless each and every one of you. THANK YOU! Thank you to all the members of the Armed Forces that are making sure that this great country stays free. You are in my prayers...

My son is over there also. I know how hard it is to wait and wonder if he is safe. I am sorry that your wondering has ended so tragically. I pray for you and your family that you come to remember only the best of your son and his service to our freedom. Thank you for your sacrifice.

to the gibbons family. even though i didnt know youre family, its truly hard to watch another young person lose there life from the war.as the fourth of July comes upon us i hope all americans will truly remember that devon and so many other u.s. service members are the reason we are celebrateing this holiday. and my hope is we will all salute them. Devon,We all love you, and thank you so much for the sacrifice you made for this country. god bless you and youre family.

Devon's friend, Tony is my great nephew. My son Pat Twigg also did a tour of duty in Iraq at Log Base Seitz. Please accept my sympathy for your loss

Gibbons Family, Your son is a hero in our town and across America. You are in our hearts. Port Orchard and America lost a brave fighter. Thank you for sharing your son, time and sorrow with our country.

To the Gibbons Family - my prayers are with you at this time. Although you are in much pain, know that Devon is with the Lord and is free. Please know that we appreciate your sacrifice. Karen G. Locke, Soldier's Angels

Devon was an awesome guy! He meant so much to my brother! I am so thankful for what he did for our country. My heart is with you Bonnie and Mel.

Mel and Bonnie:

Thank you all for everything you have done. We love you and continue to pray for you all.

I am so impressed with the dignity and class that you have shown.

Love and prayers

Bonnie and Mel:

Please accept our sincerest sympathy. We met you and Mel at Brooke Medical Center and it was a pleasure to get to know you. Our prayers and thoughts are we you daily. Although we are miles apart our hearts reach out to you. The family of Cpl. William Bradley Fulks who passed away on May 19, 2006 at Brooke Medical Center our sons, our heroes.

Dear Bonnie, Mel and Boys, I will be thinking and praying for you all tomorrow, that the Lord sustain you through a most grievous day! We all know Devon is with the Lord, it is us that are left on earth who suffer his absense! He put up such a valiant effort and Praise God that he gave you those extra 10 weeks to prepare him for Paradise. I'm most certain he was at Peace! We'll be attending the Bulldogtroop Ball in February and hopefully you can attend as well. We would love to meet you! Again, prayers and thoughts are with you this weekend and always!! Marie & Jim Costello

Last night I played my softball game for you. We aren't very good; only winning 1 in 10 of our last games. Last night we played like we never have before and we won only our second game of the season. That was for you buddy. My American hero.

To The family of Devon Gibbons,

You all are in my thoughts and prayers, Devon is my hero, He made the ultimate Sarifice and will never be forgotten. God be with you in your time of Grief adn sorrow.

DeAnn Besaw

Greeley CO

Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons,

In your loss, please accept our sincere sympathies. We have heavy hearts, knowing the world has lost such an inspirational young man. Heaven has received a very special young man. He is at peace now, and no longer suffering. Thank you, Devon, for your sacrifice.

My heart breaks as yet another service member has lost their life while serving their country.



I pray for Devon & his family during this most difficult time.



GOD bless our troops!

To the Family of Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 those 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 courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

May Jesus Christ comfort you and your family at this difficult time. We Praise God for men like Devon that make this great country free and secure.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gibbons family. Devon's service to his country is appreciated so much.

Please accept my deepest sympathy and know I am praying that God will bring you peace and wrap his gracious arms around you to hold you tight during this time. Devon is a hero, now being cared for by the best father anyone could ask for, our wonderful Father God!! God bless you and your family and know Devon's sacrifice will live on forever with me and my family

Though I only knew your son through Kathleen Burris, whose son served with Devon, I want you to know I have thought of your son and his loving family often. My son just returned last month from Iraq and I can say for those who have never seen a child graduate from Basic Training and then go on to be such great soldiers they will never know the true meaning of "PROUD". I know your hearts will always be full of pride for Devon being the hero he is to all of America. God needed another soldier to grace his heavens, so Devon is not only walking in the heavens with God, but along side with his fellow "battle buddies"(as my son calls them). I am sure as he walked through the gates of heaven he was saluted by all of his family and friends who are living in the almighty kingdom. Look forward to the day you will reunite with him. May God be with each and everyone of you. And may you feel the comfort of his arms around you during this time that Devon has left to be in his eternal home of glory.

Hold on to your memories for they can never be taken away from you.

Devon we salute you and praise you and your family for all you have sacrificed for your country.

You are in my prayers,Keep your faith.

I want to Thank You for sacrafices! As a mother I know how hard it was to let him go! He is not forgotten because of him I can do anything! God Bless!

It is with a heavy heart that I write my sympathies to your family. I did not know Devon personally, only knew OF him through my nephew, "Fitzgerald". I also am a military Mom and know how devastated I would be if my sons had to go through what Devon went through. I only hope I could follow in your footsteps and be courageous in the midst of the storm. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be as you deal with the changes your life will now take on. Please know that God knows what is best, even when we do not. His ways are high above our ways. Devon has joined the ranks of America's unsung heroes. He has given the ultimate sacrafice for his country, and so have you as his family. He will forever be remembered for his willingness to serve.

May the love of God and family help you at this time. thank you so much for your loved one,the commitment that was made and the

dedication to serve our wonderful

country.

you are in my prayers. devon was a couragous man. i thank him from the bottom of my heart for what he did to keep us safe. your sacrifice will never be forgotten. his memory will live on forever. this from a navymom.

Our heart and prayers go out to this young man and his family. I did not know Devon, but I know many brave young men just like him. Each one putting themselves in harms way so we might be free in this country he obviously loved more than his own life.

We have been praying for you earnestly and although there is so much that is negative with this situation, with God in all things there is a yes! I know one yes from your experience is that I have been blessed through your life. I pray that you get to see more yes's in your life through the sacrifice you made for us to have freedom! The Fourth of July is coming up and on that day we celebrate your bravery and the encouragement you bring us here in America! God Bless you!

DEAR GIBBONS FAMILY, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. MY SON THOUGHT SO MUCH OF DEVON. DEVON HELPED HIM THRU BOOT. WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY TO HAVE PEACE. KATHLEEN BURRIS

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family is in our prayers, that the Lord provide you peace and comfort. God Bless.

All gave some, some gave all......Devon gave it all. I will forever be grateful to him. I never got to meet him but I do know my nephew loves him like a brother. I prayed hard for Devon, his story touched my heart deeply. Bonnie and Mel, I am so sorry for your loss. It's so easy to see that your son was a beautiful person who was loved by so, so many people. God bless you all and take comfort in knowing that Devon will always be with you......he's in your heart.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Devon, you are truly a hero. No words can ever say thank you enough for making this sacrifice. Bonnie and Mel, you two are the most amazing people I have ever come across. It is my pleasure and honor to know you. Your son was such an influence on my husband and I will always remember that. Keep your faith as you have for so long. You guys deserve all the happiness life can throw at you from now on. Always thinking and praying for you.