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Shawn Jackson
November 21, 2018
❤
November 20, 2018
Never forget
Shawn Jackson
November 12, 2014
SSgt. Vaillant,
When I heard what happened I was devastated but I knew you were in GOD'S hands so you would be fine. You were my Sgt in Company Bravo 2/16 Calvary at Fort Knox. You taught me a lot about life and the military. You and your wife used to come over our house to bring us rice and beans. We shared a lot of memories. Your surely missed but definitely not forgotten. Until we meet again.
May 26, 2014
It was not in vain...enjoy His presence!
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Gary A. Vaillant:
Please accept my remembrance of Gary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
July 10, 2011
GARY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM AND YOUR SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN MY TIME OF NEED. THIS IS WHAT YOU DID ALL THE TIME WHILE WE WERE DEPLOYED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE MOMENTS THAT YOU GAME ME SPIRITUAL STRENGHT. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND CONFORT THEM IN THIS TIME OF THEIR LIFES. LOVE YOU BROTHER. YOUR FRIEND.. SFC DAVID VILLASENOR.
Arlin Kramer
May 24, 2011
Knew You in 3/16 Cav. Always made me laugh at his silliness. God Bless
Peggy Childers
September 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Gary A. Vaillant:
Remembering Gary 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
In Memory of Gary ~ (Debra Estep)
September 5, 2008
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 Gary, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
August 10, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Garnet Jenkins
September 5, 2006
Remembering Staff Sgt. Gary A. Vaillant, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country.
A Multitude of Thanks for this hero's Many Years of Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest well Staff Sgt. Vaillant, in God's Loving Care and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Vaillant family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Gerardo Ortiz
November 11, 2005
Hermano, tu sacrificio y tu herismo nunca seran olvidado. Mis codolencia para tu seres queridos. SFC Ortiz
A S
September 18, 2004
I am so sorry for your great loss. Thank you for everything, it is because of people like Sgt. Vaillant, that my children can play fearlessly everyday. God Bless
Connie Jones
September 15, 2004
As a former resident of Vine Grove,and a military wife, I feel a loss within my family. May God Bless and keep you and put his comforting arms around you.
Mike & Kim Sandlin
September 15, 2004
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Donna
September 15, 2004
I was saddened to hear of your loss,we will pray for you & your family,be proud of your husband's sacrifice for our country,God Bless & keep you
Diane Gilbert
September 15, 2004
I do not know Gary Alexander but I am compelled to let you know that I have said a prayer for him and his family that is left behind to carry on. I am truly sorry that he as well as all the others have had to give their lives so hopefully many people will live and have the opportunity to live in peace. I know it is no consolation but you do have a special angel to watch over you and always be at your side. God bless you and your family.
GOD BLESS THE USA AND ALL OUR SOLDIERS
Susan
September 14, 2004
His greatest eulogy was given by his wife while being interviewed on t.v. She very eloquently said it ALL. As a fellow Army wife, I was so proud of her!!! We will always remember Sgt Vaillant and carry him in his hearts. We will also redouble our efforts to continue his work.
Sara
September 14, 2004
I pray for our military men and women regularly and for their families. I am sorry for your loss and will pray for you especially during the next most difficult days. May you feel God's presence.
September 14, 2004
I will pray for your family.I'm deeply sadden by your loss.
Michelle Day
September 14, 2004
May god bless you and your family and Thank You for all your hard work in defending our country. It is because of Brave men and Women like you that keep us safe and Free.
September 14, 2004
As an American who is truly grateful for the freedoms we share, I just wanted to express my sympathy and prayers for your loss and to say thank you for the sacrifice your loved one has made for our country.
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