Patrick D. Dorff

Little Brother, Happy Birthday. We
Miss you. You will not be forgotten and every opportunity I have, your story of service and bravery will be shared. Love, Your Big Brother

God Bless Patrick. As a former Army aviator I understand his passion, I regret his families loss and I will forever, respect his service to our country.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dorff family in the loss of Patrick. I did not know Patrick, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Patrick it has been over three years since you were taken, please know that 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~

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

I did not know this brave young soldier, just want to pay tribute to him. God Bless.

Hi. My name is Kristie and my cousin was killed in Iraq May 7 2005. I just happened to meet a family member of Patricks by chance and it was nice to talk to somebody else in MN who has lost a loved one like we have. I just wanted to say May God bless and keep you always.

To the family of CWO Patrick Dorff:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 27 May, 2007. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with white crosses bearing the names of the war dead … including your loved one.

I would like to extend to your family an invitation to honor us with your presence at worship as we pay tribute to the sacrifice made by your service member and family. Our pastor, U.S. Army Chaplain, LTC Kenneth L. Beale, Jr. will preach a message entitled “Remembering” At the conclusion of the worship hour, all of the congregation will be invited to silently pay their respects at the garden and place poppies at each of the crosses. An honor guard squad will be on hand to fire vollies as the US flag is lowered to half-staff and Taps is played.

As this Christian worship service has traditionally been well attended, we would be happy to reserve seating for you and yours. To do so, kindly call (612/970-7866) and leave a voice message indicating your veterans’ name and the number of persons attending. For more information about the Foundation or driving directions to the historic chapel at Fort Snelling, visit our website at: www.fortsnellingmcf.org
If you are not able to attend, we pray that you would find comfort in knowing that our prayers are with you and all of the fallen heroes.

Respectfully,
Leila Campbell
Administrative Assistant
Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation
email:info@fortsnellingmcf.org
web site:www.fortsnellingmcf.org

remembering cwo patrick dorff...and remembering that day i sent him home ...i was his driver from dover air force base to phily air port (.WITH MUCH LOVEING CARE ),his escort kurt callahan and i put him on the plane to go home ...robert slezak .. (army197@comcast.net)

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, CWO Patrick Dorff, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Patrick, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Dorff family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Patrick, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers his sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Almost 3 years later, we have not and will not forget Pat. Our flags all fly high and free. We feel for the loss other families have suffered. We cry tears of joy as other soldiers return to their loving families. Pat will always be with us. His proud brother, Chris