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for Carlos Gill
Mik Thomas
January 27, 2019
Friends, I wanted to share a firsthand account as to my solemn duty and honor to serve as the Senior Fort Bragg representative at planeside honors to welcome home a fallen Soldier. SGT Carlos E. Gill, 25, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Jan. 26, 2010 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center of an illness. He was evacuated from Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 19, 2009, where he was supporting combat operations. SGT Gill was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
I received the call to serve on Wednesday night, Feb 3, for the arrival of SGT Carlos Gill at noon on Thursday, Feb. 4. I arrived at Pope AFB Silver Ramp (DV Ramp) at 1100 hours on Feb. 4. The Gill family had already arrived, slightly early. I entered the hanger and made my way to the Passenger Terminal, VIP lounge. I was initially overcome by the number of family members that were present to welcome Carlos home. I introduced myself to Ms. Walker, Carlos mother, who was grieving as only a Mother could. She had spent the entire time at Walter Reed Medical Center with Carlos since his medical evacuation from Afghanistan.
I spent a good deal of the time waiting for the aircraft speaking with Carlos Father, a youthful looking, respectful, retired Army First Sergeant, about my age. I also briefly spoke with Carlos uncles. I asked Mr. Gill to tell me about Carlos. He said that Carlos was a wonderful son that loved the Army and loved his job. Carlos was a Communications Soldier. Mr. Gill said that as a child growing up, Carlos was always fooling around with electronic gadgets. Carlos liked to play all types of percussion instruments, and he was a member of his high school band. He told me that Carlos had a big heart, willing to help anybody at anytime.
We all went out the tarmac, at the edge of the receiving ramp at about noon. The 7 man honor guard was in a formation at the edge of the ramp. The plane arrived at approx. 1205. The weather was very brisk and overcast; the onset of the impending wet weather. It was a small, charted aircraft. It had two jet engines mounted on the rear of the fuselage. The aircraft approached from our rear, left, and we saw it touchdown and continue down the Pope AFB runway. The flight line was quiet. There were about 6 C-130s at the far end of the runway. In my earlier discussions with Mr. Gill and Carlos uncles, I indicated that in late January, the runway was extremely active due to the deployment to respond to the Haiti earthquake.
The Pope AFB Commander and his wife were present, although they did not have a requirement to attend. When I spoke with him, he said that Pope was instituting a Patriot Call. This was a notice that went out to all Air Force Personnel assigned to Pope AFB that a deceased service member was arriving. There were about 40 Pope Airman off to the side in formation.
The aircraft turned around at the far end of the runway and taxied back toward us behind the Follow Me truck. It pulled in front of us, nose pointing to the left. After a quick shutdown, the 2 man crew lowered the side door, set up the ramps and brought the cart for the casket down the ramps. The cart was raised up to the floor of the plane, about 5 feet. SGT Gills flag draped casket was moved onto the cart, and then carefully lowered. At this time the Honor Guard moved forward, in formation and in step. I have to also say that traveling with SGT Gill was a Soldier from his unit that stood off the side. The Honor Guard moved deliberately and respectfully to move the casket to the waiting hearse. The Honor Guard rendered a slow, deliberate salute, as did the rest of us in attendance, as did the crew from the plane. One SGT Gill was placed in the hearse, the family moved forward, and formed a circle, holding hands. Although I could not hear, as I stayed back, it was obvious that the family was lifting Carlos and each other up in prayer. When the family finished, they moved back to the edge of the ramp. The Honor Guard rendered a final salute, as did the rest of us, and the rear door of the hearse was closed. An Air Force Military Police car escorted the hearse, and the family members in vans and cars off of the ramp. We all held our salute until the hearse was off the tarmac, and out of sight. SGT Gills funeral was Feb. 5.
I made it a point to approach the aircraft and speak to the 2 man civilian aircrew. They were returning to Dover AFB, where they would accept and perform the solemn duty of retuning yet another fallen service member home. They were extremely professional, respectful and courteous in performance of all of their duties. I briefly spoke with some reps from Fort Bragg Casualty Affairs and the Pope AFB Commander. I departed Silver Ramp in the cold windy weather. I felt honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to attend this ceremony.
Charles Thomas
May 28, 2017
Rest In Peace Carlos and I am Charles Thomas, Dad of Charles Mike Thomas who was the Senior rep. of Ft. Bragg- I thank you for your extreme sacrifice and pray for you and your dear family. SFC Charles Thomas Retired
andrew Cromartie
December 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 28, 2013
Thank you Carlos. We shall always be grateful to you for your selfless service to this country.
Peggy Childers
January 27, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Carlos Gill:
Always remembering Carlos. "Some gave all."
Rohler
November 10, 2011
You were a great leader and an even better friend. I will never forget you. Always first
Charles Thomas
June 14, 2011
Friends, I wanted to share a firsthand account as to my solemn duty and honor to serve as the Senior Fort Bragg representative at planeside honors to welcome home a fallen Soldier. SGT Carlos E. Gill, 25, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Jan. 26 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center of an illness. He was evacuated from Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 19, 2009, where he was supporting combat operations. SGT Gill was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
I received the call to serve on Wednesday night, Feb 3, for the arrival of SGT Carlos Gill at noon on Thursday, Feb. 4. I arrived at Pope AFB Silver Ramp (DV Ramp) at 1100 hours on Feb. 4. The Gill family had already arrived, slightly early. I entered the hanger and made my way to the Passenger Terminal, VIP lounge. I was initially overcome by the number of family members that were present to welcome Carlos home. I introduced myself to Ms. Walker, Carlo’s mother, who was grieving as only a Mother could. She had spent the entire time at Walter Reed Medical Center with Carlos since his medical evacuation from Afghanistan.
I spent a good deal of the time waiting for the aircraft speaking with Carlo’s Father, a youthful looking, respectful, retired Army First Sergeant, about my age. I also briefly spoke with Carlo’s uncles. I asked Mr. Gill to tell me about Carlos. He said that Carlos was a wonderful son that loved the Army and loved his job. Carlos was a Communications Soldier. Mr. Gill said that as a child growing up, Carlos was always fooling around with electronic gadgets. Carlos liked to play all types of percussion instruments, and he was a member of his high school band. He told me that Carlos had a big heart, willing to help anybody at anytime.
We all went out the tarmac, at the edge of the receiving ramp at about noon. The 7 man honor guard was in a formation at the edge of the ramp. The plane arrived at approx. 1205. The weather was very brisk and overcast; the onset of the impending wet weather. It was a small, charted aircraft. It had two jet engines mounted on the rear of the fuselage. The aircraft approached from our rear, left, and we saw it touchdown and continue down the Pope AFB runway. The flight line was quiet. There were about 6 C-130s at the far end of the runway. In my earlier discussions with Mr. Gill and Carlo’s uncles, I indicated that in late January, the runway was extremely active due to the deployment to respond to the Haiti earthquake.
The Pope AFB Commander and his wife were present, although they did not have a requirement to attend. When I spoke with him, he said that Pope was instituting a “Patriot Call”. This was a notice that went out to all Air Force Personnel assigned to Pope AFB that a deceased service member was arriving. There were about 40 Pope Airman off to the side in formation.
The aircraft turned around at the far end of the runway and taxied back toward us behind the Follow Me truck. It pulled in front of us, nose pointing to the left. After a quick shutdown, the 2 man crew lowered the side door, set up the ramps and brought the cart for the casket down the ramps. The cart was raised up to the floor of the plane, about 5 feet. SGT Gill’s flag draped casket was moved onto the cart, and then carefully lowered. At this time the Honor Guard moved forward, in formation and in step. I have to also say that traveling with SGT Gill was a Soldier from his unit that stood off the side. The Honor Guard moved deliberately and respectfully to move the casket to the waiting hearse. The Honor Guard rendered a slow, deliberate salute, as did the rest of us in attendance, as did the crew from the plane. Once SGT Gill was placed in the hearse, the family moved forward, and formed a circle, holding hands. Although I could not hear, as I stayed back, it was obvious that the family was lifting Carlos and each other up in prayer. When the family finished, they moved back to the edge of the ramp. The Honor Guard rendered a final salute, as did the rest of us, and the rear door of the hearse was closed. An Air Force Military Police car escorted the hearse, and the family members in vans and cars off of the ramp. We all held our salute until the hearse was off the tarmac, and out of sight. SGT Gill’s funeral was Feb. 5.
I made it a point to approach the aircraft and speak to the 2 man civilian aircrew. They were returning to Dover AFB, where they would accept and perform the solemn duty of retuning yet another fallen service member home. They were extremely professional, respectful and courteous in performance of all of their duties. I briefly spoke with some reps from Fort Bragg Casualty Affairs and the Pope AFB Commander. I departed Silver Ramp in the cold windy weather.
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Carlos Gill:
Remembering Carlos on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lisa DAVIS
June 29, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Carlos Gill....my deepest condolences go out to each and every one of you. I know your pain & I am so sorry for your loss. I also lost a Hero. My son PFC Gifford E. Hurt died in Mosul Iraq on Jan 20, 2010 at the age of 19. These brave young men & woman paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms & they will never be forgotten. I pray that you find comfort in knowing your brave Carlos died a Hero!! I am truly sorry for your loss.
Ed Thomas
May 30, 2010
Carlos now marches in a place were his boots make no sound. Only peace and quiet for all eternity. Until you meet him again in the Kingdom of your Father, may He Bless You all and comfort you in your grief.
May 27, 2010
The Home of the Brave Quilt Project would like to present the Gill family with a memorial quilt but cannot find an address for the family. If you know the family please pass along this request and ask them to send me an email so we can send them this memorial quilt. Carol Smith, North Carolina Coordinator. [email protected]
N/A N/A
May 27, 2010
REST IN PEACE SGT!! KAMORA WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!! I PROMISE YOU THAT!!
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
May 15, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Carlos Gill:
Carlos 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
Elizabeth Raab
May 7, 2010
To the Gill Family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Heroes are few and far between. Know in your heart and mind that your son is standing proudly watching over you from heaven. May God Bless you and Keep you during this time of sorrow. I will forever keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Diane Everett
April 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you peace and comfort to ease your pain. God Bless you and yours.
Sandra Houser-Montgomery
April 9, 2010
Clarence, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your son, Carlos. From what I read about him, he was a special young man. I have two daughters and can't imagine either of them going before me. May your memories of him bring you comfort. And may God's grace and mercy be with you.
cindy temprosa
March 28, 2010
Carlos is a very nice person, though i haven't met him i've seen his love for my nieces and nephew.you will always be remembered Carlos. my nieces , nephew and specially your daughter kamora will surely miss you. thank you for loving them.we will never forget you. cindy t. temprosa philippines
Stephanie Rafoss
March 25, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
CHERYL WALKER
March 4, 2010
TO EVERYONE THAT SIGN SGT CARLOS GILL BOOK
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
TIMES ARE STILL DIFFICULT BUT THANK GOD
WE HAVE SOME PRAYING WORRIORS. MAY YOU
ALL BE BLESSED CARLOS MOTHER
Bryan Mac Kay
February 21, 2010
Having worked with Sergeant Gill in Headquarters Platoon, Charlie Company, 2-1 Infantry, I can attest to his commitment to this country and his love of his family. As his memory will never cease to be forgot, I will be thankful that I knew him and maintain my commitment to excellence in his honor.
Shirley Gill
February 17, 2010
A nephew who knew love,A nephew who knew GOD and wasn't afraid to meet him with open arms.Carlos was GOD chosen child his works on earth was finish.It might seem he was to young to leave us,But our GOD doesn't make mistakes.We should all look at his life and the love he had for his mom a bond that could never be broken not even thru death.May my nephew enjoy the beauty of our father heavenly home.We love and miss you,but GOD love you more.Until we meet again RIP my nephew.Love auntie Shirley
Latonya Scott
February 12, 2010
We love you and miss you Carlos.
Jacqueline Terrell
February 12, 2010
SGT CARLOS GILL, my nephew is missed and will forever be loved and missed by his family in Gadsden Alabama.
Jacqueline Terrell
Suzanne MacDaniel
February 11, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Carlos 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 .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
SGT Tommy Torres-Brent
February 9, 2010
Carlos,
You are loved and missed a great deal by Mimi and I, you will never be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family and continue watch over them as they endure through this difficult time.
Tom Seifert
February 8, 2010
With deepest sympathy in memory of our fallen warrior, U.S. Army Sergeant Carlos Gill. During your life you fought for peace to protect others who needed a strong and caring leader. God blesses and protects you now and for eternity.
Gary Allain
February 8, 2010
SGT CARLOS GILL
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever
Charles H. Miranda
February 8, 2010
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FOLLOW THE RAINBOW TO HEAVEN.
=======================================
A SOLDIER HAD DIE OUT ON THE
BATTLEFIELD;
BROKEN HEARTS ARE WEEPING FOR
THEM,
BUT TAKE COMFORT OF KNOWING
THAT GOD HAD SENT THEM A
RAINBOW FROM HEAVEN;
THE SOULS OF THE SOLDIERS
HAVE GONE TO THERE HOME
IN HEAVEN,
OUR LOVED ONE'S HAS FOLLOW
GOD'S LOVELY RAINBOW IN THE
SKY;
ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE
SKY.
THAT LEADS ALL THE WAY TO THE
OTHER END OF THE LORD'S
HOUSE IN HEAVEN,
SO JUST KEEP ON PRAYING AND
TRUST THAT GOD WILL SEND US
THAT SAME RAINBOW IN THE SKY;
WHERE OUR LOVED ONE'S ARE
WAITING FOR YOU AND FOR ME AT
THE END OF THE RAINBOW IN
HEAVEN.
=======================================
Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Kristyna Blackburn
February 8, 2010
Rest In Peace Los!! You will be greatly missed!! Gone, but not forgotten!! My thoughts and prayers are with the family through these hard, sad times!! Bless you all and May God be beside you to guide you through!!
February 7, 2010
Cheryl, We offer our deepest condolence. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May sorrow be overcome with loveing memories. ~Your extend Washington family
V. Randall
February 6, 2010
Cheryl,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you each and every day.
Ed Thomas
February 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ssg, Michael Gill
February 6, 2010
RIP los we will miss u nephew .
February 5, 2010
RIP Carlos and thanks for your service. The PF family will miss you
February 5, 2010
God Bless you Sgt Carlos Gill.
February 5, 2010
My son Col.Mike Thomas wrote to me about Sgt.Carlos Gill, I am sorry for your loss and deeply touched by the love his family and friends had for him, I also am deeply moved by this fallen warrior. I wish you all Peace and love . Charles Thomas Retired Army
February 4, 2010
WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ...THE REED FAMILY . RIP CARLOS
Shirley McRae Gardner
February 4, 2010
Cheryl and Family;
My heart is so heavy and saddened. There are no words to express how I feel. You have my deepest sympathy. I can remember from very early on, the glow and the pride on your face when you talked about him, even at the last class reunion. I know he made you proud. May God Bless and help you through these times. It never goes away but bask in all the good memories of him and know that he is in a better place; resting in the arms of the Lord.
Mildred Carter
February 4, 2010
Cheryl,may God give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time. this has been a very sad time for all of us I really wish I could be there with you, but I can be here for you at any time Stay strong and keep the faith
Jerome & Glenda Farmer
February 4, 2010
Cheryl,
You are in our prayers. I cannot say I understand what you are feeling, but my prayers and love is with you in spirit. Carlos visited our home a many times with Jerome Jr. and was always a joy to have around. He and Jerome Jr. remained friends from early childhood years, through college until he joined the military. May God comfort and keep you wrapped in his loving arms. We will continue to keep you and the family lifted in prayer.
melvin & regina baskerville
February 4, 2010
we are confident, i say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2Cor. 5:8
Cheryl, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. words cannot express the pain we feel in our hearts for you because we know how special carlos is to you. please know that we share in your loss although we don't always understand. may God's word comfort you at this time and give you peace, knowing that His ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. only He can comfort you at this time. may God's love, grace, mercy and peace carry you through these difficult days. we are so proud of carlos and what God allowed him to accomplish in so short a time. we thank him for his ultimate sacrifice that he gave in serving our country. keeping you in our heart and prayers.
William Manganaro
February 4, 2010
Ms. Walker I never had a chance to meet Carlos but from knowing you and from all of the things I've heard and read about him I know he was a man of great charachter and a blessing from God. My family and I express our deepest condolences and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power which enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.[Philippians 3:20-21]
BARBARA MCNEILL
February 3, 2010
CHERYL I AM SO, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, HE IS WITH JESUS NOW, NO MORE PAIN, I PRAY THAT GOD GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU WILL NEED IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU CHERYL. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FRIEND, BARBARA MCNEILL AND FAMILY
SHIRLEY DONEY
February 3, 2010
REST IN PEACE SGT. GILL, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU CARLOS
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
February 3, 2010
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 our Brother-in-Arms Sgt. Carlos Gill. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Carlos. And to Carlos it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in southwest Asia. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Carlos, 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 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Carlos’ family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
February 3, 2010
Rest in peace.
Garnet Jenkins
February 2, 2010
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Sgt. Carlos Gill, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings, are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Carlos, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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