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Peter Hahn Obituary

HAHN-Peter James, SFC, Company C, 2-156, 256th BCT, of Louisiana, formerly of Sound Beach, heroically in the line of duty in Iraq on May 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Devoted father of Kaitlyn. Loving son of Sarah and the late Charles. Dear brother of Matthew and Stephen. Cherished grandson of Ruth Shaw. Nephew of Eric and Annie Hahn. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach. Visitation, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass, Thursday 10:45AM at Assumption BVM R.C. Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Published by Newsday on Jun. 1, 2005.
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Tomorrow will mark 14 years since we lost this great man. Rest well Pete. BlackSheep!

Jason Coulter

May 23, 2019

It seems like it was only yesterday I was a pain in the butt dismount in the back of your track at Ft. Polk. The memory of you and Jake plastering camo paint on to try and cover up about 3 days of beard growth during a brutally hot AT still makes me grin. Rest well my friend, I will see you and the rest of the Blacksheep again.

LT Coulter

Jason Coulter

May 24, 2018

PJ was one of the best guys I had the pleasure of serving with. He is never forgotten.

David Ghizzoni
2/7 CAV 1CD

David Ghizzoni

May 20, 2015

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn:
It has truly been my honor to sign Peter's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Peter will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2013

In memory & honor of Peter Hahn. We shall always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice to this Country.

March 31, 2013

Pete just wanted to let you know that I love u aNd always will and will never forget. Love u. Jodie Coman

March 10, 2013

May 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn:
Always remembering Peter. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

May 29, 2012

Our thanks & Prayers for your Ultimate Sacrifice for Us all. Keeping you & your loved ones & All Service Members in prayer & heart each day. May The PErpetual Light SHine UPon you forever & Comfort you family. AMEN

February 1, 2012

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn:
Please accept my remembrance of Peter on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn:
Remembering Peter 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

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2010

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Kenna Larra

June 23, 2009

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn:
Peter 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

Peggy Childers

May 25, 2009

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 Peter, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

May 24, 2008

peter, you were a great man. i think about you and the guys all the time. i still feel guilty for not being there with you but God had different plans for me.
i will always be proud of the men i served with charlie company. you are all missed and thought of all the time. thank you for your sacrifice my brother.

quincy bryant

March 29, 2008

I will never be able to fully express my sorrow for your lost. I was the medic assigned to Blacksheep second platoon and a day does not pass that I don't think about SFC Hahn and that awful day. I remember after the loss of there first medic (Sgt Kenneth Vonronn) and the rest of the 24 crew (SFC Kurt Joseph Comeaux, SGT Christopher Babin, CPL Bradley John Berjeron, SPC Armand Luke Frickey, CPL Huey Pierce Long Fassbender and CPL Warren Anthony Murphy) not wanting to be the "new" medic. I did not want to get emotionally involved, but SFC Hahn and second platoon made that impossible. The first day I met SFC Hahn he extended his hand to me and said "If any of these guys give you a hard time, let me know, because I am from New York too." He treated me like he knew me for years. We even had a conversation about entenmann cakes. He was a great man who was always talking about his little princess and his queen. I am so sorry I could not bring him home. It hurts my heart everyday, but I know he is in heaven keeping his family safe, strong, healthy and happy. God bless you and your family.

Samuel Rivera

December 2, 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 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)

August 15, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A multitude of Thanks to Peter and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
~2 Corinthians 5:1~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Remembers Peter's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Garnet Jenkins

May 24, 2007

I went to school with Peter for a short time in Miller Place, NY, I was at one time friends with his brothers Matt, and Stephen. I just wanted you to know that my children and I still think of you and what you did for our country.

Jessica B

August 25, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE 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 YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 7, 2006

I miss you my friend Ill never forget you. You were a great man.

Jack Venable Jr.

April 30, 2006

As Easter nears we are reminded that life never ends for the believers in Jesus Christ. We walk in darkness now, but one day we will walk in the Light with Peter and all those who followed God's command to love one another as He loved us. Peter loved you both so much,he gave his all to keep you and us safe & free.We think and pray for you and Kaitlin often.

Louis & Janet Scaruffi

March 21, 2006

January 31, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

HEY PARAN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH NO WORD CAN EXPLAIN HOW MUCH BUT I WANT YOU TO KEEP SAFE AND DONT FORGET ME ILOVE YOU AND GOODBYE.



GODDY

Kortney DuVernay

December 22, 2005

Thank you for your service Peter!

You will not be forgotten.

Q Madp

November 28, 2005

I was acquainted with Peter, his mother and his brothers many years ago but lost touch. My heart goes out to the family in this time of loss. John 5:28,29

Carl Brandstrom

August 26, 2005

Wanda Cobb & Family

August 18, 2005

Jennifer and Kaitlin,



I was very sorry to hear about Peter, but I am proud of him for defending the freedom of our country. It seems like yesterday that we were sitting in the cove skipping class. Know that you are in my prayers and that if you need anything all you have to do is ask. All my love, your sister in DZ,Jaime(Flirt)Brooks Sciambra

Jaime Brooks- Sciambra

July 13, 2005

i loved my brother more then words can say and i'll miss him the rest of my life.pete was the epitome of what a man should be. much love your little bro steve

stephen hahn

June 30, 2005

The Smith family was proud and honored to be a part of your life. May the lord have mercy on your soul. Your braver, sacrifice and commitment will never be forgotten!

Jarrett Smith

June 21, 2005

I first met SSG Hahn during this deployment to Iraq. I am glad to have known him and proud to have served with him. He will forever be in my memory and in my prayers. Thank God for great soldiers such as him. God Bless you.



SFC Shayne Bellina

C 1088 Engineers

Baghdad, Iraq

Shayne Bellina

June 18, 2005

THANK YOU FOR DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR YOUR FAMILY AND GIVE THE STRENGTH TO GET THRROUH THIS TRAGEDY.

SHERRY CRAPPELL

June 14, 2005

To the family of Peter Hahn,



My son Spc. Jeremy Bergeron, was under SFC Hahn's command, and was home on leave when this terrible incident occured. Jeremy spoke very highly of Peter. I would like to take this opportunity to offer the most heartfelt condolences from our family to yours...May God bless and keep you and yours during this time....

Sincerely,

Jerri Allemand

Mother of Spc. Jeremy J. Bergeron

(Baghdad , Iraq )

Jerri Allemand

June 14, 2005

We have lost one of the best leaders, soldiers, and friends. He would not want us to cry for him, he would want us to smile for all the great things he has done. So we will be smiling for years.

Good Bye Brother,

We will miss you

Spc. Jeric Yeargin

June 12, 2005

We send out deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow and hope God gives you the strength you need at this time. We know all to well what it's like to go through this, but with faith, God has gotten us through this. I'll try to keep in touch with you. Please, take care.

The family of SGT Bradley Bergeron

June 11, 2005

You are in our prayers. Peter has indeed paid the high price, "Laying down his life for others" He joins a good group of Black Sheep who will show him the way around heaven. There is not a day that we do not recall the great times, silly times and yes the sad and angry times we've had together. The important part is we had them. No one can take them away from us. We are strong not because its the right thing or what people expect but because we are not alone and together we can get through anything the world tries to put in our way. Most of all we have the comfort of God and family. "I will hold you in the palm of my Hand" The Murphy's and the Black Sheep are here for you. We are FAMILY!

The Family of Sgt Warren Murphy

June 10, 2005

To the Hahn Family,



I served with Peter in TF 69. He was a great soldier. His sacrafice was not in vain. Upon arriving in country, we saw after the elections, the face of the Iraqi people turn from dispair to hope for future. The Iraqi's thank us every day for bringing them a taste of freedom that most Americans take for granted. Peter is a true hero and will always be remembered as such. After Peter's passing we always question what are we doing here, until we head back out and see what men like Peter have done to this country. Thank you Peter for your service.

CPT Chrstopher J Daniels

June 10, 2005

To the Hahn Family





My heart and prayer's are with you all. My fiance is SGT Reed, he is still severing with the Blacksheep. He spoke very highly of SGT Hahn. He was a great man and will forever be a hero in our heart.

Melissa Stinson

June 9, 2005

We know SFC Peter Hahn has been discharged from this earthly Army and has been accepted for service in that glorious Army of the host of Heaven.

Doughty J. Dominique Commander

United Veterans League

Houma, Louisiana

Doughty Dominique

June 9, 2005

I'm am so sorry for your loss my son said he was a good man. God bless you and your family I'll keep you im my prayers and hope that all our sons daughters wifes and husband come home soon

Lori Bullock

June 9, 2005

To the family of Peter James Hahn, your family member has given the ultimate sacrafice for us to have peace and freedom, I have a step son SPC Jesse LeBlanc that served with him and Peter will be forever in our hearts and you the family will be in our prayers. I hope you one day find peace and I wish you all the best. He is a hero in my heart forever, he served his country proudly just as all the Blacksheep soldiers did.

Lori LeBlanc

June 9, 2005

Rest in peace, BIG MAN.

Your Comrade-in-Arms

ORELL GOLDING

June 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. SFC Hahn, Peter was a great man who enjoyed what he did and made me laugh on a daily basis. He is truly missed and know that he spoke very highly of you all and loved you all very much. Their wasn't anything he wouldn't do or get for his little girl. He is truly missed.



SSG Leal, Warren

Warren Leal

June 8, 2005

There are no words that can take away or stop the pain and heartbreak you are facing at this moment. I know too well what you are going through. It has only been 5 months since my boys and I lost Kurt in such a far away place. It is hard hearing, "Time heals." There is some truth to this. Take each day as it comes and relish on the memories you have of Peter. Stay in close contact, as much as possible, with those who truly understand your grief. The friends and soldiers of the Blacksheep and our Blacksheep adopted soldiers have been a tremendous comfort to myself and my boys. It will be hard at times to hear pharases such as, "He is a hero and thank you for what you've done." Do know that you have done a great deal. You and Kaitlyn have sacraficed Peter for the better of another nation and ours. It is hard to understand how that is, but know that Peter and the rest of our fallen will forever be in many people's hearts. Stay strong, take time to heal and remember, "Once a Blacksheep, always a Blacksheep." I think of you each day.

Tiffiny Comeaux

June 8, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Peter's family. Peter has paid the ultimate price for our freedom. I cannot express to you the deep sorrow I feel for all those who knew and loved Peter. May he and all the others who have given their lives for us rest in peace. Those of us that are left to go on must never forget the honorable men and women who gave it all....... God Bless You and may God give you the strength to carry on without him.

Theresa Muller

June 8, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to this family..We will never forget the great sacrifices, Sgt. Peter Hahn, so unselfishly gave of himself to serve and defend . For he will forever be remembered as a True American Hero ..May God give you each comfort through this and strenght each day to go on. For we Salute SGT PETER HAHN for the heavens now has another Honorable angel in camufloge guarding heavens gates, Rest in Peace Sgt Peter..

Dee Folk

June 8, 2005

Peter was my brother-in-law and i miss him more and more everyday. i just wanted to say thank you to the strangers who feel for my family in this most unfortunate time in our lives. may God bless each and every one of you.

holly mcclain

June 8, 2005

Hahn Family Peter meant alot to everyone that he knew.Remember him by the good times, the great talks and his beautiful smile. May his strength and courage help us all through this difficult time

Michelle Friend

June 4, 2005

Your courage and bravery will never be forgotten. May you be surrounded by God's Love and Peace

eternally- Thank you!

Diane Towle

June 3, 2005

May God have mercy on your soul and may you find peace with the Lord.

Thank you.

Lorraine Egan

June 1, 2005

I read about Peter in Newsday and I am very grateful that someone like Peter was willing tpo make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms in America. I also take some pride that he was of the same family name as myself. I have been searching our family name and find a lot of first manes in common. Originally my side of the family came from Brooklyn.

Robert Hahn

June 1, 2005

SFC Hahn

Was attached from the 2-156 Infantry to the 1-69Infantry. He was an intrepid man, always in good spirits and is missed tremendously by his comrades in arms. Rest in Peace.

George Brett

June 1, 2005

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.

Susan Johnson

May 30, 2005

We, like hundreds of thousands of Americans, cannot or will not join the Armed Forces in order to defend our nation from tyranny. Your loved one could and did. We will always thank God for people like him. And we thank you and grieve your loss and our country's.

Trifon & Marilyn Andrico

May 30, 2005

To the Family and Friends of Peter:



You don't know me, I'm an ordinary American who, like all of us this Memorial Day weekend, are thinking about the sacrifices and losses suffered by the armed services men and women and their families. Please know that our thoughts and prayers of gratitude, sympathy, and hope are with you always.

Jim Hansen

May 28, 2005

As a veitnam vet I know the feelings that you have with the loss of a loved one. Only my faith in God helped me to go on with my life. May God bless you and help you cope with the loss of you HERO.



Thank you,

A fellow comrade in arms.Ret.

Bill Watson

May 28, 2005

I cannot know your pain & grief for my husband returned from the army to live out his life. It made me want to be a WAC even more, but settled down with him. I thanked God, knowing a miracle.

Sue Kittrell

May 27, 2005

To the Hahn family,



I don't know your loved one, but I just wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn is a true hero.

May God bless and keep you strong through it all.

Della Peggins

May 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to this family, May god bless and keep you. Even though I dont really know you I feel your son or husband is all of our Heros.

Debbie Fowler

May 26, 2005

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