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Cornell Hall III
May 27, 2024
Semper Fi Sgt. May your sacrifice never be forgotten. Proud to have served by your side.
Charles Gili
September 3, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to The Summit Project to honor and remember Kevin B. Balduf US Marine Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
October 14, 2012
May 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf:
Remembering Kevin on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
May 12, 2012
Please allow me to express my sorrow on the 1st anniversary of the passing of this fine Christian soldier, Kevin Balduff. Prayers are offered for Kevin, his family and two young daughters. We thank him tremendously for his service to this nation.
Phyllis Nathan
April 15, 2012
Kevin, I know of you through your Brother,who allowed me to get in front of him while in Nashville. I was in the wrong,being lost. After I made to a parking spot,he pulled up next to us. Being that cut him off and was from GA, MY family didnt know what was going on. (smile) But he knew,seeing my ta g *GOLD STAR FAMILY* and Knew what it stand for. My son SRA JASON DORIAN NATHAN was KIA 23JUN2007 in Turkuit,Iraq, So Thats how WE WILL NEVER FORGET! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. OUR HERO! He said that your daughters were here and they were headed to the zoo.and I was heading to Vanderbilt. Nigel. Jason's baby brother committed 14Mar12 to play football 2013. - To your Mom Virginia.wife Amy.girls Stephaine and Eden and Kyle know that I will never forget. TIME.does heal our heart. But heal on your time. I misss Jason so so much, God is the answer and being able to have family and his friends still remembering him. GOD, Bless You All.. RiP Kevin B. Balduf-My Hero! WELL Done!!
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf:
Kevin 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."
John Woolgar
June 29, 2011
Dear Balduf Family.
Kevin's untimily death has touched people's lives across the world,including mine.Thank you Chip and Amy for being my friend's forever.Every soldier who dies or is wounded in Afghanistan despite their nationalitly deserves Our Hounor and Respect..God Bless you family at your hour of need.I know you feel right now, time heals the pain very slowly, I hope that these messages show you have friend's everwhere in the world. God Bless your Son, family and all the troops in Afghanistan.Amy and Chip feel free to write to me on facebook.
SEMPFER FI SGT KEVIN BALDULF
Kimberly Jacobson
June 29, 2011
Chip and Family, Had I known this book was out there I would have signed it sooner! YOUR SON IS MY HERO, May God allow all of you a continued Peace that ONLY he can supply! And if you ever need someone to talk to PLEASE feel free to write to me on my facebook ! I am a great listener! Please hug his litle girls often and let them know that I think of their daddy as a hero too!
Debra Johnson
June 29, 2011
I never got to meet Sgt Kevin Balduf, and I really wish I had. I would like to have been able to say 'thank you' for all he was doing, wearing a uniform and fighting for the freedom of not only his fellow Americans, but Australians like me...living half a world away. It takes a certain kind of person do to what Sgt Balduf, clearly did and did so well. Those kind of people are rare in their ability to give selflessly to others, and special indeed that they would lay down their life in the line of their 'duty', so others could live, lives free of fear and uncertainty. "Thank you" seems so trite and hollow a phrase to use when the measure of a human being like Sgt Kevin Balduf and others like him is summed up in this life. I believe though, that there is a special place in Eternity for those such as him, and know he is there... waiting for those who miss him so dearly to someday be reunited. My and my families' thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time. Please know, that Australia too is a nation... grateful of your son's service and sacrifice. God bless him, and all of you!
He "met up with Jesus."
Shirley Hutton
June 28, 2011
I will remember you, always, Kevin...
Sgt. Kevin Brian Balduf USMC 7/14.83- 5/12/11
Chip Balduf
June 21, 2011
C H
June 13, 2011
Dear Balduf Family,
I guess I'll start by saying that my father just retired from the Army two years ago. My entire life has been that of a military brat, several years of which involved me sitting at home while he was on the other side of the world protecting our freedom. I heard your story and instantly realized how easily that could have been my dad. As I'm sure you are aware, your son is without a doubt a hero. I have more respect for our US Soldiers and my father than most anyone else, the one exception being my Lord Jesus Christ. Unlike a lot of people, I also know that when a soldier goes to war, so does his family. And cause of that, you all have my respect as well. Know that my family is praying for you, your friends, and your community. We love you and God bless your son and our troops.
dawn mcqueeney
June 13, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Balduf my sincere condolences for this great loss. May God be with you and comfort you during this time. I will be at the funeral monday to stand and honor this Hero . May God bless......
jim tidwell
June 11, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Balduf I offer my sincere condolences for this great loss. May God be with you and comfort you during this time. I will be at the funeral monday to stand and honor this Hero along with many more veterans. May God bless......
Katie Palmer
June 11, 2011
Dear Balduf Family,
I wish to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences during this time of sorrow. Although I never knew Sgt Balduf personally, my dad did and he spoke very highly of him and the other members of the team. I have been listening to patriotic music lately and like the song says "I am proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me". Sgt Balduf will be forever missed, but never forgotten.God Bless and Semper Fi
~Katie Palmer, Proud daughter of Lt Col Ben "Chili" Palmer
Christina Lindsay
June 9, 2011
Sgt Balduf was a great person and Marine. When I was a Private/PFC, he showed me how to treat junior Marines, if and when I ever got promoted.. For this, I am thankful , and I will always remember him. It is an honor to have known someone who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Marcia Jackson
June 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for the loss of a brave hero. Thank you SGT. Balduf for helping protect our country and for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Renee Owens
June 1, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi SGT Balduf.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006 OIF
Claire Taliaferro
May 30, 2011
During our most recent phone conversation with our son, CPL Matthew Brown, he expressed great saddness at the loss of his platoon seargent, SGT Balduf. He spoke very highly of him as a leader and a friend. I wanted to pass this on to you as well as our condolences for your loss.
MacDaniel
May 27, 2011
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 .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Debt/Fallen
D J Sims
May 23, 2011
To the Family of Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
Rita Smith
May 23, 2011
May 23, 2011
I knew Kevin and I am very saddened by the loss of a good son and a good Marine. I thank God that there are men and women like him who are willing to take up arms for freedom and I pray for the day when we can all live in peace. There are no words that can be said to heal a heart that is grieving but my prayers are with the Balduf family.
Eric Owens
May 23, 2011
I did not know Kevin but am a bit possesive and claim all Marines as my brother and mourn the loss of any. Thanks to you and him for all you have given. Semper Fidelis!
Doc Owens
May 23, 2011
Dear Balduf family,
Our family grieves the loss of your son, David. He will not be forgotten. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
Garnet Jenkins
May 22, 2011
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf, with profound gratitude for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Kevin and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely now, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Balduf family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories, of times spent with Kevin, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day
"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 passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
You are in my thoughts and my prayers
Charles DeMore
May 20, 2011
Our daughter is a Marine currently serving in Afghanistan. We grieve with you at Kevin's death but are also thankful for the courage and valor he displayed by his life and commitment.
May 20, 2011
Kevin...it was an honor knowing you and your wife and daughters and a pleasure transporting your daughter Stephanie on my Head Start school bus last year here in Jacksonville, NC. Amy and your two beautiful daughters...May you find all the peace that only our Father in Heaven can provide to you during this time of your extreme sorrow.
Joe Marty (GySgt/USMC/Ret)
Chuck and Deborah Nash
May 20, 2011
With deepest sympathy at the loss of Kevin. We are grateful for the ones that serve our country and lay down their life fighting to protect our freedom. May God envelope you in His loving arms and comfort you at this time.
Cathryn Balduff / Bunt
May 20, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of one of our own. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Amy Reber
May 19, 2011
A email from my husband who is currently serving in Afghanistan:
"I just went to the memorial service for Sgt Kevin Balduf who was killed with LtCol Palmer. It was a really good service and by all accounts, he was a model Marine. I had never met him, but I could see that lots of Marines both junior and senior to him looked at him as a Marine to emulate. Best of all he was of the body of Christ. So that is good to know. He has two little girls. I could tell by the slideshow that they showed that he was a great Dad."
Deepest sympathies to your family.
Dan, Amy, Sam, Hans and Josie Reber
Gloria Foster
May 19, 2011
I just want to let you know how saddened I am by the loss of Kevin. Although I never met him, just knowing that another one of our heroes has fallen causes me to feel the loss also. We are grateful for men like Kevin and all that he sacrificed for us in the service of his country.
This must be such a difficult time for you, and I pray you will receive the peace and Grace that you need to see you through it.
GAIL DEGRASSE
May 18, 2011
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED KEVIN. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE DEGRASSE FAMILY USMC MAINE.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
May 18, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carol Hicks
May 17, 2011
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.
Marine Mom
L. Mealman
May 17, 2011
I would like to send my sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Kevin Balduf. My nephew was a Marine who died in Iraq so my family understands the pain you are going through. My prayers are with you now and will be during the long road you have ahead of you. I am grateful to Kevin for his service and sacrifice.
Jerry Lewis
May 17, 2011
Kevin was a quiet professional. He was an exceptional NCO and led by example. He made us all better Marines. We miss you Kevin, Semper Fi!
Sgt Lewis
USMC 2003-2007
Debbie Nagy
May 17, 2011
I wish that there was something I could say that would ease your pain. I can only let you know the pain I feel in my heart for you. I am sorry that I never got a chance to personally know Kevin but he will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will also keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
May 17, 2011
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 SGT. Kevin B. Balduf our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Kevin. And to Kevin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Kevin, you are a brave Marine 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 1,307 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Kevin’s family and loved ones. Semper Fi !
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Don Elseroad
May 17, 2011
In recognition of Sergeant Kevin B. Balduf's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as well as the members of the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
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