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Here, we have created a place for you to share your thoughts about fallen members of the military, a chance for you to say thank you, reminisce about a soldier or talk about military sacrifice.
(Please, in respect for the holiday, this is not a spot of pro-war or anti-war messages.) Selected messages will appear in The Ledger on Monday, May 30
Memories and Condolences
for Fallen U.S. Soldiers
91 Entries
E ROBINS.
October 23, 2017
My condolences to the family of SGT. La David Johnson and the family of the other three SGTs.
J PREVATT
May 31, 2011
Hello-
I was not able to attend any services as I am homeless and without a car. I currently stay in a shelter and ride the busses to get around. As the bus system was down for the holiday, I was not able to go to the Lakeland service or any other event going on in the county.
But I would like to say my thank you's to the ones who have served in our military and those that have fought and been injured or died in war. Thank you to you all for keeping us free, for giving us our homeland and freedoms.
D. Fred Weinman
May 31, 2011
2-12-41....1-13-66
jodi griner
May 30, 2011
Thank all of you who have served in OUR USA ARMED FORCES!!! And to the families of these fallen HEROS, thank you for all you have done!!!!!
WANDA NATIONS
May 30, 2011
THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO SACRIFICE YOUR LIFE THAT I MIGHT BE ABLE TO LIVE MINE HERE IN THIS WONDERFUL USA...BLESS THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL ...THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED//ALL OF YOU ARE BRAVE AND MAY GOD BLESS .......
Karen
May 30, 2011
There is no way to express what I am feeling.
Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I never gave up anything but I enjoy the results of YOUR willingness to serve.
Paratrooper, Purple Heart, Pappaw - that's Bill Hough
Carolyn
May 29, 2011
To William J. (Bill) Hough, Screamin' Eagle paratrooper. You were shot down from the sky, but God brought you home to be Pappaw to my children years later. I honor you this weekend. You were of all men most brave.
Carolyn Hennecy Smith
May 29, 2011
The LHS Class of 1969 honors Donnie Hopewell and all our other classmates who served in Nam. You will always be in our hearts. NULLI SECUNDUS!!
Beverly Kyser
May 29, 2011
I can only say what has been said a million time before but will never be enough to show the gratitude that millions have.. Thank you from my heart, and God Bless You and yours.
Peggy McSwain
May 29, 2011
How could any American, who has never fought in a war,even begin to Thank the many men and women who did. Never enough words to express one's Thanks.
Thanks To All who have!
Peggy McSwain
May 29, 2011
Our son, Captain Todd Bair died 8 years ago this month in a terrorist bombing in Saudi Arabia. He was "Army Always" and had retired and was working as a trainer for a defense contractor when his compound was bombed. We miss him, love him always and are grateful for his and all other military who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Emmy and Rich Thompson(Lake Wales, FL)
May 29, 2011
Thank you to all our fallen, wounded, disabled and present soldiers.
SSG Gene Vance Jr.
Amber Vance
May 28, 2011
SSG Gene Vance Jr. KIA May 19,2002 My Daddy,I love and miss you so very much
May 28, 2011
think you for loving and careing for us in arms way god bless you all r. sutton
Edna Smith
May 27, 2011
To All Our Fallen Servicemen and Women; Thank you for your unselfish and ultimate sacrifice for us.Thank you for protecting our freedom.Because of you our lives will be better off,you will not be forgotten. God bless all of you and your familys for all that you did for us. Edna Smith,Auburndale,Florida
Diana Simmons
May 27, 2011
On this Memorial Day I want to say "Thank you" to all the service men and women who put themselves in harms way to protect our freedom. Particularly I want to remember a special young man I got to know and watch him grow up and ultimately pay the price for our freedom. PFC Anthony Simmons was killed by an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, July 8, 2010. He served beside his brothers, including his biological brother, Nick, who was is the same unit. I remember them hip to hip most of thier lives so I wasn't surprised when they signed up to serve our country together. Anthony was a creative, artistic and personable 25 year old man who lived life to the fullest and loved his family dearly. May we all take a minute and remember those very special individuals this weekend. Thanks again, Ant.
You loving stepmom, Diana Simmons
May 26, 2011
My name is Bill McCraney and I am a Veteran of the Korean War. This is to pay honor and tribute to two warriors of that war who did not come home, but who helped assure that I did. My squad leader who taught me how to survive combat, Sgt Virgil Fisher from Washington State, the other a hero who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, Lt Paul E Clawson from New Jersey. Lt Clawson had enough confidence in me, I was only 18 at the time, to promote me to squad leader. I still think of them often.
May 26, 2011
My name is Rhonda Smith. My son, Sgt. Keith A. Coe was killed in Kahlis, Iraq on April 27, 2010. Keith was the toughest person I have ever known. He was a devoted father and husband. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. My heart aches that his children will grow up without him.
Cathy Curry
May 26, 2011
To all fallen servicemen and women:
Our lives are better because of your unselfish, ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for all you have done to protect us and our freedom. We are truly blessed to have had you in our lives, and you will be forever in our hearts.
JOHN W.TUCKER Died In France WW11
Janie Breen Brackin
May 25, 2011
On this Memorial Day 2011 it is with a grateful heart I say 'THANK YOU' to all our Military and many Veterans. They are true HEROS ! So many have paid the ultimate price - they gave their all for our GREAT COUNTRY. My family personally lost my Mother's Brother, John W. Tucker , who was killed in France in WW11. He was put to rest at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial located in France. Many years have passed but the terror of war remains devastating. Thank you again to our troops everywhere and our courageous Veterans who have with whole heartiness protected our freedom. You will never be forgotten! God bless the USA ! Submitted by : Janie Breen Brackin - Lake Wales, FL
Deborah Metzler
May 25, 2011
This is to honor my dad, Joe Crane, US Navy, my brother Robert Crane US Air Force, my nephew Aaron Crane US Navy and my son-in-law, Gary Simmons US Army. All have served, all came home, all I love and thank. To ALL servicemen and women...thank you.
May 25, 2011
In memory of Rudy Avon Carnely who gave his life for his Country on May 29, 1969 in Vietnam, thanks to you and all the brave men and women that have given their lives for the greatest country of all " The good ole USA!"
Ann Bartlett
May 25, 2011
Thank You to all the brave people that have given their all,to enable those left behind,to be able to enjoy what they lost.God Bless them "One and All"
John Blanton
May 24, 2011
This is to honor to my friend Captain James A. (Twig) Branch, USAF. He was based out of McDill AFB in Tampa, Fl., and flew F4C Phantom jets. He gave his life in combat in Viet Nam in 1967. He loved flying and owned a Fairchild PT26 that he flew for pleasure. He also loved fast cars and drove a Corvette. He loved his country for which he gave his life. He was a good American and a good friend.
DIES IN FRANCE - WW11
John W. Tucker
May 24, 2011
Debbie Oliver
May 24, 2011
God Bless all the men and women who have given their lives for our country. Thank you for keeping our country free. Thank you also, to the families of our fallen heroes who gave so very much.
Louise Stokes
May 24, 2011
Remembering an Uncle, William Jackson who died in Korea. Just a young man who gave his life for our freedom.
Harlin Harris enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam where he lost his life. His memory lives on through his friends. You are forever in our hearts, our memories. To my son, Richard (Harlin) who served in the US Navy, thank you. I'm sure you made him proud. Classmate Richard Pendley also a casualty of Vietnam. For those who are serving today, you are the best! You deserve so much more than you are given, but rest assured that what you do will one day be rewarded to you! Thank you and our prayers are always with you. Come home safe!
Andrew Johnson
May 24, 2011
In loving memory of John Mark Johnson, a Michigan soldier who bravely served in Viet Nam. You are dearly missed by your family and your many friends.
Tom Scharar
May 24, 2011
I would like for you to honor my friend Kyle Addair. I first meet Kyle when he moved to Lakeland from West Virginia with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Homer Addair and his brother Ken.
We quickly become friends as we both attended Medulla School where his dad was my teacher and the next year our principal at the new Southwest Jr. High. We both also attended Lakeland High and Florida Southern College together and went to church together at Methodist Temple here in Lakeland.
Kyle was a real likeable young man, a good student and a good friend.
Kyle was always full of adventure. He was an excellent driver and loved to drive fast cars, owned a motorcycle and he took flying lessons from a man named Charlie who taught lessons out of a cow pasture between Lakeland and Plant City. Kyle said if I can fly out of a pasture it should be easy to fly from an airport.
Kyle and I had lots of fun together as teenagers growing up in Lakeland in the 50’s and 60’s. I remember one time Kyle and I scraped together all the money we had and bought a car for $50.00 thinking we could make some money by re-selling it but we were in such a financial bind that we ended up selling it for $55.00 because we were completely broke and needed the money.
Another time we went to Daytona Beach with $20.00 between us for a 3-day trip to the beach. Believe it or not we had enough money left to buy gas to get home.
As they say the best things in life are free!!!
As soon as Kyle graduated from College he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the ARMY and immediately left for Vietnam to serve our Country. Kyle was killed in battle on February 23 the following year at the age of 24. He was survived by his parents Homer and Marie Addair and brothers Ken, and Mike and wife Jane McKibben Addair. He was buried at Lakeland Memorial Gardens.
I often think of Kyle and especially on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
In memory of Kyle I have his picture hanging on the wall of my office with his name which my brother etched off the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
Tom Scharar
Barbara Flowers
May 24, 2011
To my Dad- Sgt. James P. Rudd USMC R.I.P Daddy; My Husband- Sgt. Raymond Flowers US Army; My Sons- Pfc. Jeffrey Bell and Sgt. Allen Personette US Army; To ALL Armed Forces- We can't Thank You enough! Sempre Fi and HOOOAH
Barbara Sherman
May 24, 2011
Thank you Bruce,and Thank you Georgie.
IRA MORGAN
May 23, 2011
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BROTHER IRA JOSEPH MORGAN.HE WAS THE SON OF ROLAND AND MOSSIE TODD I WAS VERY YOUNG WHEN MY BUD WAS KILLED. HE FOUGHT FOR HIS FAMILY AND HIS COUNTRY.BUD WAS SURVIVED SISTERS RUTH MORGAN TERHUNE OSBORNE, YIOLET TYREE, BETTY SHEPHERD,BROTHERS PAUL TODD ,HAROLD TODD AND NEPHEW HE DEARLY LOVED VERNON TERHUNE,BUD WAS KILLED ON SUGARLOAF HILL MAY 21 1945, .I WAS SO LITTLE CANT REMEMBER EVERY THINGG,HE WAS LAID TO REST IN OAK LAWN CEMERTY IN WINTER HAVEN FL,THE VA USE TO DECORATE HIS GRAVE BUT IT HAS MANY YEARS SINCE A FLAG HAS BEEN LEFT ON THE VET, BURY IN OAK LAWN IN WINTER HAVEN FL, BUD WAS A BRAVE MARINE HE DIED TRYING TO SAVE FELLOW MARINE .I THANK GOD FOR MY BROTHER AND ALL YOUNG BOYS THAT LOST THIER LIVES I CAN SAY THEY ALL LOVED OUR GOOD OLD USA, I AM SO PROUD OF OUR ARM FORCES.GOD BLESS THEM ALL BETTY SHEPHERD SISTER
May 23, 2011
This is in memory of my cousin Bruce Wayne Carter, who was just nineteen years old when he arrived in Vietnam with the Second Btln. Third Marines in 1969.
Bruce was the only son of my aunt Georgie Carter Krell and my uncle Frank Krell of Miami Springs, Florida.
In August of 1969, Bruce's unit was under a heavy enemy crossfire, when Bruce stood in full view of the North Vietnamese soldiers and delivered a devastating volume of fire, killing several of the enemy and forcing the remainder to retreat from the area.
While shouting directions to the Marines around him, PFC Carter observed a hostile grenade land between him and his fellow Marines. Fully aware of the probable consequences of his action, but determined to protect the men following him, he unhesitatingly threw himself over the grenade, absorbing the full effects of its detonation with his body.
Bruce gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Bruce was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The above information was from Bruce's award. The Miami Veterans Administration hospital is named in honor of Bruce.
Kenneth Leland
May 23, 2011
This is in memory of my cousin Bruce Wayne Carter, who was just nineteen years old when he arrived in Vietnam with the Second Btln. Third Marines in 1969.
Bruce was the only son of my aunt Georgie Carter Krell and my uncle Frank Krell of Miami Springs, Florida.
In August of 1969, Bruce's unit was under a heavy enemy crossfire, when Bruce stood in full view of the North Vietnamese soldiers and delivered a devastating volume of fire, killing several of the enemy and forcing the remainder to retreat from the area.
While shouting directions to the Marines around him, PFC Carter observed a hostile grenade land between him and his fellow Marines. Fully aware of the probable consequences of his action, but determined to protect the men following him, he unhesitatingly threw himself over the grenade, absorbing the full effects of its detonation with his body.
Bruce gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Bruce was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The above information is from Bruce's award. The Miami Veterans Administration hospital is named in honor of Bruce.
Debbie Fields
May 23, 2011
In Memory of Charon Barber Ret. Cpl. Vietnam. He was the love of my life. I was with him for over 20 yrs. I knew that he was a Marine, but found out that he was a Cpl, when I got his papers out to take to the funeral home. He is watching, from his post in Heaven now! I love you. Semper Fi!
Kathy S. Montero
May 23, 2011
They served and fought and died so that we might be safe and free. Grant them, O Lord, Eternal peace and give them the victory... And in these days of unrest filled with grave uncertainty, lets not forget the price they paid to keep us free.
In memory of my Father & Big Brother ..Robert L. Shelton Sr. & Robert L. Shelton Jr.
Kathy Montero
Casey Menees
May 23, 2011
In memory of my grandpa, William Mac Vanderpool Sr. who passed away in June of 2001. Served in the Marines for 30 years. Thank him for his service and for all of those still fighting for our freedom today. THANK YOU!
Annette Weeks
May 23, 2011
Saluting your veteran this Memorial Day.
Frank Gossy
May 23, 2011
Words alone are not enough... we must never forget those who gave all for our FREEDOM we enjoy today. They allow us to be what we are... AMERICANS...FREE to come and go as we please. Thank You Armed Forces.
Maurice Dionne
May 22, 2011
This is in memory of my Uncle Amedee Deschenes having been recognized by the city of Nashua, NH for his valor in World War One.
While stationed in Xivray, France, German troops rushed the line of his platoon through a thick fog --- his battalion was greatly outnumbered. Upon what seemed to be an obvious loss, Private Deschenes leapt up to the top of the trench and fired his Chauchot weapon into the German army. Deschene's automatic gun was one of few provided to the troops as it took a trained and capable hand to handle. He bravely stood into enemy fire and sent a waterfall of ammunition rounds into leader after German leader until all had fallen or retreated. His bravery and action surely saved his battalion from certain death and capture. In his memory and recogniton of his valor, a monument and park was dedicated to him and is still existing in Nashua, NH known as Deschenes Park and Oval. It's not often we hear about World War One nowadays. My uncle was killed by Mustard Gas which thankfully now is outlawed by the Geneva convention.
I am proud of my uncle's valor and dedication giving his life to his country as are the people of Nashua, NH.
Deborah Pennewell
May 21, 2011
We all need to remember every soldier that is serving and has served with the Armed Forces. We need to thank them and pray for them every day. Deborah Pennewell
jack stambaugh,jr.
May 21, 2011
memory of my dad--HENRY J.(JACK) STAMBAUGH, SR.--SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN U.S. ARMY. When he pass away 6 years ago(May 17, 2005). When we found his army papers, that he received a highest honor in U.S. ARM FORCES and a letter from Preident Harry Truman.
Pansy Smith
May 21, 2011
memory of my dad...BRUCE MINCEY..served our country for 22 years in the U>S> ARMY. thank you daddy..your daughter, Pansy Mincey Smith
Joan Frederich
May 21, 2011
I want this memorial to be for 2 of my "distant Cousins". These men served this country during the Civil War. Edgar G. Trask,died in Andersonville prison May 1865. Buried in Andersonville National Cemetery. Nelson Stevens died in Virginia in 1863 and is buried in Soldiers Home National Cemetery in Washinfton, D.C. Please remember all our service men who have fought to preserve OUR freedom. God Bless Them All.
james milton williams
May 21, 2011
This is in memory of my uncle whom i never met.Oscar milton williams 1940 graduate of l.h.s.lt williams was killed in oct.29,1942 on a b-26 that was shot down over Rabaul New Guinea he & the pilot went down with the plane,but all survived because of their heroics.may god bless all of our troops that have sacrifice like my uncle milton!
Chris Taylor
May 21, 2011
In memory of our Brother Philip C Taylor. A day does not pass that I don't think of him. Phil was missing for 23 years before he was brought back to us from Vietnam. He is now buried in Lakeland. I still wear his POW/MIA (Prisoner of war/Missing in action) bracelet every day. He was a very smart and talented young man back then. I often wonder who he'd be today. Because he would be someone special. WE MISS YOU PHIL!
Philip Taylor 4-15-1949/5-27-71
Barbara Bond Richards
May 21, 2011
In memory of my brother Jack Bond. He was lost at sea during the bombing of the USS Franklin during WWII.
Sisters- Betty Albury and Barbara Richards
James Felts (CWO, USN Retired)
May 21, 2011
I will always remember Bruce Eugene Kline who died for his country in Vietnam. Brad Sutton, Bruce, and I had lunch together in Danang two weeks before he died. He loved his job and died for us all.
Sandra Bagby
May 21, 2011
In memory of my dad SGT Major Sandy McKenny who had many sacrifices during WW11 and Korea. and all the men and women who gave their lives for us.
I salute you with respect
Sandra McKenny Bagby
tehoni avery
May 21, 2011
God bless all our Veterens, and those still serving. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated, and somehow Thank You just doesnt seem like enough. In Memory of my dad, Lester McCullough who served in the U.S. Army.
Jeanette Ammann
May 20, 2011
Thank you so much for making the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Every fallen U.S. Soldier is a true Angel.
Charles Reed
May 20, 2011
The Statement "All gave some, Some gave All" is the true definition of true Patriots.
Thanks go out to all the fallen and Veterans and their families for the losses, service and sacrifices all gave.
RIP Charles Parrish, Merril Walker, Robert DeRyke, just a few of those I was proud to know and/or serve with.
From a Veteran
Richard Stokes
May 20, 2011
There are alot of things you could say to our men and women that have and are serving in our military but THANK YOU from my heart says it all! As a former member of the United States Navy I truly do appreciate everything you sacrifice for our freedom.
RUTH WALLING
May 20, 2011
IN MEMORY OF MY DAD N D BRYAN WHO PROUDLY SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WORLD WAR 2 AND LIVED TO BE 91. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETERANS AND THE MANY SOLDIERS WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY TODAY TO PRESERVE OUR FREEDOM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Winter Haven Rotary
May 20, 2011
The Winter Haven Rotary Club joins with the Memorial Day Foundation to honor our fallen soldiers - how you can help: http://www.scottgirouard.com/2010/05/remembering-memorial-day-how-you-can.html
Warren & Margaret Fraser
May 20, 2011
We honor and support our military, past, present and future
Zailet Suri
May 20, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived and that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Thank you for serving our country and for all you have sacrificed.
Sonja Dale
May 20, 2011
My dad SFC James R. Spence was a Disabled American Veteran, he served in the Army proudly for 28 years. Even though we lost him 25 years ago I'm proud of everything he stood for!
Michelle Land
May 20, 2011
Thank you to all of the Military men and women who have served and are currently serving our country. Everything you do is greatly appreciated and sometimes goes unrecognized by us. Without you, we would not have the freedom that we do today. My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfater in WWII. Thank you again for all of the sacrifices you make for us on a daily basis. You are loved by all.
shikena williams
May 20, 2011
To all the military family. I am forever grateful for the job you do. God bless each and every one of you.s
Joann Allums-Bryant
May 20, 2011
To all of our fallen heroes I say "THANK YOU"....and to your families I say "GOD BLESS AND FOREVER KEEP YOU" is my prayer.
Maudie Jiskoot
May 20, 2011
Because of your ultimate sacrifice, our country remains free. As a veteran myself, I truly understand what it means to wear the uniform. May your souls find peace, and may your families know how much we care as a Nation that you gave your life so we may continue to sleep in peace at night.
Bill Hamlin
May 20, 2011
"For those who fought for it FREEDOM has a flavor the protected will never know"
God bless ALL Vetrans both past and present who have served and a special blessing to those familys who had loved ones that Gave All for our freedom & Counrty
From a Vietnam Vet
Semper-Fi
Mary Kennedy
May 19, 2011
To all of those living and those who went on ahead of us. I thank you for your service and especially all of the families that have had to sacrifice, so that we could have the freedoms that we do have. Thank You !! And thank this newspaper for allowing us to post our gratitude !!
L.N Stewart
May 19, 2011
To God Be All The Glory!
To all the men and women in the military and their families Thanks. We walk around while you fight for our country. To you Honer for the names of all the fallen and unfall who are fighting. God Bless and again THANKS
Tammy
May 19, 2011
To all the men and women in the military and their families,
Thank you for serving our country and for all you have sacrificed. May God bless each and every one of you and bring you home safely to your families.
Shirley Hall
May 27, 2009
Thank everyone of you who have served our country. If not for you we would have no freedoms, freedom is far from free. God bless you and your family.
MACHALE DOCKINS
May 26, 2009
May God bless and keep all the men and women who are fighting for our country, especially those that are newly signed up. It takes a very special and courageous individual for this type of hard work, and that's exactly what it takes, hard work. I personally would like to thank all of you from now and into the future. You are appreciated.
teresa bragg
May 26, 2009
To everyone who fought and who has passed i would like to say thanks for our freedom and we love and miss all our family members that has passed and friends that have passed fighting for our freedom, my brother is frighting for our freedom now lord please be with him,god bless us all.
Frances Rollins
May 25, 2009
To my uncle 'George Washington Roberts (uncle Cooter) who died in the 2nd. world war in the Navy,I don`t remember hihm as I was only 3yrs. old,but my father kept him alive for me and my sister,he was only 21yrs. old at the time of his death,my father was in Germany when he got killed and was unable to attend the services,but I bought him and my father a brick for the World War 2 memorial,I felt like I owed it to them after all he gave his life for me and my family and even though I don`t remember him I still Loved him.
Perry
May 24, 2009
I have known many service men that have served our country. I haven't known any that wasn't proud to do so with honor.
I pray for you now serving and your families. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM.
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George Breen
May 23, 2009
Thanks for allowing us to post.
In Memory Of John W. Tucker
Janie Breen Brackin
May 23, 2009
My thoughts go back to WW11 when my Mother's Brother was killed in France. Even though I was small at the time it made me realize that freedom was not free and that we owe our liberty to those who gave their all. It was a very sad day when my Family received the news of the death of our loved one. He gave his all for our freedom. What a sacrifice. I'll never forget! My Uncle was buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. His Son has visited his Dad's grave-site there. Military and Civilian heroes are everywhere and on this Memorial Day 2009 we hold the torch high in thanks to ALL. How could we ever forget?-----"There is never a teardrop that God does not see - He knows when a sparrow falls from a tree - There's never a moment when God doesn't care - Never a moment when He won't hear our prayer." Janie Breen Brackin
May 22, 2009
In memory of Daniel Chavez who was in his second tour in Iraq when he died. He was a great guy loved by many and missed by all!!
May 22, 2009
God Bless all our men and women who are serving our country now and have served in the past. Bless the families of those who have lost loved ones for our country.
jennifer poole
May 20, 2009
to all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of everyone else...i thank you...and to my brother...please be careful
May 20, 2009
In memory of PFC James Spivey from Ft. Meade who sacrificed his life in Viet Nam. I was 11 when he died. I met "Jimmy" when he worked at the A&P store in Ft. Meade before his deployment overseas. Although there was only 8 years between us, it was alot then. Now it doesn't mean anything. Jimmy always treated me like I was somebody. I was just a stupid little girl who had a crush on him just because he was nice to me. I still remember the last time I saw him. 40 years later, and I haven't forgotten. I never gave up anything for any freedoms but Jimmy willingly traded his life for our country. Thank you to Jimmy for a job well done by a fine young man and the many young men like him who lost their lives for people like me.
Heidi DeVries
May 19, 2009
My grandfather died at almost 80 years old with shrapnel still in his back from the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. His Purple Heart was given to his oldest grandson.
Now, my brother-in-law is in the Army, and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thank you to both these special men in my life.
Tammy
May 19, 2009
To my grandfather Deloss Jarrett who served in WWI and WWII and then retired to live to age 95, and to all those who are now fighting for our FREEDOM thank you and may God keep you safe
Barbara Flowers
May 18, 2009
To both of my Grandpa's, my Father, my Brother, my Husband and my Son...all who have or are serving our country..Thank you! To all other Soldiers..Thank you! I Love You All! God Bless You and Keep you safe!
Jackie
May 18, 2009
When asked how many of my friends died in Viet Nam my response is over 57,000, the number of names on the wall. Someone on that wall took my place. Thanks to all who have given all.
Niece Kay
May 18, 2009
For Capt. E.K. Neff Fighter Pilot; killed over the island of Honshu, Japan on August 05, 1945. 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron.
Karen B.
May 18, 2009
To those who made the ultimate sacrifice; thank you! You are remembered and loved.
May 17, 2009
To all my Comrads, whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice, thank you for your service. May GOD hold you tight in his arms until we meet again.
Johnny F Cannoy Sr
Retired Disabled Veteran
U.S.NAVY
Lorre King
May 17, 2009
Thank you so very much for your service and my freedoms. God bless each of you
Judy Darling
May 17, 2009
Thank you, one and all....
May 16, 2009
In loving memory of Master Sgt. Marcus Rodriquez, who fought 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam. He recieved the Bronze Star and Purple heart. Marcus was the heart of our family. K Aasand Culver Indiana
Walt Benton
May 16, 2009
To all of my comrads that fell at the Chosin battle in North Korea in 1950 and those that fell in Vietnam in l970/71, I pray they are resting in piece.
CJ Wright
May 16, 2009
In memory of Pfc. Cecil C. Miller,of South east Missouri, killed in action in France on July 1944. We keep you in our hearts always.
Kevin Griggs
May 15, 2009
I would like to pay tribute to Lt Colonel Peter J Stewart of Winter Haven.
Lt Col Stewart gave his life for his country and our freedoms on March 15 1966.
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