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Scott VanDerbeck
May 31, 2021
Remembering you today and always, our friend.
Christopher M Martinez
September 19, 2020
Alan, For the past several months, I have been meeting people and gathering information to submit you to the Army's Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. It has been incredibly rewarding, almost therapeutic, to listen to how you touched the lives of so many people you knew. I should have it done by the end of the month, well before the 15 October deadline. I need a little help though, I am unable to find your next of kin. I need their point of contact information for the nomination. I am hoping this post, and you, help put them in touch with me. Chris 256-348-1503.
Catina Barnes-Ricks
May 26, 2014
Thinking of you today Alan on Memorial Day 2014 as I always do. Looking through all of the many stories about you. R.I.P.
David T
January 12, 2014
Miss you!
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Gideon Archer
January 11, 2014
May you rest in peace
[email protected]
MAJ (R) Glenn Bergeron
November 11, 2013
Alan,
Thinking of you on this Veteran's Day. You were a great friend and fellow Soldier. Glenn
June 29, 2013
Thank you for your service
[email protected]
Scott VanDerbeck
May 27, 2013
Remembering you today, Alan, and also at a special Memorial Day weekend ceremony yesterday while we were camping. Your friends in Atlanta miss you a lot and we are still proud of the magnificent example you provided to all of us in how we should live our lives! We will never forget you!
Shelly Emans
May 7, 2013
Bless you for your service, Major.
[email protected]
February 26, 2013
God Bless you, sir! Thank you for your service to this country and the United States Army.
Jordan Castello
February 9, 2013
Thank you for your service.
Matthew Payne
January 29, 2013
Can't believe it's been 5 yrs since you went home. You will not be forgotten. You have made a difference in my life as well as others. Just wish I could give you a hug. Rest in peace my friend.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2013
To the family and friends of Maj. Alan G. Rogers:
It has truly been my honor to sign Alan'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 Alan will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peter Glazer
September 24, 2012
Thinking of you, Alan.
David Tubbs
January 31, 2012
Miss you, and think about you almost every day!
Peggy Childers
January 29, 2012
January 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Maj. Alan G. Rogers:
Always remembering Alan. "Some gave all."
Judy A. Velsor
December 3, 2011
A Hero has left us but the love and friendship and caring he shared with all he met on the road of life will forever remain to live on in the life of all he touched. He cared and that is how he is remembered.It is so tragic to lose the ones we love. I know it is a comfort to know many others feel your loss. May God watch over his family and know Maj. Alan G. Rogers was indeed a HERO and will be missed and thought of by all who knew him. God Bless all our brave soldiers. Rest in peace Alan.
Peggy Childers
January 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Maj. Alan G. Rogers:
Please accept my remembrance of Alan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenny
January 27, 2011
Three years later and you are still constantly in my thoughts. I treasure the time we had together. You will forever be missed.
Gary
December 19, 2010
A true American hero.God bless Alan.
Catina Barnes
May 31, 2010
I just want to take this time to honor Alan on this day, memorial day. As we conduct our memorial service here in Iraq tonight I will be thinking of him. I remember him being cool, calm, and collected. This is the day that I honor him, a warrior, a hero, a friend. It is my prayer that the family will find comfort in knowing that today we pay tribute Alan Rogers.
Shawn (McGuire) Anderson
April 1, 2010
To all the friends and family of Alan -I am so sorry for your loss.. I was thinking about him today and googled him when I learned what happened. We were friends many years ago - feels like a lifetime ago- when he was at UF. I was very honored to attend a couple of military functions with him, and he did me the honor of officiating my wedding. I have regretted for many years that I lost contact with him- especially now. He was a truly amazing person.
Craig Burr
March 11, 2010
I just wanted to say on behalf of all members over at http://bestearnonline.com that we are very sorry for the loss of a true hero.
Peggy Childers
January 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Maj. Alan G. Rogers:
Remembering Alan 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
David Tubbs
January 12, 2010
Alan, it looks like a lot of people still remember you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdqCBg9pfGc
Miss ya!
October 26, 2009
Alan Joseph Dutch Stanley
Born - Aug. 20 2009
Weight - 8lbs 8oz
Length - 21in
Place of birth - Sierra Vista AZ
Alan Joseph Dutch Stanley 6 weeks old
October 26, 2009
Pastor Tommy Simpson
September 26, 2009
Rev. Alan G. Rogers is a fellow gospel preacher whom I love and will never forget. Today I stop to honor his memory. He preached God's Word with power. I can only say that, "for all things works together for the good to those who love God and who are the called according to His purpose." MAJ (Rev) Alan Rogers loved the Lord and I pray God's designed purpose continues to be fulfilled in this life of an Angel God shared with the world. May his family continues to find encouragement in knowing that Alan's life was NOT in vain.
True Soldiers 4 Life
June 5, 2009
Kevin Stanley
June 5, 2009
To Alan, his family and friends
I met Alan in 2001 at Camp Eagle Korea. I had taken over the office that he had left to become a company commander. I was a private fresh out of school and as green as they could come. Alan was a Captain by rank but a Captain of men as I saw it. I was in a tight spot having to run an office I knew nothing about. Alan had told me that if there was anything I ever needed just give him a call and I did. He taught me everything he possible could about my job and helped me become the soldier I am today. We both left Korea and went our separate ways, but never further than a phone call away. We stayed in touch throughout the years. He had invited me to DC quite a few times as well as a Vegas trip or two. Sad to say our schedules never could quite match. Alan was the first person I told when I met my wife. I called him and said “Alan, I met the woman I am going to marry”. I hadn’t even asked her out yet. The first time he met her he knew it was true. I left for Iraq in 2006 and returned in 2007; Alan and I pretty much pasted each other’s plane in the air. My wife was hurt at work while I was away in Iraq and Alan every time he found his way to Arizona would always make sure to check in on her and make sure she had everything she needed. I was away at school when he died and did not find out until later in May what had happened. I found out from a complete stranger and did not want to believe him, telling myself that he didn’t know what he was talking about. I had remembered an E-mail that I had received from Alan in December just before I left for school. I got home convinced that the stranger was confused and started searching on the computer. I found what I had hoped did not exist. I cried, a great friend lost his funeral over and I was not there for him. To this day it is hard for me to talk about his death. I teach at the Military Intelligence Course at Ft. Huachuca AZ. I ensure that every class I talk to know of Alan’s sacrifice and to which his dedication to the military, his soldiers and friends is something they should strive to match. My wife now of three and a half years is pregnant with our first child. A boy due Aug. 18 2009. We have decided to name him Alan after a great friend and an even better human being. Alan may not be with us in flesh but he will live on in his friends, family, our words and our deeds. God bless you and may you rest in peace brother.
If anyone would like to contact me you can do so at [email protected]
Orem UT
May 29, 2009
Famous Smile
May 29, 2009
Mikie, Gil and Alan SV, AZ
May 29, 2009
TKSGVNG Sierra Vista AZ
May 29, 2009
Lou and Alan MA Tucson AZ
May 29, 2009
Rebecca
May 25, 2009
To Major Rogers' family~
I believe that MAJ Rogers bunked next to my boyfriend's team chief. Several days after Alan passed away, my boyfriend emailed asking for prayers for you all. Please know that a mass was offered for the repose of his soul shortly after. Alan and all those who loved him and whom he loved have been held very close in prayer over the past year. We will continue to lift you all in prayer. You are so very close to heart, even though we do not know each other.
May God give you His peace,
Scotty
May 16, 2009
Captain -
I hope someday, somehow, in some other place...we can pick back up where we left off. I now realize more than ever what an honor it was to know you.
Matt
March 30, 2009
Alan, You have been on my mind and I keep looking at your pictures and remember the good times. As I turn 30 tomorrow I look back on your friendship and the words you shared with me. I will never forget you and the good you have done for this world. Rest in peace my brother in arms.
Louis Figueroa
February 12, 2009
This is a beautiful site, thank you all. My friend and brother appreciates this, truly.
Kenny
January 27, 2009
Hey Alan,
I can't beleive that its been a year since you passed. I think of you daily.
David Tubbs
January 27, 2009
Hey Alan. Just wanted to let you know I'm still thinking about ya. Take care! You're an inspiration to me.
Jaime Gurtner
January 27, 2009
3 million + results when I googled your name today. It's been a year and those 365 days have past with a part of us missing. We've had some fundraisers for 'your' memorial, and scholarships in your name. We've tried so hard to make you proud. We love you Alan, and miss you everyday!
Peggy Childers
January 27, 2009
To the family of Maj. Alan G. Rogers:
Alan 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
T Starman
January 17, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
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December 2, 2008
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Anthony Veney
September 20, 2008
May you rest in peace forever. Thank you for your service and professionalism.
Sascha
August 27, 2008
Thank you for your service not just to the U.S.A. but the entire western world and the cause of freedom. I don't even feel worthy of writing this. My condolences to all your loved ones.
July 31, 2008
Thank you for your sacrifice and services you've gave this nation. I offer my condolences to your family. You will always be recognized as our hero. God Bless each and every one of you.
Michael
July 28, 2008
I heard your story today. Though I didn't know you at all, I do know we have lost a wonderful human being. I am so sorry. To your family and friends please accept my sympathy.
July 8, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Maj Rogers and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Maj Rogers!
Suzanne MacDaniel
July 4, 2008
To the Rogers family,
Thinking of all our soldiers today.
...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.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Scott Van Derbeck
June 1, 2008
Thank you, Alan, for your warm, sincere friendship while you were in Atlanta and for staying in touch after you moved to DC. I just re-read your e-mail well wishes from Thanksgiving this past year and I am so thankful to have called you a 'friend'. I offer my prayers and deepest sympathy to your family.
Eric Duckworth
May 16, 2008
I knew Alan when we worked on Biometrics together in the Pentagon. I learned of his death only yesterday. Alan was a true professional and brother in arms. I did not know him well, but we had plenty of intelligent discourses on Iraq and being a MiTT. I only wish my advice could have seen you safely home. Rest in Peace.
Amanda Milligan
May 4, 2008
MAJ Rogers' friends and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. More than anything I am sorry for the loss of this amazing man, to the world. I didn't know MAJ Rogers extremely well, but I did have the honor of serving as one of his soldiers while in Korea in 2002. There has been no Commander since who has displayed as much professionalism and courtesy to me. I was really hoping to work with him again one day or at least cross paths. Great man, who I would eagerly follow in the direst of circumstances. I thank him for being the person he was and for his friends and family for helping shape such and amazingly strong and wonderful person. For anyone that knew him, you must always remember his smile.
billy stone
April 23, 2008
you were the best. i'll always remember fondly gen helmick yelling "alan...get in here!" as we served in the dsd's office. you were a great soldier, but an even better human being. i cannot adequately express the thanks that i owe...gratuities that include: humility, thoughtfulness, professionalism, but probably the most important--the ability to laugh at yourself without being totally affable. i learned an incredible amount of life's goodness from your actions.
go gators! (when they're not playing in the acc!)
you're a hero...i'll stop by to say hello soon...
-the stones
Mark Nezezon
April 20, 2008
Thank you to an American Hero and one of America's Finest. I did not know Alan, but I have an affinity as an old soldier to him and all his breathren. My deepest condolences to his family and his loved ones.
April 11, 2008
Thank you for all you have done for this country! God bless you and your family.
DL Willson
March 30, 2008
There are heroes and then there are heroes. I did not know Alan but I wanted to say thank you. I hope you know as to how many Americans you have become twice the hero. I am trying to know his face so as I move on through my life I remember someone I should live up to on so many levels. I hope your family can take comfort and see you have become a hero on two battlefields now for many of us.
Thank you ...just a stranger but an American.
Marlon
March 30, 2008
Belated sympathy to the families of Maj. Alan G. Rogers after reading the story I am deeply sadden by his death. May is soul rest in PEACE love Marlon.
Our prayers are with your family Alan
Jamal Watkins
March 28, 2008
We will never forget you Alan. The work you did on the FOD project was critical in preserving civil rights. Your family must be very proud of everything you accomplished. God bless.
Steve Harris
March 27, 2008
"Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Maj. Alan G. Rogers. We pray for strength & comfort in the coming days."
Brownwood Human Rights Committee of Brownwood, Texas USA
Beverly M
March 27, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
JoAnn Campbell
March 25, 2008
I was touched by the story posted on MSNBC. I'll keep your name with me. When next I get to visit Arlington National Cemetary, I'll look for you and thank you in person. May God help those who knew and loved you celebrate the joy of your life and freindship.
Katie Kauffman
March 25, 2008
We will miss you Alan! Thank you for your service to our country.
tiffany e
March 25, 2008
I never knew Maj. Rogers, but he has touched my life. I was moved to tears after hearing his story on NPR.
I live in South Korea and his story has moved me to spend more time showing my support for US soliders who are away from home. God Bless Maj. Rogers and his family.
RIP
Chris Mari
March 25, 2008
You were a great man. I feel honored to have known you. Thank you for your kindness and service to our Country.
David Tubbs
March 25, 2008
Missin' ya like crazy, Alan.
Jane Vincent
March 24, 2008
You are a shining example of unrivaled selfless service. May God's peace be upon your gentle and kind soul.
Chaplain Matthew Gibson
March 24, 2008
Major Alan Rogers and I served together in Korea. He was a fine officer and a member of my congregation at Camp Eagle. I will remember spending my first Christmas with Alan in 2000 dressed in Army Blues ministering to Soldiers. God bless Alan.
dave vigerust
March 24, 2008
Thank you for your service and courage. May God bless you and your family.
Terry Michaels
March 24, 2008
My sympathies to Maj. Rogers' family and friends. I was drawn in by Maj. Roger's story this morning on NPR radio. He was such a success in his educational accomplishments but an even greater success in his selfless service to our country. On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for keeping our country safe and for willingly putting your life in harms way for the benefit of law abiding Iraqi's and those Americans here at home. May God reward you and grant you eternal rest. May God comfort those who you leave behind. I am left to say Thank you for your service.
Robert Davenport
March 24, 2008
God Bless you, Brother.
Kevin
March 24, 2008
I'm sorry.
Tony Dettore
March 24, 2008
Thank you for giving yourself for our country and sacrificing so that all of us can enjoy our freedom each and every day. Your life story moved me in so many ways. Rest in peace.
JIM santoro
March 20, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU MY HERO!
Desirae Pender
March 18, 2008
Alan,
We love you! You were the best friend to two great guys in Florida and you touched so many hearts. We only met for a brief time, but you will always be remembered as a wonderful man and that beautiful smile of yours.
We love you and miss you. God Bless your soul and thank you.
Camille DiClerico
March 17, 2008
God bless you Major Rogers - all of your neighbors in Alexandria VA miss you and your infectious smile.
grace denichilo
March 17, 2008
THANK YOU.
Darryl Harris
March 16, 2008
Stopped in to give my respects to a fellow soldier. As a soldier myself, I just returned from Baghdad Iraq. People everyday call me a hero but i am not, I am just a man who went out and did what i believe was right. So if i am a hero then I guess heros have heros too. You made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and it will will never be forgotten!
1SG Darryl Harris
C-Co 1/185th Infantry
Mike G.
March 16, 2008
My prayers go out to Maj. Alan Rogers and all whom he has touched. I did not know Maj. Rogers but I was drawn to his story this morning on-line. For years I have tried to determine what I can do to honor all the great men & women who have served and died for us. Let me start by saying thank you! You are forever in my prayers.
Jessica Pucillo
March 15, 2008
Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Your country and fellow Americans would not have the rights and freedom that we have if it weren't for our brave military members and family that support them.
Chad Hambrick
March 15, 2008
Thank You for all that you have sacrificed for our Country and the Iraqi people. You will truly never be forgotten.
Ingrid Rodgers
March 15, 2008
I'm so sorry that this country has again lost another wonderful person. R.I.P. Maj. Rogers. I lost my son, ABFAN Alvin B. Rodgers on 7/22/2005. God bless you.....
HA MSG Army (RET)
March 15, 2008
Rest in Peace Major.
michael maag
March 15, 2008
Major Alan G. Rogers, from all posts and articles regarding this Man of Many, is a great loss for All. I read about Maj. Rogers and was compelled to learn more about him. I never had the chance to meet Alan but sure would have liked to. A true soldier who will be missed by many. The hardest part of every war and conflict is the hurt felt by all of the loved ones left behind. My condolences... Thank you Major Rogers for your service to our country in this worldly fight for freedom.
D. Sabocsik
March 15, 2008
Maj. Rogers was a stranger to me, but an obvious guardian of our country and for that I thank him.
God Bless all that allow my children, my family, and this free country that we live in sleep each and every night.
TONY KUHARSKI
March 15, 2008
GOD BLESS THIS MAN. ITS ALWAYS SAD FOR A SOLDIER TO BURY ONE OF THERE OWN. DIDN'T KNOW HIM JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU
101ST AIRBORNE
AIR ASSAULT
Kregg Barnhart
March 15, 2008
I never knew this man, but I do know the story told here and the life well lived here. If not for men like this American we would not be America it is what makes us special.
Geoffrey Ely
March 15, 2008
I read of Major Rogers death and though I did not know him nor his family I grieve over the loss of a fine American.
I am always humbled by the bravery of the men and women of our military, working in difficult situations around the globe.
I hope Major Rogers' life is remembered well by those who knew him and that those memories create a lasting legacy.
Godspeed
SSGT Michael Lyons
March 14, 2008
I never knew Maj. Alan G. Rogers however after reading everyone entries I was brought to tears. He may have passed from this physical world but he still lives in each and everyone of our hearts. It's men like the Maj, that the rest of the world can learn from and just maybe we all could leave this world in a better place than which we arrived. GOD Bless him and his military family.
Peter Glazer
March 14, 2008
I have signed previously, but I wanted to share my experience at his interment in Arlington National Cemetery. It was an impressive and solemn event, well attended by over 250 people, including members of his military family, and the many people he has touched. People flew in from across the country, and around the world. One friend even came from Korea. From his resting place, there are views of the beautiful Potomac River, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Dome. It was clear to me that this man has deeply touched many many people in his life, and his burial was both fitting and proper for man he was. I wish him peace and rest.
Vladimir Poppe
March 14, 2008
This MAN will be missed! I did not know him personally,BUT I do KNOW him for who and what he was! Best wishes to his friends and fellow Soldiers,to whom we all owe a great debt. Vladimir N. Poppe
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 13, 2008
To the Rogers family; I previously signed Alan's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. Each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Alan.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 13, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rogers family in the loss of Alan. I did not know Alan, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Alan you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
March 12, 2008
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Peter Glazer
March 12, 2008
Alan was a sincere and good person, who always looked at people in the best light. I met Alan in Washington, D.C., and had the pleasure of his friendship. His awareness of the importance of life, and the value and dignity of people was refreshing. His death is this world's loss. He was a bright point in this life.
Horace Williams
March 3, 2008
I served with Al during his first deployment for OIF and he is unforgettable. He was a sincere leader and one of the most talented young officers I have ever met. Dedication and service were his watch words and he always sought and found opportunities to make things better. May God bless his soul.
David Wilson
March 3, 2008
Alan and I met three years ago in Miami, and had since shared an immensely strong bond. I don't think I ever met anybody that was so intelligent, funny, and altruistic as Alan was. He was a great speaker and writer. He looooved to party and loved music (Lighthouse Family - High). I think the highlight of his last summer in Greece had to be when he met Frankie Knuckles (contact me if interested). As many people have previously mentioned, Alan was the type of person that touched you, regardless of who you were.
Dave Valcourt couldn't have said it better: "If you knew him; you were his friend."
Some people come and go in life, but not Alan--he had a gift for touching people.
Alan was like a brother to me. And though I didn't always follow his advice; I definitely thought about it. Alan once told me that we were all responsible for our own actions...--he's the only person to this day that ever convinced me of that.
Alan was one of the few people I know that were able to hold their own weight in a range of conversational topics including music, traveling, literature, human interest, law, politics, management, culinary arts, fashion, and business. Alan was able to substantiate any argument eloquently, clearly, and simply. I've always marveled him for that (among other things) quality.
I would really like to get in touch with some of you that knew him stateside.
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