Du Hai Tran Obituary

Miss you buddy

Love you and miss you brother

To the family of SSG Du Hai Tran on Memorial Day 2014:
My son and I travelled to Long Island, NY this weekend to volunteer and run in the 7th annual US Marine Corps Cpl Christopher G. Scherer "I Did the Grid" 4 Mile Run on May 24 in East Northport, NY. This run is in honor of Cpl Christopher Scherer who was KIA in Operation Iraqi Freedom on July 21, 2007 and all the fallen who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Each runner has four names of fallen service members on their bibs. We were asked to think about and pray for each fallen hero for one of the four miles of the run. SSG Du Hai Tran's name and service information were on my bib. It was a privilege to run in his honor. SSG Tran is in my heart and prayers this Memorial Day. God bless. Sincerely, Polly Papsadore

I am the new 1SG for Cobra Battery, FA SQDN 2CR. Today and everyday you are remembered. 1SG O'Brien

Years now after SSG Tran was killed in Iraq, but I think about him a lot. I was the Casualty Notification Officer that had the unfortunate duty of telling his family that he would not be coming home. I have lost friends due to the dangers of war, but I never had to see the effect it has on the family before. The instant grief and pain that I brought to Du's family that night has haunted me for years now and probably always will. I am, as always, sorry for your loss and I hope and pray that the knowledge that he is in heaven waiting for you brings you some measure of peace.

June 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran:
Always remembering Du Hai. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran:
Please accept my remembrance of Du Hai on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran:
Remembering Du Hai 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

As the Fourth approaches, I remember the price for Freedom that my friend Du Hai has paid.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran:
Du Hai 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

It was an honor to have known you and I will never forget you. -SSG Thompson 2/3 FA.

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

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Sincerely,
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REST IN PEACE SSG TRAN YOU ARE A WARRIOR. GOD BLESS YOU.
SSG JOHNSON A 2/3 FA

SSG Du Hai Tran

Rest in peace battlebuddy. I never had the chance to talk to you but I remember you from Baquaba when the 2CR took over for us from 2-12 FAR, "C" Btry. You seemed like a quiet but thoughtful person, my impression. Enjoy heaven as you've earned it.

SPC Darren R. Barber

Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

SSG Tran,
I remember meeting you in Bamberg. We were in 1/6 FA. Then I heard you got out, and I heard you got back in. Its crazy, I heard from someone else you passed. I'll remember our time we spent in Germany. I pray that your family gets through this and carries on.

Say Hi to the other Centaurs that have gone to rest up there....

It's seems like it was not that long ago we were in Germany laughing it up in 2/3 FA,....brother you will be missed deeply, my prayers and my heart goes out to your family and friends. You were a good man, great husband, and a very happy father. I will miss you bro!!!

To Family of Sgt. Tran:
I am the mother of Damian Pete, the friend of Sgt. Tran and the other soldier who was injured in the blast.I cried for the person he was and what you have suffered as though I knew him.Damian has talked about his friend with tears running down his cheeks, pouring out his heart for a lost comrade.He remembered his friend as someone who was a friend to all, who gave his life for others.I wish I could have met your loved one, because my son is a pretty good judge of character.I have no great words to offer you, only that his greatness and character will live on in my son and others whose lives he touched.I don't know if Damian has contacted you, but know that he feels the loss of his friend everyday.He will cry many more tears.Sgt. Tran has touched and continues to touch our lives with the greatest dignity and love one person can give.
Sincerely,
Laura Ricker

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

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 Du, 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


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

We just wanna say THANK to everybody who loves Du. I'm so happy for him cause when he was alive he found a lot of good friends. Now I know everybody who knows him will miss him forever and he still lives in our memories. Thank you so much for loving him.

Tran... You will be missed.. i'm sorry that we havent been in contact for a long time. But you that your New York Family is always thinking of you.. You will always be apart of out family... Till this day i still make the soup that you taught me to make... always in our hearts

My heartfelt sympathy to the Tran family and friends in the loss of Du. I did not know Du, 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. Du 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~

I can't think of anything to say man... I know your at a better place now. rest in Peace Bro...

My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and comrades of Staff SGT Tran.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Tran and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Tran!

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

My deepest sympathies go out to the Tran family. May God comfort and bless you. Thank you, Du, for the heroic sacrifice you made. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.

Just wanted to take a moment out to honor a fellow Vietnamese-American who gave his life up to protect ours. We will always remember the sacrifice of our honorable soldiers. Thank You, and God Bless You and your family...

Sincerely,

Tran Du,
My Asian brother from another mother... I cant believe it... See you when i get there...

Family of tran.. contact me @ [email protected] or call me at 3615582272 for vids and pics of Tran Du

Tran Du Du

luv ya long time

PekPek

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

Second Picture

SSG Tran, (My Friend DU) I have no words. To the family of SSG Tran. I am very sorry for his loss, I can say that his smiles will be missed by everyone. I know this because he touched so many with his huge smile. I placed a picture of some of his great brothers that will miss him dearly. SSG Tran we love you man!!!

To my true Hero and a best friend! I am very sorry for your lost, buddy. It is very sadden that I had to find this tragic news through CNN. I was a little too late in attending your service, my apology to your family. You are a true friend and a hero. Your spirit will live on as your life has ended. Your memories will be carried on by friends and family. Our days at Chatsworth High shall never be forgotten! I know you are a very proud and dedicated serviceman and a proud member of the U.S military. As for a Vietnamese myself, I salute you with honor and respect. You will be in my prayers. Rest in peace my friend.

Hai Du, rest in peace. You were helping the world to quell down the violences, you are a drop of water, thousands of drop of water will extinguish the fire storm. The US troops will finish the job for you.
God bless you and your family.

Hai Tran (SVN Navy)

To the Tran family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Dus' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Be Your Eternal Rest in Peace! We are very proud to have a soldier as a Vietnamese whom sacrified and bring freedom to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

REST IN PEACE STAFF SGT. TRAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Dear Staff Sgt. Tran's family and friends.
I'm so sorry to hear about this lost. As a Vietnamese American like you, I'm proud of your ultimate sacrify for all of us can live in this peaceful and freedom country.
May your wife, daughter and family overcome this tragic lost.
You will be remembered forever.
Rest in peace Staff Sgt. Tran Hai Du.
Chi Ta.

Rest in peace Tran. I will always remember you as a fine and motivated soldier, but also as a great person.

May the family and friends of this brave soldier be surrounded by love and support during this very sad time. Rest in Peace S/Sgt. Du Hai Tran. Your service is honored and you will be remembered.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Staff Sgt. Tran. My family's prayers and condolences go to all of his loved ones. He is a true American hero and he will never be forgotten. I know mere words provide no solace for your grief and despair. My children and I thank Staff Sgt. Tran for his service to our country. Because of men like him we are afforded the opportunity to live in the greatest country in the world. May God wrap his loving arms around you during your time of sorrow. Rest in peace Staff Sgt. Tran.
Kevin Hawn
Proud Uncle of Cpl. Wayne M. Geiger
Stryker Soldier KIA Baghdad, Iraq 10/18/07

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

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 SSG Du Hai Tran our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Du. And to Du it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Du, you are a brave 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 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Du’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Du, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Hai Tran family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Du and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

To the family of this hero i extend sympathy to you on the loss of your love one know that we are united in one common bond for i lost my son on 3-31-08 in OIFand my heart goes out to you during this dificult time may God grant you comfort to deal with your loss

To the family and parents of Du I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt Du Hai Tran. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Though I did not know Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with the family of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran. May they know that there are many, many people grieving with them and that care very deeply for them.

Rest in peace, my friend, we never are going to forget you, we knew that you were a heroe long time ago.

Rest in peace, my friend we never going to forget you, we knew that you were a heroe already.

Stand down, my hero, for your duty is done. May God bless you!

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran, with So Much Gratitude for this Brave Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Staff Sgt. Tran and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with his loved ones.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Du and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.