George Stanciel Obituary

Miss you brother. "First in, last out"

Hard to believe it's been 16 years. I remember it like it was yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the rest of the platoon. Rest easy. DISTRO

Still think about you everyday smoke, rest easy brother. 54th EN.

Thank you for your service Mr Stanciel. I wish you had the opportunity to meet your sweet grand baby. We continue to pray for your family.



Dee Wilson

Will always remember a friend and brother C Company 65th Eng 1990 Hawaii

August 19, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel:
Always remembering George. "Some gave all."

Thank you all who wrote on this post. He was a remarkable man. He is still loved and missed. Love you baby.

May God bless you and your family. Thank you for everything you did for our country.

Celebrating a life well lived. One of the best leader's i ever had the pleasure to meet and hang out with... We will cherish the memories forever. Love You Bruh!!!

You will never be forgotten!!!
RIP Brother
SFC Thierry

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

I love you George, always

i pray for the family of this brave man bless you all,he is a true hero

RIP Brother~
CRUZ

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel:
Remembering George 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

My heart goes out to Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel. I don't know him but he will be miss.

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel:
George 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

To the Stanciel family I send my sympathies and share your heartfelt loss. I met George years ago in Hawaii. We deployed to Sinai, Egypt together supporting the Multinational Forces and Observers and I tell you, what a guy to have been deployed with. He was a joy and I never forgot about him or his raspy voice. Coincidentally, it was this voice that I heard at the dining facility at FOB Stryker back in 2008 and couldn't believe it was actually him. While we couldn't share much time because I was only visiting that FOB, I left knowing that I had the opportunity to see a fellow Soldier with whom I had shared a fun and successful deployment and who had left an impression on me. After looking online last night for another fallen Soldier and seeing his name, I just couldn't hold back the emotions. I am so sad. I say to George's family, thanks for allowing me to have the opportunity to have known your Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, cousin, and friend. I will truly miss him and always keep him in my memory. May God bless you all.

1LT Stevenson (formerly SFC Stevenson)

George, The death of a child is something you never get over so please let your parents know that you are now ok. God has a way of giving us signs when we're still and I pray that God has allowed those signs to come to your parents and family. As a Gold Star Mother I know the pain of the death of a child. I also know that it's not the death we remember but the life you lived and loved. May that life be celebrated and remembered forever.

Your parents aren't alone and there are many who are there for them. If they ever want to talk to others who have gone through the death of a child or loved one in active duty please do contact me.

May God continue to provide His love and comfort to your family and friends.

http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne

My heartfelt sympathy to the Stanciel family and friends in the loss of George. I did not know George, 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. George 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 offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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 George, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



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

Thanks to everyone for you words. George was my husband and my best friend. In the beginning I did not know how I would ever be able to do this without him. He is where I got my strength from. But my daughter told me one night while we lay and looked at his picture, "Mom you are strong you will make it" I could do nothing but believe that. This from an 8 year old. She is so much like him. Yes we will be just fine.

The peace of GOD be with the family of Sgt.George Stanciel,we won't forget the price he paid for ALL of us!

To the family of my 'FRIEND'...SGT 1st Class George Stanciel. George has been my friend since childhood and I will truly miss him. George served his country for 1v years and I will be forever grateful. My prayers are for all of his children and his wife. May GOD bless you and know that George will be in our hearts forever. When you are feeling said, just close your eyes and remember George's unforgetable smile. To my new FRIEND, know that George is with GOD and he's o.k. Keep your head up and call me if you need me. Love You

George, 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. To the Stanciel family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of George 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!

I met "Greg" in 1998 when we both arrived in Scwheinfurt, GE with the 9th ENGR and from the beginning we bonded. I can honestly say that he was a devoted soldier both in the field and garrison. To the Stanciel family I know you are proud of him as we all are God bless the family and Greg you will always remain in my prayers.

My prayers go out to the family of SFC Stanciel. I met him through WO1 Arnold while we were stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany. We have fond memories of the family and your family is always and extended part of my own. God Bless and contact me if you ever need anything.

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

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of SFC Stanciel. I served with him at his first duty station in Hawaii and later at Fort Bragg, NC. I am saddened to hear that such a good guy has fallen. He will be truely missed. 1SG Burt

Mrs. Stanciel & family:
My family's deepest condolances on the tragic loss of your husband, Sargent First Class George Stanciel. I'm sure as BG Barclay stated in his euology that George was an outstanding soilder, and certainly an American Hero. I know you will always remember the many accomplishments in his life: brave warrior, musician in the HS band, and loving husband/father. God's Speed as you and your family go forward, as I'm sure George would want.
Respectfully,

SFC Stanciel, Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice.
A notice has been added for you at: www.wildfleckenheroes.org

Dear Sgt. 1st Class Stanciel, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice not only to the USA but to your soldiers. My son is in your unit and went through the same attack. His wife and sons are in Bamberg as well. I am certain that your dedication and professionalism as an NCO had some part in keeping him and others alive. My heart goes out to your wife and children. Rest now strong soldier. your tour is done.

To the family and friends of fallen hero SFC Stanciel....I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

Thank you for the freedom my family and I enjoy everyday. Rest in peace soldier. It was an honor to stand for you today as you have stood for us all these years.

Rest in peace. To one of my best friend's brother, who was also a friend to me.

Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever

We care and share your pride and sorrow.

My condolences to the family of SFC George Stenciel. Your sacrifice to our nation will not be forgotten. You will not be forgotten. My son is stationed at the same FOB and would also like to extend his condolences to the Stenciel family.

Rest in peace,
Dan and Cathy Sorensen
(Centennial, CO)
PFC Douglas C. Hensel
HHC, 2-7 Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, First Calvary Division (Ft. Hood, TX)

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

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

Our deepest thoughts and prayers over this loss of this brave Soldier! My our precious Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around each of you, comfort you, guide you and bring peace into your lives after this tragedy.

Rest in Peace Sgt. Stanciel, Sir. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.

I am so sorry for your loss. When you feel like reading this guest book you will see how many people care about Sgt. Stanciel and his family, I lost my grandson 5/6/2008 in Iraq. Our family will never be the same as I am sure you feel the same way. Just remember your hero will never be forgotten. I pray your happy memories will bring you comfort. May God grant you peace.
In loving memory of my grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - KIA 5/6/2008 Anbar,Iraq

I thank SFC George Stanciel for his dedicated service and sacrifice to this grateful nation. My condolences to his family. Standing by to render honors.

Jennifer and I send our sincerest condolenses to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel. Thank You, Sir, for Your Service to Our Country. Heros are Never Forgotten. Rest In Peace.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

George was not only a NCO to me, he was my friend, someone who listens to my issues & helped guide me through each step of the way.

My condolences goes out to the Stanciel Family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

George, Rest in Peace my friend. You will be greatly missed.

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 Sgt1c George Stanciel our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for George. And to George 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. George, 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 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to George’s family and loved ones.

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

Rest in peace.

My condolences to the family of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel. I know there aren't any words that can go as deep as the grief and pain they feel; but I pray they will know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them. And many, many people who care very deeply about them and about Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel.

I REMEMBER HIM WHEN I FIRST CAME TO FT BRAGG A FEW YEARS BACK...WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS AFTER THAT...HIM AND HIS PREVIOUS WIFE LET ME RENT A ROOM FROM THEM CAUSE I WAS PREGNANT AT THE TIME..HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED....

My deepest sympathy!

My mentor, my battle buddy, my friend. You will be missed and it was a honor serving with you.

SSG Thierry
3/364th Eng Bn
Ft. Lewis, Wa

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt 1st Class George Stanciel. 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!


(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

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SFC George Stanciel for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of SFC George Stanciel.
The price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, for his Courage, his unselfish Dedication and his years of Service.

May George Rest Safely in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Stanciel family.
I am the sister of a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
And He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of George, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.