Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd
Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd
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Charlie Gili
October 9, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Benjamin H. Todd US Army Chief Warrant Officer.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Polly Papsadore
May 26, 2014
To the family of Army CW2 Benjamin Todd on Memorial Day 2014:
My 13 year old 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. CW2 Benjamin Todd's name and service information were on my son's bib. It was a privilege to run in his honor. CW2 Todd is in our hearts and prayers this Memorial Day. God bless. Sincerely, Polly Papsadore
Peggy Childers
January 27, 2013
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd:
It has truly been my honor to sign Benjamin'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 Benjamin will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd:
Always remembering Benjamin. "Some gave all."
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Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd:
Please accept my remembrance of Benjamin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd:
Remembering Benjamin 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
Donna Gillette
December 11, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
November 11, 2009
To the family and friends of CWO2 Ben Todd
I just wanted you to know that each day I am reminded of the ultimate sacrifice Ben gave to this country. May God continue to comfort you in your grief. Thank you Ben for your service and life.
Kathy Siron-Aunt of CWO Josh Tillery
Kevin and Judy Bradbury
November 1, 2009
My family lived in the Chewelah/Colville are most of our lives. We moved to the South 3 years ago and miss Washington State. We are so proud of your son and we are very sorry for your loss.
Cozette Haggerty
September 6, 2009
Re: CW2 Benjamin Todd
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Betty Nielsen
May 25, 2009
You should be receiving a quilt from Freedom Quilts real soon if you haven't received it already. It is our way of saying we care and we want to bring you some comfort. Shed your tears on your quilt wrap yourself and let it be arms wrapping you with love and comfort. OUr deepest sympathy for the pain you now carry with you. We thank you for being into this world a hero that stood tall and gave of himself for others. I know a mother would rather have her son in her arms safe instead of burying him and dealing with a pain like no other pain. We are here if you need us if you need to have someone reach out and pray with you for strenght my email my dear is [email protected] my website is www.freedomquilts.net the quilts are for all the parents and spouse that have lost a love one since September 11, 2001 that is when I started this project and that is why I'm still at it. With total honor and respect these quilts are made for the families that lost so much just so the rest of us could enjoy freedom.
Gary Tolle
April 19, 2009
Benjamin, god bless you soldier and thank you for your service to a grateful nation, forever we will mourn you and all of our fallen heroes both before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq while on a routine patrol. My promise to him was that I would never forget him but also those fallen before and after him. When I made that promise to him the day we laid him to his final resting place I did not realize how often I would need to make entries on Legacy and it just breaks my heart knowing that so many other families have and will continue to feel the pain that our family has endured. Since the loss of my nephew I have written on every single legacy page of every fallen soldier and included a photo of my nephew. I encourage you to do the same to Aaron's page. I have done this to honor my nephew but to let you know your loved one is not alone and my nephew is with him and they are now in God's gracious hands waiting for us to join them one day. Todd family from the bottom of my heart please except my sincere condolences and may the memories of your Hero carry you through each day for he will never be forgotten!
Gary Allain
April 7, 2009
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER BENJAMIN H TODD
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever
Stephen Tillery
March 11, 2009
Shelly, Ashlyn and family,
I am very saddened by the loss of your husband. Benjamin is an American hero just as my son is and many others before him. The honors our grateful nation has bestowed upon Benjamin provide little solace at this time, but may later ease the pain with the assured knowledge that he will be remembered always.
Many will tell you they do not know what to say. Many that have penned condolences on these pages, myself included, have the sad honor of saying "I know how you feel," and mean it.
It is said that time heals all wounds. I pray this is so. Although Benjamin, Matthew, Philip and Joshua were not raised as brothers, they died as brothers. All the heroes in the heavens have closed ranks around them and declared them as one of their own. Few of us ever have that honor.
Nancy Brooks
February 19, 2009
I am the mother of Cpt Devin Bright who flew with Todd. He was greatly saddened by your loss. I want you to know that my thoughts have been with you daily since your loss. I understand your journey becuase Devin's older brother was killed in a crash nine years ago yesterday. I have no pat advice, except I'm always open to visit with you. You are all in my and Devin's thoughts.
Linda Norris
February 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb Shillinger
February 18, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy; this is such a great loss and words seem so inadequate. I am the WA coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We would like to make a memorial quilt for your family in Benjamin's memory. Please email me at the address below. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Tryon
February 14, 2009
Dear Shelly,
Sadly, I have not met you, but my husband was in Bravo, 6-6. My heart goes out to your family. I am thinking of you and saying a prayer. Thank You for your sacrifices! Your husband was a true hero!
Christina Humphreys
February 12, 2009
To the family of CWO Todd,
I send you my deepest condolences on your loss. Times ahead will be bumpy, but remember his smile everyday and hold him close to your heart. I lost my husband in November in a crash as well. He too, was Kiowa pilot. If there is one thing I can say about them, they LOVED their job, and they died honorably. OUT FRONT SIR!
Michael Finke Sr
February 11, 2009
My name is Mike Finke Sr. My son was killed in a helicopter crash on 1/26/05 along with 30 others. I would like to offer my condolences and any assistance that I can offer to you and your family. As a fellow Gold Star Parent I understand the things that you are going thru and if you would like to talk about anything, be it your emotions or assistance with questions now or in the future please do not hesitate to contact me. My prayers are with you and your family at this tragic and difficult time.
Les Yang
February 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of CW2 Todd. My nephew is also a Kiowa pilot with the 10th CAB 6-6 CAV. They are all brothers and we are all family.
Kerin Hearn
February 6, 2009
My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. My son is in the Navy and I can't imagine what you're going through. Please remember you're not grieving alone, other military families feel your pain. Chief Warrant Office Benjamin Todd was truly a hero and without brave men like him, America would not be the great country it is today. God bless you and bring you peace in your time of need.
Stephanie Rafoss
February 5, 2009
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
Lee Ann Seideman
February 5, 2009
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of an American Hero. I truly understand your grief. I am a Gold Star Mother of a soldier also killed in a helicopter crash. I am willing and able to talk with you any time you may feel the need. It helps to have someone who has been there.
Gale Poindexter
February 5, 2009
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO CWO Benjamin H Todd. 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.myspace.com/tulsaok1nurse
Shelley H - Blue Star Mom
February 2, 2009
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CWO Benjamin Todd 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.
gary Allain
February 1, 2009
chief warrant officer Benjamin H todd. you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever
Peggy Childers
February 1, 2009
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd:
Benjamin 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
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
January 31, 2009
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 CWO Benjamin H. Todd our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ben. And to Ben it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing terrorist forces in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Ben, 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 Ben’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Sandy Bonesteel
January 31, 2009
The men and women who serve in our Armed Forces hold a very special place in my heart. May the family of Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of others.
CWO Benjamin H. Todd
January 30, 2009
Garnet Jenkins
January 30, 2009
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of CWO. Benjamin H. Todd, with So Much Gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Benjamin 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 the Todd family.
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 Benjamin and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
MacDaniel
January 30, 2009
To the Todd family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Benjamins' 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
Vickie Turner
January 30, 2009
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all...Benjamin gave all he had to give...Heroes never die they live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him...I will never forget the sacrifice he made for this country...God Bless
Soldier Mom
Aunt to a Hero
PFC. Ricky Lee Turner
KIA 1-16-2009
Proud American
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