Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong
Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong
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Theophilus K. Ansong Obituary
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DEBBIE ELAM
November 26, 2015
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each fallen hero since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hero may have been born, gone to school, lived in Virginia at sometime during their life or even trained for his military service in Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have honored 247 Virginia Gold Star Families with quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Hero. Thank you.Debbie Elam, Chairman Virginia Memorial Quilt Project P. O. Box 534Powhatan, VA 23139
Andrew Ampadu
February 16, 2015
may your soul rest in peace my bro my twin....God keep you rest in peace Hero
L K
November 11, 2014
November 12 2014
Gone but not forgotten. Those God keep in his memory, they become precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5
Debbie Elam
July 3, 2014
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each fallen hero since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have honored 240 Gold Star Families with quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Hero. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
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D Cantrell
May 2, 2013
You do not know me but I'm honored to tell you your Son's marker for the VA Run for the Fallen is located on the corner of our property. I retired from the Army after 24 years of active duty and it will be my family's Honor to stand at your Son's marker as the Soldier's run to bring attention to those from VA who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God Bless your Son and your Family.
Doug Cantrell
May 2, 2013
You do not know me but I'm honored to tell you your Son's marker for the VA Run for the Fallen is located on the corner of our property. I retired from the Army after 24 years of active duty and it will be my family's Honor to stand at your Son's marker as the Soldier's run to bring attention to those from VA who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God Bless your Son and your Family.
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2013
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong:
It has truly been my honor to sign Theophilus' 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 Theophilus will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Debbie Elam
July 1, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
April 28, 2012
Thank you for your service Petty Ofc 1st Class Theophilus Ansong. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong:
Always remembering Theophilus. "Some gave all."
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Debbie Elam
June 18, 2011
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 179 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
June 6, 2011
Rip Sailor
Elizabeth Raab
February 6, 2011
You will never be forgotten. God bless you!!!
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong:
Please accept my remembrance of Theophilus on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Brenda Boateng
October 8, 2010
I am so saddened by Theophilus tragic passing. I never heard about this but browsing through soldiers who have passed, as soon as I saw "Ansong" I knew he was a Ghanaian. May God continue to comfort his family always and may he rest in perfect peace forever w/our Lord and Creator.
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong:
Remembering Theophilus 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 6, 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.
Kenna Larra
November 10, 2009
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Debbie Elam
June 8, 2009
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 135 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
Kenna Larra
May 14, 2009
“Honor and Remember” – [email protected] / www.heropaintings.com. Please know that you are not alone when you grieve for our fallen heroes.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Kenna
Dena Roberts
May 11, 2009
A Child Of Mine (To All Parents) poem
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
by Edgar Guest
Prayers being said for all.
Kevin Brooks
May 5, 2009
To the mother, father and daughter of EN1 ansong. I am IT1 Kevin M Brooks formally of the USS San Antonio(LPD 17)My thoughts and prayers go into the heavens for you and your family. May peace be in your hearts ever lasting.
Princess
May 2, 2009
May you rest in Perfect Peace...the heavens are very lucky.....demerifa due due due {ghainaian saying to the fallen}
Suzanne MacDaniel
May 2, 2009
To the Ansong family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Theophilus' 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
Gary Tolle
April 19, 2009
Theophilus, I just wanted to say thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation, a nation in mourning for our fallen hero’s. You like so many other sailor’s & soldier’s chose to serve our nation when needed most and with your life you protected the very core of what America stands for. My nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward also made that sacrifice on 5/6/2008 when he was killed in action in Iraq. As I mourn for my nephew I mourn for you and so many other brave soldiers and please know that you all will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, we as a nation will never forget you. I stand tall and salute you Theophilus and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for the nights we at home could sleep without fear and know that we are safe. To the Ansong family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Theophilus and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. 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. 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!
Peggy Childers
April 17, 2009
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong:
Theophilus 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
Debbi
April 10, 2009
To the parents and family, 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 heal you as He gives comfort to you today and for the rest of your lives.
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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Mia Brock
April 4, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS THEOPHILUS ANSONG, I AND MY HUSBAND,PO2 C. BROCK,OF THE USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD17) WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS ALWAYS. GOD BLESS.
Gary Allain
April 3, 2009
PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS THEOOPHILUS K. ANSONG
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever
eric berko
March 31, 2009
KWAKU U CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROFESSION AND ANY BODY WHO DIES DURING MISSIONS IS A HERO.THEREFORE ANSONG U ARE HERO AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY SHALL NEVER FORGET U.IT IS NATURE AND SUCH THINGS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN .KWAKU YOUR DEATH IS THE SADDEST THING WE HAVE EVER COME ACROSS.ANSONG IT WAS TEN YEARS BACK U LEFT US WE NEVER SET OUR EYES ON U TILLWE HEARD THIS BAD NEWS.MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP U ARE SAVE U WELL FOR US .MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.
edward boateng
March 31, 2009
kwaku Ansong is only the good lord who can answer this and he thus things that are beyound human imagination.we still love u and feel in our veins that u are with us .kwaku your death has caused us a lot but what else can we say than may your soul rest in peace.may the good lord keep u well so that one day we will meet again.eric is missing u,jennifer is missing u,teacher is missing u.osei is missing u mama dora is missing u and your mum beatrice akuamoah boateng will never forget u .ansong forever
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 28, 2009
REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER ANSONG, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
A1C Ryan Huck
March 24, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I learned of it through the Air Force Times, and wanted to express my condolences.
Thomas Stipp
March 23, 2009
My wife and I are sorry for your loss. We also have a daughter who is a Petty Officer 2nd Class, and her husband is a Petty Officer 3rd Class. Both Navy. We are very supportive and proud of them and proud of Theophilus.
Margaret Boateng
March 20, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Prince A Boateng
March 20, 2009
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 1998-2009
Kerin Hearn
March 20, 2009
My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. My son is in the Navy and I can't imagine what you're going through right now. Please remember you're not grieving alone, others feel your pain. Without brave men like Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus Ansong, I would not have the freedom I enjoy every day. I feel it's my duty now to pay respect to him for his ultimate sacrifice. God bless you in your time of need and bring you peace.
Vickie Turner-Garrison
March 19, 2009
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family...Heroes never die they live on in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved them...I will never forget the sacrifice Theophilus made for this country...God Bless
Soldier Mom
Aunt to a Heor PFC. Ricky Lee Turner
KIA 1-16-2009
Proud American
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
March 19, 2009
Father we entrust our brother Theophilus to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Theophilus in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Valorie
March 18, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March 2007.. 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. 3/25/07
gary Allain
March 18, 2009
Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus k. you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
March 17, 2009
Our nation has lost a Navy Sailor but heaven has gained a new Angel. God bless the family and friends of Petty Officer Ansong at this time....and always
T~
Sister of a fallen Marine
Angela
March 17, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of your sons passing. He was very dedicated to this country and only wanted to see it become a safer place to live. May you find comfort it God's promise to bring our loved ones back to a peaceful earth.
(Revelation 21:4) "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
(Psalm 37:11) "But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."
Gale Poindexter
March 17, 2009
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K Ansong. 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
Henryk Zaleski USN (Ret)
March 16, 2009
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
March 15, 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 PO1c Theophilus K. Ansong our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Theo. And to Theo 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. Navy and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Theo, you are a brave Navy Seaman, a Patriot Warrior and true 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 Theo’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
sherri leibhart
March 15, 2009
Rest In Peace my King. You are a true Hero and will never be forgotten. I am blessed to have been part of your life. I love you Theo
Petty Officer 1st Class Theophilus K. Ansong
March 14, 2009
Garnet Jenkins
March 14, 2009
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of PO1 Theophilus K. Ansong. With Profound Gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.
May Theophilus Rest Safely now, in the Loving Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with the Ansong family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.
Diane Everett
March 14, 2009
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc. Theophilus and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you and may God heal you. He is a Hero!
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