Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace

Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace

Jeffrey R. Wallace Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2005.
Jeffrey R. Wallace was better known to family and friends as "Jeffro," a nickname he seemed to enjoy. "He was just always happy, always friendly," said his sister, Michelle Weber. "He was the kind of person who touched everybody he knew." Wallace married his childhood sweetheart before leaving for Iraq and had been eagerly awaiting a trip home for the birth of his first child in September. Wallace, 20, of Hoopeston, Ill., was killed May 24 when an explosive detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad. He was based at Fort Stewart. Wallace joined the Army after graduating from high school in 2003 and never wavered from his decision, his sister said. "He wanted money for college and basically to set his life up," Weber said. Robert Wallace, a childhood friend, said he was struck by how mature the kid he had played football with for so many years had become when he saw Jeffrey Wallace last winter. "He was a totally different person, like he had gone from a little kid to a grown man," he said.

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May 24, 2013

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February 24, 2013

Charlie Gili posted to the memorial.

October 21, 2011

Ginny & Family posted to the memorial.

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2013

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace:
Always remembering Jeffrey. "Some gave all."

Charlie Gili

February 24, 2013

Hello,
We just wanted to inform the Wallace Family and Friends that we are sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and these will be dedicated in memory of PFC Wallace. It is a small tribute, but we want you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from all across our country. May God Bless you and keep you safe.
Respectfully,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of US Hockey Players Support Our Troops!

Ginny & Family

October 21, 2011

We wish to Thank You Pfc. Jeffrey Wallace and your Family for your Service and Sacrifice made for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and May God Bless you always.

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeffrey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

May 24, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace:
Remembering Jeffrey 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

Kenna Larra

June 24, 2009

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Peggy Childers

May 24, 2009

To the family of Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace:
Jeffrey 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

Pastor Frank Noyes

September 18, 2008

Dear Family of Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)

The Neal family

June 16, 2008

To the family of Pfc. Wallace,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.

In Memory of Jeffrey ~ (Debra Estep)

May 24, 2008

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 Jeffrey, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

May 4, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Wallace!

August 14, 2007

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!!

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

July 17, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Wallace and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Garnet Jenkins

May 23, 2007

In Remembrance of your Fine Young Soldier, Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Jeffrey, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Wallace
family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain. For the former things have have passed away." ~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Jeffrey, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Tim Drollinger

March 24, 2007

There aren't to many days that go by that I don't think of Jeff. My prayers and thoughts are with you and always will be.

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 5, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smiths

February 28, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wallace family in the loss of Jeffrey. I did not know Jeffrey, 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. Jeffrey it has been 9 months since you were taken. You are a 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~

Carolyn Evans

February 15, 2006

Always our Hero. Gold Star Mother

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 12, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Kristin Kitchens

July 7, 2005

I know words will not ease pain, but I thank you for your sons service. May God hold you in His loving arms and comfort you as only He can!

Ryan Lander

July 7, 2005

I am originally from Hoopeston, Illinois and went to school with Jeff from K-9th until my family moved to Oklahoma. I played football with Jeff for many years, most of the time we played D-Line right beside eachother. I was not really that close with him, but was still saddened to hear Jeff had lost his life in Iraq. I had not seen or talked to Jeff since I moved from Hoopeston, so I did not know he was in the service, but I feel privilged to of known this man. Thanks for the memories Jeff! God Bless

Andrea Ehlmann

July 6, 2005

Please accept my sympathies. I am originally from Milford and wanted you to know your loss is felt around the country. I pray for your family. God bless you.

Angie Woods

June 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Being that my husband worked with PFC Wallace, it is as though we have lost a member of the family. I pray that you receive inner strength and peace to make it through this tough time.

Michael Drier

June 8, 2005

No words can ease the pain at this time but know that someone understands what you are going thru. My son SGT. Charles Drier was with jeffery on that day i share your grief

Lynn Dillon

June 3, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of PFC Jeffrey Wallace. My nephew, SGT Charles Drier was killed with PFC Wallace. We can all be very proud of our young men & women serving in the military who have the courage to stand in harms way. They will never be forgotten.

Susan Johnson

June 3, 2005

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great nation and others in need. May God bless your loved ones and bring them peace and comfort.

Debbie Stevens

June 2, 2005

God Bless You!

Tracey Leonard

June 2, 2005

I am sorry for your loss, your thoughts are in our prayers and I want to thank your son for standing strong and for protecting our country so that we can continue to raise our families and live in peace and harmony. We will always keep you in our prayers. May God Bless you.

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