Spc. Anthony S. Cometa
Spc. Anthony S. Cometa
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Jeffrey Diekvoss
May 30, 2022
Thinking of the fun we had in school and the pride I have for your service to this nation this Memorial Day. Miss you my friend. Until we meet again
Glen Lawrence
April 28, 2020
Its took me 15 years to find your name...
Its always played on my mind that day and have always wanted to pay my respects to you and your family so please accept my sincere condolences.
RIP
Matt Phillips
September 12, 2017
A poem for Tony . YOUR LAST NAME. Dear Tony even though I belief the war is phony I still miss you homie, and the cray thing is I didn't even know your last name.Until they brought home your remains ,but dam how things change . Who should I blame but forget that that's lame. I am not going to get caught up in that kind of game it will just end the same. It's his fault it's her fault it's there fault it's are fault . Will make fun of them. They will make fun of us . They will threaten us. We will threaten them . They will bomb us and of course we will bomb them. When will it end probably when were all died. OR WAIT. Maybe we can show them love and they'll show it back and, that will equal peace and that will be that. But Dam man I just wish things could have been the same before I knew your last name. For Tony For Pat For Tony's family poem by Matt Phillips
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chris knick
December 23, 2014
I was surprised when I got in touch with an old friend and he told me what happened. I immediately had to let my brother know. You and your brother were always at our house during the summer swimming in the pool, playing video games, etc. I wish that we would have kept in touch after moving to Ohio. Just know that no matter where I am, I am always going to be thinking of you.
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony S. Cometa:
It has truly been my honor to sign Anthony'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 Anthony will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
September 8, 2012
I came across this web page and would like to offer my sorrow for the loss of Anthony Cometa. Several years have passed, but I am still grateful for his military service.
June 18, 2012
Missing you always, but still very proud of what you stood for and for being a part of our lives.. 11:11, love y ou always, Aunt Jane & Uncle Frank
jane slater
June 18, 2012
2012, another year has gone by and many changes have happened. You are always in our hearts and minds, we talk to you at 11:11 each day.. We are still so very proud of you but still missing you!! Our love always ,Aunt Jane & Uncle Frank
Peggy Childers
June 17, 2012
June 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony S. Cometa:
Always remembering Anthony. "Some gave all."
Aaron Castro
February 19, 2012
I miss you Bro!
Enjoli Replogle
June 17, 2011
I miss you Tony! I think about all the good times we all had together often. You will NEVER be forgotten! Thinking of you makes me smile!!!!!
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony S. Cometa:
Please accept my remembrance of Anthony on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
November 5, 2010
5 years past and we still think of yu always.. 11:11
aunt jane and uncle frank
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony S. Cometa:
Remembering Anthony 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
Karen Rosenberg
April 1, 2010
Hi Anthony's Mom....I have been thinking so much of the 'boys' lately, as I always do, and still have the photo of Anthony that you gave me at the Red Rock Canyon ceremony/luncheon.
We lost touch after your e-mail address change, but just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you too. It was so nice to meet you, and always know that I will never forget your son.
Peggy Childers
June 16, 2009
To the family of Spc. Anthony S. Cometa:
Anthony 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
Sara Thomas
May 26, 2009
What I remember most about you Tony is how loving you were. Your hugs have touched peoples lives (mine being one of them). Your smile and presence truly lit up a room. You laid your life so people could have their freedom. You are a true hero and we thank you. ****YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN******
In Memory of Anthony Steven ~ (Debra Estep)
June 16, 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 Anthony, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Cometa!
CASEY FRANK
November 17, 2007
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
TONY, I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU A LOT LATELY. I JUST LOST ANOTHER REALLY GREAT FRIEND OF MINE YESTERDAY, AND I KNOW THAT YOU TWO CAN WATCH OVER ME. I WAS REMEMBERING OUR DATE TO THE 8TH GRADE FORMAL, AND YOU WERE THE BEST. I MISS YOU A LOT. I HOPE THAT YOUR MEMORIES OF ME ARE AS GREAT AS I HAVE OF YOU, YOU WERE MY FIRST LOVE, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE LOVE IN MY HEART. THANK YOU. LOVE YOU.
tyler richardson
November 6, 2007
your cousin tyler i miss you so so much and ilove you
August 15, 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 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Cometa and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 15, 2007
In Remembrance of your Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Anthony S. Cometa, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Anthony, 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 Cometa 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, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Anthony's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Joe GREENAWALT
April 11, 2007
hello Cometa family,
I was touched by the tribute to your son. As I was reviewing the roster of the fallen on the Washington Post website, I clicked on Spc. Anthony S. Cometa's picture. Although I did not know him personally, he is a true American hero to me and my prayers are with you all. I just thought you should know that there are other Americans who apprecite the sacrifice that your family has made in the name of freedom.
Joe Greenawalt
Silver Spring, MD
Keith Richardson
January 5, 2007
A poem for our hero
Tony Cometa
June 15 1984 To June 16 2005
My heart feels so empty, and I don’t know what to say
I watched you grow up from a little boy to a man on this day.
You gave of yourself in so many ways, to help others who wasn’t having a real great day.
Your love for life and the impact you had On others,
They could not help but become your friends and your brothers.
Your gentle smile and your loving embrace,
Gave to all you surrounded, assurance of your faith.
You are a very special man and this is absolutely true,
You are my hero, my friend and my nephew.
I will miss you so much that words can not describe,
But I know that you are sitting rate by Gods side.
He had plans for you in your life, and we may not understand,
the pain and the strife that he had in his plan.
But that’s ok, for he gave you to us freely, to love and to hold though only briefly.
I will miss you so much this is for sure, but I will see you again this is assured.
So until we meet again,
Farewell for now,
my nephew my hero to whom I AM SO PROUD
With all the love that I have to give,
Your uncle Keith
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 31, 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. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Karen Rosenberg
March 20, 2006
I never knew Anthony, but I met his mom when she was here for a dedication ceremony for our fallen heroes at Red Rock Canyon. All I can say is Anthony, thank you for your service and your bravery...you are a true hero.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cometa family in the loss of Anthony. I did not know Anthony, 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.
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~
Carol Betz
January 5, 2006
Tony was my neighbor until he moved to Las Vegas. He was a great person with a wonderful personality. He always made sure he came over to say hello and visit when he was home from Vegas. He gave the biggest hugs. I will be there always for your family. Tony thank you for serving our country. You will never be forgotten. Love, Carol Betz
Rachel Zavaleta
July 2, 2005
Words can't express how much we all miss you here. Please be our guardian angel until we get home. We love you.
Luciana Moscuzza
June 25, 2005
I didnt know Anthony like my fiance does, but i also serve in the Nevada Army National Guard and was in his unit shortly up unitl his unit deployed. What i do remember of him was personality. His perception was his projection and that certainly came out. When I think of him i see him walking down the halls of the Henderson Armory where he drilled with his unit. My fiance is currently there with Anthonys remaining unit and he was also one of the first to arrive at the scene of Anthonys accident. The discussions I have had with Massimo (my fiance) of Anthony was the last few words he and Anthony exchanged. They discussed how they were all going to celebrate Anthonys 21st birthday when they came home in November. Massimo also reflected how Anthony was so nice and willing to teach him how to play his guitar. This whole situation is extremely hard to swallow for many reasons. Although we see through the media how many lives have been lost it doesnt seem real up until it is someone you know. Even though the dangers that the Soldiers were going to face out there were known- no one ever thought it could happen to one of ours. It just wasnt feasable. You think as a Soldier you are prepared...but you are never really ready to face this sort of thing. Anthony is in a better place....and is with HIS savior. GOD bless you all and my prayers are with his family. A Soldier is never dead until he is forgotten, and some of us will never forget!!
ryan halter
June 25, 2005
tony was a great kid out of all the people i have been friends with he was the nicest, its a tradgedy that he had to die the way he did. every body that knew him misses him very much, and well never forget him
Enjoli Laurent
June 24, 2005
I am a friend of Tony's from Vegas. I met him last summer from his best friend Patrick. Our group hangouts will never be the same. Tonys heart was as big as a house and his smile could light up any room. I will miss him sooo much. He was a genuine person with an awesome personality. I will remember all the good times and cherish the ones that mean the most. Things will never be the same without you.
You are in a better place looking upon all of us who care for you.
Good luck in Heaven and see you soon...
Randy Williamson
June 24, 2005
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am humbled and profoundly grateful for your service. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort at this time.
Kathy (Cook) Craze
June 24, 2005
I did not know Anthony, but I knew his father, Joe. My deepest sympathy goes to all the family and I cannot imagine your pain. You should be proud of Anthony and why he was where he was. I will say a prayer for you all and for all the boys in Iraq. God bless you.
CARRIE DUTCHER
June 20, 2005
TONY WAS MY COUSIN IM VERY PROUD OF TONY FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND WILL MISS HIM GREATLY I WILL CONTIUE TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SOLDIERS WHO ARE STILL OVER FIGHTING AND PRAY FOR A SAFE RETURN HOME...
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