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Brenda Powell
November 12, 2021
Always remembered, never forgotten son!!! We Love and miss you every day!!! Mom and Dad
Jonathan Collie
May 31, 2021
Love and miss you cousin! ❤❤❤
Dee Renn
June 23, 2018
I never knew you but I ran 6.80 miles in your honor today. Please know you are never forgotten and live in the hearts of many.
Jayme Watson
June 22, 2017
A note to Brenda, Jerry, Christopher and., son Elijah.. .You are always in our thoughts and prayers, never more than at this anniversary time.. I hope that you are somewhat comforted by the love and care shared by all of Chad's friends and fellow marines... Rest assured the separation is only temporary....If there's ever anything we can do for you, you know we will...... Jayme Watson, Blue Star Mothers of NELA...
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Brenda Powell
November 15, 2016
We Love and miss you son, DAD & MOM
Sean Taft
November 10, 2015
Happy birthday marine
Brenda Powell
November 9, 2015
We will be thinking of you and your sacrifice this Veteran's Day son. We Love and miss you every day!!!!!!
SFC Clay Clute (EOD)
June 11, 2014
Well brother, another anniversary is quickly approaching. Although it was 9 years ago this month, I remember everything as vividly as ever. You brought a special kind of spirit to the unit that will forever be missed by those who knew you. Semper Fi, bro. We'll meet again one day.
Daniel Deer
May 24, 2014
Hey Chad, I remember the day like it was yesterday. I sat in the chow hall in camp Fallujah before going out on patrol and seeing it on CNN. Brother I remember your kind smile. I pray for your wife and child always. Love you bro
8th Marines....More Than Duty
NoLeafClover
March 6, 2014
I did not know Chad. While browsing the web today, I was led here. Being a man of extreme faith I believe it was to thank you for your service. Thank you and rest in peace.
Brenda Powell
March 6, 2014
Dear Chad, Thinking of you today and always. I Love and Miss you so much. MOM
Julie
June 29, 2013
It has been 8 years but I continue to think of Chad. My contact with him was brief but precious. What a beautiful spirit he had. Such an inspiration.
December 31, 2011
Brenda,
I feel that fate brought us together this November at Christ Church.You dont know how honored I was to make a wreath for you precious Chad's grave. I also shared with you that my son is also in the military and his name is also Chad. Peace be with you and yours and hope that the war is finally over and our sons and daughters are coming home.Some gave all...
Carol Bishop, Monroe La
Brenda Powell
November 13, 2011
Chad,
Elijah killed his first deer today Veterans Day I know you were smiling down with such pride. Thank you for our Freedom and for your Sacrifice we can never Thank you enough. We Love and Miss you every day. Dad, Mom, Chris, Jesse & Elijah.
Brenda Powell
November 13, 2011
To the Cougill Family,
Thank you for continuing to think of Chad and our Family. We are always here to talk or visit with anyone who needs us. If you just want to talk about our son and some of your fondest memories just let us know.
Brenda Powell
November 13, 2011
Sean,
Responding to ur post of Sept. God has plans for all of us please know that we blame no one for Chad's loss. God had other plans for him. I hope you know we would never wish that your parents had gotten that knock on the door. I'm sure your were a Great friend to our son. We are here if you ever want to contact us. May you have Peace in your heart Chad is at rest in the arms of JESUS.
Deb Cannon Cougill
November 11, 2011
Brenda and Family,
Chad holds a special place in my son's heart. May you all know how much he was loved and is still thought of and missed. He will be forever remembered.
Perry Cougill
November 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Chad Powell,
We are thinking of Chad today and everyday. On this Veteran's Day we thank him for his service and sacrifice and want him to know he will never be forgotten. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Perry Cougill and Jennifer Breeden
Sean Taft
September 6, 2011
I still have nightmares of this day. It had been one week since RCT8 took over this convoy from us Alpha 1/10. The "milk run" we called it. We would drop women of all the different branches off to the different ECP's so that they could search the female nationals. There was only one route we could take. That day i was at the FLT i heard it happen. That was our convoy we ran it everyday. That was supposed to be my truck. I'm sorry for your loss my love and prayers will always be with your family. LCPL Taft, Sean M
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Chad W. Powell:
Please accept my remembrance of Chad on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Brenda Powell
November 12, 2010
I brought you some beautiful flowers for USMC Birthday and Veteran's Day. Thank you for your sacrifice to this Country. We will never forget. We Love and miss you so much. Mom & Dad
CHRISTIE PAYTON
July 30, 2010
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU CHAD. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THAT WE LOST YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. LOVE YOUR CUZ CHRISTIE
July 29, 2010
Brenda Powell
June 24, 2010
Dear Son,
All of your best friends came over and we celebrated your life last night. It was a special time for all of us. Just to remember all the memories we hold close to our hearts of you. Even though it's been 5 years now it never gets any easier. Every day without your smiling face is a loss that can't ever be replaced. We look forward to the day we can all be together once again. We Love and miss you so much. Dad and Mom
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Chad W. Powell:
Remembering Chad 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
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Chad W. Powell:
Chad 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
brenda powell
June 23, 2009
It's been 4 years since we lost our beloved son Chad. It's still a very sad day for us. We spent time at the cemetary before work just remembering what a wonderful,loving,caring,giving person he was. He loved his family so much. We miss your smile, hugs, voice. Our lives will never be the same without you. We will carry on though. I know it would make you sad for us to be unhappy. We are so fortunate to see your son weekly this brings so much joy to our hearts. He your spitting image. We Love You Son!!!! MOM and DAD
Kenna Larra
June 19, 2009
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Cindy
June 1, 2009
Geocaching brought me to this honorable young man. It is such a loss for all. I thank his family for their sacrifice and hope they are comforted by his memory.
Darren Mathews
July 13, 2008
Hello, My name is Darren Mathews and my wifes name is Danelle, before we were married her last name was Avant and is from West Monroe. Her brother is David Avant, mom and dad Joe and Sue. I had come across a web site herobracelets.org, I made a donation and recived two braclets. The bracelets are picked at random and you have no idea whos name will be on it. One of the bracelets had Chads name on it! We were blown away. We are glad to honor Chad and I will wear his name and honor him. We are sorry for your loss and maybe we can meet when we come visit Danelles mom and dad as we are in town often.
In Memory of Chad ~ (Debra Estep)
June 23, 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 Chad, 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 Cpl Powell!
August 10, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Powell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Garnet Jenkins
June 22, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Cpl. Chad W. Powell, two years ago.
The price your Brave Young Marine and this family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Chad rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Powell 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.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Chad, remain in your heart always.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
brenda powell
May 29, 2007
I am Chad's Mother and want to say "Thank You", to all that have written regarding Chad. He was such a Loving Son And we miss him so much. I'm so grateful for all the kind words and Love that has been shown and continues to be shown to our family.
Jarrod Champagne
April 23, 2007
I am honored to say that I knew you Chad. I can remember us hanging out at school or playing basketball with Jason Hanes in the cul-de-sac.
You were a great guy who was always in a great mood and always smiling. You are missed my friend. Thank you for the courage and bravery you exhibited and for being an inspiration to your friends, family, and community. Your memory and legacy lives on forever.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 28, 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-Smith
June 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Powell family in the loss of Chad. I did not know Chad, 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. Chad it has been a year since you were taken. 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 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
Maureen Cleary
November 5, 2005
I'm so sorry you lost Chad. Thank you for sharing him with us on the legacy website. Maureen Cleary
Jamie Graves
October 6, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
jud malcolm
August 11, 2005
dear danielle, elijah, and all family, and church family members:
i just found out about the loss of your chad in "the christian chronicle" newspaper. i was so touched by the letter that arrived after he left us. i did not know him, but i am a brother in christ and a veteran of the vietnam war. i know from the loss of many of my friends no words can replace him. i am requesting, if you can, as you grieve, to accept the love of your fellow countrymen and women. we want yo to know you are not alone, but you already know that in christ. i have written to the families of other soliders lost in war. all of them want to make sure that the children of our fallen heroes know their daddy was a hero and he died protecting his country, his family and the men and women and children of a country that had been terrorized by a brutal dictator in iraq. your chad's sacrifice will never be forgotten. as little elijah gets older , if you think it's proper, tell him that when he goes outside and the wind blows through his hair just tell him it's just his father running his fingers through his hair to comfort him. tell him when he hears thunder and sees lightining during a storm it's his father on guard duty protecting him. as the rain ends, and the tears cease sunrise won't be far way. i pray chad is now resting with all other american heroes under the trees of paradise.
sincerely,
Neena Hallock
July 25, 2005
I am the mother of a Marine who is stationed at Camp LeJeune. He also fought in Iraq. Please know that your sacrifice was not in vain. Because of brave men like your son/husband, so many others returned home safely. May God Bless Your Families.
Alan Robertson
July 6, 2005
Chad was certainly a man of honor, courage and commitment for our country, our community, our church and his family. I praise God for his life and his sacrfice. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends-John 15:13. God bless the Powell family.
Robin Bracken-Fain
July 1, 2005
Dear Powell Family,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of WFR and the Powell family. My prayers go out to you.
In His Love, Robin Bracken/Fain
An American Citizen
June 29, 2005
To the Powell family:
Thank you for your sacrifice. My prayers are with your family.
Janice Cawood
June 29, 2005
Well, I was just browsin throu the newspaper on line and seen this.
I didn't know Him BUT u must be very proud of him for fighting for our freedom!!!God Bless you are yours
darlene onopa
June 28, 2005
What words can one say to ease the pain of losing a loved one.......May God Bless you and help you keep Chad's memory alive..........
With love in Christ,
Darlene Onopa
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