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Stephen Mccloskey
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas buddy! Miss you
Stephen Mccloskey
January 25, 2020
Hey buddy, just want to say hi.
Stephen Mccloskey
November 11, 2018
Thinking of you today and miss you.
Corey Alderman
November 8, 2018
Chester,
I hope you're not bothering everyone up there with your jokester tactics and that stupid cat call you use to do every 5 mins....Actually I hope you are haha. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and miss ya like crazy. Feels like yesterday we were standing out from of the 3/10 CP before we officially checked in and looked at each other and said "You ready to do this?" I still believe you are here and that some day we'll run into each other....
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John Cunningham
May 25, 2015
Chris,
It's been almost 10 years and it still hurts. I try to remember all of the good times we had from Oki to Iraq. I'm back with artillery now, just on the west coast and my oh my how things have changed. I still haven't really found a way to cope with not being able to hear your voice but I keep you in my prayers. The Marine Corps has promoted me to the rank of SSgt and I still don't know how that happened lol. I sit back and think about how we used to set up those OE-254s on advanced party and no one has been able to do it they way we did. I will never forget the times we had brother. Until I receive those orders to stand by you once again and guard the gates of heaven, just know that I love you and I miss you. Love always Cutt.
Corey Alderman
November 7, 2014
Chester,
Hey brother man! Well tomorrow night is the Commandant of the Marine Corps annual Birthday ball at the National harbor which isn't to far from my house. I had a Woodland MARPAT design tuxedo vest and tie custom made. I thought it would neat....as always I miss ya and think about you all the time! Happy early Marine Corps birthday and Veterans day....
Matthew Campbell
July 14, 2014
Just want to say hello miss you brother can't believe it's been 9 years can't wait to see you again someday. True friend and Great Marine Semper Fi
Corey Alderman
July 3, 2013
Chester,
Happy early 4th of July my brother. I will be thinking about you as I always do. I still can't beleive that you are gone, nor will I I will just continue to look for you along my travels....listening to those stupid cat MEOW's you use to make and turn around hoping its you one of these times....Love ya Bro!
Allison Murphy
December 25, 2012
Well little brother another Christmas has come since you left. I miss you like crazy. I read a letter the other day you mailed to me from Iraq. In it you mentioned how you missed being here for birthdays and holidays. Well we miss you being here too. I've got some news to tell you. I finally made some good decisions for my life. You will be proud of me. You'll never guess who I have become friends with..."Weiner" !!! I love you and miss you. And don't forget to look for me one day.
Peggy Childers
July 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011
Peggy Childers
July 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Aunt Judy Williams
May 20, 2011
Chris, you are still missed so much in this family. Christmas is not the same without you there. We still think of you often but know that we will see you on the other side. We love you.
In loving memory of Chris, Blake and Tricia
April 25, 2011
Peggy Childers
July 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester:
Remembering Christopher 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
May 27, 2010
I didn't know you but appreciate the sacrifice you made for all of us. It is men like you that make our country great.
May 27, 2010
I didnt know you but just wanted to thank you for your service & thank your parents for having a brave son. God Bless..you are in HIS arms now. Annie Hernandez from calif.
May 23, 2010
...The last time I saw you, we took a cruise to Swansboro and talked & jammed to music the entire way...I was honored to have known you.
Bridget Golden
November 13, 2009
I didn't know Christopher but I've come to know his sister Allison through having her son Eric in my classroom. This week we were talking about Veterans and I felt it was an honor to learn about your son. I've seen all the decals and felt I knew him from listening to stories from others who did. I'm amazed at all the wonderful comments made by others and feel he was truly a hero. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He is looking down from heaven and smiling upon each and everyone of you! Keep his legacy alive!
Corey Alderman
November 11, 2009
Hey Marine,
Happy belated birthday and happy veterans day.
Corey Alderman
August 22, 2009
Hey man,
Just stopping to say hello and to tell you I wish you were here as does everyone else. your are truely missed!
Corey Alderman
July 17, 2009
Hey man I was just thinking about all the good times we had when we lived in the barracks together. damn I miss the hell out of you.
stephen mccloskey
July 16, 2009
Just wanted to say hello. Miss you buddy and am always thinking of you.
Peggy Childers
July 14, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester:
Christopher 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
Kenna Larra
June 16, 2009
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Kenna
May 25, 2009
It is with great sadness that I attempt to remember those who made great sacrifices in the history of our nation. I want to thank you Cpl. Winchester's family for his great commitment and your sacrifice. His life will not go unremembered. Phil C Benton Pensacola Florida.
Lisa Swanzy (Sad but THANKFUL American)
April 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Cpl. Winchester and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama/American hero and WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
Corey Alderman
March 5, 2009
Chester, just stopping in to say whats up and to tell ya I miss ya.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
December 19, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Christopher 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 Christopher in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Kim Smith
August 31, 2008
Although I did not know Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq
Lee Joyner
August 24, 2008
As a part of the activities associated with "Run For The Fallen," it was my honor to run a mile in memory of Cpl. Winchester. Thank you for the sacrifice both you as a family and Cpl. Winchester made for our country.
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
July 14, 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 Christopher, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Doc Jared Hale
June 5, 2008
I sure do miss you Winchester. It's been almost 3 years now. I wish I could get down to Alabama to visit your grave but it's just a bit too far.
I'm out in Utah going to school to be a cop now. I bet you'd a made a great cop.
I miss you and hope your family is doing OK.
Corey Alderman
May 26, 2008
Chester, Happy memorial day. I wish you were here like always. Today is your day! I miss ya and never stop thinking about you.
WO Larry Earl
May 17, 2008
Chester, Marine you, Cpl Mounce and SSgt Apineru are the epitome of true Marine Heros to me. We talked about going to Talladega when we got back. Well every race held there, I shed a tear, and toast one to you while I watch that race and think of what it would have been like to go to that race. Chester, You are truly missed and I think about you daily. You continue to guard those gates of heaven and I will see you again on my day. God bless to you and your family. Semper Fi Marine. From your old Motor T Chief.
May 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Winchester!
Jolene
December 29, 2007
Chris,
I will never forget the night before you left. You sang to me! Everytime i hear the song to this day my eyes get filled with tears. I know i didnt have much time with you but what i did get to spend with you was some of the best times i had! I miss you.
Corey Alderman
November 11, 2007
Happy veterans day buddy! I wish you were here, I miss ya more then anything!
August 8, 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 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 (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 Winchester and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Corey Alderman
July 15, 2007
Chester! damn it i miss you more then ever.I wish you were still here.I wanna go out for a night if fun, I wanna hear that stupid cat sound and that hilarious stupid laugh you have.I wanna hug the great friend I once had. I wanna tell him I love him.I feel like part me is gone.I miss you soo much!
Leslie R. Hale
June 8, 2007
I know you still miss him as much as we miss Blake. It has been almost 2 years and it seems they are still just on a mission. Our grandmother talked w/ someone who had breakfast w/ Blake they morning they were killed. I want my children to remember him and all the HEROS that have lost their life for our freedom. May God bless and I will have you in our prayers. Blake Mounces' first cousin-
Doc Cartwright
May 26, 2007
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 This helps fill the void in me. A gift from Mama Gail. I want you to know brother, that I will never forget. I miss you and I love you brother.
Jared Hale
May 23, 2007
Winchester, you were such a good friend, you always had a joke and you were fun to be with. You watched my back when we were patrolling. I'll never forget you.
- HM3(FMF) "Doc" Hale
Rachel Winslow
May 9, 2007
I never had the honor to meet you and thank you for being braver than I could ever be. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Cpl Daniel Pangallo
May 2, 2007
Chester Man i miss you so bad. life has not been the same since you left. My father told me that you meet one true frind once in a life time and thank god that it was you. My life has not been the same. But I must continue on. Brother know I love you and I will see you soon
April 4, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Allison Winchester-Murphy
August 18, 2006
Dear Chris
A Customer came in our store today and asked about you. I told him all about you & how you had friends all over our tri-city area and other places too, that there was harldy a person you did not know. He said that was God giving you to SHINE BRIGHT for your short time here on earth. How true. You did shine bright and I hope to keep your memory shining here. Remember, I'll meet you at the river some happy day. I love you and miss you. SIS
Garnet Jenkins
July 14, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero , on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country.
Rest well Christopher D. Winchester and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Winchester family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA 1967
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON THIS YEAR ANNIVERSARY. 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 ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Blake and Chris
July 4, 2006
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Gail (Mama) Williams
July 4, 2006
Chris, I sit here today for the first time to enter a tribute to you and Blake. It has been difficult to find words that adequately express how I feel. There is a very large void in my life without you here but as Brother Doug told me just after you went home to be with the Lord, I haven't "lost you", because I know exactly where you are. You are in Heaven more alive than you ever have been. I talk to Blake's Mother often and we share. She knows better than most exactly how I feel. We are both so proud of our boys (our Marines). We are grateful that the two of you were friends. I talk to Pang and Verstrait a lot. I love them and the rest of the guys as though they were my very own. They are coming home to visit on the 14th. It will be a bitter-sweet reunion but I know you will be right in the middle of everything. I love to hear the stories they tell me. Those guys love you and miss you so much. You were so much more than I ever expected you to be. To me, you were not only my son, you were my friend, you were my motivator, my example, my gift from God and my hero.
Love you very much. Your Bubby and Sissy miss you greatly. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't express to me their appreciation for your unselfish service and sacrifice to your country. You are always in my heart.
Love you Bunches, Mama
Garry Smith
July 2, 2006
America will forever remain free, because of the sacrifices of her warrior sons. I thank the family for his service.
Proud Dad of fallen Marine, L.Cpl. Jonathan L. Smith, Iraq
Keri Craig
May 27, 2006
To: Chris's Family, Friends, and loved ones:
Our family just wanted to let you know that Chris is still in our thoughts and prayers everyday right along with Blake and Tricia. Let them all be in peace and know that we are thinking of you.
gregory wilson
May 9, 2006
chris was one of the most outgoing people i have met in this life.. we all miss you chris you served your country with great honor, as a soldier of the u.s.military..were all honored to have been your freind now as your your gaurding the gates of heaven..ill see you in a short time..oh please tell your commander jesus christ lord of host..that ill be home shortly and we love you all..
pastor Greg wilson.
Mandy Jordan
April 26, 2006
Ms. Gail, I have yet to meet you in person, but I went to school with Chris and he even came to visit me a couple of times on his visits home. I miss him so much. I don't know what it's like to lose a son but I have lost a brother. I think it is wonderful how you are keeping his memory alive with the bookstore and everything, I hope to be able to visit it soon. I know Chris and Adam are together and I can't help but think they keep a watchful eye over us! If you ever need anything just let me know.
stephen mccloskey
March 26, 2006
hey chester, miss you everyday! its just not fair that you and mounce arent here, but i guess its just something ill never understand.love you brother!doc mcc
Joshua Langston
March 13, 2006
My name is Cpl Joshua Langston....Chester was in my class at the communications school in 29 palms california. He was a great marine and will be sorely missed. I'll never forget the great times we had bro....
Lankety Lank
regina russell
February 6, 2006
Just wanted you to know that I still pray for all of Chris' family
and that Chris is not forgotten. I know that God is blessing you daily and I know He will continue. Regina Russell (Blake's Aunt)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 31, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Winchester family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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~
Corey Alderman
January 16, 2006
Chester! man i miss ya soo much you have no idea.i feel like the world has stopped. wish you were here with us instead of us sitting here telling stories about you.you'll never be forgotten. stories will live on forever.don't worry we'll see each other again some day.until than make sure your still watching over your old marine buddy.love brother!
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
regina russell
January 9, 2006
My nephew is Blake Mounce and I want the family to know I am still praying for them and I want to thank them for Chris. I am glad to know that Blake had such a good friend and someone to enjoy as much as he did Chris. May God Bless You. Regina Russell
Q Madp
December 24, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Brenda Whitworth
November 1, 2005
Iwant to let you know how much you have been in my thoughts and prayers since July 14th. My son is Blake's best friend and he was like a member of our family. I know how much you hurt because of the pain we feel. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Remember that you have many friends praying for you every day and you are not alone.
Tiffany Mounce
October 4, 2005
I want to thank you Chris for being the friend that you were to my husband I know that we never met but I knew a lot about you cause Blake talked so highly of you. I am so glad that you two were there for each other and I thank you for your service. I am praying for your family they will always be in my thoughts. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Mandi Wendt
September 19, 2005
Winny you are missed. You are a great friend. Jolene and I have been talking about you almost everyday. We miss you very much.
We Love you Winny
Keri Craig
September 14, 2005
To Chris's family - We are all thinking of you on this day. Here we are two months later and it still seems like yesterday. I went to visit my cousin Tricia today at the cemetary and prayed also for your Chris and Blake. They were all heroes and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, but especially on these days, when it is so new and fresh again. Please know we are thinking of you in these times and will always have him alongside our prayers with Blake and Tricia also.
God Bless you all and Take Care
Pat Mounce
September 14, 2005
Thank you Chris for your service to your country. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for being a proud US Marine. But most of all, thank you for being a friend to my son, Cpl Blake Mounce, who was killed with you on that July day. I talk to your mother often and I know why you and Blake were friends, you were alot alike. I love the matching tattoos. Chris, I know that you and Blake are guarding the streets of Heaven now. I know that you were a Christian and so was Blake. I am grateful that he shared his last moments with you. You boys have a great time and we will see you someday.
SGT Damien Watts
September 2, 2005
All of my prayers are with you and your family. I was there that day. I knew CPL. Winchester and I know he was an outstanding Marine. It is a sad day when we lose a comrade especially a comrade we know. Your son was a brave man and he will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.
Keri Craig
August 28, 2005
My family is praying for you and your family for everything your son has done for this country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we also lost our family member that day in Iraq. My cousin Tricia Jameson, a Medic with the National Guard, was on her way to your son and Cpl. Blake Mounce. Please know that everytime we have our Tricia in our thoughts and prayers that your son and Blake are also included. All 3 of these wonderful, brave people are now serving a higher power and standing proudly next to God. We will be with them again someday, but please know that we are thinking of you. What they did will never be forgotten and was never in vain. Bless you all...
Elodie Pruitt
August 10, 2005
To the parents and family of Cpl. Christopher Winchester, please accept my condolences for the loss of your son. My son, Lcpl. Charlie Pruitt, also serves with the 3/10, Kilo Co., at Camp Korean Village and told me about your son's death, as well as that of Cpl. Mounce. Charlie was very sad, as were all the marines in their unit. He said they were both great guys. My family and I will keep you in our daily prayers.
shirley jaggars
August 3, 2005
DEAR GREG AND GAIL,MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME.I CANNOT BEGIN TO FEEL THE PAIN I KNOW YOU MUST BE GOING THRU.YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EVERY DAY.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.I ONLY KNEW CHRIS FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE CHANCE OF MEETING HIM.CHRIS YOUR JOB ON EARTH IS DONE AND YOU ARE WITH JESUS WAITING TILL THE DAY YOU WILL BE REUNITED WITH YOUR MOM.THANK YOU AND ALL OUR MILITARY FOR A JOB WELL DONE .WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. SHIRLEY&CHARLES JAGGARS(JUDYS MOM)
regina russell
August 1, 2005
As the aunt of Cpl. Blake Mounce who died along with Christopher, I want to let you know how much your family has been in my thoughts since the 14th. There have been hundreds of prayers made on behalf of both of these young men's families and I plan to continue to pray for you. God Bless America. regina russell
Michael Henderson
July 31, 2005
Chris was a true friend of my son who, served along side of him with the 3BN, 10Th. Marines at Trebil. Ryan went to Alabama on crutches to pay his final respects to his friend and a true Hero. I know the hurt. I feel the pain. May God keep all of you in the palm of his hand forever.
Michael D. Henderson
rhonda owen
July 30, 2005
My son in law was the other Marine with Chris that day. Cpl. Blake Mounce. I remember Blake talking about Winchester. They had so much in common. They both had the same tattoos on their arms. These two brave men will always be remembered. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Seth Cartwright
July 27, 2005
Chester will be missed greatly. We will always have the great memories of him. He has moved on to a better duty station. He has just changed jobs, that's all. Now he is our guarding angel. Mama, the rest of your boys will be home soon. We love you. Doc
Terri Gardner
July 26, 2005
To the family of Cpl. Winchester:
I want to extend our heartfelt condolences from another Marine Corps family. I'm in the area working and happened upon a conversation about your son. Please know that your son will always be a hero. May God Bless our heroes. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Tiffany Mounce
July 26, 2005
I am the wife of Cpl. Blake Mounce who died along side of Chris. Blake had talked about Chris to me before. They were so much alike and they both are going to be missed. I pray for Chris's family and may God Bless You.
Neena Hallock
July 25, 2005
I am the mother of a Marine who is stationed at Camp LeJeune. He also fought in Iraq. He told me tonight that he would be going to Alabama and Mississippi as a Represenative with nine other Marines from the Battalion.
Please know that your sacrifice is not in vain. Because of brave men like your son, so many others returned home unharmed.
My son may be one of 10 Marines who will be bringing Christopher home to Alabama. Please know that I can only imagine the pain you are going through. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you & May God Bless You.
Neena Hallock
Eileen and Bill Jeker
July 23, 2005
Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Christopher, may you rest in peace.
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