Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter
Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter
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David Kenneth J. Kreuter Obituary
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William Madix
December 26, 2018
Thanks Marine. Always remember your smile. Prayers to all who serve
Charlie Gili
May 19, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Kreuter Family know that we recently sent a small donation to Jordan's Initiative in honor of
David J. Kreuter US Marine Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2011
August 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Carr
August 7, 2010
Thank you David. God bless you. Please look after us.
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Peggy Childers
August 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter:
Remembering David 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
Proud American
December 27, 2009
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, so that myself and others can continue to have freedom.
God Bless You
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2009
To the family of Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter:
David 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 8, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
August 22, 2008
David,
Thank you and keep trying. OH looks more like you each day. I miss you.
Kristin Kreuter
August 4, 2008
Hello David,
This is your sister. I went to visit you yesterday. It was a beautiful day and the wind was blowing and I'd like to think that was you letting me know that you were right there with me. I miss you terribly. Everyone does. I miss our jokes and laughs, our stupid sayings' from stupid movies, our arguments, and believe it or not, I really miss your charlie horses! I guess I just miss you. I'll be talking to you again soon. And don't forget to hold my hand when it's my turn!
Love you so much
Your sis
In Memory of David ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep (Aleandri)
August 3, 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 David, 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
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
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Laura Kreuter
August 3, 2008
Today is 3 years David. I just want you to know that we miss you just as much today as we ever have, and you're still in our thoughts EVERY day. Watch over me, and help me through this tough time.
I love you so much.
-Your Baby Sister
Sheri & Peter Vaughn
May 8, 2008
What you have done for your country will never be forgotten!
We salute you always.
May 7, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Kreuter!
Our last real time together, on the family cruise for x-mas and new years of '04
Laura Kreuter
February 26, 2008
hi big brother...
i stumbled across this page again and felt the need to tell you i still miss you like crazy. it still hurts to have you gone and i don't think it'll ever stop hurting...but i'll also never stop being proud of you and all you did. i love you with all my heart.
-laura
Sheri Bowers
August 14, 2007
Dear David,
You will never be forgotten. Your heroism and dedication will always be remembered. We miss you.
Love,
Sheri and Peter
August 8, 2007
What can I say or do to take away the pain, nothing, so I will not pretend that I know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 21, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Kreuter and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
May 29, 2007
Hey Woobi,
Just wanted to say that you are thought of and never forgotten.
All of our love,
Chrystina and Christian
Linda Flannery
May 28, 2007
Remembering this brave young Marine on Memorial Day. He is not forgotten.
January 24, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Melissa Maynard
January 11, 2007
I knew David through his brief studies at Ohio University. He was an amazingly funny individual who always made our mod laugh. My deepest symphathies go out to all who knew and loved him.
Sheri & Peter Vaughn
December 29, 2006
Dear David,
We will always keep your smile and good laughter in our hearts always. Even though we only knew you for just a short while, we looked forward to you being apart of the family. We will always remember you and the short time we had with you. Your son is getting so big and is such a sweetheart. You left Chrystina with a true gift and an excellent memory of who you were. You would be so proud to see how strong she has been throughout all of this. She is a great mom, and we are confident Christian will be a fine young man, just like his daddy. God Bless you and thank you for being our American hero.
With ongoing respect always,
Amanda Cobb McGough
August 10, 2006
I only knew David for a short period of time when we were at Space Camp together but he made quite the impression on me. He brought so much laughter to our group that week! It was clear to me then that he had a talent for humor and was an independent thinker (a rare quality in a middle schooler). We kept in touch for several years after camp. I was so sad to hear from David's mom that David had passed away but was glad to learn that he had found love and happiness in his lifetime. I pray for his family every night. David, all of those who serve in our military, and their loved ones truly are heros. Thank you David for everything!
Garnet Jenkins
August 3, 2006
Paying tribute to A Fine Marine, Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service to our country. Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you A True American Hero.
May God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Kreuter family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Chrystina Kreuter
July 30, 2006
Babe,
It has been almost a year and I can still remember that my biggest complaint was that our son didn't sleep for more than 4 hours. Today there are so many more things that I think about. I miss you more than you know(well I know you know). I just can't wait to see you again. Your son becomes more like you everyday, what an amazing gift you left me. You are greatly missed. Forever you will be my love.
Semper Fi
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 8, 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 THE LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
April 14, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Cyndie Valvano-Dennis
March 4, 2006
Our family has endured such a loss David,five additional family members to pass in less than a years time. David is dearly missed. But one thing I can express is our family has had so much sorrow with the loss of David,his granny, aunts,Uncle, and my father. I know in my heart they our all together watching over our family to help easen the saddness we all carring in our heart. We his family are so proud of my cousin David, God bless all service families. I ask all who reads this to pray for David's Mom,Father and sister's, to help ease their hearts of such pain.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kreuter family in the loss of Kenneth. I did not know Kenneth, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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~
Chrystina Kreuter
November 19, 2005
I miss you so much babe and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. The only thing that gives me hope is the thought I'll see you again someday!
Your loving wife!
shawnee
October 1, 2005
Rest in Peace. You are a true hero.
Emily Whitley
September 29, 2005
Dear Kreuter Family,
My name is Emily and I had the honor of knowing David for a short while. We attended OU at the same time and took some of the same Psychology classes. He was very smart, he helped me in those classes. He was a very funny and kind person. I had not seen or heard from him in a long time, until that awful day they announced the names of who died that day. I seen his picture and immediately knew it was him. I am so sorry for your loss. I too had a very close family friend die in Iraq on January 26, 2005. His helicopter went down in a sand storm. David is and was a true hero, I can't wait to thank him and all of the other heros someday.
God Bless your family
I will keep you in my prayers
Kristin Kreuter
September 21, 2005
David is my brother and my best friend. He is the one person in my life that has stood by my side time and time again and never given stopped believeing in me. All my life I have looked up to him. I believed in him since the day I was born. Its hard to wake up in the morning knowing that I have to try to live another day without hearing his voice calling me Monkey Child. I sit by his grave talking to him waiting to hear him talk back to me. I beg him to keep guiding me in life. But I just want to be with him. Please keep my mother and father in your thoughts and prayers. They are struggling so much with this. And thank you to everyone that has supported my entire family, including Chrystina and Christian, we all need your love and support. Keep the boys in your thoughts every day and pray every night that they return home safely....
Peace and Love,
Kristin
Semper Fi
Susan Sexton(Wightman)
September 6, 2005
From our Family to yours,
My name is Susan, Aunt of Lance Cpl. Brett Wightman, Both our families have suffered a great loss, your's and the Wightman family. I want to send my deepest sympathies and my prayers. I know these 14 Great Men are now angels, and that their spirit will live on in all the lives that they touched here and over their. God Bless you and your Son David for being a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Teri Price
September 6, 2005
Chrystina,
It's been said many times, but it's no less true - David really is a hero. I know he would be so proud of you & the way you're reaching out to others even in the midst of your pain. Your friendship is such a blessing to me, like a belated gift from David & Fen to us. Love you & praying for you.
Teri
Chrystina Kreuter
August 28, 2005
I am David's wife and I just want to send out my heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. I will always say that my husband was a hero because he lived and not because he died. I will honor his memory every day of my life and I know that our son will be so proud of him. He is my hero and I will love him forever.
Jessica Kahny (Conklin)
August 27, 2005
I went to Kindergarten and a couple of years of grade school with David. I remember his smile so well. The Kreuter family is in my families prayers. Thank you for being our HERO!!!
GaWanda Slate
August 22, 2005
You don't know me but I'm a friend of Jennifer and when I had posted to our group about the lose of my son-in-law Asbury Hawn she had replyed back telling us of the lose in your family and so I wanted to take the time to let you all know that we are all praying for you. And we are all very proud of our troops who are fighting for us and we know that they are all doing what they fill is right. Will continue to pray for your family and all those who remain in Iraq!
Liberty after two weeks of training.
Quoc Nguyen
August 21, 2005
Dear Kreuter Family,
I was honored to be there at the funeral for your son with my fellow friend and Marine, Jeff Mitchell. We deeply feel for you and your family. The ceremony was beautiful that brought tears of joys to our eyes. We served with your son in Lima Company 3/25. He was full of energy and now with the grace of God, we too will live with energy and life. The words will never be found in our hearts, but as we walked following your son to his resting place, we both agreed it was very beautiful and inspiring how much it seemed that the world stopped as we went to the resting place of your son/husband. May God watch over you, his wife and his wonderful son.
With Love,
Quoc Nguyen, Sgt - USMC and Jeff Mitchell, Cpl -USMC
Stacy Stern
August 20, 2005
I hope that this message reaches Chystina. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband as i am for all the rest of the soldiers that have given their lives for this war. I am sorry that he never met his son....but he holds him now from up above. And looks upon you both with warmth and love..And he will guide you both through the path of life and protect you..as he did for all of us by giving his life. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless!!
----Stacy
Jennifer and Kevin Stankorb
August 20, 2005
Dearest Kreuter Family;
My husband Kevin and I had the privledge of attending both the visitation and memorial/funeral for Dave this week. I know you probably met many different people there, but Kevin and I were the ones with the little smiling chubby baby (Kevin and Dave worked together at the club Oscar's/Motion). I personally have only ever been around Dave a few times, yet when I was he was so nice to me and respectful - and FUNNY! My husband used to come home almost nightly after work at 4am and start many conversations with..."Stiffler said...Stiffler did..." and would just completely crack up half way through the story. I always got to hear about the antics, jokes, and drunken- night-out-with-the-boys stories, and after this week - I got to know a whole other side of Dave too. You must be so proud of him. I am so sorry for your loss, yet so happy for your gain of a grandson! You see, as new parents ourselves, our hearts go out to you and Christian and Christina. I can imagine the pain and joy that you are experiencing at the same time, and I can only pray that the joyous times far outlast the pain you carry now.
The services were some of the most touching and beautiful I have ever attended. Although you have to admit, Dave was probably not so happy about the infamous childhood bowl-haircut pictures!!! (But I'm glad you put them there anyway!)
We wish your family a lifetime of happiness with Christian, and strength to let little Christian in on what a great guy Daddy was. Thank you for supporting your son in his decision to help fight for our freedom here at home - we will never forget him. Actually, we are pregnant with our 2nd child and if it is a boy, we are planning to add David's name to the middle name we have selected as a tribute to him. It is but one small thing we could do to preserve his memory.
Dan Shearn
August 18, 2005
Dear Kreuter Family:
In April, Christopher Dyer sent me a photograph of himself and David. On the back Chris wrote: “Me and 2nd Fire Team leader Cpl. Kreuter in 29 Palms, CA” That is all I knew of David until the events of 3 August. That photograph has sat on my desk since April. Every morning it reminded me to pray for Chris and “Cpl. Kreuter”. I assumed since it was the only photo Chris sent me from Iraq that Cpl Kreuter must have been someone important to Chris. Of course I realize that all of Chris’ brother Marines are important to him. The photograph will remain on my desk and I will continue to pray for you and the Dyer family every day. I am forever grateful for the sacrifice you and your son have made for my family and for this Country. God Bless You. "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
(I provided a copy of the photo to Chrystina at the visitation today)
Lieselotte KRAEUTER
August 16, 2005
Ein tapferer junger Mann und Soldat.
Amerika hat ein guter Mann verloren.
Meine Gedanken und Gebete sind bei der Familie,
Lieselotte
Tami Stevens
August 15, 2005
Our deepest sympathies are with you. My cousin Michael DeMers is serving in Lima Company. We continue to pray for all of our men and their families. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this difficult time.
Mariann Cutter
August 15, 2005
Please except my condolences of the loss of your son. He is in God's hands now and watching over you. It is a terrible loss and I pray you will get through this tragedy. He was a great warrior for this country and fought for all of our freedom. I thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. I have a nephew in Iraq right now and pray every night that he return safe and stay out of harm's way. May God bless you and your family in this mournful time. SEMPER FI
Pamela Hobbs
August 13, 2005
My heart goes out to you.
Marine Wife
August 13, 2005
Semper Fi, Kreuter Family. Thank You for your unimagineable sacrifice.
DON AND GINNY HARNESS
August 13, 2005
WE JUST WANT TO OFFER OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY!
Pamela and Justin Carder
August 12, 2005
We our so sorry for your family and friends We never had the privilege to meet David. My son's best friend was Chris Dyer and our heart feels for all of the men and women who gave their lives for us We thank all of them.
Summer
August 12, 2005
Though I never knew Cpl. David Kreuter, I will forever be grateful for his gift to us. He gave his life for mine and the life of my daughter along with millions of other fellow Americans. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God Bless you through this.
Heather Addy
August 11, 2005
As we run from danger,
You run into it.
To save our lives,
You give yours.
Did I ever tell you,
that YOU are my HERO!
Sister of a Marine
August 11, 2005
My condolences to the Kreuter Family: David is a true American Hero....Thank you David for your bravery and service for our country..God Bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Semper Fi
Margy Bons
August 9, 2005
There are no words, only questions. There is no comfort, only tears. Our loved ones gave the ultimate sacrifice. They are now and forever our heroes in our hearts and in our country’s eyes. We must walk this walk of grief alone, but really not alone, they will be with us, always a part of us and always deep in our hearts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Margy Bons and Al Marzano
Proud parents of our own fallen hero, Sgt. Michael Marzano, from the 3-25 WPNS Co. who gave the ultimate sacrifice 5/7/2005
David's mom
August 9, 2005
Thank you. Your prayers and thoughts are deeply appreciated. Please continue to remember all soldiers serving at home and abroad.
Betty Sullivan
August 9, 2005
God bless and keep you, thank you for giving others the freedoms we all have.You will not be forgotten.
Tom and Jo Black
August 9, 2005
We are truly grieving with you at this time as our nephew Eric also lost his life right beside your son on that day. Know that we are praying for you and know that God can sustain you throughout this time of grieving. Continue to always celebrate your son's life. He truly gave the ultimate sacrifice- to lay down his life not only for a brother, but for an entire nation. WOW- what a man of honor!
Lima Company 325th, 1st Squad
August 8, 2005
The Misch Family
August 8, 2005
Truly sorry for your loss...continued prayers.
Charlotte Leigh
August 8, 2005
Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with the family of David.
Sally Miller
August 8, 2005
May God bless all of your family during this very hard time. Your son, David is a true hero fighting for our freedom.
My brother was also Marine and lost his life at age 23 in Viet Nam.
Tom and Sally Miller
Shawn Mason
August 8, 2005
To the family and friends of David. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers. Your son is a hero who gave his life so that all of us could retain our freedom. For that I thank you all for your sacrifice. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Caron Collins
August 8, 2005
The family of fellow US Marine PFC Richard Collins, extends our sincerest sympathy in your time of sorrow. We pray you find God's peace.
Tracy Richmond
August 8, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain but hope that you know others are praying for you and David
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 7, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. David, may you rest in peace.
SHERRY VREELAND
August 7, 2005
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .
Jean Lightfoot
August 7, 2005
If it helps your deep heartache to know I have tears daily over our young people being lost then keep it in your heart.
Cindy Hollerich
August 7, 2005
Prays coming from PA for David's family
Tamika Easterday
August 7, 2005
I am the wife of a deployed Navy Sailor. I just wanted to express my sympathy to Cpl. Kreuters' family. There are no words to put my saddness for your family into words...Just please know that there is a Navy family that is thanking God for his sacrifice and courage. May God comfort you and keep you in this unimaginable time of sorrow.
JoAnne Thomas
August 7, 2005
To the family and friends of David: my heart goes out to you. Words seem so inadequate right now. Even though I did not know David, I too mourn your loss. You are in my prayers. Thank you from a grateful American.
Ken and Karen Howe
August 7, 2005
It is with a heavy heart and eyes full of tears that I honor your son David today. What a wonderful family and community it must be to have raised such a brave young man.
As a member of My Heart Supports The Troops, a troop support group out of mid-michigan I know the sacrafice you have all made. Thank you is so inadequate, but also so powerful. Thank you for giving up your best and brightest for a greatful nation.
Timothy Hines, Sr.
August 6, 2005
I share in your loss. My son Tim, Jr. passed away 7/14/05 from the injuries he sustained in Iraq. Please feel free to email me at anytime for anything.
Cpl. Kreuter, I salute you.
God Bless.
Alice Turner
August 6, 2005
To Those of Lima Company,
Our Marines of Lima Company, you now belong to the ages. We honor you for your unselfish act of courage. We salute and are ever in awe of your bravery, for you have paid the ultimate price. With deep sadness, we wait to honor you one last time. I don't know you but I think of you all, as my Marines. My heart will be heavy for a very, very long time. You have left a void I'm not sure can be filled. We will remember you as one of integrity and commitment. But, most of all, we will remember how proudly you stood because you were a Marine; our Marine.
To family and friends of Lima Company. I can't begin to understand the depth of pain or your sense of loss. I can only hope you will accept my deepest gratitude for the supreme sacrafice you the family and friends of Lima Company have made. I hold each of you in my heart and foremost in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you and hol you in His care, as you make this most difficult and long journey.
A Marine Mom
1stSgt. Timothy Weber
Okinawa
Based at Camp Pendleton
Grad. from Lakota in West Chester
Neena Hallock
August 6, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MARINE
A Marine Mother
Jacien Carr
August 6, 2005
To the Kreuter family:
Greetings. It is with fond memories that I remember David. He always had a smile on his face. Always cracking jokes, making others laugh. David was on my detail in Alaska a few years ago. We had a lot of fun together on that AT. I will surely miss him. I consider him a good friend and a brother. May God bless his soul. And may God give you all comfort. He has probably already made a wise crack to St. Peter at the pearly gates. I bet you.
Love,
Jacien Carr (Sgt. Carr) and family
Charles Cingolani
August 6, 2005
For 20 Ohio Marines
Did you feel the wave of sympathy
surging across the Pennsylvania line
and out to you,
the families left behind?
We know.
For we saw your boys
here among ours,
at High School proms
in cars, in shopping malls,
in churches, at picnics
and on the curb
at parades on July 4th
watching veterans
of other wars,
saluting them with gratitude.
We saw them at gates
leaving wives and families,
grandparents
and forlorn young girls--
turning to leave
with head held high,
looking back one last time.
We know them.
For yours are ours.
.
Jacque Tinker
August 6, 2005
Christine,
I am and will continue to pray for God to give you peace and understanding. I am April's mom, and SGT.GERALD NORRIS F. NORRIS, futuer motherin law. My heart is breaking for you . If there is anything that my family can do email. His death and the death of all the others has not been for nothing. They died fighting for our freedom.
God Bless and keep you daily.
Susan Verkest
August 6, 2005
My prayers go out to your family. Our country is indebted to you and your soldier.
Sheila Mankins
August 6, 2005
Even though I never had the opportunity to meet Kreuter, thru my son, CPL Watkins, I feel I have. My son shared with me the sacrifices Kreuter made to go to Iraq with his Marine brothers. We are so shaken by his loss. He was an outstanding Marine, husband, and friend. Kreuter was an excellent example of the Marine Core Values: Honor, Courage and Commitment. He is a true American Hero. His memory will live forever in our hearts. We mourn with the Kreuter family. God bless you and help you thru this horrific time.
With deepest sympathy
Anne & Bob Hutchins
August 6, 2005
Words can't possibly express our thoughts at this time, but know that you are so strongly loved across the country, by millions. We all want to send you the biggest hug! Generations to come, all around the world, will never forget the sacrifices your son & all members of his family have endured. God Bless You!
Dorothy Mayer
August 5, 2005
Our prayers are with you.
The Mayer family in Colorado
Craig Beaumier
August 5, 2005
Cpl Krecter you have served your country well. I know that God will watch over you.
Hm 2(FMF) Beaumier 3/25 H&S 4th MARDIV
Margaret Stiltner
August 5, 2005
I did not know this fallen hero but I wanted to take the time to say he will not be forgotten for his bravery.May god bless your family and help through these hard times.
Chris Curtis
August 5, 2005
I DIDNT KNOW HIM BUT AT LEAST MAYBE HE WAS DOING SOMETHING FOR HIS COUNTRY AND IM VERY PROUD OF HIM FOR FIGHTING FOR EVERYONES RIGHTS.
Kay Shankles
August 5, 2005
May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world and in the warmth of happy memories. With the passing of time, may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you. I will not forget the sacrifice your family made for me. No one you know but someone who cares.
ann-bill rickman
August 5, 2005
Thank You for your bravery and love for our country,your are among the stars tonight and forever.
Dan & Deirdre Macbeth
August 5, 2005
Thank you for your sacrifice - from all American citiznes that benefit from your bravery. God bless.
millie leone
August 5, 2005
I was not privileged to know this young man who so proudly stood up to be counted amoung the brave men & women in the service of the USA. Never counting the cost to himself, went over to Iraq & did his duty. America can be proud of this young man. God Bless & strengthen his family.
Quoc Nguyen
August 5, 2005
May God Bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.
Semper Fidelis,
Sgt Nguyen, Quoc
Harvey Wells
August 5, 2005
To the friends and family of David,
I did not know this brave young man but I am grateful beyond words for his part in trying to make our world better for future generations.
I realize it is because of Heroes, like David, that we enjoy the liberty and freedom we have today.
May God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Rest in peace.
Harold Miles
August 5, 2005
May god bless you and you'r son.
Thomas Kock
August 5, 2005
In David's memory, I will establish a college fund for his 2 month old daughter at our church where he and his sisters and father attended. It is the least we can do to honor his sacrifice for our country and the people of Iraq. We will miss him and pray for healing to come to his family in a very difficult time.
God Bless you, David, and we will not forget you.
CPL David Kreuter, Al Anbar Province, Iraq
CDR Glenn F. Thibault
August 4, 2005
Dear friends & family of CPL Kreuter,
A few days ago I had the privilege of sitting down with Lima's 3rd plt, 1st squad and having them help me label some of their favorite photos they wanted to submit to me for the cruise book. We all had a nice time together. I enjoyed their company, cameraderie and spirit. I felt I knew them much better afterward and looked forward to getting to know them better.
Now this. I am profoundly saddened by the loss of so many of our brave warriors this past week. David lived a hero's life and died a heroic death. I am thankful to have known, even if for so short a time, such a great group of men.
I am submitting a picture of David in Iraq. Please let me know if you would like others.
May the Lord bless and keep you and hold you close to His heart during these times.
Sincerely,
Tony Storey
August 4, 2005
Kreuter Family,
I served with David in Lima Company. I had the honor of being his platoon sergeant for a time. He was truly one of a kind, hard working and bright. I will miss his sense of humor that he could bring into any situation, (Especially his Hunter Thompson impressions). I'd like your family to know that David was one of the best Marines I've ever known. The world is a lesser place without him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Melinda Godbey
August 4, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. My nephew was killed in Iraq in March 2005. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. David Kreuter. He is A TRUE HERO.
Melinda Godbey
August 4, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. My nephew was killed in Iraq in March of 2005. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. David Kreuter. He is A TRUE HEROE.
glenn young
August 4, 2005
david you were americas finest,thank you
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