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Larry W. Pankey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2005.

Larry W. Pankey Jr. was the oldest of five children and grew up in northeastern Louisiana, where friends said he made an impact on everyone he knew. "He was such a likable and very good, down-to-earth guy," said Paul Evans. Pankey, 34, of Morrison, Colo., died Oct. 3 of non-hostile injuries he suffered in Balad on Sept. 23. He was assigned to Greenwood. He and his wife, Brandy, fell in love with Colorado and the mountains while vacationing and skiing. In 2001, Pankey joined the Denver Police Department as a member of the reserve academy. In 2004, he became a full-time officer but was called up for duty in the Army almost immediately after his academy graduation. "Wayne was taken far too early in his life and in his career as a soldier and Denver police officer," his friend and fellow officer Rob Parks wrote in a letter to the department. "He was a great friend and a brother to us all. He will be missed." While in Iraq, Pankey became a father. His only daughter, Larra, was born in March and he got his first glimpse of her just one month before his death. He also is survived by his wife, Brandy.

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December 20, 2014

Charlie Gili posted to the memorial.

October 3, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

October 4, 2010

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

15 Entries

Charlie Gili

December 20, 2014

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Pankey Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Larry W. Pankey Jr.US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. 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

October 3, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. Larry W. Pankey:
Please accept my remembrance of Larry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 4, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Larry W. Pankey:
Remembering Larry 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

October 28, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Larry W. Pankey:
Larry 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

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In Memory of Larry ~ (Debra Estep)

October 10, 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 Larry, 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

August 19, 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)

Garnet Jenkins

September 23, 2006

Remembering Sgt. Larry W. Pankey on this 1st anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country.

"Some people come into our lives and stay for a short while, others leave footprints on our hearts that will last forever." ~Author Unknown~

You are not forgotten.

Garnet Jenkins

August 25, 2006

Paying tribute to Sgt. Larry W. Pankey, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Dedication and Service to our Country.

Rest In Peace Sgt. Pankey, in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the Pankey family.

Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that continue to surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

ROBYN GARSIDE

June 3, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPST 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 YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 25, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pankey family in the loss of Larry. I did not know Larry, 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. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Susan

October 8, 2005

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am profoundly humbled and deeply grateful for your service to our country. May God bless your loved ones and bring them peace.

Virginia Williams

October 7, 2005

May God bless you in a very special way, as He took a very special person from this world to be with Him. I thank God every day for men like your son who are willing to fight for our freedom and the freedom of oppressed nations. I know Larry has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they

perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus,

our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Jamie Graves

October 6, 2005

Thank you to all our military families for the sacrifices you make..God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)

Melissa

October 6, 2005

Rest in Peace SGT Pankey

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