Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper
Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper
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May 27, 2013
In memory and honor of SSG Gary Harper on Memorial Day 2013. We have not forgotten him.
Peggy Childers
October 10, 2011
October 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper:
Please accept my remembrance of Gary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper:
Remembering Gary 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
Family Favorite He willnever be forgotten
February 28, 2009
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In Memory of Gary ~ (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 Gary, 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
Peggy Childers
October 5, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper:
Gary 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
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family of Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Justin J
May 27, 2008
I met Gary in Language training. I didn't know him well, but I knew enough to know that he was a good guy. My thoughts go out to his family, he will always be remembered by his SF brothers
August 17, 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)
SFC Kenneth Ball
October 9, 2006
Gary Harper was a MLRS Gunner of mine. This Soldier and I spent much time together. I have a few pictures of Gary I would like to share with the family. The pride and the desire to excell in this Soldier needs to be spread throughout the Army. In my dictionary, Gary's name is next to excellence. He is missed but far from forgotten.
Garnet Jenkins
October 9, 2006
My deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper, one year ago today, with a multitude of Thanks for this Young Hero's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Gary rest safely , in God's Care and know that he shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Harper family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the Peace of God and the memories of Gary,
remain in your heart always.
Softly and Slowly ~ Time heals.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 20, 2006
To the Harper family. I previously signed Gary's guest book. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. While I am at ANC I stop by and visit/honor Gary. Gary you are my hero and you will never be forgotten.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 2, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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 ONES. 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 Harper family in the loss of Gary. I did not know Gary, 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~
Clyde Bowden & family
December 2, 2005
we are sorry to hear of your loss concerning Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper. please accept our condolances & sympathies.
Chris and Melissa Mueller
November 11, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary and his family.
Patricia Dawson
October 30, 2005
May God Bless and Keep You in His Care
Carolyn Evans
October 14, 2005
My heart goes out to you at this time. I lost my son in the Gulf War of 1991 and I know the heartache that you are now experienceing. We are all praying for your family. Enjoy your freedom.... You have paid for it.
Kenneth Ball
October 13, 2005
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Gary was a great man, soldier, and friend. He will be missed.
Denise Prins
October 12, 2005
My deepest sympathies go out to SSGT Harper's family and friends...
I'm so sorry for your loss...
My son Dana is stationed at Ft Campbell and is currently serving in Iraq...
My prayers are with you...
God bless you all..
Gary is a hero and is looking out for his brothers from above now..
Virginia Williams
October 12, 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 Gary 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.
megan lee
October 12, 2005
i am sorry about your lose. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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