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Charilyn Damigo
October 17, 2013
I just wanted your family to know that we have not forgotten. A sacrifice so great must always be held in sacred trust.
Richard zappella
October 17, 2013
Chad. I love you man. Ill never forget drinking captains with you at the barracks and watching you jump that toyota hilux over in iraq at the smitty mobile overpass.
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt:
Please accept my remembrance of Chad on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt:
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
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Kenna Larra
May 25, 2009
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John Donaldson
May 25, 2009
Our prayers are with you.
John and Marlene Donaldson,Albuquerque
Clayton McCook
May 24, 2009
My prayers are with your family on this Memorial Day weekend. I honor your sacrifice and know you're in a better place. You were a kind and decent young man, a good teammate, and a good friend to my brother. I feel blessed to have known you.
In Memory of Chad ~ (Debra Estep)
October 17, 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 –
(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
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
October 16, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt:
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
Marietjie Hildebrandt
September 6, 2008
To all the fallen heroes standing in the gap for those of us who remain in the audience............
thank you for paying the ultimate price so that we may have freedom and peace.......
May God comfort the sad and lonely left behind
memorial Springer, NM
Maryann Buchanan
May 12, 2008
These pictures are of a memorial that was built in Springer, NM in honor of Chad and all servicemen and women. God Bless each one of you and we are proud of each one of you. Buchanan family
May 10, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Hildebrandt!
Chad C Hildebrandt
November 10, 2007
I was shocked and extremely saddened when I was notified by other members of my unit that they had read of Chad. See, my name is Chad C. Hildebrandt. I was assigned to the 1st Bat. 3rd. Mar. for my time in the Corps. I was on my first tour in Iraq when I was wounded on Dec. 10, 2004. I know I have never met Chad R. Hildebrandt, but I cannot seem to get him out of my mind. I wish to extend my deepest regards to Chad's family and friends. If there is anything I can ever do for your or your family, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cindy Wiggins-Rhoads
October 17, 2007
Hey Chadder, just wanted you to know that you are being remembered extra today. We all miss you and think of you daily. Keep smiling upon us and making us laugh. I miss you like crazy.
Love ya, Aunt Cindy
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)
July 23, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Hildebrandt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Maryann & Larry Buchanan
July 14, 2007
Chad is not forgotten .. He was our friend and our two daughters friend .. a wonderful young man. We cared about him and grew to love him. Chad will always be a part of us.. we miss him!
Theresa Hildebrandt Niece
December 4, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I will never forget the ultimate price you and your family have paid to provide the very freedom that we so often take for granted. May God Bless you and your family and know that you are A Great American Hero!
Charlene Cordova
November 12, 2006
My heart truly goes out to Chads family, God Bless you for your strength and courage. Chad, you died a hero and a hero you will always remain.
Charlene Cordova
USN
Charlene Cordova
November 12, 2006
My heart truly goes out to Chads family, God Bless you for your strength and courage. Chad, you dies a hero and a hero you will always remain.
Charlene Cordova
USN
Cindy Wiggins
October 12, 2006
Happy Birthday Chadder Box, you are in all of our thoughts and hearts everyday! Know that you are a HERO to so many and we all miss you and are very proud of you.
Love,
Aunt Cindy-Pooh
Dustin Ryan
September 24, 2006
Hey man... we miss you and think of you everyday. See you someday again. Not a day goes by that you aren't in my thoughts, and the rest of A Co. 2nd Plt
Kt Golon
September 12, 2006
God Bless his soul he went down a hero!
gary allain
September 9, 2006
America has lost yet anouther fine young man this day, you are our best. may god keep you in his arms forever and ever god bless you and all of your family and friends that knew you.
korie
September 9, 2006
My heart breaks for your great loss!
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 8, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Carol Freund
September 7, 2006
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt. This fine young man is a true American hero, making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As Americans, my family and I are eternally grateful to Chad for his service. I understand the pain, the loss, the grief, and hope the family and friends will take comfort in knowing that we Americans share your pain. May God Bless you.
Carol Freund
sister of Lt. Peter Louis Freund - FDNY-9/11/01
Yolanda Valdez
September 7, 2006
I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our son on 9-3-2004, at the age of 19...it seems like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero ------Thank you!!!!!!
Chad - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you ---, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. I also have a Marine daughter and Marine son in law. You all will not be forgotten.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Mom of a USMC, American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Garnet Jenkins
September 7, 2006
Please know that I am deeply sorry for the recent loss of your son.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. Now you are approaching the first anniversary of Chad's death and it is difficult to see this time slip away, with fears that our loved one will be forgotten, or that they are slipping farther and farther away from us.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May your Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt, Rest Safely, in the Mighty Arms of God and know that he WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I pray that God's Loving Comfort and Grace will continue to be with you and your family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
You are in my prayers.
CHARLES YOUNG
June 4, 2006
MY DEEPEST SYMPTHAY TO YOUR FAMILY. I SERVED WITH CHAD IN 1ST LAR AND AM PROUD TO CALL HIM MY FRIEND. HE WAS A FINE MARINES AND A GREAT MAN.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 31, 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. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON EARTH TO EASE YOUR SORROW I KNOW. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Josh and April Morales
February 14, 2006
To Chad's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hildenbrandt family in the loss of Chad. I did not know Chad, 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. The entries have beautiful comments about you. You are a hero and you will not 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~
Julie Bubb
November 14, 2005
I know how you are feeling right now. My nephew, my baby boy LCPL Daniel Bubb was taken the same day as Chad. I have wanted to contact you and tell you how deeply sorry my family is at the loss of both Chad and Daniel. I just wanted to let you know that words can't express your feelings or mine, but to know that I am here, I am not very strong right now but if you want to write, it would be an honor. I just wanted to let you know that I care.
Proudest Aunt of Her Hero LCPL Daniel Scott Bubb
Vanessa Vasquez
November 12, 2005
My heart and prayers go to the family of Lcpl Hildebrandt. He will be greatly missed by all his fellow Marines. I know they all have great memories of him. I had the pleasure of meeting Hildebrandt a few times. I will always remember the story of where he was from and that he graduated High school with only 20 people or so! He loved talking about his hometown and was very proud of it. He was a great guy! May you find comfort!
DEBBIE CAMPBELL
October 31, 2005
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF LCPL CHAD HILDEBRANDT. I'M SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS OF A FINE MARINE. MY PRAYER'S AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. MY SON LCPL NOLAN CAMPBELL IS IN IRAQ AND HE IS ALSO WITH THE 1ST LAR BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIV THAT CHAD WAS WITH. LCPL CHAD HILDEBRANDT WAS DOING A NOBLE HONOR SERVING HIS COUNTRY AND I APPRECIATE ALL THAT HE DID FOR OUR COUNTRY IN SERVING. AGAIN MY SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS YOU. DEBBIE CAMPBELL
Janna Martin
October 26, 2005
Chad we will miss you. You were bigger than life and so brave. You will always be remembered as the best little brother. You are loved and adored by your big sister Jill, you will always be our “Chaddy Bear”.
Your mother Janna Martin
Kimberly nagye
October 26, 2005
My heart goes out to Chad's family. I met Chad and spent time with him and he was a wonderful man. He will never be forgotten and he is very loved. He will always have a special place in the hearts of all of us who knew him.
Larry and Kimberly Nagye
1st LAR alpha co.
Kaitlyn Mance
October 26, 2005
Chad was my best-freind. In high-school we were pratically inseperable and then I changed schools to go to Cimarron and even then nothing changed. My parents always thought that Chad was going to be the man that I was going to marry and as I got older I thought it too. I guess now we will never know but he will be forever in my heart. I still haven't come to terms with the truth of him being gone and I am not sure if I ever will. I just can't belive it because I can still hear his voice and see his face like I seen him yesterday. But this I am glad because I know that I will never forget him as long as I live.
Larry Buchanan
October 26, 2005
There can never be enough words to say what our hearts feel. Bob & Colleen .. we share your loss. Chad was a wonderful young man. We enjoyed the time we knew him and will always remember him. He fought for us .. he died for us. We don't understand death especially of those so young. Our best answer of why? is "GOD only takes his best for his army in heaven" We love you and are here for you. Larry, Maryann & family
Daniela Chavez
October 25, 2005
Chad I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude to you for making the ultimate sacrafice for everyone in our country. You will always be remembered as a hero. May god bless you and your family
Ralph & Sharron Cook
October 25, 2005
Words cannot express how we feel. We knew Daniel Bubb and his family and we regret that we did not get to know Chad. Our son is with the 1st LAR and knew both. It is with the greatest honor and respect that we send this. If we can ever do anything for you please let us know. May God hold you in his heart. Semper Fi Chad, Ralph & Sharron Cook & family
Joan Fahrney
October 24, 2005
Words cannot express my sympathy for you and your family for the loss of Chad. He and my dear friend Daniel Bubb were together fighting for our freedom when they were taken and apparently they both shared the same passion to serve and protect. I have family in New Mexico and have been through Springer. May Chad and Daniel continue to watch over us together. God Bless you and your community.
Cindy Wiggins
October 24, 2005
I will miss you so much Chadder Box, you were a fantastic nephew an amazing brother a wonderful friend and a phenomenal son. You truly touched everyone's heart with your silly "smirk" and your laughter I treasure all of the times we shared together. Know that you are now our second gurdian angel and be at peace.
Love ya, Aunt-Cindy-Pooh
Sondra Millman
October 23, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Chad:
One life lost, is one life too many. We are just getting our lives back in order after losing our beloved Granddaughter, A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, a Security Forces Blue Beret, who lost her life in Iraq, 9-28-05. She is now guarding the gates in Heaven and we want you to know that he will not be forgotten and hope that you will be as proud of him for serving as we were of Elizabeth. Without our children this Country would not be what it is today, whether from the first War for freedom until today's wars, we give our lives so Freedom can be obtained. I wish it was different, but unfortunately, it is going to be someone's loved one. May G-d bless our troops, and hopefully, someday Freedom and Peace will reign, so they all can be brought home safely.
No matter what type of accident or act of war, a loss of a child or friend is very traumatic, I know that it isn't much consolation, I hope that you know that there are others that feel your pain.
Elizabeth's motto was "We're only on Earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile."
prayers to you all
Crystal Berry
October 21, 2005
I miss you sooo much Cuz, there is such an empty spot in heart right now. I am so Blessed to have had you in my life. I thank God every day for allowing me to be part of your life. I love you sooo much!!! You are trully my Hero!!!
rachel meadows
October 20, 2005
you'll always be in my thoughts, not a day will go by that I won't think about what a great friend you were. I hope your in a better place. God Bless You
Jennifer Royce
October 20, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Former 1st LAR Marine, Scott, and wife Jennifer Royce
Kirby's Mom
October 20, 2005
Love and Peace
Jamie Graves
October 19, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Virginia Williams
October 19, 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 Chad 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.
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