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Jessica Stafford
February 7, 2019
I loved christopher as a little brother and best friend, i would like to get in contact with his mother and fiance but i miss you everyday bro you were the best on the worst of days thank you for letting God allow us to meet
My love, My Christopher.
Angela Rippe Brenner
December 4, 2016
Thank you all for your kind words, and your continued thoughts and prayers. I just now found out that people were still writing in his guestbook. Chris was my husband, my world, my best friend, and my heart. Now he is my star in the sky. He was kind, loving, gracious, charitable, and so funny. He would've been 31 yesterday. Its hard to believe that its been 11 years since he was called to his heavenly home. I still struggle everyday, but it is awesome to know that he changed so many lives for the better in his 19 years. My e-mail is [email protected]. If anyone would like to share pictures or stories, feel free to contact me. Thank you for continuing to cherish his memory. As long as he stays in our hearts, he will never truly be gone.
Christopher T Munro
November 15, 2016
My Brother I never knew you in life but I only heard of your passing. I am sorry to learn of what happened to you. I do pray for your loved ones, family and friends as they cope with your loss. May the Good Lord show His grace and blessings upon your family as they remember you for your good honorable and noble service to both God and a very grateful Nation. Thank you my Brother for your service and sacrifice. May the Good Lord bless you with a peace that surpasses all human understanding now and forever more. R.I.P. My Brother in Arms. God has your 6 now.
Sincerely another former Spc Christopher T Munro from Topeka Ks.
Chris Hulan
October 7, 2014
I got to know Chris and train with him and I will never forget him and I am a better person for knowing him.
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Timothy Christopher
December 11, 2013
I just wanted to say God Bless to the Monroe Family. Christopher's sacrifice will never be forgotten. There have many times over the years that I am driving in my patrol car and realize how fortunate we all are for great men like Christopher.
Respectfully,
Timothy Christie
AJ
October 24, 2013
Not forgotten
Peggy Childers
October 26, 2011
October 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher T. Monroe:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher T. Monroe:
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
Michael Swehla
January 10, 2010
Im sorry I wish there was more I could have done. You were a great man and my respect goes out to all of your family.
A1C Swehla, 586th ESFS camp bucca 2005, combat medic on scene
Kenna Larra
May 26, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
October 25, 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 and sacrifice. 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 23, 2008
To the family of Spc. Christopher T. Monroe:
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
TIMOTHY CHRISTIE
September 7, 2008
I JUST WANTED TO WRITE AND SAY THAT SGT MONROE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I SERVED WITH SGT MONROE IN IRAQ AND MY ROOMATE WAS VERY CLOSE TO HIM. AS TIME GOES BY I REMIND MYSELF HOW FORTUNATE I AM TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND THAT HE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ME EVERY TIME I FACE A DIFFICULT SITUATION IN MY LIFE. I OWE IT TO HIM TO STRIVE TO BE THE BEST PERSON THAT I CAN.HE MADE EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM A BETTER PERSON, EVEN IF THEY DON'T REALIZE IT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Becky Coy
June 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
Larissa Taylor
June 30, 2008
He was a great soldier to have along side in our unit! I am glad that I was able to be a part of his funeral. It was a great honor. My thoughts and prayers are still with you.
Proud soldier in the U.S. Army
May 11, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Monroe!
August 16, 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 Spc Monroe and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
connie peterman
May 25, 2007
Hi Chris,
my name is connie and my husband was your bunk mate. He found out about you death on good morning america. He thinks of you all the time and wishes it was himself instead of you. I just wanted to say thank you for letting my husband come home.
Craig Costanzo
May 15, 2007
Not a day has gone by that I haven't said Monroe or heard it when my daughter and family say the end of grace. He has been in the Costanzo's family since I met him. My Daughter has prayed for him every dinner even though he doesn't need it. He was wonderful.
Mike Rundquist
March 28, 2007
Just wanted to tell the family that I am truly sorry about Chris, I had a chance to see a video taken before departing for basic and cried.I feel your pain. No words can really relate that. God bless Chris and his family.
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Spc.Christopher T. Monroe. If there are brothers or sisters, plese contact me. I am the Founder of Gold Star siblings, Inc.
God Bless
Garnet Jenkins
October 25, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Christopher T. Monroe, on this first anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Christopher, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Monroe family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My 19 year old, brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Sincerely 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 your memories of Christopher,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort through
the difficult days.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Jason Miller
July 11, 2006
We miss you a lot Chris. 384th MP BN
Craig Costanzo
July 11, 2006
The first time I met Chris he was at his desk and he seemed to be the only sociable person that I could talk to so I said marylin to him only seeing his last name and he laughed. I really liked him alot, He worked with me for three weeks and he was filled with stories that made the time go by fast,When I get home I'd like to send a picture of him to you if that would be OK. I miss him alot,so do the rest of the guys around here. I pray for him everyday and so does my mom.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 29, 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. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON EARTH TO EASE YOUR SORROW I KNOW. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Monroe family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Michael Frazier
February 12, 2006
To the Family and Friends of SPC Christopher Monroe,
I did not know Chris and I did not even know his name until it was released in “Star and Stripes” news paper. I returned home from Iraq in mid December and I write this because it was a civilian contractor working for my unit that was involved in the accident that took Chris’s life. I am so sorry for your loss. This was such an unfortunate accident that I will carry with me forever. I was the Intelligence NCO on duty when we got the call that there had been an accident. I can tell you that Chris was doing his job superbly and it was just a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I realize that this does not make things any easier but I just want you to know that Chris Died doing his duty and no one can take that away from him. You, along with Chris, will be in my prayers. Again, I am so sorry for your loss, the World is a lesser place without him."
Schoels
January 9, 2006
Angela,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in our prayers and thoughts.
michael white
November 7, 2005
My family and I send you our respects and prayers through this time of sadness of a fallen soldier.
Heather
November 7, 2005
To the Monroe Family,
Sgt Monroe will greatly be missed. He was a good soldier and always volunteering for things that others didn't want to do. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
tracey
November 6, 2005
To Chris and his family.
Thank you. my prayers are with you.
Frank/Barb Nesbitt
November 5, 2005
We are very sorry and griefed of your beloved Christopher. We're thoughtful and praying for your family. He's very proud man of Iraq!
ANGELA
November 4, 2005
To the Monroe Family and Angela,
As a fiance of a Soldier currently serving in Iraq my heart goes out to all of you. Chris is a HERO. He will never be forgotten. I know how proud you are of him and his commitment to his Country. It's Men like him that give us freedom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your eyes on God and know that he is at Peace wathcing over each of you!
God Bless you all....
Fred Sheets
November 4, 2005
US ARMY '71-73
Lisa
November 3, 2005
Thank you Christopher for keeping us all safe. I don't know you or your family but your life & what you did with it has touched so many. You made a difference & you won't be forgotten. God has a special place for you.
May God's Peace be with your family & touch their hearts.
Joe and Virgie Wells
November 3, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Chris's family.
Be strong Netty.
Stacey Pickelheimer
November 3, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with both families. God Bless Chris, a life lost way too young. Hang in there Angela, Love Aunt Stacey.
Deb Downing
November 3, 2005
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all... The Downing Family
Bruce & Ann Burdick
November 3, 2005
Angela
Sweetheart, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you much.
A
November 3, 2005
The family of SGT Monroe He will always be a HERO in everyones hearts
God bless all of you...........
Ted & Penny Congleton
November 3, 2005
He and his Family will Always be forever in our hearts and minds !
Earl and Connie Hainline
November 3, 2005
you have our greatest sympathy, Chris was a bright and shining star and will be missed by everyone who knew him
Sondra Millman
November 1, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Christopher,
We may not have known Chris personally, but that doesn't make any difference, one life lost, is one life too many and we want you to know we feel your pain. At his age, he hadn't even begun to live and I am sure that you are questioning WHY, and I know how you feel as we are still trying to get 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. But, rest assured she is now guarding the Gates in Heaven while waiting for Chris to join her and keep watch over us. Without our children this Country would not be what it is today. May G-d bless our troops, and hopefully, someday soon, 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 words aren't much consolation, but we thank you for allowing him to serve. He will always be a hero in our hearts and will not be forgotten.
Elizabeth's motto was "We're only on Earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile."
Theresa Hoffman
October 30, 2005
You will be missed.
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