Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen
Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen
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Charlie Gili
April 20, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Christensen Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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
July 20, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of Ryan which I am just learning about. I commend him and thank him greatly for his part in the Operation.
Peggy Childers
November 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
October 5, 2011
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Peggy Childers
November 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen:
Remembering Ryan 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
Elizabeth Raab
June 5, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Kenna Larra
May 19, 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 1,450 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
In Memory of Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
November 24, 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 Ryan, 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
November 24, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen:
Ryan 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
May 17, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Christensen!
Jeff White
February 2, 2008
In honor of Ryan's service to the United States, and to the People, future, and freedom of Iraq.
August 2, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Christensen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Cherylann Lane
July 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Ryan may be gone but not forgotten!
Grace Z
May 28, 2007
Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph
We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms
January 3, 2007
So very sorry for your loss. May he rest peacefully into eternity.
Garnet Jenkins
November 10, 2006
I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen, on this first anniversary of the day he lost his life while serving our Country.
May Ryan, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Christensen family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Ryan, will remain in your heart forever.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Thomas & JoAnn Meehan
August 4, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Christensen Family, my wife and I did not know Ryan., As parents who lost a daughter, Colleen, Age 26 on September 11, 2001 at the WTC, we share and understand the immense loss and sorrow of losing a child.
Please know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten, and he will remain in our prayers forever, a hero whom we will never forget.
Our prayer is that God’s tender mercy will dry your tears, and that He will comfort you in all the days ahead.
May the Peace of the Lord Be With You, Upon You, and Remain With You Always,
With Love & Respect,
Tom & JoAnn Meehan
Paul Sniffen
July 5, 2006
Ryan and all the American heroes will be remembered for what they did for the rest of the people in the world.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 15, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 22, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Christensen family in the loss of Ryan. I did not know Ryan, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 yrs.) 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.
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~
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
December 13, 2005
We care and share your sorrow.
B Brooks
December 13, 2005
Pfc. Christensen
Thank you for protecting us. Your family will always be in our prayers.
God bless your family
The family of SSG. William J. Brooks (KIA,May 03,2005, in Iraq)
1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
CW2 Christopher Owens
December 6, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan while he was assigned to the CSSAMO 23D ASG in Korea. He will truly be missed. My heart felt sympathy goes out to his family during this time of sorrow.
John McTague
December 2, 2005
With utmost sypathy from a fellow Spring Lake Heightser.
Nina Tirado
November 29, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss. May the lord brin you peace in this very difficult time. Ryan will always be remembered. God Bless. He is now watching over us!
Jamie Graves
November 29, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
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