Kasper A. Dudkiewicz Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Kasper A. Dudkiewicz US Army Specialist.

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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Bro you will never be forgotten

I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)

So hard loosing a loved one to death. Rest assure that he is in gods memory. God promises us on James 5:28 that one day soon, he will resurrect our loved one, and we can be there to welcome them back. My deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Celebrating your Life and Honoring your Sacrifice on this day once again.

Love you Bro and Miss you everyday.

Kevin, Ty, Kaydence and Kamden

Man, it has been so long but you are still always on my mind brother. Until we meet again.

I'm sending my condolences to the Dudkiewicz family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4

Had a dream last night and you were in it, it wasn't my house, but my mom was there and both of my daughters who weren't even born yet when you left us. You are gone but not forgotten my friend.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:
It has truly been my honor to sign Kasper's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Kasper will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

7 years ago...I still remember that day as if everything had just happened yesterday. We Love and Miss you dearly BRO. Until we meet again, where Soldiers rest peacfully.
Love Always,
Kevin, Ty, and Kaydence Dudkiewicz

BRO, Another deployment down and as I lay in my bunk preparing to leave this war stricken country, I can only lay here and think of our wonderful memories together. I've prayed numerous times before going out on patrols for you to watch over us. Thank you BRO. I truly miss you everyday. Until we meet again, where Soldiers find peace. Love you

-SSG Dudkiewicz, Kevin

In memory of Kasper. A good son, husband, brother and father. He shall forever be remembered.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:
Always remembering Kasper. "Some gave all."

Kas, Thank you for watching over us and being that guardian angel when I need you. Bro, we miss you and love you. You will never be forgotten little BRO.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:
Please accept my remembrance of Kasper on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I Served in Iraq with Duck When he was killed. He was a Damn good Soldier Father and Husband. And I miss him everyday of my life and I will Never forget that day, nor will I ever forget him... I wear a bracelet in memory of him everyday. I Wish the best for his family, and May God Be with you All of your days God Bless!

R.I.P My Brother "STRIKE FEAR"

Reverend Shaun M. McCray
SGT. US ARMY RET

To the family and friends of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:
Remembering Kasper 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

Hey Duk, I'll never forget you. We had some good times in Korea. I'll always remember that night for Captain Lopez' farewell. I had a blast. I thank you for the memories.

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

”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!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

"Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers is an organization of over 235 knitting groups throughout the country. Since October of 2007, over 2,900 prayer shawls have been sent to the families of our fallen soldiers. If you or a member of your family would like to receive a hand knit prayer shawl in the memory of Kasper, please contact me at [email protected] or 774 487-8618.
Sincerely, Barbara

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 Kasper, 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

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:
Kasper 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

I meet Duck in Korea while assigned to the 142nd MP CO, Duck, I am sorry it has taken me so long to find and to write to you like this, it has nearly been 2 years since your passing and now I find myself in the same country you gave your life. It is by far the worst experience for anyone to have to go through, the loss of a friend. It forever changes a person and maybe those of us you watch over can make it home because your sacrifice. I pray everyday for your family and for you. Please continue to guide those of your friends over here until we all come home. Praise to your family for sharing him with us and he will never be forgotten for the rest of our days.

My deepest condolences to all who knew Dudkiewicz and especially his family. I too knew "Duck" very well as I was his battle buddy in Basic Training. As I remember, he was indeed a self starter and a natural born motivator. He loved to dance and sing. I am deeply hurt and saddened at his untimely death. He will always be missed and his legacy shall always be a part of me.

Kasper, I have no words that can express what I feel. I am sorry it took this long to even try. You are missed. I remeber doing inventories on Camp Diamondback and as I was checking your stuff your said " You forgot two guns" and you flexxed your arms and pointed to your bicpes. I'll never forget how you always made people laugh no matter where they were or what kind of mood they were in.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Dudkiewicz!

I apologize that it has taken so long for me to express my expressions about my friend and loyal partner to the end, Kasper "Duck" Dudkiewicz. However, it has taken this long to even acknowledge the fact that my friend has left in the physical but never in the spiritual. Till' this day I can still hear and feel Duck's presence round about me. Protecting me from all types of diasters I allow myself to encounter. Duck was my counter-part, my main man, my homie and all of the most positive characteristics you can bestow upon an individual. I have so many fond memories of my comrad that I refuse to let go. I just wish that I can have another conversation with him again, and to keep that promise I made to him upon his return from the desert. However, it looks as if I'm going to put it in his hands now, and upon my entry through the heavenly gates above, I desire for my friend to be there to welcome me with open arms. I miss you brother, I love you, and can't wait to see you again. Take care, continue to watch over your family, your friends, and especially continue to keep me safe from my enemies in the physical as you did while we were together and now in the spiritual as you watch over me from up above.

Peace

I was introduced to the army with Kasper in Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri from Jan 03 -May 03 He was a Great Person a great friend and a great soldier He was a great influence to me because i had never meet anyone from Guam and we shared may stories about are home towns when we were both home sick. Ill always remember those times and at the end shaking his hand and wishing him the best of luck in his future and in his career now that i read of his passing im truley saddened and my hopes and prayers go out to his friends and family!! now he is in a better place looking down on us making us all stronger his him name will never die with me he will always be remembered.

I served with Kasper in Korea, my condolences to your family

I offer my deepest sympathy. clearly he was loved and is missed terribly. rest in peace.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Dudkiewicz and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Dudkiewicz was a great solider and person, I am proud to say I had the oppertunity to meet him and serve with him. He will be greatly missed.

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz, one year ago today.
The price this Fine Young Hero and his family have paid for this country, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Kasper rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Dudkiewicz family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your memories of Kasper, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss.

My husband Sgt Kenny Sowards was the one who escorted Kasper home to Guam. Kasper was his soldier until about 3 wks before he was killed. He was a very nice guy who is missed.



To the Dudkiewicz family and friends: You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A MARINE MOM

My son Dustin was the MP who responded to Kasper's incident. It was very difficult for him too. Please know that our prayers have been with you since that day. Your son, brother, husband was a true HERO. As an American, I appreciate his sacrifice and yours.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dudkiewicz family in the loss of Kasper. I did not know Kasper, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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 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~

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

We care and shar in your sorrow.

I cannot ever begin to immage the pain you are feeling. My son David served with PFC Dudkiewicz in Ft. Drum & Iraq. PFC Dudkiewicz and others have given thier lives for me. THANK YOU just does not seem enough. He is an American Hero.

PFC Dudkiewicz to those of you who knew him was courageous and a fun loving soldier. If you've heard stories about him, they were never bad, always filled with laughter and full of heart. The day he left Korea was hard for many of us, the day he passed on was hard for all of us. He shall forever and always be in the hearts of those who knew him and he will never be forgotten.With love and friendship (142nd MP Company)

This is Kasper's wife. He was a fantastic man and husband. I will always love him and he will never truly be dead because he lives in my heart. I love you Sweetie and soon I'll be coming home to you instead of you to me.

To the family of Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz:

We do not know each other, will probably never meet but will be forever united in the loss of our sons. Please know you are not alone, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and allow you to get to the point where a memory provides comfort and a smile rather than only the tears that flow so easily now.

God Bless this Man.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams KIA 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq)

(Millersville, PA)

[email protected]

I would like to send my condolences to the Dudkiewicz family. I was stationed with PFC Dudkiewicz in Korea for over a year. It was a honor to serve with such a couragous and admirable soldier. His dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for the memories

Thank you to Kasper and his family for all you have done for our country!

i offer my deepest sympathy for the family of kasper dudkiewicz

may you rest in peace kasper

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005