Amy A. Duerksen Obituary

To Amy's Family, we have met back in 2007 at the gold star family center on FT. Hood. Amy is still in my heart and on my mind. She will always be missed and She will always be in my families heart. She was a great soldier and a sweet person. She will always be missed and thought about.

Today we are honoring Women Veterans at the VA in Roseburg Oregon. To Amy's family, she is being remembered for her sacrifice and honored today.

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

In memory and honor of Amy Duerksen.

March 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen:
Please accept my remembrance of Amy on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.

With loving prayers to touch your suffering, The Rev. Lisa K. Watson-Hill

To the family of PFC. Amy A. Duerksen:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; her sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people she died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for her bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

R.I.P. PFC. Amy A. Duerksen
heaven belongs to those who sacrifice their lives for the freedom of others. Live good in heaven ,along with other comrades of you.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen:
Remembering Amy on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Thank You AMY May Your Last Post be your highest reward.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.

I had the honor of meeting Amy's family in 2006 and was honored to place a wreath on her headstone this Christmas.
RIP Amy.

To family and friends of PFC Duerksen, I have just returned from the Oregon Women Veterans Conference. There were about 350 female Veterans registered. Each name tag had the photo and name of a female soldier who has died in combat. Amy's name was on mine. We held a candlelight rememberance service while the faces of each soldier was shown, and stood for the soldier whose face appeared on our nametag. It was with a heavy, but grateful heart that I stood as Amy's name was announced. I am honored that I was able to participate in such a beautiful and moving tribute to our heroes. Our country owes Amy's loved ones a debt that can never be repaid except to honor her sacrifice. Thank you, Lori L. Lassiter

Miss you Amy.

R.I.P. Amy A. Duerksen. You will always be in my Prayers. God Bless You and your family. A Vietnam Vet.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest In Peace. I did not know you in life but from all that I read you were an amazing person and that the world is a darker place with out you. I will never forget and I will always cherish your gift of Freedom.

You are gratefully remembered.

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

To the family of Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen:
Amy 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

John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. I was in Al Anbar Province on that day, not knowing but nonetheless proud to serve with Amy. Be proud of your soilder, be very proud. May God Bless You and Keep You.

Thank you Pfc. Amy Duerksen,

You are not forgotten, you were one of our nations best. I will always cherish your gift.

My only wish is to be granted a small fraction of your courage so I can live a life worthy of your sacrifice.

Rest In Peace

Spirit of America flag in Afghanistan -Special Forces. The only flag of its kind that honors veterans and heroes from the Revolutionary War to the present day Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. It also pays tribute to all who gave or lost their lives on 9/11/2001.

Happy Birthday Amy

You are not forgotten

Bill

Amy you are an ANGEL

Doug and Michelle,
What a beautiful tribute to your precious Amy! She was a delightful young lady, and we miss her greatly. We are proud of her selfless service to our country, and know she has had a tremendous impact on all who were blessed to know or hear of her.

We love you!
Mike & Sherry

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doug and Michelle,

We have missed seeing you at Gold Star. I pray that all is well and that you continue to heal. Amy's portrait is beautiful. Phil Taylor also made one for us of our precious Steve.

Thank you for this wonderful gift of Amy, she will never be forgotten.

In Christ's Love,
Rose
Mother of Cpl. Steve P. Gill, USMC
KIA 21 July 2005

May our Lord comfort the parents and family of this dear young lady.

Thank you Amy for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
You gave your today for our tomorrows.

William McDonald, SSG
U.S. Army Retired

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Duerksen!

Hi Amy,

Thank you for defending America. Your time on this earth was short but you lived a full life. I never had the honoring of meeting you but I will never forget your sacrifice. I'm living in Freedom because of you.

A Grateful American

Although the present light that was PFC Amy Duerksen no longer is visible in this world, her spirit lives forever in the hearts of her family, friends, and in those fellow Soldiers who knew her. I pray for God's peace and comfort in mending all hearts affected by her loss.

I just wanted to let you know how deeply sorry i am for your loss. I wanted to let you know that she was surrounded with doctors and nurses that really cared about her. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. She was beautiful and I will always remember her forever.

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)

Amy,
I was blessed to be able to share some time with your parents and grandparents at a recent TAPS seminar held near Fort Hood. It was so wonderful to be able to share our common love for our loved ones and Fallen heroes. I couldn't stop looking at your Dad's button with your big, beautiful eyes and incredible smile. It didn't take long to figure out that your family loves you dearly.

Thank you for your sacrifice and service to this country. We will never forget you.

Love,
Kristen Norwood Hullum
Gold Star Sister of
Sgt. Byron Norwood, USMC
KIA 11/13/04
Fallujah, Iraq

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

to the family and friends of miss Amy Duerksen... i just want you to know that your daughter was loved and well taken care at the hospital before her passing away...just as we did for the thousands of soldiers and civilians injured and killed in this war... but she was special... you could see it in her eyes... i'm sorry if i open the wound of your loss again, but i really want you to know that she was really loved and taken care of.

To the Duerksen Family,
Amy I am sure did wonderful things in her life time though it be short. I know she is an American Hero and that due to her death I am a better person. I can never thank her for keeping me and my family free. My husband and I became Patriot Guard Riders because of Amy's death. We never wanted to see another soldiers family have to face what yours did. We now stand tall and silent for thoese who stood in harms way for us. Amy will never be forgotten by Mark nor I see will always be in our hearts as you will always be in our prayers.
May God bless you and keep you always.
Lisa Adams
forever an armymom3

Thank You.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family ofPfc. Amy A. Duerksen Gone but Not forgotten

Please know that I am deeply sorry for the recent loss

of your loved one, Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen.

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.

Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.

May Amy Rest Safely, in the Mighty Arms of God

and know that she WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

I pray that God's Loving Comfort and Grace continue to

be with the Duerksen family.

I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, also 19 years young,

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.

Softly and slowly...

Time heals...

To the Duerksen Family, I wish to offer you my deepest condolences. Your Amy is truly an American Hero. Amy will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless Amy and God Bless you all.

My family and I share and feel your pain with the loss of your daugther Amy. Only three months ago today we received the news about our son SSG Curtis T. Howard II. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this difficult time. Amy is yet another hero that paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you gain strength knowing that there are thousands of families who will never forget her, our condolences.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace as you go through the days ahead. When things get really tough, remember the good memories and the joy Amy brought to you and your family.

I just wanted to send my deepest condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday! May Amy rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.



Sister of PFC Tina Priest

(06/18/1985-03/01/2006)

God Bless You PFC Duerksen, Thank You!! May you rest in peace! May God bless the entire Duerksen family, and may he stand by you during this trying time.



SSG Holly Walker

Fells Point, Maryland MDARNG

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST HEARD OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS ON THIS EARTH TO EXPRESS THE SORROW. PLEASE HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES SO THAT HER SPECIAL SMILE WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PFC Duerksen.

To all of Amy's Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief. I totally understand your feelings of sadness and all the emotions that go with losing a child; even the anger. Some days for me are liveable, some days are bad, but with God's help, I make it through. I know in my heart that there is a special place in Heaven for soldiers like Amy and my sweet Tina. I pray every day for all soldiers defending our freedom here on earth, and for all soldiers who have given their lives for its continuance. Please know that if I can help you in any way, you can contact me. May Amy rest in the peace and love of God's arms. May God Bless you with Peace and Grace. I send you much love.



Joy Priest.. mother of PFC Tina Priest (6-18-85 - 3-1-06)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Doug, Michelle and April, as you continue to mourn the loss of Amy. Know that the God of all Comfort is right there with you. He is in the heart-healing business.

Dear Duerksen Family,

My name is Danielle Priest and my sister PFC Tina Priest was just recently killed in Iraq as well as your daughter and they were both about the same age...I just wanted to send my prayers, sympathy, and empathy for your loss...I did not know Amy but she was in the same company as my sister and I am sure she was a good soldier...God bless you.

Thank You for your service. May God bless you and give you eternal rest.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Duerksen family in the loss of Amy. I did not know Amy, 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. Amy 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~

We care and share your sorrow.

I just wanna say thank you, for all your support, and thank you for keep in the fight for our nation, I was there for 15 months, and I know how it is, your daughter certainly is an angel.

To Amy's Family~

Our hearts grieve with yours at this time of loss.

Members of Soldiers' Angels,

The Heeren's

To the Family of PFC Amy A. Duerksen-Pleas accept my sympathy for your loss. I pray you find peace in the Lord. America is grateful to you for all you've done

A Proud Stryker MOm

Dianne Werner

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

To the Family of Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost our son 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Bill and Pam Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )