Shane W. Woods Obituary

Thank you for your valiant sacrifice and your light shinning evermore on us still here in this dark war.

To the family and friends of Spc Woods...I met a man this morning who gave me this young mans name and told me to read his poetry. The mans name was james Riley. I cannot locate Spc Woods poetry, can anyone help me locate it? [email protected]

August 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Shane W. Woods:
Always remembering Shane. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Spc. Shane W. Woods:
Please accept my remembrance of Shane on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZBasqDb1cc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhkZQ_6mCRE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

To the family and friends of Spc. Shane W. Woods:
Remembering Shane 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

To the family of Spc. Shane W. Woods:
Shane 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

Miss you my friend....

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 Shane, 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
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

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

Sorry you died before we could meet you.

Our sympathies forever.

Shane- I'm so grateful to have had you in my life- I hope that you can know how much that your love and friendship meant to those who knew you. You lived a life of truth and honor, and you inspire me to try and be a better man.

Your loving father,

Wayne

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Woods!

This is pretty hard to do but here it goes.....Shane, I have never met anyone so happy to be alive as you. Every day we had together was an adventure. The times you and I spent inside our beloved 70 ton chariot were without a doubt some of the best times in my life and I will never forget that.

I'd also like to thank you being with me on January 15th, 2007 at 1415 hours, (iraq time). One day I hope to repay you for the protection from evil you have given me. Thanks for being a true friend Woody.

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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

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

We are sorry it took us so long to post an entry for your family member. We are trying to catch up after locating this website. God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Shane in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Spc. Shane W. Woods, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired

Americans will NEVER forget the service or sacrifice made by your beloved Soldier.
Respectfully - Glen Nevogt

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Spc. Woods, Shane. Woody, you are greatly missed buddy, I will miss our morning prayers before P.T. and our occasional Heniken. You are with out our Lord now and I'm looking foward on seeing you again bud, I love you man!

To the family and loved ones of Shane W. Woods
I am SFC Bryan Greenlee, and I was SPC Wood's Drill Sergeant in basic training. He was one of the best Soldiers I ever had the pleasure of training. Always motivated, cared deeply for his peers and wanted everyone to work together. I remember him inviting a fellow soldier to go home to Alaska with him on Christmas Break. But the thing I remember most is the glow and spiritual strength he possessed. Shane was a blessing to me and all those who met and knew him. I send my deepest condolence and prayers.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Woods family in the loss of Shane. I did not know Shane, 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. Shane you are my 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~

Military Parents,

Shane, I look forward to enjoying your company again one day. I've met so many people in the course of my life, and I can honestly say that you alone are an all-star team. Thanks shane, thanks for sharing what it means to be a spiritual person every day.



-Sgt. Scott Noteboom

E co. 2-81 AR

5th PLT

"Hellhounds"

As a mother-in-law with my beloved son-in-law now serving in Iraq...this is our deepest fear.



To the family and friends of Spc. Shane W Woods

Our deepest sympathy to each of you and know that your grief is shared by many who never met Shane's acqaintance.



An American Hero

He will always be

Because he gave his life

So that we can all be free!



On streets of gold

Will now be his daily stroll

Rest in Happiness

For he had given God his Soul!



May Love, Peace and Comfort be yours in this time of sorrow!

God WILL bring all of us brighter days ahead!

Please, may we all continue to keep our SOLDIERS in prayer daily! They need them!

God Bless!!!

I have never met you but you are a part of my military family..May God comfort your family at this great time of loss and may you live on through them forever. Thankyou for your service and for your ultimate sacrafice for this great country. Without Hero's like you we would not be free. May God bless you and your family.



Much Love

SGT Michael Gerber (Ramadi, Iraq), Sarah, Gracey and Emma

Shane, you were everything I could ever want in a friend. You were a great warrior, and I am missing you. I take comfort knowing I will see you again someday. Thank you for all the great times, from traveling europe to tank gunnery... You will be missed forever.

--Sean--

Shane,

Man it's hard to find the words. It's great to know that you are in a better place. You always did have to do things first. You just make sure that you save a good spot for all of us up there. We will all miss you and will forever keep a place in our hearts for you. And don't worry, as I promised I will be looking out for and praying for mom and dad.

love you bro and I'll be seeing you soon.





Mae and Wayne,

Thank you for raising such an awsome friend and more importantly a great man of god. I can never begin to know what it's like to know what you're going through. But rest assured that we'll all be praising god together.

Over all the years I've spent at your loving home I just have to say thanks for being there in my hard times when most others weren't. No one could ever ask for better parents. I know this because Shane was always telling so. He will always be loved, missed, and honered. Thank you for raising such a great man, soldier, and friend(brother). And thanx for having the extra love to help change my life for the better. If you ever need ANYTHING please feel free to ask.

God bless you and keep you both.



Dear lord,

Sometimes we don't fully understand why things happen, but we know that all things happen for a reason. I pray understanding and strength for the friends and family of Shane Woods for you are the great physician and can heal all wounds whether great or small. I pray that in all things good and bad that you be gloryfied. I pray that uncountable numbers come to know you as their lord and savior through Shane's testimony and unwavering strength in you. In Jesus holy name I pray, Amen.

MY husband and I are so sorry for your great loss.We pray you will feel the comfort and hope we share in Christ Jesus.My favorite scripture is III john 4

I have no greater joy than to know my children walk in truth.

I pray that also gives you all peace that passes all understanding through Christ Jesus.You raised an AMERICAN HERO. THANK YOU BOTH!

love,Michael & Edie Shelton

Palmer,Alaska

To the family of Shane: I am so sorry for your loss. Shane is truly our hero. The unselfish act of putting his life on the line to protect our country is remarkable. His bravery and loyalty will never be forgotten. As a mother who lost her only child in Iraq a few months ago, I know how deep pain can go. Please feel free to contact me if you need to talk. May God be with you at this time.

Dear Shane,

You were always so special in my daughter's life, both growing up in this peaceful little town.



Always with you, it was good news, laughter, excitement, exuberence for life, and a wonderful wide open love of adventure, if you were involved. Seldom does one get to know of a person so young, who only seemed to do good and enrich others lives, from such a young age.



He left nothing but goodness in his wake, whereever he went in life. Few can say that, but we truly can about him.



I pray that God will now carry his wonderful parents, sister, Grandparents and all of his friends who loved him so, thru this storm. Please heal their broken hearts, and give them some peace and hope again soon. His folks deserve so much credit for the wonderful way that they nurtured him into such a special, fine young man.



I will truly miss hearing about all the happiness, excited anticipation, and absolute faith, that always surrounded his adventures with my daughter and their friends.



I will forever see him on a mountain top with that wonderful smile.



God, treasure this boy, for he was truly a special one. I do not know what Your mission is for him now, but he will do it with a huge smile and excellence, no doubt!



Shane you were truly a blessing to all in your life.

Woods...You're our Hero, always had a smile on your face , ready to take on any challenge, you have no idea how much the world will miss you, especially me and TJ. We'll see each other again soon. You are safe in God's hands. RIP love.

Woods...you were so happy and so caring, the world will miss you, but not as much as me and TJ. We think about you everyday, but know you are safe in God's hands. I know we'll see eachother again someday. RIP love.

To the Family of Spc. Shane W. Woods:

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 a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

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. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. 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.

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

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Shane W. Woods, with a multitude of Thanks for this Young Hero's Service to our Country and for our Freedom. Rest Well, in God's Mighty Hands and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Woods family.

I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



"I consider that our present sufferings.

are not worth comparing with the glory

that shall be revealed in us."

Romans 8:18



With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.