David J. Ramsey Obituary

David
I miss you so much. I'm so sorry.

David
I miss you so much. Every single day I still want to grab the phone and call you to tell you what's going on. I love you.

Ramsey,

It's been 13 years. You will not be forgotten. I am grateful to have known you my friend. You were one heck of a battle buddy and I am grateful for all the night shifts we served together in Mosul. Miss you still buddy. One day we will meet again my friend.

12 years Ramsey. Gone but never forgotten my friend. Miss you. I'm thankful every day for our time serving together. You were my best friend during my time in Iraq, for that I will be ever grateful. Wish you were around. 12 years seems like yesterday sometimes, other times it seems like decades. Praying for your family today.

Miss you buddy.

David I can't believe it's going on 11 years you left us. Time goes by but it still doesn't heal the pain of losing you. I love you with each passing day and I miss you. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. As I sit here hear a little evening I think all the good times we have had. When all the family could get together. You are a great kid growing up in school he did real good. You are a great soldier I'm very proud of you for serving your country. I love you and miss you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for being a great nephew with very high standards.

Nine years. It feels like yesterday. I miss you and your giant smile. Everyone misses you Shrek! I hope your gentle soul is at peace. It's the only thing that's given me any sort of peace over these years.

Its september. 8 years since your passing. Miss you buddy!

Happy 4th of July Ramsey! Miss you bud. Still think of you often my friend. Wish you were here. Just listened to if I dont make it back....you introduced me to the song...never in a million years would I have guessed any of us would have not made it back. Hope you have front row seats from heaven for the fireworks. Im sure you do!
Hard to believe in just a couple of months you will have been gone 8 years. My little girl just turned 8...crazy how time flies!

Miss you buddy!

7 years have come and gone. Not a day goes by I dont miss you! You were an amazing soldier and an even better friend. I miss you Ramsey!!!

Happy Memorial Day Ramsey! Still miss you bud!!!

Hey Buddy, just stopping by to tell you that I miss you. Hard to believe six years have passed. Will see you some day soon, brother !!!

David, just stopping in to say hello, I can't believe you have been gone 6 years. You are still thought of often, I miss you bud!!!!

It's surreal that it's been 6 years. It feels like it was yesterday but at the same time, like it has been so much longer. Not a day goes by that you aren't thought of. I hope you found the peace you were looking for. <3

I will be speaking in front of the state Senator next week. Know that you are not forgotten and that you are my hero. I love and miss you more than you'll ever know. Please watch over my family now and give blessings for the life I have, as I know you would be so proud of me.

David, I was not fortunate enough to be one of the many who met you and got to know how wonderful of a person you were...I however have met your loving wife and have heard through her how great you were. May your love continue to surround her and comfort her always.

Rest in peace Hero, our grateful nation salutes you. Welcome Home

Ramsey-

just stopping in to tell you the Iraq War officially ended today, but Im sure you saw that from up above in heaven. Thinking of you today as the end of the war is celebrated, remembering all of the lives we lost. You were such a great soldier and friend. Still think of you often, and all the late night chow hall runs, phone center trips. Miss you bud!

David, Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. The days we spent working together and the talks we had on our down time during our deployment will never be forgoten. I miss you buddy, and will visit you in the comming months. I know that it has been five years but every day you come to mind and it makes me smile. Miss you

September 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. David J. Ramsey:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Saw Dave & Janet today after visiting you. Sure miss you....all of us do. Going to run in remembrance of you this weekend in Denver, after honoring you at the ceremony for the 4th year. Hopefully next year will be here so your family can come. I'd like them to at least.
The kids miss and love you. Lela still talks of you occasionally. <3

5 years have come and gone. So hard to believe :( Still miss you Ramsey, wish there was something someone, anyone could have done to ease your pain.

I cannot believe it has been 5 years. It still feels like it was yesterday and everything is still so fresh. I had something made for your mom and dad. This beautiful sterling pendant that represents your service to country.
I miss you. I've said it before and I'll say it forever. I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me most. I was scared and reacted the only way I knew how. Now, I look back and cannot change what happened but know that I will always make sure people remember your name and the amazing man/soldier you were. I will have you honored for your service and continue to have your name said because you will NOT be forgotten.
Running in your memory next weekend and having your class a's displayed with photographs at a remembrance ceremony. Next year, I'll be hosting a race in remembrance of our fallen. Not as your wife but as someone who will never let our fallen be forgotten. No matter what.
Forever in my heart,
Gen

Miss you bud :( Still wish the clock could be turned back, you were such an awsome person with the biggest of hearts!

I am so sorry that you are not here. I only knew you while we were deployed but you were so loving with your patients and friends. You were a great person and I will carry you in my heart.

Still and always missing you.

Not a day goes by were I'm not thinking of you. 4 years and I miss you all the time. Thinking about and praying for peace for you family.

Love AMC

4 years have passed now since the last time I heard and saw your amazing smile. 4 yrs of grief, pain and longing to talk to you one last time.
The pain runs deep and I know that your folks and sister still ache so deeply for you. It just never goes away. To this day, I cannot fathom that you're gone. Still seems so surreal.
The day of immense painful memories has passed but we will all never forget. The day plays on through my head more often than not.
Even though it's been 4 yrs now, I still ensure your memory lives on. Not only through your family, but in having so many others remember you. I fly out this morning to the annual remembrance for you and many more of our heroes.
Be at peace hun and please protect your family, especially your dad. He needs it so much.
Always,
G

So hard to believe it has been 4 years already Ramsey. The years dont make it any easier. I still miss you and still think of all the nights we worked together in the ICW, and all the midnight chow runs...stops at the phone center...or the internet center. I miss you just as much as ever, and wish I could go back in time. Miss you buddy!

To the family and friends of Spc. David J. Ramsey:
Remembering David on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
To David's father...I know what it's like to lose a child. Please stay with us on this side. You are needed here.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

David, I am really have a hard time now. I just wish I could have been there for you, As your father I feel that I let you down, It is father's responsible to take care of their children. I don't think I can continue to live. I know the time and date, I amjust to sad to continue,
Love You
S.Y.O.T.O.S
Your Father

Hey Dave,
Just got to thinking about you today....fourth of july just passed, still not a day goes by that you arent on my mind. You were just such a great person...you definetly left your mark on my life. You were the best friend a person could ask for, thank you for keeping me up beat while deployed, I wish I could have done more for you...not a day goes by i dont wish I could have helped you more!!!

David, Your mom and I love and miss you so much. The pains never goes away and I go out to your site every day. It's really hard me. I see your face and remember the last words you spoke. Some days are really hard on me and I think I am not going to make it another day. I have always been very proud of you. Love Dad

David, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for us. Since going to school with you for so long, I can only imagine the great man you turned out to be.

Hey buddy, just want you to know I'm thinking of you this Memorial weekend.

David,
I never realized you passed after my after my birthday. Please know you are loved and missed and thought of daily.

Doreen

David,
I miss you soo very much..Not a second goes by that I dont think or want you by me. I need you now more than ever in my life, you left in the letter that you wish you were as strong as me...sweetie, im not as strong as you thought, i was strong with you with me, and now im just lost. The hurt and the pain never goes away, i miss and love you so much. you were my brother and my best friend, you were a great man and son, brother, and Uncle...i wish i could just hear your voice one more time, see you once more, hug you once more....i will always love you.

David,
I miss you, I don't know why I have been thinking about you alot lately. you were one of my best friends. When we first met I could already tell that my life would be different forever. I can't wait to see you again

To the family of Spc. David J. Ramsey:
David 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 saw a car in Seattle today with In Memory of David J. Ramsey and the boots and helmet signifing his death with the year. I went to internet to read all I could about David. I heart goes out to you. I know time will not heal the loss only help you deal with it better.

I thank you for his service to the country and to me. You will be remembered in my prayers.

David,

Went out and spent about an hour with you the other day...August 15th. We both know what that day was and it still stings like none other. I didn't think that the 3 year mark would hurt worse than the others, surprisingly.
I see your dad from time to time but rarely. Usually it's while visiting you and it's when I have the opportunity to give them gifts with your photo or name on them.
I have a drawing that's being worked on from an amazing artist that I can't wait to give to them. They'll love it. I know it!
Been really busy lately and although I dont write you on here much often, you know all the time I spend with you and the letters I leave for you.
I love you and miss you more than I could ever describe.
Few more months and you'll be honored again for the amazing soldier and man that you are.
I love you.

Ramsey,

Not a day passes that I dont think of you. I miss you, and I thank you for being there for me in Iraq. I will NEVER EVER forget you. I miss you so much. I wish I could have helped you in your time of need. Just realized that your birthday is three days before my daughters. I never new that. I will always remember you and still cherish the memories i have with you. I just saw the picture of the alter at your service in Iraq, it made me cry. I will NEVER forget you Ramsey, thank you for always being there for me buddy.

Re:SPC David J Ramsey

Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!

Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls

The morning I found out David had passed, will stay in my mind forever. I was David's Chaplain Assistant in Iraq. Seeing the hurt and pain in the eyes of all of his friends and peers was heartbreaking. David was loved by many. His smile and cheerful attitude were highly infectious. I always enjoyed passing by him and going through our hello routine. David was genuinely a good guy. Fortunately for me, I was able to say goodbye to Dave right before he left Iraq. I'll never forget that last conversation. Dave, you are missed and loved by many.

To Dave's family: I am so sorry for your loss.

God Bless,

Timothy W. Dunkin

I had difficulty attaching this picture, so here's a link that you can put in your web browser if you so choose. It's a picture of the altar at David's Iraq memorial service:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/
v152/16vMKII/AltarCloseup2.jpg

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,
Kenna

Merry Christmas David.
I went to visit you yesterday and leave you a Christmas present. I saw your dad and gave him a few gifts that I had made...
I think it meant alot to him, at least I hope it did and to your mom.

Merry Christmas hun. We love and miss you.

I just wanted to let you know that I miss you. I know you already know that but I just wanted to remind you.

Forever in my heart...I love you.
Gen

David you've been gone from this earth for two years but you have never been forgotten by family or friends. The love you had still is with your widow and many have joined you in heaven my son is just one of them. Remembering you this day.

In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq

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 David, 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

You left us 2 years ago today. We had a remembrance night for you last night and celebrated your life...for the good and not for your death.
You are missed by so many David...and by me. We are going to visit with you today. I look forward to "seeing" you again although it'll never be the same.
Protect your loved ones today, as everyone will have you on their mind. In thought, in memory, In Love..

Not a day will go by that I won't miss you.
Forever,
Genesa

Two years ago today, you arrived back home from Iraq.
I miss you everyday and think of you all the time.
I'll always love you, no matter where I'm at in life!
Please protect my family during this time, especially with my uncle passing away today as well.
I love you David

David,
Was thinking about you with it being the 4th of July and all. I remember how much you LOVED the 4th. Such a pyro.
I got a tattoo the other day in memory of you. It's amazing, takes up most of my back. I'll be honoring you this week down in Texas as well. Sharing with everyone what a wonderful man you were and how much you are missed.
I love you...always.

David,
We all thought of you yesterday on your birthday. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it out to see you but we celebrated in your honor over here in Hawaii..the three of us.
I miss you so much and hope that you had a great 29th birthday...old man.
I love you.
Always,
Gen

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Ramsey!

You served your Country well, son. It is an honor to know your name, and to have had the opportunity to thank your family for their sacrifice. May you rest in Peace, and know that you will not be forgotten.

David,
I miss you man. I still can’t believe you are gone. All that I ask is that you save a game of 8 ball for David W. and I when we meet up with you. I want you to know that you’re an uncle 2 times now. David and Janet had a little girl Olivia. I wish that you were here to play with Caleb and Olivia. It’s hard w/o you but I know that you are in a better place. There’s not much to say because you are seeing, hearing and feeling everything that David’s family and my family are going through in our daily acts. All I can say is that I love you and that you are irreplaceable. I hope that you can hear and feel that. I miss the days we use to hang out after school playing billiards. One day brother, one day. I love you David.

Hey hun...
Having a hard time dealing with things lately. Reminding me of when you were gone too. It's not easy either way. Was going to go out and visit with you but it was raining when I was out there.
And don't know why I put husband on the last entry I wrote. Fiancee, yes...we are having a Memorial candle lit for you at the ceremony. My mom and I talk about how we can see why you and Brian were such good friends. You guys have alot in common as well.
It's also nice because him and I talk about your tour over in Iraq and the things you two did while bunking together.
We both miss you terribly.
I'll see you soon...

Hey been thinking of you a lot lately I know you know whats going with me, sorry i never told you. I think and regret it everyday. I love you and miss you so much thanks for still coming to me and thanks for all the memories we have had.

Hey you..
Well, things have finally calmed down, which I never thought that would happen. I went to the CAO office again for your medical records and with all the run around, I'm going to have an attorney subpeona the Army for them. Then go from there to pursue the action I want to. I feel, along with my husband, who I know you approve of, that it is the right thing to do.
Thank you for leading us two to each other. I know that you trusted us both and that you would want us both to be happy.
I miss you...
Forever in my heart...

David,
Another Christmas has come and you are spending it with the Angels. I thought of your family today because I know that they do their Christmas gift exchange on Christmas Eve. I remember being there to share it with them.
I miss having you around. You were always there to talk to and to just make everything ok. The kids are with their dad this year for Christmas and it's really hard on me to deal with.
I miss you David Joseph.

dave,
I miss you so much. I think about you often. I cant bleieve it will be a year tomorrow. I wish you were still here. There are times when i wish i could pick up the phone and call you. You are not forgoten and never ever will be. I miss you! I wish there was something i could do to take back time. You are a true hero. I hope you know that, and I hope your family knows that.

Spc. David J. Ramsey
I Salute and Thank you
You are Truly A Hero

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

Ramsey,
I remember the day you left Mosul. You, as always, had a big smile on you face. You had a positive effect on all the patients you helped and peole you worked with. I am sorry for the loss to your family and friends and I regret not getting to talk more the day you flew out

Ramsey,
its been a year since I last saw you today, I wish I would have said good bye. I miss you so much and think of you often. My daughter will be a year old on the fifth of june, I wish so much that she could have met you. You were such a great person and touched so many lives. I miss you dave!

My prayers go out to the family and friends of David. We went to Jr. high (band) and high school together. I didn't really know David that well, but I DO know that he had a one of a kind spirit,very pleasant, very kind and just wanted to be your friend. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of such a beautiful person.May his soul be at peace with the Lord, and may He strengthen those who are mourning him.

My name is Barb Shillinger and I send you my most sincere condolences on the loss of your son David. I am the WA state coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We are volunteers making a Civil War reproduction quilt for the family of each of our Fallen from WA. We ask nothing of the families except an address to which we can mail the quilt when it is finished. Please contact me as David's quilt has been completed and is ready to mail to you.
And, again, I am so sorry for your great loss. Barb Shillinger

“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

Christmas came and went. It was so hard not having you around. Last year, the deployment, this year...gone forever. It made it a little easier with visiting with you out at your resting place and talking to you. I miss you so much. Much more then words could describe. I will always love you and you will always be the kids and mine's angel. Rest in Peace baby. Until we meet again, I love you. ~your wife...forever.

Well, it's almost Christmas and it's another year with you not here. Last year was hard because of the deployment but I was still able to send you gifts and talk to you via email and on the phone. This year, I don't have any of that.
I went and visited with you again. It's always comforting to visit with you.
I miss you and love you. God Bless honey!!

David,
From the moment I met you, i knew we would be friends. You were always a shoulder to lean on, a friend to laugh with, and never failed to make me smile when I was down. I was truly blessed to have known you, and i hate that i have to say goodbye so soon to such a wonderful person. I will cherrish the memories till we meet again.
Love and miss you,
Amy.

My heart was broken when I learned of your passing, I began to remember the way you always were able to make me laugh, and the good times we shared with with our friends in San Antonio. You were a true friend Pharoah. To Mrs Ramsey, I know I never got the opportunity to meet you, and as such, my words may not mean very much, I just wanted to express how sorry I am for your loss and the loss of the children you and Ramsey shared. He was so very kind and good hearted. We will all miss him very much. My prayers are with him and with you and your family.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life" John 15:13. How I wish I'd had the privilege of knowing your brave David, a man with a big heart who will be missed by so many. I grieve your loss and am humbly, unspeakably grateful for his sacrifice. Your entire family has my prayers not only today as do all the selfess, honorable, courageous men and women serving our country May God strengthen their loved ones and bless and comfort your family and all those who mourn his memory.

Tomorrow is the last day that this will be ran. I wanted to leave one more comment before it's gone...
I miss you David. More than I could ever have imagined. You were my world and I took it for granted. I'm so sorry that you felt alone because you weren't. So many people loved you and respected you. I'm sorry that you didn't see that but it's the truth.
The kids miss you too. Travis says that he will see you in Heaven when he gets old. He misses and loves his 'step-dad' so very much, as does Lela.
My family misses you also. You made a BIG impact on everyone's life. Even after a short time.
I will always miss you and always love you. I look forward to the day we meet again and I can just sit and talk to you forever.
I love you and miss you. You were and always will be my best friend. No one has ever treated me as well as you did, nor will anyone ever.
Take care up there and watch over all those who you loved.
Until later...I love you.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Ramsey family in the loss of David. I did not know David, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. David 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~

I miss you.Not only were you my baby brother but you were my best friend. I feel as if my other half is missing.Be at peace and watch over your family because we miss you more than you know. I love you so very much David,I have all our memories and I cherish each one. You were a great hero,soldier,american,friend,son, and my brother.I miss you baby boy!

David, you made such an impact on so many people's lives, you were a true blessing. I wish I had had only more time to know you. To the Ramsey family, after having met you all, I know where David got his caring heart and character. May God Bless you and keep you.
I know David will remain a protector and strength for you from God's side.

You are missed so much by everyone. We will never forget you David. Thank you for all of the love you gave so freely.

I was in David's squad before he left to Iraq. He always cheered me up on days when I was sad. He is such a great person. I was looking forward to hanging out with him when he came back. I will miss him dearly. I am sorry for your loss. RIP David

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. God Bless.

Ramsey Family, Loved Ones, & Friends: I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious loved one. I don't know what to say. Words seem so inadequate. He was also an American soldier, who fought for freedom & peace & that makes him a hero in my eyes. God bless you all in this sorrowful time & always. Sincerely,

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Family of Spc. David J. Ramsey:

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)

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(Millersville, PA )

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. David J. Ramsey.

The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and our freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May David rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Ramsey family.

There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.



"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.

Softly and slowly...

Time heals...

I knew David in highschool and college. He was one of the kindest spirits I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of David as I am sure he will be deeply missed.

God knows your heart, and the earth has lost one of the most sincere and caring spirits. One that is already greatly missed. I will never forget the patience that you above everyone else was able to show while we were in school at Ft. Sam. You were always a breath of fresh air. God speed and take you into his arms. Take your place in heaven. Till we meet again.

You will forever be a brother to me and will always be in my heart. I miss you and you BETTER have a place saved for me up there. LOL

With deepest simpathies to the Ramsey family.



I had the oportunity of spending the last few months with Ramsey as a member of my team on night shifts. He was always able to make me laugh when things weren't going right. I will miss his friendship and I look forward to seeing him again in the Resurrection when this corruption shall put on incorruption.



SGT Nicholas B. Richmond

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David - I know you are at peace now. May you watch over your parents and Christina until you meet again.

I've known David since Junior High School. He was always very sweet and a great friend. My prayers and love to his family and friends. David will be greatly missed.

Ramsey, you were there with me from Benning all the way through BAMC...I will always remember you as a great friend and great person, may God Bless you, Brother, and my Prayers are with those who care about you.....

David C. Lamar

David you were an amazing person. I will always miss you. Im am saddened that you were taken from us so soon, but I feel blessed to have known you. I guess god needed another friend up there.

The very short memories, the little time I knew you and all that I can say is your heart, your person, and your character impacted so many lives. Your gentle, kind and caring nature was something I knew you by and is something I will always remember you for. I pray that everyone who you touched in your life showed their appreciation when you were here. I wish only that we could have finished this deployment so I could tell you this in person, when it would have really mattered. I hope, at least, that the ones who had you in their hands appreciated you and let you know this everyday. This at the very minimum you deserved. I pray that you rest in peace. You will be remembered and not forgotten.

David, I have never met anyone as nice, more thoughtful, or as genuine as you. May you find comfort and happiness in the lord. Take care and God bless buddy!

I love you

Ramsey was a great friend and always knew how to keep me motivated. I know his spirit is now at peace with itself. We all will love and miss ou David.

I served with David in Iraq, and was also his room mate. David was truely a great friend, and I would like to think that we got eachother through each day out here. I will sorely miss him. Brian M. Wiech