Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen

Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen

Tung M. Nguyen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2006.
Julie Condon was swimming in the Stanislaus River when her legs became numb after misjudging a cliff dive in Caswell Memorial State Park. In a flash, Tung M. Nguyen was there. "It was automatic _ he didn't even think about it. He was in the water swimming toward her before we realized what had happened," said Condon's mother, Nancy Perata. "He was one of the most responsible teenagers I ever knew." Nguyen, 38, of Tracy, Calif., died Nov. 14 in Baghdad from a gunshot wound. He was a 1986 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Bragg. The Vietnam-born soldier honed his body by running and working out, and he took an interest in weapons. "We used to hunt pheasant and quail," said Jim Cracraft, a foster brother. "He was an awesome shot." Nguyen first served a three-year stint in the Army, then served with the Army Reserve. Returning to active duty in 1991, he earned the coveted Green Beret in 1993 served as a communications sergeant and an intelligence officer. In 2003, Nguyen became an instructor at Fort Bragg, preparing Special Forces soldiers for the rigors of combat. He is survived by his wife, Marcia.

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May 18, 2020

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May 26, 2017

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November 16, 2011

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Duane Giles

May 18, 2020

I wonder what you might think in these times. The thought of....Freedom, Liberty and Justice for All....comes to mind. Never forgotten my old friend. God bless and rest easy.

Duane Giles

May 26, 2017

As Memorial Day approaches again this year, I recall a American hero. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in Peace

Peggy Childers

November 16, 2011

November 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen:
Please accept my remembrance of Tung on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

November 14, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen:
Remembering Tung 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

Kenna Larra

March 5, 2009

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely,
Kenna

In Memory of Tung ~ (Debra Estep)

November 14, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Tung, 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)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers

November 13, 2008

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen:
Tung 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

June 15, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Nguyen!

Linda Lam

May 27, 2008

I Love this man. He is my hero and our country's hero.

Duane Giles

March 18, 2008

I knew Tung when we were young. We worked together in a small store called Parker market in Tracy. Tung as I remember him was an upstanding young man. I recall he and I once went to a reservoir not far from Tracy on his motorcycle. He was the type person that would help you if he was able. I regret that he and I did not stay in touch. I admired him then, and I admire him more now. Tung was an American hero. Rest in Peace.

August 21, 2007

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)

August 3, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Nguyen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Randy "Yogi" Hatmaker

June 9, 2007

I was looking up an old friend today and learned of his great loss. We
were roomates together in the 25th I.D. in Hawaii. Your family will be
in our hearts and prayers. Nguyen was a great man, a good friend and an awesome soldier. God bless him for keeping us free.

Robyn Garside

April 4, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Glen

January 30, 2007

“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

Lee Sirotnak

January 26, 2007

May you find comfort in the Lord in this time of loss, joy in the memory of your hero Tung, and peace in knowing that you have many military families keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

Gerald Presley

January 15, 2007

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. We are thankful for his service to our great nation and know that he was a Hero. We are sorry for your loss. A former Marine, Viet Nam. In great respect,

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

January 3, 2007

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

T. Wiktorek

December 26, 2006

We were in the Q together. Awesome awesome Soldier and Warrior.

I'm sorry brother, hope you are resting well and at peace.

God bless your family.

steve holmes

December 7, 2006

I would like to express my condolences to the family of Sgt.1st Class Nguyen. May his sacirfice guide the hand of us who continue the fight.

Rick & Cathy Robidoux

December 4, 2006

Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux

December 3, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to your family in your loss. I did not know Tung, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. From the Tributes it sounds like he was a very special person and will be missed greatly. I had sons to serve in Iraq and I can only imagine the sadness your family is going through. My sincere smypathy and prayers are extended to you and your family in this tragic loss of your love one. I also send my deepest respect to your love one for the sacrifice that he gave in serving his country. May God wrap HIS arms around you and comfort you.
Susan Holbrook/Richmond, Ky.

Gary Allain

November 29, 2006

Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Trudy Lowe

November 29, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Garnet Jenkins

November 28, 2006

Please know how deeply sorry I am to learn of the loss of Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen.
The price this young soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May he rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Nguyen family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

May the Peace of God and the memories of your loved one,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days ahead.

November 28, 2006

To the Family of Sgt. lst Class Tung M. Nguyen:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

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