Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons
Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons
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Michelle Frank
November 23, 2022
What can I say, all these years later and I still remember your smile! Somethings can never be forgotten. Times have been hard bro, I wish I had you to call sometimes. The kids are all almost grown now. Bub still has his heart, Dess still sassy as ever, Chey is absolutely gorgeous with an old soul, and Ethan is a teddy bear and blonde as they come. You would be impressed with their drive, lord knows I am. I miss you much! This time of year is tough without you!
Pamela
January 24, 2016
I miss you today as much as ever. Think about you everyday of my life. Always will be an empty space without you rest easy Bub love you forever and always!!
Shannon Spronk
September 19, 2012
Hey it has been so long. I remember going to Qatar with you and just walking around with you and how you always had that big grin on your face. I wear my bracelet with your name on it every day. I will never forget you.
Pamela Bowling
August 9, 2012
Not a day goes by and I mean not one that I don't think about and miss you like crazy...nothing feels the same and never will..when you left you took half of me...I miss my bestfriend and brother..the one I could talk to about anything. I miss all our silly stuff...I miss cooking for u singing and dancing with you..all the little things...but most of all I miss how u were always there for me n knew when I needed you without me ever even telling you...I miss you so much and always will n I will never forget our memories...RIP Bub love you forever and always!!!
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August 7, 2012
Our family still is thankful for Tom Clemons, it does not matter how many years have passed. He is still remembered and honored.
folly beach, at the ocean!!
loretta young
December 14, 2011
I can't believe i'ts been five year's since you went to be with god Turtle. we all love and miss you. your kid's are a very picture of you. you was a great father to them and their's not a day goe's by they think of you.it was great to have a friend like you by my side when i seemed down and sad. cause you always was the one friend i could count on to cheer me up when that happened. by by for now rest in peace Turtle
Peggy Childers
December 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Julie Johnson
November 3, 2011
I can't believe next month will be five years since Thomas passed away. My heart aches for him everyday. The closer Thankgiving gets the more it hurts. Oh what times we had every year.I miss watching Thomas play with all the kids & how he made us all laugh. Bub I love & miss u so much.I was sitting thinking about u the other day. Remember when I was younger on saturday mornings u would wake me up by popping my toes. Then we would eat & u would watch cartoons with us ( u liked road runner). The kids laugh when I tell them that. Thomas u were a great brother,I'm so glad God picked me to be your sister.In my heart u will live forever! Love always your sis Julie!
penni sadler
June 30, 2011
I can't believe how long it has been turtle i love and miss you so much you were like the brother i always wanted you were always there for me when i needed a good friend and i can never thank you enough for all you love and support during the loss of my 4 baby girls i just got a invite from ryan and sarah for their wedding can't believe he is old enough to marry but i know he will be a great husband and father when the time comes just like you were to him your the best and you will always be my hero go with god.
anthony clemons
March 27, 2011
I miss u dad 4ever and always and ull always be there 4 me love ur son anthony wade clemons
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons:
Remembering Thomas 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
Teresa Musick
August 28, 2010
Rest in peace dear friend. Miss you everyday but you are always here wih us in our heart.
Dora Alvey
July 18, 2010
You are our HERO!! (Mary & Mark Cave, Dora Alvey and Family)
Sheila
July 18, 2010
Dear Thomas, it's been almost 5 yrs. since you've been gone, it's unbelievable to think it has been that long, because most days it feels like only yesterday. I think about you so often, and wish I could talk to you again. I am so thankful that I had you in my life, you made such a positive difference for the girls, and I. Isaac looks at your picture, and calls you his pappaw Thomas, and he says your in Heaven, and he wants to know when he gets to go. I love you, and I thank you.
michelle mudd
January 6, 2010
thomas there is not a day that goes by that i dont think of you they say that the pain will go away but they must not of had a brother like you because it still hurts so bad that i cant handle it at times the only thing that helps is that you are in heaven protecting us from there i know i cant talk to you but i want the world to know you was not only a soldier your were the greatest brother in the world and i have been blessed with the time and memories that GOD allowed us
Donna Gillette
December 24, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Pamela Bowling
April 13, 2009
Thomas my true best friend, my brother, my hero,and now my missing part. I miss you so much the pain it never dulls each day is still a struggle without you by my side. Nothing will ever be the same. There's noone that'll ever take your place. We knew each other inside and out and thats what true friends are all about. I'm so blessed to have all the memories we had together but oh how I dream of having you here. So much of you I see in me and your spirit it lives within me. It hurts beyond belief but I have no doubts that in HEAVEN your on the side of ANGELS because anyone that truely knew and loved you knew you were one here on earth. I miss and love you more everyday and that will never change. REST IN PEACE BUB LOVE, YOUR LITTLE SIS!!!!
everyone's friend, and hero, we all miss u so...
March 11, 2009
he still makes us laugh, looking back @ how he was
March 11, 2009
thomas
March 11, 2009
thomas
March 11, 2009
travis, amber and thomas
March 11, 2009
thomas and cousin travis
March 11, 2009
Thomas and Sheila....A little R&R before Iraq in MS
sheila clemons
March 10, 2009
Dear Thomas, I love you more today than i did yesterday, your memory will stay with me forever, even though you're not with me in person anymore, your presence is still as strong as it always was. I love you always, your wife, Sheila
Kenna Larra
February 23, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,500 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
Terry Grey McLaughlin
January 7, 2009
I didn't know you or never met you and only saw you photo in a book. My Mom was a Clemons and I have Clemons family in KY. It just made me wonder if we are related. God Bless You, Your Service, Your Honor and Your Family.
Geri
December 13, 2008
Turtle you touched many lives in your time here with us and we all miss you more than words can express. I miss that smiling face.
In Memory of Thomas ~ (Debra Estep)
December 11, 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 Thomas, 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
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
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons:
Thomas 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
Kelly Douthitt
December 9, 2008
Turtle, thank for your service to our country. You are missed and loved very much by the Douthitt Family. Now you sleep with the angels and are finally at peace!
randall mudd
December 6, 2008
to my best friend love you and miss you very much you will always be on my mind and in my heart.
Barbara Shultz
December 1, 2008
I miss you so much my "Dear Friend."
Cliff and Mary Hazelwood
November 30, 2008
You will always be remembered as a hero and true friend, who we love and miss.
margie maggard
November 29, 2008
Turtle,you will always be remembered and loved .You are a true hero in every sense of the word.
Teresa Musick
November 24, 2008
Turtle almost been 2 years UK basketball is just not the same without you. I still miss you like it was yesterday. Thanks for your TRUE friendship.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO! Rest in peace.
June 16, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Clemons!
August 14, 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 4, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Clemons and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Robyn Garside
April 11, 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. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Mindy White
February 14, 2007
To the family of Turtle,you will forever be in our prayers and in our daily thoughts.May God be with you everyday of your lives to help you through and to show you that Turtle is only away and one sweet day we will all be able to see him again.My husband Joshua got to know Turtle and was close to him in Iraq and it was a great loss to the guys still there.He was one of the guys known to lighten the mood when days were tough.He was known to be an excellent soldier and great friend and we all have lost someone very unique and wonderful.My prayers go out to you.
Glen
January 29, 2007
“Soldier”
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
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 5, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Clemons family in the loss of Tom. I did not know Tom, 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. Tom 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~
Trudy Lowe
January 3, 2007
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.
Gary Allain
December 26, 2006
Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Cordy Diaz
December 24, 2006
To the family of Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. Thomas will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Garnet Jenkins
December 23, 2006
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons, with a multitude of Thanks for this Brave Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Thomas and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Clemons family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Thomas. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Tommy Cook & Susan Lindsey
December 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Turtle was our hero here on earth and we find some comfort in knowing that he will still be watching over all of us from the special place that we know he now has in heaven.
Steve, Kimberly, Cory, Matthew, Jack, Sophie, & Chloe Hill
December 19, 2006
Our Prayers go out to the family of Thomas. I wish that I could provide words of wisdom that could heal the pain of losing a son, soldier and our hero. But only God and The Holy Spirit, and our fallen soldiers can provide that comfort. Put your trust in him for he is the light. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you as you grieve.
Sheila Brown
December 18, 2006
Turtle touched so many lives and made them a lot brighter for knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his many many friends. Our Great Nation has lost an incredible son.
LORETTA YOUNG
December 18, 2006
THOMAS IM SO SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO LEAVE US YOU WAS A VERY SWEET FRIEND KIND AND GENEROUS TO EVERY BODY THEIR WAS NOTHING THAT YOU WOULD OF NOT DONE FOR ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILLY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART I NEW YOU AS A CHILD UNTIL NOW ME AND YOUR FRIENDS HAD A FUN NIGHT AT THE V.F.W. POST AT THE DANCE HALL ABOUT 5YRS AGO I TRYED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU ON MYSPACE BUT I KNOW YOU WAS SO BUSSY DOING DUTY TO GET BACK WITH ME ON MYSPACE. IM SO SORRY THAT WE COULDNT KEEP IN TOUCH AS MUCH AS WE SHOULD OF I POSTED A SWEET BULLETIN ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILLY ON MYSPACE AND ALSO CLASSMATES.COM THOMAS MAY THE LORD TAKE YOU TO A VERY SPECIAL PLACE AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILLY THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE TRAGEDY THANKS FOR DOING YOUR DUTY FOR ALL OF US WE LOVE YOU. SINCERELY YOUR FRIEND MS. LORETTA YOUNG FROM G.C.H.S.CLASS OF 1988
Evelyn Murphy
December 18, 2006
You have my heart felt symapathy.
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