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March 13, 2016
Miss you everyday.
May 15, 2012
To Spc. John Barta I offer my hope that you are in the palm of Jesus' hand. To his family, I will also offer prayer for their hardship.
Raelene Smith
February 5, 2012
Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. You will always be in our hearts. I will continue to be there for your mom. She means the world to me and my family. We love and miss you John Paul!
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Rob Zufall
February 2, 2012
I miss you brother. You are always in my thoughts.
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2011
December 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. John Barta:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Susan D. Wiseman - "The Tribute Lady"
December 25, 2010
"NEVER FORGOTTEN"...God be with you John, may He hold you in HIS arms, forever & keep your family in HIS tender care, until you meet again! RIP..."A HERO in ALL our eyes!"
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. John Barta:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
September 6, 2010
miss you every day. love you dearly.
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.
Scott Miller
May 24, 2009
Hey there brotha! Miss ya more and more with each passing day. We love You!!!
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
In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
January 1, 2009
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 John, 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
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Susan D. Wiseman -
December 24, 2008
John,
As long as there's breath in my body...I will share your life, service & sacrifice with all who'll listen, in song...all downloads are free.
www.GoodbyeJohn.com
" A HERO in ALL our eyes "
May God hold you in His loving arms & keep your family & friends in HIS tender care, until you meet again!
SPC Dale's mom,
Peggy Childers
December 23, 2008
To the family of Spc. John Barta:
John 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 16, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Barta!
the Buck family
May 19, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. John Barta, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
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 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Barta and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
REYNA VALERIO
May 26, 2007
WELL FIRST OFF PLEASE LET ME SAY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I ONLY WISH I WAS ABLE TO SAY IT SOONER. I KNOW ITS BEEN A WHILE AND WELL MY HUSBAND WAS SERVING WITH YOUR SON WHEN HE PASSED AND IS STILL THERE. HE TOOK IT VERY HARD AS I KNOW MANY DID. I ONLY MET YOUR SON ONCE BUT ACCORDING TO MY HUSBAND HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND MAN WHO WAS PROUD OF WHAT HE WAS DOING, BUT MOST OF ALL HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GREAT HERO. SO FROM MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WE SEND OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS HOLD YOUR SON IN OUR HEARTS. MY HUSBAND WAS SO PROUD OF YOUR SON HE WEARS A BRACLET WITH HIS NAME ON IT TO REMEMBER HIM. SO AGAIN MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.
MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU FAMILY FROM OURS.
SGT. VALERIO &
FAMILY
Robyn Garside
April 14, 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
BERT HOLLER
April 11, 2007
AS YOU GO THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES THERE ARE THOSE OF US WHO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. MY SON-IN-LAW WAS KILLED IN IRAQ ON JANUARY 22, 2007. THESE YOUNG MEN WERE DOING WHAT THEY WANTED TO DO. MY NICK HAD BEEN QUOTED AS SAYING IF SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED TO HIM HE WOULD DO IT ALL AGAIN. I KNOW FROM READING ABOUT HIM THAT JOHN WAS A FINE YOUNG MAN AND A GOOD SOLDIER. THANK YOU FOR LETTING HIM DEFEND OUR COUNTRY AND PROTECT ME AND MINE. IN MY HOUSE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HEROES WHO STOOD UP FOR FREEDOM WHEN IT COUNTED. I MOURN THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. I PRAY FOR YOU AND CRY WITH YOU. THANK YOU,
Raelene Smith
March 18, 2007
Well I have known you for a really long time. You were always a wonderful person. I can still see your smile and still hear how much noise you would make when walking into the house or getting something in the kitchen. Your mom and Billy are very proud of you. You are a hero to everyone. We love you. Laurie I love you and think about you and Billy everyday. Just know that he is always with you in your heart. Love you! Until next time JP. God Bless!
Larissa McSwain
March 10, 2007
All of us at Forever Art Tattoo miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Michael Terry
February 22, 2007
I Served with Cpl. Barta in D. Co. 1-12 CAV. 1CD. He was one of my soldiers when he finished his tour in Korea. John was an outstanding soldier. He was a soldier that I was proud to have in my platoon. I never had to worry about him doing the right thing or being where he was suppost to. My God be with your family John. Until we meet again on the high ground. SSG Michael K. Terry.
Vicente Valerio
February 20, 2007
I served with CPL Barta in the D co 1-12 Cav. I know you heard this several times but he was an outstanding soldier. He never fussed/Complained and he was very disciplined and very respectful to everyone. He was EVERYONEs Friend in the D co 1-12 Cav. It was an honor to have served with him. he was a good NCO and always strived to learn more. I and the rest of the D co 1-12 will miss CPL Barta. We are in iraq still and we know he is looking down on us protecting us from harm.
my condolences goes out to his family and friends.
very respectful
SGT Vicente Valerio
US Army
D co 1-12 CAV
Anthony Wade Soni
February 20, 2007
I am in shock of hearing about Barta through a friend. I went through basic with him and we were both in Korea. I am saddened and morn his death. I know he loved baseball and Texas. He will be missed. My love and prayers are with his family.
Darrick Price
February 1, 2007
I would like to again send my condolences to the family. The Patriot Guard was Honored to be asked to be there for you and your family. god bless
SPC Cameron Barrows
January 30, 2007
I am deeply saddened to here john is no longer with us. He was my roomate during WLC at ft polk. Through out the entire class John was there to help me out as well as others. All he talked about was the love he shared for his wife and family. Im so sorry.
Sherry Hudson
January 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy and my prayers are sent to you and your family.
Thank you so much for raising such a fine young man. Thank you for the Hero he is.
Just know that you are in our Prayers also.
My Nephew is:
Cpl. Jason Huffman, US Army
KIA 12/06/2006 Hawijah Iraq
12/23/1982-12/06/2006
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful for the sacrifice that your soldier made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. We will not forget.
matthew dawson
January 23, 2007
i was in the honor guard with barta in korea. we were in different platoons, but he was a good guy and definetly standed out as a good soldier. most of us were infantry and he kinda just fell into it. i'll tell you it really humbles you when a tanker(barta) knew more and performed better at our job then we did. i can honestly say that barta was a good soldier, and not the kind that you were envious of, but one of those soldiers that you could step back and learn a thing or two from. and he was modest about his obvious talents at this and other things. all around cool dude and i am glad that i had a chance to spend time knowing him.
Karen Hickman
January 16, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Spc. John Barta, if there are any brothers or sisters, please contact me. I am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc.
God Bless
Trudy Lowe
January 16, 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.
faren
January 7, 2007
Thank you for the Jon Paul for serving this country for. May your family have peace in knowing that I will never forget you and what a great person you were. Even though I only met you once in life I left you funeral feeling like I had known you all my life. The things people say about are those of a true hero and wonderful man. Words like that are not often spoke about everyone! To a true american hero who was humble, kind, and brave. My heart goes out to all who knew him! may god be with you!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 7, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Barta family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John 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~
JoAnn Miller
January 2, 2007
My hero, you will always be, my nephew, fighting for our country. The bravery you had, makes me proud. My love for you, I'll scream out loud. Your with him, he'll guide you there, he'll hold you closely, so you will never be scared.
You will always be in my heart and memories. I love you John Paul
xoxoxo
Bernie
December 30, 2006
To the Barta family, God bless you. What a wonderful son you raised. Two things in life we must give our soul to. one being god and the other for our country. Spc. Barta the flag of the United States of America has your blood sewn into the fabric, it shall wave forever in your honor.
Cordy Diaz
December 29, 2006
To the family of Spc. John Barta, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. John will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Linda Rhodes
December 28, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Robert and Doris Unger
December 28, 2006
To the family, friends, and commrades of Spc. Barta we send our heartfelt sympathy. To John, we can't thank you enough for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
December 28, 2006
To the Family of Spc. John Barta:
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
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
December 28, 2006
Rest in peace in paradise where heros dwell.
helen valdez
December 27, 2006
I did not get the pleasure in meeting this young brave man. As a matter of fact, I do not even know him. But I do extend my salute for this soldier that carried his mission just to keep my country safe. God Bless You. I will continue to pray for my brave men and women.
Judy Arline Puckett
December 27, 2006
Thank you
Dedicated to soldiers and their loved ones
Those who have laid in fox holes, carried guns,marched for hours,
For those who have had cold sleepless nights,endless days of discomfort,
For those who have endured the agony of war for my sake.
Thank you.
For those who have gently kissed a loved one goodbye,
and with a tear looked back for a last time,
For those who have found courage to carry the sword of liberty,
For those who have flown with the eagle,
For those who have landed on foreign soil,
to take freedom to other countries while keeping
freedom in ours,
Thank you.
For those who have lost limbs,lifes and loved ones,
For those who have lost friends,sisters ,brothers,mothers and fathers,
For those who have sacrificed and gave their all for freedom's sake.
Thank you.
For those who have found the courage to stand,
For those who have reached out a hand for their fallen comrade.
For those who give freedom to strangers ,and a hope for peace.
For those who sacrifice all they love, and pay the price for freedom.
Thank you."
Gary Allain
December 27, 2006
Spc. John Barta
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
December 27, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. John Barta.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May John rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Barta family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May the Peace of God and the memories of John, remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days ahead.
~ Softly and slowly, time heals.~
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" Psalm 27:14
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