Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield
Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield
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Peggy Childers
December 24, 2011
December 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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.
In Memory of Michael ~ (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 Michael, but I am remembering
his service.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
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Peggy Childers
December 23, 2008
To the family of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield:
Michael 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 Crutchfield!
S.E. (Solders' Angels, NY)
May 18, 2008
Gone but not forgotten, Michael. May you rest in peace.
Deanna Monastiero (Soldier's Angels)
May 15, 2008
My wishes for a peaceful journey for you now. God has blessed you and will keep you safe in his arms.
Ricardo Cardenas
October 24, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Diana Perez
October 22, 2007
My Deepest Sympathy to Michael's family. I just read the article on sacbee. How SAD he was not given the HELP he so deserved!!! May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Michael and May He Rest In Peace! Amen.
Keri D
October 17, 2007
You were loved and cared for more than you can know. My deepest appreciation to you - you cared enough to defend my freedoms, my rights and my safety. Thank you, Soldier, and may you never doubt how special you were again. RIP.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 15, 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 Crutchfield! I wish that he could have known how many people in America who never even knew him respected his ability to go to war when most of us would never have the courage to do that. I am sincerely sorry to hear about such a sad ending for someone so young. He deserved more!
Robyn Garside
April 16, 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. AS A FOSTER PARENT MYSELF I DO SHARE IN YOUR PAIN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Paul Tuttle
March 19, 2007
My strong hope is that you have now found the true peace that you deserve,
My love,
Paul Tuttle
Terry L
February 27, 2007
My condolences to everybody whose lives were touched by this tragedy. My heart breaks for each hero that we have lost.
Cathy NY SOLDIERS ANGEL
February 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May god give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. You will always be a hero in my book. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Lisa D. Soldier's Angels
January 31, 2007
Michael is at peace now. May God bring you the peace and comfort only He can during this dufficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri-- Soldiers' Angel
January 30, 2007
I can't begin to express the thoughts that are on my heart right now; please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Michael. You will all be in my prayers in the days and weeks to come.
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
Christine Fisher
January 28, 2007
Please know that my thought and prayers are with you during this trying time. I have two 19 year old twin sons that are both active duty, one in the Marines and one in the Army. Michael is in a better place and is at peace now.
PVT. Jon, 787th MP, ARMY
PFC. Jeremy, MALS 21, USMC
My Heroes wear cami's
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor Michael and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Paula Mattson
January 25, 2007
Michael will be in my thoughts and prayers. Everyone who knew him should be proud that he served his country.
Lisa R
January 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michael is at peace now, and I pray that you all find your own peace dealing with this tragic loss. God bless!
Jennifer Borden
January 22, 2007
Spc Michael J. Crutchfield you are a true hero and will be be forgotten!
Dawn Claro
January 20, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Michael,
My deepest and most sincere condolences to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I had the privilege of writing to Michael. He will forever be missed.
January 17, 2007
so very sorry for your loss,i have no words to help,except i know exactly what you are going through.you are not alone,ill be thinking of you ,and ill try to always remember what michael tried to do for all of us.thank you michael.
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.
Douglas Rickard
January 16, 2007
My heart went out seeing the news report on Michael. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Michael "did not bear the sword in vain for he was a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." (Romans 13:4)
Beverly Dunahoo
January 16, 2007
I am sorry for your lost of your son. God knows how he felt and called him home. Now we know there is no pain nor tears for Michael in this better place.
Esther Shafer
January 13, 2007
My Heart goes out to the Family and friends of michael Crutchfield who will suffer from his loss, I am an Army Mom who has a son that is serving a third time deployed. This is a heart breaking pain that brings so much sadness that is unimaginable & the hardest pain for anyone to endure. My prayers are with all.
Glenda Spinner
January 12, 2007
To The Family & Friends Of SPC. Michael J. Crutchfield You're In My Thoughts & Prayers. May You Rest In Peace Michael.
Soldiers Angel
Robin Hill
January 11, 2007
My prayers go out to you & your family. Michael's sacrafice for our freedom shall never be forgotten,nor his memory.
As my son is preparing to deploy to Iraq in the next few months, I pray for the safe return of every one of our brave soldiers in the military and their families. My christmas present this past year was a flag and flag pole in our front yard, let me tell you I never felt more proud raising the red, white and blue as in these recent months. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Abbinante
January 11, 2007
Dear Brother Michael,
Your family in heaven have received you with great joy. The angels sang welcoming you home.
Thank you for being a hero. You served your country well.
You were made of the right stuff. I can hardly wait to shake your hand... Soon.
Brenda Boone
January 10, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Michael. Even though I never had the honor to have met him, Michael will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jane B
January 9, 2007
To the Crutchfield family, I am very sorry for you loss. I had written to Michael near the end of Oct. Michael had a lot of angels watching over him. He has laid his burden down. He is at peace now.
Christine Budish
January 9, 2007
Dear Family of this hero. Our prayers and thoughts are with You during this time of such sadness and sorrow. I believe Michael is in heaven, watching over us all now. God Bless Him! God Bless you-all!!
Louella Sadler
January 9, 2007
To The Family of SPC Michael J. Crutchfield,
I am a member of Soldiers Angels and we are an organization that supports our Military through "adoptions of a soldier", the letter writing team, care of the wounded and any support needed. This is a very sad day for Michaels' family, friends, loved ones and all of us angels when you hear of such a loss. Michael is in a better place and Heaven is blessed to have a wonderful HERO as Michael now. My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you and may God Bless you during this difficult time. Michaels' contributions to the world will never be forgotten.
CO Soldiers' Angel
January 9, 2007
To The Family and Friends of Michael~~
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.No amount of words can truly express the sorrow I feel. He will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
k. selber
January 9, 2007
I did not know Michael but I am deeply saddened that any of our hero soldiers such as Michael would be hurting so. I will pray for his peace and that he is now in the hands of the Lord. May God bless him and the family.
Lizz Truskowski (Soldier Angel)
January 9, 2007
My Sympathy & Prayers goes out to you. May God Bless you at this sad time.
Jessica Braun
January 9, 2007
Dear Family of Michael Crutchfield;
It is my prayer that your hearts will be comforted and that God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Texas Angel
January 9, 2007
MAY GOD LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
REMEMBER GOD IS COMFORTING MICHAEL NOW AND HE IS AT PEACE.
Esperanza McDonough
January 9, 2007
To the family of Spc. Michael j. cruthfield with great sorrow and my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Thank you for your sacrafice.
May God Bless you all.
SSG M.
January 9, 2007
To the family of SPC Cruthcfield,
There is no words that I can express that can give you confort in your time of sorrow. The short time that I came in contact with your son, he was a paratrooper with a great heart and soul. Wanting to do the right things for people around him. Those that knew him will remember him that way, always. He will be missed, and NEVER forgotten.
Marie Jon
January 8, 2007
Dear Michael,
We will one day see each other around the Sea of Glass , near the Tree of Life. Sleep my sweet dreamer, sleep. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of [the] archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first."
My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Love is forever,
Marie Jon'
Robin Culbreth
January 8, 2007
I cannot imagine what it must be like for our soldiers over in Iraq. They sacrifice so much for us, as did your son. I did not know him, but I read articles about him. It sounds like he was a very special young man. I am so sorry to hear about his death, and my prayers go out to you. May you find strength in knowing that a lot of people are thinking about you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 8, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Crutchfield family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael 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~
Deb Frederickson
January 7, 2007
My prayers are with you at this time. I wish the best for Michael, and believe God is holding him in his arms at this very moment in time. May he have found peace, and may peace find all of you.
Jon Andren
January 7, 2007
To the family of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield, My thoughts & prayers go out to you all
Gaylene and Bernard Ramos
January 5, 2007
Our deepesst sympathies for your loss.We have a son serving in the Army and we will always worry about him. May God bless Michael, hold him in his arms,and give him rest. Our hearts go out to the family and if we can do anything, please contact us. God Bless.
We are a Blue Star Family.
Modesto/Central Valley Blue Star Mothers & Families
January 4, 2007
May you find love and peace in heaven...May you find comfort for your wounded soul.
Sofia Campos-Riedel
December 29, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cordy Diaz
December 29, 2006
To the family of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. Michael will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Garnet Jenkins
December 29, 2006
Please know how deeply sorry I am, for the loss of Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield,
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May Michael Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Crutchfield family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. Psalm 55:22
Sincerely hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
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