Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe
Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe
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May 29, 2016
Nora Boen
May 29, 2016
On this Memorial Day you are remembered!!!
Charlie Gili
July 26, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rippetoe Family know that we recently made a small donation to The Lead The Way Fund in honor of Russell B. Rippetoe US Army Captain. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Rudolph Ortiz
November 9, 2011
I had the Honor and Privilege of Knowing your son. When he was a cadet at Metro. I came to know him when he came to Boulder, too train with the Univ. of Colorado ROTC Cadets. I was the Supply Tech/Property Book Officer.
I supplied him with his uniforms and equipment. He was a pleasant person to talk to. He was very mature for his age
We always joked about his hair, how it was,disappearing so fast. I was very sad and Heartbroken when I heard of Passing. I will never forget his smile, every time he came into my office. Retired Master Sargent Rudolph J. ORTIZ
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Ginger Mankowski
April 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe:
Please accept our remembrance of Russell on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
christine brinson
April 2, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Jared Schiefer
April 26, 2010
To Family and Friends of Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe: My father served in the Iraq war and gave my brothers and I bracelets to honor those who had fallen. On them has the name of those who had fallen. I wear Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe's, and I have been wearing it the day I got it, my father got them in 2006. Just today I had the courage to look up who Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe is. He is a great man, and is a hero to me, as is everyone else who serves in our miltary. He will always be in my heart, as well as everyone else's. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, and will not be forgotten ever. I promise you this, ever year I will give my respects to Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe. This man was a great man, I hope one day I can live up to what he exampled. My deepest sympathy to you. "Do not forgot those who had fallen, You are not forgotten"
Peggy Childers
April 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe:
Remembering Russell 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
March 27, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,100 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!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
[email protected]
john doe
March 4, 2010
ami, go home :)
May 24, 2009
To let your family know, you are not forgotten this Memorial day
Peggy Childers
April 3, 2009
To the family of Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe:
Russell 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
Garnet Jenkins
November 5, 2008
God Has You In His Keeping,
We Have You In Our Hearts.
I won't forget, Russell...
From the sister of another young Hero, with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Killed in action, in Vietnam.
R Collis
July 16, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Capt Rippetoe. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Capt Rippetoe knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Capt Rippetoe!
The Neal family
April 21, 2008
To the Rippetoe family,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for this bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
April 3, 2008
To the family and friends of Russell.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
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 Russell, but he is my hero.
If you would like a copy of the Angel picture I posted here, please email me and I'll send it back via email.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
www.remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com
November 14, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Rippetoe!
August 1, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Rippetoe and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 3, 2007
To the Rippetoe family; I previously signed Russell's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there three to five times a week. Each time I am at ANC I always visit/honor Russ. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry he was taken from you. Russ 4 years ago today you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
Tara Smith
October 26, 2006
Ripp was an great soldier and friend. What I remember best was his sence of humor and that no matter how bad things got he would always make you laugh.
Garnet Jenkins
June 18, 2006
The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten... Rest well in the arms of our Precious Lord. And may God's comfort and blessings be with His family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago. He was also based at Ft Benning with the Ranger Airborne.
Romans 8:18
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rippetoe family in the loss of Russell. I did not know Russell, 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. Russell April 3rd will be 3 years since you were taken. You are a 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~
Austin Montgomery
March 9, 2006
I went to High School with Russ. He was a great guy that always had a smile on his face. He is missed.
james webb
February 22, 2006
Cpt rippeltoe while LT rippeltoe with my unit in the 82nd showed me what good leadership was and i reenlisted after considering his guidance to me I am truly sorry for you loss
Deb Kavanaugh
September 7, 2005
To the Rippetoe family,
You have lost a member of your family. This is so hard for everyone to loose such a positive person. I have never met Russell, but I read his profile and he sounded like he was a great uplifting person.
May you know my prayers are with you and your family and may you never forget that your loved one is my hero.
From a ranger mom
Keith Webster
May 23, 2005
Welcome home, CPT Rippetoe.
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