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L K
October 27, 2014
October 27
Please find comfort in knowing that God understands your pain 1Peter 5:6,7 again you have my deepest sympathy.
Davis
January 21, 2014
My condolence to the famil and friends of Capt. Aitken. We all look forward to the words at Is 2:4 ". Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore".
Charlie Gili
April 5, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Aitken Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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
March 25, 2013
Tristan and I attended TCU together, shared MANY friends and passions, and were Westcliff apartment neighbors in '92-'93. If I knew then what I know now, I would have spent more time in his life than simply in my own.
I was more than devastated to learn of his death ten years ago this April 4th. I have never met another person since so devoted to other humans through his compassion and beliefs.
My thanks and heart-felt appreciation goes out to his memory and his family, for without his sacrifice, mine may not be safe in this uncertain world. God bless you, Tristan.
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July 11, 2012
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Tristan, you will always be remembered.
April 10, 2012
Capt. Tristan N. Aitken: still remembered by family & friends. Still honored by countless strangers such as myself.
Peggy Childers
April 6, 2012
April 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken:
Always remembering Tristan. "Some gave all."
Lynne Neibert
March 21, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
L Greene
July 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May CAPT. TRISTAN N. AITKEN rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is.My thoughts and prayers are with TRISTAN and your family. Remembering TRISTAN on this 4th of July~Thank You Soldier~
John Hughes
May 23, 2011
I had the honor of serving under CPT Aitken's command while at FT. Stewart and I will never forget his kindness to my family in our time of need. Not just a great soldier, he was a great man.
Lucais Garden (CPT)
April 4, 2011
I had the priviledge of serving under CPT Aitken in Iraq. He set the example of what a leader should be. He will always be honored by me and my family.
Ginger Mankowski
April 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken:
Please accept our remembrance of Tristan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 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.
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken:
Remembering Tristan 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 23, 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 2,000 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]
May 24, 2009
To let your family know, you are not forgotten this Memorial day
Jerry Ireland
May 24, 2009
you are a hero,Thank you for defending our freedom.Your family should be so proud of you,Although they miss you very much,I hope they know that YOU are an American Hero...my condolences to the family..I never met you but I will always see you as a great american
Deborah Cooper
May 24, 2009
I met Tristan while living in Killeen, Texas. In the short time that I knew him, I realized that he was a special man...a caring man...and I was saddened when I learned of his passing. He touched our hearts and will be missed.
Michael Aitken
April 21, 2009
Good on ya, mate.
My name is Mick Aitken. I was in the Army Reserves(your National Guard ) for 7 1/2 years and my Brother has been to East Timor and Afghanistan. My heart goes out to you for your lose.
Lest We Forget.
Capt. Tristan N. Aitken who gave his all for his beloved country and payed the ultimate sacrifice
January 3, 2009
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2008
Veteran's Day, 2008
To the family of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken:
Tristan 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
John Matko
September 23, 2008
Thank you Tristan. You will be remembered.
maggie selzer
July 23, 2008
To the Family and Friends of Capt. Aitken,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave young men like Capt. Aitken.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Capt. Aitken to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
The Buck family
April 26, 2008
To the family of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, 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.
The Neal family
April 14, 2008
To the Family,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family's, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the debt of gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness or the profound 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 4, 2008
To the family and friends of Tristan.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Tristan, but he is my hero. If you would like
a copy of the drawing I posted here, please contact me
and I will email that to you.
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 Aitken!
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
August 3, 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 Aitken and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Cory and Mary Orvik
May 8, 2007
We are sorry it took us so long to post an entry for your family member. We are trying to catch up after locating this website. God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Tristan in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
SPC Baker
April 9, 2007
Sir, Thank you for the advice that you give us before we left. I will always remeber you thoughts during friday formations. telling us to be safe. I wish that I was their when it happen. I know as you trusted me as a medic. You are in my thoughts daily. I keep a pic of you in my home. It is to remind my of a great leader and to keep me going. You did say that keep going when it is tuff.
Garnet Jenkins
April 3, 2007
In Remembrance of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Tristan Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Aitken family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Dewayne Standridge
February 24, 2007
God Bless You For Your Sacrifice, You well never be forgotten & May You Rest In Peace.
Brett Ayvazian
December 22, 2006
I met Tristan while he was an ROTC cadet at TCU. I was a young lieutenant stationed at Fort Hood at the time. His ROTC instructor, MSG Lewis, was also mine at SUNY Cortland in 1994. I was very saddened to hear of his death. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
AJ Somma
October 31, 2006
Tristan;
We all miss you... I served with your Father in the Navy and he always was so excited when he talked about you or your sister!
Your Love for us can never be questioned Brother...I look forward to seeing you in Heaven some day...
I'm coming by Arlington to visit you next week...sigh...I can't wait to pray with you...rest easy Brother
Hooah! v/r, MAC(SW) AJ SOMMA USN
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
October 21, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Please know that we share your grief, and our prayers are with you. THANK YOU for serving our country, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
( SSG)James Tipton
August 5, 2006
To the Aitken family, I am proud to say that I served with and for Tristan. He was a great leader, mentor and friend. I had the privlage to work with Tristan while assigned to HHB 1/41 during my assignment. The Aitken family has my deepest reguards and thanks for raising such a fine man and Officer. He will be greatly missed.
Chris
August 5, 2006
May God bless your family in their time of grief. My wife died in the world trade center and I feel a loss everytime I hear of a brave soldier losing their life to protect mine and my sons.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 12, 2006
To the Aitken family. I previously signed Tristan's guest book. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I visit there weekly. Each time I am there I stop by and visit/honor Tristan. Know that he is my hero and he will NEVER be forgotten.
Philip A. Smith II USA Ret.
May 7, 2006
My heartfelt belated condolences to The Aitken family. I served with Lt. Aitken at Fort Hood Texas. He was the Fire Direction Officer for Charlie Battery 4th Battalion 42nd Field Artillery. At that time we were testing new Field Artillery equipment for Force XXI. He was a great person and will be missed.
"Straight Arrows"
Prince of Peace Parish Bereavement Team
April 24, 2006
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.
John Whitmore
April 21, 2006
To the family of Capt. Tristan N. Aitken,
I want to tell you how sad I was upon hearing of the loss of your loved one, Tristan. God bless him. Tristan is a true American Hero. I will remember Tristan and all his family in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of each other.
1SG(R) Phillip Manville
March 14, 2006
It was an honor and priviledge to have served with CPT Aitken. I will never forget him. My last conversation with him, I'll truly never forget when he gave me a "Headhunters" coin with a firm handshake. Of all the coins I have, I cherish that one the most. Rest in Peace Sir, your work is done down here. God bless and keep your family.
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
December 19, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Aitken family in the loss Tristan. I did not know Tristan, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 yrs and went to a # of Penn State Football games.) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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. It has been over two years now since Tristan is gone, but he isn't forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Jamie Graves
October 24, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Pittsburgh, PA
October 7, 2005
I don't know you or your family personally, but I want to say thank you for giving up your life for me and all americans, God Bless You and God Bless the USA
Linda Sweeney
September 25, 2005
Oh Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done . . .
Dylan Hartsfeld
September 1, 2005
99% of you go have a good weekend
the other 1% i'll see you in my office on monday
thats what he said every friday
i normaly don't have much to say about offices but cpt. aitken was a fine man ans a dame good solider
MIDGE BARRY
July 21, 2005
THANK-YOU FOR MAKING AMERICA FREE.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. BLESS YOU ALL
N Lewark
July 15, 2005
You were always and will always be thought of every day just because of your kind nature; even more so because you have made a sacrafice no person should be required to make, but you did, and you did it for all of us. May God look over your wife, mother, father, and all your family members. May you be at peace with God in Heaven. Love and peace for you my dear Tristan
Mechelle Weyer
July 5, 2005
I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.
Ron Hightower
June 17, 2005
to the family and friends of CPT Aitken i served with him in Korea in 99, he was a true professional.
Robert Donnan
May 28, 2005
In honor of Captain Aitken and the other 146 artillerymen who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan we're proud to host this Remembrance webpage: http://www.landscaper.net/remembran.htm at the 15th Field Artillery web site.
Michael Iezzi
May 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family of Tristan N. Aitken. May God hold you Tristan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
March 1, 2005
TO CAPT. AITKEN FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
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