Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden
Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden
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Richard Gaarenstroom
March 28, 2022
God Bless you Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden for your service to your family and our country. To stand and step forward when your country calls collectively benefits all of us in our nation. Your service matters and I want to recognize your contribution to our well being.
You WILL be remembered and will never be forgotten.
Richard Gaarenstroom, TSgt. USAF., (Retired)
United States Armed Forces Military Institute
Director of Research
SSgt Matthew Coleman
April 7, 2019
Gooden was in my Tank School shortly after 9/11. He was a true Marine. He was full of spirit and drive. The world is a worse place without him. I am sorry for your loss
Hugh Palmer
October 18, 2014
Although you are not with in the flesh. Your memories lives on, R.I.P you are not forgotten
Charlie Gili
May 5, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Gooden Family know that we recently sent a donation to Jordan's Initiative in honor of Bernard G. Gooden US Marine Corporal. 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
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April 13, 2013
The 9th anniversary of Bernard's passing was on 04/04/13. Please be aware that he has not been forgotten. He fought the good fight. I will always remember his sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
April 12, 2012
April 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden:
Always remembering Bernard. "Some gave all."
Inner City Sports Little League
May 17, 2011
It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Must of been a tear from your eye
Everything'll be okay
Funny, thought I felt a sweet summer breeze
Must of been you sighin' so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way
Ginger Mankowski
April 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden:
Please accept our remembrance of Bernard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
racquel
March 4, 2011
Still my big brother
Inner City
January 12, 2011
It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Must of been a tear from your eye
Everything'll be okay
Funny, though I felt a sweet summer breeze
Must of been your sighin' so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way
Remembering What We Cannot Forget: 9-11-01
Stephanie Rafoss
April 25, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden:
Remembering Bernard 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
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden:
Bernard 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
Inner City Sports Little League
September 12, 2008
It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Musta been a tear from your eye
Everything'll be okay
Funny thought I felt a sweet summer breeze
Musta been you sighin' so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way
Inner City Sports Little League
April 6, 2008
April 19th will be our Little League's 5th Opening Day since the death of Cpl. Gooden on April 4, 2003. We are saddened by the loss of such a great man, yet we are happy to honor his memory on April 19th in Brooklyn NY.
Debbie Weir
April 6, 2008
I am Ricky Weir's mom. There is so much to write and I would not want to take up all of your time to read this. Gooden was my son's roomate and best friend. He visited MOM and SIS in N.Y. and said he had the best jerk chicken in the world. Gooden also visited my grandchildren in Augusta where they fell in love with their uncle. I think about him all the time. I just met him once and he was a very respectful guy. As for Rick, he will never forget his brother and this being 2 days after 5 years of sadness, I bow in grief with youall. Rick got married in August 2004 and he had Gooden picture printed on a tee shirt which he wore under his marine uniform at his wedding. He said if Gooden was here, he would have been his best man. That was the only way to bring him to the wedding. He has a son that will be 3 in May and I know he will tell him the stories of his friend and the memories of their friendship. Rick got out of the marines in 2006. He has now joined the Army Guard unit in ga. He then transferred to a unit in Douglas Guard Unit and is returning to Iraq for 13 months. I know Bernard will be with him as God will be. For the family, please keep in touch with me. I would like to share some pictures of Rick and his family with youall. He also has a stepdaughter that is 7. God Bless you and i know this is not an easy time in your life. I have walked with sympathy just not with empathy. I will never forget you. Alabama loves you.
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 Bernard.
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 Bernard, 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
Michael Harris
January 5, 2008
It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Musta been a tear from your eye
Everything'll be okay
Funny thought I felt a sweet summer breeze
Musta been you sighin' so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way
Minister Florence Duckett
December 25, 2007
To: Mrs Carmen Thompkins
I was just reading Bernard's Guest Book, and I was touched! I am a mother of two and a grandmother of four, but I can't imagine what it is like to lose a child! I do know that we carry our children close to our hearts even after the chord is cut. No one but a mother can make that statement!
I am trusting God to restore your joy and to comfort you during this painful time in your life. Just think God has "...wiped away all tears from Bernard's eyes..." and he will never "...know pain or suffering again..." This is a reason to rejoice!
I have been in the Ministry since 1979, and have dealt with a great deal a death. In 2004, God blessed me with a "personalized" tape ministry for our troops. It is an "honor" to do what I do. There are not enough hours in a day or ways to say "thank you" for the sacrifices! If I had know Bernard, he would have been one of mine. I will FOREVER Salute Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden!
Stay strong and encouraged! You are never alone!
Yours in Christ,
Minister Florence Duckett
Rose of Sharon Ministries, ltd
Please see:
www.roseofsharonministriesltd.org
October 18, 2007
Hello:
You do not know me but I left a tribute for your family member at an earlier date. The reason for my note is to let you know of a group of people who are willing to do portraits of fallen soldiers in wood free of charge. If your family is interested you can visit their website at [email protected].
com. I became aware of this site when I tried to do something special for my son's best friend's mother (my son's best friend was KIA 7/6/07, he was 18). Some of you may have already had this done but for those who did not and would like to, please contact them they are wonderful people.
God bless you and I am so sorry for your loss. Your HERO will never be forgotten.
Althea Barrett, Proud mother of a Soldier - currently stationed in Germany.
Althea B
July 24, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
Garnet Jenkins
April 3, 2007
The price Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of this fine Young Marine.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Bernard's sacrifice.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Gooden family.
Bernard may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gooden family in the loss of Bernard. I did not know Bernard, 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. Bernard on April 4th it will be three 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~
Yolanda Valdez
October 4, 2005
My condolences to the Gooden Family. My prayers are with you. God Bless!
Proud Marine Mom
(LCpl Nicholas S. Perez - KIA 9/3/04 - Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
dacia gaillard
August 30, 2005
on behalf of all jamaicans worldwide, i would like to send sincere sympathies to the family. your son did not die in vain. we are a strong tribe and you are in our constant prayers. jah guidance.
Troy Lindsay
July 6, 2005
Just wanted to say that I am still praying for your family and the loss of your loved one. I served in Iraq with corpral gooden he was in charlie co I was in Bravo although I did not have a close relationship with him I knew him and he new me. Marines know all there Corpsman and Corpsman know all there Marines. Just remember God always has a plan and he well never put us through anything we can't handle. Just be patient and we well all see each other again when God is ready to bring us home.
Robert Spangler
July 2, 2005
I wish to say thank you for your sacrifice, praying for your family and loved ones, Happy independence day brother in arms. Being the RP that helped with your memorial service, God bless see you on the other side.
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