Cpl. Richard P. Carl

Cpl. Richard P. Carl

Richard P. Carl Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Richard P. Carl, 26, of King Hill, Idaho, was promoted posthumously from corporal to sergeant in a ceremony in Iraq. Carl died May 9, 2003, when his Black Hawk air medical helicopter snagged a power wire across the Tigris River as it took off during the rescue of a wounded Iraqi child, and flipped over and into the water. The child was in another helicopter and was flown to safety. He leaves behind a wife, a 3-year-old daughter and a 19-month-old son. "Corporal Carl is a tremendous example of our military''s commitment to risk life and limb to help the innocent Iraqi civilians wounded in the war," said U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo, R-Idaho. "He went to the Middle East to fight for our freedom with valor and courage in this time of national crisis and died in defense of his country."

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November 16, 2023

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May 25, 2015

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Charlie Gili

November 16, 2023

Hello,

We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Richard P. Carl US Army Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Dennis Escobar

May 25, 2015

Thank you for allowed me to meet you and serve with you. You impacted my life so much that after more than 12 years I still remember you and get sad for your death.
God bless your family and kids and see you in the other side.

Peggy Childers

May 14, 2013

May 9, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard P. Carl:
It has truly been my honor to sign Richard's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Richard will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

October 15, 2012

I Keep Your thought with me. If you see me here on Earth you and Grandpa carl Please Always Be With Me , with Respect,Timothy Lee Robinson Strode..

June 29, 2012

Thank you Richard for all you have done for us and those who needed you most. You will not be forgotten and our family will be in eternal gratitude for your military service.

Peggy Childers

May 9, 2012

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard P. Carl:
Always remembering Richard. "Some gave all."

Timothy Robinson

May 28, 2011

Hey Richard, Going to have a fire tonight. Rest in Peace my friend, Always thinking of You and all our family. Your right there with Grandpa Carl. Maybe you could ask God To keep the mosquitos away tonight, I have a beer on a seat by the fire pit it's yours. You take care and I will see you soon. Tim Robinson

L Neal

May 27, 2011

To the family of Sgt. Richard P. Carl:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Peggy Childers

May 10, 2011

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard P. Carl:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

May 9, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard P. Carl:
Remembering Richard 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 20, 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

Peggy Childers

May 10, 2009

To the family of Cpl. Richard P. Carl:
Richard 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

July 16, 2008

For the wife and children of Cpl Carl,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I know it doesn't change anything but I hope it gives you a small comfort to know that people care about what you are going through.

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 Cpl Carl. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Cpl Carl 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 have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Cpl Carl!

The Neal family

May 15, 2008

To the family of Cpl. Carl,
Please know that just as your loved one will 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 his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.

In Memory of Richard ~ (Debra Estep)

May 12, 2008

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 Richard, but I am remembering
his service. 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

March 21, 2008

I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Cpl Carl. Although most Americans will never experience your sacrifice, please know that there are people who are truly sorry for your loss! May God bless all of you.

November 15, 2007

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Carl!

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)

July 6, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Carl and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!

Garnet Jenkins

May 9, 2007

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Sgt. Richard P. Carl, remain in your heart always.
Please know how deeply sorry I was, to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

May 9, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Carl family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, 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. Richard 3 years ago today 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~

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.

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