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Rose Washington
July 23, 2015
Rest in peace Sandman
Will always keep you in our prayers.
July 23, 2015
I have known Barry Sanford as "SandMan" in Graffenfoer GE, last I seen him was in Iraq in Ballad. He said I can sense that I feel my friend Rose here true enough we meet again my friend not knowing it was gonna be the last to see him. He told me they are doing a mission and I told him be careful and see him when the war is over. I had the pleasure of meeting his wife and daughter in Germany, Sandman my friend you are not forgotten and peace be with you in the name of Jesus I close this with a prayer and will keep praying for you and your family. It was a pleasure to have known you but will never forget....
CW4 Rosemary Washington
Ft. Bragg, NC
Brian Moore
September 8, 2014
My condolences to the Sanford family. I served with SSG Sanford in Germany and was in Iraq during the time that he was. He was a good soldier and would bend over backwards to help anyone. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Charlie Gili
July 12, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Sanford Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Barry Sanford US Army Staff 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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October 14, 2012
In memory of Barry Sanford.
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2012
July 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford:
Always remembering Barry. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford:
Please accept my remembrance of Barry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford:
Remembering Barry 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
JOSE CARMONA
November 18, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt Barry Sandford: First my heart felt sympathy goes out to the Sanford family. Hello my name is Jose Carmona i use to work for SSG Sanford in the late 90 at fort campbell (HHT 2-17 CAV)for about 2 years.Honestly if theirs a family member i would like to here from you. I can be reached at 931-302-6569 0r [email protected]
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford:
Barry 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
R Collis
July 18, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Sanford. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Sanford knew that there are people in America who have respect for 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 Staff Sgt Sanford!
In Memory of Barry ~ (Debra Estep)
July 7, 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 Barry, 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
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sanford family in the loss of Barry. I did not know Barry, 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.Barry it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Sanford!
August 4, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Sanford and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Dexter Henson
March 20, 2007
I served with SSG Sanford many years ago when we were both stationed in Germany. I was saddened to hear about his death. He was really a class act. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Gary Allain
March 4, 2007
Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
June 20, 2006
A tribute to Barry Sanford for giving so much time in service to his country.
My thoughts and prayers to his family.
This Hero will not be forgotten. Rest well Staff Sgt. Sanford and know that you are loved and missed.
-Sister of a young Vietnam Hero, who also made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Country.
Revelations 21:4
Clyde Bowden & family
April 20, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Sanford family. Barry 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.
Linda Meullion
November 4, 2005
I live very close to Ft. Campbell and this small town weeps when one of our own looses their lives in Iraq. My prayers are with his family and may he rest in Peace.
kristina figolah
June 23, 2005
i didnt know this man and ive never know a soldier in my life but i just wanted to thank this man . thank him for the devotion that took his life and the next time im in the yard playing with my children ill be thinking of him .
KAREN ANDERSON
April 6, 2005
I WORKED WITH SSG SANFORD WHILE WE WERE IN IRAQ IN 2003 HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I WAS/AM SADDEN BY HIS DEATH
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