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Antonio Williams
October 24, 2022
Vorn it has been 17 years and not a day goes by that I dont think about you. We went to highschool together and you and I were known as the two shortest guys in the school. I remember times people would call me you but I was far from having your spirit buddy. You were kind and full of love and never a dull moment. Your memories live on. We love you class of 2002
Reginald Abram
August 23, 2018
I was Vorn's squad leader/ First Line NCO. I want to apologize to all who knew and loved him especially his family for taking so long to speak about who he was. His death had a very large impact on me and still does but that is no excuse once again I'm deeply sorry for taking this long. Mack was our little brother when he first got to the unit we thought we thought he was out of place we were hard chargers for sure back in those days and days before we deploy this small happy go lucky kid shows up with his two battle buddies. I feared he was in the wrong unit out of place man was I wrong. Mack quickly became known throughout the unit for choking people out in spontaneous wrestling matches (especially NCO's). He almost even got me once and at the time I was about 6'1 215 and probably one of the fittest Soldiers in the squadron. Within a week we knew he was as tough, determined and possessed as much heart as anyone in the squadron. During deployment he represented the best of us his potential started to really shine through. He was brave, eager, and a true testament to what it means to be a Soldier. We were deployed in probably the worst area in Iraq and no matter what they thew at us Mack remained unrattled. I remember one day I was heading out on mission and Mack was returning from outside the wire we crossed paths and he was covered in a white substance. I asked him what he was covered in and he told me fire retardant. Insurgents had shot up his humvee on the way back and a round hit the fire extinguisher bolted under his seat. He causally recounted the attack to me while he smoked a cigarette like a 25 year combat vet. I asked him if he was ok he smiled and said yup sergeant put out his cigarette and went back to work. Thats the Soldier Mack was beyond his years in courage, heart, determination, and any other quality that makes a Soldier. We all loved him so much I don't think there was a Soldier in the squadron who's life he didn't touch in a positive way. We loved and still love him like our little brother. Mack was the best of us.
Little brother rest in peace we still tell your story when ever we cross paths and to every one of our Soldiers and friends we have met along the way. I miss you.
Aaron
January 24, 2018
Lost but not forgotten. Not a year goes by brother where I dont talk about you. You are up there watching over us Soldiers too this day.
Acquanett Hair
January 12, 2015
I love you Vonnie, I've been tihnking about you a lot lately. I see you in my dreams. I think I finally realize you're not with us anymore. I love you and miss you dearly.
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July 22, 2013
In memory and honor of PFC. We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice, regardless of how many years pass.
Ruth Wade
August 25, 2011
Vonnie you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. We miss you so much. I want to take the time to thank you for defending our country. You will always be a hero in my eyes. Love You Vonnie. Love Your Cousin Ruth Wade.
castina swett
August 24, 2011
vorn you were one of the little brothers i never had we always enjoyed each other and had fun i help you do something that most older cousin would not i have done you made my life fun and enjoyable and was the clown when i needed to be cheered up so i know that you are in heaven looking over me with tracey and your mom. i know that you are the angle that keeps pushing us towards the great things that we are suppose to do in life....baby boy i love and miss you so much and not a day goes by that i dont think of you and the man that you would have been
Acquanett Hair
August 24, 2011
?8 yrs ago today, a son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and Soldier was taken from this earth to serve the all Mighty above. Although our hearts ache and our tears come unexpectedly, we know his purpose was served here on God's green earth and his soul lives on in an Angel form. Vorn James Mack, my brother and comrade I love and miss you more each day, may you rest in peace. Love Dawn.
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Vorn J. Mack:
Please accept my remembrance of Vorn on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Acquanett Hair
April 12, 2011
Dear Vorn.
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I have all good memories of us growing up together. Had I known you were going to be a part of heaven so early in life i would have wrestled you a couple more time. LOL, nah but seriously, it has not been the same with you gone and never will be your memory live on in our hearts and thoughts. Thanks for watching us as we continue to embark on this jounrey called life. I love you always and forever. Your big SiS Acquanett.
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Vorn J. Mack:
Remembering Vorn 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
T A
May 9, 2010
Thank you soldier for protecting us. I did not know you and pray that you have found peace. My condolences goes out to your family. God Bless.
CW2 Eric Hopper
April 20, 2010
April 20, 2010
I served along side Reginald Abrham as one of Macks's squad leaders. We deployed together but did not physically return together. I still believe that Mack is walking along side us in our Army journey. Keeping us safe as we continue to deploy and redeploy. I brag to all my fellow soldiers of how great Mack was. How they should strive to be like him. We all miss you Mack and pray for your family.
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2010
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Peggy Childers
August 23, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Vorn J. Mack:
Vorn 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
Daniel Lacoste
June 6, 2009
I knew PFC Mack during OIF 1. I met him while guarding his RETRANS site. We had 24 hours of guard and boredom during which PFC Mack talked about his family and his purple suit often. He said he couldn't wait to get back to both. I am proud to have known him and sad to this day that his bright flame was extinguished so early. He's the kind of man we still talk about to this day when we tell war stories to our new soldiers. He was dedicated and hardworking, and never let it get to him. Every soldier I knew was glad to serve with him, and even gladder to see him the next time we had to work with him. Mack, you'll never be forgotten as long as I breathe. May the Lord God Bless you and keep you. May he always shine his light upon you
J Brown
March 10, 2009
I was PFC Mack's class leader during the 74B course in Fort Gordon, Georgia. I was shocked to learn of his passing while stationed overseas in 2003. I send my deepest condolences to the family.
Lynn Kennedy
September 28, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Mack. On this Gold Star Mothers day, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget.
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project
In Memory of Vorn Jimmy Mack ~ (Debra Estep)
August 23, 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 Vorn, 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 –
(To hear the song)
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
R Collis
July 19, 2008
It is difficult to know what to write since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Mack. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. 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 Pfc Mack!
CASTINA SWETT
July 8, 2008
HI VORN THIS IS YOUR CUZ TINA,
I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY, I MISS ALL THE FUNNY LITTLE THINGS THAT YOU DID TO MAKE US LAUGH I MISS THAT CRAZY LAUGH OF YOURS YOU WHERE A LITTLE GUY BUT YOU MADE SOME OF THE BIGGEST GUYS SEEM SAME YOU WHERE A GENTLEMAN AND A HONORABLE MAN AND YOU DONT FIND THAT OFTEN. I ALWAY ASK MYSELF IF I COULDVE HAD ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU WHAT WOULD I CHANGE NOTHING BECAUSE YOU ALWAY LIVED LIFE AS IF IT WHERE YOUR LAST AND I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE A ANGLE LIKE YOU WATCHING OVER US I MISS AND LOVE YOU DEARLY TINA
charles stocker
May 20, 2008
I have proudly been wearing my herobraclet with Vorn J mack on it ...
and on 8/23 light a candle for him and thank him for his service to our country......
charles j stocker III
vma 542 and 231
2nd marine airwing
1976-1981
March 22, 2008
I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Mack. Although most Americans will never experience the sacrifice you made, please know that there are people who truly care about your loss. May God bless you all.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mack family in the loss of Vorn. I did not know Vorn, 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.Vorn 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 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Mack!
Althea
July 26, 2007
I didn't personally know you or your family, but saw this terrible news online and felt compelled to say something! - Thank you for your service to our country and keeping me and my family safe, secure and free - You paid the ultimate price for my freedom with your life and I am forever grateful - A simple thank you seems so little at a time like this - I pray for the family and friends you left behind and hope that they can somehow find peace at this very difficult time - God Bless you and all who knew you.
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Mack and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Milton Hibbler
June 6, 2007
My name is Milton Hibbler a veteran of the US Army and most of all family of this fallen soldier.i never got a chance to know him, but know he stood for the same the sames I do,as well as serving in the nations Armed Forces a proud Hibbler/Mack tradition
I never got to tell you that I'm proad of you
God Bless to all that read this
Milton B. Hibbler
Vet SSG United States Army
"Hoah !" Black Knights !
Garnet Jenkins
August 23, 2006
Remembering Pfc. Vorn J. Mack, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service to our Country.
Rest well young hero and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Mack family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Mack family.
Vorn 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.
Karl-Heinz Schreiber
September 22, 2005
Ich kannte Dich nicht, aber es tut mir so unendlich leid.
Shelsea Rogers
July 6, 2005
I went to school with Vorn in Orangeburg. He was the trainer for the soccer team while I was a member. He definitely wasn't a very big guy, but he was a wonderful gentleman with a big heart. I remember taking him home after one of the games and having him tell my brother and I that we didn't have to drive all the way. We refused to make him walk that far, that late. Vorn was a funny guy. I didn't know it when he was around me every afternoon, five days a week on the soccer field, but I found out the day he died that I would not only remember him for the rest of my life, I would miss him dearly.
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