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Trisha Lee
November 19, 2013
Erik C kesterson used to be my babysitter when I was little and he used to live next to me when I lived on pebble creek road in vernonia back in the 1990s. My brothers and my sister and I adored him very much and my brother Chris joined the marnies because of Erik's inspirations and he will be missed dearly
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2011
To the family and friends of CWO Erik C. Kesterson:
Please accept my remembrance of Erik on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sean and Kelli Peters
November 15, 2011
You are greatly missed - today and everyday. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2010
To the family and friends of CWO Erik C. Kesterson:
Remembering Erik 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
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Kenna
December 15, 2009
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Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of CWO Erik C. Kesterson:
Erik 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
In Memory of Erik ~ (Debra Estep)
November 15, 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 Erik, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 22, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Kesterson. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that CWO Kesterson 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 Chief Warrant Officer Kesterson!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 22, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kesterson family and friends in the loss of Erik. I did not know Erik , 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.Erik it has been over 4 years since you were taken and 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~
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you CWO Kesterson!
Minister Florence Duckett
December 28, 2007
Clayton and MJ,
What an unbelievable son you had. How blessed you were that God allowed him to share his time on earth with you.
I thank God that he has "...wiped away all tears from Erik's eyes..."
I will FOREVER "Salute" CWO Erik C. Kesterson!
God has control of all of your tomorrows!
Stay strong and encouraged!
Yours in Christ,
florence
please see:
www.roseofsharonministriesltd.org
this will show the world that our soldiers will NEVER be forgotten!
August 6, 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 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Kesterson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
A Marine Family
April 23, 2007
To the family of Erik, may you be granted the peace and comfort of a loving Father. Your son will not be forgotten. He lives in American hearts. God bless you.
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2006
Paying tribute to CWO Erik C. Kesterson, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Kesterson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Treasure this Young Hero Lord, In Your garden of rest,
For while here on this earth, he was one of our Best.
May the memories of Erik, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Snow Taylor
July 3, 2006
Blessings to parents of Erik Kesterson. You are beautiful people and you each bring a light that shone so brightly through Erik himself. Know that our prayers are with you always. Never give up.
Dale & Joan Coles
November 11, 2005
Thank God for Erik and all the other brave men and women in uniform willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our debt of gratitude knows no limit.
Travis Denney
October 15, 2005
Erik and my brother Chris were good friends. Erik was a good man and a true hero.
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