Spc. Raphael S. Davis
Spc. Raphael S. Davis
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Raphael Davis
November 15, 2024
I never saw or met him, but we shared the same name, rank, age and we're at the same base in Iraq. I've always felt something since the day I heard the news at our base in tallil. I prayed for him then and now.
Nicole Ellis
August 19, 2018
This year will be 15 years since Spc Raphael Davis lost his life in Iraq, and 12 years that I've been holding onto a yellow ribbon with his name on it. I went to a memorial flag ceremony in Tempe, Arizona, where a full-size flag was planted for each of the 3,000+ service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11. I bought one of those flags, each adorned with a yellow ribbon holding the name and info of the service member that flag honored. I chose your son, brother, father, partner, cousin and nephew. I think of him often and wonder how his family is managing without him. I wanted you to know that a complete stranger was affected by your loss, and I have not forgotten the sacrifice he and his family has made. God bless you all...
Spc. Raphael Davis I want to thank you for your service to not only the United States as a country but to me your children as a father.
Raphael Davis
October 26, 2015
Auntie Cricket
June 14, 2015
Nephew, you are greatly missed but you are forever in my heart.
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Arnethia Crossgrove
December 2, 2013
Remembering the 10th year anniversary of Spc Raphael S. Davis. Never Forgotten
Arnethia Crossgrove
December 2, 2013
Spc Raphael S. Davis, you will never be forgotten. On this day 10 years ago, is a day I will never forget while serving a tour of duty in Tikrit, Iraq. R.I.P.
Marcia Blum
June 5, 2013
I have just found Spc Davis' heros bracelet and wanted to see what happened to him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a patriot and a great man. GOD BLESS!
Peggy Childers
December 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Raphael S. Davis:
Please accept my remembrance of Raphael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Raphael S. Davis:
Remembering Raphael 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
warriors don't die they just go to heaven and regroup
Frankie Taliaferro
June 3, 2010
MY HEART GOES OUT TO FLEXX AND THE FAMILY HE WAS MY FRIEND UNTIL THE END " TOP FLIGHT FOR EVER "................NO-LIMIT
jay powell
May 31, 2010
wats good floyd.....just wanted to say after almost 7 years you are still here with us...u are never forgotten homie.....just wanted to take time out on dis memorial day to let u know you dat u still shine like da sun around a lot of us.....may God Bless!!
shrunda redd
March 13, 2010
we miss you rapheal
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna
November 24, 2009
”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! Over 1,800 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 some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we 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
SSG James Mallard
July 17, 2009
I was in Kuwait while you were in Iraq. Since the 223rd had so many units in MS it seemed like I always came across someone from your battalion. When a soldier doesnt come home with the rest, it hurts. I didnt know you personally but I feel like I do because I had friends and classmates in your group. Someone I know was in the convoy with you the day God called you home and it affected him deeply. We shared more than just the same home state--we shared the desire to serve, to make our homeland a better place. RIP SPC Davis. You are gone but definitely not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 2, 2008
To the family of Spc. Raphael S. Davis:
Raphael 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
VINCENT NOLAND
June 17, 2008
ITS BEEN A LONG HAUL KNOWING YOU DIDNT COME BACK WITH US. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. KEEP WATCH OVER US AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Davis!
Van Calica
February 25, 2008
Raphael you're ever in my heart and mind, I know the lord is taking very good care of you.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
December 2, 2007
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the DAVIS family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother as prommised that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation,..THANK..YOU.....B.V.C...
August 1, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Davis and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
RaNae Vaughn
May 31, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences. I lost my son, Sgt. Jason W. Vaughn, on 10 May 2007 in Iraq. I always felt sorrow for every fallen soldier and their families before I lost my son; now I know the agonizing pain each family goes through. It's amazing how our worlds have come to a crashing halt, but everything else keeps going on. I am so sorry. May God bless you!
Gary Allain
April 30, 2007
Spc. Raphael S. Davis
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Odium Reese
January 2, 2007
It's been three years since god has called you home. You were performing your duties for your country. On December 3, 2003 when you made that sacrifice. Something wouldn,t let me believe it,but to come to this conclusion. Happy birthday which also is the same as mine 11-17. God bless
Garnet Jenkins
December 2, 2006
In remembrance of Spc. Raphael S. Davis, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Raphael, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Davis family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Raphael's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
BERNETT
November 15, 2006
Hello,Ralph you'll be greatly missed and loved here on this land.LOVE The Bailey's.
Nikki Shaw-Mays
October 24, 2006
It's been 3 years now, & I've finally built up the courage to post a message. I was a member of the 223rd also, however, I didn't go to Iraq. I was placed in the same holding unit Deetra was placed in to have her baby. My heart was really hurt to hear about Raphael's passing. I remember before the unit left, we all went bowling & had so much fun, of course Raphael and the other guys from his unit kicked our butts!! All I can say is that he will be missed dearly. I've often thought about the family over the past 3 years & pray that the peace that passes all understanding has consumed them. I will continue to pray for the family and if there is ever anything I can do, let me know.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Davis family.
Raphael 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.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford, wife & daughter of the Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford ~KIA May 23, 2005~
February 11, 2006
To the Entire Family of Spc. Davis
Just a quick note to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!
If there is anything we can do, please let us know!
May God Bless You and give you strength in the days to come!
Thanks Spc. Davis!!! You are a true HERO!!!
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ALL GAVE SOME, YOU GAVE ALL!
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With Love and Prayers~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Lakeitha Johnson
December 2, 2005
There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think about my classmate and friend, Raphael. I think everyone here agrees that the last two years without him have been tough. Even though his loss has left a huge void in our community, I always think of him with a smile. I know that you are up there in Heaven smiling down on us and we love you and miss you so much. We'll see you when we reach that other shore, Raph.
Nickholas Davis
November 2, 2005
Hey what's up Raph. I just wanted you to know that your message did make it back to me and yes I have changed my life thanks to you. I have really changed and I am now in the military also. I am in the Air Force trying to finish what you started. I would like to thank you for giving your life to change mine. May God Bless you and be with your kids. If they ever need anything I am here for them.
John Paul
September 26, 2005
Raphael was a great soldier and we miss him.
With my deepest condolences, CPT John Paul
octavian davis
August 9, 2005
I would like to say that almost two years later, the family still misses you and not a day goes buy when we don't think of you. Although you weren't here to see Rozavier's birth you will forever be with him and our family in spirit.
Betty Golden-Golphin
April 1, 2005
I don't know you and I don't know who your family is but you come from my home town area. I was touched by your picture and your story. I said a prayer for your family and your children. May God continues to watch over them for you.
God Bless!
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