Todd M. Bates Obituary
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Scot Reese
May 26, 2023
Todd's final act of selflessness will forever be bonded to my family. Thanks to the family that helped raise such a man.
Charlie Gili
April 5, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bates Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
May 17, 2012
To the family of Todd Bates: he has still not been forgotten and honored. I will forever be grateful for his acts of heroism. May God bless all of you!
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Todd M. Bates:
Please accept my remembrance of Todd on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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Peggy Childers
December 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Todd M. Bates:
Remembering Todd 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
Parthena Bates Mathewson
May 29, 2010
I ran across this Guest Book while looking for the obituary of another person with last name Bates. Ironically it is Memorial Day Weekend. Todd must've been a wonderful son & soldier to make such a great sacrifice trying to save another life! I think we are related; my family is from WV.
Donna Gillette
December 27, 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.
SP4 Nilburn Stepp
December 10, 2009
We tell the soldier next to us that we would sacrifice our life to save them. On this day in 2003 I belive the only think on your mind was Staff SGT Reese as you dove into the Tigris River. In the history of battle you'll here stories of heroic acts. But to have a connection to a solder that went above and beyond what some would say is a solders the call of duty, well I am Honored to be able to leave you this message. When I heard about Staff SGT Arron Reese's death from his brother in law Ron I also learned about your unselfish act. I know that Arron family will alway's remember you and the sacrific you made on that day. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America. I want to thank you Todd and your family for my gift of Freedom.
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
Kenna
November 16, 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
SP4 Nilburn Stepp
November 11, 2009
Happy Veterans Day Todd and Family
Vanessa Poe
May 24, 2009
Peace be with you and all those who love you. BHS Class of 1996.
In Memory of Todd ~ (Debra Estep)
December 11, 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 Todd, 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
Twinsburg, 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
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2008
To the family of Spc. Todd M. Bates:
Todd 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
the Buck family
May 20, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. Todd M. Bates, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
RAYMOND MONCER
March 23, 2008
TODD MARCH 29 2008 YOU WOULD BE 25 YEARS OLD. YOUR MOM MISSES YOU EVERY DAY.AS WELL AS YOUR SISTERS..I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME. AND I MISS YOU. WE LOVE YOU TODD. LOVE YOUR STEPFATHER RAYMOND MONCER
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Bates!
Gary Porter
November 6, 2007
Sorry Todd. I just can't find words.
A 1964 Big Red,
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 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Bates and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose another member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
TINA MONCER
June 14, 2007
HELLO SGT TODD M BATES WE MISS AND WE LOVE YOU WE THINK ABOUT EVERY DAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WE WILL MEET EACH OTHER SOMEDAY LOVE YA FROM YOUR MOM TINA MARIE BATES MONCER
Gary Allain
April 30, 2007
Spc. Todd M. Bates
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Beverly Teibel
February 10, 2007
May God grant your family peace and know that America grieves along with them over your loss. Todd is a hero! It doesn't make it less painful, but it makes us proud to know we have such great military, they would give their lives for each other.
January 21, 2007
It was a priviledge to serve along side of you buddy. May you rest in peace. I will never forget you, and when people ask about Iraq, they will always hear about you and Reese.
TINA MARIE BATES MONCER
December 27, 2006
TO MY SON
WHO GIVE HIS LIFE ON DEC.10-2003.TO TRY SAVE HIS SGT.AARON TODD REESE WHO FAIL OVER IN TIGER RIVER.THERE KNOW DAYS GOS BY.WE DONT THINK ABOUT YOU.YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS.AND WE MISS AND WE LOVE YOU.AND WE WISH YOU WAS HERE WITH US TODAY.AND THE OTHER SOILDERS WHO GIVE THEIR LIFE.WILL NOT BE FOREGOTTEN.YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
RAYMOND MONCER
December 25, 2006
TO MY STEPSON
MY FAVORITE MEMORIES OF YOU ARE WHEN YOU WHERE 10 YEARS OLD.YOU HELD THE LIGHT TO SEE BABY GOATS.YOU GIGGLED SO LOUD.AND I STILL HEAR YOUR GIGGLES AT TIMES.ILOVE YOU AS WAS MY REAL SON.LOVE YOUR STEPFATHER RAY.
TINA MARIE BATES MONCER
December 25, 2006
TO MY SON
YOUR SISTERS ANGELA AND MELISSA
MONCER THEY MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.
YOU GOT A NEICE NAME PROMISE SHE
WAS BORN ON NOV.4-2006 I ALWAYS
LOVE YOU AND WANTED YOU.LOVE TINA
TINA MARIE BATES MONCER
December 25, 2006
TO MY SON
YOUR SISTERS ANGELA AND MELISSA
MONCER MISS YA AND LOVE YA YOU GOT
A NEICE NAME PROMISE SHE WAS BORN
ON NOV.4-2006. I ALWAYS LOVE YA
AND ALWAYS WANTED YOU SON.LOVE TINA
December 11, 2006
Truly a noble soul. Not forgotten. So sorry for the loss.
Garnet Jenkins
December 10, 2006
In remembrance of Spc. Todd M. Bates, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May this fine young Soldier, 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 Bates family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Todd's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Paul Bennett
November 19, 2006
A true American Hero!
Nicholas Laye
June 24, 2005
I'm not sure of who your son is. All I know is that he's a good man. I'm over here in Afghanistan as well, and I appreciate his sacrifice. No words could explain the extent of my simpathies for you. He will never be forgotten.
"All gave some, Some Gave ALL"
May 30, 2005
To the Bates family:
Please know that Todd did not die in vain; but will always remain a true hero. Without men like Todd, where would our country be? I'm sure it's small consolation to you; but millions honor his memory.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
April 16, 2005
TO SPC. BATES FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
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