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Elizabeth Grimm
November 2, 2013
It's been almost 10 years, and I still miss you.
Charlie Gili
August 15, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Golby 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 Christopher A. Golby US Army Specialist. 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
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher A. Golby:
It has truly been my honor to sign Christopher's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Christopher will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher A. Golby:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
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Peggy Childers
January 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher A. Golby:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Tracy Bailey-Howell
June 29, 2010
i am so sorry for your loss. I am here in Johnstown with you. My son left yesterday for National Guard. He will be a black hawk mechanic. I just felt a small connection to your frmialy. I have a friend named Sonya, several sons myself and Chris died on my husbands birthday. If you ever need to talk...814-322-5702
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Family of Spc Christopher Golby,
I just wanted to send a note to let you know he is not forgotten. He is in my prayers as one of the angels that was here with us for a short while. May you find comfort with our heavenly father.
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher A. Golby:
Remembering Christopher 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
Kenna
November 23, 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
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
January 8, 2009
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 Christopher, 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
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2009
To the family of Spc. Christopher A. Golby:
Christopher 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
Josh Hauser
September 30, 2008
I went to school with Chris. I didn't know him well, but knew him enough to know that he was a good man.
I went to highschool with Chris. I found out about his death while I was in the process of trying to get orders to Iraq.
I had no idea that he had joined the Army, let alone that he had a wife and two sons.
I thought of him, and his family, many times during my two tours in Iraq, and often thought how my family would handle the pain that his went through if I became one of the fallen.
No matter your stance, please remember those who wear the uniform of our nation. They are your true ambassadors, and they do so because they believe in a cause larger than themselves.
Indeed, they believe in you...their fellow Americans.
August 1, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. Golby,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Spc. Golby.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Spc. Golby to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
R Collis
July 24, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Golby. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Golby knew that there are people 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 Spc Golby!
MSGT ROY WOODS, USAF (RET.)
May 2, 2008
FREEDOM is not free; never was, never will be.
We all who served gave some but Christopher gave the full measure.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Golby!
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 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Golby and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 16, 2007
Spc. Christopher A. Golby
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
An Eagle Has Fallen
Spc. Christopher A. Golby
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
January 8, 2007
In Remembrance of Spc. Christopher A. Golby, on the 3rd anniversary of the day this Brave Young Soldier gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Christopher, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Golby 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 Christopher's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Stephanie
December 7, 2006
I don't know Christopher, but I can say right now that he is appreciated and brave.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 15, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Golby family in the loss of your dear son, husband father and hero Christopher. I did not know your son, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area for 50 years) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young son, father, and husband. 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Neena Hallock
July 9, 2005
As the mother of a Marine who fought in Iraq, please know that through brave men like your son Christopher, many others were returned home safely. God Bless Your Family. Your sacrifices are not in vain.
Daniel Shetterly
May 19, 2005
I'm so proud of your son and his willingness to serve our great Country. But I'm so sorry for your loss; you lost a son and we lost a hero!
Karen Parker
April 29, 2005
I don't know your family. I was born in Johnstown and still have roots there. You have my heartfelt sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. This country is so lucky to have had such a brave unselfish young man as Christopher. May God hold you in his hand and comfort you.
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