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Jerry Otto
July 16, 2024
I served with him at Ft. Bragg 1997 to 1998. He was still an E5 at the time, and I was an E4. Learned alot from him, and I always loved his mannerism and the way he carried himself. I'll always remember Sgt. Crockett. RIP always your brother in green.
Lolita Madrigal Townes
April 14, 2022
I was looking to find information on my so. His name the same. He was not a veteran. Just want to thank your family for his service and send out a condolences to everyone.
Maxine Crockett
May 17, 2017
As I sit here today I'm thinking of you as usual, not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. As I prepare to go to Arlington Va next week to honor you it get hard at times because I can't see your smiling face that lights up the room, but I know that you are there because you're in my heart. Gone but not forgotten.
marvise Crockett
November 13, 2014
This is my first time visiting this site and I want to say thank you to everyone who has kept him in your heart, and who has said a kind word. His Daughter Marvise Crockett
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Peggy Childers
January 12, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett:
It has truly been my honor to sign Ricky'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 Ricky will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
October 7, 2012
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
January 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett:
Always remembering Ricky. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett:
Please accept my remembrance of Ricky on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett:
Remembering Ricky 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
Donna Gillette
December 29, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt Ricky Crockett,
Tho he is no longer with you, may he always be with you. Especially when you are cooking and family get together. But also in those quiet times when you are alone with him. Always remember the smiles that lights up the room. That's him smiling down at you. May God bless you.
Kenna
November 20, 2009
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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
jacquline Afflick
November 11, 2009
Ricky...Just wanted to drop by on this Veteran's day to say thank you for your faithful service to GOD Country and family. We have not forgotten you.
SFC Afflick
Jacquline Afflick
May 23, 2009
On this Memorial Day I am taking the time to remember a few dear friends who I have had the pleasure of serving with. They have provided me with words of wisdom dealing with my military career. Today is just like yesterday when I opened up the Armytimes and saw your face (Ricky)I had to email all that we where station with in Hawaii and Bragg to let them know after talking to your wife. Know that we miss your big heart of gold and your wonderful smile. YOU served with HONOR and went home with HONOR when your family called you home yet it' hard for us to deal with because it was too early. We all know that you are smiling down at us plus there is not much going on here on earth....gas is high...and the stock market is not going well. You have no worries walking the streets of gold. By the way I have two dear friend from my company who joined you on 5 Jun 2008....JC Carter and McNair...I know they too are enjoying the wings given to them. To your family if they visit this site...Know that Ricky Crockett who I know as SSG Crockett is loved by many. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
In Memory of Ricky ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 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 Ricky, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 12, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett:
Ricky 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
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 Staff Sgt Crockett. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Crockett 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 Staff Sgt Crockett!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Crockett!
November 13, 2007
he was a good man!
November 13, 2007
I miss you dad, i love you .
- faundah
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Althea B
July 26, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Crockett and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
Staff Sgt. Rickey L. Crockett
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
June 4, 2007
My heart goes out to Sgt. Crockett's family and other loved ones. I first learned of his death a few months ago from a really nice gentleman who is from Broxton while I was in downtown Douglas. May peace one day bless all of us.
Peace,
Judy Nipper-Dombrowski
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Pat Lyons
May 26, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH RICKY'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH WAS PLACED LAST YEAR IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
THE DONOR WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS BUT WE HOPE IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA, YOU WILL STOP AND SEE HIS BRICK. IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH NEAR THE GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.
Dexter Peggins
February 19, 2007
SSG Crockett was definitely one of the best. He was a great mentor and an even better friend. It was my pleasure serving with you in A Co. 51st Sig.
Garnet Jenkins
January 12, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Soldier, Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With so much gratitude for his years of service and dedication.
May Ricky, 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 Crockett 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 Ricky's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Crockett family in the loss of Ricky. I did not know Ricky, 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. Ricky soon it will be 27 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Chaplain Dan Gates (GASSAR)
August 20, 2005
I have just learned of the death of SSG Ricky L. Crockett. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution and speaking for our President, George Thurmond and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia, may I most humbly express the condolences of a grateful Society. SSG Crockett, wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Kenneth Williams
July 1, 2005
I enjoyed serving with Ricky while assigned to 514th Sig Co (Ft Bragg). He was a great soldier and person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
javene@kendall williams
May 27, 2005
To the Crockett family
On Memorial day we will be honoring our soldiers that have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. We are thankful for each one them. Our prayers are with you and all the families that have lost loved ones in Iraq. God bless you and your family.
With Love.
Javene @ kendall Williams
amanda flaten
March 26, 2005
This is for Ricky's wife and daughter, your husband/dad is a hero. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Mrs.Spc.Christopher Flaten
51st sig bn
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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