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PFC Andrew Elwood
March 1, 2025
I ran this morning with other members of my Battalion in memory of some of our fallen comrades, one of the two soldiers I was honoring was SGT. Michael R. Woodliff. I returned from the run to research and get an appreciation for Sgt. Woodliff´s life. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends and inform them his memory and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thanks you SGT. Woodliff for your service and continue to watch down on us from above.
Peggy Childers
March 7, 2012
March 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael R. Woodliff:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
lonnie
July 18, 2011
We are still our here thinking and remembering Michael. I still wear a bracelet with Michael's name and home town that I received in 2005 when my sons deployed to Iraq for their first tour. We will never forget and we hope that your life is filled with nothing but happy memories of our hero. Gone but never forgotten.
Peggy Childers
March 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael R. Woodliff:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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Peggy Childers
March 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael R. Woodliff:
Remembering Michael 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
SFC Thomas Robinson
March 2, 2010
Woody you were a fine soldier and a great friend, miss our BS talks.
Brad Stueber
March 1, 2010
I wish I had known SPC Michael R. Woodliff and had known of his passing sooner, but I do want to join his family and friends in grieving for him and remembering and honoring him for all he did in this life and the giving of that life. As long as I have breath and a heart beat left in me, I will be praying for all of you, so do not feel like nobody remembers those of you that are still here, missing him so much each day. God sees you, hears you and He sees every tear you shed. And He has the Holy Spirit with you to help you through and comfort you along the way and give you the strength you need. Michael, thanks son for touching so many lives while you were here among us and for giving your life for freedom. We will not forget you. I will see you soon. Until then, rest in peace. You deserve it. God bless Michael's family and friends and may you find God's peace and true joy in your lives as you move on to fulfill His purposes for each of you.
SHIRLEY DONEY
February 28, 2010
REST IN PEACE SPC. WOODLIFF, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YHOU MICHAEL
Charles H. Miranda
February 27, 2010
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FOLLOW THE RAINBOW TO HEAVEN.
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A SOLDIER HAD DIE OUT ON THE
BATTLEFIELD;
BROKEN HEARTS ARE WEEPING FOR
THEM,
BUT TAKE COMFORT OF KNOWING
THAT GOD HAD SENT THEM A
RAINBOW FROM HEAVEN;
THE SOULS OF THE SOLDIERS
HAVE GONE TO THERE HOME
IN HEAVEN,
OUR LOVED ONE'S HAS FOLLOW
GOD'S LOVELY RAINBOW IN THE
SKY;
ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE
SKY.
THAT LEADS ALL THE WAY TO THE
OTHER END OF THE LORD'S
HOUSE IN HEAVEN,
SO JUST KEEP ON PRAYING AND
TRUST THAT GOD WILL SEND US
THAT SAME RAINBOW IN THE SKY;
WHERE OUR LOVED ONE'S ARE
WAITING FOR YOU AND FOR ME AT
THE END OF THE RAINBOW IN
HEAVEN.
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Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
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Henryk Zaleski
February 26, 2010
Rest in peace.
Allie Gentry
February 24, 2010
There are no words that can be said for the lose of this wonderful man. I have never meet Sgt. Bacon, nor am I in the military, I just want you to know other people do care about our soldiers and the sacrifices being made by them and their families.
With my deepest heartfelt condolences.
Charles H. Miranda
February 23, 2010
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I WHISPER YOUR NAME TO THE WIND.
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YOU HAVE GONE WITH THE WIND
SO FAR AWAY ACROSS THE BLUE
SKY;
YOU HAVE GONE WITH THE WIND
SO FAR AWAY ACROSS THE BLUE
SKY,
I WHISPER YOUR NAME TO THE
WIND;
I WHISPER YOUR NAME TO THE
WIND,
THE WIND CARRIES YOUR NAME
SO FAR AWAY ACROSS THE BLUE
SKY;
THERE'S A FIRE IN THE SKY
AS THE SOUND OF THUNDER AND
LIGHTNING ARE ROARING ACROSS
THE BLUE SKY,
THEN SUDDENLY FROM OUT OF NO
WHERE I HEAR YOUR SWEET
SOFTLY VOICE CALLING OUT TO
ME IN THE WIND;
AND IT BRINGS TEARS OF JOY TO
MY EYES TO HEAR YOUR SWEET
SOFTLY VOICE CALLING OUT TO ME
IN THE WIND.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Kenna
November 16, 2009
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Peggy Childers
March 3, 2009
To the family of Spc. Michael R. Woodliff:
Michael 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
Stephen Aites
August 13, 2008
I am truly sorry for your loss. I would have done this sooner, but I just found this website. I served with Mike, or as we in the Mortar Platoon used to call him, "Doofy" in 2-505 PIR in the 82nd Airborne Division. I was his first squad leader after he finished with his training. Doofy was one of the best Soldiers that I have had the privilege of leading. He was always out front, and he always had a positive outlook on life. He was one of the most physically fit Soldiers in our Battalion, and he showed it every time that we went to the field. His eagerness to learn and willingness to volunteer made him, with my training, one of the best Mortar Gunners that I have ever had the pleasure of serving with. While he transferred duty stations before we deployed, I was in Iraq on that cursed day. My fire base was about 45 minutes south of Bagdhad, but after his name was released, some of the members of my platoon had our own memorial for him. I will never forget him, and I know that anyone that ever served with him will always remember him as well. Thank you for raising such a fine Hero, Soldier, Patriot, and most of all, Friend.
Doofy, Stand Down Soldier, I will take it from here. All the Way, Airborne!
Matthew Kilbourne
August 12, 2008
i served with SPC Woodlif in Germany in the same unit . He was a good man and a good friend to me . He always stuckup for me and taught me every thing i need to know about the unit when i first got there. I was supposed to go to Iraq wih him but was discharged meidicly the day befor thy left , i regret not being there. Woodlif will always be rememberd in my hart and mind.
R Collis
July 25, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Woodliff. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Woodliff 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 Spc Woodliff!
cheryl bruce
May 10, 2008
michael is a hero to many of us but , especially to all of you. I often wonder how you all are doing and i have tried to contact janine with no sucess. please know i am thinking of all of you.
cheryl jarvis bruce
March 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Woodliff!
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
March 2, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the WOODLIFF family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU..Respectfully...HO..YAAH....All Hard Chargers....If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are k.i.a. I will FOREVER reamber you**COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST**We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER..BROTHERS....SEMPER..FI.......B.V.C.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
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 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Woodliff and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Chris Stanaway
June 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Michael.I went to basic training with him.He was a fine soldier and always someone to count on. God Bless All of You.
Garnet Jenkins
March 2, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Michael R. Woodliff, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With a multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
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 Michael's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Callie Villasenor
December 20, 2006
To The Family of SPC Woodliff,
I am so sorry for your loss and always will be. My husband served with SPC Woodliff in 2004. He was his platoon leader and was leading the convoy the day "Woody" was killed. I won't speak for my husband, but I will say what I know of him and how he feels about SPC Woodliff. He thinks of Woody daily, wears a bracelet on his wrist with his full name and rank on it. He still communicates with the soldiers in the mortar platoon and they all continue to mourn the loss of their comrade. I never had the pleasure of meeting SPC Woodliff, but I know he was special and is remembered. There are so many men out there who are proud to have served with him. There is a monument here (on Ray Barracks, Friedberg) to the losses of that deployment that bears his name. God bless you.
The Miller Family
July 29, 2006
To The Family & Friends of SPC Woodliff,
We are saddened by the loss of this brave soldier. As we mourn with you we are forever in his debt for all he has done on our behalf.
May God bless and comfort you until you are all together again and may you know that there are many grateful Americans who will not forget the sacrifices you have made.
July 3, 2006
I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless Michael Woodliff and his family. God Bless the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Division. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Woodliff family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael it has been 2 years 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~
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