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John Morrison
December 20, 2018
SFC Shanaberger is a true American Hero who loved his family and gave the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved country. There is something about the 21st Military Police Company that produces heros; among them, SFC Shanaberger.
Raymond Shamel
November 13, 2013
My name is Ray Shamel and I also was an old friend from Ft. McClellan C-40-2 in 89-90. I realize along time has past but would still like to say thank you for your sacrifice. There was never a dull moment with our 2 platoon demons. Shanaberger was usually the leader of our good times. God bless. My contact number is 810-922-7608 for anyone who would be interested in a text or call.
wentz michael shanaberger
October 16, 2013
i miss my uncle he was a big part of my life and in school today they were talking about soldiers and asked if they had any stories and i proudly told them yours.i told the class that you loved serving your country and for that i thankyou i love you man and bless
April 17, 2013
Was looking for old friends from Ft. McClellan,Alabama.
Had the old orders from 14 Mar 90 C-40-2 and decided to look up my old bunk buddy Shanaberger. This really hit me hard. We was the last cycle for C-40th.So I will put in this only someone who new him. His last four of social (***-**-5441) And also a few other things only those close would know.He was PV2 ATT. Our Platoon Was called (Demons) it's on our Platoon Co training Group Picture.My Name is David B.Kittle (Spc-4) Ets'ed 93 did a 3/5 tour in USAR 363rd MP Co. Grafton WV. And whats really Hits me hard is I'm A Gulf War Vet(Shield/Storm)who New that the Job was not completed.Now finding out this.Hurts me very much..Brother you was a Ham and a good friend.although we never keeped in touch you will be sorely missed as a brother MP and Friend. I'd also like to Say to his Wife and children I'm truly sory for your loss.God Bless.
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James Bowers
September 27, 2012
I am glad to have served with such a fine soldier. Gone but not forgotten by his brothers and sisters in arms. Desert S/S 810th MP Co.
Peggy Childers
March 25, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger:
Always remembering Wentz. "Some gave all."
March 24, 2012
Gone but never forgotten. 8 yrs today we lost a Hero, Friend, Father, and Soldier. RIP Wentz "Bushmaster" Shanaberger. I will never forget you brother, you and your family are aways in my thoughts and prayers
Jamie North
May 27, 2011
To Wentz Shanaberger family, I think of him often. We became such good friends during his stationing at Fort Polk (twice). I treated him as another son. He shared so much of his life with us. He will never forgotten....There is love in the remembrance.
Frances Diamonte
May 5, 2011
I am so sorry. I have a friend called Audrey Shanaberger and check if she is part of his family.
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger:
Please accept my remembrance of Wentz on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Rodney Rehrig
April 14, 2010
I remember Baron from our days in JROTC at Zephyrhills High. None of the other comments on this site about him being a great person and leader suprise me in the least, as that is exactly how I remember him. I can still picture him proudly wearing the uniform that many of his fellow cadets were embarrased to wear to school. Truly a person who knew his calling and served with the utmost pride and dedication. Rest in Peace my friend.
Steve Knox
April 3, 2010
Today you welcome me to heaven and sorrow feels your heart even though we are not together we will never be apart.
Our time we had together was cut short in the blink of an eye but you can still see me in all gods’ glory when you look up to the sky.
Why he called me home so soon right now I can’t explain I know you have the answers and your friends all feel your pain
Today you cry and say good bye to the man you knew and loved but I promise you our next time together will be for eternity in heaven above
Now it is time to move on and let me fly up above I know you will not forget me as you will always feel my love as I look down on you today I know why you are sad but please remember even here in heaven you are still my Mom and Dad...........Rest in peace I thank you from the bottom of my heart
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger:
Remembering Wentz 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
December 31, 2009
im sorry for your loss im a old friend of niles, my name is derrick papke , if you could could you have niles contact me, i lived next door to him on shannon lane [email protected]
derrick papke
December 31, 2009
im sorry for your loss im a old friend of niles, my name is derrick papke , if you could could you have niles contact me, i lived next door to him on shannon lane [email protected]
Kenna Larra
November 13, 2009
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Bob Adrian
May 25, 2009
Wentz, Just wanted to know I was thinking about you today. Miss ya. Talked to Sexton, he is well and getting ready for a 6 month visit to Iraq. I still send you the emails from all the old 810thers, hope you get a chance to read them. I miss talking to you buddy
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger:
Wentz 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
Debra Estep
March 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Wentz. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogs
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Chad Breedlove
March 11, 2008
SSG Shanaberger was my squad leader while I was with the 16th mp S-3 in Bragg, He will be missed. I will tell my kids stories about wentz and his great leadership.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family 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)
Garnet Jenkins
March 24, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Staff Sgt. Wentz J.H. Shanaberger, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom, with a Multitude of thanks for his many years of service to our country.
May he, rest safely in God's Care 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 Shanaberger 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 of Wentz, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
SGT Todd Marlett
February 28, 2007
We shared some good times in Korea. You were one of the great NCO's that made me look at the Army differently. I use skills learned by you to this day. It was an honor serving with you. To the family my deapest sympathies. Your husband and dad was a good man who truelly cared for his troops.
Cheryl Shanaberger
December 6, 2006
Each and every day I think of my son. Their is a hole in my heart that will never heal, yet reading the messages in this book provides comfort and understanding of why he was chosen to leave us so early. I thank each of you for taking the time to share your memories and thoughts. My son will live forever through the stories you share with others.
Dennis Spicer
November 29, 2006
I knew Wentz from the 810th and Desert Storm. his smile and laugh always held everyone up. He is missed. God Bless
Tina, John and Kristofer Neal
July 2, 2006
Corey, thank you for sharing your husband and family w/all of us who knew you and those who didn't. Your husband will always be remembered by so many people for his great honor he and so many of our soldiers give to us every day we breath, Our Freedom! I think of you and the babies/children often. May God always give you guideness and strength in your life. Espeically through the hardest days. God Bless! Tina, John and Kristofer Neal Fort Belvoir, VA Met at Fort Polk, LA
Corey Shanaberger
April 23, 2006
It has been 760 days or 2 years and 30 days since the love of my life and Daddy to our amazing children was taken from us. We still feel the pain of not seeing that wonderful smile or hearing that familiar voice or feeling the comfort of his strong arms. I know he believed in the mission and he wanted to be there but I wish I could change the past and wish him back to us. I have never had so much pride and love for one person and it will stay that way forever. I truly feel very blessed to have been chosen by him to be his Wife and the Mother of his children and I will Thank God everyday for the time we had with him and for the constant reminder I have of him everytime I look into our childrens eyes and feel their love, their Daddys love.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Shanaberger family in the loss of Jerome. I did not know Jerome, 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. 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~
Bob Adrian
December 15, 2005
Wentz, I think of you often. You will be remembered for your great humor, dedication and sacrifice. As your old SQ Ldr I could always count on you! The old 810thers are having a retirement party for SFC Cruz in Jan. I am sure there will be some GREAT Shanaberger stories told as we celebrate his retirement. It won't be the same without you old buddy
Julie Fitzgerald
December 9, 2005
I had the pleasure of knowing SSG Shanaberger at Fort Polk around 1999. What a great person, NCO and soldier. He used to make me laugh when I would ask him if something had been done and he'd reply, "Go sit down ma'am, I got it!" You knew when you asked it would be done. Probably the most efficient, energetic NCO I've ever seen. I still think about him all the time and the mischevious grin.
John Kennedy
September 7, 2005
At SSG Shanaberger's memorial in Baghdad, shortly after it started, the generator stopped working, and the lights flickered and went out. We finished the memorial by flashlight. MP's came from all over to pay their respects. It was standing room only, shoulder to shoulder. Once the memorial was over, the generators started, and the lights came back on. In a strange way, it was like God was dimming the lights in tribute of such a great warrior who had fallen doing what he believed in. Leading his soldiers by example. SSG Shanaberger was a great NCO, and it is an honor to call him a fellow MP
Donald Mason
August 11, 2005
I would like to extend my heart felt condolences to your family for such a tragic loss. Him and I served in Hawaii together and even though I did not know him as well as I would have liked, he seemed to possess the qualities of a great leader that eventually proved itself later. God bless your family and the family he left behind, and know that he is with you in heart and spirit.
SSG Christopher Meredith
August 5, 2005
I served with Wentz during his tour in Hawaii, and can honestly say I have not met a better Soldier and person. He was always driven to excel and motivated his Soldiers to do the same. He was always the guy who would make everyone smile, and always gave of his personal time to take care of others. His presence on this earth will be truly missed, and I hope that his memory will continue to shine bright in your hearts and in the hearts of all those who knew him. Assist, Protect and Defend - MP!!
JOYCE & JOHN KOPROWSKI
May 30, 2005
Not a day goes by that we don't think you - Butch & Cheryl. And, our hearts mourn your loss. Any of us could have been in your shoes, and we respect that we are of families that serve their country. God be with all of you. You are never far from our thoughts.
James & Suzanne Howard
April 2, 2004
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I was proud to serve with him in Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Thank you for sharing him with a grateful nation. God bless you and keep you. The family of (SSG)James Howard
Karie Theel-Adams
April 1, 2004
Speaking for several of Baron's classmates - we will remember Baron for his sense of humor and that ear to ear "mischievous" grin. We are so proud of him and thank him for his service to our country. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela Anderson
March 31, 2004
My greatest sympathies to your family. My heart goes out especially to the little ones. I know their father loved them very much. Baron was an extraordinary man, and I was truly blessed to know him.
Linda (Sargent) Miller
March 31, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Baron and Niles at Lake Iola with the family. The boys had such fun in the water. My love to all of you.
Rodriguez Family
March 31, 2004
To the Shanaberger Family, Much sympathy and prayers go to you all during the loss of your loved one. We feel your pain. May God's blessings be upon you and the USA.
Janay Brewer
March 30, 2004
I am sorry for your loss.
Alfredo Cruz
March 30, 2004
I'm Sorry for your loss. I knew him during Dersert Storm. I hope to se a lot of friends and family soon. Take Care Alfredo Cruz Jr.
Sarah Healey
March 30, 2004
So sorry to hear about your loss.
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