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1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler
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Beth Hansen Manning
May 31, 2025
I think of you and your girls often and remember you fondly. I had a meeting with A&M this week and got to tell them about you. We were so young in FLW and Leslie is one heck of a cook. You will forever be in prayers and I am so thankful to have known you.
Chris Gotcher
May 14, 2023
20 years ago, I was working for the USMC recruiting office in Abilene. We got a call from Mike Herd and he needed help in locating a flag for the family. My boss, Gunny Huddleston contacted the reserve unit of Marines at Dyess AFB and got a flag. Mike came to the office and picked up the flag and the only thing he said to me was "Get in the truck, you're going with me". I'll never forget that day. Today, I work at Elmwood Funeral Home and recently came across Lt Hufstedler's grave and the rest of the family. His memorial is as shiny as a Cadets brass. Fond memories. Hope the Hufstedler family is doing well today. Happy Mother's Day. Respectfully, Chris Gotcher
Annie Morgenstern
March 30, 2020
16 years Uncle D, wish you could swing me around nana and papas backyard one more time. I love and miss you!
Grace
April 27, 2018
Happy birthday Dad! Love you1
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Grace
June 18, 2017
Happy Fathers Day Dad! Love you
Grace Hufstedler
April 2, 2017
Hey Dad. Just saying hi. I can't believe it's been 13 years. Love you.
Annie Morgenstern
April 1, 2016
Hey Uncle Doyle, I can't believe it's been 12 years. I just want to let you know I love you so much and will always to grateful to have you as my uncle❤
Charlie Gili
July 19, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Hufstedler 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, Doyle M. Hufstedler US Army 1st Lieutenant. 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
Annie Morgenstern
July 6, 2012
Hi Uncle Doyle:) it's your niece here, Annie:) it's been over 8 years and things have been tough at the end of March every year. I don't stop thinking about you and how great of an uncle you were:) I love and miss you so much<3 Gracie is growing up into a beautiful young lady! already 8 years old and very smart! she knows all about you and is very proud of you:) Sessies husband, Terry, was recently deployed to Afghanistan and is on the way there as I am currently writing this. I hope you will be watching over him as you have been watching over us<3 Love you dearly Uncle Doyle, and I will never, ever forget how amazing you are and how lucky I am to have an uncle who sacrificed his life for America! I love you<3 and remember, as that little Iraqi boy told you, "Jesus Loves You!"
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2012
March 31, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler:
Always remembering Doyle. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler:
Please accept my remembrance of Doyle on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 10, 2011
To the family of 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler:
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
The Austin Family
June 3, 2010
In April of 2004 my wife and I learned 2 of our friends were heading to Iraq. Seeking some way to support them I bought a black bracelet with the name of recently KIA of Doyle. I wear it always for his wife and daughter who also made the ultimate sacrifice. His death and family are remembered at my church twice each year. Thank you Doyle and the family whom my family prays for. Gone not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler:
Remembering Doyle 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 Larra
November 12, 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
sean woods
May 25, 2009
To the Wife and beautiful young daughter of Doyle. I havent seen him or his sister since I graduated Abilene High and went into the Army. Never knew he joined til I talked to our old pastor Bill Libby. I remember Doyle as a true and caring individual. He will be missed. I truely feel for you and your family for he isnt the only friend I have lost there. I am still in the Army and am currently stationed in Alaska, the next time I go home I will stop by and say hello to all. Again I am so sorry for your lost. He WILL be missed.
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler:
Doyle 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
July 27, 2008
To the wife and daughter of 1st Lt Hufstedler,
I am very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I know it does not change anything but I hope it is a small comfort to know that people care about both of you. You are all heroes for what you have gone through.
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debra Estep
March 31, 2008
To the family and friends of Doyle. 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.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
March 23, 2008
You are rememberd and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Hufstedler!
James Hufstedler
January 22, 2008
a sad story and a tragic loss. I pray for your family and hope they carry on and prosper.
Paul Romero
January 10, 2008
Doyle, u where a good friend in highschool. WE had alot of fun in ROTC.If I could tell your doughter one thing about u it would be about your great outlook on life. May god bless her and your wife and doughter.We will miss you.
Joanne Danaher
November 1, 2007
My most heartfelt memories of Doyle were the many times he traveled far to visit my son (his Texas A&M I-1 comrade) who lay unconscious in the Trauma Ward of a Houston hospital. Doyle was a young man who quietly expressed care and loyalty beyond his years. News of his death pained our family beyond words, and we still think of him and the family he left behind. We are proud that he lived the life he chose, but anguish that is was so short lived. God Bless you, Doyle.
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)
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Hufstedler and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
March 30, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Doyle, 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 Hufstedler 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 Doyle's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
October 9, 2006
Doyle may you rest peacefully. What a painful loss.
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Hufstedler family. Doyle may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Phillip Terry
March 11, 2006
I was in high school and Boy Scouts with Doyle.I was at his Eagle court of honor, as a fellow Eagle.
I also worked for the BSA for 14 months and was able to honor his family for the service he gave to our country.
He is a great man, hoping that all that give what he did will be known as a true hero.
WO-1 US ARMY Terry , Phillip W.
Walter Thames
February 17, 2006
I was a friend of Doyle's from 8th grade though graduation. We had several classes together and we really got to know each other. I have been so busy with school and work that I had not heard about what happened. It wasn't until the story regarding the wedding picture was discussed by the Abilene Reporter News that I was informed. I was saddened to learn of Doyle's sudden departure, but know that those who knew him were blessed. I hope through all of the pain and anguish that Doyle's family and friends will be comforted by his loving spirit. God Bless.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 26, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
shawnee
December 23, 2005
Thank you for your service and sacrifice to this country. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Richard Hansen
November 10, 2005
1Lt Hufstedler was a great Soldier and motivated platoon leader. I think of him, and the other 8 Bulldogs we mourn every day. I will never forget.
Doug Lunsford
August 26, 2005
You were always a soldier at heart and that love of the military was so strong. Thank you for your strength of character and love of life!
Beth DeAnda (seals)
July 27, 2005
We can't thank you enough for your courage and service. God bless the Hufstedler family always! Your old south 5th neighbor.
D. Lance Lunsford
July 19, 2005
Gig 'em 2001 ... Thank you for your service.
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