Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts

Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts

Anthony P. Roberts Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
At just 18, Anthony P. Roberts was barely older than the Iraqi children he asked his mother to send candy and toys for when he arrived fresh out of boot camp. Roberts, a former leader of his high school''s Air Force Junior ROTC program, wanted to make the Marines his career. "He took his duty very seriously," said his mother, Emma Roberts. She spoke to him after he was deployed to Iraq: "He said ''Mom, send me candy to give out to the Iraqi kids, and toys.''" Lance Cpl. Roberts, of Bear, Del., died April 6 in combat in Ramadi, Iraq. He had been stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Emma Roberts said her son, known as "Little Tony," enjoyed writing "clean" rap music lyrics, reading car magazines and playing computer games.

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August 3, 2021

Allison P posted to the memorial.

August 14, 2018

Dion Dickerson posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2018

Evy Hicks posted to the memorial.

Allison P

August 3, 2021

Tony, I miss and love you so much. I think about you often. Please watch over me. We will meet again.

I miss you bro!!!!

Dion Dickerson

August 14, 2018

Lately has been really rough for me. And Ive been sitting back wondering how life would be if you was still here. I strive to be at least half the man you were. I miss you and I love you bro!! Please continue to watch over me and mine. P.S......Im having my first son, and his middle name is Anthony!!!

Evy Hicks

March 31, 2018

You have been a part of me always. Time will never erase what you meant to me. You taught me the true meaning of friendship and love. I have missed you since your last goodbye,and I will always miss and love you, Tony

Ginger Mankowski

April 6, 2011

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts:
Please accept our remembrance of Anthony on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Knekeya Payne

March 28, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as WE return to life's routine, may WE continue to feel comforted by OUR love and support of family and friends. I LOVE and miss you Lil CUZ!!!

L Neal

March 20, 2011

To the family of Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains 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.

Paul Davis

November 11, 2010

no words will do, but thank you.

Stephanie Rafoss

November 7, 2010

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there us injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

T A

May 9, 2010

Young soldier, you have made the ultimate sacrifice. I did not know you. Thank you for protecting and serving this wonderful nation. May God bless you and may your soul rest in peace. My sympathies goes out to your family.

Peggy Childers

April 7, 2010

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts:
Remembering Anthony 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

October 29, 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 you. 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!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Lidia Smith

May 3, 2009

You and your family are invited to attend this years Armed Forces Memorial Day Service which will be held at St. George's UMC in Frankford, De we will be dedicating this year our Armed Forces Memorial Day Service to Delawares' young men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. It will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 6:30pm. Your son will be amongst the many that we will honor.
~

Peggy Childers

April 9, 2009

To the family of Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts:
Anthony 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 28, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Roberts. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Lance Cpl Roberts 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 Lance Cpl Roberts!

July 28, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Roberts!

T Moudy

May 17, 2008

May God lift your heart from sorrow as you remember the gift Anthony gave to help others gain their freedom!

From the Gold Star Mother of another Delaware "Iraqi Freedom" Hero.

Linda Price

April 7, 2008

Dearest Roberts family. I just wanted to make sure you knew Anthony's sacrifice is not forgotten. Bless you.

Proud Mom of 2 2/4 Veterans

Debra Estep

April 6, 2008

To the family and friends of Anthony.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 Anthony, but he is my hero.
Please contact me and I will email you back
a copy of the Angel drawing I have posted
here.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Patsy Jo Reed Sircy

August 14, 2007

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N. in TN

Althea B

July 25, 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.

KEVIN ANDERSON

July 24, 2007

Gone but we will never forget.

Love always...

U.S. ARMY

July 9, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Roberts and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl about to deploy

Gary

April 16, 2007

Gone but never to be forgotten.A true American hero.

Garnet Jenkins

April 5, 2007

It is an honor to pay tribute to Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Anthony Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Roberts family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

SSGT Keith Romans

February 9, 2007

Tony,I often think of you and the great sacrifice you have made. I have so much respect for you and I am proud to call you my friend.To Mrs Emma Roberts,I know it has been some time since we spoke. Just know that Tony is always is in my thoughts as well as you. My deepest sympathy always.If there is anything I can ever do please ask.Semper Fi...

Kevin Lane

January 19, 2007

I was at Mrs Roberts house the other day to do some cable work for comcast. I could tell that Mrs Roberts was extremely proud of her son and as a former marine myself, I too am proud of lcpl Roberts. If you read this Mrs Roberts remember that I was serious when I offered to take care of any other work for free. As marines we are a family and must take care of each other. Semper Fidelis.

linda montague

October 12, 2006

Love you TonyI know for sure you are
with your father,grandmother, Aunt debbie along with other of are love ones.
Love You Linda Montague.

Pat Canfall

April 9, 2006

My condolences to the Roberts family. Anthony 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.

Susan Vickers

March 10, 2006

God bless you with continued strength and healing.

Moleecia Ryan

January 29, 2006

I send prayers and blessings to you and your family. May God Bless and keep you strong. Keep the Faith. With Love Moleecia V Ryan

J Potts

November 11, 2005

On this Veterans’ Day, I wish to offer my sympathy for the loss

Of this brave man.

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