Spc. Kenneth A. Melton
Spc. Kenneth A. Melton
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Joyce Turner
April 25, 2023
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Noelle Decker-phillips
May 30, 2021
I will Never forget you Kenny. Thank you for reaching out to me.
Love, S.S.N
April 11, 2018
Miss you Brother
Peggy Childers
April 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Kenneth A. Melton:
Please accept my remembrance of Kenneth 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
April 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Kenneth A. Melton:
Remembering Kenneth 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
Peggy Childers
April 25, 2009
To the family of Spc. Kenneth A. Melton:
Kenneth 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
In Memory of Kenneth ( Debra Estep )
April 25, 2008
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 Kenneth, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 25, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the MELTON 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 promised 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 greatfull nation..THANK YOU...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.,.We have one and all 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...........B.V.C....................SEMPER FI. .. ........ ..
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)
Gary Allain
June 16, 2007
Spc. Kenneth A. Melton
you are my hero
may god keep you on his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
April 24, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to Kenneth and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
2 Corinthians 5:1
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Kenneth's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Linda Gray Trujillo
November 11, 2006
I am from the Fordyce area.
I am so sorry for your loss. As long as we live these men that have laid down their lives will not be forgotten.
And may we always be there to support those that do come home for they have endured much for us.
Linda Trujillo
sister to Danny M. Gray
KIA October 28,1968
Vietnam
betty adams
February 18, 2006
What a great young man. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. May God Bless You.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 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
Jennifer Reves
October 26, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. Kenneth was a good friend. Whenever I saw him I could talk to him about anything. I miss our chats we use to have on my way to bring him home, when we worked together at Townsend's. I liked talking to his wife also. Him and I also use to talk on the CB I went by Ditzie. It was thanks to him that I found the perfect crib for my daughter. To his wife if you need someone to talk to you can calkl me anytime day or night my phone number is 8706123784. I still live in Batesville if you are ever here and want to talk give me a call and we can meet somewhere.
karen madsen
October 20, 2005
Hello, My heart goes out to family. God bless........PRAY PRAY PRAY...
Tara
July 31, 2005
I am reminded every day that freedom is depfinetly not free. My condolences to the family.
American USA
July 5, 2005
I just came across this page and could not leave without offering my condolences and blessings.
Rest in peace and THANK YOU!
Greg Moser
July 5, 2005
I just came across this web-site and could not exit it without offering my condolences.
God Bless.
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