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Peggy Childers
April 30, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 20, 2011
march 20,2011
thank you
L Neal
March 20, 2011
To the family of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong:
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.
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Anthony Gotwalt
May 31, 2010
Cpl Wilfong,
It has been a while now but i stil think about you and serving beside you. Not a day passes i dont think of you. To you today this memorial day.
Your Friend,
SGT. Antony Gotwalt
Peggy Childers
April 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong:
Remembering Joshua 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
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
S Douge
May 24, 2009
Fallen Hero's Geocoins in partnership with Operation Homefront has produced a tribute Geocoin for Cpl. Wilfong. I had purchased this coin which made a donation to Operation Homefront. Today I placed the coin in Boulder Nevada along Veterans Memorial Dr. to start its journey to honor Cpl. Wilfong and all our Fallen Hero's. This coin and its travels can be followed at www.geocaching.com and the ref. number for this coin is TB2DRWT.
Here's hoping it travels far and brings many people here to learn more about one of our special hero's so they may not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
April 30, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong:
Joshua 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
Bill Wilfong
December 8, 2008
Thanks Josh, there isnt much to say that hasn't been said before.
R Collis
July 30, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Cpl Wilfong. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Cpl Wilfong 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 Cpl Wilfong!
In Memory of Joshua ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 1, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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 Joshua, but I am remembering his service.
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
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Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 30, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the WILFONG family and all.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 talons ,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. .. ........ ..
March 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Wilfong!
August 9, 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 you and 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 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Wilfong and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
April 29, 2007
In Remembrance of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, who gave his life for our Country, with so much gratitude to this Brave Young Marine and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
These Young Heroes who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, shall Never Be Forgotten, my young brother among them, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
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.
Aaron Keiper
September 26, 2006
I was in Joshuas battailion when the event occured and was a friend of his. I respect what he did and I think about him all the time. Semper Fi Joshua, you will not be forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 6, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wilfong family in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, 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. Joshua it has been a little of 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~
Ronny Rowell
May 26, 2006
I was Josh's platoon commander when he was killed and wanted to let his family, and especially Bee, know that we loved him, will always remember him, and will live to honor his memory.
Teresa Wilfong
January 12, 2006
I remember the day I met you. You were 6years old and I came to West Virginia with Shawn for Christmas. We came to your house and your Mom cooked and we all sat around and ate and had a blast. I Loved being there. I told Shawn you were one of the cutest little boys that I have ever seen. I have always admired you, I Loved it when ya'll would come to visit after Shawn got out of the Air Force and we finally made our home in WV. I hate we didn't see each other after the divorce, but I want you to know I think of you often. I prayed for you everyday and was and still am very proud of you. Your nephew Koty is a carbon copy of you. He has an old soul. He Loves all of the music that You, Shawn and your Dad listen to. He misses you very much. I am sorry you didn't see much of Andrew he admires you and wants to follow in your footsteps and become a Marine, but it worries me. Losing you was the worse thing that has ever happened to this family. Just remember you have alot of people all over the world that are very proud of you. Thank You for being a part of my life, Koty and Andrew's lives. We fly our flag with pride and with you and your fellow Soldiers in mind every day. Here's to you Brother-In-Law...I Love You, Teresa
carolyn martin
December 4, 2005
there is not a day that goes by that i dont think of you in some way. its hard not to when i see your dad at work, or see my son whom you played with as a little boy,and went to school with.so many of you are fighting the war. my son,my daughter in law, your friends that you played with. i miss you all. thank you for all you are, as they say, some gave all. i have visted your grave several times. you would be so honored to see how your dad has honored you.he loves you so.GOD BLESS YOU JOSH
Matt Thompson
November 19, 2005
To The Family Of Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong,
My condolences and thanks to Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, and his family, for the ultimate sacrifice given by this courageous young man.
I am sure Cpl. Wilfong knew what was at risk, and equally sure what he was risking his life for.
Words cannot express the sorrow, appreciation and thanks I have for the courage of a man that has helped preserve this nation created and blessed by God, and also enriched the lives of many peoples abroad.
Many Thanks, and May God Bless You All!
Rene Mateus
November 10, 2005
Bing-Bong I'm still missin you brother. But like always you bring a smile to my face brother so I'll drink a few for you. and hopefuly make you smile. Semper Fi!
p.s.i hope u dont mind brother i borrowed your name for my son. thanx Josh.
john gabbard
November 10, 2005
I am listening to some of Merles greatest hit in your honor right now, Bing. You are the greatest, brother we all love you. Happy Birthday Marine! String out some Bell Bottum Blues for me please. with love, Cpl Gabby
Sgt Shane Eaton
November 10, 2005
The brother that i wish i had. Hope they are playing some Footlight there because i play it everyday. Happy 230th Birthday Cpl Bing Bong. I love you bro. SEMPER FIDELIS
Sgt Alfonso Nava
November 9, 2005
This guy was like a brother. We will all miss you Bing-Bong. You will never be forgotten.Keep on stroking them strings up there.
Eddie Velez
June 10, 2005
ALL gave some, SOME gave ALL...
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