Cpl. John H. Todd

Cpl. John H. Todd

John H. Todd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
The night before he was killed, John Todd III phoned his wife, whom he married three days before shipping out. "I know he told her he loved her," his aunt, Kay Shinners said. "John was proud of the job he was doing. He was an excellent Marine." Todd, 25, of Bridgeport, Pa., was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq on June 29. His unit was based in Folsom, Pa., and was on its second deployment in Iraq. Todd, who loaded trucks for a window company and operated his own sign-painting business on the side, had joined his Marine Corps reserve unit four years ago, said Shinners. "He just wanted to be a Marine," Shinners said, adding that he showed no strong emotion about being called up for his second deployment in January. "He was going over to do what he needed to do _ his job," she said. Survivors include his wife, Colleen Rado.

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June 30, 2011

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June 29, 2010

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November 11, 2009

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Peggy Childers

June 30, 2011

June 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. John H. Todd:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

June 29, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. John H. Todd:
Remembering John 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

Michael Iezzi

November 11, 2009

Father we entrust our brother John to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold John in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Peggy Childers

July 7, 2009

To the family of Cpl. John H. Todd:
John 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 John Harrison ~ (Debra Estep)

June 29, 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 John, 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)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

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)

Garnet Jenkins

June 28, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Cpl. John H. Todd, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to John and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their 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 of John, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

June 28, 2006

Todd tomorrow will be two years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Linda Flannery

June 11, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of such a brave young man. America shares in your sorrow.

My flag flies in honor of Cpl. Todd.

May you find comfort in your fond memories of him.

Brooke

March 2, 2006

To John, Awesome Artist and fellow free spirit I never met you but I miss you everyday.

Deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith

December 15, 2005

I am sorry I failed to mention my sympathy to John's wife Colleen. I am also sorry your time together was short. Some day you will see John again. Again my sincere sympathy in your loss.

Tom

Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith

November 16, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the Todd family in the loss of your dear husband/nephew and hero Todd. I did not know your son, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man.. 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.

I send each of you a hug from my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Neena Hallock

July 9, 2005

I am the mother of a Marine who fought in Iraq. Please know that because of brave men like your son John so many others were returned home unharmed. Your sacrifice's are not in vain..Thank you and God Bless Your Family.

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