Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener
Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener
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John Hare
May 29, 2018
Again this Memorial Day 2018 your son is honored and remembered by many. Not just today but often during this journey of my life. May you find and always have the peace only Jesus can deliver. Respectfully. Amen. John
You can find Christopher in the top right. I miss him too. Blessings to you and your family always.
John Hare
November 12, 2014
November 11, 2014
Miss you everyday love you
John Hare
October 28, 2013
Mr and Mrs Wagener, Many years have gone by since I last saw your son. We were in Iraq together. I have wanted to share a few words with you which I hope can add peace to you that only God could do. I remember our Captain saying, "John, I have to write to his family" I remember the distress on his face, the loss...Now, my son is soon to delpoy this winter so I pray and I have Hope in Christ. The day your son passed from this earth it was aweful hot in Iraq, July in Iraq was like a forced air furnace. But please let me share, after I learned of Christopher's passing I was walking back to the HQ, I prayed "Heavenly Father welcome your child home, forgive his sins and have open arms for this warrior Father" Christopher and I were not close or buddies but were were defenders of a great nation, I did not know if Christopher was saved nor did many know I was, but sir, ma'am, when I said that prayer the coolest breeze blew into my face and cooled my body and soul. I knew our Heavenly Father smiled for His will is that not one soul shall perish, amen. Your son is remembered and honored by many, we do not forget our fallen. Today I am a Man of God and I am called to do the Lord's work. I still share with our service members and whosoever shall hear the Good News. Please accept my and my families condolences for your loss. There are only the best memories of your son, I could only imagine. He is a spirit of Joy. May God bless you and keep you forever. Respectfully, John CW3 USA retired ([email protected])
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July 1, 2013
In loving memory of Chris on the 8th anniversary of his passing. We will never forget him.
JAMES CALLAWAY
March 4, 2013
"CLIMB TO GLORY"
Mar Kanada
August 19, 2012
To The Wagener Family, with our deepest
condolences.
John 11: 1-44
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2012
July 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Ginny & Family
October 7, 2011
We wish to Thank You Sgt. Christopher Wagener and your Family for your Sacrifice and Service to our Country. May God Bless your Family everyday. Thank You
Peggy Childers
July 2, 2011
July 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Dawn Olson
February 27, 2011
Kenneth I just started searching for family members today and found this about your son. I am so sorry to learn of this terrible loss to you and your family. Though we have not seen each other in many years, you are remembered as a dear cousin. I am sadden that I will never meet this handsome son of yours.
Dawn (Wagener) Olson
Danielle Weherley
January 31, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener:
Remembering Christopher 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
Brian Wecker
April 17, 2010
I was deeply sadened to hear about your loss. I hadn't seen him in many years but he was a great kid when I knew him. I know that he loved his family and had a good heart. I just found out in November 2009 and this is the first time learning of the details. I'm sure that he did his family and country proud. I will continue to pray for all of you and hope that you are joined with him again one day. God bless you all and may life be good to you.
Kenna Larra
September 28, 2009
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Peggy Childers
July 7, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener:
Christopher 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"
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Edward McDonald
May 25, 2009
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wagener,
I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Words and emotions can begin to tell the emotions felt over the loss of this wonderful man. He and I were roommates in Iraq, and he is always remembered.
He was the person that lightened the hearts during those hot summer days and cold winter nights. There was never a job to tough for him, nor a job that he would not volunteer for.
July 1st was one of the toughest days in your lives, and for that he will never be forgotten. This Memorial Day he is honored his sacrifice for this country.
Respectfully and Sincerely,
Edward McDonald
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 18, 2008
Dear Family of Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Tony Cox
August 26, 2008
I remember your son as it was yesterday. I remember him coming to the Aid station seeing his smile, joking with him. Seeing his promotion to the Rank of Sgt. I remember it all I am sorry for your lost. Ever day i remember his sacrifice. I pray that the Heavenly Father will continue to be with you. Chris will always be with me. May the Love of Christ be with you till we all see Chris again.
In Memory of Christopher Allen ~ (Debra Estep)
July 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 Christopher, 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
April 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Wagener!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wagener family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Christopher it has been over 3 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my 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~
August 10, 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, a dear family friend (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 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Wagener and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Ryan Pugeda
December 12, 2006
I served in Iraq with SGT Wagener and he was definitley a well respected member of our Task Force. I still wear the bracelet from our unit in his honor. He is missed.
Garnet Jenkins
August 9, 2006
May Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener, rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he will never be forgotten.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Wagener family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, 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
July 6, 2006
ALL Americans should take a minute to at least read the names of the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Freedom we all share. Although I did not personally know Christopher Wagener I feel the loss of this great American hero.
God Bless Christopher Wagener and his family. God Bless the 10th Aviation Battalion, 10th Mountain Division. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
SFC Ramirez
May 30, 2006
SGT Wagener was one of the best Soldiers I have seen in my 16 years. It was a sincere honor to serve with him at Fort Drum and over in Iraq. I can honestly say that SGT Wagener was a true leader who would always put soldiers first,he was a true professional who loved being a soldier. Peace be with you Sergeant...
Carolyn Evans
July 27, 2005
I remember in 1991 that America was on their knees in prayer in behalf of the American soldier until their soldier came home. Some of us are still waiting to see our soldier come home. We can only go to them now and one day we will. Sgt. Wagener, You will never be just another name on the wall. God Bless America.
Lt. Col. Walter Sherrell
July 12, 2004
I too found out about you'r terrible loss thru.the 798th web site,a unit I activated & Commanded for over two years (51-54).I am a Vet. of WW2 on three fronts,Korea,& Viet Nam,where I saw many dedicated American men like you'r fine son make the supreme sacrifice for this great Nation,and I can assure it hurts to see them fall.I am indeed saddened for Chris.&, you his family,especially.My prayers & condolences go out to you for such a great loss at this time.Brave Patriots like Chris.have always risen to the occasion when our nation is in danger.Bless him for having done so.My prayers are with him & all of you,his loved ones.God bless him & all of you.I grieve for him along with you.Sincerely.Walt. Sherrell USAF Ret.
Kelly (Patrick) Costello
July 10, 2004
I am so truly sorry for your loss. I don't know your family personally but I am friends with Aaron's sister, Stacy.
My brother-in-law is also in Iraq (Sadr City) and this could very well have happened to him. Please accept our condolences. Your family will be in our prayers.
dave wier
July 9, 2004
we are deeply saddened by the terrible loss of your brave son Christopher while defending our country, we understand your terrible loss as we lost our 18 year old son this past february, you will be in our thoughts and prayers, if there is anything we can do to ease your pain or if you just want to talk please feel free to contact us at 407 8987 dave and carol wier
Bob Lookingbill
July 9, 2004
I heard of your loss through the 798th Radar Squadron reunion group. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We appreciate what Chris did for our country. Our prayers are with you.
Tom McMahill
July 9, 2004
My wife Sheila and I want to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son. Freedom is not free and the cost is sometimes very dear. As a veteran (Airman, 798th Radar Squadron) I salute your son.
Robert & Doris Olinick
July 9, 2004
We heard of your great loss through Vic Francouer of the 798th Reunion group. Our deepest sympathies and condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Lloyd Wilson
July 9, 2004
Our heart felt sympathy (member of 798th AC@W)
Pat Dean
July 8, 2004
I wish to tell Chris's family how proud we are of him. He was a swell guy, always kind. We appreciate that he made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. He will be in our prayers today and for always. Again, thank you for helping to preserve our freedom.
Sincerely, Pat Dean
Doris and Charlie Olah and Family
July 8, 2004
Words can't express our sadness at learning of your terrible loss. From the picture that was printed in the paper, he grew to be a handsome young man since we last saw him as a pre-teen. Michelle, our hearts go out to you and your family in this very tragic time, but you know that Chris was doing what he wanted to do and was happy and fulfilled in his career. He paid the ultimate price for our freedom and for this we are eternally grateful. God bless!
Vic Francoeur
July 8, 2004
Ken and Dani,
I Didn't know Chris personally, but I extend my deepest sympathies to his parents, Ken and Dani (who I know personally) and pray that God gives you both the strength and courage to bear your tragically immense loss. Oh behalf of the 798th ACW Reunion Group, please accept our condolences. We salute one of our comrades who made the supreme sacrifice. God Bless the family. We will keep Chris in our prayers.
Wade Teeter
July 8, 2004
I was a member of the 798th AC&W
and wish to extend my deepest
sympathy on the loss of your son
My best to you and his family
Kathy Miller (Olah)
July 8, 2004
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to Chris' family and friends.
molly buford
July 7, 2004
i went to highschool with chris and had classes with him he was a sweet person and will be missed my thoughts are with his family i am turely sorry for your loss
Tammy McCoid
July 5, 2004
i went to high school with chris and was in his graduating class. He was a wonderful person and a great friend.Chris' passing gave me a new perspective on life. It made see a lot of the stuff we take for granted. I new what was happening in the middle east but it never really hit me. If Chris were here Id tell him how proud of him I am and thank for defending my freedoms.I wrote a short poem the night I found out........
---come to me in a dream tonight.
please tell me that you are all right.
Tell me that you are not in pain.
Tell me you didnt die in vain.
Tell me we'll see each other in heaven, again one day,
and everything will be okay.
Then I will tell you you are loved and will be missed so,
and in my heart I will never let you go.
Ill tell you of the lives you've touched and how good you were of a friend,
that memories of you will never end.
then I'll be able to sleep without a fight,
to know I got to talk to you one last night---
Chris i miss you and ill see you again one day. Thank you for being my friend.
Mabelene Virden
July 4, 2004
WE are sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you. We appreciate Chris's service to our country. He is a hero and joins the ranks of so many other great Americans. May God comfort you.
Jessica Carey
July 4, 2004
I went to high school with Chris, he was a wonderful person that was full of life. He was never seen in a bad mood. I want to express my sympathy to his family and to let them know that he is a brave man and will always stay in everyone's heart.
We love you Chris!
Desirea Brees
July 3, 2004
I want to express my sympathies to the family and friends of Chris Wagener. I was a classmate in grade school and high school as well as live right down the street from him. He was a great person and friend. I was home with my children and saw the news last night, I just didn't know what to think. I am just proud that he died in such an admirable way, serving our country. He will be deeply missed. I also want to thank his parents, you did a fantastic job raising such a great man. Again, my deepest sympathies to the family and other friends. May you all keep your dreams vivid and remember him always. He soars above us now.
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