Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles
Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles
Obituary
Guest Book
Drew M. Uhles Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Danny M Francis
May 28, 2020
Once a Marine always a Marine RIP Drew, you did your duty. Bless your family. Danny M. Francis (1st Lt USMC Ret.) NATIVE OF DU QUOIN CLASS OF 1959.
Billy Lockhart
May 27, 2020
You are missed Warrior
the Gunny
August 18, 2014
To the family of Drew Uhles
My family and I will keep you in our prayers, I never knew Drew personally, but he is a brother Marine, I served over 20 years in the Marine Corps, I was raised in Nashville IL, though I'am retired now I feel it is my duty to ensure my brother Marines or their families are not forgotten, having served multiple combat tours myself, and being from Southern Illinois, I feel a special bond with all Marines from the area. Rest in peace Marine!
November 10, 2012
In memory of Drew Uhles on this Veteran's Day. Truely not forgotten.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Peggy Childers
September 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles:
Please accept my remembrance of Drew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles:
Remembering Drew 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
September 15, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles:
Drew 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
Kenna Larra
September 10, 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 1,750 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!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
R Collis
April 4, 2009
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Uhles. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. 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 Uhles.
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 18, 2008
Dear Family of Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles,
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.
(Jn. 15:13)
In Memory of Drew ~ (Debra Estep)
September 16, 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 Drew, 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 –
(To hear the song)
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
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
September 15, 2008
Drew,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Grace
June 10, 2008
On Saturday, June 14th (Flag Day) there will be an event in Topeka, KS called The Reading. Volunteers will be reading the names of the fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan. I'll be Reading Lance Cpl Uhles' name. Each Reader is given a page of 50 names - first name, middle initial, last name, date of death and home state. After each name a bell will toll. The event is expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete. It's important the family know of this event in memory of their loved one. They haven't been forgotten. My condolences to his family and friends.
www.thereading.us
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/052
408/opi_282377601.shtml
art brecher
April 22, 2008
Please take comfort from the idea that Lance Cpl. Uhles died defending our freedom. As he enters the hall of heroes he will always be remembered by those who love him as well as those who have great respect and admiration for his sacrifice. Thank you.
Mark and Karen Zook
April 22, 2008
Dearest Dan and Marla,
Always know that our love is with you. We have been grateful to have met Drew through your stories of love for him. Some great day we will be able to hug him and thank him for all that he has done for our country. We thank you now, for the burden your family carries and for being brave enough to reach out to others who are hurting.
All our love,
Kristin Rafferty
April 21, 2008
I can't even begin to know how you must feel. Please take comfort in knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a difficult time. God bless you.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
April 21, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Drew 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 Drew in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Kim Straker
April 21, 2008
This very young man seemed certain about what he wanted to do from an early age. Anyone who reads the comment from his cousin Amy about his determination to have a dog will recognise considerable determination when they see it. This, along with a sense of duty and commitment, clearly steered him to the Marines. His loss to his family, friends and community cannot be measured, but while we are saddened at how few years he spent on earth, I hope that his family in particular is comforted by their special memories of him.
Sleep well Marine - you earned it and you're in good company.
Semper Fi
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Uhles!
August 13, 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 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Uhles and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Danny M. Francis, 1stLt., USMC (Ret.)
April 8, 2007
I am a native of Du Quoin (grew up there) and joined the Marine Corps myself from there and completed 20 years of service. My last combat tour in Vietnam was with Drew's Iraqi unit, 1st BN, 7th Marines. Two these elements bring and keep us together. My deepest sorrow for his family and friends...I know their pain. May he rest in peace..
Garnet Jenkins
September 15, 2006
Paying tribute to Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles on the anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace in God's Mighty Hands Young Hero and may God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the Uhles family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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 the memories of your loved one, live in your heart always.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 7, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Uhles family in the loss of Drew. I did not know Drew, 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. Drew soon it will be 20 months 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~
Carolyn Evans
February 15, 2006
Always our hero. Gold Star Mother
Showing 1 - 26 of 26 results
Make a Donation
in Drew M. Uhles's name
How to support Drew M.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Drew M. Uhles's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored