1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber
1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber
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Johnny Pacheco
May 30, 2025
This was the weekend in Korea before we pushed out to Iraq. He was a respected leader and a genuine person. Miss you, sir. Johnny Pacheco, 1st PLT Aco 1/506th. RLTW!
edward liu
November 16, 2023
Remembered. Always.
Edward Liu
November 16, 2021
Still remembered.
Edward Liu
November 16, 2017
Much remembered on a day like this. A great man, a great Soldier...and a great loss for those who served with him. thank you wooly
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Jon Connolly
July 6, 2017
Has not been a day I have not thought of you. Thanks for looking over me during all of my deployments and take care of me when I leave again in a few months. Sweet dreams my brother.
LtCol Jon Connolly, USMC
Camp Lejeune, NC
Linda
July 4, 2017
I was privileged to carry the banner for this hero in the Coeur d'Alene parade today.
Jennifer
May 24, 2016
Always remembered
Jennifer
May 24, 2015
You are thought of often and held close to so many hearts. This Memorial Day, we honor your service and sacrifice. Currahee
mag webb
May 27, 2012
Dear Luke,
You are always in my thoughts.
M
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2011
November 16, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber:
Please accept my remembrance of Luke on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber:
Remembering Luke 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
Randy Reinholdt
October 8, 2009
To Luke's family and friends...I didn't know Luke. I was a winner In 2005 of Target Focus Training's Scholarship honoring Luke. As is Read about Luke and his sacrifice, I was deeply touched..I am a Paramedic in Vancouver British Columbia Canada and on a regular basis I am asked about my training and background and with pride I explain how I won the free training DVDs from TFT also take about what I read about Luke and how he gave his life for his beliefs..I just watched the HBO special Taking Chance..about a loss Marine being transported back to his family after his death and how his transport back to his family touched all who witnessed his casket...It made me want to let all Luke's family know that his memory is honored by a stranger in another country. I put my life on the line for other everyday I go to work,So I feel connected in that aspect..I just don't face the immediate dangers that Luke did. I wish you all the best
Kenna Larra
August 22, 2009
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Jon Connolly
January 24, 2009
To CPT Luke C. Wullenwaber Family,
I apologize for not showing my respect to you earlier. I did know Luke had a guest book.
I am one of Luke's close friends. We became very good friends at Airborne School and spoke non-stop until he passed. My wife even pinned his jump wings on him. We stood next to each other in our jump stick and shared great meals together at Ft. Benning every night.
To this day, I have worn Luke's KIA bracelet on my right wrist since Nov 2004. I really miss him, and if there is anything I can do for you...please ask. I have some great photos of us from Airborne School I would love to send.
I think the most heart breaking thing is that we missed each other by one hour in Kuwait. I was leaving Afghanistan and he was heading to Kuwait. I still have the email.
"Luke, you will always be missed and NEVER forgotten"!
Jon P. Connolly
Capt USMC
Peggy Childers
November 28, 2008
To the family of 1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber:
Luke 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
Nancy Bosse
November 18, 2008
Luke, I did not know u while were here on earth but I know that you are safe now and watching over your family, your Moma very special Lady. Please know I will think of you often and hope one day to met you in Heaven, Love Nancy
Shelia Williamson
November 17, 2008
To Luke's family: I think about Luke and my son, Hugh (SSGT Marshall Hugh Caddy) on November 16th of every year. I wonder if they knew each other. I know they were both loved and respected by everyone their lives touched. Two beautiful sons and angels--We'll never forget You!
In Memory of Luke ~ (Debra Estep)
November 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 Luke, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Wullenwaber!
Steve Cardoza
January 9, 2008
SSGT Steve Cardoza
OIF 2
Convoy Security Operations
Camp Victory Iraq
I didn't know him but we certainly crossed paths time to time
Iam currently am serving in afghanistan now but I want to always remmeber all of my brothers and sisters that served.
I live in Rathdrum Idaho
maggie webb
September 17, 2007
I only shared a brief moment in time with Luke, but words can't describe how much I miss him. I try every day to be a better person because of him. I just wish you came home.
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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Wullenwaber and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Warren Wessling
April 20, 2007
It's been and will continue to be a long and difficult road. I hope you're around somewhere watching over the rest of our VMI heroes. My deepest sympathies to his close friends and of course his family.
Josh Hahnlen
December 31, 2006
My name is Josh Hahnlen. I was the Intelligence Officer for the 506th during the final year the unit was in Korea and during the the entire deployment to Iraq. Even today, two years, one month, and 15 days after Luke's death, there are times I still feel responsible. What did I miss, who did we not catch? I have Luke's name on the KIA braclet I wear everyday as a reminder of what happened when I may not have done enough. Luke's death was twice as hard for me, he and I were in school at the same time...I am class of 98. Today I live 500m from where Luke is buried and I cannot even get up the nerve to see him. One day I hope to do so.
Josh Hahnlen
CPT, MI
IRR
Reuben Trant
December 26, 2006
I thought that time would ease the pain, but I only miss you more. You were the best Luke and I will remember you always!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 16, 2006
Luke, two years ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Wullenwaber family. I previously signed Luke's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there two or three times a week. Each time I am there I always stop by and visit/honor Luke. Today while I was there I spent some special time with Luke.
Garnet Jenkins
November 16, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of 1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Luke rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Wullenwaber family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
May you find Strength in your Faith,
Comfort in God's Love, and
Peace in knowing this country remembers Luke's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
October 23, 2006
What a special person Luke was.
He is missed.
July 3, 2006
I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless Luke Wullenwaber and his family. God Bless the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI )
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 4, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wullenwaber family in the loss of Luke. I did not know Luke, 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. Luke soon it will be 17 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~
Ryan Morgan
November 27, 2005
There are few who are born to lead and without a doubt God blessed this man with that gift. I was stationed with the XO in Korea and Iraq and looked up to him for leadership. And he easily gave it until God called upon him. He never looked down upon me or any of his soldiers only brought them up to believe they could accomplish anything. I was honored to spend the time i did with him. I know God was tired of being away from such an amazing man so he brought him home so that he could be with him. May you rest in peace sir. And may god be with your family in this hard time. Let them know lord that this life is but a blink of the eye and one day we will all reunite. CURRAHEE!!! STANDS ALONE!!! SIR
Julie Brudie
October 26, 2005
I didn't know you personally, but my daughter graduated from LHS with you and said you were a true friend to everyone. I've known your Father for almost 30 years and I was very touched by the Eulogy he presented for his wonderful son, a truely brave hero. You gave your life for your Country and for your sacrifice we are grateful. I know your family has found comfort in knowing that you are with your heavenly father.
"He will raise you upon eagle's wings...
Bear you on the breath of dawn...
Make you to Shine like the Sun...
And hold You in the palm of His hand..."
God Bless You.
1LT Oliver Stolley
August 29, 2005
Here's to us and those like us....damn few left! May you rest in peace old friend. I am honored to have served in your company.
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