Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann

Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann

Kirk J. Bosselmann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Kirk J. Bosselmann's level of skill and daring outdoors even impressed Masai warriors. During a family safari to Kenya four years ago, Bosselmann's hunting, riding and outdoors prowess prompted his Masai guides to present him with a ceremonial tribal sword. Whether he was climbing trees, heading out before dawn to go duck hunting or going full speed on the lawn mower, Bosselmann displayed a zeal for living life to the fullest. "That kid couldn't do anything slow," said his father, Rainer Bosselmann. Bosselmann, 21, of Napa, Calif., died Nov. 27 near Fallujah. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. A 2001 high school graduate, he loved the outdoors, whether he was hunting deer with a bow or foxes on horseback. At 18, he moved to California to fight wildfires, but ended up joining the Marines instead. Bosselmann even called home to say he had tried bull riding. "It's such a cliche to say the Marine Corps turned him into a man, but it did," said a childhood friend, Joe Brown. In addition to his father, Bosselmann is survived by his mother, Beverley.

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November 27, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

November 27, 2011

S. Allen posted to the memorial.

November 27, 2010

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2011

To the family and friends of Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann:
Please accept my remembrance of Kirk on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

S. Allen

November 27, 2011

On this day a special rememberance for another HERO. Never to be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann:
Remembering Kirk 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

francia melugin

November 15, 2010

It has been almost 6 years and it seems like yesterday when i gave him a hug of good bye before he deployed.
He was a great guy, awesome friend.
Love you Kirk!!!

S. Allen

May 31, 2010

Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.

Gina Zanussi

May 25, 2009

God bless you and your family this Memorial Day and thank you sincerely for your service and sacrifice. You aren't forgotten.

In Memory of Kirk ~ (Debra Estep)

November 27, 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 Kirk, 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

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann:
Kirk 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

Mary Forester

November 1, 2008

1/8 Marines are in my heart all year, but during the month of November I am especially moved.

As Kirk walks with his USMC Heroes, he will remain in my thoughts, as will his family.

Thank You Marine !!!

The Buck family

June 8, 2008

To the family and friends of Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.

Corey Jefferson

May 27, 2008

I went to bootcamp with this Marine. You are missed. My condolences to his mother and father.

April 21, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Bosselmann!

Sgt. Justin Best

December 17, 2007

Kirk was an amazing marine and a better sniper. I came to be his friend only while in fallujah, but he quickly displayed to me a great deal of courage, pride, and heart. I spent many nights on cold rooftops with him, and his words helped me to stay warm.

Patti Holmes

November 28, 2007

Kirk, you are a Hero. You and your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Patti and Cory
Family of LCpl Jeffery Holmes
KIA Fallujah 11/25/04

Charlie and Karen Fredrickson

November 27, 2007

Rainer, Beverley, and Kyla -- Our thoughts and prayers are always with you but especially with you today. Kirk was an exceptional human being and he is greatly missed. He will never be forgotten.

Charlie and Karen Fredrickson

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 13, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

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 Cpl Bosselmann and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon

Garnet Jenkins

November 27, 2006

Paying tribute to Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Bosselmann family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Hoping 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 deeply sorry for your loss.

Benjamin Czap

July 24, 2006

Kirk,



We all miss you brother



Semper Fi 1/8 til I die

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 27, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bosselmann family in the loss of Kirk. I did not know Kirk, 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. Kirk 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~

ROSA WRIGHT

August 27, 2005

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

Justin Smith

August 24, 2005

I knew who I called Cpl. Bosselman for about 2 years before he left us. He was a squad leader of mine while in weapons company. He was a stricked person but was very proffessional.

The Resseguie Family

May 27, 2005

Thank you for the sacrifice you made for all of us.

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