Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer
Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer
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Orlando Wilkins
January 17, 2021
R.I.P Farmer, I remember our days in the Marine Corps, we lost a good!!
Herve Abrams
August 27, 2015
Our most sincere condolences to the Farmer family. AFGE.
michael lawton
June 27, 2015
May you R.I.P. CPL Farmer as i knew from a.i.t. @ ft.sill, ok to ft. Polk, La 1995 to 1997..outstanding family man, soldier & section chief..82c. field artillery surveyor...1st how batt 2nd a.c.r. ft.polk, la..michael Lawton
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1SG Darnell
December 18, 2013
Sergeant Farmer was a fine NCO and while working in the 297th during his first time in Iraq did a superb job. It is always sad to see the fine light of a young Soldier extinguished and in this case he was a bright and shining example to the others around him. May his memory always be a cherished star to those that knew him.
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January 21, 2013
Still remembered and honored. It does not matter how many years have passed, this will always be true.
katlin hicks
June 3, 2012
i love and miss you even though i dont remeber you because you died when i was born but i look at your picture every night and think about you
# i love you so much
Peggy Childers
December 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer:
Remembering Donald 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
Paul Farrell
February 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna Larra
August 4, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Donald ~ (Debra Estep)
December 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 Donald, 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
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
December 19, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer:
Donald 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
Melissa Goins
October 22, 2008
I was stationed with SSG Farmer between 97 and 99. He was a good friend in a very close knit group. I was less that a mile away at the time of the incident, but had no idea it was someone I knew that had been the victim. I was truly saddened to discover it was Farmer as I didn't even know he was in Kuwait. I want you to know that your family is in my prayers and he stays in my memories. God Bless you. Farmer, I know you're in a better place, take care my friend.
Berger
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 15, 2008
Dear family of Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer,
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)
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Farmer!
August 14, 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 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Farmer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 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 FOR HIS CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Garnet Jenkins
December 19, 2006
Paying tribute to Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he lost his life while serving our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Donald, in God's Hands and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort continue to be with the Farmer family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, 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
Sincerely hoping that 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 so deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 24, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Farmer family in the loss of Donald. I did not know Donald, 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. Donald it has been 15 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~
You are so dearly missed, more than ever now. We think about you often and we love you with all our hearts
November 5, 2005
Debbi Welch
November 3, 2005
My heart goes out to your family on the loss of your husband and father. What a wonderful man he must have been.
God Bless you all.
Carolyn Evans
October 14, 2005
My heartfelt sadness at the loss of your son as I was in your shoes in 1991 when I lost my son in the Gulf War. Remember the good times and always, always enjoy your freedom, for you have dearly paid for it.
Jamie Graves
October 7, 2005
God Bless (Jamie,Navy wife)
Shonda Farmer
September 10, 2005
The children really miss you(Bernard) and we talk about you all the time. Love always Shonda and the kids.
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