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Tiffany
January 13, 2020
15 years and 3 days. I miss you so much Rob. You were so much to so many. I wish you could meet my son. You both share such strong similarities, both temperamental and sensitive. I just wonder what it would be like today, if you hadn't died.
Janice Hayes
September 16, 2018
As I sat here this afternoon looking out across the water on Three Mile Lake and remembering my nephew Rob and his father Robert W. Sweeney II (my brother), I realized that many of you who knew SSGT Robert W. Sweeney III may not be aware that they are together again. Robby as our family knew him died on April 23 , 2018. He was just three days shy of being 66. While he had been ill for many years after Robs death, this was caused by a sudden heart attack. We had left just hours before he had been fishing off the dock that evening. The nieghbors said he had waved when they passed. While I am so happy that he is united, not only with Rob, but also with his best friend and Robs mother, Pat. I miss him so much. We have lived with and/or beside each other for ten years now. I have many family members in my Heavenly photo frame and have expanded it to include him. I know he is so happy to be with them and well. Thank you all for your many thoughts, prayers and remembrances of Rob that meant so much to his father.
Lindsey Welch
May 28, 2018
Thinking of you today Rob. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Jason Neal
May 29, 2017
I still tell stories about you, Sweeney. I'll keep telling them til the day I die because I'd rather laugh than cry.
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Charlie Gili
January 21, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Sweeney Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in Afghanistan. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
January 11, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney:
It has truly been my honor to sign Robert's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Robert will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
November 11, 2012
Thanks to all who thought of Rob today.
R. Sweeney
Dad
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
December 12, 2010
Happy Birthday to my "almost" son. We miss you but know you are in a much happier place. Thank you for all did for us. I will never forget!
Love you. Shirley
Love you, Dad
Robert W. Sweeney, II
December 12, 2010
Happy Birthday Rob on what would have been you 28th birthday.
Thinking of you.
Love,
Dad
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney:
Remembering Robert 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
In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)
January 11, 2009
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 Robert, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 10, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney:
Robert 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
Delannis Gonzales
April 12, 2008
I AM Lanni and this is about My son James Robert was born on June 1st 2005. He will never know the man Robert had become but he will have the pictures. Of the greatest war hero there ever was to love.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
January 10, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the SWEENEY family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.THANK..YOU.....HO...YAAH....B.V.C.
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)
Sgt. Vern Rennier
March 16, 2007
Sweeney was a good friend and one of the nicest guy's i ever knew with a heart of gold. You truly our missed.
Renee Owens
October 13, 2006
Dear Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss and my sincere thanks for your Hero's service. Having just returned home from Camp LeJeune, NC where I attended the memorial service for the 17 fallen heros of the 3/8 Marines, one of whom was ny nephew, PFC Chase Edwards, I can understand your loss. Please know that our prayers go out every night for the fallen and all those that are still fighting for our freedoms. God bless your family.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 4/6/06
Jacqueline George---USN
October 13, 2006
To the Family,
Thank you all for your sacrifice for our Country. Your Solder gave his all for what he believed in and the country he loved. He will never be forgotten.
Michael Iezzi
October 13, 2006
Father we entrust our brother Robert 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.
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
October 12, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
korie
October 12, 2006
My heart breaks for your loss. Your son is a true hero. I will never forget the sacrifice that he and all the service men and women have made for our country.
zulma adorno
October 12, 2006
My heart is filled with deep sorrow as I look at the picture of your son, Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney. So young and handsome and Proud.
My son is in Iraq now and my sanity hangs by a thread each time I hear of recent casualties. I plead with God each day to allow not only him, but every son, daughter, husband & wife, to come home safe and sound. But I also know that if this was not to be in my case, I hold fast to the resurrection hope found at John 5:28&29.
May this hope also be a comfort to you, to know that one day soon, you'll be able to embrace your son once again.
Donna Karolasz
October 12, 2006
I am so sorry for your lost. I lost my brother SSG Edward Karoalsz on November 19, 2005, in Bigji, Iraq. Still the pain doesn't go away and I don't think it will ever. Just keep reminding yourself that he is in a better place. He is a true American HERO, just like my brother and everyone else serving this country. May god bless you and help you get throught the tought times when they come.
Garnet Jenkins
October 11, 2006
Please know that I am deeply sorry for the recent loss of Staff Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
~Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.~
May Robert Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero and he WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I pray that God's Comfort and Grace will continue to be with the Sweeney family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May the Peace of God
and the memories of Robert,
remain in your heart always
and give you strength through
these difficult days.
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 20, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sweeney family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Robert, it has been a little over a year since you were taken, but you will never be forgotten. The comments written about you touched my heart.
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~
Patrick Carter
January 17, 2006
I miss you cuz! I wish you were here to see how well my life is turning out. You would be pleased with my future bride. She sure beats the rest! I just wish you were here to celebrate with me. I know you are up in heaven right now with a big smile on your face. I love you Rob, and I will see you again someday. Until then, I will be thinking of you.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Jamie Graves
November 9, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Rodney Smith
October 28, 2005
A soldier and a friend, he will be missed.
SGT. Smith,R.
TSgt Jim Cramer
June 23, 2005
Dear Mr. Sweeney,
We are all saddened and shocked by the news of Robert's passing. I knew Robert as a soldier in our unit. He was a professional soldier, a friend to everyone and he is a fine young man. I say "is", because I know that he is not really gone but just in a better place with Jesus and I will see him again.
I pray that God might take away the anguish that you must be feeling with this great loss.
Know that in our hearts, Robert will always be a Hero first and a Brother forever.
May God bless and keep you, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Sincerely,
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