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Peggy Childers
March 17, 2012
March 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer:
Always remembering Ricky. "Some gave all."
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Sam Cottle
March 15, 2012
God bless the Keiffer family that pays freedom's price everyday!
God bless our Men and Women serving!
God strengthen the POW/MIA'S!
God bless America!
Never Forget! I choose to remember!
Peggy Childers
March 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer:
Please accept my remembrance of Ricky on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 11, 2011
To the family of Staff SGT. Ricky A. Kieffer:
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds forever, his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer:
Remembering Ricky 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
Kenna Larra
July 3, 2009
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Peggy Childers
March 15, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer:
Ricky 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
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Kieffer!
August 19, 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 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Kieffer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
March 15, 2007
It is an honor to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Ricky, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Kieffer 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 ~
I am 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.
Jerry & Jeannie Terando
February 17, 2007
To all of your family, my deepest sympathy and respect. Our son, Joshua, was killed in action on 10 Nov 05, in Iraq.
I have had Ricky's memorial tag, from the Il. Motorcycle Freedom Run, for several years. I have recently learned of legacy.com, and thought I would contact you.
20 miles from us is the Middle East Conflicts Memorial wall. Both of our sons' names are on that wall. If you would like an etching, please contact me. It would be my privilege. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 15, 2006
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 YOUR CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kieffer family in the loss of Ricky. I did not know Ricky, 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. Ricky tomorrow will be one year 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~
Tasha Covell
October 31, 2005
To the family of Ricky: Our hearts are sadly burdened that we lost another devoted soldier. Our deepest sympathy to the wife and children. God bless you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead. SSG Tony Covell (RET) and family.
Bill Cramer
August 26, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kieffer family. I use to go hunting with Ricky's father during my childhood years. Ricky was pretty young at that time. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to loose one of my children. Thank you Ricky Kieffer and the Kieffer family for your service and sacrifice toward peace. Bill Cramer, USAF Retired
kristopher Graham
July 3, 2005
God Bless the Kieffer Family. Kris Graham CSMS-Lansing, MI.
Dee Ann Summersett
April 9, 2005
On behalf of SSG Robert Summersett & family of the 1-182nd Field Artillery, B Battery, you & your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Johnson
March 30, 2005
May God bless yor family and ease your sorrow. I did not know Staff Sgt. Kieffer, but I am grateful for the selfless sacrifice he made for all of us he never knew. May God hold him in His loving arms.
Kristy Fry
March 25, 2005
I'll never forget the day I heard the news. I still can barely catch my breath. My deepest sympathy goes out to Barb and Howard. Rest assured Howard, your best buddy is most definately taking advantage of this time to fish with grandpa Kieffer, and peek in on the two of you! Patti, Dustin, and Kira, what more can I say than I'm sorry! I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm sorry for the pain that none of us can take away, but all of us wish we could. But lean on us! your family, military and civilian alike. We will all be here when you need us, and remember you have a very special guardian angel looking over your shoulder! With all my love and respect, rest in peace uncle Rick.
Doug Giesken
March 23, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Patti and family. Although our days fishing were never enough, you will always be there when it's "fish on" time. 'Til we meet again buddy.
Diana Burnahm (kieffer)
March 22, 2005
Our thoughts and prayer go out to Howard and Barb.
Right now I'm in a different place, and though we seem apart, I'm closer than I Ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.
I'm wth you when you greet each day and while the sun shines bright, I'm there to share the sunsets, too....
I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good, to share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should fall...
I'll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives that we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me....
FOREVER IN MY HEART
Diana & James Burnham(Kieffer)
Dennis & Sandy Kieffer
John Kieffer
Beverly & Jason Tanner(Burnham)
Jessica & Peter Tanner(Burnham)
Richard Houston
March 22, 2005
On the behalf of FMS2 Detroit,our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Just remember, Earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal.
Michael Brady
March 21, 2005
To the Kieffer family; God bless you all. Though I did not know Ricky, I feel blessed that there are young men with his courage and devotion to country serving today. May God Bless Ricky and you all.
Linda Besaw
March 21, 2005
Patty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I love you all and wish I could be with you.
Linda and family
Cynthia DeRocco
March 19, 2005
On behalf of the First Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Bay city unit soldiers still in Iraqi, they send their deepest sympythy.
A memorial service was held, Friday morning in Baghdad, Iraq. PFC Toy gave the Eulogy and stated that SSGT Kieffer died doing what he did best, which is taking care of his younger soldiers. The soldiers are sad their freind is gone, but remember him fondly and are concerned for his family.
Mark McMorris
March 18, 2005
on behalf of the McMorris family and the FMS#2 SHOP AT Selfridge air base our deepest sympathy is with you.
Sgt Mark McMorris
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