Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt
Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt
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Jon Riskowski
August 16, 2025
Hello, my name is Jonathan riskowski. I was interested basic training with ricky and then we both ended up in the same unit. I think about ricky all the time and his memory gives me so much strength. It was very plain to see that ricky was the fruit of a amazing tree.
Elizabeth Earnest
November 5, 2014
Hello, my name is Barrett Earnest. I live in Winfield Alabama. I am a senior at Winfield City High School in Alabama. I play basketball and volleyball, my favorite movie would be "The Wizard Of Oz". I am writing to you today to pay my respects to SPC. Ricky W. Rockholt and what he sacraficed for me and my country. My history teacher brought this idea up in class, so we all dicided to do it. I am so greatful for everything Mr. Rockholt has done. If you would like to emial back please email [email protected]
Thank you for your'e time.
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt:
Always remembering Ricky. "Some gave all."
shane donoho
May 5, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with the rockholt family it was very upsetting when ricky had fallen to something like that .ricky was my good friend at diamond lake i used to live there when he lived there and we did alot together like fishing, biking,and riding four wheelers and snowmobiles during the winter. ricky was the one trying to keep me in line,ricky was a very good man.i lost touch with him when i moved away from diamond lake,but i know that ricky would still be the same, as he always was being a friend to everyone.ricky will always be my friend even if hes not here he will be in my heart and in my mind. Stay strong to all the rockholts. from shane donoho (springfield,oregon) Jim Shaffers stepson hopefully ricky i will see you in the heavens some day. Rest in peace.
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Peggy Childers
April 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt:
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
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt:
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
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2009
To the family of Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt:
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
Janis L Wheeler
June 28, 2008
My thought and prayer are with you and the Rockholt family. I am a decedent of the Rockholt family and I feel that I have lost a loved one too. I am so proud of Ricky.
Janis Kerley Wheeler
In Memory of Ricky ( Debra Estep )
April 29, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Ricky, but I am remembering his service.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
In Memory of Ricky ( Debra Estep )
April 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Ricky, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
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)
Garnet Jenkins
April 27, 2007
The price Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt and the Rockholt family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of this Fine Young Soldier.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Ricky, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann Rowe
October 2, 2006
I did not know Ricky but his uncle, Gary, is a dear friend. My deepest condolences to you all. Losing a son is very hard. May you be supported by your friends and family during this difficult time. Your family and your son are remembered in my prayers.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 12, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Dianne Sterling
May 29, 2006
I didn't know until today how close a friend Ricky was to my son Spc. Hoby F. Bradfield Jr(KIA 7-9-05). They served in the same unit at Fort Carson. May the memories of your beloved bring you comfort. For those that live in our heart will never be forgotten.
Dale & Joan Coles
November 11, 2005
Thank God for Ricky and all the other brave men and women in uniform willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our debt of gratitude knows no limit.
Randy Williamson
May 22, 2005
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am humbled and profoundly grateful for your service. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Garth Noggle
May 12, 2005
He was my cousin and will be missed dearly.
Amber-Dawn Boesch
May 12, 2005
Remember that Ricky's death was not in vain. He died helping people and doing what he believed. He is a true hero. He will always be admired in my eyes, and all that appriciate what the men and women of this country have sacrificed for the greater good of the world.
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