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TJ Buffington
February 27, 2023
No matter where we serve, no soldier is forgotten. Thank you for your service.
kirby butler
November 11, 2014
Well I always come on here and read your comments but actually commenting myself takes the illusion of this being a dream away.... I miss you soooo much my friend... there are times I wish could go back to basic /ait just to see your face... hear your voice, laugh with you 1 last time, but I know God doesn't make mistakes... An angel down here, so an angel there you shall remain.... love you always!!! KB.....Butler
C Stephens
May 26, 2014
On this day, I miss you. I just can't seem to stop the tears, I think there will always be a hole in my heart at the loss of you. I thank you for your sacrifice and miss you more than I could ever express. Love you always.
Sheri English
May 26, 2014
C.Y.....thinking of u this Memorial Day....you were truly one a kind! Amazing memories of you will FOREVER be in my heart.
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Reranda Hudson
May 25, 2014
Young,
My brother just wanted to share with you my heart is still filled with the joy you have placed in there. You will never ever be forgotten. This Memorial Day is for you. In your honor your sacrifice I light this candle to thank you. I love you bruh. I always thank God for allowing us to cross paths.
Pedro Alvarado
May 25, 2014
Just sending you a message that you will always be remember by our family, take care and see you some time in heaven Soldier...
Sheri English
May 4, 2013
Miss u and love u dude!!!!
Peggy Childers
March 7, 2012
March 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher D. Young:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Ginny
October 6, 2011
May God Bless you with his Love & Courage. Thank you to Spc. Christopher Young and his Family for his Service and Sacrifice for our Country.
MARY J YOUNG
May 13, 2011
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Spc. Christopher D. Young:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; 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 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher D. Young:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
February 6, 2011
Hey lil bro,
I am just stopping by to bless you with my love. I am going to continue to let you know how much I love you and miss you. I talk to Kirby and we talked about you and it made us feel so much better; your smile will brighten up the room as well as our hearts. You are truly missed every single day!
I love ya bro and miss you dearly!
Randa
Melissa Esther
August 1, 2010
Hey Young,
I know I haven't wrote nothing on here in a long ime..but i can't believe that you are gone...i still remember everything we done like u still here...when i went over Randa house n she showed me all those pics of all of us i still can't believe u actually gone... I miss and love u a whole lot wont no one take ur place in my heart..
Luis Pabon
July 29, 2010
Chris, I was in Camp when tragedy struck. I just want to say to the family of SGT Young that he is truly missed and I know that I have never forgotten him and never will. Its been over 3 years and I still remember it like it was yesterday. I pray that your entire family has peace in their heart. I will never forget you or forget to include your family in my Prayers every night. God Bless You and Your entire family.
Kara Brooks
June 24, 2010
RIP Sgt. Young - you will never be forgotten. A KIA bracelet from herobracelets.org has been created for you and my mother wears it proudly every day. You are a true American patriot and hero! I hope your family and friends are comforted that your service and sacrifice is honored and remembered by someone who never knew you. This Army veteran salutes you and your parents for raising such a fine, loyal man.
March 8, 2010
Hey Young,
My big little bro... I was just sending this to you to let you know that I miss and love you. I came on here; I had something on my mind that I wanted to tell you but when I seen your picture you just brighten up my day and made me forget. You are always thought about... Love ya bro!!!
Hudson *Chunky Butt*
Peggy Childers
March 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher D. Young:
Remembering Christopher 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
Pearson
September 2, 2009
Hey, thinking of you again, and our birthday is rapidly approaching and i......am at a lost for words right now.....i miss u so much!!!!
Conchetta McCregg
September 2, 2009
Hey, Chris
Just stoping by to let you know you are always on my mind. I have lots od lasting memories you and I had in AIT.... Remember when we were outside trying to put our IBA toether and you broke one of my clips(i forgot what they are called) but i was so furious and you kept saying CCCCHHHEEEETTTTAAAAA knowing that we were not suppose to be calling each other by our first name and DS.Britton yelled at you for that and you still end up cracking a joke about it...I miss you soooo much and you will remain in my heart. Thanks for being my Hero i to as well as others are truly blessed that we crossed paths. Love always your lil sis CCCCHHHHEEEETTTAAAA!!!!!
June 15, 2009
Hey, Just thinking of you (as always). I was reading the other posts in here and i do remember that you had everyone in Basic calling you C.Y. I havent seen you since basic but I miss you so much. I can even remember the last time we talked on the phone and I remember praying for you several times during our conversation. I truly know that everything happens for a reason and I know that youre doing well in heaven. You are missed by many and Im sure you know that already. You helped me in so many ways, and you were very determined in every thing you did, and that motivated me so much. I have a lot of love in my heart for you that will never ever leave. Thank you so much for everything. See you later!
--Pearson
Young
June 12, 2009
Loving Fiancé
I just found this site, so I thought it would be nice to share my memories of my Chrisy Poo. It is wonderful to see that he is not forgotten. Which is one of my worst fears. Christopher who didn’t like to be called by his full name went by Chris to most except for his Grandmother and Mother. In high school he had everyone calling him C.Y.79 He tried to convince me to calling him that, but I couldn’t do it, I thought was silly. He enjoyed the playing football and wanted everyone to know his number. I had known Chris since the 10th grade (2002) he was a year older then I. We meet during winter intersession; it was totally crazy how we ending up dating, because when we met I didn’t like him much, I thought he played too much and wasn’t my type. As the session went on I realized how intelligent he was, and he was very charming, he always made everyone laugh. Chris always gave good advice, and people often looked to him for answers, because he always told the truth. Chris also invited me to his church and we would go often, I got to know a lot of his friends and church family. they loved Chris sooo... much and even in service or at youth night he would make people laugh. I think the picture they have of him on this site is perfect, because he was always smiling. For a Young man that grew up in Los Angeles, Chris did much more then statistics show for Black males his age. He helped me through a lot of difficult times in my life. I remember Chris always wondered about other parts of the world, he always wanted to travel, he would often watch the sight of airplanes and thought of the possibilities. We always went out during the weekends, and his mother would come along, he loved her very much. It would be the three of us in his little black jetta. He had saved every check he worked for to buy a car, so that we could go out with having to catch the bus or train. He ways always there for me, and anyone that knew him.
Chris was also very ambitious, I remember the day we started our first job together, at Mc Donald’s we hated it there but, he always made light of it, and no matter how late it was he always made sure to walk me home after a late night shift, though he lived on the other side of town. This was very dangerous, but Chris didn’t care once he had his mind set on something, no one could change it, not even his Mom. She would call and complain about him walking me home our us staying out late. I would tell her, I told him, but he wont listen. Those were really good day’s for me (Us), before thoughts of the future appeared in our minds. We would take long walks in Long Beach, and laugh until we cried. Usually on weekdays he would be standing out side my first period class with a letter that he had written, during the time we couldn’t talk over the phone. While at my locker my friends would say wow he must really love you, because who would write a person everyday. I don’t want to make our relationship seem like a breeze because a times it wasn’t, we have a long history together, and for this very reason I thought nothing could ever separate us. Even when we went our separate ways, I went off to college and he joined the military, I knew thought some day love would bring us back together again. Chris had worked very had to get into the military, he lost nearly what seemed to be a hundred pounds, and he told me I’m going to make something of my life. He couldn’t wait to leave Los Angeles, he though it was too much drama going on here. During our conversations over the phone, he would tell me about how much he enjoyed being in the military, the people he had met, and about the different States he had seen. When he can back home from New Jersey he was a totally new man, he had matured cut his hair (lol) and became the man he was destined to be.
The long summer we spent together (2006) were the best days of my life, Chris and I always had fun, but this truly was like living in a movie. Everything seemed to fit; he and my mother were even getting along. We would often sit and reminisce on our younger days. It hurts me to my heart to know that he is gone, and even worst to know I never had a chance to say goodbye. Chris would always tell me don’t cry for me, save your tears. However, it’s so hard to hold in the pain I feel in side. Their well always be an incomplete chapter in my life, I feel like someone has stolen our future. I try to think positive, and say there is a reason for everything, but what could be the reason for this? I guess everything can’t be defined so, I think of the past. Chris would tell me even though your in college your still not smarter then me, we would go back in forth on who was the smartest. We had different thoughts of the war, he really believed in what he was fighting for. He really cared about the welfare of our country; he would speak with so much passion, almost as if he had been programmed to think in such a way. He asked me to marry him a month before he went to heaven, I had told him I had to finish college before I started a family. Then I gave it more thought, I said yes. We made so many planes together, on where we were going to live and so on. God called him before those dreams could be a reality. Chris you still live in my heart, I still wear my ring and I will never take it off.
You will always be my hero,
Your first love
SGT Porath
May 28, 2009
SGT Chris Young..... Man I miss you kid(pss they only messed up your rank a little)... I know your in a better place...I can't help but wish they wrote your full story... Know that I know and you will always be cherished... I forgive you for slamming my hand in that 9mm..lol j/k wish you were here to do it again.. you remain in my hearts wish I could have been there to hold your hand and encourage you kiddo... The range will never be the same! To your mom... your son loved and talked about you more than you will ever be able to imagine, its to him I owe a great thank you for showing me through example the power of a pure love for family... Thank you for raising him right! He is deeply missed.. I dont know how I will ever be able to pack up all my gear with out the presence of SGT Chris Young! Love you kid
Peggy Childers
March 3, 2009
To the family of Spc. Christopher D. Young:
Christopher 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
Reranda Hudson
February 18, 2009
Hey Young, My Lil Bro!
I miss you so much. I have you on my mind everyday and I know that you know that you are not forgotten and you are loved by many.. I had this one memory in mind.....When our lil click went out to the mall and to Olive Garden and we was late getting back to formation. We knew that we was in so much trouble but you keep us laughing in the cab ride to the base to keep our minds off of the trouble we was in. You are an Angel, thats what you was then and that is what you are now a true Angel. I thank God for allowing us to cross paths. Love you and Miss you Bro......
Kenna Larra
February 9, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Conchetta mcCregg
December 18, 2008
Hey Brother, just thought i would come back and send you a warm hug and let you know you are truly being missed....love always your sister Chetta
June 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Young!
Conchetta McCregg
November 20, 2007
Hey Bro......i am terribly late with your birthday wishes, but i wanted to tell you are never forgotten in my heart. I i miss you soooo much, when God brought you in my life i felt a special bond between you and the rest of our sisters. I just want you to know i am continuing my military career only because of you. I am trulry doing this for you, on the verge of getting out i thought of you and how much you loved it, so for you i promised to finish my tour. I love you dearly and can't wait til that day we reunit.....so until that special day you will always b in my heart....Love you big Bro........
Sheri Pearson
November 2, 2007
Hey Young! Happy belated birthday and I miss you so much!! I just found out about you today...8 months later. You know we got the same birthday and I even called your phone to see if it was on soo that i could talk to you. I thought maybe you got your number changed or something because I didnt want to think anything negative. You were the happiest person i knew, regardless of what was goin on. You made me enjoy Basic a whole lot more. You motivated me so much, and I was and still am honored to have you as a friend. My regards goes out to your family. I cant believe it. I really dont want to believe it. But I know that I'll see you again. No doubt! You were like a brother to me. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!! I can still remember the last time we talked. I can honestly say you are one of the people who truly made a difference in my life. C.Y., you will be in my heart FOREVER!!
Reranda Hudson
October 1, 2007
Hey Young!
Happy Birthday Young! I want you to know that that is not a day that doesn't go by that I don't think about you and how close we all were. We are family and I would never forget my brothers birthday. I thank God that he let our hearts come together. I miss you so much but I really don't have to tell you that you already know that thats just how close we are. But I just wanted to send you alil birthday love. I love you and I can't want to see you again....
August 16, 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)
Chris @ Alpha Company getting ready to go to Busch Garden's.....R.I.P miss you and luv Ya
August 15, 2007
August 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Young and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Chetta, Chris, and Galarza at Bush Garden in Ft. Lee @ graduation trip!!!
conchetta mccregg
July 27, 2007
Hey Chris,
Its your lil sis Chetta. Just wanted to stop by to say that i miss you so much but you have given me the inspiration to keep going!!! words can't express the pain that i feel now that you are no longer with us. I can't wait til that day come for us to one day meet again. I know your in a safer place with the creator. Keep smiling and looking down on us love ya and miss you soooo......much
July 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one, and our prayers that you find peace and consolation in God’s grace. We are indebted to your Soldier for his great sacrifice and we will not forget.
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Christopher.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Christopher for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Linda Flannery
June 2, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave young soldier. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and know that all of America shares in your sorrow. My flag flies in Spc Young's honor.
Lakisha Benson
May 27, 2007
To the family of Spc Young,I had the pleasure of being in the same class with him during AIT at Ft Lee he was full of energy and he will be missed and always loved.
ROBYN Garside
May 14, 2007
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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Britney Mitchell
May 14, 2007
Chris you will be truly missed, I know while you were here, we weren't that close but i just wanted to say that I will miss you, and I know your in a better place, a place where I'm trying to get. Love you Britney
Mary Ghaney
May 11, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Sandy Bonesteel
April 14, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Young family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Christopher you are my 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~
Trudy Lowe
March 28, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Damian Anglin
March 27, 2007
To the young family:
It is with a heavy heart that I say my condolence’s go out to you. I was one of the Drill Sergeants that had daily interactions with your loved one. It's not hard to tell from all the other entries in this guest book, that you raised a fine young man. I know he put a number of smiles on my face during the 13 weeks he was here at Ft. Lee. He was a person that looked to make everyone around him smile. It's tough to find out that someone you know is no longer with us, especially such a great warrior. He will truly be missed, but NEVER be forgotten.
JACQUELINE COHENMITCHELL
March 17, 2007
YOU ARE LOVED AND TURLY MISSED. YOU WERE THE SON GOD GAVE ME. MY FAMILY JUST LOVED YOU LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER. YOU AND JAGUAR WAS GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY. BUT YOU ENDED UP GOING TO THE NATIONAL GUARDS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED AS ONE OF MY SON. AS ALWAYS I WOULD ASK YOU (WHO'S GOING WITH YOU).YOUR REPLY "JESUS". NOW ITS(WHO'S WITH YOU)."JESUS".
Proud Aunt & Cousin of two soldiers she calls HEROS
March 17, 2007
And God said "Job well done my good and faith child. It is now time to come home."
I never knew this HERO but I will meet him in Heaven and say "Thank you." He has been called home to be an angel. He will watch over those left behind and our service men and women will be on the front line ready to serve in honor of all fallen friends.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you during this time.
EBONY CHERRY
March 13, 2007
CY CHRIS YOUNG I MISS YOU SO MUCH YOU WHERE MY BESTFRIEND WE HAD SO MUCH FUN GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES GOING TO THE BEACH WATCHING THE AIRPLANES TAKE OFF AND WORKING WITH YOU IN THE PO. PLAYING GAMES WITH MY SON I MISS YOU A LOT CY YOUNG.
Fred
March 13, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of SPC Christopher Young to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful American. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices of your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and distinction.
Semper Fidelis
Sandra Britton
March 13, 2007
Just wanted to send my regards out to Young's family. I am his AIT Drill Sergeant, DS Britton. I had the pleasure of seeing Young grow alot in the 13 weeks he was part of our team. We had good days and bad days, but the good Always out weighed the bad ones. He was always good for a laugh, even when we should have been being serious. It just makes me wonder if I could have taught him something more to help him out, in this manner I have to believe that God had better plans for him than the rest of the world. So to the family, be proud of the yound man you raised, he is truely one of a kind. He will be missed, and he will be remembered, just keep your head up and know he is in a better place.
Melissa Esther
March 13, 2007
Dear Chris,
i really didn't expect u to leave like this...the last time i talk to u was on that thrusday n u told me u was goin to be safe...we had some good and bad time together but we always made the good out last the bad..it seem like i knew u forever..u was the first boy i fell in love with...and it hurt me that u r gone n i want be able to see u again...i'm really goin miss u n everything we did together...u will always be in my heart....
Conchetta McCregg
March 13, 2007
To all Chris family and friends i send my heart felt prayers to all! Chris was like my brother, we went to A.I.T together in Ft. Lee VA. From the moment Chris, Reranda, Kirby, And Mellisa and I became friends we shared this special bond and became closer, we was known to be a family in A.I.T. We looked out for each other and shared wonderful times together, times that i will never forget! R.I.P. Big Bro love always your lil sis Chetta
Reranda Hudson
March 13, 2007
My prayers goes out to his mother. I was C.Ys' battle buddy and we were very close. We were in Va together. He was the happinest person you could meet. God truly shined down on him. He is with his father. Thank God for that...
I will keep his mother in my prayers......God Bless you for being my Hero!!!!!!
NIKKIE BEIME
March 12, 2007
To the family of Chris I did not know him very long but he was a very nice young man. My heart goes out to you all. May God Bless you all in this time of need.
Jaimie l
March 12, 2007
Thank you for your services in protecting us all. You will never be forgotten! God bless you and your family.
kevin taylor
March 11, 2007
To Chris's mom my heart goes out to you I was Chris friend and his recruiter into the military. Chris wanted nothing more to be the best at what he wanted to do, he strived hard to get in to the Army by losing the wieght needed to gain entrance. He had every aspect of bieng a great solider and great man he will surely be miss by everybody he came in contact with. I now only hope like other that have gone before him that his legacy his not forgotten because it was honor to know and to be good friends with a man like Spc. Chris D. Young aka CY. Chris you will be miss I love you man and I will help carry on your legacy. I will be there for your family that I will promise. Cpl Taylor your friend forever.
Garnet Jenkins
March 7, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of
this Brave Young Soldier, Spc. Christopher D. Young,
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 Christopher Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Young family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
March 6, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 6, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
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