Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell
Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell
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March 20, 2014
Wayne, it's been 7 years, and still not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You are never forgotten my Brother, see you in Fiddlers Green.
Angela Rogers
May 28, 2012
My husband was in 1-28 and deployed to Iraq with SGT Cornell. Just wanted to say we think of SGT Cornell (and PFC Richardson) on this Memorial Day as they were the first of 4IBCT who paid the ultimate price. Although I didn't know the family personally, attending SGT Cornell's memorial service at Riley is something I'll never forget. I pray God blesses SGT Cornell's wife and kids.
obrien family jason mandy meghan krystal cody
May 26, 2012
We all love you. You will always be missed. love you cuz
Peggy Childers
March 21, 2012
March 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell:
Always remembering Wayne. "Some gave all."
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Peggy Childers
March 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell:
Please accept my remembrance of Wayne on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell:
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 20, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell:
Remembering Wayne 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
mark brown
November 11, 2009
My thoughts are with you on this Veterans Day, today we are going to some local schools and I will be talking about you and our times together. God Bless you and your family, You are not Forgotten my brother. I still miss you my friend.
Linda Brodine
November 7, 2009
Today I am working on a slideshow of Nebraska KIA's for our annual all school Veterans Day program. I wanted to sign the guest book and assure you that Sgt. Wayne Cornell will be remembered by all of us on November 11.
Sincerely
FOB WOLVERINE AFGHANISTAN
Mark Brown
July 26, 2009
Wayne, 4 years ago this month we moved from Kabul down to FOB Wolverine, We talked so much about home our wives and kids, I miss the talks we had and having each other to rely on through it all. We had some really good times, even in the darkest moments. I will always remember you, and I will always take my last drink in your honor, and I will always take that one last backwards glance to remember you always. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
You will never be forgot, not a day goes by that I dont think about you, and the good and the tough times we had. See you at Fiddlers Green my Brother
July 18, 2009
Peggy Childers
March 21, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell:
Wayne 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
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
March 20, 2009
Wayne,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Jacqueline Hamilton-Carby
March 4, 2009
To the family of Sgt.Cornell
Let me express my deepest sympaty at the lost of your precious gift 'Wayne'.My heart breaks for he was one of my son's (Stephen Richardson aka 'Jamaica' )best officers. The fact that they passed on together gives me some peace for they are together. Stephen spoke of Wayne all the time and when he returned to visit us in Jamaica he had to get a special gift for him.
The fact that their wives were to be delivered in the same month meant that they would both come home the same time and Stephen was looking forward to that so badly as I am sure that Wayne was too.Isn't it ironic that they died together?
May you, Wayne's family know how much I,Stephen"s mother thank him Wayne. for taking care of my only child .He admired Wayne so much.Thank you for sharing him with the world.May God continue to strengthen you and may His love surround you all the time.Katana, Stephen's wife sends her love especially to Wayne's wife.
Be strengthen in and by GOD.
Kenna Larra
February 5, 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Tannya ortiz
December 6, 2008
HI MY NAME IS TANNYA ORTIZ I HAVE A DOG TAG OF THIS SOLDIER BECAUSE I WENT TO THIS SIGHT CALLED ILLINOIS MOTORCYCLE RUN YOU DONATE $10.00 AND THEY SEND YOU A DOG TAG OF A FALLEN SOLDIER I WAS LUCKEY AND GOT SGT.WAYNE R.CORNELL IM A AUNT OF A FALLEN SOLDIER ALSO HIS NAME IS PVT.ISAAC T. CORTES THEY BOTH ARE IN GOOD HANDS NOW,THEY ARE IN GODS ARMY NOW.I SEND MY CONDOLECENTS TO THE FAMILY.MAY HE RIP..
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Cornell!
May 25, 2008
To The Cornell Family and Friends
YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you know Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care. And be passed on to his other family members..
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your ----.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.
His work with AnySoldier.com I am sure is just the small part of how he helped other's. YOUR LOSS IS GREAT! And so is the worlds!
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The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as an Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.
Proudly a Wife and Daughter of Ret. Navy men
Proud sister, cousin, grand daughter, niece of many that have served...Always a Cornhusker!
Rev. T. O'Bannon Brod (Proud to be from, NE)
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
March 20, 2008
Wayne,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Patty Schmuecker
December 14, 2007
To the parents and family of SGT. Wayne R. Cornell. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain, but we can draw strength from each other in the difficult days ahead. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers through this holiday time and in the coming year. I believe our soldiers are in heaven, watching over us, guiding us, and keeping us safe. My son, SGT Jacob S. Schmuecker, KIA 7-21-07, Balad, Iraq, is also one of those soldiers.
With deepest sympathy,
August 22, 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)
August 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Cornell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Susan Stanley
August 4, 2007
Dear family of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornel, I am so sorry for the loss of your hero. He was a hero in many ways to many people. He was helping to maintain our freedoms and helping to bring freedoms to those that have never known freedom before. I send many packages to contacts listed at AnySoldier.com. Your Wayne, being a volunteer contact for Any Soldier.com, was an angel to many in the field. He cared enough for his unit to help pass out mail to those who maybe did not receive any or as much mail as others. Helping them to know that they were supported, cared for and prayed for by us at home in the USA. What a true hero. Freedom isn’t free.
Thank you Sgt. Wayne R. Cornel. We miss you greatly.
May God’s Holy Spirit grant your family comfort as they progress through grieving for the loss of their very special hero.
From a Gold Star Mother (SSG Russell J. Verdugo KIA 5/23/05 - Baghdad)
July 8, 2007
As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.
Ronn Massie
June 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Wayne.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Wayne for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
ROBYN Garside
May 18, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 11, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cornell family in the loss of Wayne. I did not know Wayne, 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. Wayne 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~
Sandy Bonesteel
April 11, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Michael Iezzi
April 9, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Wayne 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.
May God hold Wayne in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Danny Engel
March 30, 2007
Sincere condolences to all of the family and friends.I served with him in Bosnia.
Denise Heinrich
March 30, 2007
We would like to say Thank You for your service and sacrifice for our country. To your family and loved ones, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy.
Larry & Denise Heinrich & Jesse Ramirez
Rick & Nina Overton
March 29, 2007
We were on 12th St. this morning when Wayne arrived home. May the good lord bless your family during this difficult time.
nadja martin
March 28, 2007
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell. Rest in Peace....
Jeff
March 28, 2007
I served on the same ETT Team with Wayne in Afghanistan. He was greatly respected and the consumate soldier. He was very proud of his CIB and he liked sharing stories of his missions. He was a dedicated family man which you could see in his face when he spoke of his children. I will always remember his smile and the laugh he had. He taught me so much about Afghanistan and I wish I had time to share some his funny stories about his time there. My prayers go out to the family and know that he was a hero many times over before he went to Iraq.
Becky Saddler
March 27, 2007
May you all feel comfort at this time. Trisha, I understand you are carrying your third child. Please let others help you bear this burden of sorrow. Tough times call for tough people. May God bless you all as you experience the ultimate sacrifice that Wayne paid. All of America benefits from his actions.
Proud in-laws of SFC Michael Hoffman, Balad, Iraq
John and Becky Saddler, KS
SFC MATTHEW CONNELLY
March 26, 2007
I was Wayne's Plt Sgt here in Iraq and while he was back in the states. He was a true professional friend and mostt importantly leader. He was always willing to teach and provide knowledge gained to everyone who needed it.
He will never be forgotten and the void that is left by this loss will never be filled.
Sean Whitaker
March 26, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. Wayne is a true hero. He was willing to fight and die for whats right. He was a true American Soldier. My best and closest friend has also fallen in the Iraq war Randy J Matheny of McCook NE. I feel your pain. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for a friend.
Fred (USMC Ret.)
March 25, 2007
It is with the deepest sadness that I ask the family and friends of this brave young Soldier to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared and mourned by millions of Americans. Most of whom you don’t know and in all probability will never meet. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes, and for those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know! This soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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 soldier; you did your duty with great honor, dedication, distinction and in the highest traditions of our great country.
Semper Fidelis
Fred (USMC Ret.)
March 25, 2007
It is with the deepest sadness that I ask the family and friends of this brave young Soldier to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared and mourned by millions of Americans. Most of whom you don’t know and in all probability will never meet. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes, and for those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know! This soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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 soldier; you did your duty with great honor, dedication, distinction and in the highest traditions of our great country.
Semper Fidelis
Rick & Brenda Amburgey
March 24, 2007
Our son is in the platoon that first resonded to the scene when Sgt. Cornell was killed. Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily. Our son, Pfc Amburgey was shot in the hip by a sniper on the scene, but has returned to his unit and is healing. May the Lord be with you, bless you, and give you peace.
Garnet Jenkins
March 23, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier,
The Price Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Wayne rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Cornell family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May the Peace of God and your memories of Wayne, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 22, 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
debbi rivers
March 22, 2007
As the mother of SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III who was killed November 12, 2006 along with his LT Michael Cerrone in Samarra, Iraq, I know the pain that the family and friends are going through. Not knowing your soldiers' name yet I pray that God will lay His healing hands on you and give you comfort at this time. If I can help in anyway please contact me. Mother of another fallen soldier
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
Gary Allain
March 21, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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