John E. Allen Obituary

When I was 14, one of John’s best friends’ Victor walked up to me with John at our High School’s back to school night. I thought John was so handsome. And in true John fashion, he started showing off by doing back flips. I was so smitten, and he was so cocky! Fast forward about 5-6 years I was sitting in his living room watching him play arguing with his mom and I had a crazy thought that he was the man I was going to marry. Then over a year later he was telling me that we should get married and I laughed thinking he was joking. It took a little convincing to get me to believe him and suddenly we were married.
Next month would have been our 19th wedding anniversary. John was an amazing man who left his mark that those who know him. He loved to make people laugh and could light up a room, or annoy the heck out of people and I loved him. John is always loved and remembered.

I served with John. He was my medic for a while in Texas and in Iraq. To me he was "Doc." He was a more than a good Soldier and a good medic. Most and best of all, I could tell he was a good person. No matter how hot, dirty, tired or disgruntled we all may have been. John's goodness would always shine through and bring everyone's spirits back up. I think of John, William, John and Ed (the other Soldiers we lost that day) all the time. I was with him when he died, a bunch of us were, he wasn't alone. I wish every day I could have led him better so he could have walked home and not been carried home. Everyday, I thank him for his service and I hope that I'm living up to a person he would want to be friends with. It has been about 15 years and I know he is gone but he is never forgotten.

John, we're still thinking of you, brother!

John,
You were an amazing person. Thank you for the friend you were to me. Thank you for the sweet and genuine person your were to others the sacrifices you made for our country will never go unnoticed. Continue to protect and watch over us. I miss your whole family.
-Mia

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Allen Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of John E. Allen US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

To The Family of Sgt. Allen,

My name is Eric Harris. I spent 10 yrs in the Army Infantry and was retired after my injuries. This Mother's Day I found a new battle to watch my back in my times of need. His name is "Doc" and he was in honor of your son, Sgt. John E. Allen. He is a service dog that I received from Patriot Rovers Inc. I just wanted to say Thank You for John and the service that he gave our country. I hope to meet you one day, so you can meet Doc and know how he has helped me and my family already. Please email me so we can talk @ [email protected]

For the anniversary of John's passing - I'm so sorry that this message is late but we truly hope that all those who love John managed to find some laughter, smiles and good memories, albeit tinged with the inevitable sadness that is ever present. For John's parents, special thoughts from us here in Australia.

John this is dad
I am thinking about how I miss and love you.
It is strange how we deal with grief. It is always there, yet at times it is almost gone. Then a song or a memory brings it crashing home again.
It (the grief)comes less often as time goes by. Yet it is never gone.
The regrets and the missed chances to show how much you care haunt you. You can't undo the past. So you try to let it go.
Then you are hit with the what if of the future.
You can't win so why not give up.
Because that is not what your son or daughter would want.
Stay strong.

March 17, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Allen:
It has truly been my honor to sign John'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 John will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Sgt. John Allen - Honored and respected - and sent with the hope that all who love you have found some peace, most especially at this time.

Hey John,

Today is the day you left us 6 years ago. It is still hard to know that your gone. I remember our conversations while working together at the TMC. From one day to the next you were gone. I miss you and think of you always on this day. ST Patty's day will never be the same, and if I was a drinker I would toast to the memories I have of you. Your smile always made me smile. You will always be remembered. God bless you, and keep you safe.

To John's Family, you are thought of and prayed for during this time. May God comfort you and provide you with happy thoughts as we all celebrate John's (like the toilet) life.

Love and Prayers.

I miss you so much, John! With the holidays upon us again, I feel so adrift with sadness that you will not be with us for another Christmas....6 now. You were my oldest child, by 4 minutes, and my jokester and I didn't get to see you grow into the man you were supposed to be. But I can see your handsome face and hear your laugh in my mind and know that you are still very much a part of me. Thank you for everything, my son!

I miss you so very much but love you more!

Mom

To the family and friends of John Allen: May the love & pride he brought you continue to sustain you in the days and years to come.

for March 17.

May those who love John have found some peace in their lives.
Some are blessed with the joy of life, and even now, John's personality and spirit live on.

March 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Allen:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."

you may be walking with the angels now and you may be gone from the world but you will always be in our hearts..</3

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

I am so sorry for your loss.May SGT.JOHN E. ALLEN rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with JOHN and your family.Thank You Soldier& GOD Bless. John is not forgotten.

I will always be thinking about you, John, on this day, when it rolls around each year. I didn't know you personally, but I have met your parents though this and become good friends. To bad this had to happen, to meet two such wonderful people. I see you though their eyes, and feel you when we give each other a hug hello.
Rest in Peace John. Your memory will live on. Though the eyes of those who knew you, to those who didn't, but now do.

March 17, 2011
Remembering and honoring the life and service of John Allen - and sending warm good wishes to Kellie and all who love him and miss his presence in their lives.
You have such wonderful memories and sadly, for now, that has to be enough. Rest in peace John - you are loved and your memory remains shining bright.

Hey John, I can't believe it's been 4 years already, it still sucks as if it was the same day. I have to admit this is one of my hardest days to live, and it's hard to make anything more out of today. Every year I sought out counseling on this day( being one of my darkest) and what I always get out of it is, I am so lucky to have known and worked with you. Miss you lots.

To Johns Parents and Wife, I always want to take time to thank you for the wonderful man younkers John to be. It truly was a please knowing him and continues to be a pleasure remembering him.

Miss you lots John (like the toilet).. Always made me smile.

Sgt (Ret) Balderrama, Tanya

Formally
Sgt Garcia (Fellow Medic)

To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Allen:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Sgt. John E. Allen:
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.

Hey SGT Allen. I was sitting here today remembering all of the comrades whom I have sereved with. I kept thinking about you. I miss you. You were truly an awesome guy, and you always knew how to cheer me up when I was upset. You will not be forgotten. May God Bless you and your family.

SPC Ramos
"Radio"
2/12 CAV

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Thank you, Greg, for posting! John's humor came through your words to me and his dad.

I need to say this again to all who have posted: Thank you so much! I do keep reading all the posts as they come in!

Love to all,
Kellie Allen

never forgotten. my scar is healing nicely underneath your name. = )

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace now.

For John's Mom Kellie, and for all who knew and loved this young man, I know that today will bring sadness as you pass another milestone, but I hope that it will also be a time for you to gather and share all the special memories of this irrepressible lad who brought so much sunshine into your lives.
Rest in peace John, for you are loved and your memory remains shining bright.

Today 3 years ago, I lost a great friend, and a fellow medic. It hurts me every year today to know that John isnt with us anymore. I know that he is always with us in spirit. John I miss you so much, and I think of you often.

Mr & Mrs. Allen, I am so sorry I havent written, I will definately try to write soon. I know how much it means to keep in contact with Johns friends.

To his wife, keep smiling as he did, he loved to smile, and make everyone around him smile.

John (like the toilet...I know your laughing John) I miss you brother. You will NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN, not with me, not with anyone. I love you, bro.

Medics forever.
Soldier Medics!!
Train to Save!!


Sgt Tanya Carrillo
OIF Veteran

To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Allen:
Remembering John 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

Here I sit in Iraq again, thinking of "DOC" Allen, I lost a friend that day almost three years ago. He was on his way to evacuate another Soldier and myself, the day he was taken from us. I came back here to prove that I could still do this, it is what we all do. It is expected, John lived across from me, in a tent we would exchange PSP games to pass our down time. I cannot express to his family, the wonderful person you shared with us. I only wish that he was still here today, he always kept everyone upbeat. John you are truely missed.

To the family Of Sgt John E Allen,

Two years ago today, its if it was happening all over again. I re-lived it last year, and I re-live it this year. I served proudly beside John. Today is always the hardest day to live for me, as it is for you. You lost your relative, I lost a friend, a fellow Medic, and a bother in arms. I was one of the first to recogonize John as one of the people coming back to the Camp from the mission as one of the affected soldiers.

To this day, it breaks my heart. John always came to work, making me laugh, and smile when I needed it most. He would come in and say Good Morning Sgt Garcia. How are you doing... He would break the awkward silence with something funny, was very edgy, and contagious. He was a pleasure to be around.

From my understanding, he wasnt even supposed to go out on that mission, but I think he volunteered to go out so that someone else could get some rest. He showed selfless service, and stepped up always. He is my hero in so many ways. I have read everything everyone else that knew him wrote, and although, I only knew him 5 short months. It was the best 5 months ever. I am sorry that John was taken from you. I wish I could switch places with him, so that you can share moments with him again.

He really is an amazing guy, and I know he is making people laugh in heaven...

To his parents. Thank you for raising such an amazing gentleman, you did an awesome job.

To his wife. You are a lucky woman to have been able to spent as life with a wonderful man.

Everyone who got to share memories with him. Continue to celebrate his life, and share it with others. Dont mourn his death, he wouldnt want that.

Be happy he lived, and continue to celebrate what he did while he was alive... HE is OUR HERO and will FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS

WE LOVE YOU JOHN....

PS John like the toilet (he knows what that means)

Sgt Tanya Carrillo
Formally tanya garcia
Fort Hood, Tx

OIF 06-08
Camp Liberty
2/5 CAV

May this day of rememberance also be filled with good memories of a joyous life, well lived. I hope that the family and friends of this young American soldier find peace in their hearts as they share time together.
Rest in Peace Sgt. John E. Allen.

To the family of Sgt. John E. Allen:
John 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

I love this son....I am so thankful to him.......for our freedoms........for his mom and dad whom I have come to know and cherish.....Thank you for your all......thank you for all of us/US.......

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

This is a poem written by John's Aunt Sherrie. It needs no explaination.

One More Minute
By Sherrie Kemmerer

If God would grant me one more minute
So we could say goodbye
And try to put a lifetime
In a time too short to try
I dont know how to let you go
It hurts too much this pain
To know whenever I walk through our door
I'll never find you home again
If God would grant me one more minute
I guess I'd ask for two
I'd need more time to be with you
And a minute wouldn't do
I wouldn't know what to say though
Words can be such a useless tool
With so little time to share
Just two minutes would be cruel
If God would grant me one more minute
I would just keep bargaining for more
Until we had that lifetime
That was promised to us before
I know I have to let you go
And believe me, dear, I have tried
But if given one more minute
At least I could kiss you goodbye.

No explaination.....just a love that will never die! I miss my son so much. On days like this, Veteran's Day, it hurts very much to know that I will never hold him again. But I am very proud of him, nonetheless.
God Bless you all!

It hurts my heart to see my nephew on this page but warms it as well to see all the people who care leave messages for his family. This was a very vibrant, energetic, funny young man who will be missed more than words can convey. Rest in peace, John-John.

To the wife and family of Sgt. Allen,
I was in the army with your husband and son he was the best medic I had ever seen in my 11 years of service.He had a heart that was so big I can't even put it into words.He was always there for all of us guys if we were sick, injured, and even healthy.While I was in Iraq with Doc "Sgt. Allen" my vehicle was hit by an IED I was rattled pretty badly and when I got to the Aid Station I was hurting badly and he saw me come in and he was next to me the whole time. I was unable to go on patrols with my section for several days and he would always come in and check up on me to see if I needed anything.I would tell him"Doc im good just resting" and he would always say "if you need anything you let me know", Doc went above and beyond his duty for me and I will never forget him.My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. He was truly a great man and soldier and most of all HERO.

Today, it's a privilege to sign the memorial page for this young soldier. I have no doubt that he put just as much energy and commitment into his military career as he did with the rest of his life. And what wonderful, joyous memories he's left behind in the hearts of those who love him best. Thank you for sharing some of John's magic with those of us not able to know him in his lifetime.
May God bless you Sgt. John E. Allen. Your service is remembered.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Allen!

I am missing my son. He was (is) an amazing talent. Song, dance, gymnastics, art . He could do it all. What a loss to us all.

FREEDOM is not FREE! Never was, never will be.

it has been awhile since i have been here, it just became too much to read all the wonderfull entry's everyone has written.
i love and miss my husband so very much, there is not a day that goes by that i dont think about him, and everything he has done for me, and for everyone he as touched in his life.
i love you John! always and forever my love!

To the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Allen, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

One year ago I awoke to what I thought would be another routine saturday. Unfortunately I recieved some of the most devestating news of my life. I have thought about John everyday since I last spoke with him about a week before we lost him. He taught us to love life and live it to the fullest. I haven't always lived up to that charge but we must all keep trying. He didn't want us to cry or be sad but even as I type the tears roll down my cheeks. If I could tell him anything it would be " Thank You, and I'm proud of you , and I am glad that I was able to call you Best Friend." I would like all who read this to remember that John fought and died for our freedoms and therefore we owe it to him to excercise them and to do all that we can to defend those freedoms in whatever way we can.

Thank you to everyone who has written on this site.

Thank you for your support and love. We will never forget you.

John is at peace now with our Lord.

Let's just hope we will all have as much peace as he has right now.

God Bless You ALL!

Mother of Sgt John E Allen

To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel

Dear Mrs Allen. I belong to a group of ladies that emboriory samplers for the fallen men and women, I have one for your son, My I send it or bring it to you, Please let me know. This has been a honor. My email is [email protected]

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Allen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

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 loved one. 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.

God bless the family and friends of John.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you John for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

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

“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

To the Allen family; I previously signed John's guest book. I failed to mention that I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there weekly. Each time that I am at ANC I will visit/honor John. He will NEVER be forgotten.

My prayers for you are for peace and comfort, may the LORD bless you and keep you.

My brother and I joined together, we served together, and I serve still with him. He is in our hearts daily and I want everyone to know that he was a dedicated man who did what he knew was right. He gave his life defending his beliefs and the right for others to disagree with them. “No sacrifice short of individual liberty, individual self-respect, and individual enterprise is too great a price to pay for permanent peace.” - Clark H. Minor

Richard & Kelly,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I am in Iraq now and I feel and mourn the loss of all our men and women lost in combat. May God in His wisdom grant you peace throughout your time of mourning.

Trendel

My son is one of John's former co-workers where I was privileged to meet Sgt. Allen. My condolences go out to John's family as they mourn his loss; may God ease your pain with the blessing of your memories of John.
There are not enough words to describe our thanks to the young men and wowmen who put themselves in harm's way to protect us. We are so fortunate to enjoy the peace and freedom we many times take for granted and Sgt. Allen was a hero to have paid for our freedom with his life.
LORD, fill the emptiness in the hearts of Sgt. Allen's family with peace and love until they can join him in Heaven with YOU. Give them strength and direction to help them adjust to his departure from our world here on earth. May he rest in peace.

What a sad time it must be for John's family. My heart goes out to you. John, you died doing the right thing, and fighting for what you believe in. You are much braver than I could ever hope to have been.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Allen family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John 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~

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, and as a resident of El Paso, I want to send my condolences.

John--
I remember the last time that I spoke with you I was in Walmart doing some shopping for Jordan. This was a while ago, I believe that you were at Ft. Bliss at the time. I really regret not being able to tell you how good of a friend you were to me and to everyone that you knew. You made everyone's day a little brighter when you came around! I know that you are looking from Heaven right now smiling down on everyone! I am so proud to be able to call you my friend! You will be missed dearly by many, many people! When it is my time to depart this earth I hope that you will be at the gates of Heaven to greet me with that warm smile that you always had!

My son Michael, was stationed with John at Ft. Bliss, and asked me to forward this message to his family. You were loved, and well respected, and you will be missed by those left behind, here in Palmdale, and those friends still in Iraq. Our hearts go out to you. I met John when I visited in May 2006 and got to play Beer Pong with him. We will keep you all in our hearts. Widrich, Michael SPC, and his mother, Blanche Solomon

John,
You were a wonderful person. Robert and I are so thankful to you. You were the one who introduced us, you were our best man, and you were our dearest friend. We love you John. You will always be our squidly. May you rest in peace and sit on that wondeful throne in heaven, next to Christ.

To the cousin I will never know.
I am sitting here trying to think of something to say to you, but there are no words that are good enough to tell you how I feel about the greatest gift you have given 300 million people. Your name will be in my heart forever. When my time comes, I will hope to have the HONOR to meet you.
Charles Brown SSGT. SS, USN,USNG, Ret.(St. Petersburg, FL.)

my husband is a kind and loving man, that loved what he did. he loved life to the fullest, and did almost everything he wanted to do. he was very proud to stand up and fight to protect all of us. and im honored to be the wife of an american hero.
my husband will live on, in all the lives that he touched. and has inspired some to finnaly live there lives with out regret, because thats what he did. he never let life pass him by!
i love you John!

Dear Amanda and Family - I never met your brother, John, but I remember you speaking so warmly and fondly of him - your eyes would sparkle and you would have that wonderful, infectious Amanda smile. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend, gayle smith

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR LETTING YOUR SOLDIER PROTECT BOTH ME AND MY COUNTRY. MY SON-IN-LAW WAS ALSO BURIED AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ON FEBRUARY 9 OF THIS YEAR. MY DAUGHTER FELT THAT HE DESERVED TO BE BURIED WITH ALL THE OTHER HEROES WHO ARE RESTING THERE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD BECAUSE OF HEROES LIKE YOUR JOHN AND MY NICK. I PRAY FOR YOU AND CRY WITH YOU DURING THESE VERY HARD TIMES. WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE FREEDOM NOW BECAUSE OF ALL THE HEROES WHO HELD THE LINE FOR US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SOLDIER,

I will always remember John entertaining the class at Palmdale High School- he was always smiling. A loss of a classmate, a friend, and a fellow American Soldier. John is a hero and my heart goes out to his friends and family.

I remember you from highschool very well, hanging out around the bandroom at lunch. You were always one of the nicest people to be around and I thank you for your awesome contribution to our country. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU John Allen. My heart is with your family.

This is Sgt. John Edward Allen's mother. We thank everyone for posting to this site. My husband and I just found this site tonight and were touched by all.
Our son was buried in Arlington National Cemetary on March 28, 2007. We are very proud of our son and will miss him forever. We are getting through this day by day but we will never forget who he was: someone who made people laugh. He was talented: drawing, singing, piano and self taught art as in using masking tape and wire to create beautiful images.
We thank all who have posted.
God Bless,
Kellie and Richard Allen

John,
I will always remember you. I worked with you at Magic. Everyone has been sharing their stories about you with each other. Jones and I are going to get coffee at deney's... You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you.....

My heart goes out to the families of Sgt. John E. Allen. May you find peace in your memories and knowledge that your husband/son/brother/friend was helping others. There is no greater gift for a man to give then his life, so that others may live. God Bles You All.

Dear Cousin John,
I remember you always did cartwheels and danced with me. You were a good guy and a nice guy. And you played with me. I will think of you on my birthday. I will be 8 on Memorial Day.

Love from your cousin,

Sarah

My heart goes out to Aspen and the friends and family of John, who loved him so dearly and knew him so well. He served his country to the fullest. All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the wife, Amanda, and other family... ever since the first grade I have known John and Amanda, we went to school togeather... to hear of this tragedy is ground shaking. A friend since first grade, a loving husband, the dearest brother, and most loved son. You will always be remembered. Now I say goodbye to you John R.I.P. your friend.

With deepest sympathy, your family and friends they are in my thoughts and prayers.

John,
We knew you and your family for a long time. We grew up together and you are one of our best friends. You were so much fun and you are loved dearly by all who knew you. Rest in Peace my friend. I am so very proud of you. Love and Miss you.

It is with the deepest sadness that I ask John's family and friends 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!
Some people have to ask if they made a difference in the world but
Marines don’t have that problem.

President Ronald Regan; 1985

NEITHER DO MEDICS!!!!!!


Rest in Peace Doc; you did your duty with great honor, dedication, distinction and in the highest traditions of our great country.

Semper Fidelis

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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

We are saddened at the loss of this young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only he can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06