Henry W. Bogrette Obituary

Brother it’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years since we lost you. This time of year I am always reminded of that last deployment together. You deserved a long and happy life. You were the best squared away Marine in our MP class and the first in our group to pick up NCO. I am proud to have served with you and you were an outstanding Marine, Squad leader, and friend. Hopefully we will meet again someday guarding the streets of heaven with the rest of our Brothers and Sisters. Semper Fi and rest easy Brother.

I will allways Miss and Love you.

I remember being with Bogrette in the same platoon during bootcamp in 2004. Great guy, had a lot of ambition and heart. Never forgot about him when i left, was just one of those marines who stuck out. Ill never forget the one time we stood up doing fire watch as we sat on our bunks talking about how we both couldn't wait to hit the fleet. We both were hungry for iraq at the time. We both wanted to make a difference. Rest in Peace brother. Your never forgotten.
SEMPER FI to a TRUE HERO

To the family of CPL. Bogrette you are never far from our mind. I have Henry's the Fallen Heros Project portrait as one of my screen savers. Our son's where room mates at MP school. My heart and prayers go out to you at this time each year. God Bless you

Just thinking about you today.....You will allways be in my heart .

Henry it's been so long no wish you were still here with us. You were the definition of the few the proud the marines. You formed me into the marine I am today rest in peace.

Thinking of you. Thank you

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bogrette Family know that we recently sent a donation to the crew of the USSNY (LPD21) in honor of Henry W. Bogrette US Marine Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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We will never forget Henry's sacrifice or his family. We know he is with the Lord in a much better place and we pray for his family's peace. From your crew at CLB2, we miss you.

Dear Family of Henry, Our sons roomed togather at MP school, I can still remember the day Josh called me to tell me about the loss of his roommate. My heart still goes out to you. There is not a day that goes by that Henry is not in our thoughts, I have a screen saver of his portrate so I see him daily. Bless you and know you do not suffer alone and you are prayed for by friends, family and strangers as myself. Teena Wise Mom of Cpl Joshua Martini

hey man its december 24'th 2012. just wanted to say i love you and i hope all is well up there.

hey sorry i missed u this year. well lifes going well i suppose. i miss you more than ever and each day seems to get better then idk it all falls apart again. love u and wont ever stop thinking about the day..

I offer my sorrow for the loss of Cpl. Hank Bogrette. I will be eternally grateful for the sacrifice he made.

March 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette:
Always remembering Henry. "Some gave all."

This day five years ago you lead me into battle. We stood and fought together as brothers. Because of your ultimate sacrifice I am now able to be a father to my children and a husband to my wife. From the bottom of our hearts, I and my family thank you.
PRINTZ

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

I served with Bogrette on our first tour in Iraq with convoy security. He was a good man, friend and Marine. We had many deep conversations late at night, out in the middle of nowhere (life, family, friends and ambitions). I will always cherish our time together and will never forget my friend. I wear a dogtag with his name on it every day to remind me of his sacrifice. He was my brother and I will never forget him. R.I.P. Henry Semper Fi.
p.s. I have a few pictures and videos of him in Iraq if anyone would like to see them, feel free to email me

To the family and friends of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette:
Please accept my remembrance of Henry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette:
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.

Its been over 3 years and still no one has forgotten you or what you sacrificed on that fateful day...we love you and will never forget

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairfield-OH/Give-Veterans-a-Voice/118829581474944

CPL. Bogrette has been added to Fallen but not forgotten.

I serves with him in CLB-6 he has never left my mind.

You do not know me. However there is not a day that has gone by that I have not thought of Cpl Bogrette. I was originally in his truck then was transfered. He never knew it but he had a dramatic effect on my life. My sympathy and prayers go to family and friends.

Semper Fidelis

To the dear family of CPL. Bogrette you do not know me , however our family knows your son. I am the proud mom of CPL Joshua Martini, he was room mate with Henry before their last deployment. Josh tells stories of Henry, he wears his name in a memorial tattoo. I would like to introduce you to a wonderful man we have had the pleasure to meet, and tell him about Henry. Please take the time to go to www.americanfallensoldiers.com Phil Taylor is a very talented man and this project is wonderful. I do not know if he will ever get around to all the work but he honors each one he does. We think of Henry almost daily in our home, please know you and your family are not forgotten and neither is your sacrafice. We love our service members and I have a special place for our Marines. Those that served with my son are all family to me, and when he lost a brother I lost a son. Our love and prayers continue to be with you.
Teena Wise
A Proud Marine Mom
Josh is now a full time student studing at Unv. of North Texas to become a teacher.

Hey Marine, Been a while but I want you to know I think of you, Danny, Carl, Daniel, Schuck and all the others every day. I know you are in a better place and I pray the family continues to do well as you watch over and protect them from heaven. Rest peacefully and help our Lord prepare the way for us to join you as family, friends and fellow warriors. We miss you always, Your First Sergeant

3 years ago life was great... now life's hard. its hard to know your gone and not there for me to look at and go "hey i wanna be like him". =[ its hard to live life everyday day knowing how much of an empty hole there is in my heart. you may be with god now but you will always be in my heart and in the hearts of everyone you have ever seen. i love you man and miss you more than you will ever know.

We miss you Henry and think of you often. You may be gone but your not forgoten.

It's been Three years now and the pain has not gone away.I guess that's because the love is still there.I will allways miss you...........Love Aunt Dora

To the family and friends of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette:
Remembering Henry 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

Though I did not know you personally, you were a Marine, and a brother of the same division. I purchased a POW/KIA bracelet today, and it was you that I chose out of the 30-40 that were there. There were very few Marines bracelets because they sell quickly.

But, I am here to tell you, that you will never be forgotten brother.

Semper Fidelis V32 2001-2005 OIF/OEF I

Hank,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write. Your memory has been with me every moment since that tragic night. Your leadership has shaped me into the person I am today. You will never be forgotten.

My prayers go out to all who will mourn the loss of "their" soldier.Henry was my nephew,but I loved him like a son.There is not a day that I don't wish that I could turn back he hands of time so I could look him in the eyes and tell him once again how much I love him.I miss him more than words can say.With all my love aunt dora

We still love and miss you Henry. Your familly will never forget you.

To the family of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette:
Henry 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

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

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

Just wanted to drop by and wish you a happy holiday season. I know you are looking down on us along with Raines and Vic. Not a day goes by I don't think about you guys.

I remember the last christmas you had ...we didn't get to see you because of a big storm....I wish that was the case this christmas.I love and miss you more than words can say!You will be in my memories,my heart and in my soul forever,so therefor you can never be truly gone.God Bless all that reads this who has lost a loved one.I will love you forever.....Aunt Dora

Hey, just thinking of you today.. You are my hero, your what makes me wanna keep going, on the days I wanna give up I think of you and push myself to go on. Your an amazing guy and you touched everyones life.. I am in the Army and somedays in the morning I get up and wonder why I am going what I am doing and I think of you, and it pushes me to go on. not a day goes by that i dont think of you. I miss you

Hi Henry, I know you are well in the hands of our Gracious and Generous Lord so I just wanted to thank you for being such a significant part of my life. I retired last month and in the tailwind of that event, I can only think and be thankful Marines like you and the honor and privilege I have to know and have been a part of your life. We miss and love you dearly...Semper fi! as you walk the streets of heaven and guard its saintly gates...your friend, José Padilla, 1stSgt (Ret), USMC (83-08), Al-Anbar 05-06 "I marched with true warriors, against the enemies of our nation, to the sound of our own drums, and for each other."

Hank,
We all miss you so much, I was so shocked and saddened the day I heard and here is it over a yr. later and still don't believe it. I visit you at your resting place quite often and remove the long grass and such and just always wish you were still with us. You are a hero to us all and we thank you for our freedom but we thank you for your friendship more than anything. You are forever in our hearts and I will continue to visit you and say thank you each time and tell you how much your missed and how much you are loved. I know you are watching over us all. We miss you Hank!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Bogrette!

To the family and friends of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.

Susan, you have many Marine brothers. Not only the ones your son knew, but everyone serving, retired, and former Marines. We are one big family and take care of our own.

As a Vietnam Veteran I can tell you honestly that the pain may never go away, the void never filled, and the tears may not stop ... but that's OKAY. Why, because he was a special human being we will never forget, and because you love him so much, and because you should feel proud to talk about his sacrifice, and although it may open old wounds, it will also help heal them.

Marines are a special breed that understand that it can't always be someone else protecting our freedom, and are willing to make that sacrifice to preserve it for others. That is part of Corporal Bogrette's legacy, which makes him a true American hero.

May you find peace in your heart and strength in your special son's sacrifice.

Semper Fi!

My sweet prince
I miss you so much. I just found you again and now you are gone. While the calendar says a year has passed it feels as though it was yesterday. The pain has not subsided, the void is not filled, the tears do not stop. I have always loved you, I will always love you, you were my first born baby boy. I have adopted your Marine brothers from that fatal day. I can understand why you thought of them as brothers. I am honored to have them now as adopted sons. I can often feel you here and I know that you now understand the whys. I love you baby boy...sleep tight my sweet prince.
Love Mom

It's one year later and still I cry,but thats okay ,its love pouring from my eyes.I will allways cherish my memories of you,they make me smile.I will love and miss you until the day I die...............Aunt Dora

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the BOGRETTE family and all .Knowing now what they have always known is but one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is and shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirt shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation.... THANK YOU...All Hard Chargers If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are ...... FOREVER BROTHERS ..................... SEMPER FI ....... B V C.......

I cant beleive its going to be a year!!! We all miss him sooo much!!!

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

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God provide you peace and comfort. Henry will live on in the hearts of many Marine families, who recognize his honor and courage and who will be here to support your family with prayer. Semper Fi and God Bless.

hank we are gunna miss you so much bud..we have had alot of memories..i have not forgot about them and never will...we all miss you michelle pat brian steven ashley...miss u bro...

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

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

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Well i guess i will start out with I LOVE YOU HENRY...AND I WILL MISS YOU ALLWAYS!!!!!! We allways had so much fun when you would come down and spend the summer here...even if that ment getting trouble for stupid stuff...You are my biggest hero and allways will be!!!I love you and miss you...Love your cousin Joan

Hey Henry. We all miss you and would give anything to be able to change what happened. This sucks so bad I dont know what to say. I still almost dont belive its real. Thank you for my freedom. Your a true hero and your family misses you every day.

To the Respected Family of Cpl Henry W. Bogrette: I want to convey my family's most heartfealt sympathy and grief at your lose. Henry is an outstanding person and Marine who lived up to our core values of honor, courage and commitment in everything he did. I know how proud you are of him.

I was assigned and deployed with Henry as his Company First Sergeant from July 05 to Apr 06 with CLB-2 Security Company at Al-Asad, Iraq. It saddens me inmensely to know we have lost such an exceptional young man, Marine and Warrior. I remember, clear as if it was today, how Henry and I worked on getting his correspondence courses completed so he would be promoted. He was respectful and generous to all. And his unselfishness was evident in all he did. He is the fourth brother and son I have lost to this conflict. I call him this because that is what he is to me, a brother and son. Such is the bond created among us.
I pray our Lord iluminates your path with sweet memories and comforts you throughout this journey. God bless and Semper Fidelis, Jose Padilla, First Sergeant, USMC

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

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

TO THE FAMILY OF CPL. HENRY W. BOGRETTE,
AS TIME PASSES WE ARE TRUELY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF SO MANY OF OUR SONS BROTHERS.
OUR SON SGT. CHAD M. ALLEN
2ND LAR WAS KILLED. WE ARE ALSO GRIEF STRICKEN BY YOUR FAMILYS SACRIFICE YOU HAVE MADE ALSO. TIME HAS GONE SLOWLY AND OUR FAMILY WISHES THE LOVE AND PEACE GOD HAS GIVEN US THRU THESE TIMES. MAY YOU KNOW THE MARINE FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS AND HOPE THAT GOD GRANTS US ALL PEACE ONE DAY.
PROUD MARINE MOM OF
SGT CHAD M. ALLEN KIA IRAQ 2-28-07
SEMPER FI

We are so sorry for your loss. Our son is also serving from Camp Lejuene and knew him. We are all saddened and are praying for your family. May you find comfort and the peace that passes understanding, as we cannot understand the loss of this wonderful young man. God bless you.

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

i wanna sign this to pay my respect to hank.. ive known hank my whole life.. we grow up 2gether since we were kids.. we went to school together and also play soccer together.. hank was one of my really good friends.. you could always find us together every friday and saturday night at a party somewhere having a good time.. i was home in november of last year when hank drove up to visit me... now everyday i wake up to see his picture beside my bed knowing he's watching over me.. hank im gonna miss u bro and all our memories together... i love u bro..."just the good ole boys"

adam hazelton

To the Bogrette Family, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Cpl Bogrette. He was in my platoon for a short time at Lejeune before I was restationed in Texas. Cpl Bogrette was always one of my go to Marines. I always knew he would get the job done. He was an outstanding Marine and made people better for just knowing him.

I am so sorry to hear about another fallen! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child is something that is the most difficult thing to bare. We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through! This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost. My son entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia USMC~ Ramadi, Iraq 1/27/2007
"SEMPER FI"

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

I was Bogrette's Team Leader when he first came to MP Bn. Im truly at a loss for words...
My heart goes out to his Family and by that I also mean his Marines. I know Owens, Raines, Vick, and Sgt. Farrar are taking care of you up there.
Im so sorry for you loss.
Former Cpl/USMC
2nd MP Bn, 2nd FSSG

To the family of Hank Bogrette,

Hank was a fellow Marine with my son, Matt Wilson. Hank visited our home last New Year's Day with Carlos. Hank was a total gentleman and a pleasure to have around and to talk to. We thoroughly enjoyed his company. My family and I grieve for Hank and offer all our sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Loan
mother of LCpl. Matt Wilson

I stood with the Patriot Guards at the funeral home and it was the best way that I could think of to honor Henry and the sacrifice that he made. My sympathy to the family.

TO THE FAMILY OF CPL HENRY W. BOGRETTE,
MAY YOU KNOW HOW DEEPLY SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS. WE KNOW YOUR PAIN AND SORROW AS WE TOO HAVE BURIED OUR SON. HE WAS KILLED 2-28-07. THE PAIN IS DEEP, BUT AS THE DAYS GO BY OUR TEARS ARE SOMETIMES OVERTAKEN BY THE MEMORY OF MY SONS SMILE. PLEASE KNOW THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND SUPPORT WILL KEEP ITS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU SO YOU WONT FALL.
OUR SONS ARE HEROES IN OURS AND THE WORLDS EYES. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THE MONTHS TO COME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PMM OF SGT. CHAD M. ALLEN
2ND LAR, IRAQ

TO THE BOGRETTE FAMILY:

I DEEPLY REGRET THE LOSS OF YOUR SON, AND THE PAIN IT IS CAUSING YOUR FAMILY. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY, CORPORAL BOGRETTE IS MY BROTHER, BECAUSE HE IS A MARINE. THE BOND BETWEEN MARINES WILL NEVER BE BROKEN.

CORPORAL BOGRETTE PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO DEFEND FREEDOM FOR EACH OF US, AND TO SECURE IT FOR THE IRAQI PEOPLE. MAY WE NOT REST ONE DAY THAT WE DO NOT THINK ABOUT WHAT THAT MEANS, AND THANK HIM AND HIS BROTHERS IN ARMS FOR THE FREEDOM AND PEACE THEY HAVE GIVEN US FOR A LIFETIME. WITH A LOUD VOICE, WE MUST ALWAYS HONOR AND RESPECT THE SACRIFICES MADE BY CORPORAL BOGRETTE AND HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ARMS, AND NOT LET THEIR SACRIFICES BE IN VAIN. IT IS THEIR SACRIFICES THAT ENSURE OUR LIBERTY AND FREEDOM FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THEY BELIEVE IN WHAT THEY ARE DOING; LET'S AT LEAST BELIEVE IN THEM AND HONOR THEM.

CORPORAL BOGRETTE - MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND FROM OUR BELOVED MARINE CORPS HYMN, REMEMBER THAT IF OUR FRIENDS EVER LOOK ON HEAVEN'S SCENES... "THEY WILL FIND THE STREETS ARE GUARDED BY UNITED STATES MARINES." YOU NOW HAVE ANOTHER POST TO FILL, AND WE'LL ALL SEE YOU THERE.

TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, FREEDOM HAS A SPECIAL FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW!

SEMPER FI BROTHER!

My deepest sympathies to Henry's family. I was his squad leader during our last deployment to Iraq. Even though I was leaving Camp Lejeune soon and was no longer in his platoon, we still talked and even met up at the mess hall for breakfast a few times. I was devastated when I heard what happened. He did a tremendous job and I am so proud of him both for that and the outstanding Marine he had become. I am going to miss him greatly.

Hey Hank,

Don't really know what to say man. Thanks for all the memories from the last two years. I will always think of you down in the parking lot at the barracks on the weekends working on your car, either shining the rims, or engine work. I always knew when you would come and go, and was jealous 'cause your exhaust was louder than my truck!!! :) Will miss you Bo, and will look after your brother Cook for you. I know that by now, you have met up with Raines, McVicker, and Clark and they are showing you the ropes up there. I am sure you have another vehicle and you are working on it as I am typing this to you. Will never forget you Hank....

Loved ya like you were my brother,
Beth

Cpl. Bogrette, you were a dear friend to my husband, Cpl. C.A. Maneth, and served with him during your first tour of Iraq. I never got to meet you, but my husband spoke of you every time he called. I never got to thank you for keeping his spirits up and being such a good friend to him. I don't think he has a single story from Iraq that doesn't involve you, and I know he had a great respect for you. You were such a good friend to him, and I thank God every day that you were there for him when I couldn't be. I pray that God blesses you richly for your sacrifice here on earth, and may your family be comforted by His mercy. Thank you again so much for being such a wonderful friend to my husband; I will never forget it, and neither will he. He was shocked when he heard the news; please watch over him now just as you did all those months you spent together before. Thank you again and SEMPER FI!!!!!!!

With Admiration and Gratitude,
Mrs. C.A. Maneth, Cpl., USMC

Dear Bogrette Family,
I would like to take the time to extend my heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Cpl. Bogrette. I know the pain because I lost my only son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, to a roadside bomb in the city of Qaim, on 10-06-05.
I wish there were some words of comfort to help you during this time. Unfortunately, I am still looking for them myself. My son died fighting for something he believed in, as I believe Cpl. Bogrette was also.
The pain of death will never destroy his spirit or remove him from your hearts. Remember the good things. They are your source of strength in this difficult time.

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

In recognition of Corporal Henry W. Bogrette's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Henry rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Bogrette family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your memories of Henry, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
~ Softly and slowly, time heals.~

My heart is saddened to hear of another fallen soldier. Although I did not know you, I would like to humbly thank you for your service.
My condolences to your family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to the loved ones of Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette. My heart breaks once again as I honor yet another fallen hero. May God and family guide you through your grief.

In loving memory of my nephew
Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia, 2/4
KIA 27Jan07 - Al Anbar
Semper Fi

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

Only heroic warriors give their all when asked.

IT BREAKS MY HEART AS I SIGN YET ANOTHER GUEST BOOK FOR ANOTHER FALLEN SOLDIER, REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

My condolences to the family of Pfc Chase Edwards, USMC. I recently lost my niece Cpl Jennifer Parcell in Anbar Province, Iraq. I am pround to be associated with the Corps and their commitment. All of our men and women who die are truly HEROS! If Chase was anything like my niece, he was proud to be a Marine and proud of what he was doing. I thank God for them. I pray that you find grace through the Lord and may your burden lessen as days go by. I know that is what I am praying for.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

In memory of my nephew, Pfc Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006