Curtis J. Forshey Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Forshey Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan 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 Curtis J. Forshey 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 strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

In memory and honor of Curtis Forshey. Always remembered.

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 loved one'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

March 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey:
Always remembering Curtis. "Some gave all."

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

To the family of Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey:
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.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey:
Remembering Curtis 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

To the family of Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey:
Curtis 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

Theres soo much to say about SGT. Forshey. That I would take up this whole site. He was a good Friend and a outstanding NCO. I looked up to him so much. I remember him telling me that I can do anything I want too as long as I put my mind into it. I took his advise and now I'm where I am because of him. It was a honor to serve him in both tours. To his family I would like to say to his mother. You raised a awesome son and he did outstanding things for his soldiers and his family. To his wife, SGT Forshey was a great man never complained about anything and did it with a postive attuide. He always talked about you and benjamin. I'm sorry for your lost. Just keep in mind one day we all we meet up with him again but for now SGT. Forshey is watching over us everyday.

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

The Forshey Family,
Even though time has passed, the memory of Curtis is not forgotten. He was a great Soldier and person. My deepest sympathy.

V/r,
SGT Jennifer Seyler
111th QM, Mortuary Affairs Company
Fort Lee, VA

To the Family and Friends of Sgt. Forshey,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Sgt. Forshey.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Sgt. Forshey to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Forshey!

Curtis,
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.

To the family and friends of Curtis. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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)

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

Sergeant Forshey..It was always a pleasure working with you and always an honor to serve with you. Although I didn't work with you very long, I always liked your company and leadership. You were a true non commissoned officer in this Army. You have been missed since you have gone on...and will always be forever in my heart.

To the Family of Sergeant Forshey.. I want you to know how sorry I am for the loss of your son, husband, and father..I had the pleasure of working with him, side by side. He always talked about his family and always talked about how much he loved his family. Just know that one day we will all get to meet up with him on the other side. And in the meantime he is watching over us all. I will keep you all in my prayers.

It has been a little over 4 months now since God called SGT Forshey home. My heart is still deeply saddened for his family. I think about them often and pray that they can find peace in their hearts dealing with the lost of their loved one!!
My son, Eli,was serving with Curtis in Iraq at the time of his death. Eli has fond memories of his fellow soldier, Curtis! Eli and his unit still misses him!!
I want to thank SGT Forshey for his service, dedication and honor to his country and for protecting it so I may live safe and free!! And to his family and friends, may God's peace be with you and stand strong in your faith knowing that one day you will be reunited with your wonderful son, husband, father, uncle and friend!
God bless you always and in all ways!!

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, prayers that the Lord provide you comfort and peace, and our gratitude for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.

God bless the family and friends of Curtis.
You will all be inour prayers.
Thank you Curtis 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. 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

Please accept my condolences in the loss of Curtis..He was a fine young man and we are so proud of him..

Please if there is anything we can do for you from Soldiers' Angels..let me know.

We would love to send a tree to you in honor of him..

May God Bless your family.
Bree

“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

My heartfelt sympathy to the Forshey family in the loss of Curtis. I did not know Curtis, 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. Curtis 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 am Sgt Curtis Forshey's mom. I want to thank everyone for the words of kindness and encouragement. Our family will try to stay strong in dealing with the loss of our son, brother, husband, and father. Curt's son Benjamin will continue to be the reminder of the great person that Curtis was. As he grows up we will be sure to tell him of the great father he had. The memory of Curtis will never fade in our hearts.Ben was named after Curts older brother who was killed in a tragic car accident sept 8, 2001, Ben was Curt's hero and Curt took being a hero to great lengths. He wanted to serve his country and did his best to fight the war on terrorism. He will always be a hero to us. Again I would like to thank all for the kind words, they are very comforting. Mom, Dad, Wife, Son.

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

I had the pleasure of knowing Curtis when he was just a child. His Mom and my Sister have been bestfriends since they were children themselves. My memories of him are as a handsome young lad, with sun bleached hair, a Tropicana tan, with a glowing priceless smile on his face. He was something to see. I remember spending long summer days at his familys' pool; playing and laughing with him, his siblings and my neice. I was not fortunate enough to know the fine young man, stoic soldier, wonderful father and husband that he had become. But by being his neighbor we had walked many of the same paths down that old country road, that they call the West Loop. In life we also traveled many of the same paths, although at different times. We both became soldiers and proudly served our country. Yet, he gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving. We both also lost our older brothers, our heroes, on the same turn of the same road at a different time. Yet, we were both later blessed enough to have sons of our own and we both named those boys after our big brothers.
I can only imagine as Curtis looked up at night through the clearing sky at the stars, while serving our country in a foreign hostile land, that it was his home and family that he thought of. I often found that, the stars look the same even thousands of miles from home. Some times they're even clearer. As he returned home we know there are no words to be spoken that can truly give comfort to his family and dear friends in such time of heartbreak and tragic loss. The world is a lesser place without him in it. But as long as his little boy grows and thrives, we can take comfort in knowing that a part of his Dad will always live. And he can take great pride in knowing that his Daddy was a Soldier and a Hero. Our Stars and Stripes will fly outside my home for many days in honor of this fallen hero. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his wonderful family.

Family Friend,
Paul Berkheimer
US Army Veteran
2nd I.D. Medic

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Forshey and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your son. I taught Curtis as a junior at Hollidaysburg Area High School. He was a lovely and bright young man and it was my pleasure and privilege to have had him in my class. Please know that my prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Ray Bradbury wrote, "Everyone must leave something behind when he dies...
a child or a book or a painting or a house ...a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted you're there. It doesn't matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that's like you after you take your hands away." Please know that Curtis has touched the hearts of many and in doing so, we who knew him take comfort in the peace for which he fought, the selflessness with which he dedicated himself to his family, friends, and country, and the exuberant spirit with which he lived.
My God Bless you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

There is no greater honor than to lay down your life so others can live in peace and no greater sorrow that to honor you right now.

A leader was born, the very first time I saw Curtis I knew he was one , Now he leads God's Army. May the God's blessing continue to bless your family. Hey Curtis, Keep us cover with your Angels wings.

SGT Forshey,

You are an inspiration to us all and are deeply missed. Please look down on us while we finish this year and keep us safe. To me you are a true hero and I am glad that I had the chance to meet you and serve with you.

God Bless Curtis' family. He was a fine young man and soldier. He supported my son when he was deployed to Iraq and looked forward himself to serving his country. I have felt great sadness for his family, wife and newborn son and will keep them all in my prayers through this difficult time. Curtis had a smile that would light up a room in a second and will never be forgotten for the son, husband, father, friend and hero that he is.
Forever in our hearts!
Hooah Sgt. Forshey!

Sgt. Andrew Carson and Mother

We are indebt to this young man that chose to serve his country. Thank you. You are a hero. Our prayers go out to the family.

Father we entrust our brother Curtis 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 Curtis in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES

Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

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 fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In memory of our newphew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey,
The Price paid by Curtis and his family, for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Forshey family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, 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 Curtis, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.