Forrest D. Cauthorn Obituary

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I lost my son 16 years ago in Iraq. I was looking around and happened on this. I was with the Patriot Guard Riders in 2007 there at Richmond. For years and years I had a small sticker with Dane's name on it in my truck from that mission, but I can't find it now. But I will not forget his name nor his sacrifice after all these years.

10 years and still not a day goes by I don't think about you

xoxoxoxoxo

After all this time, it is still prominent of the friendships we all had at Manchester JROTC, fly high brother. Hoorahhh

Hey brother just stopping by thinking about ya !!!

Dane
I still think about you all the time. After all these years I look back on the times we had and still laugh. Your friendship meant the world to me and I will never let that go. I will see you on the other side little brother. Hopefully I'll have some good stories to tell. till then I'm doing my best to keep the old man in shape

I think of you and remember your sacrifice this Memorial Day... My son, Shaun Raymond was your SSG and grieved deeply over that mission and not bringing you back alive. You are now together. I also thank your family for raising a Soldier. My heart remembers their loss today. Proud Army Mom Vikki Raymond

Remembered:) 4/5/07 xoxoxoxoxo

My brother!! Woke up thinking about your today. I just found this page. I wanted to write and say I miss you a lot and I'm thinking about you all the time. Any time I stay up late and some old movie comes on I think about those nights at mchenry watching movies knowing the next day was just around the corner with jus Agee hours of sleep we had a lot of good laughs and a lot of peace those nights thanks for keeping me in my right mind. I sure will miss you bud.

Thank you Dane. You are still respected and honored.

April 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn:
Always remembering Forrest. "Some gave all."

i think of you everyday. i miss you and there is a hole in my heart because you arent here. you always knew how to make me smile. even when i was mad. you would always suprise me and i have never loved so hard in my life. your father is a great man and he loves you so much. im proud of you. i have greg as a great friend in my life. im so thankful to have him in my life because its like you are there too. we are team 503. i love you and i miss you.

hey borther my thougths are with you everyday in the morning when i salute the flag and at 5pm .verytime i loke at my kids you will alway be alive.....spc narinesammy

hey billy all our love and prayers on this diffacult day dane will always be with us david &
belinda creech and matt powell

To the family of Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn:
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. Forrest D. Cauthorn:
Please accept our remembrance of Forrest on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hey my sad panda! I miss you so much and love you more. I know you are always with me while I am awake and especially in my dreams.

brother i see your face everyday and i talk about you all the time we will meet again.

infantryman creed

i am infantry
i am my country strength in war,her deterent in peace
i am the heart of the fight wherever, whenever
iyou carry america's faith and honor against her enemies
i am the queen of battle
i am what my countrry expect me to be
the best trained soldier in world
in the race for victory
i am swift determined and courageous ,armed with a fierce will to win
never will i fail my country trust
alway i fighton
through the foe
to the objective to triump over all
if necessary i fight to my death
by my steadfast courage i have won 200 years of freedom
i yeld not
to weakness
to hunger
to cowardlce
to fatigue
to superior odds
for i am mentally tought,physically strong and morally straight
i forsake not
my country
my missioin
my comradees
my sacred duty
i am relentless
i am always there now and forever
I AM INFANTRY

i served with sgt.cauthorn
spc . Narinesammy
B.CO 2/27 inf
2nd plt 3rd squad

Hi! My baby girl was born the very day this soldier passed away. I read about it in the Washington Post right after Teresa was born. I made a promise to do something really special in this soldier's name on April 5 of every year. Teresa is 3 and a half now, and she's off to pre-school:) I know she has the very best guardian angel out there b/c I believe that angel is Dane:) Please continue the chain of love started by Christ and do really good things for strangers,the poor,the depressed, and every child who crosses your path:) This way people like Dane keep getting good things done on earth:) May God increase your strength , folks:) Thank you, Dane, for everything!

billy you and dane are in are hearts and prayers i know this is a hard month for you dane will always live on our deepest sympathy david &belinda creech

To the family and friends of Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn:
Remembering Forrest 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

Dane-o. Hey man, just had the tattoo convention pass by this weekend... i remember when we called outta work from friday's and went up their and i got that 1 tattoo on my right arm and than (laughing) later on went back up to work to eat dinner. Man i wish you were still around so we could raise a bit more hell and shoot some pool. I miss ya Dane.

To the family of Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn:
Forrest 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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Dane, I wear your name on my wrist, we had some good times. I wish you were here to chill with. What has the world come to.

Dane,
its been a little over a year and half now that you've been gone. Always know we have'nt forgotten about you and will always love and miss you. Everyone still cherishes their moments with you. I Love You and Miss You!

Dane, We haven't forgotten you.

Dane made me the man i am today. He was my cadet leader in JROTC. He taught me self-dicaplint and respect. i will never forget him.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Cauthorn!

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


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Dane, but he is my hero.

If you would like a copy of the Angel drawing that I drew, contact me and I will email that to you.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Proud Air Force Mom

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the CAUTHORN family.Knowing now what they have always know is 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 shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in 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 feel a tremendous loss for Dane's family. I knew Dane when we were children. We used to catch fire flies in my neighbor's yard in the summer time. His younger sister is my cousin. We went to the same middle school. I would have liked to have known him as an adult. I just recently learned of his death. My heart goes out to his father. God Bless you Dane. I know you are missed everyday!

Kimberly

Dane and I have been best friends since the day we met. Pretty much inseperable until this of course. One of the greatest things a man can do is lay down his own life for those he cares for and that's what Dane did. He always made everyone around him laugh regardless of what was going on or how angry they were. Once you met him you never forgot him and we never will. He was a brother to me and it's real hard without him around anymore. It's real ironic that our last conversation was about the meaning of life and how neither of us cared about being some great inventor or president or something like that. He left his mark on all of our lives and especially those that he died for. I miss him everyday and it's not easy to go through life without him. Going through the neighborhood or to old hangouts or just doing normal things i would typically do with him isn't easy or the same and it never will be. He was the best man, friend, and person anyone could have known and it's an honor to know that we we're each other's best friend and "brother".

Dane and i went to school together at Manchester High school we were co captains of the JROTC raider team he was a good kid that alway knew how to have fun but but was the first one to get ready to acomplish a mission. i havent seen him in about a year due to beingon a deployment myself hes was a goog friend and always will be loved and remembered by the one's who knew him and the one who are grateful for the sacrafice he made for his country.

hey Billy,
Sorry to hear about Dane. He was a good friend and taught me alot. He was there for me when I needed him and Ill be there for you if you need any thing. Sorry again.

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 Cauthorn and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

I was in Dane's Platoon in Afghanistan and consider myself very lucky to have known him. He was always cheerul no matter how bad things were, and made the rest of us laugh. We were friends, but I lost contact with him and only recently found out that he passed away. I get tears in my eyes every time I think about him. He was one of the nicest, kindest, funniest people I ever met. He was my brother, and I will never forget him

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.

To the Family of Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn:

Please accept my condolences on the tragic loss of your son. I turned 40 on the date of his death and just read about it this week. His passing has humbled me, someone just past half of my age made the choice to stand up and do something he believed in, a courageous and bold move. I have never done that, outside of discussions and arguments safely behind the borders of my own nation.

I will not forget the death of this 22 year old who has taught me a lesson in giving, living and life.

Thank you Forrest.

Jim

My deepest condolences for your loss. Dane was coming to help me when he was killed. I will never forget!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

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

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

“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

Billy,

My thoughts and prayer are with you during this trying time.

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

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

Billy,
Our hearts and prayers go to you during this time. Dane will always be remembered. I know his memories will always be with you and he lives on through them. He continues to be a true hero as he served his country with honor.

May God Bless Billy and his family

Dane was a great kid and a dear friend of the family. P.K., Sally, Gunnar and Parker will miss him dearly. The service, property and weather were a sight to behold.

I am heart broken to hear of this. Dane served in Afghanistan with my husband in 2004. I remember when he came to Hawaii. We have lost to many since then. He fit in immediately with such a close group of guys. I take pride in saying if only for a short time I knew him. Although we are no longer in Hawaii we think of all that served that time together often. He will be missed by many. My husband continues what they started then in Iraq now. We will keep your family in our prayers. There are no words to express how we are all feeling in this time of loss.

Thank You Sgt. Forrest (Dane) Cauthorn for this ulitimate sacrifice so that we all can enjoy America's freedom! May your family find comfort in knowing you have reached heavens doors to reap your due reward.

My son, SSG Raymond 2-27 Delta Co, tells me that Dane was a great guy. He could fix anything wrong with any gun and had a way of making the guys laugh. His humor was a blessing to them and he has a special place in Shaun's heart. My prayers are with you all.

I learned of Dane's death through Louis Cauthorn. I know from Mr. Cauthorn's words and from the notes here that Dane was a decent, honorable man. May he rest in peace. May his memory be eternal.

Dane - Our family will forever cherish the memories of times spent together. Your wedding picture still remains on the fireplace mantle as a snapshot of rememberance of happy times. I know my sister misses you terribly but is proud of the man that you are and was proud to be your wife. I know I speak for my whole family when I say that we love you and will miss you!
~Courtney & Ward Family

rest in peace dane and i will never forget u and i will always rember u

love your brother-in-law

Dane,
I know you were there with us in spirit but I wanted everyone else to know that at my school we had a moment of silence in remembrance of you this last Monday during our Monday Morning Meeting. My friends remembered you from when you came and spoke to our whole 4th grade. Remember, you stayed and talked and answered questions for about 2 hours. I am glad you got to stay with Melanie and visit with us when you were here. We will miss you. Since we shared to the same Birthday I know I will never forget you. Makenna remembers being your flower girl in your wedding. I do not think she understands that you are not coming back here to visit, any way I just wanted you to know. Jordan Young (Your wife's cousin)

I had not seen Dane since he became such a fine young man but remember fondly years ago when he would come to my house with Jared and my son and daughter-in-law Pat and Susan Irby for several Sunday dinners. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Billy, and the rest of the family that loved and cherished Dane.

I want to thank all whom have expressed their condolances. Please continue to pray for Our men and women in combat, and please say a special prayer for their families, for they are left to grieve. Billy needs your prayer's more than * the family * for he raised him, he was the one that gave his all to raise that boy into the man he was. May God comfort him, and may God keep him. My tears prevent me from saying more. Aunt Tad.

Thank you for your strength, for your courage, for your willingness to do what so many cannot. I may never have known you in life, but what I do know is that this world was better with you in it, and better for your selfless sacrifice.

God Bless your family, your friends, and your soul.

Although I haven't seen Dane in years, the world feels colder knowing he is no longer in it. I knew Dane when he lived by Meadowbrook High School, and most of my fondest memories of that time involve Dane. My heart goes out to his father and family. All of the Berwick Village crew will hold Dane in our hearts forever, and believe me when I say we mourn with you.

Billy,
We want to send our heartfelt condolences in the loss of Dane. Even though we haven't seen him in several years we still
have fond memories of the years that he and Jared were friends. We'll never forget the days of Dane and Jared running around the neighborhood with Jack and Taz.
I only wish that we had kept in
contact and we could have known him
as a grown man. Jared is now serving in Iraq and when I told him the news about Dane he was actually able to fly to meet with
Dane's unit and talk to the guys who were with Dane. I can't imagine the loss you feel. You were such a great Dad and I know Dane was a great son.

You do not know me, but I am almost sure that your Dane had to know "Our" Jason. Jay was KIA in Hawijah on Dec 6 2006. He too was from the 2/27 in Hawaii. We are so familiar with the things you are feeling and the thoughts you are having. You have to know that God has brought Jasons family this far and will continue to do so as he will for you. I want you to know that through the love that Jason and the rest of the "Wolfhounds" have for one another and their jobs they are always and will always be TRUE AMERICAN HEROES !!!
In Memory of
Cpl. Jason "Jay" Huffman
KIA 12/06/2006
Hawijah Iraq
Hometown: Conover NC
Love and prayers to you and your Family May God Bless You.

Bill,
You are in my thoughts. I remember the pride and concern that you expressed as we talked about Dane at our H.S. reunion. I hope that there is some comfort in the knowledge that your grief is shared among many. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

I didnt know him personaly but we have connections. My mother is Linda Baggett known from the Richmond Harley Shop. My mom's ex is Scott Massie from Departure bike works who knows his father. AND i am now a 2007 graduate to Manchester High School. This morning on our morning announcements we dedicated our morning of silence in rememberance to this brave soilder. My God Bless him and i thank him for all that he did in Iraq.

I have not seen Dane in almost six years, but he was a big part of our neighborhood group back in middle school. My heart goes out to his dad and family. To you Dane, from all your friends from Berwick Village!!!

Dane and I dated back in 9th grade but hadn't talked since graduation but I still remember it like it was yesterday when Dane lived right up the street from me on Brandonburg. We were also in JROTC together and all he ever talked about was joining the arm when he graduated-that was his dream and even though he is gone, at least he passed doing something he always and loved doing. It's crazy how people are there one day and the next day they are gone, never to return again. Dane was a very sweet guy and I enjoyed the personal time I got to experience with him (and at the time, his best friend Rob). I know he will be missed by many people, especially by his dad who I know was his best friend!
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family.
R.I.P Dane

I did not know Dane personally but I am a friend of his Uncle Dave...it seems to me that he was doing what he loved "by defending the freedom" we so often forget is not free. May God be with all who knew and loved Dane.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dane last summer when I was in Hawaii visiting a close friend of mine, Zach Pierce. Dane was such fantastic person to be around, and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet him. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace Dane.

Dane, you were truly a unique young man. Its people like you that make this world a better place. You made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family through this difficult time. Im proud to have had the privilege of being a friend.

Dear Billy,

My name is Vickie Robinson. My nephew is Jordan Penniger who was in Dane's unit and a good friend from Hawaii and Iraq. You met my neice Crystal and my daughter Kami last week-end. They said you were a very nice man and enjoyed talking with you. They represented Jordan's family because Jordan or the rest of his family could not be there. I would like to extent to you our sorrow and sympathy in the death of your son (A True Hero).

Jordan was home in January on leave. We had a big family dinner for him the Sunday before he had to go back. That night his aunt passed away suddenly. She was only 53. We feel that God let Jordan be with his aunt, my sister one last time before he took her home. My mother is broken hearted over the loss of her child, therefore we know your pain.

I know your son was a wonderful person. Jordan is grieving not only for his aunt but one of his dear friends. My heart goes out to you. Your son died doing what he thought was right for his country. WHAT A HERO HE WAS.

God Bless and Comfort you,

Vickie Robinson & Family

Billy... my thoughts and prayers are with you...Can't image the pain you must be going though...Dane was a great young man...why God wanted him now is beyond me....Find peace in knowing he died LOVED...you were one GREAT dad...I have much respect and admiration for you as a father...you did good....I wish there were words to express my sorrow...I'll never forget being locked out of my house and coming over asking Dane if he could pick a lock...he had me in my house in seconds....had to laugh...didn't know how easy it was to break in...!!! Morgan and I would pray at night asking God to watch over him... Guess he is doing that in HEAVEN..........Love You.... Terry

I MISS U A LOT DANE. MEGAN MISSES YOU TOO.ITS REAL HARD WITHOUT YOU.YOUR FRIENDS MISS YOU TOO.MEGAN LOVED YOU SO MUCH.IT WAS REAL HARD FOR ME TO TELL HER THAT YOU HAD PASSED.ITS SO VERY HARD SEEING BILLY DEAL WITH ALL OF THIS.

I had not seen Dane for many years but I remember what a great kid he was. I can only imagine what a wonderful young man he had become. Rest in peace brave soldier. God bless his newest angel, bless and watch over his family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest condolences in this time of sorrow.

To my long time friend, "Billy",
How sorrow I am to hear of Dane's ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. Although many years have passed between us, I remember each moment like it was yesterday. Our son, Chris, was deployed Sept 17 2001 to secure Afghanistan with the Marines 3rd Battalion 26th MEU. We were blessed to have him come home safe. I was with you when Danny was taken from us to be with our heavenly father, I think we both learned the value of "time heals all wounds". Although time doesn't make us forget, thank God, it does help us understand his purpose. I'm sure from reading from friends that knew Dane best, their lives have been greatly enriched. I'm sure all can't help but smile when they think of him and remember the good he brought. If more time passes before we are able to see each other, know that I will always remember Dane as a American Hero.

To the Family of Sgt Dane Cauthorn. Thank You for allowing us, The Patriot Guard Riders, to come Honor Your Son. He is a True Hero, and So are You.

Bruce Biggs
Richmond District Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders

I'll miss you Dane. God bless. P.K., Sally, Gunnar and Parker

I met Dane in 2000 as my children entered MHS the two older ones became friends with him in ROTC. I always attended drill meets and was a ROTC mom. We were greatly sadden when we heard the news of Danes ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for serving and know you are greatly missed and loved! Rest Easy and Smile Down On Us! My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of his family and friends.

Dane,
You are a hero in all of our eyes. Never will be forgotton.

To the family of Dane Cauthorn:
Your son was a true American hero. He gave his life so that others can be free and to protect those he cared about. We understand the pain and depth of grief that you are experiencing. Our son was also stationed at Schoffield and paid the ultimate sacrifice in October 2006. May God provide you comfort as you cope with your loss.
With sincere sympathy,
Mari & Vera Adcock-parents of Capt Shane Adcock-KIA 10/11/06

Dane was my cadet leader in JROTC at MHS. He was a great person and leader who taught me a lot during time he was there. He died doing the thing he loved most, fighting for our couuntry. He is a Hero in my mind!

Your son was a true American hero. We will never forget that he gave his life for our way of life.

May God grant you peace.

May God Bless you Mr.Cauthorn and the rest of Dane's family for raising such a wonderful young man that he would give his life so that we can have life of freedom. I pray everyday for this war to end and that our wonderful men and woman will return home without any more blood shed. I will keep them all in my prayer's until they come home. Please except my deepiest sympathy for this wonderful soldier and all the other wonderful men and woman who have fallen to keep us safe from arms way.

Sincerly
Evelyn & Paul Davis Henrico Co Va

I was Dane's French teacher at Falling Creek Middle School, and I can't beging to tell you what an impressive young man he was. The last time I saw Dane, he had returned to Manchester HS to visit friends after he had joined the Army. He looked so handsome, and he was proud to be serving his country. He was a friend of my daughter, Ally Clay, while they were in JROTC together at Manchester. Dane is a true hero, and he was a fine, young man. I will never forget him.

Our beloved son-in-law, Staff Sgt. Jason Arnette of Amelia, VA died April 1, 2007 in Baghdad. We too are heartbroken and understand your grief at losing Dane. Please know we are holding your family in our hearts and prayers. Peace and Love be with you.

I am saddened to learn that another American Hero has fallen. I pray that God will give you strength to face the days ahead and that soon you will be able to reflect back on many wonderful memories of Forrest. God Bless.

Know in your heart that Dane is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Dane. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To Dane's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

As a mother of a member of Special Forces, just returned from Afghanistan for a second time, I thank your son for his patriotism and love for the USA; he will have a special place in heaven...God Bless him and his family!

To the Family.. We are not personal friends...but I am from Richmond and relocated to the OBX...my 28 year old son is a member of Special Forces and I cannot give much more information than that...only to say I am praying for your family and hoping you all can survive this time...my son has been wounded twice since Sept. 2006, and we parents go through so much as we support our children who decide to support all of us. God Bless our Troops and bring them home safely. I pray for your family. Love, Lydia Harrison

may god bless u and your family .you are in my thougth and every american prayers at this time. be very proud of your son we are.

I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of Dane Cauthorn. My husband, Joshua (who is also based out of Schofield and at the same FOB as Dane), was close friends with him. Every time I saw him, he had a smile on his face and was hard at work trying to make everyone else smile... His sense of humor will always be unmatched, and he will always be in our hearts and minds. God bless his family and friends. You will all be in my prayers.

My son Matthew Powell and Dane where friends all through middle and high school. They continued their freindship after Dane joined the army. My son Matt in now in the army also and stationed in Bagdad, Irag. We pray for him everyday. He is very proud to be serving his country even though we are not wanted there. He would come home at a moments notice if he knew about Dane. But we are honoring wishes of Billy not to tell, in hopes of keeping him safe. May God bless and keep Billy and his family safe.

AS the mother of the soldier who was with your son during the battle, I send our heartfelt sympathies. Your son will live on in the minds and hearts of all the soldiers who fought with him.
We are so sorry for your loss.

As a mother who lost her only son in Iraq, I know the pain your family is going through. I wish to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences for the lostt of Sgt. Forrest Cauthorn. My heart hurts everytime I see the name of another military member added to the list of fallen soldiers. May your memories bring you a small piece of comfort. It is so difficult to lose a child. Thank you, Sgt. Cauthorn, for defending our freedom. You are definitely a hero. Darlene Kelly - mother of Sgt. Shawn Dunkin KIA 2-19-07

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

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