Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church
Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church
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Owen & Adele McHugh
May 28, 2025
Another year has gone by and we are remembering your life. You would be so happy and proud of your children Maryn ( 24 yrs old ) and Dorian ( Tuc 22 yrs old. I wish I could visit them and tell them how much I enjoy life in a free United States because of you. Love you always, Owen
Owen McHugh
January 22, 2025
Our Country has been saved, Donald Trump has been elected President. We will again be the Country you fought to preserve.
Owen & Cookie McHugh
May 29, 2023
Happy Birthday, How fast the years go by, but we still keep you in our hearts.
Owen Mchugh
November 11, 2020
Tuc, we love you and will always remember you.
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Owen Mchugh
November 28, 2019
We will be thinking of you as we count our blessings today.
Owen Mchugh
May 28, 2019
Our family stopped over yesterday to celebrate Memorial Day. My grandchild ( Holden ) is now 20 months old. I hope he grows to be like you. Mindi and Maryn would love this little guy.
owen McHugh
November 11, 2018
We are thinking of you on this Veterans day 2018
Owen Mchugh
August 4, 2018
Placed a Flag in memory of you today.
Owen Mchugh
July 4, 2018
We are Thankful on this Independence day for the Freedom we have. We will not forget the sacrifice you made for us.
Owen Mchugh
May 28, 2018
We are thinking of you today, Love Owen & Cookie.
December 24, 2017
Just a note to say we are remembering you on the Christmas eve.
Owen $ Cookie
Owen McHugh
May 28, 2017
We will never forget the sacrifice TUC made for us.
Charlie Gili
February 15, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Church Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Theodore U. Tuc Church US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2. 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
Owen McHugh
December 10, 2015
Just to let you know, We appreciate the sacrifice you made for us.
Owen & Cookie McHugh
Janet Alderman
May 31, 2013
Mindy and his mother Betty,
I would love to send you both a HOME OF THE BRAVE QUILT in honor and memory of Theodore. I am the state coordinator for Ohio. Theodore will not be forgotten. You can request a quilt on our national website www.homeofthebravequilts.com
In memory and honor,
Janet Alderman
State of Ohio Coordinator
Home of the Brave Quilts
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2013
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church:
It has truly been my honor to sign Theodore's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Theodore will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
July 22, 2012
CWO Theodore Church, still remembered and honored.
Peggy Childers
May 27, 2012
May 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church:
Always remembering Theodore. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church:
Please accept my remembrance of Theodore on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church:
Remembering Theodore 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
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2009
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church:
Theodore 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
Ryan
May 25, 2009
Rest in peace soldier. We thank you and will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made for your country. God bless you and your family.
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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
June 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Warrant Officer Church!
In Memory of Theodore ~ (Debra Estep)
May 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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 Theodore, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Church and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 4, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Glen
June 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Ronn Massie
June 19, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Theodore.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Theodore for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
G.A. Yoakum
June 15, 2007
Theodore U. Church, We send our deepest sympathy to the Church Family. Tuc you have joined all the heroes from many Wars & Conflicts our Nation has been involved in.
You have joined the best of the best, and you will always be remembered and elevated as our hero. May our Lord bless those who are hurting & suffering. It's an old saying, but time will help you ease the pain. Look in the Army Air Crews.
G.A. & Ann Yoakum (Parents of CW4 Keith Yoakum KIA 2-2-07)
June 13, 2007
Our sincere condolences to all of the Church family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We lost our grandson in Iraq. We are so proud of all of our American Heroes who gave so much for us all. We pray for strength, courage, comfort and peace of our Lord for you all. God bless!
HM1(SW/AW) Caleb Noble USN
June 11, 2007
May he rest in a peacefull eternal slumber. As we continue to lose our brothers in arms there sacrifice to continue freedom will never be forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 11, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Church family in the loss of Theodore. I did not know Theodore, 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. Theodore 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~
jeff cassis
June 11, 2007
To T.U. Church's Family and Friends,
I am Keith Heidtman's uncle. Keith was the other pilot in the Kiowa. Over the weekend we met with two of the pilots that fly with Tuck and Keith - great men. They thought the world of Tuck. I want to express my sorrow for your loss.
Gary Allain
June 9, 2007
An Eagle Has Fallen
Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Susan Champion
June 7, 2007
Dear Family of Officer Church,
My heart is with you in this time of sorrow. May the Lord comfort you.
The Rev. Susan Champion
Pinole California
John Montgomery
June 5, 2007
I didn’t know him as Theodore, he told me to call him “Tuck”. That’s what he said to me when I first met Tuck in May 2004 at Warrant Officer Candidate Course (WOCC) in Ft Rucker Alabama. We were both seasoned Soldiers so we hit it off right away. You get to know people really well in an environment such as WOCC. It was our common interest of aviation and motorcycles which allowed me to meet his wonderful wife Mindy and the kids. We kept in touch from time to time while in flight school and we said our goodbye as he left for Hawaii and I went to Honduras in September 2005. My heart is heavy because tonight I found my friends picture of the Army Times under the caption “The Human Toll”. He died on Memorial Day. I will always be thankful for my friendship with Tuck and will never forget him. Memorial Day will forever have a special meaning.
I miss you, my friend.
Blake Lena
June 5, 2007
It was an Honor serving with you Sgt. Church. You taught me alot and were a part of the reason I am the Man I am today. I promise that you will never be forgotten. Your family is in my prayers. Scouts out Sgt. Church....Scouts Out.
Alessandra Dickenson
June 5, 2007
God bless you Mindi in this difficult time, we have no words to describe how sad we feel.
June 4, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Rob & Desirae Moffitt
June 4, 2007
Mindi, Tuc's Family and close friends. My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our hearts are sad by this great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mindi, you are strong person and what we seen at the class reunion you are great mommy. Take Care
Adam Beard
June 4, 2007
Rest in peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family. The cavarlymen that you've left behind will meet you on Fiddler's Green in due time.
My sympathy goes out to your family and friends.
Linda Flannery
June 1, 2007
God's Blessings to the family of this brave soldier. May you find comfort in your loving memories. My flag flies in his honor.
Trudy Lowe
May 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Garnet Jenkins
May 31, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Theodore rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Church family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 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 precious memories of Theodore, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and
strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Cline
May 31, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the 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.
debbi rivers
May 31, 2007
I know the pain you are feeling right now though I don't know this soldier I too am a mother of another fallen soldier SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III who was killed on November 12, 2006 in Samarra, Iraq. I want to offer you to contact me as only another person who has endured the same can possibly understand your grief today. May God Bless you with HIS healing love and comfort at this time.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 30, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Sandy Bonesteel
May 30, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
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