Michael A. Bechert Obituary

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We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Michael A. Bechert US Army Staff 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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

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

I stopped by your final resting place today and made sure it was clean and decorated properly for Memorial Day. Although I never had the honor of meeting you - I will be forever grateful to you for your service and sacrifice. Rest well, Sir. You served and honored your country well.

I've only a few memories of little mike, so we use to call him. I was young when he passed away. It's really true, what they say, you never know what you have till it's gone. I didn't know how great he was till he was gone. I realized at that age what death was, I witnessed my first heartbreak from the passing of a family member for the first time. Little mike was a caring man with a BIG heart, if I was older and I knew now what I didn't know then, I would've appreciated my brother MORE for all that he's done, the sacrifices he made for us. It was a sad day, at his funeral, I had a hard time crying... I couldn't cry. I barely knew him. But... Now I make up those tears every single day because, now that I think of the memories I do own of him still and all that he's done, it makes me sad that he's gone. And once your gone, you're gone... There's no coming back. :( bye little mike.

I think of how long it was since he has pasted. I was seven and was very depressed that my big nice brother. It's sad that I only have one memory still lelfed of him. I think it was very Sading that he died the day before his birthday.

I am very sorry for your loss and want to make sure you know we will never forget the men who gave their life for our freedom. I would like to donate to you a crossstitch memorial I have made to honor Michael. If you would accept it please contact me at [email protected] or on facebook.
Thank You, Jan Nichols, Dyer, IN

today is his 31 birhtday. him and my sister his mother are having a party together in heaven. luv u both

Michael will be always remember in our family. We appreciated his service and ultimate sacrifice. May 30th and June 14th is a sad day for the brothers in arms and our families. God Bless you!

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert:
It has truly been my honor to sign Michael'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 Michael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

I stop by and visit Michael's resting place about once a week. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to his grave - considering I never had the honor of meeting him to thank him for his service in person. However, not a visit goes by where I don't clean his area and tell him how much the town of Hope loves him and appreciates all he did for us, our country and our freedoms. He will never be forgotten.

I knew your son as a private coming to germany, he was always a laugh and a room full of laughter. I hold his friendship dear. Accept my sympathies and also my regret for not getting here sooner. Always.

SGT Streu

In memory of Michael Bechert.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

Thank you Mike for your sacrifice and service. Remembering and respecting you today and everyday.

We will never forget you and your ultimate sacrifice. You are for ever in our hearts.
Mom of SGT Joshua Szlachciuk

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

We honor and thank you.

TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN HIS BIRTHDAY SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL WE ALL LOVE YOU

TODAY MY HANDSOME NEPHEW GAVE HIS LIFE SO THAT WE ALL COULD HAVE THE FREEDOMS WE SO CHERISH AND FOR THAT I SAY THANK YOU. YOU ARE REMEMBERED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert:
Remembering Michael 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

Remembering you and all those who gave the ultimate sacrafice. Love you baby cuz.

RIP baby cuz. You hold dear to are hearts and will NEVER be forgotten. You are my hero. Love you.

TODAY THE WORLD LOST A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS HIM AND ALL SOLDIERS. HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL MOTHER MY SISTER. LOVE YOU BOTH REBECCA

To the family of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert:
Michael 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 at this time. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Please contact us! 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

Sorry for the mistake
Although I never knew Sgt. Michael Bechert, but I keep his family and other fallen soldier's families close to my heart and in my prayers.Remember in hard times that he is looking down from Heaven and keeping you safe. Thank You for serving our country, and keeping us safe.
May he rest in Peace with the Lord.

Proud Wife-to Be of a Soldier in Iraq

Although I never knew Sgt. James Faulker, but I keep his family and other fallen soldier's families close to my heart and in my prayers.Remember in hard times that he is looking down from Heaven and keeping you safe. Thank You for serving our country, and keeping us safe.
May he rest in Peace with the Lord.

Proud Wife-to Be of a Soldier in Iraq

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Bechert!

I had the honor to serve with mike in germany for 3 yrs and spent 9 months in Kosovo working side by side with him everyday. I am proud to call him my friend.

May our condolences go out to the family and friends of this AMERICAN HERO,thank you so much for giving us OUR freedom.
Spouse is a nurse at BAMC and ret vet.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND FATHERS DAY BABY CUZ!

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 Michael, 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


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

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert, 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.

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mike Bechert. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY

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

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)

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.


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Millions of Americans do not have access to an computer. On behalf of them, I would like to add....
thank you for giving your all. You are a hero and will not be forgotten. God Bless You and your family.

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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 ON FOR YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Staff Sgt. Michel A. Bechert
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

God Bless You!

He was a Dad, a Husband, a Son, and now he is an Angel.Forever watching over his family, his friends, and his fellow soldier. I wish I had a chance to have a beer, and fly some remote controlled planes with you. Just know if Danni needs anything Jessi and I will be there for her and your kids. I will never forget you, and you and your loved ones will be in my thoughts.

mike rest in peace you no longer have to suffer !we were neighbors for the last 3 years in germany i am there for your wife daniela and and your little one branden,he looks so much like you! my thoughts and prayers are also with your family in the states !

Thank you for your prayers,they are comforting.Michael is my precious grandson,he is our Hero.I am so very proud of him,but so very sad.He is in heaven
now with his mother, my daughter.The world has lost another special young man.GOD BLESS HIM

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

Dear Bechert family,
I send my condolences and deepest sympathy on your precious loss. My prayers, thoughts and heart are with you. May God comfort you in his loving arms.

Dearest SGt.Michael,
I wish I had the pleasure of meeting a fine soldier like yourself. You are my hero. Thank you for protecting our country, our freedom and for keeping us safe.

May you rest peacefully in heaven with all our precious sweet angels

Thank you, you will never be forgotten. May God keep you in His loving arms and may He be with your family today and everyday...

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

Bechert defined what it is to be an NCO. He was direct: If you didn't like what he said, too bad. A gifted soldier, a true leader. God be with you.

A true American hero.God bless Michael and his family.

My grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier

My thoughts and prayers to Daniella and Brandon, and his brothers in 1-18 on the passing of a great warrior. I was heartbroken at the news. We walked and rode a lot of miles together and I thought he was invincible.
AK Coombs

To Michael's family: I knew and served with Michael. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know he will be missed and never forgotten by those who knew him.

To Michael: Rest in peace my friend. In time we will see you again.

Michael is my nephew and without him the world will not be same. But because of him it will be a safer place. I am so proud of him and thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers. He will me missed but that he is in heaven with my sister his mother is comforting. She will take of him now and rememeber he is no longer in pain.

We will never forget you Mike. The best damn Staff Sergeant I ever worked with. My thoughts and prayers are with you Daniella.

Josh

I just want to say Thank u so much for all of your prayers. Im Mikey's cousin and can't tell everyone enough how much your thoughts and prayers truly make this time more comferting. My cousin was and is a true hero who will be missed very much.

Rest in Peace my good friend. You will be forever remembered as a hero to those of us who knew you. I will tell your proud and heroic story to your son as he ventures toward manhood. Your friend and brother Kyle.

My thoughts and prayers are with Michaels wife and his grandparents!

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

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

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

SSgt. Bechert, rest in peace. You are a hero and your watch is done. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for standing up, and may God comfort your family.

SSgt Bechert -
May your wife, your baby and your family and friends smile at the memories you had together.
And may you rest in peace.
You are a hero and will not be forgotten.

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 loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R Davenport KIA 11/22/06

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

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Staff Sgt. Bechert and family:

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.

May you rest in peace Mike and no longer have to suffer. "Doc"

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert. As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, and may Michael Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Bechert family.

I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.