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Charlie Gili
March 18, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Stock 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 John C. Stock US Marine 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
jb
September 6, 2015
Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Ridgey Nevill-McKillop
May 25, 2012
As we near the day designated to honor our vets I would like John's family to know he has not been forgotten. I thank him for his ultimate sacrifice in the war to fight terror. I think of him each time I see our flag wave in the breeze and remember it is because of men like John who make this freedom possible.
Peggy Childers
September 7, 2011
September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. John C. Stock:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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August 22, 2011
Dear Stock Family, Yesterday was the Run for the Fallen in the Tampa Bay Area. I just wanted you to know I Wrote Lea and John's name on my gold star bib. I will never forget John. I often see two birds just flying like dive bombers and I think of Lea and John. Love ya'll. We are closer in time to our beautiful boys. Momma Dee
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. John C. Stock:
Remembering John 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
jo hawkins
October 12, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Brad Stueber
September 7, 2009
I am thinking of John and praying for his family and friends today. When Jesus found out that his close friend, Lazurus had died and Martha and Mary, Lazurus's sisters were grieving, Jesus joined in with them and "wept". The Bible also says that the Holy Spirit can "grieve". God knows what you are feeling each moment as you miss John and is participating in those feelings, but He also has your John safely with Him there in Heaven where we can look forward to joining him one day when it is our appointed times to go. Find comfort and joy in your love and memories for John, and find the comfort of the Holy Spirit (The Comforter) who is with each of you, also. I heard someone say once that when a person dies, their knowledge and experiences are equivalent to 3 libraries full of books. You have 3 libraries full of precious moments and memories of your hero within your thoughts and memories of him. Let his living libraries speak to you, comfort you, encourage you, help you cry and laugh. Most of all let them help you honor him and respect his life and his sacrifice of it. Please know that I pray for each of you every day. God bless you!
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. John C. Stock:
John 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
Kenna Larra
December 13, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. 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
In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
September 6, 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 John, 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 –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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July 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Stock!
June Dumas
June 27, 2008
I didn't know John, but I am so proud of all of our HEROES who have given their lives so that we Americans can live in a free country. I am so sorry about John, but I know that he must have been a "SPECIAL MARINE" to have given his life for me and my family. My prayers go out to you and your family and may God hold you in HIS loving arms. Thank you John.
Kevin Harris
April 9, 2008
I hope your family is doing well. I served with John during both of his enlistments and tours with 3RD AABN Bn Maint platoon. You were a great man. Hope you continue being funny in your new journeys. Semper Fi YAT YAS.
March 10, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in the prayers of a grateful nation
In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006
USN/AMEC Ron Baker & Kimberly Henderson Baker
United States Navy
Bryan Bush
November 7, 2007
God bless John Stock and his family. I served with John in Bravo company 3daabn. We had many great times boiling shrimp in a rice maker while in Okinawa. I sold John the new style of digital cammies when he made his return to the Corp after his brief departure in 2004. John may you rest in peace. Many of our brothers are with with you. Thanks for your galant display of courage and many blessings to your family.
God bless brother
October 13, 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
MARIE JONES
October 11, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN STOCK I AM SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE MAY THE GOD WHO GIVES COMFORT BE WITH THE FAMILY AT SUCH A SAD TIME ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT HE IS WITH THOSE WHO ARE BROKEN AT HEART PSALMS 51:17 AND DEEPLY CARES FOR THEM MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Michael iezzi
October 10, 2007
Father we entrust our brother John 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 John in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Brad Stueber
October 10, 2007
I wish to extend my sympathies, love and prayers to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. John C. Stock. I appreciate his supreme sacrifice for his family, for God and for freedom. Our loss is heaven's gain. Thank you John and we all hope to join you one day where there is no more sickness, death, war. Truly God will wipe away all tears from our eyes then.
Rest in peace now.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
October 10, 2007
Rest in peace.
former Marine, Marine wife
October 10, 2007
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
michael galarza
October 9, 2007
I met john when I was at 3rd aabn, bravo co.(1999-2003). He was a good guy. A pleasure to hang out and work with. He always knew how to make us laugh. Me and my family send our condolences. semper fi, John
Mike Galarza
YAT-YAS
Carla Sizer
October 9, 2007
I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will 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" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless SSgt John C. Stock, God bless you and your family and God bless America!
Contact me if you want to talk.
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
Efimia Stockel
October 7, 2007
I met John through my husband in Oceanside in 2004. He was always the life and laugh of our time spent riding and evenings in together in the garage. I know that he will be forever missed. He was a caring and very thoughful person.
William Perez
September 30, 2007
I am terribly sorry for your great sacrifice. Stock and I served together in Bravo for a few years together and spent some time overseas. He was a good man and Marine. My family and I pray for you.
Melanie Tanner
September 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. My tears and pain are with complete knowledge of what you are going through. Your Hero and mine are both now angels in God's service. I know these words do not ease your pain. But should you wish to have a friend to cry with, I am here.
Keep your faith and remember him well.
Proud Gold Star mom of
Cpl. John C. Tanner, USMC
KIA 8/29/2007
Tom Gugliuzza
September 21, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Stock family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John 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~
Jonathan Paris
September 21, 2007
I just wanted to give my deepest regards for the loss of a great man and Marine. My memories with John are nothing but the best. He was honestly one of the funnest and enjoyable men I had the opportunity to serve with. He will be missed and forever remembered as a great friend and great Marine.
September 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Stock and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deployed to Anbar province
Lisa Tabor
September 19, 2007
I pray daily for all of our troops and their families. When I heard of the loss of your loved one, I immediately went into prayer of comfort and peace. The sacrifice that was made will never be forgotten, but remembered by all who proudly call themselves American. We can never repay you all, but can and will honor those who serve, have served and those that fall. I believe truly that Soldiers never fall, they ascend to heaven to serve as warriors. My thoughts are with you as well as my prayers. I see our troops in every American flag that proudly waves in the skies. God Bless you all.
A Marines sister
September 17, 2007
I am sorry for your loss.
Renee Owens
September 14, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Greg Maxie
September 14, 2007
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one and a great Marine. Your John, was our son’s NCO, after he arrived in 3rd Tracks. He was patient as he trained the “boot.” Our John, Cpl Maxie, credited his success last year in Dulab, with the leadership he received from SSgt. Stock. He is now at sea with Echo preparing for another deployment to Iraq. He asked us to send his deepest sympathies also. May you find solace from those who knew, respected, and loved SSgt Stock. Our families prayers are with you. God Speed.
The Maxie Family
YAT-YAS
Julia Keyes
September 14, 2007
My husband served with John back from 99-01 at AAS Bn. He was always hanging out at our house with us. Making every moment memorable. He was quite a character as well. Always made us laugh no matter what. A jokester he was. RIP John, we'll miss you.
TRESA COLLARD
September 12, 2007
I am a personal friend of the Stock family and I would like to tell everyone what a wonderful man John C Stock was. John was a dedicated father of two boys and a loving husband. John believed in the marine corp and was recently promoted. He was loved by everyone who met him. He had a personality that drew people to him and a smile that would lite up a room. We will miss him dearly. My husband is going to escort him home today. All of my love goes to be with Johns family and my husband who loved him like a brother.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
September 12, 2007
I have just learned of the death of Staff Sergeant Stock. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Valorie
September 12, 2007
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 they were 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
Sandy Bonesteel
September 12, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Gale Poindexter
September 11, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt John C Stock. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com
He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
Don Elseroad
September 11, 2007
In recognition of Staff Sergeant John C. Stock's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
Garnet Jenkins
September 11, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Staff Sgt. John C. Stock, with So Much Gratitude for this Fine Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May John rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Stock family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"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 have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice John has made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 11, 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)
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