Courtney Hollinsworth Obituary

Missing you. Today and every day, brother. I appreciate the lessons you taught me. Both about being a man and being a soldier. See you around, my friend.

Son as the anniversary of your death approaches, September 9th. I once again am reminded of that dreadful day, although it started off as peaceful. I remember the sunlight, I remember the warmth that showed through the two small glass windows on the door. I remember the sound, although completely silent, and then, that sound became chaotic and unrecognizable. I am also reminded of your Heroic act, your courage and your selfless action in protecting us all. You will forever be twenty six, you will forever be my Hero and Hero to so many others. Your smile will forever be embraced in my heart and you will never be forgotten. I love you and I miss beyond the moon and the stars above.

Mom

Another Memorial has come and gone. I attended the service that the City of Yonkers held and I must say this year hit different for me. It wasn't so much about the music or the bugler, the gun salute or even the children singing or the girl scouts rendering the Pledge of Allegiance. It was the words spoken, the sentiments expressed. "There are those of us who get to go home and share time with our families and the young men and women that gave their lives, don't get to do that", we stand here able to agree to disagree, regardless of our political choices, because of them. "Their courage reminds us of the true cost of freedom" "We are here today to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice". Your Heroism lives on in my life and our family's life and we will Never Forget!. My heart still mourns for my son and that will never end, but I know within my Faith that I will see you again Courtney, Love MOM, Always to the moon and back.

You are remembered not just on Memorial Day but everyday! Thank you for our freedom
Sis you and the family are in my prayers always. Rest well in God's paradise my hero

Happy Memorial Day, Court! Your taste of music is still crap. I will never forget your ultimate sacrifice. Listening to the salute at our local service brought tears to my eyes. I am thankful for knowing you and appreciate your sacrifice. Rest in peace Court.

I was in delta battery 1/4 ADA and we stayed in the 4th floor of Bravo battery and I met Hollinsworth when I would hang out with the bravo guys on second floor. He introduced me to Hennessy and Redbull, always had a smile on his face and was a great soldier.

Thank you for your service, my Hero!
Rip❤

"Say their names. They will never be forgotten." Today is Memorial Day. But you are remembered everyday. Our hearts could not hold you here on Earth. Miss you always.

Happy celestial birthday my hero continue to Rip

My Beloved son we celebrated your Birthday, October 18th. Lit a candle and sang you Happy Birthday. I'm sure your Birthday in Heaven was everything. We miss you so much, we love you beyond the moon and the stars above. PS: We talk about you always to your nephew.

Love you

Mom

Still think of you all the time Courtney. Happy belated birthday, I'm sure you celebrated big yesterday! Love from Texas.

Just wanted to stop through on this June 1st, a day after Memorial Day which was very emotional, especially having to remind people what Memorial Day means to us, as a family and as a mother. I keep you in my heart always and at all times I make sure that the memory of you stays present in everything that I do. Our local television station honored you and others with Last Letters Home. It was a somber moment as I reminisced about you, told them about the child and man you became, read the letter you wrote Auntie Joyce and Uncle Mark and your cousin Tori, while sharing the pictures of you. There were moments where I could barely hold it together, yet I tried. I love you dearly Courtney and I miss you so very, very much. Although this pain is not like the first day when we were notified, my heart still aches. Please continue to watch over us. I love you beyond the moon and the stars above. Love your mom.

I think of you not just on Memorial Day, but on many other days as well. And I know all of the Soldier of 1-4 ADA miss you as well. You were one of the most uplifting Soldiers I’ve ever met. Always smiling, laughing, and joking around. Yet so eager to learn and excel. I am honored to have served with such an upstanding young man. I hope your family is well, and your soul is forever happy in the arms of our Lord forever. He must have needed an extra angel to help fight the evil that is, the living, still fighting here on earth. But rest easy my friend, for you will never be forgotten. Til Vallhala

On this day forty years ago, I gave birth to the most precious, sweetest, kindest and most humble loving son with a smile that would light up every room, whom forever will be 26. His joy was wrapped in love and surrounded by happiness and will forever be missed. Happy Heavenly Born Day Courtney, Love you and miss you beyond the stars and the clouds above.

Looking back at pictures of you in Germany made me think of the last time we spoke in the gym at Fort Bliss. I remember telling you that you were going to make an awesome NCO and to go forward in your career and make me proud. Well you did! Till We meet again!

I miss you so much!

Love Mom

Man i wish i knew about this earlier...Me and Hollinsworth shared a room for a year on my first deployment to Iraq. That dude never had a bad day he was always ready to have a good time. If it be dancing to Blonde Travolta or decorating our room in what we might call freedom so much freedom that the rumors made there way to the Sgt Major himself who had to come and inspect he approved..I miss Courtney a lot i know he would have been a life long friend the world would be a better place with him among us.

Hollywood always had a smile on his face no matter what the situation we were in , we started out in bravo battery 1/4 ada I got moved to delta and Hollywood and I didnt talk as much , but we always spoke when we say each other he loved what he did and people !!!!

You were always so funny and smiling brother. We could use more of that these days. Until Valhalla

Never forgotten.

My beloved son, everyday is a constant reminder that you are no longer here with me, with us, no longer will I hear your voice or see that handsome smile, no longer will I get those phone calls about your "secret missions" or how your day is going. The only thing left behind, in which I am grateful for, is the many, many memories that were shared with lots of laughter and an abundance of love and joy you blessed me with as a son and a young man and a true blessing from God. I will cherish those memories for a lifetime. As we venture into Memorial Day, remembering all the brave souls, like you, who gave their today for our tomorrow I am reminded once again of who you were and who you will always be in our hearts and minds, our Courtney, our Hero!! I love you as far as the moon can be seen as far as the stars travel and beyond the clouds and I miss you with all my heart and deep down in my soul. Your Mom Forever and ever!

Honoring all service members and veterans. This is a somber holiday dedicated to honor our fallen.Grandson i miss you dearly each and every day.I fall back on those memories AND IHAvE PLENTY.Family fun time was the best time of all.I celebrate you today being in the armed service required enormous sacrifice tremendous disciplice and superb teamwork,yet you did not wavier to serve your country.I step in faith beleiveing you are in a better place so RIP Grandson

Hero....A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. You are mine! Thank you for your service. Continue to rest in God's paradise.❤ Hope my sister sending extra special hugs to you.

Thank you for your honor and sacrifice. You will forever be in our hearts and always remembered as our hero and family. Continue to rest in heavenly peace. You are loved and missed. Cousin Maxine, Steve and family.

A poem written in memory of my nephew Staff Sgt Courtney Hollingsworth
How Do We Live Without You?
Gone but not forgotten this is something that all tend to say when they lose a loved one. This is our way of something life is over but not done.
There were so many things that we would do, from swimming, traveling, church, African Dance and drumming, we did it all with you!
You will always be my smush face, and in our hearts you hold a special place.
There is no loss like a mother losing her child, sad days and then days that bring a smile. You always wanted to travel the world, a desire that may be true for any boy and girl. You decided to join the military, a thought that made us all worry, but this is what you wanted to do, so with love, we supported you.
You left home a boy and matured into a young man who became a Mister.
Everyone missed you from your parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles to Nicole, your sister. Then we found out that we lost you to the war, which hurt us all to the core.
So now, how do we live without you?
We reflect on all the memories that were tried and true.
We thank God for giving us the time that we had with you, although it was not long. We have to believe in our hearts as hard as it is, that God is never wrong.
Until we meet again, we think of you and pray and believe that we will see you again one day!
Rest In Peace Courtney
Our love for you lives on in all of us!!

Courtney,
My nephew, my hero.
You were in my thoughts on 9/11 as various friends and colleagues asked me to share with your mother their gratitude for your service and the sacrifice of your life to our country.
I actually engaged in a conversation with a gentleman while in a parking lot, about how his nephew lost his life on 9/11 and then I shared how we lost you fighting for our country.
It was a moment for us to bond about our family members that we loved and will live on forever in our hearts.
Rest In Peace my beloved nephew.
Auntie Joyce

Courtney theres not a day that goes by that we are not grateful for what you have done for us all. Our HERO. Continue to sleep in heavenly peace. Love always your family.....

My hero! You are never forgotten! Continue to rest in Gods kingdom!❤

Every year just seems like hours, you're in my heart and my soul every minute of each day, every hour, everyday, every month and each year. I miss you so much. My tears are an ocean that goes on forever. I miss your smile and your laughter, I miss your face, beyond the moon and the sky above I love you my son

my dear friend. i am lost for words to know that you have left this earth. you were a good friend with a heart of gold, and a joy to be around. you are truly missed. our high school days were full of laughter as we helped each other. I remember our times as if they were yesterday! thank you for your service and on my behalf as well as the whole class of 99 at Saunders HS i say i miss you my good friend. God bless and i pray a lifetime of strength to your family.

your friend always,
Steven Alvarez
Saunders Trade & Tech HS
class of 98'

Happy heavenly holidays my hero! Continue to rest In heavenly peace!

Merry Christmas son, when the holidays approach and when they come and go there's still an incredible feeling of heartache, some days are better than others, but all days I miss you so much! Know that I love you to the moon and the stars above.❤❤

Happy heavenly birthday my hero! Rest well!

Heavenly Birthday, My birthday gift to you will be sweetest thoughts carried in memory, of my love for you that will always live on in my life, as in death you will never be gone. ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED. Grandma Audrey.

Happy Born Day Son, today marks your 38th Birthday and our 11th year without you. This year 10/18/18 and the 38th year, the number 8 reveals regeneration, a new era and embodies power and strength, which you were and are in our hearts. I miss you son beyond the moon and the stars above, yet I know I will see you again, but for now I look for you when the subtle wind blows, a moving cloud in the sky or bright shining star. You are always there, always with us as we share our love for you and your family. I love you more than any spoken word. Continue to watch over us and your little nephew who bares your namesake. Your Mom!

Happy birthday in heaven Courtney. Youre missed everyday! Pls continue to watch over everyone. God bless you!

To my precious son, my Hero I honor you on this Memorial Day and remember the ultimate sacrifice you gave in order for each of us to have a voice and a choice in this life. You gave your all and in this life I will make sure no one forgets, you will forever be remembered. Please continue to watch over us as we continue to live by your dedication and commitment! We love you and I miss you beyond the moon and the stars above❤❤

To my Hero! Rest in heavenly peace! Thank you for your service!

Dear Courtney (Smush Face) Our Hero,

WE(Uncle Mark and Auntie Joyce) are thinking about you during this Memorial Day Weekend!
Uncle Mark was sharing with Rev. Bolling how you two would often make specialty sandwiches with all kinds of kinds of extra fixings.
Uncle Mark and I remembered how when we went to Puerto Rico you made friends with the guys in the neighborhood store and they all knew your name. We were also cracking up laughing about how you would eat twice, at home and then come to our house to eat again. Your mom would call looking for you and we would tell her that you are eating dinner. She would exclaim, "Eating, he just ate, tell him I said to get home, now!"
We miss all of those days and special family time with all of us together.
We only have the memories to cling to now.
Time continues to pass, but the memories are still precious and live on in our hearts.
Thank you for all that you were and will always be in our hearts and memories.

With All of Our Love,
Uncle Mark and Auntie Joyce

Happy New Year in God's kingdom! Rest In Heavenly Peace, my Hero!

Happy New Year son, it's January 1, 2018 11 years come September 7th, yet it seems like just yesterday to me.

There are some days that are harder than others and then there are days where I think of you and smile and laugh. I miss you with all my heart.

You will forever be remembered, never forgotten and always a part of everything that I do. I am leaving a legacy behind for you in heaven and your sister here on earth.

I love you beyond the moon and stars above!

Mom

Hollywood-

I think of you often brother. I am coming on 17 years in service and I still vividly remember great times with you at McCully Barracks.

Audacia
CW3 Chamberlain

To my hero! Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom your legacy lives on and your wonderful mom is making sure of that! Continue to watch over her, I know you will!!! Rest In Heavenly Peace!

Son, today was Veterans Day and I attended an event in Yonkers, as I do every year, in remembrance of you and to make sure you are never forgotten. I also spoke at one of the local churches in Yonkers for Veterans Day. I told them about my soldier, my Hero, my son and how you became this incredible man, willing to lay down your life for another. Every day you are remembered in my heart, my mind and my soul and in all that I do I will make sure every one knows who you are no matter what. The memory of you will stay alive! I love you and I miss you beyond the moon and the stars above!

Mom

Dear Courtney, affectionately known by me as "smush face."
I am fondly thinking of you on Veteran's Day and the ultimate sacrifice that you made for our country.
You would be so proud of all that your mother has accomplished, and much of it in memory of you! I believe that you know and I hope that you are happy.
You have been such a powerful source of inspiration.
We miss you and will love you forever and ever! I will always cherish the special memories. You loved life and lived it to the fullest!
Continue to keep watch over all of us.
Love Auntie and Uncle Mark!

You aren't just remembered today but all days! You truly live through your mom!! She's faithful in keeping your memories a live! Thank you! You're my hero, Staff Sgt. Courtney Hollinsworth...Sleep In Heavenly Peace!

Memorial Day, defined as a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered! Every day for us is Memorial Day and although today is observed as a day we remember you and your ultimate sacrifice, know that you are always remembered and will never be forgotten. As your mother, it is still so very painful, my heart aches and at times my tears flow continuously, yet I am so very proud of the man you had become and the choices you've made in protecting us all. We know that we have an angel in Heaven watching over us and know that as long as I have breathe you will be remembered, your love for your family, for life and for those you may not have even known. We live in the home of the free because of the brave, you! I love you beyond the moon and the stars above my son!

I salute you on Memorial Day and honoring you and all who have served to keep us safe and free. I will never forget the service and sacrifice you all made in defense to keep America safe and free. You are truly missed. Love Grandma Audrey

Hey Courtney, my smush face and HERO.
Here we are again at another Memorial Day.
Community Baptist Church, led by our Pastor Bolling recently paid tribute to you through an audio-visual system that was installed with huge screens.
Pictures of you were displayed on the screens by our close family friend-Chief.
No matter how much time passes, seeing you on those screens just brought back so many memories and thus a flood of emotions accompanied by tears.
It is so true you never know how much you love and miss someone until they are gone!
On this Memorial Day, with my eyes once again filling up with tears, I say thank you to God for bringing you into our lives. It was short, but I had a chance to spend a wealth of quality time with you.
It is a shame that we had to find out through your ultimate sacrifice, just how special you were and are to us and also to so many others.
Until we meet again, know that we miss you and will ALWAYS and Forever Love You!!
Love Auntie Joyce and Uncle Mark

We spent the Resurrection Day with you. Every time I make the visit, the anticipation is always at the surface as if I'm going to see your face, as if I'm going to be able to hug you or hold your hand or walk the grounds of the cemetery with you by my side. We miss you so much, and although it's been nearly ten years I still remember your face, your hands and long fingers, your infectious smile and the way you spoke my name "Ma". I will never forget and we will always love you beyond the moon and the stars above our Hero, my son!

Love you

Mom

Hello everyone, i would like to start with i did not have the pleasure to know Mr.SSGT. Hollinsworth however, i do have very much the respect and admiration for his service and sacrifices that keep us free in the United States of America , as i do of all our Men And Women of our Military as i have a Son whom is serving with much honor and that i am very proud of.
I dedicate this moment to thank you Mr.Hollinsworth for your sacrifice and to your family just the same.

I also would like to know if anyone here can help get this American Flag Dedicated to Mr. SSGT. Hollinsworth from his unit *
A Trp 1-4 CAV and signed by them.

I acquired this flag by legal means as part of a auction and feel this flag Should be in its rightful place with the family of this fine dedicated Soldier.

If you can help please email me at [email protected] thank you and God Bless America.
Much aprec

Dear SSG Hollinsworth,

Your sweet mother asked for help with Valentine's Day Cards. I would love to help out. My children love to make cards with all the Art Supplies we have.
I am currently in Maine, because my father (Army Veteran) was in Hospice. He went to heaven on January 5, 2017, so could you give him a big hug for me please. When I get back to Florida, I will gladly honor your mother's request.
Respectfully,
CSM (Ret.) Jane Payeur Baldwin

Dear Smush face,
This is the name that I affectionately called you as a baby. But as you got older, I just called you Court. I actually told your mom the name Courtney and she decided to name you Courtney.
I just wanted to say Happy New Year in Heaven and thanks for keeping watch over us with the other Angels.
Until we see each other again, just wanted you to know that we miss you and will always love you forever and ever!!
I have pictures of you around the house to keep you near and to reflect on your life and our lives with you.
Love Auntie Joyce, Uncle Mark and Cousin Tori

As the New Year approaches, 2017, I know it is hard to believe to some, but very real to others, that I still am in disbelief. Although I shared and created many memories since you've been gone, I am grateful to God that we shared 26 years of memories, 26 years of laughter and love, 26 years of a brand new day, 26 years of me watching you become a man and big brother. My heart still aches for you son, tears still fall and my heart breaks every time I think of our last days together during the Christmas Holiday. Today, you would be returning home, we would be going to have breakfast, remember that, at the restaurant not far from the airport. We laughed a lot that day, but my eyes filled with tears when we arrived at the airport, and I remember hugging you, not wanting to let go, yet I thought I would see you again. You waved goodbye as the doors opened and I just thought to myself, had I hugged you tight enough not realizing that would be my last hug given and received from you. So this day, the day before New Years Eve is bitter sweet to me. I love you son, I miss you from the moon and beyond. Your smile is so infectious and will always be a part of my heart, your voice I still hear, your eyes I still see, your hands I can still picture even through the tears that flow today.

Mom

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my hero! Rest In Heavenly Peace!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY Grandson your last visit with us was on Xmas eve, fond memories but there is not a day goes by we don't think about you. Love Always and FOREVER Grandma Audrey

Happy Birthday Son

Happy Born Day my baby boy, well my 36 year old son, today is your heavenly born day and although the celebration is, I'm sure overwhelming in Heaven, more than anyone could ever imagine, I selfishly want you here. This morning was emotional, but as the day went by, I realize you would've wanted us to celebrate this day. So I got some balloons, me and Vic, cupcakes and we, along with your sister celebrated, releasing them up into the sky as they floated off to Heaven where I hope you saw them. I miss you son to the sun and the moon above, I miss you always and love beyond.

Happy Birthday Grandson; I often reminisce of your boyhood how you loved to read and was able to express yourself by using big words to impress us how smart you were. You had a sense of humor that brightened our lives. The beauty of your smile is surely missed. LOVE YOU SOSOSOSOSO MUCH Grandma Audrey

Happy Birthday Courtney!!! There isn't a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. I can remember the first day we met back in 98-99, you had just moved to Texas, we had some fun times. I'm so blessed I was able to know you and be able to share life with you. I know you're up there celebrating big like you always did on Earth. The big 36!!!! Happy Birthday friend!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COURTNEY!!
We miss you and we will ALWAYS Love YOU!!
Praying that you are having a great time in Heaven with the angels.

Dear Courtney,
I just wanted you to know that I often think about you and the time that you spent with me and Tori.
Someone asked me about you while I was working at one of my schools. He wanted to know how was my son doing. I explained that you were my nephew and that you went on to glory while fighting for us and America.
He was deeply touched and so sorry that he did not know. He knew you from Community Baptist Church. You two were about the same age. His name is Jamel Pace.
God has a way of making sure that you are not forgotten. Your mom has been involved with so many events to commemorate your life and legacy.
I will always love you Smush face.
I miss your smile and all that represented you, especially when you would call me Auntie.
Love Auntie Joyce

Son, this weekend was a tribute to you and the sacrifice you made and the LOVE. Sometimes I can't believe it myself, I miss you so much and I've said it so many times, it only gets harder. I've had a chance to connect with some great women, who have endured the same pain and are as grateful as I am to be able to share stories and the love of our children as well as the siblings that are left behind that too have to endure this pain. We had a butterfly release ceremony on Saturday and as watched everyone in attendance and we shared with so many women it was bitter sweet, but comforting. Renee Ritter also was part of a "Boot Ceremony" in Clarksville Tennessee and she supplied a boot where over thousands of soldiers were honored and of course she made sure to decorate yours and have it there for everyone to see to honor you. And last but not least The Gold Star Mother ceremony on Sunday, was as well, bitter sweet my son. I love you so much and miss you beyond the moon and the stars above *tears*

Mom

Still can't believe it :'( we went to grade school, middle and high school together. You were always one of my favorites. What a gentle soul were. Completely heartbroken when I heard... just know you will forever be missed! RIP Courtney xoxo

You are so missed grandson, I can!t believe it has been nine years you will forever remain close to my heart your spirit is always present. LOVE GRANDMA

Today is one of those days where I wish I could sleep away and wake up and it's all over. But I know that's not my reality, so instead today I think about the wonderful memories and times we shared together, the laughter, the games and even the tears. Although, this day September 9th is when the tears never stopped. I've tried in everything that I do to make sure the memory of you and your spirit lives on in the words I speak, write and in the journeys I take. I try not to be a burden to others and choose to do a lot on my own, it's just whom I've become. Although I find solace in spending time with others who understand the tears that all of sudden flow from nowhere, but still everywhere. The pain is not as debilitating as it once was, but it's still there and those are the times I found a quiet space and sob on my own, sometimes in silence. Sometimes I still can't believe you're no longer here. I miss you so much my son, so very very much. I love you to the moon and the stars above, mom.

To our special nephew, our hero, our guardian angel,

WE take this time to reflect on your life and the memories are joyful, painful and then filled with so much pride to have had you in our lives and know how you left behind a legacy.

God blessed us to be able to spend a great portion of our lives with you as a youngster and then before we knew it you were off to the army and became a man.
We often think about you and while we were out and about this weekend, we took time to remember you and to acknowledge how special you were, and will always be in our lives.
We will always love you and hold you close to our hearts in our own special way!!
Until we see each other again,
Love Uncle Mark, Auntie Joyce and Cousin Tori.

I miss you everyday son, there's not a day that goes by that I don't wish I had one more day with. Some days it feels so unreal not having you here, not hearing your voice and seeing your smile in person. Yesterday was a great struggle as I tried to maintain my composure on the ride to the cemetery, not wanting your sister to see me so upset. On this day, I salute you and thank you for giving your tomorrow for so many of our todays.

This special day and every day we honor those brave falling heroes men and women who sacrifice there lives for our freedom unselfishly. Thank you all for your service to our nation.You will never every be forgotten Grandson. Love Always and Forever. Grandma Audrey

Thinking about you every day, there's not a day that goes by that the thoughts of you have not entered my mind. The other day I was having a conversation with someone and your smile crossed my mind and your face was so clear in my head.

The holidays have come and gone, although difficult, because once again you were not there with us. We shared them with family, as we always do and I'm sure you were in their thoughts and hearts as well. Happy Anniversary as well, me and Stephanie connect on IG, she put some picture of you and her on your wedding day, they were nice to see how happy you were.

There is no such thing as time healing, due to the fact that I am still devastated at times, thinking maybe it's all just a dream, but as soon as someone speaks of their children, I am reminded that I have one here on earth and the other in Heaven.

I love you my dear son, beyond the moon and the stars above and I miss you even more.

Mom

I shared my sentiments on Veterans Day, but it didn't get posted!

It was a great ceremony at the wall in Getty Square near City Hall for Veterans Day, and once again they talked about the bravery, honor and valor of each of those who paid the ultimate price. In all that I do son, please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten and your name and bravery and love for your country and family will live on till my time on earth is done . . . to the moon and the stars above I love you and miss you!

Hey Courtney,
On this Veteran's Day, I am thinking about you and all of the soldiers who gave their lives for this country.
Miss you and love you!

Love Auntie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMUSH FACE!!
I have your picture in my office to always remind me and to let others know of the ultimate sacrifice that you made for ALL of us.
I often think about all the time that you spent with me and Tori and anyone and everyone that was a part of my life. I feel so blessed and honored to know that I had the opportunity to spend sooooo much time with you and to do so many wonderful things with you. You were just like a son to me, although the love that I have for you could never compare to the level or degree of love that your mother had and has for you,I loved you dearly and always will. I miss your smile, laughter and love for life.
My heart is so heavy right now and as you can see, my eyes are filled with tears, as I reflect over the years......
I will always remember the day you told me while we were on the cruise, "You see Auntie, this is what I want to do, travel and see the world."
I pray that God has allowed you to fly and see every part of the world that you wanted to see.
Until we see each other again, enjoy your birthdays and know that We all love you more than you ever knew!! You were and always will be a special person in our lives.
Miss you!
Happy 35!!
Auntie Joyce

Missing you son and sending you a Happy Birthday today, you would've been all of 35, and it just gets harder. I know you're up there in Heaven celebrating with all those who have gone on, what a joyous occasion it must be.

We will celebrate your day here reminiscing with the wonderful memories left behind. Sometimes it is extremely difficult and the tears never stop, even as I write this the tears just keep flowing, but I know you're here with me and I have to rely upon the comfort that will come from God, I love you Court beyond the moon and the stars above.

LOVE YOU

Mom,

Hey son, it's been 8 years but it always seems like yesterday when September 9th arrives, although we've somehow gotten stronger. There's much anticipation before the day arrives and many thoughts when we're in the midst of the day. I said a prayer yesterday morning and I asked God for continued strength, but even after 8 years I find myself still broken on the inside, my heart that is, and devastated that I will not have that last hug, that last goodbye or that last loving bright smile of yours. I don't think the pieces will ever be together fully, but know that you're always remembered and always thought of and always in my heart in everything that I do. I, Vic, Nicole, Grandma Audrey, Auntie Joyce, Grandma Alice, Peewee and Mike got together yesterday and sent to the heavens white balloons letting you know we love you and miss you dearly. I miss you son with all my heart and I love you beyond the moon and the stars above.

Mom

hey brother,

i think about you all the time... i cant believe its been 8 years. There are a lot of days that come and go during deployments but this is one that will never be forgotten! I miss you man and am keep the fight going. i will be having a Corona with grenadine tonight...

Memorial Remembrance of SGT.Courtney Hollinsworth.
It`s been 8 years now and the pain is always present. I miss you so much, but I know you are in a better place.
I feel a warmth around me like your presence is so near.
And I close my eyes to visualize your face when you were here.
You are not gone, you remain here beside me just in a different form.

So say it loud and let it ring. You are always a part of everything.
The future, present and the past.Fly on proud bird .You`re free at last.

Love Always and Forever
Grandma Audrey

Happy 4th of July, our fallen hero.
Fond memories of you is always present.

Love Always and Forever.
Grandma

Dear Courtney,

What a joy it was to meet your Family last week for your Dedication Ceremony (I wish Auntie Joyce could have made it). There were so many Soldiers and Civilians that planned and worked so hard to make sure it truly honored your ultimate sacrifice for our Great Country.

Most of the Servicemembers that train at McGregor Range, NM will utilize your Fitness Complex and all that it offers. Each year thousands of Servicemembers will get to know you, and you will never be forgotten. You are an American Hero.

Respectfully,

CSM Jane Payeur Baldwin

Courtney you have no idea how much you are loved. Upon returning home from this amazing joyful event and shedding tears from what I had witness,I want to THANK everyone who was involved and made it possible in this dedication ceremony.Iknow it took a collected group effort.I was extremely blessed to meet Commander Crider and his wife and he shared his passion for his soldiers by showing me the wrist band bearing there names. Thank each and everyone of you.God Bless You All. Love Always And Forever GRANDMA Audrey

My beloved son I'm sure you were smiling down on us during the rededication of the Courtney Hollinsworth Fitness Center on Friday, June 19, 2015. It was way more than me, dad, Emma Grace, Stephanie and Grandma Audrey could've ever imagined or expected to be a part of.

You were truly honored as the Hero you are and the sacrifice you so valiantly made. It truly showed us that the sacrifice you made will never be forgotten. Courtney, the oil panting of you was incredible and it captured the very essence of who you were.

My son the love for you was expressed in various ways from the words spoken to the honor given. Your brothers conveyed and embodied army strong, never forget. Your commitment and dedication to family and country will live on in this building and in your likeness that is placed on the wall. It will live on in the lives that visit that building and come to know the young man who gave his all.

I love you beyond the moon and the stars above, I miss you so much.

Mom

Hey Courtney,
While at a church concert the other night they sang this song and reminded me of you and all of the brave soldiers:
We are soldiers in the army.
We have to fight, although we have to cry.
We have to hold up the blood stained banner, until we die.
What a brave young man you were!!
Still missing and loving you with our heart!
Uncle Mark and Auntie Joyce

Dear Courtney,
What a blessing! Grandma and your mom shared with me and Uncle Mark the beautiful experience that they had in El Paso Texas where they erected a Physical Fitness Facility in your name. They told me how nice and special everyone treated them.
It was also nice for them to be with your wife, Stephanie and step-daughter, Emma. They said she is just as sweet as can be and obviously loved you a lot also!
I am not surprised to hear how well loved you were by the various people who had the opportunity/blessing to get to know you.
The pictures of the facility, your portrait that was placed in the facility, and everything else that was placed in the Courtney A. Hollinsworth Physical Fitness Center will truly help to ensure that your name will live on.
It is clear to us now that you came here for a purpose and you fulfilled it in the most honorable and heroic way possible.
Still missing and loving you. You will always be my mush face with the big beautiful smile and the happiest laugh ever!!
Love Auntie Joyce

MEMORIAL DAY Today to me is a sad reminder but a huge worthy acknowledgement of all the sacrifice the veteran have given. Thank You ALL

Memorial Day, What is peaceful, calm and at rest is a reminder of what is lost and deeply missed, words expressed defining hearts that are broken at times, yet extremely proud. Memorial Day is a reflection, a day dedicated to those men and women who gave their lives, who sacrificed their future tomorrow for our present today. It is a day set aside to Honor the Fallen. It is a day of remembrance. For love of country they accepted death. To my beloved son, SSG Courtney Hollinsworth, Thank You, I love you beyond the moon and stars above my son, you are missed beyond words, but please know I honor you in all that I do and will do.

Mom

I know it's not Memorial Day yet brother... Just wanted to let you know that even though you are no longer here physically your spirit lives on through those that you encountered throughout your walk of life. For my self you were a great friend and brother both on and off duty. Still mad that it had to be you but I believe you had a higher calling and God needed you more than we did. Always remebered, never forgotten! May you rest in peace my friend!

How touching the message that was sent to commemorate the lives of our Heros and to let mothers know how special they are and always will be for giving birth to all of the brave soldiers who have gone on to glory.
Courtney, I found myself thinking about you the other day and the various times we spent together and how you enjoyed life. When you were happy you could fill up a room with your joy and laughter.
Love you so much!
Auntie Joyce

Hey baby boy, it's been quite some time, but please know you're forever on my mind and in my heart daily. There is not a day nor minute or second that I don't think about you. A few days ago someone sent me this beautiful message and I lost control of my emotions, barely able to speak. I know you are always with me and I know your sacrifice was one that was Heroic, but I miss you so very much. There are really no words to describe my pain and no words to relieve it, yet my love for you will last my lifetime . . . I miss you Courtney so very much.

Mom

Merry Christmas Court every time I read your mothers messages to you it brings tears to my eyes we all miss you so much.Good memories of you is always present. LOVE YOU GRANDMA

To my handsome baby boy, on this Christmas Eve I am remembering when you came home in 2006 and spent the holiday with us. I remember the special gift God provided us with, which was your visit and you able to share it with each of us individually and then collectively as a family at Auntie Joyce's and uncle Mark's house. As each day goes by, I pray for God's comfort because for me it only gets harder. I know through Faith and my conviction in my relationship with God, I will see you again, but yet it is still very much painful in knowing you are no longer here, I can no longer hear your voice or your laughter or see your smile in front of me. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts, I love you beyond the moon and stars above. Merry Christmas Court!

To my handsome baby boy, today was Veterans Day and I was right there to make sure the memory of you is Never Forgotten and the Heroic sacrifice you made for all, because Freedom is not Free and I know that all too well. I love you as always beyond the moon and the stars above and I miss you even more! Happy Veterans Day

Mom