Robert T. Ayres Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends 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 and hometown of Robert T. Ayres III US Army 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 and 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

My condolences to the family and friends of Robert Ayres sorry for your loss. Micah 4:3,4

than you ayres for your sacrifice and to your family thank you always will be remember my friend

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1-24 infantry

To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres:
Remembering Robert 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

To the family of Robert T. Ayres,

At a Washington Post website I just learned that other brave soldiers died the same exact day my son did, September 29, 2007. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I will never forget the heroism of your loved one.

Sincerely,
Mother of Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier

On the year anniversary of Bobby's sacrifice for his country, I just wanted to leave a note to tell his family how much his friends still miss him. I promised I'd never forget, and I plan on keeping that promise. God bless, and if there's anything I can do for any of you, please let me know.

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 Robert, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres:
Robert 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Ayres!

To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

Today I found our WLC class photo; I actually compared it to the pictures your mom sent me.....hoping you weren't really gone. I miss you; you're in my heart and thoughts.
Michelle, Dorothy, Jack, Aaron, and Mimi; know that Bobby was a wonderful soldier and man, I don't have a single bad memory of him, and he impressed me from our first meeting. You have my prayers and sympathy.
-Emily (SGT Loheide)

To the Ayres family:

I just wanted to leave a note here (I know it's a little late, but I didn't know this was in existence) to tell you what a great guy Bobby was. I knew him while he was stationed here at Ft Lewis, and I remain friends with many of the men who served with him in Iraq the first time he was deployed. I know nothing can ease the pain of his departure from this world, but I honestly believe that there is a special place in heaven for our soldiers who so readily sacrifice themselves for all Americans.

Bobby was a great man, and just fun to be around. I will never forget him, and I know that his brothers in combat will never forget him either. I have a few pictures of him, and if you'd like them, please feel free to e-mail me, and I'll send them forward to you.

God bless, and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy

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

Ayres Family,

I am so sorry. my deepest condolences go out to your family and friends. I myself know how it feels to lose a loved one. Just recently I lost my brother in the Operation Iraqi Freedom and it hasn't been easy for any of us. I believe this is the hardest thing we’ve ever had to deal with. So I accompany you in your time of grief. My God be with you now and always… Gob Bless You-
Elizabeth Rodriguez

I don't remember when I first met Bobby. When I picture him, it is a constantly changing kaleidoscope of memories. I see him as a rebellious teenager, with long hair, combat boots and a black jacket with Grateful Dead logos sewn on, walking me home from school because he was worried I might get kidnapped during the three block trek from the high school to my house. I remember him on his first vacation from the army, the two weeks he had between Basic Training and his first tour of duty in Iraq, happy, excited, and dangerously muscular. I can still hear his voice on the phone after he got promoted to the rank of Sergeant, so ecstatic all he could do was scream and laugh. Bobby was deployed in September to complete his second tour of duty in the Iraqi War. He never let on how dangerous it was, and always seemed to be more concerned with my safety than his--"I am so worried about you living on your own!" he'd tell me, calling from his unit base in Baghdad. "Are you dead bolting your door? Keep a metal bat under your bed in case an intruder comes in!"

Bobby loved being a soldier. He voluntarily reenlisted after fighting for a year in Mosul, saying that he loved the Iraqi people and wanted to do everything he could to help them. He was committed to and believed in his mission. Bobby was 23 years old, but achieved more in his life than most people do in 80 years. Bobby was immensely loving, and, as one person noted upon hearing about his death, "I didn't know him that well, but I didn't have to in order to feel pain at his passing. He was so funny, so genuine, I always wanted to be around him and hear what he had to say. He was so easy to love."

Bobby's mentor told me today that "he died doing what he loved in a place he cared about. We should all be so lucky." That is my final memory of Bobby and the thought that brings me peace. He found what we are all looking for, love and a reason to live.

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

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

To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your son. I know there are no words I can say that can take away your pain. I just wanted you to know there are many of us out here that are hurting for you. My son, Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, is stationed at Ft. Sill for the present. As I pray for your peace daily, I ask that you pray for my son. GOD BLESS SGT. ROBERT T. AYRES AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

We care and share your sorrow and pride.

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Ayres. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the 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!!!

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Robert Ayres. 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

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my son,SSG Kristopher A Higdon on May 22,07. There are alot of hurting mothers and family out there to help you.I know there is nothing I can say to make you feel better,but contact me if you need someone to talk to.I know our boys are in God's Army now.Take care of yourselves and know that God is there for you.

To the parents and family of Robert, I want you to know that your grief in not alone. I know the pain your have and what you will face in the coming days and weeks ahead. As a Gold Star Mother I have been blessed in my healing and God has allowed me to reach out to other families who are now going through that very same loss. I want you to know that when and if you are ready I offer you emotional support and also a place in our hearts to help you in that healing process. There are many of us Gold Star Families who offer our support, love and help in healing. When and if you are ready please contact me. I ask God to bless and give you strength and heal the empitness in your heart.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq

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.

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.

I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt Robert T Ayres. I also 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 /Ft Lewis-KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

REST IN PEACE ROBERT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved soldier. You do not grieve alone, our hearts are also broken for a dear soldier. May God wrap you in His everlasting arms and give you peace.
May He heal our broken hearts.

Thank You, Sgt. Robert Ayres, for your sacrifice.

Remembering
SFC Matthew Dale Blaskowski
KIA 9/23/07
In Afghanistan

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

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Robert T. Ayres, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Robert and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely now, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Ayres family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Robert and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

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)