Spc. Vincent G. Kamka
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Charlie Gili
February 20, 2022
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 month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Vincent G. Kamka US Army Specialist.
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
chris cantero
March 18, 2014
Thanks guys for all the support. Its almost Vincent's birth-day. Starting to miss him even more.
Farrah Huff
October 5, 2012
Vince, I haven't forgotten you (sorry I didn't post yesterday). Thank you. Aunt Brenda & Uncle Chuck, Mia, Yvette, and all of the rest of the family....I know as the years pass that it doesn't get any easier. Please know that I pray for you often and think of you even more than that!
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November 22, 2011
Hey Erin & Farrah - I know I'm a little behind with emails huh? Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm sure Vincent is looking down on us all and is as uncomfortable as usual about the attention.
Peggy - thank you for your kindness. It is so comforting to know others are remembering Vincent.
Erin Sorenson (Huff)
October 5, 2011
Kamka Family - Thinking of you and sending love and prayers your way.
Peggy Childers
October 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Vincent G. Kamka:
Please accept my remembrance of Vincent on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Farrah Chastain
October 3, 2011
Thinking of you Vince. It seems like yesterday, hard to believe it's been 4 years. We love you Kamka family, may time bring more peace and lasting memories
September 21, 2011
Jeff
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I'd love to chat with you.
Mia Chase - Sister
[email protected]
jeff parker
August 23, 2011
Until we meet again my friend.
SGT, Parker. 1-505 PIR. Fort Bragg NC.
Mia
October 6, 2010
Thank you Farrah and Peggy for your kind thoughts sent our way. Vincent...what a wonderful young many taken too early.
Farrah - mom & dad are going on a mission! Give us a call
Farrah Chastain
October 6, 2010
Aunt Brenda & Uncle Chuck,
Thinking about you...and Vincent.
Peggy Childers
October 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Vincent G. Kamka:
Remembering Vincent 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
Erin (Huff) Sorenson
October 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers and love are with your family at this time.
Tirza Huff Ross
October 1, 2009
Dear Aunt Brenda & Uncle Chuck
I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about Vincent especially at this time. Thanks to him and thanks to you for the sacrifice. God bless.
Ray & Coralie Huff
October 1, 2009
My heart aches for you! It's hard to believe it has been two years. Just want to let you know Vincent is not forgotten and that I appreciate his sacrficie for our country. I also know that it was a sacrifice for YOU his mother, father and family. May the good Lord bless and comfort you with the knowledge that Vincent is "in the hollow of His hand" and is always watching for you his family.
Farrah Huff
September 29, 2009
I was just thinking about Vince today....he's not forgotten!
In Memory of Vincent ~ (Debra Estep)
October 10, 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 Vincent, 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
Peggy Childers
October 1, 2008
To the family of Spc. Vincent G. Kamka:
Vincent 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
Farrah Huff
October 1, 2008
Aunt Brenda, Uncle Chuck and family,
Its so hard to believe that its been a year this saturday. Please know that we haven't forgotten and that I have many fond memories of Vince and your whole family. I am forever grateful to you and him for service to our country. May the Lord bless you, especially this week. I know the pain doesn't get any less, just know that we love you and are praying for your family.
Spc Vincent George Kamka
July 7, 2008
July 4, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Kamka and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Kamka!
Mia Chase
December 13, 2007
Dear SPC Bradley Woltman - thank you for reaching out and for your kind words. I am Vincent's oldest sister. Please email me at [email protected].
Vincent was a wonderful person and we'd love to hear happy stories from a friend and commrade.
Bradley Woltman
December 12, 2007
Dear Kamka Family
I am very sorry for your loss. I was in the same platoon as vince. He lived next to me for most of the deployment. I remember talking to him the morning before he went on the mission and he seemed fine to me. I still can't believe what happened. Again i want to express my grievences and want you to know that he and you all are in my prayers. I think about him everyday.
SPC Bradley Woltman E Co 1-505 PIR
Yvette Wise
November 13, 2007
It has taken me awhile to know what to say here. I love Vince, and I always will. You can't imagine his sweetness, and the purity of his heart. He is my sons hero, and will remain so forever. We think of Vincent every day and will keep him alive in our thoughts and our hearts. I can see him now, this moment.
Elizabeth Howell
November 8, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Vincent G. Kamka May God help you through this difficult time and sorrow Know your son was and is a hero to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.He will never be forgotten. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms Spc. Vincent G. Kamka
Proud mom of SGT Sameer Rateb May 6,2007 82ABD 1 505 infantry 3BCT company B Ft Bragg
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 8, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kamka family in the loss of Vincent. I did not know Vincent, 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. Vincent 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~
Cassandra Cantero
November 2, 2007
Vince is my hero and brother. His smile and dreams are with me forever. I will miss all the things that we should have been able to do with each other for the rest of our lives. I thank God for the time we had. For all the laughs , smiles and walks in the woods. My kids miss their uncle. My son will always have a hero to look up to. My daughter has a pinky promesies to hold him too. He will have to keep in heaven.I know that God will take care of Vince for me now. Better than I ever could. I also know that he takes care of us all. To my family may we grow to love the ones we have now more. May we never miss a chance to say I LOVE YOU. Thanks to all those who have helped our family in this our time of need.
Wendi Cooley
October 28, 2007
Kamka Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Vincent as a baby. What a beautiful boy. You have such an amazing and strong family. I pray that the Lord will comfort you. Wendi Cooley (Gilmore) Childhood friend from Idaho Falls, ID.
Barb Shillinger
October 25, 2007
My name is Barb Shillinger and I send you my most sincere condolences on the loss of Vincent. The Home of the Brave Quilt Project has as its goal to remember every individual lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a memorial quilt for the parents (and wife, if the person was married) of the Fallen One. It is our way of letting a family know that their son or daughter, dad or mom, wife or husband, is remembered and appreciated for the sacrifice they made for our country. If anyone reading this can help me get in touch with Vincent's family, or the family of any other Fallen, please email me. Thank you.
My little brother
Yvette Wise
October 22, 2007
Erin Sorenson (Huff)
October 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I don't remember Vince very well, but am very saddened at his passing. My love to you all,
Mia
October 18, 2007
I am one of the lucky ones. Vincent was my dear sweet little brother and I will cherish the memories the Lord gave me.
Vincent, I am proud of you and look forward to the day when the good Lord brings us back together.
Rest in peace Vincent, you did well and the Lord called you home.
LMS 7th grade
October 16, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
October 16, 2007
Amazing what a little bit of browsing will find. I'm glad I stumbled here, because maybe this will give me some peace of mind.
I want to send my condolences to the Kamka family. I knew Vincent, just not as well as I would have liked. We went to High School together, had classes together, and he always made me smile. He was quiet, but would always return my greetings and talk to me when I said anything to him.
It breaks my heart to know that he's gone. But I know that he's in a better place, and that we'll all get the chance to see him again sometime.
Best wishes to you all.
Aurora Olson (formerly Gohr)
wife of US Army PFC Colby Olson
Stacy Hogan
October 15, 2007
To the parents and family of Vincent. You son was a true hero who served his country with honor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless You!
Stacy Hogan
Mother of a son serving in Iraq with2-505 PIR, 3rd BDE
82nd Airborne Div
debbi rivers
October 13, 2007
To the parents and family of Vincent, I know your pain and want you to know that you aren't alone in your grief. As a Gold Star Parent I have gone where you are and are going to be. I want you to know that I am here for you when and if you want someone to talk to, vent, cry or just be there for support emotionally. There are always unanswered questions and only God can give those answers but many of us can give you the emotional support that you so much need. May God be there to give you the comfort you need now and in the days ahead.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA Samarra Iraq 11/12/07
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
Mary Morin
October 12, 2007
To the family of Spc. Vincent Kamka. Please know that you are not alone in your pain. I thought I would share a poem with you that my granddaughter wrote to my grandson Spc. Steven R. Elrod several weeks before he died out side of Bagdad on Sept. 10th 2007.
As the stars dance across the night sky,
And the days and months of the war flies by.
There is not a day that we don't think of our loved ones over seas
Being swallowed in the windy, sandy, hot breeze.
As the heaven and clouds watch over them
And the sun by day and the moon by night to remind them
That they are in many hearts
All the soldiers know that in the world they have parts
Their parts are being a soldier but, most importantly a brother
And a sister, a father, a neighbor, a friend and a mother.
By Kristen Elrod
Our heros will never be forgotten.
Hold on to the memories that you have to help take you through the pain you are feeling.
May the love of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.
God bless you and Spc. Vincent Kamka. God has taken another angle to watch over us in a different way.
Proud Grandmother of
Spc. Steven R. Elrod
82nd Airborne
Troop C, 1st Sqd. 73 Cavalry
Ft. Bragg, NC
Kimberly Stryker
October 12, 2007
I was in the same platoon as Spc. Kamka. He was a great guy. He didn't really talk to a whole lot of people he was very shy. He used to be my gunner when we would go on convoys. I would always try to get him to talk or crack a smile. He was always the serious one of the group. When I learned of his death I was in shock. Why did something like this have to happen to such a great person? That's all I would ask myself over and over. I am going to miss him he was a great friend.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
October 11, 2007
Rest in peace.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
October 11, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Kamka. 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. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Sandy Bonesteel
October 11, 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
October 10, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Vincent G Kamka. 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)
Valorie
October 10, 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
SHIRLEY DONEY
October 10, 2007
REST IN PEACE VINCENT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
October 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers out to the KAMKA family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our heroes shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother your name stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the tallons,Your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH--COME by EAST--COME by WEST,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers ,And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROYHERS !.......HU..RA............SEMPER FI.........B.V.C.
Michael iezzi
October 10, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Vincent 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 Vincent in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
October 10, 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)
Carol Cline
October 10, 2007
Spc. Vincent Kamka 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.
Garnet Jenkins
October 10, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Spc. Vincent G. Kamka, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Vincent rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort be with the Kamka 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.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Vincent, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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