Peter W. Schmidt Obituary

November 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Peter W. Schmidt:
Always remembering Peter. "Some gave all."

November 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Peter W. Schmidt:
Please accept my remembrance of Peter on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Peter W. Schmidt:
Remembering Peter 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

Last year we picked your name at church to keep you in our thoughts. Thanks for your sacrifice. We are making a donation to DAV in your memory. Rest in Peace. Joyce and Mike

Peter, remembering you today, Veterans Day, and every day. love, Phoebe & Jeff

I want to thank you Peter for the brave sacrifice you made for my freedom, because of you along with so many other soldiers is why our Flag fly's high today. know that America love's you and you shall never be forgotten.
Proud aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward
K.I.A. age 19 5-6-08 Iraq

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Sincerely,
Kenna

a friend and a fellow soldier. You are in gods hands now. I was peter schmidt first line surpervisor from 2005 to 2006.

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 Peter, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 Spc. Peter W. Schmidt:
Peter 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

Peter,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

you are a friend like no other, a brother to those who has not, a teacher to those that know not and a protector to those that cannot....
dude i miss you. you are in his care and grace now and none can harm you. A hero and a legend you truely are...LOVE YA bro
SGT WARREN 2PLATOON C CO 2-23

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Schmidt!

Hello, My name is Emily and I'm the mother of a fallen soldier by the name of Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes KIA on Nov 27, 2007 in Iraq. My condolences to you and your family for your lost. I wanted to share with you about a wall in Chicago where they are adding the names of fallen soldiers who have died in the war. I will be heading to Chicago next week for the reading of names and Peter will be one of the names I will have the honor of reading. Peace be with you and God Bless..

I was very lucky to know this man. I was able to spend some time with Peter and his brother Dan in the rocky mountains, hiking and living. He was an unbelievable person. He is missed.

My thoughts and Prayers go out to his family.

My name is CPT Neil Oberlin. I was Peter's Platoon Leader from June 2005 until June 2006. I am very proud to have known and served with him. He was an outstanding soldier and individual. No one worked harder and did more for the Company than Peter. I knew that I could depend on him in any situation. I talked to him about a week before his death and he seemed like he was in very good spirits. When I found out I was very upset. He was a very good man. SPC Peter Schmidt will be greatly missed.

Dear Mike, Marianne and Family,

With deepest sympathy and love I am writing this note. I went to Arcata Christian School with Peter from Pre-school until I left in the 5th grade. (Peter was in my Aunt’s wedding; we were the ring bearer and flower girl)

I’ve always remembered Peter as a sweet boy who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what is right. I feel so cheated, having not the opportunity to know him as an adult, but am not a bit surprised at the amazing things that have been said about your son.

Thank you for your prescious gift. Peter was a light in a dim world and his light will live on to inspire all those who knew him. God bless your family with peace and comfort and the pride in knowing that your son made such a wonderful impact on the world. Peter will forever live in our hearts and inspire us to be better people. If you would ever like to share your stories beyond the fifth grade I would love to hear from you anytime.

God Bless you with peace, comfort and happiness,
Emily Trull-Dishman

My prayers and sympathy go out to the family. I used to play pool with Peter in San Francisco. He was and will always be remembered as a great and kind individual.

We care and share your sorrow and pride.

My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to the family of Cpl. Peter Schmidt. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Chaplain (Capt.) Beth Reynolds
United States Corps. of Chaplains
and
Proud member of Soldiers' Angels

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

To the family friends, and all who love Peter, our family sends our deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss.
As, the family of a Marine and Army soldier it is with deep sadness , we send you this message.
I only know what it is like to be a mom of a Marine and aunt of a soldier in harms way, I know our family ,will always know how very lucky we are, and has sworn to never take that for granted ever.
Your loved one Peter will always remain in our hearts , and in our prayers. This community will always honor and respect your fine brave Hero - Peter! He will never be forgotten. Much love and respect.
God Bless you!

Pete, You were the brother i never had. I friend like no other. I will carry on with your memory, and try to follow in the footsteps of your legacy. I love you bro. From the men of C CO 2-23 INF we miss your brother. Lost but never Forgotten.

God bless all of you at the loss of Peter, an American Hero. Know that my heart aches for you and my gratitude to Peter is unmeasurable.

Our son was Pete's best friend in Iraq. They served proudly together in their Stryker combat team. Their cots were next to each other. They shared a love for computers and making videos. They had plans to both come back to Texas together, even though Pete was from California. Our son's wife sent Pete packages and letters. The 3 of them were great friends and we are heart broken for all of them. Pete was also one of the soldiers the Blue Star Mothers of the Canyon Lake Area supported through cards, letters and care packages. One day, both Pete and Brian (my son) received a package of beef jerky and sausage, which they took out on a mission. It turned out to be the only food they had that day! Pete was a wonderful friend to our son and I will always be grateful for that. His spirit will live on in Brian as he goes forward in this deadly game we call war. I send my prayers to Pete's parents who raised such a wonderful,caring young man who has made a difference in so many lives.
We honor you Pete Schmidt, for your service, your life and your heart.
Suzanne & Joe Fancher
Proud Parents of SPC Brian Fancher

We all love you Pete! You were a wonderful man and soldier, a best friend! We pray for your family and send our deepest condolences!

To the Family and Friends of Peter,
I am so sorry to hear about another fallen Hero! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child is something that is the most difficult thing to bare. We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through!

This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost. My son, Anthony entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord! We can never understand the reasons why our children would ever be taken from us. I know how much your heart is breaking right now! I pray that one day our pain will ease!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of
Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia
USMC~ Ramadi , Iraq
1/27/2007
"SEMPER FI"

Words simply cannot express the pain you suffer at the loss of your "HERO" Peter. Our prayers are with your family and all those who have made the ultimate sacrafice.


Charmaine Stroud (AHS/FUSD)
Proud mother of,
Lt. David Stroud, 3-2 Stryker Brigade, Ft Lewis
75th Ranger Regiment, Ft. Lewis

Dearest Peter- You will never be forgotten. We are so grateful for your service and so proud of the way you served and represented our country. May you rest in Peace.

I hope you've got a bike with you now. Ride on dear Peter!

Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.

I would like to express my deepest synpathy to you in the loss of Peter. He will always be a hero. From Mother of 2LT Tracy Alger, KIA 11/1/07

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Peter W Schmidt. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

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. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

Though I did not know Peter personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

Father we entrust our brother Peter 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 Peter in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Father we entrust our brother Peter 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 Peter in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Rest in peace.

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.

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

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

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

We are deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only he can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province

REST IN PEACE SPC. SCHMIDT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFU MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Spc. Peter W. Schmidt, thank you for your sacrifice for freedom. You are the son of all Americans and we grieve together at your passing from us. My heart felt sympathies and sincere prayers go to the Schmidt family and friends. Rest in peace now, Peter.

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Schmidt. 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 ...!!!

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Spc. Peter W. Schmidt, with So Much Gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Peter 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 Schmidt 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 Peter's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.