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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Clifton
Sgt Burke
February 28, 2023
Was there on this day, wasn't a good day for us or the unit we were responding to help. she was always in a good mood no matter the situation, she was one hell of a soldier as well she was always ready. Rest Easy battle.
Eric
June 22, 2014
Keep your light on!
See you soon and I'll run for you
Karen
June 22, 2014
Rest In Peace Beautiful woman and Soldier. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Prayers to your family, especially your Mom. I know what she is going thru. Been there.
Mitch Friedman
June 21, 2014
May you never be forgotten soldier lets hope we are worthy of your sacrifice
Ortac Gencay
September 8, 2013
Always remembered
Never forgotten
In our hearts
You are never apart.
September 7, 2013
I am running to honor you tomorrow, Karen, in tomorrow's "Race for the Fallen" here in Tampa, FL.
Although I didn't know you, know this, that my prayers go out to you and your family and friends that you will be reunited with all when they too die in this life.
Thank you so much for your sacrifice.
In Jesus name and tears, love,
Eric
September 4, 2012
Spc. Karen Clifton is still remembered, respected and honored. We appreciate her as much now as we did 5 years ago.
H. P.
June 21, 2012
R.I.P. Karen Clifton
Live good in heaven with other comrades of you already there. Heaven is God's reward to those who sacrifice their lives for the freedom of others.
May you have an eternal life there. Here, you are not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Karen N. Clifton:
Please accept my remembrance of Karen on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Scott Burke
December 21, 2010
I had the pleasure of serving with this wonderful person, she alway made your day brighter. I will never forget you! untill we meet again be peaceful
Karen Wilson
June 24, 2010
Your beautiful Daughter will never be forgotten...in your heart and ours.
Respectfully,
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Karen N. Clifton:
Remembering Karen on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Heather Bishop
May 30, 2010
On this Memorial Day in 2010, you are not forgotten.
Ginny Gilbert
August 6, 2009
We remember..Karen gave ALL for us.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2009
To the family of Spc. Karen N. Clifton:
Karen 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
Eric Rion
May 25, 2009
On this Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice SPC. Karen N. Clifton made to our country.
Debbie
May 24, 2009
Thank you and rest in peace.
TARA BARR
February 4, 2009
TO KAREN..JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT ITS BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW AND I STILL THINK OF U EVERYDAY..WE LOVE AND MISS U..U ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY HERO
William McDonald
January 31, 2009
Karen, may God comfort your family and may He hold your spirit in the hollow of His mighty hand.
Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice, dear friend.
SSG William McDonald
Kenna Larra
January 1, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you.
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Emily Romero
September 18, 2008
I miss you girl!!!
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Clifton!
In Memory of Karen Nicole ~ (Debra Estep)
June 21, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Karen, but I am remembering
her service. She 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 10, 2008
Remembering a Hero on her Birthday
Bill
February 21, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss! God Bless your family. She will be sadly and forever missed!
My heart aches at the loss of a fine Soldier.
She IS special and always will be! She IS a HERO!
Love/Hugs and appreciation!
Jamie(Navy wife)
marinecomfortquilts.us
Mrs. Lane Pietrylo
January 1, 2008
Dear Clifton family,
I am sorry to learn of Karen's death, and I wish to express my gratitude to you for her efforts in the Army. She began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before she was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. She is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Carol Clifton
October 29, 2007
Karen, To my first grandchild which I carried through the front door and loved so very much from the first day to the last day of my life and will continue until the day we will meet again.
God only takes the very best, that's why he picked you.....
Ortac Gencay
October 9, 2007
I met Karen through my sis who used to be a security officer for the US Installations here in Stuttgart..
I met her, learned to respect her and to us, she was more a friend than a person we know..
I will miss her, that's for sure..
I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. May all the soldiers out there be safe and return home to their beloved ones.
Scott Anderson
September 20, 2007
I'm honored and proud to have known Karen. She was a student in several college classes I tought in Stuttgart, Germany. She was a hard worker and dedicated to everything she did. Her goal was to complete a degree in Criminal Justice. Despite working long hours as a Military Policeman, she always came to class full of energy and eager to learn. As a retired soldier myself, she was a fellow soldier and comrade, who I will always remember. Karen, you will truely be missed. God's speed to you and you will always be remembered by those who love you.
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Clifton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 14, 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)
Manuela Faery
August 7, 2007
There is no way for us to express the deep sorrow we feel for your loss. May God bless you and help your loved ones to get through this time!
Ed Prentice
July 14, 2007
My heart goes out to you. My son Shawn Prentice stationed in Iraq. He was stationed with Karen. Everyday day I pray for those heroes over there and stand proud for our love ones. I can't express my greef for your loss. My prayers are with you. Sincerely yours Ed prentice
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 12, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Drew Worthey
July 12, 2007
Thank You everyone Who has signed This I am Karen's Cousin and We all thank you for your prayers and love
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Clifton family in the loss of Karen. I did not know Karen, 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. Karen 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~
Jennifer Schuster
July 10, 2007
I never in a million years thought that i would be leaving a message like this for a great soldier and a awesome friend. But i wanted to send my thoughts and prays to the clifton family and let them know that their daughter, neice, cousin, or what ever comes along those lines was one of the greatest people that i have ever meet and had the chance to work with. I'm going to miss her smiles and the crazy things she would say or do but of most of all she will truly be missed as a fantastic person and one of our own. Clifton your in gods hands now and we miss you more and more with everyday that passes by. Before i go here's the poem that i wrote and read at your memorial service. Love you girl. Now its your time to rest.
I thought it would be easy to tell you good-bye,
To watch you walk away and not even cry,
On the bus you went to return a year later,
But on that tragic day it came with a letter,
We never thoguht it would be possible to lose one of our own,
You were suppose to come back and to return back home,
For those of us who knew you we will never forget,
The light in your eyes and the smile on your face,
You were always there when we had a bad day,
You cheered us up and made things ok,
We'll always remember the nights we went out,
They will be hard to replace with out a doubt,
But never the less you gave us your all,
You made the ultimate sacrifice which cost your life,
But for ever more we'll hold you dear to our hearts,
Thank god that we met you and were never that far apart.
anna ward
July 9, 2007
To the family. Very sorry for your loss. We to has lost a soldier. They are all together now to keep each other safe. we pray for all of them. As we still pray for the ones we lost. In memory of PFC.JOHN.W.DEARING
Brett Eberlin
July 6, 2007
I served with Karen in Stuttgart . She always was a cheerful person. Karen you will be missed 1Sg Brett Eberlin
Joscelyn Spivey
July 6, 2007
To the Clifton family,
I just want to send my deepest sympathy. For her hard work and dedication to this nation may she not be forgotten.She dedicated her life for this purpose that we may be free and our children be free and our children's children be free. For that reason (FREEDOM) IS why I will forever be thankful.
Eileen
July 5, 2007
I saw on TV that this American Hero passed away bravely defending our
country from harm. I wanted to offer
her family, friends and fellow soldiers my deepest sympathy on this great loss.
She came to this earth and did great things while here. She truly made a difference.
May our brave young soldier rest in peace. God Bless America and the brave who defend it.
Jacob Flores
July 5, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Karen when we were training her unit for Iraq. Although, we never interacted together too much, I felt as if I lost a sister. My prayers go to her family and I pray that they find some peace in this tragedy. May god keep u forever and may you rest in peace Karen....
Melba Clifton
July 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family of Spc. Karen Clifton. My prayers will be asking the good Lord will be with the family and friends.
Kim Humphries(Maurer)
July 3, 2007
To the entire family; Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of great sorrow. Know that my entire family is thinking about and praying for all of yours.
Candy Spencer
July 2, 2007
To Karen's family,
We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of your daughter. Our hearts are with you. Please feel free to contact us. The PGR has our home phone number.
Mark and Candy Spencer
Gays, IL.
In memory of PFC Cole Spencer
KIA, April 28, 2007
robert townsend
July 2, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kathie Wilkey
July 1, 2007
Chris, You and I worked nights together years ago at Imboden and it didn't hit me until today that it was "little" Karen. I remember her as a tiny little girl with a huge smile and a love for "Jeff Gordon." I am so sorry for your loss and so blessed to have known Karen.
Cris
July 1, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy's to you Karens family.I did not know her but I thank you for raising such a wonderful hero.I also went to Mt.Zion and she will always be our own Mt.Zion hero.God bless you all.
Christy Van Houtin
July 1, 2007
Chris,Cindy,Doug and Katie, Karen is our Hero with wings now. Im so sry i couldnt be home to be with you during this. You are in our prayers and thoughts everyday.
Florence Hubrich
June 30, 2007
We Can Only Imagine
We can only imagine in our minds
Of how much you've fought and seen
You risk you life for all of us
To let our Freedom ring
We can only imagine how you must of felt
Looking upon death everyday
Not knowing where the enemy lies
But you continued to fight
With your brave and courageous ways
We can only imagine the fear you've faced
With the enemy close at hand
You stood your ground and faced them all
You stood proud and stood tall
You fullfilled your dream and made us proud
For the soldier you had become
To fight for our country to give your life
The battle you had won
Your truly a Hero to all of us
To all who have given there life
To fight for there country and for what they believe
We can only imagine in our minds
You will never be forgotten
In our hearts you will remain
In our eyes you are our Heroes
And that will never change
God Bless all our troops and bring them home safely, and to all who have lost loved ones may God give you strength to get through each day. May your hearts heal from the pain and the love in your heart comfort you and may the memories give you peace within. I continue to pray for all who are fighting for our country and there families.
Danielle Schwengel
June 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Clifton family. I went to school with Karen at Argenta Oreana and she was a sweet girl we always talked racing. R.I.P Karen May God Bless you
Christian Hubrich
June 30, 2007
Sorry to hear about the loss of Karen. She was a Hero for sure and she will always be remembered. God Bless all of you and stay strong. Each day will get easier but until that time may your heart be comforted knowing that so many people cares. None of you will be forgotten and im proud to have known Karen and all of you. Your very Special. God Bless
Lisa Hubrich
June 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of Karens Families. It is hard to lose someone we love but may your hearts be comforted knowing that she was loved by many. I will miss her very much and miss the good times when she and cindy came over to my house to play when we were little kids. It was always a fun time. I couldnt ask for better neighbors. Not just cindy and karen but all of them next door. The years of growing up together is something i will always treasure. She is indeed a hero and served her country to the fullest. Im am so glad we growed up together as it is an honor to have known such a hero. I will miss you Karen and will cherish all the memories i have of you. God Bless the Family and comfort them in there time of need. My prayers are with you. Stay strong and remember we are here if you need us. All of you are in our hearts and we care about all of you. God Bless
Theresa
June 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
FLORENCE HUBRICH
June 30, 2007
To all the families of Spc. Karen N. Clifton. My deepest sympathy and heart go out to all of you on the loss of Karen. She was such a joy to know. I will miss her very much and the times she came over tomy house her and Cindy and Christa. It was like having a family all over again.I will miss them times with her and cindy and christa. I no words may not always be enough in times like these but may it be of comfort to your hearts knowing that Karen was loved very much by her neighbors. She was and will always be a hero in our eyes. She paid the ultimate price but what bravery and courage she had and she did serve her country to the fullest. She will never leave my heart and i will continue to pray for the families. God bless all of you and i want you all to no i care. I salute you Karen and even tho your gone you will reamin in my heart and yuou will never be fogotten. Your definately a true Hero and your legacy will always live on in so many hearts of others and myself. God Bless and your what a true Hero is all about. And for all the others who served as well will always be heros. Your memory will never fade. A neighbor who cares.
TIFFANY PENNYPACKER
June 29, 2007
TO THE CLIFTON FAMILY:
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR A GREAT LOSS OF A WONDERFUL AND BRAVE SOLDIER. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SWEET LITTLE GIRL NEXT DOOR WHO LOVED TO WATCH OUT FOR HER SISTER CINDY AND JUMP ON OUR BIG TRAMPOLINE. SHE GREW UP TO BE AN INSPIRATIONAL HERO WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Rachel Hubrich
June 29, 2007
To the family of Spc. Karen N. Clifton....I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. You will always be in my prayers and I will remember the good times I spent with her in my childhood years. She was a very special lady that turned into a true HERO!! She will always be in my heart and will always be remembered. God Bless You!!
Karen Wilson
June 29, 2007
I do not have the words that will take the hurt away, but time heals.
I do not know you but God Bless you and your beautiful Daughter, Karen. Thank God for her bravery and dedication. How you must hurt right now, I know because I lost my Daughter Leigh Anne in 2002. (boating accident,not military related) Just want to let you know it does get easier. You will never forget but it will get easier.
Respectfully,
Karen Wilson
Kim J
June 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this American Hero.
June 29, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor her. 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 her 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 her, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by her 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
Honor G
June 29, 2007
I know her very well and remember every minute i was allowed to spend with Karen.
I still have her smile in front of me with the expression in her eyes, when she said bye and joined the others in the bus.
I will never forget you baby-girl and always will miss you!
Mother
June 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the entire Clifton family. Thanks to Karen, and all soldiers and vets, who gave it all for our freedom. Its a shame our world has so much tragedy...and takes the good people. She is a true hero and will never be forgotten! My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and her fellow soldiers.
brenda burcham
June 29, 2007
To the whole family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kelly McNamara
June 29, 2007
Thank you for your courage, strength and for protecting our freedom. You will be missed, but never forgotten. God Bless You. And my sympathies and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow soldiers indefinately.
Jeni-n-Terry Patterson
June 29, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Mary Quayle
June 29, 2007
My husband attended a memorial for Karen today in Stuttgart, Germany. I didn't know Karen, but I want to tell her family that I am so sorry and that I am so grateful for her service and sacrifice. Our family lives on a base in Germany, and we see the young MP's drive by everyday, here to protect us.
With the deepest gratitude,
The Quayle Family
martin guard
June 29, 2007
I remember the day before she left Germany...
Rest In Peace Karen
Jeff Six
June 29, 2007
My heart goes out to the parents,and other family members of Karen,may God help you all through this great loss.
Karen gave her life in sevice of our nation,that makes her a true hero.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Foil
June 28, 2007
I attended school with Karen at Mt. Zion, she was always so kind. My thoughts a prayers go out to all the friends and family, and may God be with you as you face the very trying time ahead of you. I have lost two VERY important people in my life in the past month. Hold on to your memories, they are one of the few things that cannot be taken away, and they are so comforting!!..She will always be a true hero!!
Sally
June 28, 2007
Karen has made the ultimate sacrifice, and now her family does as well, with what must be enormous pain at losing her. There are no words adequate to express the gratitude of a nation for the ones who gave ALL. As the mother of an active duty daughter, please know that my thoughts & prayers will be with you.
Sue A
June 28, 2007
I left Decatur in March for Arizona but I have been following this loss since I heard about it. I couldnt help but think as I saw the rain in the pictures this morning that it kind of represents the tears from all of us over such a senseless loss.
Karen has earned a place next to God.
The Illinois Army National Guard
June 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. My God bless and be with you
Harold Boehm
June 28, 2007
Karen has now finished her watch. She gave her all for the cause of freedom! I am a member of the Patiot Guard and will be there to show my gratitude for all she has done for her country.
H. Jackson
June 28, 2007
Your family is in America's prayers. May the Lord bless you all and may your daughter rest in peace.
Bob Dondeville
June 27, 2007
Doug,
Always remember, I'm just upstairs in the art room during the day, and a phone call away during the night when and if you ever want to talk to someone. "ANYTIME!"
Kyle Swenson
June 27, 2007
Karen and I used to hang out and run around in her Blue Mustang. We had two common bonds, hot cars, and the Army. I was in the National Guard, Karen and I spoke quite often about the military. Karen is an amazing person, with superhuman talent, and compassion. I will remember her forever and always, just as anyone that ever met her will. She had a sharp whit, and a sense of sarcasm that would let you know where you stood with her. My entire family was struck by the news, and cannot begin to imagine the sense of loss the family is going through. On behalf, of my family, my fiance, and myself. We send our deepest sympathies, most heart-felt prayers, and uncompromising regard to Karen's Family, Friends, and fellow soldiers.
Donna Bellessa
June 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Karen's family and friends. She will be forever remembered as a hero.
Donna Bellessa
Susan Wilkinson
June 27, 2007
To the family and friends of Karen Clifton. Sorry to hear the loss of a true American Hero. May God be with you always.
Jamie Graves( Wife of a deployed Sailor)
June 27, 2007
God Bless your family and friends!
I am so sorry for your loss and so sorry for our loss..she will be sadly missed and forever remembered as a HERO!
marinecomfortquilts.us
debbi rivers
June 27, 2007
To the family of Karen, my grief for the loss of your daughter is felt. I'm sorry and ask forgiveness for the first signing before Karen was known to anyone but family and her unit, I assumed that is was a son lost. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was killed in action too. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I’m not close in relation to area, but I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq with the 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div
carla bracken
June 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
APRIL KERWOOD
June 27, 2007
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THEY WILL HELP TO KEEP US GOING IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME. KAREN WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART A GENEROUS FUN LOVING NIECE, WITH A DEEP DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW HER DREAMS. SHE WILL FOREVER BE ME HEREO
Rose Connolly
June 27, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Karen Clifton in Iraq. She has paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and that means so much. Her life is a big deal.
Lana (Wendel) Thomas
June 27, 2007
Doug - I am Tony's Grandma Lana and spent a lot of time with Tony & Karen when they were little as they played together. Karen was quite the sweet, fun-loving and caring little girl and always wanted to please everyone. She is definitely someone you will always be proud of and have many fond memories of that will never go away. That means she will always be with you. SHE IS TRULY A HERO!!!
Glenn, Cecilia & Glenna Davis
June 27, 2007
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Phyllis Morgan (formerly of Mt.Zion)
June 27, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. She is truly a hero. Thank you for sharing her with this wonderful country. As a wife of a disable vet, I truly appreciate the sacrifice that was given by you and your family, and especially by her. She will forever be in the heart of many vets. May God Bless and keep you in his loving arms.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy (Hogan) Bledsaw
June 27, 2007
Chris and family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Karen is truly a hero and I thank her for her service to our country. I thank you all for sharing your loved one with our country.
May God bless and keep your family at this time.
Barbara Disney
June 27, 2007
God be with your family to provide comfort during your difficult times. Thank you for having such a wonderful, brave, and special daughter. As the mother of children who are/were in the military, I salute your daughter for all she did. Bless you, Katie Maple, sister of Karen Clifton, and my former third grade student. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family.
John Chapman
June 27, 2007
MY great condolence to the family and friends of our american hero that fight for our freedom.May god bless her. i'd like take this time to say to her family and friends my prayer with u all.
Arlene Buffington
June 27, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kim Tarvin
June 27, 2007
She was truly a hero. She gave the ultimate sacrafice for all of us. I didn't personally know Karen or her family but my daughter served in the U.S. Army until late last year serving one tour in So. Korea and 2 deployments to Iraq. My heart goes out to all of you. Just always hold in your heart the fact that she died so we all may remain free. We are all proud of her.
Les and Patty Aubert
June 27, 2007
Doug, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days ahead. We are so sorry for the tragic loss of your daughter, Karen.
Lori Hallum
June 27, 2007
We just wanted to send are deepest regards to you at this time. Even tho we we can't make it up there our thoughts are with you. Sincerely Uncle Frank, Aunt Ada, Lori, Jason and Donita Clifton
RICKY BERG
June 27, 2007
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS,MAY GOD BE WITH ALL THOSE THAT SHE TOUCHED AND LOVED!! GOD BLESS.
CHAPLIN: RICKY BERG
Lee Krall
June 27, 2007
Sorry to hear of your lost and ours. Karen was always taught to love her country, and now she has shown how much she loved it. We can all be proud of her for fighting for our freedom. Karen has always been a special part of my life and I will be proud to always remember her. Bless all of you for raising such a wonderful and special person. She will always be remembered.
Thinking of all of you,
Lee
Kelly and Sharon Bumgarner
June 26, 2007
A soldier we did not know died for us. So we must forever ask ourselves from here on, are we living our lives so that we were worth dying for? We will try to Karen, and we will not forget you. Thank you for being there for us. We will be there with our group in the coming days to pay respects and stand for you and your family. God bless Karen Clifton and her family.
June 26, 2007
May God Bless you forever! Thanks, Mac
Lynda French
June 26, 2007
For the Clifton family,
I know Karen was attached to my soldiers company, my soldier was there at the time also. They will be having a ceremony Fri. for those heroes who were lost.
Karen was a hero and I'm so sorry for your loss. She will now watch over the troops.
Raymond J. Williams
June 26, 2007
My Specialist Karen N. Clifton rest with in peace. As a veteran, I am grateful for her dedication to freedom.
Ray Williams
Illinois Amvets District 14 Commander
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