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Trisha
September 9, 2024
Missing you my dear friend
Robbie Havellana
January 22, 2021
Got the email others had posted, and of course I thought of you Chin Sun.. Mandy Peterson, front row left end by my thumb.. I actually reconnected with Patricia through this! Please reach out via fb, that would be neat! I hope all's well for you! ~Eddie
TONI DUREN BANKS
January 15, 2021
I'd like to everyone know Sunny was one of the sweetest people I knew! I miss her to this day!
Mandy Peterson
January 14, 2021
She would have loved the quilt. I am sure her family will love it. I am one of the students in the picture (blonde 1st row 3rd from the right in front of her). My name is Mandy, she was my best friend back then. I don't see a problem with you using our 5th grade picture.
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Maureen Kelly
January 12, 2021
To Sunny's friends and family,
We honored Sunny as part of the Vetiquette program which teaches students about the sacrifices of veterans and gold star families. A group of middle school students researched about her and wrote a 1 page bio with 2 photos. A 3rd grade class at a different school read the bio and made a quilt honoring her and her character traits. We will be mailing the quilt to her family. I wanted to add the elementary school photo to her bio but can you please let me know which one is Sunny in the photo? (pls email me at [email protected]) I am sorry to you all for your loss. Her light is evident in your shares. She made a big impact on the children as everyone agrees it would be lovely for everyone to be remembered for all her wonderful and kind traits. I am attaching a photo of the quilt.
-Maureen D. Kelly
Vetiquette founder and director
January 21, 2020
I'm sure you are watching over us...
Alex
Kindred Family
December 12, 2019
Our continued thoughts of condolence we send to your family. May God continue giving the comfort and strength needed to cope. Sunny is still sadly missed and is remembered fondly.
TONI DUREN BANKS
September 13, 2019
Hi Sunny, Theres not a year that goes by, that I dont talk about you! I miss you still! Love You!
Elementary class photo..
Robbie Havellana
September 11, 2019
Robbie Havellana
September 11, 2019
Thought about you for the last few days Cin sun... I've reconnected with Patricia Rogoff thanks to this page.. I don't know much more of a tribute than friendship ~Eddie
Mary McFarland
September 11, 2019
Another year, still feels like yesterday. Doesn't get any easier as time goes by. Love and Miss you as always.
Alex Lai
August 1, 2019
Rest in eternal peace!
Mary McFarland
September 13, 2018
Happy Birthday. We miss you everyday.
Tony Mcfarland
September 13, 2018
Happy Birthday Sunny.......We love and miss you SOOO much.........
Del Newberry
July 15, 2017
Praying for your friends and family. I feel a little closer to this tragedy when I read about fellow Okies (I was born in Pauls Valley). I am now living in Texas. We will never forget. Thanks for your service to our country.
S.J. Friscia III
September 13, 2016
In Memory with
Honor& Respect.
Mary McFarland
September 12, 2016
It's been 15 years since you were taken from us. We miss you so much. I miss our friendship and wish that you were here with us. We love you and miss you.
Robbie Havellana
September 11, 2016
It's been a long time since I've thought about Kuntz elementary! Wow! Thank you again for your service... ~Eddie
Robbie Havellana
September 11, 2016
May God bless your family Chin Sun and thank you for your service... ~Eddie
September 10, 2016
Miss that smile! You always lit up a room. Continually praying for your family. I take a moment each year to look at your pics and remember you warm soul. Thank you Sunny!
September 9, 2016
We miss you Sunny!!!!! Love you with all of my heart
Mandy Sweeney
September 11, 2015
You are always with me. Love you and miss you, my friend.
September 11, 2015
We Miss you Sunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 09/11/2015 always and forever!
Dr Dennis Shilling
September 26, 2013
I rode in the 911 Biker Rally in DC on Sept 11th. When I signed in I received a name of a person killed on 9-11 or in the wars following 9-11. The name on my jacket: SPC Chin Sun Pak Wells. Interesting enough, I adopted a daughter from Korea 30 years ago, today she is in delivery having twin boys.
Chris McFarland
September 11, 2013
Another year has passed without you in my life, but everyday a ray of sun shines upon me reminding me that you are with me every step of the way. Love Always, Chris
Sam Love
September 11, 2012
I searched for you for years always remembering our friendship and how close we were for so long... I never imagined that this is where I would find you. There will never ever be another you, and this day now brings a whole new heaviness to my heart. I can't believe you are gone girl... You will live forever in my heart and in my memories! Had always hoped our kids would get to grow up together as we did... RIP my dear friend... The world was a much better place with you in it!!!
Christopher McFarland
September 11, 2012
Sunny,
11 years ago I gave you my final hug and kiss as you walked out our door for work. You are in my thoughts continuously and I know you are in a better place and continue to watch over me everyday. Love Always, Chris
October 27, 2011
hey
Toni Duren Banks
October 2, 2011
Dear Sunny. I'm still thinking of you! Your smile your laugh will never be forgotten! I remember the day you told us you were going into the Army. You were so happy! I'm so happy I remember you that way, with that big ole SUNNY SMILE!
Mandy Peterson
September 13, 2011
Dear Chin Sun,
Happy 35th birthday. I miss you. I promise I will never forget you or let your light burn out.
Your Friend Forever,
Mandy Sweeney-Peterson
Steve Willis
September 4, 2011
May you rest in peace Chin Sun Pak. We finally got Osama Bin Laden. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Rogoff
May 2, 2011
May you R.I Peace today....I Love you my dear friend..
mandy sweeney
May 1, 2011
Chin Sun, we got Osama Bin Laden! His evil has now been removed from the Earth. I miss you, and I am glad that at the very least we can get justice even though your life was priceless compared with his. Your always in my heart.
Catherine Nagy-Hall
September 13, 2010
9 years later, I am still praying for Sunny's family, friends, and Chris. Not only have they lost a cherished love, but have to be reminded of the day over and over again. I pray that God is lifting you up through the bad times, and providing a sense of joy for all the wonderful times that were shared with her.
Mandy Sweeney
September 13, 2010
Dear Chin Sun,
I miss you very much, today would have been your 35th birthday. I now have a niece Isabelle that shares your birthday of Sept 13th. You would have thought she was very cute. I am saddened at the thought of the family you did not get a chance to have. I would have liked to get together and talked about our kids. You will always be in my heart though and a part of me. Love you girl! Miss you lots!
-Mandy Sweeney
September 11, 2010
Sunny,
Another year has gone by and we think about you all the time. AJ misses his aunt sunny and I wish Alexis got to meet you. We love you!! Mary, Tony Aj and Alexis
Jerri Montanez
September 11, 2010
I also went to school with Chin Sun at Kuntz Elemtary. I just found out that she passed on that day. May GOD bless her friends and family. I will see you when I get there girl :)
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2010
To the family of Spc. Chin Sun Pak:
Chin gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Reggie Cervantes
June 3, 2010
I am sorry for your loss and your pain.
Mandy Sweeney
June 1, 2010
I am almost nine years late. Chin sun and I met in fourth grade at Kuntz Elementary. Instantly she and I became great friends in Mrs. Barnes class. At the end of our sixth grade year my Dad retired from the Army. It was the hardest thing I ever did in my short life leaving my best friend. I could not listen to Bon Jovi's song Never Say Goodbye with out crying. I was so excited to have her come and visit me when we where both starting our Freshman year. She flew to Nashville from Oklahoma. We had always talked about going to high school together and all the things we would do. Of course though after a few weeks she had to go back to Oklahoma and of course I had my life in Tennessee. We cried and promised eachother we would always stay in touch. She made me promise her that even if we hadn't talked in years we would find eachother before we got married so we could be eachother's maid of honor. As you can probably guess we talked on the phone several times, but long distance relationships are hard and especially hard for teenagers. I always knew of her medical expectations, but never had I dreamed she would have went into the millitary. I have been looking for her off and on since 2004 when I got married. I did not have a big wedding but I wanted to keep my promise. I could not find her though. I looked on Facebook (even set up my profile hoping someday she would look for me), my space, and reunion .com. I even thought maybe she really changed her name to Sunny, because she talked about it so often in school, but I still could not find her. I have been married for almost 6 years and I have never forgotten her. I was looking in one of my scrap books and ran across pictures of her and I. Tonight it occured to me to try Google. I am speachless. I am angered. I am everything everybody who lost a loved one was on that day. Except I am immensly embarrassed and upset that I am just now finding out. Chin Sun made me always work as hard as I could, even in school I looked up to her and pushed myself to be the best I could be. I would think to myself at times in my life that even though I could not find her that at least she was some where under this same sky thinking of me occasionally. My heart is broken. I am learning of her life on the internet. I see she was about to be married. I think of all the times she laughed at me making faces at her Korean food, and how sweet her mom was to always fix me burgers instead. How we would sit and play Mario (yes the first one) when it came out with her younger brothers. She is a bog part of who I am today. I miss her terribly somehow this world is a much lonlier and darker place with out Sunny's light. I will always keep her spirit alive. She was first to teach me about true friendship. I love you Chin Sun and I am so sorry I was not there for you. You would have been a beautiful Maid of Honor and an even more beautiful bride.
September 28, 2009
Sunny, I am so sorry that I did not visit your site on the 11th. I was having a difficult time on that day and the days leading up to it. I spent the day with firefighters, emt's, and paramedics. I talked about you with them and they cried with me. I hope and pray that when I go to glory that I will once again see you. Your loving coworker Chee-Chee. Peace and let your sun shine always
Reggie Cervantes
September 12, 2009
Another year but we dont forget. I am sorry you didnt make it home that home that day to your loving family.
Mary McFarland
September 11, 2009
Well Sunny,
Today marks another year. We love and miss you!
Love,
Mary, Tony, Aj and Alexis
Christopher McFarland
September 11, 2009
Sunny,
It's been 8 long years since you were taken from us. I have since learned that everything truly happens for a reason. You continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers. You taught me how to live life and enjoy everyday like it's your last. The emotional/mental pain of losing you still haunts me to this day, but I have slowly come to understand and accept your departure. I know you are in a better place and are still near me everyday in spirit. I pray for your family and friends in hope that they can accept what happened, but to never forget; to remember the good times that you brought into all of our lives and not to dwell on the attacks of 9/11. I love and miss you and will one day see you again.
Keri McLeod
September 11, 2009
Sunny, I miss you so much. I miss our talks and I miss your smile. Please know you are always in my heart, miss you and love you!
Steven Goosey
September 10, 2009
Just remember you SPC Pak.
It was a joy working with you.
SGT Goosey
Amanda Critzer
August 31, 2009
we will never ever forget you, your memory is with us.
Don Wells
May 24, 2009
Recently, at the Pentagon memorial we stopped at your bench. I said a prayer for you and your family because we have two things in common, a shared surname and our son was born in Korea. God bless and may we always remember.
chee chee parker
September 12, 2008
Sunny I am so, so sorry, you will always be in my heart. i will never forgot the last conversation that we had about getting your apartment ready and where you wanted to work. May God shine upon your family.
Mary McFarland
September 11, 2008
Today marks 7 years. I can't believe it, it seems like just yesterday. We miss and love you sunny! You will always be remembered.
Love,
Mary,Tony, Aj and Alexis
Reggie Cervantes
September 9, 2008
Wednesday, 9/10/2008 we will have a We Remember Walk for Oklahoman's lost on 9/11/01 at the Oklahoma Capital at 6pm
Toni Duren Banks
September 26, 2007
Dear Sunny,
It's 6 years later and I find myself still thinking of you! I will always hold your memory in my heart!
Doug Abraham
September 13, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Waylon Smith
September 11, 2007
Today marks 6 yrs. Im sure it is 6 long yrs for your family and friends. Although I never knew you, you are in my prayers today. May God bless you and your family on this day...
P Tabbernor
August 31, 2007
In memory....
MICHAEL CARL TANNER
March 26, 2007
Spc. Pak, I never met you. I served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. I want to extend my deepest condolences to your family, friends, and peers who were blessed to have known you and see what a special person you were. May you rest in peace.
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Traci and Eily Cosgrove April 2006
Traci Cosgrove
September 12, 2006
I
went to high school with Sunny.We had Barbara Smith 4th hour speech
class(drama). We were not friends only classmates. I was so shocked to
hear of her death. It deeply saddens me. I can imagine the pain parents
went though and still go through. Sunny will never be a wife or a
mother, she will never worry about wrinkles or gray hair.
The thing I remember most about Sunny is her hands, she had the most
beautiful hands and she always wore this gold ring with a coin dangling
from it.
Me and my daughter Jasmyn
Catherine Nagy-Hall
February 18, 2006
Sunny and I were roomates in Korea. She was a great roomate, and more importantly, a great person. As a mother now, I can only wonder how much pain her parents have gone through as well as the rest of her family. As a person who has loved and felt love and been in love, I especially feel great sorrow for Christopher, and have so for these years since 9-11. I wish him and all of her family members much love and peace.
I hope you are all comforted by the fact that you have your own personal angel up in heaven who is shining her love down upon you everyday.
Mary Mcfarland
September 20, 2004
Sunny was a very close friend to me. Chris is my brother in law and we lived 1 mile from each other. We spent alot of time together playing games and talking. She was there at the hospital when I gave birth to my son A.J. She loved him and treated him like her own. She was a wonderful person and I will never forget her. I miss her so much. My prayers go out to all of her family and friends. I will always miss and love you Sunny.
david bloom
September 11, 2004
I never knew you....I look at these portraits frequently and will always think of you....we will never forget you......
Kimberly Dees
June 17, 2004
Today I received a bracelet in the mail which says "Spec. Chin Sun Pak U.S. Army Fallen in the Line of Duty September 11, 2001" ... I justed wanted her friends & family to know she is remembered & honored ... Kimberly
Keri Mcleod
January 14, 2003
My heart goes out to Sunny's family. I was friend's with Sunny for the last two years of her life, we spent many days in the pentagon together. That dreadful day I was on the phone with her when the plane hit, my heart broke in many pieces when I knew she was gone. She was a great friend, just her smile brought a smile to my face. She was a true gift to anyones life and a best friend for life. I love and miss you terribly SUNNY, God Bless and hope to see you again some day...love, Keri
Brune' Lovett
December 19, 2002
As I look back at the time when I was stationed in Korea with "2Pac", I think about how sweet of a person she was. It really was a sad day when I found out that she had passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to Chris. May God continue to strengthen you each and every day for I know she is in a place that is Truly Blessed and she is looking down on each and every one of us.
God Bless,
BJ...
TONI DUREN-BANKS
October 10, 2002
I MET SUNNY WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER IN A LAWTON STORE. EVEN THOUGH I WAS A LOT OLDER AND SHE WAS OVER ME, SHE ALWAYS TREATED ME WITH THE UPMOST RESPECT! I CAN HONESTLY SAY SHE WAS A FRIEND INDEED. I'M SO GLAD I GOT THE CHANCE TO KNOW HER!
John Walden
September 19, 2002
Sunny was a blessing in my life. She was an incredible friend and I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch over the years. The laughter we shared will always be a precious memory that will remain cherished.
Chris, I pray for you every day. A loss as tragic as this will take time to heal and my condolences are with you.
To Sunny's Family: I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I knew your daughter. She was an amazing human, full of life, laughter and love. She is and will always be, truly missed. She made people smile and if you were lucky enough to have met her, you knew your life would better. I pray for you as well, for the loss of a child cannot be measured.
With deepest sympathy, John.
Nadalen Hodges
September 18, 2002
To Sunny,
When I saw your name on the list I could not believe what I was reading. Within a flash I remembered all the good times that we had in Korea. I was lucky to have known such a wonder person as yourself. And to Chris, we all have been trying to get a hold of you. Please contact myself or John (Walden). WE LOVE YOU BOTH AND MISS YOU,
Love,
NaeNae
Briana
September 16, 2002
Dear Pak Family I have kept your family in my prayers. I am so sorry you all lost your love one in the tragic event. God Bless!
Julie Culver
September 12, 2002
To the family and friends of Spc. Chin Sun Pak:
Today marks the one year anniversary of September 11. To acknowledge the lives of those lost a year ago, I attended a prayer service at the Jamestown United Methodist Church. Each parishioner was offered the name of a victim from the attacks. We were asked to pray for this person and to say a special prayer to the families.
I want you to know that today I prayed for Chin Sun Pak. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and I want you to know that our country is filled with people who share your sorrow and acknowledge your loss. We may not have shared a life and memories with the victims, but we do kneel together, with you, and offer our prayers in their names.
I hope you have found some peace in this past year. God Bless you all,
Julie Culver
Jamestown, NC
Kenneth McNaughton
September 9, 2002
My thoughts and prayers go out to all Chin Sun Pak's family and friends in this time of tragic loss. God bless you and God bless this great nation.
Todd
August 24, 2002
May God's Peace be with you and your family.
Ed Barker
August 19, 2002
Sunny, You will by missed by everyone you came in contact with. My thoughts are to you, Chris and your family.
Josene Vaughan
July 17, 2002
As a fellow Oklahoman, we have alot to say to your family. Mainly, Thank-you for your service to our country! If not for men & women that have the dedication and loyalty to serve our country with their time & service, we would not have the freedom that we have. You have not died in vain for your country. Our prayers are with your family for the loss of a daughter, friend and fiancee.
June 14, 2002
MAY THE SOUL OF SPC.CHIN SUN PAK AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
June 14, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG HEROINE..SPC.CHIN SUN PAK AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..SUNNY IS NOW PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET HER AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Jim Sheppard
April 1, 2002
Sunny, you were a joy to work with, a really good person. I'll remember you. I know your watching from your heavenly home.
Tyrone Bumpus
March 11, 2002
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
I knew Sunny from Korea, she was a beautiful person inside and out. I will truly miss her and my heart goes out to her family, Christopher and friends. What took place on Sept. 11 has changed my life and made me aware of how you can know someone and lose them in an instance. I think about her everyday and I know she is looking down upon us from that house not built with hands, eternal in the heavens. I love and miss you Sunny.
Ty
K. Melaragni
January 25, 2002
May God bless you Sunny and your fiance and family as well. We will NEVER forget!
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Christopher McFarland
January 11, 2002
Sunny and I were engaged over the past 4 years and were to be married in March 2002. Never have I felt pain in my life like I have since September 11th. I lost my fiancee', my friend, and the love of my life. I love you Sunny.
Byron Mckenzie
December 31, 2001
My heart goes out to this soldier
James Smotherman
December 2, 2001
I am a soldier living in South Korea. I never knew SPC Pak, except through the fellowship and comaraderie common to all soldiers. I now have a band that I wear bearing her name. It will always remind me of her vigilance, and dedication to her country. She is truly a hero of this great nation. My deepest sympathies are extened to her family and friends.
Stacie Jordan
November 3, 2001
I went to school with and had classes with Sunny. She was truly a beautiful individual. I send my deepest sympathy to all her family and close friends! God bless you all!
Jan and Zane Azbarea
November 1, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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