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Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2024
Good Morning SGT Thurman, still seems like yesterday we walked into the building together. Just know that you'll never be forgotten!
Dwayne Borders
September 12, 2023
Tamara, I know you are enjoying heaven. But, we truly love and miss you down here. Can't wait to see you again!
Shannon
September 12, 2023
Thinking of you today and for years to come. ❤
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2023
SGT Thurman, remebering you as always. You'll never be forgotten my friend!
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Bea
April 15, 2023
Happy Beautiful Birthday my beautiful sister! Your light is still shining! I miss and love you. Say no worries sis, I will keep your memory alive through me, always!
Bea
September 12, 2022
My sister my best friend, it has been an honor to pay tribute to you and all who were murdered on September 11th, 2001. You were and still are my inspiration. Say no worries sis, I got your six and I will keep your memory alive through me always! Truly loved and missed.
Your sister,
Bea (BB)
Stephanie Bonds
September 11, 2022
We did not know each other in life, but we are Sisters in Arms. I think of you every year but today I felt the need to post a note to let you know that you have never been forgotten. Thank you for your service, Sister. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord.
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2022
SGT Thurman, not a year goes by that you're not remembered. You'll Never Be Forgotten!!!
DWAYNE Borders
September 13, 2021
20 years later! You are loved and will never be forgotten!
Dwayne
Shannon Rhodes
September 12, 2021
Still never Forgotten! ❤
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2021
Tamara, you are Never Forgotten!
Ralph Masi
May 8, 2021
We all had the highest regard for Tamara; I was very, VERY fortunate to get to know her well, and to see her daily. As a professional, she gave everything her best effort, and the results were always flawless. As a person, she was the best. That day when we bade her farewell, I led a flight of a half dozen of us from Washington DC to Brewton, and we had time to meet with, and console, one another; a blessed time. The experience of that day in September 2001 -- we lost 25, where SGT Thurman worked-- is never, ever far off for the survivors; nor is the memory of those cherished loved ones, and your daughter, sister, and friend. Sincerely Ralph Masi, Colonel US Army.
Ralph Masi
May 8, 2021
We all had the highest regard for Tamara; I was very, VERY fortunate to get to know her well, and to see her daily. As a professional, she gave everything her best effort, and the results were always flawless. As a person, she was the best. That day when we bade her farewell, I led a flight of a half dozen of us from Washington DC to Brewton, and we had time meet with, and console, one another; a blessed time. The experience of that day in September 2001 -- we lost 25, where SGT Thurman worked-- is never, ever far off for the survivors; nor is the memory of those cherished loved ones, and your daughter, sister, and friend. Sincerely Ralph Masi, Colonel US Army.
Bea
September 14, 2020
Say, it’s been another long week, long month. I will continue to honor your legacy. I will keep you memory alive through me, Always! Your light is still shining. I miss and love you my sister, my best friend. ❤
Love Always,
Bea~
Tony
September 12, 2020
Saw your name during the memorial ceremony yesterday and the flood of wonderful memories returned....I’m laughing at the time we all went ice skating in Washington! Anyway I wanted to stop by. I see the others have visited which lets me know I’m not alone in missing you T!
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2020
You will never be forgotten!
The Kindred Family
November 11, 2019
Hope that this time our message of continued deep sympathy goes through to your family. Each day may God give the needed strength to cope with such a sad loss. Tamara touched the lives of others and is still remembered with love.
Shannon Rhodes
September 14, 2019
Another year passes but it still feels like yesterday. ❤
Kevin Lipscomb
September 14, 2019
Don't know why mine didn't go through Wednesday but just know that you are not forgotten. You will be remember!!!
Dwayne Borders
September 13, 2019
18 years later and we are still adjusting to you not being with us. Keep smiling T. You are gone but will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!
Bea T
September 13, 2019
Today, September 11th, an everyday, you are truly missed. Your light is still shining. I will keep your memory alive through me, Always! Your sister ~ Bea
Tom H
September 12, 2019
Thank you, Tamara, for your service. You will never be forgotten. Thoughts are with your family and friends. Much regards.
Casey
June 24, 2019
Thank you for your service Tamara. I was a friend of your little brothers, Will. When I was in Montgomery, I saw your picture and knew who you were instantly. Your brother always spoke highly of you and you were his inspiration in joining the Army. It was with pride that I could show my son your picture at the Capital and give him a little history.
Rest In Peace
Dwayne Borders
September 11, 2018
Once again we find ourselves mourning this day. The beautiful lives lost. Friends family and loved ones. What can I say Tamara, I simply miss everything about you. Keep Heaven Bright with your smile!
Dwayne
Carlos Felan
September 11, 2018
Visited your page today. You will never be forgotten. I miss your laughter.
Jessica Cannon
September 11, 2018
Thanks for your courage and sacrifice, love from Brewton AL
Shannon Rhodes
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you today..
Del Newberry
November 30, 2017
That was such a horrible, tragic day, and so many lives lost - even more tragic to read about the very young people like you who were just starting to make a difference in the world. Thank you for your service. I am pausing today to ask God to grant a extra measure of blessing to your family and other friends. We will never forget. With much love from Texas,
Bea
September 13, 2017
My beautiful sister. I miss you and I love you. Your sister Bea
September 12, 2017
Good morning T.,
Every time I see that smile I think of all the fun times go provided for 175th Postal! And in Korea where you clowned me so hard AT CHURCH!!!! I really miss those times and I'm sure your family misses them even more. But I'm sooo glad you are resting in the arms of Jesus!!!
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2017
Good Morning Tamara. As always, you are remembered on this day. I truly hope your family is doing well as I can only imagine how they must feel losing you. Miss you buddy!!!
A Piece of the Pentagon along with your bracelet.
Kevin Lipscomb
September 11, 2016
Tamara, good morning. It's been 15 years! You are NEVER FORGOTTEN on this day as I always think about us walking in together talking and laughing. It hurts knowing I was right around the corner from you and never made it to your office. My condolences to your family. Miss you buddy! You are always remembered here and kept alive in my office at home.
Nylah's Mom
September 5, 2016
My heart has been forever touched by your story! You are special to my family, my daughter was given a 6th grade writing assignment (911) victims by her teacher, she wanted to write about a female victim, we looked at each person on the website and when your face, name and age appeared we found our HERO! Your life and legacy will live on through my daughter, you touched her life and I celebrate you! Peace be with your family!
Houston, TX
Kevin Lipscomb
September 20, 2015
Hey Buddy, don't think I forgot about you on 9/11 because I didn't. As always, you're remembered and thought of being I didn't make it to your office. May you Rest In Peace!!! Much Love!!!
Bea
May 25, 2015
In Rememberance of you sis..
DeWayne Williams
September 11, 2014
Rest in peace my beautiful sister.
Lethabo Moleele
September 11, 2014
I just woke up to pray, my tears cannot stop rolling down. It is 2:59am CAT my thoughts and prayers remain with your loving family, relatives and friends. I am now attached to you all victims of 9/11 May your soul rest in peace Tamara...smile
Dwayne Borders
September 11, 2014
Hi Tamara,
No matter how time passes the pain remains. Keep heaven bright with your smile.
Blessings,
Dwayne
Shannon
September 11, 2014
13 years and still thinking about you. I was laughing because I pictured you doing the electric slide to every song at the club in Germany. haha.
Anna Witherington
September 11, 2014
You were always a friendly face that I got to see almost every day when you got off work. I worked in the barracks mail room. You're never forgotten, RIP Tamara.
September 11, 2014
Another year passes, yet your memory remains strong in our hearts. You are missed.
Carlos
Bea
September 11, 2014
My sister, my best friend, you are truly missed, not just this day, everyday...I will keep your memory alive through me, Always, beautiful soul.
Love,
Your sister, Bea
Gerard Brown
September 11, 2014
Hey Tamara, aka SGT Thurman…..still think about you all the time. Still have the picture of all of us when we worked in Bosnia together. Hard to believe this much time has passed and it still feels like not too long ago, you and I were laughing and joking. Miss you always…
Kevin Lipscomb
September 10, 2014
Hey Tamara....just know that you are not forgotten. Just thinking about tomorrow still hurts to remember. We walked in the building together talking about you being in the new section. I told you I was going to come check you out that morning. I still suffer missing you as a good friend there in the Pentagon. I was right around the corner from your office. I made a stop and hadn't made it there yet when I felt the blast. You will live on forever in memory. My condolences to your family. Till we meet again....keep smiling as you always did!!!!
DeWayne Williams
August 14, 2014
Rest in eternal peace young lady. You died before your time. It seems so cruel but its Gods will. God Bless your soul my sister.
Lethabo Noko moleele
August 13, 2014
May your memory live forever to your loved one's
Lethabo Moleele
August 9, 2014
A smile says a lot about a person, I feel so hurt inside that people had to do this to others, I am a South African was surfing the net and gong back to 9/11. Rest In Peace Tamara and to your loved one's my condolences to you all. this is just too painful.
Lethabo Noko Moleele
South Africa
Dwayne Borders
September 12, 2013
To my friend, It seemed like just yesterday we were loading a truck, sorting mail,organizing a cage, cleaning weapons, or you making that BK run at lunch for the team just before Jerry Springer came on in the dayroom where we laughed and clowned the entire hour. Those were the fun times we had "T" at the great 175th Postal that I will never forget. Thank you for such awesome memories and that smile that would light up any room. No matter were it was the post office in Korea, Main Post Chapel in Seoul, Korea, at Fort Lewis in the dayroom, or out in Yakima.....there was two things you could count on from Tamara Thurman....a beautiful smile and having her hair ALWAYS in place!!!!! We miss and love you.
Dwayne, Mark, Janet, Holt, SGT Adams, Stacey, Tony McClure, Bird, Eddie McAfee, Stacy Dixon, Hope McCullough just to name a few.
Bea (sister)
September 11, 2013
My sister, my best friend. I will keep your memory alive through me always! Thank you everyone for sharing and remembering your warm memories.. I'm glad she had such beautiful spirits around her through her journey.
Gerard Brown
September 11, 2013
I served with Tamara while in Bosnia in 98, in a 3 Man Post office. One of our co-workers loved Garth Brooks, while Tamara and I were Stevie Wonder fans.... She would go over and distract our co-worker, as I turned the volume low as if the song was going off.... So I could put the Stevie Wonder CD on and run back to the front. Once Stevie started singing, Tamara would display that beautiful Kool-Aid smile of hers. Miss u T.
SFC Gerard Brown
Shannon Rhodes
September 11, 2013
Always in my thoughts.
Stacey Marshall (Jackson)
September 11, 2013
No matter how much time passes or how much our lives change, you will NEVER be forgotten. I love you then, now, and ALWAYS. Your God daughter turned 13 on the 7th. How you would be so proud of her. Today you are remembered!
DeWayne Williams
September 11, 2013
Dear Tamara
You belong to the ages now. May you continue to rest in peace. Your an American hero my sister. God Bless you!
Curtis Thibodeau
September 11, 2013
Still in my thoughts to this day, you had a smile that could make anyone feel better. Miss you girl!
Carlos Felan
September 10, 2013
Tamara,
You remain in our hearts and in our memories. You will never be forgotten.
October 6, 2012
Always n forever loved and missed by many...I will keep your memory alive through me, always
Your Sister
Bea
Lester Holt
December 27, 2011
Will never forget you
Lucille Myers
September 12, 2011
My city of Piqua, Ohio had a 9/11 Day of Honor. Volunteers made an American Flag made of fabric roses. Each pair of roses contained the name of a victim of 9-11. The rose I pulled contained the name of Sgt. Thurman. One rose is for me to keep the other to be sent to her family. I am praying for Sgt. Thurman's family. I would like to send her rose to her family.
Paul Edgerton
September 11, 2011
I was Tamara's supervisor at the Pentagon, I hired her and assigned her throughout the building. When she was tasked to the Office of The Army G1 she was happy and they were happy to have her on the team. We were in the middle of sealing the move from one office to the other and I would always see her in the halls and call her a traitor and with that huge smile we would hug. The day of the event I was at Fort Jackson recruiting Soldiers to come to the Pentagon when I received the message of the plane hit. When I finally got through to my office and ran down the list of names in my office she was the only one unaccounted for. She was a very nice younglady and Soldier I have never forgotten my fallen Soldier her memory will stay with me for the rest of my life. Rest in Peace Sergeant Thurman, your missed by all.
SFC (Ret) Paul M. Edgerton
Sid Safford
September 11, 2011
Tamara,
!0 years ago today our country lost it's innocence, and I lost a friend. Though I didn't know it at the time but the terrible acts that occured on that take someone away from me that I hadn't seen in a while but will always remember. You always had a smile on your face even when I was bugging you as you walked to church...
miss ya Tamara
Dwayne Borders
September 11, 2011
Hi T,
As you can see your spirit lives on in all of us whom you've touched in such a special way. We all thank God for allowing you to bless us with your love, kindness and friendship. We love and miss you like crazy. Keep smiling.
Love you always
Dwayne
Rebecca McPherson
September 11, 2011
Today we remember you... I will always remember your smiling face... Tamara you will never be forgoten for yopur service to our great country...
Shereka Bradley
September 11, 2011
Tamara,
On this day 10 years ago an angel on earth returned to heaven. Though each September 11th use to seem like such a dark day for me, God has helped me to realize Tamara that your smile of the past is now the light that brightens future September 11s. You are missed.
CPT Maurice Reed-Graham, U.S. Army
September 11, 2011
Tamara, on this day you are not forgotten! You are missed so much by family and friends, but your laughter and smile will continue to live on in our hearts! May God continue to keep you safe in his arms! Bless you.
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2011
May this young woman rest in eternal peace. May her family be comforted by the fact that she is with God.
September 11, 2011
I miss you and love you. I will keep your memory alive through me always...
Your Sister
Bea
Shannon Rhodes
September 10, 2011
Every year that passes I think about how you will always be my biggest hero and how you are dearly missed!
Tonya Jackson
September 10, 2011
May God continue to comfort your family. We remember you and your sacrifice.
Teresa Wheat
September 9, 2011
To Tamara's family--I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country on this the 10th anniversary of your loss.
Jamie (Colvin) Upton
September 5, 2011
You are not forgotten. Live forever in heaven.
January 28, 2011
There was a place that put out 'mercy bracelets' and the one I got had Sgt. Thurman's name on it and I wear it often. I am wearing it today and I wanted to come and list a 'thot' and prayer for the family - she's still thot of - I wear her name on my wrist even today - hUgs
Renee Fields
January 28, 2011
There was a place that put out 'mercy bracelets' and the one I got had Sgt. Thurman's name on it and I wear it often. I am wearing it today and I wanted to come and list a 'thot' and prayer for the family - she's still thot of - I wear her name on my wrist even today - hUgs
September 12, 2010
Tamara,
I am thinking about you as always. I love and miss you.
Sabrina
Carlos Felan
September 11, 2010
T, the years pass, but the memories stay stong. You will always be remembered.....
September 10, 2010
SGT Thurman and I worked together in the Director of the Army Staff office. She would talk about her mother all the time and tell me how much she loved her. RIP Tamara
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Tamara Thurman:
Tamara 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
beth dunn
August 29, 2010
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You are remembered and honored.
Bea
May 31, 2010
Thinking of you on this day, as well as the other 364, I miss you and love you big sis....
Your Sis
Bea
Tony
April 15, 2010
I can never forget you; It has taken me years to come to terms with this.
Kenneth Robinson
September 27, 2009
T,
You will always be remembered by me. Your smile always brought peace to those around you. God bless--Your supervisor and friend forever.
Bea
September 12, 2009
My Sis
8 years have now past...I miss you so much...Not just on 9/11, but I think about you everyday, about when we were lil kids growing up and all the things we went through together, into our adulthood years...We had/have a special bond that no one could ever break...Half of my heart went with you that day, I long to get that back...I know your my Angel here on this earth...I Love You!
Your Sis
Bea
Curtis Thibodeau
September 11, 2009
This day always brings tears to my eyes. I always think about you and you are missed so much by everyone who knew you. You made the 90th Postal light up with your smile and made it that much more fun coming to work everyday.
Dwayne Borders
September 11, 2009
Much Love T, we will never forget your love, your smile and always keeping your hair straight!!!(smile) You and your family is in my prayers
September 11, 2009
Miss your pleasant smile.
SFC Goosey
Carlos Felan
September 8, 2009
T,you are missed by all who knew you. There is will always be a space in my heart for the all the memories we shared. Until we meet again.
Carlos
CPL Felan
D Wilson
May 6, 2009
I know heaven have a place for you,Rest in peace my sister.
David Bolin
December 31, 2008
Tamara was the company clerk at the 90th postal company when I met her. Like so many of you when I think of her I remeber her smile. Tamara you were one of the brightest lights in that unit. I will remember you always. Thank you for your many sacrifices. So, until we all gather again to sing to our king...
Bea
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Sis...I recently recieved the covering of your Memorial Bench from the dedication this past Sept... along with the flag that was flown...Best Christmas gift ever...Love n Miss you, but you already know that!
Your Sister, Bea
kristine
November 11, 2008
As I cross-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.
Sgt T Memorial Bench At the Pentagon 2008
November 11, 2008
Me sitting on your Memorial Bench Sept. 11 2008
Bea W
November 11, 2008
Thinking of today Sis n always...miss you..uploaded some pics from Memorial Service and Pentagon Dedication 2008
SSG Barbara Dunlap
November 10, 2008
Tamara you are in my thoughts today as always. I think back to 9/11 and remember that you and I had walked up the second floor ramp together not knowing this would be the last time I talk to you. I think about the good times we shared in Korea when I got there and to learn that we lived close together. Everytime I travel to Mississippi I think of you especially when I travel to Montgomery by way of what we call the back roads and I go through Brewton. You are sadly missed but to that you departed this life for a more beautiful home keeps me strong. When I got orders to go the Pentagon, I can remember you saying that you would love to be stationed at the Pentagon and I am so happy you got your wish to do what you liked doing, being a soldier. "You are truly missed. I will continually pray for your family.
Bea
October 18, 2008
Sept 11,2008 i made the journey to the Pentagon Memorial Service as I have done faithfully every year since that day..This year I visited your memorial bench in the park that has opened.. It was breathtaking and beautiful..I took pictures and also talked to a co-worker of yours. She told me that she would never forget you..your smile..humble..and how sweet you were..People you came in contact with will always remember you..Our brother has joined the Army in your footsteps...My sister, my friend...No one will ever know the bond that we shared...not only as a sister, but as my best friend..that day i lost someone who could never be replaced...But I feel you and I know your by my side... always..I love you
Your Sister, Bea
Yolanda Bernard-Wilson
September 11, 2008
Tamara (Tee),
I prayed for your family today, asking God to strengthen them during this difficult time. I often reflect on the time we spent hanging out in Germany after Stacy introduced us in Germany, although not often, but definitely special to me today. I remember your laugh and your gentle and humble spirit, which always brighten my day and left me wondering how you could be so happy all the time. Although I never told you I always thought you were the sweetest person I ever met. I thank God for the opportunity to meet you and will continue to pray for your family and friends. I know that you are smiling down from heaven.
Love Always
September 11, 2008
Tamara,
I want you to know I thinking about you not just today, but every day. I love you!
Sabrina
Amy Parker
September 7, 2008
Before Tamara passed away I had just reconnected with her via email. We were in school together from the 1st through the 9th grades, until my family moved away. My thoughts are often fixed on her every year on September 11. I remember how kind she was to me. Her sweetness made an impact on me. I wish her family well during this time of remembrance. Sept. 7, 2008.
Sabrina B.
July 21, 2008
Tamara,
I think of you often and recently looked at some pictures of us from high school. I miss you terribly, but I know we will see each other again. I love you!
Your cousin and friend,
Sabrina
Rev. Dwayne Borders
June 5, 2008
To a dear wonderful person who has touched EVERYONE she has come in contact with. I miss her dearly.
Stacey Marshall
June 4, 2008
You were thought of today as you always are.....In my own little way this is like talking to you (smile). I miss you.......Time has gone by but the memories still remain. An old friend reminded me of our MANY laughters......It made me smile....Just wanted you to know that even til this day, you will ALWAYS be my sister, my friend, my babies God mother, and my strength. I asked God to kiss you for me.....I love you!! Stacey
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