Barbara-Heald-Obituary

Civilian Barbara Heald

Stamford, Connecticut

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Barbara Heald went to Iraq to work for the U.S. government as a civilian because she wanted to be of further service to her country after retiring from the Department of Agriculture. "She had a very strong sense of patriotism," said her sister, Margaret Geis of Yuma, Ariz. Heald, 60, a civilian employee for the U.S. Army from Stamford, Conn., was killed Jan. 30 in a mortar attack. She had been working for the Project and Contracting Office, which is involved in rebuilding Iraq''s public works. "She had a tremendous curiosity," said Geis. "What she didn''t know when she got over there she made it her business to find out." A friend of five years, Gabriele Mecca, said Heald believed strongly in the mission to rebuild Iraq. "She felt reasonably safe in that environment, but everyone knew how dangerous it was," she said. "She wanted to be a part of history."

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To the family and friends of Barbara Heald:
It has truly been my honor to sign Barbara's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Barbara will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

I knew Barbara in Iraq. I was the network manager at the Baghdad convention center. And saw Barbara every day from October 2003 until January 2004 . What a lovely woman! Barbara was killed after I left yet I can't recall who gave me that sad news. Finally after all these years later I find this site where I can say a few kind words about this sweet and very charming energetic woman... We all loved Barbara... She could light up a room with her smile and her warmth... God bless you always...

January 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Barbara Heald:
Always remembering Barbara. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Barbara Heald:
Please accept my remembrance of Barbara on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Barbara Heald:
Remembering Barbara 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

To the family of Barbara Heald:
Barbara 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

Thanks to the American patriots and our name, Heald. John Heald, one of the founders of Concord, MA, with descendents that were at the Bridge of Concord at the beginning of the Revolutionary War that brought independence to the USA, and for those with the Heald name that have fought for freedom throughout the history of the USA. God Bless them all. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. May Barbara rest in peace with our prayers of thanks.

Bob Heald

Rest in peace.