Chad Hayden Drake

Chad and I were good friends as children. The Drake family only spent a few short years in Rockford, Illinois, In the early 90s, but the friendship we had together made a big impression on me. I considered him one of my very best friends and we even made a trip out to visit them in San Francisco when they lived there. It was very sad that we lost touch and sadder still to hear the news that he paid a debt to his country with his very life. He is greatly missed. Im certain no words I could say...

Today, Memorial Day, you were the first fallen soldier to enter my mind. I will never forget your smile. You were always smiling, even at football practice. Thank you for your service to our county! Stallions 99

I knew Chad from N. Mesquite sorry for your loss.

To the family and friends of Spc. Chad H. Drake:
Please accept my remembrance of Chad on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Ginger i met you at the hair salon in Forney today. I just wanted to let you know that you touched my heart today.I think that God put us there at the same time for a reason. You are a very strong lady. I cannot imagine what you have gone through in the last few years. I am praying for you and your family.

To the family and friends of Spc. Chad H. Drake:
Remembering Chad 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

I'll never forget the night before he left Rockford for good. There was a going away party in honor of his family that our whole church attended. Afterwards we went back to the Drake family home for last farewells. When I woke up the next morning all I could do was cry because I knew my best friend had gone away. I was only 10 years old. Chad and I would be the same age today: 28.

To the family of Spc. Chad H. Drake:
Chad 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