Devin Christopher Poche

Its been 10 years. 10 years and I still struggle around this time of year. Youre always in my thoughts and your family, always in my prayers. Ms. Sandra, your son was a great man. Know he was and still is loved by so many.

Youre never forgotten, SGT. Poche

Man, I can't believe it's been 7 years.

Devin was really a special guy. We would trade books and make recommendations to each other while deployed. He introduced me to "Odd Thomas" and for that I will always be thankful.

Devin was always up for a practical joke and had a robust laugh, and I remember he could fall asleep anywhere.

My most vivid memory of his was a night he stayed up late helping me fix a satellite communications link. It wasn't his job, or area of...

Until Infinity

Another year has slowly passed and still it seem surreal.
I hear your laugh, I see your smile, but only in my dreams.
So as I smile and remember you, my heart still seem to weep.
For never will I hear your voice, as you share a passionate story
Or dine together and enjoy your favorite meal,
Clinging to memories, some faded in the past,
But still I hold you near
Tucked tightly, sweetly amid my broken heart.
So sleep well my son,
I miss you...

Sandra, when you get a chance please contact me at collins314@
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Devin, everyday I look back at photos from Iraq and Hawaii and I think of you. Its been 4 years... and it still feels like yesterday I lost you. Love from a friend and sister from God above. I send strength and blessing to comfort your family as God holds them with your love.

The Easter Lilly

As I place mom's birthday cake on the table, I cant escape its beauty, there gracing the centerpiece, this lovely flower with its delicate white petals. I pause to admire and inhale its sweet aroma. I yell out to mom who is busy in the kitchen preparing dinner, "is this an Easter Lilly?". But even before she answers, I know it is. How could I not know, four years ago my house was filled with this sweet aroma and beautiful delicate flower, gifts of condolences...

Hey Devin it's me Nita . My heart is so heavy right now; I can't believe your gone. Remember I talked to you on the computer while you were in Iraq . I did tell you I love you and you told me you always love me. We lost contact after that. I wouldn't have imagined this news. I tried to reach you so many times after that and got no response now I know why. I'm going miss you buddy. I love you until we meet again Hold a spot for me up there I will always miss you and your big gorgeous smile....

I remember the day the sunset on your time. I remember the way you made people laugh and how much people loved you. You left too soon. sleep well brother. Tropic Lightning

Excerpt from I always Loved Spring
And that Good Friday 2009 as we bid farewell, loved ones said it will be alright and I tearfully asked how could it ever be alright ?  I thought I'd never truly smile again, as the days and months moved on somedays I would smile and laugh and then guilt would sit on my shoulder asking how can you laugh when he will never laugh again. Days were spent wondering how and why did this tragedy come to me, what had I done that fate and God could leave me in...