1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens

It´s been some time since I´ve made it ANC; today was Wreaths Across America so I made my way up and made it to Section 60 in time to lay one over his grave. Rest easy, my daughter thanks you and the rest of our brothers and sisters who´ve made the ultimate sacrifice. Til Valhalla.

To the family of Forrest Ewens, He is still remembered. Daily. I share his story and sacrifice with my children, wife, friends, neighbors and co-workers. I speak of him to as many people that will listen. He willfully took the place of myself and two others, moments before he was killed. One of those men, Jeremy, is no longer with us. He gave me the opportunity to start a family, re-dedicate my life to the Lord and serve others in the best way that I can. His sacrifice and his family's...

Forrest,
I still think back to when I was told that you were gone... I remember it like it was yesterday, an I never will forget it... We were in the Gardez area doin a patrol, an we got hit with a good size enemy element....
We got thru it ok. Couple casualties but then i got word that the unit from 3rd brigade 10th mountain was hit...
That's when I found out it was you brother :(
I remember our days in high school playing football an your brother Oaken an you were both a...

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens:
It has truly been my honor to sign Forrest'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 Forrest will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

June 16, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens:
Always remembering Forrest. "Some gave all."

I just want to say thank you, and I'm truly sorry for the passing of your son. You do not kn me, my name is Jackie. I seen your son on tv, the Nancy Grace program. He was posted at the end of show to honor a falling Soilder. I wanted to kn more about this amazin young man, so I looked him up on my computer and read what I could find. Im also a Christian and believe you will be united with him again. And if I were able to right now, I would think him for his service to our country. And tell...