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Tina S. Time Obituary
"You'd look at her and see a small physique, but she was a tough girl. She never quit," said Vaipuna Kaulave, a teacher who called Time one of the best students he ever had.
Time, 22, died Dec. 18 in Iraq when the supply truck she was driving in a dust storm collided with another vehicle. Her Army Reserve unit was located in Tucson, Ariz.
Born in Australia, Time grew up in Pago Pago in American Samoa _ an American territory in the southern Pacific Ocean. In high school there, Time was an honor student and part of a youth group and choir and taught Sunday school in church.
She joined the Army Reserve to serve her country and help pay for college, her mother said. She attended Pima Community College in Tucson and enjoyed fixing cars in her spare time.
"She told me, 'Mom, don't be afraid. I wanted to do this for my country and now I'm doing it,'" said Mary Time, Tina's mother. "She was my daughter. Now she's my angel."
She is also survived by her father, Viliamu, and four siblings, three of whom are serving in the military.
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Sue
December 14, 2019
RIP our hero! ♡
Kim Straker
December 13, 2011
Not forgotten - by anyone. May Tina's family and other loved ones find peace at this time as they continue to honor her and cherish their memories of a remarkable young woman.
God bless you Tina.
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Tina S. Time:
Please accept my remembrance of Tina on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgoten.
H. P.
December 12, 2011
R.I.P. Tina S. Time
God is now blessing you in heaven where you are now. You are now a true child of your God.You have sacrificed your life for the freedom of people whom you never knew and this is what it counts and shows your the nature of a humane person. Live good in heaven and have an eternal life there.
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Leopold Hancock
December 14, 2010
Tina you had consideres as one as the fallen, but to me you still stand. You'll never be forgotten, and you will always be in our prayers.
Kim Straker
December 14, 2010
for December 13, 2010.
Remembering the life, service and courage of this fine young woman - a credit to her family, her service and her country.
May those who love Tina be comforted and surrounded by memories of a special lady. God bless you all.
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Tina S. Time:
Remembering Tina 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
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
4th of July Bar-B-Q for 208th Trans.Co. in Iraq
December 16, 2009
Kim Straker
December 15, 2009
Dec 13, 2004 - December 13, 2009.
It's a privilege to leave a few words on this memorial page today, and to reflect on the fact that had she lived, Tina would still have been a very young woman, with her life ahead of her. As those years were not granted to her, I believe it is our duty to remember her service, her life and what she managed to achieve in those few years - and we must be mindful of those who loved her in her life and love her still, as they continue to move forward without her presence. God bless you Tina - rest in peace.
Ray Lucero
October 27, 2009
Although I never knew you, I hope to see you in Heaven one day!
Scott Romo
October 20, 2009
Thank you, Time, for all the hearts you touched.
-SGT Scott Romo
Edna Guerra
October 10, 2009
I remember like it was yesterday. Sgt. Time and a few of us took a quick trip for a burger run before our mission that bright sunny day. We had "Burger King." A few were sitting around; including Sgt. Time, waiting for others to get they're order. We all we're having a conversation about a shampoo product...Took us a while to get back; turned out we had another pit stop. We were a crazy crowd. But she made sure she took care of the rest that stayed behind...(I know you remember Sabrina)
It seemed to be the coldest night; no it was the coldest night. And yes, the stars were so bright that night; I lost count of falling stars.
Although I didn't spend too much time around her....I knew that day she was a good whole hearted person. Wish I could of had more conversations with her. But I know some day we'll continue our sisterhood in heaven.
So don't waste time on getting to know your brothers and sisters; because in the end that's what we all are; Gods' children..........
PSALM 23:4 "Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid for YOU are close beside me.
GOD bless us all.....
fabian noggle
September 4, 2009
i knew her breifly when i was assigned to the 208th trans before being told i was not going with the unit to iraq and instead being sent back to tx. i like others whom knew her will miss her, she was a nice person and a sister in arms
Sylvia Coreas
February 13, 2009
You will always be in our hearts and on our minds!! We will forever remember you and value every moment we had with you! You are the part of me that never came home!
Sabrena Aguilar
February 6, 2009
In Memory of Tina Safaira ~ (Debra Estep)
December 14, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Tina, but I am remembering
her service and sacrifice. She is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Tina S. Time:
Tina 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
Kim Straker
April 23, 2008
Every name that appears on this site is that of a special person. Each was someone's daughter, or son, Mom or Dad, loved friend, valued community member. Each cherished freedom, their Country and their fellows and each of them died doing their very best to honor all three.
It's a privilege to sign your memorial page today Tina. I hope that your family has been comforted these past years by memories of happier times - you will be remembered.
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Time!
Sabrena Aguilar
January 5, 2008
Sgt Time... I hold you forever in my heart, and your family always in my prayers. You always amazed me and brought a smile to my face.
Now four years have passed and I still vividly remember that year in Iraq. We all embarked on a life changing experience and when Tina died that night, Heaven was shooting stars in every corner of the sky, and I asked God "why?" Shortly after the news of Sgt Time's accident, Our Captain read from the Bible Ecc 3: "There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
You have helped me listen deeper, love that much extra and hold on when there's not anything to hold on to.
You, Sgt Time, are my Hero.
Never above you
Never below you
Always beside you
Always Sisters-in-Arms,
Sgt. Sabrena Aguilar
OIF 2 208Th PLS TRANS
OIF 4 489Th TLE
USAR 481st HBD
Victoria Scuola Brandt
December 13, 2007
Three years today, the void for many will always be felt this day. Thinking of you and your family. Victoria Scuola Brandt (MSG Ret)
August 18, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Time and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 13, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Garnet Jenkins
December 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt, Tina S. Time, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, she lost her life while serving our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for her Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Tina, in the Loving Care of God and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Time family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
gary bordonaro
November 28, 2006
To The Time Family
Tina will NEVER be forgotten by the Citizens of the United States. For she gave her life so we can be free. God Bless Her and May She Rest in Peace.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 24, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Time family in the loss of Tina. I did not know Tina, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Tina it has been 15 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Maria Holt
July 8, 2005
My condolences to the Time Family.
My prayers to all who have served and are serving our country.
Judy Lee
May 12, 2005
My daughter, Kristi Lee, from the 485th QM Co from Oklahoma knew Tina and some of her friends from her unit. She sent me an email message after the accident happened and was upset about it. She attended her memorial service there at their camp. She returned from Iraq in February and I am thankful she is safe and am so sorry that your daugher did not return. She remembers Tina and talks about her and her friends and the memories of being there. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Time
March 31, 2005
Tina was my baby, there were two girls, now shes gone, I miss her, but I know in my heart, she is in a better place. Shes my hero, my angel.
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