Daniel J. Agami Obituary

October 24
Those God keep in His memory they become precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:5 You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Deep peace
of the running waves to you.
Deep peace
of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace
of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace
of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace
of the gentle light to you.

Moon and stars pour their healing light upon you.

Deep peace to you.
Deep peace to you.

~ Old Irish Prayer

Deep peace to Charlie Co and the I-26 today and always. Holding ya'll in my heart and in the Light.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Agami Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Daniel J. Agami US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

It's been 5 years and it still doesn't seem real but keep watching down and see you later you may be gone but you will never be forgotten!

I can't believe it's been five years already that you have passed there is not a day goes by that i don't think about you or look at your picture, god has a plan for everyone and obviously your plan was a lot sooner then expected and i know your up there watching down on everyone and probably Dj'n a good party lol but just know that when you passed a part of everyone went with you, we miss you and love you keep watching down and this isn't good bye it's see you later! xoxo

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Today we had our Run for the Fallen here in the Tampabay area and I am proud to say that I ran with for your Son. God Bless

June 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami:
Always remembering Daniel. "Some gave all."

Tonight, I learned some about your loved one. I am committed to finding out what I can, through the internet, about all these brave men and women who fought for freedom. It looks like you raised a great son and someone I would have liked to have known. Please know that there continue to be people that care and recognize the sacrifice of your loved one and the pain that you have endured. May you be on the path to healing.

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

I still cherish every moment I ever saw or spoke with you and every smile you brought to my face. I’ll forever be thankful that someone like you was brought into my life, even if it had to be taken away too soon.

I am so sorry for your loss. May PFC. DANIEL J. AGAMI rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with DANIEL and your family~ GOD bless~ DANIEL is not forgotten.You should be real proud.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami:
Please accept my remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To let you know you are remembered and missed.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Missing and thinking of you. Chag Sameach :{

Just wanted to let Daniel's family know that me and my children walked in his honor at the "Warrior Walk" that was held in Lakeland. We appreciate your sacrifice--and the ultimate price that Daniel paid.

Proud sister to SGT. Marcus Mathes
KIA 4/28/08

Hey Bud. Three years later, and your picture still brings tears to our eyes. However, as always, it also brings great memories of a great man. We love you, and you are in our hearts and minds always. I miss you, man. You remain our hero, our friend. We love you, brother.
Love & Music,
Vinny D., Melly, Vincent Michael, and The Poole Family

To the family and friends of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami:
Remembering Daniel 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

Remembering our heroes and their families today and always.

Beth & Ishatz; just to let you know we are still and always will be in remembrance of your sons sacrifice for this country he so loved...
Whistler;
Patriot Guard Riders.

Just to let your loved ones know that you are rememberd and thought of. Today is thanksgiving and I can only imagine how difficult a day it is for them without you.
Rest in peace and know you are missed.

Thinking of you. You will never be forgotten.

Although I did not know your Son , I hold him and (you)his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

Proud New Wife of a Marine

Rembering the Heros and "brothers in arms" that entered the gates of Heaven with Ryan on June 21, 2007. You will always be remembered and honored.
Renee Wood-Vincent
Momma of Sgt Ryan M. Wood
KIA 6-21-07
My Hero
My Joy
My Son
~ Renee Wood-Vincent, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hey Danny what's up man, it's been almost 2 years since you have been gone and I still remember like it was yesterday that I saw you. I know you are still alive in everyone's heart and we all secretly talk to you all the time. I don't know how you keep up with everyone though =) but I just want to say: "thank you", keep taking care of us, God Bless you and your family.

Remembering our heroes and their families now and always.

Dear Beth and Itzhak Agami-

For the second year in a row I am running the BolderBoulder 10K in honor Daniel. I will print Daniel's name and service to our country over a watermark image of the American Flag and display it proudly on my jersey.

An important part of the BolderBoulder 10K race is to honor the men and women who have served our country in peace and war and who have given their lives fighting for our freedom. With as many as 50,000 spectators, the BolderBoulder Tribute is one of the largest Memorial Day gatherings in the country.

May 25th at 7:10am Daniel's service to our country and ultimate sacrifice will be remembered by countless Americans in the town of Boulder, Colorado.

Sincerely,

Art Cerimele

To the family of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami,
I am a proud Jewish-American who cherishes Daniel's remarkable life and great legacy of bravery and sacrifice. I am telling everyone I know about his remarkable story so its radiant significance may continue to shine upon us all.
You will always be in my heart.
Love,
David Gold

I just saw on O Reilly show that they are naming the Coconut Creek Post Office in your honor/memory. I am so sorry for the need to do so- so sorry for the loss, but pleased that at least you are getting some recognition for your heroisn and I pray that your family finds some small comfort in this gracious act.
May your rest in peace.

I regret that I never got the chance to meet you. I was reading how you, Will, and Robin were so close and worked out together all the time. I would have really loved to have met you, a friend of Will's is a son of mine.

I felt the pain when I heard of your sacrifice. I know you are in the Lord's army now with all your old buddies, and many new ones, having a grand ole time. Are you still discussing religion with Will?

Until we all meet again, 'Rest brave soldier, your work on earth is done'.

Strength and Honor,
Will's mom

Dear Brave Daniel J. Agami,

Please accept the thanks of a grateful nation. The call to arms was given and answered by you. And now the Universe is your home. Those of us who mourn your loss wish you could have had more time. We know very little about you except that you were willing to do your share. Sleep well in God's Kingdom dear son of America. You have done us all proud with your willingness to do what we would find so difficult. You are in our prayers and in our hearts. There is no more pain for you brave lad.

Veteran's Day, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami:
Daniel 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

To the family and friends- please know that Daniel will not be forgotten. I read many heartfelt comments that you all shared about him, and I was deeply touched. May his sweet soul rest in eternal peace.
I am so sorry for the loss.

I personally new Pfc. Daniel J. Agami. A gentleman and a scholar. Top notch guy. Always a big heart. He never turned anyone one away in need. Kept his door open to all. Daniel never judged anyone. These are some of his greatest qualities. This would be a better world if more people would emulate his footsteps.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Agami!

Just wanting you to know that we keep all our heroes close to our hearts and will always remember their sacrifices.

I also said Kaddish for Dan on Shabbas. I am retired from the Navy, and attend Chabad in Inverarry.

He will not be forgotten. He is missed. A painful year.
May he rest in peace and may his loved ones be comforted with his memory among the mourners of Zion.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Daniel, but I am remembering
his service. He 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the Agami family,
As the first anniversary of our sons' deaths approach, I wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget their sacrifice. Our love to you.
Momma of Sgt Ryan Wood
KIA 6-21-07
my son, my hero, my joy
Renee

To the family of PFC. Daniel J. Agami, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

I just read the story of your son Daniel, 10 months have passed, you are still in mourning, I will say kaddish for him, and he will be in my thoughts forever. I will search for his resting place or his memorial my next visit to Fla.
Duv

Please know that Daniel is remembered.
May he rest in peace.

Please know that many thoughts are with you.

I am praying for you during this holiday season. I hope that someday we may meet and share stories of our sons.
Ryan's Momma
Renee

God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am the sister of fallen 1st Michael S. curry. My condolences and prayes goes out to your family.

Daniel Agami was a great man i do not directly know him but i know his younger for she is in my school. He was a student at Hebrew Academy. In memory the school has created a scholarship fund so other Jewish cilderen May recive a Jewish Education. If you would like to stand up for one of the things he belived in (a jewish education) You can go to Hebrewacademy.org

Private First Class Agami,

I write you these words because I want you to know how proud of you I am. I promise you that you will not be forgotten. My twelve year old son will know your name, face and sacrifice. I thank you, I honor you, and I hope that there is a special place for you. I am a police officer in florida and I really wish that more of the people I come into contact with knew of people like you, you add to the world and make life better for the rest of us. Private First Class Agami, please rest easy, you are remembered and honored. Thank You.

my condolences to daniels family and friends. as an american and an orthodox jew, daniel made me proud to be both. my only regret is that i'm too old to serve with the likes of him.

I wish to convey my condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Daniel J Agami. I am with the Ladies Auguxiliary of the American Legion, Post 36 Ft Lauderdale, Florida. On Veteran's Day, Sunday, November 11th, we would like to honor Pfc. Agami. We would like to invite anyone who knew Pfc Agami to attend. I would appreciate it if a family member could contact me for details.

I just today learned of PFC Agami's death last summer. I had the pleasure of meeting him last Dec at Camp Victory as part of the Jewish congregation there, celebrating Hanukkah. He was just a really nice young man, a professional and dedicated soldier, and devoted to his faith. He was one of the soldiers who went "outside the wire" as part of his daily work, and he told us some stories about his encounters with the Iraqi children and what it was like to be out on the streets. He was also very articulate, and I remember seeing him interviewed in the news one or more times around the holidays--even as young soldier, he was a tremendous spokesperson for the Army. I was so stunned and saddened to learn of his death, but I am not surprised to know he found himself in such a dangerous situation, because he was a devoted and courageous young soldier, and he had no hesitation about going where the mission required. The Army, his brothers and sisters in the military Jewish community, his family and friends have all suffered a terrible loss but the memories of his selflessness, enthusiasm, good humor, and devotion to G-d will be a blessing to all of us, now and always. Rest in peace, warrior-hero.

To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel

Rest In Peace, Daniel Agami. I went to High School with Daniel. Clint, Shawn, Josh, Jessica, Dana, and his girlfriend Gina and I were the last friends to see him before he went back in April. We were at Friday's having a good time. I would never forget his laugh, the crazy jokes he used to tell, and the way he hugged you. He hugged you tight, to show you he cared. He was loved by many, and many of friends. He will be missed. He was a "Loving son, brother, friend, and soldier!!! I love and miss you, brother

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Agami and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

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)

I met Danny through my boyfriend Ryan J. Hill. When Ryan died while serving his country it was such a shock for all of us who knew & loved Ryan. Danny was so kind & sweet was there for me when I needed someone to talk to...SO NICE!!! He in some sense became my "big brother". I don't think I could've gone through what I went through without Danny's support & other's too! He always knew exactly what to say to console me & cheer me up!! I loved hearing all the hilarious stories about his & Ryan's friendship!! Danny was, is & always will be an amazing soldier, friend, brother, son, boyfriend & all around good guy that is very much missed!! May you rest in heavenly peace Danny.

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 HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Agami family in the loss of Daniel. I did not know Daniel, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Daniel you are my 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~

Pfc. Daniel J. Agami
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Brother your sacrifice will never be forgotten, trust me. You are and always will be an American Hero. You paid the ultimate price for a noble cause. You supported what we are doing over in Iraq and that is far greater than those who are against it will ever do. Our world will be at a loss without you. Please remeber the soilders prayer:

Daniel walked up to the gates of heaven and saw an extremely long line of people. An angel came forward and grabbed Daniel and said,"Come with me someone wants to see you." When Daniel got there God said, "Send him through, there is no need to judge for he has been to hell already, welcome home soilder, Good Job!"

Brother, you were an inspiration, God's speed. See you soon.

I feel compelled to sign this guestbook. I read about Daniel and was so impressed with how deeply he touched people. His physical beauty was matched, it seems, by his character. I am so sorry for this loss. May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find comfort among the mourners of Zion.
May his memory be for a blessing.

First and foremost, my deepest regards to Danny's family. Ilan I am so sorry. I have not seen Danny in over 8 years or so, but he was such a good friend. I have known him since the 7th grade from our skating days! Danny was truely a great young man and from the sounds of it, he hasn't changed much just matured and grew up a little! He was always the one to brighten a bad day. I loved Danny then and always will. He was a great friend no matter how well you did or didn't know him. A true hero. A true friend. Rest in peace Danny and hope you will remember me when I finally meet you again... MUAH

Agami you are truly missed! I am so thankful we shared 14 weeks together in A co 2-54 Inf. As I have said on every post or guest book, your death has made this war personal for me and many other soldiers. I love you Bro and will see you soon!

you are and you will always be a beautiful true soldier. I have never got the chance to know you but looking at your face and knowing that you were one of us, and how much you loved Israel you earn my respect and every Jew out there. May your soul rest in peace. and may God give your family strength to go on

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Hear, O Israel, the L-rd our G-d, the L-rd is One.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

God bless the family and friends of Daniel.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Daniel for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

I can't believe when i got the call about danny. He was a dear friend to me an my family he used to DJ all my parties he was a great guy an was so kind to other's. He was suppose to be home for good in Oct. why they had to take his life i'll never understand he was such a good hearted person but danny we miss you an love you deeply you are greatly missed so sorry...

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Pfc. Daniel J. Agami, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Daniel and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely now, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Agami family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Daniel. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

We are saddened at your loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

My grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier