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for Travis Desiato
Jmh
July 8, 2025
The memory of Travis lives on. Thank you for your sacrifice.
jessica barrows
January 1, 2019
travis hung out with my younger brother. he would come over and all he could talk about was joining the marines and fighting for our country. he was a good kid with a big heart. he is always a part of our family. he is always on my mind and in my heart and I will always miss him.
April 26, 2017
Dude. I'm lying here in bed awake thinking of you. missing you like crazy. I love you semper fi
November 15, 2015
11/14/04-11/14/15 Remembering you today and always. LMD
November 12, 2014
11/14/04-11/14/14 Forever in our hearts! LMD
JM
December 11, 2013
Your memory will not be forgotten.
LMD
November 7, 2013
My heart still aches!
LMD
May 25, 2013
Today and Always- You are MISSED!
Linda Forti
November 7, 2012
Well Travis, it's November 7, 2012 and I'm sitting in my living room thinking of you. How much I miss seeing you with Tracey and how honored I felt when you came to my house with Tracey to say goodbye before leaving for Iraq. I will never forget you Travis and I will always keep you in my prayers.
John Broughall
October 12, 2012
Thank you Lance CPL. DESIATO
September 23, 2012
I did not know Travis, but coming across this web site, I would like to offer my eternal thanks to him for his military service and the sacrifice he was willing to make.
Philip DePriest
May 31, 2012
Travis, I wanted you to know that you were, and always will be, remembered for your sacrifice.
Derrick Stanfield
March 18, 2012
Desiato miss you bro, you were an awesome Marine and I'm happy to say you were in my squad a true hero.
January 28, 2012
From Travis Bedford Family.... Thank You!
Travis is in our Thoughts and Prayers everyday!...
So are the people Trav considered his family..The friends, Marines, the kids Dover, MA.. We will never forgot you or your wonderful letters.
Some made us laugh and some made us cry but, they were all GREAT! So again, Thank you! Please keep writing!
Mike
November 16, 2011
Were still thinking of you everyday Travis.
Brett Dayton
November 15, 2011
Desiato, man I miss you more and more as each year passes, but I will never forgot about you brother. I love you man. Brett Dayton
Deanna Sweetin
November 15, 2011
I did not know you but you have my undying graditude for making the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers for your family and friends.
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Tom House
November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011.
you have not been forgotten.
Tom Pembroke Pines, FL
Mike
November 15, 2010
You are gone and will not be forgotten Travis, Thank you for your service.
Semper Fidelis
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato:
Remembering Travis 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
Jim
November 14, 2010
You have not been forgotteb Travis.
Mark Cummings
March 18, 2010
So I was in infantry school with Travis and i'll never forget his hair style or lack of. He was a really awesome guy and Marine. Two memories mainly stick out. 1- I would always run into him in the camp geiger boot hangout. Just a small building with tvs, pool table, food and he told me he wanted to save his money. I wish I would have done what he did by thinking smart on not spending money, that always impressed me. 2- Travis and I got into a small stupid fight while throwing clumps of dirt into each others fighting holes, well we both pushed ourselves to the limit, turned out it ended up with sticks flying all around at each other and we realized what we were doing, laughed about it and got back in our fighting holes. This was during a little downtime and Marines and downtime are a dangerous mix. Tomorrow I am getting Desiato tattooed to my arm along with several other names. We went to seperate units, I went to Small Craft Company and sadly learned after Phantom Fury that he was KIA. It really sucks when you can't control these things. To Mr. and Mrs. Desiato, I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a brave, smart, well respected man and Marine and a friend. I am truly honored that I knew him and became his friend even if it was only for a few months, he just had that impact on people.
RIP Travis
William Hunt
January 23, 2010
I met Travis at his boot camp graduation. He was a member of my sons company and the Guide of that company. He was a wonderful young man. My son also went to war in Iraq and he came home safe. I also happen to work in the same hospital as Travis' parents and I felt his loss deeply. I think of that young man every day when I see my own son and of that day in December 2003 when he marched so proudly carrying the company flag in his dress blues. That photo is on my refrigerator and I will not nor could I ever forget the sacrifice we paid with the loss of such fine young men as Travis.
Jill Andre
August 11, 2009
I am a teacher in Greeley, Colorado and I purchased a flag that was flown in honor of Travis a few years ago. I have the flag in my classroom and I show it to my students and explain why I purchased it and what it means. I want my students to know that Travis died defending their rights! Thanks for providing this website so people can express themselves.
Lonnie Longenecker
August 9, 2009
Travis saved my life. I would not be here if not for his sacrafice. To his family I am sorry for the loss of this hero, your son. I will never forget the bravest man I've ever known. Semper Fi
Kenna Larra
August 6, 2009
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Randy Messineo
May 26, 2009
I am a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marines and a resident of Bedford. I had the honor of attending both travis and John Harts services while I was home. I visit their plaques in the town center each time i come home and thank them for what they gave us. I wanted to wish Travis's family a loving memorial day and they should know he is my hero. SEMPER FIDELIS
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. JOHN 15:13
Steve & Debbie Johnson
March 14, 2009
B.J. & Joe: I was surfing and came across Travis' obituary. We are so sorry. May God help you to heal and find peace.
Raleigh Desiato
December 25, 2008
Travis,
I love you, miss you and think of you always. You are my "big little" brother, my best friend, and my hero. Merry Xmas.
Derek Abel
November 20, 2008
Dear Family of Travis R. Desiato,
My name is Derek Abel and I am a high school student in Sudbury, MA. I was given an assignment to write a letter to the family of a fallen soldier. It did not take long before I found that i was in fact deeply humbled by the noble sacrifices that your son and many other men and women made to our country. When I saw that your family was from Bedford I stopped for a second. It hit me that I may have played sports against your son and his friends. Just the thought that I might have even met your son was humbling. One thing I have always wanted to do was to shake the hand of someone in uniform and really thank them for every thing they are doing to keep me and the other people in this country safe. I want to make it clear to you and your family that I appreciate and admire the sacrifice that you, your family, and your community made. Nothing is more inspiring and humbling than putting yourself behind the safety of others around you. For this I thank your family and your son for everything that he and you did in protecting our nation.
Sincerely,
Derek Abel
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato:
Travis 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
In Memory of Travis ~ (Debra Estep)
November 15, 2008
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 Travis, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 –
(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
mike m
September 23, 2008
i remember Travis like it was yesterday i was 9 or 10 and he was in highschool i remeber going to camp and he was the cook and he would always joke around may you rest in peace Travis
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Desiato!
Joshua Blevins
March 13, 2008
Travis,
You are a great man and an honorable warrior. It was an honor to have known you and to fight by your side. Semper Fi
Martha Desiato
March 9, 2008
I did not know Travis, but I am sorry for your loss. My son Charles Desiato has been to Iraq three times since 2003. I'm not at all sure if you are related to my husband Charles J. Desiato Sr.. We have lived in the north country for 23 years.May God bless.
Sharyn Weiner
January 1, 2008
I was watching a "Remember Us" special program on TV tonight and saw Travis' name. I would like to send Laurie, Joe and family my deepest sympathy. I worked with both parents when all our children were young, and know that Travis' ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. I want to thank him for service to our great country and send my prayers for him and all members of the Desiato family.
Linda Flannery
December 29, 2007
Remembering and honoring one of America's finest.
I didn't know this brave Marine, but would like to thank his family for his service.
May Travis rest in the arms of our Lord.
A Marine Mom
Beverley Bosselmann
November 30, 2007
To the family of Travis.
Please know that Travis will always be remembered by our family. We will forever be thankful for what he gave for his country and the freedoms that we all experience every day because of his desire to give. What a wonderful man!
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
November 15, 2007
Please know that the 1/8 family will always hold Travis close in our hearts. During his all too short life he made a difference! He will not be forgotten.
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
Chaplain Denis Cox
November 15, 2007
Travis,
I will never forget your brothers puting your things together in the courtyard of the house you were all staying in. They used it as an altar and had their own memorial service right there. They were deeply affected by losing you. You were such a big part of their lives and then you were gone. I know it's only a drop in the bucket of what your family and your new bride lost but they felt it too.
You, your smile, your laugh and your quick wit will always be missed. Thanks for making our lives richer and know that I will continue to pray for your family and will never forget you.
August 13, 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 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Desiato and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Anita Coullard Dziedzic
June 19, 2007
November 18, 2004
Joe and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hardship.
I can Truly understand what you are going thru.
SGT. David John Coullard was KIA 08-01-2005. This is my son.
Thinking of you,
Carol Hill
December 30, 2006
My heart and soul are with the entire family. I do wish with all of heart that you were still with us but you are with Our Father that is in heaven making sure that we are safe and secure.The only thing that I can do is Thank You for what you did for us.
I send my sympathy to your entire family with all of my heart.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
Cordy Diaz
December 29, 2006
To the family of Lance Cpl. Travis R Desiato, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. Travis will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Klaus Maruska
December 28, 2006
Semper Fi need I say more, Marines do all that is asked of them and more without asking why Thats why they are the few the proud The Marines all try Americans Stand behind all of our troops until they come home till then keep all of them in your thoughts and prayers
Nyi nyi Sett
December 28, 2006
My prayers go out for Lcpl.Desiato and his family. Thank you for the freedom you gave this country.
Judy Arline Puckett
December 27, 2006
Thank you
Dedicated to soldiers and their loved ones
Those who have laid in fox holes, carried guns,marched for hours,
For those who have had cold sleepless nights,endless days of discomfort,
For those who have endured the agony of war for my sake.
Thank you.
For those who have gently kissed a loved one goodbye,
and with a tear looked back for a last time,
For those who have found courage to carry the sword of liberty,
For those who have flown with the eagle,
For those who have landed on foreign soil,
to take freedom to other countries while keeping
freedom in ours,
Thank you.
For those who have lost limbs,lifes and loved ones,
For those who have lost friends,sisters ,brothers,mothers and fathers,
For those who have sacrificed and gave their all for freedom's sake.
Thank you.
For those who have found the courage to stand,
For those who have reached out a hand for their fallen comrade.
For those who give freedom to strangers ,and a hope for peace.
For those who sacrifice all they love, and pay the price for freedom.
Thank you."
An American
December 27, 2006
...Now arises from hallowed ground a delicate cloud of bugle notes that softly say, Farewell Marine...Perhaps their brave young spirits hear the bugles sing, go to sleep...
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
December 27, 2006
The sands of Iraq will no longer obscure your vision and the sand in the hour glass stopped measuring time for you forever.You are forever young and forever missed.Rest in peace Marine there is nothing left for you to do because you gave your all.
Gary Allain
December 12, 2006
Lance Cp. Travis R. Desiato
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Louis Batson
November 29, 2006
Semper Fi Devil Dog
Thank You
Ross Venuti
November 15, 2006
my thoughts and prayers are with the desiato family. RIP Travis. Thank you for everything that you have done.
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Travis rest, in the Caring Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Desiato family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers the Sacrifice, Travis made.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Jill Andre
September 13, 2006
We purchased a flag that was flown in Cpl. Travis R. Disato's honor in Greeley Colorado from September 5-12. We will use this flag for our GED and Honor Roll ceremonies at our school, Platte Valley Youth Services Center. Thank you for fighting for our country. The Students at PVYSC and Mrs. Andre'
katy golon
September 12, 2006
Please know that Travis was a great person and remember all the good memories.God Bless!!!
Mark Geuy
July 27, 2006
Mark Geuy of Murrieta - You did an honor for your country which will not be forgotton.
Thank you
Justin Jarvis
May 23, 2006
i'll never forget goin to boot camp together and then soi and all the good laughs we had u were lika brother to me and when i found out what happend while we were over there at the same time i felt crushed and empty.i still wake up at night and think about what i could have done if i was there or what went wrong and it haunts me ur alwayz in my thoughtz i would of called ur parents but i don't know what the hell i would say.i wish thingz were different i know how u cared for other people and how unselfish u were and i just couldn't believe that something so bad would happen to someone so good and full of life we even look like brothers and i feel like a part of me was torn away and i don't know what to do to get it back.love ya bro where ever u are i know ur watching down and ur alwayz in my thoughts bro.
"J"
Mike and Linda
May 9, 2006
We will never forget you and your sacrifice. Love to your family.
May 5, 2006
May 5, 2006
Cpl Alan and Christy Dreggors
April 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you, that you find peace in the midst of this tragedy. My husband had the pleasure of serving with your son.
Phil McCully
April 22, 2006
Trav,
I miss you man. And I'm sorry. I wish you were still around. You're advice and memory still lives on. You're with me everyday dude.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Desiato family in the loss of Travis. I did not know Travis, 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. Travis tomorrow will be 17 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~
Mr Ashley Groome
January 22, 2006
As we here in Australia approach our national holiday (Australia Day Jan 26th) our thoughts turn once again to our men and women serving with the coalition forces overseas.
It is highly unlikely that I will ever have the opportunity to meet the Desiato family, but you may rest assured that wherever people value freedom, the sacrifices made by wonderful people like your son Travis will never be forgotten.
On behalf of myself and all of my family I take this opportunity to send you our gratitude, our love and our most heartfelt condolences - you are all remembered in our prayers.
Sincerely.
Q Madp
December 23, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Tara Busa
March 24, 2005
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with Travis, and his family. The country and our small town of Bedford will never forget his brave services. Much Love.
Meredith
March 19, 2005
Hi Desiato family, and the Williams family,
It has been about 4 months and we still grieve over Travis' loss. I know that you all miss Travis very much, and just think that he was trying to give us freedom from war. Travis did a brave thing trying to fight for our country.
Julie Button
November 27, 2004
Dr. Desiato. Laurie and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss,as stated in a prior entry, I am sure you are proud. Travis was doing something he believed in. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Alex, Diane and Ava Movsessian
November 25, 2004
Dear,
Dr. Desiato, Laurie and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and thouhgts are with you on this Thanksgiving day.
Josephine and Walter Bush
November 21, 2004
To the family of Travis: Although we do not know you personally, we are residents of Bedford where our children grew up and graduated from Bedford High School. I am sorry to hear of the loss of Travis. He was a wonderful Asset to you and our town. We are only one family who says thank you to him for serving our country and the sacrifice of your family. We are proud of you and Travis and Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely
maureen provencal
November 21, 2004
Dear,Joe,Lori and family
Our heartfelt sympathy over the tragic loss of Travis.You must be so proud of him.He had the courage to stand up for what he believed in,did what needed to be done.He fought for not only the freedom of our country,but fought for the freedoms of the oppressed.Although the loss is indescribable,I hope you can feel a sense of pride,that this young man,knew what he wanted in life,married his sweetheart then went on to protect our freedom.We in this family salute him and thank him.Our hearts are broken and we also mourn your loss. With love and prayers Mo,Tom and family
John Kelley
November 19, 2004
Dear Joe and Family,
On behalf of the OTB White Sox and all of our families we offer you and your family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Travis. Although we did not know Travis personally, the fact that he was in Iraq protecting our freedom and made the ultimate sacrifice makes him an inspiration to all of us.
I hope our thoughts and prayers will help you during this difficult time.
Cecilia Rivera-Chapman
November 18, 2004
To the Desiato family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As a mother of a Marine Reservist you will always have a special place in our hearts.
Michael Perry
November 18, 2004
Joe and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hardship. Mike and Susan Perry
PHYLLIS SINCLAIR
November 18, 2004
Dear Joe and Laurie, Words can not express how sad Ralph and I are on hearing of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.God bless. Love Ralph and Phyllis
Family of Cpl. Brian Oliveira
November 18, 2004
To The Family of Lance Corporal Travis Desiato,
"Freedom is not free," is a quote often heard and always supported, but it is a quote that takes on a special meaning to the families of the brave young men and women that have offered their lives in support of a nation.
To the family of Lance Corporal Travis Desiato we offer our prayers, support, and thanks.
We too have lost our beloved son... Cpl. Brian Oliviera lost his life on Oct. 25, 2004.
We know the pain you feel and our hearts and prayers are with you.
Semper Fi.....
With Love and Prayers,
The Family of
Cpl. Brian Oliveira USMC
Donald Le Shane
November 18, 2004
Dear Joe,Laurie & Family
Our heart felt condolences go out to you.It seems like it was just yesterday we were on the side of the football field watching the boys playing.
Melinda and I just recently came back from Camp Lejeune when Douglas graduateed from Infantry School.We spent as much time together as we could.
As a fellow Marine Corp. father I can not relate to the pain you are going through but I can understand.
Travis was a great Man/Marine.God will be with him and look out for him.
You and your family and Travis are in the prayers of my family. My god bless you.
Don, Melinda,Doug & Mark Le Shane
Alyson Lambert
November 18, 2004
Dear Joe, Laurie & family,
We as a family wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you at this tragic and difficult time knowing that,he was serving his country honorably. We extend our deepest and sincerest condolences.
Neil & Alyson Lambert and family
Leslie Rainen Tye
November 18, 2004
Dear Joe:
Words cannot express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You and I talked many times about the kids and I cannot imagine how difficult this must be. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie (ex Transcription Spvr @ LGH)
Patricia Brennan
November 18, 2004
Wanted to express my condolences on behalf of my nephew Lance Corporal Thomas J. Brennan who is currently serving in Iraq. TJ served with your son/husband and were friends. TJ had the opportunity to call home this morning and ask that we send his condolences. With sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Lisa Mara
November 18, 2004
My thoughts and prayers to the Desiato family.
KAT CRAYTON
November 18, 2004
"ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY" MAY GOD HOLD YOUR FAMILY IN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS, GIVE THEM ALL THE LOVE, STRENGTH AND COURAGE NEEDED,TO GET THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
Patty and Joe Lawrence
November 18, 2004
We send our sincere sumpathy to the Desaito family on the loss of this fine young man. We honor him and his memory for his service to his country in this time of war. Our family lost a wonderful young man also KIA in Iraq on April 4, 2003 and we know that no words of sympathy can take away the pain. We will not forget the sacrifice Travis and your family have made for our country. God Bless you.
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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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