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for SAMUEL WATTS
Mary & Bryan Kletzing
March 18, 2023
I will always remember Samuel and the sacrifice he made for our great country. Whenever I visit the Wheaton Cemetery, I make sure to visit Samuel's grave. Despite the nearly 13 years that have passed, Samuel and the sacrifice he made remain in our hearts.
Ame Pitt
April 9, 2013
We think of your beautiful boy in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
Charlie Gili
April 7, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also to let the Watts Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in the name of Samuel T. Watts US Army Specialist. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
Angela Miranda
September 19, 2012
Although I've never met your son, friend, brother, nephew, he is truly our hero! God Bless you all!
Michael Haith
August 15, 2012
Mr. and Mrs Watts, we can never find the adequate words to lessen the pain you are feeling. I can only imagine the sense of loss you must feel for so bright and promising a life lost. I too have sons serving and lived everyday in fear and dread while they were deployed. I hope you will take some solice from the gratitude of those who know the meaning of Sam's service and sacrifice. We must always remember and honor his sacrifce for us. Michael E. Haith, Colonel, US Army (Retired) Former Platoon Leader, 3rd Platoon, B Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1975-1976
Lynne Neibert
June 15, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
June 4, 2012
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA 5/18/11 - Afghanistan
Donna Blake
June 1, 2012
Tom and Sue,
Words can not express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. Ours sons played basketball together and I was always impressed by Sam's strong but gentle spirit. My prayer are with your family.
Erin Karner
May 30, 2012
Watts Family,
I did not know Sam very well but by just knowing Sam through a few classes at Wheaton North, it was evident what a kind and strong person he was. I know the students from the class of 2010 are saddened by this news and are keeping your family in their thoughts and prayers. I hope that God will bring peace to your hearts during this difficult time.
God Bless.
The Hagen Family
May 30, 2012
Dear Watts Family,
As the apostle Paul instructed us, we weep with those who weep and we also know that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Our hearts are broken for you with the loss of your dear son Sam and we thank you (him) for his service to our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Sam will always be remembered.
May 30, 2012
Sue, Tom and Family,
I really, as many, cannot express my deep sympathies in simple words. I will be thinking and praying for you all..today, tomorrow and forever.
~Becky (Mitton) Banta
Scott & Kathy Rambo
May 30, 2012
Words cannot express our sympathies to your family. We can't imagine the pain you are feeling, but also how proud you must be of Sam.
Kathy and Scott (Aunt and Uncle to Steve Stolp)
Dianne Masters
May 29, 2012
As my children and I were returning home from Wheaton we noticed the beautiful array of flags and people standing at attention and thought what a magnificent scene it was despite the grief that people were experiencing indoors. I had to look up this funeral home to see, and I found myself heartbroken for your loss. May you find comfort in the outpouring of love we saw and know strangers are praying for all of you to find healing in Christ.
Paul Sabaj
May 29, 2012
Tom and Sue, I am so sorry for the loss of your son.His teacher at Tech Center of Dupage told me how wonderful he was and a inspiration to other students. No words can express how sorry I am for you and my prayers go with you.
Katie Stephen
May 29, 2012
Dear Watts family,
I was Abbie's piano teacher awhile back and was deeply saddened to learn today of Sam's death. You are such a dear family and I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Domeier
May 29, 2012
Tom, Sue, Sarah, Andy, and Abby,
I am so grateful for the privilege to know your family - and especially Sam. He is a special young man who has now become the face of Memorial Day for me. My class and I continue to lift you in prayer as we thank God for Sam's service to our country. He is truly my hero!
Sue Domeier
May 29, 2012
Tom, Sue, Sarah, Andy, and Abby,
I am so grateful for the privilege to know your family - and especially Sam. He is a special young man who has now become the face of Memorial Day for me. My class and I continue to lift you in prayer as we thank God for Sam's service to our country. He is truly my hero!
T. Weber
May 29, 2012
To the family of Samuel Watts. I did not know your son, but rather saw his name listed on an ABC News program last Sunday morning. May you remember all the happy times of his life and be proud of the sacrafices made by him to protect our country. May it bring your family relief to know that Samuel will spend eternity in the kind and gentle hands of God. My deepest condolences.
Mike and Katie Evans
May 29, 2012
Tom and Sue,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. You have your faith in the Lord so you know you will see Sam again and celebrate being together again. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Diane Valle
May 29, 2012
To the family of Samuel Watts: So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in happy memories of your brave son, Samuel. May God bless you and keep you all.
May 29, 2012
Dear Tom, Sue, Sarah, Andy and Abby - we are so saddened to hear of the loss of Sam. We have many fond memories of him and will always remember his smile and free spirit. He was a very brave young man. May you find peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Gallagher Family
May 29, 2012
So sorry for the loss of Sam. We are grateful for his sacrifices. Praying that God will wrap his loving arms around your family with comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of a son, brother, grandson, cousin.
The Noordhoek Family
Bill Billings
May 28, 2012
Thank you Sam for your service and friendship with Jake. You will be missed by many and the men of Battle Co. God speed and prayers and love to your family from ours
Becky Young
May 28, 2012
Sincere condolences on your loss. Sam will be remembered this Memorial Day and everyday for his sacrifice and bravery. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy Mueller
May 28, 2012
God bless you, Sam. Thank you for giving your life for our country.
May God watch over his family during their time of grief -- until they are once again reunited.
Linda Bleise
May 28, 2012
There are no words that can describe the sacrifice you have made for all of us Sam! You are the ultimate hero. My sympathies to your family and loved ones who have also made the sacrifice alot of us have never had to make. There is an extra bright star in the sky now watching out over us and we are safer because of it. Thank you Sam you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Nancy Klintworth
May 27, 2012
Thank you, Sam for your ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May God surround your family with His loving arms and grace.
Linda Stamm
May 27, 2012
I did not know you Sam, but I am the wife of a Retired Military Man. We served 26 yrs with the Air Force. I may not know the loss of a Child but I know what it's like to feel pain and loss. I have been following your page and Praying for you. But God was calling you home. You will only know peace and Love now Sam. I am so Proud that you Were Fighting the Good Fight for Our Freedom. Thank You for your Ultimate Sacrifice. May you Rest In God's Loving Arms <3
Jill Damec
May 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy for you all. I "picked" Sam out to honor on Memorial Day on my facebook page. Our family is a military family and are participating in "Faces of the Fallen". http://apps.washingtonpost.com/national/fallen/
Sam's picture caught my attention-- it was the maroon beret. (My husband served in the 4/325 Infantry/ 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg over 20 years ago.) I know that beret.
Both of my sons will be active duty starting this summer. (EOD and Inf.) My heartache and sympathy comes from being an Army wife and mother. I know the sacrifice comes from the family as well as the soldier.
When I read about Sam on the site,I then realized that he died recently and that you haven't even had the funeral for him. As you are all in the midst of fresh and heavy grief, please know that I am praying for you. I am so sorry for your loss. Your son has become my "adopted" hero. I will not forget his sacrifice and will continue to honor him.
Know that their are thousands of people out here in America that are so very thankful for Sam's great sacrifice.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.
May the peace of the Comforter-the Holy Spirit-be with you.
With love and sympathy, Jill Damec
Jodie and Steve Chester
May 26, 2012
Saluting Sam on this Memorial Day. He surely fought for freedom. Thank you for raising such a wonderful boy. He will never be forgotten...he is always with you. God Bless you all...Peace...
Ginny Wright
May 26, 2012
My family and I send our deepest condolences to you at the loss of Samuel, an American hero, who gave his life to preserve the freedom our forefathers so much wanted for us. Thank you Sam.
A grateful American family.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
May 27, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
May 26, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
hero Samuel, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
My the Lord comfort you and your
family during this difficult time.
God Bless you Spc. Samuel T. Watts...
you will not be forgotten.
Cathy Bolger
May 26, 2012
Dear Watts Family,
Our prayers,thoughts and love continue daily for you all. Sam will always be our personal hero. You have raised a wonderful son. Thank you for sharing him with us.We are so sorry for your loss.Sam will never be forgotten, forever in our hearts.
Love,
Cathy, Pj and Jeannie Bolger
Ame Pitt
May 25, 2012
Dear Watts Family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Samuel. He will forever be your brave hero who paid the ultimate price serving our country. With deepest Sympathies
Dawn Harrington
May 25, 2012
Dear Watts Family,
Although I never had the oppurtunity to meet you son, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My son Kyle Harrington was one of his many friends as they attended Wheaton North and TCD together. From all that I have heard Samuel was a true freind to all and always willing to lend a hand.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Jenny Mitton-Cox
May 25, 2012
Sue and Tom,
Thank you for raising a beautiful soul who selflessly served all of us. He will never be forgotten. My love and prayers go straight to you now and in the years to come.
Jenny Mitton-Cox
Jack & Maddie Smith
May 25, 2012
Sam forever in our hearts. Prayers for our loving Lord's comfort for the entire family. God bless and keep you all in His care.
Sarah Repp
May 25, 2012
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May God comfort you and hold you in His hands.
MacDaniel
May 25, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Samuel will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Carrie Casey
May 24, 2012
we lost a soldier but Heaven gained an Angel. I didn't know Sam but he was there for my freedom. Your in hearts, thoughts & prayers.
Susan Boos-Rodrigues
May 24, 2012
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Not only did you lose a son, you also lost a hero. Thank you Sam for the ultimate sacrifice you made for all of us.
Susan Hoeppner-Cristiano
May 24, 2012
It is hard to make sense of all of this and understand. My heart breaks for you and your family as you endure this time of loss. May God and your faith in Jesus Christ grant you peace, may the Holy Spirit heal you and help you to face the hard days ahead and may your son, Sam, have eternal blessings in Heaven until you meet again. Wishing you better and brighter days.
Vivian Meinders
May 24, 2012
Thinking of your family now and prayers for your loss..May God Comfort you as only he can
May 24, 2012
Heartfelt sympathy on the tragic loss of Sam. He has given the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Our prayers are with you, God bless.
Watson/Bodden Family (Alpha family)
May 24, 2012
Sue & Tom, Not only have you lost a soldier, you have lost a child. One of God's most precious gifts. Sam is with the angels now, he suffers no more. My heart goes out to you. ~Tina Bost~
Debbie Burdett-Dodd
May 24, 2012
Sue, Tom and family...Your loss is one which no parent ever wants to experience. While I never knew Sam, he still served to protect my freedom. Thank you Sue and Tom for raising a son who selflessly gave himself for the freedom of others.
With deepest sorrow for your loss.
Debbie Burdett-Dodd
May 24, 2012
Tom & Sue, There are no words that can express how sorry I am for the loss of Sam. I thank you for raising such a wonderful and dedicated son. I thank him for protecting us and our Country.
May 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Sam is in heaven...rejoicing without pain...reunited with his grandma. Some day, you will be with him again. Let his memory stay alive in your hearts...he is always with you. Peace...
Gretchen Musa
May 23, 2012
Sincere condolences and prayers for peace and comfort as you mourn this unimaginable loss. Remember you'll see him again! Sam was a great man.
Rob & Johanna Rebman
May 23, 2012
We are so sorry. This is being written as a memorial to a great young man and the wonderful memories that we will keep forever.
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