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KINSLOW Army Spec. Anthony David Kinslow, age 21 of Galena, Ohio died Monday, June 13, 2005 in Ramadi, Iraq in service to his country. Survived by mother, Kathleen A. Roddy Kinslow; father, A. Scott (Julia) Kinslow; sisters and brothers, Emily Kinslow, P.F.C Owen Kinslow, Mary Kinslow, Lucie Kinslow and Peter Kinslow; step-sister, Kelli Vanover; grandparents, Patrick and Shirley Roddy, Barbara Hamm, Richard Kinslow; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury, Ohio. Fr. James A. Walter, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Procession to cemetery will form at the church. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (1/2 mile South of I-270.) Prayer service Wednesday 4 p.m.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2005.

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Mark Elsey

August 18, 2014

I did not now Anthony personally but I was one of the Soldiers that proudly took part in his honors ceremony. Although I did not know him I will always remember him.

Charlie Gili

April 3, 2013

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Kinslow Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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

Heather Trevethan

June 14, 2012

Anthony is never far from my thoughts or my heart. Always in my prayers. Love, Aunt Heather

Peggy Childers

June 13, 2012

To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow:
Always remembering Anthony. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

June 13, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow:
Please accept my remembrance of Anthony on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Eric Rodman

May 16, 2011

Kinslow I'm sitting here and it's been along time. I just wanted to say that I am proud to have served with u. I know you and kuhns are watching down on us. We love and miss you guys

Heather Trevethan

November 7, 2010

I am proud to say I'm Anthony's Aunt Heather. My daughter was asked to bring a photo and a little info on Veterans in her family. I had to look up the correct date though this site. I cannot seem to ever remember when he died. If asked, I would have said it was three years ago. I cannot believe it has been 5. I love to remember him coming to my porch to have me take a picture of the bass he just caught in the pond. Or remember watching him mow the lawn or cut down branches for a bonfire. The worst is remembering how loving he was with children. He loved Lucie and Peter and my 4 kids with such passion of a father. It kills me to know how wonderful of a daddy he would have been. I burst into tears every time I think of him holding my baby Maggie and rocking her in his arms, giving her little kisses, and as comfortable as if he had been doing it for years. You don't see many 21 year old men so content with children. Remembering him will always feel like an open wound. I guess that will never heal but that's ok. He was so truly loved. Love, Aunt Heather Trevethan and Family

Peggy Childers

June 13, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow:
Remembering Anthony 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

Kenna Larra

June 19, 2009

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Peggy Childers

June 13, 2009

To the family of Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow:
Anthony 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 Anthony David ~ (Debra Estep)

June 13, 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 Anthony, 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 –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep
Twinsburg, Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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May 4, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Kinslow!

July 19, 2007

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

Spc Aulderson Franklin

January 24, 2007

Kilo, you are missed bro. Never forgotten. I know you are with our brothers who are back in Ramadi.

Kathleen Kinslow

September 30, 2006

A year has passed since Anthony was taken from us. I wish I could say the grief is less painful. I can only say its not as constant. We all miss him so deeply. Today is his birthday. He would have been 23 years old. I remember the day of his birth as vividly as the day two people knocked on my door to report his death. I love him as much today as I did the day they put him in my arms. The love we shared will never change, never be forgotten, and never die. Thank you to everyone who share their love, compassion and care at this site. Pray for my sons eternal rest. God bless.

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

August 18, 2006

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Garnet Jenkins

August 17, 2006

Remembering Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service to our Country.

May he rest well in God's Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Kinslow family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.



"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us" ~ Helen Keller ~

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 3, 2006

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 ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Spc. Armando Avalos

June 20, 2006

Hey buddy...its been a year...well a lil over a year because its still hard for me to coup with how things played over a year ago! all the what ifs and what could of still play through my mind rapidly! i miss you mean and always remember your platoon buddies when we get to the pearly gates! you better greet us with open arms and an open bottle! LOL! i miss you man!

Tracey Sills

June 15, 2006

My heart felt sympathy. May he never be forgotten. My husband also served with the 2nd Inf Div in Ramadi.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

June 14, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Kinslow family in the loss of Anthony. I did not know Anthony, 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. Anthony it has been a year since you were taken. 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 Avalos Armando

January 30, 2006

i served in the same platoon with Spc. Kinslow! he was a good person and a better friend! my heart goes out to all his family and friends that knew this wonderful human being! no matter what was said or spoken of this young man, his "battle buddies" knew the better side of the man. he served his country, but to him it was more like fighting along the sides of his friends. Kinslow will forever be apart of the long list of soilders who gave their life for this wonderful thing we Americans take fore granted...FREEDOM! and unfortunatly freedom isnt always free!

Jamie Graves

September 26, 2005

God Bless~ Land of the free~ because of the brave.(Jamie,Navy wife)

Sharon and Glenn Carlton

August 9, 2005

May God hold you close and comfort you. There is no loss worse than the loss of a child. We are very grateful for the willingness of your loved one to serve so that we and others can have the freedoms we hold so dear.

man iboman

August 8, 2005

just love ya all

SHERRY VREELAND

August 7, 2005

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ..

Deborah Spears

August 7, 2005

Words cannot say enough of all our men fighting in Iraq. My thoughts and Prayers are with your family in this time of grief. Thanking you and your families most of all thanking your son for fighting for our wonderful country. We continue to have the freedoms that no other country has. be proud! your loss is not in vain. I appreciate all that your son and all our sons, brothers, and husbands do everyday to keep that freedom. So close to home my thoughts are with you.

Brent Kadesch

August 5, 2005

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

Joyce Holbrook

August 5, 2005

My Heart is so heavy for your loss of Anthony..I know he gave his all for our Country and our Freedom..May God help thru this sorrowful time and in the future

Shirley Ventresca

August 5, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. Your son did a great thing for freedom. Thank you with all my heart.

Sheri Fischer

August 5, 2005

Thank you for protecting my freedom.

May God grant you peace.

Sue Raabe

August 5, 2005

Thank you and your family for the sacrifice you have made so my family can enjoy our freedoms.



Both my brothers were in Vietman and came home safely, thank God. Both may parents were in WWII. My father was injured and disabled.



May God Bless you and provide you with solice in this terrible time.

rs koehler family

August 4, 2005

Our family is praying for yours, lean on the Lord Jesus Christ for understanding and strength, you are all in His care daily.

Diane M. Weller

August 4, 2005

Please accept the heartfelt sympathies and the Proud and Honorable thank yous for the loving life you have given in support of Freedom. I am an Ohio Marine Mom too, my son stationed in Baghdad. I have shed many tears for all our fallen and the families left behind. WE WILL NOT FORGET. You do NOT grieve alone. I wish that throughout the years of this war that I had learned one thing to say that would help. Alas, I cannot. Words do not justify the loss and pain of the ultimate sacrifice. Please know though, you are in my heart, in my prayers, mixing my tears with yours, and understanding how your greatest fear became a really harsh reality. I wish, pray, with all my heart, mind, body and soul, that NO ONE would EVER have to face this. In ending, my sorrow I share with you. My thanks for your ultimate sacrifice I send. May God have eternal mercy upon all our Blessed Souls.

Semper Fidelis,

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roup/MilitaryMomsOnline

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Diane M. Weller

Harry Renfrow

August 4, 2005

As a veteran and as a parent of a soldier who has been to Iraq I want you to know how proud my family and I are of each and everyone of you. God Bless you, your families and God Bless our Vets and troops. My heart hurts for you.

Robert Schaumleffel

August 4, 2005

I am an Ohio native, Army veteran and until six months ago, lived in Westerville. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and my eternal gratitude for the sacrifice, your son has made. We are proud to serve our Country and will never forget what Anthony and other brave service men and women have done for their Country.

Coral Anna Foster

August 4, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember that many others are also touched by your heartache.

sharon M

August 4, 2005

I was not fortunate enough to have known this fine and brave young man. I wish to extend to his family my deepest sympathies and eternal gratitude for his sacrifice for all of us. We are all indebted to him and to his family who raised such a brave and wonderful person.

Kim Rogers

August 3, 2005

Dear Kinslow Family,

Thank you for sharing Anthony with all of us He is truely a Great American Hero. My prayers are with you.

Todd Rhodes

July 27, 2005

Tony, I always looked up to you man, and I'll always love you for as long as I live...we'll meet again up in heaven someday Tony, but for now all I can do is look up at the sky and know you're up there...I love you man..

Tisha Walker

June 29, 2005

Kathy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Blessings, Tisha

Treva Richards

June 28, 2005

Tony,

I did not know you. But I have been told alot about you, By someone who cares deeply for you..(C.j) My sympathy is with your family & friends in this difficult time of need.. Being an Army Mom myself, I cant even imagine, what your loved ones are going through, All I can say is that, God will get them through this. They will see you In Heaven.. God Bless you for your Ultimate Sacrafice to our Country Tony..You will be deeply Missed..& Forever Loved....

C.J. Stephenson

June 28, 2005

Tony, I love you like a little brother. We certainly had our share of laughs together and we had our share of spats together too but you were always on my heart and mind. I was so proud of you when Lil' Jeff told me how you were doing. I will always love you, you were my lil brother I never had.

C.J. Stephenson

Heather Potts

June 24, 2005

It's us against the world tonight

I hope you know, it's taking all of my might

To keep from crying, cause I have to watch you go

You packed your bags, your things, I know

And I drove you to the place you needed to be

and as I watched you walk away from me

I cried, I cried, hoping you'd come back to me



Come back to me

I need you here

I hope everything

Is ok, is ok over there



I know it's only a year

But you're so far away

I hope,I , I hope, I

Didn't forget to say

I love you.



The letters I get, are never enough

For all I want is for your touch

I'd give up the world, just for you

For just one more, rendevous

But now, you're over there somewhere

Somewhere you don't belong because

Where you belong, is here in my love



Come back to me

I need you here

I hope everything

is ok, is ok over there



I know it's only a year

But you're so far away

I hope, I, I hope, I

Didn't forget to say

I love you



Lyrics to the song I had written the day Tony, left for the first time. The last time I saw him, he was in tears because of these words.

I miss you Tony. Aria loves you

Shauna Hershberger

June 23, 2005

I did not know Anthony, but I watched the procession go by my home today. His dedication to our great country is very much appreciated.

Ashley Clark

June 23, 2005

Tony- I will always remember how much you made me laugh. Even when I was having a bad day you still managed to cheer me up. I really regret not staying in touch with you after I graduated. We always had this spark between us and I never could figure out what it was. I was able to see all the medals you achieved and it made me so proud of you. I am so proud to have known you, and I will never forget you. I can't wait to see you in heaven.

jon beaulieu

June 23, 2005

Tony was one of my first friends when I moved to the small town of Galena. He was very welcoming and always willing to lend a hand. I am truely shocked and saddend by the news of Tony's passing. We will meet again my friend. My heart goes out to his brothers, sisters, and parents. JB

Kristina W. Christina and Jen V.

June 21, 2005

Tony, your were truly one of the greatest friends any of us could ever ask for. You were always so caring and sensitive. Your pretty much jus like one of the girls. :) We remember that time we all came home to the apartment you lived at with Jen and we all sat in a circle on the living room floor and scratched and massaged each other's back. It was so silly. (Kristina W.) I will always remember the time you stayed with me at my Mom's and we stayed up all night watching X-men 2 and were afraid my Mom would get mad b/c we didn't tell her you were staying so we tried to hid all your things when she got up but, forget your leather jacket and shoes. Lol... those were good times. I just wish we had more time together, although we only dated a short while... the time we spent together was wonderful. (Christina V) I will just miss you so much Tony. You were such a good friend and were always there for anyone when they needed you. I will truly miss you. (Jen V.) Tony, you were such a sweet man. You were so kind to my daughter. You treated her like she was your own, you could never ask for a better roommate. I will truly truly miss you. We will all truly miss you. You'll never know just how much we truly love and care for you. You will forever be with us in our hearts. We love you Tony and will miss you even more. May God be with you boy.

June 21, 2005

"The Final Roll Call"



We thought of you with love today,

But that is nothing new.



We thought about you yesterday,

And days before that too.



We think of you in silence

We often speak your name.



Now all we have are momories,

And your picture in a frame.



Your memory is our keepsake,

With which we'll never part.



God has you in His keeping,

We have you in our hearts.



-Author Unknown-



May peace be with you my friend. I love you very much and will miss you even more!

Greg Hamm

June 21, 2005

Scott & Kathy, I am truly sorry for your loss. It is a terrible, terrible thing to lose those we love, especially so young. I pray that God comforts your hearts with the knowledge that Anthony is now with Him. Although he is no longer here, he will live proudly forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. God Bless you and your family. Love, Greg

erin widmayer

June 21, 2005

tony you were the best friend that a girl could have. i remember sitting next to you in math class talking and laughing. what i wouldnt give to have that time with you again. or how about the time you rode your bike 10 miles to my house so that we could just hang out for a while. you were my first true love and without you here the world is a little bit darker.go with god my dear friend.

Jeanne Mader

June 20, 2005

I had the priviledge to meet Tony in Korea last summer - he was a friend and fellow soldier of my boyfriend, Ben Rader. I made several trips over to Korea and each time I looked forward to seeing Tony. We had nicknamed him "The Kid" because I couldn't remember his name the first time I met him and he reminded me that he was "the kid" hanging around with Ben and our other friend Mark Zimmerman.

I wrote and sent cards to Tony the entire time he was in Iraq - in his letters back to me, he expressed how much he cared about his family and how fortunate he was to have been able to take leave to see you all.

I valued Tony as a good friend, almost like a little brother. I loved him and have cried long and hard for what happened. He surely deserved more from life and obviously had great things to offer.

Please know that he touched my life, along with Ben, Mark and my younger brother, SGT Stephen Mader, who he also served with in Korea. We all loved The Kid and will never, ever forget him.

Best regards and sincere condolences.

erin widmayer

June 20, 2005

dear tony, you were the love of my life. i wish that i could have told you that sooner. go with god my friend.

Dorothy Mock

June 19, 2005

Dear Anthony

We have never known each other but I just wanted to thank you for giving your life for our freedom and country.

thomas and terri Nonnenmacher

June 19, 2005

dear anthony we will miss your smiling face and brash opinions about life. it was funny to watch you open nicoles door for her the first time tom was watching you :O. its the sign of a gentleman that does that, i know you will be there to help them though the door of love when they get there. watch and protect nicole, heather and aria they loved you as no one could, i will miss you face at our parties but will think of you often. peace heathers mom

June 18, 2005

Anthony was an amazing young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 17, 2005

Anthony was a great guy - I'll miss him very much.

Irene Wheaton

June 17, 2005

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young soldier who gave his life for are freedom.



I did not know Anthony but he served with my brother in law to be PFC Louis Niedermeier who also passed away in Ramadi Iraq on June 01 2005. I know how tough it is to loss someone so young my thoughts and prayers are with the family.



God bless and know that he was fighting for are freedom.

Norman Lyons

June 17, 2005

His heart was filled with nothing but pride when he saw the flag unfurled Because of him maybe some day we'll know peace around the world SMSGT Lyons

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