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for Christian M. Neff
Richard Wilson
September 20, 2023
Semper Fidelis PFC Christian Neff! Wishing your family and friends peace on this day, and throughout their lifetime. God bless you for your strength and character! Up in the morning with the rising sun.... Thank you Christian for your sacrifice for our nation..
Denise Tirino
May 22, 2015
Tomorrow I will be carrying PFC Neff's name on my race bib while I do the "I did the Grid" memorial run/walk in East Northport, NY. I wanted you to know that I will ring the bell for him at the end of the race and he will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christian M. Neff:
Please accept my remembrance of Christian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christian M. Neff:
Remembering Christian 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
June 3, 2010
Christian,
I will never forget you. You are forever my brother. It's been almost three years since your life was cut short but I know it was not in vain. May God bless the Neff family.
-CPT James Gallagher
May 31, 2010
Christian,
What an honor I had to share a brief moment with you and take your picture for your Mom to have before you left for Iraq. I am sorry I only had a brief time with you, but am glad Ryan had more time with you. You were a special friend to him and he will never forget you for your courage and bravery. Thank you God for bringing him into my life, and I am forever grateful to have your Mom and Dad as friends of mine, Rest in peace this Memorial Day, we miss you.
Diane Borders
Mom of Spc. Ryan Borders
05/31/2010
Peggy Childers
September 19, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Christian M. Neff:
Christian 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
May 25, 2009
Christian Neff remains a Hero to the Price family this Memorial day 2009 and always will. God Bless you and your family
Randi & Carolyn Pearson
January 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Chris...from the Pearson family
Kenna Larra
December 11, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of Christian ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep (Aleandri)
September 19, 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 Christian, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb
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
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Spc. Thomas Graham
August 18, 2008
I miss you buddy. Sorry I couldn't be by your side.
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Neff!
June 30, 2008
Day is done, gone the sun
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright
From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.
Thanks and praise for or days,
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'neath the sky
As we go, this we know, God is nigh
Love, goodnight
Must though go, when the day and the night need thee so?
All is well, speedeth all to ther rest
While the light fades from sight,
And the stars gleaming rays softly send,
To Thy hands, we our souls, Lord commend.
-Taps
karen schanding
June 29, 2008
Christy, I think about you everyday.
Mary Dotson
May 28, 2008
Dear Neff Family
I did not know Chris, but I do have the pleasure of working occasionally with his sister, Shannon, and she is a very caring, friendly, and personable girl. I was deeply saddened by the news of Chris's death as I am by the death of any young hero. I have 2 sons, 18 and 20, and cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing them. Your hearts, I am sure, are full of pride for your son, and I hope the memories help ease your pain. My heart goes out to you all .....
Mrs. Lane Pietrylo
January 1, 2008
Dear Neff family,
I am sorry to learn of Christian's death, but I wish to express to you my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing him with us.
December 22, 2007
Dear Neff family. I was honored to be the ride captain for the Patriot Guard Riders at Christians services. I cannot fathom the depth of the loss of your son and hero, but I pray that we, the PGR, have in some small way lessened, if but for a moment, the sorrow you felt that sunny day. Christian is to me a hero of the highest caliber, and you, as his family, are the epitome of grace and sacrifice for our great nation, Thank You. Bear Lowery
Brian Johnson
November 24, 2007
Dear Neff family,
I went to Basic with Christian and hung out with him while at Ft. Stewart. I didn't find out about his death until after I came hime after getting hurt. I took a walk down to his tree the other night, and cried for a good 20 mins. He will be missed, and I am sorry for your loss.
PFC Johnson, Brian 1/30 IN 3ID
1-64 Armor , Ft Stewart GA
Bill Neff
November 17, 2007
I am the father of SPC Christian M. Neff and appreciate all the condolences and thoughtful comments from everyone. Chris was a good son and we all miss him dearly.
Sgt. Russell E. Massey
October 23, 2007
God bless you and Christian for your loss and Christians sacrifice for our nation. I am a 3rd ID soldier but did not know your son. I am proud to have been in the same division with such an honerable young man.
Bill Rollins
October 17, 2007
God Bless the Neff family
Please get in contact with me so I can do a Charcoal drawing of your son. I am trying to do all of our fallen heroes from Ohio, so far I have done over 140 pictures. I am a WWII vet who has lost my entire family so I can relate to your loss.
Bill Rollins
October 13, 2007
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
elizabeth zahller
October 9, 2007
Dear Loved ones, I wanted to say and hope to bring some comfort to you in the loss of your son an american hero. Jesus will hold him in his arms and then surround him with love and then he will take his arms and wrap them around you the family of Christian and help you through the brievment that is so hard to cope with at this time. He is a beautiful young soldier gave what was asked of him and more his life. He was part of the protection that keeps all americans safe from harmsway and we sulute him and give him the honor he so deserves. americans thanks him and all the troops that risk their lives everyday and we want you to know we love and care and support them even in death. Our prayers and support god bless you. Sincerely , Elizabeth Zahller soldiers angels support team
Amy Tippie
October 8, 2007
To the friends and family of Christian Neff - may God bless you and keep you now and in the future. Christian will forever be a hero. From the mother of SPC TJ Carrillo, 1-64 Armor, Ft. Stewart, GA, KIA 06-28-2005 - Baghdad.
October 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Neff and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially sad to lose another member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
Peggie Writtenhouse
October 4, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Christian Neff. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY
7th grade Louisburg
October 2, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Angela Stahl (sister-in-law to Stan Blaskowski, Matt's brother)
October 2, 2007
May God be with you and give you strength to bear your terrible loss. We just lost our own beloved hometown soldier and the heartache is tremendous. Thankfully, we have a Heavenly Father to help us bear our sadness. God be with the friends and family of this brave soldier.
Thank You, Pfc. Christian Neff, for your sacrifice.
Remembering SFC Matthew Dale Blaskowski
KIA 9/23/07 in Afghanistan
Our hearts grieve.
Vicki Zeigler
October 1, 2007
To The Family Of PFC Christian Neff
My deepest condolences On the loss of your son!! May GOD bless you in your time of need!
My son PFC Kenneth E. Zeigler II was killed in action in Iraq on May 12, 2005! If you ever need to talk, vent or you just need a shoulder to cry on, I'm here for you and so are many others!!!
GOD BLESS!!! Love: Vicki
Vici Crisco
September 29, 2007
To The Parents of Christian Neff
I would like to send my deepest condolences to you and your family in this very sad time. I just wanted to let you know who I am and how Chris' untimely death has affected me. My name is Vici Crisco.... my husband SGT Johnny Crisco Jr was on the tank with Christian. i was at a loss for words for a few days and i am still not over it. How can we be. When Johnny told me what had happened and that it was Christian i cried and cried. Johnny has described Christian to me like this.. He was a young HONERABLE man who unfortunately gave the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE for this great country. Johnny was the 1st one to Christians side during that time and he said that he sat there and help him and told him that he had done his job the best way that he knew how.. Johnny wants to personally send our condolences from the Crisco Family to the Neff Family. Christian was a good man and he will dearly be missed here on this earth, thankfully he is in a better place and in Gods arms watching down upon is everyday. again i am sorry for your loss.
Tina French
September 29, 2007
God bless you Christian. You don't know me but I am a friend of the Crisco family. I will be praying for your entire family in this time of tragedy.
Kyle Blackston
September 28, 2007
Cheers, to a man who lived his dream and died happy...
Chris, you've honored me to call me your friend. Thank you.
Robert Ohman
September 27, 2007
Chris we love you and we will miss you. the thought of you not being able be by our side now deeply saddens all of us. your kindness and love for everyone will be in our hearts FOREVER.
YOU ARE A TRUE HERO CHRISTIAN NEFF AND MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND YOUR FELLOW FALLEN SOLDIERS.
you may have been my brother's best friend but you will always have a spot in my heart as a true friend of mine.
I thank you chris for your courage to fight for this country and all of your friends, family and all who you never knew but still fought for.
may your family and friends find peace in this time of sorrow. and learn to find happiness in everyday knowing thier son gave his life so others may live.
once agian if everyone could take just a minute to give thier respect to a great soldier, friend, son, brother and true AMERICAN HERO.
WE WILL MISS YOU CHRIS BUT YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS ALLWAYS.
Tom Gugliuzza
September 27, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Neff family in the loss of Christian. I did not know Christian, 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. Christian 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~
Gwyn and Jaena Howells
September 26, 2007
Dear Neff family,
We lost our son, Alun, on the 13 August 2007. He was in E CO 1-64. WE TRULY UNDERSTAND THE TERRIBLE GRIEF YOU ARE ALL GOING THROUGH. The loss of a young one leaves a dreadful hole in the heart but hold on to those cherished moments that your family had with your dear son. OUR PRAYERS, THOUGHTS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU. With love.
David Paxton
September 24, 2007
Greetings,
On behalf of the LaFayette~Jackson Veterans Organization I wish to express our deepest gratitude for the brave service of your son, and our condolences for this terrible loss. We remain free because of people like your son. We will be forever grateful for his service. My heart cries out for you and all who are grieving for him.
David E. Paxton, Sr., Founder
LaFayette~Jackson Veterans Organization
PO Box 7078
LaFayette, Ohio 45854
================================
Krista D
September 24, 2007
God bless you and your family in this time of need.
Carol Cline
September 22, 2007
Pfc. Christian Neff & Family:
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.
September 22, 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)
Shereen Sookhoo
September 22, 2007
My condolences goes out to Pfc. Christian M. Neff family, thank you for blessing us with a hero.
God Bless your heart and enlighten it with golden memories of Pfc. Christian M. Neff
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 22, 2007
Dear son of Ohio rest in eternal peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
September 22, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Gale Poindexter
September 21, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Pfc Christian M Neff. I also lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com
He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE CHRISTIAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
September 21, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Private First Class Neff. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Valorie
September 21, 2007
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
debbi rivers
September 21, 2007
To the parents and family of Christian, please know that you aren't alone in the grief you have. I understand the loss of a child in war. As a Gold Star Mother the pain is something you feel will never end. You have unanswered questions and many ups and downs. I want to offer you emotional support when and if you are ready. I have been blessed to have God given strength to go through each day. In grief there is no right or wrong but if you need to talk, vent, cry or share please contact me I will be there for you. May God give you the comfort and peace to carry on each day.
In the memory of my son Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA November 12, 2006 Samarra, Iraq.
Garnet Jenkins
September 21, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of Pfc. Christian M. Neff. As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war...I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, may Christian Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Neff family.
I am the sister, of such a 19 year young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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