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for Chris S. Chapin
Nate Gronlund
August 23, 2020
Chris is the man that everyone who knew respected and admired. I will remember him for--amongst many others--his grinning sense of humor, calm demeanor, and friendliness.
Brad Richardson
August 23, 2019
Hard to believe its been 14 years sense that day in the sandbox buddy sure do miss you man. See ya on the other side of the LZ my friend!
p
September 23, 2017
Michael and I miss you so much but I feel you with me every day Love you.
Sandy Waite-Jones (Chapin)
May 30, 2016
Sandy Waite-Jones (Chapin)
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Sandy Waite-Jones (Chapin)
May 30, 2016
Love You and Miss You
Sandy Waite-Jones (Chapin)
May 30, 2016
Love You and Miss You
Sandy Waite-Jones ( Chapin)
April 23, 2016
Missing you today and everyday.
Love You. Love , Sandy
September 11, 2015
Hey Chris,
I think of you this day. You are never forgotten.
Keep The Faith!
Dale
Kevin Mulcahey
November 8, 2013
A great man, a selfless patriot, never forgotten.....how could you forget? Thinking of you this coming Veteran's day...1SG
Sandy (Chapin) Waite-Jones
November 7, 2013
Happy Belated Birthday??????Late again this year. Starting to take after you. Funny huh. Miss You tons. Love u forever. Love You little sister. ??
Sandy (Chapin) Waite-Jones
August 31, 2013
It's been 8 long years without you. Sorry I'm late writing this. It's been a tough one this year. People say it gets better with time. Ha think not. Missing you very much. I Love You ????
Sandy
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2013
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin:
Always remembering Chris. "Some gave all."
Sandy ( Chapin)Waite-Jones
November 5, 2012
Sorry I didn't write on here for your Birthday. Happy Birthday. I know I'm 3 days late. Funny huh. You were the one always late when we were teenagers. Hope your keeping a good eye on Mark for me. Miss You All,Love You All <3 Love,Sandy
A Native New Englander
August 23, 2012
On the 7th anniversary of Chris Chapin's passing, please be aware he has not been forgotten nor the sacrifice he made. It was not in vain.
PHILLIP KING
July 19, 2012
Hey Bro, You were my best card player partner in Afghanistan. I know your playing Hearts in Heaven.
July 17, 2012
Still Remembered, Respected and Honored.
shawn plumadore
May 31, 2012
Hey Bro, Sadly I see I had sent you a message on memorial day but due to bad signal where I was it did not make it. The love is the same, You are a hero, you gave all serving your country, as always I will honor you with remembering who you are, the impact you made and the love you had for your flad and country! As a vet, I understand the depth of the loss of you and it means the world to any vet! much love my brother!!!
Sandy (Chapin) Waite-Jones
April 23, 2012
Hope your looking over your nephew on his birthday today 4/23/12 and everyday. Love You Miss You Lots. Love,Sandy
September 27, 2011
Chris, I'm proud just to read about you. Thank you sir.
September 13, 2011
No idea how much you mean to me Chris.
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin:
Please accept my remembrance of Chris on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sandy Waite-Jones
August 7, 2011
Missing you today and every day.
June 29, 2011
A Fallen Soldier
A soldier died one August day,
Doing a job he loved, A job his family supported, for a cause they did not.
Neither country will win, for both have already lost-
The hundreds that will not be going home, the families forever broken, the wounds that will never heal.
Only the memories of those who died, will be cherished, each day that we live.
Fighting a war for freedom, to make a safer world for us and our children.
My brother died one August day-Doing a job he believed in-Fighting for a cause to make a better world.
A job he was proud of.
He will be forever missed.
Placed in our hearts and memories-
Never to be forgotten.
MISS YOU EVERYDAY! ESPECIALLY NOW DURING BUD SEASON! HAPPY 4th.
A poem I wrote for you, miss and love you everyday.
your sister Cindy
May 30, 2011
I miss you Chris,
with love,
Paula
Shawn Plumadore
May 27, 2011
My brother on this day as every memotial; day weekend I remember you, with pain and tears. We served in the first gulf war, you were a man of honor, inteegrity, and one hell of a rummy player, never did beat you!!! I so miss you, your friend, brother and fellow vet!!! I love you bro!!!! Love Shawn 215-356-2298, if anyone wants to hear some memories and fun times that may be new and warming to your soul please feel free to call me It be an honor!!!!
Tim & Sue Dunn
May 3, 2011
To Chris Chapin and his family, thinking of you as the events from the past couple of days have happened. I know you would have a few words to say, and I think all of us have thought it or said it for you. We miss you. SGM Tim & SFC Sue Dunn
Sandy Waite-Jones
November 4, 2010
Happy Belated Birthday.Love and Miss you.
Kevin Mulcahey
August 26, 2010
Visited the cemetary while I was home on leave. Can't believe it's been 5 years. Your stories and memories are alive and well with a new generation of warriors.
SFC Mulcahey
Paula Chapin
August 24, 2010
You are with us ....5 years and we remember like it was yesterday. Michael said it best: "Dad I will - Miss you always - love you forever"
Vicky Chapin Brown
August 23, 2010
Hard to believe it has been five years, but you are always on our minds and forever in our hearts.
Sandy Waite-Jones
August 23, 2010
Thinking of you today as I do everyday.Can`t believe it`s been 5 years.Miss you so very much.Love You.
Love your sis,Sandy
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin:
Remembering Chris 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
May 30, 2010
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day in Afghanistan bud.
SFC Mulcahey
paula
May 30, 2010
We miss you
mike, me
Terry Earle
May 29, 2010
My children were discussing the politics of the IRAQ war and my thoughts immediately came to you even though we only met twice, we shared our experiences as veterans, I enjoyed our conversations and surely will miss you.
Sandy
April 30, 2010
Love you and miss you each and every day. Love,Sandy
Sandy
April 30, 2010
Thinking of you as I do most every day,missing you and wondering how you all are.Love your sis,Sandy
Joseph Linnane
December 22, 2009
It seems like yesterday miss you battle buddie.
Paths take us so far away from each other.
Chris and family your in my Thoughs and prayers every day.
Battle Buddies Forever
Kevin Mulcahey
September 23, 2009
I thought of you today as I do most days and did a search online and found this site. I attended ANCOC last week at Indiantown Gap. I saw the Memorial Obelisk and learned that a dog tag with your name was blowing in the breeze inside. It brought me right back to the day I found out from my wife as I hit the ground on leave; and like then I was overwhelmed again like it was yesterday.
Bryn and I talk about you all the time and I assure you your legacy lives on in stories that you just wouldn't be able to make up! These stories are being passed to the next generation of warriors.
You are so incredibly missed - we are about to carry the fight to Afghanistan very soon...I know if you were here you would be gearing up too; but if it's all the same we'll take any help you can give us from up there.
Go easy bud.
SFC Kevin Mulcahey
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2009
To the family of Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin:
Chris 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
August 18, 2009
thinking about you tonight as I do every day,and missing you.love you very much.Love,Sandy
August 2, 2009
just found myself thinking about you again tonight and wanted to let you know i still love and miss you with all my heart. me
Kenna Larra
June 6, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
May 26, 2009
Miss you
Chris Shayne Chapin We all miss you!!
March 22, 2009
Cindy (sister) & Chris
March 22, 2009
Chris & his neice Erika & Sis-in-law Becky
March 22, 2009
Chris & his neice Erika
March 22, 2009
Sandy Waite-Jones
March 22, 2009
Miss you Chris.Love You.Sandy
paula
February 19, 2009
I love and miss you honey. All my love
Sandy (Chapin)Waite-Jones
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Chris,Miss You ,Love you.Love,Sandy
Sandy Waite-Jones
November 11, 2008
Hey Chris I miss you lots.Happy belated birthday.I LOVE YOU.Thanks for all you did.Love,your little sis.
In Memory of Chris Shayne Chapin ~ (Debra Estep)
August 23, 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 Chris, 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)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Karen (Kent) Kerchis
July 30, 2008
“Chris Chapin, Chris Chapin, Chris Chapin.” On the day I learned of Chris’ death I kept repeating his name. The sorrow I felt for his family continues today. Chris and I went to grade school together in VT but went to separate high schools. I’d see him at games when our schools competed against each other but that was all. Years later I was out with friends in Rutland when Chris caught my attention. As soon as he realized it was me he got up from his barstool and headed straight for me. I still remember his hug hello and his sincere interest in me and what I’d been up to. We hadn’t actually talked with each other in almost 8 years but that was Chris. He was thoughtful, funny and had a huge heart. An all-around solid guy. I thank you Chris for serving our country, you are a true hero. God Bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten….I still repeat your name.
May 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Master Sgt Chapin!
Sandy ( Chapin ) Waite-Jones
November 1, 2007
Hey Chris Happy Birthday.We all miss you so very much.Take care of Mark ok. I Love You.
Love from your sister,
Sandy
August 16, 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 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Master Sgt Chapin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
October 22, 2006
To the Family of Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin:
Your son's name, along with our sons, is forever together on a Memorial standing at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA. Their dogtags hang together forever moving with the wind creating a subtle sound, like the quiet whispers of the Fallen as they continue to speak to us. Attending this Memorial Dedication and hearing your child's name being read along with ours, has prompted me to sign this soldier's guestbook.
If your child can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his 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 as well 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 right now. 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
Garnet Jenkins
August 23, 2006
May Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin, rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Praying that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Chapin family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 28, 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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Chapin family in the loss of Chris. I did not know Chris, 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. It has been 6 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~
John & Anna Behan
October 6, 2005
Our son is serving in Iraq at this time. He trained in Mississippi with Chris and they served together in Iraq. John felt very highly of Chris and was deeply hurt by his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Anna Behan
Jamie Graves
September 26, 2005
God Bless~(Jamie,Navy wife)
Rick Williams
September 4, 2005
To the family of "Chapin". That's what we called him. I had the honor to serve with Chapin in Erlangen Germany for a few years in the 80's. The last time I saw him was at a wedding we were in for Bill Lionetta. It was kind of a funny get together. Here is a short story that I hope will make you laugh as hard as I did. After the wedding he needed a ride home. So, I said o.k. We were driving towards his reserve unit in Vermont and he was telling me about his Vette that he drove. He said that it is a rusty brown color / late 70's. I being from NY am thinking "this guy I've known for years would not buy a corvette" So, I was very impressed. He said he had the engine totally overhauled and it is very fast. Here is the kicker: We pull into the reserve unit and there sits this rusty brown Chevette (not Corvette) That's Chapin. We're going to miss you Chapin. Thanks for all the laughs. My deepest sympathy, Rick Williams
Bill Lionetta
September 4, 2005
It was very sad news that I recieved the other day. Goomba and I were stationed together in Erlangen, Germany at our first duty station.
We had a great friendship and many good times I will always remember.
My condolences go out to all who had Chris in their lives.
Thank you Chris for giving your life for what you believed in.
Duty, Honor, Country.
Robert Roland
September 1, 2005
I was deeply saddened to learn of SFC Chapin's death. My condolences to the family, Proctor and The Vermont Guard. I am unable to attend the services, but rest assured, Chris will remain in my prayers forever. I was Chris's First Sergeant during Desert Storm.He along with other Vermont MP's were assigned to our unit, the 344th MP Co. from New Haven ,Ct. I remember him as a proud, caring, and dedicated soldier. Bigger than that, I remember that huge grin, and keen sense of humor that was contagious throughout the unit. Despite being saddened by Chris's death, in some odd way It brought a great sense of pride in me, knowing that he continued his career, his beliefs, his values, his professionalism and his dedication.
Vermont has truly lost a fine son. God Bless you Chris.
CSM Robert J. Roland(Ret)
Naugatuck, Ct.
Cindy McLean
August 29, 2005
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our dear ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy." Inspired by an Eskimo legend
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chris. My son, Chris is a soldier and I know so well the fears and hopes a family has for their loved one in the military. My heart breaks for your pain right now. May the peace of his memories and his love bring you comfort in this most difficult time. God Bless your entire family.
Pamela Parker
August 29, 2005
My heartful thanks goes out to Chris for his ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and to his wife, Paula - may you always know how much you are loved.
Alicia Buggiani
August 29, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family I have know since my third grade year. May God greet you Chris with open arms and may he give your family confort as they struggle through these hard times. Chris you are a true hero in my eyes and an inspiration to all. Thank you so much for the times we've shared. Those loving memories will never be forgotten, you will never be forgotten...
Melissa McFarland
August 28, 2005
Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin, Thank You for serving our country and being our hero. God Bless your family and friends. Rest in Peace!
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 27, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Chris, thank you and may you rest in peace.
v willis
August 26, 2005
My condolences to the family. Please know that many people are praying for you. My thanks to Sgt. 1st Class Chris Chapin. Your bravery for all of us will NOT be forgotten. You are a True Hero! May God Bless you family and may you rest in peace.
Susan O'Brien
August 26, 2005
God be with Chris and his family.
I'm so very sad for your loss and the loss of another American Hero.
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