Douglas J. Weismantle

I would like to say that I was proud to serve with this great american paratrooper. He was really good hearted and always got me to laughing. Miss you brother, hope you Are resting easy. You will never be forgotten!

I really miss you uncle Doug, not having you here is really hard, I wish I could see your face again

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Weismantle 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

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

With the 10th anniversary of Sept 11th nearing, I am thinking of you, Doug, more than ever. If not for that fateful day, We would still have the pleasure of your company. You were such a gentle soul and wonderful man. Christine and our entire family were better for knowing you! Forever in our thoughts and prayers!

To the family and friends of Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle:
Remembering Douglas 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

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

To the family of Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle:
Douglas 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

To the Family of SPC Weisnmantle, I served with Doug in 21 Chem at Ft Bragg, I was thinking about him today. I am very sorry for your loss.

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 Douglas, 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 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

To the family of Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle:
Douglas 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

To the family and friends of Spc. Weismantle,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Spc. Weismantle.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Spc. Weismantle to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or

[email protected].

I never had the pleasure of meeting Doug. His sister Ronda spoke so highly of him and I was looking forward to meeting him. God bless the family in their loss. Take care

I served with Weismantle in 21st Chem, and remember the day he got there. One thing that still sticks in my memory is what a genuinely good guy he was! I never remembered seeing him angry. For the family of Doug Weismantle: I have a picture that I took of him that dates to around 2001 that I found. If you would like me to send it, email me at [email protected].

To the Family of SPC Weisnmantle, I served with Doug in 21 Chem at Ft Bragg, and I think about him even today. I am very sorry for your loss and knowing him was an honor. I know time has passed and I am sure it is still hard to think about, but I just wanted to share that we haven't forgotten him either.

ive never ment him but i went to herobracelets.org and got a bracelets with his name on it and thought i would do reserch on himto find ot how he was and what he did and to say thank you.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Weismantle!

Our continued thoughts and prayers for the WEISMANTLE family Rest well brother DOUG that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,And your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation,COME by NORTH COME by SOUTH COME by EAST COME by WEST.,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS . SEMPER FI........B.V.C.

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY

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

Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

Thank You for your service in our military. You will not be forgotten.

Douglas, three years ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

In remembrance of Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle on this 3rd anniversary of the day he lost his life while serving our country.
May he rest in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Weismantle 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 remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

May the Peace of God and the memories of Douglas,
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

To the Weismantle family: I previously signed Douglas's guest book. Douglas soon it will be 3 years since you were taken. Know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 years.

I served with Doug at Ft Bragg and I would like to extend my condolences to his family

My heartfelt sympathy to the Weismantle family in the loss of Douglas. I did not know Douglas, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Douglas, it is a little over 2 years since you were taken, but you will not 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~

God Bless you in your time of sorrow. Spc. Douglas Weismantle is a hero in every sense of the word.

To Christine and the entire Weismantle Family,



I know that words can never ease the pain of losing a loved one. However, I wanted to let you know that I am very grateful for Douglas J. Weismantle because he served in the US Military and made the ultimate sacrifice, so that my family and I can continue to enjoy the freedom here in the United States of America. God bless each and every one of our soliders, wherever they may be serving, and the families they leave behind.

God Bless you, your family, and all those who have made the supreme sacrifice for all America. Thank you for your service.

My Heart Goes Out To Yall

God Bless Yall

My heart goes out to all that knew and loved this young man.. I have no words that could ever take away your pain.. Iam so proud of this fine young man. God Bless all of you, My son at this time is in Iraq. God Bless all of you. Cheryl Gross

To Christine and the entire Weismantle Family,

Words could never express our heartfelt sorrow for your incredible loss. May God Bless You, The Rioux Family from Florida

Kristine

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.He sounded like a great guy.He is in heaven watching over you and is waiting to see you there someday and you will then be together forever,never again to part.He is with you in spirit and in your heart always.God bless you and comfort you.I wrote a song about 9/11 called Towers of Glass.I have sold 80 copies of it since it,e release last month.God bless and take care.Nancy Lewis

rest in peace

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what I feel in my heart. May God bless you and your family.

Dick taylor 101st. airborne (61-64)

MAY GOD COMFORT THE WEISMANTLE FAMILY. TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THERE LIFE FOR MY/OUR FREEDOM I THANK AND HONOR YOU.

GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF OUR SOLIDERS AND THE FAMILIES THEY LEAVE BEHIND.

Dear Weismantle Family, We are proud to be the bearers of the wristband honoring Douglas's life. Right now we are vacationing in Mexico and we have Doug's bracelet with us. We just wanted you to know that your son/husband is a hero to both of us and to many people who ask about the reason for the "bracelet." God bless your family!

so sorry to hear of Dougles departuer I wish the best to his family .

Hello Christine,

I do not know you or Doug...but he sure was a hero to me!!! I just want you to know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers! I saw his death notice in the paper and I want you to know you & his family are on top of my prayer list sweetie...please take care and know that some day you will be with Doug again. God must have needed a big time Angel..so that is why he called Doug up to heaven! God Bless you & all who loved him. Thank You Doug for being our "HERO"!!! Darlene

our hearts goes out to all of the family, may god bless you.

To the Douglas Weismantle Family,



My heart truly aches for you in your time of sorrow. You have much to be proud of, Doug is a true hero. I pray that your faith and the love that Doug had for all of you will help get you through this difficult time. God Bless and Keep you.



Sincerely,

Senior Airman Seth Zora's Mom

Dear Both Families,

As I heard a relative tell me of Doug's death, I was in total shock. A few of my cousins grew up with his sisters. I am older so I didn't "hang" with them but talked to them often. I can sympathize for them because my brother, Carl, is in Iraq. I'm afraid for him every day. All of your tears he will catch & know that he was well loved. Our soldier & hero will always be in our hearts. It is not a farewell but a "see ya later".

Dearest Weismantle Family,



I write to you with my heart in my throat and eyes overflowing with tears at the thought of your loss. I did not know your family, but I too have a son and daughter-in-law serving this great country we have been blessed to live in. Doug's bravery and selflessness to serve and protect will surely be rewarded in heaven. As you all travel over your path of grief I pray that the Lord's peace and comfort will embrace you all. God Bless you All.

I'd like the memory of me to be a

happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of

smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who

grieve to dry before the sun,

Of happy memories that I leave when

life is done.

I know that this is a diffcult time, but I know that God and all the wonderful memories of Doug will keep you all going. You are all in my prayers.

deepest sympathy to you and your family

Dear family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I am most saddened that he gave so much for so many he never knew. I wept when I read your names, knowing that you will face each day without him. It is because of his sacrifice, one made by others as well, that I could gather my children Sunday and worship the Lord in my own community. I carried his death notice to church with me and a prayed for his soul. Again, I grieve for your family and will write Douglas' name and face in my memory where he will not be fotgotten.



Peace be with you, always

Michelle Sanita

Dear Christine

Our deepest symphany to you and your families.

Pittsburgh is proud to have Doug as a hero.

Our prayers are with you.

Pellettiro Family - Spring Hill

We are sadden to hear your loss, Our sympathy goes out to your family and friends.God Bless You

Dear Deb and family,

There are no words to describe the sorrow I feel for you. You are a wonderful person as I'm sure your daughter is, and i am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you are all able to feel the tremendous respect and gratitude we all feel for Doug and his bravery.

I am proud to know you and i am here for you if you need anything.

Douglas was truly a hero! God Bless You In your Time Of Sorrow

Dear Christina & Family-

The Spring Hill/Cityview community

joins with you in your profound sorrow at the loss of Doug. He will be remembered with honor, that he made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and for all of us who enjoy its liberty and freedom. May our Lord comfort you during this time and in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

To the Weismantle family,



My deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this time of pain. Douglas is a hero. May God bless all of you. I'll pray for all of you.

Christine: I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and Doug's family. Please accept our sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts. My family sends their love and sympathy also..

To the Weismantle Family,



I did not know Douglas but I read his obituary in the Post-Gazette. It is men like him that make the world a better place for all Americans. I'm so very saddened for your loss.



With deepest sympathy,

Marilyn McCauley

Sympathy to the Family of Douglas J. Weismantle. Thank You for your service to our country.

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Weismantle and Lindenfelser families. Pittsburgh is proud to say one of our own has given his life to protect ours.

Sorry to her about your lost you have my deepest thoughts.I went to high school with him he was a great person.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all family and friends.

Dear Christine and all of Doug's Family,



I am so saddened to learn of your loss.



I will always remember Doug's kindness and friendly nature. Particularly when I think of him I see his smile he wore on his wedding day. I truely appreciate his selflessness as he fought for our freedom and the freedom of others. He is a great man.



Christine, I know you have a great family- and married into a great one as well. If you need anything please call me. You are in my prayers.

Dear Family,

My deepest sorrow to all of you. My son attends the Naval Academy and I have a deep love and concern for all of our military. May your son be in the hand of the Lord.His love will keep you strong. Thank you and my deepest thanks to your son, son-in-law, brother& husband for protecting us in War. God be with all of your family.

We're thinking of you...

And wishing you the hope in the midst of sorrow, Comfort in the midst of pain.

With heartfelt sympathy.



Yvonne & Jim Aldred (Short)

Frankie & Olivia Fruciano

I grew up in troy hill and knew the weismantle family all nice people...Sorry to hear aobut this wonderful young man who gave his life for me...thanks Doug...YOur with God now...