Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein

On this date isn't the only day I think about you every year since 2007, but it's the most difficult of those days. I still remember the last time I saw you and I wish we had the chance to know each other better as adults. You are so loved by so many in this world and your name and life will never be forgotten.

Today is not the first day I have thought of you, nor will it be the last. Although I have never met you, I want you to know that you have had a profound impact on our family. Joe, not only were you in the same 2-14 unit as my husband, but also his friend. He still talks about sharing his beloved tasty cake stash with the only other man who would appreciate the delicious treat. The ultimate sacrifice that you and SGT Correa made will never be forgotten. Both of you are never far from our thoughts.
To the Weiglein Family: please know that Joe meant so much to so many. Many of whom never met him, like me. However, his name lives on in our home, and he will never be forgotten.

Joseph was assigned to my platoon in Fort Stewart, Georgia in 1995/96 when I was assigned as a new platoon leader in 3/7 Infantry, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. I remember Joseph´s vitality and `get´r done attitude. I believe he was one of the few Soldiers within the platoon to earn his Expert Infantryman´s Badge the first time. He was always one of the `go to´ Soldiers within the platoon and I am lucky to have known and served with him. I remember Joe often since I heard of his passing and today he specifically is on my mind. Blessings, Colonel Christopher Quale PL 1/D/3-7 Infantry, 3ID, Fort Stewart, GA (Nov 1995-Dec 1996

Brother, miss ya!!!!! Wish you were here making mission in the Army Recruiting Command again! Our team with you were the best in USAREC!!!!! Keep Looking down on us Brother!!!

Think about you all the time. Sure do miss you bro

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Joe, we are thinking of you and your family on this day.

We honor Joseph M. Weiglein for his heroic sacrifice of life to maintain our Freedom. For his family & friends, we continue to pray for your strength.

Miss you keemosabe!

Miss you buddy!

I miss you Love Roxie P

As Joseph's anniversary approaches, May 29th, we want to remember him and keep his spirit alive. Again we send a poem to help ease your grief over the past 4 years.
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go"

May God continue to grant you strength and courage to continue as Joesph would want you to do.

This Memorial Day, we remember and thank all those who gave the ultimate sacrafice to keep our country safe. And especially you, Joe.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein:
Remembering Joseph 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

Joe, thank you again for your service to all of us.

Joe- I know you are looking down and watching over your fellow Soldiers. Just know that you are not forgotten my friend. On this anniversary, please know that there are many that are thinking of you! Rest well and may God Bless.

In 5 days we will honor Joseph Weiglein for his bravery, courage, and pledge to preserve freedom. His death on this 3rd anniversary 5-29-10 brings tears to hundreds of thousands of veterans and civilians. God holds Joseph in His arms forever and He has granted Joseph the ability to watch over all of his own family. May you find peace and comfort every day knowing that Joe is never very far from you. God Bless!

Hey Joe - Just wanted to say hi and miss you! I have a coworker that is sending cookies over to the troops and that made me think of you. We all love and miss you!

On this day of remembering the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor, we honor Joseph Weiglein for his sacrifice to keep our freedom. He will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you Joe. We will never forget.

To the family of Joseph Weiglein: Joseph gave his life for our freedom. We will homor him during Veteran's Day ceremonies, 11-11-09. He rests in Jesus' arms.

hi my name is kaitlyn and im 13. i didnt know you or your family but i jst wanted to say thank you for everything you did. it means alot to me. i am doing a report on you and it makes me really sad. i wish luck to ur family and i know how it feels. you guys stay strong.

We miss you Joe. There is never a day that goes by that Donny and I don't think of you. It seems like when you died Donny lost his passion for the Army. You were a great friend on earth and I'm sure your doing the same in heaven.
Jen if you read this please email or call Laurence because he can't bring himself to get in touch with you. We would really like to know how you are doing.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein:
Joseph 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

Miss you buddy! Everyday

Joey. You and your family were very much on my mind this Memorial Day. You ARE a true Hero!! Please keep an eye on Justin Oliver as he is back in the desert for another round.
Thanks,
Andy

To the Weiglein family,

Thank you for your son's ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day is the best time to remember those that fought so the rest of us can be free.

God Bless You All,

Corey

Joseph has paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life to keep us free. On May 25, 2009 we honor his courage, strength, and dedication; Memorial Day celebrations include acknowledging him as a hero and never forgetting his memories. God Bless America!

To Joseph's wife,
I want to say it was honor to me to know some one like your husband,
I was the Iraqi translator for his unit 2-14 & servd with him around 11 months till his last day in this life
he was talk to me too much about u & his kids & he gave me some letters & some photos for his family ,,, also he gave me coffee as agift & he told me its from u,,, & many other things,,
all these things still in my house in Iraq & I was really hoped to bring these things with me & say I'm sorry to you face to face but i came to USA suddenly & couldn't doing that.
be sure that we will remember ur husband for the rest of our life
he was one of the best people who i know them for all my life
God bless u
Iraqi Translator

Miss you, love you!

Joe, I miss ya brother, I remember you in the Recruiting Station. I was very proud of you always. I looked up to you even though I was incharge. Deep down you were always in charge though. You were the person I always wanted to be, loyal, dedicated, honest, and integrity above all. I remember you, ensuring your dogs were let out everyday no matter what you were doing. You always took care of everyone around you. My boys Brad and Cody always wanted to come to the office to see you. You inspired them to be like you! I am so happy my children met you. Your positive attitude and your ability to inspire children, helped us understand a death of a hero is remembering all the good things about a friend. You are a Hero's, Hero. Love ya Bro!!!!!!!

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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,
Kenna

Hey Joe, I am back in the desert. I know you got my back! The Eagles didnt do so well this year but what else is new. Talk to you soon.
Chrisd

Joseph's family: how wonderful for Joseph to be sharing the celebration of Jesus's Birthday personally with Him. Sgt. Joe watches over all of you every day. Joseph is our Hero; a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice but now has the unique reward of being within Jesus' presence.

Keeping you in our prayers. We will never forget.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Weiglein!

Miss you buddy........

Miss you cousin. We are all thinking about you, today and every day.

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 Joseph, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Hello Joe.
You are missed so much down here on earth. Family and friends are living their lives, but there is an empty space in all our hearts. Thank You!! I will be thinking of you, your family and all our troops, especially on this Memorial Day.
Take good care up there!
With Love,
Andy

Jen - I know it has been years since we have spoken although we have thought about you guys several times...Just last week I told Dewey that we needed to locate you guys and visit. I just heard the news today about Joe. I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. I still remember the Super Bowl party and the trivia nights at Damons. I am going to try my best to find you. We are still in TN. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dewey and Marcia Perdue

Hello Cousin!
I was thinking about you today on the way to work... Hope you're doing well up there, at least staying warm. We all miss you..
Merry Christmas & Love you & I will see you after the holidays..
Love, your Cousin Katydid

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go"
Unknown Author

Hey Joey... Ther is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you..I miss you sooo very very much!!!Love you always..

Hey Joe,
We all miss you so much words will never express. I am going to come visit soon. You are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Hey Buddy,
Its me Chris, I miss ya and think about you everyday. It seems like yesterday we were talking trash about the Eagles. Time really flies. I know you watching from Heaven bro. Talked to Allen the other day, he said he went to see you. I will be by maybe after Thanksgiving, see you then....

As the class of 1987 celebrated its 20th reunion, we took a moment to remember Joe Weiglein. We can sometimes forget about the war but when it hits close to home we are jolted back to reality. We should never forget the sacrifices made by the many men and women in our armed forces.

I just wanted to share with the family and friends of Joe that you have the deepest sympathy from the Audubon class of 1987.

To know Joey was to love him.. His bright smile always lit up any room he was in..He is a true hero in my eyes and the greatest cousin in the world!!I will love him and miss him forever...

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Weiglein and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

REST IN PEACE JOSEPH, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

To the Weiglein Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He was a great guy, and an incredible friend. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He made our time together at BNCOC enjoyable, and I appreciate being able to stop by on my way out to Fort Campbell back in '04. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLNECES. 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 YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Dear Weiglein,
Joseph was my daughter's recruiter while he was in Kingsport. She was very saddened to learn of his death but knew of his desire to be where the action was. I just wanted you to know how much she appreciated his honesty and help in getting the job she wanted in the Army. He worked so hard to get her the information she wanted. She is currently in her 3rd year of her enlistment and like Joe is so proud to be serving her country. Joe's legacy is in the soldiers he recruited and I think this is something to be very proud of. I am so sorry that someone as good as Joe had to leave us, but it is true God takes only the best and Joe was that. In this Tennessee family's prayers...

To SGT. Weiglein's family, children, parents and relatives...

I am the fiance of SGT. Richard V. Correa. I'm sorry that it took so long for me to get into contact with you!! My heart is broken, just as much as yours is... I still can't believe that their gone, the only thing that I can say is that I'm thankful that they weren't alone... I've been meaning to send you the Memorial Bulletin that we had and the praryer card, but I still don't want to believe that this is real. My heart goes out to you. I know they died truly loving what they did. They are hero's. I know it will take a long time for me to accept that Richard is no longer here, but I know they are BOTH in a better place, watching over us. They are our guardian angels. My prayers go out to you, and I still support and pray for our troops safe return.

God Bless,

Corey

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

God bless the family and friends of Joseph.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Joseph for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

Thanks for all the good times. You were a good friend and brother in arms. It's hard to believe you are gone. Thanks for everything

My sypathy goes out to you and your family. SSG Weiglein was an amazing person and will not be forgotten.

Jen, There are no words to express how much we will all miss Joe. I will always remember how much fun Joe was and all the many memories he left us with. You know I am always here for you whenever you may need me.

Thank You Joseph for all that you do, did, and will do now even in your death. We do not know each other, but my heart aches for you and your family. God Bless You and your family. May your family find comfort soon, and anger never. A true Hero you are, and your memories and name will live on in the hearts of many from now until forever.

To the family of SSgt Joseph Weiglein:

Our deepest condolences on the loss of an American hero. I am the sister of Sgt Richard V. Correa. Let us be consoled with the fact that Richard and Joseph are now at a better place and at rest.

God Bless!

To The Wife and Family Of Staff Sgt Joseph M Weiglein: Although I did not know this fallen hero, I want to express my deepest sympathy to all the family members. He truly was a HERO. I, for one, am thankful for soldiers like him that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. He did not die in vain but was doing something that he deeply believed in. May God give you the peace and strength that you need in the days and years ahead.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Weiglein family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph,( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 years) 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. Joseph you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there weekly. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Joseph.
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~

Jennifer, Mr & Mrs Weiglein, Michelle and Kate-

I cannot comprehend the pain you must feel in losing Joey.

May you find comfort in the arms of friends and loved ones, may memories dry your tears and may you find peace in knowing Joey died fighting for the country he loved.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic time.

Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

To the Family and Friends of Staff Sergeant Joe Weiglein,

His physical presence in this world cut painfully short, yet in his brief years he touched so many lives . . .

It was my honor and privilege to meet him during his visit to our school. I was moved by his honest answers to the children and how, despite the war, he communicated great respect for life and all people.

I think it was meant to be that Joe became our adopted soldier. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Joe will forever be Our Haviland Hero.

God Bless you with the comfort and peace of everlasting life.

Ann Alston, Haviland Avenue School Nurse

Jen,

I am soooo sorry and wish I could have been down there for you. I hope you got all the pictures in your email that you needed, please let me know if there is anything else I can do!

You are in my prayers and in my heart! We have ALL been thinking about you!!! Please take care and I will be sure to see you, when you arrive back! Soo sorry Jen...
:( with love - Jo

RIP JOE!!

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the entire Weiglein family, as well as all those whom are grieving this tremendous loss. I had the very distinct pleasure of serving alongside Joe while he was a Recruiter. I would have gladly served with him anywhere in the world, he was that type of man. Soldiers share a common bond that can only be described as a brotherhood. It is an odd, yet unyielding love for one another that forms between us that can never be duplicated.

Few times in my life have I felt the pain I felt yesterday at Joe's service. To see the tremendous outpouring of support from the community helps reassure me that the family will be well taken care of. It also showed just what an impression Joe has left on us all.

I offer to the family anything that you may need to help you through this. I consider you all to be part of my family, my Army family, and would do for you just as I would for my own blood. Please do not hesitate to ask for anything that you may need. I am here for you. May GOD bless you all.

Jen, and Weiglein family,
I joined the Army around the same time as Joe, and remember they took our pictures in front of an American flag and posted it on a board with our chosen job and hometown. The recruiter put the Audubon guys together because he said we all shared a common bond of small town patriotism. There were three of us and i'll never forget the feeling of pride seeing our pictures there together, and commenting about it when I saw him in passing every now and than while home on leave. I also served a tour in Korea 99-2000, and the middle east 2004. I'll never forget the anguish of watching you walk out behind his casket on his birthday, but more importantly, I will never forget the sacrafice he willingly made for his men, his hometown, and his country. Soldiers like Joe are never forgotten. God Speed Staff Sgt. Weiglein.

My heartfelt sympathy and my prayers go out to the family and friends of Joseph Weiglein who gave the supreme sacrifice for his country. I read on-line about the tribute the town of Audubon gave to this modern day hero. His time here on earth was too brief but he definately left an impact. May God Bless you all!

It is so hard to find the words. I do not know Joseph or his family but feel the need to express how sorry I am for your lost. You see, I lost my brother, Dan, in Iraq on Feb 20, 2006 and I know how empty your heart feels right now. Joseph is truly a hero, an incredibly courageous man who was willing to give his life for our freedom. We are very proud of Dan, as I'm sure you feel the same about Joseph. Find comfort in all your wonderful memories and by the love of those around you. He will never be forgotten. God bless.

Jen,

We wish we could've made it to Joe's memorial service. We can't stop thinking about you and how hard this has to be. If you need ANYTHING when you come home get ahold of us.

Love,
Angela, Mike & Jetta

Dear the Weiglein family,

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I never had the please of meeting Joe, but he seems like a great guy from what I hear. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. It's got to be so hard to lose a son, husband, brother, and an uncle all at once. I'm sorry. R.I.P. Joe. You will forever be loved and missed.

To the Weiglein Family,
Even though not all of us had the pleasure to meet Joe, our son met Joe during his visits to Haviland Avenue School & from what we've been told & what we've seen Joe has been a truly great person and has touched all our lives even though the rest of our family never met him! God Bless Your Entire Family!

To The Weiglein Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Joey was a great guy and a real hero.

To the Weiglein Family, We are so sorry for your terrible loss. Although we did not know Joe, we are part of the Haviland family. Thank you for sharing Joe with us and giving our children the chance to get to know a "Real Hero". Our prayers are with you.

To Joe's parents;
Thank you for sharing Joe with the rest of us. Throughout his life and travels I cannot imagine anyone or anything he did not make better with his presence. I know God will bless you with the comfort only he can with the loss of such a special child.

To Jen;
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the finest people I have ever met. Remember you have a big family in Kingsport that love you both very much. If you need anything please let us know.

We thank you Joe, for protecting us here in YOUR country. You are a hero to all of us.
To the Weiglein Family, we are sorry for the loss of Joe, he will be missed by everyone- Audubon will miss him. God Bless You.
Matt & Sara

Jen, I am so sorry for your loss and tho I didnt know your husband, I have only heard good things about him. You must be very proud of him. I am thankful for the greatest sacrafice of all that he gave for each one of us. Lynette Munsey Storms

Jen,
Words fail me. Please let me know if there's anything that I can do for you.

Rebecca Roberson
(Johnson City Recruiting Company)

Dear Jenn,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were so blessed to have gotten to know Joe while you lived in Kingsport. You both have been such sincere friends, especially while Burke was serving in Kuwait. We were deeply saddened by the news. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Jennifer,
We just heard the news this morning. I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about Joe. My heart just aches for you and the family. Joe obviously loved his country and is a true hero! Trust in God for comfort during this most difficult time, he is the only one who can help you get past the pain of losing someone so dear to you. When you get through all of this please call us sometime. We really miss you and have fond memories of our times together. I am still at AFG so email or call as soon as you can. Take care and I am praying for you!
Love Ya,

Jen and family,
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Joe was a wonderful person and has left behind many great memories to keep in our hearts. Jesse and I (and the boys) will miss him. We are here for you if you need anything.

Jenn,

Though it has been some time since we last saw one another, you are often in my thoughts. However, this is definitely not how I would have wanted to find you. My heart is with you, and I am so very sorry to hear about Joe. He was a good man, and I cannot imagine what it is like to be in your shoes. May God look down upon you and help you through this difficult time.

To Jen and the entire Weiglein family and to all those Joe touched with is laugh and smile, I offer my deepest sympathy. Joe had a rare gift for making a friend of all those he met. On Football Sundays and trivia nights Donna and I have thought of Joe and Jen often since they moved form the Tri-cities. It is those nights that provide me a vivid memory of Joe an eagles jersey on his chest, a mug in one hand and other resting on Jen's shoulder, with a big smile on his face. If Donna or I can do anything please contact us.
sincerly,
Steven G. Starnes
Kingsport, TN

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I had the pleasure of knowing SSG Weiglein and Jennifer, while he was stationed in Kingsport, TN as a recruiter. From the day he signed into the Company, he always had a smile on his face. The memory of SSG Weiglein will live in the hearts of all who knew him.

For the Family of Staff Sgt.Joseph M. Weiglein: We are sorry for your loss of your Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Best Friend. Surely Joseph stands beside Jesus, now completely understanding all the answers to all of God Mysteries; he is able to watch over all of you in a nano-second. Joseph is a true Hero who deserves many thanks for his duties as well as his Families' sacrifices. We pray God will grant you all the strength to continue as Joseph would want you to do. Staff Sgt. Joseph Weiglein, ///, ... that is a salute!

Jen and Joe's Family

I only met Joe last Memorial Day weekend at my Niece Jennifer Judson and Russ's Wedding in Tenn. He is a very special person and we enjoyed both of you so much. He really made a big impression on my Sons David, Danny, Doug, Dean, Todd and Daughter-in-law Ann. Please know that you are in our prayers. We love you Jen and will always remember how we had the pleasure of sharing a little bit of Joe's life before God saw to take him home with him. God Bless

Lillian Gensbauer

Dearest Jen and Joe's family-we offer our greatest sympathy for the loss of such a great man and hero !!We will always remember the sacrifices he and his family have had to make for us. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Pat and Jim manning

Thank you for fighting for us.
Thank you for keeping our freedom. Thank you!! Thank you!!

TO THE WEIGLEIN FAMILY, I DID NOT KNOW JOSEPH, BUT I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU JOSEPH FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN FOR YOUR COUNTRY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU CLOSE TO HIM AND GRANT YOU PEACE. I HOPE THAT GOD GIVES STRENGTH TO HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. REST IN PEACE STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH M. WEIGLEIN

West family, Audubon, NJ

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

To Joseph and his family,
You are and will always be a great American.Thankyou and God Bless all of you in your time of need.Rest in Peace Joe!!!
Bob Meader

My Dearest Jen and Joe's family-No words can truly help at such a difficult time-but please know our thoughts are with you all!! We're thinking of you and sending strength your way. Joe was a true hero and wonderful young man !!!!

Jennifer,
I am absolutely speechless as my heart is broken for you. Please know that you are in my prayers every day. May you find comfort from God and your friends.

Thank you Joe. A grateful American wishes you farewell, and eternal rest.

TO THE FAMILY OF
Staff Sgt.Joseph Weiglein, As a part of the Ft. Drum family, I send my deepest condolences to you. Please know that he will never be forgotten, my prayers and heart go out to you.