Ronald Tanner Wood

Ron, It's been 16 years, but you are not forgotten and never will be. You taught me the meaning of what a true soldier should be, and I thank you for that. You are a hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Strong in stature, soft at heart. I miss you brother. Never Forget, Warrior First.

Happy early birthday SFC Wood. You were, and still are a man who I look up to.

I stumbled across a video of SFC Wood's memorial service in Afghanistan and was deeply moved by the final salute his fellow soldiers gave him. So much so that I found myself wanting to know more about him and the legacy he left behind. I know that SFC Wood's is in heaven watching over all of us. May you rest in peace.

Remembering SFC R.T. Wood and his dear family on this Memorial Day week-end. - former 1-148 FA Chaplain, William Nicholson, Anchorage, Alaska. God bless.

Today is your 36th birthday, our dear sweet Ronnie, and it is the 8th birthday that you have spent in Heaven. We miss you and love you very much, sweetie! We miss your gentle nature, belly laugh, kind deeds, thoughtful ways of doing things, and true blue loyalty to family and friends! Happy 36th Birthday, Ronnie! We look forward to being with you in Heaven one day! We all love you very much! XO XO XO Mom, Dad, Nathan, Julie & Aaron, Cody & Crystal, Johnny & Devon, Brody, Alandra, Wayne, Jobe, and Isabelle.

This is from Dad to you, my son. Of the 28 years that I knew you, you were always kind and good-natured. Your greatness was always there, and it blossomed in later years. You were always the quintessential Boy Scout. You were always a HERO! You didn't like to hunt and kill. You understood the necessity of that, that terrible thing. I believe that you decided to give your life rather than take life. Be the boy and the scout, be the man, your last words. -- Love, Dad

Our dear sweet son, SFC Ronald Tanner Wood (Ronnie), went to the other side 7 years ago today when he was Killed in Action in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Kirkuk, Iraq on July 16, 2005 while serving with the Utah Army National Guard 148th Field Artillery. We love and miss him dearly, every day. Please think of him and honor him. We love you, Ronnie! Never Forget Our Fallen Soldiers!!!!!

Love you so much Uncle Ron! Miss you every day! <3 Rest In Paradise!

RIP Ron, even after seven years your still an inspiration to me. Your family is stronger and proud every day

July 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood:
Always remembering Ronald. "Some gave all."

SFC Ronald Tanner Wood, our sweet Ronnie, was killed in action on July 16, 2005, in Kirkuk, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 28. Our family and friends are all thinking of him and honoring him today, along with all of the other soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for America. We miss him and love him dearly, and we will always cherish him for the wonderful person that he was. He was the ultimate example of a person who truly lived the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Everyone who knew him loved him deeply because he was such a kind and caring person to others, and he always put other people first. He was also a ball of fun, with a great sense of humor and the love of laughter. We love you and miss you very much, Ronnie!!

Our Dear Sweet Ronnie,

Today is your birthday, February 17, 2012, and if you were alive today you would be 35 years old. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!! We all love you and miss you so very much!! We all know that you are doing the Lord's work in your heavenly home, and that you are ultimately happy and successful in your spirit life. Despite knowing this, we all miss you so very much in the world in which we all live without you. We love you, sweet Ronnie, and we all want to tell you Happy 35th Birthday, dear son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Be happy, sweet Ronnie, we all look forward to the day that we can be with you again in the spirit world. We all love you very much, our dear Ronnie!!

Mom, Dad, Nathan, Isabelle, Cody, Crystal, Johnny Julie, Aaron Brody Alandra Wayne, Jobe Tanner

Our Dear Sweet Ronnie,

We all love you very much, and we miss you greatly each day. You have made a positive difference in all of our live, and the lives of thousands of fellow soldiers and other friends. We all look to your shining example to inspire us in our daily lives. One day soon we will be with you again. We all love you very much, Ronnie!

Mom, Dad, Nathan, Isabelle, Cody, Crystal, Johnny, Julie, Aaron, Brody, Alandra, Wayne, Jobe Tanner

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood:
Please accept my remembrance of Ronald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Still feels like yeterday, I remember hearing the communications coming into the TOC... you are still missed but never forgotten

Rest easy brother. Meet you on the OBJ.

Our Dear Sweet Ronnie,

We love you and miss you terribly today. It has been five long years since you left this life for the higher calling that you are now fulfilling. You are honored and cherished by all of your family, friends, and fellow soldiers. We love you so very much, dear sweet son, brother, uncle, friend, and soldier! We can't wait to be with you again one day!

Love From All Of Us!
Mom, Dad, Nathan, Isabelle, Julie, Aaron, Brody, Alandra, Wayne, Jobe Tanner, Cody, Crystal, Johnny

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood:
Remembering Ronald 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

Honoring you today.
Love,
Cynthia Stott

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood:
Ronald 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"
wwwIraqWarHeroes.org

Our Dear Sweet Ronnie,

We think of you today, as we think of you constantly every day. Today marks four years since you left us to go to the other side, and we are all honoring you and celebrating your life today. We love you, miss you, and honor you today, and we can't wait to be with you again!

Love from all of us,
Mom, Dad, Nathan, Isabelle, Julie, Aaron, Brody, Alandra, Jobe Tanner, Cody, Crystal, Johnny

Uncle Ron,
My Hero forever and always!!
i will never forget that laugh, that
smile, your love, that wonderful spirit you always had! i will never
forget our hilarious fun times in the
basement of your house in Enoch. all
the movies, games and jokes we shared!
picking on Alex while he was sleeping was the best of all! haha :)
i miss you so much and wish that
we could share more memories with you
and the family!

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Tanner Wood.
The man that always loved,
The one who was always there,
The fun loving guy that everyone
couldn't help but hug,
The one that cared about the things
no one else did, always listened when
you had something to say,
and never once did this man ever
complain.
this man WAS not my uncle,
This man IS my uncle!

I love you so much
and
miss you terribly!

Love always&&forever,
Courtney Jo.

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

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 Ronald, 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

Ronnie, I have so many fun memories of you as a child with that big smile on your face. You grew in to a man that was the example for all those around you. You were the soldier other soldier's wanted to be. You gave the ultimate price for freedom. We miss you so very much every day and look forward to when we will see you again.

Our Dear Sweet Son and Brother, Ronnie,

We all love you so very much, and we miss you terribly, always. It has been three years today since your life was so tragically taken away from all of us who loved you so deeply!! You are our family's hero, and you are a true blue national hero! You were and still are an inspiration to all of us. We will always cherish your life and your wonderful examples of how to treat other people. We will look forward to being with you again on the other side! We love you, sweet Ronnie!!

Ronnie - incredibly kind, tender hearted, gentle, considerate, giving, loyal, honorable, patient and loving are but a very few of the many attributes and words that describe this wonderful young man who always gave completely unselfishly of himself to others and had a heart of gold that completely matched his stature. We were so blessed and honored to have him a member of our family and he will forever and ever be a the hero to us! We miss him so, so very much and think of him daily. Thank you Ron for giving us such beautiful memories!

Ron,
Three years later and it still doesn't seem real. We miss you so much! Until we see you again, know that we love you and think of you often!

Katie, Bob, Seth and Garrett.

Ron,
On this Memorial Day, we honor your sacrifice for our country. You are a Hero.

Thinking of you today....and always.
Love and miss you much,
Katie and family

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Wood!

Today, on what would've been your 31st birthday, we honor you with all our love. We miss you terribly. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. Happy Birthday, Ron.

All our love until we see you again in the next life,
Katie, Bob, Seth and Garrett

Our Dear Sweet Ronnie,

Today is your 31st birthday, the third one that we have observed since you left this earth for your heavenly home. We think of you always, and we all miss you terribly. We know that you are with us in spirit often, and that you help guide us through our daily lives and problems. We are all looking forward to seeing you and being with you again one day. Remember how much we love you, sweet Ronnie, and continue your good work where you are in your heavely home. Happy Birthday, Ronnie!! We love you with all our hearts!

I don't know Sgt Wood personally but my son is now serving in the same unit that Sgt wood proudly served in. My son is in S. Iraq carrying out a difficult and weary mission along with other members of his unit from Utah. This great country of ours has been forged upon the sacrifices and dedication of men like Sgt wood. We pray for all of our troops and wish them a speedy and safe return home. I think God gives us warm memories in order for us to remember roses during the winters of our lives.

We still think of Ron everyday. We are fortunate to live near his resting place and visit it whenever we are near to it. Ron was a role model and a great friend. He is and will always be missed.

Sergeant 1st Class Ronald T. Wood
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but you hold a very special place in my husbands heart. Please know that he thinks of you often, and your family has been in our thoughts and prayers for many months.
Please know that Spc.Adam Hilton also thinks about you... possibly every moment of everyday.
We promise to watch over him and help him heal.
Thank you for keeping my husband safe.

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 Sgt 1st Class Wood and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Our Dear Sweet Son and Brother,

You have been gone from this earth two years today, and all of us miss you every day so very much. You are always with us in spirit, and we hold you dear to our hearts constantly. We will look forward to seeing you again in the spirit world, where we know you are doing good work and helping others. We love you so very much, our dear sweet Ronnie.

Two years ago today you were taken from us all too soon. While each day it may get easier, you are always in our thoughts and in our hearts.

We miss you and we love you.
Katie, Bob, Seth and Garrett

Sgt. Wood's moving tribute was wonderful. I loss my brother two months ago in Iraq, so I feel a deeper appreciation & sadness for all the fallen soliders in this war. May God bless your family.

Today would've been Ron's 30th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Ron! We think of you every day and miss you more and more as each day passes. Thanks for being our hero!

We love you!
Katie and family

The parents and siblings of SFC Ronald (Ronnie) Tanner Wood want to thank all of you who visit this guest book and pay honor to our precious Ronnie. We have been deeply devastated by his passing from this earthly plain, and every day is a struggle for us. We think of Ronnie and miss him constantly. He was and still is the greatest inspiration and hero for all of us. We are deeply moved and honored to read comments from others like all of you who love him and miss him as we do. Please feel free to contact us directly at our new e-mail address: [email protected].

We are writing this comment now, also, to honor him in this month of February, 2007. On February 17th, he would be 30 years old if he was still with us in the flesh. Ronnie, we miss you, precious son and brother, and we think of you constantly. We will be happy to be with you again one day in paradise. Until that time, remember that you are with us always!! We love you and miss you, dear sweet Ronnie!!

i
miss my uncle ron so much he was the one person i could talk to i told
him all my problems and now i cant. i miss him so much he was the best
uncle anyone could ever have i still cry every night and go to his
grave lots i will never forget him and when i have kids i will tell
them all about him he will always be in my heart and will never be
replaced by anyone i miss u ron so much and i love you and thanks to
all who has writen things about him my whole family thanks u.

Paying tribute to Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication to our country and our freedom..

May he rest, in God's Mighty Hands and know that he Truly is an American Hero.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Wood family.

Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.



Those we love remain with us,

for love itself lives on...

And cherished memories never fade,

Because a loved one's gone....

Those we love can never be,

more than a thought apart....

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart.

It's been a year since Ron was taken from this earth. I can still hear his voice, hear him running up the stairs (always two at a time!), I picture him getting a cup of coffee in my kitchen and I see the tracks his Army boots left in the carpet. I keep expecting to get a call from him or have him walk through our front door, but I know that will never happen again. I can only hold dear the memories I have of him.



We miss Ron so much. We speak of him often, look at his photos around the house and keep him in our prayers, thoughts and hearts daily. We cannot say enough how lucky we were to have Ron as a member of our family. I often tell my small children what a truly wonderful person their Uncle Ron was, how much we love and miss him and how much he loves them, too.



You will forever be our hero! We miss you and we love you, Ron.



Katie, Bob, Seth and Garrett

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



A PROUD MARINE MOM

I met you the parents on the day Ron was honored at Camp Williams and I gave you a hug and told you that I had been out of the military for 12 years and re-enlisted because of men like your son. I hugged you and told you that I serve so that men like your son will never be forgotten and we serve for them and everyone so that we may always enjoy the freedoms in which we share. I never met Ron but your other son is in my section in HHB ICA and is a great example to those around him and myself. May god bless you and your family always.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wood family in the loss of Ronald. I did not know Ronald, 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. Ronald it has been seven months since you were taken. The pictures were special. 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~

Its christmas and my thoughts are to ronnie. We hung an ornament on our tree of ronnie in a flag. The kids talk of him often. We miss you Ronnie!!!

God Bless.(wife of a 222 soldier.)

Dear Ron,Jody and family; It broke our hearts when we were told of Ronnies death. We asked ourselves how could one person make such a difference in so many lives. He was so proud of his guys in Iraq,They have told us since Rons death it has taken 5 to 6 of them 18 hrs a day to do what Ronnie did.He was proud to be an American soldier.We miss seeing his beautiful smile and hearing his infectious laughter most everynight on the web cam.Ronnie has an amazing spirit that will be with us forever,We feel privileged and blessed to have known him. He calls our daughter Michaela his sunshine,we will always call Ronnie our Hero.With great Love and Respect, we want to thank you Ronnie for the joy and laughter you brought into our lives,and for the example you have been."You will always be missed,but never forgotten","May God Bless you all". Love Steve & Trudy Reber

The Wood Family wants to let everyone know about an internet tribute to our son and brother, SFC Ronald Tanner Wood, designed by one of his best friends, Christian Mercer. The link is as follows:



http://www.infowest.com/personal/c/

cjmercer/tribute.html



It shows a video designed by our son, Nathan Wood, with the assistance of Christian and his twin brother, Clark Mercer. This video tribute was shown near the end of Ronnie's funeral services on July 26, 2005, at Cedar High School in Cedar City, Utah. There are also some photos from the funeral, and links to some of the numerous newspaper articles that have been published about Ronnie. We hope that all of you will click on this link to view this outstanding tribute to our beloved and sorely missed son, SFC Ronald Tanner Wood (our precious Ronnie). Thanks for all of your love and support!

The Wood Family

Ron and I and our children (Nathan, Julie, Cody, and Johnny) want to thank all of you for the loving, supportive, and sweet comments that all of you have written about our son and brother, SFC Ronald Tanner Wood (our precious Ronnie). He was our hero, and now he is a true blue national hero to everyone. There was never a more perfect human being or more loyal soldier than Ronnie. He was loving and kind to his fellow men and women of this world, and he is sorely missed by his family and all of his friends and comrades. Thank you all so very much from the bottoms of our hearts for your love and good wishes. We appreciate each and every one of you. God bless you all! Love to everyone - The Wood Family

Words would continue for an eternity to describe the man my brother still is, and the way that I feel about him. He will be with me forever. One quote from the movie Gladiator will always be with me,"The choices we make in life, echoe in eternity." Thank you all so much through these hard times. I love you Ronnie.

I miss Ron so much I lived with him for two years. He was a good frend and a good person. He was mared to my sister for 4 to 5 years. He was a good dad to her two sons. Even though thay did not stay together I called him my brother. We thank all of you for all the nice things you have posted and I am sure Ron dose too. I have some pithcers of him, if you would like some just let me know. We miss you very much and you will be apart of are familey forever.

The Davis Family

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Wood family. You are strong amazing people. My husband was in Iraq with Ronnie and he always tells me how much he loved him and what a great sergeant he was and how he always looked out for his guys. He's a hero and he's watching over the men of the 148th as well as the 222nd. God bless the Wood family.

Its hard to express how sorry I am for your loss. Remember he is a hero and served the Natioanl Guard proudly. He will always be remembered by all. SFC Wood is in better place, that has peace. My peace be with you and your family.

My family's sincerest condolences go out to you and your family at this trying time. Our son and brother, Sgt. Rocky Dennis Payne was killed in Iraq on March 16, 2005, so we know a little bit of the pain and sorrow you are experiencing. Please know that we are so proud of your son and brother, and of the sacrifice he made. We pray that you will find peace at this time of trial.



Dennis and Marie Payne

Randall and Cindy Payne

I worked with Ron at Smith's in Cedar City. He was always there for me during my training. I will miss him very much.

I am so sorry for your loss. My nephew, who is in Iraq, spoke very highly of Ronald. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

May

memories

comfort you



Memories keep the one you loved

close to you in spirit and thought

and always in your heart,

today and forever.



Thinking of you

with sympathy

Some people come into

ours lives and quickly go.

Some stay for awhile leaving

footprints on our hearts...

and we are forever changed.

I believe- That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe that Ronnie is that

HERO !!!

I believe- That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe Ronnie was just that HERO!!

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great country. May God bless your loved ones and bring them peace.

My family and I send our condolences to the Wood family.I serve with his brother, SPC Nathan Wood I attended his services at the National Guard Readiness Center today And send our gratitude and prayers to the whole family. We'll miss him always,but he'll never be forgotten.

God bless your family, may you stay strong and know that your family is loved and supported from one military family to another.

145 FA Ogden,Utah

I just wanted to let you know that our hearts go out to your family. We have known Nate for many years and also had the pleasure of meeting Ron a few times. He was good man. I hope that your strengths will carry you through this difficult time.

Love Cameron and Mindy

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I offer my condolences.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

God Bless Your Family, Thank-you For Your Service. From Ogden, Uath, now living in Vierheim, Germany, Near Mannheim. Spent 25 years also in the U.S. Army. God Speed.

I am so sorry for your loss, I was in the National Guard and knew Ron. He is a great soldier and a good friend.

at Legacy.com there is a Guest Book set up for Ronnie that people have signed its under Special Feature then In Remembrance

Honoring American service members lost in Afghanistan and Iraq

My name is Dustin Ballingham and I am an Airman 1st Class with the USAF Reserve. I read his obituary, and he led a full and plentiful life. Be rest assured that all he did was not in vain. He was fighting for a cause greater than what people want to admit, or know. He died protecting what we now take for granted. I know this is time of sadness, but then again hold it in high regard knowing your son made the ultimate sacrifice for us all. I just hope that I myself get the opprotunity to serve my country for this cause. It's because of soldiers like your son, I will forever be grateful for the chance I have to serve my country on my own power, and free will. May your son and all of your family be blessed with his selflesness. He is now in the graces of God and will be forever. Thank you again.

Dustin Ballingham A1C USAF

this is harder then I thought. There are no words to say how I feel. I love you guys,and feel the heart ache you feel.Ronnie was a great man and you should be proud.Love Donneeta

All our love and prayers for Sgt. Woods family. My brother Sgt. Brady McDonald was his friend and fellow soldier, he is still in Iraq. He loved Ron and will miss him. Our brothers and sisters fighting for the freedom of so many are the bravest! Ron is and always will be a HERO! May God Bless You All!

To The Wood Family we are so very sorry for your loss.

Even though we didn’t know your son Ronnie we have heard a lot of wonderful things about what an amazing young man he is from Donna.

We appreciate that your son was over there defending our freedoms. We cannot begin to know the pain you all must feel. Our deepest sympathy is with your family and friends. Please know that your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless You All

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My sympathy to the Wood family. Please know that our prayers are with you in this time of grief. We are so proud of our boys and girls. Please know that his death was not in vain. We here in America are free because of their sacrifice. Thank you again.