Russell Grant Culbertson III

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Culbertson Family know that we recently made a small donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund in honor of Russell G. Culbertson III US Army Corporal. 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

I'm sending my condolences to the Culbertson family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Acts 4:28,29

RIP
John Rebecca and Rusty Alfonso . Gone but never forgotten.

To my little cousin thank you for your service. I had just gotten back from Kuwait in march of that year. That was my sixth and I deployed 2 more times just to retire in 2011. I feel close to you but we never meet in person. We share the name Grant from Grandpa Culbertson. You will never be forgotten. TSgt(E6) USAF Retired

As i read all the messages before mine, i remember Russes smile, he would smile on a great day or a cloudy day......i use that smile to push myself everyday to do the best that i can. I miss you russ and pray for the family everyday, one day we will all be together.

Thinking of you today as always. Such a hard day for so many people. Went to the cemetery. Cold and windy like the day you were laid to rest. Miss you so much. Love you always.

In eternal gratitude for Russell.

Another October 17th has come and almost gone. It seems like so long ago, yet just yesterday. I can still remember your Dad calling me at work, I still remember the military van in the driveway, and the emotions I felt when I made phone calls. Especially to your sister and grandparents. I miss you every day but today is always especially hard. I love you and miss you. Mom

Another October 17th is here and almost gone. It seems like so long ago but yet just yesterday. I can remember your Dad calling me at work. I can remember pulling in the driveway and seeing the military van. I can remember exactly how I felt when I called your sister and grandparents and aunt. Those are emotions that I don't think will ever go away no matter how long it is. I miss you everyday but today is always the hardest. I love you and miss you, Mom

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Sweet Russell. Because you had such a wonderful sense of humor you will get a chuckle out of my candle lighting in your memory. I was at work and lit a candle I thought in a safe place. I looked over the "cubby" wall and saw smoke billowing up and when I ran back I saw that the papers on my desk were all on fire. We pounded out the flames but the computer monitor melted on the bottom and none of the buttons work. I think the smoke was sending an "I miss you" and "I'm thinking about you" message to the heavens.
I shall continue to light candles for you but I shall be much more careful in the future. Missing you. Aunt Ree

This is a very tough day for many of us russell was and still is a great friend we first met in basic training. He was always a great person to be around.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson:
Please accept my remembrance of Russell on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

It is seems impossible that 5 years have passed. Your entire family is in my prayers on this day that has connected our families forever. We will see our sons in Heaven.

Thank you Russ for your service and sacrifice. I know that Chris valued the connection that the two of you had...Pennsylvania boys.

Here we are-5 years ago today the world as I knew it ended. So many things have happened since then. I wish you could have been here to share them all. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of, talked to, and especially missed.
Someday I will be reunited with you and your brother. I miss you so very much.
I know that all your Army buddies and friends are hurting this day too. Touch their hearts. Touch our hearts too-your brother and sister especially-they both miss you very much.
Always with all my love, Mom

I speak for my entire family to say not a day goes by we don't think about you and your ultimate sacrifice ... happy birthday "Ricky" - Cheryl, Wayne Amanda & Angela (Adams Pine Creek)

It is so hard to believe it has been almost 5 years now. We took Paige to the cemetery and the service today and she put flowers on your grave. She was so proud to do that. I so wish you could have met your nieces, but Liz is making sure that they know all about you and what a hero you are.

People say have a good Memorial Day and I just want to tell them that that is not going to happen. Memorial Day is not picnics and sales and days off-it is remembering heroes like you that were willing to give up everything to defend the freedoms that we enjoy in our country. Memorial Day is remembering all the things that made our heroes so special and thinking of all that you have missed and all we miss not having you here. Memorial Day is being thankful that people like you were there for us.

We miss you so much.
Love you, Mom

Merry Christmas Russell. Send your mom a hug from Heaven. I think of you guys often.

Diana Pitts
GS Mom
Cpl David M Unger
KIA Iraq 10/17/2006

Remembering you Russell, and praying for all those you've left behind. You are not forgotten.

John 15:13~~Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends~~
AND for his country.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson:
Remembering Russell 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

Remembering Russell's sacrifice on the eve of the 17th of October with thoughts and prayers for the family today and everyday.

Thinking of sweet, brave Russell on this, his birthday.
From his Aunt Ree

Happy 26th birthday. Miss you every single day. Love forever, Mom

I am lighting a candle in memory of you this Memorial Day. Miss you always

Russell,
It has been three years since you were taken from us much too soon on that road north of Abu Ghraib. There is not a day that passes that we don't remember you, your life, and your sacrifices. You are missed by all of us. You will forever be known as a Regular, by God. Rest in peace, brother.

Remembering our sons and their sacrifice for this nation. May our hearts begin to heal one day, but never forget our beautiful boys.

Thinking of you

Remembering you today like so many other days.

Diana Pitts
Mother of Cpl David M Unger
KIA IRAQ 10/17/2006

3 years seems like an eternity and at the same time yesterday.

It's so hard to believe that 3 years ago today you were home on leave and we were celebrating your 22nd birthday. Well todays your 25th and we love you and miss you as much as ever. Happy Birthday baby. Mom

Hey sweetie-you are an uncle again. I know I am late in this but Hailey Maddison was born on the 4th of July-your favorite holiday. She's beautiful just like her older sister. Paige is pretty good with her. Miss you lots and lots. Love you always. Mom

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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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

Gary & I truly miss that smiling face at famly gatherings. Love Jean & Gary

Thinking of you all on this day that I wish we didn't have to share. I hope you all are doing okay. Our days are still questionable until we hit the end of them. Take care and know Russell will always be remembered in our house.

Take care!
The forever proud mother of the late Cpl. David M. Unger
KIA Iraq 10/17/2006
and proud supporter of our troops!!
Diana Pitts

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 Russell, 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

Miss you just as much today as 2 years ago today. Wish you could have been here for Liz and Joes wedding. Wish you could be here for everything. I love you. Mom

To the family of Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson:
Russell 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 just as much. Happy 24th birthday. Love you always and forever. Mom

To the Family and Friends of Cpl. Culbertson,

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 Cpl. Culbertson.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Cpl. Culbertson 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].

Denese,
Just to let you know we attended a "America stands up, reading of the names." It was very emotional. Last Satuday my mom,stepdad,husband and myself watched and participated in a reading of the 4,000 plus fallen soldiers. We each read 50 names each. As each name was read, a participant carried their name card onto the stage. After the page of 50 were read, the cards were very carefully placed in the ground. At the end of the day (11 hrs. and 40 min. total) taps and a gun salute were done. I requested to read the page of 50 names that had our sons names on it. My step dad held Russ and Dumas' names cards, mom held Loudons and my husband held our son Davids name card. We wanted them to be held by people that love them.
Take care and we think of you all often.
Blessings,
The forever proud mother of the
late Cpl. David M. Unger
Diana Pitts

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Culbertson!

FREEDOM is not FREE! Never was, never will be.

With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Russell may be gone but not forgotten!

You're an uncle now. Liz and Joe have a beautiful baby girl-Paige Olivia. She has your nose. Will is off to Orlando for school now. Miss you always. Mom

Well, I went to school with russell and i also grew up in lone pine. He was a class clown and always had something funny to say during class. The last time i seen russell was about 4 or 5 years ago, a few people and i went for a ride in the red camaro. He was proud of that car. He DID scare the crap outta me doing power slides around a turn though! Thats the last time i ever seen him, im going to remember him that way.
I give my condolances to the family.

Thinking of you and your family alot recently.
Diana Pitts
Cpl.Ungers Mom

Another Veterans Day and Thanksgiving has passed. Heading toward Christmas. Miss you. Mom

Dear great nephew Russ,
Thank you for your courage.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Guide and protect your loving
family in the present and the future.

This one year anniversary marks 365 days of missing you, my dear sweet nephew. I remember you as a littie tike whose bottom was all muddy the day you and your big Sis were playing in a mud puddle in the back yard and as that proud young man posing for my camera in front of your pride and joy, the bright red Camero. You worked so hard to buy that car and your big joyful smile showed your pride. I was always proud of you and I regret that I didn't tell you that more often. You were my hero way before you joined the Army.

October 17th will forever bind our families together, and now a year later, the lost lives of four beautiful soldiers is still difficult to grasp. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about Russ, David, Joe and Chris. I pray each day that God gives each of us the strength to live every day in honor of their sacrifice. The difficult days are once again upon us and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today and always.

Our Dearest Russell A year has almost passed and We still cannot believe you are gone. You will be in our hearts forever.We have so many good memories. We can see you helping anyone who needs it. Russell We loved it when you called and still read the letters from you. We will love you forever. YOU ARE OUR HER0. Grandma & Grandpa Culbertson

Russell- you are missed more than you could ever know. We think about you everyday and wish you were here with us. To see your smile just one more time would be great. We are very proud of you and want you to know you will always been in our hearts. All our love. Aunt Carol and Uncle Larry.

Reach down and touch our hearts this week Russ. We miss you so much and can't believe it has been almost a year. Your Dad and I are going to Harrisburg in Nov. to receive your banner that hung there all summer. I hope we can meet with Chris' parents there. Hope you 2 are together and are still sharing your stories with each other!! We miss you and love you so much. Mom

Mrs. Culbertson,
I write in Davids guest book too. I think of the boys almost all the time. I can't believe they are gone! I look at pictures and it seems like he will be coming home to tell me what was going on in them, or waiting for that phone call that never comes. I have been in contact with several families in this area who have fallen soldiers. It has really helped to talk with them, just to bounce off of them things that Daves brothers, sisters, grandparents, stepdad and I go through. It reassures me that I am not crazy!!! I hope for your days to be somewhat bearable and for Russells memory to be forever kept alive. It will be here in our family. Take care.
The forever proud mother of
Cpl. David M. Unger
Diana Pitts

Hey baby-it's Mom. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you very very much and I love you and I am so proud of you. Your birthday will be in 3 days and this month has become increasingly harder. You were in Vegas with your sister last year-in fact I picked you up at the airport this morning and we went to the Waffle House for breakfast. It's hard to believe that last year at this time you were on leave, and now you are gone forever. I really miss your voice and your phone calls and you. Sept. 2nd we took you back to the airport for the last time. God-this so hard right now. Liz is coming home tonight. You'll be an uncle in Feb. Will bought his first car-he'll be leaving for school in Feb. Look after your siblings, ok? I hope you and your older brother are together now-I call him David Joseph, even though we never officially gave him that name. I love you. Happy Birthday. I hope I get to see you again. Mom

Dear Russ,
My name is Deborah Tainsh and I have made acquaintance with your mom Denise. My husband and I also had a hero like you who sacrificed himself in Iraq. He is Sgt Patrick Tainsh. We are so proud of all of you. Patrick's birthday was August 25 and I know your's is August 31. I continue to ask for God to bless your mom, dad, and family with continued strength and courage. We all miss our heroes so very much. I hope that you and Patrick have met and will help send the strength and courage we all need on this continued journey. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our nation and for those you never knew. Happy Birthday hero.

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 Cpl Culbertson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

TO THE CULBERTSON FAMILY IM A VERY HAPPY TO HAVE MET YOU THIS WEKEND AND TO HEAR SOME STORIES OF RUSS HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. HE WAS MY BATTLE BUDDY WHEN IT CAME TO ARGUING WITH SOMEBODY ELSE WHEN IT CAME TO THE STEELERS.HE CAME OVER MY HOUSE MANY TIMES TO WATCH STEEERS GAMES WITH ME AND MY FAMILY.I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND WE WILL ALWAYS BLEED BLACK AND GOLD. THANK FOR LETTING ME SPEND TIME WITH YOU MR. AND MRS. CULBERTSON YOU GUYS WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS.

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

A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Culbertson family, I am the grandmother of Cpl David Unger. We met at Ft Hood at the Memorial service for our loved ones. It is now 5 months later and it seems like it was yesterday. I wanted to write and see how you are doing. I know your pain. We miss David so much. His little boy turned 2 on Feb 7,o7.There is going to be a "Walk to Remember" in our area this next weekend. We think of your family often. Please contact me, if you can. Take care,God Bless your family.

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

Soldiers write history, we 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

My thoughts and prayers are with you.I too miss My husband Joseph Dumas Very much , he was with your son on 17 Oct, 2006. Just from speaking with some of the guys in the unit he was a really great guy....I hate that I didn't have the honors of meeting him, But I know one day we will all reunite again.....be blessed (Another angel gained in heaven)Remember God makes no mistakes

Culbertson You Will be missed, but never forgotten!!!

Dear Culbertson's

your loved one that we lost was a very dear friend on mine. We met the day we got to basic training. I just want to tell you how much of a pleasure it was to serve with him, I miss how he could always make us all laugh and raise our spirts nomatter how bad things got. He will forever be missed and loved by all.

truly yours

PFC.Hanner

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We miss our son, Cpl.David Unger so much, he was with your son when the IED took them from us. We know your pain! My daughter-in-law tells me your son was a great guy. I wish I could have met him. I wish you all the best.
Diana Pitts
Proud mother of Cpl. David Unger

Denise,
We worked together many years ago and I just heard about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless.

To the Culbertson family; I previously signed Russell's guest book. Each of you have been in my prayers and on my mind. I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 years. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Russell was taken from you. Russell you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Denise, Russell, Elizabeth and Will. Please know that Russell will always be a part of our hearts, thoughts and prayers. He was a great man and a true hero. His sacrifice will never be forgotten in Charlie Company and he will forever live on in our memories and stories. Know that if there is ever anything we can do, that we will do it.

Very Respectfully,

DEAR Culbertson
Culbertson was a great person my husband was stationed with him in 1-22. He would always come over to our house on FORT HOOD and hang out and play cards and watch some football. We will truelly miss him!! The Culbertson family is in our thoughts and prayers

My heartfelt sympathy to the Culbertson family in the loss of Russell. I did not know Russell, 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. Russell you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

My sincere condolensces to Russ's family. There is no greater love then to give one's life for a friend. Forever indepted to you.

To the family of Russell Culbertson
My son is in the 4th ID serving in Taji, Iraq. When he called me from Ft Hood to say that he was leaving for Iraq, I asked him if he still beleived that he made the right decision going into the Army. He told me that each morning he got up, put his uniform on and walked out the door for "work", and felt such pride and self respect for what he was doig. I can only think that Russell felt that same pride and self respect knowing that his days were spent keeping his family and our country safe. Russ is a hero in the truest sense of the word. Russell, as well as each of you in his family will remain in my heart and in my prayers.

Your son and my grandson were team-mates in little league and my son was their coach. I know I watched him play as I went to most of their games. There are no words to express my feelings and condolences to you and your family.
Your are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Mrs. John L. Christ, Jr.

The Culbertson Family,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. It is people like Russ, a US Soldier, that are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know how thankful I am for the courageous and noble soldiers like Russell who protect this country. There really are no words to express my gratitude, but please know that I will pray for the lord to give you strength to get through this difficult time. God Bless.

Rusty & Denise,

Years ago i remember "Little Rusty" laughing and playing in Bob & Dot's backyard on the 4th of July.
Kids were kids and the world seemed a whole lot safer then.
I did not know that one day this little kid would make the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation's freedom.
Not having a son or daughter, i cannot imagine your grief.
May God watch over you and the entire Culbertson family.

Thank you. God Bless.

Russ, although I only met you a few times I know that you were a great person. You were and are Liz's best friend and all she ever did was talk about how much she loved you.
Liz You and your family are in my prayers everyday. Love you!

Your family paid the ultimate price for America and as an American, I cannot say thank you enough. God Bless.

Altough I have never met you or your son let me please just tell you how very proud you must feel to have such an accomplished son. The medals that he has earned were very impressive but as a mother of a little boy I am sure that you would give them all back for just one more day with him. I felt honored to have read his obituary and but saddened for your lost at the same time. I thank all those men over there everyday for what they have given up in the name of freedom. GOD bless Russell and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Love from a proud American family.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

To the Family of Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson:
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

As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your loved one, Russell. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.

My condolences to the Culbertson family. Russell,may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.

"And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand."

Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)

Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson, 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 Loving Grace and Comfort will be with the Culbertson family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

May the Peace of God and your memories of Russell, remain in your heart always.
May this give you strength and comfort through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.