Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie

So sorry to hear about this. He was my drill sgt at Benning in 2003. Great dude, squared away

Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of US Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Christopher Dostie.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I never knew Shawn personally but he seemed like an amazing father who definitely will be missed. I hope he was a Christian, because it would be so nice to see him again for you all. Just know I am praying for you all. I know he passed over 15 years ago, but still, i feel your pain and am praying continuously. My father died in 2010, when I was only 7, so it's been really hard:( . Just know my prayers and thoughts are with you all

Thank you for giving me the greatest gift ever. We love you beyond measure. Happy Fathers Day my love.

Blessings to Shawn's family. I lost my Shaun, also from Ft. Campbell, 2010. The hardest thing a family can be is a Gold Star one

Joyce Turner
American Gold Star Mother
SSG Shaun M Mittler
KIA 07/10/10 - OEF

Happy Father's Day baby. Thank you for the two greatest gifts. We love and miss you!

Happy Valentine's Day baby! Love you always and forever.

Merry Christmas my love. We love you.

God bless you, Shawn and your family. Never forgotten. Thank you for sharing your story with our country. My heart goes out to you all. Your strength and courage never stops inspiring. Thank you.

Happy 20th Anniversary baby. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love and miss you. Always and Forever!!

There are so many of our young people who have felt the compelling urge to "serve our country"...so we have the freedom to continue on...without them in our lives. Our thanks and gratitude should be how we serve THEM (and the families they left behind) for their ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you the Dostie family for continuing on with great memories.

Thank you for your service, sir, to our country and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom. Your children proudly shared their story and I can only pray that God grants your wife, son and daughter eternal peace and comfort. Rest in peace, warrior. Our nation honors you this day, and every day, for defending our freedom.

It is my honor and privilege to be able to thank your family, for the wonderful and inspirational story that your children shared yesterday night at the 2015 Memorial Day concert. You all are an amazing family and continue to inspire and encourage other American families. As an American history writer, I would love to meet up with you all and get to know you and hear more about your courageous story. Thank you again.

Thank you for sharing your story with America today. Thank you for the deep sacrifice your family has made and may you always be blessed and SFC Dostie always remembered...

Stephanie, Cameron, and Bayleigh,

I just watched the Memorial Day Service in Washington. You were a credit to your husband and Dad. I am so pleased that you are citizens of this great country. It is people like you and Shawn Dostie that have made us what we are and will be. I remember the day the officers came to my home to tell us of my Dad's death. I will never forget it and I hope you know as I did that our loss was not just for us but for our country. I love America and the wonderful people who live here and I love you for being part of it. May God bless you and keep you. Please know that you are not forgotten.
Darrell Daniels

I just saw your beautiful children tell your story at the Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC and am so happy legacy.com provides this permanent site to send you and your family messages. Please know and feel how much you and your family are appreciated, honored, and loved for your courage and sacrifice. God bless you all!

We just witnessed your incredible family and story on the Memorial Day concert on the National Mall. There are not words to express our thanks to you and our sincere sympathy to you family. Rest in Peace, you and our veterans sacrifices will not be forgotten.

Shawn,
I never met you, but I just talked to your wife on TV. You see, after all this time, it's obvious she still loves you very much. She keeps you in her thoughts everyday and is showing the nation just how much your sacrifice meant to all of us. It was an honor to share that with our audience here in San Diego, a community that knows a thing or two about military sacrifice. Thank you for your service and I just wanted to let you know how much your wife and your family are still here keeping your memory alive.

Happy Birthday baby. The kids & I love and miss you!

Merry Christmas baby. Miss seeing you in your Santa hat, egg nog in hand, and dancing to your favorite Christmas music. Hope you are celebrating in Heaven. Love and miss you every day.

I'm glad this day is finally over. A day I dread every year and one that changed our lives. You are on my mind every day but even more so on days like this. I love you infinity Shawn. Always & forever.

Rest in Peace Hero, our Grateful Nation Salutes You.... Welcome Home

I thank you for all you have done and all the memories you have gave us that we still hold to day. Thank you for all you have done.

Happy Heavenly Birthday my love. We love and miss you so much <3

It seems like yesterday they knocked on my door and told me you were gone. Bargaining with God didn't help. I offered my arms, my legs, and even my own life to bring you back. To this day it seems impossible that it couldn't be fixed. The hurt still lingers and the tears still fall for you. I miss everything about you. I miss your contagious laugh, your energy, your smile, your love for our children, and your Carlton dance:) But most of all I miss your ocean blue eyes. I still cry so hard for you that I can't catch my breath. I turn corners hoping you are there. I wonder if your hair would be turning gray and if you would be as sad as I am that our babies are getting close to leaving our nest. I know you are safe, happy, and carefree now, but I can't help but want you here with us. I hope that you know how much you are missed, what a void you left in so many lives, and how this world will never be the same without you.

We honor and remember you everyday, but more so on days like today. Your sacrifice will never go unnoticed, especially on Memorial Day. We love and miss you so much my love.

Happy 40th Birthday my love We love and miss you!

Miss your presence, you would be so proud of your beautiful family. Love you, nana.

Missing your smile and the sound of your laughter. I can't believe it's been 7 years ago today that you left us. Not a day goes by that we don't honor you and your memory. We love and miss you Shawn. Happy Angelversary baby.

Shawn, 17 yrs ago, my proudest moment, you married my baby. You gave her so much, and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Miss you son, love nana

Happy 17th Anniversary baby. I was so blessed to be able to marry my best friend. I love and miss you so much. Always and forever....

Shawn,

I think of you often. I think of the time we met and the time we shared together. Boy we had some laughs. Now I have two children of my own. I promise I will try to be as strong as you. I promise I'll be as good a father as you. I know they miss you, but I also know you are always with them. I visited you in Washington a little while ago. It was one of the hardest things I've done. But, It was one of the most important events in my life. Im proud of you. Our country is proud of you. Your family is proud of you. I will never forget you.

In memory of Shawn Dostie. Always remembered.

Missing you,especially this time of the year. It has never gotten any easier, since you're gone. All my love Shawn, see you on the other side. Nana

Your father is a great man--know that when he was taken from this world he was with men that loved him.

Shawn and I were friends in Highschool in 1990. I was going through some of my high school pics looking for some pics of him. I couldn't find any. He moved my senior year, but we hung out a lot during our junior years. I used to pick him up at the army base and we'd go to Six flags, the mall, or just bum around since neither of us had money. He painted his hair red and black for school pride day. We both took Child Care classes at GCHS for the heck of it. He was full of laughter and was a lot of fun. If I ever do find any pics, I'll make sure to post'em here.

i love you dad

Jesus, dad, you're gettin' to be an old geezer. Life is so hard without you here, especially when I need you most. I still can't believe you're gone. Sometimes i just sit around and in my mind, act like your still here. Doing something hilarious like dancing around in the kitchen in nothing but tighty-whities and knee-high socks. I just sit and act like you're here. Adn it eases the excrutiating pain that in reality you're not. But then my consience sets in and reality hits hard. I'll never talk to you again. I'll never play games with you again. I'll never wrestle around with you again. I'll never get to hug you tight and tell you how much I love you again. It may not seem like i miss you on the outside, but inside, you're all that goes through my mind. I miss you so much. It's not fair you had to go so early. I want you here so bad it hurts. I hope you watch over me and smile upon where i'm going in life. I miss you so much, pops. I love you.

Im holding back the tears even today, last night I saw the Sons of the Fallen show. Shawn was my vehicle commander (3 man vehicle team) for 2 years at the 101st back in 2000 before the war. We spent hundreds of hours training together, he was a real man. Our small section won the major competition out of many which was ended by a brutal 25 mile forced road march. Good vibes Dostie Family.

Michael Fossler Penfield PA

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

Rest In Peace Hero, Our Grateful Nations Salutes You. Look down upon your loved ones, surround them with your love. Guide them down the journey we call life. Until you meet them again.
A Thankful Vietnam Vet

SFC Dostie,
I met your beautiful daughter Bayleigh this week and she honors your memory in her spirit. She is so strong, a quality I know she inherited both from her mother and from you. You have my word that I will stand by her and hold her on high. Thank you so much for your sacrifice so that we might all continue our way of life.

My dear Shawn, I miss you sooo much. I will keep the promise you ask of me. RIP. Will see you soon, love always Nana

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie:
Remembering Shawn on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

SFC Dostie,
Always remembered, in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers.

-Enrique de la Garza III
[email protected]
We had some great times as a platoon before you left--I will always remember our "double thanksgiving" and your always playing metal music even when we were trying to sleep. We all miss you--as I am sure your family does. You will always be the example of a man that people hold themselves to. Thanks for everything. You were a father figure to us all. 2nd platoon, Delta Company, 2-502 INF.

Enrique.

Today, I not only remember you as the love of my life, my husband, my best friend, and the father of our children, but as a true hero. You gave your country and the Army your all and asked for nothing in return. We love and miss you dearly Shawn.

SFC Dostie was one of the best leaders I ever had. I had the privlage to have him as a DI at Ft benning from Nov.02- March 03. We then met up again when he was assigned to Fort Campbell in 2005. I was a buck SGT and he was my platoon sergeant. I was on that patrol when he was taken from us by an IED. He will always be missed!

It's been 5 years....just wanted Sarges' family to know that we haven't forgotten!
Love you guys......and we're humbled by your sacrifice.....

Deb
(Kansas)

I saw SGT. Dostie's story on Danny Gokey's beautiful video and wanted to give my condolences and thanks for his service and sacrifice to our country.

Just saw Danny Gokey's video to "I will not say goodbye"...what a beautiful video! Stephanie, God Bless you! From one Gold Star Wife to another! - Widow of Sgt Richard Vaughn, KIA 4-7-08

"whats up drill sargent to who it may concern sfc dostie was my drill sargent from july until november of 2003 at fort benning he was very hard nosed and new his knowledge on every thing that envolved the infantry he tought me alot while i was there il never forget him"
eric tripoli of chicago il u.s.a.

I would do anything to take your place, for you to be here with the kids, to watch them grow, to hear their laughter. I hate this day with every breath in my body. Still, after all of these years, it hurts so bad. When God took you he took my heart and soul too. I think of you every day. I miss your smile and laughter. I miss my best friend. I love you Shawn Christopher....Always and Forever

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Happy 14th Anniversary baby! I was so blessed the day God brought you into my life. I never knew I could love someone so deeply. You were not only my husband but you were my best friend. When God took you he took my heart and soul too. Thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world, if only for such a short time. I can't wait to be with you again. I love you Shawn, Always and Forever...

Hello,
We have a Memorial Plaque in Memory of your beloved G.I. from the Military Order of the Purple Heart State of IL. If you could contact us we would be Honored to deliver it by USPS to the address you provide?
www.MOPH-IL.org
[email protected]
Respectfully,
Commander State of IL. MOPH Daniel T Finn

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

I can't explain how very sadden I was today to hear that Shawn was gone. I knew Shawn as a young man in Granite City, his father and I served in the Army together. I remember the last time I talked to Shawn many years ago at Fort Campbell when he was just a PFC. I know how proud he was to serve and how proud I was to have known him.

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 Shawn, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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

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

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie:
Shawn 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

Dear family of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie ,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)

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

Shawn, i just want to say thank you for the sacrifice you made for all of us. i wish i could have met you before you left us. i met your family at the memorial service in Auburn. you have such a great family. you should be proud. even though its by marriage, im glad i can call you family. God bless and keep you while you're away.

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the DOSTIE family .Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.THANK..YOU HO..YAAH....B.V.C.

For the bell tols S.F.C.SHAWN DOSTIE **COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS!!!For our fallen brother's we shall FOREVER stand in REMEMBRANCE....HO..YAH.

I sign this book once again. to tell you SFC. Dostie that I have not forgotten you, nor shall I ever. You will always be a man I look up to, you were my platoon sergeant, and you made me laugh on more occasions then I can write.
I hope god understands how fast I tried to run to your vehicle, I tried all i could, and it hurts everyday, I wish I could have done more.
I really am sorry.
I wish I could change that moment where you took the lead in the patrol, I wish I would have died then, I will always wish things could have been changed around. And I am sorry that I am here alive, and you are not.

- enrique de la Garza III
[email protected]

123 Acacia Dr
Brownsville, TX
78520

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

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

Ive never forgotten Sergeant First Class Dostie, nor will I ever. He was a man ill always remember for the rest of my life, he was my platoon sergeant, I man I looked up to. He was a man who kept his sense of humor up even in Iraq. Yesterday on memorial day I paid my respects to him, as I do every single day, he will always be a man I will strive to be like, and a man that my children will know from stories I tell them of him.

I had gone to Arlington yesterday to pay my respects to a close friend of mine, and was surprised to find Shawn, a man I had served with years ago in the 101st, almost directly behind. We hadn't kept touch over the years, but I knew the name as soon as I saw it. It only added to the sorrow I felt walking among the garden of stone. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out from my family to yours. Shawn was a good man, and his sacrifice was not in vain. May freedom continue to ring across the world for the gifts that he and others who have fallen, in the name of the protection and spread of liberty throughout our history, have given.
Never Forgotten.

to my cousin shawn,
its been a year now that youre gone and i still have a hard time dealing with the fact ill never see you again. ill never forget you and youll always be in my heart.

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie, one year ago today.
The price this Fine Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Shawn rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Dostie family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.~ Psalm 55:22

May the Peace of God and your memories Of Shawn,
remain in your heart always. May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Shawn,

It's been almost 9 months since you've been gone and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. The pain is still so fresh and I don't think that it will ever go away. You were such an awesome brother and always looking out for me. I never told you how much it meant to me but I hope that you knew. I'll always have all the memories but it still will not be the same. I miss you more and more every day. There is always gonna be a part of me missing and don't think I will ever be whole again. I am proud of you for the sacrifice that you made and will be remembered and be in my heart forever. I love you. Love, your sister Crystal

SHAWN,

IT WAS A SAD DAY WHEN I LEARNED WHAT HAD BEFALLEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WILL SURELY MISS THE LAUGHTER AND THE TIMES WE SHARED WORKING TOGETHER ON SAND HILL. I WISH YOUR FAMILY THE BEST AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER THEM DAILY. GOD BLESS YOU MAN....

MSG WILLIAM PINE

Rest in Peace brother.

I had the extreme pleasure of serving with Shawn for several years as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, GA. He is a true professional, a great friend, and I will miss him always.

Weber

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A MARINE MOM

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

REST IN PEACE SERGEANT(PFC SENELLA SFC DOSTIES DRIVER THAT DAY)

To the Dostie family. While visiting other fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery I stopped and visited Shawn's burial place and prayed. Know that Shawn is a hero and will never be forgotten.

Stephani,

I am so sorry about your loss, I can't even imagine what you are going through. My husband, SFC Schafer, thought very highly of your husband. Your husband will be missed. We are praying for you and your family that you will get through this. May God be with you in your time of need.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dostie family in the loss of Shawn. I did not know Shawn, 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. 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~

Shawn was a good friend of mine in high school in Granite City. Him and my buddy Lee would hang out during his 2 year stay in Granite. Good times. He will be missed.

to sgt 1st class Dostie

Thank you for what you done for us and our country.



Mrs. Dostie,



I remember you and your children coming into the mess hall eating lunch. I remember rideing by your house seeing all the halloween and christmas lights.



Iam so sorry for your loss.



Gloria Stump, The staff from the mess hall and 30th AG px.

To Sgt 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie:



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: protecting me and mine. REST IN PEACE



TO HIS FAMILY: May God's peace and comfort encompass you this day and all the days to follow.

We are sorry for your loss and understand your pain. Our only son, SFC James S (Shawn) Moudy, was a friend of your Shawn's while he was stationed at Ft. Benning. He was KIA on 11 DEC 2005 in Baghdad while on patrol. They have both been deployed to the Army of the Lord and will wait for us to join them someday.



God grant you the strength to endure.



With our love - The Moudy Family

Stephanie, I am so very sorry, I just found out today,SPC Noe one of his old soldier's came by the Tattoo shop and told us. I know that he loved you very very much and he will be missed by all of us at Tattoo Tommy's. Shawn loved his job and his country you can be very proud of him. We will never forget him. God bless you and your children. If there is anything we can do for you please call me 706-685-1511

To Stephanie, Your Children, Shawn's Parents & Family Members:



THANK YOU, on behalf of millions of Americans, for supporting the commitment & dedication exhibited by the manner in which Shawn lived his life. His service as a Segeant First Class in the U.S. Army serving in a country torn by war is probably just a tip of the iceberg as to how fine a husband, parent, son and family member he truly was.



He served the highest calling of mankind in that he gave his life that others may enjoy the freedom that God wants every person, everywhere, to enjoy.



May his dedication to the mission of America's military and the memories of the years of good times sustain each and every one of you as the years go by. You can be proud of supporting a man whose dedication adds to the bedrock of America which was built on the lives of those who, like Shawn, gave their all that others would be free.



May Shawn, as the hero he proved to be, be the role model that your children choose to follow. My prayers, love and appreciation to your entire families for the gift of Shawn and the way he lived.



Appreciatively and gratefully yours,



Dick Naylor, JOHN 3:16

Lieutenant Colonel, Senior Aviator

U.S. Army, Retired

Vietnam Veteran

What a great man. May G_d bless his family. He was, (and I mean this, not just saying it), a better man than I.



What would this Nation do, where would this Nation be without these warriors?



I did not know him, however, I will not forget him.



Most people live lives of quiet, selfish desperation. Not Shawn Dostie. He answered the call.

To the wife and family of Sgt Dostie, My heart goes out to your family at this time. Know you are in the hearts and prayers of many. Thank you for sharing your brave husband and father with the USA. He is and was a Hero to us all.

Amanda ~Soldier's angels~

To view the slide show from Shawns memorial service in Maine go to www.mem.com

To The Wife & Family Of SGT. Shawn C. Dostie; I am deeply sorry for your loss. Know that Christ is with you during this time, and with Shawn. He is a hero too many of us.



God Bless~

Soldiers Angel~~Christine

Mrs. Dostie,

I just wanted to tell you that I will never forget sfc. dostie, he will always be in my mind forever, I will never forget the jokes we threw around, or the qualities he possessed as a person that I strive to gain. I was there the day he was taken from us, I was in the second vehicle of the convoy.

Everyday he spoke about you and his kids, I know hes now watching over you, god will never let a man such as SFC dostie ever be forgotten, his deeds, as a man, as a soldier, as a father will live on, and I will never forget him.



-Sgt. de la garza

D co 2-502 INF REGIMENT

101st ABN (AASLT)

Stephanie,

It's been many years since I last saw you. I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband and children, but reading the previous entries written here, you have so much to be proud of Honey. Shawn will always be remembered as the Hero he was to all of us and I Thank God for those who were as brave. Fonzie, (LOL) I love you, my dearest little cousin, and I send my deepest sympathy to you and your children and I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you all and brings you comfort and peace. Aunt Zelmy sends her love as well and you will always be in our prayers.



Marsha Cooley & Family

Zelma Helton