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Chad Gonsalves Obituary
SFC CHAD GONSALVES KIA Afghanistan 2/13/06 I long to have you back again, but death I can not fix. Cody, Blake and Dylan are much too young to understand why Daddy lost his life for them inside that foreign land. As we learn to live without you, our hero you'll always be. One year has taught this lesson: Freedom Isn't Free! All our love, Cody, Blake & Dylan Julie, Dad, Josh & Mom www.modbee.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for Chad Gonsalves
February 13, 2015
Another year has passed bro...we still miss you.
`whey
Scott Scheidt
May 26, 2014
When I visit your parents home, they always have the American flags flying high in your honor, I know you will always be remembered.
Scott Scheidt
May 27, 2013
Today, along with every day, is a day for us to remember the sacrifice you and your family made so we can all be free.
CJ
May 26, 2013
So proud to have known you and will never forget! Look down I'm smiling up at you! Thank you I'll see you again one day...
April 12, 2013
Thisentry is in memory and honor of SFC Chad Gonsalves. We will always be grateful for his service and sacrifice.
Scott Scheidt
November 12, 2012
Chad, thank you so much for defending our country and doing what you belived in. It is an honor being friends with your parents. I wish I could have met you. I get to see your Dad every week at the radio club and we all have a good time. Even though you are not here, they think about you all of the time and I know they are very proud of you.
Frank Murillo
November 11, 2012
Thank You Chad! The nation Honors you and guys like you on Veteran's Day. God Bless you and the family that you left behind.
Brad Thomas
October 15, 2012
I went to the "Q Course" with Chad. I was in a different unit on Ft. Bragg but ran into Chad a few times around town. I only saw that he was killed a few years ago and it made me remember him and what a fun time we had together. He and i were on the same team during "Robin Sage".. that whole team had a great time. I'm sorry for your loss and i am sorry i didn't know him better.
S.Allen
February 15, 2012
Remembering a HERO Sgt Chad Gonsalves in this anniversary month. God Bless you and your family.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves:
Always remembering Chad. "Some gave all."
John Blanton
February 14, 2011
To the family of SFC Gonsalves....the vandals who stole the flags from your son's memorial can never take away the valor and sacrifice your son and his friends showed for us all. God bless and keep him in His arms and may the God of peace give rest and warm memories of your son. A father of a soldier serving in Afghanistan.
Mike Bergstrom
February 13, 2011
I miss you my friend.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves:
Please accept my remembrance of Chad on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
daniel
September 3, 2010
god bless you
Scott Scheidt
May 31, 2010
Chad, God bless you and your family on this and every day. You will never be forgotten.
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
Marsha Gonsalves
May 27, 2010
Dear Chad, As another Memorial Day approaches, I assure you that you are not forgotten. There will be a fresh new sign out by the road stating Freedom isn't Free along with your name, Edwins, Clintons and Albertos names. I still find this almost impossible to believe. I know you said that if anything ever happened to you to just be proud. And I am, son, truly proud of you and always will be. I just miss you so much. You are thought of each and every day. I wish I could have a face to face talk with you again and get another hug and hear you say "I love you too, mom" but I guess that will have to wait until my day comes. I love you forever and always. Keep watching over those 3 little boys babe!
I'm sending you a huge hug!
Love,
Mom
S. Allen
February 14, 2010
Forever Remembered, Never To Be Forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves:
Remembering Chad 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
S. Allen
May 24, 2009
Never Forgotten.
Kenna Larra
May 1, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Peggy Childers
February 13, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves:
Chad 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
S F
September 1, 2008
Chad,
I was with you on 13 February, 2006. We had just had breakfast together prior to embarking on this - your last patrol - to assist another Special Forces ODA in a tough situation. I was among the last to see you before we sent you home for the last time. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, or SSG Newman, or "Daza", or Montrond. The events of that day are recorded in my memory for ever and I remember every minute of that 7 and half hour fight like it was yesterday. Last 13 February anniversary, I was deployed and I cried my eyes out for you guys for the first time since this all happened. But, I will never really let it go. You volunteered to go on the "point" vehicle that day because you were always an SF Warrior. I'll never forget you. Your brother in arms,
Sincerely,
An SF Soldier...
Steve Fehrenbacher
June 29, 2008
I served with Chad in Schweinfurt, Germany in 1999-2000 in the Scout-Sniper platoon. He was truly a model soldier and American. SFC Fbach
Thai Starkovich
June 1, 2008
Chad,
I was thinking of you this past Memorial Day weekend and went through a wide range of emotions. Most thoughts brought a smile and a chuckle, some were very nostalgic, and all were fond. Thank you for being a great person, i value your friendship and mentorship and will never forget anything you have taught me. Take care, I miss you brother. Till we meet again...
Marsha Gonsalves
May 26, 2008
Dear Chad,
Today is Memorial Day, 2008. Dad and I put up new flags outside in your honor as well as for all of America's hero's that are with you today. There is a new sign in the driveway that states "Freedom isn't Free" along with your name, Edwin, Clinton and Alberto. This is to honor the four of you that entered heaven's gates together and to remind every driver that freedom comes with a huge cost. I watched the video tribute again that Julie put together for you and cried again as I do so often. Your untimely loss has left such a void in my heart that will only be filled when that day comes that I get to embrace you once again. I treasure every memory and our last Christmas spent together. We all miss you so much. Your brother is taking great care of your number one toy, your Chevy truck. You would be proud of him. He never forgets to honor you, son. He flies the American Flag in the back of your truck on special days in memory of you. Your 3 little boys are growing like weeds and Julie keeps your memory alive showing them videos of you. They laugh when a bad word you uttered got caught on tape and remark "Daddy said a bad word mommie....did you or Grandma wash his mouth out with soap?" Julie misses you deeply. There isn't a single day that goes by that you are not thought of by all of us. You brought the greatest honor and pride to us all and I thank God so much that He gave your Dad and I the two best sons to raise that any parent could ever ask for. Until we meet again I will close by saying thank you to you, son, for the person you grew up to be and the service that you gave to your country so that American's could be free. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
With unconditional and undying love,
Mom
May 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Gonsalves!
Fernando Montoya
December 18, 2007
I deployed with Chad to Colombia in 2005; he served in FARC infested Arauca department. Chad was a great soldier… humble, not the typical Type “A” so unique of most ODAs… a quiet professional. Chad: Mission Accomplished… you and those who were with you that day (Alberto, Edwin, and Clinton) will never be forgotten. De Opresso Liber.
MAJ FM
Getting ready to get at me for bringing a camera
William
November 17, 2007
No words will ever describe your passion in making everything perfect. Your commitment and quick thinking always served any team you were in. I will always remember you as a tyrant team leader who expected nothing but perfection...I will beat your perfect 300 before we meet again..."Stalk Naked"
August 17, 2007
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)
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Gonsalves and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Bert Holler
May 24, 2007
We would like to thank Chad and his family for his service and dedication to his profession and his country. We know that freedom is not free for we have lost a soldier too. On January 22,2007 Spec. Nicholas P. Brown was killed by an IED in Iraq. He left behind a young wife and a newborn son. Nick loved being a soldier and did everything he could to learn more about his position. He loved working with the professionals who could push him in the right direction. We are so sorry for your loss. We know that your soldier was in a class by himself. Thank you for sharing a Moving Tribute of Chad, it brings a bigger picture of him to us. Please accept our prayers during this time of year when we salute our veterans. Without them there would have been no United States. Thank you,
April 24, 2007
Although Canadian, we still feel your loss
God Bless
Maria Juarez
February 15, 2007
May you always find comfort in the wonderful memories you will always have of him and knowing that his sacrifice wasn't in vain. You are in my thoughts and prayers and know that he will not be forgotten.
God Bless you always
irene lopez
February 13, 2007
the family of chad gonsalves,his sacrifice will be forever in our hearts without these young men and women in uniform our freedom would be in jeopardy.you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. i have a grandson who is about to do his 2nd tour in Iraq. god bless you all.
February 13, 2007
Always Remembered, Always A Hero, Always A Soldier. You Are Not Forgotten. Rest In Peace My Friend.
Ed Froelich
February 13, 2007
Although we never met:
We will shed tears over the same
loss..God Bless you and he gift
of your son. Freedom isn't free,
but not everyone knows that.
May you be proud that you are
an American, Your gift is great
and your sorrow will not be in
vain. God Bless You always.
Garnet Jenkins
February 13, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves, on the first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Chad, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Gonsalves family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Chad's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
mindy abraham
January 17, 2007
I am so sorry for your family. We are all safer because of people like him. We appreciate his sacrifice.
Bob and Sheri Runyan
December 10, 2006
We think of you often and are always filled with pride.You will be in our prayers forever.
MICHELLE CANNADY
June 10, 2006
My condolences to Chad's family, my brother Michael is in that same group. My heart is with you.
Shanan Smith
June 1, 2006
Although my words can't replace you, my family of 7 is forever grateful to you for your service and protecting this country that we live in. Thank you for having the "courage" to fight for this country and fight for freedom, and to also strive for better things in your life. What an example you were while on this earth! I pray your family will have God's peace one day after the shock of losing you is still not so fresh. You are what makes American's proud! My family does not forget this verse either..." No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend " John 15:13
With love from Michigan this Orlando born mother sends her deepest sympathy~
mcmaster
May 29, 2006
To The Family Of SFC CHAD GONSALVES, please know that he is not forgotten this Memorial Day we love him, we miss him. Good bye my friend we miss you, we love you. My hope is for your babies to be well. We will never forget what you gave for us, good bye my love you have been the one for me.
SSG Thai Starkovich
May 15, 2006
To the Gonsalves Family- Chad was an inspiration to anyone who had the opportunity to meet him. I served as a sniper with Chad in Germany, he taught me many lessons that im sure have saved my life here in Iraq. God bless you and your family, Brother.
c mcmaster
May 13, 2006
Chad is never forgotten he touched our lives, he is our hero. God bless the babies.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 3, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
MARINE MOM
Christian Williamson
March 9, 2006
Thank You. And thank You for my freedom!
7th grade Louisburg Middle School
March 8, 2006
we care and share your sorrow
FAMILY ELLINGTON
March 5, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves and Family:
May you be blessed with consoling love, hugs, and prayers daily. What an honor to know of Chad, a green beret hero. We are in awe of Chad's commitment to serve in his capacity, for Our Country, The United States of America. We thank him and all of our USA soldiers who give their lives so bravely.
May God Keep You consoled under the shadow of His Wings, especially during this time of loss. Sincerely, The Ellingtons.
Barbara Wooten
March 5, 2006
I wish I could make everything right in our world. As a Mother, I can not begin to understand your grief, but when I try I'm overwhelmed with sorrow.
Jim and I are very proud of Chad and the man he became. We are honored for knowing him and the parents who raised an American hero. God Bless you Larry, Marsha and Josh.
Gloria Souza Ramos
March 4, 2006
I never had the privilege and honor to meet your Son, Brother, Husband and Father Sgt 1st Class Chad Gonsalves. My heart is sad to know I will never here on earth be able to say "Thank You Chad for being that Brave Soldier fighting for Freedom for America. You are a True Hero, God must of needed you in Heaven, he must of needed that Special Person that was mentally superior and creative, highly trained and physically tough to get a Job done there in Heaven..I hope to one day be able to thank you face to face. You have to be proud of your family for the Beautiful Memorial service that they had for you..after going to the service I feel in my heart I know you. Your Sons will grow up being so proud of their Dad.
Marsha, Larry, Josh and Mrs Gonsalves, God be with you and give you peace and comfort knowing Chad is now save in his arms..
Dale McKenzie
March 1, 2006
I am verey sorry for your loss of your husband and Father. Chad was a true American Hero. Our prayers are with you and the boys during this difficult time.
linda cunha
February 28, 2006
My Heartfelt Sympath go's out to Marsha, Larry, Josh, and family. I knew Chad and now it seems like a life time ago. But He's memory will live in my heart FOREVER. May God bless you and your family.
Ed Tomlinson
February 27, 2006
I only knew Chad through Marsha, I remember our conversations as he was training for the Special Forces. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Marsha and your family, I want you to know I am greatful for all that your son has done to help keep us safe and free. I would like his wife and children to know that my family and I are proud of Chad and are sorry for your loss.
God Bless all of you.
Ed
Susan R
February 26, 2006
Without a doubt God loves soldiers, and God loves you. May He give your family courage, strength & comfort at this time. Sending much love and many prayers.
Ray Juarez
February 26, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves, and his parents, Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Your husbands country men are thankful and wish it hadn't come to this. He did alot of good for of these people, and has helped make the world a better place.
Ken and Ellen Pittser
February 25, 2006
Our prayers are with the entire Gonsalves Family. May God help each of you through these very hard days to come. Chad will be in our thoughts as he is layed to rest tomorrow.
eric single
February 25, 2006
We don't know each other but I want to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. The world will be a better place because of the sacrifice that your son made. I hope this brings you some comfort and peace of mind.
God Bless,
Eric and Nancy
Charles & Beverly Uphoff
February 25, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Chad's bravery, courage & truly honored service to this beautiful nation will be forever remembered and appreciated.
May God bless you, your children, family, friends and the United States of America.
Thank you for keeping my children and this nation safe.
lonnie and patti hilton
February 24, 2006
Larry and Marsha, You know that we morn with you for your loss of Chad.
We think of You and Pray for You every day. We Love You two very much.
David and Brett Bullis, Saladino-Bullis
February 24, 2006
They will not grow old as we that are left that grow old.
Age shall not weary them nor the year condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
Thank you so very much for the service of your fallen hero. We mourn his passing with you and offer our deepest thanks for the gift of freedom for the many that he gave with his service.
You are not alone, and he is NOT forgotten!
God Bless.
David Bullis
Brett Saladino-Bullis (Major, USA 91-2002)
Susan Falknor
February 24, 2006
Dear Mrs. Gonsalves,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and so grateful for the sacrifice for all our children and grandchildren.
God bless you and your little ones.
Lori Schwabenbauer
February 24, 2006
Dear Mrs. Gonsalves and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Walter Welker Sr.
February 24, 2006
Thankyou for your husbands service to our country,I am sorry for your loss, may God bless you and yours. Walter Welker Sr. veit Nam vet
Leona Welker
February 24, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves,
I do not have enough words to say thankyou. As a soldiers angel we take pleasure in spoiling our heroes, and we mourn when we lose a hero. I know our pain can never be as great as yours, but I pray that God will give you the strength and peace that only He can give. My condolence along with the soldiers angels go out to you and your family. May God shower you and your boys with love.
Leona
Connie Helmlinger
February 24, 2006
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Your husband was such an admirable man, putting his love for his country and his family first. Thank you for the sacrifices that your whole family have made so that the rest of us may be secure. You and your boys will be in my prayers.
Clayton Jones
February 24, 2006
Dear Julie and Family,
With all my heart I thank you for your sacrifice and wish you well. Lincoln wrote to a berieved mother of fallen sons "I know that no poor words of mine can beguile you from your grief.." Yet I pray God will comfort you and hold your heart. The opposite of fear is love; we love Chad, and we love you. He lives forever in our gratitude, and we will never cease to speak his name.
Larry Duer
February 24, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves, No words are sufficient to express the pain and loss you have been asked to bear. Your husband is a true American hero. I pray for God's grace to you and your family.
Tom A.
February 24, 2006
Mrs Gonsalves,
My family and I are so grateful for men like your husband. Thank you so much for his service to our country, and may God keep and bless you and your wonderful children.
Larry Weathersby
February 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt gratitude to your family and your brave husband (and daddy.) May God's healing hand cover you and the boys.
Dennis Flannery Family
February 24, 2006
Thank you for Chads sacrifice and service to his country in keeping me and mine safe. Our most sincere condolences go to his wife and family.
Jim
February 24, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss. The ultimate sacrifice that your husband has made is greatly appreciated by my family. We will keep you and your children in our prayers.
Diana M
February 24, 2006
DearJulie,
God Bless you, Cody,Dylan and Blake. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chad's wonderfully unselfish love for his country and his incredible courage in standing up to fight evil fills me with love and gratitude. I wish there were some way I could personally repay your family for Chad's precious gift to all of us.
May Chad's love and devotion bring you pride and comfort. I am humbled knowing that Chad fought to keep me and my children safe.
With love,
Sandra Norris
February 24, 2006
God bless your family. I will never forget the sacrifice your husband made for me and my family.
Sven Schulz
February 24, 2006
He stood for the precious things America offers so freely to the world. He gave his life for the ideals we share in the west.
Jacqueline Lee
February 24, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves, I am deeply saddened by your unspeakable loss. I pray God's grace will hold you up and hold you close. He has promised to be a Father to the fatherless, and He was ever faithful as I raised my own little fatherless son. How could I ever express my gratitude to you and your precious children for so great a sacrifice. Your husband's courage and his noble cause have added a new dimension to his name : Hero and Sgt. 1st class Chad Gonsalves. Know that you will be fervently prayed for. I am so sorry.
John Spangler
February 23, 2006
Dear Gonsalves family- Nothing we can do will erase your sorrow or compensate for your loss. All we can do is let you know we share your grief. The loss of every serviceman or woman is a heavy price, but future generations of Americans will enjoy freedom because of their sacrifices. God Bless you all.
Pamela Husted
February 23, 2006
Oh Julie, I am so sorry. There is an old Eskimo legend that says that the stars in the sky are really holes in heaven so that all our loved ones that have crossed over can look down upon us and let us know how much we are loved. You are loved. Thank you and Chad for your sacrifices in the name of freedom. And remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Tawnya Beattie
February 23, 2006
God bless you and your sons. God bless all of Chad's family members. My sincere gratitude for your strength and courage as your brave and honorable warrior protected our country.
Thank you and God bless and keep you.
Tawnya
Alan Roehrich
February 23, 2006
Mrs. Gonsalves, may God bless and comfort you and yours in your time of pain and need. This nation owes you a debt which we as a people cannot do enough to repay. Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves will live on forever in the hearts of his comrades, and all of those who truly love their country.
John Evans, US Navy RET
February 23, 2006
God Bless you Chad and I know you are looking down on your family and know they will be taken care of by people that were like you in this world. Julie, let your kids know each and every day that they will always carry a part of Chad with them in body and soul and that their Dad was everything we want our countrymen to be. A special prayer for you all!
k S
February 23, 2006
I pray that God will bless and protect you and your wonderful children. May they grow strong and proud within the freedom Chad purchased for them with his life. I thank you, your sons and Chad for your sacrifice.
Dore' Charbonneau
February 23, 2006
May God bless you and hold you very close to His heart. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bill Cox
February 23, 2006
Dear Mrs.Gonsalves,
My heartfelt sympathy and gratitude to you for the wonderful man you gave our nation.These are the finest men of this generation and we all owe them more than words can express.
Jesus said "No greater love than this that a man should lay down his life for a friend"
Our prayers are with you.
Carolyn Jett
February 23, 2006
Our prayers are with you and your family. You and your boys will always be proud of Chad and what he did for his country. You have a beautiful family.
Julie, we have never met but we have an extended family connection through your mother and grandmother.
God bless you always.
J Eckert
February 23, 2006
It is men and women like your Chad who ensure we all can live in peace and freedom. Words cannot express how grateful I am or how sorry I am to read of his death.
May God be with you and your sweet little boys.
Chris Anderson
February 23, 2006
God Bless you and your family Chad! I never knew you but it is a wonderful service you did to our country serving in the military in Afghanistan. I salute you along with everybody else across this great nation. I look forward to meeting you in heaven someday and thanking you face to face. God Bless...
Thomas Comerford
February 23, 2006
Dear Madam
We thank your late husband for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep the rest of us free.
As the inscription on the English cemetery would have it:
"He gave his tomorrows for our todays."
Phil, Megann and Alex Karch
February 23, 2006
God Bless you and your family.
Your husband is a hero. We honor the sacrifice he and your family have made for our safety and freedom.
Scott Amos
February 23, 2006
May God bless you and wrap you in His arms.
Dan
February 23, 2006
God bless your family. I'm very sorry for your loss. I wish I could have known your SFC Gonsalves.
Thomas Sumter
February 23, 2006
May God Bless you. May it comfort you to know that so many acknowledge and apreciate Sgt. Gonsalve's sacrifice for our benefit.
Linda and Don Toan
February 23, 2006
No words will ever overcome your loss and your children's loss. We love you and are ever so thenkful that you husband and father loved his country so much to give his life for its future. He is in our prayers each and every night as are you to give you the strength to continue and to raise your children as he was, so they can love their country as did he.love
Sarah Wright
February 23, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Please, always remember that there are untold numbers of Americans who deeply appreciate your husband's service to his country and his efforts to bring hope to the many Iraqis who suffered so terribly.
Roger Taylor
February 23, 2006
May God be with you in your grief,and comfort you with the sure knowledge of a reunion with Chad when your travail on Earth is finished. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
Faith McDonnell
February 23, 2006
Thank you for your sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Greater love has no man -- the Sgt. 1st Class is a hero.
God bless you, and God bless America.
Glen Chase
February 23, 2006
Once again, we are all forced to reflect on what kind of people we are, as individuals, as opposed to what kind of people we should be, to be worthy of such sacrifice on the part of people like Chad and his family. I know I could do better than I have. May God bless you all.
The Pence Family
February 23, 2006
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Chad was a very brave and courageous man. We'll keep you in our prayers. God bless you and your three sons.
Kent & Carolyn Wetherhold
February 23, 2006
Our hearts are broken at your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family members as they are with all our brave soldiers. Thank you for the gift of freedom.
Joseph Mantler
February 23, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a good husband, a good father, and a good soldier.
I will pray for you and your sons! God bless you all!
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How to support Chad's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Chad Gonsalves's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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