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Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel

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Alexander B. Crackel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2007.

Alexander Crackel had a wife and daughter in England and had lived there for many years but he decided to serve the country of his birth. "I think he liked the challenge of the military," said Clint Crackel of North Aurora, Ill. "He looked at the military as being another family." Crackel, 31, of Wilstead Bedford, United Kingdom, was killed Feb. 24 near the Kuwait and Iraq border where he was serving. He was based at Camp Hovey, Korea. His father described Crackel as a quiet man who had a great sense of humor, always cracking jokes. He graduated from the equivalent of high school in England and decided to join the Army at 24 and become a career Army man. Crackel followed several members of his family into the military, including his father and brother. He is survived by a wife and a 7-year-old daughter in England.

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October 8, 2024

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February 24, 2014

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Charlie Gili

October 8, 2024

Hello,

We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Alexander B. Crackel US Army Staff Sergeant.

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, our family, friends and many 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

Thank you Alex, as a tribute, here I am as the Team Leader/Sniper Alex Crackel

Sean Burton Saunders

March 30, 2015

I had the distinct honor to serve with this man in Germany. 1 ID, (Big Red One)in the early 2000's he was a great person and a great drummer. I still have the CD he gave me of 80's heavy metal band Bad News. (He always had a great sense of humor). I did not listen to it until I was back in the states and I understood at that moment why he gave that to me. It is just how he was. We had great conversations over beers at the local watering hole about dumming, he actually replaced me in my band for a while when I left. A7V was an American cover band that played many shows. He was such a wonderful person and I know he went out fighting. RIP my friend and I always light a candle in your honor on memorial day here in the states. See You later Brother!(the Photo is the mercenary team portrayed in the Web series we are doing. I am the one with the sniper rifle and my name is Alex Crackel)

Kevin Cruz

February 24, 2014

Alex,

I'm grateful to have known you. You were and outstanding Soldier and NCO. You could brighten a room when things were bad. I'm proud to have served with you. You'll always be on our minds. Love You Brother!!!

Good bless you and your Family!!

Jason

February 7, 2013

When I hear someone use the word "fearless," usually metaphorically, I can only shake my head, and remember this man I barely knew. Compared to him, no human being could have demonstrated less fear.

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November 4, 2012

In memory of Alexander Crackel; recognized for his service and sacrifice for this Country.

Peggy Childers

February 24, 2012

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

DAVE KEICHER

April 25, 2011

I MISS YA, U CRAZY BRIT! U WERE THE BEST DRIVER I HAD AND A BETTER FRIEND, LOVE YOU DUDE. ILL EXPECT THOSE BASS LESSONS WHEN I MEET YOU AGAIN

Peggy Childers

February 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel:
Remembering Alexander on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

February 24, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel:
Alexander 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

Patsy Jo Reed Sircy

August 14, 2007

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N. in TN

July 27, 2007

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 guestbook 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 (NY)

Garnet Jenkins

February 24, 2007

In Remembrance of Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Alexander rest in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Crackel family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, 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 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss

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