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Oscar Marroquin
May 20, 2015
Brother,thank you for your service, for your sacrifice and your love for this country. I don't know you nor served with you. But I remember you and will never forget. Prayers for your family.
Chuck Herfurth
May 26, 2014
David, Never having met but always Eternally Grateful to you & your Family for the sacrifices you have made to allow me to Worship & Pray as I wish. An old & Grateful past Pennsauken neighbor.
June 8, 2012
Junk... I was in Arlington last month, and went to visit my grandfather. I never imagined visiting you there. I can still see you sitting on the front steps, with that great smile of yours. I always knew you were a special kid, who knew you'd end up a hero.
Mrs.J
Keynotes Ministry
December 4, 2011
You are the reason, David, I yet have another year of Freedom to Worship as I please. A kid from Pennsauken, young enough to be my Grandson, leaving a wife & child, to allow me to Pray today, and although we've never met, the least I can do is never, ever, forget! Chuck
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Peggy Childers
December 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
December 3, 2011
Remembering you . remembering your sacrifice. you will not be forgotten.
Chuck Herfurth
May 28, 2011
David, Just a note from an old Pennsauken neighbor,although we've never met..Wanting to Thank You once again from all of us at Keynotes Ministry for making it possible for us to Worship Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in safety and freedom. We are so grateful He chose you, and you heroically responded to protect and enable us to Pray with you today . Keep enjoying your new and well deserved Home with Him until we are all together again. Thinking of Kadence & Melissa also today .. KEYNOTES MINISTRY <
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Keynotes Ministry
December 4, 2010
Remembering always....time doess not lessen the sacrifice... it does,however, bring us closer to a glorious reunion.
Chuck
Peggy Childers
December 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock:
Remembering David 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
sheila
December 1, 2010
Remembering you- you will not be forgotten. I am so sorry.......rest in peace.
Keynotes Ministry
May 31, 2010
Remembering you this day, as always, David, Thank You again for allowing me the freedom of Worshiping my Lord, as I please.
Kadence & Melissa, we at Keynotes Ministry, in Phoenix, Az are remembering your Father ,today, in our Prayers.
God Bless you Both, and please , if you wish, let us know how you both are, and if there is anything we may do to honor David's and your family's incredible sacrifice.
Chuck Herfurth
Formerly of Pennsauken, NJ
May 30, 2010
Thinking of you this Memorial Day weekend- David- you will NOT be forgotten. Rest in peace sweet soldier.
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
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.
Keynotes Ministry
December 6, 2009
To Kadence & Melissa,
Remembering your Dad ,Kadence,& your Husband, Melissa, today and hoping you see this message! I've never met any of you, but was a resident of Pennsauken when David served our country. I promised myself never to take David's sacrifice for granted.
You can search the entries in this book to see that I haven't.
Your Dad, Kadence, is THE reason I can worship as I please in this country , because your Dad as kept me free.
Please let us know how you are or if there might be anything we can do to help the both of you. I am indebted to David, his family, and all servicemen for the rest of my life.
Chuck
KEYNOTES MINISTRY
[email protected]
Renee' Skotnicki
December 5, 2009
The anniversary of your death just passed and I find myself thinking about you and your brothers all of the time. I can't believe how much losing such a great friend still hurts. Going to your funeral was the second hardest thing to ever do in my life (my mother's funeral was the first) I often find myself wondering how your little girl is doing and how much she misses the father she only met once when she was an infant. I came across this website and when I saw that I could leave a message in honor of your life and sacrifice, I knew I had to post something.In a way it is like a tribute to a great guy who was very caring and compassionate who thought about others so much. I still think back to the crazy times we had hanging out in your brothers basement just being goofy and laughing almost all night. I wish for a second I could just see you one more time to tell you what a great person you were and to give you one last hug. I will forever love you Dave (Junk) and you will forever be in my heart. I miss you everyday and probably will for the rest of my life.
Love your friend
s
November 26, 2009
Just to let your loved ones know that you are rememberd and thought of. Today is thanksgiving and I can only imagine how difficult a day it is for them without you.
Rest in peace and know you are missed.
October 22, 2009
I guess we weren't exactly friends as close friends would be. But I always remember that one really long conversation we had in junior high. You were crazy over this girl and she was deciding between you and another guy who I happened to really like. She chose him so we both lost out on that one, but you won in the end because it brought you to Melissa. I knew Melissa long before I knew you, I'm not sure she much remembers me but I think about you guys and Kandance all the time. Especially around these times. And especially when I cherish my own son. I will never get the imprint of your baby daughter sleeping against the picture of her daddy, or watching you on TV reading her stories so she could see and hear you while your gone. I didn't come to your memorial, and I'll always regret that. I kind of felt like I didn't really belong there, because I wasn't really a "friend" so I'm really sorry about that. I'll never forget when I heard that someone from maple shade hade died and my coworker said David and I said for some reason oh god please don't say Mahlenbrock, and she said no, I don't think that's it. I started to breathe a sigh of relief but it only took me a few steps closer to her computer to see your picture.I cried, for days. For you and Melissa and Kadence. I drove all through Maple Shade looking for a memorial that day...somewhere I could put flowers, something...but I guess it was too soon and I didn't know where Melissa lived. You were a great man, and have a beautiful family. You made an everlasting impression on everyone I know who met you, even before you went away. I know this is so long over due. Rest in Peace Dave (Junk)
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Kenna Larra
August 4, 2009
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August 3, 2009
I want you to know that I first learned about you at the time of your tragic death. I continue to think about you and wonder what could have been. The loss is felt deeply by so many.
Rest in peace.
Chuck Herfurth
May 25, 2009
March 25,2009
Memorial Day
Just wanted your daughter to know her father has provided for our freedom , a gift all of us will never take for granted every day of our lives.
You are such a lucky and Blessed young woman to know your Dad today, is in a Special Place in Heaven where only Heroes live.
Chuck
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Heather Escamilla
March 6, 2009
To the family of Spc. Mahlenbrock,
My husband currently serves in the US Army and is stationed at Ft. Dix. We live on Mahlenbrock Ave. named after David and recently thought of looking up his name. Just wanting to know more about the hero that our street is named after. I want you to know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Everyday I will look at his name and think of you. Thank You for David's service and sacrifice. God Bless all of you.
The Escamilla Family
jers
December 7, 2008
So sorry to think it is now 4 years since you were taken.
Rest in peace. You are thought about daily.
Chuck @ Keynotes Ministry
December 5, 2008
Never forgetting the Heroes that have kept us free.
In Memory of David ~ (Debra Estep)
December 4, 2008
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 David, 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
Peggy Childers
December 3, 2008
To the family of Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock:
David 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
Chuck Herfurth
November 11, 2008
Remembering this day the heroes that have kept us free. God Bless you Kadence and Melissa.
August 2, 2008
Please know you will never be forgotten. So saddened to read all the entries people have left about you, but it is heartwarming just the same to know how many think of you and miss you.
Rest in peace.
Chuck Herfurth
May 26, 2008
David
Still never taking one minute of this freedom you have made possible for us for granted. You have made every day Memorial Day for our family, formerly from Pennsauken NJ.
I'm am so greatful you have made it possible for me to live in a Country where I can Worship as I please.
You have made it possible for me to continue, without fear, in a Faith that will allow me, someday, to Thank You in a far better place.
To David's Family: If there is a way I may be able to help contribute to the support of your daughter please contact me at the email address below.
God Bless You, David
Keynotes Ministry
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May 11, 2008
So saddened by this loss- remembering you today and every day.
Rest in peace, and be proud.
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Mahlenbrock!
March 15, 2008
David you are remembered always. Never forgotten.
In gratitude-
December 3, 2007
Please know David is thought of by so many.
I know this day is a difficult one to get through,and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Herfurth Family
December 3, 2007
Thinking of you and your family on this special day . It's our duty to never take a day of the freedom you have made possible through your sacrifice for granted . Quiet heroes are blessed greatly by God. Thank You, David, for your courage.
Chuck H.
November 11, 2007
Again, on Veteran's Day, I wanted to make sure you and your Family know that your heroic sacrifice will never be forgotten or taken for granted. You have, and others still do, allow my family to continue to enjoy the freedoms our Country provides. Although we've never met, we are eternally grateful to you. Your daughter will be blessed , growing and knowing her Dad to be the true Hero you are, and no one can ask for a greater legacy ! Enjoy your well deserved mansion with the Lord.
Susan Stanley
November 4, 2007
Dear relatives of David. My son SSGT Russell J. Verdugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery along with your hero. I took some photos last Memorial Day Week-end 2007 and have a photo of your David's grave site and marker. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know. I know we are so very proud of our fallen heroes, but we miss them so. I read where David's father is named Russell. My Russell was named after his grandfather and my father Russell
In their remembrance,
September 11, 2007
remembering you- you will never be forgotten.
August 13, 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)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 24, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Cherylann Lane
July 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. David may be gone but not forgotten!
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Mahlenbrock and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
sl
June 15, 2007
I didnt know you but I can never forget you.
Grace Z
May 28, 2007
Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph
We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms
Chuck H.
May 25, 2007
It's Memorial Day. David, you don't know me. We've never met. I lived near Maple Shade in 2004. I now live in Arizona 2400 miles away but I remember reading about you and your family on the day the Lord had different plans for you.
Because of you my family is safe today! How do we repay someone I don't know for that? The only way I know how is to remember your sacrifice, continue to pray for your precious wife and child, and to never take one day of freedom for granted.
There will come a time where we will meet , in the better place where you live, and I can thank you, soul to soul.
In His Name
Chuck
Formerly of Pennsauken NJ
April 7, 2007
Remembering David and his loved ones.
Mrs. David Mahlenbrock
February 15, 2007
"Happy Valentines Day Handsome face. I love you more today than yesterday and I will love you more tomorrow than today. I miss you so much. I wish you were here to hold me and kiss my eyes goodnight, not so much because it's valentines day but just because I need it, I need to be held by you. I just need you, you are the one who always told me everything was going to be ok, now who's supposed to tell me everything is going to be ok if your not here, will everything be ok? My goal now is keep Kadence safe and as happy as she can be, my life is now over without you in it, I don't feel as if I can be happy without you, so i will go on for our daughter until the day I get to be on your arms again. I will stay here for her and for you. I love you, I just hope I make you proud. Goodnight Sweethoney"
Russell mahlenbrock
January 18, 2007
january 18 2007,a fathers birthday,april 2 1984 my sons birthday. I think the only reason I can go on is the kids I am raising now. There are two more boys in the family Dave will see from his side of life now. They are almost 1 and 2 years and two months.There isnt a day in my life when I havent thought of you Son. Is there somewhwere we could talk, I know you can listen and I will try hard to hear you . Ah, how much longer before I see that smiling face and your waving hand. I Love you David .
January 2, 2007
Know that you are thought of and your family is in our prayers. Rest easy David.
Gug Gugliuzza-Smith
December 7, 2006
David it has been two years since you were taken. Know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
Gug
Garnet Jenkins
December 3, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for David's Courage, Dedication and Service.
May he rest, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Mahlenbrock 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
Hoping 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 deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 7, 2006
To the Mahlenbrock family; I previously signed David's guest book. I failed to mention to you that I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I visit there two or three times a week. Each time I am there I always stop by and visit/honor David. While I was there on Sunday someone had visited David and left some things at his resting place. I took a picture if you would like me to e mail it to you please let me know via my e mail. David, next month will be two years since you were taken. Know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
nj
September 25, 2006
Remembering David. Rest in peace.
May his loved ones be comforted.
Thomas & JoAnn Meehan
August 13, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Mahlenbrock Family, my wife and I did not know David. As parents who lost a daughter, Colleen, Age 26 on September 11, 2001 at the WTC, we share and understand the immense loss and sorrow of losing a child.
Please know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten, and he will remain in our prayers forever, a hero whom we will never forget.
Our prayer is that God’s tender mercy will dry your tears, and that He will comfort you in all the days ahead.
May the Peace of the Lord Be With You, Upon You, and Remain With You Always,
With Love & Respect,
Tom & JoAnn Meehan
July 13, 2006
I remember the day you were taken very clearly and still remember how terrible I felt. I'll always remember you and all the others we lost in Iraq around Christmas.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mahlenbrock family in the loss of David. I did not know David, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area for 52 years) 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. David soon it will be 16 months since you were taken. 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~
sheila
January 25, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man, soldier, husband and father.
Joseph Gumbakis
December 12, 2005
"I miss you brother. I will never forget." SGT Gumbakis 2/Bco 65th EN BN
Jyana Ayoub
November 16, 2005
It has been almost a year and I still can't believe that you are not around anymore. The war didn't really sink in but untill it hit home and now that David is gone there is a big hole in my heart and other Maple Shade residents. I didn't really Know David but by knowing Andrew, he must have been a great and caring person.
You will never be forgoting.
R.I.P
Terry Gilliitzer
November 16, 2005
I am Todd Gillitzer's brother i am very sorry for your husbands loss and i hope you are doing fine. we all feel your pain. from Terry gillitzer
Jamie Graves
October 7, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
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