Joseph J. Fenty Obituary

On the eve of the 17th anniversary of Joe making the ultimate sacrifice for his country, I pay tribute to a good friend and a model soldier. Ali and I extend our very best wishes to Kristen, Lauren, Charlee and all Joe´s family and friends.

Joe, my friend, rest in peace. Never forgotten.

Jim Willis

Colonel (retired) UK Army

On Remembrance Day in UK, I pay tribute to my friend, Joe, and to his family who mourn their loss, daily.

RIP

I want to offer my deepest condolences to the Fenty family for the loss of Joe in 2006, during combat operations in Afghanistan.
I served with Joe in the 1st Bn 508th IN (ABN), Ft. Kobbe, Panama. In 1987, we were both 2LTs, and we arrived to the battalion on the same day, in the same aircraft into Howard AFB. Joe was a great guy and I always enjoyed speaking with him. He was a very smart, soft spoken guy, but when it came to soldiering Joe was all business and one could tell he loved the profession. If my memory serves me correctly, Joe was assigned to Charlie Company, as a rifle platoon leader. Over the next year, Joe excelled as a platoon leader, and because of his leadership, tactical skill set and fitness, he was chosen to be the Scout Platoon Leader. This was a highly coveted position reserved for only the best LTs in the battalion. Joe was an Airborne Ranger and excelled as scout platoon leader, and further honed his skills as a tremendous leader and tactician.
Again if my memory serves me correctly, Joe departed Panama, as he was selected to serve as a rifle platoon leader in a Ranger Battalion, located in the US. Joe's reputation was outstanding and he was highly respected and liked among the enlisted and officer ranks of the airborne battalion at Ft. Kobbe. I lost track of Joe after he departed Panama, and only recently learned of his passing. It's obvious reading Joe's biography, that he went on to have a distinguished career as an Army infantry officer reaching the rank of LTC commanding an infantry battalion. It's not surprising to me that Joe gave everything for his country, leading from the front. That's how warriors lead, and Joe exemplified this as a true warrior.
Again my deepest condolences to the Fenty family.

Glen Shepler
Murrieta CA

A brave man and a good friend. Never forgotten.

Best wishes to Kristen and Lauren, and to Joe's Mum, Charlee.

Jim Willis
Colonel, UK Army (Ret'd)

Joe was my Platoon Commander at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 1994-1995. He was an example to us all. I only found out today that he made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. My thoughts are with his family.

I thought about JJ today. RIP.

Joseph remains forever remembered. In recognition and honor of his service & sacrifice to this country, I sign his guestbook.

To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty:
Always remembering Joseph. "Some gave all."

my beloved uncle, i think of you every day and pray that you watch over your family. i love you and miss you with every inch of my body. your always in my heart

This is the 5 year anniversary of the passing of joseph j fenty, a true american hero, devoted husband, great father and great man. You will NEVER NEVER be forgotten. You will always be in my heart and remembered forever!! just a few days ago we got that scumbag bin laden and i know you would be happy about it. Your sacrifice was not for nothing. Because of people like you, we live in a free country. Family forever!!!

love, cousin Todd

To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

It's hard to imagine that it has been 4 years since the passing of this great soldier and person. He is remembered as much now as ever before. I miss him dearly! His sacrifice for this country will never be forgotten. The country needs more men like joseph. I miss you very much. You will always be in my heart and prayer!

love,
Todd

Heroes such as the late COL Joseph Fenty are the only thing keeping our Nation going. He gave more in his relatively short life than any celebrity or millions more. God Bless his precious memory. I support Troops based at FOB Fenty, from now on I will always think of this fine Soldier and others like him who gave their all. AIRBORNE! ALL THE WAY! & CLIMB TO GLORY!

"Combat Ed" Panama, 1st Gulf War, Bosnia Veteran

To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty:
Remembering Joseph 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

An honor to serve with such a man. He will always be remembered...

JOSEPH is a Good man, I met him I really proud im for working in afghanistan...

LOVE

B SAFI
JABAD

To the Family of LTC Fenty:

My condolences. Though I never met Joseph, there is a special bond among men and women of the military - - no matter the branch. After recently meeting his mother,"Charlee", I visited this Guest Book and what a collective testament to this officer. A great soldier, officer, commander, son,relative, friend and especially, husband and father. To Joseph and the many other men and women who have fallen, those whom I've visited at Arlington and in places like Walter Reed Hospital: I offer a salute!
David Evans, Colonel(Ret.), USAF

I am stationed at FOB Fenty and I am proud of it. I honor the MAN!

SPC Kevin Moore

Kristen,

I don't know if you remember me or my wife Shelley. Joe was my first company commander and the one willing to give a non Ranger 2Lt a chance a leading a line platoon and how you welcomed Shelley to the company and battalion. I was just thinking about Joe this weekend and all the other that have sacrificed.

please take care

Leo and Shelley Ramos

May 16, 2009

Dear Kristen,

I was thinking about you this morning and having lost track of your whereabouts - but never forgotten you - I decided to google your name and it led me to the article about the passing of Joseph and the birth of your little girl.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please contact me.

Dear Kristen,
You will not likely remember me, but I met you at the Fort Drum Inn the day you and Joe arrived in 2005. Joe had been my assignment officer for over two years and I had always been impressed by his cheerfulness and professionalism. I was happy to finally meet the man and personality behind the voice. I remember watching the 3/10 BCT activation ceremony that fall, seeing Joe at command events, and seeing him regularly during morning PT sessions as his headquarters was just a few blocks from mine. I had returned barely a month from my deployment to Iraq and had just commemorated a monument to the Soldiers I had lost there when I heard the tragic news about Joe. I changed command a day or two later and departed before Joe's memorial ceremony, which I regret missing.
I pray for God's blessings, comfort, and care for you and your Family. And I also thank the Lord for having made a man like Joe who set such a superb example for his Soldiers, his peers, and his Nation.

Dearest Lauren,
You were barely a month old - 29 days I believe - when we met. I think of the joy you must be bringing to your Mommy, and to all of those who knew your Daddy so brave and true. Give Mommy a special kiss and twirl as you celebrate your birthday, Lauren. We think of you all the time and thank God for the gift of meeting you and your Mom that fateful day in May.
All our love,
Cory's parents,The Palmer's - Danna and Charles

Kristen,
I think of you so very often. I pray that your heart, though broken, has begun to mend. What wonderful testimonies of your gallant and loving husband in this Legacy.
Warmly, Danna

NOW 3 YEARS TODAY SINCE JOSEPH'S DEATH, HE IS REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS WILL BE. WE LOST A GREAT MAN AND SOLDIER THAT DAY. HE IS GREATLY MISSED BY MANY. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LOVE, TODD

To the family of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty:
Joseph 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

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I was so sorry to hear of Joe's death. He was great man and a good friend, he and I served together in Panama. A consumate professional and a great guy he was one of a kind. My heartfelt prayers go to the family.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lt Col Fenty!

I was an IOBC Classmate of LTC Joe Fenty and subsequently on to Ranger School. I learned of his death from one of his soldiers as I was returning to OIF from mid-tour leave in November 2006. This soldier spoke of a great soldier, officer and commander. That was the Joe that I knew. A tragic loss. On Memorial Day 2008, I offer my deepest sympathy to Joe's family.

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 Joseph but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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

The Other Side

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

JOSEPH WAS A GREAT COUSIN AND ROLE MODEL TO ME. HE WAS A PERSON OF GREAT CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY. HE WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOM. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ME. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. COMING UP ON ALMOST 2 YEARS SINCE HIS DEATH, I MISS HIM VERY MUCH. I LOVE YOU JOE. YOUR COUSIN TODD.

I want to say I am so sorry to hear this news about Joe. He was a regular guy in his youth, a great kid. We were blessed to have had him in our graduating class. You could always remember his sincere and warm smile. he was a true gentleman in HS. I went up to visit Connequot and learned that he was killed while serving our country. I was upset. Again, Joe was the kindest, sweetest, most respectable young man. He should be honored for his courage. He had grace and dignity. he was brave. He was different than others. Truly a better person than most. I will say a prayer. I was just extremely shocked that such an extraordinary guy passed. My deepest sympathy to his family. Everyone from school remembered his sweet smile.

I visited Joe's gravesite today and those of some of the Soldiers in my BN that I lost in Iraq from 2004 to 2005 as I attended another funeral of a young NCO today in Arlington. I hadn't seen Joe since our days in Alaska together but when I heard about his death, it brought back all those memories like it was yesterday. I wish you all peace and happiness. You should feel comfort in knowing that Joe is surrounded by fellow heroes in a place of honor. His sacrifice as a leader of Soldiers had an impact on so many lives and you should be proud that he lived a great life of service to others.

when i found about your sons passing i was very sad though about the last time we met atclass renunion 2001 and he wae going through jump school you were very proud sincere condolences nick cirillo [to charleen miller]

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)

Kristen,

I was so sad to hear of the loss of Joe. I remember him fondly from our days at Belmont Abbey and our time in ROTC. I pray for you and your daughter. Joe was a great man and left us to soon.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lt Col Fenty and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

My dearest sympathies to Kristen Fenty and the Fenty family. My father, Col Larry Saul, served with LTC Fenty in England and I was just now informed of his death that happened a year ago on my birthday. His daughter, I was told, was named after me. I am deeply saddened that she will be without a father, but pray that she knows what a great man he was and always with her in spirit. Peace and blessings to the family.

My Daughter was awarded the second annual Lieutenant Colonel Joseph J. Fenty,Jr. Memorial scholarship. We are proud that Amanda was chosen to continue his legacy of honor and integrity with this gift to help with her education.
Our thanks to the late Col. Fenty Jr. and his devoted family.

Kristin,
I served with the CPT Fenty at 4-9 IN. I was A PL and XO in C C0 and I clearly remember some of the fun times we had at the Food Factory and other places. I always respected Joe and am very sorry to hear of your loss. All of us have lost a true patriot and a great man. If there is ever anything I can do please feel free to send me an email.

Well, its been 1 year almost to the minute. We had aircraft come in today and reminded me of that night my Platoon and I watched helplesly watched the crash. Please know that there were heros that night and next day as we brought everyone out. We searched thru the night for survivors.Everyone gave 150% to the speedy recovery of LTC Fenty and the others. A special thanks goes to 3rd Plt, B Co, 1-3 Marines, who were 2 days from going home, and came to assist us. May 5th will remain in the minds of all from Able White, Bravo Red platoon, CPT Brooks, and all who were there. We have done great things this year.

Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty, one year ago. A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the Peace of God and your memories of Joseph, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Kristen and Lauren,
Our love to you as your one year mark descends upon you. A very tough week, for sure - month - and I know that little darling is as smart and sparkling as was her Daddy. Danna Palmer, MarineMom of Cory

I did not know this fine soldier, but thank you for your help. I am very sorry for your lost.
Daughter of a Vietnam Vet.

Dear Fenty Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I recently learned of LTC Fenty's passing, and would like to express my deepest sympathy. My first duty was as a medic attached to then CPT Fenty's company in Fort Wainwright Alaska. I could not have dreamed of a better officer to serve under. He was truly an inspiration to all he touched. May God bless you.

I'm sorry for your loss. He was fine officer and a great man.

4/9 Inf AK

To the Fenty family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I served under LTC Fenty and can say without hesitation he was the finest officer I have ever met. He truly cared for all his soldiers and always lead from the front. His technical and tactical knowledge always seemed to amaze me. He was truly a brilliant man. All of us who served under him had the deepest respect for him. He would never ask you to do something he himself was not willing to do. The military award I most cherish is a coin he personally gave to me in private for a mission I completed under his guidance. I will never forget training with him at FT Drum and the way he pushed us all to be better soldiers. He truly made our unit great and set us up for succes on our deployment. His loss hit us hard and he is truly missed by us all. He was the greatest commander I have ever served with. Gallantly Forward!

No memories can compare to those I had while in college with Joe. The adventure, the comradery, the competition, and above all the quiet professionalism was second to none. Not a day goes by when I do not think of you and our times together my dear brother. May God Bless and keep you and watch over your beautiful family. RLTW!

Every time I walk into my office I stop to look at our photo together with "Golden Dragon 6" at JRTC in April 2001. Those were the days, friend...

I held you as a baby and now it's Gods turn.We will never forget you.Please watch over us in heaven as you did on earth.

I served under Joseph Fenty in the early 1990's when we were both assigned to the B co. 4th Bn 9th Inf. Regt., 6th Infantry Division (Arctic Light). He was a thoroughly capable and sometimes demanding officer, but as we all know, a soldier's job is demanding--a leader's is more so. He was a committed family man, and amongst the finest soldiers and officers I've ever worked with.

Kristen: It was an honor meeting you today at ANC. I tried to e mail the pictures to you and it keeps coming back. Please get in touch with me.
Tom Gug

Thinking of you, Brother Man.
RLTW!

It's 6 month's later and I still wake up thinking it cannot be true that Joe has left this wonderful life, his beautiful wife and his legacy, Lauren. Throughout life we ponder its events. We will never be able to understand the death of such a wonderful person who treated others with great respect and who truly lived life with integrity and impeccability. We can only strive to become more like Joe in life. Vern and I will miss him greatly and we will continue to share with his daughter just how great her father was. May his memory be eternal.

Dear Kristen,

I didn't know of Joe's passing until just a week ago when you phoned. I'm deeply saddened and know that you must be suffering so much ...even though a few months have gone by. Please know that I will always be there for you and your daughter ...

Joe was a good man & I'm so very proud of him and thankful for his many years of serving his country for the very freedom we enjoy every day.

I love you and am so very sorry for you loss!

Amy Arnold

Dear Kristen



Ali and I were shocked to learn recently of the awful news about Joe. Please accept our heart-felt sympathy at your, and Lauren's dreadful loss.



Although it seems such a long time since we served together at Sandhurst, Ali and I remember you both with much fondness. In particular, I shall long remember the time Joe and I spent in West Point and New York during the Spring of 1995. It was a memorable visit and I recall vividly Joe's happiness when the British team, which he had trained so expertly, beat all-comers in the Sandhurst Competition at USMA! A few years after we left Sandhurst I worked with another Army Ranger, Mark Childress. Mark and I used to chat fondly of Joe, and of the high regard in which he was held by all who knew him.



I shall remember Joe as a model officer - totally professional, highly principled, able, completely honest and utterly determined. But, above all, I shall remember him as just a great bloke.



Ali joins me in extending our condolences to you, Lauren and your entire family at this most difficult time. God bless.



Jim Willis



Lieutenant Colonel J M G Willis

UK Army

Mrs Fenty,

I am Major Mahatma Williams from the Jamaica Defence Force. I was a student and great admirer of the man I knew as Captian JJ Fenty at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. I am deeply saddened tonight, since I was searching for your husband to tell him thanks in person, for the job he did and the Officer he made out of me.



I am currently studyng at the Marine Corps University, Quantico. I have been asking all the US Army persons of JJ. I decided to do an internet search..



I am so sorry; JJ, though we lost touch when I was deployed to Haiti, I spoke of him and thought about him and how he built me up and guided me.



I dont know what has been done or said thus far, but a hero such as this cannot be simply placed in the earth.



In the military we meet alot of persons from different countries. When we part, we retire to our own wars and conflicts and so fate hold us as we journey. As I continue my journey I wish to tell you that, my love for JJ is added to yours and will last forever. His name will live with my sons ans his sons and their sons. He is a part of my history.



Now I wish to say what I am unable to say because no amount of words can express what we feel.



My prayers are with you and your family, may God bless you with happiness and peace. He gives us his precious gifts to enjoy for a while and then he retrieves them to his bossom. God has retrieved one of his precious gifts.







Major Mahatma E Williams

12103 Power Rd

Marine Corps Base

Quantico, VA 22134

703-678-6492



Please Contact me.

Dear Kristen and Lauren,



Although I did not have the opportunity to meet LTC Fenty, I know how much he will be missed by you both. I appreciate the friendship that Kristen and I shared while working together; and I was privileged to share in the joy of Lauren from the very beginning.



Joe was a man who was blessed to have both of you, and you are both blessed to have had him in your lives.



Please take care of each other,

Dear Kristin and sweetest child,

I have not forgotten you for a moment since our meeting on May 23rd after your husband's burial at Arlington. I have been back several times, since we live only 2.5 hours away. Having just received a postcard that the monuments are in, I will likely go back this week.



I pray for you daily, and the strength of the ginkgo tree to grow and shade LTC Fenty's grave as your precious little one endeavors to come for many years.



Little did I know how much more difficult this would be as the reality all sets in. I did, really, but I couldn't imagine it as a mother. I experienced this as a child losing my father, but it is entirely different being the mother.



And your grief, as a wife, I'm sure is altogether different, too, I'm sure. Be sure that there are many loving your husband, and missing him, Kristin, and that his men in Afghanistan realize his absence.



We left flowers at our last visit to Arlington; I'll send you a photo when they come back - just to remind you of the love that flows in section 60. The gentleman named Tom who writes to you, he is a minister to the spirits of our sons and husbands, too. He cleans the monuments with wet-wipes and prays for us each time he visits.



Again, God be with you and your precious child.



In His love, Danna

MarineMom to Cory

I have known the Fenty Family for years. When I was 4th grade Kristen was my student teacher at Sackets Harbor. She was wonderful, and everything we did in class she related to Joe. She loved that man with all of her heart and always will. I, being the survivor of another fallen hero (my dad), want to pass on strength and hope for the future to both Lauren Olivia and Kristen. The James family will always keep you in their hearts.

My deepest sympathy to the family of LTC Fenty. My Fiance is part of the 10th Mountain Div in Afghanistan. He spoke highly of LTC Fenty. You are in my prayers.

May peach with you and your family.

Dear Friends & Comrades of Joseph,



Thank you for the kind words and support you have expressed in the guest book for my dear son Joseph Fenty.



It is comforting to hear how much Joseph was loved and respected by his friends and the military community.



Joseph was dedicated to his soldiers and cared deeply for each and every one of them. I'm so proud of my son for being there for his soldiers.



Thank you so much for reaching out to Kristen and little Lauren. Our Lauren is Joseph's gift to us on earth. We are blessed with this darling little girl.



Joseph is watching over all the men and women in the military and sending his love to his family and friends. Please keep on celebrating Joseph's life by keeping him in your conversations and prayers. He loves you.



My warmest regards,



Charlee Miller

Joseph's Mom

Kristen,

I did not know LTC Fenty personally, but by being on the 3rd Brigade staff I knew that he was well respected as a commander, both by his soldiers and his peers.



May God bring you and your daughter Lauren peace and comfort as you continue to love and remember Joe.



CPT Jenn Mahoney

HHC, 3rd BCT

10th Mountain Division

Kristen,

I am very sorry for your loss. I am honored to have known and worked for your husband in two different units. He is the main reason the 3-71 recon is as good as they are. He was deeply respected and loved by all those that served with him. Know that we will never let is memory die and that we are always there for you and your daughter.



Respectively

1SG Jamie Nakano

Our condolences to the Fenty family.

SFC Brian Burns

Dear Kirsten,

We are very sorry to hear about Joe. We pray that God will give you all the strength you need.



Best Wishes,

Mark and Samantha(Chye)Hague

Dear Mrs. Fenty,

I am Ross Berkoff's mother. I met your husband at Ft. Drum before they left for Afghanistan. Ross tried many times for us to meet LTC Fenty. Finally we saw his car and went in to say Hello. Your husband told me that Ross and him would be "attached to at the hip" and he would take care of him. Ross loved him, respected him, and spent many hours talking about what they had done together. I still have no words that fully can express my gratitude for the impact your husband had on my son and my family. He will be so missed. What a loss to this needy world we live in. Looking forward to meeting you one day soon

Dear Kristen,



I can't get you and your family off my mind. The ceremony was moving, poignant, up-lifting, and special in every way. It will be difficult for you and Lauren but you, at least, will have each other, buoyed by your wonderful family and support group.



God be with you.



Love, Mary Ann

Kristen,

The entire 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry sends our condolences as brothers in arms to you and Lauren on the loss of your husband and a great American Soldier. Joe was a great officer and I am proud to have served with him. I will cherish his memory and redouble our efforts to accomplish what Joe was faithfully doing with his leadership and care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

My nephew is a soldier in Afghanistan and served under Joseph in the 10th Mountain Division and is devastated with his loss, as am I. Joseph is a true hero, and will never be forgotten. My thoughts a prayers are with the Fenty family.

MAY YOU KNOW THAT ALL OF THE GRATEFUL AMERICANS WHO KNOW OF YOUR LOSS ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AND THAT WE ARE ETERNALLY THANKFUL FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND HIS

GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICAN

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May you endure these days of loss and arrive at a place of peace and understanding.

Our condolences to your family. May God bring you comfort.

My condolences to the Fenty family.

Joseph may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

My heart goes out to you and your family. My son is in the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan. Your loved one will never be forgotton. God Bless.

Please accept my condolence on the loss of your beloved soldier Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty. I pray you find peace and comfort in the Lord during your difficult days ahead.

A Proud 172 Stryker Mom

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

I am the mother of a Fort Drum, 10th Mountain, 3rd BCT soldier on deployment in Afghanistan.



I want to offer your entire family my heartfelt prayers and condolences on the loss of Joseph! My heart aches for the pain you are going through. Cherish and hold close the memories of Joseph. May God grant you peace in knowing what a special man Joseph was.



I talked to my son on Monday, and he expressed his sadness about what had happened to his “battle buddies” and wished for me to convey his condolences as well. He promises to carry on with the job that Joseph and the others were doing.



Know that your pain is shared by many military families across this nation. We know and we care.



“Perhaps they are not the stars

but rather openings in Heaven

where the love of our dear ones

pours through and shines down

upon us to let us know that

they are happy…..”



Thank you giving all of us in this nation the ultimate sacrifice that a family can make in order to preserve our precious freedom!



Cindy McLean

Coon Rapids MN

Proud Army Mom of Chris – Afghanistan, 10th Mountain

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOT 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A MARINE MOM

To the Family of Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )