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Rob
January 22, 2021
God Bless Soldier! You’ve been special to me through some tough times. I didn’t know you but have the utmost respect for you and your service and sacrifice.
ASPEN!!! ♥
[CTR]BORN
June 7, 2012
Haven't forgotten bro....
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2012
June 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Keith V. Nepsa:
Always remembering Keith. "Some gave all."
[CTR]Born
June 4, 2011
Still with us Neppy, not forgotten. Memorial plaque (thanks to [CTR]FirstDead) on my toolbox - see it every day.
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Peggy Childers
June 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Keith V. Nepsa:
Please accept my remembrance of Keith on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Keith V. Nepsa:
Remembering Keith 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
Roy Hundley
February 18, 2010
I miss ya buddy!
Robert Johnsen
November 8, 2009
Keith "neplutopally" Nepsa.
As veterans day approaches I couldn't help but think back to an old friend. I may have never meT Keith in person but I did play games with him online for two years, probably a little bit more, and can recount spending hours upon hours talkin with him (via headset) about plans. Plans for what he will do after his time in the military, college, marriage someday, children, and God only knows how manyhours about computers.
There was always somehing about him that I, and everyone else who would game with him, cameto love abouthim. His amazing sense of humor, he had an uncanny ability to laugh even in times of hardship. I would like to say thank you Keith for the service you have done for your country and I hope when all is siad and done we will meet together in heaven. THANK YOU!!!! we will NEVER forget.
Robert "kerigan" Johnsen.
Peggy Childers
June 2, 2009
To the family of Spc. Keith V. Nepsa:
Keith 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
Kenna Larra
January 13, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Ben Bowman
October 15, 2008
God Bless Keith as well as all of the other fine men and women who we have lost in our persuit to bring the precious gift of freedom to the people of Iraq.
I was sad to learn back in June of 2007 one evening while watching the news that Spc.Keith Nepsa of New Philadelphia Ohio was killed in Iraq.Right away I knew what every parent of a soldier serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan fear the most had happened.
My thoughts and prayers then were for Michele.I know her personally and she is a very kind and caring person.I could'nt even begin to imagine what it would be like to have to bury your child.
I hope Michele and the rest of Keith's family and friends are holding up well and I know they as well as I will never forget the courages sacrafice Keith made in defending and protecting our great country.
I really miss you Michele,and I would love to talk to you.
Ben.Bowman 330-819-0581
June 28, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Nepsa!
daniel hooper
June 27, 2008
kieth wasnt a real good friend of mine but i remember him with the unit and worked on his hummve while we was in iraq with the cav. i did see him the day before the explosian then had to go recover the vehicle that he and costello was in. he was a good guy and talked to him numerous times. i hope the pain is gone for the nepsa family but the memory will live on.
In Memory of Keith ~ (Debra Estep)
June 2, 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 Keith, 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
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
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
mchael alsept
November 7, 2007
We are all going to miss you keith
August 17, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Nepsa and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY
Janet Mattson
July 11, 2007
Our fallen hero, Spc Keith V. Nepsa, will never be forgotten and I thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to our country.
My deepest thoughts and prayers for the Nepsa Family in this great time of sorrow and need.
from a mother-in-law of one serving in Baghdad (Ft. Bliss 1st Cav) and a PROUD Soldiers’Angel.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 10, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Magen Mullet
June 22, 2007
To keith's family and friends, Keep your heads up and stay strong, that is what he would have wanted us to do. Michele, know that mandy and I are always here for you if you ever need anything. All of the memories that came rushing back have been amazing and even though they are happy and sad all in the same, I feel truly blessed to have known Keith and spent the years that we have known each other filling them with precious memories that will last a life time. Keith I love you and deeply miss you. I know you are looking down on us telling us to carry on and be strong. God bless you keith for what you did for us!
Kristi
June 22, 2007
My sincere condolences to Kieths friends and family. I knew Kieth online since 2002. I can easily call him a great friend. I will deeply miss him and I deeply thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made. See you someday, my friend. [TGA]Angel
Ronn Massie
June 20, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Keith.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Keith for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Jimmy (TGA)
June 19, 2007
I also knew Keith online. We gamed together many times and he was a great guy. You will be missed, but not forgotten Nep!
Ron Lemon [CTR]*Rage*
June 15, 2007
My condolences to the family he will be missed in the online gaming community
thank you [keith] for the memories and fighting for our freedom you will be missed but not forgoten
thoughts and prayers
Richard Eikenburg
June 15, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of this fallen American HERO. The ultimate sacrifice was made so we can have the freedom we have today. Thank you Keith!! May God give the family the peace and strength you need in the days and years ahead.
June 14, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Amanda Rowlance
June 14, 2007
Keith,
I love you and I miss you. I can't believe you're really gone. My heart aches because I know that I will never get to talk to you again, or put pink balloons all over your car, or watch scary movies in your crazy bedroom. I miss you Keith, but the greatest is to know that I'm not the only one. You have touched thousands of peoples lives and I can only hope that you were as honored to know me as I was to know you. RIP.
Mitchell & Jennifer Duncan
June 12, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nepsa family in the loss of Keith. I did not know Keith, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine 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 our hearts and prayers. Keith you are a hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
David Tannehill
June 11, 2007
I stand with you in mourning the loss of Keith. Saturday I went and laid to rest Spec. Jared Crouch who was lost the same day. Both of these young men were true heroes who cared so much about their country. I pray that God will let His presence be known to all of you through this sorrowful time. I wish that I had been fortunate enough to know Keith and there is no doubt that he was a great person. May God Bless his entire family.
SPC. Bryan Wiitala
June 11, 2007
I never served with Cpl. Keith V. Nepsa. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family. It was a tradegy and a honor to be a part of the detail to render his military honors. The pure generosity I recieved in his home town assured me that his legacy will not be forgotten. I will not forget Cpl. Keith V. Nepsa, you will always be in my thoughts as a true hero. Again my deepest condolences to you all.
Karen Berkshire
June 11, 2007
I just want to extend my condolences to Brian and his family. I didn’t know your son but I’m sure he was a fine man. I remember you (Brian) from high school and wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Keith is a hero and I’m sure god is taking care of him. I’m sure this is a very difficult time for all of you…just remember how much you love Keith and how much he loves (and always will) all of you.
Take care,
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 11, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nepsa family in the loss of Keith. I did not know Keith, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Keith you are my 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~
The Beatty Family
June 11, 2007
Our family would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Keith's family. We were so very sorry to hear of your most profound loss. May Keith rest in peace and may you find comfort in having known this fine young man.
Julie Emch
June 11, 2007
To Keith's family,
We would like to extend our condolences on your loss. Our son,Navy Corpsman Luke Emch, was killed on March 2. There are no words that will help. Just know we are here if you need anything.
Wes and Julie Emch
John Cook
June 10, 2007
To Nepp's Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. The memory of him will live on in our gaming comunity - that he was a big part of - we have some maps made with his picture on them so he will never be forgotten by us.
Kenny and Martha Barkheimer
June 10, 2007
Dear Michele, Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time of terrible tradgedy. Our hearts break at the loss you must feel. May God surround you with His blessings of love and peace.
Shannon Williford
June 10, 2007
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Nepsa. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. America mourns for your loss.
Thank you, Keith, for your ultimate sacrifice. You will be always missed, always remembered, and never forgotten.
June 10, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss! The sacrifices that your son made will never be forgotten. He is a true American hero! Our prayers are with you and your family. Our sincere condolences to you all. We understand what you are and will be going through. We lost our grandson in Iraq six months ago. Hang on to all those precious memories. May our Lord give you and yours the strength, courage, and comfort. God Bless!
Jeffrey Miller formerly [CTR]BORN
June 9, 2007
I knew keith as "nepluto" on our online gaming community. He was good people - proud to serve in the armed forces. He will be sorely missed! Let it be known to all that he passed doing what he beleived in... *thank you Keith*
Julie
June 9, 2007
To Keith's family-
I am so sorry for your terrible and tragic loss. I can not imagine the pain that you must be feeling and at the same time the tremendous pride for your hero. He gave of himself to ensure the freedom and safety of us all and for that, he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Brian Bernau
June 9, 2007
We love you Keith! You will be in our hearts for as long as we all live. I will see you on the other side! Definitely!
Victoria & James Buckle
June 9, 2007
Your son was a HERO to all.... Your family will be in our prayers
Deme Tsikles
June 9, 2007
May God Bless his soul! He is a heroe to all of us in America!
CONNIE ALSTON AND FAMILY
June 9, 2007
THERE IS NO NEED TO KNOW A PERSON WHEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS MY HEART IS HURTING FOR YOU I PRAY THAT YOU LOOK TO GOD HE IS REAL CLOSE TO YOU AND HE HAS ARMS OF STEEL TO HOLD YOU CLOSE BE BLESSED AND YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
Paul Sarsany
June 9, 2007
Michele,
How painful it was to hear of the tragedy of Keith's death on the television. My heart is broken by the loss you and your family have experienced. My greatest nightmare is that I too will hear the knock at my door and open it to visitors I wish had never come. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Jarrett
June 9, 2007
Tho I did not know Keith, I know people of his caliber having served this great country for 20 plus years in the US Army. He now walks with the other great heros at the right hand of God.
Sergeant First Class David C. Jarrett
US Army Retired
Born on the 4th of July
James McDowell
June 9, 2007
The best among us rise to our defense and give all they have to their beliefs,their country,their families,and their fellow Americans.We owe them our undying and eternal love,respect,and gratitude. Keith is numbered among the heroes forevermore.
Evang. Cheryl Polk
June 9, 2007
To the Family of Keith Nepsa,
I do not know your loved one online, or in the naturally since. However, another life is given for our country! A sacrifice that others may be free. His life was not in vain! He shall receive a just reward!
Be now enveloped in the love of God. May you feel His sweet embrace of comfort!
Jerry Musolf
June 8, 2007
A salute to Keith.
I have only known Keith thru our online gaming comunity but we did share some good times. He was always alot of fun. I always said a prayer for him and the other men and women, doing what they do for OUR FREEDOM after talking with him.
GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY
Derek [CTR] Underd0g
June 8, 2007
My condolences for all his friends and family. I only knew Keith as Nepulto in our online gaming community for a game called Counter-Strike. He was a great guy always laughing and joking with all of us. We will miss him dearly! God Bless.
Jeffrey Kaebisch
June 7, 2007
My condolences to Keith's family.
Even though Keith and I have personally never met we have known each other for a couple of years and I am truly grateful and honored to have been a small part of his life.
Keith has so many friends all over the world that have shared in his his life and we will not forget the friendship, bravery and sacrifice he has done for us and his country. Rest in peace Keith. We will miss you dearly.
Bill AKA Rigges White SSG
June 7, 2007
My deepest condolences to Keith's family. I'm a member of the online gaming community that Keith frequented. Keith was a good friend and will be deeply missed.
Blessed be thoughts who have served now and in the past for they are the keepers of peace for with out there gallant efforts this world would be total Chaos. SSG white
Wally Kogutkiewicz
June 7, 2007
I never meet him just known him though freinds that i play with online,My heart and sadness goes out to him and his family.
Keith Nepsa was a true hero to us all and to are america's.GOD BLESS YOU KEITH NEPSA
Gary Allain
June 7, 2007
Spc. Keith V. Nepsa
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Fred Nolan
June 7, 2007
My deepest condolences to Keith's family. I'm a member of an online community that Keith frequented even from Iraq when he had a chance. I believe I speak for everyone here that he will be greatly missed and we are all proud of him for serving his country and protecting our freedoms here.
tara sanchez
June 6, 2007
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Garnet Jenkins
June 6, 2007
The price Spc. Keith V. Nepsa and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier.
May Keith rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Nepsa family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Not Forget Keith's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 6, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Sandy Bonesteel
June 5, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
debbi rivers
June 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family of this soldier who's name is not yet known to us. As the mother of another fallen soldier SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III who was killed on 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq, I know every bit of pain that you are now feeling and will in the coming days. If I can be of help to you please contact me. It's only with help that we can heal and only another mother in the same grief can understand. May God continue to heal you and give you peace and understanding now and the days to follow.
Carol Cline
June 4, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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