Sgt 1st Class Kristopher Chapleau

The fund raiser that the Knights of Columbus and Immaculate Conception Parish sponsored in your name and in the name of the fallen heroes from Oldham, Henry and Trimble counties in Kentucky, for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, raised $7000 this year. That's a record. Good job for bringing this worthwhile effort to our attention.

Again this year we collected well over $6000 for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. You started something really good, Kris. Veterans with PTSD are grateful.

Kristopher,
I think of you every day. I will love you and miss you every day. Always.
Forever your sister, Kate

Thinking of you and praying for you and your daddys familey and you mom

This year, the fund raiser for Intrepid Spirit netted $6000. Look what Kris started!!

I just found out about this. I knew Kris from Benning. I was not aware he had passed. He was a good man and great American. He will be missed.

prayers for your loss....

Pam Isaac

Before Kris died, he asked me to have the Knights of Columbus and Immaculate Conception Parrish send care packages to the 101st Airborne in Afghanistan for the men who were not getting much support from home. The first year (2010) we sent over 400# of goods to them in memory of Kris. Last year we decided to collect money instead, and contribute it to the support of the Intrepid Spirit Foundation for the treatment of head injuries and PTSD. Kris' request last year brought about the contribution of approximately $3000 to this foundation. We decided in 2010 that our collections would be done on an annual basis in honor of Kris and the fallen from the Oldham, Henry and Trimble County, Ky. area.

Dear Big Little Brother,

You have been gone for nearly 4 years and the saying that things get better with time, is completely untrue! Life has been hard for all of us since you passed; I don't think any of us will ever be the same. There is an emptiness that lingers in my heart, a relentless void that continues to haunt me. I hope that you are at peace and that one day I will see you again. You will always be loved and missed, forever.

I love you,
Kate

I served with Kris in Korea. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a bright and good person...

You were a great mentor.

Thinking and remembering Kris Chapleau for not only his dedication to this country but his beautiful family as well.

June 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Kristopher Chapleau:
Please accept my remembrance of Kristopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

a thousand words couldnt bring you back…
i know this because i tried,
niether could a thousand tears…
i know this because i cried,
you left behind a broken heart and happy memories too…
but i never wanted memories..
i only wanted you!!
i love you babe,,4ever & ever...

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Kristopher Chapleau:
Remembering Kristopher on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!

One year has passed, and I want those that love you, that may look at this guestbook to know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Happy birthday, Kris. Your passing has left an unfillable void in our lives and a sorrow that does not seem to leave us.
We love and miss you.
Dad

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Kristopher Chapleau:
Kristopher 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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

SFC Chapleau was one of the best leaders I have had the chance to work for. He was my platoon sergeant in Korea. My prayers go out to his family. Know that God has a plan even if it is hard to see in such a difficult time.

May God bless your soul Chappy. You were an outstanding Soldier and a better person. Rest in peace buddy. Terry, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Rest easy Chappy. You were a good NCO and it was an honor to have served with you. I'll always remember the countless hours we spent in the tower and on the beach. My sincerest condolensces to your family. You'll be missed.

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Sending lots of prayers that GOD will guide Tyler and Jacob and give them strenght. Kris was such a wonderful person inside and out and what he has done for our country will never be forgotten. God Bless the Chapleau family.

You will be truly missed by us all. It was great to have served with you, on both a professional and personal level. Thanks for all the help you provided me during my time of struggle. You truly were a great friend.

OUR HEARTHFELT CONDOLENCES TERRY.... BE STRONG FOR YOUR KIDS.... GOD BLESS....

Nicole,

My heart felt prayers go out to you and your family.

SFC Chapleua, although I have never met you, I thank you for your sacrifice, courage and duty that you gave to your country. You are our hero and I honor you.

Having served with SFC Chapleau from Oct 2006 till Oct 2008, I consider myself lucky to be able to tell my family I served with a true American Hero. Not only did you bring honor to the Core of Non Commissioned Officers through your outstanding personal achievements I remember vividly you fighting to make sure your Soldiers got treated well and got the recognition they deserved. You have mentored and trained some of the finest Soldiers the U.S. Infantry has ever seen. The grattitude for your sacrifice will be played out in the lives of countless soldiers that you trained who will carry your memory forever and attempt to emulate your service. A great loss will forever be known in your passing.

You were loved by so many. Your children will carry on your name in honor and will always be so proud of what you have done for our country. You were a great man and I am honored to have known you. Many prayers to the family.

SGT 1ST CLASS KRISTOPHER CHAPLEAU
You are my Hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Kristopher will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Thank you for your honorable service and the sacrifices you and your family made on behalf of our country. Our prayers are with your family during this time and all military families who continue to serve.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Sgt1c. Kristopher Chapleau. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Kristopher. And to Kristopher it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Kristopher, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,335 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Kristopher’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Kris, I will never get over your death. You were a great son who made me proud. Thank God we still have Terry and a lot of you in Tyler. You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. I will always love you...Dad

babe,
thank you so much for loving me n tyler.you will always be in my heart,mind and soul.ur are true loving husband,father,and a true hero.i will miss you so much,my life will never be the same.i love you hon,wherever you are...

Nicole, Stacey and I are sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Tom H.

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Sfc Kristopher Chapleau. The Price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are blessed to have known, loved, and shared a life with you. I promise to keep your memory alive and promise our son will always know what a terrific man you were. Thank you Kris for serving your country and for giving me the most beautiful son a mother could ask for! May you rest in peace.

Nicole, there are no words to adequately express my deepest sympathy during this time of loss in your family. Please know that you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen and keep you all. With sincerest Love. Angela Allen

Nicole, I am so sorry. I am praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time. If I can do anything when you get back don't hesitate to call. Love Ella B.

Nicole,
I just wanted you to know that I love you and thinking about you during this time of saddness.You and your family are in my prays. May your wonderful memories of joyful times together bring you comfort in the days to come.

Nicole and family,
Words are hard to find at a time like this. I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Blackman

Nicole...words cannot fully express my sympathy for you and your family over the death of your brother. No understanding...no kind thoughts...no reasoning can ever replace his presence in your lives. I know your faith tells you he is with God. Please know that you have my heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

I am truly sorry for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family!! You now have a special angel watching over you!! Rest In Peace Kris and thanks for serving our country!!

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you. I never had the honor of meeting this young man, but know that others are grieving with you. Our county has lost a special soul.

Good guy a friend of my son and visited at the house.Your duty is over on earth,you are with many soldiers who served may God grant you all you need,and your cup filled.I pray your family heals and God watch over you all.....From another soldier,First Sgt.Russell Kersey

Dear Mrs. T. Chapleau,Kris was a wonderful young man growing up,our thoughts and prayers are with you and all his children. Mr. & Mrs.Chapleau, our hearts & prayers go out to you for such a fine young man, he will surely be missed by all. Thank you Kris for serving our country.May you all find comfort & peace during this time of loss & yrs to follow.

Rest in Peace Kris. My son knew you well in high school. This just breaks my heart. You are a hero Kris, and that will never be forgotten. Your country thanks you and honors you for your sacrifice.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you to Kris for serving our nation.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless all of you, Mom, Dad, wife, children, siblings and extended family. We honor Kris.

Rest in Peace dear soldier. You served your country well. My prayers are with your friends & family that God will grant them comfort during this rough time.
With deepest respect,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Kris was a great guy and true hero. He will be missed. Michelle Schupp (Summitt) Lagrange, Ky

Hey chappy rest in peace buddy , god loves the infantry. Condolences to Terry and the kids also MR. and MRS. Chapleau. If you need anything call me.