First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis

Ricky was in my tank platoon (3rd Platoon, D. Co., 4/69 AR, Lee Barrack) Mainz, Germany. He was a PFC at the time. I remember him as a good guy. Hard working and loyal. God Bless you Ricky. RIP Hero.

Hey Ricky on this Memorial Day, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You were one hell of a good tanker and a great platoon sergeant for your young men there in B/1-10 Cav.

Miss you everyday brother!

Your Bengals won a playoff game tonight Brother.. Couldn't help but think of you in that moment.. RIP Bro..

I served with Mac while stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany. B. Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 4th US Cavlary. 1991-1994. A good Man, a great Soldier, real friend that you could count on.

Hey Ginnis,
Just wanted to say “Hey”. I hope they serve German beer up there on the front line. The years we spent together in Germany were the best times of my life and military career. You are the best! Never forgotten. My prayers go out to your wife and daughters.
JP Smith
[email protected]

Thank you for your service to our country !!!!

Its me again brother! Oh, how I miss you! Its been 14 years now and the pain is still there! You will always be in my heart! Love ya, Rhonda

I served with 1SG while he was my platoon sergeant in Kuwait in 1999 with 1/10 Cav. Just an all-around, selfless, tough, genuine good dude. One of the best platoon sergeants I ever had in the Army. His attitude and behavior exemplifies what it means to be an NCO. I learned a lot from him. I believe there is a special place in Heaven for folks like Ricky McGinnis.

It's 2019 and it still seems like yesterday where you went to a better place!! I'm 31 now two beautiful kids. A little girl named ariyanna and my son Jeremiah they are 8 and 7. It's jus crazy I sit here and think I was a teenager 13 years ago to now raising my own mini mes I tell them about you all the time and wish you could have been here to meet them because they are the reason I better myself on a daily... I miss you soooo damn much n love you I can go on and on just Kno I miss you
Your daughter

Brother, I miss you so much!

JP Smith

I'm one of Ricks daughters you can email me at [email protected]

This is his daughter Laura you can contact me at 254-892-9130

Rhonda,

Rick was the driver of my tank while in Germany. I just found out about his passing. As it turns out I actually work in Hamilton Oh. How do I get in contact with his wife and children?

JP Smith

So it memorial weekend and I'm already getting emotional. Everyday I wonder what life would be like today if you were still here. Its crazy your youngest daughter is 21 years old, finally would be able to drink a cold one with you legally. Instead on this memorial day ill be drinking one for you and honoring all the American hero who sacrificed their lives. I love and miss you daddy. your little girl <3

Rick, I miss you so much! I want to be able to call you up and hear your strong confident voice giving me advice! I think of you daily, some days tears and some days I laugh! You were an awesome big brother! I'm blessed that you were mine and proud to say you loved your country! You will never be forgotten! Never! Love your sis! Rhonda Isaacs, hamilton Ohio

Its been 7 years and I've finally decided to seek help to help me mourn. I can't seem to let go and its caused for a lot of worry and anxiety. I miss you so much. Please look after me daddy, help me see our situation in another light. Aiden says you live in the sky, always makes me smile knowing he knows about you. I love you.

Ran the Run to Remember in your honor today Top. Only planned on running 3 miles, but at the finish I thought you deserved more than that, so I carried on to the long course of 7 miles. Miss ya wingman. "Move Fast, Strike Hard"! Never forgotten!

Brother, Not a day goes by that I don't think about you! I miss you so much! Some days I just want to pick up the phone and see how your doing, like your still in Iraq or another base somewhere. You will always be in my heart! Love your sis

Thank you for holding a flag for my dad. Means a lot.

I just carried the flag for First Sgt. Rick McGinnis at the Ohio flag of honor ceremony in Parma Hts this weekend. My wife and I were very proud to carry the flag.

Top, heading back to Hood from Drum. Thought about you while driving. Dont know what I'll be doing in Hood. Two 1SGs slots under my belt and wish I could talk to you and get some advice. Take care. Bless you and your family.

Thank you so much for help keeping his memory alive! Never Forgotten! He loved his country! May God Bless you all!

Hello,
We just wanted to let the McGinnis Family know that we will be sending Care Packages to our soldiers in Afghanistan this week. Each box will contain a dedication sheet with 1Sgt McGinnis' name, photo and hometown. We realize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across our country. May God Bless you.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Hey bro, I've been thinking alot more about you lately. I Miss you so much! We will always be connected, I have so many memories of you close to my heart. You will never be forgotten. Joey has a 3yr son and when he sees a pic of you he says "uncle Rick" your legacy will live on! Six years ago this week I was bringing joey down to fort hood for duty. celebrated your and julia's birthday, played some corn hole, good memories! I am so blessed to have you as a brother! Love always, your sis

hey old man, so i will be starting college here soon. Yep your little girl graduated high school. Even though it was hard not seeing you in the crowd i know you would been proud. im going to study physical therapy. im gonna keep my head in the book and not have anything distract me. Oh so more exciting news you are now a grandfather of six. Julia just found out she was pregnant. this family sure has grown. you would love all of your grandchildren they are little devils running around. Isabell will be starting school this year johnny is a fighter Aiden is a monster lol he sure does look like you when you were a baby. Ariyanna is a little diva and Jeremiah is a big head. i wonder what will be next a boy or girl. hopefully a girl. well i love and miss you daddy.
love nina

I miss you so much Top. I talk about you every Monday morning with my counselor. You are like my second father and I will never forget that. You are a piece of my mind every day. I have a Chinese Pug named after you (Top). He was born on Oct 26th. He acts like you and receives the same respect as you. I will visit you again in October like normal. I miss and love you 1SG, I can't wait to see each other again.

So today is July 4th and i sure did miss the old days spending time with the entire family. its kinda hard now with half of family being out of state. daddy I miss you alot. last night was one of those nights i just want to be alone curled up in a ball and cry. it sucks going through many celebrations without you here anymore. but i will always have you in heart. i love and miss you daddy.

Hey bro, it's me again. I miss you more everyday! July 4th holiday is in a couple days. Its always been my favorite holiday. It means so much more now! Let Freedom Ring!

Love always , your sis

In 24 hours it will be 2012. Another year without you here with us. Missing you more and more each day. And not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

Miss you daddy
Love you that words can explain. See you soon.

Love Nina.

I miss you so much, words cant express it!

Love always, your sis rhonda

Hey old man:)
So its the time of year that we all hate now. HOLIDAYS. Its just not the same without you anymore. I miss the times we all shared together. Thankgiving, Christmas and new years. I miss cooking with you during thanksgiving. We always made so much we have leftovers for like a week or two. Then getting a Christmas tree after. I will never forget our first Christmas in the new house. We bought a real tree and it was so big it scratch the ceiling. 5 years later we finally washed the ceiling off from the tree. This year we bought a real tree and yeah you can tell girls have hard times putting it up. So. I used your trick and stuffed socks in the base so it will stay up. :) also Christmas lights we don't have enough thus byear to go around the entire house but at least fills the front. I also won't forget the day you made us girls spend the weekend screing in hooks around the entire house. Funny thing is half of them are missing. I wish you could be here with the family and your addorable 5 grandchildren. Yes 5 now Laura just had her Babyboy. Its a zoo at home daddy and I'm sure you can see that from above. So much to tell you when I see you one day. I miss you daddy. Just want you home. Can't handle it anymore. People say it gets easier as the years go by but I think it just gets harder and harder as each day goes by. And not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Miss you daddy I love you so much.

Hey Bro, miss you more everyday! love always your sis!

We miss you Rick, and my prayers are with Casten, and your baby girls, and Rhonda. The whole family loves and misses you, we are very proud of you. It's so sad that some has to give all. Thank you for being a great cousin and for everything you have done for this country. You are definately missed. LOVE YA, just wished I could have seen you more.

Hey Top,
First I want to say how much you impacted my life, and from reading all of these post you touched many other lives through out your lifetime. Not a day goes by where we all are not thinking of you. I retired out of the Army, I remember you talking about how no matter what you were going to retire after our deployment even if they gave you CSM. The memories sure help on days like today, because no matter how much I cry or how sad I get a memory pops in my head and I can't help but to laugh. Like all the times you would smoke me at the house or when we kicked everyones butt in cornhole the night of your birthday party.
"Marching past, straight through to hell,
The infantry are seen, '
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marine,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Flddlers' Green."

I miss you uncle Rick. See you in fiddlers green

I can't believe it's been 5 years since Mr. Rick has passed. I keep thinking about all the memories that I have had with the McGinnis's and how he was such a wonderful father. I felt that I had a second dad and he made me feel like one of his own. He will never be forgotten and he's memory will be kept alive forever! I know that he is looking down and so proud of all of his girls and he is always looking down on you guys and the grandbabies!

I MISS YOU DADDY!!!!!!!

To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis:
Please accept my remembrance of Ricky on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Five years ago me and my family were told our dad has been killed in Iraq. i couldn't believe it and i still don't today. I believe he is on a very long mission. this day has changed our lives completely. we are still strong and always will be. we have some days where we break down and not want to speak to anyone and days we just try our best to make it through that day.
Daddy you are missed by many each and every day. Time has flew by fast, and the family has grown so much. Julia is married to Danny and has a son Aiden. Laura has a Girl name Ariyanna and a boy on the way. Melissa has two kids Isabell and Johnny. and me i have NO kids:) Mommy has a hand full with all there grand kids running around the house screaming. which brings me to the other day, i found my book where you wrote in and after reading your life dream i broke down in tears. you wrote you wanted to grow old and see your grand kids. Even though i know you are looking down watching every single moment that you can. i bet you laugh at us alot because how crazy that house can get.but you still love us. Mommy is doing good, but i just wish she could be great. Happy again, we are selling the house, we think getting away from this community will help mommy get out more often. it hurts me seeing her stranded in the house. so once we fix things up we hope someone buys it. Also cant forget about the muts. You only met Lucky and Lucy Well there is now louie and blondey. your probably thinking we are crazy having 4 dogs. Well lucky is not doing good. ever since you died he been having seizures. i have to give him meds twice a day. he is also losing so much weight. i dont know what else to do to cure him. i want to take him to the cemetary which i probably will soon. to see if it will help him grieve, he lays by the front door alot and seems like he waits for you to get home, so maybe taking him to you is the best solution. He misses his owner but dont worry im taking care of him.

so i am now a senior in high school. and almost the big 18. i will be graduating early this year. Its sucks knowing you wont be sitting there with the family watching me walk across the stage to receive my diploma. but you will be in my heart always and forever. i know you are proud of me. every day i tell myself never give up. after the summer i plan on going to college to get my degree in nursing. and maybe have a side career of photographer. i Love taking pictures. I wish you were here to see me do all of this.
well i have much more to say to you but im gonna stop here. i love and miss you tons and i will see you one day.
Love you always Nina

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 1SG McGinnis. He was a great friend and leader to many. God Bless, You are not forgotten!

I love you Rick! Be happy :)

daddy i miss you, today is your birthday!! it's been 5 years and it still hurts each and every day. i have two kids which i know you know but i'm telling you isabell is so much fun and i know you would spoil her, everyone we visit you isabell says hi papaw:) and she talks to you and while leaving she says see you later papaw:) daddy and johnny looks just like you:) he has your feet. mommy is doing ok not great it's hard for her without you. but she will become strong one day i know she will!!! i will always take care of mommy and we always stick together us girls daddy you taught us well. i miss you!! happy birthday daddy play some corn hole:) miss you pops :) i love you daddy

Hey Old man!! so its just a few hours away till your 47th Birthday, and can i say almost over the hill:) i hope you liked the letter i left you the other day, if it didnt wash away from the rain. well i just want to say Happy Birthday, i wish we could celebrate as we use to, yours and julia'a birthday together, have an huge bbg, play corn hole and lots more. i will never forget those memories we have all shared. Daddy I miss you tons, we all do. the past 5 years you've missed alot,even though your with us 24 7 of the day, watching over us, laughing at us and probably telling yourself i have one CRAZY family. Well daddy you do, what can i say we are know as the crazy McGinnis family. everyone knows us from that:)

well i hope you enjoy your birthday, celebrating it with grandpa, grandma and oma and opa, drink one or two coronas bt save one for me!
Love you daddy Miss you tons

Your little Brat nina

rick, i miss you more everday! you were my confident, you have been there for me as far as back as i can remember, its one of those nights i sure could use your advice and words of wisdom. its been almost 5 years now, when u died i felt like a part of my soul died too. i have a hole in my heart that can never be filled, but i know one day we will be together again in heaven. love your sis rhonda

Hey brother, I have a tough decision to make. You know what it is so I don't need to blast over the net. Not as bad as when we crammed my van with all like 11 of us after the Toby Keith concert when your car broke down. Nevertheless, even it's been four years since we spoke.

The girls are growing up so fast! You would be proud of them. Hope you're enjoying the view from above!
~Adam

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Today fours years ago my daddy was taken away from me and my family to go off to a better place. As most of you know he was killed in action in iraq. Not only my dad was a great farther and husband he was my bestfriend.. its hard not having a farther in my life. but like he always told me never give up and i wont! Everynight i will pray to god to let us have him back for one more day so we can tell him how much e love him, and say our last words till the next time we see him. My daddy is missed by many not only his family but is never forgotten. i also wanna say thanks for all of you who keeps me and my family in your prayers and for not forrgetting a wonderful person. DADDY I LOVE AND MISS YOU TONS YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND NEXT TO ME BY MY SIDE. love your lil girl nina<3 HOORAH!!!

To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis:
Remembering Ricky 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

I was thinking about you today and wanted you to know. I am so proud to be your friend and want you to know that you sacrifice was not in vain and I will continue to fight and defend the country you love as long as I draw breath. Thank you Ricky, God bless you and your beautiful family!

Thinking about you this Memorial Day weekend Bro.
Me & Massey had some real good laughs a few months ago out at CP 38. Thinking about all our crazy antics we all pulled in Korea back in the day.
I know you already know that The Armor School @ Ft Knox no longer exist as of last Thursday. Couldn't bring myself to go watch the ceremony but I did see them take down The Home Of Armor & Cavalry signs at the main gate. Yea, it's ashame. They are Moving them down to Ft Benning.
Anyway, Thank You,God Bless You,& me Massey and the gang Will all see you again @ Fiddler's Green..

To the McGinnis family,

I am so sorry for your lost. I served with Mac back in Ft. Hood in 93-94. He was in 1/67 AR and I was in 3/67 AR. He was a great Tanker, mentor, and a great NCO. Right before we deployed to Iraq in 2006, I bumped into him at Darnall Army Hospital in Hood. It was great seeing and talking to him again. You are missed.

God bless you and your family.

Rick, you've been gone 3 years now, I miss you more everyday! I'm so proud to be your sister, love always, rhonda

After reading meany notes to you Top and your family I can say with a great deal of confidence that your family is being looked after with a hole lot of love. Life is a wouderfull gift and you gave that gift to America. I want to thank you Ricky and your family for the gift of Freedom.

I served with 1SG McGinnis, while at Ft. Hood Texas prior to deploying to Iraq and will miss him and will always hold him in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great leader, soldier, and friend. He was always there for his soldiers and always had time to listen when we had a problem. You will be missed and always be held in my memories. Thank you and we have not only lost a leader but we lost a brother.

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To the family of First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis:
Ricky 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

You were a wonderful Father and Soldier! We are thinking about you and we miss you! GOD Bless!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you First Sgt McGinnis!

Mac was the greatest soldier I have ever known. I served with him at Bulldog Troop, 1/10 Cav. It is an honor to have known you Mac!!!!

I know that it has been over a year since the tragidy happened I did not know about this page until today but very deeply wanted to express my feelings. Out of all the NCO's I have ever worked for or have had the privledge to meet First SGT Mcginnis is among the greatest he was always there for all his troops and helped me on several occasions with many problems we all knew we could go to him for anything. He will always be in my memories and he will always remain a hero in my eyes as well as my families eyes. We all love and miss you dearly top. You all still remain in my daily thoughts and prayers.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by First Sgt McGinnis and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Ricky will always be remembered as a HERO to us. We speak of him often and know that he was loved by his friends and his Soldiers! May GOD bless his family and keep them strong. We love you all and support you everyday!

As we come to Memorial Day let us always remember why we can have a three day weekend without worrying about an enemy at our gates. Thank you Sgt. Mcginnis.

Dear McGinnis Family: We think of you all often. Stay Strong!
Mac, you'll never be forgotten. Thanks for your time here on this earth and being on the quartering party for our next location. It's good to know there's Cav Troopers out ahead.

God bless you and keep you. Your father was my Platoon Sergeant back in 2000 when I was a Tank Platoon Leader in Bravo Troop, 1-10 CAV at Fort Hood. Among other unit functions, I remember seeing you and your sisters and mother at a Easter egg hunt when you were younger. Your dad will always stand out in my mind as a professional Soldier. He always put the welfare of his Soldiers first. I feel lucky to have known him.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF FIRST SGT. RICKY L. MCGINNIS I RESPECTFULLY GIVE MY CONDOLENCES AND SORROW. I AM GLAD HE WAS WILLING TO PROTECT BOTH MY COUNTRY AND ME. I THANK HIS FAMILY FOR ALLOWING HIM TO DO THIS. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. ON JANUARY 22 MY SON-IN-LAW WAS KILLED IN IRAQ BY AN IED. HE FELT THAT IF HE DIDN'T GO STOP THEM OVER THERE HIS FAMILY WOULDN'T BE SAFE GOING TO THE MALL OR WAL-MART OR WHEREVER WE WANTED TO GO. NICK WAS IN 2/7 CAV AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. HE LEFT BEHIND A WIFE AND NEWBORN SON TO RETURN TO HIS DUTY STATION. AS WE GRIEVE FOR OUR LOVED ONES LET US ALWAYS REMEMBER THEIR COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO DUTY, BUT NEVER FORGET THAT GOD WILL SEE US THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES. THANK YOU,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of this brave soldier. I don't know you and will never know you. But I thank Ricky for the freedom I am enjoying in my life. His sacrifice for us all is the ultimate gift. The Bible says there is no greater honor than when someone gives their life for others. Jesus did it and Ricky did it also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ricky. Having lost someone close I can tell you that time heals broken hearts and our faith tells us that we will see our loved ones again.

Sincerely and Respectfully

HEY LUARA ITS ME MIGUEL "CASTRO" I WAS SURFING THE NET AND SAW THAT YOU HAD MADE THIS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN SOONER SO I COULD HAVE BEEN THE 1ST PERSON TO SIGN IT BUT BETTER NOW THEN NEVER JUST KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU ALL AND STILL THINK ABOUT YOU GIRLS TAKE CARE GOD BLESS AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL STILL IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS

RHONDA SRRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICK I KNOW YOUR MOM AND DAD WAS VERY PROUD OF HIM FOR HIS WORKS IN THE ARMY AND THE PATH HE TOOK I WILL ALL LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND RICK FAMILY GOD BLESS

To the McGinnis family. I'm sorry to hear about the lose of a great husband, father and soldier. I knew Rick while stationed together in Hohenfels, Germany. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings" Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

To Every one who sign the Guest book...Thank you for your support..im am 1SG Ricky L. McGinnis 19 year old Daughter Laura..He was a good soldier and he loved doing what he did...That was his Job...Not only was a good soldier but i wonderful dad and Husband to my beautiful mom..He was always there for us as he was his soldiers...Thnk you for the support we Love and miss you daddy!

To the family of 1SG McGINNIS, your loved one that you lost was a hero of mine and always will be. i I knew him from Fort Hood in 1/10 CAV. me and my wife send or greatest sympythy for your loss. He was a true soldier and a real Tanker..
sincerly
Bruce and Christine Wallace

To the McGinnis Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of First Sgt. McGinnis. My son, PFC Davis is in Iraq with the 1st Calvary and our family extends our prayers, thoughts and support for you and your daughters. May our Father bless you, keep you and surrond you with love, comfort and fond memories. Thank you for your committment to our military and we will always be thinking of you. Cathy and Amanda Davis

McGinnis Family,
I knew Rick aka: TJMAC from yahoo for several years now. He is a very special man. Being in the Army and his girls Julia, Laura, Nina and Melissa were his life. You should be very proud of your dad. As I am.

Rick,
You are in my thoughts. Thank You for being a Great Friend.

As Always,

Renegade

Hi, I never knew you or yours and ricks girls, but I have known Rick along time from online on yahoo. He has been a steadfast friend, and he loved you and your girls so much. Rick helped my oldest daughter, who is now 22 years old, make her decision to join the military. She is now serving in the US army as an Officer. I will miss Rick tremedously. If you need anything or anyone to talk to, please contact me, Lisa thoele

My deepest sympathy to 1SG McGinnis' family, friends, and fellow soldiers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Carl, Tina and Family and Friends, It is so hard to read such tragic stories of loss from this war, but I think that your loved one and each and every man and woman serving the USA are true heroes, selflessly, bravely fighting for each of our freedom and our democracy in this great country. May God bless and hold each of you close during this time and always. May you find comfort in knowing that so many of us love our military men and women, though we do not know them personally. We also love the families, as they must sacrifice, sometimes ultimately, as their brave loved one goes forward to battle. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Much love from Jeff, Monica, J.P. and Olivia Hyde

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life" John 15:13 How I wish I'd had the privilege of knowing your brave Ricky. I grieve your loss and am humbly, unspeakably grateful for his sacrifice. Your entire family has my prayers not only today as do all the selfess, honorable, courageous men and women serving this country. May God strengthen their loved ones and bless and comfort your family and all those who mourn Ricky's memory.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I worked with 1SGT McGinnis while assigned to 6-9 Cav, 1st Cav Div.

He did his job getting his men ready for the task they need to do.

SSG Craig Mount

Rick was my roommate in Korea.
Cassie you and your family are in my prayers. Rick you will never be forgotten Brother.Never.

I ATTENDED HAMILTON CITY SCHOOLS WITH RICKY AND HIS SISTER RHONDA. I REMEMBER THEM BOTH AS VERY NICE AND DOWN TO EARTH PEOPLE. I WANT TO LET HIS FAMILY KNOW THAT I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL, I PRAY THAT GOD WRAPS YOUR FAMILY IN HIS GRACE DURING THIS HARD TIME. THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH THIS GREAT COUNTRY. HE IS OUR HOMETOWN HERO! I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
MISSY GARRETT-BOWLING

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a true hero... Our hearts go out to your family in this time of sorry. God Bless you all....

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

God Bless Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis
My deepest sympthy

Rick McGinnis is a hero in my heart. Some Gave All. Love your country and live with pride and don't forget those who died. God Bless.

To the family of Rick McGinnis,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank You Rick for fighting for our freedom. You are a true hero!

May Gods grace and peace fill your hearts with precious memories in the following days to come. I too,would like to add my prayers for your family. Rick is truly an American Hero!! God bless you and keep you all!

Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow, and we send our deepest condolences for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Rick McGinnis. I did not know him or his family, but this brave wonderful man fought for my freedom. God Bless you all.

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts. We are the land of the free because of the brave.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Family of Rick McGinnis:
I was raised in Hamilton and I always check the obituaries in the
Journal News. I did not know Rick but I was deeply touched as I read of his death. I greatly appreciate
the ultimate sacrifice of your loved one. I am grateful for the
price he paid for our country.

I am very thankful that I came through World War II okay.

My prayers are with you during this time of grief and in the days ahead.

God bless you!
Franklin Roop

McGinnis family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories help guide you through these days of sorrow.