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Charlie Gili
July 23, 2025
Hello,
We wanted to let you; your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the St. Baldrick´s Foundation in honor of Shane M. Stinson US Army Private 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our mission: US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc.
Christopher wright
February 12, 2025
Every memory I´ve had with Shane was special he was a good person a good friend and a good brother. I´ll never forget our time our talks and the way you took me into your life like a brother. Miss and love you brother
Brian Bearss
February 11, 2025
Almost 18 years later and I still hear the boom then gun shots. It was a relatively quiet day that day. I was on fob falcon and halls convoy was about a mile or two down the road for there. I was out working loading t walls for my units mission that night. When I heard the small arms fire break out I got the chills. I knew something bad happened but didn´t know what. It wasn´t until a few days after the attack that I got word from Sarah that you passed. When given the dates I put two and two together. You always telling me where y´all patrolled. Only once have I been able to muster up the emotions to visit your internal resting place. Too many whys to be asked. Too many emotional wounds have been left. I still think about you regularly and what it would have been like to have gone through with our plans to meet up and have a victory party. Peace brother. Till Valhalla!!
MIke, Vanessa, Abby Stinson
October 12, 2012
Shane, You are the best nephew and cousin any one could have asked for. We are so proud of you. We Love and miss You everyday more than the last.
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Peggy Childers
June 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson:
Always remembering Shane. "Some gave all."
Richard Gonzalez
May 28, 2012
To day we remmeber my father just past away feb 14 2012 Manuel Gonzalea JR A VET he is with now Shane Sinson also a vet we will never forget love you both.
shane michael stinson
September 15, 2011
So this was very strange to see for my name is also Shane m stinson. Though I did not know him and now wont have a chance. I'm a southern Oregonian and I'm also an army pv2. And a combat veteran. Every fallen man strikes the American heart in its own way. No matter how big or small the difference you make. My condolences to the family. May God bless you. And all who have wept. Hooah....
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson:
Please accept my remembrance of Shane on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ricky
March 17, 2011
Hey buddy! Its St. Paddy's day 2011. I miss you so much. But I know I'll see you when I get there. Oh by the way, Im collecting my 10 bucks you owe me for eating that cricket! Love you bud.
Richard Gonzalez
February 10, 2011
Shane, you were a very loving person and good kid. I remember that you were very shy. Though I did not have contact with you for many years, you were always in my thoughts. I am proud of the man you became. You were a wonderful person, taken to soon. I know that you are in heaven with my daughter Emily.
You will never be forgotten. Love you!
Rich
Jerzey Girl
November 16, 2010
my name is jerzey from the Bomber Girls LRC. we are an all female motorcycle club in savannah ga that sends care packages over seas to deployed soldiers. over the last year or so we have adopted some heroes and their trees out at Warriors Walk on Ft Stewart. we make sure that the trees are doing well, visit during holidays, etc. but most importantly, we make sure that at christmas time, someone is there to personally lay a wreath at their tree.
we just wanted his friends and family to know... that the bomber girls will take care of him here in savannah..... he is now, and forever will be one of our heroes.
much respect....
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson:
Remembering Shane 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
nikki mercado
June 14, 2010
its almost that time again and we miss you more than ever...
KTB
May 18, 2010
its almost your birthday again! and we all sit her wishing we could spend it with you! i miss your advice and guidance.
chris wright
May 6, 2010
shane you were someone i looked up too and loved with all my heart thank you for the smiles you brought to all are faces love chris wright
Katie Byrne
June 29, 2009
almost 2 years have passed, and nothing has changed. We miss you more than ever and instead of remebering the sad days, we try to celebrate the good! as our 25th year on this earth comes and goes we wish more that you were here to share it with us. shane you are our hero and we miss you more every day.
Peggy Childers
June 24, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson:
Shane 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
Tony Gomez
May 25, 2009
On this Memorial Day I want to express my deepest appreciation for the sacrifices made by Mr. Stinson and his loved ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We love and miss you Shane
R Matthews
February 10, 2009
Shane,
It's been over a year and a half and the sadness never goes away. I can still visualize you coming through our front door with that shy smile of yours, the many nights you and Justin spent hour’s playing cards, laughing together and of course the “mom” jokes. Every day I see the sadness on his face. He misses you so much and on the night his son, Mason, was born his one wish was that "Uncle Shane" could have been there. You are an amazing person who gave your life so we could all live ours as we choose. Thank you so much for being such a big part of Justin, Kody, and my life. We will never forget your sacrifice; you will be in our hearts forever. Mason will grow up knowing what an incredibly brave, loving, wonderful, thoughtful and caring person his Uncle Shane forever will be.
We love and miss you every day,
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
Katie Byrne
September 2, 2008
Today i thought about you. for the first time in a while i got upset. mostly because i wish i could still get advice from you. you always understood what i was talking about. Shane your missed everyday! please look after your mom and all of us.
Jennifer Drake
July 3, 2008
Even though you might not be here, I still wanted to say Happy 4th of July. I know your family is missing you...we all miss you. R.I.P. Shane...you will forever be a hero.
Middle East Memorial Wall
Steve Bodie
July 2, 2008
I never known Stinson Mikel but on June 21st, I partook in a annual motorcycle ride near Chicago honoring soldiers killed in the middle east conflict. Upon paying $10.00 (which goes towards maintaining a memorial wall ) I was given a fallen soldiers replica dog tag. The name on the tag was Stinson's. I just wanted to let his family know that as far away as I'am from his hometown people like me still remember our soliders. He will not be forgotten. God bless Stinton Shane Mikel
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Stinson!
In Memory of Shane Mikel ~ (Debra Estep)
June 23, 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 Shane, 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
Mallory Keife
June 16, 2008
Man, its almost been a year. It still doesnt seem real. I miss you so much Shane Dogg. Catch you on the flipside, bro ;)
Stephanie Justice
June 6, 2008
Shane days and months go by and it still seems so surreal that your gone....2007 was the worst year EVER....Please continue to give your mom and Rhyan strength to get through this still VERY tough time....<3 Always
Stephanie
Jennifer Drake
May 23, 2008
Memorial Day is this Monday and I just wanted to say that you are a big part of that day. You died to give us freedom and there isn't any words to express how much that means to me. I was emailing your mom today, and she sounded like it had been a rough day on your birthday. I told her to keep her head up...you are with her in her heart and in spirit. Watch over your family...I know they miss you terribly Shane. Thank you for what you done over there. You are missed, you are loved, and you are forever remembered...as you can see by all the postings on here!
CHRIS DOLAN
May 22, 2008
shane just wanted to say happy birthday. i miss u more than i can express. i want you to come home so bad, but i know you cant, and that rips me apart. i remember the days and all the good times weve had skateboarding and playing football and whatnot. man the three of us were knuckleheads hahaha. if you can read this ilove you and happy birthday... o ya and watch over me and get my back... its crazy out here in hollywood...ONE LOVE CUZ ALWAYS AND FOREVER
jessica elbag
May 22, 2008
babe,
not a day goes by i dont think about you. times are so tough and sometimes seems so unreal. i just want you back. last year this time i ditched so much school and on ur bday we went shopping and took a nap and went to dinner and had juss and al over. i miss you more then words will EVER explain.
I love you baby and happy birthday
Jennifer Drake
May 22, 2008
Happy Birthday Shane. We consider ourselves blessed in having been able to meet you and know you for as long as we got to. You are forever on our hearts and mind. You are truly missed. RIP Shane...you are a Hero.
Chris Dolan
May 21, 2008
well cuz... your birthday is tomorrow and im still a wreck... i try to move on but i just cant. You were the closest thing i had to a brother well i love you shane stinson AND WILL SEE YOU SOON happy birthday ,love you
Stephanie Justice
May 2, 2008
Shane I miss you everyday....I miss you especially on Thanksgiving when no one eats the sweet potatoe pie...You are truely and will always be a member of the Justice Family..
Stephanie Justice
May 2, 2008
Shane I miss you everyday especially when Thanksgiving passes it makes me sad to know that you be at EVERY family function....You are and will always be a member of The Justice Family......And WILL always be missed
Jennifer Drake
May 2, 2008
Almost year. It doesn't seem possible. I know your family misses you greatly. Wish we could have got to see you more. RIP Shane! You're my hero.
Katie Byrne
March 19, 2008
Shane:
Today is the 5 year mark of the war, and i just cant stop think about you. i remember when the war started fighting with you about it, and about your opinion on Bush. now 5 years later, i still have the same opinions but no one to debate with. you are forever in my thoughts and prayers. its funny how you miss the random things. i miss you fake falling over chairs or curbs. i miss your giggle that would make the most angry person laugh. most of all i miss you being in our lives. its wierd being back in OC, and not having you at BBQ. We miss you Shane. RIP and i wish for nothing more than your mother and brothers happiness in the future.
Lawrence Luna
March 19, 2008
You are never far from our thoughts, Battle. All of Dealer Company and 2nd Platoon think of you and your family.
SPC Luna
February 17, 2008
God Bless You Shane, you are a true Hero.
the beach his fav place
jessica elbag
September 5, 2007
i love you and miss everyday babe more and more as time passes
its stil so unreal
the beach his fav place
jessica elbag
September 5, 2007
i love you and miss everyday babe more and more as time passes
its stil so unreal
the beach his fav place
jessica elbag
September 5, 2007
i love you and miss everyday babe more and more as time passes
its stil so unreal
at the angel game...
jessica elbag
September 5, 2007
i love you and miss everyday babe more and more as time passes
its stil so unreal
put his name in honor of
jessica elbag
September 5, 2007
Shane is my boyfriend the love of my life. i think about him daily and love him so much. i miss him deeply. but i have the greatest hero now.
Thank You From the Cattabriga Family
Crystal Cattabriga
August 24, 2007
May you be at peace in god's home with the angels..You will never be forgotten for being so brave and fighting the fight to protect my family..,Thank you..
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Stinson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
PFC Vanderheyden, James
August 17, 2007
Dear Stinson Family,
I had the great pleasure of knowing your son during his time at basic training. He was a very kind man and very brave. I will miss him very much. I am stationed at Fort Stewart GA. and visited his tree on the Warrior's Walk. I will make it my duty to visit it as often as I can. Shane was a great man and will be missed by many. My heart felt thanks gos out to to him and his family for his sacrifice. God Bless
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Charlie Zepeda
July 19, 2007
I had the honor of meeting Shane through the Young family during his teen years. I was impressed by his maturity and quiet, thoughtful personality. I am proud of his service and humbled by your loss.
He is a hero and will be remembered.
July 19, 2007
SHANE U ARE A BRAVE HERO. IM SORRY U HAD TO LEAVE SO SOON. GOD BLESS U AND UR FAMILY.
Judy and Gary Shaffer
July 13, 2007
To the Stinson Family,
We had the fortunate opportunity to adopt Shane at "Parents" weekend at Basic Training last October when we were there visiting our grandson, Cole Smith. Shane was a remarkable young man and a true gentleman. We were the fortunate ones to have Shane come into our lives for that weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know that Shane is watching over you and protecting you always.
Ryan Christy
July 13, 2007
Mr. Stinson: Please accept my dearest tears for your loss. I served with the men of 2-69 and know of their great love for each other. I know your son must have been one of the best to ride with my fallen brother SSG Moody, and my other pal SGT Davis. May they all rest in peace and solitude, for they have truly paid in blood for our FREEDOM!
My best regards SGT CHRISTY Ret.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 13, 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
PV2 Dan Covalesky
July 12, 2007
Dear Stinson Family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Shane.We were both in A Co. 2-81 5th PLT. he will be missed by all of us from 5th Plt. God Bless you battle.
Geraldine Lopez
July 10, 2007
Dear grieving friends and family,
Thank you so much for your sacrifice and for sharing such a selfless young man with all of us. Thank you from my young children and husband for allowing Shane to go and protect all of us and this country he loved. What a terrible loss for you but how incredably proud you must be! I have to admit to you about something my son said the other day, he is 8 yrs old. And he came to me one day and told me that he wanted to be an army guy when he grew up and I just told him no I don't want you to do that please do something else.(Thinking of all the long months that my neice and her children waited for her husband and there daddy to come home from Iraq. And the relief to us all when he did.) Then the next day I was reading an email from a friend and it was a beautiful heart felt video that this 14 yr old girl had put together about the war and it showed several funerals of some service men and women and it had me just sobbing.And my son came in and asked me why I was crying. And I showed him part of the video and admitted to him that this was the reason I didnt want him to be in the army because I was afraid for him. He looked at me with the wisdom of one that is pure in heart and said to me "but mommy they where brave enough to die for their country". I looked at him and told him he was right and that if he wanted to be an army man then that is what he should do and I would always be proud of him.
Thank you so much for being brave enough to let this precious young man be who he was and do what he wanted. And know that there are ALOT of us that count our blessing's every night that there are such brave young men and women as your Shane in this world to protect us all.
Tom Gugliuzza
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Stinson family in the loss of Shane. I did not know Shane, 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. Shane 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~
Shane and his Friends in 2002
Katie B
July 9, 2007
Shane was an amazing person. shy yet loud. i had the pleasure of speding a lot of time with him through out the years, and i can honestly say we lost an amazing selfless hero. who wanted nothing more than to serive his country so that his friends and family could go on living just as they wanted. His patience and compassion for everyone is a gift that must go on with us who are left with his memory. Thank shane for being a part of my life, and being a part of every person i care abouts life. you will never be forgotten!
Shawn Matthews
July 9, 2007
Shane M Stinson my dear friend may you rest in peace. We are all going to miss you. ill miss all the old hacky sack days man. i thank you very much for protecting us in this time of war. love you brotha.
Katy
July 6, 2007
To The Family of Pvt. Shane Stinson,
May you find comfort in knowing that your son/brother was a true hero and may God wrap His arms around you at this difficult time. Your family, and all those of our fallen heroes, will continue to be in my prayers.
Gary Allain
July 5, 2007
Pvt. Shane M. Stinson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Claudine Kourkoumelis
July 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Shane's family during this difficult time. I never met Shane, but know he was loved by his family and friends. I hope Shane's bravery and kindness lives on in their hearts.
DARBY CHANEY
July 5, 2007
SHANE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF LIFE. I CAN NOT IMAGIN WHAT YOUR LOVED ONES ARE GOING THROUGH. BUT YOUR MEMORY WILL BE CARRIED ON. GOD BLESS.
Grettel Lomeli
July 4, 2007
Thank you for protecting us Shane. You were extremely brave. We will meet again in heaven. My prayers go out to the Stinson family.
Tammy & Larry Hepler
July 3, 2007
Thank You Shane for serving OUR COUNTRY! May we all meet in heaven again! God Bless you and your family.
Kristin
July 3, 2007
Shane gave the ultimate sacrifice. We should all be so brave to stand up and fight for what we believe in. I am forever grateful for those who serve our country and fight so that we can continue to live this peaceful and free lifestyle that so many take for granted. You don't wait until the enemy is entering your house to do something and to fight back. You protect yourself and your family. The brave men and women who serve in the armed forces are the ones who are willing to give up so much for us. Thank you Shane. Thank you to the Stinson family for this wonderful soldier. May God Bless you and keep you close during this difficult time. Shane will be remembered as a hero in my book.
Kelly
July 3, 2007
I am so sorry for you loss. What a courageous young man to stand up and fight for our freedom. Thank you!
tricia luttrull
July 3, 2007
Thank you Shane for giving your all for my freedom. God Bless your Family.
Marty Parra
July 2, 2007
Dear Soldier:
You were a guardian of us all and made the ultimate sacrifice. I never met you, but I wish I had. I salute you! You honored your country and you honored your family. Now you have given me the chance to honor you! You gave yourself so we have freedom! Now you have the freedom to watch over your commrades. Rest well my friend and I will think of you when I see our flag flying high. May God Bless you and your family and help them through this time.
July 2, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. I am greatful for the freedom he gave us. I hope you find comfort in the memories you have.
Carol Swan
July 2, 2007
My sincere condolences on the loss of Shane Mikel. He belong to all of us because he was our hero serving his country protecting all of us. I will think of him often and have all of you in my prayers. My God Bless you because Shane is now sitting on God's right side in his place in Heaven. I heard once that those we laughed with, learned from, leaned on, and loved most leave us the best memories. May you be blessed with the best memories. Carol Swan
Kathy Baca
July 2, 2007
Dear Stinson Family and Friends,
I'm sorry I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your son. But he was my Guardian, just like all the other men and women in the armed services. Thank you for him, and all he gave me and my family. May God be with you and comfort you always.
amy smith
July 2, 2007
another HERO down..God, be with this family and hold there son tight in your arms.Please God, Lets bring our children home.This boy is truly a HERO,God Bless His Soul.
Maria Leger
July 2, 2007
I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God grant you strength and resolve to get through this.
May your memories of Shane bring you comfort. God Bless
R. Kelly
June 30, 2007
My deepest condolences to Shane's family. God Bless You Shane. Thank you for your service.
Mom of a US Marine
Rick Langenbrunner
June 29, 2007
To the family and friends of Pvt Shane Stinson a great American Hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Our family understands the great pain and suffering you are enduring. We lost our only son PFC Richard P. Langenbrunner 2/69 Armor Cobra Company on 4/17/2007. May your memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. The sacrifice these brave you men have made will never be forgotten. Know he is with God and is watching over us all. May God bless and keep you.
Martin Markley
June 29, 2007
Family and friends of Shane Stinson
I am one of the thousands of soldiers who have served in combat with the Third Infantry Division and am a member of the Society of the Third Infantry Division. It is a deep sadness when we learn of the death of a comrade in arms. This Saturday our Southern California outpost holds its annual picnic and meeting. During the meeting Shane will be remembered in our prayers. He will also be remember in our next society newsletter and during the Society Memorial service which will be held during the annual national reunion this September.
Bless you all.
Martin Markley
June 29, 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
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Shane.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Shane for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Col. Catherine Bacon USAF (Ret.)
June 29, 2007
Please accept Society of the 3rd Infantry Division condolences to the family of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson. As Society members, we are committed to the Division and to the Soldiers and Families of Soldiers, and I want to tell you how sorry we are that Shane was killed. But also I want to tell you how grateful we are for his service to our country. May God bless and comfort you in this time of grief, and may you be encouraged as we salute Shane, his life and his service as a Soldier.
Jennifer Drake
June 27, 2007
Shane, a cousin that I never really got to know.
You were a good person, and a great individual that your whole family will truly miss. I am glad that I got to meet you in December. I am always praying for your family and love you all so much! You are a hero...yesterday, today and always!
Garnet Jenkins
June 27, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Shane rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Stinson 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 the Peace of God and your precious memories of Shane, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Clifton
June 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
valorie
June 26, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
debbi rivers
June 26, 2007
Though this soldier is not yet known except for their unit or families, my grief for the loss of you son/daughter is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier
Sandy Bonesteel
June 26, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
June 25, 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.
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 25, 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
Gary Allain
June 25, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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