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Franklin Hunt
May 23, 2014
Memorial Day Weekend....just thinking about ya shipmate. Emerald Knight (EK) for Life. Rest In Peace!
Joshua Mattson
March 10, 2014
I have been trying for a few days now to get a hold of the family of Travis. A couple years ago I bought a POW/MIA bracelet and have been wearing it with pride and would like to return it to the family. Anyone with information please contact me at [email protected] again I would love to send this to Travis's family. Thank you very much.
John Hare
October 28, 2013
Mrs Grogan and Family, I have wanted to write for many years but know that I prayed soon as I learned of Travis' passing. I was in Iraq at the time. Travis and I were roommates at Fort Rucker for the Warrant Officer Cadidate Course. We shared many trials and struggles to get through that school but not much time for personal bonding. But know this as you may, Service Members have a bond that we endure from the memories and scars of war, and with the loss of a dear friend you too know. Travis was a special person for sure, a husband, father, a son...I guess his stories as a US Navy Rescue Swimmer were the most heroic, and that Swimmers Metal, how proud to display that. Please accept my condolences and those of my family, it is never too late to share one's heart. I didn't know of Travis' faith but I prayed to God when I learned of his passing and with Hope in Christ Jesus, you have peace and love the kind only God could give to you. He is the only one to fulfill our every need, He sustains us.
With much respect, I will always honor and remember Travis and ask God's blessings upon your family.
John, CW3 USA retired ([email protected])
Debbie Elam
July 1, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Peggy Childers
November 28, 2011
November 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Debbie Elam
June 19, 2011
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 179 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
Angie Zugay
November 28, 2010
You will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan:
Remembering Travis 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
Angie Zugay
November 28, 2009
Travis,
I will never forget, my friend.
Tracy,
If you ever need anything, or just want to chat, I'm out of the military but can still be reached at: [email protected]
I still think about you guys often, every time I hop on my Harley, in fact.
Hope you and the kids are well.
Eric Leach
November 27, 2009
Ebb... No matter how hard I try, no matter what I do, I just can't drink warm Dr. Pepper...I have tried really hard, but just can't get it down.
Enjoy yours while sitting on the green. Save a few stools for the rest of us.
For the love of God..... Miss ya
Tom Dougherty
November 20, 2009
I just returned from Afghanistan. I was able to fly over the site where Travis departed this world. I paid him well deserved respects and said a few prayers and asked him to watch over us.
Travis your spirit lives on in all of us. I was a better man for knowing you.
Peggy Mertz
August 19, 2009
To the family of CWO Travis W. Grogan, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. We, the Military Affairs Committe of Hampton, Va recogize those we have lost on 9-11 and those we have lost on the war on Terror. We invite family members that have lost loved ones to a observance we hold every 9-11 in Hampton, Va. We have read your son's name during our ceremony since 2007. If you are ever interested in attending our observance, you are always welcome.
My name is Peggy Mertz, you can reach me at [email protected]
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Eric Leach
November 27, 2008
I sit here.. in Afghanistan again. Looking at the moon with it's halo. The night Trav went home, there was a halo around the moon. I pray that it is you.. smiling down at those of us left behind. I miss you Brother. I think you would have liked this trip.
Save a seat for me at Fiddlers Green.
In Memory of Travis ~ (Debra Estep)
November 27, 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 Travis, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan:
Travis 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
Debbie Elam
September 11, 2008
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 121 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
Angela Zugay, CH16
November 28, 2007
Tracy, Ashley and Austin.
My heart goes out to you today. We will never forget. Please let me know if you ever need anything
Travis,
My brother, I talk about you often. I am so proud to have known you and considered a friend. There will always be a place for you in my right seat.
Eric, Tanya, Aidan, and William Travis Leach
November 27, 2007
Barbara, Tracy, Ashley and Austin.
You are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Today, as I have for the last 2 years on this day, I had a long talk with a good friend. At the end of that conversation, I finished my drink, and his. I am heading back to where we were last. If there is anything I can do for you while I am there, please do not hesitate to ask.
We all miss Trav... I miss my friend.
Mike and Tara Jones
November 27, 2007
Travis, although it has been three years since you left us.....we still think of you all the time, and talk about you often as well. You will always be in our thoughts.
The Jaynes Family
November 27, 2007
Still in our hearts and prayers daily. Travis, you are missed deeply!
Debbie Elam
November 26, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can email me at [email protected] or call me at 804-379-3817. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 13, 2007
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 FOR HIS CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
August 13, 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)
Samantha Healy
May 14, 2007
Tracy,
I met you in Hawaii during dental training. You are a very nice, good person. I am very sorry to hear about Travis. How are you? I hope things are going well for you, Ashley, and Austin.
Angela Zugay
March 5, 2007
Tracy, Ashley and Austin, I think of you and Travis often. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I speak of Travis often and the faith he had in me when noone else seemed to. He is truly a gift. Please let me know if you ever need anything at all. Crazyhorses will never forget. With love,
Ed Wilkerson
February 23, 2007
I didn't know Travis but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your sacrifice for our country. It can never be measured. God Bless you and comfort you.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ed Wilkerson, OIF2
Kara DeWitt
January 12, 2007
Travis was an excellent pilot, officer and person. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tracy and their family.
Eric Leach
November 30, 2006
Barbara, Tracy, Ashley and Austin.
Just wanted to tell you that you are in our prayers. We all miss Travis, and look forward to the day when we can all be reunited.
Eric, Tanya, Aidan and (his little brother name unknown) Leach
Mark Hamm
November 28, 2006
I am sorry for your loss, I think of Travis often. Travis, we miss you.
Mark S. Hamm
The Jaynes Family
November 27, 2006
Tracy, Ashley and Austin: You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers!
Travis in Afghanistan.......we miss you man.
Mike and Tara Jones
November 27, 2006
We are thinking of you today Tracy, Ashley and Austin. You are always in our thoughts, and even more on Travis' 2 year anniversary. He is our hero, and we will always thank him for his service. You are all in our prayers.
Jimmy Carter
November 27, 2006
Barbara, please keep in touch as the City of Moore is in the process of resurrecting a new Veteran's Memorial at SE 4th and Bryant.
Dedication of the Memorial will be sometime next Spring, 2007, hopefully around Memorial Day.
Are you still teaching in Moore?
Serving on the committee, I want to invite you to be present for the dedication.
Garnet Jenkins
November 27, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Grogan family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Eric Metcalf
November 3, 2006
Travis and I had breakfast together the morning of that dreadful day. I walked out to the plane, wish him luck, and watched the plane depart.
Travis, you were a great friend and you are missed everyday. God Speed Bro!
Amy Thornton
October 30, 2006
Travis was my Jr. High Sweetheart. After reading about him, I am very proud of what he became and all the lives that he touched. My heart is heavy with sorrow, especially for Barbra, his wife and two children. I miss him a great deal. Barbra, you and your family will always be in my prayers. I pray that God will wrap you in his arms and hold you tight.
Tom Chergi
May 20, 2006
I had the pleasure of serving with Travis in HS-75, NAS Jacksonville, FL. Travis was an outstanding young Petty Officer whose military bearing and can do attitude was infectious. God Bless you Travis and your family. Thank you for defending our freedom.
Luke Grogan
April 8, 2006
Another of our families best is now up there in a place where he will be looked after by the best.
From another soldier returned from Iraq in Nov 05, Pte Luke J. Grogan, Australian Army.
Here's to you old mate.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Grogan family in the loss of Travis. I did not know Travis, 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. Travis it has been 16 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Mike and Tara Jones
January 12, 2006
Happy Birthday Travis. You are always in our thoughts. God Bless Man.
Peter Miller
December 30, 2005
I worked with Chief Grogan for a bit in Kandahar when he was put in charge of moving the cav out to Shindand. He always smiled and laughed, even on the nonstop days when he had an hour or two of sleep. I was extremely saddened to hear about his death, but I don't doubt for a second that the Lord knew the strength of his character and chose him for a reason. I'll never forget him.
shawnee
December 12, 2005
Rest in peace.
Tara Jones
November 27, 2005
Tracy, Ashley, Austin and Travis' family. Mike and I just wanted you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers this last year. We grieve with you all over again with today being his 1 year anniversary in Heavan. Mike lost a wonderful friend, whom left many memories in all his fellow brothers hearts. I know that he is with you Tracy, cheering you on and so proud of all that you are doing. You are a good mom and person. We miss you all and are thinking of you always.
Tara and Mike Jones
Jamie Graves
September 26, 2005
God Bless~(Jamie,Navy wife)
Michael Dumont
July 4, 2005
Travis and I flew helicopters together for several years during his service with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, VA. Without a doubt he is one of the finest men I have ever met. Kind, gentle and very proud of his family, I am honored to have been friends with such a good man. My condolences, sympathies and best wishes to his family and friends.
Commander Michael Dumont, U.S. Navy
Cathy Dwiggins(Nobles)
December 13, 2004
I knew Barbara from Rippetoe Learning Center when I worked there. I was saddened to hear of your loss.
Myrna Inglis
December 12, 2004
My sincererist and deepest sympathies are felt for you and your family at this time. I didn't have the privilege of knowing your son, but I was acquainted with his paternal grandparents. His grandmother helped deliver my oldest son, Travis Wayne Van Hauen on April 13, 1971 in Enid, Ok. She was a hardworking, dear person and I'm sure she's standing right next to your Travis and watching over him until you see him again.
May God bless you and strengthen you in your great loss.
Myrna Inglis
Tara and Mike Jones
December 11, 2004
Tracy, Austin, Ashley and Barbara: We are so saddened by the loss of Travis. He was a wonderful man and exceptional soldier and friend. Mike and I will always hold him in our hearts. We are here for you Tracy and love you and the kids. God Bless you, Mike and Tara Jones
Katy
December 10, 2004
Barbara, You have been in my thoughts and prayers everyday. The loss of Travis is tragic, but I'm grateful for him and the others like him that keep us safe.
He will always be in my prayers.
Katy
Pam
December 10, 2004
I didn't have the privilage of knowing Travis or his family. However, I send out my deepest sympathy to you all. I am very thankful for people like Travis for protecting me and my family. I wish there was another alternative to show our thanks. May God Bless each family member.
CHRISTY WEST
December 10, 2004
I REMEMBER TRAVIS FROM MOORE HIGH SCHOOL I WAS HIS SENIOR SECRETARY.
TRAVIS WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN
WITH ALOT OF PROMISE FOR HIS FUTURE.
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. THANK GOD FOR YOUNG MEN LIKE TRAVIS.
Anna
December 9, 2004
Barbara and all your family ... Please know my heart has been with you.
Travis is a hero to us all.
I will never forget what he did for our country and he will be in my heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~It has been said that no one truly dies until they have been forgotten. Travis will live forever.~
God bless you all.
Brandi (Jenkins) Dudley
December 9, 2004
I went to Highland West and Moore High school with Travis. He was a nice kid in school. God Bless his family and Thank You Travis for serving our country.
Jimmy Carter
December 9, 2004
I knew Travis' mom, Barbara, through church at Moore First Baptist in the late 80's.
Barbara, my sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family at this difficult time. No words can calm the emotions that you have endured since Travis' passing.
Knowing you like I do, let me just say, "Keep on abiding in HIM"!
Greg Keenen
December 8, 2004
I remember Travis from the days when he and his mother,Barbara were members of Trinity Baptist Church in Moore. I am grateful for the privelege to have known him and honor him for his service to our country. My prayers are with his family. God bless each of you.
Gisele Wright
December 8, 2004
Although there is nothing I can say to ease your pain, I will continue to extend my prayers to you and your family, with the hope that you may soon find comfort and peace.
Jamie Wilson
December 8, 2004
I am very saddened to hear the news of your loss. I remember Travis (from Highland West and Moore High School)as a wonderful and caring person and I shall treasure the friendship I had with him.
Ginger Blankenship
December 7, 2004
I did not know Travis or your family, but would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you. I am so thankful for men like him who are serving our country and protecting us and our country through their service in the armed forces. I will be praying for God's loving hand to be upon every member of your family during this time of sorrow.
Barbara
December 7, 2004
To the family of Travis Grogan, I want to extend my sincere sympathy to you at this time of such sorrow. I also want to thank Travis for serving our country, for protecting me and my family. The price paid by Travis, should not and will not be forgotten. God bless your family and friends and our country.
Emma Sanders
December 7, 2004
I am very sorry for your loss. I can understand how the family may feel...all my best wishes got out to those who lost a loved ones.
Waldo Keys
December 7, 2004
Ordinary men go through life leaving little or no mark on the world around them. Petty Officer Grogan was no ordinary man; he left an indelible impression of happiness, strength, determination and inner peace on those that interacted with. He is with God now, and Heaven is a better place because of him. My sincerest condolences to his family, there is nothing intelligent I can say to ease your pain.
Barbara Smith
December 7, 2004
I never had the priviledge of meeting Travis, but just wanted to extend my sympathy to his family and thank them for his service to our country. May God bless and comfort you all.
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