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Travis Woods Obituary
Travis is survived by his Parents, Paul and Stacey Woods, of Burney, Brother Jake Woods, of Redding, Sister Tessa Woods, of Mt. Shasta, and his grandparents Dan and Colleen Aquila, of Mt. Shasta.
Travis moved to Shasta County from Mt. Shasta when he was five years old. He was a 2004 graduate of Foothill High School. He loved BMX bikes, snowboarding, and surfing.
Services for Travis will be held on Monday September 17, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Mt. Shasta. Father Michael Canny will officiate the service. He will be laid to rest in the Mt. Shasta Memorial Park, in Mt. Shasta.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Woods
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Mike and Pam Dustin
May 24, 2015
Sorry I missed last year. I was a little under the weather. We think of you often.
Just wanted your family to know that~~HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER--NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
Carol Applebury
September 7, 2014
Good Morning Travis. Mass this morning was spoken to remember you and to bless you in your heavenly home. We asked for peace and comfort for all your family. We know that you are well taken care of. We know your family miss you beyond words. We bless you, and know that you are loved. Respectfully, Terry and Carol Applebury
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 25, 2014
Remembering, Honoring and Thinking of you on this Memorial weekend
Mallory Zembower
November 13, 2013
Trav, I spent Veterans Day with you on my mind as usual. But I didn't know how close I would be to you that day. Thank you for being by my side that day. I hope I made you proud. I love you, TDub. I miss you all the time.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 10, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Veterans Day. I hope you are up there celebrating yourself and your brothers in arms. You will never be forgotten.
Shellene
September 11, 2013
It was because of this day thirteen years ago that you went to serve our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. I miss you so much and often wonder what kind of mischief you're up to. Thank you for watching over us guardian angel, I'll see you soon. Love little cousin shellene
MIke and Pam Dustin
September 10, 2013
You will never be forgotten. Just wanted you to know that. It is really true-HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. My grandson, Trevo, talks about you often.
J D
July 19, 2013
Woody...you are not forgotten.
'From the halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli...'
Bodfish Forever.
Semper Fidelis.
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 27, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Memorial Day. This I can promise you, You will NEVER be forgotten.
PAPA & JAMA
May 27, 2013
God grant me the....
SERENITY ~ to accept the things I cannot change ..
COURAGE ~ to change the things I can ..
WISDOM ~ to know the difference..
Trav ~ We are so proud of you & even tho' we miss you incredibly we are so BLESSED TO HAVE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WITH YOU! Your beautiful smile that always told a story & your incredible BLUE SPARKLING EYES! Thank you grandson for being ours & being here with us with every step... WE LOVE YOU!!
Pam Dustin
November 19, 2012
You will be in our thoughts and prayers on this Thanksgiving. You will never be forgotten as you will live in our hearts forever. We will say a little prayer on Thanksgiving Day for you, your family, and your brothers in arms.
Shellene Johnston
September 25, 2012
Not a day goes by without your smile and contagious laugh crossing my mind. As much as I miss you and wish we had more time, I know that our family is protected and watched over by you Trav. Please continue to visit. I love you cousin.
September 11, 2012
We have been out of town, but I did want you to know that we are thinking of you. You will never be forgotten.
Mike and Pam Dustin
September 9, 2012
Travis Martin, We Miss You So...xoxox
Remebering you today and forever...You are so loved!!!!
Your Johnston Fam .........9/9/12
S.Allen
September 7, 2012
Never Forgotten Cpl Woods on this day and everyday. God Bless your family.
Pam Dustin
May 30, 2012
Stacy, I just sent you an email. I can't tell if it went through or not. It will have my email, but just in case it didn't go through, my email [email protected]
Stacey Woods
May 27, 2012
Thank you for remembering him on yet another Memorial weekend...the years without him in our lives are flying by to fast, and to be honest that is my greatest fear to look into the future and know hes not in it...It's the scariest thing in the world to me, but to know people still care is a huge help! I enjoyed the boys so much when they were here! They were so patient and loving and the stories made us all laugh, please tell Trevor thank you so much for that and we would love to hear from him and see what he is up to!
Thank you from all of Travis's family
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 27, 2012
I just wanted you and your family to know that we are thinking of you on this Memorial weekend. I couldn't decide if I wanted to write now or wait until Thursday to write. I hope that all Americans take just a moment to thank all of our Military HEROES.
I want you to know that you will never be forgotten. My grandson, Trevor, served with you on your last deployment. He thought the world of you. He went with a few of your Marines brothers and visited your family.
HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
I truly do believe that.
April 8, 2012
Happy Easter Trav...missing you alot today - memories of you running to find the easter eggs and then you seeing your basket filled with all the goodies you loved fills my heart! You are a very special young man who will stay close to us always.. your beautiful smile and incredible blue eyes are what help to guide me forward on days like this ~ LOVE YOU TRAVIS ALWAYS....Jama
Amanda Dulen
December 15, 2011
Travis, as the war ended today i thought of you. how brave you were and how much you loved your job. I remember in 8th grade you would go around saying im going to be somebody someday, you made that happen. I sit here in tears as im reading the posts from your mom and grandma. being a mom now myself I cant imagine how hard this has been for them, you are so loved. They were so lucky to have you. Wow how the time has passed since we were tiny 8th graders at a little school very few knew about. You made a family, a group of friends, a community and a country proud. thank you for your ultimate sacrafice, your life, for our freedom. you are and will always be my hero.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 19, 2011
I just wanted to you know how thankful we are for you and your service. Without our Military we wouldn't be the country that we are. Thank you for keeping us safe. I'm sure you are still looking down at us and protecting us.
HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
JAMA & PAPA
November 11, 2011
11/11/11 - THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS TRAVIS ~ YOU ARE WITH US NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE & WHAT WE'RE DOING....YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THIS FAMILY'S ~HERO~ AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE BEEN...MISSING YOU ALWAYS AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES & THAT INCREDIBLE SMILE THAT ALWAYS MELTED JAMA'S HEART & STILL DOES WHEN I LOOK AT YOUR FABULOUS PICTURES!! ENJOY YOUR BROTHERS BECAUSE THERE SURE ARE ALOT OF THERE...LOVE YOU TRAV AND THIS HEART WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU!
Mike and Pam Dustin
September 10, 2011
Sorry I am late, but want you to know you will never be forgotten. You were a wonderful young man and you will be honored forever.
HEROES never die, they live in our hearts forever.
Mallory Zembower
September 10, 2011
Trav. I still miss you everyday. I can't believe it's been 4 years. This was the first year I wasn't able to go out and celebrate your life and memories. It broke my heart. But, I was thinking about you all day yesterday... Just like I am most days. I love you, buddy!
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Travis Woods:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
LOVE ~ PAPA & JAMA
September 9, 2011
TRAV ~ DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE IT'S FOUR YEARS SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US!! YOU ARE WITH US ALWAYS & FOREVER....THE INCREDIBLE MEMORIES WE HAVE OF YOU HELP US TAKE ONE STEP FORWARD EVERY DAY..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PERSONALITY THAT WE REFLEX ON CONSTANTLY..A FRIEND SENT ME THIS POEM AND WANT TO SHARE IT -
"PERHAPS THEY ARE NOT REALLY STARS IN THE SKY....PERHAPS THEY'RE OPENINGS IN THE HEAVENS WHERE OUR ~LOVED ONES~ SHINE DOWN TO LET US KNOW THAT THEY ARRIVED SAFELY AND ARE HAPPY." MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES & SPARKLING SMILE BUT LIVE IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS....
~~YOU ARE OUR *HERO* NOW & FOREVER~~
May 30, 2011
Trav, On this Memorial Day and everday of the year, you are thought of with much love and admiration. For the incredibly strong willed young man that you were and for all of us in your family that adored you!!!You were so one of a kind. Everything about you is so missed every second of the day!! We are all proud of your intense quiet strength and contant bravery! Your sacrifice is never forgotten, ever!We remember you my nephew and all your fallen bros! God Bless our Hero. I love you........
Aunt Liz and Fam
Pam Dustin
May 20, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE YOU ARE CELEBRATING UP THERE WITH ALL YOUR BROTHERS IN ARMS.
Some give all!
Amber Rose
May 16, 2011
March 14, 2011
Trav ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~ 25TH! We will be bringing balloons filled with love to send up to you today! We miss you so much & never a day goes by without thinking of you! So happy for all the memories you gave us to hold on to! They really do help because your personality lives on FOREVER thru all the amazing stories & pictures we have! When we think of you ~ your incredible smile and beautiful blue eyes are what we see first and it always brings a smile to our face even tho' there are always tears flowing!
I'm sure you will be having one heck of a party with your bros and Toddy up there! Enjoy! WE LOVE YOU MR. T and thank you for staying so close...truly do feel your presence so many times during the day! Your spirit helps us move forward one step at a time!
YOU ARE OUR "HERO" ~ NOW & FOREVER!!!!
Love & miss you so much...Papa & Jama
November 11, 2010
Trav - We know you are with us everyday! We feel your presence in some many ways! It's fall & one of your favorite times of the year..it bought you closer to the day you & your friends would hit the slopes for snowboarding & the "TRICKS", that scared us to death!! You had very little fear! You are our HERO TRAV - BUT YOU ALWAYS HAVE BEEN! Miss your incredible smile & beautiful blue eyes every minute of every day! Today is Veterans Day & it's great to see the people flying flags & remembering the ones who sacrificed it all! Thank you Trav! Your FREE SPIRIT lives within all of us........Love you so much!
Amannda McKnight
October 8, 2010
Travis,
I still think of you all the time and every story I think of involving you makes me laugh. I miss you and your amazing sense of humor so much..
S A
September 9, 2010
Never to be Forgotten Cpl Woods. Another year passed our graditude for your service and your family's sacrifice.
Papa & Jama
September 9, 2010
*NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN*
TRAVIS MARTIN WOODS - OUR HERO
You are always with us! Thank you for your STRONG SPIRIT that helps to hold your family and friends so very BONDED! All the memories you gave us to reflect on "Remember when...." when we are togather helps to fill the void we feel without you! Three years since you were taken - it so hard to believe! We do feel blessed to have had twenty-one years with your incredible sparkling sky blue eyes and your wonderful mischievous smile to hold tight in our hearts!
We know you are here Trav and walk with us step by step to help keep us STRONG...WE LOVE YOU - Papa & Jama
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Travis Woods:
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
Pam Dustin
July 3, 2010
It seems only fitting that I am think about you and all of our Military and Veteran on this Fourth of July.
If it weren't for all of you, I doubt our lives would be the same. Because of you, we are able to be free. We have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and so very many other freedoms. I think of little things like being able to go for a walk, being able to own a home, and so many small things. Again, with all of you, we might not have this type of freedom.
To say thank you seems like not enough. I will HONOR you for as long as I live, and, I Will Never Forget.
May 31, 2010
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
May 31, 2010
*OUR HERO FOREVER*....A loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, a great friend and a WONDERFUL MAN!
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a MEMORY no one can steal,
You are always with us in everything we do even if it doesn't show,
But what it means to lose you, no one will ever know,
You wished no one farewell, had no time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why,
You will never be forgotten - you left us many memories, pictures & your beautiful drawings,
And to us who love you dearly, these things will always LAST!
You are soneone very SPECIAL, who talked so much of all the things you were going to do when got home!
They say: "Missing someone gets easier everyday because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will!"
*LOVING & MISSING YOU ALWAYS*
Papa & Jama
May 31, 2010
Travis, Just wanted to stop by and say Happy Memorial day brother! The day has such a total different meaning having known great men such as your self and our fellow Marines. You will never be forgotten and I think of you all every minute of every day. I know your doing great up there and just keeping an eye out for your family both blood and Marine..Semper Fi and again You wont be forgotten!
SSgt James Albini
Pam Dustin
May 30, 2010
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day. You will forever be a HERO and will never be forgotten. My grandson, Trevor also served with you in Afghanistan. He has fond memories of you. I would like to think that you are up there with your brothers in arms celebrating yourselves.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
March 14, 2010
HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY TRAV !! WE SENT BALLOONS FILLED WITH MESSAGES TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED & HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU....MOM PICKED BABY BLUE BALLOONS TO MATCH YOUR EYES. THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES AND YOUR INCREDIBLE SMILE ARE WITH US ALWAYS!! THANK YOU FOR GIVING US SO MANY MEMORIES AND LETTING JAMA TAKE ALL THOSE PICS BECAUSE NOW THEY GIVE US SOME MUCH ENJOYMENT TO REFLECT UPON. YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND AND ARE WITH US ALWAYS...HAVE A GREAT PARTY UP THERE! WE LOVE YOU .... PAPA & JAMA
~Laura, Proud Marine Mom of Sgt Derek
February 22, 2010
This weekend we were talking of my Marine's first homecoming and his temporary roomie we brought treats to. We've never gotten over how gorgeous his eyes were. He was so polite. He became a friend to my son that my son will never forget. I pray his loved ones know his spirit lives on in the hearts of many. I also pray he's smiling down and knows he did his duty well and his country proud.
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentines Day to you grandson!!! You are never very far from us - we have so many wonderful memories of you to keep in our hearts always!! Love you Trav & not a moment goes by without thinking of you...Thank you for everything you have given us...I really miss those beautiful sparkling blue eyes and that smile that lights up our world! Jama
Marc Estes
February 12, 2010
Travis,
Hey buddy, I know it has been awhile since I wrote but I guess it is better late than never. I was thinking about you today as I was explaining to the recruits how important it is to stop moving when I get to zero and to not reach up to scratch their face. I mentioned your name and about broke down when you put your heart and sole into these kids so they get it into their thick heads to do what we tell them to do. I wish you were still here in person to enjoy the days with you family and your brothers. Take care of yourself big man, your always in thought and in my heart. Marc Estes
PAPA & JAMA
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS BEAUTIFUL GRANDSON! WE JUST VISITED YOU & IT SURE DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER....THIS TIME OF YEAR IS VERY HARD WITHOUT YOU. YOU ALWAYS LOVED EVERYONE TOGETHER- WEARING SANTA'S HAT AND PASSING OUT PRESENTS WITH THAT WONDERFUL SMILE OF YOURS AND THOSE SKY BLUE EYES TWINKLING!! TRAV - I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US BUT SURE COULD USE ONE OF THOSE BIG *HUGS* OF YOURS!! STAY CLOSE TO MOMMY, TESSA & JAKE THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH AS WE ALL DO!! LOVE YOU TRAVIS & WE'LL VISIT YOU TOMORROW WHEN EVERYONE IS HERE!!
Pam Dustin
November 25, 2009
Travis, I am so sorry that I didn't write on Veterans Day. I was in urgent care with my daughter for about twelve hours. I should have done it the day before, but didn't.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I will be giving thanks to you. Your are a hero and I promise you will never be forgotten. You are in my prayers and thoughts so often. I know that you and your brothers in arms are watcing over us and that makes me feel safe. I also know that you are probably having a wonderful time in a better place. I am sure you bring laughter and sunshine to all around you.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 22, 2009
Hello, I am Stacey TRAVIE'S mom, and I thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. I don't get on these sites very often because they bring a flood of tears that my heart just can't take...It feels like yesterday that we lost our beautiful blue eyed Marine! Americans are very loving and caring and we do take care of our own...I've seen the best in people and I will tell you the Marines have been incredible, and the men who were with my son in that hell hole have taken his younger brother under their wing and I know Travie is smiling at them and very thankful to them all!!So my heart and my prayers go out to all who are still praying for there own heros to return safely!!
Jack Albini
October 17, 2009
To Travis and his family,
Not a day goes by that I do not think about you and my other brothers that I lost overseas while in Iraq. I served with Travis in my second deployment, his first. I too was a communicator that was attached to a line company. He was always asking me how I was doing, as I was always looking out for him and his fellow Marines new to the deployment thing. We had many chats in complete Iraqi desert darkness about life and everything that comes with it, and I felt as if I should stop by after finding this website. I know he made his family proud as he made me proud knowing I had a great Marine like him on my side.
was going through old pics of Iraq, My section had to pick up Travis from an airfield and take him back to the Dam....
October 17, 2009
Amanda Rogers
October 2, 2009
To the family of CPL Woods:
My name is Amanda Rogers. I am a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy and have served in Iraq as well. I was searching for a KIA memorial braclet on the internet to honor my fellow vetrans, when I came across your heros name. I started reading the stories about him and his sacrifice and was overwhelmed with gratitude. I just purchased a bracelet bearing his name. I will wear it everyday with honor and pride in my heart for him and his courage.
Shelley Johnston
September 10, 2009
Dear Travis Martin,
Missing and Losing you just does not get any easier. This past 2 years have gone by very quickly. But the memories of that time of loss will haunt us forever. Knowing that you were a very strong and proud man, is in my heart everyday. I am so proud of who you were and you are in my thoughts every minute of everyday. It is difficult to look at pictures of you and that unbelievably gorgeous face, I miss it so much.It is very clear to me what an important position you were in and I keep you and all the other heros that you are with now, in my HEART, FOREVER. How special it was to have you for that given time. I pray that you always hear our prayers and feel our LOVE. YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE TRAV!!! GOD BLESS FOREVER.......
Your Aunt Liz.......
Tom
September 10, 2009
It must be well over a year now since I first wrote in this guest book. I never met this hero but feel like I know him and am thankful every day for what he has sacrificed for his and my country. I thank his family for letting me share the memory of this magnificent man through this guest book.
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Travis Woods:
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
September 9, 2009
Trav - Wow! Two years have gone by since we lost you & it definitely hasn't gotten easier. We are so lucky to have the pictures and memories of you to help us move forward one day at a time. The low moments that we have moving forward - we know you are there to help guide us. Thank you for watching over Mom, Tessa & Jake. You can tell your presence is with them. The dreams you shared for your future, we will hold close to our hearts. I see your sparkling beautiful blue eyes & mischievous smile everytime I think of you. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! LOVE YOU SWEET GRANDSON FOREVER! PAPA & JAMA
September 8, 2009
Special remembrance on this day.
S. Allen
Pamela Dustin
May 27, 2009
I just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on the Memorial Day weekend. I will be at the beach on the actual day, May, 31. I plan to sit on the beach and watch the waves roll in. To me the waves are eternal; just as you are.
S. Allen
May 24, 2009
Never Forgotten.
The Group - 2007
May 11, 2009
Bro & Little Sis - 2007
May 11, 2009
Loved to surf. - 2006
May 11, 2009
Trav snowboarding - 2005
May 11, 2009
MOMMA
May 8, 2009
HELLO SWEET SON....Momma has a hard time seeing all these special things for you...cause it means your not here with us...I wanted you to know your sister is trying to out do your sense of adventure and love of all things dangerous..she gave up on the Airforce(thank god)and decided instead to go volunteer for three months in Tanzania, Africa imagine my joy(not)when she sprung that one on me..I asked her,"Don't you think I've been through enough worry after two tours with you?" it didn't matter your brave headstrong sister went to Africa for 3 months and called me to let her stay 2 extra weeks(which I did)she could not have had a more incredible time anywhere...and I truly believe you were with her watching out for your sissy all the way, when she climbed Mt. Kilanmigaro she felt you all the way up and I know you were there when she rafted the Nile(keeping those crocks away)and when she camped on the ridge of the crater and kept the lions from eating her on her safari...you were there and I know your watching out for momma everyday when I drive to school I'm almost done(11 more weeks) and I'm so surprised I have had the strenghth to do this...but I do it to make you proud of me for trying something so out of my comfort zone...I think about how out of yours you were across the world and think if you could do that then I can handle this...your little bro is incredible right now...of course hes pushing buttons just like you did at his age but he is so loving and grownup you would be so proud of this man he is becoming...he is my rock just like you were...and he looks so much like you the more time passes but hes so different too..WE MISS YOU BUBBA EVERY MINUTE OF EVERYDAY...I LOVE YOU HANDSOME BOY!!!!
JAMA
April 26, 2009
TRAVIS MARTIN WOODS- JAMA MISSES YOU SO MUCH!!! SOMETIMES I TRULY BELIEVE MY HEART IS FOREVER BROKEN....YOU WERE AND ALWAYS WILL BE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE....YOUR GIFTS YOU LEFT US WILL HELP TO GUIDE US FROM ONE DAY TO ANOTHER!
STAY CLOSE TO US ~ WE TRULY NEED YOU IN OUR DAILY JOURNEY FORWARD. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY!
Papa & Jama
March 14, 2009
Happy Birthday Trav!! It's so hard to believe that it's been 23 years that you entered our lives! We have never been the same - you have bought so much joy & happiness to this family. Your sparkling blue eyes and a smile that lights up any place you are in will always be remembered & held very close to our hearts! We miss you so much and really need you to know what an incredible impact your life had on so many people. Your journey on this earth, touched everyone you came in contact with... you are a very special man that will always be OUR HERO!!! You are with
us every minute of every day ~ Trav, thank you for being so wonderful and so
spirited! Celebrate your birthday with Papa, Grandma, Toddy & all your friends up there...We will have balloons coming your way with lots of messages in them! Enjoy them!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL GRANDSON!!!!
Pamela Dustin
December 29, 2008
Merry Christmas, a little late! I know you celebrated with the best of the best. It is almost a New Year and just want you to remember that heroes never die. They live in our hearts forever.
Trevor's GrMa
Pam Dustin
PAPA & JAMA
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas sweet grandson! Hard to beleive this is our second without you and it definitely isn't any easier. We are all having a really tough time trying to fit all the pieces together - you have always been such an important part of this holiday time!! As the oldest, you were the one who would get Tessa, Jake and the cousins together & all the games & fun would start! Everyone looked up to you for your leadship in controlling your enviornment!!!!! Because of you, we have some many memories & pictures to hold on to - but sometimes it makes us MISS YOU MORE!! Some of the Marines in your unit want to come & visit you again where they get back from their tour..received an e-mail from them yesterday saying how much they miss you!! Trav, you are such an incredible individual who touched so many lives in so many different ways! Nothing will ever be the same but I know you would want us to be strong! Give Mom, Tessa & Jake a special VISIT, Trav......they are really having a tough time right now!! Mom shopped for stocking stuffer today & how hard to shop for two when it's always been THREE! These are the times that it really brings it home that you are not coming home....you may be in a better place, but Trav your present is missed by this family so much!! Love you Grandson & we will always remember your "sparkling blue eyes & wonderful smile" that together captured our hearts and always will! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! Give Papa Hotchie, Grandma & Toddie a HUG!!!
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December 13, 2008
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December 5, 2008
Although I did not know Cpl. Travis Woods I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. Remember when times get tough, that he is looking down from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He Rest in Peace with the Lord, and Your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (Rocklin, CA)
PAPA & JAMA
November 10, 2008
I have tried many times this past month to come here & let you know how much you are in our hearts & thoughts - but tears just won't stop flowing - so I leave! Trav - we miss you so much & the void we feel knowing you're not here is so hard some times....We are so proud of you and always have been! You have always been our Hero... from the first moment we saw you. We are holding on to all the incredible memories you have given us - I only wish you could have had more time to share more of them with us! I love you "T" and am trying hard to be strong so you'll be proud of me - but it's so hard! You're such an amazing young man who at such an early age left such an impact on so many lives!! The people you touched are still contacting us with stories & tributes about you, many who served with you!
THANK YOU, GRANDSON
Laura, Proud Marine Mom of Cpl Derek
November 10, 2008
My son served with Travis and has been forever touched by his friendship/brotherhood and feels his loss each and every day. He wears his memorial bracelet on his wrist over a tat in his honor, "Never Forget". As today is the birthday of the USMC and tomorrow is Veterans Day, we want to pay additional tribute to Travis, our hero. His legacy of freedom lives on and he's in the hearts of many.
Joyce Eversole
September 29, 2008
On Sunday, September 28, 2008- I saw your car traveling down Highway 5 and tried to catch up to you to offer some symbol of my sympathy. I read the message on the back of your car, and felt I needed to find out more about this wonderful young man, Travis Woods. Indeed, after searching his name, I found out what a truly courageous fine man he was. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Jama
September 20, 2008
Good Morning Travis! Tessa & Papa are in Washington DC for a Memorial for you & your fellow fallen Heros. They attended a dinner last nite where they honored you as being a true Hero, mentioning the lives you saved & then weeks later losing your life! We are so proud of you and the sacrifice you had to make.
At the Memorial today, Tessa will walk to the front when they announce your name. I know you are so proud of your sister, Papa said she is so impressive talking to people about you! Stay close to them - Papa says he feels your presents there!
Love you Trav, miss you so much!
roy estrella
September 16, 2008
I served with travis in 3/1 and i always will remember him from the first time is seen him dancing at Stampede being scared but i made him and we laughed and to his family i am sorry i know its been a year since he left us but he hasnt he is still in my heart and always will to the family i pray for you guys everyday.
STACEY WOODS
September 9, 2008
I thank you son for all the laughter and memories you have left me with, but most of all I want to thank you for the people you have left behind to help us through, your friends and fellow marines have not forgotten and have truelly been here for me, you always had a gift of being around good people and it is what gets me through these days-I know its been a year since you left for heaven and a bigger wave to surf, but it has been 19 months since you left mommas arms for the last time-I hugged you in the hallway and didnt want to let go and you told me it'll be alright but I didn't believe you-I think you knew! I LOVE YOU BRAVE BOY,LOVE MOMMA YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO!!
Susan & Joe Shannon
September 9, 2008
To Stacey and Family. We send our love to all of you on this sad day. Travis will never be forgotten, he will always be our hero.
In Memory of Travis ~ (Debra Estep)
September 9, 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. 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
PAPA, JAMA & FAMILY
September 8, 2008
"OUR HERO FOREVER"
A YEAR!!! So hard to believe Trav!!
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory NO ONE CAN STEAL!
You are always with us in everything we do even if it doesn't show,
But what it means to lose you, no one will ever know,
You wished no one farewell, had no time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
You will never be forgotten because you left so many memories, pictures and beautiful drawing you did in the past,
And to us who love you dearly, these things will always LAST!
To us, you are someone SPECIAL, who had so many things you still wanted to do!
They say: Missing someone gets easier everyday because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will!
If Tears could build a staircase and memories a lane,
We would walk all the way to Heaven and bring you back again!
MISSING YOU ALWAYS, TRAVIS!!!!
Hope you got our balloons filled with SPECIAL message from us to you!!!
Jama
August 31, 2008
Good evening Mr. "T"! Mom was over today and said she had heard from Chelsea and Joseph about your namesake.....baby "Travis" is holding his own and now weighs 1' 12"! He's made it 1-month and is fighting every day to get big & strong! We know you are watching over him!! Chelsea says she knows he's going to make it because he has your strong name - TRAVIS!!! Love you and will visit you tomorrow! Good nite!
Kim Smith
August 27, 2008
Although I did not know Cpl. Travis Woods, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq
Helmand Provence 2007
August 22, 2008
JAMA
August 21, 2008
Good Morning Trav!! Needed to let you know that you are in our hearts every minute of every day! We miss you so much and thank you for all the memories that you gave us to keep you close always!!! When I think of your beautiful blue eyes & that incredible smile - I feel warm inside!!! LOVE YOU T. MARTIN!!!
Bess Wening
July 9, 2008
My son is LCpl. Sean Wyman, who served with Travis in Afghanistan. I had the honor of meeting him shortly before they deployed, he was polite and respectful, as are all the young men of that unit. They were, and are, such a band of brothers..each of those men wear a wrist band with Cpl. Woods name engraved upon it...he will never be forgotten. Nearly the eve of yet another deployment, and I find myself thinking a lot about Travis and his family and all that they have lost with him. Not that I really believe it necessary to ask him, but I do... watch over your brothers, be with them in spirit and memory and bring them home safe. Bless you and your family for you did make the ultimate sacrafice.
July 4, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Woods and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Woods!
Kathy Rockmann
June 29, 2008
To the wonderful family of this young man, Thank you. You have given this country a selfless, honorable and heroic young man who gave his life for my freedoms. With everything going on in this country today, I can only imagine how you must feel, but soldiers such as Travis obviously understand going in, that they may not come back alive. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Travis, thank you.
TRAVIS' FAMILY
June 16, 2008
WOW! What an incredible Tribute to our Travis. We know he is so proud to be soaring with you and to be remembered by the Air Force in such an amazing way! Thank you to all of you - "U-2 CREW CHIEFS" and George this family will never forget, you remembering Trav in this way! WE LOVE YOU AND can hardly wait to see you again....and you know where our home is!!!! OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME!! All of you are in our hearts and prayers always!!!
Fallen Hero Remembered
U-2 Crew Chiefs
June 14, 2008
Your thoughts are with us from the Middle East! 99 AMU / U-2 Crew Chiefs, Beale AFB, CA.
This was flown on the side of a U-2 over Afghanistan yesterday, 14 June 2008. It was requested by SSgt George Wild. God Speed!
Surian Family
May 26, 2008
Today is a day that we remember you and your fellow Marines. We thank you for defending our country and fighting for us. We miss you and think of you often. We are so sorry that you had to pay the ultimate sacrifice for us. We love you!!
Pamela Dustin
May 25, 2008
I just wanted to stop by and let you know that you will NEVER be forgotten. Celebrate yourself with your brothers in arms up there in Heaven! Thank you for caring and taking on such a difficult job. You will forever be a HERO.
May 23, 2008
I'm not sure why - but this place makes me feel so close to you. Maybe it's reading the wonderful messages you have been sent by people who care about you. Your fellow Marines, Chuck, Ryan & Kurt will be up today. They wanted to visit you & see us before they are shipped back to "that place"! They are not looking forward to going back - they keep saying it was YOU who kept the unit together with your leadership quality. They were with you at the end and losing you has really left an impact on their lives - it has been so easy for us to embrace them into our family - they have so many memories & stories of you to share. Because of who you are, Trav and the people you touched - you keep giving!! We will be THANKING YOU ALWAYS!
Love you Grandson and thinking of you always!!! Papa & Jama
Papa & Jama
April 29, 2008
Good morning Trav...just had to say hi and let you know how much you are missed!! The days should be getting a little easier but they sure haven't! I think the closer it gets to July when you would have been home the harder it is. You are our HERO and always will be! Take care of Mom, Tessa and Jake - they are having a very hard time without you. Your strength and the vision of your beautiful smile and the memories we carry in our hearts will see us thru........thank you for these to hold on to!!! Love you Big Guy. Miss you!!!
Pam Dustin
March 17, 2008
Happy Birthday, Travis. Party with your brothers in arms and celebrate yourself! You will forever be a hero and will never be forgotten.
PAPA & JAMA
March 14, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR BEAUTIFUL GRANDSON!! OUR FIRST ONE WITHOUT YOU - MOM HAS YOUR MESSAGES FROM LAST YEAR WHEN YOU CALLED HER ON YOUR 21ST BIRTHDAY AND WE WILL LISTEN TO THEM FOREVER! YOU HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOUR BUDDIES - BUT STILL REMEMBERED TO CALL YOUR MOM AND TELL HER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER!!
YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SPECIAL AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN SPECIAL IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES FOREVER! WE LOOKED AT PICTURES OF YOUR PAST BIRTHDAYS AND SHARED THE MEMORIES EACH PICTURE HELD. MOST OF YOUR PICTURES ARE WITH YOU SMILING AND LAUGHING AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES TWINKLING AND YOU ARE ALWAYS SURROUNDED BY YOUR COUSINS AND FRIENDS.
THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING TRAV - MISS YOU SO MUCH! IT STILL IS NOT REAL! LOVE YOU AND HOPEFULLY WILL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS, IF NOT ALWAYS IN MY HEART! LOVE PAPA & JAMA
Surian Family
March 14, 2008
Trav,
We wish you were here today to have a big birthday celebration. I know you are watching over every one who needs you. Happy Birthday. We love and miss you so much.
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
March 13, 2008
Travis,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Tuttle
March 10, 2008
Trav, every day on my way to work you seem to enter my thoughts. I try to listen for a message. As it brings tears to my eyes, I stop myself and tell You to go comfort your Mom, Jama and Papa and the rest of the clan. I know they need that. My Whitney misses you so much and wishes she could have been in San Diego for your memorial. I'm thankful to Jama and Papa for being relentless with the camera and the videos as you and all your cousins were growing up. What wonderful memories they have made. Although you are not here in body, you are here in heart and soul. So as I drive to work and I reflect on all the things I am thankful for, I want to Thank You personally for your sacrifice so that I may continue to live free, think free, and be free. Until we meet again My Hero, Whitney's Mom, Shelli
March 9, 2008
TRAV, YOUR MEMORIAL WAS WONDERFUL! ALOT OF PEOPLE WERE THERE WITH LOTS OF STORIES AND MEMORIES TO SHARE WITH US. YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, THE IMPACT YOU LEAVE ON THE PEOPLE WHO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOU FEEL SO PRIVILEGED....YOUR FELLOW MARINES WHO WERE WITH YOU TRAV - MISS YOU SO MUCH!
IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 6-MONTHS TODAY!! IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE!! YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS ALWAYS..JUST CAN'T LET YOU GO!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. THANK YOU, "R.I.P." PAPA & JAMA
PAPA & JAMA
March 5, 2008
GOOD MORNING TRAV!! TODAY WE LEAVE FOR A SPECIAL MEMORIAL AT CAMP PENDLETON FOR YOU. YOUR SPECIAL FORCE UNIT IS PUTTING IT ON!! THE MAJOR SAID THAT THERE SHOULD BE AROUND 200 PEOPLE THERE "JUST TO HONOR YOU"! IT WILL HARD TO SEE ALL THOSE MARINES AND WISHING ONE OF THEM WAS YOU - BUT I KNOW IT WILL HARD FOR THEM TO SEE YOUR FAMILY LOVING YOU AS THEY DO.
THEY HAVE ALOT PLANNED FOR US OVER THE WEEKEND IN MEMORY OF YOU. "WHAT A GUY!" TRAV YOU LEFT BEHIND SO MANY MEMORIES FOR ALL OF US TO KEEP YOU SO CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS. THANK YOU, GRANDSON.......LOVE YOU AND TALK TO YOU LATER........JAMA
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