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for Ian Manuel
Cecilia
May 26, 2014
Memorial day is today, and I am reminded that this year is 10 years since our country lost a brave soldier in Ian. I think about him often, and from time to time come across pictures from band or hanging out at school and I remember a sweet kid, always with a smile, and a facetious comment.
You're not forgotten Ian.
Kim
January 6, 2014
Thought of Ian today, the others that were lost and the families. Prayers for all of you.
Peggy Childers
January 9, 2013
To the family and friends of CWO Ian D. Manuel:
It has truly been my honor to sign Ian's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Ian will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Michael Miedzinski
January 5, 2013
Gone but not forgotten my friend.
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2012
To the family and friends of CWO Ian D. Manuel:
Always remembering Ian. "Some gave all."
michael miedzinski
September 20, 2011
I remember playing with Ian as a child when he lived in Maryland, he was a great friend, I am deeply saddened that it is now 2011 and I just found out about this. I will never forget the trouble we got into as kids and the fun that we had as well! Rest In Peace to a brother in arms!
Junior(JR)& Tita Derrow
May 31, 2011
We love and miss you son. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. Your memory lives on.You are our hero forever.
Cil
May 30, 2011
There isn't a memorial day that goes by that I dont think about Ian. We were classmates and friends at Wilkinson. Come time for high school we had to go to two different schools. He was always a special kid.
I never knew he joined the Army. My husband is active Army and I moved away right after high school. I had come home for my grandmothers funeral and it was announced on the news about Ian's death in Iraq. I was heartbroken for his family. Even all these years later, he is still dearly missed.
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2011
To the family and friends of CWO Ian D. Manuel:
Please accept my remembrance of Ian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 12, 2010
I was a flight school classmate with Ian.
Ian made people better around him, he had such great charisma and will power. He always wanted to excel and he had a great way of getting others around him to want to better themselves as well.
I'll never forget golfing (of which a 20yr old shooting in the 70-80's, amazing-gifted) one day with him and his stick buddy Mike(both great pilots, I was the slouch), they are making a friendly wager, as to how close Ian can hit the ball to the hole, #18 by the way. Ian steps up and says "I'll get it within 20', the green was maybe 80' diameter with the pin right in the middle, and he steps up and puts the ball within 10' oh yeah, we were about 150yds out. He said it and he did it, there wasn't anything Mike and Ian couldn't do. The privilege was truly mine, because it made me a better pilot to be around people like Ian and Mike, they sort of let you know this truly is a great life, one person can make a difference, and peace comes at a price. My America is safer that you were a part of it Ian, thank you.
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Family of Ian Manuel:
I just want you to know that Ian is not forgotten and is in the prayers of many. May God keeps you in his graces til you meet again
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2010
To the family and friends of CWO Ian D. Manuel:
Remembering Ian 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
Kenna
November 23, 2009
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Kenna
October 31, 2009
Ian's family and friends, your in my thoughts and prayers. He was born November 1, which is tomorrow. Thank you, Ian and all those that serve. God Bless You.
Peggy Mertz
August 19, 2009
To the family of CWO Ian D. Manuel,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]
Marcus Randolph
March 29, 2009
CWO Manuel, you will never be forgotten. You were a great person and thanks for giving it all for your Country. I'll always remember seeing you at the HQ building waiting in line to check email while there in Iraq. May God continue to bless your family and friends until we all meet again. I've been back to Iraq three times since we were there during OIF 1, you will always be in our hearts. God bless.
In Memory of Ian ~ (Debra Estep)
January 8, 2009
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 Ian, 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
January 8, 2009
To the family of CWO Ian D. Manuel:
Ian 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
Leslie & Tony
August 3, 2008
Last night was the Class of 98' reunion. I want Ian's family to know that he was acknowledged and missed. Ian we are so proud of your bravery and want to thank you for your service.
Ian's smile again...
May 27, 2008
Ian's beautiful heart shows in his smile.
May 26, 2008
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you CWO Manuel!
Stephanie Rodriguez
February 5, 2008
Thank you for your service Ian. May you rest in peace.
Beth
January 8, 2008
I just wanted to let the family of CWO Ian Manuel know that the Clay High School, Class of 1998, as we approach our 10 year class reunion still remembers Ian's sacrifice that he made for all of us as Americans. He will forever be in our hearts and minds. RIP Ian.
Bill Perrot
November 14, 2007
There is no way anyone can say thank you enough for your service but as ex-Army aviator and Vietnam Vetern I salute your service and thank your family for creating a wonderful special human being, who knew how to hover and beyond that deliver his all. God Bless You and your family. We are so lucky to have so many willing to die for our freedom. SALUTE
Tita (Ian's Mom) and J.R. (Ian's Stepfather) Derrow
September 7, 2007
To all who have signed this guestbook and to all who will, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for remembering and honoring our son, Ian, who gave all for the benefit of others. Your testimonies of Ian are comforting and edifying as we learn more of what Ian did while in the Army. He is our hero and America's hero. We know that Ian is in a "far better" place as the scriptures state. We love and miss him daily.
Warm regards,
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Manuel and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
An Eagle Has Fallen
Chief Warrant Officer
Ian D. Manuel
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
January 8, 2007
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
CWO Ian D. Manuel;
You Are Not Forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 6, 2007
Ian on the 8th it will be three years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I know one day we will meet. To the Manuel family. I visit ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY frequently. Each time I am there I visit/honor Ian.
Gug
Garnet Jenkins
August 14, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.
Rest well CWO. Ian D. Manuel and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Manuel
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on...
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone....
Those we love can never be,
more than a thought apart....
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 2, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Manuel family in the loss of Ian. I did not know Ian, 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. Ian it has been 26 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~
SSG Don West
February 15, 2006
To a good friend and great leader that I knew while stationed at Fort Carson and served in Iraq. When we had time off in theater, Chief Manuel would take my platoon on Blackhawk rides over various parts in western Iraq. He felt that different jobs specialties in the Army would work well together if they knew how they worked. I, in turn, would take his Blackhawk crew on rides on our tanks, showing them how to operate the M1 Abrams. On his spare time he would "educate" our unit on the finer arts of Volleyball - in which he excelled. Chief Manual will always be remembered, thank you for bringing him into our lives.
Charlton Jerin
December 28, 2005
Ian,
Thank you for serving our country well. You were always loved by many and will be in our hearts forever.
Q Madp
December 22, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Jason Ruaprd
August 31, 2005
God bless Ian and his family
Frank & Cathy Gottuso
May 23, 2005
Although it has been over a year since CWO Manuel gave his life for our freedom. We offer our humble thanks and prayers for the family and friends left behind. My husband and two sons proudly served in the Military thus we feel extremely connected to each one serving. John 15:13, thank you Ian. God Bless.
Jessyka Baker
April 27, 2005
i just wanted to thank you for everything you did for this country. my husband is over there and i havent heard from him in a while and seeing this showed me that at least you guys are doin what you love and so that we can all live in freedom and peace.even though i didnt know you i still respect you alot. god bless you and i know you are in heaven. thank you so much
Erika Rosas
April 23, 2005
My prayers go out Ian's family & loved ones who are feeling weak by their pain. I pray that their faith in God will keep them strong. Do not forget all of the wonderful memories that you were blessed enough to share with Ian. He will forever remain in your heart & be watching over you, along side our Father in Heaven. May God Bless You All, especially when you are feeling most down.
Evelyn
February 28, 2005
I just want you to know we love the fact you defended our country. It's just so sad so many have to die. Thank you so much!!!
Greg Nino
February 27, 2005
Every man hopes to die in honor, Ian was and always will be an honorable man. You and your family will be in my prayers.
February 27, 2005
Thanks for your honor and courage in protecting this country of ours.
God Bless
LINDA TRACY
February 26, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU.
Catarah Hampshire
January 28, 2004
On behalf of the Clay High School graduating class of 1998. We would like to extend our most deepest sympathy to the family of Ian Manuel. He was loved my many and will be missed by all. May God bless our classmate, friend and hero. Love, The Class of 1998 officers and friends.
Britany Sands
January 27, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ian's family and friends. He is a true hero in all of our hearts, and will never be forgotten.
With Love, Britany Sands
Clay High C/O 98
Kate Bauwens
January 26, 2004
I am praying for Ian's family and fiancee. I know this time is tough, but Ian is a hero for serving our great country. God bless all who grieve. This member if the Clay High Class of 98 is proud of his service.
Robin Cooke
January 25, 2004
Ian will be missed by all of us. He was a great person. I will never forget his smile. My love to his family.
January 22, 2004
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE FAMILY OF THIS FALLEN SOLDIER
LASHONDA HAMPSHIRE
January 22, 2004
IAN WAS A GREAT PERSON. WE GRADUATED TOGETHER. THE LAST TWO YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS, WE HAD A FEW CLASSES TOGETHER AND HAD SO MUCH FUN IN MRS. JACOBS' ENGLISH CLASS. IAN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. RIP IAN. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THANKS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
C/O '98
Arthur R. Smith USMC (Ret)
January 22, 2004
Ian, thank you for your sacrifice. Go in Peace.
Rita Weber
January 22, 2004
I did not know Ian, but my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have a son that will be going over to Iraq in March and I pray that all of our men and women come home safely. You can be very proud your son - he is a hero to us. God Bless you.
Susan Thompson
January 22, 2004
As the mother of a United States Marine, whose son will be deployed to Iraq in a few weeks, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ian Desmond Manuel. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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