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for William D. Scates
David Bentley
May 28, 2017
Doug Shreve
October 10, 2015
I knew Scates in High school we lived right around the block from each other. We were good friends and after we graduated we both enlisted. I stayed active duty while he bounced between active and guard. The last time I seen him was about a year before I went to Iraq at the national guard unit I started my career at. We again parted ways again hoping to see each other again. While I went and deployed and made it back with a Purple Heart and when I got out I remember picking up the paper and seeing that Scates was gone. I am sorry that he is gone and wish we would run into each other again.
Trella Scates
December 3, 2013
I am saddened by this loss of another young life, but can say only thank you for serving. God Bless the family who's son, husband, and father gave all for his country. God Bless the USA
Tina Baker
March 10, 2013
Love you Danny
Moreana Whitson
March 9, 2013
Danny I miss you so very much. Yesterday was your birthday and I remember the first time I held you, little did I know what a Hero you would become. You were the bravest man I ever knew, but that does not surprise me, because you were the bravest little boy I ever knew. RIP son I love you.
She is 4 years old now..Dani
September 18, 2012
Christy McNerney/McGuire
September 18, 2012
I was searching the web tonight, trying to think of my next tattoo and I have decided that I am going to have a tribute to you cousin, I think of you every day and miss you so much it hurts. I had a baby girl 3 months after you left us and I named her after you, Her name is Dani. I noticed some one added a picture of her on here. She is a character you would have had fun with her. Thinking of you and missing you always.
Christy
Peggy Childers
August 20, 2012
August 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William D. Scates:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
Carolyn Higgins
November 23, 2011
I wish to express my deepest sympathies to all your loved ones. Although we never met, my heart goes out to your family. I want to take this time to thank you for having served your country protecting America. My heart goes out to everyone serving or having served in the service of their country.
Peggy Childers
August 13, 2011
August 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William D. Scates:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
mike scates
September 4, 2010
I never met William but i would like to offer condolences.my dad and grandpa were both named william scates.
August 29, 2010
To the Scates family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Peggy Childers
August 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William D. Scates:
Remembering William 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
Bob Cody
May 31, 2010
To the family and friends of SSG Scates.
You don't know me but your name was mentioned at yesterday's mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Aliso Viejo CA.
During this memorial day we just wanted you to know that your sacrifice was not in vain and that you are not forgotten. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for all that you have given.
Sincerely,
Bob & Sharon Cody, Mission Viejo CA
Daniel Calvert
January 19, 2010
Thank you for my freedom, Danny. You paid the ultimate price, and you are not forgotten.
I remember.
-D. Marcus Calvert, Young Marines
September 29, 2009
Danny
You are so much on my mind today...I miss you so much. Somtimes it seems like your still just deployed somewhere...I guess you sort of are, your deployed up there with God somewhere...looking down on the rest of us. I love you Son and I miss you and I am so proud of the man you turned out to be..I just wanted to tell you that.
Mom
August 13, 2009
We had some great times together. He was a crazy son of a gun! I miss you buddy. Spc. Hopkins Christopher.
Peggy Childers
August 11, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. William D. Scates:
William 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
July 20, 2009
I am the mother of one of the medics who was there at the time of your tragedy. I wanted you know that your son's life and death has affected way more people than you can ever imagine. God bless your family
July 20, 2009
Danny..very soon it will be 2 years..I miss you so much..its hurts just as much now as the day two soldiers came to my door and told me you were gone. I know in my heart you are in a better place now than the rest of us are..and that where you are there is only love.
I love you son..and I miss you.
July 16, 2009
it dosen't seem like it's been 2 yrs..it isn't any easier everytime i see pics or even see a commercial for the army I still cry...it's crazy..its a testament to Danny how much he's missed....
June 8, 2009
I was with SSG Scates the day he past, a member of his platoon. I remember the first day I met him in the company over in Iraq and i forever will rememebr when i said goodbye. No other will have such charater as he did.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 25, 2009
On this Memorial Day, I've set aside time to reflect on the past and remember that your family is now a Gold Star Family, too. SSgt. Scates, thank you for you service and duty. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice...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]
Patrick Stutts
March 18, 2009
Scates was a good friend of mine and a good soldier as well. He will be greatly missed.
dani
August 12, 2008
kathy
August 12, 2008
Its been a year and uts not got any easier on anyone , I know I miss you just as bad and now you have a namesake...Dani, she's beautiful
In Memory of Wiliam ~ (Debra Estep)
August 11, 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 William, 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
July 2, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Scates!
Gary
March 24, 2008
A true American hero.God bless William and his family
Horvath
March 24, 2008
Thank you Sgt. Scates for your service and for your desire to keep my family safe, as well as those familes in Iraq.
John Hamm
March 20, 2008
I knew Danny From my days in the Young Marines, I remember him as being a very highly motivated young man. The world is certainly a lesser place without him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Shannon Scates
March 11, 2008
Danny my brother, my best friend, I think about you everyday, I miss you so much! I love you. I hope you can see how hard I am trying in College I remember our last conversation was about me getting a degree I know how much you wanted me to do so. I just wish you could be here but when I graduate here in maybe four or five years however long it takes I know you will be there and will be very proud of me. I know you are watching over me. I just wish I would of treated the last time I saw you as the last which it was, but how could I have known or anybody for that matter but I hope you still know how much I love you and how proud I will always be of you. And I will get that degree not only for you but for myself thanks for inspiring me.
Your baby sister Shannon
Lori Darling
November 21, 2007
I met Sgt. Scates on only 2 occasions. One on the day my granddaughter was born, he came in the hospital looking for PFC Matthew Poole. As we all talked that day, Sgt Scates noticed that my son's newborn daughter had already scratched her face. He told us all that he thought they had some newborn mittens at home and he would check and bring them back to us if he or his wife could locate them. The next day, he showed up with the mittens. What a wonderful heart this young man had. Thank you Sgt Scates. Thank you.
Shannon Scates
November 12, 2007
Its been three months my brother since you became an angel in heaven and a general in God's army, I miss you so much Danny, I will and forever will always miss you and be so proud of your sacrifice. I love you Danny!!
Levi Trimble
November 8, 2007
Good bye Danny,
I will always miss you ,but I'm happy that your in a better place and left behind a safer country. Marina I am sorry for your loss.
I will miss you,
Levi Trimble
Sgt. Russell E. Massey
October 23, 2007
Thank you SSG William D. Scates, The 3rd ID was made better for having a man like you one of its members. As a Dog Face Soldier you will be remembered always with honor in the Division history and in the minds of all of the other Dog Faced Soldiers that had the luck to serve with you. You are the example that we all strive to meet and I will be honored to meet you when I too cross the river and join you and all of the other fallen Brothers in Arms that have welcomed you there under the shade trees. Your family can be proud to have had such a great American Patriot like you in their lives.
Blue Star Mothers Mannford Chapter 9
September 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mandy Sperrey
September 14, 2007
Racquel and family,
My husband SSG Nicholas Sperrey served with William in Iraq. Racquel, I am sure that you do not remember me, but I had the pleasure of meeting you once at the spa in Richmond Hill. Nick and I would like to offer our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Rowe
September 11, 2007
Today September 11th 2007 signifies why Daniel went back to the active army. Its been a month now since Daniel left us and Raquel I cant tell you enough how much he is missed. I thank you also for everyday you stood by him and pulled him thru when he thought he wouldnt make a great man. Daniel will never been forgotten. He will always be my HERO. May God Bless you and the girls.
Jessica Poole
September 10, 2007
What a wonderful man Staff Sgt. Scates was! He lead my husband, PFC Matthew Poole, and was such an inspiration to him. I had the pleasure of meeting this brave man on several occasions and oh, how he loved his family! He told stories of his children that would melt your heart. He is truly a hero. My prayers are with his family and friends. God bless you all.
September 10, 2007
To a true dedicated Soldier. A man of his word and dignity. A true example of what a Soldier should be. A father, friend, husband.....Warrior.
Helen Price
August 30, 2007
Moreana and family
I can't even imagine how your heart is breaking but God will give you strength for each day
Barbaras friend Helen Price
Aunt Kathy
August 30, 2007
I was blessed to have Danny in my life since the day he was born. Danny was bulletproof to me and I will miss him so much, I am so grateful for the visit with Danny and Racquel and Jade last December in Nashville. I can't think of a time in my life that I ever felt the saddness as I did when Moreana called me and told me what happened to Danny. It just wasn't possible that we would never see Danny on this Earth again ...Danny you made me as proud as you made Moreana , your there with Billy and Mema and Pepa and I know you'll be watching over us all. I love you
Sande, Jerry, Jacque Lasher
August 29, 2007
Daniel's services in El Paso were beautiful! It was an honor to have been in attendance. It has helped to meet family and friends and to hear his life's stories - showing his sense of humor, love of family/friends and the military. Raquel has truly shown a grace that Daniel would be so very proud of...She has truly brought honor to the man and his life during the most trying time of her life. God Bless you...Love...
debbi rivers
August 27, 2007
To the parents of William, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006
Angela Carnley
August 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
DANNY
DAVID COX
August 27, 2007
DANNY, YOU WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER. I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY ALLOTED DAYS; TILL WE MEET ONCE AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE...GRANDPA
SSG JARED WINEGARDEN
August 26, 2007
Dan,
I will miss you man. Rest in peace brother.
SSG Mountain Robicheau
August 25, 2007
Dan, rest now and we will meet again some day.
S. Vallejo
August 24, 2007
My heart goes out to you and saddness overcomes me. You are in our thoughts and prayers. William gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. He was a brave, selfless hero who served our country with honor and courage. Thank you, he will forever be remembered.
Proud Aunt of Sgt. Dustin S. Wakeman kia 8/04/07 Iraq
August 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Scates and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jessica McKenzie
August 22, 2007
The Scates family will be in my thoughts during this hard time. Although I only met "Scates" a few times it was obvious he was a great man and had a wonderful sence of humor. Raquel, you and your two beautiful girls will forever be in my heart. With Love,
Tom Gugliuzza
August 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Scates family in the loss of William. I did not know William, 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. William 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~
Laura
August 22, 2007
May God bless you all during this rough time. Thanks to Daniel for all he did to help keep this land free.
You don't know me but my prayers are with all of you.
Moreana Whitson
August 22, 2007
Heavenly Father
The Soldiers I lift up to You in prayer.
Send multitudes of Angels to shield them with their wings, to cover and protect them from unknown danger evil brings
Make their vision razor sharp, so the enemy, they will see.
Make them swift, and light upon their feet, so the enemy, they will defeat.
Lift their spirits and their hearts, and the burdens that they carry, and give their tired bodies rest, so that they will be at their best.
Replenish all their needs, whatever they may be, and fill their hearts with songs of praise that gives them comfort for dark long days.
Send each Soldier a Guardian Angel to whisper in their ear , how much they are loved and admired for the battles that they fight, and bring them safely to their homes when Freedom ends the Fight.
Amen
Moreana Whitson
July 7, 2005
Danny even though I did'nt write to you as often as I should have, you have always been in my heart, the first of the three greatest joys of my life. I wrote this Prayer for you and all of our Soldiers. I love you Danny, you will forever be my greatest inspiration.
Love You Son
Mom
Barbara Idleman
August 20, 2007
Danny, You came into this life knowing that your mission was to be a Soldier. You surpassed your goal and became a Great Hero to all that knew you as well as for our Great Country. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Love,
Great Aunt, Barbara Idleman
Dianne Golda
August 20, 2007
Danny was an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 186 in Oklahoma City. My two boys were members of the troop during that time and grieve with me in the world's loss. Danny's Eagle Court of Honor was the first I had ever attended as a Boy Scout adult member and it truly was a memorable one. Danny bestowed honor on his family and our troop with his service to our country. He will be remembered and missed. We are comforted knowing there is a special place in heaven for the brave men that give their lives for their country.
Anna Dickerson
August 19, 2007
I truly want to offer my condolences to your family for your loss..I know it doesn't always help to hear he was Hero..but when he decided to serve our country and take the risks that is more than many young men are willing to do.
We are blessed to have these young men (and women) to be brave and fighting everyday. You gave our country a very fine and brave young man~~
I thank him for what he has risked and given for all of us.
My family knows your pain all too well..we know how devastating it is to get the news about our precious loved ones. A few short weeks ago we, too, shared your experience when our loved one Sgt Ryan Wood died in Iraq.
They will all be with us forever..and loved forever.
May God bless you and be with you each day. We are thinking of you and so sorry for your loss.
Anna Dickerson
melissa griffith
August 19, 2007
Danny was a fine young man and he will surely be missed by all of us he always reached out to every one in the family all his young life and certainly touched each and every one of our hearts. His cousin Sierra is pregnant with a boy she going to name Daniel after her hero cousin. I'm very pleased with her decision. Now your with your dad, love your aunt MIssy.
Gina Walston
August 19, 2007
I want to send my condolences to the family and freinds of William. My husband is deployed to murray in Iraq and he went on missions daily with William and the other men killed that day. It has affected him and all the men left at murray very deeply. It has affected my home as well, and I will continue to pray for yours as I have from the moment my husband gave me the news. They will not be forgotten.
Savannah, GA May 2006
Courtney Champagne
August 18, 2007
"Baby sister," "Bubble-butt," "Potatoe Head." These were just a few of the names I heard so often growing up from my big brother. Wow - reading this guestbook really validates and puts into perspective how many people loved and respected my brother. It makes me smile to see that so many others truly knew who Danny was.
There are so many things I could share about my brother. He taught me how to be bad as a toddler, he then tortured me as a child, and later treated me as his best friend. But as long as I can remember, he was always protecting me.
Words will never describe the amount of shock and pain that I felt last Saturday when 2 men in uniform stood in my living room telling me that my big brother was gone. I think my knees still hurt from hitting the floor.
But I know that he is safe now and finally at peace.
Danny you rock - I miss you so much already, and I hope that God has made you a Colonel in his army - you deserve it! I love you.
Baby Sister
Moreana Whitson
August 17, 2007
Danny was born March 8, 1976 and died August 11, 2007. He was 31 years old. He died doing what he loved, serving his Country. He is our Hero, never to be forgotten and forever in our hearts. He leaves behind a beautiful wife, Raquel, and two precious daughters, Jade who is 9, and Kendra who is 7 months.
Danny had a big heart and loved his family very much. He was always reaching out to all his family wherever they might be, he did not let distance stand in the way.
Danny expressed his fear to me before he went back this last time, that he felt like he was'nt coming back. He was afraid of never seeing any of his family again, and even though fear accompanied him, he stood, he fought, he protected, knowing that each moment might be his last. Danny was brave, courageous, and strong, a soldier from the moment he was born, a hero to us all.
I love you Danny, I am going to miss you tremendously.
Moreana Whitson
August 17, 2007
THE HERO IN YOU
You came into this world
So small, so new,
Little did I know,
The Hero in You.
You grew into a boy
So fearless, so bright,
So full of courage,
So full of might.
Willing to protect,
Whatever the cost,
Innocence you lost.
Protecting your mother,
Your sister too,
That was the Hero,
Growing in You.
You grew into a man
So tall, so true,
How well I knew,
The Hero in You.
Ready for battle,
Willing to die,
Fighting for freedom,
Under one Big Sky.
So strong, so brave,
So full of heart,
A Soldier right from the start.
Protecting your Country,
The Red, White, and Blue.
That’s the Hero,
God created in You.
Moreana Whitson2004I wrote this poem while Danny was serving his first tour in Iraq.
I love you Son, I will miss you so much.
Love You
Mom
MY HERO
Becky Rowe
August 17, 2007
I just wanted to share my favorite picture of Danny with you all.
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 17, 2007
REST IN PEACE WILLIAM, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Jennifer Spencer
August 17, 2007
I met Daniel here in El Paso through Raquel. I know that he loved his family and was very devoted to what he believed in. From what I know he believed in Raquel and his wonderful daughters and his position in the military. He is a hero and he will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. I am very honored to have known Daniel. My heart goes out to all of his family.
Christy McGuire
August 17, 2007
Danny you are my hero, you will always be remembered and loved,i will always have good memories of our time together and every time i think about the last time you were in town it makes me smile.i love you and will miss you forever
Jennifer Spencer
August 17, 2007
I met Daniel when he was here in El Paso and started dating Raquel. I feel sad for everyone in his life as he truly made a mark. From what I know he was very dedicated to what he believed in, that includes Raquel and his wonderful daughters, his family and of course the military. I feel we all have lost a true hero and it was an honor to meet him.
Kaci and Mike Porter
August 17, 2007
He was such a lively and great friend to my husband and I and many others. Your family will always be dear to our hearts and even though you will be moving back home now, I will always keep in touch with you. We had many wonderful memories together and I pray that your family has many more in time. We love you.
Sandra Lasher
August 17, 2007
Dear Ones: In reading these beautiful tributes to our hero, Daniel, I've had feelings of envy. We were blessed to know Daniel after he came to El Paso & met Raquel. All of you, though, knew him for much longer. You knew the boy, the child, the young man - you saw him go thru his life's challenges and come out a loving, responsible man, a great husband, a terrific father and a man who was focused. Daniel has touched us all in different ways & at different times, but he has left his footprints on our hearts & lives and we shall remember him always...
Rick Rowe
August 17, 2007
Dan,
I called you boy, I called you A Scout, I called you an Eagle, I called you a Soldier, and I called you a man; but the thing that made me the prouest of all was to call you my son, and the day you called me "Dad".
I will remember that as a Scout you cared about others, which was evidenced with your choice of Eagle Scout Project of "bringing awareness of the Infant Crisis Center and the needs of the Women Infants & Childrens Programs to the Public" which laid the groundwork of how you thought and wanted to care for others. Your leadership as a Ptrol Leader looking out for the "little guys" carried on into your manhood as a career NCO and leader of men in the U.S. Army.
You walked the tgoughest of paths, overcame your mistakes, and did your best to practice the true meaning of the "Scouts Oath and Scout Law" You were and have always "been prepared", been there to "do a good turn daily", and served your Country well.
You are at your last call of duty, continue to watch over us as you always have, Stand at ease! It's time for you to rest. I'll catch you later.
Love always, Dad.
Brian Friedel
August 17, 2007
I met Dan through my good friend Eric Rust during our childhood years. I remember seeing Dan at some of the post 1 meetings I attended and a few times just hanging out with Eric and Dan at Eric's house. I always liked Dan we all shared a common bond together, with our plans and goals to become soldiers. Well we all did, but Dan much longer than the rest of us and like a true patriot and hero Dan made the ultimate sacrifice for us all to protect this great nation. Dan you make all of us and America proud. Hooah soldier, job well done! You will be loved and missed by all. We will dine together someday at the great feast together at the Lord's table on the other side my brother.
With Love,
Shanda Welch
August 16, 2007
I didnt know Danny but I do know his family and I am so appreciative of everything he and other soldiers have done for our country. They are the true heros. This poem that describes greatly how I feel and I wanted to share it with his family and friends. Thank you. Thank you for keeping us safe.
Fallen Hero
You shall never be forgotten
for though you may be gone from this world.
Your spirit will live forever.
It lives in the laughing eyes of children
who are free from want and oppression.
It lives in the bravery and conviction
of those who still struggle for liberty.
And it lives in me for I promise
to cherish every breath of freedom
that you paid the ultimate price to secure.
I ask that only i might be granted some
small fraction of your courage and strength
to face the challenges of my life with an
honor and dignity worth your legacy.
May you rest in eternal peace
safe in the knowledge that your sacrifice
was not made in vain.
May You Rest In Peace.
Elsie Morris
August 16, 2007
Daniel this website is in memory of you.
You always wanted to know your Scates family history.
http://home.comcast.net/~pmor/
Aunt Elsie
Linda Clifton
August 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
P. Wakeman
August 16, 2007
May God bless your family and give you solace. My family owes Staff Sgt. Scates a huge debt of gratitude, and to you as well. With deepest respect and sincere sympathy,
The proud aunt of Sgt. Dustin Wakeman, kia 8/4/07, Iraq.
Shirley Brunton
August 16, 2007
I can't find the word to express my feelings. I have known Danny since he was born.He loved life and always wanted to do the right thing.I will be praying for his family and friends. I am finding comfort knowing that there is another Angel in heaven that I know.
August 16, 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
White7 Bravo
August 16, 2007
WHITE 7, thank you for taking me in an making me one of the guys. I WILL NOT FORGET YOU.
Sandy Bonesteel
August 16, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Shannon Scates
August 16, 2007
To me my brother was my hero, words cannot describe how sad I am and how much I will miss him, but I just want everybody to remember how Danny touched the lives of everyone, he truly left an everlasting impression on us all and will never be forgotten. Danny I love you!! And am so so proud of you.
Gene,Gene II,Donna Gant
August 15, 2007
May you rest in peace,
valorie
August 15, 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
George Morris "Zeke" and Dan Scates at the VFW
August 15, 2007
Dan Scates and Rick Rowe
August 15, 2007
Dan, Chris, Danny and Nate. Good Friends.
August 15, 2007
NATHAN PALMA
August 15, 2007
TO A LOT OF US DAN WAS A FRIEND AND HERO NOT ONLY WAS HE THAT BUT TO ME DAN WAS A FELLOW SOLDIER AND COMRADE IN ARMS I HAD THE GREAT PLEASER TO HAVE BEEN IN THE SAME UNIT IN THE NAT. GUARD WITH HIM AND KNEW HIM ON A PERSONAL BASIS I HAVE NEVER NOT NOW OR EVER KNEW SOMEONE LIKE DAN NOT AS A MARINE OR AS A SOLDIER I CAN SAY THAT DAN HAD INFLUINCED ME IN SUCH A POSITIVE MANNER NOT MANY WILL KNOW DAN YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN MY LIFE I CAN TELL ALL THATT I LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER WHEN HE WAS HERE YOUR LAST WORDS TO ME WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY EARS "WE WILL MEET AGAIN" ILL HOLD YOU TO YOUR WORD CAUSE I KNOW WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY I HOPE I CAN BE HALF THE SOLDIER THAT YOU HAVE TOUGHT ME TO BE EVEN WHEN I WAS TO BE THE TEAM LEADER I WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE IN MY HEART AND MIND
Christopher Rowe
August 15, 2007
One of the last photo's Dan took with me
Christopher Rowe
August 15, 2007
I've known Dan for quite a long time. Sometimes it seemed he spent more time at my house than he did at his own (he didn't really). Dan was one of my best friends in the whole world. We'd do almost anything for eachother. He's one of the folks that I was sure I could count on no matter what. He even helped me put down the tile in my kitchen when I had only owned my house for mere hours.
Dan epitomized what I felt it was to be a member of the US Army. Througout the years, he and I would go back and forth as to which was better: a Soldier or a Marine. It was always good natured.
I'm proud that we were friends. I'm sad that he's gone. I'm even more concerned for his wife and his daughters.
Dan was a brother to me. We have lost one of the finest human beings I have ever had the pleasure to know.
Carol Cline
August 15, 2007
Staff Sgt. Willicam Scates & Family:
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.
Bob Jensen
August 15, 2007
I meet Dan through Boy Scouts as an Adult Leader I watched him progress as an Eagle Scout. Dan invited me to his Eagle Enstalation, to date the best one I have been to. Dan later enlisted in the Army and was in the infintry. We were very proud of him. There are not enough words to exspress my sorrow upon hearing about his death. Dan was an honorable man, a good son, a good father and a good husband. He was a good soildier, good leader, who took care of his men and will be missed.
Shane Keenan
August 15, 2007
Dan and I met in Middle School and as a member of a Military Family, I knew he was destiny was to become an excellent leader and member of the Army (it was just in him). Later as a fellow service member, I would occasionally hear of his dedication and loyalty to this Country and all those who served.
I was found of thinking how well he was doing in the Service and that is was well deserved. All of us that knew him, knew that he was doing what he felt was his life's calling. The pictures of him wearing his Uniform so proudly gave that validation.
He was a loyal/selfless person and that was proved in his last mission leading his fellow enlisted. While all of us leave this earth eventually, it is still hard to accept when our friends, family and co-workers must leave without the chance of saying goodbye.
Though it has been years Dan since we were last able to speak, thank you for staying stead fast and making us all proud to of known you. You will be missed here and a void will be felt.
Mary Leppla-Alaoui
August 15, 2007
Dear Dan,
I am glad that our paths were able to cross in this life. I know that you will be watching over all of us until we join you. You're truly missed!
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 15, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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
Bryan Taylor
August 15, 2007
Dan,
You are a true Hero. Thank you for your sacrifices and making our country safer. God bless you and your family my friend. You'll definately be missed. (Until we meet again.)
Chad Eric Rust
August 15, 2007
Dan was a very good man. He and I met and became friends at Webster Middle School in the seventh grade. He wanted to be a soldier and made no secret about it.
Dan was heavily involved in the Boy Scouts. He was also an Explorer Scout in what used to be Post 1. I have many memories of Dan while at Post 1 campouts, survival outings, and normal meetings. We would play war games, do community service work, recruit new members and just have a good time. Dan pretended to be serious, but was quite the jokester. When it was time to work, he would roll his sleeves up and help get-r-done.
Dan was a very good friend. When he was living in El Paso I would drive out to visit him from Fort Hood. Dan was the kind of guy you could just hang out with. He genuinely cared about other people and it showed. The last time we got to visit in person was about four or five years ago in Oklahoma City when he was still in the Oklahoma National Guard. Between tours we would visit on the phone. Occasionally, I would send him a book to read, and he would send it back after he was done reading it.
Other than being an excellent soldier, Dan was also an excellent father. He thought highly of his family and spoke often of them when we talked on the phone.
Dan, we missed you when you were on your deployments, and we will miss you even more on your final mission. See you on the other side, brother.
Terry & Denise Morrow
August 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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