Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"My boyfriend and I both are in the military. We both did our deployments last year and he wore the POW/MIA bracelet of Sgt Bradley Crose while he was deployed. I've recently moved and I took the bracelet from him. I've worn it since I've moved. God bless our soldiers."
Sara of Oxford, Ohio

"thanks for again for looking after my men and I"
-SFC Cunni 04MAR08

"I went to high school with Brad. He was a good soldier and an inspiration. Your bravery is not forgotten. God Bless."
Ryan Stoddard of New Orleans, LA

"my purchased the crose braclet in Ft. lennardwood in 2001 and have been wearing it ever since. God bless you bradley and your family"
luke of milton

"Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice Sgt. Crose, I picked up a braclet with your name while visiting my son at Fort Benning, God bless you and your family"
Scott Dalrymple of Everett, Massachusetts

"A Friend of mine, Army Ranger Andy Lucido, gave me a rememberance bracelet that he obtained in Iraq while he was doing his tour. I have worn it since Xmas of 05. It reads SGT BRADLEY CROSE USA RANGER 1/75 1ST BN KIA 4 MARCH 2002 AFGHANISTAN..... I am an American who deeply appreciates his sacrifice. God Bless Bradley's family and there are always people who he has brought courage to."
Mike of Grayslake, Illinois

"God Bless you Brad. We miss you Bro."
Wally Davis of Orange Park, Florida

"To the family of Bradley S. Crose. Bradley 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"“The past and the future meet in the memory of the dead. The sweetest and brightest link in the chain that stretches back over the past, binds us to the dead; and that chain stretches forward to eternity and attaches itself to the living throne of God. In this way death joins on to life; and all that is scared in memory connects itself with all.”
George B. Taylor
A Virginian’s reflection on the battle of
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 1863."
David Deardorff of Austin TX

"We mourn with vigilance till we meet again. RLTW"
Cunningham of FOB NARAY, APO AE 09354

"To the family of Bradley, I have worn this bracelet bearing Bradley's name and information for 3 years now, I have only taken it off once. Often people ask me what it is, and I explain exactly to them that it is a sign of remembrance and patriotism. I remind people that, even though they may not support the President and his decisions, but to still support the troops. For christmas I bought all of my friends Bradley's bracelet, and they all display it as proudly as I have these past three years. God Bless!"
Lynnette of St. George Utah, USA

"MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. OUR SON-IN LAW (SEAL) JACQUES FONTAN IS BURIED NEAR YOU. HE WOULD WANT ME TO VISIT YOU ALSO WHEN I VISIT. I KNOW YOUR SACRIFICE, AND YOUR FAMILIES PAIN. I KNOW THE PRIDE I FEEL, I HOPE THEY DO TO. YOU HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! 09-25-2006"
MIKE FLETCHER of GREEN COVE SPRINGS,FL

"I miss you brother!!!
Spence and I shed a tear and knocked back a pint for ya,I know your up there smilin down on all of us.
"Last of the cowboys" RLTW, de opresso libre,sine pare"
Doc of Over there

"Heroes are remembered not for the way they died, but for the way they lived. Soon and very soon."
Dad of Orange Park, FL

"You were a good man Brad Crose. Quiet, unassuming and always ready to lend a hand. You and Tomco had the room at the end of the hall, and you always had your bible w/in reach. God Bless you, and watch over us please."
meredith brown of jacksonville, fl

"sgt crose, keep looking over all of your brothers, RLTW"
ranger of 1/75

"I REMEMBER BRAD WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP. HE WAS SO NICE AND FUN. HE WAS QUIET BUT NEVER HURT ANYONE'S FEELINGS. HE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR SOMEONE WHO NEEDED. I KNOW EVERYONE MISSES HIM. I JUST WANT THE CROSE FAMILY HOW SORRY I AM."
JESSIE MACE of GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA

"To the family of Bradley S. Crose:
I had the distinct honor of having called Brad my Ranger Buddy, literally. I spent 3 and 1/2 months during our right of passage into the ranks of the Ranger elite getting to know Brad. We spent 24/7, every moment, working together to make it through every phase of Ranger School. As fate would have it we both recycled the Florida Phase. He will always be fondley remembered by me. It hurts me deeply that he is no longer with us, but I know he died for his country doing what he loved and believed in.
Rangers Lead the Way!"
CPT Steven D. Gutierrez of Waegwan, Republic of Korea

"Sgt Crose,

We never met, but I felt like I did from all the things your brother Aaron told me while working at Publix. Thank you for everything Brad, I can't put into words how grateful we are for what you did for our country."
Michael Duchesne, SrA, USAF of Kandahar, Afghanistan

"I just graduated RANGER School, and I now wear RANGER Crose's Bracelet, I hve been to Afghanistan, not long after Operation Anaconda, I was in Khowst, and all over Eastern Afghanistan, as i prepare to deploy to Iraq, i will carry his memory with me, and for the rest of my life."
Sgt Gallant of Ft Richardson, AK

"Bradley,
I would like to say thank you to you and the other men who were on that helicopter with you. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Rangers Lead The Way!""

"Brad,
you have always lead the way as kids you showed me what a true freind is,and in life what it is ment to give it all. even though im older i have always looked up to you. For this i will never forget all that i have learned from you."
Craig Austin of Jacksonville,Fl. United States

"I know this pain all to well. I want you to know although you may not know me, my family we pray for you every day. My brother Cpl. Ron Payne was killed in action during his tour in Afghanistan May 7, of last year. The pain will never go away but the peace comes slowly through others. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything myself or my family can do for you"
Rachel Ascione sister of Cpl. Ron Payne of Lakeland,FL RAERIE81@GMAIL.COM

"We miss you boys, you all our in our thoughts and prayers. We know that you boys are in heaven watching over your brothers of the battalion. Brad, We will never forget your chocolate chip cookies and apple pie from X-mas Eve 2001. God Bless you boys, RLTW!!!"
Depouli Family of Savannah, Ga

"Hey Ranger Buddy, Miss you guys. Keep looking after us."
-Cunni

"To the family of Bradley.

I to wear the braclet of Bradley. I am currently waiting deployment with the 75th. and I wore his braclet throught RIP, & Ranger school. I will continue to wear it throughout my life. in Honor and the rememberance of Ranger Crose."
Wells of Benning

"To the family of Bradley Crose:
My name is John Murphy, I am currently in RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program) at Ft Benning, GA. I bought a black bracelete with Ranger Crose's name on it. It is my inspiration, it keeps me going. Men like him, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, are the reason I am where I am in the position to willingly give my life for my country. I am so sorry for your loss, but he is not forgotten. I'll wear his name on my wrist until the day I die."
John Murphy of Ft. Benning, GA

"Thanks for the sacrafice, it won't be forgotten. God Bless you and your family for keeping me and my family safe"
Jimmy Bearden of Orange Park FL

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

"We all owe credit to people like SGT Crose,I wear your braclet everyday and it gives me inspiration to make it through Ranger school next month.Thank You for what you have done for us."
PFC Anthony Heimpel

"Thank You! Sgt. Crose's service and life will serve as an example and inspiration to those who will follow in his foot steps. I attended his funeral, one of the high school students holding the large US flag at the funeral ground entrane, which I will never forget the face of the family and friends who went drove past to pay their last respects. Thank you to the family of Bradley Crose, my prayers still go out to you."
2LT Ben Ruffner of Gainesville, FL

"I wear your bracelet everyday to honor the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May you NEVER be forgotten. God Bless!"
CA of VS, NY

"Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. My husband has his KIA braclet with SGT Crose's name on it and he never takes it off. He also served in Afghanistan and is now and police officer. We will always remember your service and sacrifice. Thank YOU!"
of Texas

"Sergeant Crose, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"Sgt Crose was a special man among a group of other special warriors. He was a leader in an elite group and did so very much to make the families, the citizens of our country and frankly the world safer. God bless him and his family."
The Estes Family of Phoenix, AZ

"Thank you Bradley Crose, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley Crose:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Bradley for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley Crose:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Bradley, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia