Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"Fraise...

i miss them days back in 03 when i was clearing to head to the mainland.. i was driving McBride at that time and you where in the 3 shop. i remember you kept telling me you wanted my job. You are missed and my prayers are with your family."
SGT Curtis Alexander of Austin, TX

"November 18, 2007
To the family of Cpl. David M. Fraise:
David 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

"I met David at our base in Afghanistan he stuck out right away from all the other guys he was always upbeat and in a good mood I remember I went out on a patrol the night before with him he and I were drivers. It was pitch black out that night and we coudn't see anything however David kept leadin us forward like he knew the way and the right path. He got us all the way through that patrol safe and back home! I was worried as hell that night but I know that God had his hand on his shoulder and got us all home safely. I owe him my life and my saftey and I will never forget him as long as I shall live even though I only knew him for a short period of time. You his family have remained and will remain in my prayers for ever more. I am in debt to your husband son and father"
SGT Derek Shoun of C Co. 125th MI BN / C Co. 3/1st SPWTG JFKSWCS

"David was my next-door neighbor on Wheeler Army Airfield back in Hawaii. I used to cut his grass for him and his wife Niece. I always liked going over to there house and hanging out with David, he was always happy and always smiled...no matter what..the guy was always smiling and laughing. He will always be apart of me, even if I knew him for a short time. David, we miss you!!!! I love you like a brother."
Wes Redekop of Tacoma, WA

"To the family of:David M. Fraise I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"I MET FRAISE IN 2002 IN JAPAN........MAN IT WAS COLD AND HE WAS CSM DRIVER. THE MAN DIDN'T SLEEP MUCH NEEDLESS TO SAY. I COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HOW FRAISE CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER WITH HIS SMILE AND THE DAY HE TOLD ME HOW HAPPY HE WAS TO BE EXPECTING HIS CHILD...HE SAID "SPRINGER, THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER CREATED," I GAVE HIM A HUG AND SHOOK HIS HAND......I'LL NEVER FORGET THIS DAY BECAUSE I WAS SO MAD AT THE ARMY AND FRAISE PICKED ME UP WITH HIS SMILE.
YOU NEVER KNOW HOW SOMEONE WILL SHAPE YOUR LIFE I GUESS UNTIL THEY ARE GONE. I CAN TELL YOU I AM FOREVER CHANGED BY FRAISE AND I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED.
I DONT HAVE THE WORDS TO WRITE, I HAVE SO MUCH MORE ABOUT HIM TO SAY. HE LIVES FOREVER WITH ME, A VETERAN THAT LOST HIS BROTHER.
AWSHAWAII@YAHOO.COM

ONE DAY I WILL FIND HIS FAMILY AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT THEY ALREADY KNOW........HE WAS SPECIAL, A TRUE SHINING STAR, A GOOD-MAN FULL-OF LIFE, ONE THAT WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED IN MY HEART AND SOUL AND IN EVERYTHING THAT I DO. HIS MEMORY WILL BE ALIVE WITH ME AND EVERYONE I TALK TO ABOUT HIM....... FOREVER!!!!"
SGT SPRINGER, ANDY of EDINBURG,VA USA

"To the family of Cpl David M. Fraise and Niece, All of us from A co., 2nd Platoon, 35th Infantry hold David in our hearts forever, and always will. He is remembered and talked about often. We wear our memorial bracelets with love and pride. All of us wear one, and will never take them off. I, and we are extremely sorry for your loss. David is a very special person who will always be loved. I have three items which I would like to give to you. I have the speech that I wrote and read at his memorial, my first memorial bracelet (worn in Afghanistan), and his actual name tag worn that day,(of our patrol). I hope to give these to you. I keep in touch with all the guys in that patrol that day, as well as the rest of the 2nd Platoon, and if there is anything we can do we will. David is extremely missed. A Man, a Soldier, A Husband, A Father ----- THE TRUE AMERICAN HERO---- Cpl. David M. Fraise

We Miss you!
Corder, Patrick A Co. 2/35 INF 2nd PLT corderpjc@yahoo.com"
Patrick J. Corder of Mililani, Hawaii

"YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE APPRECIATED BY THE FRAISE FAMILY AS WELL AS THE EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS. MY COUSIN WAS A VERY SPECIAL MAN. HE IS SADLY MISSED AND FOREVER LOVED."
ANGEL CRAIG DOZIER of NEW ORLEANS, LA

"A plywood church filled with both people who knew, and didn't know him struggled to hold in their tears. Thats what kind of man he was. I only knew David in passing but I am still deeply pained by his death."
Charles Wendorf of Camarillo, Ca

""YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN MY MAN" ALWAYS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, A MAN OF GOD, TO HIS WIFE AND KIDS ===> MAY GOD REALLY BLESS YOU ALL!! YOUR IN MY PRAYERS, CACTI 4 LIFE, IT WAS MY HONOR TO SERVE WITH YOU DAVID, THE APACHE COMPANY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME..FRAISE FAMILY, DAVID IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART!!!! REMEMERED AND MISSED"
JOSEPH GUIJARRO (FORMALLY- A Co 2-35 IN SUPPLY SGT) of FT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA

"David,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Take Arms"(35th Inf. Motto)"

"Neice I have thought of you so many times since I heard about David's death. I remember feeling so guilty for being jealous of you when David was going to Afganistan and Scott was going to Iraq. I wish they both could have come back safely and Jireh could have the father she deserves and David so badly wanted to be. You are still in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and Jireh."
Lindsay Smith of Wahiawa, Hawaii

"I always called him "Crazy Frasie". I will be honest in saying I was not his best friend or anything, but I remember that the lord was always with him. I KNOW HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. My regards go out to his wife, unborn son at the time, and the rest of his family."
Spc. "RZ" Rzucidlo of Barbers Point, Hawaii

"I suppose I've never ran across this site before. I love and miss my cousin so much. I always catch myself typing his name in online to try and find new pics of him. Some of u know david as the courageous, and God fearing soldier, but I knew him as so much more. If u can hear me david. I miss u, and I love u. It was so hard loosing david, he was sort of like a big brother to me when we were younger. I remember racing david everyday and he would never let me win. I remember the countless talks about how I should get saved and come to christ. I really miss him. Really. Nissi if u run across this message, please contact me, u know how to reach me. Best of wishes to u and the baby."
Lewis Wills of monroe, la, united states

"I have been speaking with Cpl. Fraise's wife whose home was devasted by Katrina. Our organization is working with her to help financially during her struggles and although I never met or knew her husband, David, I can say he must have been a proud man to wed such a wonderful young woman. His sacrifice for our country, our children and grandchildren must never be forgotten. May his memories always be remembered in those that love and served with him. God Bless the Fraise family and friends. If anyone has photos of Cpl. Fraise that they can share, please email us as his wives photos were destroyed by the flooding of Katrina.
info@cfsrf.org"
Becky Campbell of Gaithersburg, MD, USA

"I am proud to say that I knew CPL Fraise and served with him in Afghanistan. He was one of those people who was always happy to see you and had a smile and greeting for everyone. Since he was killed I have thought about it many times, and have concluded that I have never met a better person and have no doubt that he is now with his god. I would like to give my condulences to his family, whom unfortunatly I have not met and say that I wish I had gotten to know Fraise better. His memory and sacrifice are truly a credit to the United States and all it stands for."
Thomas Reich of Grand Rapids, MI

"Family of CPL Fraise,
I knew David for almost 3 years as he served in 2-35th Infantry. David never was seen without a smile that truely had a positive impact on everyone around him. I am still saddened by his loss, but will never forget the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE HE MADE FOR HIS COUNTRY. I pray daily for his family, that GOD will comfort them and always keep them. I know today that David's smile is what makes our days bright and bearable."
Bill of Hawaii

"To my very dear friend Nissi, I was thinking of you and Jireh and David and I came across this sight. As I read all the wonderful letters tears began to flow. I know that if this sadness is still in my heart, I can't imagine how you must feel. I just want to say that God is bigger than all of this and He's there for you and jireh. He will keep you in perfect peace if you keep you mind stayed on him. Draw nearer to God and He will draw nearer to you, He's waiting.

I love You and Jireh"
Yasmeen of Schofield Bks, HI

"i want to thank everyone for the love and support.i cannot express how that make me feel, to actually know that there are people there for me and to encourage me to be strong.

thank you all"
jenniece fraise of honolulu, hi

"To the family and friends,

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your loved ones bravery and sacrifice. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. Your loved one is a hero. Greater love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

God bless you.

Home Front Ministries
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Porter Ranch, CA"

"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

"Just utter disbelief is what i feel. This was a FINE young man. he loved the lord and he loved his wife and baby. David i will miss your bright smile. i remember the time niecy went home David was soooo lonley. he was at the commissary everyday buggin me.(hahaha) niecy said when she got home he even had buffed the floor. then at the baby shower all u seen was his teeth.I cry when i think about what happened to u. Niecy my heart is with u and the baby. im glad i had the honor of knowing this family"
Carla Crawford of Honolulu Hi

"Just utter disbelief is what i feel. This was a FINE young man. he loved the lord and he loved his wife and baby. David i will miss your bright smile. i remember the time niecy went home David was soooo lonley. he was at the commissary everyday buggin me.(hahaha) niecy said when she got home he even had buffed the floor. then at the baby shower all u seen was his teeth.I cry when i think about what happened to u. Niecy my heart is with u and the baby. im glad i had the honor of knowing this family"
Carla Crawford of Honolulu Hi

"To Cpl Fraise's family & friends our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I feel your sorrow and pain. Cpl. Fraise thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave of yourself for your country. You are a great american hero.

Widow of SFC Robert J. Mogensen
3rd SFG KIA May 29, 2004
Afghanistan"
Tanya Mogensen & Family of North Carolina

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

"Thank you for your service, sir. You will not be forgotten. God bless and keep David's family until they all may meet again."
Dana of Bakersfield, CA

"To Davids family and especially to Jenniece and the little girl:

Im so sorry that you have to go through all of this pain. My daughter also lost her father. He was Taft Williams, also from New Orleans.
It was and still is very hard for us.
We are here in Germany.
We will always love him.
Never forgett, David is there, everywhere keeping an eye on you and the little girl.

Im sorry. I asked myself so many times: Why him? Out of those poor soldiers. Why did he have to be one of them dying?
We will never find an awnser. My daughter (8) always tells me: Mom it was time for him to go. God needed a brave man in heaven to help him."

Yours Simone
from germany
(simyrwd@aol.com)"
Simone of Germany

"I am so sorry words cannot describe how i feel. He was such a great person and soldier. Glad i could help with the broken car and proud to have met him"
SFC Jerry A. Caligiure of Schofield Bks. Hi

"To David's Family:
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. May God bless you and help you through this time."
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas

"To David's family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I am feeling with you. Having met you when you first arrived up until David left for Afghanistan, I will always remember his smile and his fire for God. Remember, Jenniece, we are all in God's right hand (Is 41:10) and He is watching over us all, through the good and the bad."
Joy B (WOLCC) of Honolulu HI

"To David's Family and Friends:

On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences. We share the same loss ... the same pain. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for his bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (Ernie's mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, David, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"D-avid Fraise, a minstrel of praise
The Lord was acquainted with all of
your ways.
A-nnointed, appointed, and called of
the Lord.
To spread the good news of his
marvellous word.
V-ictorious in battle both here and
abroad
A soldier indeed in the Army of
God.
I-nstructed by God through Pastor
Monnet
You gave all you had to show
sinners the Way.
D-early departed child of the
King
Death has no victory, death has
no sting!!

David, you were a courageous spiritual warrior as well as a national hero. Your life was a living testimony of Jesus Christ. We'll miss you."
Karen L. Baptiste of New Orleans, Louisiana

"Thank you David Fraise, 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 Cpl. David Fraise:
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 David 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 Cpl. David Fraise:
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 David, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia