Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"sPC HERSHEY WAS MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND HUTTON & HERSHEY WAS IN AFGHANSTAN TOGETHER WHEN THIS ALL HAPPENED & MY BROTHER WHEN HE RETURNED HME HE & A FEW GUYS WENT TO pa TO SPEND TIME WITH HERSHEY'S FAMILY.. THE LIL BLACK BRACLET HERSHEY WORE W.W.J.D. MY BROTHER WEARS HIS FAITHFULLY FOR HERSHEY & HE HAS BEEN IN A LOT OF SUFFERING OVER THIS & I PRAY OMG I PRAY FOR UR FAMILY & GOD BLESS ALL THE TROOPS!! MY BROTERH RETURNS TO IRAQ HERE IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS & HERSHEY IS ON HIS MIND REALLY BAD.. MY HEART JUST BREAKS THAT THIS HAPPENIN ALL AROUND US..PLEASE GOD MAKE IT ALL STOP!!"
TRACY{HUTTON}THOMPSON of INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA

"November 10, 2007
To the family of Spc. Brett M. Hershey:
Brett 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

"Brett, you will always be remembered for your love of life and your love of God. You lived your faith so admirably and you are truly missed. My prayers are with your family."
Aubrey of Woodstock, GA

"One of the finest men I ever served with."
SPC S. Might of Princeton, IN, USA

"Brett, you are a hero and will never be forgotten.Thank God for men like Brett Hershey.I still wear the black bracelet. God bless you and your family.

SGT Daniel Morgan dsmwc8@umkc.edu"
SGT Daniel Morgan of Kansas City, Missouri

"War is one of the worst disasters of man. His predisposition to kill his fellow man is very disterbing. But without a defence we are left vunerable. So it's up to people like Brett to fight for peace."
Keith Roy of O'Fallon, MO

"There arent words to describe the person Brett was. He captured so many hearts and lead so many people to God. I am greatful to have known him and will never forget how much he touched me and so many other lives."
Natalie Turnbull of AFRC Garmisch, Germany

"I saw your picture on the news tonight and I couldn't believe it was you. It's been years since I have seen you but you look just as I remember. All the memories of growing up with you and playing in our neighborhood flooded my mind immediately. I remember riding the bus together and playing after school. I can remember times when we would ride bikes together and hang out in the neighborhood. God bless you Brett! You will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
Felecia Jones of Oxford, Ohio

"the greatest guy i ever meet"
james stephens of whiteland, in

"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""

"Thank you, Brett, for loving God above all else and for the inspiration you've given so many others. My prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow soldiers.
Brett and I met through his fiancee, Liz, at a Campus Crusade function at Indiana University. I will never forget how loved he made me feel. Christ's love resonated in everything he did."
Emily Veach of Plainsboro, New Jersey, USA

"You are missed by so many at North Central High School. I know now that God is taking good care of you."
Lacey Moser of Indianapolis, Indiana

"Breet you were the best cousin ever we love you"
ben Cameron brett's cousin of harrisburg

"I was a friend of Brett's when he lived in Oxford, Ohio. We played all little league sports together. He will not be forgotten by anyone I know. He was a great kid and I will always have the memories he left with us."
Matt McCutchan of Lebanon, Ohio USA

"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, Brett , will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"To Brett'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 son returned safely from Afghanistan, only to lose his life in Iraq. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (The Big Ern's Mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@sbcglobal.net"

"Thank you Brett Hershey, 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 Spc. Brett Hershey:
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 Brett 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 Spc. Brett Hershey:
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 Brett, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia