Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

""To the family of Jeffrey A. McLochlin ,I am so sorry for the loss of your love one.He died a hero.May you know the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Hopefully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need someone to pray with you or talk to please call or write my pastor at Gateway Community Church,Rev John B Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington Ga. 30016 phone 770-787-1015""

"Jeff was truly a Great American! We were in the same Basic Training / Infantry Training Platoon from DEC 1986 till we graduated on 20 March 1987. I know the last time I saw him was in April of 1987 when we graduated from Airborne School. I reported to Ft Bragg and Jeff to the RANGER Regt.

He will surely be missed by all who ever had the chance to meet him.

SFC(ret.) Mike Menapace Sr."
Mike Menapace of Yorktown, VA / USA

"Tour is wrapping up and we'll be done here in Iraq in about 23 days, wanted to swing by and just sit a spell and remember you. I will look in the graduation book from D 1-1 in the photos from the FTX and recovery there are a couple pics of you; I will see if I can get them out to people."
Peterson of FOB Paliwoda, Iraq

"I served with Jeff in Afghanistan. He is well loved and will be missed. What a great soldier and hero."
Jeff of Lincoln, NE

"Jeff Thank you so much for your contribution for our freedoms as many before you have done. May God be with your family and friends. Looking forward to meeting you on the "other side"."
Carol Steward of Helena, AR

"The young dead soldiers do not speak.
Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses:
who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night
and when the clock counts.
They say: We were young. We have died.
Remember us.
They say: We have done what we could
but until it is finished it is not done.
They say: We have given our lives but until it is finished
no one can know what our lives gave.
They say: Our deaths are not ours: they are yours,
they will mean what you make them.
They say: Whether our lives and our deaths were for
peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say,
it is you who must say this.
We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.
We were young, they say. We have died; remember us.
by Archibald MacLeish,
1892-1982, American Poet"
William D. Taylor of Bonita Srings, Fl.

"Re: S1C Jeffrey A McLochlin

Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!

Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: ps4fs@charter.net
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls"
Cozette Haggerty of Wilbraham, Mass.

"Just a Hello, to let you know you're not forgotten by those who were with you in the beginning."
Peterson of Heading back to Iraq once more

"September 11, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. McLochlin:
Jeffrey 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

"Sgt. Maj. McLochlin,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just in OEF, but also for your service in Bosnia as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Fit To Fight"(152nd Inf. Motto)"

"God Bless..."
Jill Desmond, widow Sgt. Dennis J Boles of Homosassa, FL USA

"May God Bless You. Retired 1SG and Vietnam Vet."
Danny Malone of Algonquin, Illinois

"I sa your message on tv and was greatly moved. Itis so sad that this war has to take our loved one's. As a retired Army 1SG, and Vietnam Vet - I salute you and your family. May God Bless You All"
Danny Malone of Arlington Heights, Il. 6005

"Another memorial day, is upon us and I sit here watching the news and listening to the debates over withdrawing and I must admit I am confused by the rhetoric as I look down this long list of my friends who have sacrificed. Many of my friends have sent me this link which brings tears to my eyes anymore and I can’t watch. I have come to these pages so many times in the past months with a sense of guilt that I have so little to say anymore. The list grows as these fine men and women do their job, a job they volunteered for and feel horrible as I walk away with nothing to write.

These were my friends, are my friends and some won’t remember me and there is one here I know I know but can’t remember him which drives me crazy. Somebody sent me a “Happy Memorial Day” wish the other day. I was at first angry but now I know that each of these individuals brought something to my life in their own way, and helped me to be the soldier I am today. One was somebody from basic training who when I saw his name and picture I was shocked. One I knew in passing and the others I knew all to well. These are my brothers and sisters, men and women who lay it down daily and many who volunteered to do what brought them to the fatal finish that placed them here for you to view.

Please don’t believe all you see in the media as fact. There are so many things being done and accomplished everyday over there that these folks thought was important enough to bring them here. These are our brothers and sisters, our family outside the biological attachments and these are our friends. Even now as I scroll down the list of names I am humbled by what they accomplished and saddened for their families, but it wasn’t a waste. I will sit quietly on a hilltop someplace this weekend and I will think about each of these individuals, and I hope that you will not give up on us, give us a chance because we will never give up on you. God Bless and take care.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Bill

I went to basic and AIT with Jeff way back in 1986/87 I am sorry for your loss."
SSG WIlliam Peterson of Ft BLiss, Texas.

"Thank you Jeffrey McLochlin, 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. Maj. Jeffrey McLochlin:
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 Jeffrey 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. Maj. Jeffrey McLochlin:
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 Jeffrey, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia