Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Hello,
My name is Jennie Black and I'm the sister of PFC. Wilfred Bellard. I'm looking for SPC Cunningham's wife. My mom recieved a letter intendend for you when your husband and my brother passed away and she would like to get a hold of you to return it to you. You can reach me at jennie_28@hotmail. com. I'm sorry for your lost but one thing I always try to remember God recieved 3 wonderful angels on April 4, 2003."
Jennie Black of San Diego, Ca

"Hey "Old Man",
John has been on the site before but could not leave a message. Night after night those radio calls go through his head.
We named our little boy after you, he turned 5 in June. Daniel James Allen. You would be proud, he is fearless.
We think of you all the time and miss you. We know we will see you again someday.
Connor- We have never met but we knew your dad and he talked about you so much it feels like we know you too.
We love and miss each soldier we have lost, ROCK OF THE MARNE"
Kimberly Allen of Hensley, AR

"C-Ham, this is the first time that I have visited this page. For that I do appologize. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the opportunity have known you as a soldier and a friend. Gone but not forgotten. Be easy killah."
SFC Goff, Kenneth M. (JONNGOFF) of Austin, TX

"There were times when he didn't feel full of life..........but he was.

There were times when he didn't feel successful..........but he was.

There times when he didn't feel like a good husband or father..........but he was.

There were times when he didn't feel connected to any of us..........but he was.

There were times when he didn't feel brave of courageous..........but he was.

There were times when he didn't think he was my brother..........but he was.

I wrote these words to him shortly after he passed. I hope he new how much he meant to me and how much I miss him. I hope to see my friend again one day."
Anonymous

"C-ham, I think of you often...especially during Memorial Day. Have talked with your Mom several times and sent her a plaque with your Kosovo Medals attached. I'll always remember you. I'LL NEVER FORGET"
1SG (R) Phillip Manville of Bonaire, GA USA

"c-ham i just wonted to let you know i will never forget the times we spent together in iraq and at fort stewart you helped me alot when i first got to fort stewart i would have been lost with out you , on april 4 2009 i will be at your memorial to talk with you and jones, ballard,tacket and all my fallen brothers .that night when you , jones and ballard died i still feel so guilty for not been able to save you guys i still see it almost every night its been almost 6 years and it still seems like yesterday . i still love telling the story about right before we left we were shaving each others heads and you did mine and cutit all up and jimbo put rubbing alchol on it and said it was cooling lotion. i miss you so much your presence will never faid from my mined i miss all of cobra strike so much if any of you guys wont to chat hit me up ttaylor2552003@hotmail.com

cobra strike
sgt.faulkner
sgt ram
robinsion
scotter
cunningham
wisor

ballard
jones"
jeff taylor of palatka florida

"C-Ham,

It's been 5 long years almost 6, since you were taking away from us. You are truly missed by us all. You will never be forgotten! What you think about the Pat's performance this year? "RIP""
CW2 Tyrone Hooks

"To the family of Daniel Cunningham,
My wife is a 3rd grade teacher at Eagle View Elementary School in Thornton Colorado. A few years ago the Cithy of Northglenn Colorado had a memorial in which they flew flags with the names of fallen service men and women on thier grounds. My wife received one of these flags as a gift from one of her parents which had the following message attached.
In grateful memory of U.S. Army Specialist Daniel Francis Cunningham Jr. who died on 4/4/2003 while defending liberty for you and me. We proudly fly this flag every national holiday in front of our home with the message still attached. God bless Daniel for his sacrifice and God bless you. Please feel free to contact me at rion_1@msn.com if you wish."
Mo Trujillo of Thornton, Colorado

"Thank you for teaching me what you know about life and being a 13B. Your memory will always be with me and 1-41."
SSG Matheny, Vincent of Fort benning GA

"I never had the privelege of meeting Danny but I have heard stories from his family who I am very close to. You are missed by all."
whitney of north conway, nh

"December 30, 2007
To the family of Spc. Daniel Francis J. Cunningham:
Daniel 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

"My name is Hailee Marcum, my school went to Washington D.C., and we went to the faces of the fallen exhibit. My teacher asked us to pick a person by our delight to do research on, and I chose your family member, Daniel Francis J. Cunningham, and I wish you all the best of times and I'm sorry this happened. We appreciate the service that Daniel did, and this experience has helped me understand the cost of war.

Greatest Apology,
Hailee Marcum"
Hailee Marcum of Pottsboro,TX,USA

"Hey C-ham its been four years now I think about you everyday you Are a great friend and a brother to all of us who served with you. I still remember that night at the Airport, your life did not go in vaine. Much love C-Ham

"Smity Rock""
(Spc.) Matthew smith of Montesano, Washington

"Daniel,
On today, the fourth anniverary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just in OIF, but also for your service in Kosovo as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Mission Accomplished"(41st FA Motto)"

"hey thats my name. i am sorry about that dude daniels are a minorty and to lose one is a shocking blow."
daniel of cunnigham street

"C-HAM,
Your memory crosses my mind every day. You were a true soldior and a true friend. Unfortunately for us, the Lord needed you with him. We had some good times together though. All my buddys love hearing all the old "C-HAM" stories. I wish I could have met Connor, you talked about taking me up to Maine all the time, but we never got around to it. Hopefully I will get a chance to get back to Ft. Stewart to see your memorial soon. I miss you buddy."
Jimbo Abate of Pecatonica, IL

"C-Ham it's been a while since I've visted your page, but trust me you're not forgotten. I just wanted to come by to let you know (but I know you already know) that the Pats will lose this weekend to Indy. RIP"
T. Hooks

"C-Ham I remember posting a message and saying that our cause is just and your effots were not in vain. Today is a good day for us as they hung him just outside the green zone, when I heard the news the first people to come mind were you, Jones and Bellard.. I visited your memorials the day he was captured to let you know they he was ours and now I am proud to say it again, your effort were not in vain.. I love you and miss you like there is no tomorrow
"Rock of the Marne""
Rob (Cheif) of Lyman SC

"I am very sad for your loss."
D of Virginia Beach, VA

"The memories of football in snow, flipping burgers after school. And just the honor of knowing, working, and being a friend of such an outstanding person. You were always way ahead of the rest of us. A great citizen, soldier, husband, father, and hero to all. You are missed greatly. Thank You for your dedication, and service."
Corey K Robbins of Jay, Maine / USA

"connor we love you your farther loves u still very much and so do we !!
love your best friends Amanda C. and Kate A."
Amanda&Kate of Winthrop Ma

"c-ham this is the first time i got the courge to leave you a message , i miss you very much, i looked forward to us hanging out in your bar in saint augastine, you died right beside me that night night i felt so guilty for not being able to help you, jones and ballard.i dont know yet why i lived that night . you were one of the best men i ever met.your picture hangs in the sports bar at the holiday inn in st augastine i thought that was pretty cool. to connor, i never met you but c talked about you all the time , ihave a son who is 11 , im so sorry to you i could not help your dad.i have many pics of your father please email me and i will send them to you....your dad will always be my friend and my hero /// surfgrunt@hotmail.com"
jeffery taylor of palm coast fla.

"C-ham, I have a photo of you taken while we were serving together in Kosovo posted on my refrigerator, and it's been there ever since the Lord called you. I'll always remember you..from the night I picked you up while we were in the field at Ft. Stewart and dropped you off at SSG Faulkner's section, and the times you would kid me early on Monday mornings about Buckshot Jones not doing too well in NASCAR the day before. But my fondest memories will always be your willingness to give your all in everything you tried to do. I'll never forget that, and I'll never forget you. Rest in Peace Charlie Dawg...God's got it from here."
1SG(Ret) Phillip Manville of Bonaire, GA

"C-ham, I have a photo of you taken while we were serving together in Kosovo posted on my refrigerator, and it's been there ever since the Lord called you. I'll always remember you..from the night I picked you up while we were in the field at Ft. Stewart and dropped you off at SSG Faulkner's section, and the times you would kid me early on Monday mornings about Buckshot Jones not doing too well in NASCAR the day before. But my fondest memories will always be your willingness to give your all in everything you tried to do. I'll never forget that, and I'll never forget you. Rest in Peace Charlie Dawg...God's got it from here."
1SG(Ret) Phillip Manville of Bonaire, GA

"C-ham it has been three years now and the pain of losing you, Bellard and Jones has not gone away. there is not a day goes by that I don,t take the time to remember the time that we spent together, I feel that just having been honored enough to serve this nation with you has made me a better person. Men who are willing to fight for this nation no matter what the cause are a special breed and I am proud to call you all BROTHER. I miss you man"
ROB(Chief) of Lyman SC USA

"Even though, i never met you i bet you were the best dad ever. Connor so0o0o0o0 wishes you were here still, he misses you and loves you. You should be proud. byeee <3"
catherine of winthrop

"my heart goes out to daniel. Connor loves you very much. You should ALWAYS know that."
mairead of winthrop

"connor .. your dad was the best .. daniel your son loves you .. everyday he talks about you and misses you .. we miss you .. <33 love the love of connors life"
kayla of winthrop

"daniel cunningham was the best soldier there ever lived !! our best wishes to his family .. and connor !!!! from his bffls...km.mm.cl."
connors best friends of winthrop

"He wuz my father.....haha....good memz...arg....bad memz...i only need 2 remember his smile 2 make it through he day"
Connor Cunningham of 33 dolphin ave.winthrop mass

"Danny was my sisters brother in law as well as our friend we luv you Danny you are sadly missed but never will be forgotten"
Tiffanee of Auburn,Me

"Cunningham You was one of the first soldier I met when I came to the PLT. You was one of the older soldier, so I will always remember you for that, I remember that day so clearly, everything that I ask you do you never once complain that is what great soldiers do, they do there jobs. To the Cunningham family I'm sorry that it took so long to send this message I will always remember Cunningham. SMOKE DAVIS"
Johnny Davis of FT.STEWART,GA,USA

"My heart and prayers go out to his mother. I too lost a son in Iraq."
Jacquie Cruz of windsor,cal, U>S>S

"While recently at Ft. Benning I purchased one of the KIA memory bracelets with Spc. Cunningham's name on it. I will forever be a reminder to me of the sacrifices made for others."
Liam of Oregon

"I didn't know him, but we share a common name, a likely a common ancestor. He is in my prayers."
Frank J. Cunningham of Notre Dame, IN

"C-Ham,
You were a close friend and we had some good time's. I will never forget all the advice and wisdom you gave me over the years I've known you. You were one of the first guys I met when I first got to the unit and I'll never forget your kindness. You are a great soldier and friend and you'll always be in my heart."
Spc Joel Schuette of Fort Stewart, GA

"My friend from many years ago, you will be missed. Thanks for being a hero."
T of Maine

"Connor I proudly wear the name of your Father on my honor bracelet,May his courage and honor never be forgotten"
Brigid Stuart of Texarkana,Texas

"He was the best father a kid could ask for. I just wish I could spend 1 more day with him.Dad I will never forget you."
Connor Cunningham of 33 Dolphin AVE Winthrop, MASS

"He is a sargent not a specialist"
Connor Cunningham of 33 Dolphin AVE Winthrop MASS

"Daniel is a sargent not a specialist"
Connor Cunningham of 33 Dolphin AVE Winthrop MASS

"I remember Danny as a little boy in our Cub Scout den (Den 4, Pack 171). It breaks my heart as I write this; he was a good Scout and, I am sure, an even better soldier and comrade. Thank you for your sacrifice."
Frank & Ann KEOUGH of Auburn, Maine, USA

"Danny and I were close friends in grade school. We lived in Tall Pines together and played street hockey and baseball together. When my family moved to Auburn, Danny would spend the night at my house. During the sleep-overs, Danny and I would play more hockey, gorge ourselves on Sam’s pizza, and pretend we were college roommates. I’ll never forget Danny’s easy smile, warm laughter, or that little cowlick he had. We eventually fell out of touch but I’ve often wondered what became of one of my favorite childhood friends. In April of ’03, Google returned my query for Danny with tragic information. I am sad, but I am also very proud. The pain of my sadness is partially blunted knowing that Danny grew up to be the good person that I knew he always was. God bless you, Danny Cunningham. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. My prayers are with you and your family."
Christopher S. Rosin of Boca Raton, FL

"Danny-
you were a cousin that I never knew I had until I heard the unfortunate news on the television. My father and yours were very close and as all three of you served our country all three of you are heros to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family as I hope I get to meet with you in heaven someday to say thank you."
Ashley Cunningham of CT

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

"Dear soldier... thank you. It is you we owe our freedom to. There is never a day, we do not think of how blessed we are because of soldiers, AMERICAN SOLDIERS like YOU. You paid the ultimate sacrifice, and so did your family. May God Bless you dear soldier with golden wings, and may he cradle your family in his arms, until they will be with you again."
The Silva Family, PROUD of our SOLDIERS, of Southern California, in the blessed United States

"In Loving Memory..Its been a year..

At the rising of the sun and at its going down, We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We remember them.
At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring, We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn, We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Rest in Peace Dear Soldier!! We will NEVER FORGET!"
The Grogan Family of Lakeland, TN (4/4/04)

"It's been a year ago today that you was taking from your family, love ones, and friends. I just wanted to return to let you know that I haven't forgotten you or the laughs we shared. You will always be missed and REMEMBERED!"
SSG. Hooks, Tyrone of Grafenwoher, Germany

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

"Cunningham,
I never knew you personally, but when I found out that 1-41 lost another on that day, I was heartbroken. We all miss you and wish your family and friends the best. God Bless"
SGT Ian McCarty of HHB, 1-41 FA BN, Fort Stewart, GA

"C-HAM NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF THAT NIGHT AT THE AIRPORT AND HOW I LOST YOU, JONES AND BELLARD TO A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT, I LOVED YOU ALL LIKE SONS AND I STILL DO..YOU WERE MY FRIEND AND FOR THAT I WILL BE FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT AND YOU DIDNT DIE IN VAIN OUR CAUSE WAS JUST AND WE ARE SOLDIERS..REMEMBER THESE WORDS, KEEP YOUR AIM TRUE, YOUR TRACKS LUBED AND YOUR POWDER DRY..YOU WERE TRULY AN ARTILLERY MAN.."ROCK OF THE MARNE" I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU MY BROTHER"
ROBERT FAULKNER of FORT STEWART GA

"Thank you Daniel Cunningham, 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

"I'm sorry for taking so long to write this in honor of C-ham. C-ham and I shared alot of great laughs at work and in the field. He was the type of person to bring a smile to your face no matter what type of mood you were in. He was a great guy, an outstanding soldier, and a good friend. C-ham and I deployed together and I was there that day on April 4th. I will never forget C-ham and everything that he stood for. When you read this C-ham I want you to know that you'll always be remember! Also the Patriots are heading to the Playoffs!"
SSG.Tyrone Hooks of Ft. Stewart Ga

"To the family Of C-Ham
I had the great honor of spending 2 years of my life knowing Daniel while at FT. Stewart. We were in the same battery for half of that time and went out every now and again for some laughs. I will never forget him and I know he died doing what he knew was right. He was a great soldier."
Sgt. Charles E. Johnson, Jr

"Our Prayers to the family of this wonderful Hero"
Nina of Bangor,Maine

"Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Thank you Daniel, for your courage and sacrifice. May God bless you and keep you in His care."
Ken and Maritza Holley of Pembroke Pines, Florida

"To the family and friends of Spc. Daniel Cunningham:
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 Daniel 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. Daniel Cunningham:
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 Daniel, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera, of Powder Springs, Georgia

"I too know the pain of losing someone young. My nephew died last year at the age of 30. Although it was a motorcycle accident not the service of his country, the pain is still great. Memories are a wonderful thing, hold on to them. God can also be a great healer of pain. Thank you for your sacrifice."
Terri Curtis of Green Forest, Arkansas

"I know the pain of losing a brother. My brother was a Marine. They say time heals everything, it does not..however what you do with that time, matters. Be strong, live your life to the fullest in honor of your brave warrior. May god bless you and please know we shall never forget this brave solider. NEVER"
The Taylors, USMC of NC

"Heather,
I would like to remind you that we are all thinking of you and your family
in this time of grief. I too have a brother over there and I pray that somehow
you can find peace and get through this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend always,
Tammy Trover (Howard) Oxford Hills High School class of 88"
Tammy Trover (Howard) of Thornton, Co USA