Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I served with Trace on the Guitarro. He was a good man, the best. I love you brother!"
Bruno Huerta of California

"i am watching the memorial day special from arlington national cemetary and it made me think of trace. i served with him aboard the uss guitarro in the late 80's. HELLUVA NICE GUY, UPSTANDING AND FORTHRIGHT.

i was riding home from work that may when i heard his name as the local talk show host reads the names of the fallen whenever they release them.

i am glad to have known him and regret his passing.

joe flotta
uss guitarro '85-'89"
joe flotta of pittsburgh, pa.

"Trace you were my best friend's dad, and you were a great dad and husband. I love and miss so much.
Amber L. Howell"
Amber Howell of Wapello (his town) IA USA

"Thank you for all that you have done. You are my hero
Jerri L Jenkins-Moyer
sister of PO 2nd Class Robert B Jenkins
killed in Iraq May 2,2004"
Jerri L Jenkins-Moyer jjmoyer@pennswoods.net of Altoona, Pennsylvania USA

"I didn't know Trace but I wish I did. I went to his funeral not knowing him but left it like he was one of my close friends. Trace grew up in a town about 30 mins from me. I thought that if I went that it wouldn't effect me but it did. God bless you Trace Dossett"
Ana Farrier, T.C.B. Demo of Washington, Iowa

"i am proud of you."
Michelle of ohio

"Petty Officer Dossett, goodbye sailor and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"To the family and friends of Petty Officer 2nd Class Trace W. Dossett,

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. May you find comfort in love's everlasting connection.

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. Please register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

Proud Marine Mom and Proud Member of Marine Comfort Quilts"
Sandra Moudy of Placentia, Ca 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, Trace, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"To the family of Trace Dossett; As a Seabee family, and the family of the one of the first KIA's of Iraqi Freedom, we wish to express how sorry we are that another family has to go through the pain and sense of loss we have in the past year. All of our "children" who are and have served, are our hero's."
SWC Joe and Judy Childers retired of Powell, Wyoming

"To Trace'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 (his mom) of San Antonio, TX"

"""There is often a lack of comforting words at a time like this. However, I hope you can find some peace in that your loved one, Petty Officer Trace W. Dossett, was upholding the Seabee "CAN DO" tradition and the Seabee motto: "With compassion for others, we build - we fight, for peace with freedom."""
LCDR Michelle Breaux, CEC, USNR of Norman, OK (formerly NMCB's 74, 24 & 22)

"REST EASY SHIPMATE"

"To Trace'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

"Thank you Trace Dossett, 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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Trace Dossett:
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 Trace 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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Trace Dossett:
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 Trace, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia