Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"This year seems harder than before. You will never be forgotten."
David Anderson Cyclone 6 Ancient of Texas

"To SSG Deckard many days we talked about you changing your mos to 91B I always joked and said your not ready but I always knew you were, I just want you to know I want forget you battle 4-64 4 life"
SSG Williams Marcus of Fort Riley ks

"You are never forgotten. Many Cyclones think of you daily. Time is supposed to heal but it still seems like yesterday. See you on the Green young man!"
Cyclone 6 Ancient

"I'm struggling with what to say... I'll never forget all of the road trips to Ohio during the holidays in your grand am. I think about you every single day and with tears rolling down my face, I just want to let you know that I am so so sorry. I will always hold you in my heart."
BOBO of Fairborn, OH.

"It has been nine years and the weight of losing you and the 14 other soldiers I had the honor of serving with is bearing down on me harder now than ever. The sacrifice you and your family made for us will not be forgotten."
SGT Crocker of IL

"Hey man, stumbled across the page once again. Still miss you. Wanted you to know that I'm having a kid and if its a boy the middle name will be David in your honor."
Webb of California

"Another year! You would have been a forensic pathologist by now! That was your goal! Things never happened for you that way. You have your wings now though! Never forgotten!"
Cyclone 6 Ancient, David Anderson

"Eight years today.... I think of you all the time. Gone but NEVER forgotten."
Robert Drnek of Butler, PA

"Just wanted to you let you know I have not forgotten you and never will..."
SSG Shultzaberger of Gainesville, FL

"7 years today....it still feels like yesterday, love you and still miss you...xo"
S.

"David,
Think of you often. I wonder why all the time. What would you be doing today? Seven years feels like only a day. The events of this tragic day will never leave me."
MAJ A of Ft. Hood

"Its been 6 years..still miss you every day...love shannon"

"All gave some...some gave all

SPC David Harrison Ford IV 16 Sep 2005
SGT Matthew L. Deckard 16 Sep 2005
1SGT Alan N. Gifford 16 Sep 2005
SSG Paul R. Marek WIA 16 Sep 2005
SGT Victor M. Cortes III 29 May 2005
SGT Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr 10 Oct 2005
CPT Michael J. Mackinnon 27 Oct 2005
SPC Jose A. Rubio Hernandez 24 Mar 2008
SSG Christopher M. Hake 24 Mar 2008
PVT George Delgado 24 Mar 2008
PFC Andrew J. Habsieger 24 Mar 2008
SGT Steve A. McCoy 10 Jun 2008 WIA 23 Mar 2008
PV2 Joshua C. Schichtl WIA 06 Jan 2008
SFC Aaron D. Cornelius WIA 15 Apr 2008
SGT Mario A. Ojeda Jr WIA 05 May 2008

3rd Infantry Division
4th Brigade
4-64 Armor Battalion

You will NEVER be forgotten....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7-ys7UaRRQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0SAtlv7gtw"
armybeef68 of San Jose California

"All gave some...some gave all

SPC David Harrison Ford IV 16 Sep 2005
SGT Matthew L. Deckard 16 Sep 2005
1SGT Alan N. Gifford 16 Sep 2005
SSG Paul R. Marek WIA 16 Sep 2005
SGT Victor M. Cortes III 29 May 2005
SGT Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr 10 Oct 2005
CPT Michael J. Mackinnon 27 Oct 2005
SPC Jose A. Rubio Hernandez 24 Mar 2008
SSG Christopher M. Hake 24 Mar 2008
PVT George Delgado 24 Mar 2008
PFC Andrew J. Habsieger 24 Mar 2008
SGT Steve A. McCoy 10 Jun 2008 WIA 23 Mar 2008
PV2 Joshua C. Schichtl WIA 06 Jan 2008
SFC Aaron D. Cornelius WIA 15 Apr 2008
SGT Mario A. Ojeda Jr WIA 05 May 2008

3rd Infantry Division
4th Brigade
4-64 Armor Battalion

You will NEVER be forgotten....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7-ys7UaRRQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0SAtlv7gtw"
armybeef68@yahoo.com of San Jose California

"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry. I understand in theory only that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take the families pain away but I can't. I am committed to loving ALL people, myself and our environment. I am committed to working on my happiness everyday because so many have died for my freedom to live my life. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. All my love and respect. ogersteiner@yahoo.com"
Scott Steiner of Gahanna, OH/USA

"One more year tomorrow...now it is 4. I will never forget you. The pain is still fresh."
MAJ A of Ft. Leavenworth

"”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at Projectcompassion@manti.com or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642"
Project Compassion - Kenna of Manti, Utah USA

"I miss you every day baby...always thinking of u"
Shannon Tritt

"Just thinking about you guys today. Not sure why. You're still missed."
SGT Cassidy "Doc" of KMTB, Iraq

"hey man, memorial day has recently passed and idependence day is coming up, i cant help but to think of guys like you, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, it was a pleasure knowing you from school, working together at 2 jobs, and you are an inspiration to all and very inspiring on me to join the marine corps. ironically enough i am in a marine corps tank battalion... thank you for your service, gone but not forgotten!!"
Sgt. Dustin Lawless of ironton, ohio/ camp lejeune, n.c

"David,
You will never be forgotten...my thoughts are with your family this Memorial Day."
Cyclone 6 Ancient of Ft. Leavenworth

"Hey Ford, Its been quite a while since I left you a messege "BROTHER", I am still trying to recover from another SERGERY on my leg in which the Doctor had to remove a pin, which would cause complications if left in. I am doing my Rehabilitation Therapy, which is going pretty well but, taking Forever. Oh well, It's gotta get done. GOD BLESS & I'll talk soon. If anyone reads this message, Espicially your Mom or Dad, I can be contacted by E-mail at paulrussmarek@msn.com."
SSG Marek of Satellite Beach Fl.

"I am SORRY those "POS's" did that to a good Soldier. They can't cause anybody anymore mischive, I Think ya know what I mean. You my brother, are considered an EXCELLENT soldier, a cut above the rest, in my books. I think of you as one of my "GUARDIAN ANGELS" along with 1SG Alan Gifford and SSG Matt Deckard. PLEASE, help my dreams of "Osseointegrated Neuroprosthetic" LIMBS become an infection free reality. GOOGLE "Luke arm" if ya want to learn more. "GOD BLESS YOU"!"
SSG Marek of Satellite Beach Fl.

"Hey Ford... every day I regret the fact that I had to leave Baghdad when I did... I have nothing but love for you."
Nick Stone of Richmond, VA

"August 3, 2008
To the family of Spc. David H. Ford, IV:
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

"To the family of:David H. Ford 1V I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief. He died a hero defending freedom and we are so grateful for anyone defending our freedom.
Know that I am praying for the peace of God that surpasses all understanding for you and that one day we will all meet in Heaven where we will rest in the arms of Jesus.
If you need someone to talk to or someone to pray with please call my Pastor at Gateway Community Church, Reverand John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd Covington Ga. 30016 Phone 770- 787- 1015 (fax)770-787-8215.Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew"

"It is honorable to have known Spc Ford and to see the loving remarks that have found there way here. Spc Ford and many like him is what makes this country and military vital to this earth. Thanks and God Bless"
SGT Collins, Edwin (Commo) of 5th Ranger Training Bn

"Hey my little bro I miss you every day. I will never forget you! You are my hero! I always talk about you to my family everyday. I miss your smile and the your kindness. I am truly blessed to have known you and served with you in Iraq. You are my angel and can't wait till the day we are together again as soldiers of GOD! I will never forget you. LOVE YOU MAN! You are the bravest soldier I have ever known!"
SGT Kevin Skripka C CO 4-64AR of Pasadena, TX

"I met David in the 5th grade.I remerber every weekend all the friends used to be at his house. I had the preveage of backyard wrestling with David! We had our ups and downs but over all he was a good friend and always there when I needed him. I wish he could have seen my lil girl! I know how precious life is now scince I had her on May 19th 2006! Violet,Ray,and Kim I miss you all and wish you the best of luck! We all miss and love you David!"
Ryan Scott of Ironton,Ohio

"Hi my name is Ashley Phillips. I didn't really know Spc. Ford but my boyfriend Spc. Ramirez did. They were the best of friends. I kno that when he passed Ric (Ramirez) was devastated and in december we will be expecting our firts child. In memory of SPc. Ford we are naming our lil boy Nathan David. We decided that this was a strong name for a lil boy and I send my prayers and love to Spc. Ford's family."
Ashley Phillips of Hazlehurst,GA

"David was such a great friend! I met him while he was working at Wendys! He was always smiling. He would brighten your day with one look. He was always there for me. I love him so much and miss him more than anything. I still think about him but I can tell you this He died for what he believed in. He is a Hero in my eyes. You will be missed David- I love you"
Kendra Scott of Worthington, Kentucky

"David was very special to me...he had a smile that would make your worst day all better, i miss seeing it every day..but you're right beside me all the time..i miss him very much and i wish we could of had more time together..because of you hunny, i've made life long friends.i miss you every day and i never forget to look at the stars and say good night ... love you lots..xoxo"
Shannon Tritt of Wisconsin, United States

"There would never be enough to say about David. I knew him well, he was always the guy to make me laugh and now it makes me cry. I will always remember him and all the crazy things we did together. I will miss him, and I thank God that I knew him. "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face;the rains fall soft upon your fields and untill we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.""
Sgt. Heath A Hutchison of Senioa Ga

"My family and I just want to say thank you and that we are deeply sorry for your loss. We do sort of know how you feel losing someone so close. My brother in law, Matthew Deckard, was a good friend of David's and killed on the same day. These men never realized just how heroic they are. They will not be forgotten but remembered as the heroes they are."
Captain Erik Goodwyn of Wright Patterson AFB

"Hey buddy, Its me Vernon. You were a great soldier and I was proud that we shared a tank. To Fords Family I am so sorry I will always remember him."
John Vernon of Reno,NV

"I'm truly sorry. He was too young."
Pete Simpson of Poland

"David and I served in the same unit at Ft. Stewart and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. My sincerest condolences go out to his family."
Mark Macy of Port Orange, FL

"David Harrison Ford IV was a fine young man who loved his family very much. He will be sorely missed by his many friends."
All His friends from Ironton of Ironton, Ohio / United States

"Spc. David H. Ford IV,
You will never be forgotten. You are in my heart and in my thoughts and prayers always. You were a great friend to my husband and me. You were a kind and gentle man and always considerate of others feelings. You will be missed. I will be joining you one day on those streets of gold in Heaven. We miss you, we love you, and we honor you."
Carolyn Staudt, wife of Spc. Bobby Staudt with Charlie Company 4-64 AR of Fort Stewart, Georgia/ USA

"I went to school with David. He was a year ahead of me but we were in the same German class. I can remember how polite and quiet he was. I wish I could have got to know him more. I am married to a soldier who just returned home from Iraq in February. We truely know how it feels to loose someone you love. Our hearts and prayers go out to Davids family. And to David, you are a true American hero. I honor your courage. I will be sure to tell my children about you, so that they know who to think while enjoying the great freedoms of this country. Thank you."
Kimberly Peyton of Ironton, Ohio

"TO THE FORD FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY! OUR HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND DAVID. DAVID YOU ARE ONE SPECIAL MAN! ONE THAT HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. TO THOSE YOU HAVE ; ALL HOLD VERY PRECIOUS MEMORIES SHARED WITH YOU. DAVID YOU WILL NEVER EVE BE FORGOTTEN. AS YOU ARE BEING REMEMBERED TODAY. YOU ARE A HERO! AMERICA ALOT SAFER TODAY BY YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. YOU FOUGHT OFF TERRORISM AND FREED THOSE IN IRAQ. YOU ARE DAVID APART OF IRAQI, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY. YOU HAD A ROLE IN IT! AN I THANK YOU FOR THAT AND FOR BEING A MILITARY BROTHER TO OUR SON. I RARELY, WORRIED FOR HIM. FOR I KNEW HE SERVED WITH THE ELITE OF AMERICANS. FOR YOU REALLY ARE THE ELITE. HUNDREDS OF MILLION AMERICANS AND A HAND FULL SERVING OUR COUNTRY. RISKING ALL TO MAINTAIN OUR LIBERTY AND FREEDOM. DAVID FAMILY; I URGE YOU TO REACH OUT TO YOUR POLITICAL LEADER'S. TO HAVE A STRRET NAMED IN DAVID'S HONOR. WE CAN NOT ALLOW HIS HONOR TO COME AT THE END OF THIS CONFLICT AND OR WAR. DAVID WILL BE FORGOTTEN LIKE PAST WAR HEROES. WE CAN NOT ALLOW OUR SON'S AND DAUGHTER'S TO BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"God bless you David. You will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Mother of Lcpl.Devon Seymour
KIA Iraq 6/9/05"
Janet Seymour of St.Louisville, OH USA

"I led a large number of officers and enlisted Air Force in a heartfelt ceremony honoring you as your remains were loaded onto a C-130 for transport home. We thanked God for your life and service. We prayed for all those who mourn your loss. It was a deeply sincere moment for all involved.
- God's grace to you and yours"
Cody Broussard, Chaplain USAF of Sather Air Base, Baghdad

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

"To the Ford Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your David is a true American Hero who will always be rememberd and honored. May God Bless you all and God Bless David."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

"I am truly sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength and courage to face the days ahead.

Michele Carter
Sister of CPL Gary Walters
KIA in Baghdad, 24 April 2005"

"Thank you David Ford IV, 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. David Ford IV:
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 Spc. David Ford IV:
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