Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Happy 25th birthday Spencer, I am so sorry you are not here. I feel like you were robbed of your chance at happiness.
I love you, and so does little Bobby."
Simone of Glendale, Arizona

"I recall those in my own life who like your Son died while in service to their country. Your Son is special and the family that he grew up in is special. How can we ever thank you. There is no way of course, but we will always remember and we will thank God every day for giving us such brave men. Thank You God and look out for their families please."
John Phillips of Iowa City, Iowa USA

"R.I.P. young Hero... another war, another generation, its just so sad........"
dee of philadelphia, pa

"Spencer,
I just want you to know you will never be forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. "All gave some...some gave all!" I was part of Eco Co 51st INF for only five months, before being sent to Walter Reed Army medical center for a bad parachute jump. Fare well! Retired PFC Bryce Turner"
Bryce of Merced CA United States

"Spencer,
I just want you to know you will never be forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. "All gave some...some gave all!" I was part of Eco Co 51st INF for only five months, before being sent to Walter Reed Army medical center for a bad parachute jump. Fare well! Retired PFC Bryce Turner"
Bryce of Merced CA United States

"hey i served with eco in our 2nd oif tour. never met spencer but his sprit lived on in the his brothers. thank you"
libby of anywhere

"To the family of Spencer T. Karol

I am so sorry for your loss. It is because of sons and daughters like yours, who put their lives on the line, that we enjoy a freedom not known outside of the United States and sometimes, I am sorry to say, not well appreciated even here. I wish there was something more or better to say to help you in what must be a terrible pain and sadness. But there is not. Your son, your brother, your nephew, Spencer T. Karol, is a patriot and gave his life in the noblest way known to man. And, you, his family, of course, have given up even more by giving him to us.

Wishing you the best and all the tranquility you deserve."
A. A.. Esteban of San Francisco, California

"Miss you miss alot of LRS WORLD WILL try my best at life for you and live it like you would, Wish it was like the time we went biking in the woods i felt young and had no cares then."
MIchael Diehn of Mabel MN

"Hey bro may your soul live on in every one that knew you. May you rest in peace."
SSG SOLOMON DAVID of FT BRAGG, NC

"I HAVE YOU IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY !!YOUR MEMORY SHALL LIVE ON THROUGH ALL OF US WHO KNEW YOU . I MISS YOU BUDDY ,YOU MAY BE GONE BUTT NOT FORGOTTEN . I HAVE A FAMILY KNOW AND I'VE TOLD THEM OF YOU AS WELL . WE'RE DOING GOOD WISH YOU WERE HERE ."
Derrick of iraq

"Hey buddy, wow, I miss you. I am out of the army now. (thank god) Everything is going well for me. You should be proud of your mom. She is doing great things in your memory, I have been meaning to go visit her but between school and work i have no time at all. One day I promise. Rest in peace

hunter sucks!"
Billy of San Diego

"Hey Spence,
I still think about you many times through out the day. it doesnt get any easier. I really wish you could have met your nephew, he is wonderful.I love you."
Simone

"hey spencer it has been a while i finally found this web sight. i miss the hell out of ya, and tell my little ones about you. i carry you with me all the time, and i hope that you can watch over all our other brothers out there, you are a real soldier. love you kid,
IN ORBE TERRUM NON VISI

ill talk to you later"
matthew shepherd of crown point, indiana

"I am truely touched. Thank you"
Julia of Florida

"I am sorry for your loose. I am also, so glad you have this tribute to your son and all the fallen young men and women fighting this war. I Thank Them All for there Brave Service and willingness to Defend Against Good and Evil. God Bless your son and all that are still in the Battle Field Fighting today."
John Rush of Keizer,Or. U.S.A.

"I thank you and my family thanks you so much for giving up your life to protect our great country. Please rest in peace Spencer, God bless you and God bless the USA."
Steve "Hillbilly" Kalmikov of Hemet, California

"I can hardly beleive that four years have come and gone so quickly. I still love you as much as i always have. I think about you all the time, and i miss you so much. You were the most perfect thing in my life, how will i ever find someone who will love me as much as you did? Your in my heart spencer. I love you."
Marque of Winslow az

"Hey Buddy,

Thinking of you a lot lately, especially today. You are always here with us. I miss you Little Brother and I will never forget."
Ray of Florida

"I can't put what I'd like to say into words. For all of you who were blessed enough to have known Spencer, I'm sure you would agree. Spencer, though you've passed, your memory lives on. I love you like a brother and will never forget you. Nor the rest of you from E Co. 51. I'm sorry that I wasn’t able to express my condolences sooner, but Mike just turned me on to this. In orbe de terrum. I’ll see you on the other side.

Get well Faulkenberry!"
Perry Gilliam, SPC E Co 51st IN Abn (LRS), Team 2-2 of Sacramento, CA

"Spencer:
All I can say is thank you...and it's still not enough."
Valerie of NewMexico

"Spencer; it was good times hanging out in Georgia. Last time I saw you you were leaving for Germany. Love ya bro."
Dave Perdue of Fremont, CA

"Just wanted you to know that we are taking care of your mom for you. She is a remarkable soul and I am honored to call her my friend. She misses you with all of her heart and is very proud of you, as we all are. We know you are smiling down on us and that you too, are very proud of your mother for all the great support and love she gives to the Gold Star Families.
Much love......Cookie"
Cookie Harris of CHino, Calif

"Bridget, we had met you last Thursday in Poway, as a rider of the Patriot Guard. Having met you I wanted to meet your son, and I feel like I have reading all the comments below. I just want you to know that Spencer will not be forgotten, and I know if he is looking down he is so proud of you.

Hugs
Joyce Orrell"
Joyce Orrell of Valley Center, Ca

"It still hurt's alot to know your gone and I'm not you took my place that night Love you man."
Michael Diehn of Mabel MN

"Hey brother...may you rest in peace! Your a real F**kin Ranger! not no punk Corps LRS show dogs!!! Just recently i bumped into a 82nd LRS show dog (E-6)with all the high speed badges but he had nothing to say when i told him that we did what we did! and he knew what Echo did thats why he didn't say S*it.
From the men of E Co., We love you and will never forget you!
"IN ORBE TERRUM NON VISI""
Doc Harbort (Vincent) of las vegas, nv

"To all of the wonderful people who left messages on this site. I am Spencer's Mom , Bridget. I have a tribute page to him on my site
guymadison.com
Please come and visit it. I am now giving back to the fallen troops as I ride with The Patriot Guard Riders.I beleive Spencer sent me on this new mission. It has really helped me in my life."
Bridget Madison of Morongo Valley, CA

"Hi Spencer. We never met, but I was on the Honor Guard for your service. Later I was assigned to Darmstadt and knew some of the guys from your unit. Rendering honors to you and other brothers in arms was the most proud and painful thing I ever did. God bless you and your family."
Lee of Alabama

"Dear Family,

I go to First Baptist Church of Orlando. On Sunday May 27th, in honor of our fallen soldiers, our church put their names on mini flags that were passed out amoung the concregation and placed on church grounds for everyone passing by to see. I was honored to have your son's name on the flag that was given to me. Thank you so much. Your son is a blessing and I am proud to say I am free because of him! Maybe someday, hopefully, I will be able to thank him personally in heaven. I will keep him and your family in my prayers. I would love to stay in contact if you wish. My email is SDMutschler@aol.com."
Samantha Mutschler of Orlando, FL, Orange

"Buddy, its Memorial Day so I figured now is as good a time as any to say "whats up fool". I talk about you almost everyday. I miss you little brother. Hopefully one day I will know why everything happened the way it did. I guess its true that only the good die young. You always were the best out of us all. Just keep the Hot Pockets stocked up, I will steal some from you again one day. You are always in my mind and heart Spenc. We won't ever forget you."
Ray English of St. Pete, Florida

"To Spencer T. Karol and all of the other service men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country, you have my profound thanks. Your families have paid the supreme price. I have a son who is just now being deployed to Iraq as well. As a 1st Lt. in the Army, he too loves his job and is firmly committed to keeping his men safe. My fervent prayer is that this war ends soon so no more brave men and women have to sacrifice their lives."
Colete Morlock of Troy, Michigan, USA

"Brave Soldier"
Men like you, are the true wealth of a Nation. We are forever in your debt.

" Your duty here is done now,
as ours will someday be.
So go with Him now,
to places only Heros ever see."

God Bless you and
Rest in Peace, my Brother
Kirby
USAF 66-70"
Malcolm Kirby of Pasadena California

"Spencer,

Brother we never meet but for me to say Thank You for your Sacrifice is small compared to the sacifice you gave to this Country.

Your Honor and Courage against the Evils of this World has given me and my loved one's the Freedoms we enjoy today. Saying Thank You for your Serve is only a small token to what this Country owes to you and Your Family.

I Meet your Mother at a parade on Sat, in Riverside to Honor Veterans.

Your Mom is an amazing Woman and her Love for you shows as she shares your life with everyone she meets. I feel I have seen you through your Mom and can't wait for the day I will be with you and all my Brothers who have gone before me.

I know they Welcomed you Home and I hope you all will Welcome me Home when my time is here.

Spencer there will be a day soon that I will have a chance to meet you and on that day I know I will be with you in the place God has put aside for Hero's.

Until then may God's abundant Love and Glory shine through you to your Family left behind. Until that day Brother May you soar with Eagles and Angels God has giving to you.

Your Brother Eternity,

Roland "Pegleg"
U.S.M.C. Vietnam Vet. 1967-68 RVN"
Roland of Corona, Ca

"Dearest Spencer, I never had the opportunity to personally meet you but have gotten to know you through your wonderful Mom, Bridget. You were so young and such a brave HERO! Your memory will always be etched in my heart. I look forward to hugging and kissing you in Paradise one day and personally thanking you for your great sacrifice that allows our family to live the American life! May the Holy Angels surround you with their sweetest prayers and may our Blessed Mother cover you with her Mantle of Love til we meet in God's heaven."
Margrit Morin of Cabot, Arkansas

"you would be 24 today. i thought i would wish you a happy birthday. i love you."
Marque of winslow az

"Spencer, I remember you at ten,
A gentle boy of manners, charm, and grace,
Your were special, it was clear, even then
A credit to your parents, and the human race.
Rest well, sweet prince."
Sue Rhodes Calhoun of Morongo Valley, CA,, USA

"Hey man just wanted to say hi again it's been a little while. Wanted you to know that you are not forgetten. I still think about you all the time man. I'm going back over again do me a favor and give the man up there a good word for me. Talk to you later bro."
Paul Davis of Ft Stewart GA

""From basic training, Airborne school,RIP holdover and Echo; you've always been an awesome soldier; but better yet; a person and friend. You are always thought of and your name well be with me forever. I carry you on my wrist everyday brother. Thank you for being a part of my life. Someday I hope I could be the man you are....until we meet again."
Robert Contreras of Paso Robles,California/US of A

"Spencer i miss u so much. you were a great brother to me and thank you for everything u did for me and all the stuff u taught me. I miss u very much and thank you for everything. love ur brother sean"
Sean Karol of Irvine

"Hey Spencer, its hard to believe its been three years. There isnt a day that goes by that you arent thought of or missed deeply. Thanks for watching over us and we WILL see one another again. We miss you brother!"
Roy & Kathleen Burkhalter of Titusville, Florida

"I think about you everyday little brother."
Mike Records of Deer Park, TX

"Hey little brother, Its seems so much longer then 3 years almost 10. Just wanted to let you know we all miss you man and think of you often. Remember your 2nd PLT little brother and with that you will never be forgtten. Take care and rest in peace man. We will all see you again someday."
Luke Collins of Knoxville Tn

"Three years today my love. I still think about you everyday. I am so proud of you. If you only knew how much i still love you. You are the greatest thing that ever happend to me. I will always carry you in my heart Spencer. I know that someday we will meet again. Thank you for all that you have done and know that you are loved and thought of often. Until we meet again my love."
Marque of Tempe AZ

"Hey buddy, its been three years today. I think about you all the time. I know you are watching all of us. We will never forget I promise. You will always be in my mind and in my heart. Love you little brother. Oh and by the way when we all meet again be sure to ask Matt for a cup of sugar."
Ray English of Pinellas Park, Fl

"Hey Buddy, I will always remember that night as being the saddest of my life. Thanks for keeping an eye out for us during our last deployment. Keep a chemlight up in the patrol base for the rest of us. We´ll be with you soon enough"
Billy Glass of Germany

"SPC Karol, your steadfast dedication to your country in the face of harrowing danger is an example for us all. I hope that one day I'll be half the soldier and man that you've proven to be. Thank you for looking out for us."
SPC Andrew Dobson Co. A, 2-30th INF BN of Kandahar, Afghanistan

"Hey, I wish I knew you Karol, I've heard good things about you. You will be missed, but not forgotten."
SPC Adam Bradshaw

"Well brother it's been almost three years. Not only will you never be forgotten but you will be remembered with honor and pride. Thanks for keeping an eye on all of us, and take care"
SSG Matthew Davis of Kandahar, Afghanistan

"Hey dude I was looking around on the internet and I stumbled on to your site. I couldn't just not say hi. We all miss you man."
Sgt Davis Paul 1-509th of Ft. Polk ,La

"im very close to spencer's mom,bridget,and i've known spencer when he was just born..and what i know in my heart is he is with the lord...and in the company...(now)..with angels...love to the family...god bless all the troops...sherry"
sherry dunn of virginia

"I served in Eco. 51st,3rd plt, team 5,from 89-92,I'm sorry for ur lose,GOD BLESS YOU!"
scott mohr of houston texas

"I found a KIA bracelet of a soldier in the bottom of a pool where I conducted military training. I retreived the bracelet and put it in a safe place for over a year. I forgot it was there. I recently just came upon that bracelet again. It states "SPC Spencer Timothy Karol - ARMY, E CO 51st INF LRS 6 OCT 2003 Hit, Iraq "IN ORBE TERRUM VISI". I don't know why I never thought about it again. Like some Americans we thoughtlessly don't notice important things in our lives. When I pulled it out, something came over me. I ran to my computer and I put in his name. Spencer Timothy Karol. I have read the remarks and I have felt the love, friendship and appreciation that this soldier so obviously deserved. That KIA bracelet will never be forgotten again. I am a stranger and I am an American and I will always remember this man and wear him to show how proud I am of him, our soldiers and what he and the rest of them sacrifice and fight for everyday. His unselfish acts will always be remembered. Thank you to his family for making him the man he was and his comrades for being there to guide him through his trials. To me, he will live on. Thank you Spencer for your incredible sacrifice."
Meagan

"served with spc karol i could only dream that my kids will grow up to be a man such as he. spc karol will be missed"

"Thank You for paying the ultimate price for my freedom! I will always remember you Spencer. From when I first met you when were a little kid up until the day when you grew up and then payed the ultimate price. Thank You Spencer.
Always, Jimmie "Jimbo" Perkins"
Jimmie A. Perkins of Winslow, Az, USA

"Nobody could ever forget you Spencer, I know you are looking down on us all now, thank you for all of the memories."
Mike Sullivan of Phoenix, AZ

"hey karol, omg i still think of you all the time. i went on that snowboard trip to Colorado that we were supposed to do. i thought of u the whole time. it kinda felt like you were there with me. it was odd. but it was even better just to have that feeling that you were there too. hopefully i can go visit your family next summer. miss you buddy."
Erik Selig of Dekalb, IL

"i never had the oppurtunity to meet you, but i am great friends with your brother sean. i just chanced upon this website and i want to express my undying gratitude for your sacrifice. its people like you that allow people like me the priveleged and free life that we live.

thanks and god bless"
nate of irvine CA

"Echo 51. My brother in arms. I hope you are in peace. Carry on!"
Brian B. of Caifornia

"In the last two years not a day went by that i didnt think of you. I still love you so much. I am so proud of you Spencer and the sacrifice you made for this country. If only I could hold you one more time, look into your brown eyes. I can still hear your voice in my dreams, at least i can still find you there. I dont think my heart will ever fully heal after loosing you. I will always carry you in my heart Spencer, and I will always love you."
Marque of Tempe Az

"It has been to years now and not a day goes by without remebering you bubby. I think I came speak for everyone that had the privilege to not only be with you there but those that have ever known you in saying we miss you and we love you brother."
Joshua Schmidt of Fort Worth,Texas

"well, 2 years have gone by, and i still think about you every day. i miss my little brother so much. thank you again to all the people that loved spencer so much. any of the soldiers that served with spencer can contact me at simone_karol@hotmail.com"
Simone Karol of phoenix, AZ

"Whats up man! Its been two years now and our thoughts of you have not lessend. I dont think a day goes by that you dont enter our minds. I dont think in terms that you left us, you just went on ahead to pull "eyes on" some where else and you took a pice of all of us with you.
To the Karol family,
I dont think there is as word or combination of words that could truly convey how we feel for you son, and how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your son. He was truly a good man, and it was our honor to sand beside him. His was truly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Scott Perry of Athens, Greece

"Its been two years Little Brother. Doesnt even feel like your gone. Hell in my mind you arent. Never will be. To Spenc's family again you have my deepest condolances. Spenc We love ya buddy."
Ray of Florida

"Hey Buddy, I just wanted to say hi to you and your family on this day. Your always in my mind and I will see you again one day. To the family anything you need I will always be there."
Nicholas Williams10-06-05 of fayetteville,nc

"Spencer...thank you for paying the ultimate price for my freedom and rights. I'm carrying the fight on for you."
Spc. Teddy Julien of Baghdad Iraq

"Spencer, I never had the pleasure of knowing you, but I had a chance encounter with your mom, Bridget, today. She miraculously appeared in my life during a time when I needed some help. Before she shared her loss with me, I have already dubbed her "the Angel of Morongo Valley." It seems as if she wasn't the only angel in the family. Thank you for your bravery and for doing what so many are grateful for--defending freedeom. I will remember you each night in my prayers and a candle will be lit for you every sixth of October from now on."
Nora Nunez of Joshua Tree, CA USA

"Hey Buddy, Its been about a year since I last wrote you, but I talk to you all the time( I'm sure you already knew that though ) I miss you Bro, a lot, I kept my promise to you, I brought you back to Florida with me. Not physically but in my mind and heart. You will be here with me always. You know you still you still make me laugh every time i remember when you went and asked Matt to borrow that cup of sugar. Keep some hot pockets in your freezer little brother I will come and steal 'em from you one day. Love ya Spence"
Ray English of E co 51st INF

"My love Spencer. You were always there for me, your Brothers Sean, Sky and your buddy Sheridan and sister Simone. You filled a Mans shoes before you were ten years old. My heart aches for you, if I could just see you again, or hear your voice, to hug you one more time, to hear you say " I love you Mom" one more time..." . I look in Sean's brown eyes and see such a familiar look, as if it were a part of you. I am so thankful Willie and Dominik and Records and Erik were there for you at your last hour. I will cherrish them as my own son's. You are my Hero and you are your siblings Hero too.I am so proud of you and find solice in knowing you loved what you were doing and did it well.God blessed me with 20 years of your life and now he must have bigger and better things for you to do.I love you and think of you every day. So many families are going through the same.My heart is with them also. You are loved and missed beyond words. I love you baby.
Mom"
Bridget Madison of Morongo Valley, Ca

"Karol was a kind soul. Who you could ask for anything. He made the ladies look twice with that cute face. He was our brother and he soldiered well. He covered my back countless times. Even 2 years later I think of that messed up night and wish it would have been different."
Lukus Collins of Eco 51st INF

"To Karol’s family. I’m sorry for the loss of your son. There is nothing that I can say to ease your grief. He did his job until the end and was very brave. Spencer was liked by everyone in the Company, and its guys like Spencer that made E Co. 51st a better unit then any other. To Spencer I will never forget the week we worked together in Manheim, Germany before we got sent to IRAQ. I still have the CD you gave me, and I will always keep it. I would give anything I have to have been there that night in Iraq. Go EZ bro, and I’ll see on the Drop Zone."
SPC James Encalada, E Co 51st INF, 1st Platoon, Team 1-2, SSO. of Medford, MA. Iraq Vet

"I went to basic training with Spc. Karol in 2001. I was just looking through all of the soldiers killed and saw him. It took me by surprise. My sympathy goes to his family and friends."
Spc. Michael Davido of Ridgway, PA

"To the family of Spencer I am so sorry for the loss of your son, I know that there is nothing any of us can say to lessen your grief. I would like you to know that Spencer is thought of and missed by all of us, his comrades, and that not a day goes by that I do not think of Spencer's smiling face. He was an outstanding soldier which was only shadowed by his ability to make all of us smile and laugh no matter how bad things got. To Spenc we miss you brother and I will never forget that day in Iraq.. keep a chemlight lit in the patrol base for all of us and we will be there soon little brother... Rangers lead the way"
Sgt. Eric Pazz of 2nd Platoon E co. 51st (LRS)(ABN)

"Hey Spencer.. im sorry it took me so long to find this site. I miss you bud. Ill always rememeber scooping you off the floor in Ramadi and helping you to your bed. Thanks for letting me use your M4 on missions and teaching me about LRS, and for just being the funny guy when everything sucked. We all really miss you..Rest in Peace brother!
p.s. hunter sucks!"
Billy Glass of Eco, Darmstadt, Germany

"Spencer had one of the gentlest souls I've ever come to know. I will always remember the way he welcomed me into his family with open arms and friendship. I really wish I could have had the opportunity to see Spencer turn into the great man he would have become. He was very easy to love. Thank you Simone for telling me about this website."
Heidi Karol of Irvine, CA

"Thank you Spencer for the gift of freedom we all cherish. Your loved ones can take solice in knowing that when they close their eyes for the last time, standing before them with open arms will be their Spencer. God Bless you young soldier. From a very grateful American family."
The Shaw family of Pasadena, Maryland

"I would like to express my graditude to all of you who have left these messages, I miss my brother so very much,more than words can express, it makes it easier to know how many people love him, I'm very proud of him."
Simone Karol of Phoenix, AZ

"I joined Spencer's team two months before we went to iraq, he was a really good young soldier, but better than that he was a great young man.In iraq his smile always helped the mood of everyone around him. To Spencer's Family, I was with him on that final mission and I,m truly sorry for your loss. He is a Hero in my book and I will never forget him..RIP KAROL.."
Sgt. Nicholas Williams of Darmstadt, Germany

""hey buddy, its hard to believe its been a year already. sorry i didn't find out about this web site sooner. I still don't believe you are really gone. we thought about you a lot the other day. I miss you little brother and i think of you all the time. i know God has a plan for you and someday i will know what that is. I love you bro. You are gone but i promise with all my heart you will never be forgotten.""
Spc. Raymond English of E co 51st INF

"It's amazing to me that a year has passed, but it still feels like i lost you yesterday. I still love you so much, and i think about you every day. your in my heart and thats where i keep you safe my love."
marque of Tempe Az

"i will remember that night for the rest of my life, after i came too, all i could think about is where you were. i know know you are in a greater place. you are in my thoughts everyday and i will always consider my little brother. i will see you there."
sgt michael t. records of e/co 51st

"I would like to tell Spencers mom how sorry I am for her loss. Spencer was an excellent soldier and person. He always had a smile on his face and he had the ability to make others laugh when we were down. Spencer is still missed very much. He will always be missed by us. Spencer was a very good friend of mine and as long I and the other members of 2nd Platoon, E. Co. 51st INF (ABN)(LRS) are still alive, Spencer will live also. Spencer we love you and we miss you very much. We will meet again one day. Our love to you brother."
SGT. Roy Burkhalter of E. Co. 51st INF, 165th MI Bn, Darmstadt, Germany

"hey karol, even though you died 9 months ago, the day you died still feels like yesterday... i think about you everyday, you were a great friend, my best fried, rest in peace buddy, ill visit your grave as soon as possible, hell ill even bring you a beer, for the last one we could never drink together. and to his family and saddly ex fiance - im sorry about your loss, remember im always there if you ever wanna talk, you know how to get a hold of me."
Erik Selig of Sycamore, IL

"Thank you brave soldier for sacrificing your today for my children's safer tomorrow. You have our utmost respect and gratitude. May God grant your family comfort and peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you again."
A grateful citizen in Arizona

"He was nice, caring and a great army man. I would like to bless Spencer and his family. All my thoughts are with you people."
7th grade student of Barker midlle school

"I am a 7th grader in Barker school. I did not know Spencer but when I read these messages on the fallen heros website. He seemed like a nice person and family member. I could tell by the messages."
7th grade student of Barker middle school

"To the family of Spencer Karol....I didn't know him, but I know his natural father Tim S. and I am the godchild of his natural paternal grandmother Lois S. (Im leaving out last name of these people because I believe this condolence is being made public on internet, and to protect their privacy). I also live in Arizona (prev of Chicago area) and was shocked to hear of his death. I am also a military veteran (USAF). I know you were proud of him, and even though I never met him (I did know of his existence since his birth), I am proud of him as a soldier and his ultimate sacrifice for freedom. But to you, his family, I am sending my condolences to your family. He will be missed."
Sue Winkler of Phoenix, Az

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

"thanks to my cousin spencer for doing what i sould have done"
justin of los angeles, ca

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

"To Spc Karol's Family:
Though we are strangers, we want you to know how sorry we are your Spencer was taken from you. There is no doubt his thoughts were of you as he served with the Army in Iraq. We will never forget. You are in our hearts (1/27/04)"
Carol & Larry Miller of Tampa, Florida

"To the family of Specialist Karol. We wish to express our sincere condolences on the death of Spencer. He died too young in service to his country. He will not be forgotten. May memories of happier times sustain you and may you know he was an honor to his uniform and a hero to his countrymen."
Chief Bruce and Sandra Whitehouse of Corona de Tucson Fire Department, Corona, AZ

"Thank you Spencer Karol, 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 my second cousin Spencer. I am truly saddened by your death. I anguish over the fact that I came home from the war and another one of my family members did not. May you sleep with the angels my cousin, my comrade in arms. -Jerry"
SSgt. Loughlin, Jerry P. of March Arb, Ca.

"To the loved ones of Spencer Karol, Words cannot express the saddness I feel for your loss. I commend the bravery of Spencer and have faith that he is in a better place. May God help you through this time of loss."
Laurie Robinson of Evansville, Indiana

"hey baby, I love you so much and i am so proud of you. I will always remember our love and the time we spent together. I wish i could hold you again in my arms and look into your beautiful brown eyes. i know we will meet again and be together. i love you with all of my heart Spencer. i miss you!
your loving fiance Markie"
markie of Holbrook Az

"hey karol, i met you in darmstadt about one year ago. although i did not know you really well, you are a nice and fun person. i'm so shocked about what happened... i feel so sorry and i cant believe it. i wish the best to your friends who are still there, to your other friends, to your family and to everybody else who could enjoy to meet you. rest in peace and take care. Nadia"
Nadia of Germany

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