Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Toby was part of my HWB 2/2ACR family. I spent alot of time with him in many different places. We were both NCO's in 2nd platoon. I just wish his fate would have been different. I am now out of the Army, but hold my military roots dear to my heart along with all my fallen and standing SOLDIERS. I will never forget!!!"
Matt Dumas of Duson, LA

"I Miss You So Much:o(

Love you"
Saskia of Abbeville,LA

"It's been four years today son and it really hasn't proven to be any easier to accept what happened. I was in Kaplan this weekend and Saskia showed me pictures of the park they dedicated to you, I am so proud our hometown chose to honor you in such a manner. I stopped there Sunday on my way back to Texas and it filled my heart with joy to see the children playing on the equipment dedicated in your honor for your sacrifice. The boys are fine as I am sure you are completely aware of, hopefully they will spend time with me this summer in Alice. Love and miss you son."
Ron of Alice, Tx

"so much time has gone by and i still feel so lost with out you in our lives...you children are growing so beautifully i wish everyday that you were here to be a part of it...i know you are watching down on all of us but what i wouldn't give to have you here again....i love you toby with all my heart and i am so damn lonesome for you its unbelievable"
tanya of kaplan

"I'm still in shock!!! Toby was part of my Ft. Polk history!! Some of my best and worst memories happened on Norris Loop!!"
Deanna of Fayetteville,NC

"hey schatzi,today is Jonans birthday,he's 4 already can you believe it..i got up this mornign thinking about the day he was born and missing you more then ever...i wish you could be here with us to celebrate yet another birthday....i was reading all the msg. everyone left over the years and all i can do is cry,I miss you so much nothing changed it still hurts the same they say that with time the pain slowly gets easier,well...i dont belive that cause im still hurting and im still missing you as it was the day i found out we lost you....I Love you Schatzi and miss you more then ever......"
saskia of Abbeville,LA

"I MISS YOU SO MUCH......"
SASKIA of ABBEVILLE,LA

"today i am 13 but i still think of my godfather every day. we love the messages you all send for him thank you and u r in my prays"
chelsey of kaplan,louisiana.us

"Happy Birthday Schatzi we love and miss you so much"
saskia of abbeville,la

"May we all remember this hero in our thoughts, and this family in our prayers as we go about our lives enjoying the freedom he has helped preserve."
bk of Massachusetts

"WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BIG BIG DADDY

Justin & Jonan"
Justin & JOnan

"my godfather was loved very much. and when we found out he passed it broke our hearts. he was a great man and a great father to my cousins. he was the closest thing i had to a dad. he was loved before he was killed and still is loved to this day by family and friends.HE IS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN!!!!!!WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!"
chelsey of kaplan,la./usa

"raymond please contact me at cahd3@yahoo.com.....thank you for your comments about my brother.. we all miss him so damn much!!!!"
Tanya Mallet of kaplan, la

"See you in heaven Toby". C 2/3 FA forever"
SFC Raymundo A Rosales of Bakersfield ,CA

"SSG Mallet, What can I say! You got to our unit (C 1/7 FA) with a little attitude and all three of us (the section chiefs) looked at you with questions in our minds. Little did we know that at the firts field exercise you will flip us upside down and let us know that we had the best FDC Chief in the U.S. Army. Believe me we have had some good ones and they were not even close to you. Thats when we formed the fab 4. SSG Mallet, SSG Pringle, SSG(SFC) Perry and myself formed a great bond, not only in the unit but also outside of it. I remember the days that we used to drive our Platoon SGT crazy with our little comments and dumb jokes while he was trying to be serious about anything. I used to look forward to the morning meeting just because everyone would be all grouchy in the morning and here you come with a smile from ear to ear lifting everyones' spirits. I love you man and sorry I couldn't be there for you on that shameful day."
SSG Ramos, William of Ft. Hood, T.X.

"Toby,
3 years have passed and lot’s has happened, your children have grown some more and experienced new things, everything changed just a little bit but one thing I know doesn’t. You’re still missed as always and loved just as much; we all wish we could see you again, being selfish as we are, wishing to spend time with you and have a good laugh.
I think about you often and remember the smallest things, they always but a smile on my face and warm me from within.
Toby, you’re loved and missed so very much"
Melanie of Germany

"I miss you Toby"
Tanja of marburg Germany

"Toby and I went to Basic, AIT, and was stationed at Fort Stewart, Germany, and Fort Polk together. We progressed through the ranks together and would always compete for the best in everything we did. We understood each other like no other. It hurt to think that on 9 Apr 02 was the last day him and I seen each other. He asked me, "Why was I changing my MOS (13E) to be an Air Traffic Controller. We are a team. Don't break up the Team." Lets go to Germany and show them what FDC is really about. I decided to move on and told him I will go visit him over there in Germany. But for now I had to have a change in my career. We will always be a team forever no matter where we are in life.

We continued to stay in touch and informed of our success. On 30 Mar 04 he called to tell me he was leaving to go to Iraq and I told him I'll see him when he gets back for leave. He told me that as soon as he gets back from Iraq we both will submit our Recruiting packet together and try to get the same assignment. He was getting tired of being away from his family and wanted more time to be with them. I told him that sounds like a plan and I'll see you there. I told him to be safe and don't forget our promise. He said, "I won't".

Toby, until this day I have never forgot our promise and I promise I will never forget you. You have shown me things that has changed my life forever.

To the family I have never forgot you and your always in our hearts. Toby wasn't just a friend he was a brother like no other. You are and will be my second family away from home.

To Saskia I grieve with you and we are always there when ever you need us. You knew the kind of relationship Toby and I had how much I cared for him no matter what the situation was. Orawan, Tyler and I will always have an open heart, arms and home for you and your family forever no matter what time of day we will be there for you. Feel free to call or email us.

tlupshaw357@yahoo.com or Orawanhotmail@yahoo.com

Toby Wayne Mallet we love you and will never forget you."
SSG Upshaw, Tyrone L / U.S. Army Recruiter of South Hadley, MA/ USA

"I'd known about Toby's death back when it happened, but I just found this page today. I was very sorry to hear about what happened...and it was amazing to think...

Toby sat in front of me in a class in high school (can't remember which class), but I specifically remember that we got on each other's nerves a lot. Boy, would he tick me off at times! LOL Other than that, I didn't know him well, and I would have never thought so much of him until I heard about his passing.

Instantly, I became so proud of him and strangely happy to have known him, even in the crazy way I knew him. It also kinda made me regret that I wasn't better friends with him. I would have never guessed that this 'annoying guy from high school' would become one of our nations heros. For that, I have the utmost gratitude. Never underestimate someone! He may have bugged the heck out of me back then, but I am truly humbled and thankful that he served our country, giving the ultimate sacrifice. God bless Toby's spirit and his loved ones left behind."
Jaime Hargrave Merkle of Del Rio, TX

"I just wanne leave a message to tell everyone that still leaves messages for my Husband...You have no idea how much it means to me that he is still remembered by all of you.Not a Day goes by that i dont wake up and Toby is my first thought.I miss him so much..
I remember all the Turkey fries we had at our house he loved to cook for his Friends and Family and most of you were his Family.
Our Little one is turning 3 next month it seems like yesterday that i we left the hospital with our liitle new born and it kills me that Jonan wont ever get to know his Daddy all i can do is keep the Memory of Toby in this House and make sure our Boys know how much of a good Daddy,Solder,Brother and Son he was.
I love and miss you Bunches Toby..&>

Chris...i would love to see those pictures you have of Toby....my E-mail is saskia_mallet2002@yahoo.com

Thank you"
saskia of Abbeville,la

"Saskia I am not sure if you remember me I was stationed with Tody in Schwienfurt. We all had Fried Turkey ovver at your house. I will never forget the day I found out that Tody had fell in combat. I was in the middle of fighting just down the road from him doing what him I loved to do and that was shoot our "big guns" Tody taught me alot and was a great person and was a leader that any soldier was willing to follow. I am a Drill Sergeant now and I train my soldiers to fight I use the feeling that I felt when I got the news to inspire these soldiers. Tody was a good freind and a great soldier my heart goes out to you his loving wife and his wounderful children. If you need anything please feel free to email at keith.koekenberg@us.army.mil"
SSG Keith E Koekenberg of FT Sill Ok

"Toby,
I didn't know you that well but it still hurts to see that you are no longer with us. Farewell, fellow Cajun."
Christina LeMaire of Kaplan, LA via Northern, CA

"To the Mallet family,

I have thought, so many times, to send a message but, never knew what to say. I was stationed with Mallet at Ft. Stewart 1/9 FA. I remember Mallet always having a smile on his face. I left Stewart in 98 and thought about soldier/friends often. I got a call one day from a long time buddy; he told me about Mallet and I couldn't believe it. I still have pictures of him in the field, NTC, etc... Mallet was a great man, Soldier, Father and Friend. I know it has been a few years but, I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted his family to know, even now your brother, son, father, husband and friend is missed and prayed for.

If there is ANYTHING I could do, please contact me @ cbaerga@decisionHR.com"
Baerga, Chris of Tampa, FL

"It seems like it was not long ago that you came home for Christmas....and now its nearly two Christmas's later and your not here....I miss you so much Toby...I wish to hear your voice everyday...I wish you were coming home to us....I know that you are never far from us...watching over us.. but what i wouldn't give to be able to throw my arms around you or wrestle with you again...Your children are amazing..they all remind me of you in so many different ways...the way Phillip talks or walks...Justin has your personality...Kailey has your confidence..and Jonan has your slyness..he can just about talk his way out of things :) I know they all miss you dearly and so do the rest of us...it seems some days like you never left us and i expect you to call...then other days seem overwhelming with greif knowing that you wont.

I love you baby brother..."
tanya of kaplan, louisiana

"Happy Birthday Toby!
You missed and loved <3"
Melanie of Germany

"Happy Birthday Schatzi,
We Love and Miss you so much..."
Saskia of Abbeville,La

"Toby,
So many people have left kind and heart felt messages for you and your family and for two years I’ve been contemplating to do the same, I’m not sure why I haven’t maybe I wasn’t able to find the words to describe what I felt. I still struggle to find the right ones now but I finally wanted to leave a message for you and your family.
Your wife and your two boys are like my family and I love them to death, your boys remind me so much of you with the things they do and say, how they look, smile and even when they get mad. I know you know this watching them from above, laughing because you recognize yourself every day. You’re their angel.
I know you’re proud of Saskia, her strength, love and dedication. I only wished that the people that are still here would recognize that.
I still miss you today just as much as 2 yrs ago and I still half expect you to answer the phone when I call Saskia, giving me a hard time because I’m calling yet again ..lol.. I still remember things you did and said as if it was yesterday. You often irritated with your smart a** ways but more often than that you made me laugh, you were smart and determined. I admired you for so many reasons. Everyone who knew you were influenced by you in one way or the other, no one will forget you. Toby you’re loved and missed more than a couple words could ever describe!

Saskia and the boys, I love you and miss you guys so much. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about you all. I’m proud of you Saskia; you are the boy’s rock. Your love, dedication, and care go beyond description! You do everything for these children even without any help from others, you’re amazing!"
Melanie of Germany

"We Miss you so much...Farthersday is coming up and it hurts so bad to see that Justin and Jonan dont have anybody to give their Farthersday Gift to...they both made some in daycare....I know you are always with us its just hard to not be able to see you......We always Love and Miss you Toby...."
Saskia,Justin and Jonan of Abbeville,la

"It has been two years since you went away, but needless to say, your attitude, smile, and face is still very much alive. I see your children play, laugh, and dance, and each time one of them does something I see you...I seen Phillip and Justin dancing to music the other day and guess what? They dance just like you! They dance just as bad as you did...Lol.. In my mind you are still very much alive; I will always share with them my memories of you; God bless you and God bless the family..I love ya'll"
Sandy Alatorre of Kaplan, La

"i wish to thank everyone for the kind messages they left for Toby. He was a a kind and gentle soul. I wish everyday i could have him back. He was the baby of our family and a great brother.i love and miss you Toby I hope the pain will ease one day but your memory will never fade. I love you toby"
Terry Mallet of Baton Rouge, LA

"Two years already baby brother....how quickly it passed...you will never be forgotten! Love you and think of you always!"
Tanya of Kaplan, La.

"travis williams
I wanne thank you for this message.im tobys wife saskia.My 2 boys and i miss Toby so much.i would like to stay in touch and maybe if you have any pictures of toby you could share.my email is saskia_mallet2002@yahoo.com.feel free to eamil me any time."
saskia of abbeville,la

""TOBY MALLET:
to the the greatest solider, nco, section chief and person.... everyday you make me strive to be like you and know the unknown about my job you. you made the world seem so much large as you mentored me your last few years and yes i consider you a mentor, a friend, and a father-like figure you will never leave my heart and mind as long as i live and in closing i must say "strangers must sadden for never knowing you but for those close to you they must be feel bless because you were a true inspiration,role model, and a icon friend.... you be missed...love the williams famliy"
travis williams of schweinfurt ge byway of florida"
travis williams of schweinfurt ge byway of florida

"In your honor and with gratitude to you, Toby Wayne Mallet, I’ve planted a daffodil in your name, as have others across the United States as part of Project LIVE ON, a not-for-profit program founded to memorialize each U. S. military who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thousands of beautiful daffodils will come up each Spring, and, like your Spirit, will LIVE ON...and ON. Blessings to you, the family, as you grieve, and heal. For details, contact projectliveon@aol.com. Jan. 23, 2006."
Gretchen Forbes of the northcentral mountains of Pennsylvania

"I have planted a daffodil for you Toby, along with 49 more bulbs to represent other soldiers who have been killed in Iraq. Your flower will be seen every year and your sacrifice remembered. Projectliveon@aol.com"
Ruth Anderson of Mountain View , California

"i didnt know toby but god blesshim and his family.im living in germany and was in operation desertstorm in 91.My parents live in forkedisland.Let the people know what it is really about.You fight and then die for your country,but really no one really gives a damm.I was station in garlstadt germany delta company 1/41 infantry.I have seen alot but i know that i would not and will not go to war for any country.Because you get handled just like a criminal and then put away in a corner.Just like the people of Vermillion Parish about helping with the hurricane.No one has the balls enough to tell the governor or state rep. they need to help their own people ,but when they need people for the army then they comme round -n-knockin.They need to get the boys home and let the people be the people."
kabelmann of seefeld,germany

"I kailey Mallet daughter of Toby Mallet
want to thank everyone for remembering my dad and want to say i think of you everyday and with the holiday just want to say i love you dad"
Kailey Mallet of Kaplan, La

"this is to JGaspard i would like to talk to you please email me at cahd3@yahoo.com to everyone else thank you for your comments and stories about Toby we all miss him dearly if you have more stories please also feel free to email me"
tanya mallet of kaplan,la

"I didn't know Toby, but a fellow officer (A. Clemente, NJ)who was stationed with him has spoken so well of him that I would only be remiss if I didn't say that he is surely missed. My prayers will always be with his family and those who indeed gave the ultimate sacrifice. Much heartfelt thanks from my family and I."
Merce of NJ

"I just found out about this. I watched Toby grow up, as I was friends with his older sisters, and worked for his mom and dad for a time. And this happened over a year ago...

Thank you, Toby, for what you did and what you gave. I always knew you were something special, even as a child. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to know you as an adult, but life happens that way.

To his family, thank you for raising an exceptional young man, loving father, and proud member of our armed services.

And to his children, always remember that your father went there to protect you and the rest of us. Be proud of him. We are.

God bless you Toby."
J Gaspard

"One Year today....We miss you so much it doesnt get any easier or less hurtfull.....you'll always be in our hearts toby !

Your Wife Saskia and two boys Justin and Jonan!"
of Abbeville,la

"I got a phone call one day from a good friend who said in shock "Toby died man". I was blown away with a lack of understanding how this could happen to such an awesome and unique individual who was always filled with so much light and happiness. I met Toby in October of 1998, we both arived to C BTRY 2/3 at the same time. My first few months in Germany we spent much time together and I learned a lot from him. He always looked toward the possitive in things and many regularly looked up to him. I learned so much from his example and could not have imagined my life as it is now without the impressions he left upon me. Toby, you will live on forever because we can take your example with us and pass it on to future generations. Thank you for you selfless service and sacrifice..."
Jonathan Herbert of Hillsboro, OR

"Words cant even express how i feel, for Toby and his wife and two boys. I'm sorry, Toby was a great man and a outstanding soldier and leader. God bless you and be strong and if you need to talk you can always call me or my wife. Sgt Romero"
Michael Romero of germany

"Toby,
i knew you a long 2 years in giessen, germany. we were friends from the begining. you taught me so much and we had so many great times together on duty and off. i have so many memories and pictures of the times together we spent enjoying life to the fullest like you always did. we kind of grew apart in the end. i managed to find you in 2001 when i was in pldc in ft. polk and we hung out one last time and i got to see saskia and your child. we exchanged numbers and email but never really responed. we had grown out of our young days. a few months back i was watching that controversial epilogue on tv. for some reason i watched it all and my heart stopped when i saw your name and picture. i could not beleive someone who was such a great friend, son, husband and father had left us. i called up a few of the guys that i had managed to get in touch with that we were stationed with and they could not beleive it, i still can not. no one called me, i had to find out on tv, a shock that i will never forget. today is december 12, 2004 and im sitting in iraq and after so long i finally managed to find out what had happened and hopefully a way i can contact your family and be able to send them the pictures that i have of you. you were such a good man, you left behind some children that will know that their father was a hero, a role model. you will never be forgotten my friend for i can thank you for influencing my life and in some way you made me part of the person i am today. to the family of toby please contact me at : jason.w.graves@us.army.mil or jay_jay_3_4@yahoo.com ..... "i do not fear death, i only fear to be forgotten"....you are not forgotten my friend. god bless you and i will see you again."
Sgt. Graves, Jason W. of Avon, NY

"I WANNE THANK EVERYBODY WHOM LEFT A LITTLE MESSAGE FOR MY HUSBAND TOBY...THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING HIM...WE MISS HIM SO MUCH,I COULD'VE NOT ASKED FOR A BETTER HUSBAND AND FATHER TO MY BOYS...WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH TOBY...

LOVE ALWAYS YOUR WIFE JUSTIN AND JONAN..."
SASKIA MALLET of KAPLAN LOUISIANA

"I was stationed with TOBY in giessen 2/3 fa.He was a good soldier and a nice guy.He will be missed.To his wife and family you will always be in my prayers.........THANK YOU....THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE>>>>>>>>"
armando clemente of paterson new jersey

"Thank you for your service Toby.
(Todd Profant - if you went to Richfield please email me)."
Kari Johnson of Rosemount, MN

"Toby will always have a special place in my heart and the hearts of the people of Kaplan. Because of Toby and others we are allowed to live in freedom. Toby will always be a HERO to those who live in freedom. Now it is our responsibility to remind Toby's children, that Toby was a Hero to all of the world and he will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your family. Your family will forever be in my prayers."
Brooks David of Kaplan, Louisiana

"6/22/04
To the Family of Toby W. Mallet
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Toby is a True American Hero, we the American people will always be in debt to him for his selfless service to our country. To Toby's sister Tanya, please know that you are not alone, I too lost my brother back in Nov 03, I have found comfort in sharing my memories with other sisters of fallen heroes. If you would like to share your memories or just simply talk please feel free to e-mail me at luvingsister@yahoo.com I know that the pain is unbearable and that nothing can make it go away. Our brothers were taken away too soon but they will always watch over us (they have become our Guardian Angels. Please feel free to e-mail me anytime. May GOD BLESS YOU!!
SGT Jenny Medina"
A Loving Sister of Coral Springs, FL

"I am Toby's sister and I can not tell you how much all of your messages have touched my heart especially those of you who knew him. Toby was and exceptional man and a brother any sister could be proud of. The days since we lost him are endless with words wished spoken and tears flowing both inside and out. I love you Toby. Words cannot say how much you are missed."
Tanya Mallet of Yazoo City, Ms.

""Toby, and his family, I was with Toby in Ft. Stewart GA. in the 1st of the 9th FA. We started our careers together, and we went through the toughest times when it seemed like both of us were headed out of the military. Our wives were good friends and our children played together. Several times he counted on me for help and more times than that I counted on him for the same. In the summer of 98 I lost contact with Toby. I went to the desert and Toby to Germany. Later in 2002/03 Toby contacted me while I was in Wiesbaden GE. He was in Schweinfurt. I drove three and a half-hours to see him. When I got there I met his new family. We pretty much picked up right where we left off, Best Friends. Toby will always be regarded as a Best Friend.
To his family, all of them you are in my wives heart, and mine you are with our every prayer. Toby was a fine person, a wonderful Father, a great husband, and a super friend. For all his minuses he had many more pluses. Everyone that knows Toby is a better person today because of him. I know I am. A person would not be so lucky to find many more people like Toby in today’s world.
The Moran family will miss Toby in so many ways.
Toby, GOD SPEED MY BROTHER."
Charles and Carie Moran of Ft. Belvoir, VA USA"
Charles and Carie Moran of Ft. Belvoir, VA USA

"To the family of Toby Mallet,
I want to extend my condolosence to you all for your great loss. I too loss a son one year ago on June 6, 2003. Doyle "Wayne" Bollinger, Jr. was Bu3 Bollinger of the 133rd seabee unit of Gulfport, Mississippi. He is very much missed, but never forgotten and very much loved. He too is our Hero as are all the other fine men and women such as your Toby who decided to fight for our beloved country. To the parents, I am so sorry you have had to feel this great pain, but that in time it will heal, to the siblings, I too have two sons at home who lost their middle brother and miss him so uch even now, but are very proud of him. To his wife and children, I am truly sorry for your great loss. My son is now fighting a different battle than here on this earth, as Im sure each and every hero is. May GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS AND COMFORT YOU ALWAYS. REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES, KEEP THEM IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER, AND NEVER, NEVER LET HIM BE FORGOTTEN."
Wyvonne Bollinger of Poteau, Okla

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

"Folks, I did not know Toby Mallet, but I am from Abbeville Louisiana, living in Houston now. I served in the USMC and know the brotherhood formed. I am sure your son, brother, husband Toby will be sorely missed. He is in heaven with my mother and one day we will all celebrate the tragadies and sweetness of life. May God bless your family and God bless America."

"I was stationed with Toby in Giessen, Germany 2 BN 3 FA, It was a character, he always lived life to the fullest and never looking back. He is a great friend and guy I would stand by in any situation. He will be missed. To his wife and Family, I wish all the best."
Todd Profant of Shakopee, Minnesota

"God bless! My husband was stationed with him."
Sharlene

"I was stationed with SSG Mallet in Giessen Germany,2nd Bn 3rd Field Artillery.We were both young Sgt's and were in the same plt. He was my fire direction NCO.He was a great friend and a great leader. I wish his family the best and hope god's with you"
SSG RAYMUNDO A ROSALES JR of GERMANY

"THANKS FOR BEING A GREAT INSPIRATION AND SECTION CHIEF AND BEING A TRUE GOOD FRIEND. YOU WILL BE MISSED. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, BY ME OR MY FAMILY.....THE BISHOP'S"
SGT JAMES BISHOP of SCHWEINFURT, GE

"To the family of Toby Mallet: I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. He is a hero, whose bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. A special salute to a fallen soldier- THANK YOU, Toby. May you rest in peace."
Tina Rexroad, sister-in-law of Peter Enos of Moorefield, WV

"To the family of Toby,
May God Bless you always. I share your pain, and hope that America will always honor the memory and sacrafice of great men like Toby."
Shawn Rexroad of Baltimore, MD. 21228

"To Toby's Family:
There are no words to express our deep sorrow for your loss. God Bless you all in this very difficult time."
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas

"Your family is in my prayers, always. Toby was a really great friend to me and he will be missed dearly. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless!"
Christina Wheeless of Fort Rucker, AL

"Your family is in my prayers. You were a great friend and you will be greatly missed."
Lisa Taylor of Savannah, GA/USA

"Rest in Peace Soldier. May God Bless your family and friends"
The Taylors USMC of NC

"To Toby's Family:

On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences to you. We share the same loss...the same pain. Our prayers are with you and we thank you for his bravery and sacrifice.

From the family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003"
Gloria Caldas (his mom) of San Antonio, Texas

"Thank you Toby Mallet, 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 Staff Sgt. Toby Mallet:
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 Toby 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 Staff Sgt. Toby Mallet:
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 Toby, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia