Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I am so sorry your mom has to wish you a happy birthday on this page. Please be assured that you are not forgotten."

"Happy Birthday Son!"
Momma of Camano Island, WA

"Here we are again Charlie. Another year has passed here without you. My heart still aches for you and I guess it always will. So much has changed while you've been there, but I am sure you know all about that. Especially the part about Brian making me a Grandma and you a very cool Uncle. Wasn't the original plan for either of us but somehow it seems right and I know you are as pleased by it as I am. The sun today was just like it was the day we lost you and I watched it out my office window and I thought about you and that day. That day I took a walk but today I just couldn't. Four years has passed but it still feels like yesterday to me. I will carry you in my heart tomorrow and for you son, I vow to try to think of happier times and remember the special love we shared. I can only imagine the party you must be having up there, but please understand if us mere mortals down here feel a little sad and miss you like crazy. Charlie I loved you yesterday, and I love you today and tomorrow I will love you even more. My forever will be with you, and until then I will remember . . Love Always Momma."
Dedi Noble of Camano Island

"charlie!!! i know im a few yaers late but i just found out. miss the good laughs we had and will miss you bro!"
Antonio Ross of Tucson, AZ

"charlie!!! i know im a few yaers late but i just found out. miss the good laughs we had and will miss you bro!"
Antonio Ross of Tucson, AZ

"Hey Charlie...sorry I'm a couple days late...just wanted you to know you were in my thoughts all day..but you are in my thoughts almost everyday. You are truly missed"
Dena Brannan of Hershey, Ne

"Charlie on this Veterans Day, we are thinking of you. My wife and I just had a daughter Lindsey Brooke a couple of weeks ago. I know that your looking down on us. We love you very much and I know that you will watch over little Lindsey. WE LOVE YOU"
Brian, Sallie, and Lindsey Marcouiller of Marietta, Ga

"Charlie, you will always be our hero and we will always love you. Remembering you always. You will always be in our hearts. Aunt Laurie, Uncle Don and Cousin Erin"
Laurie P of Bakersfield, CA

"Charlie, you will always be our hero and we will always love you. Remembering you always. You will always be in our hearts. Aunt Laurie, Uncle Don and Cousin Erin"
Laurie P of Bakersfield, CA

"My little brother charlie, I think of you so often. I remember you as a little boy in that baseball uniform. You were such a handsome little guy full of energy and as you grew up, our paths crossed many times. I kept thinking to myself "I need to see my little brother so that I could give him a big ol hug." I never got to say goodbye to you Charlie and I miss you so very much. You will never be forgotten and the memories that I have of you will stay in my heart forever..."
Marion, Jeseela, Aleas and Renisa of Dryden, WA

"Charlie- you are not forgotten and you will never be. Rest in peace.June13 2009"

"I can't believe he left this earth so young. Charlie was a good friend and great soldier. I served with him in Iraq in 2003-04. He would come and wake us up in the early morning to get to work on our trucks, he would always walk in with a smile saying "wakey, wakey" (I don't remember how the rest of it went.) He was so funny. He is greatly missed."
Veronica Mercado of Baumholder, Germany

"Tomorrow's a big day...we all truly miss you. I think of you everyday and the joy you brought to soo many people's lives with your contagious laugh. you are never forgotten"
Dena Moss of Hershey Nebraska

"My Darling Baby Boy,
How my heart still aches for you. As those that love you approach this, the 3rd anniversary of your death, may we all hold in our hearts the wonderful memory of who you were and how you loved. Your smile was like no other and your heart was absolutely pure gold. Know we all love you, and miss you and think of you every day. What keeps me going is I know you have kissed the face of Jesus and are in a place that I can't even imagine. Wait for me son, because one sweet day we will be together again and our hearts will be healed. All my love, always."
Momma of Camano Islanda, WA

"February 3, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Charles E. Matheny, IV:
Charles 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

"You will never be forgotten Charlie, your sacrifice was the greatest one can make, we are proud of you, go in peace my brother."
Jared Jackson of Longview Tx.

"Dena Moss, are you the same Moss that served with my son (I believe both times) in Iraq? Please email me.. . dnoblesr@hotmail.com Thanks so much"
Charlie's Mom Dedi of Camano Island, WA

"What a wonderful Soldier, and a great person, I think about you every day, you will never be forgotten."
Dena Moss of Hershey Nebraska

"you will never be forgotten-- you are missed so.
Rest in peace. 8/10/08"

"July 4 2008
You are remembered and missed.
Rest easy."

"Bless you Charlie- may G'd rest your soul.
you are missed/"

"I was in the same company as Charlie. I was with you the night before. I still think about you everyday. I just got a dog today and I named it after you. You are my friend, my brother, and my hero.

brianmarcouiller@yahoo.com"
SPC. Brian Marcouiller of Newport News, VA

"Dear Charlie,
You are one of my heroes. I never knew you, but I know your spirit as it soars the heavens above. I know you were a brave soldier, and I know you were a loving son. As I promised your mom, you will never be forgotten, Charlie. I wear one of your tags with great honor and remembrance.
(Dedi, I don't stop thinking about you! You are always in my heart and in my prayers!)
Much Love,
Lori (aka "CleverLori")"
Lori M. of Seattle, WA

"Bless you. Never will you be forgotten.
04/29/2008"

"Thinking of you.
May your soul rest in peac.e"

"Bless you Charlie. H
Have a good nite. thinking of you as always."

"Another purple dusk of twilight's light
Steals across the meadows of my heart
High up in the sky,
the little starts climb
Always reminding me that we're apart

You wander down the lane and far away
Leaving me a song that will not die
Love is just a stardust of yesterday
The music of the years gone by. .

Missing you and loving you always"
Momma of Camano Island

"First let me say how saddened I will always be for the family and freinds of Charles. It was a morning I will never forget as I was there with him on the 18th of February and will always be there with him. He died at the hands of cowards who lacked the courage of fighting us soldier to soldier. He is a hero and will always be remembered as one for as long as I shall live. Charles is not forgotten nor will he ever be for the sacrifices he made to the team in Iraq.
robert_m_blunt@yahoo.com (254)698-6804"
SFC(Ret) Robert M. Blunt of Fort Hood, Texas,

"Feb 18. 2008
It is 2 years now. Please watch over your loved ones and give them the strength and comfort to carry on without you. You are so missed."

"12/30/07
Rest in peace sweet soldier."

"I just happened to read blog about Charlie and was so touched by how deeply he was adored by his family and friends. I hope you all are able to find some strength to carry on with your lives. I know the pain must be crippling, but please know we will always remember Charlie and pray for him to rest in peace."

"To all of you who have and will enter a message. I am Charlie's Mom and for those of you who knew my son and have left messages, please leave your email address so that I may contact you. I will never grow tired of hearing stories about my Charlie. The hole left in my heart heals each time one of you contact me and tell me your stories. Thank you. Dedi Noble"
Dedi Noble of Camano Island, WA

"I dont know if the family reads this page, but please know that he is thought about and remembered. May he rest in peace. 9/27/07"
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"I am so sorry for this loss. He will never ever be forgotten. I hope his family can find some comfort by remembering his wonderful spirit."

"Rest in peace. So sorry for the loss."

"I am so sorry for this loss. It is clear he was so loved and is missed so sorely. Rest in peace."
grateful american

"He will never be forgotten!"
CPT Rachael L. O'Connell of US Army

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

"Thank you Charles Matheny 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 Sgt. Charles Matheny 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 Charles 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 Sgt. Charles Matheny 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 Charles, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia