Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Five years have come and gone since that chilly morning in the mahalas. Not a day has gone by that I have'nt thought about you and not a day has passed where I haven't questioned what happened.
Time and time again I try to make sense of the whole thing, but I keep coming up empty.
It's crazy because I fall short of words to say, but I know you're up there looking down upon your awesome family and mine, watching over us and knowing exactly how we feel.
But after five years young man, I can honestly say that I still stand firm in my opinion that I would have prefered it was me.
You will never be forgotten my friend, this I promise you...

Now smoke a Marb, pound a Bull and lets roll...

God Bless you Jeremy."
Andrew M. Wilson of Ohio

"jeremy,
it is almost your 27th birthday so hard to think about. that yet another one has gone by and i still am waiting for you to be here for it allright i'll stop being selfish now. i miss you always &i'll love you forever my baby boy

all my love
mom"
shawn regnier of new hampshire

"I apologize for not stopping by more often but during this deployment it just seemed taboo I don't know why. The tour is wrapping up and my Team is coming home soon. I miss you quite a bit. I am glad to see you have been checked in by others while I was away. I will do better. Say hello to the others and know you're forever in my thoughts."
Peterson of FOB Paliwoda, Iraq

"Until they all come safely home. With love and respect.
Jessica Cleveland
Agawam High c/o 2000
Wife of SGT Jeremy Cleveland
Agawam High c/o 2000
OIF II, IV, VI"
Jesci of Agawam, MA

"To the Regnier Family:

It has been over 4 years and I still think of Jeremy all the time. You do not know me but I thought I would share with you how Jeremy touched my life in the short time I knew him.

My name is Jennifer Maxwell. I was stationed in HHB 4-5 ADA 1CD the same time Jeremy was stationed to Bravo. We did not know each other before getting sent to Iraq. Once in Iraq, the days were long and the nights were lonely. We all worked long shifts at all hours of the day and night. We lived in trailors on a bed of gravel. Jeremy lived in a trailor two doors down from me. One night, after coming back from a long shift, and seeing the faces of my fellow soldiers who knew it was a mere matter of hours before we had to go do it all over again, we all decided to have a little fun together.

We started what we called, "The Trailor Trash Football League." We decided to make two man teams and play tournament style games of football everynight inbetween the trailors on the gravel lot. We put colored glow sticks in our socks and played during the midnight hour. I got the distinct pleasure of having your beloved Jeremy as my teammate.

It may not seem like much to you but those nights were something special. We all looked forward to them and kept us in high spirits. No other girls would play and Jeremy was the only guy who would pick me for his team. I don't know how I would have made it through my tour in the desert without that kindness.

I still remember the tragic day he was taken from us. We all gathered that night and knew we would never be able to play without him. That night we all signed that football and mailed it home to his family. I don't know if it was ever received or if it was understood, yet, we knew we had to send it.

I am so sorry for your loss but please know that Jeremy is with all of us."
Jennifer of Chapel Hill, NC

"Jeremy been thinking about you a lot lately... I see the planes from westover and wish you were on 1... I know that can't happen cause your with god now... I still remember when we were little and you asked me to marry me... I remember saying yes when we are older... Now we will never get that chance... I am very proud of you for keeping us safe... I want you to know I will always luv ya.... till we meet again I will keep you in my heart..."
pamela of chicopee ma

"jeremy its been a while sence I last wrote.. we miss you so much and wish you were here with us.. I know I miss you very much and hope that you are watching over me from heaven... we love you jeremy!!"
pamela michon of chicopee ma

"Jeremy we all miss you very much... There are so many people that wish you were here... I know I am one of them... I know you are looking down on us all.... Merry Christmas..."
pamela of chicopee ma

"As a Soldier, you learn to count on each other for strength & courage. When one of those Soldiers is taken away, the effects can be devastating. Rather than fall apart, the comrades of that fallen Soldier pull together & find strength to honor their brother in arms. This poem is dedicated to the six Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery "Renegades," who, while serving in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2004-2005, were lost to the war on terror but never forgotten. SGT Thomas Rosenbaum, SPC Shawn Davies, SPC Blain Ebert, SPC James Price, SPC Jeremy Regnier, and PFC Justin Yoemans, your sacrifice and memory will live in our hearts forever.

A Renegade's Home

Stuck in this desolate place all alone,
Halfway 'cross the world from a place I call home.
Day in and day out with the same group of men,
A bond none can break, nor few comprehend.
The friends that we make and the bonds that we share,
The enemy can take, but never can tear.
The freedoms we live with, cherished liberty,
They come with a price for freedom, isn't free.
No one knows this more than the Soldier himself,
The gift that we cherish is paid with his life.
Now we have lost him, there's another one gone,
But the memory of our comrade will forever live on.
No awards can be given or be placed on his chest,
Everyone knows he's a Soldier and he was one of the best.
Our wounds may heal, but our hearts still remain
Filled with the memories and mended with pain.
For there's nothing like the sound of a twenty-one-gun salute,
Or the playing of Taps that will make one go mute.
Now he's sent to a place, no longer alone,
Take the Renegade home, take him home.

Remembering you, Regnier, and your family on this 11th day of the 11th month."
Amy Thompson of Charlottesville, VA

"Jeremy I really miss ya a lot.. I miss the big smile you use to have... You had a heart of gold... We all miss you very much..."
pam of chicopee

"September 29, 2008
To the family of Spc. Jeremy F. Regnier:
Jeremy 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

"I miss ya.. I think we all do... You were a friend a child and a hero... You faught to keep us safe.. You gave your life so that we can live without worrying if anything bad is going to happen... I thankyou from the bottom of my heart... your in my heart forever and for life...."
pamela of chicopee ma

"I thaught about you yesterday when I tahught about all the soldiers that gave their lives to keep us safe... Not only were you a soldier but you were a hero to us all... We love and miss you..."
pamela of chicopee

"Another day has passed and we still wish you were here... We all love and miss you very much jeremy... I just wish I could have said goodbye...."
pam of chicopee ma.

"Jeremy you have a lot of people on here that love you very much.. I remember the last thing you said before I moved when we were younger.. You said I love you... We had a fake wedding that was so cute... I miss seeing your face... I hope you are in heaven watching over us.. I luv ya!!"
pamela of chicopee ma.

"wow look at all these messages there are so many people that love you and always will.. Your a hero to many people... Everytime I see a army plane fly over my house I think of you... I think of that beautiful smile you had and those cute eyes you had...Thankyou for fighting to keep us safe... Always in my thaughts and prayers..."
pamela of chicopee

"Not a day goes by that I don't think about you... I wonder what you are doing up in heaven.. I wonder if you can hear me at night when I say goodnight to you.. Your forever in my heart.. Love ya hun"
pam of chicopee

"Jeremy I really miss you a lot.. You were my sweethear, friend, and now my hero.. You faught for our country... Thankyou so much... I luv ya"
pam of chicopee

"I'm very proud to wear your hero bracelet. My husband serves this country also and I am so proud that you all sacrifice so much to give us the life that we have. I know my daughter and I can sleep safely at night because people like you give your lives. Thank you."
Caroline Willett of Kaneohe, HI

"Hey Brother, Just stopping by to say hello, and that you're not forgotten. Ran in to SFC Williams a couple weeks ago and he told me about your time together in Korea. Anyway I wanted you to know in the last three weeks your name has come up quite a bit. I got you in my thoughts constantly bro, watch over those who stand ready."
Peterson of Heading back to Iraq again

"To the Family of Jeremy Regnier, I am so sorry for your loss. You son was a warrior and a true patriot. I had the pleasure of being his Squad Leader while he was in Korea (A-5/5 ADA). In Korea you get to know your squad really well. We lived together in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle so we quickly became like family. He sure knew how to get on my nerves but he also knew how to make us laugh. I still have pictures of our time together in Korea. I am proud to have known your son. He is a true American Hero!

benjamin.t.ruffin@us.army.mil"
SFC Ruffin, Benjamin T. of LSA Anconda, Iraq

"I can't explain the feelings I have. That time you Chad and myself along with Sandie the girl I flew in from back home and "family" as we called him, All went to Austin and had a blast just a few weeks before we left for Iraq. You were one of the very few people that knew myself and chad lived as room mates. That was just one of the great things about you, always there to help a friend. Every nite I talk to you and chad, And my baby girl includes both of you in as she pray's. While we were in Iraq I know people like you guy's made a big differance in peoples lives. You were always so head strong and I know you liked to be a soldier. I refuse to this day for people to say it was for nothing, Because you as a friend did not die for nothing, I refuse to accept any of my friends and brothers died for nothing. You were a special person. I have had alot of people pass away, When you and chad passed I already knew you guy's were in a better place. While in Iraq I had a pappaw, mammaw and a 26 year old cousin named Damon to pass. I would think maybe he did or maybe he didn't make it to a better place. With guy's I already knew where you were and it's a better place than here. I recall the week before the day you passed how you were running around making sure the track was perfect and wanting pics of everything, now it makes sense. I will never forget how SSG wilson, you and myself always made light of the worse things. When Chad passed and you were gone, SSG wilson had things he had to get straight I felt so empty, With out you guy's. At the time you don't realize how much one means till their gone. The pain I have could not even touch that of your family's. I was not able to attend any family funerals, but it tore my heart out I was not there for your's and chad's. Sometimes I feel so guilty because I was not there. You have such a good and strong willed family it's easy to see where your goodness came from. I will always love you man. Kevin call me anytime 812-320-2504. I had my number changed it's been about 3 month's since we have talked. I am so sorry. Dustin Jolly"
Dustin Jolly of Bllomington IN

"Another memorial day, is upon us and I sit here watching the news and listening to the debates over withdrawing and I must admit I am confused by the rhetoric as I look down this long list of my friends who have sacrificed. Many of my friends have sent me this link which brings tears to my eyes anymore and I can’t watch. I have come to these pages so many times in the past months with a sense of guilt that I have so little to say anymore. The list grows as these fine men and women do their job, a job they volunteered for and feel horrible as I walk away with nothing to write.

These were my friends, are my friends and some won’t remember me and there is one here I know I know but can’t remember him which drives me crazy. Somebody sent me a “Happy Memorial Day” wish the other day. I was at first angry but now I know that each of these individuals brought something to my life in their own way, and helped me to be the soldier I am today. One was somebody from basic training who when I saw his name and picture I was shocked. One I knew in passing and the others I knew all to well. These are my brothers and sisters, men and women who lay it down daily and many who volunteered to do what brought them to the fatal finish that placed them here for you to view.

Please don’t believe all you see in the media as fact. There are so many things being done and accomplished everyday over there that these folks thought was important enough to bring them here. These are our brothers and sisters, our family outside the biological attachments and these are our friends. Even now as I scroll down the list of names I am humbled by what they accomplished and saddened for their families, but it wasn’t a waste. I will sit quietly on a hilltop someplace this weekend and I will think about each of these individuals, and I hope that you will not give up on us, give us a chance because we will never give up on you. God Bless and take care.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Bill"
SSG Peterson of Ft Bliss

"It has been awhile friend and not a day goes by that I dont think about you and the others we lost in the line of duty. Just wanted to let you know I miss you and you were a great guy that made all of us laugh. To Jeremy's family, I served with him in 3rd platoon and never got a chance to say how deeply sorry i was. Well I am and he as well as all our soldiers and families will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.I am sorry for your loss."
Topper of Kansas City,MO

"Just stopping by to sit on the ramp with you. I want you to know you are missed, and now as an instructor I insure the students know of the sacrifice made by you and the others, the incredible responsibility that few understand. You are alway in my heart and mind and I think about you when times get tough. Take care and I will see you in the faces of those who follow your example... God Bless"
SSG William Peterson of El Paso, Texas

"To the Regnier Family, friends and fellow Rengades,
As we come to the 2 year anniversary of Jeremy's death, I just wanted to take a moment to say how sorry I am for your loss. Jeremy was one of my soldiers and he died a hero. Most Americans have no clue as to the sacfrices that our soldiers and their families make daily. I do and cannot express my sorry or gratitude in anywhere near sufficient terms.

Not a day goes by that I dont think of him and the other soldiers that died in service to our great country. He will always be one of my heroes.

I am proud to have served with Jeremy."
COL Todd Morrow of Ft Bliss, Texas

"It's October again, nearing the 13th. Its been almost two years since you died, and the loss of you to the family never lessens no matter how long it has been. I miss you a ton, and can't thank you enough for your last visit before you went back to Iraq, it gave me good memories of you making me laugh at a time no one else really could. Miss you so much Jeremy. Love you."
Katie Iacolo (cousin) of Agawam, Massachusetts

"Comrad,brother in arms.You will always be remembered."
p.f.c. Sean Regnier of Ft. sill, ok.

"I am sorry for your loss .when a regnier falls in combat we all lose."
Charles regnier of belton, mo.

"To all,

On this weekend of road trips, barbeques and personal time with loved ones, please take just one moment of the time you have to yourself this weekend and think of those lost, those who did their best and those who completed their service to a country that has given so many opportunities and brought forth the minor accomplishments of mankind but set a precedence for how one should treat another in the pursuit of a better way of life for all. I myself feel especially humbled by the sacrifices of friends, family and those I never knew. I apologize if this sounds political but it came from the heart and I wish you and yours a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, God Bless.

Bill Peterson"
SSG William Peterson of Ft Bliss, Texas

"If he can stand in battle to ensure our freedom,
We can stand in grief with his family to honor him……

In Remembrance of Spc. Jeremy Regnier,

To the Regnier Family, our sincerest and heartfelt condolences are extended to you for the loss you have endured. We pray that in time grief will turn to pride and the pain of loss will be replaced with peace in knowing your loved one is in the hands of the Lord.

For every fallen hero, there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us that freedom is a cherished gift and it is not without sacrifice.

May you take comfort in knowing that many families across this great nation grieve with you in your time of sadness.

Our prayers are with you for peace and healing.

Sincerely,"
Bruce and Karen Thurston of Gilford, NH

"Jeremy...Everyone misses you. And everytime i think of you I am sad. We all grew up together and to think back to all the childhood memories that we have all shared makes me sad. It breaks my heart that you are not here with us but you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for what you did for our country and watch over the family. Rip...Miss you Fivel!"
Stephanie Sadowski of Agawam, Ma

"Jeremy, I want to thank you for making light of some tough times and making sure even as we made the tough decisions that you would help the others understand and fall in step. I appriciated the extra time you took as we swapped over at the gate, to tell me a story or joke or make me laugh and watch out for me and the guys in the unit when you could have just hopped on the truck after a long 26 hours. To think I won't get a chance to speak with you and the others again is still incomprehensible to me, watch over James, and Chad and say hello to Blain, and the others. I know you'll watch over them as you did all of us. You were and are a very loyal friend, whom I miss dearly. God Speed Brother."
SSG William Peterson of B Btry 2-6 ADA Ft Bliss (Formally 4-5 ADA)

"Jeremy it's taken me a long time to relize that your not coming home. i miss you so much. your around my neck everyday to remind me that you will always be with me. i got some helpful knowledge the other day; that no matter where i go or what i do you will always be with me. You are my friend, soldier, hero, and brother. i wish the big man up stairs didn't take you but un til we meet again i love you bro!
Love you Always and Forever,
Your Little Sister"
Amanda Regnier of Littleton, NH 03561

"Jer...You will always be my hero!
Love you forever,
Mom"
Tammy Regnier aka Mom of Imperial Beach, CA 91932

"Jer...You will always be my hero!
Love you forever,
Mom"
Tammy Regnier aka Mom of Imperial Beach, CA 91932

"My Jeremy,my cousin, my friend, and my HERO...where do I begin to tell the saddness of losing you? There isn't a day that you aren't with me, not a day that I don't miss you...but the pride I have in you, to have known you, and to always love you....your my new angel...I love you!!!"
KIm of Littleton, New Hampshire

"My heart is with all who have lost a loved one. Freedom is never free and the price is dear. "God help us through this hard time. Be with the families and loved ones of all Your new angels." GOD Bless you,
Beti"
Beti Ryan-Mercer of Kingman Arizona

"God bless Jeremy's family and give them stregnth. Jeremy's place in heaven is assured, as he gave his life for his friends, and country. No higher sacrifice is possible."
Clay Heitman of Imperial Beach, CA 91932

"May God be with all of you in your hour of need, America is proud of Jeremy.
God Bless you all"
Thelma Thompson of Covington, Kentucky

"God Bless you Jeremy, I know there is one Soldier standing guard in heaven with the Marines."
James Laux of Higley, Arizona

"To the Family & Friends of
Jeremy Regnier,
I am a friend of Jeremy's Uncle Dave in San Diego, Ca.
When Dave told me about Jeremy, I felt compelled to pay Tribute to such a Brave young Man.
I've created a website to do just that.
Here is the web URL -

http://honoringourfallensoldiers.bravehost.com/
(copy & paste it into your web browser)

There is a guestbook to leave your thoughts as well as a "photo Center" that you can up-load pictures to.

Jeremy's photo along with the article from his hometown Newspaper are there, as well a link to this website.

I also have another website -

http://www.sdharleyriders.com
(copy & paste it into your web browser)

We Fully Support our Troops in any way they need.
I can be contacted at -
pantanna@cox.net

"Until they are all home, then I'll leave it alone"

Warmest Regards,
Tanna "PanTanna" Toney"
"PanTanna" of San Diego, Ca. USA

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

"To the Family of Spc. Jeremy Regnier: I am forever thankful of the sacrifice your Son has made. He will never be forgoten, and will live on through each of us. My deepest Sympathy to the Regnier Family."
Tim Demers, President Desert Storm Memorial Drive of Hudson, NH

"My prayers go out to the family of Spec. Jeremy Regnier. I pray daily for our loved ones over there. My son is also with the 4/5 ADA and currently over there. Jeremy is a hero to our family and we think of him often. God Bless you and your family. I am so glad that I found this site. I met your son before they were deployed. My son introduced him to me I enjoyed going out to eat with them. He was so polite to me, we really had a good time. He kept laughter in the room when he was around. I have been trying to find your address but have had no luck in doing so, I would like to write you."
Deb Jolly of Bloomington, In/USA

"Family of Spc. Jeremy Regnier, There are no words or gestures that can alter the horror your facing. I share your loss, I lost my son, Spc James W. Price on 9/18/04, he was Jeremy's room mate. I have just recieved James personal effects and believe I have a few pictures of your Jeremy. Please contact me so that I may get them to you. Once again my heart aches for your loss, and I salute Americas HERO: Spc. Jeremy Regnier.
Darlene Howell,
Vine Grove, Ky
(270)877-2248"
Darlene Howell of Vine Grove, Ky

"To Jeremy'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 your soldier's bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne
KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (The Big Ern's Mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

"To the family and friends of Jeremy, Our thoghts and prayers are with you. Our family shares in your sorrow, we also lost a soldier, my brother SPC Shawn Davies on July 8, 2004. He also was with the 4/5 ADA 1st Cav's. Jeremy is a true hero and will never be forgotten. May God be with you at this time of need and until you meet with Jeremy again."
Toni Peters (toniannp@sbcglobal.net) of Concord, OH

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering all your family and loved ones in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Jeremy, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge Montana "

"My deepest sympathy, our family has also suffered the loss of a precious life in this battle for freedom. May God bless you and help you through this time. Forever in ours hearts a HERO Jeremy F. Regnier."
Amy & Aaron Monier of Waterford, MI.

"To Jeremy'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 Jeremy Regnier, 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. Jeremy Regnier:
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 Jeremy 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. Jeremy Regnier:
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 Jeremy, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia