Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Justin, even after all this time has passed I still feel like your only a phone call away! You were like a brother to me and will remain in my thoughts and prayers forever! I am so proud of you and miss you so much! Thank you for all you've done. Love and miss you!"
Kassi (Temple) Burns of Petoskey, MI

"Wow! I cant't believe its been six years! I think about you constantly, all the good times we had. I will never forget them. Thank you for making the sacrifice you made for all of us. love and miss ya bro!"
Mike temple II of Petoskey,MI

"Justin, Michael and I miss you so much. It's so painful here without you, it has been especially hard for Mike. We miss you and we will never forget you. SEMPER FI MARINE!"
Chase Temple of Saginaw,MI

"I can't believe its been 5 yrs...We are so proud of everything you did and everything you stood for J.D. You will never be forgotten. Miss and Love you always."
Dana of Saginaw, Mi.

"God Bless our troops and the Reppuhn family. Five years ago today we lost JD. He will never be forgotten. We love and miss you."
Terry McCliggott and family of Hemlock, Michigan USA

"TO ALL THAT KEEP J.D.'S LEGACY ALIVE..THANK YOU. I MISS MY ANGEL EVERY DAY... GOD WANTED HIM IN HIS ARMS.
MOTHER OF JUSTIN= TERRI"
TERRI of HEMLOCK MICHIGAN

"November 16, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Justin D. Reppuhn:
Justin 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

"Hey Buddy
Well its been four years my man, and i thank u greatly for what uv done for this country. Alot has changed since u left us J.D. I had a kid on the 5th! i wanted to name him after u but the lady is stubern but i got ur middle name in there bud....Live for nothing, die for something.
love McCliggott"
Joseph McCliggott 2nd of Couer D'Alene, Id USA

"What up Devil Dog? It me Remegio Montecillo Bautista II also know as Sweetista,You know what; for some reason, I miss you a lot, I know, I am just outsider from your unit but It a great honor to know you even in short moment.I am very greatful that you make me feel part of the team and thank you for the respect that you shown me that time, but know;I am back in the civilian world, well I am trying to do my best to keep my promise that someday; I will become a marine officer so you can salute me someday but i am trying my best....I will never forget you and your friends 3rd LAR....You are always be remember..SEMPER FI( For some reason, I can't forget you)Thank you..Now you are our Guardian Angle now so, you can watch us all against all our enemies..."
Remegio Bautista of Oxnard, California

"TO THE FAMILY OF J.D I SERVED WITH JD ON TOMAHAWK TEAM HE LOVED WHAT HE DID FAMILY SHOULD BE PROUD OF HIM HE WAS A BIG IMPACT ON MY FAMILY HE WAS ALWAYS AT MY HOUSE EATING I WILL NEVER FORGET HE SAID HE LOVED MEXICAN FOOD.. I KNOW ITS BEEN 2 YEARS BUT I KEEP IT AND HIM IN MY MIND .. I LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER SINCE ME AND HIM WOULD GO OUT ON MISSONS TOGETHER WE HAD OUR LITTLE SAYING "WE LIVE TOGETHER , WE FIGHT TOGETHER WE DIE TOGETHER BAD BOYS FOR LIFE " EVERYTIME BEFORE WE WENT OUT ON A MISSON NEVER FAILED WE ALWAYS SAID THAT AS WE DID A LITTLE THING WITH OUR HANDS THEN HUGGED LIKE BROHTERS WOULD I MISS HIM SO MUCH AND NOW THAT I AM HEADED TO IRAQ AGAIN WITHOUT HIM I AM SCARED BUT I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE WITH ME.. TO THE FAMILY OF J.D HE WAS GREAT AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM IF U NEED ANYTHING OR JUST WANT TO TALK EMAIL ME @mrseliasm20@yahoo.com LOVE U ARTY ELIAS (SGT OF MARINES)"
ARTY ELIAS of SAN DIEGO

"miss u and love u tons!!! im so proud of you!! i wish you were here to say the same!!"
Ashley Reppuhn of Saginaw MI

"I just want to send my appreciation for your strength and courage. Today on Veterans Day, and the 2nd anniversary of your sacrifice. Without your bravery,and the bravery of your fellow soldiers, where would we be? We miss you and will always love you."
Cheryl Thompson of Hemlock

"Thank You for supporting your son in his very brave decision to join the Marine Co. I am greatful every day to beable to suceed if I want or fair if I please. The freedom to choose to worship GOD, or a tree ( I choose GOD). The freedom to a fail trial, and the freedom from terrorist actions. He was my age.......I'll always remember."
Nickey of Grand Rapids, MI (hemlock)

"Although he lived a short life, J.D. lived more in 20 years than most will live in a 100. We are proud of you, we miss you, and we will see you again."
Katie of Mt. Pleasant, MI

"For years my family wondered what happened to our best friends who lived down the street after they moved across the country...My heart is broken today to hear about JD. I remember playing hide-n-go seek when we were little and having all the kids on the block in one back yard just playing. That was the best time of my life. Ever since I heard about this I haven't been able to let it go. Im sorry for your loss..."
Angela VanHuss of Shreveport, La

"In loving memory of Justin D. Reppuhn

"We loved you like a son and not a day goes by that we don't think of you and pray for your family. You will always be our hero and our inspiration. We have wonderful memories of you and they sustain us. God Bless You, Justin...."
Karen and Dave Malott of Sherman Oaks, CA USA

"Being a friend of the family I would like to show my gratitude. He was loved by all and he deserves the respect he's earned. God Bless!"
Killie Henninger of Hemlock, Michigan

"As a close friend of Justins I want to say thank you for all of your thoughts & prayers. It's really nice to know that everyone cares so much. I want to tell you how proud we are of you Justin. love always,"
Heather Warner of Hemlock, MI

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

"Thank-You for your messages of my fallen hero J.D. We are so very proud of him and what he stood for.
"Semper Fi"
MAY ANGELS SURROUND YOU LIKE A BLANKET ON A WINTER'S NIGHT...
From a PROUD MOM OF A MARINE FOREVER"
Terri S. Reppuhn of Hemlock, Michigan

"To Justin'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"

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

"To Justin'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

"To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Justin D. Reppuhn,

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. May you find comfort in love's everlasting connection.

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. Please register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

Proud Marine Mom and Proud Member of Marine Comfort Quilts"
Sandra Moudy of Placentia, Ca

"Thank you Justin Reppuhn, 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 Lance Cpl. Justin Reppuhn:
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 Justin 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 Lance Cpl. Justin Reppuhn:
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 Justin, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia