Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.
Army Sgt. Ryan D. Jopek
20, of Merrill, Wisconsin.
Jopek died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Jopek was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, Waupun, Wisconsin. Died on August 2, 2006.
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"I have not forgotten your personality and that smile. Thank you for coming into my life and for serving beside me."
CPT Boatwright of FT Sill OK
"July 3, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Ryan D. Jopek:
Ryan 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
"Ryan & Family, I never got the chance to meet you, but you are a true hero. You inspired one of my closest & dear friends to my heart, Brandon Pickett, whom I think of as a son, to join the Army & give us the freedom that you so bravely faught & sacrificed your life for. I know he will be as good of a soldier as you. It has been almost 1 year since your death, but not a day goes by in this small town of ours, that someone doesn't mention you or your name. Rest In Peace Ryan, you are more of a hero than you will know. You are greatly missed by your friends & family, and even by people you have never even met. You are an angel of God, looking over all of us, until we meet again."
Patti of Merrill, WI
"Ryan,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones,I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
"Les Terribles"(127th Inf. Motto)"
"To Ryan's Family,
Your son's loss will always be remembered by people in this nation who never take a day of freedom for granted. I don't have to have met your son to know he was a patriot. It is because of him and others like him that our nation is the most powerful and most free on earth. God's richest blessings of comfort to you all as you remember his youth and honor his sacrifice."
1LT Liz Nitardy of Cambridge, WI USA
"Thank you Ryan Jopek, 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. Ryan Jopek:
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 Ryan 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. Ryan Jopek:
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 Ryan, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia
