Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"My son, Reevey, misses you everyday, Fuller. We talked about you today and he talks about you often. You are still with him...💖 Memorial Day 2017"
Cathy Schelling of Marmora NJ

"Forever in our hearts and minds.
To The Top!"
Huber of Goodyear, AZ

"On your anniversary and every day, I will love you always and I will keep your name out there so everybody knows of the wonderful man you were."
Danielle Canale of South Glens Falls, NY (formerly of Potsdam)

"Chad I went on patrol with you and sat tower guard just a few days before you were taken away. I was also part of the QRF that tried to assist you but we failed in saving you. I swear to teach my sons about brave men like you. Maybe we'll meet in Valhalla. Until then Rest in piece. Climb to Glory."
SGT T of California

"I only served with Chad a short time, but he was an excellent soldier, and good man. I think of him every Memorial Day."
Adam Carbery of Sparta, NJ

"Chad, Its been almost 12 years I find myself on this memorial day weekend thinking of you and your family, Thank you Chad for your sacrifice my family will NEVER forget you. RIP #34"
Mike A. of Utah formerly Potsdam NY

"I think about you, Thomas, and O'Neill every day, for a moment. Rest to you and those you left behind."
Carr of PA

"To the Boyer Family,

Spc Chad Fuller was my brother who died in Afghanistan in 2003 KIA while on patrol. We are from Potsdam, NY. Adam Thomas was killed with Chad...himself a young man as well. All three men were stationed at Fort Drum New York.

Any more information about Chad I can let you know about him...rchb25@hotmail.com"
Rachel Burnham of Ohio

"Just missing Chad, think of him always <3"
Danielle of South Glens Falls, NY

"I was at a waterpark last year with my grandkids and this lady walked up to me and asked was i a veteran. yes served 1968 to 1976. would you please wear this. i said sure and havent taken it off to often. its a bracelet withe following{ spc Chad E. Fuller / pfc Adam L Thomas / pfc Evan ONeill 29 Sept.03,Chief/Chris 25Oct 03 Shkin, Afghanistan. any information on these Men would be appreciated. Thank you and may GOD bless"
Col. R.A. Boyer of Franklin, Ky. USA

"Miss you everyday brother."
Joseph Carbone of Massachusetts

"To my big brother, 10 years ago you left this world. We miss you everyday, and I love you for the man you are and the impact you had on so many. Sometimes words fail how my heart feels, I just know you are with us someway somehow still."
Chad's Sister: Rachel of OHIO

"Ww miss you man! Can't wait to see you again in the other side!"
Johnny Lochman of Des Moines, IA

"Aug 31, 2013 "10 year Anniversary"
Chad, I think of you everyday along with Adam. Never Forgotten!"
Ellen Thomas

"I never met SPC Chad Fuller, but I had the honor of wearing his name on my race bib during this weekends Memorial Day run. At the end of this 4 mile run (I Did the Grid, East Northport, NY) I rang the finish bell in his name. I just want to say thank you for all he gave and let you know Chad Fuller is not forgotten."
JT of Greenlawn, NY

"Thinking of you today Chad. Memorial Day 13. Never Forgotten."
Jimbo of JBAD, Afghanistan

"Happy Birthday Chad <3 I Love and Miss you so very much still every day....."
Danielle Canale of South Glens Falls, NY

"Dear Chad's family,
My husband was serving in Selerno Afghanistan with the FST in 2003. My husband hasn't spoken of his time there but to tell me of a young 20 year old that they cared for that they lost. He broke down telling me. Please know your loved ones service and sacrifice will never be forgotten."
Courtney of Missisdippi

"hey chad been awhile still missing you and still on your side son miss ya every day.."

""Happy Veterans Day 2012"
"Never Forgotten""
Ellen Thomas

""Never Forgotten" Hoping that you and Adam are somewhere 2gether and are so very happy! To Chad's family, Not a day goes by even 9 years do I not think about Chad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
Ellen Thomas

"Aug, 29th 2012.
Chad my brother,you are missed every day by many, including me.. You have tough me so much while in B co, and i still learn from you now.. you will always be remembered by me, and honored as well.
I still think of you to this day, 9 years later. And i wish i could have done something to save you both.. I often feel like i have let you down, like there was something i could have done...
may you continue to live through me my brother. rest in peace.. to the top my fellow mountain man."
Keith Colovos of Youngstown Ohio

""Happy Easter Chad" 2012"
Ellen Thomas of Gold Star Mom

""Happy Thanksgiving Chad"
"Never forgotten""
Ellen Thomas

"11-11-11 VETERANS DAY
CHAD "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & YOUR SACRIFICE!"
ELLEN THOMAS

"08/31/2011 8 years
"NEVER FORGOTTEN""
Ellen Thomas

"Chad it's been 8 years. I am the mother of one of the soldiers that were with you that day. He has not forgotten you. He thinks of you and feels the guilt of not being able to save you every single day. My heart aches for for the loss your family has suffered. You will never be forgotten. NJB1224@yahoo.com"
NJB of Rochester, NY

"5/1/11 BIN LADEN HAS BEEN KILLED!! JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE!!! RIP"
ELLEN THOMAS of 660*216*4702

"Chad "Happy New Year" 2011 Thinking of you everyday!"
Ellen Thomas

"Danielle Canale ‎~Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part... God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart. I love you Chad."
Danielle Canale of Hudson Falls, NY

"Hi Chad, just want to say how much I hate August 31st. I miss and love you every day and always will..."
Danielle Canale of Hudson Falls, NY

"August 31, 2010 "7 years"
NEVER FORGOTTEN"
ELLEN THOMAS

"HEY CHAD!!!!! we just wanted to say we miss u and love u very much and nothing will every change that ... uncle craig says hes going to catch a big deer for you ... well we hope one day we all meet again rest in peace forever and always"
ur cuzin (katie) of norwood ny 13668

"always remember never forget miss u buddy so many years later not much has changed over there yet ski stayed in. I had enough got out see u on the otherside."
ozzy of new york,hornell

"May 31, 2010 "Memorial Day"
Never Forgotten"
Ellen Thomas

"love ya son still on your side"

""To the family of Chad C. Fuller ,I am so sorry for the loss of your love one.He died a hero.May you know the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Hopefully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need someone to pray with you or talk to please call or write my pastor at Gateway Community Church,Rev John B Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington Ga. 30016 phone 770-787-1015""

"hey chad i just wanted to say hello i was thinking alot about you today i miss ya still i found a poem that reminded me of you.....chad may the road rise up to meet you may the wind be at your back, and the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields till we meet again chad i love ya"

"I love you and miss you so much Chad..."
Danielle of SGF, NY

"I was looking up something entirely different on the Internet and somehow came across this site. I just wanted to say I'm sitting here at my work desk, in complete safety, in a free country, because of men like Chad E. Fuller. Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I pray God's blessing on those that he loved. What an amazing thing to read how much people loved him, and continue to love him for years and years. I am so touched. What an impact this man had."
SA of Los Angeles, CA

"November 11, 2009
"Veterans Day"
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, I will never forget!
Alway, Ellen Thomas"

"Hey Chad its been forever I am now in the Onandaga County Correctional Academy and I am sitting next to a guy from your unit! Just wanted to say I still miss you man and will never forget you."
Michael Abernathy of Syracuse, NY formerly Potsdam

"Chad,
As I said to Adam, The lump in my throat and hole in my heart remain. Im not sure where 6 years went cuz it still feels like yesterday to me. Like your mom said My wish is for you both to be here. Im so very greatful for all that you have done and that you are apart of my life forever till forever ends!"
Ellen Thomas

"Hi Chad!
We think of you every day,can't believe
it's been 6 yrs.
We love you and miss you everyday,hopefully you,Adam,and Evan are dealing with the new recruits!
Barbara and Mike O'Neill"
Barbara and Mike of glorybean@comcast.net

"hey son been awhile just wanted to say i love ya and still on your side...and wished for you today mom"

"Chad,
You and Adam are in my mind always, the two of you are missed dearly. I wanted to share an article in the local newspaper that is printed every Memorial Day with you and everyone who visits your page.

Memorial Day not just parades

By PAUL SASSONE

For most of us, Memorial Day is a day off and a parade. But Memorial Day also is my Uncle Vincent. He was a pilot killed over Sicily in World War II.

I really don't know anything about him. My family doesn't talk much about him. He is a wound that hasn't healed for more than 65 years.

What kind of person was he? What were his favorite books? Did he like Humphrey Bogart, too? What career did he want? How tall was he? Who was he?
I'll never know. I would doubt that he ever existed, except for a few bits of flotsam he left before he disappeared from the surface of life.

I once found a copy of a Maywood Herald from World War II that contained a Gold Star Honor Roll. This was a page of names and photographs of men from Maywood killed in the war. Uncle Vincent's picture is on that page. He's right before Tommy Edmonds and right after Robert Taylor. The page is framed and hangs in my office.

And I remember when my grandmother was alive there was a glass case in the corner of her living room. Lovingly displayed in the case was the Purple Heart my grandmother had received in exchange for the son she sent to war.
There were photographs of Uncle Vincent. He was a slim young man, boyishly handsome with the bright crooked smile all pilots seem to have. In several of the photos he is wearing a leather flying jacket and a white scarf. There were photos of Uncle Vincent at the controls of a two-seater training plane; Uncle Vincent atop a camel in front of the Great Pyramid.
And that's about it. That's most of what I know.

No, I know some other things about him.

I know he never knew that Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan (Ronald Reagan?), George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama were presidents.

I know he never had children.

I know he never was able to test his abilities in a career.

I know he never knew who won World War II.

I know he never watched television.

I know he never saw a jet plane.

I know he never watched men walk on the moon.

I know he never got to talk to me.

And I know I never got to talk to him.

There were 405,399 Uncle Vincents in World War II. And thousands and thousands of Uncle Vincents in other wars.

For the families of men killed in war, Memorial Day is not just a day off from work. It is pain that may not end after more than 65 years. Or ever."
Dave

"Chad E Fuller. My name is Steve Goebel from Chicagoland. I obtained a bracelet with your information in memory of fallen soldiers from my mother in law in the Quad cities. It is an honor for me to have this bracelet, you seem to have been very loved and a great person. To Chad's family I am soo very sorry for your loss."
Steven M. Goebel of Downers Grove Illinois

"HAPPY NEW YEAR...MISSING OUR CHINESE FOOD TONIGHT :( I LOVE YOU CHAD, XXOO"
DANIELLE of GF, NY

"Merry Christmas Chad...I love you"
Danielle of GF, NY

"son,
just wanted to say happy thanksgiving its not the same without you here but well do the best we can i still love ya more then ever and still on your side. oh and chad rod needs your help stay with him i love you always mom...."

"5 years... its been awhile w/out you, missing ya"

"I love and miss you Chad...soooo much. 5 years have gone by and the pain has not gotten any better at all...Thank you for all you did in your short/long lifetime here...I will never forget you and long for the day when I can see you again..."
Danielle of Glens Falls, NY

"Chad,
I hope you are keeping order up there in Ft. Heaven!We think of you,Adam,and Evan everyday."
Barbara O of Haverhill,MA.

"AUGUST 31, 2008
5 YEARS AND TO ME NOTHING MUCH HAS CHANGED EXCEPT MISSING YOU BOTH MORE! THE HOLE IN OUR HEARTS WILL NEVER HEAL, YET YOU BOTH WATCH OVER US AND HELP US GET THRU THE DAYS ONE AT A TIME."
ELLEN

"I only knew you breifly then you were taken from us. I was there that day and the few nights before, I'll still miss you forever you were a great soldier and person"
Spc. Brandon Cooke 82nd Abn Div. of Ft.Covington NY

"Fuller it has been almost 5 years since that day on saturn ridge. And I can say not one day has passed I that I have not thought about it. Im sorry and I miss you and thomas both"
Baker of St. Petersburg FL

"son,
hey i just wanted to say happy fourth ill miss you today your not here to do the fire works but ill keep you right here in my heart do you remember the year you lost your pants in the garden you just went back to lighting off the works bare * that was you and i miss it ill love you always chad not a day goes by that i dont think of you im sorry you cant be here today but well have a few for you love you always
mom"

"It's amazing to me that although I haven't seen Chad since October of 02 how fast the memory of his ability to motivate comes flying back. I was a transfer squad leader into his platoon before attending OCS that fall, a posting I didn't want. Chad was the conduit between enlisted man and leadership. When the boys were resisting I'd go to chad listen to some of his silly ramblings, hear about crazy weekend plans, shake my head and then lay out the problem I was having. Sure enough Chad had a solution..."your guys suck sergeant", and then he'd get serious and help me. He was one of those personalities that we just can't get by without in this army of ours, he got it, and he'd get it done, whatever the task. I think of you every day stud and I use your attitude to measure the intestinal fortitude of my soldiers, know in Heaven that you're still and will always be part of my team. God Bless you and your family.-darren"
CPT Darren Amick of FT Carson, CO USA

"May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day
thank you, you are remembered as a hero not only today but everyday. Love ellen Thomas"

"Chad,
Thinking of you on Memorial Day 2008 and everyday.
To The Top!!"
Barbara O'Neill(cindergirl911@aol.com) of Haverhill,Mass.

"Still thinking about you Chad."
Dave Tolbert of Seattle Wa

"Sorry it has taken so long to write, I went to basic training with Chad and I just thought you should know that it was an honor to have served beside a "True American Soldier" there were many days when I just wanted to give up and Chad would come up and put his hand on my shoulder and say "The only easy day was yesterday we will make it" and I have remembered that throughout my career, and I have made it thruogh some tough times remembering what he said.
And now that I am out here on recruiting detail when someone wants to see what basic training is really like I have my basic training video that I show them and I alway point out Chad in the video and tell them about his sacrifice for us and how I was lucky enough to serve by his side.
I will always remember you as a brother in arms.
SSG. Justin Summerlin
justin.summerlin@usarec.army.mil
for any one who wants a copy of the basic training video."
Justin summerlin of Fayetteville AR. 72703

"Fuller,
Sometime has passed and your memory lives on with all those who knew you for who you were. You were one of the few that I can say that I trusted my life with... It takes a lot to go on a mission and trust them enough to get some actual "sleep". Keep on protecting those that were closest to you and be sure to give them a ring to let them know you are still on guard. Happy Birthday brother, till we meet again."

"Happy Birthday...I love and miss you so much...xoxo"
Danielle of South Glens Falls, Ny

"son. happy birthday i love ya mom and dad.. ray"

"April 8, 2008
"Happy Birthday"
You are forever rememebered and thought of ever day!"
Ellen Thomas

"Hi Chad. Just want to say I love and Miss you very much....xoxo"
Danielle of Glens Falls, Ny

"Son,
its christmas eve and iv thought about you all day i miss you more then ever just wanted to say i love you and merry christmas we miss ya mom and dad"

"nikki,
i remember you i hope your doing well, and hope to see you again take care sue"

"I remember Chad and he was great person who had a great sense of humor and a good attitude. It has been many of years since I have seen his family but I think about him and his family all the time. I miss him and his family very much. Sue I hope you remember me."
Nikki Ennis of Mount Clemens, Michigan

"November 26, 2007
To the family of Spc. Chad C. Fuller:
Chad 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

"NOV. 22 2007
NOT SURE IF HAPPY THANKSGIVING IS THE RIGHT THING TO SAY BUT KNOW I AM THANKFUL FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND WISH YOU AND ADAM WERE HOME WITH YOUR FAMLIES WHERE YOU BELONG."
ELLEN THOMAS

"Chad, I just wanted to say I Love and Miss you very much. I am so proud of you. Everybody is so proud of you. Thank You for everything..."
Danielle of Glens Falls, NY

"Chad, It has been a while since I have been on here. It's not that I have forgotten you, Adam nor Evan. It's just that it is still hard at times to think of the loss that we all have been given to deal with. I pray for you, Evan and Adam every night to include your family and friends. Well I am still a cop and no I'm still not eating donuts :)If you could see this you would smile away as you always did when you brought up cop jokes to me, I remember your smile and laugh..I won't ever forget any of you. May God bless you all. Love your Brother in arms.. Deputy Wooldridge, Chris aka Big Wooly."
Chris Wooldridge of Caroline County, VA

"son,
i dont have to say much about today its all for you we love you so much and miss you always so proud of you and every thing you ever did stay cool son."
mom and dad

"Thanks for your sacrifice brother. Im praying rod and jesse H. will both be safe over in iraq. i love you."
Rachel Burnham Veterans Day 2007

"ON THIS VETERANS DAY I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICE. I LOVE YOU."
ELLEN THOMAS

"CHAD it was a great honor to have serve with you in the Army. You were a great soldier a Squad Leader could ever have. Sorry it took me so long to write on your page for it has been since Jan 2003 since I seen you and just found out what had happen. See you in Heaven Brother"
SFC Newlin, Mark of FT Jackson, SC

"Son,
I was thinking alot about you today i went up to your grave and all the trees are turning colors there so pretty iv got the pumkins on the porch for you and ray i know if you were here you would be after me to get them...i miss that kid in you and making us laugh all the time but i hope your up there making everyone else laugh i love ya chad but you always knew that im still so proud of you and still on your side... miss you"
mom

"Sue,
my email is spcmodes@hotmail.com"
Dave

"David modes,
if your reading this page could you please leave your e-mail name for me i would like to respond to your letter thanks chads mom at sueburnhampizza"

"Hi Chad. I love and miss you so much. I love reading all of the great things people have to say about you on here. I wish you were still here..."
Danielle of Glens Falls, Ny

"i need you more than ever right now brother :(...."
Rachel of Potsdam NY

"Chad,
We never met,but cannot speak your name without saying Adam,and Evan.
I hope all of you boys are having a great time where you are--We miss and love you every minute of every day.
The commanding general of Ft. Drum now has a wallhanging to remember you three,we brought it up over the Memorial Day weekend.
God Bless."
Barbara O'Neill(cindergirl911@aol.com) of Haverhill,MA

"CHAD,
I MISS YOU ..."
MOM

"AUGUST 31, 2007
HI CHAD
ALOT OF PEOPLE WOULD SAY I CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN 4 YEARS ALREADY. WELL THOSE PEOPLE DONT KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY AND MYSELF KNOW EVERY SECOND OF THE LOSS. WE HAVE GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS BUT HAVE NEVER HEALED, BECAUSE YOU ARE SO VERY SPECIAL TO THEM! I KNOW YOU 2 ARE MAKING THE BAD DAYS LESS FOR US. BUT MISSING YOU GUYS IS THE HARDEST PART OF LIVING. YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED, YET WE ARE AT A LOSS THAT YOU ARE NOT A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES. I'M GONNA TELL YOU A SECRET-"I'M NOT ARMY STRONG"!! YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART CHAD. LOVE"
ELLEN THOMAS

"August 31st 2003....a day that will forever be in my mind i miss you so much. my life would be complete with you here. i love you brother"
Ray Potsdam NY

"To the parents of Chad, I met you on veterans day the day of the canoe launch opening, In case you were wondering memorial day a yr I guess it was, my memory isnt that good . But I left that wreath, flag, and stapled patches on the site, i visit there quiet often I cant believe its still there recently I noticed someone put a staybright metal on there but im not sure who that was. Not a day goes by I dont think about those guys. I where my bracelet everyday with all the names on it. take care till we meet again."
SSG WILSON (RET) 1/87th of Canton, ny

"i served with chad and remember how he use to luagh at my jokes.he was a great soilder.at christmas time we put his hero bracelet on our tree.i often think of chad, wich is why i guess i stopped in here well bud i just want to say thank you for your sacrifice.my family will never forget you."
neil bryan of dexter ny.

"Chad, I love you brother. I am proud to call you a friend!! I will never forget you......"
Brian Haaser of Fremont , Ohio

"Hi Chad. I was just at your page with Gina. I remember when we all used to hang out at the boys house in Potsdam years ago. We were just thinking about you and reminiscing. I wanted to let you know that I think of you often and miss you."
Alissa of Potsdam

"Chad,
happy 4th its not the same today without you. sure do miss you doing all the fire works we had a big bomb fire for you last night i hope it reached you i love you always
mom and dad"

"just wanted you to know...i love you"
Rachel Burnham 7/2/07 of Potsdam New York

"Dear Chad & Family:
I did not have the honor of knowing you personally. My family spends a good deal of time in Potsdam so to us you are a neighbor. I did however, have the pleasure of seeing the beautiful memorial laid out at the park by the river in your honor, and I was moved to write you and yours a note conveying my deepest gratitude. I saw your CIB, your 10th Mountain and Afghan Theatre patches displayed there at the river. The magnitude of your personal courage and amazing selflessness are tangible to me in that display. I have two young sons. Your sacrifice has made the world safer for them and all of us - but most improtantly for our children - You, in effect, have gone before them into harms way so then that they may not have to in the future. What greater expression of selfless service is there on this earth? Chad I never shook your hand, but I feel like I know you well now because your deeds have left a profound and honorable legacy for us all to emulate. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. The world is a better place because of it. Thank you Chad and family, from the bottom of my heart. Semper Fi."
Geoff of Elizabethtown NY

"Chad,
Every time I see a flag,or a soldier in uniform I think of you, your great sacrifice and the pain in your families eyes. You are so loved and missed by all that knew you."
Chris of Norwood,NY

""MEMORIAL DAY 2007"
Hello Chad, I know the city of Chicago has NOT FORGOTTEN! It was packed with young and old holding Flags and many with tears in their eyes honoring our Fallen Heroes. You are missed! I'm finding peace in my heart knowing you are safe. Love to you and your family."
Ellen Thomas of Proud Army MOM

"Son,
we miss you today more then ever memorial day has a meaning and today we remember you we miss ya .......
dad and mom"

"Tomorrow is memorial day brother. Just wanted to let you know i love you and i miss you. I've said it a million times, you will always be remembered.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die."
Rachel Burnham of Potsdam NY 5/27/07

"Hi Chad, it is aunt Cathy. Wanted to let you know that we miss you and are thinking about you on this Memorial Day. Your mother and father have invited us over on Memorial Day for a cookout and we are really looking forward to it. We love and miss you very much!"
Aunt Cathy, Uncle Kim & Justin of Potsdam, NY, 5/27/07

"I miss you so much....still....and always"
Danielle of GF, Ny

"i try and tell myself i haven't mourned over you death yet. but what am i to do when i still feel like you are immortal to me. you truly are my driving force, keep looking out for me, keep making me strong. i love you and thanks for making me proud, and thanks for everything you have shown me about life, love, and happiness...i miss you"
ray

"i wrote on your other site but wanted you to know you were on my mind all day. i love you chad happy birthday and happy easter."
Ray of Potsdam NY

"Happy Birthday! Today was a very emotional Easter for me...I miss you"
Danielle of GF, Ny

"Sooo, tomorrow is your birthday and Easter...It is Natalee's first Easter and it is going to be extra special because of your birthday...I miss you so much..You will be in my thoughts always"
Danielle of GF, Ny

"IN THE RISING OF THE SUN
AND IN ITS GOING DOWN
I REMEMBER YOU
IN THE BLOWING OF THE WIND
AND IN THE CHILL OF WINTER,
I REMEMBER YOU
IN THE OPENING OF THE BUDS
AND IN THE SPRING
I REMEMBER YOU
IN THE RUSTLING OF THE LEAVES
AND IN THE AUTUMN
I REMEMBER YOU
IN THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
AND WHEN IT ENDS
I REMEMBER YOU
WHEN I AM WEARY
AND NEED STRENGTH
I REMEMBER YOU
WHEN I AM LOST AND SICK AT HEART
I REMEMBER YOU
WHEN I HAVE JOYS I WANT TO SHARE
I REMEMBER YOU
SO AS LONG AS I LIVE
YOU TOO SHALL LIVE
FOR YOU ARE A PART OF ME
AS I REMEMBER YOU.

Chad, happy 28' birthday and happy easter i miss you love mom....
4/8/79--8/31/03"

"Son,
Iv been thinking about you alot the past few days i guess its spring coming i remember how you loved spring do you remember the spring when i called you to come look at the ducks in the water puddle out back how cute they were then a hour later you came in the house with one of those ducks i still dont know how you got that duck but ill always remember that you always had a way of making us laugh i miss that alot your stupid big roar or the tricks you always played on us we all miss you so much chad i always put you above the flag and im sorry you had to fall but thanks for the time i had with you
you taught me alot... well the weather is finally warming up its about 50 today im gonna go to the cemetary to get your grave ready for summer its so peaceful there and i feel so close to you there but i hope you know that..... well chad ill let you go for now just wanted you to know i missed you today more then ever i love you chad
mom"

"MISSING YOU SOOOO MUCH, AND LOVING YOU ALWAYS"
DANIELLE of GF, NY

"Chad. I miss you more each day. I keep the myspace site going and everyday more and more of you friends send me messages telling me how good it is to see your face, and how good it is to know you will always be remembered. I never thought that I would have to go to a gravestone to sit by your body or live my life without you right by my side in person, but you are in all of our hearts. You truely never knew how much everyone cared for and loved you. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. You have no idea Chad. I will make you proud of me....I know you are watching me...and i won't let you down."
your lil sis of Potsdam NY

"Chads parents and family.
Friday night i attended a hockey game at clarkson i am a avid clarkson fan and in all the years that iv been going to the games i never have been more touched by the memorial for your son you must be so proud of chad and every thing he stood for i left that game with a feeling of peace and confort knowing men like your son are protecting all of us i wii keep you in my prayers always."
kevin stoles of canton n.y

"Hi son.
its been awhile just wanted to let you know clarkson hockey team had a memorial for you and all the soldieres that returned home they bused soldieres from fort drum to watch the game we couldnt of been more proud of them and you i dont think there was a dry eye in the crowd so many people and in so many ways remember you unlike someone else i know but any way son i miss you more every day and always remember your in my heart always i love you chad....
mommom"
mom of potsdam n.y

"chad EDWARD fuller chad EDWARD fuller chad EDWARD fuller not chad C fuller''' not chad C fuller its chad EDWARD fuller with a E not a C thanks....."

"HAPPY YOU KNOW WHAT DAY! EVERY SUPERBOWL SUNDAY IS AN EXTRA SPECIAL DAY AND I WILL TREASURE IT ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH"
DANIELLE FORMERLY of POTSDAM, NY

"The north wind blows thru south glens falls ny it raises our flag as proud as can be. these service men who gave their lives so that you and me could be free. so when you feel the wind touch your soul take a moment and remember thee who has allowed us too remain free..."
tmm of qsbry

"I Love and Miss you Chad E. Fuller"
Danielle of GF, Ny

"awww, Ray that is sad! You know he is looking down on you every minute of every day...we will see him again, and he will be there to greet us when it is our time, i know it, so dont worry, he is with you always...love you"
Danielle of NY

"Do you realize my pain is for real
I see you in my dreams
& I wonder if you're looking down at me
& smiling right now I wanna know if it's true
When he looks at me won't you tell me
Does he realize he came down here
And he took you too soon
& now my days are short n my nights are long
I lay down with memories of you
that keep me going on, going on
It makes me wonder as I sit and stare
Will I see your face again 'Cause i'm feeling weak
And my sould begins to bleed
And no one is listening to me...


a little something that made me think of you...i miss you brother:("
Rachel Burnham of Potsdam NY

"I just had chinese for dinner! I will never have it on New Years Day though, because that was a special thing we had, and I will never forget that ever! I love and miss you very much..."
Danielle of NY

""HAPPY NEW YEAR" 2007"
ELLEN THOMAS

"Happy new years brother. i love you and miss you..."
Rachel of Potsdam NY

"Merry Christmas Chad 2006"
ELLEN THOMAS

"Merry christmas son we miss you so much nothings the same at xmas without you but we do it for you and ray i love you ...mom and dad."

"I Love You¢¾"
Danielle

"Hi Chad,
Just an old friend checking in. Miss you very much. I THINK OF YOU ALWAYS.
CJT
1/87 INF. 10th MNT"

"Hi Chad. Today is Katy's 21st Birthday! I cant believe how grown up our baby sisters are! I know you are so proud of them, and thank God you are watching over them!! I love you and miss you so much. Talk to you later, xo"
Danielle

"Chad, you should see the house around the corner from me! It is full of lights, and little attractions! You would love it. I am sure you see that and many more beautiful lit up houses. I miss you and love you sooo much..."
Danielle

"Hey brother. I just wanted to say it is so hard without you around right now. Xmas was your favorite holiday as everyone who loves you knows. You always tried to give so much more than you had cause you have a heart of gold. So this year I adopted a soldier on soldiers angels so i could send him letters and packages and just words of encouragement. I guess it fills some of the void that is left without you here. I can choose to listen to negative things that come from your death but the truth is all i care about is you. You are everything to me and I try so hard to impress YOU. You always wanted me to do so much for myself although you never knew how strong and brave you were. I know you love me brother and I miss you more everyday. When i walk down the isle you will be in my heart and beside me...when i have children uncle chad will still be alive in their hearts because that's what i try to do for you...keep you alive. Your spirit, your heart, youre encouragement, and love for others. I won't listen to the hurtful things people say, I am trying to spread the love you always did to me onto others. And you taught me the biggest thing of all ...GIVING is better than RECEIVING...i love you brother and i miss you so damn much."
Rachel of Potsdam New York

"Just missing you so much...That is a beautiful poem."
Danielle of GF, (formerly Potsdam) Ny

"I STILL HERE THE SONGS
I STILL SEE THE LIGHTS
I STILL FEEL YOUR LOVE
ON COLD WINTER NIGHTS
I STILL SHARE YOUR HOPES
AND ALL YOUR CARES
I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU
THAT IM STILL THERE
TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
PLEASE BE THANKFUL TODAY
IM STILL CLOSE BESIDES YOU
IN A NEW WAY
I LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY
AND DONT SHEAD A TEAR
CAUSE IM SPENDING
CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS
THIS YEAR

LOVE ALWAYS CHAD."

"Chad knows it wasnt your fault Sue. He always was and still is so proud of you and his family. He was so lucky to have you as a mother. I miss you and love you so very much."
Danielle of Glens Falls, (formerly of Potsdam) Ny

"Chad, well its three weeks before xmas ithink about you every day dan, rod and the guys called the other night there all doing fine and still miss you there all in georgia now so we dont see them as much rod is coming up in Jan, cant wait.... chad after you died i recieved a letter from someone that said. god doesnt like ugly... i know you know who im talking about and it broke my heart. but you see chad it"s all still ugly and im so sorry for that i cant change the things that should be? i can only try to be better you told me in my dreams to get 4 zees and it going to be ok i know it will son dad says hello, you would be so proud of rachel last year of school and going on shes alot like you actually she is you she has really made us proud well son ill write later i miss you and love you more every day stay cool chad""""
susan burnham of potsdam

"Veterans Day 2006
Thank You Chad"
ELLEN

"Brother. I Love You and Miss You. And on this veterans day I not only think of you and adam but of every other veteran out there. You make me so proud and when i speak of you people think I would be upset. But I am proud to say my brother was a veteran of war, and proud to say he is the strongest hero i could have ever asked for. I love you Chad"
Ray of Potsdam New York

"SON, I HOLD YOU CLOSE WITHIN MY HEART AND THERE YOU SHALL REMAIN TO WALK WITH ME THROUGHOUT MY LIFE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN SO REST IN PEACE CHAD AND THANKS FOR ALL YOU'V DONE I PRAY THAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU THE CROWN YOU'VE TRULY WON I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU MORE EVERY DAY VETERANS DAY 11/11/06 MOM.."
SUSAN BURNHAM of POTSDAM NY

"Veteran's Day is coming and you are greatly honored as much if not more than any ordinary day. I am so proud of you Chad. You were so strong and brave and I will never forget that. I love you and miss you more and more every day. See you in my dreams, xoxo"
Danielle Canale of Glens Falls, (formerly Potsdam), Ny

"Chad, I just wanted to tell you that I miss you. Not a day goes by that I don't cry for you. I know you are happy in heaven with your Grandpa and precious dog Bruce! I love you, xoxo"
Danielle of SGF, (formerly of Potsdam)

"i have made another site for chad the link is www.myspace.com/chadedwardfuller...hope you can all go on there and view it or leave a msg. love you and miss you brother- love your sister...ray"
Rachel of Potsdam

"Chad. hey brother its been awhile, i know its been almost four years but it seems like yesterday that i saw you last at drum i just wanted to thank you for all that you did for me . i never had the chance to tell you that hey remember the trips to the field well you made that easy and fun some of the crap you used to do and say well thats all in my heart it will stay there till we meet again brother i talked to your mom awhile back im going to try and make it up there to see them this fall to the top chad,"
John of chicago

"Chad, Thank you for visiting me last night in my dream. It seems so real then I am so upset when I wake up. My whole day I felt like I just saw you and I couldn't stop thinking about you. I love you, miss you and can't wait to see you again."
Danielle Canale of SGF, Ny (formerly of Potsdam)

"SON, ITS BEEN THREE YEARS NOW AND I MISS YOU AS MUCH AS MUCH AS THE DAY YOU LEFT I REMEMBER I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...AND IM STILL ON YOUR SIDE..ALOT OF THE GUYS FROM YOUR UNIT CALLED TODAY THEY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND ALL OF THE OTHER SOLDIERES THAT HAVE DIED THANKS CHAD FOR GOOD FRIENDS THAT YOU LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE THERE THE BEST WELL CHAD I JUST WANTED TO SAY WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU LOTS...TILL WE MEET AGAIN SON TAKE CARE OF EVERY ONE"
MOM AND DAD

"Chad, I just want to say that I love you and miss you so much. I think about you every day and am so proud of you. Please help your parents and your sister, they are so brave as well. Thank you for coming to me in my dreams, i wouldn't get by without it."
Danielle Canale of SGF, Ny( formerly of Potsdam, Ny)

"hey there brother. today is 3 years since your passing and it still feels like yesterday. we are all proud of the sacrifice you made yet miss you so much...i cant wait til i get to see you once again...i am no longer afraid of death because i know u will be there to embrace me. i love you chad."
Rachel Burnham of Potsdam NY

"Here is a peom that I found for Chad

In Loving Memory of Chad Edward Fuller KIA 8-31-03

I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.

I read an old card
sent many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.

I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.

I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.

Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.

I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.

I Love You Chad, Always and Forever"
Danielle Canale of SGF, NY

"AUGUST 31, 2006
CHAD C. FULLER
TODAY AND ALWAYS I WILL
REMEMBER YOUR SACRIFICE
FOR 'FREEDOM' YOU ARE MY
HERO!!!
THANK YOU"
ELLEN

"Chad,
It can run through my mind 50 times a day that you're gone and my mind tells me, yup, he's gone, that's sad. Then, I could be at work, or just at home sitting on the couch and realize it for the 51st time, and for a split second it feels like I'm hearing the news for the first time again & a tear will run down my face.
Things in life that happen like this are sad, but they really do make us stronger, because when people we love so much leave us, we are no longer afraid of death. Don't get me wrong Chad, I plan to live this life as long as I can, but knowing that when I die, I'll see you again, puts a big smile on my face.
There have been many special moments in my life. Having known you is certainly on the list my friend. I'm sure you'll stay in good shape in heaven, playing football catch with my Dad. You'll always be in our hearts # 34!
Love,
Chris LaSalle & Family"
Chris LaSalle of Green Bay, WI formerly Potsdam, NY

"Hi Sue (Chad)
Well I did get to New York and went to Drum and they were wonderful and took me to see the memorials for our boys. I got to etch their names. It still seems too wierd to see our boys names on those memorials. The pictures are gone and that broke my heart but I will make sure noone forgets our boys at Ft. Drum and around the world!! Everyone there treated me kindly. I plan on sending the Blizzard a picture and just to remember Adam and Chad as 3 years are coming upon all of us. I still cant believe it will be 3 years as we both know it still seems like yesterday they gave us the news. I went to the cemetery to see Chad, it was pouring rain on the ride there. I swear I was in a tornado it was so bad. When I got to the cemetery on just remembering from almost three years ago it was sunny and nice. I didnt have your number to call you. When I left I tried at a grocery store to find a phone book at the pay phone but there was none. All of a sudden it started to pour again and the lightning was so bad that I started to head back to Watertown, I was so sorry to not get to visit with you. Those boys were watching out for me that day because I must have seen at least 6 accidents going back to the hotel. I felt good be there with Chad and I even got up to see Evan. Not sure if any of us will ever make sence of all of this but maybe we can have some peace. I want to thank you for Chad for being with Adam, that they are together, oh the stories those two could tell!! Take care of yourself and again Thank you!"
Ellen

"God bless your family, you are one heroic b/a. I miss you every day, and cannot believe you are gone."
Overwatch

"Chad, it's been almost 3 years since I saw you last; I was on the LZ at Orgun-E when we got word about you and Adam. I walked down to the 3rd Platoon hooch to tell them before it got passed around word of mouth. Your old platoon was crushed but resolved to fight even harder, in your honor. We had a few memorial services for the two of you at O-E and then later at FOB Salerno when the rest of us linked up with the 1SG and a few of the tribe who had gone ahead to prepare for the Company. The guys were all pretty upset, but knew you would want them to steel their hearts and drive on and they did just that. We've all missed your wit and wisdom, brother. It was great training and fighting with you as part of the tribe. To the Top, and I will see you on the high ground, sniper. My belated condolences to Chad's friends and families, I came across this tribute while looking for information on another member of our old unit who recently paid the ultimate sacrifice."
MAJ Justin Pelkey of Fort Bragg, NC

"Sue,
Not sure why this came to my mind now but have you ever noticed at the cemetery across from Chad that there is a bench with the name THOMAS on it? I hope to visit Chad again at the end of the month, as I found much peace at his final resting place. I hope maybe to meet up with you again.
Ellenethomas@comcast.net"
Ellen Thomas of Illinois

"Chad, thank you for your service to our country. I am honored to have known you and your family.
*Memorial Day 2006*"
Jen of Bellevue, WA

"SON,
Today was a really special day for all of us they had a memorial at ivs park they opened a boat launch in your memory the plaque is really nice also the trail blazers have a scholarship in your memory chad so many people have remembered you in so many ways they have not forgotten you we will always be so proud of you and everything you did for us and our country thanks chad i love you always mom"
sue burnham

"Hey Chad
Whats Up? As you know today is Memorial Day,the day of remembrance and to you and all the other fallen soliders thank you. I miss you be good and stay out of trouble up there and remember to keep a eye on your mom and dad and sister. love ya"
Anita of Bellevue Ne

"You will not be forgotten.
My deepest respects.
The North Country and the nation will always be very proud of you and your Service."
J.S. of Plattsburgh, NY

""Memorial Day" 2006
"CHAD C. FULLER"
"I WILL NEVER FORGET""
Ellen Thomas of Burbank, IL

"Chad, hey tomorrow is mothers day and i know you wont be around to bring me my rose bush as you always did but i still cherish all the ones in the yard that you gave me and tomorrow when i think of mothers day ill always think of how proud i was of you and how i was the lucky one to have you and your sister i miss your stupid jokes and all the times we went and had coffee or just looking for new trucks we all miss you very much chad so this mothers day chad ill think of all the love that you gave and how you took care of all of us and how you never asked for any thing back and i know you did the same for all your soldier friends chad they all miss you so much dan,rod,revie,randy,moomdie, call alot they have helped us threw losing you and god gave us them chad i love you and miss you so much so tomorrow ill thank god for you love you always MOM"

"Chad, Where do I begin? Years have passed and to be honest with you it does not get any easier missing you and your friendship, We had a bunch of laughs and good times. Well I moved back to VA and became a cop again...No donut jokes again Chad...:) I pray for you my Brother and for your family. May you look down on your fellow brothers in arms and bless and guide them. We miss you Chad. God Bless."
Chris Wooldridge of Farmville, VA

"Hey Chad "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
I know you are having a good one cuz I've been smiling thinking of you guys!
And thats a good thing. This is a special day but I think of you everyday. Thank you for the gift!
Love "Adam's" Momma"
Ellen

"chad, happy birthday i miss you and love you always aunt barbbar"
barb fuller of potsdam

"Chad,
Today you are 27 years old. Happy Birthday Son! It's been three years since you left us and we miss you more and more every day. Today the party's on you!

Love you always,
Mom, Dad, and Rachel"
Sue Burnham of Potsdam, NY

"sue, my email is aimeetobin@yahoo.com"
Aimee of West Boylston, MA

"Aimee of West Boylston, MA USA

if you have an e-mail address could you please post it, alot to talk about the saddnes"
susan fuller burnham of potsdam

"Chad,
Not a day goes by that you are not thought of and talked about in our family. We miss you so much. Thank you for watching over your niece and making sure that she made it into the world safe. Like the true hero you are, you are never at rest. I am working on a scrapbook about you and your ultimate sacrifice. I proudly display it and share your heroic story to everyone. I cannot thank you enough for all that you did. Although we are quiet with our sadness for many reasons, please know that we do think of you often and keep you very close in our hearts. I can't wait for Alexis to get hear all the great stories about her Uncle Chad from your wife, Jessica. I can't say thanks enough and know that we love and miss you.
Also our prayers go out to all our men and women serving."
Aimee of West Boylston, MA USA

"Thank you for your bravery and God Bless you and your family!!!"
Nicole of Ft. Worth,Tx

"Hi Chad,
"Happy New Year" Wow 2006, Im still stuck in 2003, I know you and Adam were with us Christmas cuz everyone was talking about you two. Still in our house you guys are the topic. their were tears but god there was laughter remembering Adam and all the silly things he has done. Im hearing you pulled quite a few of your own pranks. Wherever you guys are, you are always with me and the family and many friends who will never forget you two."
Ellen

"Wow. It's 2 days before our 3rd Christmas without you. It's one of the hardest times of the year and it's so sad when it used to be filled with such love. It's the holiday you loved most and we could always count on you to make it a great one with prank gifts and thoughtful cards. I love you Chad...and although I did not get to talk to you for months before you died I talk to you often and I miss you more than ever. I know you love me and I want you to know I WILL DO EVERYTHING I can to be with you again one day. That's what keeps me going, Knowing you'll be there when I'm not on this earth anymore. Look over mom...I'm very proud of her she's been smoke free for a month and a half I know you'd be extra proud of her. Dad misses you so much at this time too. They put the Xmas card you got them with your last xmas with us in your stocking every year. I miss you Chad....Merry Christmas and We think of you everyday and especially watch over us this Xmas...Let me know your with us...Please."
Your Sister-Rachel Burnham of potsdam, new york

"Chad I think about you and other friends that I have lost in Iraq all the time. I have a picture of the old team while we were in Bosnia sitting near a shelf where every one can see it. Those were some of the best days of my life bro. You will never be forgotten."
Dave Tolbert of Woodinville Washington

"Chad,
I would like to say thank you to you and the other soldier who was killed in that ambush with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Vires Montesque Vincimus"
(We Conquer Power And Mountains)
87th Inf. Motto"

"Hi Chad. This is Aunt Cathy. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. As a matter of fact, I had the opportunity to talk about you to a group of Clarkson freshmen students the other day because I had to read a book called, The Kite Runner as part of the University First-Year Experience. I actually did not want to read the book because it was about a young man who grow up in Afghanistan, but managed to escape with his father back in the early 80's. The book talks a lot about the terrible things that were (are) happening over in Afghanistan even when he was a boy. There were two Army Cadets in the class who could not wait to talk with me about you when the class was over. One of them was just like you in that he too was the first grandson in the family - they both admire you for your courage and dedication.

The book helped me to understand why you felt the need to go back there to help these people. Something I remember you saying to your mother, when she wanted you to stay home, was "Mom, you don't understand how bad it is over there for these people, you have given me so much and they have nothing, I have to go back and try to make a difference for them." You are a real hero Chad. There are very few people in the entire world who would make the ultimate sacrafice. I can still hear and remember your voice when you would say, hi Aunt Cathy. I miss your beautiful smile (perfect teeth). I love you and miss you very much. Please watch over our family from above until we are all reunited again as a family. You will always have a seat at my Thanksgiving Day table. Love Aunt Cathy."
Catherine (Fuller) Avadikian of Potsdam, New York, USA

"Dear Chad, sorry I didnt get in touch yesterday,stupid computers- It sucks big time to have to visit a grave, but that is where I was yesterday. Looking at Adam's name is probally the hardest thing to do next to living without you young guys. I truly hope your happy and life is better there because that is the only thing that keeps me sane knowing one day we will all get to be together. It may be 2 years but I feel it as if it were today.Thanks for staying with Adam, I was told you guys were good friends and I don't want him to be alone in getting into trouble. NEVER FORGOTTEN 'TO THE TOP'
Love ya
Adam's ma"
Ellen Thomas

"August 31 2003
I lost the best man i ever had in my life...i love you chad...hard to believe at midnight you'll have been gone for 2years..i miss everything about you...i kno you're watching down on me protecting me overly well like always...til the day we meet again there wont be one day i wont think of everything i loved about you, i will visit you tomorrow or at least your grave although i dont feel as close to you there as i do in my heart thats where you are-in all of our hearts...look over rod in iraq, he did it for you-thanks for all you've done ive missed you for so long i cant believe your gone...i love you and miss you brother Rest In Peace


Thanks for all uv done
Ive missed u for so long
I cant believe ur gone
u still live in me I feel u in the wind
u guide me constantly

Ive never knew what it was to be alone
Cuz u were always there for me
u were always there waiting &
ill come home & I miss ur face so
Smiling down on me I close my eyes to see

I carry the things that remind me of u
In loving memory of The one that was so true You were as kind as you could be
And even though you're gone
You still mean the world to me

But now I come home & its not the same
It feels empty & alone I cant believe ur gone

Im glad he set u free from sorrow
Ill still love u more tomorrow
& u will be here with me still"
Your Little Sister Ray of Potsdam New York

"Chad, We never met but you knew my son Evan, you are probably together now along with Adam and many other soldiers from all the wars from the past. You are missed by all and will never be forgotten. Keep an eye on your family as they miss you very much."
PFC Evan O'Neills Dad,Mike of Haverhill,Mass, USA

"Jessica - and Family,
A piece dedicated in memory of Chad, Adam, and Evan was received; would like to share. It was written by Steve Newton, author of the "Old Sergeant".

TIMES GONE BY
Dedicated to:


Adam Thomas.....KIA/Afghanistan/August 31, 2003 - OEF

Chad Fuller..........KIA/Afghanistan/August 31, 2003 - OEF

Evan O'Neill.........KIA/Afghanistan/September 29, 2003 - OEF


There was an elderly man driving down the Interstate, doing a
sedately 50 MPH. He seemed unaware of the looks he got as car after
car passed him. He happened to be the first one who saw, off the
side of the road, a terrible accident that had just occurred.
Pulling over to the shoulder as best he could he made his way down
the embankment to the smoldering vehicle.

As he arrived he saw a young family trapped inside and he worked
frantically to get the door open. Finally with one last pull, using
all his strength, the door opened and he started to pull the family
out. His chest was on fire with pain but he could not stop. He
finally pulled the last person out. A little girl with a terrible
cut on her forehead.

As he tried to stop the bleeding he had a hard time holding the
piece of cloth to her head because of the terrible scars on his
hands. The para-medics arrived and roughly pushed the old man out
of the way.

"Sir, you need to return to your vehicle and leave this to the
professionals."

As the old man, holding his chest, climbed back up the hill:

A loud blast. Fire and smoke and the screams of people caught in
the explosion. Grabbing his med kit he ran directly into the fire
of the burning helicopter. Men were trapped inside but he wrenched
the door open and dragged the men out one by one.

As the Huey burned in the background he administered first aid
despite serious burns on his hands. His citation read: For bravery
and professionalism above and beyond the call of duty, and having
saved the lives of---------------.

An old man pulled up to the quick shop to buy a pack of cigarettes,
when he noticed several young men dressed in gang colors robbing the
store. He only had the use of one arm but he calmly walked in and
told them that they were all under arrest. They laughed so hard
that they did not notice the police arrive.

After their arrest, an officer told the old man that he had
needlessly placed his life in danger and that he could be arrested
for interfering. As the old man climbed back into his car:

He heard the sound of gun fire. Pulling his .45 he ran directly
toward his fellow Military Police officers that were exchanging
gunfire with a terrorist they had stopped at a check point. Seeing
an officer down, he covered him with his own body, despite taking a
round through his arm.

His citation read: For bravery in the line of fire and placing his
life in danger to protect his fellow soldiers-----------.

An old man sat in his porch swing talking with his grandchildren.
He was always considered the "kook" of the family and the kids had a
good time making fun of him. They would make faces and throw food
at him while he told his rambling stories. One piece of candy hit
the old man on the side of his head:

"Then, while we climbed up the sand at Omaha Beach, my best friend
was hit in the head. I dragged him to a rock but I don't think he
made it. I continued forward with my platoon and when we got bogged
down by machine gun fire, I got so mad at just sitting there,
watching as my friends were being chewed to pieces, I finally got
up, grabbed all the grenades I could carry and charged up the hill.
Killed a bunch of the Krauts that day I tell ya."

When all his grandchildren had left, the old man went to his study
and sat by the fire. Above the mantel was framed the Silver Star
for bravery.

An elderly women pulled into the handicapped parking space at Wal-
Mart and had a rough time getting out of her car. As she was using
her cane to walk into the store, several young people began to jeer
her for taking a space so close to the store, while they had to walk.


She ignored them and continued on:

The young nurse ignored the mortar rounds dropping around her as she
tried desperately to evacuate her wounded. She loaded man after man
inside trucks until there were none left. As she climbed aboard the
last truck, a piece of shrapnel pierced her leg to the bone.

It would bother her the rest of her life.

The old man sat all by himself in the nursing home. No one ever
came to see him and he had not said a word in years. He was
confined to a wheelchair but never asked for assistance from
anyone. He could feed himself, and relieve himself, so the nurses
looked upon him as an ideal resident. He was no trouble at all.

The old man had been this way for as long as anyone could remember
and even on holidays he would sit and stare off into space. Every
so often he would shiver as if cold. He could be found most days in
the home's chapel, praying.

Finally one day the old man died. No one claimed his body and no
one mourned him. The were loading him into a hearse for burial in
the city cemetery, when a large convoy of military vehicles arrived.

Surprised, residents of the home looked on as an Army General came
in and asked for the body. He was to be buried at Arlington under a
stone engraved with the Christian Cross.

And under that, the symbol of the Medal of Honor.

NEVER FORGET

Steve Newton

You are always in thought and prayer."
"Sam" Modes of Apple Canyon Lake, IL USA

"Dear Chad
As each day passes you are missed more and more. Not a day goes by that i dont think you as alittle kid jumping on the bed. Those blue eyes and that grin of yours always got me. When i received the news that you were taken from us, all i could think about was that last conversation we had on the phone. You told me to stay out of trouble and to check up on your Mom and i remember telling you to be careful stay low and come home soon. I will never forget that.Some people said you came home a hero,to me you always were a hero.You had a heart of gold a smile that could melt any girls heart.I miss you.
Dear Sue Gene and Rae
I love you all"
Anita of Bellevue Ne Orginally from Potsdam ny

"Dear Chad's Family
There was a Freedom Run in Illinois where over 20,000 bikers rode and thousands more attended. There is a memorial wall and Chads name is on it. Everyone received dog tags with all the soldiers name that are on the wall, I hope someone finds this site to email you that they got Chads. I made a etching of his name and it is along side Adams in a frame. I met several guys that just got back from Afghanistan and said its still a hell hole. I think of Chad everyday of my life and feel the pain, his name comes up at every memorial I attend for Adam and the other fallen soldiers. My wish would be to have met the handsome young man who was with my son that aweful day. I just wanted you to know that he is remembered all the way in Illinois and around the USA. To The Top!!!"
Ellen Thomas of Illinois

"My prayers go out to Sue Rachel And Gene, I know how close you all were and what a good person Chad was. I never knew a kid that wanted to go home as much as Chad did, but sure enough he wanted to hurry back to Potsdam to be with you all every weekend. Im sorry for your loss but I want you to know that Chad comes to My mind much and often. He was a brave strong man, and I will never forget him, thank you Chad."

"You not only are a hero but an amazing person, you will never be forgotten fuller, thank you for all you've done"
Mike

"I want you to know not a day goes by that we dont think of you. I need you to look over mom and help her through this, she needs you more than anyone. I miss your beautiful blue eyes and wonderful smile. No matter what goes on in my life i read the letter you never got to finish to me and every bit of advice you gave me i keep close to my heart. You said stay around those that make you happy not those you feel you have to...you found that out too later brother, I miss you and cannot wait to see you in the next life, til then i love you and miss you"
your sister rachel of Potsdam

""Memorial Day 2005"
Chad I will never forget the
sacrifice you made, I will never
FORGET!! THANK YOU CHAD
"TO THE TOP""
Ellen Thomas of ILLINOIS

"CHAD MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2005 YOU ARE REMEMBERED!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"You did a great job. You are a hero.

Someone from the netherlands"
America fan of Netherlands

"Lived across the hall in the barracks from Chad, not a close friend but he was always nice and friendly to all. Will always be remembered"
Taylor Ward of Issaquah, WA

"Hello We the Parent's of Chad Fuller would like to thank all of you for your messages, prayers, and support. Although it is hard for us to move on in life without our son, constant reminders from people like you all make us see and remember him a little more each day. We know Chad and Adam are together up there looking down on us all. Thank you and God Bless all who are over seas and their family and friends."
Susan And Gene Burnham Chad's Parents of Potsdam NY United States

"I was Chad's first Team Leader when he joined the Army. Chad I enjoyed working with you and will never forget palling around. You will always be missed."
David Tolbert of Woodinville Washintong

""Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being." ~Kahil Gibran
Thank You Chad!
My prayers go out to Rachel, Sue, and Gene"
Jen McGowan of Potsdam NY

"I just wanted to say thank you to Chad, for giving the ultimate sacrifice for what he believed in. I too serve in the US military, and i too have been deployed to hostile territory. I can only hope to be half the soldier Chad was. My heart goes out to Chad's family and friends."
SrA Eric B. LaValley of Altus AFB, OK .....originally of Potsdam NY

"To the family and friends,

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your loved ones bravery and sacrifice. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. Your loved one is a hero. Greater love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

God bless you.

Home Front Ministries
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Porter Ranch, CA"

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

"On the anniversary of your passing, my continued condolences to your family. Time heals all wounds."
JH of Redwood City, CA

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

"To my brother ...My best friend. i miss you with all of my heart and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I remember all the good times. I love you and miss you."
Love your sis ...Mia of Carthage ny

"May God bless you and your family. May he guide you thru these trying times.
You will always be remembered. Thank you for my freedom great soldier."
Candy Knutson of Poynette, WI

"My brother was a friend of Chad's and I, too, was a soldier. I knew Chad only through him, but my heart is with his family! But I know that he is above looking down and protecting his fellow soldiers."
Kim Ingram of Fort Lee, VA, originally Potsdam, NY

"In November of 1999 Chad and I served together at the 1st of the 87th Infantry. Chad was assigned to my platoon while we were training to use some new Army equipment. In the Army you meet so many different people sometimes it’s hard to remember a name or even a face, but I remember Chad as if it had been yesterday. He was so enthusiastic about the training and so bright that it was always a pleasure to work with him. I remember he came to my platoon with another soldier who wanted to be a professional wrestler. The two of them would just endlessly joke with each other. It makes me smile thinking about all the funny things they used to say and do.
Chad was an incredible soldier. We worked together for a little over a year, but from the very beginning he was outstanding. Whenever the battalion was in the field I always made sure Chad was with me at the operations center, because he was incredibly bright and enthusiastic. I absolutely trusted him. Whenever I wasn’t in the operations center I never worried because I knew he would take care of everything.
Nothing could break his spirit. One time we had set up the battalion operations center on a small dry spot right in the middle of a marsh. Right after we started to set things up it begin to pour rain. By the time the rain had stopped it was nighttime and everything and everyone was soaked to the bone with muddy water, but Chad didn’t let the rain or mud bother him for a moment.
I will always remember him as a friend. I will miss him. God Bless his family."
John Donnelly of Colorado

"" To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe." Chad accomplished more than anyone could hope to in a lifetime. He lost his life so that we could all live in freedom. I am forever grateful to Chad. He will never be forgotten. To his family and friends: I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless."
Jessica of Rio Vista.CA

"I would like to leave a message about chad. I had known him for awhile. We weren't close but we were friends. I was at his house once, and his family was wonderful. I will miss Chad and will pray for his family."
Robert (ROGUE) BALDERAZ of U.S. ARMY

"My kids live in a safer world thanks to soldiers like Chad Fuller.

I am so very grateful for his fight against terror.

I am honored to have served in a military that has such men."
Tim Estes of Phoenix, AZ

"Chad,
I served with you for almost two years and your kind nature yet fierce sense of justice will never leave my heart. As you always said you wanted to, you went as a true american hero. Until we meet again my friend. Look over your comrades in arms and care for those souls you left behind much too soon."
Michael of Fort Drum

"Thank you Chad Fuller, 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

"My thoughts and prayers and with your family."
Jessica of Richmond, Virginia - Originally from Western New York

"I don't know Chad personally, but I'm the mother of Adam Thomas who was with Chad on that fateful day. I'm blessed to know that they are together watching over all of us. Thank you Chad for being my little man's friend. peace to Chad's family alway."
Ellen Thomas of Burbank,IL USA

"My name is Rachel Burnham and I am Chad's sister. We all miss Chad very much and we would like to say that we send all the families out their with loved ones overseas the most of prayers.Chad would have been proud of what he accomplished in his lifetime. Chad accomplished more in his 24 years than most people could do in 100. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful brother who we all love and miss greatly."
Rachel Burnham of potsdam. new york US

"To the family and friends of Spc. Chad Fuller:
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 Chad 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. Chad Fuller:
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 Chad, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia