Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"I served with CSM Jallah I'm Afghanistan. He was a great mentor and a friend. I remember trying to setup the Armed Forces Television satellite dish and couldn't make it work. I left to go check on something and came back and he has it working and watching TV on the roof. I was so dumbfounded. He had many skills. You are missed"
SFC ret Jeremy Dixon of Colorado Springs, Colorado USA

"I'm so sorry you are gone I loved how you helped me feel welcomed at ft Rucker may your soul rest in peace, may God be with your family"
Mohamed Tamba jr of chicago, ill

"I knew 1SGT. Jallah for a short period of time while assignment to 127ASB A Co. I am sorry to hear that you are gone. To the family, may God watch over you."
SFC Carlos Howard of Sanford, Florida

"My brother and friend, as I sit at my desk today, the thought of you flooded me. We are about to celebrate another birthday for you but you are not here. I missed you brother. You never got to celebrate your 50th birthday with us. You were buried a day before your birthday. As this day draws near, I am sadden by your absence but rejoicing that you are in the hands of our creator and Lord, Jesus Christ. Rest in peace. Love you brother."
Mrs. Tarlow L. Jallah Miller - Your sister of Hamilton, NJ USA

"The great hero and the father that I wish to know that I had in my life, I will greatly miss you and wish I could have shared the good times with you.
Love Son
King Jallah"
King Jallah of Claymont,DE/USA

"i love you grandpa"
kimora jallah of claymont de usa

"i love grandpa"
kimora jallah of claymont de usa

"To the family of:Dennis Jallah,Jr. I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015.
Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga""

"To Dennis´ family:

I am so sorry for your loss. I always admired you all for your family values. Thanks for attending my wedding back in 1990 here in Germany. God bless you!"
Michaela Weihele formerly Jindrich of Rödermark, Germany

"I remember SFC Jallah from Flegerhorst GE while a member of HSC 127th ASB. He was a great man and freind though a tough man at time. He will be greatly missed."
Abbe Oliver (formally Dodge and Bradshaw) of Shawnee Mission Kansas

"I had the honor of SFC Jallah being my first platoon sergeant after graduating from AIT. I served with him in Armament Platoon, A Company 127th ASB, Hanau, GE (94-66). During the deployment to Hungary he was promoted and became the company 1SG. He was always tough on his old platoon, but it taught us how to become better Soldiers. 1SG Jallah loved his family and always put the Soldier’s needs above his own. From one armament dawg to another - he will be greatly missed."
SFC Matthew Straley

"I had the honor of SFC Jallah being my first platoon sergeant after graduating from AIT. I served with him in Armament Platoon, A Company 127th ASB, Hanau, GE (94-66). During the deployment to Hungary he was promoted and became the company 1SG. He was always tough on his old platoon, but it taught us how to become better Soldiers. 1SG Jallah loved his family and always put the Soldier’s needs above his own. From one armament dawg to another - he will be greatly missed."
SFC Matthew Straley

"I had the honor of serving with CSM Jallah as a young soldier in the Armament Platoon, C/227th AVN. He was a man of great character who always had a word of encouragement to those that needed it. I found this announcement while compiling a list of warriors for a reunion and there will be a place for my friend there and any other fallen heroes I find in my search. They will be missed, but we all have great stories to share from their time with us."
Todd A. Jones of Bloomington, IL

"”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at Projectcompassion@manti.com or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna"
Project Compassion - Kenna of Manti, Utah USA

"I remember the Bosnia - Hungary deployment days (1996)with A Co 127th ASB and the evenings that we spent playing soccer with the local national. I always remember you as the "African Pele". Rest in peace my brother 'cause someday we will play again."
SSG Alejandro Gamboa of Fort Campbell, KY

"Mrs. Jallah,

I served with your husband as a member of the 127 ASB in Hanua GMBH. I deployed with him to Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Endevor as a member of Shops Platoon. I have many memories of your husband. The one that is most memorable was on a PT test were he ran behind me pushing me to the fastest run time I ever achieved.He loved to run and loved to push you to achieve your full potential.
I am truly sorry for your lose. I can assure you that your husband is responsible for the sucess of many young soldiers and he will truly be missed."
John Baxley ( SGT) of Butler PA USA

"Rest in peace and godspeed my friend

Dennis and I served side by side in more than one unit. We rose up the ranks together for a while when were served in the Armament shop at E co 1st Avn in Ft Riley and although we were in separate units at Ft. Hood and Hanau Germany we were great friends and had great family times at Belton lake on Ft. Hood. I'll never forget the day when both Dennis and I took a pregnant single soldier to the hospital on Ft. Riley. We both stayed there for PFC Johnson to have her baby. After the birth the Dr came out and much to Dennis's (and my) astonishment was asked if he was the father! LoL!

He was an outstanding Soldier and an even greater friend. Dennis you will be sorely missed.

Scott A. Bregi
SSG U.S. Army Ret."
Scott A. Bregi of Newport News, VA

"dinnis jallah was my grandfather and i will always love him"
shaquillegbor of texas

"Mrs Jallah,

I served with your husband from 95-97 in Hanau, Germany. With he 127th Aviation Support Battalion. He was there when I was hurt in Bosnia in 96. And I will always remember him for the support he gave me. Again I am sorry for your families loss and my prayers are with you."
Gabe Hetrick of Council Bluffs, Iowa/USA

"Mrs. Jallah, I would like to say your husband was a great soldier. I had the opportunity to serve with him while assigned to HSC, 127th Aviation Support Battalion (96-99), Hanau, Germany. When I arrived as a platoon sergeant he was the 1SG of Alpha Company, he went out of his way to help all soldiers. The Army has lossed a great soldier and a honorable man, may God bless you and your family, he will always be a "Workhorse.""
MSG (RET) Sonya Thomas of Richmond, VA

"Mrs. Jallah, I would like to say your husband was a great soldier. I had the opportunity to serve with him while assigned to HSC, 127th Aviation Support Battalion (96-97), Hanau, Germany. When I arrived as a platoon sergeant he was the 1SG of Alpha Company, he went out of his way to help all soldiers. The Army has lossed a great soldier and a honorable man, may God bless you and your family, he will always be a "Workhorse.""
MSG (RET) Sonya Thomas of Richmond, VA

"I served with CSM Jallah when I was with the 127th ASB. A great man to be sure and I hope that I can be half the Soldier that he was. He will be missed. Godspeed top."
SFC John Rodriguez of Ft Bragg NC

"Command Sergeant Major Dennis Jallah was my partner in command of A Co., 127th Aviation Support Battalion back in 1997. I've served with a number of platoon sergeants, first sergeants and command sergeants major, yet Dennis was the very best of all of them. He was smart, strong and loyal in a way I could not describe. He was small in stature, but extemely large in spirit. He loved his family and was rightly proud of them. He loved the Army and Soldiers too, and I can tell all of you who knew him that he was totally unafraid to come to me, close the door and fight tooth and nail for what he knew was right for Soldiers. He taught me much and I was proud to learn from him. I saw him last at Fort Rucker in 2003 as I was heading off to battalion command and he to be a CSM in 10th Mtn Div. We shared a meal and talked about our families and our good time together in 1AD as partners. My last moment with him was a firm handshake, a quick embrace and a "thank you" for all he had done for me and the Army. Florence: be proud of this very fine man and Soldier. I know you miss him, as do all who had the honor to serve with him and call him a friend. I hope to leave half his legacy. Wings of the Workhorse (Alpha Battalion!)"
Colonel Richard Koucheravy of Wash., DC

"I served with you the 127th ASB Hanau Ge. You were my 1st Sergeant when I was promoted to Sergeant. I also served in Bosnia with you. Thanks for the memories and your support in my career. You will be missed by all who knew and served you."
John Toler of St. Louis, Mo

"Mrs Jallah & Family
CSM Jallah was my Armt platoon SGT and 1SG for the 5 years while i served at the 127th ASB & US Army in Hanau from '94-'99.
Your husband and dad is a great man, i look back with happy memories of those days, though i was never to eager to translate for him at the German butchers. (he loved his Pig trotters) Dennis always took care of his troops and he was so proud of his kids.

Dennis, you will not be forgotten mate!"
Tyrone Riley of Frankfurt, Germany

"I thank you all for your support and love shown. To my father I will make you proud. I swear. I love you and value your sacrifice above all else.
Your youngest, Quincy"
PFC Jallah of Jacksonville Naval Base, Florida

"November 18, 2007
To the family of Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah, Jr.:
Dennis 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

"CSM Jallah,

I served with you when you were a 1SG in 127th ASB. You meant a lot to a lot of people and no one could ever replace you. Your positive attitude and caring spirit will be sorely missed."
Trey & Bobbie Jackson of San Marcos, Texas

"Daddy, just remember the first time we began friends, when you told me I was your son and I was first born. And we promise we're going to make each other proud, but I just want to let you know thanks for setting that example for me. I'm going to make sure our dream comes true. Your first born Ten-Ten"
Timothy Jallah of Trenton, NJ

"I knew CSM Jallah when I was stationed at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, Germany. I was heart broken to hear the news. He was not only a great leader but a gentle soul. He will be missed dearly."
Jason Piwnicki of Houston, Texas

"I Love You Daddy"
Quoiquoi Jallah of Andrews AFB Maryland

"I knew CSM Jallah as 1SG Jallah of 127th ASB in Hanau, GE. I served with him in 1997. He was my 1SG when I first arrived in country. He was a great boss and great solider. I am sorry for his family’s loss. Sgt. Marc Wilson"
Marcus C. Wilson of Richmond, Kentucky

"CSM Jallah,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy."
Mike Casey of El Paso, Texas

"Dennis,
You were my mentor and my sage. You took a young captain and made him a great commander. You were my First Sergeant and my rock - yet we were a team. You were always there when I needed a friend, loyal to the end and tough as a bulldog. I carry your lessons with me.
You will be missed.
You will be remembered.
You will always be my friend.
Sleep well, the Lord is with you."
MAJ Patrick Denny of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

"this was a great lost because not olny was he my unlce but my friend and i'll all way love u unlce dennis"
lisa jallah of new york city

"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

"Sergeant Major Jallah, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"To Dennis's family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that many of us appreciate his service to our country."
F. Smith of Pennsylvania

"I knew CSM Jallah as 1SG Jallah of 127th ASB in Hanau, GE. I was his training NCO, and worked with him every day for two years. He will be sincerely missed by my wife and I. --People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell--"
David Lyons, Federal Air Marshal of USA

"To Dennis' 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 his bravery and sacrifice.

Sincerely,

The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003."
Gloria Caldas (his mom) of San Antonio, TX

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

"God bless this man for all the years of service he gave this country. My family is so very much in his debt."
The Estes Family of Phoenix, AZ

"Dear Jallah family: I am so sorry for your loss. Dennis is a true hero and he will never be forgotten for his bravery to fight for his country. God Bless."
Jessica of Rio Vista, CA

"I honor your service and sacrifice. Thank you."
Shannon L Deese of NC

"May you rest in peace brave soldier.
God's blessings to the family of Dennis. May you find comfort in the memories."
Candy Knutson of Poynette, WI

"To Dennis' Family:
There are no words to express our deep sorrow for your loss. May God bless you all!"
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas

"To Dennis' family,

Dennis is a great hero for his sacrifice to America. He was fighting an evil force in Iraq and he must be commended for that. If not for people like him, the world would be a far more dangerous place. May he live on as a hero."
mark reif of winchester, VA

"May God Bless the family and friends of Dennis.

Rest in Peace"
The Taylors USMC of NC

"Thank you Dennis Jallah, Jr., 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 Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah, Jr.:
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 Dennis 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 Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah, Jr.:
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 Dennis, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia