Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"A deep appreciation for your sacrifice on this day of remembrance ."
Leimbach-Glass family of Central City , NE.

"Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice for our country. My condolences to your friends, family and fellow comrades. Fair winds and following seas."
jeffrey k. Heck USAF 82-86 of columbus ohio

"Life is such a gift! As I hold my kids every morning it is because of men like you that have put their life in front of mine that I am able to write this message. God bless u in Heaven Jeff🙏"
Robert M. Steinberg of Huntington Beach , CA

"To the family of:Jeffery A. Lucas
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""

"Jeffery, as a former Navy Viet Nam vet I am proud of your service to our country. God bless you and your family."
Chuck Owen, Esq. of Garland, Texas 75044

"Jeffrey, everyday I thank God that this Great Country of ours have committed, honorable and brave men like yourself, to stand in the breech between us and those who would harm us. You made the Supreme Sacrifice and we will never be able to express our gratitude for what you have done. As an old Marine, I say to you, SEMPER FI !"
JOHN B. BELL of Mirama, FL

"October 13, 2007
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas:
Jeffery 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 of Nevada

"THANK YOU JEFF, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!"
T.S. of Kentucky

"Jeffrey,
I would like to say thank you to you and the other men who were on that Chinook with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. When your fellow SEALs were in trouble, you didn't hesitate to go to their aid. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy."
Mike C. of El Paso, Texas

"Hi Jeffey, I miss you everyday and will forever. People have been very kind and your friends and school mates are building a football stadium in your honor. I just wanted to tell you that you are my hero and that I love you. We are doing okay. I want all of the people that have written, called, prayed, etc, thank you very much. And I want to say to all other fallen heroes and their families thank you and God bless you all."
ma of corbett, oregon

"Hey Jeff Its Sam, We both will not wait long to see each other again, for 50 more years is just a blink in the eye. Love ya cuz, and I do miss you and remember you daily.

Love Sam and Steph

P.S. Rhonda if you get to see this we think about you daily and our prayers and thoughts are with you. If you need anything we are there in a heartbeat, Love ya

P.S.S Thank you from the family for all of your kind words."
Sam Traxler of El Paso TX

"As a mom of five young children, I am so grateful for the sacrifice of this brave solder Jeffery A Lucas. You are loved by many. Words can not express the emotion. He payed the ultimate price for our freedom and the freedom of so many other people who suffered under the rule of Sadaam. May God be with his family in this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in the fact that we think about Jeffery's sacrifice for the love of his country. May we NEVER forget! Thank you!"
Jill Hughes of Houston TX

"Jeff was and is a hero to be remembered sincerely and often- he was a brother in many ways. Thank his family for their support, and keep all of them in all of our thoughts and prayers this day and every day after... There are too many angels in heaven tonight."
Greg Jensen (TSgt/USAF) of Peterson AFB Colorado, USA

"May God Bless Your Family"
Dan, Cindy, Tiffany, Eric Dietz of Littleton, Colorado

"To Jeff's Family, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your Jeffrey. He is a true American Hero who will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless you all."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

"Pat and James,

I never met Jeff, yet feel as if I knew him through my associations with you both.

You have my deepest sympathy, my heartfelt love and prayers, and a shoulder to cry on when you arrive home.

We are all very proud of Jeff's honorable service and sacrifice.

May you be at peace with your loss."
Jerry Chinn of Corbett, Oregon

"To the Family:

I express my deepest sorrow. My brother 1st Class Petty Officer Brian J. Ouellette was with SEAL Team 2 and he was taken on May 29th 2004. I know he has his brothers with him now. May GOD BLESS you and keep you until then.
Mike Ouellette
Uxbridge, MA"
Michael Ouellette of Uxbridge, MA

"JEFFREY; THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. I REALIZE ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AS AN AMERICAN AND MY FAMILY. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE THE ELITE OF AMERICAN'S! A REAL HERO!! ONE THA HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. ALL THOSE HEARTS YOU PERSONALLY TOUCHED. WILL ALWAYS REMEMBERED THOSE SPECIAL FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU BOTH SHARED. I REALIZE YOU NEVER KNEW OUR SON. WE HOWEVER, ARE THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL YOU BOTH WATCHED OVER ONE ANOTHER AS BROTHER'S. NOW YOU TWO ARE TOGETHER. JEFFREY YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER' NEVER EVER TO BE FORGOTEEN. GOD BLESS!!!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"To Jeffery'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 son returned safely from Afghanistan, only to lose his life in Iraq. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice. Our sons are true heroes!

By His Grace,

Gloria Caldas
Proud Mother of Fallen Hero
Capt. Ernesto "The Big Ern" Blanco-Caldas
82nd Airborne, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003
San Antonio, Texas
gcaldas48@aol.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, Jeffery will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"RIP SHIPMATE"
US Navy Sailor

"Thank you Jeffery Lucas, 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 Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery Lucas:
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 Jeffery 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 Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery Lucas:
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 Jeffery, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia