Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Coming up on seven years since that day. We still think about you and what you sacrificed. You are forever in our thoughts. You are missed by many."
The Marines of Kilo 3/6

"To the family of:Norman W. Anderson lll
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""

"”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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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!
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"
Kenna of Manti, Utah USA

"The soldiers do not speak. Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them? They have a silence that speaks for them at night and when the clock counts. They say: We are young. We have died. Remember us. They say: We have done what we could but until it is finished it is not done. They say: We have given our lives but until it is finished no one can know what our lives gave. They say: Our deaths are not ours: they are yours they will mean what you make them. They say: Weather our lives and our deaths are for peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say: it is you who must say this. They say: We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning. We were young. they say. We have died. Remember us:"
William Taylor of Bonita Springs, Fl.

"to he who made the ultimate sacrifice, you are not forgot lcpl anderson, my uncle jed maki misses you every day as a friend and as a fellow marine
Semper Fi"
nephew of a former Marine of Michigan

"March 18, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson, III:
Norman 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

"FROM A FORMER MARINE AND FORMER 3/6/ KILO MARINE . DESERT STORM VET. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ALL OF YOUR PAIN IS FELT AND MY FAMILIES PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. JUST KNOW THAT THEIR ARE YOUNG CHILDREN GOING TO SCHOOL IN A SAFER COUNTRY DUE TO OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE SERRVICE. NO MATTER WHAT THE MEDIA SAYS.FROM A NEW YORKER!!!!!!!!"
PAT . CARDONE of NEW YORK

"Norman was my rack mate in bootcamp before he was dropped from plt 2018, my first freind in the marines, he will be greatly missed."
Matthew Kramme of lusby

"On behalf of the Hereford Community:
Thank you to the Anderson family and to Norm especially, for all that you have done. You are sorely missed and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your memory lives on. "Stormin' Norman" till the end. #33, RIP. God Bless you soldier."
For Our Troops of Parkton, Md.

"Thank you Norman for what you have done. Our world is a better place because of you. You are loved and miss. You will never be forgotten. Keep us safe and god bless."
Brittney Shepperd of White Hall, Md.

"I knew Norman in high school. I remember going to his house and him talking about nothing but the marines. I know that Norman lit up a room and everyones hearts who met him. I want to thank Norman for touching my life and everyone who knew him. You are a true hero and you are missed. I hope Tori and Normans family can find comfort in knowing Norman was doing what he loved. I wish Tori and the Andersons hope and happiness. Thank you Norman. I know you are watching down on all of us."
Samantha SanBoeuf of York, PA

"God bless you and thank you for your sacrifice and example, man. I miss you, bro."
Cpl Forshtay, Peter 3/6 Kilo Co of Camp Lejeune, NC

"Wally, was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life. I met him his first day in the fleet and new he was a special man that very day. A natural born leader and hero. I watched Wally rise through the ranks faster than most marines quickly becoming a team leader eventually a squad leader and a Meritorious Cpl. I watched his father pin that rank on him the day we returned from our deployment to Afghanistan. It was a beautiful thing and he was the best of best and the true vision of what people should think of when they think of the term U.S. Marine."
Teddy Peet of Kilo Co. Camp Lejeune, NC

"Wally,
Everyday you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will do our best to take care of your family as you did ours. Robyn, Norman & Tori, Please do not give up on life around you. You know Norm is watching and he is with you every day, every moment and in every way. His sacrifice was to ensure your safety and happiness.
In loving memory of Norm "Wally" Anderson & Josh Snyder - Real Heros, Real Hearts"
3/6 Kilo of Camp Lejeune, NC

"I did not know the youngest Norman, however I know his Granddad Norman Anderson I, and his father Norman Anderson II. Marine Lance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson III is a true hero. I could not express the sorrow my family feels for the Andersons nor can I express in words the gratitude for him and all the fallen in this great conflict. I know these words of Abraham Lincoln have been used many times before but it is so befitting.

“We pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom."
A. Lincoln.

My deepest sympathy
Anthony J. Castlegrande 2Lt
Civil Air Patrol / USAF-Aux"
of Bayonne NJ

"Norman's sacrifice will help stem the spread of terrorism. The Marines and other Military Service people in Afghanistan and Iraq, are the wall that protects us from similar attacks in the United States. Norman walked that wall with honor and distinction. He is one of our most precious human resources."
Brian G. Onieal of Jersey City, NJ USA

"To The Family Of Lcpl Anderson,
My Name is HM3 Cody West. I served with Norman in Afghanistan, 2004. We spent alot of time together up on the OP's talking. He helped me to become a better Doc. He was the one that gave me two nicknames that have stayed with me to this day..."Gunny West" and "Doc Highway".
Victoria, I'm sure that you know the caliber man that you married. There have been few men that I have called "brother" Norman was my brother. There is no way for me to compare the pain in my heart, to that which you must feel, but I can try. Please know that Norman died doing what he loved. He loved being a Marine. In fact, the only thing he loved more than the Marines, was you. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Feel free to contact me if you wish.
hmcwest@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
HM3 Cody "Gunny" West
BMC Norfolk
3/6 Marines Apr-Dec 2004"
HM3 Cody West of Norfolk VA

"My son Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum was killed in Al Anbar Province May 3rd 2004. His brother Staff Sgt. Brian Baum was stationed 30 miles away..he escorted his brother home.
As the mother of these two brave boys, I have been blessed. We were a single mom family in the70's and I always wondered if they were happy..unbelievable through all this sorrow and pain ..my son Ron..through the messages that will come on this web site. I have learned so much about who he was as a Marine, as a man..and how happy he was. And as his mother I am so grateful to God for his life.
My sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved son Norman. Remember that they lived through more than we could ever imagine..and for them each day we must live for them..for that is what they would want of us. A big order right now...but you can do it. God's strength and grace shall sustain you.
God bless you all.
Gunny Baum and Staff Sgt. Baum's mom...Connie (connincrew@verizon.net"
Connie Hilling of Altoona, Pa

"Thank You"
Marc of WA

"Thank you for your sacrafice for our country. It is men like Norman that make me proud to be an American. God bless you.
America stands behind you!!"
Mark of Antioch, CA

"thank you and your family for the sacrifice. i apreciate my freedom ,the cost at which it comes and those who have and are paying it is never far from my mind. you are heros. may god be with you and give you grace and strength in times of need. don't let the memories or the legacy of these fallen heros die talk about them and pass on their story and in so doing sow the seeds for the next generation so there will always be those ready to answer the call and pay the price for the freedom of our country and our loved ones. thank you again fathers mothers and family of our heros"
wade hollis of dothan al

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank God for people like you and families like yours. God bless"
ashley of carson city, NV

"Tori, Robyn and Norman,
I want you to know that Stacey and myself thank your adored Husband and beloved Son EVERY day! We am so grateful for him fighting for our freedom, and will NEVER forget him.

My heart aches thinking of your loss, but he left you a wonderful gift.
At the same time, my heart also swells with pride, proud that I knew Norman's parents, and they raised such an incredible young man. We need more like him!

Always in our thoughts."
Scott and Stacey Karg of Jarrettsville, Md. USA

"To the family of LCPL Anderson, let me just try to tell you how much your son's and husband's sacrifice means to me and my family. I am grateful to him and you because you raised and sent the finest son of Maryland to the finest outfit that could possibly stand ready and willing to take the fight to those that would attack us civilians at home if given the chance to do so. I will always be grateful to your family for raising a son like Norman who volunteered to defend all of us civilians by joining the Marine Corps. I will always look upon my children and know that their well being is not by chance, but because of Norman and the brothers he left behind in 3/6 who live their lives by going into harm's way to keep us out of harm's way here at home. Norman's volunteer service allowed all of us civilians the opportunity to remain civilians in our comforts of home to raise our small children to be free of worry, danger, or hardships. I will teach my children to be grateful to Norman and your family, and to hold you all dear in our hearts and live by the example Norman set for all of us by being an infantry Marine who gave the ultimate gift to all of us, his life in service of the people of the US and the people of Iraq.
Please take comfort in knowing that Norman is surely in a better place, and has joined the ranks of an elite fraternity of past heroes that are the Marines and other service men and women who have given their lives for the rest of us in the US by always standing ready to defend us. I am sure the past, present and future Marines of 3/6 will never let his memory fade, nor let his sacrifice be in vain."
Raj Dwivedi of Greenbelt, MD USA

"Norm:
You are more than a friend, brother, now husband, son, uncle, Marine, You are a hero. I want to thank you so much for your sacrafice. You are the definition of an American Hero. You will be missed greatly, but it comforts me to know that a great man like yourself will be watching over us all. Thank you Norm"
Angie of Sparks, MD

"May your life be a legacy and we will never forget you Norman. There will be a website for all fallen heroes and I want the family to know that Norman's picture will be there. May God give your the strength to accept His decision to call Norman home and know that one day you will be united. God Bless"
Ruth of Westminster, MD

"God bless Norman's family and wife.He will be missed he was such a great person.He will always be remembered"
April Baier of jarrettsville

"God Bless Norman and the Anderson family. Great heroes like him remind me of why I will one day lead Marines. What better honor is there to have then to lead men and women just like him. He is a true hero and great patriot. The world is less without him in it. God bless him. You are always in my thoughts."
Chris Alderman of White Hall/ Maryland

"To the wife of Norman Anderson... Victoria, May God Bless Norman for the sacrifice he has made for our country. Be proud of the gentelman he was and the love that he had for you. I know he will truely be missed, but you will have memories to look back on and smile, or even cry! Remember that hes now an angle watching over you.

Much love and prayers,"
Natascha of Belcamp, Maryland

"What a Man.
You were my best friend when we were little.
I'll never forget that.
Ill never forget the person that norman was.
He wore his colors proud.
He is in the hands of the lord
Norman has a smile on his face"
Nathan Wdowiak of mars, PA

"Norm is a hero in 5 very special ways: Son, Brother,Uncle, Husband and Solider. God Bless him and he will NEVER be forgotten!"
Donna of White Hall, MD

"Norm is a hero in 5 very special ways: Son, Brother,Uncle, Husband and Solider. God Bless him and he will NEVER be forgotten!"
Donna of White Hall, MD

"Norm is a hero in 4 very special ways: Son, Brother, Husband and Solider. God Bless him and he will NEVER be forgotten!"
Donna of White Hall, MD

"To all of Norman's family, we will always honor your memory as a brother Marine to our Juston and for the sacrifice you have made. Our FREEDOM is here because of your unselfishness and willingness to serve your country. You are a true hero who gave the supreme sacrifice. How can we say thank you. We shall try by always honoring your memory, the flag, our country and most of all God. Men of your courage is what made our country great. The blood shed on foreign soil has kept our shores free. May we all remember the cost of freedom is high but the cost of loss of freedom is higher. Proud grandparents of L. Cpl Juston Thacker (a fellow Devil Dog) 6/24/04 Afghanistan."
Tom & Dixie Sisk of Princeton, WV

"To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Norman W. Anderson III,

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

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. If you're not certain that your loved one's next of kin is registered, please use our link and register them for a quilt so we can send our "Love Stitched Together."

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

"Rest in Peace Tufelhunden...
J and T Taylor USMC
Sister of a Fallen Marine"

"To the Anderson family,
We extend our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your beloved NORMAN. We will Remember him as an American Hero.
NORMAN - thank you brave soldier for your courage and service to our country. We celebrate your life and honor your memory.
From a grateful family of an American Soldier, Ft. Campbell 101st AVN Regt, now serving in Iraq, 10-20-05."
---The Erwin Family of Oregon, United States of America

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

"Dear Norman, I hope I can be a Marine just like you. Ms. Tori, I want to give you a big hug!!!!"
Byron Stevens of PA

"LCpl. Norman,Thankyou for all the things you've done for our country. When I get older I hope I'll be as brave a Marine as you. Tori your husband is my hero!!!"
Leah Stevens of PA

"Norman,from one Marine family to yours, we will never forget you and the wonderful ideals you stood for. I personally never had the pleasure of meeting you, but you are a very dear friend of my family's, and as a fellow Marine brother we will never let go of your memory. We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family. And dear Tori, we love you and are here for you....and remember the love you and Norman have can never end."
Bart & Tina Stevens of Hanover, PA

"TO THE ANDERSON FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. NORMAN THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. AN FOR BEING A MILITARY BROTHER TO OUR SON GREGORY. SOMETHING MILITARY SOLDIER UNDERSTOOD WITH NO REGARD TO BRANCH OF SERVICE. TO ALWAYS WATCH OVER ONE ANOTHER. MY TEARS NEVER STOPPED FOR MY SON GREGORY. WE LOST GREGORY LAST YEAR IN BALAD. AN MY TEARS TODAY ARE FOR NORMAN. OUR HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU NORMAN AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN. YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY NORMAN, ALL HOLD VERY PRECIOUS MEMORIES SHARED TOGETHER WITH YOU. AN YOU ARE APART OF MILITARY, IRAQI, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY NORMAN. FIGHTING OFF TERRORIAM AND GIVEN THOSE IN IRAQ HOPE AND TO LIVE IN PEACE. YOU ARE THE ELITE OF ALL AMERICANS. OH, IT IS TRUE! WELL OVER TWO HUNDRED MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. AN NONLY A HANDFUL ANSWER THE CALLING TO SEVRE OUR COUNTRY. RISKING EVERYTHING DAY IN AND DAY OUT. THAT TAKES A VERY UNSELFISH INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE THAT MUCH PRIDE. YOU ARE SOMEONE'S SOMEONE AND YOU ARE NORMAN SOMEONE TO THE WAHL FAMILY. TO YOUR FAMILY PLEASE REACH OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL LEADERS TODAY. REQUEST A STREET BE NAMED IN NORMAN'S HONOUR. THAT HE WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN. PAST WAR'S AND CONFLICT WE ARE JUST HONORING THOSE FALLEN. WE CAN NOT DO THAT TO OUR FALLEN FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. NORMAN THE COMMUNITY CAN NEVER BE ALLOWED TO FORGET YOUR ULITMATE SCARIFICE. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"Thank you Norman Anderson III, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Norman Anderson III:
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 Norman for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Norman Anderson III:
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 Norman, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia