Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I served in Iraq and as a fellow soldier I would just like to say God bless u Katrina. Never knew u but u are my family in every way. Journey well."
Spc Paicely of Indianapolis

"your always on our mind rest in peace bell"
sgt burson, jacob of peggs oklahoma

"its been 7 years and i remember this day like it was yesterday. wish i could have been a better friend"
sgt.hardman of danville IL. usa

"To the family of:Katrina L Bell-Johnson
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. She 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""

"SPC Bell Johnson you were a great Soldier and are missed dearly."
SSG Valentino of Texas

"SPC Bell-Johnson you will be dearly miss by everyone including me. You will always be in my heart. It was sad that you are gone away from us. Roadknight!!!!"
SSG Shoulders, Louis D. of Balad, Iraq

"SPC Katrina L. Johnson. I still miss you dearly. I often ask myself what I could have done better or more as your Platoon Sergeant, so you would not have had to leave so soon,but then I too often smile,and tell myself that GOD needed another angel in HEAVEN. And you were that angel.To the families and friends of SPC Katrina L. Bell-Johnson, sorry that it took so long for me to write. I just didn't have the right words to say. May GOD bless this family to be stronger within HIM.

SFC/E-7 Gregory Drake
SPC Katrina Johnson's Platoon Sergeant"

"09/19/08
Katrina was a special person. I knew her before her military career and she was always kind and caring. Sometimes she was given a hard shoulder but she never was hard in return. Today I saw someone who reminded me of Katrina and I could not let it rest until I found her name and a place to let her know - 'You are not forgotten!' Thank you for your kindness and the person you were."
Kathy Stephens of Columbia, SC

"April 22, 2008
To the family of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
Katrina 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

"Bell it was an honor to serve with you may your soul rest in peace"
SSG Christopher Thomas of Ft Mcpherson Ga

"I am sad. Please forgive all who must fight to be right. Thank you & Bless you."
Raven Slaughter of http://www.ravenslaughter.com

"God bless your family! I can see and heard how you touched peoples heart. MSG Ordonez and family thank you for serving our country."
MSG Ordonez & Peggy Ordonez of Sachse, TX

"SPC Bell-Johnson, I may not have known you all that well, but I didn't have to to know that you were a beautifull person. May GOD be with you and your family."
SGT Freddie White of 418th Transportation Company, 3rd Platoon

"To Katrina's Family, I am so sorry for your loss. This site has such beautiful tributes to your Katrina. What a wonderful lady and a true hero she is. Katrina will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless you all and God Bless Katrina."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

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

"SPC Bell-Johnson you remain in the hearts of every soldier in the 418th. I know you are our guardian angel.

May God Bless your family. You are dearly missed."
CPT Shari Mabine- Commander 418th Transportation Company

"SPC Bell-Johnson, you will forever be missed dearly. Even though I moved on to a new duty station for some reason I always had you in my thouhgts. Was it because of the kind of person you were? I know so. Never turned your back on anyone and always had kind words for your fellow soldiers no matter how they acted towards you. I never met your daughter or any of your family members but my condolences and sympathy are with them through their pain and trying times. You are in a better place and God knows best. I will keep you in my thoughts and close to my heart. Remembering you forever and ever."
SGT Sharoder Faulk of Huntsville, AL

"As the days go by and YOU are not there the pain is harder to go away. But one thing is for sure that you are with God and you will suffer no more. You will always be loved by friends and family but most of all your daughter Gabriella. You will always be my HERO! And I want you to know that if it could have been me instead of you then I would have stood in your place. I know that you would have done the same. I will never forget what you said to me that morning of 16 FEb 2005, nor will I forget how happy you were before we rolled out the gate. I will do my best to make sure that you live on in my heart, mind, and spirit. I would like to say thank you to her family for raising such a beautiful woman of God in this world and lending her out to serve her country. For that God will forever bless you. May God keep you in his arms forever. Buttercup I love you and miss you dearly."
SSG Shereece R Carter/ Squad Leader of Fort Hood, Texas

"Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

It was an honor to serve with you SPC Bell-Johnson and I pray that we will see one another again in Glory. Blessings and peace be with your family and may the Almighty Father bless them abundantly."
SSG Rodrick Carter of Fort Hood, Texas

"BJ it was an honor to serve with in in OIF II, Port Ash Shauiba. Thanks for all the memories...waking me up everyday for duty our talks about baby gabriella and when we were going to finally get out of there and go home. I have known you for two years now, you have left an impact on my life. You always had the never quit attitude and always gave it your all. God Bless you, you are missed dearly...
"Trailblazers" 68th Engineer Company"
Spc Kidwell of Fort Hood, Texas

"SPC BELL-JOHNSON,
I DIDN'T KNOW YOU THAT WELL BUT, FROM THE LITTLE TIME I DID KNOW YOU, YOU WERE THE SWEETEST PERSON I EVER MET. I ENJOYED SERVING IN THE 418TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, FORT HOOD, TEXAS WITH YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS."
SPC TYLER of KILLEEN, TEXAS

"TO THE BELL-JOHNSON FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SADDEN BY THE LOST OF KATRINA. SHE WAS ONE OF THE ELITE AMERICANS SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY. AN ALTHOUGH, OUR SON MAY NOT KNOWN HER. HE WAS A MILITARY BROTHER AS SHE HIS SISTER, WATCHING OVER ONE ANOTHER. WE UNDERSTAND THE PAIN OF KATRINA LOST. WE LOST GREGORY IN MAY OF 2005 IN BALAD. KATRINA HAS TOUCHED MANY MANY HEARTS. AMONG FRIENDS, NEIGHBOR'S, THE COMMUNITY SHE LIVED, HER MILITARY FAMILY AND HER OWN FAMILY. KATRINA IS A HERO! GOD BLESS!~"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"SPC. Bell-Johnson,
It was great to know you and serve with you in the 418 trans co. and in OIF 3. You were a great person and you are missed so much in our company. You are now our eyes and ears on our missions throughout Iraq. Protect us and take us home. We all miss you.
ROADKNIGHTS"
Spc. Steven Page of Killeen, Texas

"Bell, Your are missed in our pltoon and our hearts. You made the list for Sgt. It was an honor to know and serve with you."
Spc. Joshua Ivey of Killeen TX (Ft. Hood)

"There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. May God bless you and help you through this time."
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas

"On behalf of The United States Marine Corps and I, We Solute You.

Our Deepest Sympathy and Respect to your family and those that will miss you.

Thank You and God Bless"""
Cpt. Jay, Bernard M. USMC of Arlington, VA

"Thank you brave american Soldier.
Thank you for save the freedom of the whole world.
Thank you from Germany
You are my Hero
Thank you from Ute of Ramstein/Germany"

"To Katrina's family: We join you in your sorrow. These are dark times for us but God has called our children to rest in his arms. Trust in Jesus and he will give you strength."
Webster and Ruth Reed, Parents of Jonathan Ray Reed who died in Iraq on January 28, 2005 of Krotz Springs, LA

"Thank You Katrina for your bravery. May you now know the peace you so rightly deserve. God will keep you safe at last. My heart aches with your family. God Bless all of you."
Melissa Macchi, cousin of PFC Mark Barbret, killed 10/14/04, of Roseville, MI

"It was a honor to pay tribute to Katrina on the Balad Air Base in Iraq recently. Serving as part of the Patriot Mission Detail and seeing her fellow soliders carry her to the plane as she travels back home was an emotional exeripence and I salute her and her family and love ones for her devotion to duty and that her sacrifice will always rest it my heart for the calling of freedom that she had endured. My sincere love and hugs to the family."
Richard S Neubauer of Raleigh, North Carolina

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

"Thank you Katrina Bell-Johnson, 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 Spc. Katrina Bell-Johnson:
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 Katrina for the sacrifice she 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. Katrina Bell-Johnson:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. She 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 Katrina, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia