Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I miss you more than any words can say. Today is for you and all veterans that have fought for our freedom. You are my daily inspiration. My thoughts will be with you and all family and friends that have fought for us. You will never be forgotten! I love you Semper Fi!!!!"
Charlene of Lancaster

"It's crazy how long you have been gone Adam. It still feels like yesterday having you over our home while you hung out with Steven. You were a big brother to me Adam you made me laugh, you picked on me a few times and you defended lots of times. I want you to know that I will always remember you and I am so proud of the decisions you made to fight for our country. You will be forever missed. I am glad I was able to see you while you were on leave and I was able to hug you one last time. Rest in peace and continue watching over your mom."
Heather Mientus of Manchester, NH

"To the family of:Adam R.Brooks
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""

"I don't know you or your family but I just wanted to express my sorrow and gratitude for your service and sacrifice. I didn't want Memorial Day to pass by without reflecting on those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Thank you from a fellow granite stater."
Peter Pardoe of Plainfield, NH

"Hi hunny. Its been to long since i wrote. I can't express how much I miss you. I am still proud of you. I hope you hear me in my prayers. I love you!"
Charlene of Lancaster, NH

"adam,
imiss you so much theres not a day that goes bye that i dont think of you.i met you in the 7th grade and we became friend i remember alot of good times,bike rideing,going to the ymca to play ball,going the central foot ball games and then sleeping over your house after the games.you did the right think by joing the marines.i'll see you in haven.I love and miss you around nobert,mientis,kalantzis,aderson,that was the crew and i miss everbody. your friend mike murphy mwm4587@yahoo.com"
mike murphy of manchester,nh,usa

"Adam,
What can I say? I knew this kid my whole life, in fact, we joined together! He was the kid everyone knew on the block, always could put a smile to anyones face! He was my best friend, a brother, a fellow Marine, and much more to many other people! For this he will never be forgotten! Semper Fi brotha! You are a better man than me, and I wish I was there hand in hand with you! Until we meet again oneday!"
George Kalantzis of Camp Pendleton, Ca

"Just wanted to thank you again for being a good friend and even better person. Its hard to watch the elections and see everyone putting so much faith in our President as the symbol of our country. It is guys like you who should be remembered as the symbol of how great America is."
Shaun Leary of Manchester

"Brooks...I didn't really know you that well, but I was there with you, day in day out, sticking it out on the IED-laden San Juan. We were in different platoons, but I have always looked back on that night. You gave all so others could be free. I miss you and love you brother."
Paul Martin of Camp Lejeune, NC

"May 4, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Adam R. Brooks:
Adam 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

"TO Adam,
THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU WERE A TRULY AMAZING PERSON WITH A WONDERFUL SPIRIT AND A WONDERFUL PERSON TO ME IT SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY THAT WE WERE SITTING IN CLASS TOGETHER KNITTING AWAY LIKE OLD LADIES JUST KIDDING.... I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY I THINK WHAT IS SO SAD ABOUT THIS IS WHEN OUR CLASS OF 2003 HAS OUR REUNION YOU WONT BE THERE WITH US BUT I DO KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WITH ALL OF US SPIRITUALLY IN EVERYWAY POSSIABLE."
Jennifer of Manchester nh

"IT IS WITH PRIDE THAT I WEAR MY HERO BRACELET WITH ADAM'S NAME ON IT. LIKE MANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SONS BEFORE HIM, HE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM AND OUR WAY OF LIFE. HERE'S TO A HERO IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. "OUR YOUNG MEN HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN.""
JOHN STERLING of BEDFORD, NH

"Adam you will always be in my heart I will rember you and I would like to say thank you."
Tina Bowen of Manchester,nh

"I miss you terribly Adam! You were and always will be my life.Love and pride your {MOM} OORAH ! If Daniel Bells MOM Debbie reads this would you please contact me purpl4roze@wmconnect.com Your son was with Adam when he passed and i have a few unanswered questions Thanx"
Rose Marois of 308 Spruce St. Man chester, N.H. 03103

"If he can stand in battle to ensure our freedom,
We can stand in grief with his family to honor him……

In Remembrance of LCpl. Adam Brooks,

To the Brooks Family, our sincerest and heartfelt condolences are extended to you for the loss you have endured. We pray that in time grief will turn to pride and the pain of loss will be replaced with peace in knowing your loved one is in the hands of the Lord.

For every fallen hero, there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us that freedom is a cherished gift and it is not without sacrifice.

May you take comfort in knowing that many families across this great nation grieve with you in your time of sadness.

Our prayers are with you for peace and healing.

Sincerely,"
Bruce and Karen Thurston of Gilford, NH

"MY HEROE IS? ADAM R BROOKS, BECAUES HE WANT TO IRAQ. FOUGHT FOR COUNTEY, I WANT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM. THIS HOW I KNOW HIM. HE WAS A NICE AND SWEET GUY. IF YOU NEW HIM. HE LOVED BEING IN THE MARINES. HE TALK ABOUT BEING IN THE MARINES. WHEN I FIND OUT THAT HE WAS IN IRAQ. I WAS UPSAT BUT I NEW AT HAD WAS TRYING TO SAVE ARE COUNTEY. SO THAT WHY HE IS MY HEROE...."
AMBER D BROWN of MANCHERSTER, NH

"Adam
It is Katie Brown from school. I miss you and I wish that you were here. I am sorry that it happend to you. I think about all the time."
Katie E. Brown of Manchester NH

"Adam I can remember when you were a little boy with your mushroom haircut when you would hang around the neighborhood. You were such a cute kid I will always remember your laugh. You are truely missed by everyone. Love and prayers to you and your mom."
Annemarie Brown of Manchester NH

"I want to school with you. And I had fun with you in school. I miss you. I wish you was here. But you are not here. everyone miss you some much. And love you too."
Amber of Manchester, NH

"adam r brooks i miss you"
amber of manchester nh

"Thank you ADAM BROOKS for the sacrifice you have made for all of us americans. SEMPER FIDELIS!!!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!!"
Shawn Boesen of Davenport IA

"Adam was one of my good friends from elementary school. I remember going to his house one time, he had french fries from mcdonalds in the fridge. I always remembered that for some reason. He will never be forgotten, everytime I eat a french fries the memory of him offering some to me pops up in my head lol. Rest in peace dude."
david berard of manchester,nh

"To the family and friends of Adam Brooks,

I just ordered a bracelet to honor Adams and your sacrifice to our Nation. I will wear it always. I am a native of Manchester, N.H.
"Honor, Courage, Commitment."
http://herobracelets.org/"
AC1(AW/SW) Frank Beaudoin US Navy of Brunswick, ME U.S.A.

"I worked with adam Brooks at Blakes when i was 15. He was a great kid, always sticking up for what he believed in. He had an incredible sense of humor, and Adam, Jason Deluca, and I always used to play jokes on people at Blakes. Adam is greatly missed, and i feel blessed that i had the chance to work and become friends with him. Rest in peace man, i know your in heaven."
Dana Smith of Manchester, New Hampshire

"I went to school , played basketball at the YMCA, and worked at Blakes with Adam. He was one of the most dedicated people I have ever met. He had his heart set on being a Marine no matter what you tried to tell him he had a rebuttle for it. He went and served our country for all of the right reasons and I'm proud to have known such a great person. Your funny sense of humor and great personality is missed greatly everyday. You are a true hero Adam."
Jason DeLuca of Manchester, NH

"Adam was one of the greatest people I met in high school. If i were having a bad day Adam would immediatley spot it and do hillarious things (some even upsetting the teacher haha) just to try and make me feel better because I was his friend. He actually helped me get my first job at a Seafood restaraunt, he would come to class everyday and tell me he had to go directly to the "fish maaakett" after school. maaannn!!! his time on this earth was far to short, Adam i miss you man thank you so much for everything you did for me -"
Shaun Leary of Manchester

"To the dear Brooks family.
My son, L CPL Daniel Bell, served with your son in Iraq. I don't know how close they were as friends, but his death affected Daniel deeply. I have prayed for you and continue to pray for you in the loss of your dear son. Daniel was there when the Lord called your son home. He will never forget that. Your son will never be forgotten. After Daniel got back from Iraq, he got 2 more tattoos. One has a cross. Above it says "Christ died for your sins" at the bottom it says "Let me die for your freedom." To the right of the cross is a picture of a Marine in desert cammis. To the left it says:
"R.I.P. Hanson, Brooks, Gavriel, and Morgan. Your son will never be forgotten and I will continue to keep you in my heart. God bless you for raising such a wonderful, brave young man."
Debbi Bell Marine Mom of Martinsburg, WV

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

"I worked with adam when i was 15 at blakes in manchester. thats so sad that he died. he always tried to get me to think the right way and work hard. rest in peace man."
Robert Cheney of Manchester, NH

"Adam Was A Great Guy. I'm So Lucky To Have Known Such A Good Hearted Soul. He Married A Friend Of Mine That I've Known For A Long Time, And She Was So Lucky To Of Had A Husband Like Adam!"
vanessa of manchester,nh

"Adam was and always will be my brother. I am very proud of him for being brave and trying to make a difference. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to remeber him. All of us really do appreciate it. It is comforting to know that all of you care. Once again Thank you! God bless. Adam I will always love you. Your sister.;-)"
Charlene Reynolds of Lancaster, NH USA

"Thank you Adam for defending the freedoms we all cherish. I know your family is so very proud of their young Marine. You are my families hero and we will remember you each day we raise our flag in the front yard. Semper Fi Marine. God Bless you. From a very grateful American family."
The Shaw family of Pasadena, Maryland

"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

"To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Adam R. Brooks,

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. Please use our link and register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

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

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

"Thank you Adam Brooks, 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. Adam Brooks:
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 Adam 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. Adam Brooks:
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 Adam, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia