Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I was in Basic Training and AIT with DuSang. I was trying to look him up and found out what happened.In the 15 weeks I've known him he was a great friend."
Brian Wright of rochester ny

"Robert was my first roommate when I got to Fort Polk and I babysat for his and Brandy's daughter a few times before we deployed together. I was in the lead convoy that had to come back for him afterward and escort the vechile he passed away in back accross the border. He was a great friend, outstanding soldier, but above all, a brother I never had. I have missed him and wished I could have seen him one more time."
Timothy A. Penix (SPC, 1 HOWBAT, 2ACR) of Auburn, AL

"To the family of:Robert L.DuSang
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"1-27-11"

"Thank you everyone for your kind words. We miss him so much. He was my little brother and a best friend. So many say he was a kind person, loving and funny. These are my memories as well as the fights and objects thrown when he didn't get his way, the flying side kick through the front door because he didn't want to take out the trash. The memories made while growing up. He was one of 6, the fourth and we are proud to say he is ours! He may be with Christ but he will forever be my brother and I look forward to meeting with him again in heaven when it is my time to see God's glory, and not a second before!"
Lisa Thibeau of Kentwood, La USA

"I SERVED WITH SPC DUSANG IN FT POLK AND IRAQ I AM DEEPLEY SADDENED BY THIS AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF SPC DUSANG, AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COMFORT YOU ALL."
JAMIL FOX of EUROPE

"I knew Robert DuSang and his sister in high school. I was actually looking for them on facebook and happened to look down and see "Robert L. DuSang, 24, Mandeville, LA" and I read the article to find that he passed away in 2004.

Robert was such a sweet guy. I read that he had a wife and a baby girl. I am sorry for his passing and to his family for your loss of, what I am sure he was, a great man.

Robert - Thank you for your service to our country and your bravery to fight for our freedom. R.I.P."
Dawn M. White of Lafayette, LA

"HI I DID NOT KNOW ROBERT L DUSANG AND AM SORRY THAT HE DIED I WAS BORN IN CANADA AND MY NAME ALSO IS ROBERT L DUSANG SO WHEN I SAW THIS IT HIT ME REAL HARD .I AM 69 YRS OLD AND NEVER DREAMED THIS YOUNG MAN WOULD WOULD HAVE THESAMENAME AND LOSE HIS LIFE IN IRAQ I AM SORRY HE WAS A GREAT MAN TO GIVE HIS LIFE TO THIS COUNTRY THANKS"
RORERT L DUSANG of VISTA CALIFORNIA

"hi my name is hannah and i just wanted to let you know that my school had a vetarians day assemble and they were passing out sheets of paper with fallen members and i got your sons i just wanted to let you know that you wont be the only one remebering him this vetarians day."
hannah t. of sumner,Wa,usa

"To the family of Robert DuSang,
On 25 November 2008 at 11:00 AM the 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment and the 2d Cavalry Association will gather in Vilseck, Germany, to commemorate a monument to our fallen brothers from Operation Iraqi Freedom. SPC Robert DuSang will be honored on that day. His name will be engraved on the face of a permanent black marble monument along with his fallen comrades. The monument will be located in a park of 50 trees which will form a living memorial to these fine young Soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation.
On that date and at that ceremony we will also honor the families of these Soldiers. We truly hope that the families can participate in the ceremony. It is the wish of the 2d Cavalry Association and the 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment to place a personalized flag case and flag for each of these fallen heroes in the hands of a family member.
We are requesting that these families contact us via email at deddygetty1@comcast.net to learn more about the ceremony and how they can participate.
Toujours Pret!
Dave Gettman
2d Cavalry Association"
"Tacoma Dave" of Washington

"May 31, 2008
To the family of Spc. Robert L. DuSang:
Robert 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

"Robert, I knew you and served with you in JROTC in high school and once again in 1st Squadron 2nd ACR. My convoy was right behind yours on that fateful day. I wish I could have said goodbye. You were a great trooper. I'll see you in heaven or Fiddler's Green one day. Rest in peace my friend and brother in arms."
SGT Mike BOONE of Fort Polk, LA

"Robert, thank you for being my hero along with all of the other brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. You will always be remembered!"
Judi of Bush, Louisiana

"My kids & I have colored our index fingers purple today and said a prayer in honor of Robert’s ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Donny & Betty, your loss is appreciated by more than just our family. Love ya’ll much!!! 12/15/2005"
Lonnie Dusang et al of Houston, Texas/USA

"I went to high school with Robert and his sister, Lisa, who was a good friend of mine. I also worked with his mother Betty for a while.

I am proud to have known Robert. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."
Mollie Hebert-Smith of Tokoroa, New Zealand

"all my love and condolence to your family. I have kept you all in my prayers since My grandmother (millie Mccall) informed me. My family and I will continue to honor your gratitude and respect you for your courage and love towards this country."
Brandie of Orlando

"As a Navy vet., I honestly must say, that those on the frontline are the most brave, unselfish, and couragous individuals on earth. I thank God for them, I thank their families, and I am so sorry for the servicewomen and servicemen that gave their lives for our freedom. May God hold them gently in the palm of his hands.
Sincerely yours,"
Marie of Barnegat, NJ

"I never knew your son / husband / Dad, but I thank you for the service of your loved one. You are exemplary in your strength and faith and the certainty you express is something that we need to earn ... God Bless and comfort you each and every day."
bcloss of Stockton, CA

"I served with Robert in Iraq and I remember when he first came to the unit right out of basic training. I will also never forget that truck that he bought with the colorful paint job. To Robert's family, I am deeply saddened by Robert's passing but please know that Robert was a good soldier and will be missed by many."
Paul Darrah of Ft. Polk, LA

"To every one who has served with and all those who read this may God Bless each and everyone of you.
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts for my son."
Donald DuSang Sr. of New Orleans. LA

"Thank you for whoever put this website together for us. I am the brother of Robert L. DuSang, my name is name John L. Jennings and my family and I say thank you so very much, you have given us comfort for our hearts."
John L. Jennings of Mandeville, La.

"Dusang was a humble man and a good soldier. The last time I saw him was the day before he died. We were scooping trash out of the back of a trailer with socks on our hands for gloves. I guess that says alot about him, he was ready to do anything that his country asked no matter how great or small the sacrifice. I will always remember the fifteen long months he served with me in Iraq, and the cruel timing of his death, not five miles from the Kuwaiti border on the road home. May he know the peace in heaven which he could not find on this earth."
SPC Ronald G. Baker of Ft. Polk, LA

"A great soldier I had the honor and privilage to serve with @ Ft. Polk, LA. As a medic I took care of his needs, and as a soldier he took care of the rest of the country!"
Jorge Guerrero of La Feria, TX (956)797-3056

"My name is Noah, former soldier, always was a friend. Spc. Dusang and I were in 1st HOW 2nd ACR during my stay at Ft. Polk. Plenty of times we had gone out and gotten into something that we shouldn't have but it was fun. Now I am saddened by the fact that that's all that's left, memories. Dusang was a good soldier, and an excellent friend. I will trully miss him. God Bless you Dusang, God Bless America."
Noah Mascarenas of Long Beach, Ca/United States of America

"I was Dusang's roomate for a good while at Ft. Polk. I was greatly saddened by his loss. He was a good man ,a great friend and roomate. I will always remember him. He has left alot of good memories with me and others of the times we've had at Ft. Polk. Thanks for that Rob."
Joseph D Ussery of Jena, LA

"To the family of Army Spc. Robert L. DuSang,
We are forever indebted to Robert's service to protect our country. Your family is in our prayers, we pray that you may find comfort in the Lord, for he is good.
John 15:13 - Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Parrish and Jason Smith of Mandeville, Louisiana

"I was stationed with Spc Dusang in Fort Polk, La. He was a hard worker and a good soldier. Always with a good attitude in order to get the job done. My condolences to his family and friends. He will always be remembered as a hero. God bless you and Rest In Peace Spc Dusang."
Gilberto L. Oquendo of Ponce, PR

"I am saddened by this loss. I served at Ft. Polk with SPC Dusang and will always remember him. He was a very good natured human being and a hard working soldier. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones."
Todd Strickland of Lansing, MI USA

"I served with DuSang in baghdad and al kut iraq he would always be there to make me laugh when times were going bad he was a great soilder and a great friend he will always be missed i know he is watching over all of us right now."
Spc. James M Denton of Ft . Polk La

"Goodbye Robert, You'll always be in our hearts."
Scott Dusang of Covington, LA

"Thank you brave soldier for sacrificing your today for my children's safer tomorrow. You have our utmost respect and gratitude. May God provide your family with comfort in their time of sorrow. May you forever rest in Heavenly peace. Neither you nor your sacrifice will be forgotten. For the family/friends, may time provide happy, loving memories in place of present sorrows. God Bless you."
a grateful citizen in arizona

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering all your family and loved ones
in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Robert, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge Montana "

"To Robert'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 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 (Ernie's mom) of San Antonio, TX
gloria.caldas@banksterling.com"

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

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