Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"”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 1,550 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 - Project Compassion of Manti, Utah USA

"July 3, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Asbury F. Hawn, II:
Asbury 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 Faith Thank you for giving this country a hero I hope when you wrap yourself in your quilt you feel the love that we put into your quilt. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We are proud of your son and for him doing what others could not or would not. He left the safety of home to go and serve his country. This county is truly grateful for the hero you brought into this world. God bless you and God bless your family and we shall never forget. debeniel@ncn.net Website www.freedomquilts.net"
Betty Nielsen of Fonda, IA USA

"Town of Smyrna recently contrubuted a memorial monument to Staff Sgt Asbury Hawn II at is Town Hall flagpole Oct 7th 2006. Thankyou and God Bless to the Town of Smyrna, Smyrna VFW and Rolling Thunder motorcycle club."
Mike Sparks of Smyrna, Tn Rutherford

"To the family of:Asbury F. Hawn 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 will never forget the smile that asbury left every time he left the motor pool after we had worked on his vehicle, my heart sank when i herd it was him the next morning. i will never,ever forget asbury as i still fight back tears when i think of what a great soldier, father and husband he was. asbury, i pray that god keeps his arms wrapped around you until i see you again, as i will always keep your family in my prayers. your friend and 278th brother, TOMMY"
SFC TOMMY JAMES of TALBOTT, TN

"SSGT Hawn, You will always be remembered. You were and always will be our brother in the E-troop family. It was an honor for us to serve with you. May God bring peace to your family."
2ND Platoon E-Troop 2/278 RCT of Morristown, TN

"TO THE HAWN FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. ASBURY AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR HEART AND PRAYS. HAVE A ROAD NAMED AFTER ASBURY IS A FANASTIC HONOUR. NICE THAT HIS COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER TO HONOUR AN AMERICAN HERO! ASBURY WAS A MILITARY BROTHER TO OUR SON: AS GREGORY FELT OF HIM. ODDLY, NEITHER KNEW ONE ANOTHER. JUST UNDERSTOOD THAT SOLDIERS PROTECT ONE ANOTHER. AMERICA IS ALOT SAFER THANKS IN PART TO ASBURY. VERY FEW AMERICAN LIKE ASBURY, ANSWER THE CALL TO SERBE OUR COUNTRY. THE MOST DIFFUCULT JOB IN AMERICA. HAVE TO BE A VERY UNSELFISH INDIVIDUAL. TO PUT YOURSELF BEFORE YOUR OWN FAMILY AND ALL AMERICANS. HE HAS GIVEN THE ULIMATE SCARIFICE FOR US ALL. AN HE IS WITH OUR GREGORY AND ALL OUR FALLEN. YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER. *********FOURTH OF JULY IN GATLINBURG TENNESSEE IS THE MIDNIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS. i WILL BE ATTENDING ALONG WITH OTHER FALLEN FAMILIES. WE PLAN TO ENTER A FLOAT: TO HONOUR OUR FALLEN AND "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS"! GOD BLESS!"
leonard_wahl@hotmail.com of Spring Texas

"The Smyrna Planning Committee just approved a road in front of the Smyrna Nissan Plant where Sgt Asbury Hawn was employed. I wanted to thank the developer Howard Wall and John Floyd and DMK Real Estate advisor owner Dave Wilson for being very receptive when asked to name the road after Sgt Hawn. The road will be heaviy traveled with new national franchise restaurants, office supplie stores, a national steak house and office space to the rear. I worked with Sgt Hawn, he was a customer of ours and I know the family. Sgt Hawn was a true Hero, true American, great father and Im proud to call him a friend. GOD Bless the Staff Sargent Asbury Hawn and the Hawn family.
MidTnAutos.com
Smyrna"
Mike Sparks of Smyrna Tn USA

"my codolances go out to your family for their lose and our Lebanon comunity for its lose as well, may God be with you in your gref."
SPC. Derrick A. Milburn of Lebanon , TN

"hawn i wish things were differnt and that night never happened. i remeber all the good times and the hard times. its just differnt being here back in the usa. i have this feeling that some were left behind. you will always be rembered. take care, your brother always joseph lee holland joseph.lee.holland@us.army.mil"
joseph holland of morrison tn

"my name is sgt chad chambers. i worked closely with sfc asbury hawn, we lived in the same bunker together and allthough we were in seperate platoons and we had never met until iraq, i thought of him as a brother. i will never forget the night he passed away and i also know that he did so as a true hero i will allways remember him for never backing down from a mission as well as being a good leader of men. to his family go my deepest condolenses. you will not be forgotten my brother."
sgt chad chambers of asheville nc

"THANK YOU.. MY BROTHER WAS WITH THE 278TH TRP A. HE WAS KILLED MAY 25. I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS."
shomi siler of Lafollette Tn

"To our friends the Hawns; You are in our thoughts and prayers."
Earl and Michelle Tuggle of Cainsville, Tennessee

"TO THE HAWN FANILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. OUR HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH ASBURY AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOST OUR SON LAST YEAR. ASBURY HAS NOT GIVEN HIS LIFE IN VAIN. HE IS APART OF IRAQI, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY. SINCE 911 TERRORISM HAS EFFECTED US ALL. AN WITH ASBURY ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY. WE ALL ARE ALOT SAFER TODAY. AN HIS GIVEN TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ WILL LNOG BE REMEMBERED. NOT MANY AMERICANS SERVE NO LESS RISK HIS OR HER LIFE FOR US ALL. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"We are praying for God's comfort and for peace that passes understanding to you during this painful time. We cannot know the depths of your sadness, but we want you to know we recognize your loss and we are very sorry. We are so thankful to Sgt. Hawn for his service to our country and thankful that he was well loved and supported by his family and friends. We didn't know him, but we are better because of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
The Atwood Family of TN

"My heart goes out to the wife, children and parents of this great man,I never got to see him face to face but from the talks that we had, I feel like that I have known him my entire life. Like staff sgt Asbury F Hawn told me that he was a soldier all the way. And I can tell you this one day I will be proud to meet this great friend of mine. My heart and prayers goes out to all of his family"
Tracey Townzen of Etowah tn

"The Salute


To those who have died,
And to those who have cried.
We Salute You.

To those who have lost,
Paid the ultimate cost.
We Salute You.

And to those who still serve,
The Red White and Blue.
Our grateful Nation,
Proudly Salutes You."
Tom Balstad of West Warwick RI

"We are deeply sorry for your loss. The Courage, Honor, and Valor that your
Hero showed will always be remembered.
We are grateful for the loyal service and sacrifice that was made and
WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Our cousin LCPL Michael Smith Jr. gave his life on 4-17-04 fighting for freedom.
Please know that this was not in vain and these American Heros will FOREVER be honored.
God Bless your family and please know that you are not alone.
All of our prayers are with you."
Jennifer and SSGT Larry Mays of Massillon, Ohio

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

"Thank you Asbury Hawn II, 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 Staff Sgt. Asbury Hawn II:
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 Asbury 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 Staff Sgt. Asbury Hawn II:
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 Asbury, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia