Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Dear Chris, u will be forever missed. For years I had felt like it was my fault that u had went into the army. Everyday I would wake up every morring with my heart feeling like it was being ripped out of my chest. I couldn't live with myself.."
s of connecticut

"Chris, I was at your memorial service several years ago. I have spoken to your father several times over the years since your passing. I plan to visit you this summer at Arlington. Though I never met you in this life, when you passed, it truly left a mark upon my soul that I will never forget. You died so that freedom may live. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I remember! 3/3/13

Blessings
Peter"
Peter of Sterling, CT USA

"Dear FELLOW Hoskins,
Be proud stand free and realize our genealogy we come from a strong and proud history of Hoskins that have fought FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE USA. YOUR LOSS IS NOT FORGOTTEN . THANK YOU CHRISTOPHER L. HOSKINS FOR YOUR SACRIFICE FOR THIS ACT OF COURAGE AND VIGILANCE WE ARE HOSKINS WE ARE FIGHTERS AND THIS COUNTRY IS BETTER BECAUSE OF YOUR DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES."
ROBERTA LEE HOSKINS of IDAHO

"To Chris Hoskins family,
Chris was a great kid, he was very repectful to others, Chris will be greatly missed and NEVER forgoten!!"

"Chris I miss you so much I have been thinking of u so much latly......."
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"We will always love you.. We will never forget you Chris."
Annie D. of Danielson Ct

"Never forget you Chris"
Beth of Lisbon Ct

"Chris you where my best friend in the world. I miss you so much."

"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry. I understand in theory only that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take the families pain away but I can't. I am committed to loving ALL people, myself and our environment. I am committed to working on my happiness everyday because so many have died for my freedom to live my life. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. All my love and respect. ogersteiner@yahoo.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjz-wAQLSA&feature=PlayList&p=477CB1585D5551F3
A hundred times a day, I remind myself that my inner and outer life depends on the labors of other men, living and dead, and I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am receiving. - Albert Einstein"
Scott E. Steiner of Worthington, OH USA

"Chris and I dated for a while. He is a hero now. He will always be with us in our hearts."
Sara Hawkins/Liepke of norwich/east hartford ct

"chris you will always be in our hearts and in our minds..we love you so much and u were a good person. we all will miss you lots"
sara and nikki of plainfield/norwich

"chris we love you and we will always love you.you will be missed. you will always be in my heart."
______ of ____

"Chris and I dated for a while. He was a hero now. He will always be with us in our hearts."
Sara Hawkins/Liepke of norwich/east hartford ct

"Dear Claudia, This Memorial Day I have been remembering you and Chris. I think of you and thank Chris for all he did for all of us. Much love to you and your family, Sharon Uguccioni, Woodstock, Ct."

"Dear Claudia and Sean, It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the afternoon together. Thanks for making my world brighter. Keep the faith and God bless you. November 2, 2008 - Hartford Veteran's Parade...Forever in our hearts."
Bela Beaupre of Woodbury, CT

"June 13, 2008
To the family of Spc. Christopher L. Hoskins:
Christopher 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

"This is for Chris I know he'll get it from heaven. It's Danielle I have missed you all the times in school joking around going to take the Asvab test and finding out we went on the wrong day (ha ha you said that figures) I miss you everyday chris words can't express the sacrafice you have made. I know you are watching over your brother and all the servicemen and women in heaven. I love and miss you everyday."
Danielle Pechie of Central Village CT USA

"This message has meant alot to me because even tho we never meet i came to iraq almost a year ago and it makes me realize that no matter what happens out here is part of a life that these ppl live everyday and u know that he has the same names and goals as soliders i hope this message reaches u with good spirits and im sure your son wouldnt change a thing as many solider like myself has come to realize it now how we lived our lifes but what we live our lifes for and it better to stand for something than to second guess what we stand for at all.... to u from all of our 1st-149th INF soliders from kentucky MOUNTAIN WARRIOR"
Christopher M. Hoskins of manchester, KY US but in baghdad

"Christopher L. Hoskins, you did what others did not want to do. you did it because you loved your country and now you are with our Lord. I also served my country for 20 years and I also saw wars. People that have not seen war do not know what a brotherhood we have. You will all ways be remembered in many ways. Yor are now with my son, CWO 3 Will Brennan also from Conn. I will never forget what you, my son and others did for our country, may God Bless America and keep her safe."
Leo Martinez SFC RET. (Airborne) of San Antonio, Texas

"Thank you Christopher Hoskins. God bless your family. 5/27/07"
Bela

"While I wasn't there on the ground with you, I helped coordinate the after action on the radio. You were one of the rocks in Blue Platoon. I miss you bubba."
CPT Robert E Ritz III of Ft Hood, TX

"I was in 1/9 with SPC Hoskins. I was the one who reenlisted him to continue his service in the Army. He loved what he did and he was good at it. He will be missed always by his fellow Manchus. I hope that he knows that and we know he is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family"
SSG McMillen of Ft drum

"A difficult day for all of us who mourn our beloved soldiers. You are in my thoughts and prayers this Memorial Day, 2006."
Bela Beaupre of Woodbury, CT

": To the family of:Christopher L Hoskins 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 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"To the Hoskins family
I was friends with chris at one point in his life unfortunatly I lost contact with him when he went into the service i just have to say that you guys raised a wonderful man. He was a great person in every way possible. You could not have asked for more in a son than what he was. My best wishes to you all. Let him sore with the angels now."
Paula Boss of Putnam,Ct

"To the hoskins family,
Let me first say what an honor it was to serve with your son. He was one of my best, and his memory will never fade from my mind. I was wounded when he was killed and was upset to find out about his death. My heart goes out to you. I am truely sorry for your loss, and he will never be forgotten"
SGT Field of Colorado Springs, CO

"To Christoper's Family and Friends, I wish to extend my deepest condolence on your loss and the country's loss of this fine young man. Your Christoper is a true American Hero who will always be honored and remembered. May God Bless All of You, and know that Christopher is safe with God right now."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

"Your loved one is now a hero among hero's.May you find some comfort in knowing how many hearts feel your pain and that Christopher will never be forgotten. We lost our brother, William Brennan in Oct.'04. The pain seems never ending, but to know that our hero's now soar together in peace,brings little comfort. Our loved one's died believing strongly in theirduty and now it is our duty to make sure America never forgets that sacrifice. God Bless."
B.Wall of Woodbury

"As a newcomer to the family, I hardly have the words to express a feeling more of pride and honor than of sadness and loss in my heart. Christopher, I knew you so briefly, and yet you gave your life for us. God says there is no greater love than to give up your life for another person. Certainly no one expected you to leave so soon. I pray your soul finds peace and that God's Peace can comfort those you've left behind - particularly your immediate family. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for me. It is truly an honor to have known you. You will be missed, but we are extremely proud of you.

With all my love,"
Aunt Kelly of Akron, Ohio

"My heart knows your pain and suffering. My family also lost a 22 yr old last year. This is the hardest thing to bear in the whole wide world. Comfort comes from God who now holds our loved ones in His arms forever. And our love never ends. God bless you, grant you peace and comfort."
Bela of Woodbury, CT

"I met Chris when he was about 8. He grew into quite a man. My thoughts and prayers are with Hoskins family. Peace be with you."
Julie Utz of York, PA

"I knew Christopher as a special son of a wonderful mother and am so grateful of his bravery and courage to serve in the name of freedom! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these difficult days..."
Phyllis Trainor of North Grosvenordale, CT

"Our Country will never forget the great sacrifice you made to preserve freedom and democracy around the world. I am thankful for the brave men and women who fight for us and represent this Country honorably. I will never forget you."
Lonny Spencer of Oklahoma

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

"We are deeply sorry for your loss. America will forever honor your Hero.
The Courage, Honor, and Valor that your Hero showed will always be remembered.
We are grateful for the sacrifice that was made and we will NEVER FORGET.
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

"TO THE HOSKINS FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. CHRISTOPHER MY HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOST OUR SON LAST YEAR. AN THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL. HE SERVED WITH YOU. NEITHER OF YOU KNEW ONE ANOTHER. YET, AS MILITARY BROTHER'S; YOU WATCHED OVER ONE ANOTHER AND EACH OTHER'S UNIT. YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN CHRISTOPHER. YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. ESPECIALLY, THOSE IN IRAQ, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOR'S, THOSE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR MILITARY FAMILY OF BROTHER'S, SISTER'S AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY. YOU ARE APART OF HISTORY IN MANY RESPECTS. A HERO IS THE UNDERSTAEMENT. YOU ACCOMPLISHED MORE IN YOUR YOUNG LIFE THEN MANY AMERICAN'S. THE MILITARY WAS YOUR CALLING IN LIFE. AN YOU HAVE MADE AMERICA ALOT SAFER SINCE 911. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS!"
leonard wahl of V

"Thank you for the sacrifice. Thank you for your bravery. Not having Christopher around is a thought that is weighing heavy in your heart. I, too, know this feeling all too well. Spc. Jeffrey Henthorn died on February 8, 2005. He was my little brother. The upcomming days will be hard, but know that you are not grieving Christopher's loss alone. There are many of us who grieve with you. I'm very saddened and sorry for your loss. If you need someone to speak with, I'm always here. Sincerely, Shannon Cabrera-Austill. oksoldiers@aol.com GOD SPEED MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME."
Shannon Cabrera-Austill of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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