Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"As much as I knew you, I knew you were a great & good man, Somebody I looked up to. Now I know you to be a true hero. I do wish I was able to know you more brother. The time can not come soon enough where I can Thank you one day in the presence of our almighty Lord, our God & our Creator. To Thank you for your service, thank you for your courage, our brief friendship, Your Honor & your will to serve the right of our Freedom! I am truly Glad I was given the gift of knowing you. God bless your family & God Bless the U.S.A."
Daniel A Hordesky of Richmondale, PA U.S.A.

"to a good friend. let your soul rest in peace with the lord."
joshua owen of scranton, PA

"Remembering and appreciating you on this day and every day. Thank you Eric, we miss you."
Melyssa Lindsey of Hershey, Pennsylvania

"Eric, I need no introduction to you. We were best friends who grew up together our whole lives. You were engaged to my sister, but never had to be married to be considered my brother. Everyday I remember our friendship when I look at my bracelet. You will always be my best friend, hero, and brother! See ya soon good friend!!!"
Beau Bloem of St. Peters, Missouri

"August 22, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Eric W. Slebodnik:
Eric 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

"Eric W. Slebodnik. a Fallen Hero, I am Raimark Jogee A. Slebodnik from the Philippines, we are the only Slebodnik family in the Philippines. I do not know if my family and the family of Eric Slebodnik is related, but i want to extend my sincerest condolences to slebodnik family. I'm just searching for my Grandfather Michael Slebodnik and happened to drop here. Anyway, Eric Slebodnik, where ever you are, we know God is taking good care of you. GOD BLESS!

to the family of Eric Slebodnik. If you want to get intouch with slebodnik here in the Philippines, feel free to email me at raimark_s@yahoo.com. thank you. and GOD BLESS!"
Raimark Jogee Slebodnik of Philippines

"To the family of:Eric W. Slebodnik 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"

"my name is Cassidy and i am a volunteer for the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run. We are a group of people that have built a memorial wall in Marsielles Illinois for all the fallen soldiers in Mideast conflicts since Beriut. Your loved one's name will be permenently added to this wall. For any further information visit our website www.ilfreedomrun.org please e-mail me at me1196@aol.com to let me know that you have recived this message. If you decide to come to this memorial on June 19th, 2006, you will recieve VIP seating and treatment for the cermonies that day. ALL OUR WELCOMING TO HONOR OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS
**Cassidy"
Cassidy of Brookfield/ILL/red,white.blue

"I am so sorry to the Slebodnik family for the loss of a son, brother, grandson, neighbor, student and friend he was. We are proud of him and thankful to him and his family for the sacrifice."
Judith A. Slebodnik, Pavsek, Green of Scottsdale, Arizona

"To the Slebodnik family....my nephew, Ricky Piercy from Simpson is in the 109th and recently returned to Iraq after a two week leave...he told us that he had been with Eric and a few friends the day before God called him home.......Eric was well liked and respected by all who served with him...and was very popular with the guys, especially keeping their spirits up.....I want you to know that I had a mass offered for Eric and he will be perpetually remembered in the Seraphic Mass Association...Please be assured that your family is constantly remebered in my prayers....and also Eric.....what a welcome he must have received in heaven..Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the house of your Lord"
Kathleen Blinn of Carbondale, PA

"I remember thanking Eric in college for his service to this amazing country days before he was shipped out. I shook his hand and said "Thank you." His response was everything I wanted to hear and nothing that I thought a soldier would say; simply put "You're Welcome." I will never forget his valor during this time. Myself and my students think of him every morning during the Pledge of Allegiance and our Moment of Silence. He truly was a great person and a genuine gentleman. May men and women look up to him for his strength and courage forever more. Your family is in my heart."
Tiffany Osborne of Erie, PA/USA

"WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON,
ERIC. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH Y0U!

JAN L GODOSKI
CPT FA

PS. THE SONS OF ELIZABETH ANN (KAVULICH) & WILLIAM H. GODOSKI, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WILL MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO
ERIC'S MEMORIAL.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE!

JAN"

"I know that nothing I say is going to bring Eric back..but I want you to know that I am praying for your healing and that I am here for you. I know the pain of losing a son is the pain that is most unbearable. But we all know that God is never wrong and he is never too early or too late. I know that Eric is in his Fathers arms and in perfect peace. I only wish I was there with our boys. But I will wait until roll call and when my name comes up I will meet Billy and Eric there ...Blessed Assurance....Praise God for he is good all the time even in our pain...Thank you for allowing me to share in Eric's life for a time and I am so thankful to God for the time we spent with Eric and Billy and some of the other soldiers in Mississippi....little did I know how this would affect the rest of my life...but God did...your son was a true gentlemen and a fine christian man...we love you and if you need anything you call me..."
Judy Evans of Hallstead PA

"To the Slebodnik family, although we have never met, we now have a common bond. Our loved ones were taken from us the same day. They are now together for eternity. You are in my daily thoughts and prayers. They will always be our heroes."
Kim Arnold, wife of SSG Daniel Arnold of Montrose PA

"To the Slebodnik family,
We extend our heartfelt sorrow to you during this difficult time. We honor and celebrate ERIC's life. He is an American Hero who will be Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
ERIC - We are grateful for your courage and sacrifice in the service of our country. Gods Speed young Soldier, and may the Angels surround your family as they try to heal.
From a grateful family of a US Army Soldier, from the 101st AVN Regt, Ft. Campbell, now serving in Iraq 10-20-05"
--Sharon & Craig Erwin of Oregon, United States of America

"Dear Slebodnik family,

I had the pleasure of serving with Eric during Basic Training and AIT. We became good friends during this time. He was such a great person and his intelligence was very apparent. Eric and I would talk for hours about many subjects ranging from books to politics during our time in training. Eric emailed me late in October to see how I was doing and if I had finished my tour in Iraq. This just showed how much he cared. I hadn't seen him since graduation but he always tried to keep in touch. The word of his passing really hit me hard, knowing that on that day the Army and our country lost one of its best. I will always remember Eric's humor and I will always treasure our time together. May God be with you in this time and may the country never forget what Eric has given to our country."
Joshua Law of Las Vegas, NV

"Dear Slebodnik family,
My nephew, SPC Oliver Brown, was with your brave soldier on that last mission. Please know that our family mourns your loss and grieves with you at the passing of such noble and honorable men. I pray that God will give us all the strength to endure the days ahead and that He will hold our soldiers close in that special place in Heaven reserved for heroes."
Darci(Brown) Baird of Athens, Pa

"Dear Slebodnik Family,
Know that we are thinking of you and praying for all of you at this difficult time. We are so proud of what Eric did for his country and for the people of Iraq.
P.S. Your relative, Cathy Slebodnik Brislin, is our best friend."
The Chase Family of Old Forge, PA of Old Forge, PA

"Dear Slebodnik Family,
Please know that our family is remembering you and your son Eric in our prayers. His sacrifice will always be remembered by us for whom he served to protect. May he be resting in the arms of our dear Lord now, and may you find comfort in your deep sadness."
Teresa Suarez and family of Albany, New York

"Dear Eric, You and my son George served together, fought together and ultimately died together. I could not be any prouder of you boys than I am now. Your family and I will pray and grieve and know that you have made a difference in this world. God bless you all, you now rest in the loving hands of God."
Dolores Parker of Honesdale, PA

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

"TO THE SLEBODNIK FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. ERIC YOU ARE SOMEOMNE'S SOMEONE AND YOU ARE SOMEONE TO OUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. MORE SO FOR BEING APART OF THE BANDS OF BROTHERS ANS SISTERS. I APPRECIATE THAT FROM ANOTHER FALLEN SOLDIER'S FAMILY. IT IS MEN LIKE YOU THAT MAKE IT EASIER ON ALL MILITARY FAMILIES. YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN ERIC. YOU ARE A HERO! AN APART OF IRAQI, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY. PROTECTING US FROM TERRORSIM AND TO GIVE OTHERS HOPE AND PEACE. TO YOUR FAMILY REACH OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL LEADERS. TO HAVE A STREET NAMED I HONOR OF ERIC. THAT WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET ALL ERIC HAS DONE FOR HIS COMMUNITY, TOWNSHIP, STATE AND COUNTRY. GOD BLESS!"
leonard wahl of VALLEY STREAM NY

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