Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Terry O. P. Wallace

33, of Winnsboro, Louisiana.
Wallace died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on June 27, 2006.

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"I went to school w/ Terry from 1st grade to graduation in Winnsboro, La. We were not close friends but I remember Terry was respectful of others and a great friend as well as a fierce basketball player. It was so sad to hear someone from W'boro of all places had died so young. We just had a class reunion and Terry's photo was one of those shown that had passed away. Too, too soon. Thank You for your service and God Bless you and your family."
Alex Kaufman of Winnsboro, Louisiana

"To all the family and friends of SFC Terry Wallace, It seems that time goes by unrelenting to those memories we hold dear, and words never seem to be enough to thank you for your sacrifice to our nation. Terry loved his family and soldiers to his very fiber. I soldiered with him at several duty stations and many a late night was spent with Terry in training or prep for training. I think back on all of the training exercises and Radar FTX's that we encountered, some of which I was the evaluator, if there was something I could have done differently to change the outcome of June 2006. I have searched so many memories , and arguments with Terry about training and strategies, I am blessed to remember his smile and his desire to lead from the front. Please know that I remember your pain, his sacrifice, and pray for your family that God will keep you until your family is together again. In Jesus name."
SFC (Ret) Rodney Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas

"Hard to believe we are coming up on ten years already. As time has passed loosing you has never gotten easier. You will never be forgotten smoke."
Spc. Reid, Jeremy of You already know Da Boot

"RIP My brother... Miss you much"
SFC(Ret) Theron Warren of Hinesville Ga

"I miss you every day, my friend. Thanks for taking me under your wing when I was at Hood with you. I learned about you when I was in Kansas at Ft. Riley, and I still toast to you to this very day."
(SGT) Hogan of Cincinnati, OH

"8 years later and I am now just learning of this. I knew Sgt. Wallace. I was the wife of one of his soldiers. Sgt. Wallace was a very caring and concerned individual and I will always admire that of him."
Jennifer of CA

"I sure do miss you boss. The world is a lesser place without you."
Ferg of Pennsylvania

"SFC Wallace. I never knew you, but I was honored to receive your warrior bracelet. I am inspired by you every day, and I constantly think about all that you accomplished. I have researched your career and I ask everyday that I can live up to your legacy. I hope to honor your memory and everything you lived for.

Eternally Grateful,

2nd Lt Tom J. Heistuman, USAF"
Tom J. Heistuman of Laughlin AFB, TX

"sfc.wallace you wher an insperation to me and all of the team that served with you. i appreciate all you did for me, and taught me. i truly believe that it is because of your teachings that have kept me alive thus far. you will be and still are greatly missed and remembered."
Spc. Rust, Dustin. of Ft. Polk ,LA.

"To the family of one of my closes friends I send my RESPECT and BEST WISHES to you all, I know he will and is TRULY MISSED. He was a GREAT FA RADAR Operator and Leader as well as one of my Battle Buddies. I Pray for all of you daily, from a person that knew Terry on personal level. Take care and stay Prayed Up, he will never be forgotten."
Gregory Shepherd of Rowlett, Texas

"SFC Wallace. I will never forget the speech you gave to us soldiers prior to our patrol on that tragic day. I to this day go back and replay that day over and over wondering what happened. I believe you are in a better place as a result but I cant help but to feel remorse for your family and their loss. You will never be forgotten. To the Wallace family I hope you guys know that SFC wallace is a HERO and will forever be remembered as such!"
Spc Michael Wolfe of phoenix Az

"August 10, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.P. Wallace:
Terry 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

"i miss you cuzo"
ellis m wallace of albuqerque nm

"We often say goodbye or he's going home. We fail to mention what they have done before they left us. SFC Terry Wallace has done whole lot more for us, he was my mentor and friend. We should remember him by the "Dash" meaning from the time that he was born to the time that he passed. That dash represents everything that he has done and what he meant to us in our life. So lets not talk about his pass, lets remember that Dash. I'll see you again my friend."
Rickey Nicks of Killeen, Texas

"To the family of:Terry O.P.Wallace 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"

"SFC WALLACE WAS A MENTOR AND FATHER FIGURE TO ME I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING U DID FOR ME U WILL BE MISSED...."
SPC.JOHNATHAN CLEGG of FT.EUSTIS, VA

"TEE'JAY MY FRIEND..MY BROTHER.NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT WE DON'T MISS YOU.I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETETR PLACE.BUT ITS STILL HARD.YOU KEEP SMILING DOWN..AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED."
CONNIE FLOYD of FT.HOOD TEXAS

"Our prayers are with you and your family today. God bless you."
Carol Breault of Latham, NY

"The BlueStar Moms of NE Louisiana will be honoring your fallen Hero, Sgt 1st Class Terry Wallace, at a Memorial Day picnic, May 28th at Krioli Park in West Monroe at 11a.m.
Please come!"
Julie Stockton of Monroe, LA

"Dear my lovely daddy Terry Wallace, I really miss you because I did'nt see you in a while before our Father in Heaven called your name but daddy I'am not worried about you now because I know as your daughter that you are in a better place.But TJ just continue to smile on all of your children and give us a sign when doing wrong.May the good Lord continue to be with you and you just continue to praise and glorify his precious and Holy name Amen."
Shabrittany Wallace of Winnsboro,Louisiana

"To the Wallace family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your son is a hero to us all."
Jeff Persinger of Prattville Al. Ward 3 High School Graduate 1989

"Terry my brother, my friend you have taught so much. You are an outstanding SOLDIER you fought for what you believe in along side your fellow Brother's. Together we stand strong because of the leadership you provided. The dedication and compassion you show everyday to your fellow soldiers will live with us forever. You were there for me anytime day or night. You were the first at the hospital when Lakeyn was born. Maybe thats why he still ask where is Wallace. You have made alasting impression on this little 4yr old man that will stay with him forever.. I am prod to tell him you are in a better place and will always be watching him. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, MY FRIEND."
SFC JAMES GAMBREL of CP HOVEY KOREA

"To the family and friends of Terry: Even though he is no longer with us on earth, he has left his full presence in our hearts. Terry, I believe you are with God smiling down on us. Hopefully, you remember all the good times from high school to us being in Hawaii together. It's funny how we grew up in such a small town and still years later ended up all the way in Hawaii. I sit back and laugh at the pictures of us eating and playing cards. You use to cheat but, I forgive you. Thank you my brother-in-law and friend. May your soul rest in peace. You gave the ultimate gift, which is your life for our country. I hope your death will render peace and tranquility to all. May God continue to bless all fallen soldiers and soldiers at war for this country."
Dana Jenkins-McCattry of Virginia Beach, VA.

"You will be missed my brother"
Jabbaar Madyun of Ft. Hood, TX

"God Bless you my man. We were Buddies in OSUT back in 1990. We were good friends in Hawaii. I was just looking at pictures of the good times we had in those days. We had just exchanged emails in April while I was in Baghdad this past year. It is an unfortunate passing, but you are in a better place now. God bless your family. The "BOOT" will not be the same without you."
SFC Sterling of Fort Carson, CO

"Brother-In-Law, brother-in-arms was who you were to me. It hit close to home when I heard about your death. Rest easy brother...you will always be remembered and missed truly. Make God be with you now and forever and may peace be with your family."
SSG Leonard D. Jenkins of Fort Meade, MD

"Dear family of Terry O. P. Wallace.
I´m so sorry about your loved one that fallen in Iraq.
I am a brazilian pastor, like christian im my deepest prayers I ask for you. That God may to give you peace and comfort in the Christ´s love. I really thank you for the fight for the freedom. I recognize that the life of Terry is a high price for to mantain the freedon flame alive.
Thank, thank, thank you.
Jeferson Turbay Braga - Curitiba- Brasil."
Jeferson Turbay Braga of Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil.

"TEEJ'Y
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OUR MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE"
LINDA LEE of KOREA

"You were a great man and will be greatly missed by all. I will never forget you and all that you taught me. Rest in peace."
SSG Chad Cross of Camp Taji, Iraq

"Battle I still miss man, but I have so many great memories to make me smile when I think of you.I will always cherish the friend that you were to me and I will always keep you in my heart.We will always be Light Fighters through Life and Death,I will see you again my friend when God unites us once more.I Love you Brother"
1SG Ervin Woodard Jr. of Camp Taji, Iraq

"Didnt know you that good, but I knew you and thats what matters. I just hope it wasnt stupidity on the Battalions fault as I saw while i was there with you all. RIP and see you when I get there."
SSG Michael J Goss of Kuwait City, Kuwait

"TJ I LOVE YOU AND I ALWAYS WILL. YOU WILL ALLWAY BE IN MY HEART. THE TWO YEARS TOGETHER HAVE BEEN THE BEST OF ME LIFE, U WILL BE MISSED."
TISHA of KILLEEN,TX

"I know you were a praying man brah, so there's no doubt in my mind, your in a better place today. My sadness is for our loss down here. We are gonna ride for ya over here brah, till the wheels fall off. God bless you 'Smoke' and your family. Rest well Straight Arrow! Mission Accomplished!"
SSG Ricardo M. Dillard of Taji, Iraq

"To the Wallace Family My Thoughts and Prayers are with you as you deal with these very trying times. I knew SFC Wallace for a short time but from what I Knew he was A Good Man and A True Soldier. Again My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

The Jones Family"
SFC Jones of Mount Laurel, NJ

"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, Terry will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge / Montana
May we always remember: FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!
"

"Thank you Terry P. Wallace, 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. 1st Class Terry P. Wallace:
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 Terry 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. 1st Class Terry P. Wallace:
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 Terry, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia

Honor them by remembering... Freedom - is their gift to us But his soul goes marching on