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Name: Army Sgt. Gary D. Willett

Age: 34

From: Alamogordo, N.M.;

Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;

Incident: Army Sgt. Gary D. Willett died Feb. 8 in Taji, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, Spc. Michael T. Manibog and Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt.



Died: February 08, 2008


Four Hawaii-based soldiers killed in Iraq

The Associated Press

HONOLULU — The Army says four soldiers in the Stryker brigade based at Schofield Barracks died in Iraq after a roadside bomb hit their vehicle.

The soldiers died in the town of Taji on Feb. 8.

Two of the soldiers were from California: Spc. Michael T. Manibog, 31, of Alameda, and Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, 27, of Pixley.

Manibog and Marting both joined the Army three years ago.

Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt, 32, of Orrick, Mo., and Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, of Alamogordo, N.M., also died. Whisenhunt joined the Army in 2000 and Willett joined in 1995.

The four were assigned to the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team in the

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Gary D Willett
BY miyembro on May 17, 2008
  Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,

with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.

We cherish too, the Poppy red

That grows on fields where valor led,

It seems to signal to the skies

That blood of heros never dies.
 


Prayers & Condolences For:
Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 23, 2008
  There beside a grave she stands. A folded flag clutched in her hands. A silent teardrop on her face, her brave young child has entered grace. She does not hear the sermon said, just memories run through her head. The child she held so long ago, the child with faith she let go. The child who heard the nation's call, and in the end gave it all, without fear or thoughts of self, thoughts of freedom and little else. The bugle sounds TAPS in the wind, a mournful sound it does send. A reminder to us all, that for freedom this price was paid, and her sweet young to rest was laid.~~

I can't comprehend just how sad you must feel. For the loss of your beloved Gary who you love so much. This sorrowful time must still feel unreal.

And you look for strength from above.~~I hope from my heart , that your pain will decresase, that your spirit will gain strength again. And I pray your faith will create inner peace.~~ Deepest Sympathy and GOD BLESS. Norma J. Coan Louisville , Ky. U.S.A.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  EAGLES~~To bring down evil, some must fall. To fight for right, some answer the call.~~To help the oppressed, some give up their time, their homes, their loves, they are eagles not doves.~~To keep peace for those in need, some go into wars of just we read.~~To keep us safe, it's soldiers we call. They will all give some and some will give all.~~ Thank you Sgt. Willett for Defending Freedom and America.~~Sydney Meyer Age 10 Louisville, Ky.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  It Has Always Been The Soldier----It is the Soldier, not the President, who gives us Democracy.----It is the Soldier, not the Congress, who takes care of us.--It is the Soldier, not the Reporter, who has given us Freedom of the Press..----It is the Soldier, not the Campus Organizer, who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.----It is the Soldier, who Salutes the Flag, Who Serves Beneath the Flag, and Whose Coffin is Draped By the Flag that allows the Protestor to Burn the Flag----Kyle Richmond U.S. Army Sgt. Retired (WWII Veteran)
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter. And may the beauty of precious moments be your comfort.

Deepest and Most Heart-felt Sympathy. Cora Meyer

Louisville, Ky. U.S.A.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Fill the cracks of your broken heart with fond memories of the past. GOD BLESS You All.

Clara Langley Louisville, Ky.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Remember me in your hearts, in your thoughts, and the memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, and the times we laughed, for if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  To some I may be nothing more than a distant memory. My life on earth is over now, but do you remember me ? I know, I left without warning, but GOD's work for me was through. Please don't try to stop the thoughts of me, because I never will of you.----Some may hear or speak my name and vanish the thought of me, Why is it now that I am gone no one stops to see, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. I love you all the same and will for ever more.----So, Please don't let my memory slowly fade away....For I'm still inside your heart you see, where I will always stay.----Don't think of me as gone forever because someday we'll meet again. Keep me close inside your heart until GOD tells you when.----You may be there for many years, no one ever knows, so let my memory stay alive as the love inside you grows.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  A life well-lived doesn't end anymore than the music ends, it echoes through time with the whispers of beauty and grace. If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts, for the song plays on, just as love lives on. Just remember that grief cannot take away the happiness you shared, that sorrow will fade in time, but love remains forever.

Chloe Coan Louisville Ky. U.S.A. all the way.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  This is my wish for you; comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, hugs when spirits sag, sunsets to warm your heart, friendships to brighten your being, beauty for you eyes to see, faith so you can believe, confidence when in doubt, patience to accept the truth, courage to know yourself, love to complete your life.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL----Faith Meyer Louisville Ky.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  TAPS---TAPS the most beautiful bugle call, known as the most eloquent of all.----Not only to signal the day is done, but to say goodbye, to a comrade, brother, or son.----A melody so hauntingly profound, a piercing yet peaceful sound.---Sounded

over every soldiers grave, to honor those who were so brave.----Rifles are fired in the sky, to say farewell to another American G.I.----Listening to the bugle play, reminds us of the price they had to pay.----The sound is bittersweet, letting go of a hero, to someday again meet.---Nothing is more touching perhaps, or can render emotion like the call of TAPS.----You can hear the bugle weep, where men of valor sleep.----Tears from a bugle fall, as TAPS is played, for the heroes who gave their all.----Edward P. Meyer U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Louisville Ky. U,S.A.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Heaven's Heroes~~~Don't cry fo me as I lie in repose, dying for freedom is what I chose.~~~ There isn't any pain or suffering anymore, because I've just walked through Heaven's Door.~~~Here everything is brand new, I'm with my brothers, who were proud to die for freedom too.~~~As you stand before me don't weep, it is just my body that is asleep.~~~My spirit soars high above, where I'm surrounded by Angel's and GOD's love. ~~~Thank you for the respects you pay. I just want you to know, I've gone home today.~~~My job here on earth is done, and my new life in Heaven has just begun.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Sunshine fades and shadows fall, but sweet remembrance out last all.........I am deeply grateful

to you Sgt. Willett for defending freedom and protectiing me. Sincerely Mark Regenauer Shelbyville Ky.


 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts. And what they did and who they were becomes a part of all the we are forever. Deepest Appreciation Sgt. Willett for being all you could be and defending our Country and me. David Hatfield New Orleans, Louisiana.
 


Prayers & Condolences For:
Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear, fond memories linger everyday, and remembrance keeps Gary near.---Jackie Ellis Greenville Mississippi
 


Prayers & Condolences For:
Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Don't think of him as gone away, his journey has just begun, life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from sorrow and tears, in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days and years. Think of how he must be wishing that you could know today, how nothing but sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched and he was loved so much. ----Thank You Sgt. Willett for giving your all to answer the nation's call. Junior Jennings Jacksonville Fla.
 


Prayers & Condolences For:
Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  May you rest peacefully for the rest of eternity and live on forever in the hearts and memories of those

who love you.-----Donetta Jewell from Clarksville Tennesee
 


Prayers & Condolences For:
Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  Beautiful memories are wonderful things, they last till the longest day, they never wear out, never get lost, and can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten, to others a part of the past. But to those who loved you, your memory will always last.--- I am so sorry for the heart-breaking loss that you are forced to endure. Genetta Griffin, Gulf Shores Alabama.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  The tide recedes but leaves bright seashells on the sand, the sun goes down but the gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops & yet in echoes on in sweet refrains...for every joy that passes something beautiful remains. ---May the music play on and on for Sgt. Willett. ---

Stevie Coan Louisville Ky. U.S.A.
 


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Gary D Willett
BY Anonymous on Mar 22, 2008
  It matters not how long a star shines, What is remembered is the brightness of the light.
 
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Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"


Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.


Benjamin Walker

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Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister


Adam D. Jones

Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy


Laurie Cobb

She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb. Sincerely, Forever in my thoughts, Alyssa (Viau) Capone


Larry E Polley Jr

SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.


Paul C. Holter III

Miss you brother


Alex D Gonzalez

Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.


Christopher D Young

hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man! I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit! If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.


Jose E Ulloa

Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.


John Michael Roy Curwin

I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.


Derek L. Shanfield

Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.


Marisol Heredia

Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff


John Charles Jenkins

In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen


Todd Beamer

Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.


Steven Paul Chucknick

peace be with you


Geoffrey Perez

thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise


Linda Jones

Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.


Kristopher J. Gould

Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.


Kristopher J. Gould

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.


Deora Bodley

rest in peace


James David Parker

I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness. I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.

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