Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin
Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin
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May 14, 2015
We love and miss you Bobby
Kenny Grant
July 4, 2014
Just remembering you on the day of independence. You will never be forgotten
March 31, 2013
In memory & honor of SSG Bobby Franklin on this Easter Day 2013. We will always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice.
Ronnie Stiles
March 29, 2012
I served with the 211th and got to know Bobby before they went to Iraq. Just wanted his family to know he is not forgotten by those of us who got to serve with him. Ronnie Stiles
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Peggy Childers
August 20, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin:
Please accept my remembrance of Bobby on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin:
Remembering Bobby on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
January 6, 2010
”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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] 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
Peggy Childers
August 20, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin:
Bobby 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
Al Swilling
May 24, 2009
I know it has been a few years since Bobby fell, but as a Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran, I just want to offer my condolences and thanks for his ultimate sacrifice in defense of the Constitution of the United States and the cause of freedom.
Semper Fi!
In Memory of Bobby ~ (Debra Estep)
August 20, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Bobby, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
R Collis
July 19, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Franklin. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Franklin knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Staff Sgt Franklin!
March 22, 2008
I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Franklin. Although most Americans will never experience your sacrifice, please know that there are people who truly care about your loss! May God bless you all.
Tom Gugliuzza
December 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Franklin family in the loss of Bobby. I did not know Bobby, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Bobby it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
November 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Franklin!
August 5, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Franklin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR LAST YEAR ARRANGED TO HAVE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH BOBBY'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH, NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. WE HOPE IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA, YOU WILL STOP AND SEE IT.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.
Garnet Jenkins
August 22, 2006
Remembering Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.
Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Franklin
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Chuck Honaker
November 14, 2005
Bobby you are in my thoughts daily. Not a day goes by that I don't recall the night we were hit in Iraq. There are also countless good memories that I have from being able to call you my friend and brother in arms. You are greatly missed. Nothing but love for you Bro.
David Baker
November 11, 2005
My heart goes out to the family. I was at one time Franklin's platoon sergeant. I wish to express my sincere gratitude for his service and the sacrifices made by his family.
javene@kendall williams
May 27, 2005
To the Franklin family
As we celebrate Memorial day this weekend we will be remembering all of our soldiers that have lost their lives for our freedom and safety. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. God bless and comfort you.
With Love,
Javene@kendall Williams
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