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Peggy Childers
June 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Chad M. Mercer:
Please accept my remembrance of Chad on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Tony Justi
June 30, 2010
Remember and honoring SSG Mercer on the 5th anniversary. Trying to reach out to his family and friends to find pictures of Chad for our album of Heroes. Please visit Wreaths for Warriors Walk on facebook.
Peggy Childers
June 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Chad M. Mercer:
Remembering Chad 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
Peggy Childers
July 5, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Chad M. Mercer:
Chad 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
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Mark J. DeGraw
June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009
Today June 30, 2009, is the anniversary of SGT Mercers passing. As a combat Veteran Myself, I took today rather hard knowing that Sgt Mercers family is in Waycross without their son, brother, and friend. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Please know that myself or any veterans who have suffered the loss of a comrade in arms will never forget Sgt Mercer. I have never met Chad but something tells me that Waycross is missing a valuable community member and a true friend.
It has been my pleasure to support Fallen Heroes and SGT Chad M Mercer. Chad’s coin is somewhere in GA as we speak traveling from SD. many people have carried this coin as tribute to Sgt Mercer. With Gods help it will arrive in Waycross soon to be delivered to the Mercer Family.
Thank you for your sacrifice to this great nation.
Sincerely.
Mark J DeGraw
SM1 (SW) USN (Ret.)
~
Mark J. DeGraw,
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Kenna Larra
June 19, 2009
”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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 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!
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
Mark John DeGraw
February 2, 2009
I purchased Chads Fallen heros Geocoin and its my privilage to set it out in motion. I would like it to head to Waycross and be delivered to Chads family as a token of my respect and with as many Miles on it as possable to show how much Chads duty to country means to us all.
In Memory of Chad Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
June 30, 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 Chad, 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 –
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
May 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Mercer!
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Amy Gifford
July 25, 2007
It is hard for me to believe that it has been 2 whole years now. I miss you so much. It is hard for me to understand how the loss of a friend can hurt so much. I had to go up to Stewart last week for yet another tree dedication. We took a walk down Warrior Walk to see your little tree. It is still healthy and growing strong. I know you are in a better place, just wish we could have had you a little longer! I am sorry to be so selfish. Just want you to know I still love you and miss you every day! Your BFF~ AMY
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Mercer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 28, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, Sgt. Chad M. Mercer, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. Thank you for your Courage, and your unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Chad, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Mercer family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR ARRANGED LAST YEAR TO PLACE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH CHAD'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP AND SEE IT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA. IT IS LOCATED NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE CHAD HAS MADE.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Laura Sweeney
May 27, 2007
Many condolances,
Mary Massey
May 26, 2007
Always in our thoughts
robert slezak
February 3, 2007
sincerest heartfelt condolences..to sgt chad mercers family .. .i was chads driver along with his military escort perry deidre...from dover air force base to plily air port ..with much care we put him on the plane to go home ....yours truely bob slezak ARMY197@ COM CAST.NET
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
June 18, 2006
Katherine Diane (Lockey)- Butterfield
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mercer family in the loss of Chad. I did not know Chad, 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. Chad it has been 8 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Tammy Holton
August 10, 2005
Our beloved cousin is deeply missed and thought of every day. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Adam Mercer
July 20, 2005
Always with us and never forgotten. The best brother and friend I could have ever had.
George Breedon
July 19, 2005
"Faith"
Faith is the eye that sees God,
No matter how dark the day.
Faith is the hand that holds Him
On the Steep and rugged way.
Faith is the heart rejoicing...
Accepting God's promise true.
Faith is the ear that listens,
To the voice that speaks to you.
Faith refuses to doubt Him,
Though others are filled with fear.
Faith is believing the Word,
And knowing that God is near.
George Breedon
July 19, 2005
To all of his friends and family you have have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt respect. Chad honored us all!
George Breedon
Amy Gifford
July 15, 2005
Chad will always be remembered in my heart as he was a great husband a great dad, a great soldier a hero and one of the best friends i have ever had. I love you guys
Always
Amy, Ian, and Larry
brenda godwin
July 14, 2005
Christian love and sympathy is extended to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and keep you in his care.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
July 13, 2005
Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans.
Maxima Sims
July 12, 2005
MAY THE WARM MEMORIES OF YOUR DEAR ONE... SOOTHE YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND HELP YOU BE AT PEACE.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...
I am writing in behalf of my brother SGT Guillermo Thorne, Jr. and our family; GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... and thank you for serving our country....
I deeply thank you, Sgt. Chad Mercer for your bravery and courage while fighting for our country...
GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME AND ALWAYS...
jud malcolm
July 11, 2005
dear family:
please allow me to extend my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your chad. chad's decision to walk on the sands of iraq in combat boots when he could have walked the sands of any beach of his choice showed his love for his country, his family, and his fellow soldiers. he decided to face the storm. little did he know his footprints, in the sands of iraq, became the footprints of an american hero. his sacrifice will never be forgotten nor erased. i want you to know you are not alone, and chad is having his final formation with all other american heroes, and i pray as he crosses over that beautiful river he will rest under the trees of paradise. from : jud malcolm - vietnam - 70-71.
Mrs. Bert Watson
July 8, 2005
Our family was returning to Jacksonville today, July 8th, and we were privileged to be on the plane that brought Sgt. Chad Mercer home for the "last time", as the pilot announced to those on the flight. We did not know Chad nor do we know his family, but we want them to know that we are so very grateful for his sacrifice for our freedom. We will pray for you and ask the Lord to comfort you and bless you as you carry on without Chad.
The Bert Watson Family
Elba Fernandez
July 7, 2005
For all the sons and daughters fallen so far away from home, and for the parents who mourn the loss of their children. I pray for you and for the end of this war.
HELEN VALDEZ
July 6, 2005
GOD...TRULY NEEDED AN OTHER SOLDIER TO REPORT TO HIS DUTY...NOW HE IS SERVING IN GOD'S ARMY...GOD BLESS YOU AND MY DEEPEST SORROW..FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY...I DO NOT KNOW HIM..BUT WE ALL WILL..WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN...
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