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The WI Wall of Honor

We haven't gotten your feedback on the Wisconsin Wall of Honor nor the Veterans day Parade gathering. We can only hope it was up to your expectations. L-J Continue

Added by loved ones of Judith Singer on November 12, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE EVER OFFERED TO DIE FOR YOU JESUS CHRIST AND THE AMERICAN SOLDIER ONE …

ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE EVER OFFERED TO DIE FOR YOU JESUS CHRIST AND THE AMERICAN SOLDIER ONE FOR YOUR SOUL THE OTHER FOR YOUR FREEDOM Continue

Added by loved ones of Karen Goulee on August 17, 2009 at 12:43am — No Comments

Run for the Fallen Sundaty the 23rd at 10AM----don't forget. We don't run though, we walk in honor of our beloved Fallen and their dear Families.

Hope to see you there. L-J Continue

Added by loved ones of Judith Singer on August 16, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

I need help! I have this great Idea but where do I start? I have contacted a couple of people and they just don't seem interested. What do I do help I really want to get this started but not sure what to do! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dawn Markham Continue

Added by loved ones of Dawn M Markham on July 31, 2009 at 8:46am — 1 Comment

Remembering Sgt Ryan Jopek

3 years ago on Sunday, doesn't seem real. While time has changed, my heart remains the same. There is a big chunk missing, everyone seems to know but there seems to be a big part they can not understand. His best friend from Kansas came to visit this last weekend. Breaks my heart to watch others that loved him hurt so much. I miss his smile, his gentil ways, his laugh, his big hugs. He was AMAZING - simple but AMAZING, he changed my life from the day I found out he was going to be. I think that… Continue

Added by loved ones of Sgt Ryan Jopek's Family on July 27, 2009 at 10:55pm — 1 Comment

Cindy Anderson's Poetry

I became aware of Cindy's booklet of poetry at the April event in Milwaukee. Later I got several copies from her that I have given to special friends. Cindy's work is wonderful and very meaningful for all of us. I encourage you to contact Jim and Cindy to get your copy. Kay Castner Continue

Added by loved ones of Family of Steve Castner on July 3, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

Poetry books

In the spring of 2008 Cindy Anderson (Stepmom to LCpl Nick Anderson, 3-13-06, Afghanistan) started to write poetry. In deciding which of her poems to share Cindy first thought to keep it light. However Cindy had a change of mind. All of us on Earth experience the bitter and the sweet. Cindy's poems share her experience with both. Cindy begin with the poem I Want to Taste Life. There are 28 other poem included in the chap book. Cindy and i will send one poetry book to each family free. If you a… Continue

Added by loved ones of Jim and Cindy Anderson on July 1, 2009 at 8:26pm — 1 Comment

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH

I WANTED TO SEND A THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SENT US PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS WHILE MY FATHER WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. YOU ARE ALL AN OUTSTANDING GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS, AND DESERVE A BIG THANK YOU FOR WISHING DAD WELL WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL!!! SENDING THANKS TO YOU , CHASTITY UHL-WALKER SISTER OF OUR HERO SGT. EUGENE UHL, III KIA MOSUEL, IRAQ 11/15/2003 Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on June 29, 2009 at 8:53pm — No Comments

Hate these summer colds and fevers

Good evening everyone! I know from reading different blogs both on BTRO's website and on BLOGS from fellow BTRO members who also belong to FACEBOOK we are all battling allergies and summer illnesses. The 5 of us "Uhl-Walkers" went to Branson, Missouri a couple of weeks ago on our Yearly vacation. Poor little Emma Gene spent most of the vacation in BED with a high FEVER. After arriving home, Earl and Courtney began to experience the same symptoms Emma had. Unfortunately I also got the "cold". Aft… Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on June 23, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Cedarburg Flags

Thursday, May 21, 2009, Webster Transitional School in Cedarburg, Wisconsin held its annual Flag ceremony to honor all the Wisconsin soldiers who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The students raise a flag for each soldier, and all of the students place individual flags at the base of the the large flag. There are three photos of the flags in an album on our page. It is a touching ceremony put together by some wonderful teachers. Kay Castner Mother of CPL Stephen W. Castner Iraq 7-24-06 Continue

Added by loved ones of Family of Steve Castner on May 22, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Go Brew Crew

Unfortunately the Milwaukee Brewers have lost their last 2 games, but wow what a blast we had on Monday in Milwaukee. I have figured it out, there is nothing more exciting and relaxing than enjoying a GREAT baseball game with your wonderful family. Thanks to Judith for offering and Kevin for supplying the AWESOME tickets for the Brewers game. It was a rainy night, Thank GOD for the Dome, but the BREWERS sure did kick some Pirate butt- 10-5. We were lucky that Earl splurged for Preferred parking… Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on May 2, 2009 at 11:17pm — 1 Comment

Operation JAM

I remember the phone call from Jonathan one day and I was questioning why he was there and was he really making a difference in Iraq, he said Mom let me tell you about Mohamed this little boy that I met on my first mission, I sat and listened as my young son… Continue

Added by loved ones of Dawn M Markham on April 25, 2009 at 8:36pm — 6 Comments

Goldstar Family Conf. ~ Milwaukee ~ April 17-19, 2009

To ALL Wisconsin Goldstar Families ~ It was our EXTREME honor to stand for ALL of your FALLEN HEROES this past weekend in MIlwaukee. Words cannot express the human emotion and connection that this event generates between all of us in the Patriot Guard and you. We feel it is our DUTY and OBLIGATION to all of you to demonstrate our support. May God bless each and everyone of you. Best regards, Michael Weaver, Patriot Guard, SRC, N.E.WI. ~ Army Medic, Vietnam, 1968-69 ~ Continue

Added by loved ones of Michael Weaver on April 21, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

just blogging!

I'm sorry I missed you all @ the Family Weekend :-( :-( I hope you all had a wonderful time and were able to share lots of wonderful memories and feelings!!! I hope to see you all real soon!! Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on April 18, 2009 at 10:12am — No Comments

Our deepest Sympathy.....

The Uhl family wants to extend our deepest sympathy to fellow BTRO member and Gold Star mother: Deb Prening concerning the death of her mother. We were all saddened to hear the news and want to send our sympathy to you. Sending our Love and Support, Chastity (Uhl) Walker sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl, III KIA 11/15/2003: Mosuel, Iraq Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on April 4, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

It saddens me to share this.......

As our family recovers from the death of my maternal GREAT Uncle, we recieve devasting news. My Aunt June passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 2, 2009, at her home. We recieved the devasting news from my cousins, Toni and James (Who my parents: Eugene and Joan Uhl raised) Thursday morning. Aunt June was my paternal Aunt ( sister to my FATHER). My family will be holding the memorial services on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at the Holy Jungers Funeral Home in Amherst, WI, with a meal following at my… Continue

Added by loved ones of Sister of Sgt. Eugene Uhl 3 on April 4, 2009 at 4:24pm — 1 Comment

Flag Memorial for our WI Fallen Heroes

www.theflagmemorial.blogspot.com We have two email accounts – this one is mine kathyb@mwt.net The email Orlin uses most is : okb@mwt.net Continue

Added by loved ones of Judith Singer on April 1, 2009 at 9:48am — No Comments

Patriot Guard Riders

~ TO ALL WISCONSIN GOLDSTAR FAMILIES ~ Just a reminder that the Patriot Guard is " always standing by for you." If you would like our presence at any Memorial service or ceremony for your loved one, we would be most honored to respond. Try to give me as much notice as you can. I can be reached at my office during the day at 920-766-4674 or at home in the evening at 920-766-4538. I sincerely pray that you all are in the loving arms of the Good Lord above. Know that we will never forget the loss o… Continue

Added by loved ones of Michael Weaver on September 29, 2008 at 4:46pm — 2 Comments

September 29th, 2008 SSG Patrick Lybert's Birthdate

Son, today is the 31st date of your birth. How we miss you. Words cannot explain. When a babe you loved when I sang for you. You remain " My only Sunshine". We shall never fail to speak your name, to remember the warmth of your smile, depth of laugh, twinkle in blue of your eye, bear hugs,strength of your conviction and sacrifice for all. We continue our pledge to your memory to always advocate for troop support. Your name and honor is remembered by many. Your expressed concern for the prote… Continue

Added by loved ones of Cheryl Lee Patrick Mother of Cherished Son SSG Patrick Lee Lybert KIA 21 June 2006, Afghanistan on September 29, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Attack 9-11-08 on Camp Lybert, Afghanistan - Soldier KIA

Pvt. Michael W. Murdock, 22, of Chocowinity, N.C., died Sept. 11 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered at Combat Outpost Lybert, Afghanistan, when he was struck by enemy fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Needless to say, this hits my emotions quite hard. My grief and tears are with them. Please pray for all our soldiers, but especially PVT Michael W. Murdock, his family and a… Continue

Added by loved ones of Cheryl Lee Patrick Mother of Cherished Son SSG Patrick Lee Lybert KIA 21 June 2006, Afghanistan on September 16, 2008 at 5:41pm — No Comments