Memorial Forum in Memory of Army Specialist David Hall

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Army Specialist David "Butch" Hall

August 20, 1982 - February 25, 2004

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Hall, I heard some amazing things about you this evening, from your mom. She's very proud of you. She talked about how much you loved what you were doing in the military, how that had been your goal for a long time. Your sister showed us a questionnaire that you had answered during high school, she found it in some of your papers. It has one question in it, in regards to what you wanted to do with your future. You answered that you wanted to be in Army. Well, you did it. I think I have one of those around my house somewhere, that I answered the same way when I was in school. That seems like so long ago. And as we get older, we tend to veer off from our course, get distracted with life, that sort of thing. It was tempting for you too wasn't it? I can relate to that. But there's just something about knowing that our families sleep safer at home, because of what we do in far away lands. I'd tell you about your Harley, but you've seen it haven't you... so bright and shiny, with pictures of you all around it. But I felt you in your mom's house, felt you watching over her. Just know, that we're all watching after her now, for you. You're family extends far beyond blood. You will be missed Specialist Hall.

When you have the privilege to stand in front of a squad you get a sense of pride that comes from the soldiers you are leading and not from any thing you have done. The soldiers in that formation are what gives you pride. SPC Hall was one of those soldiers. Anything that was asked of him he did right and right away. He was always ready to go even when I was frustrated with the mission. Hall had a lets just do it attitude. I never new the true definition of LOYALTY till I met Hall one day standing in the hallway of the reserve center. He told me that no one would mess with his squad his squad leader or any one in his chain of command. This was not an idol threat it was how Butch lived his life. He was a great soldier. He did everything right the first time and loved being a soldier. As a friend you could not find a better one than Hall. You could always expect him to tell you how it was. And he kept you from getting a big head. I would hear a joke about something stupid I did just to turn around and see him giggling at me. As men go David "Butch" Hall was the best. I will always miss him.

Donna, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jesse thought a lot of Butch, he talked about him often and always had good things to say. Butch wanted to be a soldier and knew the military was a good place for him. We are proud of him for his dedication and willingness to serve our country. Although I have not had a chance to talk to Jesse I know that his thoughts are with you and your family.

SPC Hall was a take charge individual... a professional. He was very loyal to his chain of command and protective of his brothers and he truly viewed his platoon and unit as a brotherhood. He was on track to be a great non-commissioned officer and leader. Unfortunately, his path turned the direction that many Soldiers face. He is not alone, but among friends. And though he has executed his last action as a Soldier here on Earth, I am quite certain that he is busy right now squaring away everything and everyone up in Heaven. That is the way he is and he will always be remembered at the 414th MP Company.

Dear Donna,I don't know that anyone could ever fully explain, how much Butch meant to us. He was a soldier that was always were he was suppose to be, and ready to get any job done. More importantly, he always performed these task with professionalism, and a great attitude. I know that personally, I always looked forward to seeing him at drills, because he was always so much fun to work with, but, while working hard, or just kicking back and having some fun, he was always a joy. As a friend, he gave great advise, never left you hanging, and always had your back. The world is now a shade darker, but I know he will watch over us, and light our way, from Heaven. He will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Butchie, Buddy we have "been there and done that" together several times! I have a lot of memories of good times and not so good times. But whatever the case you always kept me laughing and that laughter is what got me through some of those tough times. I am sure that I will share much of those memories with people that knew you as well as those who should have. But there are those few that I will keep to myself, those that only me and you knew about that would have probably got us into a mess. Those are the ones that I often think about as I know you do to. I find this very hard to complete, but I want you to know that your family does go beyond bloodlines, you are my brother and always will be. As your team leader and buddy I had the great pleasure of being around you 24/7 - Egypt, Cuba, Ft. Benning. Those are the times that I will keep with me always. I often laugh out loud when I think of some of the stuff you pulled. I will always remember the last conversation that we had on-line, you couldn't stop talking about your Harley, I did see it the other day, and let me tell you, it is the best. I am very proud of you and everything you stand for, you were well on your way to being one great police officer, this world will miss your presence dearly. there will not be one day that passes that I will not think of you, I will always remember.

Butch, I don't know what to say except that when you came and ate with us... Donna, we've never met but I feel as though I know you because I knew your wonderful son. He came and ate with us when they were preparing to go to Cuba. I brought his laundry home and washed it and took it back to him. He was a great kid. You can be very proud. I sent him a few e-mails and told him thanks for serving our country and I'm so glad I did. We have videos of him we've watched three times today through our tears. As hard as this time is I know God knows best. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to know Butch. I became especially attached to him because he reminded me of my own son.

To the family of Butch Hall...We are so sorry for your loss and grieve with you. Josh has been serving with Butch in Kabul for the last few months and thought so greatly of him as a soldier and as a man. I, have gotten the fortune to spend time with Butch at Ft. Benning and thought he was one of the most courteous and kindest young men in the unit. He always showed me such respect and was just an absolute doll. Josh is devastated at the loss of SPC. Hall. I know that nothing can bring him back to you, but please know that everyone he came into contact with, was touched and loved him dearly. The Army has lost a wonderful soldier and the 414th has lost a wonderful friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the family of "Butch": We have lost yet another great soldier. I have had the pleasure of serving with him during Cuba, Ft. Benning, and Afghanistan. No matter how upset some of us got during the day, he always managed to scheme up something with Houdyshell, Melvin, Carter, Vogel, Wilson, and McIntosh to get us to laugh or reflect on how foolish we really were. I can recall a few prime incidents like the silly stringing of my bunk and Houdyshell low crawling on David's order by the tents in Cuba. I don't think I will ever be able to forget the antics and hilarity.

SSG McGehee said today in the memorial that he will never be able to remember when he ever had an argument with David. That's because it wasn't in his general nature. He was well on his way to becoming a great police officer and fulfilling one of his goals. Some of us should be envious that we could accomplish our goals in such a manner. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers and open arms go out to you and yours. Greater love hath no man than this, That a man lay's down his life for his friends. John 15:13

To those soldiers who served with Butch and their families, We would like to thank you all for submitting your memories and thoughts here. Your love and respect for Butch is obvious through your words. It is nice to be able to read these thoughts and see Butch's smile and personality come through when we think of those antics you have posted here. That was our Butch!!! It is comforting to know that he spent the last few months of his life with such good friends. We have not met most of you, but feel as if we know at least a part of you. Thank you for your gifts of prayer and your support. To the families of the other soldiers involved in the accident, we want you to know that we are keeping all of you in our prayers. God bless you all and the service you give your country!!!

I had only met Butch a couple of times, but my husband came to know him quickly when serving with him in Kabul. He loves the guys he serves with and holds a great deal of respect for each of them. He misses Butch terribly as so many of us do, and its wonderful to know that he is in Heaven watching over our soldiers now and staying with them for the duration of their deployment. To his family, I pray for peace and comfort in your time of loss, and I thank you for sharing Butch with us. He was a wonderful soldier as well as a great man. Thank you Butch for being such a great friend and soldier with my husband, we will never forget you.

George Scott Faulkner I spent 19 months in Korea during the war there and I feel sorry for anyone or their family who goes to war.

Donna, David and Frances and Family, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine what you are feeling but I can tell you that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It doesn't seem like our kids should be all grown up like they are. I remember when they were little kids and we were yelling at them even if they weren't really doing anything wrong. We have made it through a lot over the years and through a lot of different situations and you can make it through this. Stay strong in heart and soul. I love You!!!

God Bless you for giving your life for our freedom. I truly wish it had not come to these steps. God speed to our brothers and sisters standing tall for us.

Once again I'm at a lose for words. Butch was an outstanding soldier and I'm proud to have had the privilege to serve with him. He was always fun to be around and made me laugh often. Those of us who served with Butch have all lost a fellow brother. I will miss you my friend but will not forget your sacrifice.

Butch. You we’re one of a kind & we will never forget the laughter & fun you brought. I always remember how you made others laugh and smile while in class, but you we’re never a disruption. Often ornery, but ALWAYS respectful & a hard worker.

It was just a few months ago that we were talking about how proud of you we are here at UHS. Words can’t describe how honored we all are to have men such as you fighting for not just our freedom & safety, but the world’s.

God Bless You Buddy! You’ll be missed by all. Our prayers go out to your family and friends.

Butch and I grew up together, from grade school until graduation from UHS in 2000. Butch played football and was a teammate of mine. He was a guy that you just had to respect and love. If he wanted something, he'd go get it. As a teammate, he had your back and wouldn't let you down. He did the same for his country and for all of us. To Butch and all of other soldiers.... thank you for allowing us to live in freedom, you guys are the true heroes. Butch, we'll miss ya

3/1/04 To the Hall family, I am so saddened to learn of your loss. My son, Sgt Travis Carter is in the unit, and Butch was in his squad, so this is very close to me, even though I didn't have the pleasure to know Butch. We are all proud of our soldiers, as I am sure you are of yours. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. God be with you all, as I know Butch is with him now in a better place.

To the Halls, I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My husband SSG Booth, Terence is a member of the 805th Military Police. However Terence is attached to unit currently deployed in Iraq. I am familiar, however, with a lot of the soldiers that are in Afghanistan and I pray for each one of them each and everyday. I am also an active member of the 805th MP family support group and our prayers go out to you.

Butch, I do not even know where to begin! I do want to start by telling you that I love you and I always will! You taught me so much through my course of dating you and also just being your friend. The most important thing you taught me was how to love! You were my first love and you will always have a special place in my heart! I just constantly think about our memories together! I just wish I could have had one last day with you to have the talk we were suppose to have when you got home! I want to hear the things you wanted to talk to me about when you got home, but I guess those things will have to wait until we meet again! You always made me laugh and feel so safe when I was with you. Butch, I love you and I will never forget you! I promise there will never be a day that goes by that I do not think about you and wish that you were here! I love you!

My prayers will be with you dear one you have been such a joy to all your family. I will miss you and will carry you always in my heart.

Donna and David It is with a sad heart that we have to tell Butch good bye you both know how honored I am that i was his aunt and have known him since he was a baby. We will all miss him and love him forever like he will be in my heart and prayers forever. I will always remember the last time I seen him and he put his arms around me and said I love you aunt Donna Love to you both .

To all who knew SPC Hall. He was a true American soldier who demonstrated his loyalty and dedication to his fellow soldiers and to the American people in which he served. He will be missed but remembered by all who was blessed to have been associated with SPC David Hall.

David, Donna, Uncle Bob, Francis, and my entire Kansas Family; Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. I have been where you are. I pray that God will give you all the strength and courage to get through this. I never had the privilege of meeting "Butch" but it sounds like he was a great guy. I have always felt honored to know that one of my family was helping to protect our country. I could never express my gratitude for his bravery and commitment. It is with great regret that I will be unable to attend the services for this wonderful young man and give each of you my love and hugs. I will be thinking of you all and praying for you. Unfortunately, God only seems to take the best. And Butch was one of the best. God Bless you.

Dave and Donna my thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. I only new butch as a young boy, but even then he seemed like quite a kid. My love to all of you guys.

Butch I just want to thank you. Thanks for the good times, the camping, the fishing, the time we spent together. And thank you for doing what you did so well, giving your time so that we could be at home with our families, enjoying the freedom that you strongly protected. May the sun always shine on you and all of those like you that made the ultimate sacrifice, and may the fish always bite. You are a true hero, some one every American can look up to and honor. Just remember, its not "goodbye", its "see you later". We are all proud of you and to have known you, and you will never, ever, be forgotten. I love you bubba.

Butch- I cannot begin to tell you how much you mean to me. I feel like a part of me is missing now that you are gone. I love you so much and you know how much I cared for you while we were together. I will always remember all the times we shared. One thing I will never forget is the time "john" ate your ring. That was the one and only time I was afraid of you! I ended up making you laugh over the situation just like you were always making me laugh at your renditions to every song on the radio! I keep thinking about the time you told me that you would die for your country if you had to and that puts a smile on my face knowing that there are more soldiers like you fighting for our country. I will always remember your wonderful smile and warm heart.

Butch- You had a way of always making people smile. I feel for your family right now. My hearts and prayers go out to them all, even though I know you are looking over them from heaven. It was a loss to our community to lose such a great guy. The last few days have been filled with funny stories from people about things that you did before you left. It doesn't seem right that you are gone, but maybe God has other plans for you in heaven. We will miss you dearly.

I'll Lend you a child "I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine." He said "for you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead It may be six or seven years or twenty-two or three. But will you, til I call him back take care of him for me? He'll bring his smiles to gladden you, and should his stay be brief, You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked this wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the things that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, nor count the labor vain, Nor hate Me when I come to call to take him back again?" I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done, For all the joy, Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may, And for the happiness, we've known forever grateful stay, But should the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."

DONNA ; IT WAS TRULY MY PLEASURE TO HAVE BEEN BUTCH'S TEACHER AND COACH . HE WAS ALWAYS A HARD WORKING , RESPECTFUL , CARING YOUNG MAN . I WANT TO SHARE A MEMORY WITH YOU THAT REFLECTS HOW HE CARED FOR YOU . ONE DAY IN CLASS A STUDENT MADE A COMMENT THAT IT WAS A PARENTS DUTY TO RUN EVERYWHERE AND DO EVERYTHING FOR THEIR KIDS . BUTCH JUMPED RIGHT IN AND SAID SOMETHING ALONG THE LINES OF NOBODY BETTER EVER TELL MY MOM THAT CAUSE EITHER SHE WILL SET THEM STRAIGHT ... OR I WILL !!!! EVERY TIME HE SPOKE OF YOU IT WAS WITH GREAT PRIDE AND RESPECT . HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US HERE AT U H S . HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN A POSITIVE WAY . THANKS BUTCH , FOR BEING A PART OF OUR LIVES . JIM MASON UHS TEACHER /FB COACH/FRIEND

Butch, you hold a special place in my heart. We have been friends for a long time. I had a dream the other night. I dreamed that you and I were talking and I don't know what was said but we started laughing. I could here your voice like you were right here. I will miss you so much and I will keep your family in my prayers.

You have left us with many great memories, we thank you for that and your service to keep us all safe. We love you, and will miss you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family always.

Butch, of all the fallen soldiers, I just don’t understand why you had to be one of them. You had a personality and attitude like no other, and you shared those with everyone you were around. From the first time that I met you, you treated me like a little sister. You were always there for me when Adam and I were going through hard times and you made sure that I was okay. I couldn’t have asked for a better “big brother.” You always had so much faith and so much respect in me and I’ll never forget that. You were not only Adam’s best friend, but you were also mine as well as a big brother. You will still be the best man at Adam and I’s wedding. No one could take your place. We plan on lighting a candle where you would have stood in memory of you and your friendship and love for the both of us. Butch, although it is hard for you to go, I’m glad that I had the chance to know you. I will always hold your memories very close to my heart. No matter how long the wait, your family and friends will never forget you, and one day, we’ll see you again. You’ll always be in our hearts. I love you very much.

Butch was a close family friend and will be greatly missed. He was not afraid to help his family. I remember on a summer day that it was close to 100 degrees outside and he was outside cutting a tree trunk out of his grandma's pasture in Redfield. May God Bless his family and watch over them all. We will all miss Butch dearly.

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. May you feel his loving arms around you comforting you. When you are at your weakest and feel as if you can't go on, remember God is strong. Its not God's fault. The fault lies in the evil the devil brought into this world. Let God comfort you. Turn to Jesus in your time of need. I am praying for you......

Butch, thank you for what you did for everyone in our country and thank you for being such a good friend. Thank you for always helping anyone who needed help. Jen, Casey, and Jeremy were so lucky to have you as a brother and I was lucky to have you as a friend.

Hey Butch I am at a loss for words to tell you how proud I am of you. I got to laughing the other day because I was thinking about the cedar chest you made for me and Tanya and the payment you wanted for making it... a case of natty light for you to take on senior skip day. You had put so much time and effort into that chest to make it as beautiful as possible for me, yet all you wanted was something worth about ten bucks! But then again that is just the way you were. You'd do anything for anyone and expect virtually nothing in return. Some things never change. You gave all you had for something so many take for granted...FREEDOM. I look forward to seeing you in the future so save a spot on the river bank for me beside you so I can hear the stories of all your wild escapades and maybe I can have some stories to tell you. I love you Butch.

To the Hall Family - I pray for God's peace for you all. I am the father of a USMC who was blessed enough to also serve in Iraq, but able to return. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE!!!! I thank God for men who are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice! My heart goes out to you at this time. I thank you Butch for your service to our country!

Butch, I don't know what to say.. I'm still having a hard time believing that it was you.. But the thing is I'm not saying good bye and I'm not going to let go.. I'm sure i will see you in the future. Since we did not have much time to talk because you was gone saving our Country and I thank you for that. But in the future we will get to talk more.. Love ya always and forever

Butch, you will be deeply missed! I will never forget the great talks that we shared-and the great times that we had (especially when you were helping me fix stuff!) Your sense of care and concern for EVERYONE is something that nobody will ever be able to replace! Words will never be able to describe how much you meant to me, you and your whole family are like family! I love you, and miss you!

Butch, I never had the pleasure of meeting you and i am sorry for that. Life has a way of knocking the breath right out of us and we may never know why. All I can say is that heaven will never be the same now. Between you and my husband, SSG Mowris we have the guardian angel department covered. Rest in Peace Butch and give my husband a hug.

Butch was a fantastic young man. He was one of those guys that you just couldn't help but like. His personality was what drew people to him, an out going young man whose love for life was contagious. He was one of those ornery boys in school that teachers just loved. After he would do something mischievous, he would smile and take the blame. He always spoke to you wherever he saw you. We will all miss him terribly. I'm sure he was a great soldier and would have been a terrific law enforcement officer.

Butch, This so hard to do. You are like a little brother to me. There was not a day that went by when you were over in this war that I did not think about you. I prayed for you everyday that you were safe and would come home safe. Knowing that I will never be able to see or talk to you again, until I see you on the other side, is so hard to grasp. Everyone you came in contact with you touched their life in someway. You touched my life in more ways then you will ever know.. I know that you are now in heaven looking down on us and in some way you will help all of us deal with the pain that we are feeling. You are a very special person to so many people.. I will never forget that cute little smile you gave to me when I saw you. I know your mom is very dear to you and I want to assure you that your mom will be taken care of.. You have a lot of friends and family that will look after her for you.. I love you butch and I will talk to you again someday.

Butch, It always seemed that when you were around everyone was in such a good mood and having fun. Growing up with you and your family was a blessing. We will never forget the times when you and Casey would come over and we would just stand around and talk about nothing important but it was so fun. Just always remember you will be in our hearts and we'll never forget the times we had together. Just always know that we are here for your family when they need someone. Thanks for standing up for our country and doing things that you love. We love you Butch and will someday meet up with you again.

Butch- You truly had a way of capturing people's hearts. I am so proud to have known you, and so proud of your commitment to serving our country. Your Mother is sooooo proud of you and there was not a time that went by that I saw her that she didn't take the time to tell me how things were going for you. My son wants to go into the service after he finishes High School, and how honored I would have been if he would have gotten to have a conversation with you. Thank you so much for everything you are and everything you have done.

I don't even know you but I can tell from the impact you are having on everyone in my school that you were an awesome guy and you will be missed always and forever. I hope one day we can finally meet. And when we do it will be a happy moment because we will meet in a happy place. You were fighting for our freedom and I thank you so much for that and I just want to tell you that you are loved by many and will always be remembered. E.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. IT'S DIFFICULT TO BEAR THE LOSS OF ONE SO VERY DEAR, BUT MAY IT HELP A BIT TO KNOW THAT CARING THOUGHTS ARE NEAR TO HELP YOU GET THRU THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE. AS I READ THE MEMORIAL OF YOUR SON DAVID, HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL. HE WAS A DEVOTED FRIEND TO MANY AND A GREAT SOLDIER, PROUD TO SERVE THIS GREAT COUNTRY. I WILL REMEMBER HIM AS VERY FRIENDLY WITH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE WAS ALWAYS VERY POLITE TO ME. EVERYONE WILL HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF "BUTCH" THAT I HOPE YOU WILL FIND COMFORTING. DAVID, THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY SO WELL. WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU.

I would like to thank you Butch for doing the world a great favor by serving it. By doing what you wanted, as well as all the other men and women, of the U.S. we can be over here living our lives. Thanks Butch I will remember you always.

SPC Hall, You will be remembered as a Great MP in my eyes. I have spent my whole military career as an MP on both active duty and in the reserves. I have seen MP's come and go, but SPC Hall stood with the best of them. When I was his Platoon Sergeant I could rely on SPC Hall to get the job done with no questions asked. I could rely on his honesty even when he was in trouble. His comment to me was always, "I'm sorry Sergeant Anderson, I screwed up and have no excuses." He was the poster child for "Assist, Protect, Defend our Own!" I was short of words and grieved in my own way when I had to escort SPC Hall's body from Delaware back to his hometown. There was great deal of respect shown by all of those who were involved in the escort. SPC Hall will be remembered by all who knew him well. I know in the future there will still be comments starting with, "Remember when Hall..." He will be sorely missed by me and all of those who knew him. GODSPEED!! SPC Hall

I am sorry this has taken so long to write. It's a lot harder to write things down than to just think them. There has never been a day that I haven't thought about you, and there will not be a day that I don't think about you. Ever since the day I met you, you have had my heart. We wanted to wait, because we were going to save the best for last, (remember that talk?). It's hard to think that I am going to be moving to Kansas and you are not going to be there. I had a image of the way the future was going to be, and now I cant even think about tomorrow, because it hurts to bad. There will never be another person that can take your place.

Friday I ran into a friend when I came into town, and she told me that your mom asked about me. That meant so much to me, just knowing that in the situation that she's in and she was asking about me. I saw her the next day and she came up to me and hugged me and asked how I was doing, and she gave me a kiss on the cheek. She may never know how much that meant to me, but I will never forget that moment, It was almost like you were there, and I had known her for years. Your one brother looks so much like you, I just wanted to go up and hug him, but still it wouldn't be you. He is a lucky man to be so handsome.

The most ironic thing happened to me the other night on my way home, I was pulled over by a highway patrol man, of all law enforcement officers, a highway patrol man. I have never been pulled over, but sure enough I got pulled over on Saturday night. I believe that was your crazy way of telling me everything is going to be alright. I praise God for giving me such a wonderful friend, and I know that everything is going to be okay. I love you so much and I am sorry that I never told you how much I care for you. I know that I will see you again one day, and the happiest day it will be. I couldn't of asked for a better guardian angel. I love you with all of my heart.

Butch, You were such a special young man. This is so hard, it is almost like losing Adam. He thought so much of you and had so many plans for when you came home. You touched so many lives that I doubt you even realized that even though your time was short you impacted so many in so many ways. You will be missed but for those of us who are left behind we are so grateful for men and women like you who are willing to lay down your lives that we might live in such a great country. Some day we shall meet again.

Butch- First off I would like to thank you. Thank you for being the greatest thing that ever happened to Baylee and I. Thank you for being the greatest daddy to her when you didn't have to be. You always claimed her as your own and loved her as your own. I can never thank you enough for being so great to her. I know that one of your fears was that she was going to forget who you were by the time you got back. I just wanted to let you know that she does still remember. She saw your picture the other day and I asked her who it was and she said "DaDa." I wish you could be here to see how she is growing up. You and her would definitely have fun now that she is walking! Kaylan just takes her by the hand and away they go. The day you were leaving for Afghanistan and I watched your bus drive away- I knew that one day you would come home, but I never thought it would be like this. Just know that Baylee and I will always love you and your memory will live on and on. All of your family is in our prayers and we send out our love to them. We will love you forever,

I have spent some time going through the hundreds of memories for both SSG Mowris and now SPC Hall. Words will never express the sorrow I have after the loss of these two Soldiers nor can I truly understand how it must feel to be the mother, the wife, the son or daughter of these two great Americans during this tragic time. But being the father of a Soldier serving his country in Kuwait, I do understand the anxiety of the long wait for his return home. Like many of you, it won’t come soon enough. The 917th Corps Support Group has had more than our share of wounded in this war. But every one of those fine Soldiers fought for freedom and in some cases is now fighting for their lives. No one can every repay them for their life, their lost leg or the tragic memories they now have, but we all can remember and honor their patriotism and valor shown to their units and us. Many of you are new to the military and through these tragedies you now understand the incredible family you belong too. You understand that when one Soldier falls, we all feel the pain and agony of what they endured. I pledge to you all that these comrades will not be forgotten. There will be a place of honor in the 917th Headquarters for as long as our colors fly. Michele and Donna, we will always be here for you and your family. Thank you for allowing your husband and son to serve the greatest country on the earth. I have been honored to be their commander and I am deeply saddened by their loss. May God keep you in his arms and may he comfort you every day.

Butch, You will be greatly missed by your friends, family you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. There is always a reason for God allowing a good man such as you to go, I just know that he has a purpose for you. You are in God's Army now. God bless you. To The family I want you to know that our prayers are with you and we will be there for you to talk to to cry to and to even get mad with. Love you all, Donna, David, Jim, Jeremy, Jennifer, Casey, Frances, and all the rest of his family.

Hall family, we are sorry to hear of your lost. David was a brave solider. Our son is only 21 also. Spc. Schaffer is our son with the 414th. Larry was good friends & said David was brave good man.

Hey Butch! This is hard to write for me because I can't think that you are gone yet. Or maybe I just don't want to think so yet. I know you will always be remembered here as the best guy in the world, and you will always be my hero, for all the things you have done for everybody here at home and everywhere else. Every night when I look up at the stars I think of you as the brightest and biggest one up there. I wanted you to know that everyone back at home misses you a lot. Donna was very lucky to have you as a son, and your brothers and sister was very lucky to have you too. From all of us at home we love you and miss you.

THANK YOU does not seem big enough to truly express our heartfelt gratitude for all the kindness, support and comfort shown to our family during our recent loss. Words will never begin to express our true appreciation for the support we received. During his life, Butch left his footprints in a lot of peoples sand and as a result of his death, many of you have left your footprints in our sand. It is our sincere hope that Butch's footprints will continue to lead you in a positive direction with the same spark of life, determination, ambition, orneriness and happiness he shared with all of us! It is with sincere gratitude that we thank each of you for your support!

To all the family and friend of “Hall” all I can say is that I am truly happy to have known him and that I am very sorry for your loss. David was a great soldier who cared about all people around him and was dedicated to doing his job to the best of his abilities.

The loss of David hits all of us who knew him very hard and close to home. I remember merely two months ago talking to him after the loss of Mo, and how sorry he was and the sadness he felt for him, and for all his family must have been going through. Well buddy, now we are all going through it again, unfortunately you aren’t here to greave and reminisce with us.

I don’t remember ever hearing anything negative come out of his mouth, nor anything negative about him from anyone else. He was a go-getter and a very spirited energetic young soldier and he would have made it far if he had been allowed to do so.

Although we all need guardian angels, none of us ever want to loose one of our own. But we lost two! How will we ever spend time at a hotel without the ingenuity of David pushing people in the pool while dressed or coming up with fun jokes to lighten the mood of any situation.

You will be greatly missed and I am truly sorry that we didn’t have longer to get to know each other. You were a great soldier and I know you would have been very successful in anything you ever set your mind to. It’s with my deepest sympathy that I close out yet another chapter of my life by burying yet another friend, comrade and soldier. Keep heaven safe for us and we will have a huge reunion one day when we all meet up again. You can arrange for the fun cause I know Mo will be in charge of the BBQ.

SPC Hall, I just wanted you to know that you are a great friend who looked out for others before putting yourself first. You were the makings of a true leader. I remember in Cuba before the big "sea hut search" how you and I kept going around making sure our korans and prayer caps were hidden and how everyone else involved jumped on our band wagon. I am still laughing at that every time I see the koran or prayer caps in my shadow box. Hall you are deeply missed and hope someday we will meet again. Thank you for being a friend.

We still have not forgot about you. I was just sitting here thinking of you and I thought I would tell you. Miss you a lot.

To the Family of Spc. Hall; You are in my thoughts and prayers. This must be the most difficult time for you, I am a 21 1LT in the US ARMY here at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. I'm from Southeast Kansas and I know how hard it is to loose someone who is my "neighbor" I pray for the safe return of all of our Soldiers and their familys. Hall was a great guy. I met him only once when I was first enlisting in the Army, I had to stop by the 414th with my Recruiter. We talked and he really gave me some good insight on what I should expect from Basic Training and AIT. He gave me his number and told me to call if I had any questions. It's soldiers like him who make me proud to stand up and say that I'm an American and that I proudly serve in the US Army! Thanks Hall... You really helped me! HOOAH 1Lt Brown

Our thoughts are with the Hall Family today on this bittersweet homecoming. We will never forget.

.My daughter ,Tiera ,loved him very much,she talks about him all the time. I still can see his faces light up everytime he saw her.I'ver saved every newspaper clipping that had to do with him and I plan to make a scrapbook for her so she'll always remember him.Everyone who got a chance to meet him whether it was just for 10 minutes or a long time is a lucky person because he was such a woderful loving person.We all will love and miss him forever...Caroline

May God Bless the family of SPC David Hall. Please know this young man will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love from the Wagener Family, Azle, Texas

Butch... this is really the only way i feel like i can say goodbye to you. you are such an incredible person, i will never forget you the times that we spent together, we did so much in a short couple of months. i was so proud to be with you, and i will never forget how you stood by me through our ordeal, that seemed to be so scary at the time. looking back, i wouldnt trade any minute of it for anything. thank you for letting me in and standing by me, even when we werent together anymore. i will always love and miss you candace mumma

May God Bless the family of SPC David Hall. I was stationed at OMC A, Kabul Compound with your son. He always had a smile one his face. With in a few minutes of talking to him, he would have you laughing. He has left footprints in my heart and hope to see him some day. Thank you for the memories. God Bless, SPC Sarah O'Connor 290th MP CO

Butch - Not a day goes by that we do not think of you and miss you! With a heart full of love and lifetime of memories - I'm thankful for the time we were given but gosh it still hurts to not have you with us!!! Love you!!!

Butch, Sorry it took so long for me to write. I dont even know where to begin. You have tought me a lot of things in a short period of times that I known you. We had a lot of fun together in afghanistan. It has been an honor to know you and to hang out with you on and off duty.There's not a day goes by that I stop thinking about you. Eventhough I've only known you for a few months but I feel that we have known each other for a while. You will always stay in my heart. I will never forget you. I miss you. Love Always, Lewina Walters

Butch, We have shared a lot of good memories while we were in afghanistan. There's some that no one else knows but there's some that we shared with Melvin, Carter, and Thompson ( you know what I'm talking about, LOL ). Remember the things that you always had Crazy said to me everytime he's at the gate? I still can never forget that. I am so sorry that I didnt say bye to you before I left, I wasnt able to and none of the guys knew that I had left not even the custom guys. I was airvac'd to Germany and I didnt get a chance to see anybody except for Sgt Bryant. He came by to see me before I left the hospital. When Thompson told me that you were gone I didnt believe it, I thought it was a joke until King and Biggens got on the phone. It broke my heart as soon as they told me. Until this day I didn't want to belive that you are gone. We were suppose to go out and have a party when we both got home, remember. I cant stop thinking about you and the great times we spent together. You made afghanistan a fun place for me. I miss you picking on me even though I hated it at the time 'cause you always picked on me so much. There's so much that I wanted to tell you and I know that you'll be proud of me. I just graduated nursing school like you wanted me to when I got out. Sometimes I have dreams about you and the dreams feel so real that sometimes I think that you are right beside me. I miss you Butch and I know that you are watching over me like you always did while we were overseas. I am coming to visit you as soon as I get some leave time.

Ma'am, we have never met but I served in afghanistan with him and he talked so much about you and his harley. I am sorry for the loss that you've experianced. I cant even try to imagine how you feel. I am sorry it took me so long to write but I just got this site from one of the guys. He was the sweetest guy I ever meet.

Butch, you now have another brother there with you to take care of and show the ropes. You may only have seen him a short while but he IS one of ours. He may have been well on his way to becoming and Officer but he was still enlisted at heart. Keep the BBQ cooking and the drinks on ice, we will all be there to talk about life and deployments one day and I know you will greet us with open arms. LT Birch

It was an honor to have served with SPC Hall. He looked like a soldier and made me smile every time we talked. I had the privilege on one occasion in Afghanistan to spend a couple hours with him talking about his dreams and plans for the future. My prayers are with the Hall family. I will always remember the tough, well-liked soldier that will never be forgotten. Captain Clarkson, Commander, 805th MP CO

Although I didn't know David personally, I worked in the same unit there in Afgn and saw him frequently in passing. Everyone said very positive things about him to me. I hope the best for his friends and family. He served a great cause and is a hero.

In memory of our late evening visitor. I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss that onery Butch. I always enjoyed seeing him and was almost broken hearted when he went from the day shift at work to 3-11. I didn't get to see him much anymore. He was always extremely polite and always offered a kind word. Most of the time when he stopped by, I was sound asleep and didn't know he was here until I got ready to go to work. I always went in and told him that he had to get outta here. Now that it is after the fact, I wish I would have left Butch asleep before I went to work, rather than wake him and send him home. He never complained when I woke him in the middle of his night, he politely got up and went home. I think of Butch often as I know many do, and it hurts me a great deal to know that I won't ever get to see him until I get to heaven. God needed an onery angel and I'm sure everyone there knows him on a first name basis. Donna I can't imagine your pain, and parts of this situation make me mad, but God knew who he wanted and he took him from us. I think of Butch often and I can see him perfectly sitting in his maroon truck in my driveway. I will always have a part of him in my heart along with the rest of the young men and women that we have lost from our area. My heart goes out to the parents who have lost their children at a young age for various reasons. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though Butch lost his life, he was very happy being a soldier. My thoughts and prayers are with you Donna as well as your family.

Happy Birthday, Butch!! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers daily!!! Love and MIss you,

Hey buddy, just gettin ready to get off of work and for some reason you popped in my head? Had no idea what your birthday was, and I am pretty sure its your way of makin sure I knew!! Anyways, I am still at a great loss since you left, as you probably already know, the boys are home and i am sure I can speak for the 414 when I say that it will never be the same without ya! Keep smiling down on me and keep me safe!

Six months ago today our family realized first hand the price of freedom! We were all counting the days down until you were home - not knowing that God had a bigger plan. Blind sided, we were hit - like September 11th, only in rural America. Lots of things have changed since February 25th, but one things has remained the same: WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU! My heart would sink everytime I'd heard of a soldier who would not be coming home, I'd find myself saying a prayer for their loved ones not realizing just how badly they needed it. It is a daily struggle! I used to sign on to the computer every morning to get your emails, often they were jokes, sometimes you were just checking in to see how everyone was doing and other times you were saying "just gonna let you know i am leaving tomorrow for a mission. i probably wont be back for a month. so when you dont hear from me dont worry. love you, butch" I have not gotten an email for six months now, I don't worry because I know you are safe and it is comforting to know that one of your missions now is to watch over all of us. I don't hear from you, but I know you are there. YOU MAY BE GONE BUT OUR LOVE FOR YOU IS NOT!!! Six months ago today, we lost you but heaven gained one heck of a guardian angel!!!

I love you so much, I miss you so much. You will never be forgotten. Love you My Baby Boy, Love ya,

I think that I read this everyday, just to see all the great things that people say about you. I don't have to tell you how much you are missed. Love me

BUTCH mom just wants you to know that you are not forgotten and still very much alive in my heart. i miss you more then you can imagine PLEASE ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ARE IN MY HEART. WITH ALL MY LOVE YOUR ONE AND ONLY MOM. REST IN PEACE . I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

You are very much missed, Butch. Christmas and the 414th are not the same without you.

BUTCH CHRISTMAS WASN'T THE SAME THIS YEAR YOUR FAMILY GOT THROUGH IT THE BEST WE COULD WE UNDERSTAND THE MAN UP ABOVE HAD OTHER PLANS FOR YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERTHING YOU STOOD FOR ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER AND DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVED SINCERELY YOUR FAMILY LOVE YOU BABY BOY.

Butch, It has been 10 long months, not a single day goes by that I do not think of you. I love and miss you more than you can know.

Merry Christmas and happy new year butch. Sorry I was late. This year has been crazy for me. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I miss you so much. Please keep watching over me. Talk to you later.

SPC Hall, you have a wonderful mother. She took the time to make sure i made it through Christmas Day without MO. God Bless you and your wonderful family.

Butch, To put it lightly, the holidays have been especially tough this year. However, as I sat down to write I thought about your Christmas - your first Christmas in heaven and realized that you were getting to experience first hand the true birthday celebration! Wow, I can only imagine the birthday party you attended on December 25th - I'm sure it was spectacular! Hope you kept your pranks and orneriness under control!! ; ) Missing you and thinking of you today just as I do everyday.

To Donna, know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Please know that if you ever need someone to cry with or talk with i am just a phone call away.

Hey butch, sorry I havent write in awhile. Dont worry I havent forget about you. I miss you so much and I cant get you out of my mind. Its almost a year that you left and I still remember our good times like it was yesterday. Keep watching over me from up there butch. I have to go now. I'll talk to you later.

Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you! I am still having a hard time excepting you are gone! There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you! I will get out to visit your grave sometime I promise, but I just can not bring myself to do it! I miss you so much!

Butch, It has almost been a year and I still can not beleive it is true. I can not beleive you are never coming home or we are never going to hear your voice or see your face again. I go and sit at your grave sometimes and just sit there and think about all the crazy stuff you used to do. I miss you buddy but I know for a fact you are watching over me and looking out for me everyday. I love you so much and miss you everyday. Love me.

Hey Butch, I just found out yesterday that you have this website, otherwise I would have been sending you letters along with my thoughts that I tell you on a regular basis. I went and visited you about three weeks ago and I used your grave for a photography assignment, I hope you don't mind. My teacher said that it is the best photo that she has seen for that assignment, which was titled "repose". I think it is the best picture I have taken because I put the most heart and thought into that picture than any other that I have taken. I just wanted to tell you that I really miss you, but you already know that. I hope to see you someday again. LOVE YOU LOTS AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO!!!

Hey Butch. So tomarrow is the day. It is still hard for all of to accept that you are not coming back. I was thinking the other day about all the fun times that we used to have, and I really miss those times. My mom found some pictures of you and she hung them up and we sit and look at them all the time. Well we do miss you and love you.

MY DEAREST SON WELL THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST YEAR OF MY LIFE ALL I WANTED WAS FOR YOU TO COME HOME SEE YOUR NEW HARLEY AND ENJOY IT BUT THE MAN UP ABOVE HAD OTHER PLANS FOR YOU YOU MAY NOT BE HERE WITH ME BUT YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART I SO DEEPLY MISS YOU AS EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY DOES YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND I PROMISE WE WILL MEET AGAIN I LOVE YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIFES IN THE SHORT YEARS OF YOUR OWN LIFE I LOVE AND MISS YOU YOU WILL ALWAYS BE BABY BOY TO ME LOVE FOREVER YOUR MOM 2-25-05 LOVE FOREVER REST IN PEACE AND KEEP WATCHING OVER US

Babyboy this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I never in my lifetime thought I would bury one of my children before me. You were always there for me and I always wanted to be there fore you. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR YOUR MOM. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT. I WILL ALWAYS CARRY YOU IN MY HEART. I MISS YOU MORE THEN YOU WILL EVER KNOW KID. BE HAPPY AND ALWAYS REMEMBER MOM WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. I LOVE YOU BUTCHIE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I STILL HAVE TROUBLE DEALING WITH THIS. LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ONE MILLION YEARS.

Butch - It has been a year but the hurt still stings as if it were today. I love you!

May God Bless Butch's family. There is no words that i can say that will help and i am sorry. Just remember the good times and somehow you will make it. My heart breaks to know that the pain i have felt is being felt by you. Please know that you are in my thought and prayers today and everyday.

Hey Butch- This has been a very tough year for me. I think about you everyday and I know that you are watching over me and everyone else that loves you. I know you are happy in Heaven and I know that I will see you again someday. Love you.

My dearest Butch--It is so difficult to believe that a year has passed already. I have not and will not ever forget you. I smile when I close my eyes and see that beautiful face and smile of yours; I laugh when I think of your pranks; and I cry when I am alone and thinking of you. You were a joy to all who knew you. Please continue to watch over your mom, she is doing the best she can in these circumstances. I love you with all my heart forever and always!!

Hey Butch. One year now and i still wait to see you or hear your voice. I visited you today. Sorry it has been so long. You have no idea how proud of you I am. But I still cant help but feel anger and hatred. Why is it that things like this have to happen? Is it a wake up call for people that take life for granted? I dont know maybe someday you can answer that for me. I look forward to seeing you again. In the mean time i will cherish all the crazy times we had together. I miss you and you are in my thoughts every day.

Hey Handsome, Its your Aunt Herman & only for you would I let everyone know my nickname.:] I would always get embarassed when all you boys called me that, but God what I would give to hear you say it again. I still can't except the fact that you are gone. You have been & always will be in our thoughts & our hearts. I have a wall @ my new house just for you with your pictures. You always were SO very special to me & I am SO proud of you for all that you accomplished. It is so damn hard to sit here & try to put everything I'm feeling into words on a computer while I'm crying, but hey at least I feel like I'm getting to talk to you. I know your out there somewhere doing great things because thats just the kind of guy you are. We sure had fun dancing & cutting up when you were back on leave. We will have fun again one day babe until then I will hold all of our memories close to my heart. I was with your dad on the 25th, we laughed & we cried that day, it was tough on everyone. I love you & miss you so much, so does your dad.

Hey Butch, It's Tater Bug. It's already been a year. I can't believe it!! You were a great hero and that's what everyone will probably think of you for the rest of their lives. It's true you were a great hero. As you probably know your dad if moving to Florida on March 4th. We will miss him just like we miss you. You have no clue how much we miss you. I keep wanting to ask everyone, when is Butch coming back.It's so hard not to. Just so you know Kori talks about you all the time. Your dad misses you a whole lot. I would have written you sooner but we didn't have the internet. It is also hard not to ask were is Butch. I've talked to many people about you it just doesn't seem to help get over it at all. Everyday I think of you and so does everyone else. Boy does Kaylan sure wish you were here, all of us do. When she heard about you dieing she got mad and upset at the same time. She was mad because you didn't get to see the bow that she put on your Harley. Which I hope you liked! I still wish I could see you riding it. It's hard to sit here and type the way I feel, because I still can't see you. Lacey has a song called Hopeful that has your name in it and it makes us think of you. Now I'll probably start trying to write you everyday now that I know how. Talk to you later.We love you and miss you!!!!!!!!

SON JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND LOVE AND MISS YOU TODAY AND FOREVER LOVE MOM 3-3-05

MY DEAREST SON, JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN I LOVE YOU YOUR MOM 3 - 3-05

Well I could not bring myself to get on here on the one year ann. It is still very hard for me to think of you as gone. For none of us to see you or say a goodbye is so very hard to deal with. You are a great guy and you will always be with each and everyone that knows you. Your mom is doing the best she can for all that she has been through. I have tried to check in on her from time to time just to make sure that she is ok. I know that you are taking care of her the best way that you know how. That is what you did best was take care of people. I am sitting here crying listening to "American Soldier" thinking why did it have to be you?? I know that is not a fair question but you had so much to off this world and I can not beleive that they took you. I want to wake up from this nightmare and you to walk up to me and tell me it is ok I am here. But I know that is not going to happen and it makes me very sad. I miss you so very much. You have many people that miss you very much. I will always love you and you will always be in my heart. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you. I love you Butch and you are my HERO!!!!!!!! Love Me......

Hey sweetie, its me again. You have been on my mind tonight & I can't sleep. I wish to God you were here, in my heart I know you are. I just would give anything to see your face, feel your hug or hear your voice. I love you honey. You are our hero Butchie!

MY DEAREST SON, boy do I need you to be watching over me now sweetheart. JIM passed away Sat March 20 here at the house from a heart attack. I'm hanging in there but dont know how much more I can take. Keep watching over me and take care of Jim for me. I love you both and miss you both very much take care.

Your son is missed by many, but not forgotten. May our love continue to hold those we love near. God Bless You.

Butch, Our family has suffered another loss & I pray that you will watch over your mom. The news about you tore all of us apart & now your mom has to deal w/ your step dad's death. I'm worried about her as well as everyone else is. Your dad came back from Florida when he got the news. He is here for your brothers, sister & mom, but I don't know how much more they all can take. They ALL need you to watch over them more than ever Butchie. I know you will do all you can just like you always did. I pray for all of them. You are our angel, our hero & through you we all get our strength. I love you baby & miss you so much. You take care of Jim & tell him we love him & miss him. He was a great man, just like you. We love & miss you both. Love Aunt Herman

I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU AND JIM ARE PROBABLY CATCHING UP ON EVERYTHING. BOTH OF YOU TAKE CARE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH SO VERY VERY MUCH. LET JIM KNOW THAT I'M HANGING IN THERE AND THAT'S ABOUT ALL. DONT UNDERSTAND WHY HE TOOK BOTH OF MY SPECIAL GUYS FROM ME. I AM SO LOST. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH. MISS YOU BOTH VERY MUCH.

To the Family of SPC. Hall: On behalf of the 243rd Quartermaster Battalion, I just want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of SPC Hall. The loss of a singke soldiers life serves to reinforce the reality of war as well as, the awesome responsibility and obligation we as Commanders have to our soldiers and their families as we strive to maintain a combat ready force. The soldiers of the 243rd QM BN and the 414th MP Company will always remember SPC David Hall for his self-less service and dedication to duty.

ALWAYS REMEMBER I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TAKE CARE OF JIM FOR ME I MISS YOU BOTH SO VERY VERY MUCH ALL MY LOVE AND KISSES ARE FOR BOTH OF MY FAVORITE MEN HANG IN THERE ENJOY THE GOOD COMPANY BOTH OF YOU ALL MY LOVE MOM AND WIFE 4 21 05 ALWAYS AND FOREVER ME

Thank you to Butch and his family. Greater love has no man than he that would lay down his life for his friends.

Butch, I always knew you would do something wiyh your life and you did honey! Not only did you love your family, and always work hard, but you followed your dream and became a soldier. We are all very proud of you and miss you so much but your always with us in our hearts, and I will always remember how you made me feel when I seen you and you would smile that great smile and say ''Hey aunt Janet'' and pick me up and whirle me around. I love you Butchy!!!!

Hi Sweetie, its me. I can't sleep tonight your on my mind & I can't stop crying so I thought I'd write ya. I went out to the cemetary last week & saw your ledger w/ your harley on it. It is so beautiful. You would have had so much fun on your new harley. Its still setting in your moms family room. Janet has some really good pictures of it on her computer. I'm going to get one to put on my wall with your other pictures. Your buddy Bobby Combs has a new baby boy. They named him Tristin David (thats a pretty special name). Taylor says he's real cute. Well I guess I better go for now & try to sleep so I can go to work tommorrow. I miss you & love you SO much Butchie. You take care.

Hey buddy, Been awile since I've been here, been really busy at work, you know how it is "arrest em all, let the judge sort em out". Anyways, things are a little rough on the homefront, and been thinkin bout ya quite a bit. Got a picture of the team from Cuba on my wall and its the last thing I see before I go to bed. Anyways, miss ya buddy, and we'll be knockin down doors together in the future! See ya soon,

Hey wanted to tell you hi. Think about you everyday. Almost everywhere I go there is pictures or something of you. Seen someone driving the ol' Harley the other day. Well miss you man. Love me.

Hey Butch, Its Aunt Herman (Cheryl) I was just thinking about you & wanted you to know I miss you & love you very much. I know I will see you someday & until then I will keep my faith that you are safe & doing great things somewhere. You will NEVER be forgotten by us. You are our rock & our hero FOREVER! Love ya baby!!! Your dad loves & misses you too. You will always be his little Butchy.

Butch, We visited your grave today and must say that its has changed so much since last year...Its the most impressive grave site we have ever seen....Your family has made you the most beautiful tribute and its obvious your friends and loved ones visit there often. You have so many friends and you are missed so much. You will never be forgotten...your picture is on our fireplace mantle. We teach our kids about the sacrifices you and Mo made for this country. We are so proud to have known you.

Butch, though I was unable to visit your resting place today, I was sure to share a prayer over the new Veteran's cemetary in Springfield for you. Though I know you will be ripping around the Heavens on your Harley, take the time to guide us on missions ahead as I know that you and Mo will. You helped to create a family that will never forget the times and bonds that were shared over the years.

BUTCH I HOPE YOU ARE PROUD OF YOUR RESTING PLACE YOU DESERVED THE BEST WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE AND I TRY TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING IT WHILE IN HEAVEN THIS GOES FOR JIM ALSO LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH DEEPLY MOM AND WIFE DML XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX & OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Just thought I would let you know I was thinking about! Still miss you like crazy! I always think about what our lives would be like if you were still here... we will met again I promise! I love you!

Butch, Today is another one of those days. I miss you so much and wish I could hold you in my arms and tell you how much your aunt Janet loves you. Some day Butchy, I'll see you again and I'll collect on those hugs and great smiles that I miss so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Butch, you've been on my mind this morning, like alot of other mornings. I just want you to know that I love & miss you very much!!!!!!!!!!!! Your cuz got some very special news last week, he's going to be a daddy. I know how very much he would have loved to share that with you. He misses you dearly. You were not only his cousin, you were his bestfriend. One that he thought would be here with him through his wedding & having his children, but there were plans for you elsewhere. He still watches for signs from you, so if you can, let him know your there with him when he gets married & has his baby. We all love you honey!!! Take care.

Specialist Hall was so nice.On christmas i wrote him a letter and he wrote back. But now he is gone and I have just found out about his death and I have tried over and over to get a hold of him but no luck. I'll miss him so much because he was a great guy and I'll never forget him.

hey baby boy its mom just wanted to let you know ive been thinking about you lots and jim just dont know why he needed to take you both away from me and your family god i miss you both so very much take care of each other for me someday i will be with you both again LOVE YOU GUYS AND MISS YOU MOM AND WIFE dml XXXXXXXXXX & OOOOOOOOOO 7-22-05

Hi Sweety, just thought I'd let you know I was thinking about you. Won't be long & it will be your birthday, I sure wish you were here baby. We all miss you so much! Some days are better than others, but its still hard to deal with. We love you Butchy!!!!! All my love Aunt Herman

Hey buddy. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. Things around here are just not the same without you. Your family is doing ok for the most part. Your little neice Lexi is just a doll. I wish you could have seen here. Casey is a wonderful dad and Joni is a great mom. They are very lucky to have each other. Your mom still misses you so much it breaks my heart. Jeremy I am not sure about him. But I think he is doing ok. Jennifer is diong ok too. Her kids are so cute and so wonderful. I miss you so much. I just want you to be here with me now. Just wanted to say a few things to you and tell you how much I miss you and how much I love you. Love you more then anything. Me.

Hey Butch, Just letting you know that I'm thinking about you & missing you VERY much. I love you honey. You are in our thoughts always & our hearts forever. Love Aunt Herman (Cheryl)

Hi Sweety, Its me again. Your birthday is almost here & you have been on my mind like crazy. Brent & his girlfriend Taylor went in for their baby's first sonogram. & they changed the due date to Febuary 25th. Remember my last talk w/ you I said to give your cuz a sign? Kinda makes me wonder. : ) What better sign could you have given to let him know "you "were there w/ him. We miss you SO much! I will try to get on here on your birthday, but just in case something comes up. I want to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweetheart. Wish you were here w/ us. We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Herman (Cheryl)

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Butch-I just wanted you to know that we are always thinking of you and missing you. I also wanted to wish you a Happy 23rd Birthday.Love You Lots.I need to give you a SPECIAL I LOVE YOU UNCLE BUTCHIE (from KK and Tristan) Jen,Mike,Kaylan,Tristan,Haydan,and McKinly

Happy Birthday Butch!! Miss you - Aunt Sharon PS - Bridget moves to college today so watch over her and don't let her be too ornery!!

HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY Butch! This is your day sweetheart & it will be honored by your family with pride. You will ALWAYS be our hero. We love you & miss you very much. Love Aunt Herman (Cheryl)

hey sweetheart. Happy 23rd Birthday. I miss you so so much. I wish we could be celebrating your birthday together today. I know you are having a big party where you are at. I love you very much. Just wanted to say happy birthday. Love Me. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Son, Happy Birthday, love ya & miss ya. Your always in my mind. See ya someday, someway, here or there. We'll rejoice again. Love Dad

TAKE CARE OF YOUR 414MP BROTHERS THEY ARE GOING TO IRAQ IM GOING TO VISIT WITH THEM BEFORE THEY LEAVE KID I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH BE PROUD OF ALL YOU DID AND BECAME I SURE AM LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THEN U WII KNOW MOM 8-22-05 I LOVE YOU BABY BOY

BUTCH went to Joplin to visit with the 414soldiers before they leave for Iraq was a wonderful visit they all still miss you and mo very much as all of us do keep taking care of Mo and Jim and all will get better miss you all so much love mom Jim take care of our baby boy miss you both both are always in my heart and thoughts love mom and wife Donna

Hi butch I am sorry that I haven't written you in awhile, I have been really busy with school but you know that you are always in my heart and thoughts. You will be proud of me.....I am now a firefighter in Florida but I will be moving to Fort Polk soon and will be working for the fire department there. It's been almost 2 yrs now and its still feels like it was yesterday. I never forget you and I always love you for what you did for me when we were over seas. You made me laugh with your jokes and pranks when I was really down. We spent a lot of nights sitting in front of your tent talking in the dark and you would mess with people that walked by. You were always there for me when I needed you and I wish that I could've been there when you needed me but I know that you are in a better place now. I promise that I will come up and visit you after I move... I would come sooner but I couldn't bare to actually see your grave. It still hard to believe that you are gone. Well I heard that the boys are going on a mission again....Please watch over them and tell SGT Mo that I said hi. Please keep watching over me honey and guide me. I miss you butch and Happy 23rd birthday { sorry I am late }

love and miss you daily FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN MY HERO TAKE CARE OF JIM FOR ME MOM AND YOUR WIFE DML

Hey sweetie. I have been thinking about you a lot lately and miss you so very much. Why did this happen to you? WHY WHY WHY. I love you so much I hope you know that. Love you always and forever. Me

Hey Butch! I have been thinking about you a whole bunch today. My boyfriend is in Gulfport, Mississippi and has another five years left that he has signed up for. He loves and hates it all at the same time. I know that since he still has at least five years left that he will almost certainly be sent overseas. Will you please watch over him and keep him safe. Thank you sooo much. I love you, babe! --Bridget

Hey sweetie. I am sitting here listening to one friend left and still can not believe that you are gone. I just don't understand. I miss you so much. I wish everyday that you were here with us. I am looking out for your mom and trying to make sure that she is ok everyday. I hope you know that I will watch out for her for you. I love her like she were my mom. butch god I miss you. I want so badly for this to be a bad dream and wake up and see your face again but I know that is not going to happen. I want you back in our lives. you were the rock for a lot of people. I remember when I was always down you would tell me it would be ok and that you knew that I would find happiness somewhere. I need to hear that from you again. god I love you and miss you so very much. please watch over me and everyone else. love you me.

Hey Butch. I just wanted to tell you that we all miss you and we love you very much. Bailee, Derek, Adam, Brian, and Joyce Hall

Hey Butch... Bailee again. Look I know that I never knew you, and you probably don't know me either, but my whole family can't believe that you're gone. When I found out, I started to cry because I knew that you were my cousin and I just couldn't believe it. I talked to Taylor and asked her if she knew and she said yes. We talked for a little bit and then Taylor told me that she was really looking forward to riding on your Harley when you came home. Just last night she spent the night with me and we were looking at something on the computer about 9/11 I think and then she said that she was about to cry so I gave her a hug and guess what she says!!! "OKAY I'M NOT THAT SAD!!" Can you believe her? Well I guess it's just that Hall blood in us. Well I pray for everyone in the army sometimes and I just hope that they are okay. I love you so much Butch. I can't wait till the day comes that I get to meet you. Love always your cousin, Bailee Elizabeth Hall

butch You are my hero we miss you alot me and my mom miss you alot and so does my brother and my dad you are the best person ever!!!!! We are all doing fine right now we really miss you!!!! I luv ya BUTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the best ever!!!! LUV YA!!! JESSIE CAMAC

Butch, Hey, we all really miss you. Taylor said that she cries every time she reads any of these. Taylor and Jessie Camac wrote you a note so I decided to. Everyone really misses you, A LOT!!!!!!!! Amberly Merriman

Hey Butch, It's hard living without u. I wish u could be here right now with me and me not having to talk to u this way. I wish I could be on that Harley with u going down the highway. Laughing our heads off. But now all I can remember is the good old times. I wish I didn't have to but that's all I can do now. Love yah Tater Bug

Hi baby boy well everyone says time heals everything trust me it doesn't it has been 20mths and this is not any easier for me I guess I will never understand why this happened but I'm trying to get through it the best I can birthday and holidays are really going to continue to be very rough on me I hope you know how much i miss and love you take care of Jim for me love you both very much and miss you both very much mom and wife dml xxxxxooooo

hey sweetie. I have been thinking about you a lot again this week and still miss you like crazy. I want to see that pretty smile of yours and hear that wonderful laugh you have. I love you so much. Just wanted you to know that I think about you everyday and know that deep in my heart I will see you again someday. Love and miss you bunches. love me xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

i love you more then anything you and Jim both miss you both so very much mom and wife Donna I LOVE YOU GUYS

Hey sweetheart. I am listening to the new song by Tracy Lawrence song "If I don't make it back" and it reminds me of you. And I can guarantee that your friends think about you everyday and we will never forget you. Love and miss you more then ever. Love me.

well baby boy , today is your day and Jims today the world will honor you brave and DEDICATED AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHOM FOUGHT TO KEEP THIS WORLD SAFE FOR THE REST OF US PROUD AMERICANS THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ALTHOUGH I WISH YOU HAD NOT HAD TO LOSE YOUR LIFE FOR US IM SO PROUD TO BE THE MOTHER OF SUCH A FINE BRAVE AND DEDICATED YOUNG AMERICAN SOLDIER TAKE CARE AND A GREAT BIG THANKS TO ALL OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS MY DEAREST SON SPC. DAVID "BUTCH" HALL I LOVE YOU AND HONOR YOU AND WILL FOREVER MISS YOU AND I'm PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN LOVE MOM 11-11-2005

Butch today we honor your duty to the United States, but everyday we honor you as a person. You were a son, brother, an uncle, a friend and a U.S. Army Soldier. We pray for you and your family knowing that your in heaven watching over the rest of our military family. God Bless you Butch and your love for this country. We pray for your family and they are doing fine by your example. Rest In Peace my friend!!! Michele Mowris widow of SSG J. Doug "MO" Mowris

baby boy just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and Jim as always miss you both so very much Christmas is almost upon us already hope you and Jim have a wonderful one keep watching over us all down here love and miss you both very deeply mom and wife

Man this is so hard. I am not sure that it is ever going to sink in that you are really gone. I miss you so much. I just don't understand why this happened to such a great person. I visit you as much as I can but it is so hard to go out there. I miss you and love you very much!!!!!! Watch over us baby.

Merry CHRISTMAS WANT TO WISH YOU AND JIM A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE TAKING GOOD CARE OF EACH OTHER AND KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR FAMILY DOWN HERE REMEMBER ALWAYS THAT BOTH OF YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVED SEE YOU BOTH SOMETIME LOVE AND KISSES MOM AND WIFE 12-25-05

Donna, You are in our thoughts and our prayers at this very precious time of year. We all miss him but you know he is watching over you.

Donna, We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts. Dewey and Donna Hill

HEY BABE, I JUST GOT MY INTERNET HOOKED BACK UP OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE WRITTEN SOONER. NEXT MONTH YOUR CUZ WILL BE A DADDY, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? TIME IS FLYING BY SO FAST, YET IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN WE GOT THE NEWS ABOUT YOU. ITS LIKE YOUR MOM SAID, TIME IS "SUPPOSED" TO HEAL THINGS, BUT ITS KINDA HARD FOR THAT TO HAPPEN WHEN WE NEVER ACTUALLY GOT TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOU. I STILL FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT YOUR GONE. REMEMBER THAT YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU & BELIEVES IN YOU & ALL YOU STAND FOR, NOW & ALWAYS. WE MISS & LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE WATCHING OVER YOU, WHILE YOU CONTINUE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. I LOVE YOU HONEY! AUNT HERMAN

Its another one of the mornings, I can't stop thinking about you. I don't know if its because February is here & all the memories are flooding back or what, but tears are falling like rain for me. I wish I could turn back time & you would be here w/ your family where you belong. I hate this war & all the pain it has cost us. You were supposed to be home w/ us planning your future & having fun. WHY? Why God? I don't understand. Butchy, please always remember how much we love you & how proud we are of you. Thank you for all you've done for us & for loving your family the way you always did. Missing you bad ! A.H.

my dearest butch someone was right everything is flooding back due to the month of Feb Thursday is Jim 63rd birthday I will take him a dozen red roses and then you my beloved son will be taken from your family 2 yrs the 25th my entire life has been turned upside down and inside out since you and Jim left me miss you both so very much hope you two are taking good care of each other and keeping an eye on us down here this is one tragedy that i will never understand why did he have to take you BOTH from me i needed you both in my life everyone seems to be doing ok kk is staying with me until school is out she sure misses her uncle butch and papa linn take care and keep watching over me I LOVE YOU BOTH SO VERY VERY MUCH MOM AND WIFE DML

Butch, I was thinking about you this morning & wishing to God you were here to go through this great day with your cuz. They are going in Saturday to have the baby. Jeremy has been there for Brent & they have really became close like you & him were. He really misses you, as we all do. This month marks another year of our worst nightmare & the pain is still so great. Our family aches, but we are getting through this with the help of each other & God. You meant the world to ALL of your family, please don't ever forget that. You made us so proud. THINKING OF YOU, MISSING YOU & LOVING YOU FOREVER! All My Love Aunt Herman ( Cheryl )

TO ALL OF YOU WHO KNEW & LOVED BUTCH THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORIES WITH OUR FAMILY. IT HAS HELPED US TO READ THESE MESSAGES & TO BE ABLE TO GET ON HERE & SHARE OUR OWN FEELINGS. TO THOSE OF YOU WHO DIDN'T HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING BUTCH, BUT STILL FELT COMPELLED TO WRITE, YOU HAVE TOUCHED OUR HEARTS. HE WAS TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH GREAT FRIENDS. THANK YOU ALL & MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DAVID HALL (BUTCH'S DAD), CHERYL O'BRIEN (AUNT), LEROY HALL (UNCLE), JANET O'BRIEN (AUNT), BILLY ADAMS (UNCLE), BETTY ADAMS (GRANDMA), ROBERT HALL (GRANDPA) & MANY COUSINS

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It sure doesn't seem like 2 years ago today that you were taken from us and believe me it has not gotten any easier BUTCH i could not have ask for a better friend or son and i am so very proud of you and what you stand for I'm just sorry you had to lose your life for your country i will never understand this you were such a great person i miss you so very much and i love you more then you will ever know take care of yourself and jim for me LOVE YOU BOTH MOM AND WIFE 2-25-06 FALLEN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU ARE MY HERO FRIEND AND SON UNCLE WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

Hey Honey, I have been thinking about you a lot & the 25th did not go by forgotten here. I am only a couple of miles from the cemetery, but sometimes its just hard to go out there. I feel closer to you getting on here & talking. Your cuz is a daddy now. Landon Douglas Kober was born Feb. 18th. He weighed 8lbs. 5 oz./ 21" long. Brent is SO proud ! Wished you were here to share this w/ him. He was out @ the cemetery the other day, I'm sure he had a good talk w/ you. You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. We love & miss you so very much babe. Love Aunt Herman

Hey sweetie. Just wanted to say that I love you and miss you so so much. Keep watching over us. Love ya buddy.

LOVE AMD MISS YOU VERY MUCH WISH YOU WOULD TALK TO ME IM HANGING IN THERE BUT IT REAL TOUGH YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN GOD GOT THE BEST WHEN HE TOOK YOU AND YOUR STEP FATHER JIM LOVE HUGS KISSES AND ALWAYS IN MY HEART

LOVE AND MISS YOU TAKE CARE AND WILL SEE YOU SOMETIME COME AND TALK WHENEVER YOU NEED ME LOVE MOM

Hi Butch. Man it has been awhile. I really miss you. Brian still has not been sent overseas. His unit just returned a few months ago so it will be a little while before that happens. I know that you have been watching over me just like you did when you were still here. Have to take care of your little cousin because you always felt that was your job. I liked knowing that I always had you to watch over me and keep the boys away. Now that I am in college and growing up I wish that you were here to come with me to some of the parties and still be here to ward off the boys. lol. I miss you! Love ya tons! Bridget

Well it's Memorial Day and I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and love you lots. Take care of my baby boy for me. I love you and miss you all (Jim and Layne included) Love you all -Love Sis

Butch, Donna, and Family I have not written before But really wanted you all to know the guys do still miss you. It really was good of your family to come to the pre-deployment in August and I know you are looking out for them. We went to Uniontown yesterday as our son Jason asked & I just wanted to be sure you know they and we have not forgotten. God bless always, John & Mary Melvin

MAY HE REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS. SSG CARTER, L 805 TH MP CO DET 1 ROCKYMOUNT, NC

love and miss you dearly sorry for being so hard on u the other nite just a rough nite and missing you badly love always mom 7-2-06

Well Butch, It's been a while, but I'll never stop thinking about you. I miss you so much sweetie! Every day, I get in my truck, your on my mind cause I have stickers that I made for my Fallen Hero on my back glass and my bumper. You'll always be my Hero. We all love and miss you Butch so very, very much, and we're all so proud of you. We'll all see you again someday!!! XXXXOOOO Love Forever Aunt Janet

Hey Butchy, I miss you so very much! I'm sorry I haven't written for a long time, but I never stop thinking about you. I am just now able to write to you again and it feels much better to be able to. I feel you around me a lot of times and I just wish I could collect another one of those great hugs of yours. I'm so very proud of you and the man you became. Your mom and dad really miss you so much, and it hurts me to see them in so much pain. We all have our days when it just really gets to us really bad and there's nothing anyone can do or say to ease the pain. For me, it helps when we all ( our family ) get together and talk about old times and my pain soon goes from total sadness and tears, to laughter and pride. We're all so very proud of you and thankful for your love and memories. Love Forever Aunt Janet

HE ONLY TOOK MY HAND Last night while I was trying to sleep my friends voice, I did hear, I opened my eyes and looked around but he did not appear. He said guys, you've got to listen you've got to understand, God didn't take me from you he only took my hand. When I called out in pain that day the instant that I died, He reached down and took my hand and pulled me to his side. He pulled me up and saved me from the misery and pain, my body was hurt so badly inside I could never be the same. My search is really over now I've found happiness within, All the answers to my empty dreams and all that might have been. I love you all and miss you so and I'll always be nearby, My body's gone forever but my spirit will never die. And so you all must go on now live one day at a time, Just understand, God did not take me from you He only took my hand.

LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY HANGING IN THERE KEEPING BUSY TAKE CARE BABY BOY LOVE MOM 8-02-06

BUTCH DON'T KNOW IF I CAN EVER GET OVER YOU BEING GONE YOU OR JIM MY HEART ACHES EVERY DAY AND NIGHT FOR BOTH OF U MISS U BOTH SO VERY MUCH TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER AND SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN LOVE U BOTH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT) MOM AND WIFE DML 8-10-06 1;20 am XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO

Hey Sweetheart, Today is your birthday, wished you were here to celebrate it. Your family loves & misses you so much! Things just aren't the same w/o you. I know that one day we'll meet again & until then we have to hold on to the memories you've given us. Our family was blessed to have such a great kid in our lives, to be such a positive role model for the rest of us. All of us could stand to have a little of you in us. God knew you were special that's why your were you are right now. I am so proud to say you are my nephew. Happy 24th Baby! I love you with all my heart. Love Aunt Herman (Cheryl Hall)

Happy 24th birthday. We love and miss you very much. Love you Sis, Kaylan, Tristan, Haydan, and McKinly

Hey Butchy Today is your 24th birthday we all wish you were here to celebrate it with us. But I guess that's not possible now, which is hard to say. Just a few weeks ago my dad and me went on a bike run, the whole time I was wishing you could be on the next bike over enjoying your self. To me you were, you were right there beside me keeping me and my dad safe. That's whole time I was thinking you were right there beside me I had a good feeling. I wish you could be here to come over, come watch all my ball games, but I guess you are always here and always at my games. Cause your watching me from up above and your in my heart at all times. Well I'm going to get off of here!! We ALL miss you very much!! I wish I could see you right now but the only way I can see you now is from pictures, they are all around our house. Well I'll talk to you later!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Love, Tater Bug (Taylor Nicole Page)

Happy Birthday Butchy, I love you & think about you everyday. We will see each other again son. Love Dad

Hey Butch, just thought I'd let you know that your nephews are staying the night w/ me. Tristan, Haydan, Taylor & I all sang Happy Birthday to you while we looked at your pictures on here. I read to them what was written to you for your birthday. We are going to go out to the cemetery in a little while. Haydan wants to sing Butchy's song again. : ) We all blew kisses to your pictures & then again up to heaven. The boys said they love you & miss you. Happy Birthday Butch!!!!!!!!!!!!

I, I want to go to your house & um ride your bike, motorcycle. And I want you to take me to school and go to the bridge & catch some catfish. At Mrs. Jackson's there's some big catfish! I love you to go swimming in town pool with me, because you um take me shooting at the bridge. I like you because you took me to your house to stay the night. I love you because you went in and did you best. I love you because you took me to my favorite place Chucky Cheese. You took me in grandma's pasture where wild beans were growing. I want you to take me to Redfield riding the motorcycle. You took me to Wal-Mart to buy me toys & stuff. Your the bestest uncle ever. Happy Birthday Uncle Butch! Love Tristan

my dearest baby boy happy 24th b-day to you hope you liked all the roses and work mom and casey did we will never in one lifetime forget u we all love and miss u so very much u are forever in our hearts and minds GOD SPEED LOVE WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND SOUL YOUR FAMILY SIS BROS NEICES NEPHEWS AND MANILY MOMMA HAPPY B-DAY SON LOVE YOU DEARLY MOM 8-20-06 U R MISSED AND LOVED

Haydan is "still" singing "Butch's Song" & blowing kisses to you, hope you catches them all. He loves his uncle Butch. Aunt Herman (Cheryl Hall)

Hey Sweetie, You were on my mind alot yesterday. Hard to believe this war has been going on for 5 years now. Its really sad to think about all the families that have gone through what we have & even sadder that there are going to be many more going through it. My heart goes out to all of them. Wished it would all end, but I don't think it will anytime soon, until then we have to keep praying for their safe return. I have been seeing alot of flags flying @ parades & ballgames & I can never look at one without thinking of you & all you stood for. It makes my heart ache, yet it makes me proud of you too. Please continue to watch over your buddies & the rest of our soldiers, they need you. God be with all of you! I love & miss you dearly Butchy! All My Love Aunt Herman (Cheryl Hall)

It's been over two years since we left there. It was bitter sweet coming home without you and MO. It's been over two years and I still think about you guys a lot. Vargas and I still talk quite a bit. I remember the day like it was yesterday. Wish you would've stayed in Bagram with us. Your PSD team was on it doggonit. SGT Kendall 805th MPCo

uncle butch me and grandma miss you a lot. We miss all 3 of you . How are you guys doing? All the other kids are doing good. Tristan is 6 I am 7 Layne is 4 and Haydan is 3 and Mckinley is 2. You need to see Alexis she cute. If you were down every thing would be good with Grandma and me. Everyone wears your tag on vehicles they all really loved you. Love grandma and Kaylan.9-22-06

hey bud heard on the news that some of your 414buddies are coming home tomorrow 1-10-06 hope they arrive well and healthy i still keep in touch and a few of them so to its really great we went down and seen mo for you keep each other safe and all are missed and deeply loved by FAMILY and FRIENDS WE ALL SEND OUR LOVE FOREVER MOM AND FAMILY XXXXXXXZXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOXXXXOOOOXOXOOOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXO11-10-06

Butch, I can't get over how much I miss you. You have been in my thoughts a lot lately and I can't help but think what I'd do if I saw you again. My mom keeps me updated on your family through your aunt but I have been thinking a lot about your mom too. I am planning to be home over Christmas and will have to try to stop by and see her after I come see you. A friend of mine stopped by my house the other day and saw your picture. She turned to me and asked, "Laura, where are you hiding this fine looking guy? Saving him for yourself?" I couldn't help but laugh a little because I know what a kick you would have gotten out of that comment. I still tell stories of some of the crazy things we did. It always makes me smile. I can't believe that I am getting ready to graduate law school; Menda is a Sheriff's deputy (can you believe it?); and Tanya is working for Wal-Mart. I was thinking the other day about swimming at the quarry and Marzoff. Don't ask me why, maybe because it was snowing and I wanted to be some place warm. I remembered the time your keys got locked in your truck during a party. I was also thinking about you jumping off the bluffs. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you and my world is a little emptier because you're not in it. I got a new cell-phone over the summer and was transferring numbers to it and came across your old number. I almost went ahead and transferred it to the new phone just so I could feel like I might be able to call you. Crazy, I know. Anyway, I just wanted to say I love you and I miss you! Send your mom and family some love for me too. Love Laura

Hey Babe, Christmas is almost here & like always I can't go through a holiday w/o thinking about you. You are always on my mind a lot, but the holidays just seem a little tougher. I remember you boys going out hunting or just "country cruzn" after big family get togethers. You always found something to do whether it was good or bad. We used to say things would be really crazy when all you boys got to be teens (all 11 of you) running around getting into mischief, all of you learning to drive & have girlfriends & it was crazy at times. I'm sure you guys did alot of stuff us parents will never know about (LOL) just like we did to our own parents. : ) Then some of you started getting into your 20's & couldn't wait to become "legal" so you could go out. I can remember hearing a lot of 3,2 flu stories and witnessing several events (LOL) You boys had fun when you got together. Now, most of them are daddies & having their own family memories to make & I can't help but think about you & what it would be like for you to be here going through the same thing w/ them. It makes my heart ache, because I know you would have been the best daddy a kid could of ever had. Life just isn't fair. I'm sure the boys will still go country cruzn out to visit you after our get togethers, it has become a ritual to some of them. Brent loves & misses you so much. He carries your picture & your pistol w/ him all the time. I guess its his way of making you feel near to him. We love you & miss you dearly. Have a Merry Christmas Butchy! Love Aunt Herman

MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY BOY I KNOW YOU PROBABLY THINK YOU'RE TO OLD TO BE CALLED THAT BUT TO ME YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BABY BOY THE HOLIDAYS JUST AREN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU AND JIM I STILL HAVE YOUR PRESENTS FROM YOUR FIRST XMAS THAT YOU DIDN'T MAKE IT HOME I WILL SAVE THEM TILL I SEE YOU IN HEAVEN I KEEP BUSY THIS TIME OF YEAR OR I'LL GO CRAZZZZY HOPE YOU AND JIM AND ALL OTHER UPSTAIRS HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON MISS AND LOVE YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH MORE THEN ANYONE COULD EVER KNOW OR UNDERSTAND ALL MY LOVE TO YOU BOTH MOM AND WIFE

hey baby boy it has been 3 loooong years today life is so different without you among us this is the hardest thing i have ever dealt with in my entire life losing a son and a friend wow what a blow that was you are so deeply missed by family and friends and you will never know how many lives you touched so deeply with friendship and LOVE someday we will see each other again and i will let you know how you blessed my life i love son and will see you in heaven mom 2-25-07 I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH

Miss you, guy. Got saddlebags for my bike. Someday I'm gonna paint it. Hope your OK. Doughty still writes me. We all miss you.

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART YOU ARE A HELL OF A MAN TAKE CARE AND WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN xxxxoooooxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxo

this is in response to a very good friend of butch's todd doughty todd i understand ive never met you but i would like to im concerned about how you are doing im am doing ok this is as rough on you as it was on me you and butch were very good friends if you read this please feel free to contact me take care of your self donna linn armymom_butch @yahoo.com or 6207564497 hope this finds you doing as well as can be expected

hey bud sure miss u there are times i get a no name call and i wonder or probably hopes its u things in my life are so different with u not being here u are missed and loved 3-19-07

everyone is doing ok here hope you and jim are too you both are missed and loved dearly take care of each other and baby layne with all our love YOUR MOM BROTHERS SISTER NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND GRANDMA FRANCES

Hey Butchy, It's your aunt Janet. I've been thinkin a lot about you lately and thought I'd write a little to you cause well, it'll make me feel better, I hope. I wish you were here to make your Aunt Cheryl feel better! She has just went through a horrible thing. She had to have her leg amputated April 9th up in K.U.. You know she has went through a lot in the last eight years with that leg and now that it's gone, she may have infection again in it. I've tried to be strong for her through this but baby, Aunt Janet aint as tough as she use to believe had a hard time keepin it together. I just wish you were here with your smilin face and give us a big hug and remind us that we can do this. You, Jim and your Uncle Steve are so missed it's unbearable to me and I can't stand the thought of loosing Cheryl too, so can you please talk to God a little and see what he can do for her? I've been doing it too and will continue doing so. Let's help her Butchy! I Love You So Much and miss you very badly!!!!! Love you Baby! Your Aunt Janet

Hey butch, its been a while since I come here. Its been really hectic around here. I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you and I am sorry that I havent got a chance to visit you. I promise you I will. I just got back from Indonesia. My grandfather passed and Im getting out of the army soon. I'll talk to you later. ssg.walters

Hey Baby! It's me. I haven't written in a while but you have never not been on my mind. I think about you and your family constantly. I love you and miss you so dearly. Kisses & Hugs. Yours Forever, Brooke & Baylee

hi baby boy well its another day of remembering our loved one therefore i thought i would remind you and jim and layne how much you all are missed and loved more then words can ever say life just is not the same without you three guys in this world if you all were here this family might be a whole lot different its ok mom is still surviving and keeps her chin up no matter what remember that I LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL MY HEART TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER FOR ME forever mom XXXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXIOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXOXOOXXOXOXOOOOOOOO

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTHESE CAME FROM MY HEART 5-27-07

HI BABY BOY WELL ANOTHER DAY OF REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND MISSED VERY MUCH AND LOVED EVEN MORE MOMS HANGING IN THERE AND KEEPING HER CHIN UP I STILL HAVE MY REAL ROUGH DAYS BUT GET THROUGH THEM YOU KEEP WATCHING OUT FOR JIM AND LAYNE LOVE YOU ALL AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH MOM 5-29-07

another day of lonelyness and heartbreak still missing you deeply this just wasnt fair you were surposed to come ride your new harley and enjoy life and dont forget WORK that way you could continue to ride the harley you are missed very much and loved just as much WITH ALL MY LOVE AND KISSES 8-3-07

happy 25th birthday sure wish you were here for it boy is life getting complicated your little brother has joined the national gaurd he leaves sept 11-07 going to fort benning ga and then alabama he has a real good job working for twister trailers jeremy works there also all the neices and nephew are growing like bad weeds you would not believe how smart kaylan is really they are all good kids the whole family is going canoeing this weekend it will be lots of fun im still doing a little home health only 3 clients keeps me busy just wish you were still here with us it is so different without u i still have your bike and truck both have the loud pipes like you wanted thats about all going on HAPPY 25TH B-DAY LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL HOPE YOU LIKE THE ROSES AND BALLOONS LOVE YOU DEARLY AND MISS YOU DEARLY MOM 8-20--7

wow sometimes i wonder if you havent been forgotten mom seems to be the only one to write anymore and thats no often enough love and miss you GOD SPEED LOVE AND MISS YOU MUCHLY 92707

You have not been forgotten, I come to this site every other day or so. But I remember and think of you every day. Love, Aunt Brenda

Hey Butchie, Sorry its taken me so long to get back on here. Its just so hard. But there is not a day that goes by that u r not on my mind. I did a drawin of u in art and aunt janet and mom almost started cryin when they say it. well im gonna go. I LOVE U BUTCHIE LOVE TATER BUG

HEY BUTCH, I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU, NOR WILL I EVER. I HAVE WENT THROUGH A BATTLE THESE LAST 6 MONTHS & FOR AWHILE WAS FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE, BUT I MADE IT. I AM DOING GREAT NOW, OTHER THAN MISSING YOU. I GOT MY PROSTHESES LAST FRIDAY & START PT TODAY. LIFE IS GOING TO BE BETTER FOR ME NOW, MUCH LESS PAIN THAN BEFORE. WISHED YOU WERE HERE TO TAKE ME FOR A RIDE ON YOUR HARLEY. EVERYONE SAYS I HAVE NO BUSINESS ON ONE, BUT COME HELL OR HIGH WATER I AM GOING TO GET ONE SOMEDAY. YOU KNOW ME, I'LL SHOW THEM. WELL I HAVE TO GO GET READY FOR THERAPY SWEETIE, SO YOU TAKE CARE & REMEMBER I LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER. LOVE AUNT HERMAN (CHERYL)

Brooks Barksdale here again. Just wanted to let any friends and family of this young man know that he will never be forgotten. Previous post Aug 2004.

HEY SWEETIE, ITS AUNT HERMAN. I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT & MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY. LACEY TOOK SOME OF HER SENIOR PICTURES ON YOUR BIKE & I CRIED WHEN I SAW HER ON IT. MADE ME MISS YOU EVEN MORE. WE ARE GOING TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL ON THOSE PICTURES, BUT I CAN'T SAY RIGHT NOW, BECAUSE ITS A SURPRISE FOR YOUR MOM. SHE IS GOING TO LOVE IT. YOUR BIKE IS BEAUTIFUL BABY! I WANTED TO TAKE HER PICTURES AT GUTHERIE'S MOUND (YOUR OLD STOMPING GROUNDS) BUT WE HAD TO STAY IN TOWN TO DO THEM. WE STILL GOT TO GO TO SOME OF YOUR OLD STOMPING GROUNDS THOUGH. SHE TOOK SOME AT ROCK CREEK, ON THE OLD BRIDGE BY BELLE TOWN & BACK IN THE WOODS BEHIND THE SALE BARN. THEY ARE GOING TO BE GOOD. I WENT OUT TO THE CEMETARY THE OTHER DAY ON LEROY'S FOURWHEELER TO VISIT. IT WAS PRETTY & PEACEFUL OUT THERE. WELL HON I HAVE TO GO FOR NOW & GET SOME SLEEP AS IT IS 2:18AM. & BABY LANDON WILL BE OUT LATER TO STAY THE NIGHT W/ GRANDMA. MAYBE SHANE'S LITTLE ONES TOO. I LOVE YOU BUTCHY W/ ALL MY HEART & I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER. ALL MY LOVE AUNT HERMAN (CHERYL HALL)

well its another day to HONOR THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AND VETS FOR THEIR SACRAFICE TO OUR GREAT NATION I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU I MISS YOU DEARLY AND LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID SO MANY PEOPLE ARE PROUD OF YOU YOU ARE HONORED EVERY YEAR AT THE SCHOOL IM VERY PROUD TO ATTEND THAT CEREMONY YOUR BABY BROTHER IS GRADULATING FROM FORT BENNING GA HES IN THE NATIOAL GUARDS YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HIM HE FINALLY DECIDED TO MAKE SOMETHING OF HIS LIFE IM VERY PROUD OF HIM ALSO REST IN PEACE AND REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED YOU ARE A TRUE HERO YOUR VERY PROUD MOTHER 11-10-07

JUST THOUGHT ID WRITE AND LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR BABY BROTHER GRADUATED FROM FT BENNING GA SAME BUILDING AND SAME FIELD THAT ;YOU DID YOU CAN BE PROUD OF HIM HE IS MAKING SOMETHING OF HIS LIFE JEREMY IS WORKING AT TWISTER TRAILERS AND LOVES HIS JOB JEN IS DOING OK FOR HERSELF IM KEEPING BUSY AND LOVING IT EVERYONE IS DOING OK HERE HOPE YOU JIM AND LAYNE ARE ALL OK ALSO TAKE CARE AND I LOVE YOU ALL MOM 1124-07

another christmas without you and jim and layne take care of each other and happy holidays loved and missed 12-24-07

the family had a nice christmas but you and jim and layne were deeply missed casey got to come home for the holiday but has to be back in ft rucker al by the 2nd joni and alexis are going to move down with him he should be home out of ait in feb or march he has finally growing up holidays aren't the same without you 3 i still have your christmas from the year you would have been home i guess it will always stay put up i sure miss you baby boy life is so different without you i could always talk to you about things and i miss that not onlywereyou my son but you were also my friend you have some neices and nephews that you didnt get to know and boy are they cuties jennie hogan called her and matt have twin girls and they are cute kyle and tyler both have kids now cute you were taken from us way to soon you had your whole life ahead of you and you are sure missing alot of things around here but people say you and jim are in a better place i have my days that i sure dont believe that but im still hanging in there keeping my chin up working alot and i love my job it keeps me going sorry i dont visit as often as i should but you know me and the winter weather no i still dont drive down the uniiontown hill just wanted to let u know all of us is doing ok take care of eash other and all are missed and deeply loved later i promise love mom MERRY CHRISTMAS And happy new year love you all mom 12-26-07

just another day but wanted u to know that u r not forgotten or under loved just dont understand things anymore life just aint fare or fun now days nobody appreciates ANYTHING THESE DAYS drives me NUTS YALL TAKE CARE AND LOVE AND MISS ALL CANT WAIT TO SEE AND HOLD ALL OF U GUYS MISS U DEARLY ND LOVE U MOM XXXXXXXXXXXXOOXOXOOXOXOOXOOXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOO

FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN GOD SPEED YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL SOLDIER AND AN AMERICAN HERO NEVER FORGOTTEN

Not a day goes by that I don't honor you and pray for your family. I too know the pain of missing the one you love. God Bless Michele Mowris

TODAY IS YOUR 4TH YEAR THAT YOU WERE TAKEN FROM THIS FAMILY YOU ARE STILL MISSED DEEPLY AND AND LOVED AND IN OUR HEARTS THIS IS NO EASIER THEN THE DAY THEY TOLD ME ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE FALLEN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU YOUR FAMILY MOM

Not a week goes by where I do not think about SPC Butch Hall and the great young man he was. On one of the last missions our platoon performed, we had a great conversation about using the G.I bill to go to college. Sometimes, I can picture him as a college student, studying criminal justice and training to become a police officer. It brings me great sadness to know that will never happen. He was a great young man and an excellent soldier. I continue to pray for all of those who experience the loss of not sharing life with Butch. CPT Vivek Kshetrapal

I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU EVEN MORE 4 LONG YEARS AGO YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US

Hey baby it's me. Wow I can't believe its been this long. I just talked to your mom, It was good to hear her voice on a day like today. I sat last night and looked at pictures of us. I couln't belive Baylee was so small when we got together. You would be amazed on how much she has grown. I sat there thinking of what our life would have been like together and I know it would have been amazing. I wish I had that. I can't find anything that compares to you and me. I want you back, I want our family together. I miss you sooooooo much. We would have been so happy together. Baylee calls you her soldier. She looks at pictures and still knows who you are. You should have had no worries that she would forget because she hasn't. There has never been anyone else that has cared as much as you did. You would have been the best daddy that she could ever ask for. I will make sure that she knows you were a part of her life. And she will be proud to know that you are her soldier. Never will I forget you and what you mean to me. You will always be a part of us, that will never change. You are the only one that has ever showed me true love and I have yet to find that again and Im not sure wether I ever will. I also have to thank you for the night that I went to the cemetary to visit you. Thank you for letting me know that you were there with me. I love you forever and always. You are never forgotten, you are always here with us. I LOVE YOU BABY- YOU & ME FOREVER

Butch, I still think of you all the time. I have moved to Houston, TX of all places for work. I keep thinking that I'll make new friends and meet new people but I know that I'll never meet another person like you. I wish I could give (and get) a hug from you. I can picture your smile even as I type this, even though you always wanted to look so serious in pictures. I was thinking the other day that we will have been out of school 8 years this year. That doesn't seem possible. I can't help but wonder where you would be and what you would be doing now or picture seeing you at our ten-year reunion. The world was robbed of someone special in you. Missing you, Laura

I chose a memorial bracelet with a random name on it from Afghanistan to remind me to keep in touch with my cousin, who was an Army Reservist from Kansas beginning a tour in Afghanistan. I wore David's name on my wrist for a couple years before I saw his picture in an exhibit in Arlington, and knew it was time to give him up. There are certain people in the military who outshine the rest, and who serve as role models for the rest of us. David certainly sounds like he was one of them. The pain never really goes away, but I hope by now it has dulled enough that you can feel the pride that should be yours for making such an incredible sacrifice to the world. It was an honor to carry him with me. Thank you.

It has been 4 years now but it seems like yesterday. I read the many heartfelt sentiments, terrific comments on how awesome you were, how much you are missed and it is easy to see how many lives you touched. It makes me realize that too often we take the people in our lives for granite and don't express to them how important they are to us. We think about how great they are and we may even tells others, but often, it seems awkward to say it directly to that person. I treasure the last time we saw each other because I know you left this world with our last words being "I love you". You are gone but still very much alive in our memories and hearts - I love you and I miss you!

hope you enjoyed all he beautiful memorial day flowers you really have some pretty ones love and miss you always and forever

Hey Brother.... Pretty tough times! Thanks for your help, picking up the flags as they fall to the ground! Love you brother! I promise to come and see you! I NEVER FORGET! MAMA HALL: email me, there's more to do! : repiv03@yahoo.com Houdyshell

I am sad that Butchy is gone. I hadn't seen him he was little but I will always love and remember him.

Donna, Even though I hadn't seen Butch since he was little I will always love him and remember him. I didn't get to attend the funeral so I could tell you how proud I am of him and to thank Butch for fighting for us. Love Always Gina Sheely McCoy

hey baby!!! i miss you so much. i have not been on here for a long time and i am sorry. this is just really hard that this is the only way that i can talk to you anymore. life has not been going so well with me. men are all buttheads and you should know because i know you are looking down on me and watching over me everyday. i talk to your mom all the time and to be honest i think she is doing so much better. i am very proud of her. i think that all your brothers and sister are doing ok. we all miss you so much. i wish that i could talk to you and you could give me some advise. i think i know what you would tell me to do but it would be nice to hear it come from you. please keep watching over me. i love you and miss you so much. love me.

been thinking about you ALOT i just dont understand. there is alot going on in life right now and i am not real sure what to do. i wish you were here to tell me. why why why why

Hey baby! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I miss you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. I wish you were here, I want you here so bad. Thank you for the "sign" that you sent me the other day. I knew you were looking out for me and I appreciate it so much. I still feel so lost without you. Since you've been gone I feel like my life is utter chaos and I can't seem to get it straightened out. I don't know what to do anymore. I love you baby and would give anything to have just one more day with you. Bye for now talk to you soon. LOTS OF LOVE FROM YOUR GIRLS!

it has been so long since i could get on this memorial page thank you whoever cleaned it up you are god sent u have a bday coming up soon to be 27 u are so missed and loved this is mom i miss u so very very much it is going on 5 yrs WHY WHY U BABY BOY I NEEDED U LATER IM GETTING EMOTIONAL SO GLAD THIS WEBSITE HAS BEEN CLEARED UP LOVE ALWAYS MOM XXXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO THANKS TO WHOMEVER CLEAED THIS UP CALL OR WRITE love you all mom linn

just thought we would wish you an early b-day. We miss you so much there is not a day that goes by that your not thought of. Kaylan and Tristan talk about you often and so does Haydan and McKinly but they just want to know what Uncle Butchie was like. All I can say is there never will be anyone else like you. They were robbed of having the chance to know how wonderful their uncle was. We love you so much and miss you lots. Love Sis,Kaylan,Tristan,Haydan and McKinly

u will never know how much u r missed kid we all loved and loved u more then u will ever know u blessed our lives more then u will know me as your mom cant pull myself together i cant deal with losing a son today u r 27 years old U WILL ALWAYS BE MY BABY BOY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U AND NEVER FORGET U MOM GOD SPEED XXXXOOOOOXXXXOOO

LOVE AND MISS U BABY BOY ALWAYS AND FOREVER TAKE CARE U R DEEPLY MISSED AND MISSED U WILL NEVER KNOW LOVE MOM GOD SPEED FROM ALL

WOULD LOVE TO GET A COMMENT FROM SOME OF THE 414 GUYS HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH ALL SOMEDAY HOPE TO HEAR FROM DOUGHTY TAKE CARE MOMMA LINN armymom_butch@yahoo.com

I LOVE AND MISS U HOPE ALL DO WHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHY NOONE ONE RESPONDS ANYMORE ITS SADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

wow it amazing how many people and ARMY FAMILY who has not kept in contact after going through his website wow it is amazing whos name is forgetten PLEASE CONTACTME ON HIS WEBSITE ALMOST 6 YRS AGO WE ALL LOST THIS SPECIAL MAN HOPE U ALL STILL REMEMBER HIM MOM ALWAYS WILL SGT DOUGHTY PLEASE CONCACT ME U R FORGIVEN MOM 10-08-2009 someone please reply

wow butch i just to the nicest guy his name is john lopez he spoke very highly of u it made my day to visit with him u were thought of very highly from your fellow soldiers he has your name on his harley seen the bike on the internet wow was it beautiful im so PROUD OF U IMISS U SO MUCH ILOVE U SO MUCH GOD SPEED LOVE MOM

wow im not sure how to visit anymore i will never forget u u were my bud we could talk about anything i didnt mean to embarrus u with my drinking i would give anything to have u back i miss u so very much god speed i love you why why why i love u miss u mom

just wanted u to know that i miss u dearly and think of u often. love u lots. always remembered and never forgotten.

Hey Little Buddy,all this time and just now doing this,i am and will always be so proud of you.we've had some good talks though i always stop to say Hello when out ridin the backroads but you know that,I love you and deeply miss ya HERO...your uncle Billy

Hey Butchy, I miss you soooo much! we all do! It was such a beautiful day the other day when me and Jimmy were out there. I just wish you could talk back with me when I talk to you. I love you sweetie! YOUR AUNT JANET

Hi Butch, I think of you often. I hope you are looking after your Mother since she is so ill. Thank you for serving your country so proudly. See you when I get to Heaven. Love Aunt Karen