Name: Steve Conto

Location: Appleton, WI

Comments: I am a retired Chief Petty Officer and a veteran of the first Gulf War. I served with the Marines at Iwakuani, Japan in 1997. This memorial tribute is by far the most moving I've ever seen. Bravo Zulu! I know Bobby is now standing his watch and if I am worthy I shall be granted entry passed heaven's gates from his passing salute. Gods Speed to his family and loved ones. I leave you from my memory the 4th verse of the Navy Hymn. "Eternal Father strong to save, to all Marines both night and day, their courage, honor, strength and skill, their land to serve, Thy law fulfilled, Be Thou the shield forever more, from every peril to the Corps."

Very Respectfully,

Steve Conto

AZC(AW/SW)

USN (Retired)

Name: Helen Merritt

Location: Baltimore , Md.

Comments: I am sorry for your loss. The tribute to Bobby is beautiful. It must help you celebrate his life as well as give you closure.

Name: bruce swart

Location: wales wi.

Comments: THERE IS A SAYING " ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE" FOR WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE CORP! SO IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE HAVE LOST ONE OF OUR BROTHERS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! SEMPER FI SGT. BRUCE L SWART ACTIVE DUTY 1970-1974.

Name: Richard C. Salmon

Location: Pitman, NJ

Comments: I am a Vietnam vet, USN.

I am passing this message along to you because it means so much to me.

It is published with the names of those that have passed in the alumni magazine of the US Naval Academy.

It is written on a head stone of one of my classmates in Colorado.

I do think of them everyday.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

Name: Renee Ondrajka

Location: Pigeon, Michigan

Comments: I'm a friend of Sgt.Robert Lewis's mom. She has kept me updated on news from the day that group left so I have felt a real connection to you all. Our small rural church in Bay Port, Michigan prays for our troops and families on a regular basis and this group has become very special to us. I know the Lord will give you the strength in these oh so painful days. We have His promises to cling to if we know Him as our Saviour. Not only is your son a hero in our eyes, but you are as well. You and he have given the ultimate sacrifice and for this we thank you. May the Lord richly bless you for sharing your son.

The Ondrajka's

Name: Harry M. (Skip) Funk

Location: Collierville (Memphis), Tn.

Comments: A very touching and fitting tribute to a fallen Marine and hero. I too am a Marine from the Vietnam era and have attended my share of services for my friends and fellow Marines who gave their life so we may carry on with ours in peace and safety at home. Please know that every Marine everywhere shares your sorrow and sense of loss. He is one of us and forever shall be. He has joined an elite group of men and women that understood that freedom is not free. God Bless Cpl. Warns and his family for his ultimate sacrifice to the service of his country. He is now standing tall at his new duty station, guarding Heavens Gates. Job Well Done Marine! Carry On! Semper Fidelis, H.M."Skip" Funk, USMC

Name: Don & Gwen

Location: Sun City Florida

Comments: May the Lord richley bless you all in 2005. May he lift you up and embrace you. We will be praying for the new baby and be happy for the joy he will bring to all of you.
Love,
Don & Gwen

Name: Mark S. Perry

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Comments: Very moving dialogue. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I can see he was loved by many.....

God Bless You and Your Family!

Mark

Name: Erin and Joe Gabey

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Comments: My husband Joe and I are close friends of Angie Daniello and Peter Rode. We were sad to hear about your loss. We will continue to pray for your family.

With deep sympathy,

Erin and Joe Gabey

Name: Laraine Caponi

Location: Collegeville, PA

Comments: "God bless those who provide my family with a blanket of freedom, so that we may sleep peacefully at night."

Thank you and God bless you and all your family, Bobby Warns.

Name: Barbara Jensen-Carpenter

Location: Audubon, PA

Comments: Dear Warns Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Robert is truly a hero who loved all of us so much as to give his life for us. I am a Marine who was stationed at the Pentagon and worked in the Casualty Department during the VietNam War. I know how very proud of your son you are and please know that there are so many of us out here praying for you.

"The measure of a happy life is not from the fewer or more suns we behold -- the fewer or more breaths we draw -- but from having once lived well, acted our part handsomely, and made our exit cheerfully, and as became us." SHAFTSBURY

Semper Fi.

BJC

Name: Michelle Collado

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Comments: There are no words that can make your loss any easier. Although I never knew him, after watching your video I grieve at the loss of such a brave, selfless and honorable man that I never had the privilege of knowing. I pray that the Lord will comfort you in your time of sorrow. That he would strengthen you as you continue and face the days ahead. Along with you, this country has lost a great hero. A man who sacrificed, freely, willingly and proudly for this great nation.

This nation needs more men and women like Bobby. We are very grateful for his ultimate sacrifice and those of his company. And the sacrifices of his family.

May his daughter know of the courage, valor and dignity that her father held. May she always know the honor he had and be proud of the man who was her father. As he now stands with the Lord in heaven and watches over her as she grows, may she feel the safety that her father fought so hard to provide for her.

Thank you for sharing this video and a part of Bobby with us. It is to our disadvantage that we did not know him, yet now we will never forget him. I was moved beyond words and the tears just flowed as I watched this video of his life and sacrifice. May the Lord Bless you and keep you in the coming New Year. Always remember Jeremiah 29:11 - God had a purpose for Bobby and a great and perfect plan for his life and even though to our human knowledge and eyes we do not always understand the Lords ways, to Love Him is to Trust in Him and in the things we cannot see and understand.

Thank you Bobby for your great sacrifice and that of your family.

Best Wished and Many Blessings,

Michelle & Family

Name: Laurie E. Olson

Location: Madison, WI

Comments: Dear Warns Family,

I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling losing such a wonderful man. I have a son in Baghdad, with 6 more months to go. It's almost unbearable for me to learn about all the incredible young men killed and injured over there. All I have to offer you are prayers that your pain will lessen with time, and the assurance that your wonderful Bobby is in heaven with the rest of our young heroes. They have given way more than their share.

With love and sympathy,

Laurie Olson

Name: Richard D. Lee

Location: Largo, Maryland

Comments: I am so proud of Bobby and the other Marines serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. No greater sacrifice can a man make than to lay down his life for another. Bobby is in God's hands now and God is well pleased. I pray that God will also give you comfort in this time of great grief.

Semper Fi

Richard D. Lee, Sgt, USMC, Retired

Purple Heart Receiptent with Golf Co 2/5 Vietnam Hue City 1968

Name: Commander, U.S. Navy

Location: New Orleans (from Green Bay, WI)

Comments: Semper Fi.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Name: Major Mark Rubino USMCR

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Comments: Dear Family,

My sincerest sympathy, thanks and gratitude to your son, brother, husband and father Bobby from one of his brother in arms. No words can relinquish your grief. However, your son will live in eternity in the minds of all Marines as a hero who liberated a country from oppression. He is Home the hands our Lord Jesus Christ.

God Bless you.

Mark Rubino Major, USMCR

Name: MAJ Charles Davis

Location: Fort Bragg, NC

Comments: I am saddened for your lose, but am grateful that CPL Warns chose to serve our nation. This time on earth is but a short time in the eternities, and you will be reunited one day.

All my best,

Charles E. Davis Jr.

MAJ, IN

US Army

Name: Cathy Renaud

Location: Lowell,Mass

Comments: Words could never express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your Son,Brother,Husband,Father,Grandchild,Nephew,Cousin and dear friend...Please except my deepest Sympathy. And thank you for giving us the chance to know a little about Bobby.

God speed to all of you.

From a forever greatful American to your son and his fellow Service Members.

Sincerely

Cathy

Name: Gerard Fogarty

Location: CARLISLE PA

Comments: I am an Australian currently attending the US Army War College in Carlisle.

I would like you to know that not only does Bobby's country appreciate greatly his sacrifice, but also individuals like me from the 'free world' who cherish freedom and choice.

Bobby's selfless service to protect what I cherish is something that I and my family will always appreciate and remember.

Thank you

Gerard

Name: Michael J. Baumgartner

Location: Dubai, UAE

Comments: God Bless Bobby and your family. Thank you for the sacrifice he has made in the service and protection of our country.

He and the men and women like him make me proud to be an American and humble to be a child of God.

May prayer and devotion help you in your time of need.

Name: Scott Kozlowski

Location: Tennessee

Comments: I know that there are no words that could be said or typed here to ease the suffering and pain in your hearts at this time, but I am no less driven to offer you these words in respect to your loss and your grief in the hopes that they may bring you comfort.

I did not know Bobby, and I feel diminished for it. The world is in need of more people of the caliber of Bobby Warns. Though it often seems that the world is overrun with hatred and evil and discontent, it is the actions of Good men like Bobby that hold the line against the darkness.

Edmund Burke once wrote "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." and Ronald Reagan once said "Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid."

Bobby was a good man and he was unafraid.

But I want you and yours to know that the words, "On Behalf of a Grateful Nation" are not just words. This nation, and her people, are indeed grateful for the sacrifices of the men and women of our Armed Forces and for the sacrifices of the families who give their young men and women over to the defense of Freedom.

It is Heroes like Bobby that make this nation great.

Know that all of our hearts are with you in this time of loss and know that many of us are saddened by the loss of such a great and selfless young man.

May god bless you and yours.

Scott.

Name: Robert Romero

Location: West Covina Ca.

Comments: Mr. & Mrs Warns,

As I sit here with my family and watch this heart warming tribute to your son tears roll down my face. My daughter asked "Daddy why are you crying?" My answer....I am crying because I am proud. I am proud of being an american. I am proud of our children. I am proud of these young men that are out there day after day doing what we ask of them. Providing not only us Americans but providing people around the world the freedoms they desire. Providing the security they need to get those freedoms.

I believe Robert died a hero not because he died in action but also because he had the guts, the willingness the unselfishness to give up some of his own freedoms to insure others can enjoy their's.

I am ex military and have seen my share so I feel I am qualified to tell you that you Mr & Mrs Warns are perhaps the biggest hero's of them all. To raise a child and support their decision to join the military and then watch them go off to fight that takes a special kind of person. I would only hope if my daughter decided to serve I would be as supportive. Be as proud of yourselves as you are of Robert. I know we are proud of you all.

Mr & Mrs Warns we thank you.

Cpl Robert Warns Semper Fi my brother. And thank you for a job well done.

Robert Romero

Name: Keith Hodges

Location: Portland, OR

Comments: Even though I disagree on the reason we went to war, I fully support our men and women over there. They put their lives on the line for all of the USA and it's freedoms. It is really nice when someone puts together a tribute for all to see instead of a blip on the evening news. All these soldiers have a story to tell. I thank you for showing yours!! It makes it so it's not just a face and a name and what happened. It makes it real...Thank you, Corporal.

Name: Keith Sayre

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Comments: I can't think of anything to say! Nancy says that is unusual! His sacrifice and contribution to our country make websites like this possible.

My step son flies in and out of Baghdad 3 times a week on a C 130 and I cannot imagine the pain that you feel. God bless you and God bless your son. He loved his country and the freedoms that WE enjoy enough to die for them. We thank him and we thank you for raising such a soldier.

Keith Sayre

Lake Havasu City Arizona

Name: Charley Guest

Location: Cypress, CA.

Comments: God bless you Bobby .... This world and especially this country needs more people like you, with families like your's......God bless you Bobby

Location: North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Comments: Bobby was not my son, but he was America's son, and because he is, I sat and was emotionally torn while I watched the video of his life and his departure to Heaven's scenes! God' promises are true; in that, your commitment to give your life to Jesus Christ guarantees that you will see Bobby again! May God richly bless each of you in the days, months, and years to come!

Name: Devon Inman

Location: Neptune Beach, FL

Comments: Stay strong and keep on going. I'm so lucky to live in coutry a where we have so many strong soldiers that fight for us and what we believe in. Robert is in heaven looking over us now.

Name: Jack Zaring

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon

Comments: I was an old Navy corpsman in WW2 and was involved with the Marines at Iwo Jima and then on the USS Solace for Okinawa. Now, I administer to the USMC Tankers as they still don't keep their heads down. I cannot know your pain except as one who loses a little bit each time I had to lose one of your son's brothers.I still exerience the same feelings when I read Sgt.Grit's letters. All of you and your wonderful son will be in my prayers. Semper Fi Doc

Name: Sandra Wills

Location: Dawson, WV

Comments: My heart goes out to you. I had a son in Iraq in 2003. He came home on Mar. 1 2004 and every time I hear of a soldier not coming home I know I was blessed and it makes me more aware of the families who weren't as lucky. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Bobby was a hero.

Name: Teresa Thompson

Location: Clarksville, Tn

Comments: No words seem appropriate during the time of your loss. What a tribute! Thank you for sharing it with those unknown. I am not affiliated with the military, but live near a military town - Fort Campbell, Ky. I was deeply touched by these video memories in Bobby's honor. Through my tears, I can only imagine what you are going through. Peyton is a blessed child.

May God be your comfort.

Name: Len

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Comments: I was so impressed with the tribute for Bobby I had to respond. As a U.S. Marine Viet Nam Vet (1/7),so much has changed since our war. The one thing that has remained constant is the pain and grief of losing another fine Marine. This site means a lot to many of us that didn't have a chance to express our sorrow for the Marines that we lost. I always wanted to contact the families of the Marines that I knew in 1968 & 1969 that died in Viet Nam. We didn't have the technology of today, so it is today that I say, "Thank you for sharing your Marine with all that knew him, and many that didn't. It is with heartfelt sympathy, and with my deepest gratitude that I salute Bobby and his family." Semper Fi.

Name: Kathleen Decker

Location: Baton Rouge, La.

Comments: From Romans V 1:11

Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

Not knowing your Robert, but from words about him that I heard he had this character and he received it from all around him and has left it with you as an inheritance for his child as Jesus did for us.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

Name: MIKE HAMILTON

Location: BALTIMORE,OHIO

Comments: DEAR FRIENDS,FAMILY OF BOBBY.BOB WAS NOT THE FIRST NOR WILL HE BE THE LAST MARINE THAT HAS PAID THE HIGH PRICE FOR BEING ONE OF THE WATCHDOGS OF THE WORLD.I ALSO AM A MARINE WHO WENT TO A FOREIGN LAND AND CAME HOME WITH A CHEST FULL OF RIBBONS AND WAS TOLD WE DID NOT BELONG THEIR AND WE WERE ALL BABY KILLERS.I KNEW BETTER AND WOULD HAVE LOVED TO BEEN ABLE TO GO WITH BOBBY AND HIS FRIENDS TO DO A JOB THAT ONLY MARINES CAN DO.THAT JOB IS TO STREIGHTEN OUT WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS HAVE MESSED UP.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,KEEP THE FAITH AND ALWAYS KNOW THAT ANY OF US ARE THEIR FOR YOU,JUST CONTACT US BECAUSE WE ARE ONE BIG FAMILY. ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE. SEMPER-FI MIKE.

Name: Cpl. Kyle H. Peters

Location: Iraq

Comments: I knew Warns through the military only, and he was the first one to give me my corporal chevrons (unofficially). While only knowing him for the period of one weekend a month and two weeks a year, I will gladly call him my friend. He was always there with a smile or a joke and made tough time easier by being himself. I miss his optimism and cheerfulness a lot and not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the other Marines that were with him on that terrible day. I know that he is in a better place, and will be able to watch over all of us and guide us in times of need. He was a good man and a great Marine. Semper Fi Cpl. Warns

Name: Jim Kessler

Location: Jacksonville, NC

Comments: Courage is the morale strength to persevere in the face of difficulty.

Bobby is as proud of his family as his family is of him.

We all share your pain.

Semper Fi

Location: Chicago

Comments: Happy Holidays to the Warns family. As I firsthand how tough the holidays have been, you can rest easy knowing Bobby is right with you every step of the way. He is as good a guardian angel as anyone can ask for.

Name: pmm of cpl T.B.

Location: Or.

Comments: I am very thankful for the service of cpl bobby warns.

I am a marine mom and my son is presently deployed. I am so sorry for your loss and so very thankful he was willing to step up for service to our country.

without wonderful heroes such as cpl bobby warns we would not have the great freedoms we all so enjoy.

he made the ultimate sacrifice and I just want you to know we do appreciate his and your sacrifice.

Name: MSgt Gary Pearson Sr.

Location: Moreno Valley, CA

Comments: I am a retired Marine of 21 years. I retired after the first Gulf War. My job was a tank commander. I have commanded tank platoons and company size units. I have been a Drill Instructor too. I have built Marines from the ground up so to speak. I have seen the grit and toughness of these Marines. Marines become a family no matter what job they do. We earn our Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the same we earn our stripes. This the only branch of the service you don't join, you become a U.S. Marine by earning the title. I can tell Bobby was a proud Marine from the photos. The reason Bobby was so proud was because of his family. I could see his chest stuck out futher because of his pride. What a great family Bobby has!! I am honored to leave a word with his family. I will say my special prayer for Bobby and the family tonight. May God Bless everyone! I too have a son who will be going back to Iraq on January 31, for his second tour. I know his life is in God's hands also. Semper FI.....

Name: Tom Richards

Location: New York City

Comments: Words cannot express the sorrow I feel. I served as a Marine in a time when there was no war. I joined to give back to my country yet had little to risk. I just cannot fathom the courage he had. Our country is in extreme danger and it is people like Bobby who make our lives seem so secure. I wish I could thank him personally. Our freedom is so fragile and we have it only because of people like Bobby. My deepest sympathy. God bless you. Semper Fi. Tom

Name: Becky Ruechel

Location: Pulaski, WI

Comments: Dear Warns Family,

Words can not express, my thoughts after watching the video of your son. All I can say is Thank You for sharing this with us. You are the heros behind Bobby.

My brother LCPL Nick Ullmer is serving with the 2/24 Golf Company, 2nd platoon. I know he knew your son.

Just like when I hear of any service man or women falling in Action, especially Marines and ones close to my brothers unit, First I Thank the Lord for giving Nick another day, and then pray for that soliders family. That solider was still somebodys son, brother, father,uncle, friend, husband and It really hits home.

So thak you for that wonderful video, and allowing us to know a little more about Bobby.

Be thankful for that wonderful granddaughter that you are expecting, and know that through her you will always have a piece of Bobby with you.

God Bless, our thougths and prayers are with you and your family.

Semper Fi

The Ruechel's

Name: Mr. & Mrs. Ron Parsons

Location: Charlotte, NC

Comments: As the parents of a Marine, we would like to thank you for the ultimate sacrifice your family has made. You have paid a price for freedom that few understand, but too many experience. Cpl. Warns will live on in the memories of his fellow Marines and their families. We will not forget. May God bless your family and bring peace to your broken hearts.

"...If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines."

Name: Mother of a Marine

Location: Illinois

Comments: I thank your son for all that he has done for us, I may never have met your Marine, but there was never a day go by that he was not thought about May God Bless your Family, and we will never forget what a True Hero your son was

Semper Fi

Proud Marine Parents of Lcpl Sam

Name: maureen reiten

Location: ft. collins colorado

Comments: What a beautiful tribute to bobby's life...i just wanted to let the Warns family know how very very sorry i am to hear that you have lost bobby. As i have learned through losing a brother it will not get any easier but you will get stronger. As you already know bobby was a great kid and his good memories will help keep you fulfilled. Again, the words don't exsist to express to you how horribly sorry i am to hear of bobby's death..god bless, maureen reiten

Name: brian hanson

Location: prospecteights illinois

Comments: i was tuoched by his sacrafice. i ust got going to church after all these years there is a saint you shuold look up saint philamena she is a wonser saint for the rosary. i never took the church seriuosly before but i do now after reggie white passedway i had to look inside myself what do i have to show for my life. im getting a secong chance that other [people will never know . im 43. its never to late to get back to jesus .ill always try by bobbie sacrifice.and not be ashamed of my mistakes in life. we have a memorial in desplaines illinois, ill try to get a brick for him swhen i get the money. the lake islake opeka. thank you

Name: Peggy Woods

Location: Westby, Wisconsin

Comments: There are no words that can express my sympathy at the loss of your son. There are also no words to express my gratitude for this video. As a Marine Mom with a son in Iraq, I hold my breath each time I see notice of another Marine lost. When the Marine is from Wisconsin, it hits harder. Thank you for sharing this tribute, not only a tribute to Bobby but also a tribute to the love and strength of his family. This is something you can share with his daughter someday so she can see the love and respect so many had for her father, it's a priceless gift. May the memories of this amazing young man warm your heart and may you feel comforted knowing that he's with you every day in spirit. I know it calms my fears to know that he and all the others who are now guarding the gates of heaven, are still watching over us all.

Name: Peter Tharp

Comments: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Warns:

I am a retired Marine. I was forwarded the video about your son from another Marine.

My heart goes out to you and all the loved ones affected by your sons loss. He is an national treasure and I grieve his loss as well. Your video has reminded me again of the tremendous sacrifice our country makes to serve a greater good.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and with your son.

Prayerfully,

Peter Tharp

Name: Shazzy

Location: Australia

Comments: Thank-you for sharing,I am deeply touched.

I would just like to say thank-you to all of the troops,they are making a better life for all the victims of this war.

Location: MILWAUKEE, WI

Comments: I AM THE MOTHER OF A US MARINE THAT IS STATIONED OUT IN WASHINGTON STATE. I WORRY ABOUT HIM THOUGH LIKE HE IS IN IRAQ. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I REALIZE THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TO US. IT TOOK ME ALONG TIME TO WATCH THIS. I HEARD ABOUT IT FROM FRIENDS. I THINK IT WAS DONE IN WONDERFUL TASTE. WHAT A NICE TRIBUTE TO YOUR SON.

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF OUR MARINES AND WE WILL NOT FORGET YOUR SON. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS

Name: Jennifer Vest

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Comments: I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Thank you for allowing the world to know your son with this video. Though my words cannot express all emotion that I'm truly feeling right now after watching the tribute to your son. I do know your family is in my thoughts and prayers, as well as all of those still serving for freedom. An as his lil girl grows she will know that her father made the ulimate sacrifice and is a great American Hero. God Bless! One Love!

Jennifer

Name: Larry McWaters, GySgt. USMC (Ret.)

Location: Grass Valley, Ca., USA

Comments: I was moved by the video.

It is so painful (as if that or any word could be adequate) to lose a child, no matter their age.

Seeing your young man, especially in the pictures from Iraq, reminded me very clearly of my last war (the Gulf in 90/91).

I went over as an acting Platoon Commander with a Combat Replacement Company. As the members of CRC were transferred to various units through out the Marine Corps AO one of my duties was to make sure that each young Marine was materially ready to go into combat operations. Check that they had a will, their SGLI was up to date, etc.

One particular young Marine, whose name of course I can't mention, had performed his duties, such as they were, in a very professional manner. Over the course of our units time together I had come to respect him individually and tremendously.

Eventually his orders came through assigning him to a unit at the front, along the Saudi - Kuwait border. After I had finished inspecting his 782 gear and reviewing the relevant parts of his SRB we shook hands and I turned to walk away. I had taken only a few steps when he called out to me "hey, Gunny, can I talk to you for a minute?" Of course I said yes and he indicated that he would like to talk in private.

Not a young man to mince words or beat around the bush he said "Gunny, I'm afraid." Even now, all these years later, I am filled with emotion as I think of that young Marine.

I looked at him intently for a moment (several moments really) and I'm sure that he thought I was "collecting my thoughts" about what I was going to say to him. Not so.

At that time I had served the Corps for twenty years and I'd had similar conversations before. I knew immediately exactly what I was going to say to him.

As I looked at that young man who had expressed thoughts every sane individual harbors as they are about to go into combat, a thousand thoughts flashed through my mind. For the first time I was about to counsel someone who was exactly the same age as my oldest son.

Although I can tell you that it never appeared on my face, I was choked with emotion for a split second. I couldn't have said a word if my life had depended on it.

We spoke. It appeared that my counsel had some comforting effect, I hope so of course. He remained the professional I regarded him as being as he did the things one has to do in preparation for "moving out."

Our encounter changed me though. To that point in my career my fellow Marines were just that, my fellow Marines. From then forward they were FIRST someone's son or daughter, SECOND they were my fellow Marines.

I do not know if he lived or died. I believe strongly that if he lived he did his duty as a consummate professional, acting in combat as a Marine NCO is expected to act, accomplishing whatever mission was assigned him efficiently, effectively and yet as sparing of the lives of his subordinates as it is possible to be in combat. And if he died I'm sure he did both himself and the Marine Corps proud.

Some years later my son was in service of the Navy. Being a selfish father I advised him not to join the Marine Corps or the Army, hard to believe huh?

As such things sometimes go, it didn't matter. He was killed anyway. I don't tell you this to draw sympathy for me but to let you know that I understand exactly how you feel.

The death of a child, no matter their age, leaves a wound in the heart that can never completely heal. Only time and the gentle lens of the past allow one to return to "normal" and get on with their life.

The passing of your son was the worst possible tragedy. I did not know him and yet I can tell you that I am proud of his service. I did not know him and yet I can tell you that I too grieve at the loss of a fine young man and fellow Marine.

Marines do not forget their own. I can tell you that the circumstances of his death are recorded somewhere. 50 years from now, long after we are gone, someone will read of his death within the Corps and they will mourn his loss, and they will grieve. We are a "Band of Brothers" and that certainly includes the families of those who paid the ultimate price.

I hope that time has been kind to you. I hope that the pain has come to be bearable. Your son and yourselves have become part of my Marine Corps now. I will think of you and grieve for you from time to time as is the way of all Marines, especially around Nov. 10th. The Corps birthday is a time for celebration and introspection as Marines enjoy the company of other Marines who have lived to tell the tale and think of those of us who cannot be here, "those not present".

Semper Fi

Larry McWaters, GySgt., USMC (Ret.)

Name: Rebecca Pritchard

Location: Allentown Pa

Comments: Thank you for giving us the gift of your son.

It was the greatest gift you could have given your country.

Thank you for the gift of your father.

We will remember him always, and do our best to help you remember him.

God Bless!

Name: CHRIS GEARY

Location: NORFOLK VA

Comments: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND GOD BLESS YOU.

REST IN PEACE, AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Name: Sharon

Location: Midwest

Comments: Payton is beautiful and she looks like she has Daddy's nose:) There little profiles are very telling. Best wishes to you and Payton.

Name: Donna Lorenz

Location: McConnell AFB KS

Comments: As the mother of a prior Marine and a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve I fully understand the sacrifices our military make each and ever day. The evidence of the sacrifices of the families only becomes public when the family loses their loved one. I as an American Citizen Thank You for all of your sacrifices, before and after the death of this wonderful Marine, son, husband, father, and friend. God Bless you and yours. Thank you!

Name: Kerry Ingram

Location: Oklahoma

Comments: I'm a new mommy - a boy and a girl - I can't imagine your loss either from the standpoint of a mom, a wife, or a sister. It hurts my heart to think of it. Thank you for your extreme sacrifice for our country and for the comfort I feel when I tuck my children in at night. Words can not express how very very grateful I am for all who give of themselves to keep us safe.

Name: Laura Brown

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois

Comments: Bridget and Family-

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Bobby. My words are belated but you have been much in my thoughts over this holiday season. As mentioned at a funeral of a young friend of mine this year, few people have lived such a full life in such a short period of time. I'm guessing the same was true of Bobby although obviously he was taken well before his time. I'm hopeful that the birth of your granddaughter will bring you comfort and joy. I wish you many happy memories and a blessed 2005.

All the best,

Laura Brown

Name: Linda Turley

Location: Clemmons, NC

Comments: I wanted to express my sorrow for your loss and to tell you that I am forever grateful to Bobby and all the other soldiers that are serving so that we may sleep peaceful at night. The beautiful video in memory of your young Marine was moving and I can only imagine the pain you are going through. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his care.

Name: Melissa Story

Location: Milwaukee

Comments: Watching your video really touched me, and I am greatfull that you could share this with all of us. God Bless your family.

Name: Michelle Olsen Coleman

Location: Chery Point, NC

Comments: I would like to start off by giving you all my condolences. The video of your son's funeral have touched the hearts of those who have seen it. As I write,this beautiful and powerful video is continuing to be sent to other Marines around the world. My husband (a Cpl USMC) forwarded me this from Okinawa and told me that his office stopped work and watched it, together; as did mine (I am also a Cpl USMC). We will be praying for you and your family and we are PROUD to have had a Marine like Bobby in the Corps. God Bless.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Respestfully Sent,

Cpl Michelle & Cpl Shawn Coleman

Name: Connie Durham

Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Comments: Dear Warns family,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful video. My husband is Major David Durham and I want you to know how honored I was to meet your family. I shared with David my instant impression of your family when we met. It was very obvious to me that you were Christians that lived what you believed. Your belief that faith is something larger than us, was evident in the grace in which you were handling such pain. no one knows how he or she would handle such a loss, but I want you to know that you have touched my spirit in a way that I will never forget.

David and our family will never forget Bobby's sacrifice.

As a mother of five boys who want to be Marines, thank you Mrs.Warns for your wonderful example of the Grace, of a Godly woman.

Connie Durham

Name: Jenna Hodapp

Location: Colorado

Comments: I was truely touched by the video.

I am terribly sorry for the loss of this beautiful young man. He died bravely and I thank him for my safety. I am saddened by the loss of him. My condolences go out to the family and friends.

My thoughs and prayers are with you.

Name: Linda

Location: Meadville,PA

Comments: My heart can not begin to feel the pain and lonliness you are feeling at this time. Heaven is surely a better place with the presence of your son, brother, husband and/or father. I thank God for those who are willing to give their very lives that we might live in a country like the USA. I have the greatest respect for anyone who serves in the military. Whether or not the war in Iraq is right or wrong, your loved one made the supreme sacrifice! We are a military family, my husband served 26 years in the Air Force, my brother fought in Viet Nam, my father in WWII, and my grandfather in WWI. They all came home safe and sound--oh how my hearts breaks for you. Please know you are in my prayers and I pray the Lord will give you a peace to fill the void your Marine has left in your life. As I said before, I cannot even begin to know how you feel but I can assure you that there are not words to convey my gratitude for those who unselfishly serve in the uniformed services today. Thank you for making the supreme sacrifice for all Americans.

Name: Dave (Doc) Tollefson

Location: NC

Comments: God bless you and know we greive with you.....

We carry our fallen brothers with us..........

Name: Vic Olney

Location: New York City

Comments: God Bless all our USMC and Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors serving in Harms Way. All represent our Nation's best,

Name: John Schroeder

Location: Oconomowoc, WI

Comments: Dear Mr. & Mrs. Warns,

A friend from our parish (St. Jerome-Oconomowoc, WI) sent me an e-mail with the link to your son's funeral. I wanted to let you know that my family thanks you and Robert for his dedicated selfless service to our country.

Where ever I meet a service man/women, police officer or fireman, I thank them for their gift to all of us, their selfless example. Something you taught your son impressioned him so much that he gave his life for the love of his fellow countrymen.

Robert , his family and your family will always be in our family prayers and rosaries. May God bless you and Robert.

With Highest Regards,

John Schroeder & family

Location: Stuttgart, Arkansas

Comments: I received your site from a Vietnam Vet. My husband who was a Vietnam Vet, Golf 2/5 Marine, passed away Dec. 27th, 2003. He developed lung cancer caused from the agent orange. I grieve with your family. I don't know why I received this, but I realize that I am not the only one who is still grieving. God Bless all of you. Georgia Hall

Name: Kevin Benson, Colonel of Cavalry

Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS

Comments: I did not have the privilege of knowing Cpl Warns, but I have known many men like him. I spent my time in Iraq as well. I know there is a special place in Heaven for fallen Soldiers and Marines and I know your son is there with all his comrades and mine. May God comfort you in this time. I thank God that there are still men of valor like your son who will walk in the dark places where other, lesser men, fear to go. Our country is blessed to have them and you.

Name: Capt., P. Sartori, USMCR Ret.

Location: Coppell, TX

Comments: Dear Warns Family and Friends,

Your son epitomizes the very best that this country puts in the uniform of United States Marine.

The tribute to your son should be required viewing for every high school student in this country to remind them of the terrible price we pay to keep this country free and to bring democracy to others.

I salute the Warms family for your sacrifice and I salute your son for his heroism, bravery, and duty to his country.

He now truly stands guard at Heaven's Gates.

With My Gratitude,

Capt. P. Sartori, USMCR Ret.

Name: Christine Morris

Location: N. Kingstown, RI

Comments: Condolences from the Morris family.

God bless you & people like you who give their sons & daughters to our country, knowing of the possible ultimate consequence.

"There is no greater gift than to lay down your life for your friends."

Thank you for very painful sacrafice.

Name: Dave

Location: New jersey

Comments: My heart breaks for you, your son, your brother, your husband and little one... your father.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Name: Capt. Don Blair USMC (ret)

Location: Brentwood, CA

Comments:

We shall never forget our warriors or let them die in vain. With respect and honor we will always remember their names. Thank You Bobby Warns and Semper Fi my fellow Marine.

Name: Alex Anderson

Location: Yakima, WA

Comments: Thank you for your selfless actions Robert. I'm glad you were able to do what I cannot. I'm sorry it ended the way it did. :(

Sincerely

Alex Anderson

Name: Cindy Reiter

Location: Oceanside, CA

Comments: As a Marine wife, your tribute to Bobby has deeply touched me. Bobby and his spirt truely live on in all of you. I am so thankful for the sacrifice he made. That our country will remain free and be a safer place for us to raise our children. I will keep you in my prayers, especially little Payton. Seeing the beautiful video that was made of Bobby's service, I know she will know exactly who her daddy is and what a great man he was. God Bless you all and God Bless Bobby.

Location: Detroit, MI

Comments: Thank you for sharing this video with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Name: Jules Crowell

Location: Welcome, NC

Comments: In Heaven,a changing of the Guard has taken place and, along with his fellow Marines, Bobby now has a place of honor. God required another Marine to serve at heaven's Gates .... at least that's how I handle the loss.

My deepest sympathy to the family and to the Corps.

Semper Fi, Bobby. May you continue to serve God & Country in Peace!

JAC

Name: Paula

Location: Massachusetts

Comments: My sympathy to the family and friends of Babby Warns. He gave the ultimate sacrifice to his country. I will remember him and you in my prayers.

Name: Michael Nichols, Major, US Army Field Artillery (Ret'd)

Location: Milwaukee

Comments: Semper Fi: Semper Fidelis "Always Faithful"

Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever"

Watching the video of your son's funeral caused me to bite my lower lip. It swept my breath away.

Your son's fellow Marines looked magnificent as they stood ramrod straight, guarding proudly, their fallen brother.

The video stirred the very depths of my soul, it was so moving!

Something as simple as a hand slipping off his coffin, or as riveting as watching you, mother, bend to kiss Bobby's coffin, or of the Marine making the sharp pivoting, military turns at the front of the church, or of the strong, young, professional man, a Marine, kneeling down to present the colors to you - how tearful!

I hurt inside, yet at the same time it made me so very proud. Proud to be an American. Proud to be a citizen of this great land.

I wish that a professional video tribute, done as well as your son's, would be bestowed upon each and every military person who gave their life.

I thought of all the other families who have lost a child to war.

At the very least, a similar video tribute should be provided by our government to each and every family who have lost a loved one in combat - of course, if they desired such.

A young lady, who's brother is in a Battalion in Iraq, showed me some emails that the Battalion commander, LtCol Smith writes to the families of the battalion to keep them abreast of what transpired through the week with the unit.

He wrote of the sad and terrible loss of two of their young troops in the later weeks of December, 2004.

He wrote of how devastated they all are.

The following week he wrote of how his young soldiers - dusty, and cold, and hungry, and exhausted - nonetheless, rose to their feet to render him respect when he walked in on them.

He wrote of how these young men remarked how they felt a sense of purpose of what they are doing there - providing security so young Iraqi children can go to school.

I pasted a small piece from the Lieutenant Colonel's email on what those Marines said to him: "..what really gets you Sir...those little kids...those little kids...they come up to you, and in their broken English say "look, we go to school" with a wide smile and a thumbs up.

It gets to you Sir, it feels good. We are doing really good out there, aren't we Sir?"

That was what your son, Bobby, was a part of, and doing his job, when these sobs killed him.

Dear Warns family, your son gave of his precious life, so that other human beings, the young, old, and unprotected could feel a sense of security provided by our country's young people. What a beautiful gift to humanity!

Please check out this is a beautiful link that pays tribute to our special young people, like Bobby, http://www.coronanorco.com/America-at-war/index.htm

Location: Annandale, VA

Comments: Thank you for sharing your pain and happiness with us. Bobby and all of you who have been touched by his life will be in my prayers. May God bless all of you and continue to bless our country.

pete

Name: Colonel (Ret) Catherine Scott

Location: Washington DC

Comments: My heart goes out to your family and I cannot imagine the loss you have suffered. I was tremendously moved by the video tribute for Bobby, a young man who was obviously loved and respected by so many people. I retired from the Air Force this summer and your website was shared with me by a retired Army colleague, both of us concluding our military careers with U S Special Operations Command. It was there I enjoyed my first association with Marines. I found them all to be model military professionals, taking such pride in their work, their appearance and exemplifying the values they were taught as young Marines. They were always an inspiration to me as Bobby will continue to be for the millions who will be touched by his service and his life. I lift you up in my prayers and wish for you all a New Year rich with blessings, especially the joy that little Payton will bring to your family when she arrives.

God Bless You!

Catherine

Name: Jim

Location: Richlands, NC

Comments: An extremely moving tribute to fine young Marine! Bobby may you find peace in your new post with Sky 6. You will live always in the hearts and minds of those that loved you, served with you and those that took the time to watch and read this most memorable tribute!

Semper Fi,

James A. Butler

SgtMaj., USMC (Ret.)

67, 70, 71 Viet Nam, 90, 91 Desert Shield/Storm

Name: Guy Pete

Location: PA

Comments: Lest we forget

Semper Fi!!

Guy Pete

LtCol USMC (Ret)

Name: Tish

Location: Bethlehem Township, NJ

Comments: On the same street together, my body would be a stranger to you. But our souls are not strangers, no matter how far apart we are. Your pain and your pride are shared by this ordinary American. I thank God daily for men and women like Bobby Warns who selflessly give of themselves because they believe in a greater good and a better world. God bless.

Name: Burke Tarble

Location: Fort Leavenworth KS

Comments: God bless Bobby. No one can put in words how much we owe him and his comrades. We must dedicate our lives to earning the gifts we have been granted in this country by such sacrifice. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son.

Name: COL (Ret) Bob Hurley

Location: Orlando, FL

Comments: What a beautiful tribute to a Great Young American.

May God's Blessings be upon you at this time and upon all our Servicemen and women.

I pray the New Year will bring peace once again and our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen will return home safely.

Name: Ryan McGranahan

Location: Lutayfiyah, Iraq

Comments: Bob and I were in the platoon together for 4.5 years and we were close friends. I have a lot I would like to talk to Erin and Bob's folks about that I am not really comfortable saying through an email. I would like to meet them some time when I get home (who knows when). I have lots of great stories I would like to share about Bob and also lots of pictures that I am sure that you would like to have. Please contact me at my given email address****(I only get to use my email about once per month so don't be surprised if I don't answer right away).

Sincerely,

Cpl Ryan A. McGranahan

Weapons Platoon,

Golf Company, 2/24

Name: Todd Woodhouse

Location: Milwaukee

Comments: Having this website here makes me feel like maybe I can still talk to you.

I miss you Bobby. I miss you stopping by. I miss your laugh, (especially when you thought something was really funny, or somebody just did something really stupid). I miss you sleeping on my couch, sunglasses and all. I miss going to George Webb's in the middle of the night.

I miss our talks. Remember all we talked about before you left? All our hopes, all our fears, what we were going to do with ourselves in life. Life was going to take us where it took us, all we could do was live it and hopefully have some fun along the way.

I read the letter you wrote me from time to time, the one where you told me not to change. But to be honest with you man I don't know how I can't. It's hard not having you around. It's like a little piece of the puzzle is gone, and know matter hard you try to put the others together you can't make it whole. Justin misses you a lot too. I think he might be taking it even harder than me.

God we miss you Bob.

Your memorial/fundraiser went well. Lots of people came to show their support and a lot of money was raised for your little girl. I'm sure like any Daddy your going to worry, and I suppose it won't do me any good to tell you not to. But you know as well as I do no little lady has ever had an entourage of uncles like your little lady will.

Well buddy, thanks for listening. And until we talk again you take care of yourself. And don't forget to look in on us from time to time, cause your friends still need you.

Your Friend,

Todd

Name: Christopher Maida

Location: iraq

Comments: Dear Erin and Warns family,

I'm so happy to hear that the little girl is doing well. I can't tell you how proud I am of Bobby. It's been hard to be without him, and even more so during Christmas. He was the one who kept all the guys in weapons plt. cheerful. But we still have good times when we think of the funny stories of Bobby and the jokes he used to tell. I feel comforted to know that he's watching over us, his family, and now his baby girl.

I will never forget Bobby.

Chris Maida

Name: LCpl Tobias L. Slaton

Location: Camp Hansan Okinawa Japan

Comments: I feel a tremendous ammount of sorrow for you loss. No words of mine can help with the pain, I know because I have felt them to. I have lost friends and family in Iraq and the most important thing to remember is that they were proud to serve. Do not let anyone take from you son's/ husband honor. To Bobby Warns in Heaven, from one Marine To another, Semper Fi.

Name: Debbie

Location: Pueblo Colorado

Comments: I know that my words can't take away your loss but I know that through his baby girl that he will live on.

He is a true hero to us and I will never forget him.

Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Name: Ryan Lipovsek

Location: Ixonia, Wisconsin

Comments: My thoughts and prayers go out to Bobby's family. Thank you for everything that you have done for your country Bobby, You will NEVER be forgoten and will live for ever in great memories with everyone you have touched.

God Bless the Warns Family and all your friends.

Ryan Lipovsek

Name: Judy K. Henderson

Location: Temecula, CA

Comments: As a Mother...my heart aches for your loss. As a Grandmother you have something very special to look forward to. Your Granddaughter will hear all the wonderful stories about her Daddy, your wonderful son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Name: Tayna Smith

Location: Ventura California

Comments: 13 Year Navy Veteran, and Veteran of the first Gulf War. My thoughts and prayers are with every Sailor, Marine, Soldier, and Airman. Thanks guys, see you home soon. If the Lord calls you sooner, you will definately be in a better place than all of us. Semper Fi.

Location: bristol/england

Comments: A Fallen Hero

A brave and loyal American has given his very best, We salute you,Cpl. Robert P. Warns II, , as you enter your final rest.

Yes, another hero has died so with liberty and freedom we may live, We’re honored for the love of your country and the sacrifice you willingly did give.

May the many lives you’ve touched be blessed for passing your way, May these blessings from you be passed to others every day.

I hope the laughter in your life will be remembered by family and friends, That each time they think of you, a chuckle to their heart it sends.

My heart and thoughts are with Roberts family rest in peace friend.

Name: Bill

Location: California

Comments: I never met Bobby and cannot imagine your pain. Your son/husband is a hero and after visiting this web site I will never forget him or what he has done for this country. Thank you for sharing him with this country so he could provide us with the freedom we so often take for granted. Know that he may be gone but look at the list of names leaving comments from all over the world. He is still touching so many lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

God bless you all,

Bill

Name: GySgt Watkins, James A.

Location: Cherry Point NC

Comments: I was touched and moved by the honor and contribute and the thought that was put behind this, and in your time of sorry may God keep you and your family safe.

OOH RAH and Semper FI!!

James A. Watkins I

Gysgt USMC

Location: Orlando Florida

Comments: I know it is a small comfort but God Bless Bobby and all those like him who beleive in Freedom for all! And who are willing to lay it on the line for their beliefs!

Name: Jeremy

Location: Camp Lejeune NC

Comments: I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. Myself and my fellow Marines appreciate the sacrifices that you and your son have made to make this land a safer place. Your son was not the only one at war, you too were fighting your own wars here. I was there myself and I know my family was terrified. Your son was fighting so that you and everyone else had the freedom to read, view, and post like we have on this website. He payed the highest price possible for protecting his family. Always be proud of your son, he lives on in our hearts. No matter what anyone thinks, he is still there in Iraq fighting right aside his fellow Marines, left, abreast, and in step. God Bless you and your family. Congratulations on your soon to be here granddaughter.

Semper Fidelis

Sgt USMC

Name: Laura

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Comments: Words cannot express the emotion I am feeling right now after watching the beautiful tribute to your son. You are in my prayers along with all of those still serving. My deepest sympathy.

Name: Jeff

Location: Madison, WI

Comments: This site is a great tribute to a great man. When I was just a young boy of 10 we lost a family friend in Vietnam and not until later in life did I realize the sacrafice he and others like Bobby made so I could live free in this country. Your entire family has my deepest sympathy for your loss. I, for one, will remember Bobby and others like him who have the courage to stand up and give it all when it matters. Thank you for having the courage to put this on the web so others can see the true heros that are protecting us everyday.

Thank you so much and may God be with the entire Warns family.

Jeff

Name: ryan planetree

Location: birmingham, UK

Comments: im truly sorry about your loss. i saw the video tribute of bobby on fox news channel 6 in milwaukee, while visiting family. it really moved me. it really got me thinking about how hard the troops are working at acheiving peace in iraq and throughout this world. someday peace will come, but in the meantime myself and my family and friends will continue to pray for the troops in harms way, the troops stationed all over the world, and for the family and friends of the fallen soldiers. we'll keep bobby and your family in our thought and prayers.

sincerely

ryan planetree

Name: The O'Dowd Family

Location: Naperville, Illinois

Comments: Words can't express how much the news of Bobby's passing affected us. Kym, Brian and Kevin clearly remember playing with Bobby and his sister on Thrush. Good memories! As parents, Terry and I can only begin to imagine how a loss like this feels to his family. After talking with Anne, we are so certain that God is working through his family by their show of such strength and faith. What a blessing that he will leave a mark on the world by the birth of his daughter in May. May God Bless all and "Pray For Peace"!

Name: Mary Beth Topf

Comments: I want to write something, but am not sure what. My words are empty in comparison to the emotion every time I hear of one of our own being taken. Bobby has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I am ever so thankful for that sacrifice and am ever so sorry for your loss. I pray for our soldiers everyday. Take comfort that he is a soldier for God now.

Location: Jacksonville, NC

Comments: May God bless your family. No words can convey a heartfelt thank you for your son's sacrifice but please know people care and your son is not forgotten.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Comments:

Semper fi, Bobby Warns. You and I are comrades in arms. Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. Rest in peace, Marine. You know there’s no way we can ever repay you but we can let your family know you will never be forgotten, that we will all remember your contribution to the Marines’ tradition of doing whatever we must to serve our country, protect our friends and families, and preserve Freedom for Americans.

Semper fi, Bobby! I salute you, son.

Gordon Curtis,

Sergeant, USMC.

Name: Dick Judd

Location: East Troy

Comments: Your son and Husband is a true hero. He will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT BOBBY WARNS WAS A HERO IN MY EYES FOR WHAT HE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF HIS FRIENDS AND ESPECIALLY HIS FAMILY, CONTINUE TO BE STRONG AND DONT LOOSE YOUR FAITH IN GOD, HE IS THERE FOR YOU AND BOBBY WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS.

Name: Amn Michael Martinez

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Comments: Cpl. Robert P. Warns II,

I admire your courage, which you had clearly displayed.

I admire the actions you took, and the sacrafice you made.

My deepest sympothy to your family who deals with this tragic loss everyday.

For your country blood was shed, and for you a tear falls from my face.

I thank you for paying for our freedom, cause freedom isn't free.

I thank you, Cpl. Robert P Warns for serving in the United States Marines.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Warns,

I can only imagine the pain you all are in. I know it must be said alot, but i am sorry for your loss. It's because of brave Americans like himself, we are all able to enjoy our freedom today. He is definately a hero, and I'm glad you made it possible for me to know his name. I promise when I'm called to duty I will serve this country, and do my part to ensure freedoms are saved.

Amn Michael Martinez

Logistics Planner,

United States Air Force.

Name: PFC Kyle C. Hill

Location: Waukesha, WI

Comments: Best of wishes to you, I send a prayer out to your family. We will never forget. Once a Marine always a Marine.

Semper Fi

Location: MCCDC Quantico, VA

Comments: I and my family are sorry for your loss. All of America shares in your loss, and all of the Marine Corps hurts over the loss of one of its own. I am thankful for Bobby's life and his willingness to place it between his country and its enemies.

Name: william holz sr.

Location: menomonee falls wis.

Comments: Thank our god for people like this who serve and protect this great land so that the rest of us can have some peace at night when we sleep. Never forget those who gave their all to make the world a better place. God Bless this brave Marine!---Respectfully, William Holz Sr. Father of a fellow service man.

Name: Tony Graham

Location: Norman, OK

Comments: God bless you for your sacrifice. This is another reminder that freedom isn't free. God bless the United States Marine Corps and Semper Fi!

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Comments: Everyday I hear about soldiers dying and I wonder what they were like. It takes a great person to fight for the freedom of people they do not even know. I found this poem and wanted to share it with you.

To Bobby and the Warns family -

Thank You

I can't shake every hand.
I can't put flowers on every grave.
I can't console every family member.
But I can say thank you.

You have given me the freedom I enjoy today.
Your blood was shed in place of mine.
Your family grieved so mine could rejoice.
All I can say is thank you.

There are not words big enough.
There is not a hug strong enough.
There is not a smile wide enough.
All I can offer is thank you.

You are my hero!
You are in my thoughts.
You are in my prayers.
For all you've done, thank you.
-Lily Michaels

I prayer that you are able to find some peace and remember all the good times that Bobby has given you.

Sincere thoughts,

Sonya

Name: Larry

Location: Virginia

Comments: Your son gave his all for his country, his beliefs and for you, his family. He rests in the Mansions of the Lord. You will see him again some day in Heaven.

Name: MAJ Michael W. Gardner

Location: Germany

Comments: My deepest sympathy to you. I am a former Marine and have been in the military for 30 years. I never saw a video that touched me like this did. Makes me cry everytime I look at it. The world is a dangerous place and I do believe that the military is doing the right thing in the long run. But there is a cost that is always paid in the lives of young men and women to secure our safety and freedoms.

Name: David Szymanski

Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Comments: I tip my head to the one's that are close to Bobby and I send my regards to all those that new him. God Bless him and his family. Also all the Marines and Soldiers fighting in Iraq.

Name: Mike

Location: Lake Zurich, IL

Comments: I am so very sorry for your loss. I am 17 years old and a teacher showed my class this video. It brought tears to many peoples eyes including mine. When I was in 8th grade, I lost a friend to a rare form of cancer. He never complained once about being sick. I always wondered why him? God has his reasons I guess. I believe that God sends wonderful people like my friend and like Bobby here to make our lives better and to bring us up when we are down and then take them away so we can see them again in Heaven. Congratulations on raising such a wonderful man. I hope your daughter/granddaughter grows up to understand how lucky she is to have such a wonderful father. Again I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing his life with us.

Sincerely, Mike

Name: Scoutman

Location: NH

Comments: Freedom is certainly not free, thank you for your sacrifice. You did make a difference God Bless you.

Name: William Kalinowski

Location: Michigan

Comments: God Bless You Bobby, REST IN PEACE!

Location: California

Comments: To Bobby Warns family,

I am so sorry for the lost of your son, I know it must have been hard. My husband too is in the Military and I am also pregnant.Your grand daughter and son are in our prayers and i'm sure in the prayers of a lot of people.The video moved me, its a good way to have your son's memory forever be there.... God Bless

Name: Clayton Phipps LCpl USMC

Location: Taqaddum (TQ) Iraq

Comments: I saw this video through a SSgt I work with I couldn't help it, It brought tear to my eye I recently lost a good friend over here and, Just want to say. That seeing this video inspires me to keep pushing through my time out here, because of you and your family I know my efforts aren't in vain.

ohhrahh Cpl, Your fallen but not forgotten keep heavens streets safe untill the rest of us get there to help!!

Name: Cpl Josiah Koniecki

Location: Iraq

Comments: Bob and I went way back. He was there when I first joned the unit. I am so terribly sorry that he is gone, and I daily mourn for your loss, and pray for all of those from whom your son, brother, fiance and friend was taken. He always helped me out a lot in the Marine Corps, and we always got along very well. I feel heartsick every day over your loss, and wish that I could be home to grieve with you. Until then, I am praying for you all every day, that the Lord Jesus Christ will comfort, strengthen and protect you.

Name: lucille henzig

Location: Racine,Wi.

Comments: Dearest Warns family,

My heart goes out to you, for I too have lost my son SPC Michael Mcglothin on 4/17/04. There is nothing in the world that can prepare you for something like this. I miss Mike every day. I cry everyday. These were not only heros,but our children,and they will not be forgotten. Let us never forget we raised very brave young men,whom will live in our hearts forever until we meet them again.

All my love and prayers,

Lucy

P.S Theres a saying that the army has that is supposed to sum up everything HOOAH,Bobby.

Name: Marcia Koenig

Location: Waukesha

Comments: To Bobby's family,

As a member of St. Mary's parish I cannot tell you how Bobby's death has impacted me and my family. My chilren attend St. Mary's school and I felt honored to be a part of the children's show of respect for Bobby after the funeral. Through Bobby's death, my family has put a face on a serviceman lost in action. We have all learned so much through his loss. I cannot tell you how many tears I have cried for your loss and the loss of so many families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Enjoy the holidays as best you can.

Name: OSC Peter J Jacobs USN/Ret

Location: Brooksville,Fl

Comments: My Journey's Just Begun,Don't think of me as gone away,my journey's just begun,life holds so many facets,this earth is only one.Just think of me as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort. Where there are no days and years. Think how I must be wishing that you could know today how nothing but your sadness can really pass away. And think of me as living in the hearts I've touched. For nothing loved is ever lost.

And I was loved so much.

Location: East Greenwich, RI

Comments: One of the most touching things I have ever seen. Been going through a very difficult stretch in my life, this video has helped me put my problems in perspective. God bless your son.

Name: Kelle in N.C.

Location: N.C.

Comments: I saw your video on the news this week and it touched me somewhere really deep in my soul. I am a 35 year old woman with no family in the service though my support and prayers are everlasting. Thank you for sharing your son with us. You will always be close to me and forever in my thoughts and prayers. Only look to the stars; that's where he'll be, looking down at all of you.
Kelle Misenheimer

Name: Michael Trombley

Location: Traverse City, Michigan

Comments: Warns Family,

I am a Police Officer and Former Marine, however, as you well know, "Once a Marine always a Marine". I would like you to know, you are in our prayers, and I would like to thank you for raising such a fine young man. You must have done an outstanding job, because only the best are able to become Marines. We can all have peace in our minds, knowing that your son and other brother Marines, are gaurding the gates and protecting the heavens. Our Lord has chosen the Best of the Best, for that job, and I thank you.

Semper Fi,

All our Prayers.....Michael Trombley

Name: Dale Kindall

Location: Ashland Ohio

Comments: May god bless the soul of this brave marine who made the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved country. Thanks to his wonderful family for this moving tribute.

Name: Tina E. Dexter

Location: Detroit, MI

Comments: I am a SSgt in the Marine Corps. I was deeply moved by your son's death. I am truely sorry for your loss.

Name: Laura Davis

Comments: Well, im only a kid in seventh grade. But i almost cried when i saw this video! i'm so so so so so incredibly sorry! you have no idea! Wow, you are really strong! i really am so glad we have people like bobby to protect us! without people like him, my life would not be the same! I love the music also! I'm so glad bobby is in no more pain. Hes with god now. I'm so sorry for your loss. May god help you heal.

-Laura Davis

Name: Joel Whitmore

Location: Toledo, Ohio

Comments: It is very hard for me to gather words to express how I feel. But I wanted to thank you for sharing your memories of Bobby with all of us.

God Bless Bobby and all of his family on this day of sharing.

Location: Dickson, Tennessee

Comments: A friend in the Marines just sent me this link. I cry when the wind blows, and have again. What a fitting, beautiful tribute to a wonderful young man. We are so lucky to have young men like Bobby serving our country.

On this Christmas day, I pray for blessings of inner peace for your family. God bless.

Name: Darryl Bryson

Location: Madison, WI

Comments: I am a Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve. As of this message, I am spending Christmas Day, visiting my wife in Williamsburg, VA. She is getting ready to deploy to Kuwait in a month. I showed this tribute to Bobby on Christmas day to some people who are shipping out to Kuwait. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. We would all like to express our gratitude to Bobby, and each of you, his family, for serving our country. We all realize that it wasn't only Bobby who sacrificed. It is people such as yourself who have given up a lot as well. We all will keep you in our prayers on this Holiday.

Darryl Bryson

Name: Sgt Justin R Firor USMC

Location: Seoul, Korea

Comments: To my fallen brother,

Although you are gone you will never be forgotten. Once a Marine Always a Marine...

RIP Semper Fi.

Justin Firor

Sgt USMC

Location: CAMPBELLSBURG, KY

Comments: I AM A RETIRED MASTER SGT IN THE US ARMY. I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ON YOUR LOSS. I SPENT TWO TOURS IN VIETNAM MYSELF.

THANK YOU FOR RAISING A SON THAT TODAY IS PROTECTING ALL AMERICANS EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SOME DUMB PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE MILITARY IS LIKE OR HOW HARD SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN SACRIFICE NOT JUST THEIR LIVES BUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME ETC!

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS

MIKE

Name: Jennifer Iddins

Location: camp Lejeune North Carolina

Comments: Thank you for your sacrifice. My husband is a marine and I know of not only the sacrifice he makes but that the family makes too. I appreciate what your son did and what you do. My children live safer because of your son and the other soldiers. I am touched by your tape. God bless you and your family. Your son was and is still a hero.

Jennifer Iddins

Name: tony stricland

Location: winston-salem,nc

Comments: merry chrismas bobby.

Name: Kain Holland

Location: Mundelein, Illinois

Comments: To the Warns family,

I want to send out my deepest sympathy in regards to the loss of Cpl. Warns. That was a breathtaking tribute that was put together for him. I myself fought in Iraq at the start of the conflict and returned home in June of last year. I've served almost seven years in the Marines, now with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, South Bend, IN. I was there for the start of the conflict, and have mourned the loss of brethren. Cpl. Warns is one of a special breed of human beings that stepped up, and raised his right hand to earn the title of United States Marine. There's no better friend. I may not know Cpl. Warns personally, but as a Marine, we have a lot in common. I will share Cpl. Warns's tribute with my Marines, and send out a special prayer and a thank you to Cpl. Warns's for his Bravery and Honor. God Bless you all.

Semper Fi-

Sgt. Holland

Location: Mequon, WI

Comments: I met Bob in Milwaukee at his favorite hangout, Axel's. The thing that I knew and remember about Bob is that he was an optimistic and cheerful guy who cared a lot about his friends and other people. I saw Bobby mature greatly as a person the couple years I knew him. Bob was always good for a smile or a good laugh, and I was always the better after chatting or hanging out with him. His demeanor was always so natural...he never tried to be someone he wasn't. I appreciated this about him. He is and will be dearly missed by those of us who knew him. To his credit, I didn't know anyone who didn't get along with or like Bob. We will all miss him dearly, and are saddened that his life was cut short at such a precious young age. He truly was a special and wonderful person.

Name: Charles & Sharon Alley

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Comments: Dear Mr & Mrs Warns,

It is Christmas Eve, and just like every other day, there is not a day that ges by that I do not think of your son and others like him. Know this, that he and his selfless service to this country will never be forgotten.

Our own son graduated from MCRD San Diego on November 19, and MCT this past Friday. We do not know yet where his future will take him, but wherever he will be, he is a part of a proud family which includes your magnificent son, Bobby. We will continue to pray for you in your grief, just as we pray for our son Samuel and all those serving in these trying times - they are America's finest.

God bless you each and every day and know that your grief - and pride - is shared by all of us in your Marine family, plus millions of us "ordinary" Americans.

Semper Fi,

Charles Alley family

Indianapolis, Indiana

Name: Leilani Jones

Location: Oceanside, CA

Comments: I hold a special place in my heart for our marines since Camp Pendleton is home to the few, the proud. My husband was a marine many years ago, however, once a marine always a marine...you know that. I grieve for your loss. My marine is gone, too, so I gave him the heads up to seek Bobby out to say hi and thank you for his service. I firmly believe in the afterlife and as sad as you may be you will see your Bobby again. Until then he will be with you. I have a POW/MIA web site I'd like to invite you to. On the left towards the bottom it says The Chapel. Please click that link. There is a poem there which may sustain you in your grief. The words are good advice. Here is the link: http://powmias.learncomputersnow.net Bobby is with our Heavenly Father now and I will pray for him as I do for our troops daily.

God Bless you,

Leilani Brunson Jones

Name: David Pope, Col. USAF (Ret)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Comments: Bobby and his fellow Marines are a national treasure. I'm sorry I never got to meet him or shake his hand. Best wishes to his family.

Name: Lewis Family

Location: Archdale/Trinity North Carolina

Comments: My thoughts and prayers go out to the Warns Family. For I am a single parent of a Marine who just graduated from boot camp in October 2004. I am so very proud of him and all the young men and women who have taken this step in there lives to join our military. My son is only 19 years old and I am so scared but I know that this is a choice that he has made. While I was watching the news last night on Fox 8 they showed your sons story and it has brought tears to my eyes. This is a very fine tribute you have made for your son/brother/father/husband in his honor. I have never in my life seen such a touching vedio. My son is home for the holidays and he was watching the news also when it came on and I know it touched him because he just sat there and after a few minutes I asked him if there was something wrong and he said no. I knew by the tone of his voice it had touched him like nothing has ever done. He just graduated last year from Trinity High School and 2 months later was gone to boot camp. Becoming a Marine has really changed him and he has become a stronger young man. He is wanting to go to Iraq because of the fallen Marines he said it is a brotherhood that know one can understand and I respect him for that. He is wanting to be there side by side with his brothers he said and I do not say anything because he knows that I am scared enough.

May you cherrish the memories of his life and build from there. I want to thank you for sharing your story with all of America. Your sons memory lives on in all of our lives that it has touched. May God Bless you and be with you through this holiday season.

Mother of A Marine

Name: Mark A. Gravitte

Location: Salisbury, NC

Comments: We were privileged to see Cpl. Robert P. Warns II video tribute last evening on our local news cast.We would like to take this opportunity to express how deeply saddened we are at the passing of your son. May God comfort you in the days ahead and rest assured that the loss of your son was not in vain. We are so proud of him and all of our enlisted service men and women. Our youngest son Thomas is a delayed entry Marine who will report to Parris Island June 20th, 2005. Please pray for him and all of our servicemen as often as you can.

Mr and Mrs Mark A. Gravitte, Sr.

Name: Ironman

Location: littltton,colo

Comments: Ijust wanted to say thank you to a brave soul for his contribution to our country and to wish his family and friends peace and tranquility in their hearts and memories,God bless all of you,our country will always be strong because of men like Bobby,,

Semper Fi

a proud vet (Ironman)

Name: Floyd Family

Location: Asheboro, NC

Comments: My wife and I saw your video on our local news last night. We justed wanted you to know that we are so sorry to hear about your personal loss; however, we are equally proud of Bobby Warns and others like him who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that all Americans and other people around the world can live in peace. You can be certain that your family will be lifted up in our daily prayers. God bless you and our troops.

Name: Robert Houston

Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas

Comments: Hello, I served as a Ranger in Vietnam from December of 1971-73. I saw a lot of combat and two of the members of my 6 man team lost their lives in that place. Those boys (Men) were the closest human beings to me I have ever known. One of them fell in battle 22 December 72, and his parents recieved word he was back on U.S. soil on Christmas day. I never have forgotten the men I fought with as I am certain had the roles been reversed, they'd have never forgotten me. Find comfort in that, because the men that served with Bobby will never forget him or the sacrifice he made for them. Semper Fi, Merry Christmas. Sincerely with deepest sympathy, Robert Houston, Sergeant "N" Company Ranger, 75th Inf. attached to the 173rd Airborne Division, Central Highland/Dak To Area of Operations, Vietnam, Republic of.

Name: 2LT Sarah Cleveland, ARMY

Location: Appleton

Comments: I met Bob at Axel's in Milwaukee. I am pretty sure it was Bob's favorite bar. He was definitely a proud Marine. Of course with me being in the Army, all we ever did was fight over the two. I left, and did not know Bob had left as well or that he did not make it home until I received the email with this link. To all of Bob's family and friends, my heart goes out to you, you will be in my prayers. Bob was an awesome person with so much life and a great Marine.

Location: Largo, FL

Comments: The link for Bobby's video made it our way through a message board that I frequent. Please know that our prayers are with all of you through this. I have close family and friends in the military and am so thankful for those who serve. Even though we are strangers, this has touched my heart. His new baby will be a very lucky little girl and will be so proud of her father. Thank you for sharing this video with everyone, it was beautiful.

God Bless.

Name: Randy Herrick, EMCS USN

Location: Michigan

Comments: May you find peace and comfort in the Lord and the assurance that Bobby waits for you in heaven.

Thank you for sharing this video. It is a beautiful reminder of the men and women serving overseas in the military and sacrifice they and their families make.

And, Thank You for raising a son with the courage to serve in the Marines and make the ulitmate sacrifice for his country.

Name: Mike Thelen

Location: FondDulac,Wisc

Comments: As a father of a son serving in the US.Army and just watching the video of your son. I can say that has parents of these young men and women, that make the choice to serve there country so that we and future generations can live in freedom.I only hope that we can live up to the high standards which they have set before us.

May God show you the strength and love to carry on in your son,s memory and that we may honor this generation for those who serve. God Bless

Name: BILL BARKSDALE

Location: LEXINGTON,SC

Comments: I AM A FORMER MARINE WHO HAS TEARS RUNNING DOWN MY FACE AS I SEND THIS MESSAGE WITH MY GREAT SADNESS FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND MY FELLOW BROTHER MARINE.MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL IN PEACE.THANKS MR. & MRS. WARN FOR RAISING A MAN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD OF, AND LETS EVERY AMERICAN SLEEP IN PEACE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF HIS SACRIFICE.GOD BLESS, AND SEMPER FI.

Name: Larry Lands

Location: Honolulu Hawaii

Comments: In the war of 1812, a Col George Armistead was given command of Ft McHenry. When he heard the British were coming to attack, he had an oversized American flag made to raise over his command. It was those very stars and stripes that Francis Scott Key struggled to see in the dawn’s early light as he wrote our national anthem. Col Armistead later died of wounds received in the war. Col Armistead was my Great, Gr, Gr, Gr Uncle, and I'm quite sure he, along with my Dad who lies in Arlington, are proud of Bobby Warns.

Name: SSgt Brett Hencley

Location: Deployed

Comments: Warns Family,

I am currently deployed overseas right now and got this link from a forum that I belong to. I am stationed on the east coast but my wife and I are both from different parts of Wisconsin so I felt a close connection.. When I watched your tribute it was awe inspiring to say the least. I have shown this to several of my friends here and on Christmas we will all be watching it as a tribute to Bobby. On Christmas stop for a moment and know that there is a group of Airmen who are standing silently choking back tears to honor a truly heroic fallen Marine. Semper Fidelis Bobby.

Brett Hencley SSgt, USAF

Name: Melanie

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Comments: I watched the video again and I realize I was so moved that I referred to Cpl Warns II as Danny Boy... I was so moved and emotional that I totally sent the wrong name. I apologize for my mistake.

Thank you Bobby the honor you have brought to us in a job well done.

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Comments: My heart is wounded but proud of such a tribute to Danny Boy. I thank you for sharing such a personal tribute of a son, husband, father, soldier with me. I thank YOU, Danny, for fighting and dieing for my freedom. Many hugs, best wishes and prayers are sent with this note. May the Lord bles and keep you all near Him.

May you have the best holidays possible with the void you are experiencing.

Melanie

Name: Terri Kenost

Location: Melrose Park IL

Comments: My deepest sympathy for your loss. God Bless you. God Bless Bobby for giving the ultimate sacrifice for all Americans...his life. We owe our freedom to him and the many others who have stood for what the true price of freedom is. Thank you for sharing this priceless video with us. Thank you for giving us a true AMERICAN HERO! Bobby now stands guard at the gates of Heaven. God only takes the best!

Semper Fidelis

Terri Kenost (daughter of a Marine, mother of a Marine---and very proud of it!)

Name: Mike Westendorf

Location: Walnut Cove, NC

Comments: I offer you my sympathy for your familie's loss.

I am a former Marine and I will always hold Marines near and dear to my heart.

On November 10th of every year, Marines through out the world celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday. We especially remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I know of no better place to be on that day than at the Marine Corps Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Semper Fi!

Mike

Name: An Appreciative American

Location: Georgia

Comments: I was told my a friend to go and view Cpl. Warn's video tribute, and I am left speechless and in awe. What an amazing sacrifice your family member made to our country. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. May God give you comfort in knowing that what Cpl. Warns died for does not go unnoticed. Thank you for sharing this site with the world.

Name: Christie Burke

Location: Greensboro NC

Comments: Tonight our local news showed Bobby’s video. I wanted to tell you how very grateful I am for your son. Thank you so very much for sharing this video. What a beautiful memorial to Bobby’s life.

Your family is in our prayers.

Burke Family

Name: David Hibbs

Location: Mebane, NC

Comments: As an American and a veteran I extend my thanks and gratitude to Bobby for his ultimate sacrfice for our country. I pray that God will cradle Bobby in the palms of his hands and bestow his generous blessings upon all of the Warns family.

God Bless you,

David Hibbs

Name: teresa bisher

Location: nc

Comments: I watched this most moving,loving, thoughtful video with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes. I don't know you but my heart weeps for your family and this great loss. I know you can have peace knowing that Bobby is in a place of no more pain, war, or sorrow. He will no longer be faced with the hell that war brings.

Name: wesley day

Location: thomasville,nc

Comments: i am sorry to hear about your sons death in iraq i'm sure he was a good marine. my brother in law is a marine station at lajuene with 2/6 echo and he has resently came home from afaginstan and everyday i prayed he would come home safe as i do for all of the service men and women tdy overseas . and i would like to send my condolances on behalf of my family and i wish yall a merry christmas. semper fi

Wesley A. Day, 20, Thomasville,NC

Name: DeHart, Jacob

Location: NC

Comments: I thank God for Marines, solders, seamen, and airman like Cpl. Warns every night. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Semper Fi,

C/Chief Master Sgt. DeHart

USAF Aux. (future US Marine)

Name: Monica

Location: Randleman NC

Comments: My son is a new Marine. I'm scared to death. I saw this story on the news and my heart melted.

You've got my deepest sympathies. God bless you.

Name: Bill Croom

Location: N. C.

Comments: I saw this story on our local news and then on your site.

Very very touching.

The music added just the right feel for what you were portraying. (What is that song/music --if you don't mind me asking?) Your family will be in my prayers.

Name: Karen

Location: Gilroy, CA

Comments: Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Bobby with a fellow Marine Mom.

Name: CC. Vincent R. Fruhling USAF-CAP

Location: Fall Creek, North Carolina

Comments: I sat here tonite, two days before Christmas, and watched the tribute to Bobby Warns on the ten o' clock news. I was suprised to see that this man, this one single man was honored so much, that a simple tribute to his life made headlines on the Fox 8 news, all the way down here in North Carolina. I am sad to say, that I did not know Bobby, but as I watched the tribute, for the first time in a long time I broke down and cried.

He seemed like a great man, and an even better marine. We all know that the different branches of the military trash talk eachother, but in this time of sorrow and self sacrifice, it does not matter. The Lexington United States Air Force 31st Composite Civil Air Patrol Salutes Bobby Warns, and wishes the best for his family, and friends.

May he always rest in peace.

Respectfully,

Cadet Commander Vincent R. Fruhling

Name: Lara Johnson

Location: High Point, NC

Comments: My local news station just aired your tribute. I have yet to stop crying. It breaks my heart that so many soldiers have died, but it never hits home until you put a name with a face and family. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for raising a hero, who looked danger in the face, to protect my sons from harm. Because of so many families, like your own, my 2 year old and 9 month old are safe in their beds and may never know the terror of another 9/11. I know that this message will not ease your pain. But I gave you my thanks, my hugs, and my prayers. God bless. Lara Johnson

Name: Sara Tolles

Location: Lexington, NC

Comments: Your loss is truly heaven's gain! I have never met Bobby or your family. I happened upon this site after seeing the video tribute on the news. The world has lost another wonderful man, but heaven has gained another angel. May your family feel his wings wrapped around you this holiday season. God bless.

Name: Joni Johnson

Location: Eagle River, Alaska

Comments: God Bless you and comfort you through the kindness of strangers and random acts of kindness. Thank you for sharing this tribute with the world. Though there are thousands who regretfully share your experience through the similar loss of family members right now, I hope there are hundreds of thousands more, like me, who are forever grateful for people like Bobby who are willing to make the supreme sacrifice if called upon so that future generations can know a world of peace and democracy. Bobby made a difference in this world, and you made a difference in my life today.

Thank you.

Joni Johnson

Eagle River Alaska

Name: Courtney

Location: Trinity North Carolina

Comments: Hello. I am 17 years old and I go to Trinity High School. I was flipping through the channels and just happend to stop on the news, and I saw the video that was made for Bobby. I saw that we could visit the website as well. I can't express to you how sorry I am for your loss. I admire him for what he did for our country. He will never be forgotten.

Name: Charles & Janet Winslow

Comments: May God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks go out to all of the military protecting our freedom.

Name: Nicole Valentine

Location: san diego, california

Comments: I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. The video is beautiful and it brought tears to my eyes. I didn't know your son, but I was friends with Richard Warner who just recently past away in Iraq. My fiance is Rich's best friend, his name is Matt and he is also a Marine. I was not able to make it to Rich's funeral but Im sure that it was similar to your son's. Congratulations on the baby. Take care. Thank you for sharing your story, sincerely, Nikki Valentine

Name: C. Perdue

Location: Manhattan, Illinois

Comments: God bless your family and wishing you a peaceful holiday season.

Name: Renee

Location: Waterford, WI

Comments: Thank you for the privilege of being able to watch this video. I try not to take for granted all I have thanks to your son and everyone out there fighting for our freedoms. But when I watch this I realize all over how lucky I am. I cannot begin to imagine what it is like in Iraq. I cannot begin to imagine what it is like losing a son (I have two). You will be in my prayers this Christmas. May your beautiful memories and the anticipation of a new born help get you through this difficult time. thank you.

Name: Kaytee Vroman

Location: Oshkosh Wisconsin

Comments: I am very sorry for your lose. I am one of the many cousins Of Brent Vroman. I didn't know Bobby but he seems like he was an awesome kid. Just wanted to let you know that you are in the whole familys prayers. The website is amazing. God Bless.

Name: Eva Cross

Comments: Thank you for the priviledged reading about your beloved, for raising a great child, and a glance at your new life. You have blessings galore, a son in Heaven, and a new baby girl from Heaven. You will forever be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!,

AND PEACE BE WITH YOU!

Name: Paul Ryan CAPT, USNR

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Comments: A fellow Navy officer shared with me the video tribute to Bobby's service and sacrifice. I would like to show the video to other Navy Reserve officers in a leadership class that I teach. I didn't know Bobby but I'm certain that his life -- and his loss -- embody the Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment that the Navy and Marine Corps share. Others need to know this.

I sincerely hope that Bobby's family may be able to take some small measure of comfort in the knowledge that his memory will live on.

Name: David Strickland

Location: Jackson,TN.

Comments: I would like to say how sorry I am for your loss but also a thank you for your son giving all he had so that we can live in a great country like this. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Name: Jim Gebhardt

Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Comments: I was extremely saddened when, as I watched the evening news, I realized that the soldier who's picture was on the screen was Bobby Warns'. As a teacher at Catholic Memorial High School where Bobby graduated, I got to know Bobby through wrestling. Bobby was always energetic and lively; almost always smiling and laughing. I can see that since the time that I was acquanted with Bobby he matured and grew into quite a man. I would like to pass on to Bobby's parents and sister Katie my deepest sympathies and prayers.

Name: Angela K. Brost

Location: Eagle, Wi

Comments: To the family of Cpl. Warns-

May god bless and you and guide you through these difficult times. Your son has made the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom and I will NEVER forget that. Words can not express how proud I am of this young man. May the joy you shared with your son be renewed with the birth of your daughter/grand daughter.

Forever Thankful

Name: Cindy Schmidt-Maynard

Location: Greenfield,WI

Comments: To the Family and Significant other of Bobby:

I want to send my deepest sympathy to all of you. The pain will get better, it just takes time. It does not matter if a death is expected or an accident it is still hard. I cared for my terminally ill father through the summer(I was 11 weeks pregnant when he became ill and he died in my 26th week of pregnancy)and it still was a shock to the system when he died. He was a WWII Vet serving in Germany. God Bless You All, Cindy

Name: Tiffany Kearney

Location: Springfield, PA

Comments: I did not know this young man or any of his family. I came across the website on a message board. I am married to an army officer who I thank god is not in Iraq right now.

I just wanted to offer my condolences and let you know that I pray God please bless all of you and I am sure this young man is now an angel to all of his loved ones.

I wish you peace during the holiday season.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Kearney

Name: Bob Clarkson

Location: Kansas City, MO

Comments: I'm a father and a grandfather and a Vietnam Vet. My brother is a Marine (retired), my oldest son served in Desert Storm and my Dad served in WW II and Korea. We know that freedom has a high price and it is never free. Your son, your husband, your father - enfant Warns, gave his life so that others may truly know freedom. For them and for us and our children and grandchildren, he gave the ultimate sacrifice. My faith tells me he is with our God, patiently waiting for you to join him, after you accomplish the things God has laid out for you. Bobby completed his tasks.

May the Lord Bless you and Keep you, may He calm your soul and give you peace and wrap you in His arms.

Name: Col Chandler

Location: US Army Retired

Comments: God Bless you all-

Name: Henry W. Baldwin III

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin

Comments: I sorry to hear the lost of your son. I just retired on September 27, 2004 the army national guard, and been in for 10 3/4th years. And I have a daugher aswell, But I would gladly give my life for his. So Bobby could be here for the holidays with you, And your family I know what is like to lose a member of the family near a holiday let alone a member of my unit. The 2nd unit I was with Brovo Btry 1-126th FA is over seas in Iraq, And I pray for their safety, And return home. I morn the lost of your son over this holiday aswell does everyone in my family. Thank you for raising a great son, And being there for him when he deicided to join the armed forces I thank you, And the rest of the U.S. thanks you. Feel free to contact me anytime thank you.

Name: Caroline

Location: North Carolina

Comments: i actually just lost my great uncle who fought in germany (i think) he was 96 years old and i think of him as a hero...

and when bobby's little girl gets older and understands what happened to her beloved daddy, she will know that her father was an American hero.

im terribly sorry for your loss...

Name: Larry Brown

Location: Michigan

Comments: Just viewed the video, sent to me by a friend; very beautiful and moving. Although I did not know Bobby, I am humbled to know all that we as Americans have in freedoms is in part because of his love, dedication, committment and sacrifice. I am honored to now know Bobby through this video and tribute. I'm sure his new little girl (congratulations!) will radiate the same love he obviously had for friends, family and Country.

God's peace to you at this difficult time; I promise to remember him (and all of you) in prayer.

Name: Lindsey Doughty

Location: Princeton Wisconsin

Comments: Hi,

I'm 13 years old and my sister showed me the vidoe and i balded my eyes out. It was so sad just to see him wife pregnant and he isn't there to go through all of it with her. My sisters boyfriend know a couple of guys that are from Fondulac that were in the same thingy as Bobby. I hope that you guys are all getting through this good and i hope that his baby girl will be all right. I wish you all well and god bless bobby and his family

Lindsey

Name: eddie

Location: wis.

Comments: god be with you....

Name: wayne mc

Location: Myrtle beach SC USA

Comments: I didn't know Bobby, But now we do. My worst fear is what your going though. It's giving me a little more strength knowing theres a family out there like you.As proud as you are to let the world know, Who Bobby is, and the love of a son who i met today and i love him too....

Sir: My son, 2 Nieces and 2 Nephews are in the thick of it also.My heart, my tears, go out to you,Be as Stonge as Bobby.......

Name: Caroline

Location: North Carolina

Comments: i actually just lost my great uncle who fought in germany (i think) he was 96 years old and i think of him as a hero...

and when bobby's little girl gets older and understands what happened to her beloved daddy, she will know that her father was an American hero.

im terribly sorry for your loss...

Name: Larry Brown

Location: Michigan

Comments: Just viewed the video, sent to me by a friend; very beautiful and moving. Although I did not know Bobby, I am humbled to know all that we as Americans have in freedoms is in part because of his love, dedication, committment and sacrifice. I am honored to now know Bobby through this video and tribute. I'm sure his new little girl (congratulations!) will radiate the same love he obviously had for friends, family and Country.

God's peace to you at this difficult time; I promise to remember him (and all of you) in prayer.

Name: Lindsey Doughty

Location: Princeton Wisconsin

Comments: Hi,

I'm 13 years old and my sister showed me the vidoe and i balded my eyes out. It was so sad just to see him wife pregnant and he isn't there to go through all of it with her. My sisters boyfriend know a couple of guys that are from Fondulac that were in the same thingy as Bobby. I hope that you guys are all getting through this good and i hope that his baby girl will be all right. I wish you all well and god bless bobby and his family

Lindsey