| Walter Streigle, jr
Norwich, CT
Army |  |
33 messages
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
Dear Wally,
Your country called and you answered with a resounding yes, without hesitation! How can such a young man have such a mature sense of honor and duty? You are a hero. We miss you terribly, yet so appreciate the sacrifices you make on behalf of our world.
Love ya, kiddo!!
Mom and Dad
From Marle Gray,
Murray, KY
Hey Brian! Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you are doing! All to often soldiers go on with out knowing how the people back home feel! I am here to tell you that I am behind you all the way! Keep your head up, your smile on and be proud, for I am very proud of you, your family and your MOM! What a huge sacrifice everyone makes to help defend what they believe in! Good luck! Marle Gray~~Murray, KY
From Marle Gray,
Murray, KY
OOPS WALTER! SORRY YOU ARE NOT BRIAN! GO WALTER!
HIP HIP HOORAY!
HIP HIP HOORAY!
From Pat Shoukry,
New York, NY
Hey Walter,
Hope you are doing well. Just want to say a big THANK YOU for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of our beloved country. I work just 6 miles from “Ground Zero” in NYC. Being on the “front lines” of the Homefront, we know all too well that freedom does not come free. Guess you could say we’ve “been through the fire” here, yet we carry on each day standin tall with heads high because of our awesome US Military; of which you are a part. May God bless you and all those you love, and return you to them safely and soon. You will remain in my prayers. With my very best wishes, Pat
From JENNIFER COOPER,
FT. CARSON, CO
You are truly a blessing and I thank you for everything you do for our country. I can't say thank you enough.
From Jessie Medina,
Jersey City, NJ
Walter, thank you for being a part of our wonderful military! God bless you!
From Anne Galvan,
Covina, CA
Dear Walter, Today is Veterans Day and I wanted to take the time to say you thank you with all my heart for making so many sacrifices to continue to fight the war on terrorism. Without men like you who keep America free, we just wouldn't have such a great country. I will never take for granted to who I owe my thank you for our freedoms. It is you the soldier who I owe my utmost gratitude, respect and admiration. On this special day, please know that we support you 110 percent and that you continue to be in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of so many. God bless you -- annegalvan@aol.com
From Davina Vasquez,
Goodyear, AZ
Hey Walter a big hello from PHX, AZ. I would like to take a moment to thank you for your bravery and honor for our country. I will pray for you and all the troops around the world serving our country and doing a might fine job. May God Bless you and the people who love you! Davina
From Marianne Ruffin,
Lavon, Tx
Walter~
You don't know me but I know your mom :) She is a great woman and oh so very proud of u. I just wanted to say thanks for everything you are doing :)
~Marianne~
From David Hart,
Groton, CT
Walter, just wanted to let you know how proud we all are of you for defending our freedom. We sleep comfortably at night because you don't, and you can't put a price on that. I know, I've been there. Keep your head on a swivel and come home safe, your mommy misses you! MMC(SW) DAVID M. HART USN
From Sherry Widstrom,
Oakdale, CT
Hi Wally,
We wanted to let you know, that we are behind you 100 percent. What you are doing is truly bravery and honor. We think about you and your brother Brian everyday, just come home safe, and thank you and the other soldiers for all that you do.
Love,
The Widstrom Family
From Amanda Turner,
Wakefield, ri
WALLY,
You're a true hero and touch lives every day. You're also someone that's greatly missed. It's just not the same without your picking on me. I hear you're writing a sci fi novel and somehow i got the shaft and have not read it, but I will buy it when it's a best seller b/c I have faith that you are going to be bigger then Stephen King. And I expect a message in the book. Thank you for everything you've done for our country.
From Tina Martin,
Duluth, GA
Thank you for protecting our freedom and Country!! THANK YOU!
From Glenda Robles,
Anaheim, CA
I know your Mom from and Army message board and I haven't seen anyone more proud of her sons! She is an awesome woman but I don't have to tell you that.
Thank you for the sacrifice you are making for all of us over here. My husband is over there somewhere too. You are a strong young man and I just thank you for what you are doing! WHOAH
From Michelle Haugen,
Williston, ND
Dear Walter, Thank you for being so brave. I appreciate that you are willing to defend our country and our freedom. Its people like you that make this a great country to live in, not the movie type people nor the politicians, just the ordinary people who are willing to stand up and say that something is not right and be willing to fight to make it right
From Jodi Coffey,
Atchison, KS
Thank you! May God bless you and your family.
From ziggy borowik,
marcella, nj
Hello Wally,
How are you? Just thought I would let you know how proud we are of you.You have all of our support and prayers. I hope all is well and we are all looking forward to seeing when you get back to the states. Be strong and stay safe.
Love Uncle Ziggy, Donna, Michael, Lisa and Ann
From Lisa Borowik,
Wharton, NJ
Hey Wally,
Just a little message from your cousin Lisa. To think the last time I saw you you had your nose in a book, now you are defending our counrty. You are doing a great job!! Be safe and come home soon. We miss you. Love, Lisa
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
Dear Wally,
Today is Thanksgiving Day. I keep recalling last Thanksgiving Day. Your arrival home the night before from Basic/AIT. Has it really only been a year? Today, you will be missed greatly at your grandparents house, but at the same time, please know you will be thought of proudly all day. For someone so young to be so willing to serve this Nation makes your family so proud of you. Sometimes, I feel as though my heart will burst out of pride for your dedication and personal sacrifice.
I am thankful on this day that so many young men and women serving with you are there to protect and defend our way of life.
Much Love,
Mom and Dad
From Irene Friedrich,
Ayer, MA
Hi Wally, We want to let you know how proud of you we are. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you. We miss you, stay safe, love you Auntie Irene and Uncle Bob
From DAVE MIDDLETON,
HEMPSTEAD, NY
DEAR WALLY,
HOW YOU DOING THANKS FOR DEFENDIG THE COUNTRY WE ARE ALLWAYS THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU. HURRY BACK SAFE AND SOUND BRANDON CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU .
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
12/21/03
Dearest Wally,
You are so far away from us this holiday season, but so close in my heart. I am so proud of you for all that you are doing. I know this is a miserably tough time for you, right now. Hang in there!!
Lots of love,
Mom and Dad
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
12/25/03
Dear Wally,
It is Christmas Day and everyone in the United States is free to celebrate the holiday or not in the manner they see fit. American soldiers such as yourself make this possible. Your sacrifice for the rights of your family, friends, and folks you don't even know to live free is appreciated by so many. Your dad and I are so very proud of you. We miss you very much and cannot wait for you to return. Until then... May God keep you safe, watch over you, and guide you.
Love,
Mom and Dad
From Amanda Turner,
Wakefield, ri
Hey Wally,
It's amanda Brians ex.... I just wanted to say merry christmas and thank you for everything you're doing. I wish I had the strength and courage that you do. You're one of my heros and just know that people miss you, myself included and that you're an awesome person. And when you come back I owe you a cup of coffee,, biscotti if you're lucky. No i'm just joking. But once again thank you.
From Naomi Fenn,
Evans, GA
Hey Walter!!! Happy Holidays!!Thank you for your sacrifice given in service to our country. I just wanted to tell you I admire your bravery, and courage. I wish you and all your fellow soldiers a safe return home. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family.
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
1/1/04
Happy New Year my son! Just want you to know that I am so proud of you and your efforts on behalf of our Nation and our World. Although the changes may seem invisible at times, you should know that any true and long term change takes time, effort, and much sacrifice. For such a young man to commit to these things is truly admirable. May God Bless you and guide you to find the strength to persevere and bring you home to us safe.
Lots of Love
Mom
From Claudette Streigle,
Norwich, CT
1/3/04
There are no words to tell you how proud dad and I are of your dedication and service. To loose your leave slot and have to return to your Unit for more work after being injured is so hard. You are handling it like a "True American Soldier." That is the type of maturity few would have at the age of 19 years old. I admire your strength of character in dealing with this situation.
Lots of Love,
Mom
From Amanda Turner,
Wakefield, ri
Hey,
Wally, I heard that your leave has been taken away again. I hope you get to home soon, I'm so thankful for you, It takes alot of courage to be doing what you're doing and to be able to face everything with what i've heard is a can do attitude. I know you're into scifi so maybe you're into superheros too, but if you look up the definition of a super hero you definatly fit the description. So you are my superhero.
Love Always
From Amanda Turner,
Wakefield, ri
Hey,
I hope everything is going ok with you... If you get home soon ask your mom for my email address and Email me so I can know that you are doing fine. Well I must get going I have some more packing to do. Talk to you later.
Amanda Turner
From Darla Estrada,
Tiffin, OH
My family and I want to tell you how Proud we are of you. Thank You for protecting our Country and Freedom. It is Men and Women like you who has given us what we have in life today. Always be Proud of Yourself. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless You
Frank & Darla Estrada
Proud Parents of
SPC Jacob Allison
Serving In Iraq
From Dorothy Diorio,
Williamstown, NJ
Walter~ We would like to thank you so much for your dedicated, selfless service to protect the freedom that we all enjoy in this great country of ours. It is the brave soldiers like yourself who insure that we will be able to continune to enjoy our freedom and pass that privlidge on to our children. We are truely grateful for you and your fellow soldiers and pray for the day that each and every one of you arrive home safely. God bless you and your family and all those deployed in harms way. Andy McClave (USMC) & Dorothy, Jennifer, Anthony & Matthew Diorio
From Rev. Lin McGee,
Winsted, CT
Dear Walter -- My name is Lin McGee and I am the mother of an American Soldier, JamesPeter Matthers -- and -- the mother of an American Marine, Daniel W. Matthews. I love and pray for them each day as they serve their country in so many ways whether at home or on the battle front. The past few years I have felt so helpless in being able to support them -- and you -- and others who are serving -- as you face such traumatic and serious days in your lives. I also have a heart for other Military Moms. What can I do, what can I do? First, I began a military ministry for military personal and their families. If you feel led to do so, I offer you this page of my website for comfort http://groups.msn.com/WomenofMinistryWomenofFaith/militarychapel.msnw From there you can find other military helps and information.
I was delighted when someone introduced me to this ‘Tribute To The Troops’ project of The Providence Post. I think it is an excellent way to thank each of you for what you are doing for this country and others. I have set up pages for my two boys. As I read the posts people leave to them I cry -- my heart is so touch by the love and respect that the people of this country have for those of you who are serving!! You deserve that and ever so much more!!!
Presently, I am starting a Blue Star Mothers Of America group in Connecticut. Please find information on them at their national website at: http://www.bluestarmothers.org/ I would like to not only offer words of hope, courage, thanks, and honor to you through this groups work -- but also help your mom in ways that only one military mother can help another! We do not have our Connecticut website up yet, as we are just now beginning. However, please feel free to have your mom contact me through either of the websites above or through email at: Rain.Rainbow.Rain@gmail.com or RainbowBells@sbcglobal.net
Thank you so much for all you are doing for our country and our freedom!! I do pray for you each day!!! I am going to be posting this message to each soldier from Connecticut here on A Tribute To Our Troops. If you know of any other military people or military families that I can help, please let me know. I am unsure of who wrote this, but here is a wonderful poem I have found that sums up the heart of a military mother’s love for you:
MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER -- And Marine
(Author Unknown)
You see me every day going about life as usual - or so it appears. I rub shoulders with you at work. I shop at Wal-Mart and the grocery store. I fill my car at the corner gas station. You might see me anywhere. Don't be deceived: My life has not been "normal" for months. I am the mother of an American soldier.
Although I continue the routines of life, I do so with a burdened heart and distracted mind. There are some tell-tale signs of who I am.
I'm the one with the frayed yellow ribbon pinned on my clothing. It was fresh and new when my son first deployed months ago. Even though the war is supposedly over, my son is in a place where bullets and grenades are still killing our soldiers. I am determined to wear my ribbon until he comes home, because it reminds me to pray for him every minute. When you see me wearing that ribbon, please stop and whisper a prayer for him and all the others still there.
My house is the one with the faded yellow ribbons the tree in the yard and one on the mail post. There is an American flag on a pole attached to the front porch, and a small red-and-white banner with a blue star in the middle in my window. When my son gave this to me before he left, I told him that I never wanted to cover the blue star
with a gold one. Gold Star Mothers are the ones whose sons come home in body bags.
When you drive by a house of this description, please pray for the son or daughter overseas and for the parents waiting inside for their child to come home.
To those of you who have posted yellow ribbons at your house or in the windows of your schools, thank you. It warms my heart every time I see your expressions of support for our troops.
One of the hardest things about being the mother of an American soldier is living 1,500 miles (how bout 2600 miles!) away from the post of my son's unit. Wives usually live on or near the fort, where
they can glean support from others in the same situation. But a mother may live across the nation, so she feels totally alone.
Letters rarely make their way home, and if they do, it is weeks after they were written. We go more than a month without hearing anything; then we might get a short phone call. E-mail is out of the question most of the time.
Every week is like a roller coaster ride that I want to get off. When I read a soldier has been killed and his name has not been released pending notification of kin, restlessness, depression and insomnia rule my life until 24 hours have passed and the men in dress uniforms have not appeared at my door. I pray constantly they will never come.
When you hold your baby close, remember we mothers of American soldiers held our babies, too. Now our "babies" are putting themselves in harm's way for your babies.
And if you see a woman at the store buying tuna and crackers, beef jerky, powdered Gatorade, baby wipes and potted meat, check to see if
she is wearing a yellow ribbon. If so, stop and pray for her. She is probably the mother of an American soldier, getting ready to send her
child another "care package." You may see tears in her eyes or dark circles under them.
I am there among you, trying to carry on some semblance of a normal life. Like so many others,
I am the mother of an American soldier.
From Melissa Spellman,
Norwich, CT
9/14/06
Hey Wally, it's Melissa.
I, I don't know. I've been thinking of you a lot lately. I'm really happy for what you're doing out there in the middle east... and I wanted to leave you a message. You probably don't check this often anymore, but I had to put it down.
I've been busy with college classes. I'm either gonna be an Environmental Science major, or a Bio major. Not quite sure yet.
It's really hard for me to say this, so I figured I'd leave it somewhere where you might not see it right away. I don't know, I've been trying to get through to you on MySpace but you aren't replying to my messages.
Wally, I miss you a lot. I still like you a lot. A LOT. I... I'm not gonna sit here and say I love you, because I know "distance makes the heart grow fonder". But, I miss you. And, I want... I don't know what I want. We'll see where we are when you get this message.
I'll see you when you come back, I hope.
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