SOME GAVE ALL
It is from my hearts to yours that I wish to say 'thank you', 'I are sorry', and 'my love is with you' to each and everyone that has lost a loved one in the wars of this earth. With sadness, I offer you my gratefulness -- with honor I offer you my pride -- with hope I offer you my prayers. May the memory of your loved one teach others what bravery, commitment, honor, respect, courage, love, and peace are all about. As long as I live, I shall never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your loved one. If you ever have a question or need that I can help you with, please contact me:
War | Dates | Served | Battle Deaths | Other Deaths | Wounded |
| American Revolution | 1775 - 1783 | 217,000 | 4,435 | 6,188 | |
| War of 1812 | 1812 - 1815 | 286,730 | 2,260 | 4,505 | |
| Indian Wars | 1817 - 1898 | 106,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Mexican War | 1846 - 1848 | 78,718 | 1,733 | 11,550 | 4,152 |
| Civil War (North) | 1861 - 1865 | 2,213,363 | 140,414 | 224,097 | 281,881 |
| Civil War (South) | 1,050,000 | 74,524 | 59,297 | ||
| Spanish-American War | 1898 - 1902 | 306,760 | 385 | 2,061 | 1,662 |
| World War I | 1917 - 1918 | 4,734,991 | 53,402 | 63,114 | 204,002 |
| World War II | 1940 - 1945 | 16,112,566 | 291,557 | 113,842 | 671,846 |
| Korean War | 1950 - 1953 | 5,720,000 | 33,741 | 20,505 | 103,284 |
| Vietnam War | 1964 - 1975 | 8,744,000 | 47,424 | 42,785 | 153,303 |
| Gulf War | 1990 - 1991 | 2,322,000 | 147 | 1,825 | 467 |
| US DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Fact Sheet | America's Wars | November 2008 | Statistics From DOD | |
At present our brave men and women of the military are serving in the war against terror on two fronts: Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom. My prayer is for their safety and their quick return home to their families!! My hearts is with those who have lost loved ones to this conflict. You remain in my hearts and prayers. Your sacrifice has ensured our freedom and our national way of life. I shall forever honor you in memory and in life!!
Rev. Lin
October 7, 2001 - September 30, 2011
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM
US Deaths 1,780
March 19, 2003 - September 30, 2011
THE WAR IN IRAQ
US Deaths 4,421
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
OPERATION NEW DAWN
US Deaths 60
Dear Families Of The Fallen
I am the State Rep for CT, NJ, TN, LA, GA, and DC with:
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER MEMORIAL PROJECT
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/americansoldiermemorial/
What we are trying to do in this program is to provide each family whos loved one has been lost in the present War on Terror an embroidered patriotic sampler with their soldier's name and personal information on it. We are assigning and stitching for Gold Star Families as quickly as possible. Perhaps your loved one has already been assigned to a stitcher. You can contact me no matter what state you are in and I will put the information through for you to the rep for your state. Having people provide us with mailing addresses helps so much too if we can not hand deliver your sampler.
No words can express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I try to help through several programs across the states. If there is anything that you may need, I am right here. Help with VA forms for Presidential Memorial Certificates or Gold Star Pins? Requisitioning your Gold Star Banner with your loved ones name and branch of service? There are others things also. Contact me at any time if you feel I can help you with any thing. I am so fortunate that my children have returned from the war. One has been three times, one twice. I know they shall return again, but I have the blessing of their life at this time. I wish to offer my hand in friendship and love to those that were not so fortunate. If there is anything I can do for you or your family members at any time, please let ume know. I welcome each opportunity that I can show honor and respect to our fallen heroes and their families.
Thank you, Lin
