Stryker Brigade News

I am so sorry for your loss
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

Gale Poindexter
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )

God Bless SPC Walker and his family. My prayers are with them and also with his fellow soldiers as they continue their mission. God give them strength and protect them during the next 14 months.
Mindy
(proud sister of a 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment soldier)

May God bless you and keep you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

May God bless and comfort your family. Your soldier is a hero. Keeping you in my prayers.

Richard's Stryker Mom

RIP AJ. We will miss you tremendously. Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jenny (wife of a 3/2 Gco Soldier)

AJ, we will miss you. May you rest in peace. Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers to your family during this time.
Jenny
Proud wife of a Gco 3/2 soldier

May God comfort the hearts of Spc Walker's family at this time. My prayers are with them all.

I just want to say that I did not know SPC Walker personally but I am a wife of a soldier in his Squadron and although I did not know him I am affected deeply by this. My whole heart goes out to his family. God bless you all and god bless your soldier, hes in a safe place now and he is protected.

My prayers are with SPC Walker's family. Even though I do not know this family personnaly I am also grieving their loss of their hero. Words cannot express enough condolences for their loss. My prayers are also with all the remaining soldiers remaining in country for their safe return.

Mom of a soldier in I Co, 4/2nd SCB

My condolences to this young mans family.
My thoughts and prayers are with them.
My newphew is with this group of proud and faithful soldiers.

SSGT R.C.Seguins Aunt Lisa

My Dearest Nephew Spc. A.J. Walker,

We love you and miss you A.J. You were such a good kid, you loved God and Jesus Christ. Your aunt Katrina, cousin Ashley, cousin Gage, cousin Amber and I will miss you so so so much. You died with honor and are a war hero. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH A.J., you were a great soldier and an example for all.

Thank you for serving your country and protecting our freedom here at home. Your wife Amber loves you A.J. Your mom and dad Annie and Darryl Walker love you so much. Alex your brother and Andee your little sister love you.

God i pray that you help all of us through this difficult time.

Your Uncle Forever,

Uncle Scott Perciful

Words can't be said as to how I feel about the loss of this young hero Spc.Walker. My son Spc. Clark was with Spc. walker when they were attacked and is really taking the loss of his brother in arms hard. Please pray for our boys. Rest in peace Spc. Walker, you did not die in vain. May god bless and comfort your family. ...Greg Clark...father of 4th platoon G-co. 3-2 SCR

My prayers are with the family of SPC Walker and the entire unit..you are all truley heros.
mom of soldier in 3/2 SCB

Spc. Aaron Walker is a hero among the heroes. My prayers are with you and I, too, am grieving your loss as are the rest of the 2nd cav families.
Mom of a soldier in 2/2SCR

My heart felt sympthay for the family, friends and brothers in Arms of SPC Walker. You will always be remembered as a Hero.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of SPC. Walker along with his Brothers in Arms. My son is a member of the 3/2 SCR. May you be comforted and protected in this time. You are all heros! You are in my prayers always.

Proud Soldier Mom

we miss&&love you aj.

i cant even begin to express what its like here without you.

My heart is with your family, and hope you will get comfort in knowing that your Soldier is a true American Hero, and has given the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. We will never forget what all of these brave young Soldiers are doing for us.
My Grandson is in this unit and my heart goes out to all of them who have lost a valued commrade. God Bless you all!
Jan Entenmann, Grandma of a Stryker Soldier.

To the Family of Spc.Walker: As the Dad of one of the Strykers in Spc. Walker's Squad, please know that I weep with you and feel his loss keenly, as I know my son does also. I will pray daily that our Father in Heaven will grant you comfort and peace in knowing that your beloved gave his life in the pursuit of freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers. Our family will never forget Spc. Walker. God Bless your family. George

I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero, he gave his life for a valid cause, the freedom of every person in this country. He and your family will be remembered in my prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My son is also a Stryker Soldier, I am not sure if they knew each other, but they were brothers and comrades. God be with you in your time of need.

Lynn Leist

Go with God, soldier. Your mission is complete. You have earned your peace. For those left behind, I pray that your sorrow will be replaced with comfort in the knowledge that your entire Stryker Family mourns with you. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. SPC A J Walker, your sacrifice will remain in our thoughts for a lifetime.

Hey AJ... I know you're in heaven now and that's where you said you always wanted to be. You always lived your life to the fullest. Never letting any fear keep you from experiencing everything this world had to offer-- Not even the fear of death. One time you told me that the Bible said "fear is not of God" and Jessica "if it's not of God then who else could it be from?" You may not realize it, but those words have stuck w/ me ever since that day.
I know that you don't want us to be sad for you right now, but knowing that I'll never see you on earth again is a hard thing to realize. I think that if I knew the last time I saw you was the very last time I'd ever see you I would've told you how much fun I always had w/ you (remember the time you skipped school to hang out w/ me?) And I probably would have told you how good of a friend you were (remember when you prayed w/ me at camp?) AJ-- just know that the short time God allowed you to His work was well spent. Your life touched more people than you'll ever know.

My thoughts and prayers are with this young man's family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. We'll keep SPC Walker's family in our prayers. Fair winds and following seas SPC Walker.

Walker....I didn't know you well, but Wilhite did. My husband Wilhite is a good deal older than most of you and looked at you guys younger in the platoon like his kids...his family. He is taking it hard....because he was there....first thing he said to me on the phone when I heard from him since it happened was...no matter if our unborn baby is a boy or girl...middle name will be Walker. He keeps a picture of you in his IBA and a second picture in arms reach. The platoon, company, squadron and all of them know that you are looking down on them and watching over. They will always keep you in remeberance. You where that kind of guy that touched everyone's hearts you met. I even called you family the first time I met you....due to you and my Grandpa having same last name. Walker will always have a powerful double meaning to my husband and I. We will never forget what you sacrificed for us all. Thank you for being brave and being a heroe to us.

Nichole Wilhite
Wife of SPC Wilhite 4th PLt/ G-co/ 3/2 SCR

Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellows brothers in arms of Spc. Walker. We pray to God for strengh and comfort during this time of sorrow and emptiness for those who knew this american "hero". Rest in peace..
Edgardo, Spc. Cruz dad's, A Co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.

AJ will be remembered as a true hero. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.

hey aj man i will miss you bro we met that 4th of july right after we all graduated me you shaun had a good time. Then the last time i saw you we were all together down in new mexico when shaun came home from iraq on leave it was great to just sit and talk with you. I will always keep you in my heart bro rest in peace

To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SPC Aaron Walker, may God give you the strength you need to live each day to the fullest, knowing that is what Aaron would have wanted, until you meet him again in Heaven. SPC Walker, thank you for your willingness to go into harms way to keep complete strangers safe. No grater love...
You are a HERO. Rest in peace young man.
Sincere gratitude,
Linda,
Joe's Stryker Mom

Greater Love hath no man than he who would lay down HIS life for a friend. Hug Jesus for me AJ. Keep Pixie playing and always know you will be missed. You are truly a Hero. I will always remember dunking you while floating LOL. My prayers are with Diddy, Annie, Amber, Alex, Andee and all those that knew, laughed with and loved AJ.

To AJ's Dear Family and Amber, AJ's Precious Wife: I pray God gives you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Thank you for all you do for so many others. Your entire family is a great and awesome blessing to everyone who's lives you touch. Stay strong, and know God loves you. AJ died with valor, courage and for a great cause, defending his country and what he believed in. He is a Hero. Thank you for your sacrifices and for always loving and blessing so many people. You have made a great difference in the lives of my family especially. Our prayers, thoughts and support are always for you and with you. Love and blessings from Roscoe's little Sister, Piper~ And, prayers and love from Joe, Michael, Raphael and Angel.. You are NEVER alone!

To A.J.'s family! You never know how far your influence reaches. You are all such a blessing to my son and his family, Roscoe, Kim, and John. A.J. has left a lasting mark on all of us! He served his country and his Lord very well! I know you are proud of him. And I also know you are hurting terribly right now. I pray that the Lord will pour his anointing oil over your hearts and allow the healing to begin. I love you all!
Shirley Parr

My deepest sympathy to Aaron's family. Many blessings to your whole family and to your friends and may you have many joyous and loving memories to give you peace. We share your pain. A Military Vet, Mom & Aunt

My prayers are with the family of SPC Walker and the entire unit. You are all hero's in my eyes and I thank you all everyday.

A New Mum-in-Law of a 3/2 SCR Mortars

Thank you all for your kind words and heartfelt prayers. We are so very proud of AJ and are honored by our sons service and ultimate sacrifice for his country, that he loved so dearly. We continue to pray for all of the soldiers, especially those who fought bravely alongside our son. May the Lord keep you safe! We only knew that one of his best friends, Green, was by his side when he died. To others who were there, thank you for your service. AJ loved his 'band of brothers'. We love you!
Our love & blessings are with you always.
AJ's Dad

09-24-07

Dear AJ,

I am writing to you to let you know how much we miss you. Sometimes you don’t realize what you have, until you don’t have it anymore. I have spent the last week realizing what I will miss. I have had many friends young and old. Many are friends that I have conversation with in passing. Less are those that I socialize or hang out with. Less of those are younger friends that closely bond with me and my entire family. You are definitely in the inner circle AJ. I recall many times that you would come over to our house to hang out with us in a group setting or just by yourself. This I will miss.

AJ I really appreciate how you took a leadership role with my only child John in his life. He loves you and looks up to you just like an older brother. He always talked about AJ. He couldn’t wait until AJ would come over. He couldn’t wait to tell AJ about anything new in his life. He turned to AJ for advise in time of trouble. John could not wait until AJ got to come back home after his away assignment for the US Army. Since AJ was so cool and cares so much for John. John could not wait to have another great Paintball War at our house, since they have never been quite the same without AJ there. John could not wait until AJ got home to ride in John’s new truck. This bond of friendship I will miss.

I recall the funniest thing that you ever did was during a snack break at my house during one of our many Great Paintball Wars. You were fresh out of US Army Basic Training. We were all sitting in the living room enjoying our drinks, when you took some of you mischievous basic training skills and concocted a pepper gas device out of an MRE. You then tossed it the room that we were all in. You laughed and ran out, knowing what was next. It took a while for the thing to take full effect, but when it did it was wild. The entire house was filled with the overwhelming pepper gas. Everybody was coughing, laughing, and running out of the house. This I will miss.

I recall your youth leadership in GC Crew by example. When you were playing the drums during a powerful worship song, I remember you without hesitation stepping out from behind the drums and to the side. I remember you kneeling down on your knees and without shame raising your hands as you sang and worshipped your Lord Jesus. This I will miss.

AJ you have the heart of a giver. You have the desire to serve. You are as a first responder. Everybody runs away from the fight. You ran to the fight. To stand in the gap for those who were weak and unable. To protect those who needed a protector. From your friend. From the one that you volunteered to protect. On behalf of my family whom you chose to protect. We love you AJ. We will miss you AJ.

Roscoe W. Parr III texasranger_one@yahoo.com

AJ Walker is an American Hero, a man that loved God, and the son of my friends and pastor. AJ has left behind a legacy. A legacy that will be remembered by many. A legacy that he never knew was in the making. I only met AJ once, but his smile will remain in my heart forever. For those of you who were blessed to befriend and love AJ, I say continue his legacy. Love your neighbor, your enemies, and God the way AJ did. When your heart aches at his memory and the thought of his loss remember this, AJ has been welcomed home by the words we long to hear from our Father in heaven, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. He is a hero.

My brother was with Aaron when he died. Shane was one of the medics during some of his final moments and was overcome by Aaron's passing. I can only imangine the grief that your family is enduring, and please know that the thoughts of our family are with yours. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shannon

My son is also with 3/2 SCR and I have a another son with 4/1 Cav MP also serving in Iraq. My heart goes out to the family and his commrades. Seth called home and said he lost a friend and I was heartbroken for Walker's family, my son and his buddies. I'm So Sorry we are so proud of him and everyone one of them. God Bless Seth's Mom TJM

Please accept my sympathy and know that I will pray for all the soldiers who serve with my brother in Iraq. I will never forget the sacrifice that SPC Walker has made.

(brother of a G Co 3/2 SCR soldier and former soldier of 2/22INF 10th Mountain Div)

Although I only knew AJ through his close friendship with my boyfriend, I know he has touched the lives of many people, my boyfriend included.
My prayers and best wishes go out to the his wonderful wife, Amber and the entire Walker family.

Dear Daryl, Annie & Family,

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

I was very sorry to hear of your son AJ's death. I still remember when Annie was pregnant with AJ, and how excited everyone was for Daryl and Annie.

My deepest thanks goes out to AJ for the ultimate sacrifice that he has given in defending our country.

My prayers are with your family and AJ.

Keirsty Vernon-Galvin