The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Wayne M. Geiger, 23, of Lone Pine, Calif. died Oct 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow soldiers during this time.
To the Family and Loved Ones of SPC Wayne M. Geiger:
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom".....Abraham Lincoln.
It is with the greatest sadness that I extend my sympathy to you on the loss of your Hero, who made this selfless sacrifice in the fight for freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God Bless You during this time of great loss. With my prayers, The Proud father of a G Co 3/2SCR Stryker. gdb626@hotmail.com
My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Spc Geiger and to his fellow Soldiers. May god give you the strength to get thru this. He was an American Hero and will be missed. God Speed to all of you.
With Sympathy,
Granny of a Stryker Soldier
I was so deeply sorry to hear your news... Each time I hear there is a casualty - I thank God it is not my son..but it was yours....The pain you must be suffering, and the grief.. I just pray that you find the peace of God and that he covers your whole family.
Our thoughts and prayers with the family, friends and brothers in arms of SPC. Geiger. may God give you the strengh,comfort and peace that you need in this time of sorrow and emptiness. God bless you "Hero" rest in peace, Thank you for your sacrifice and service to this great nation and for the nation of Iraq.
May God bless the family and friends of Spc, Geiger. He is a hero among the heros and could not have given his life for a greater cause than freedom.
Proud Mom of a 2/2SCR soldier
SPC Wayne M. Geiger is a true hero. I want to thank him for the sacrifice he made. And his famly and friends are in my prayers. May God be with you and help you through this very painfull tijme. RIP SPC GEIGER you are a hero and will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten
My heart felt sympthay to the family, friends, and brothers in arms of SPC Geiger. God grant you peace and confort at this diificult time. Your sacrifice shall never be forgotten by this grateful American
To the family, friends and soldiers working along side SPC Wayne Geiger, I pray the Good Lord gives you the necessary strength for each day, until you meet Wayne in a much better place. SPC Geiger, thank you young Hero, you willingly went into harms way to keep complete strangers safe. John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends". Wayne, rest in peace knowing you will always be remembered!
Sincere gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
I am very sorry for the loss of this fine young man.
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 )
To the family and friends of SPC Wayne M. Geiger, I would like to share my condolences and appreciation to SPC Wayne M. Geiger! SPC Wayne M. Geiger is a Hero and deserves the Respect and Honor of a Hero! May the days ahead get easier for you knowing that SPC Wayne M. Geiger stood for something and protected our Freedom! He is a HERO in my eyes and I appreciate his ultimate sacrifice. "We Will Never Forget!"
My son is also in H Company and every lose it difficult for all in the Stryker Family!
If there is anything I can ever do for you and your family please don't hesitate to ask! The Patriot Guard Riders stand ready to Honor and show respect to SPC. Wayne M. Geiger and his family!
"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina) My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb6APMj5Qk
Tom "Taz" Hoffmann
Deputy Director Help on the HomeFront
www.patriotguard.org
Proud Father of
SPC Matthew T. Hoffmann, H-Co., 3rd Brigade, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Baghdad, Iraq
SPC Sidney Hoffmann, Army National Guard, Reserves, 75th Troop Command, HHD 206th Chemical Support Battalion; Richmond, KY
Lost, Lest I go my uncaring way
Help me to remember
That Somewhere out there
A Man Died for me Today.
So Long as there be War
I must ask and answer,
"Am I Worth Dying For?"
SPC Wayne Geiger.... what can I say? You were a wonderful friend to many.... You were a hero with a warm and loving smile. You were an awesome infantry man. Many hearts are broken. May they all find peaace. May God bless your parents and sister and your friends & family. Rest in Peace. Nancy and Brian Travis, Proud Army Mom of Nathan H Co, 2nd Plt. 3/2 SCR
To the family and friends of SPC Geiger. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. He is a hero among hero's . His sacfrice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Heaven's Army now has one more HERO to stand watch over our soldiers. We pray that God's soldiers may accomplish what is so elusive to our earthbound troops. SPC Wayne Geiger, you have given ALL that others may live in freedom. Your entire stryker family mourns your loss, but we will remember your sacrifice for a lifetime. May the knowledge that your loss is shared by so many bring some comfort and strength to your family, friends and fellow soldiers. God bless all those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Rest in Peace, soldier. Your mission is complete.
My heartfelt condolences. As the mother-in-law of a soldier in Iraq, who is from Lone Pine, and the mother of a son in the Tennessee Army National Guard, my heart goes out to the entire Geiger family and LP community. There but the grace of God...
May God grant you peace knowing your loved one was one of the special ones and now watches above you.
"There You'll Be"
When I think back
On these times
And the dreams
We left behind
I'll be glad 'cause
I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back
On these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me
In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There will always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
May you feel the love of a nation wrapped around you during this sorrowful time.
-Lori
Proud Army Mother-in-Law of Spc. Shelia Suleski-Hilliard
Proud Army Mom of Spc. Justin Hilliard
My heart and condolences go out to the family and fellow soldiers. We all feel the pain of your loss, that SPC Geiger so bravely sacrificed for us. Thank you !God Bless the family and the fellow brothers during this difficult time. TJM
Proud Army Mom of PFC. Seth McVickers 3/2 SCR
Proud Army Mom of SPC. Joshua McVickers 4BCT-1CD MP
Proud Army Mother-in-Law- of PFC. Jessica McVickers 4BCT 1 CAV. All serving Iraq.
Comments For "SPC Wayne M. Geiger":
To the Family and Loved Ones of SPC Wayne M. Geiger:
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom".....Abraham Lincoln.
It is with the greatest sadness that I extend my sympathy to you on the loss of your Hero, who made this selfless sacrifice in the fight for freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God Bless You during this time of great loss. With my prayers, The Proud father of a G Co 3/2SCR Stryker. gdb626@hotmail.com
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October 20, 2007 9:06 PM
My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Spc Geiger and to his fellow Soldiers. May god give you the strength to get thru this. He was an American Hero and will be missed. God Speed to all of you.
With Sympathy,
Granny of a Stryker Soldier
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October 20, 2007 11:46 PM
I was so deeply sorry to hear your news... Each time I hear there is a casualty - I thank God it is not my son..but it was yours....The pain you must be suffering, and the grief.. I just pray that you find the peace of God and that he covers your whole family.
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October 20, 2007 11:49 PM
Our thoughts and prayers with the family, friends and brothers in arms of SPC. Geiger. may God give you the strengh,comfort and peace that you need in this time of sorrow and emptiness. God bless you "Hero" rest in peace, Thank you for your sacrifice and service to this great nation and for the nation of Iraq.
He serve with pride, honor and duty, Godspeed!
Edgardo, SPC Cruz dad's, A CO. 5/20 3/2 SBCT
STRYKERS FAMILY
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October 21, 2007 12:19 AM
May God bless the family and friends of Spc, Geiger. He is a hero among the heros and could not have given his life for a greater cause than freedom.
Proud Mom of a 2/2SCR soldier
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October 21, 2007 6:23 AM
May God bless the family of this brave young man.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
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October 21, 2007 8:24 AM
May God bless the family of SPC Geiger that he may keep you strong in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy goes out to you!!
Proud wife .. H co 3/2 SCR
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October 21, 2007 8:40 AM
SPC Wayne M. Geiger is a true hero. I want to thank him for the sacrifice he made. And his famly and friends are in my prayers. May God be with you and help you through this very painfull tijme. RIP SPC GEIGER you are a hero and will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten
Sasha
StrykerWife82
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October 21, 2007 9:57 AM
My heart felt sympthay to the family, friends, and brothers in arms of SPC Geiger. God grant you peace and confort at this diificult time. Your sacrifice shall never be forgotten by this grateful American
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October 21, 2007 9:58 AM
To the family, friends and soldiers working along side SPC Wayne Geiger, I pray the Good Lord gives you the necessary strength for each day, until you meet Wayne in a much better place. SPC Geiger, thank you young Hero, you willingly went into harms way to keep complete strangers safe. John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends". Wayne, rest in peace knowing you will always be remembered!
Sincere gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
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October 21, 2007 2:13 PM
I am very sorry for the loss of this fine young man.
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 )
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October 21, 2007 3:57 PM
To the family and friends of SPC Wayne M. Geiger, I would like to share my condolences and appreciation to SPC Wayne M. Geiger! SPC Wayne M. Geiger is a Hero and deserves the Respect and Honor of a Hero! May the days ahead get easier for you knowing that SPC Wayne M. Geiger stood for something and protected our Freedom! He is a HERO in my eyes and I appreciate his ultimate sacrifice. "We Will Never Forget!"
My son is also in H Company and every lose it difficult for all in the Stryker Family!
If there is anything I can ever do for you and your family please don't hesitate to ask! The Patriot Guard Riders stand ready to Honor and show respect to SPC. Wayne M. Geiger and his family!
"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina) My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb6APMj5Qk
Tom "Taz" Hoffmann
Deputy Director Help on the HomeFront
www.patriotguard.org
Proud Father of
SPC Matthew T. Hoffmann, H-Co., 3rd Brigade, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Baghdad, Iraq
SPC Sidney Hoffmann, Army National Guard, Reserves, 75th Troop Command, HHD 206th Chemical Support Battalion; Richmond, KY
Lost, Lest I go my uncaring way
Help me to remember
That Somewhere out there
A Man Died for me Today.
So Long as there be War
I must ask and answer,
"Am I Worth Dying For?"
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October 21, 2007 4:37 PM
SPC Wayne Geiger.... what can I say? You were a wonderful friend to many.... You were a hero with a warm and loving smile. You were an awesome infantry man. Many hearts are broken. May they all find peaace. May God bless your parents and sister and your friends & family. Rest in Peace. Nancy and Brian Travis, Proud Army Mom of Nathan H Co, 2nd Plt. 3/2 SCR
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October 21, 2007 5:03 PM
To the family and friends of SPC Geiger. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. He is a hero among hero's . His sacfrice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
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October 21, 2007 6:20 PM
Heaven's Army now has one more HERO to stand watch over our soldiers. We pray that God's soldiers may accomplish what is so elusive to our earthbound troops. SPC Wayne Geiger, you have given ALL that others may live in freedom. Your entire stryker family mourns your loss, but we will remember your sacrifice for a lifetime. May the knowledge that your loss is shared by so many bring some comfort and strength to your family, friends and fellow soldiers. God bless all those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Rest in Peace, soldier. Your mission is complete.
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October 21, 2007 8:15 PM
My heartfelt condolences. As the mother-in-law of a soldier in Iraq, who is from Lone Pine, and the mother of a son in the Tennessee Army National Guard, my heart goes out to the entire Geiger family and LP community. There but the grace of God...
May God grant you peace knowing your loved one was one of the special ones and now watches above you.
"There You'll Be"
When I think back
On these times
And the dreams
We left behind
I'll be glad 'cause
I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back
On these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me
In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There will always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
May you feel the love of a nation wrapped around you during this sorrowful time.
-Lori
Proud Army Mother-in-Law of Spc. Shelia Suleski-Hilliard
Proud Army Mom of Spc. Justin Hilliard
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October 22, 2007 6:02 PM
My heart and condolences go out to the family and fellow soldiers. We all feel the pain of your loss, that SPC Geiger so bravely sacrificed for us. Thank you !God Bless the family and the fellow brothers during this difficult time. TJM
Proud Army Mom of PFC. Seth McVickers 3/2 SCR
Proud Army Mom of SPC. Joshua McVickers 4BCT-1CD MP
Proud Army Mother-in-Law- of PFC. Jessica McVickers 4BCT 1 CAV. All serving Iraq.
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October 22, 2007 11:54 PM
My prayers go out to the family & friends of this soldier.
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November 8, 2007 10:32 AM