Stryker Brigade News

This family of this brave young man is in my prayers. May God bless you all.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

To the family and loved ones of SPC Todd E. Davis: "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 great sorrow that I extend my sympathy to you on the loss of your Hero, who gave all in the cause of freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. SPC Davis will not be forgotten, and you will be remembered in my prayers. Proud father of a G Co 3-2SCR Stryker. gdb626@hotmail.com

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. My son Chris was a close friend of Todd, and he will be missed by all.

Dan Reigstad
Father of Chris R. (3-2SCR HHC Recon)

As a mom of another stryker soldier in country; I want you to know how truly sorry I am for your loss. My sympathy is with the friends and family of this brave soldier; a new hero added to the roles. We watched and waited and prayed.. how I wish you could have been spared this.

May God bless you and hold you all in the palm of his hand.

You were a true soldier--honorable in every way!!! Thank you so much for taking Chris under your wing and looking out for him. You told me that I didn't have to worry about him--that you would take care of him and keep him safe. You kept your promise to me Todd! You kept him safe, and we will honor your name always!!! Thank you so much! God Bless You!!!

I am very sorry for the loss of this fine young man.
I pray the family, friends and fellow soldiers will be guided by a higher power to give you all peace, comfort and strength in this time.

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 soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

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

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stryker mom with son in Baqubah, Iraq.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Davis. Our son is in the 3/2 from Vilseck also. Words cannot express how sorry we feel for you. God Bless.

Words are inadequate when the sorrow shared is so overwhelming. Todd was loved and respected by those who knew him in the 3-2SCR. He was an honorable man. He will not be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences in your loss.May God be your strength until you meet again.
John and Joan Mikluscak
Parents of Zachary John Mikluscak
2/25 SBCT Taji Iraq

To the family, friends, and fellow soldiers working along side SPC Todd Davis, I pray Gods grace and strength during these difficult days. SPC Davis, you will always be remembered as a Hero who volunteered to keep complete strangers safe. "there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends" John 15:13
Sincere respect and gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom

To the family and loved ones of SPC Todd E. Davis: What wonderful tributes are being written about this young Hero. His parents and loved ones must take some comfort knowing of his incredible bravery; it rises and above and outshines the gloom of his passing.

It amazes me that our young Heroes have the fortitude in them to show such bravery and unselfish sacrifice at such early ages. How many of us are in our middle or late years and couldn't imagine having the inner strength to attempt the fearless actions of these young soldiers?

These men knew of numerous accounts of their peers being wounded or dying undertaking the exact same challenge that they have been asked to undertake. Being the best and the bravest, the followed their orders without question. What more could our country ask for?

I lost my own son in September of last year. His name was SGT Robert T. Ayres III. He was also with the 3/2 from Vilseck. Robert had been transferred from "A" Co to "G" Co. He was best friends with SGT Chris Sanders.

God bless you and keep you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Michelle Ayres

The body has died: the spirit it housed will never die.
On earth our dear ones do live on through those of us to whom they were so very precious.
God bless and keep you.
Proud mom of a 2/2SCR soldier

My thoughs and prayers go out to the Davis Family in their time of loss. I knew Todd because he played softball with my Husband here in Germany, he used to call me Mom along with a lot of the other guys. He was such a good guy and when I got the call my heart fell. I cannot begin to understand how you feel but I wish you all peace and Godspeed in the following days. My Husband really liked Todd, said he was a damn fine soldier and an all around good man. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my prayers.Todd will never be forgotten.

Sincerely, Diane Robinson

Go with God, young soldier. You have joined the ranks of the HERO Brigade. We will mourn with your loved ones, and keep them in our hearts and prayers. May God protect and guide your fellow soldiers as they carry on without you. Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime.

To the family and friends of SPC Todd E. Davis, I would like to share my condolences and appreciation to SPC Todd E. Davis! SPC Todd E. Davis is a Hero and deserves the Respect and Honor of a Hero! May the days ahead get easier for you knowing that SPC Todd E. Davis 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 Matt was friends with Todd and I spoke to him yesterday on instant message. Matt said that he was still stinging from the loss. He changed his picture on his myspace that he had of him and Todd in Germany. My son is with 3/2 SCR H Company and every loss 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. Todd E. Davis 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 Squadron, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Somewhere in Iraq
SPC Sidney Hoffmann, Army National Guard, Reserves, 75th Troop Command, HHD 206th Chemical Support Battalion; Richmond, KY (Pending Deployment to Afghanistan July 2008)
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?"

Todd Davis was an exceptional soldier and deeply loved by his comrades. He will live forever in the memories of those he fought with.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of SPC. Davis. Our son is in the 3/2 and was a roommate of Todd. God bless our family.

To the family, friends , and fellow soldiers of
SPC Todd E. Davis, we send our heartfelt condolences. Our nephew, SFC Matthew Pionk, was also killed in the explosion. Matt served with courageous and truly heroic men. "They were the best of the best" is what we keep hearing from fellow soldiers.....true American heroes. The families of all of these soldiers are also heroes as they have to learn to live without their son, brother, or father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Proud Stryker Aunt,
Laurie