tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post2843332925609592772..comments2023-05-16T08:16:11.815-05:00Comments on Picture this, at last!: Honors Ceremony Aboard the IKEBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-36048794973185682842009-08-06T11:15:29.075-05:002009-08-06T11:15:29.075-05:00Amy, I appreciate your kind comments, especially d...Amy, I appreciate your kind comments, especially during this difficult time for you. I understand the protective cloak wrapped around you by family and friends. You are so blessed to have that support. <br /><br />My son is an officer with the CVW-7 Strike Group and was also saddened by your husband's passing. The Navy brings so many together and forms ties that defy explanation.<br /><br />You have my sincerest sympathy and prayers for comfort and strength. God bless you and your children. <br /><br />Respectfully,<br />BarbBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-84110323441736921782009-08-06T01:51:26.962-05:002009-08-06T01:51:26.962-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-40796054127795619492009-08-06T01:20:51.963-05:002009-08-06T01:20:51.963-05:00My name is Amy Garber. My husband was CMDCM Jeff G...My name is Amy Garber. My husband was CMDCM Jeff Garber (CVW-7). Barb, I want to thank you for posting the message that was sent to me from CAPT Craig in a very respectful and honorable way. I received the message from CAPT Craig just hours after they flew Jeff off the ship. It was a very emotional and extremely personal message at the time. I requested that it not be randomly forwarded because I felt that I should ask CAPT Craig before doing so. Now that some time has passed and the letter has been passed on, I am touched that people care enough to read and comment on the respect and honor that my husband's fellow shipmates paid to him. Please understand that our family and friends were fiercely protective of me and our children in the days and weeks following Jeff's passing. I know that whoever posted the above message was just trying to respect my earlier wishes. I am thankful for all the thoughts and prayers that have been given to me and our children during this very difficult time. Words cannot express my sincere gratitude.Amy Garbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-70949545436949050352009-07-27T14:12:15.461-05:002009-07-27T14:12:15.461-05:00Thanks for posting this. It's a beautiful tri...Thanks for posting this. It's a beautiful tribute to an amazing person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-67263066968216403712009-07-01T21:16:45.862-05:002009-07-01T21:16:45.862-05:00When I received the above comment I was at first d...When I received the above comment I was at first disappointed that someone would have an issue with my showing a magnificent, heartfelt tribute to a fallen sailor. I considered removing this post, as this person suggested, however, upon considerable soul-searching, I have chosen to leave it. The letter is a wonderful tribute to CMC Garber, a man who was dedicated to serving his country and who has the respect and admiration of superiors, subordinates, and peers in the Navy as well as other branches of the United States military. I wish to eulogize his character and accomplishments here.<br /><br />I have a son in the Navy and have other family members who have served in war-torn areas around the world. A tribute such as this letter conveys would be an honor to share. <br /><br />As I said, I have chosen to leave this post as it is. Any time a sailor, marine or soldier is lost, whether or not in battle, a piece of my heart goes with them. I could never write a tribute as elequent and genuine as CAPT Craig's. <br /><br />So many people have no idea how valuable our military is and what they sacrifice for our freedom. Please let this shine a light on our heros and heroines.<br /><br />My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. Garber, and all of CMC Garber's family and friends.<br /><br />BarbBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-11922850911823852572009-07-01T20:24:19.416-05:002009-07-01T20:24:19.416-05:00As a close personal friend of the Garber's I k...As a close personal friend of the Garber's I know that they do not appreciate the posting of this personal letter on a random blog page. I don't know how you would have gotten a copy of this letter or why you thought you had the right to post it. Perhaps, out of respect for the Garber family, you should remove this letter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-35943047897625631862009-06-28T09:03:30.293-05:002009-06-28T09:03:30.293-05:00Thank you for the post. We have been amazed at the...Thank you for the post. We have been amazed at the honor, respect, and patriotism that has been shown on the internet. The wonderful support from those who knew Jeff and from those who simply appreciate his service will be a comfort to our entire family as we begin to move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-57265343897905306452009-06-24T16:26:35.641-05:002009-06-24T16:26:35.641-05:00I saw the photos on the Navy's site earlier th...I saw the photos on the Navy's site earlier this week, and was incredibly moved by the visual of the ceremony. How unbelievably sad for him to pass away so suddenly. I've thought about little else since I first saw the series.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. It added another dimension to an unfathomable loss.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970307200525665779.post-59307002145623625752009-06-24T13:04:51.105-05:002009-06-24T13:04:51.105-05:00Once again thanks to you and your son we get a pee...Once again thanks to you and your son we get a peek into a world and life many of us know nothing about. I am sorry for the loss, it sounds like the world will be a little darker now that he is gone.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495239016270022360noreply@blogger.com