You Blessed My Life / Charlie Goggin (Grateful American )
Thank you for sharing this with me Nicholle. I hope Conner is doing better. Your family crossed paths with me and blessed my life. Please keep me posted. Thanks again.
Charlie
Belated Honor / Denise Young (None but a military mom )
To the Family of Sgt Major Jeffery A. McLochlin,
Please accept these belated condolences at the loss of your beloved Jeffery. I know words cannot ease the pain but I hope you know you are not alone in your feelings. Many hearts ache when a Hero is lost. It has been brought to my attention that your family has not been presented with one more Tribute to your Fallen hero, a personalized Gold Star banner. It would be my honor to present your family with this banner whenever and wherever you would like. Please contact me and let me know if you would allow me to present this tribute to your family.
Heartfelt Sympathies,
Denise Young, Chapter President
North Central Blue Star Mothers of Indiana
I remember him from Gardez / Florida National Guard (His student )
To SGM McLochlin's wife and children:
I am sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to serve with your husband/father in Afghanistan. He was an ETT (trained and took Afghan Army on missions) and I provided security for convoys and patrols. His mission in Afghanistan was, in my opinion, probably the most underestimated yet most valuable in the entire campaign and SGM McLochlin was THE perfect man for the job.
Because of his efforts and sacrifice we have been able to provide the training and mindset needed for the Afghan Military and government to control their own country effectively and legitimately. In other words, because of your husband/father, the Afghan people will experience peace and freedom and other US soldiers will come home to their families. SGM McLochlin lived the Ranger motto "Ranger's Lead The Way."
I also remember him working out in our makeshift gym in Gardez. He was very physically fit and I wanted to emulate him. I ended up being somewhat of his student and the classroom was the gym. While we worked out he would talk to me about tactics, workouts and other military/law enforcement topics. As a result when I returned home to Florida I became a Police Officer just like your husband/father. He is a Great American and I hope I can live up to his memory.
Poem/ The "Butlers" Tom, Samantha, Alison &. Dan (Friend)
I was reading this book and read the following verse and it just brought tears to my eyes. I truly believe that Jeff is with God and watching over us all, especially Nicholle and the kids.
Few things can create as much excitement when you're outside as the sight of a rainbow after a rain shower. The power of it, the beauty of it, the majesty of it, can take your breath away. What a glorious way for the heavens to tell us that God is faithful.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
PSALM 19:1
The "Butlers" Tom, Samantha, Alison, and Daniel
My Dear Friend / Madeline Johns (friend) It will be a year soon since you were taken from us. There is not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I believe that the good Lord above places people in our lives for a reason. My dear friend, he put you in my life to show me once again how blessed a person is to have a true friend. Getting to know you brought me joy, knowledge, a safe feeling, and laughter. I find myself sometimes looking up to heaven when I just need to feel at peace. I wonder if you know how many lives you made better. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I thought you were indistructible, bigger than life. When our Heavenly Father called you home many hearts broke that day. Your example to others has made a difference for so many. So many soldiers, police officers, and friends speak many accolades about you. I'm sure the one you hold most dear is husband, father, son and brother. May God hold you in his loving hands dear friend. I miss you.
God grant me the strength! / Doug Bullock (Sered in Bosnia 2004 ) God grant me the strength to go on in life now that you have taken such a wonderful person from this earth. I only hope that I will one day see Jeff again in Heaven. Please watch over the kids and Jeff's parents and wife. I know you have a big plan in mind for your soldier in heaven. He was true to you and his family and I am a better person for knowing him. God bless the kids who have to go on without their dad. Jeff will be greatly missed. Doug Bullock (Bosnia 2004)
Through Nicholle's Eyes / Traci Miller (Nicholle's Cousin ) I can't explain how this came about-only that I have spent some time talking with Nicholle and listening to what's going on with her and the kids. I hurt not only because the world has lost someone so special-but because I know their hearts are broken. I have tried to capture some of the stuff that Nicholle has shared with me and use it as a tribute to Jeff-because his biggest concern was always for her and the kids-but also for Nicholle, Connor, Kennedy, and Darby. As big of a hero as Jeff was-in my eyes-they are as well. They are the ones that loved and supported Jeff in all that he did and believed in to make it easier for him. I love you all. I think about Jeff everyday and miss him-but I also think about his family-for they are the ones that must carry on without him.
Through Nicholle's Eyes
We said our goodbyes, baby, it was the hardest thing I ever had to do. Took you to the airport, watched you walk away, there was nothing more I could do. Another year you'll be gone-we've been down this road before. The phone calls will come-just to leave me longing for more. I know your heart stays with me and the kids here- but you belong to the army for just one more year.
I have to keep telling myself... Just one more year-then you'll be here beside me. Just a few more tears then you won't ever have to leave me. I can make it through knowing that I'll be with you forever more.
It's almost time for you to come home. Just 2 more months and I won't have to be alone. Happy 4th of July, baby, it's hard to celebrate without you- But me and the kids we're fine and we are all so proud of you. Can't wait for you to come home- No more surviving just talking on the phone. Oh the things we'll do as we grow old- The kids and I can't wait to have you back to hold.
I have to keep telling myself... Just one more year-then you'll be here beside me. Just a few more tears then you won't ever have to leave me. I can make it through knowing that I'll be with you forever more.
Today the soldiers came to tell me you were gone. I don't know what to do now-I feel so all alone. Me and the kids we are trying to get by- There are so many days we just want to sit and cry. So many times we just want to run and hide- Thank God I can feel you by my side.
I have to keep telling myself... This isn't a bad dream that I can wake up from. How many more tears to cry before I will be done? I have to make it through- So no one forgets about you.
One of a kind / Tina Goble (sister-in-law) This is my tribute to a truly remarkable brother-in-law,father,husband and all around man. I never worried about my little sis after she met Jeff, I knew she was in good hands. In his eyes you could see that he loved his wife and kids with everything he had. After I became a divorced mother of three and moved back to Rochester this eagle spread his wings and included my children and me in their life. He helped out wherever he could, from changing my tire on a hot day, to installing deadbolts on my doors. He and Nicholle cared for my children in the summer while I was at work,he chauffeured my children to the park program and school. And never once did he complain or treat me like a burden. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I was sister to the love of his life, but that wasn't all of it he was truly a one of a kind man, with a heart of gold! I loved to hear his stories, nobody can tell a story like Jeff, I think about him everyday and how many people miss him so very much. God bless you Jeff, thank-you for everything!
Gone But Not Forgotten / Misty Day (sister of fallen Marine Cpl. Rusty Washam )
~THANK YOU JEFFERY~
"One of the Few and the Proud"
~Always Loved...NEVER Forgotten~
I lost my brother Marine Cpl. Rusty Washam February 14, 2006 in Iraq by a suicide bomber he was only 21. People keep saying it will get easier as time goes by its almost been a year since we lost Rusty but it feels like yesterday. I will keep your family in my prayers. May God Bless you and help heal your Broken Hearts from this huge loss.
With Deepest Sympathy / Proud And Grateful American We do not know each other, but I wanted to tell you that I believe what he was doing was important and his sacrifice for freedom mattered very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Cost of Freedom / Conni Ratcliff (None)Read >>
The Cost of Freedom / Conni Ratcliff (None) If it wasn't for men like Sgt Major McLochlin and my husband and my stepson and my niece my brothers father and my grandfathers we would not have the luxuries that we have as American's today. God Bless You and your family. Close
I recently attended a military course down and Camp Atterbury. While sitting on the bleachers outside of the Military Academy, shortly after lunch chow, my fellow classmates and i started exchanging stories about SGM Mac. It is not a stretch to say that out of the 43 students in my class, over half of them had served with, talked to, or knew of Mac. It was incredible. So many of the guys had great comical stories about Mac's sense of humor, incredible strength or uncanny ability to NOT choke-out the company commander in even the most deserving of circumstances.
I deployed to Bosnia as a young and annoying Corporal and have many, many fond memories of then, 1SG McLochlin. Between military schools all across the country, and lifelong friends like the Baker Family, SGM Mac's memory lives on-proud and strong. Even if its just a simple trading of stories with a bunch of infantry guys sitting on some old bleachers in southern Indiana.
Just thought i would share that brief story. There are hundreds more where that came from.
Thinking of you this week, and every day since....--SSG Daryl K. Bollhoefer
Today is Memorial Day...I saw a clip about your husband and your family yesterday on tv. I don't even remember what channel it was on, but it really captured my heart. I am 28 and have been married for 5 years. My husband and I live in NC. Watching you just ripped my heart out. We don't have any children yet, but I was just putting myself in your place. My heart just breaks for you. I know you don't know me, but I just want you to know that I will be praying for you. While there are no words that I can say that will amount to much, still, I just wanted you to know that. I am so grateful for what your husband did for our country. Men like him have made our country what it is today. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Thank You / Cassie R. (none)
Thank you Jeff McLochlin for the sacrifice you made for our country. And thank you to the McLochlin Family for making the sacrifice to have your husband, father, brother and son go over seas and fight for our freedom. May God bless each and every one of you. One my Aunts is a Lieutenant Major in the Army and she spent a year in Afghanistan about a year ago. I know the sacrifice it was to our family to have her gone and I cannot imagine what it was like for you family.
I had another Aunt who was only weeks away from becoming a one star General in the Air Force who passed away just two weeks ago. I saw Nicholle on "News to Me" and went to the Jeff McLochlin memorial page and now my family and I are creating a memorial page for her. This page is a beautiful way to honor Jeff's memory and it will be a great way to remember and honor her. And in a way, I think it will help my family and I heal.
Thank you again for your sacrifice and may God watch over and bless your family. Close
I am so glad that I got to see Kennedy again this year! I hope to see her next year too! Nicholle~ it was wonderful to have met you too! I will write to Kennedy soon! Talk to you soon! Sam
Tears of Gratfulness / Ashley Whitney (Just a Grateful American )Read >>
Tears of Gratfulness / Ashley Whitney (Just a Grateful American )
You dont know me, and I dont know you, although I just cried for you. I seen your "news to me" story on cnn. My fiance was in Iraq during 2006. I had many nights when I couldnt sleep because of fear of losing him. I am very grateful to you for your service and your sacrifice. I wish all the best to the family. Thank you again, if it wasnt for people like him, I wouldnt even be sitting here typing this right now. Close
Mac/ Kelly Dugger (IN Guard and went with him to Afghanistan )Read >>
Mac/ Kelly Dugger (IN Guard and went with him to Afghanistan )
What can I say that hasn't been said or tell what wasn't already known. I hadn't met Mac prior to going to Afghanistan, but when I did he had that air of professionalism and duty. He was quick to make light of situations that were miserable and would just laugh it off. He always spoke of his family and couldn't wait to get back home to them.
Mac, I think of you often and the loved ones that must go through life without you. May they find peace and comfort, as you are still alive and living in their hearts.
My Dear Friend / Tammy Rice (friend)
I thought as time went by it would get easier missing you, yet it really doesn't. Everytime someone says what would Jeff had said or everytime I make cookies for everyone. I meet your family this July and they are wonderful people. I was honored when I was asked to help with your Run! Your wife is a beautiful, strong woman and I have the utmost respect for her. I just hope I can get to know her better so I can help fill this void I have for my dear friend. I miss ya Mac! Close
Still miss you. / Madeline Johns (friend)
Mac - I was driving home from Indy last weekend and a feeling of sadness came over me. I realized that I was remembering the night your family and friends went to the airport to bring you home. I was one of those friends. I try to think of the wonderful show of respect and honor many who knew who, and many who never had the chance to know you, gave you on that trip to Rochester. Well deserved honor and respect. I look to the heavens and know you're in a better place and not in any pain, danger, or hurt. I know all this, but I'm selfish. You see, my dear friend, I would still like to have you in my life. My life had more joy and laughter in it when you were around. (Oh by the way, when Rochester beat Plymouth - well let's just say I even missed the ribbing I would have gotten from you.) Maddy Close
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