Ryan Haupt Obituary

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We wanted to let you, your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Autistic Children of America Foundation in honor of Ryan E. Haupt US Army Staff Sergeant.

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We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

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I miss our phone calls and seeing your face and smile on messenger. I miss hearing the love in your voice when you talked about your family. I miss you checking up on me and Rickey. We danced in your memory at the Black Hills Powwow. I miss you and I love you forever.

My son,
How I love you and miss you.... 9 years seem like a long time, but it seems like yesterday when those men met me at my car when I got home from work...... That day will be forever etched in my mind. And then the hardest thing I ever had to do was tell your sisters. It broke my heart. The pieces are still being put together. I don't think it will ever be whole again until I see you again. And then it will just burst....... I love you......

To the family of STAFF SGT. RYAN E. HAUPT. I was given a replica dog tag today from my father that he puchased at a fishing show in Knoxville, TN. They were selling tags with random soldiers names on them and the date of their KIA. It is to raise money for Smoky Mountain Service Dogs. They are dogs for soldiers that return from combat for a companion. When I read the name on it I couldn't help but search for his name on the internet. To put a picture with his name on the tag kind of hit home with me. God Bless Ryan Haupt and his family for their sacrifice for this great nation.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Every once in a while I search you on the web and look for new stories. Today I found a couple more recent stories about Nannette and your dogs and everything that has happened since you left. I miss you all the time and you will never be forgotten!

Rest in Peace Ryan. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Ryan, it's been 5 years today since you went to your forever home. It seems like yesterday, but it also seems like forever ago. I pray I will not loose my memories of you..... I love you, son...

5 years man... Miss you and love you brother!

Ryan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Ryan...just stopping by..we had another memorial service on post today.....It seems like these will never end...caught myself remembering the day we honored your life...I wonder what it will be like when we don't have to have any more memorials??? I do know one thing, we are closer to that day because of Warriors like you and SSG Lewis who we honored today... My best to your Family, your memory will never be forgotten

v/r

John E. Shemanski
CPT, MS
Commanding

Just read the events of Oct 23rd on the Guardian (UK) newspaper. God bless.

GOD Bless Ryan and his family and we all thank him for his service, without folks like him, America could never survive

Hello Ryan (aka Wyan),

This morning Nannette reminded me that today is the 4-year anniversary of your tragic passing. So I thought I would leave a message in your guest book to let you know that you are still loved and missed by everyone who knew you.

I love you and miss you, Ryan!

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt:
Remembering Ryan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Happy belated Birthday, Ryan! My prayers are with your family as they take time to reflect and remember the beautiful memories you gave us.

Ryan, Happy Birthday, son! You would have been 28 today! I really do miss you! It's really hard today! I want to hold you in my arms like I did when you were a baby and little boy and tell you how much I love you! I thank God I will be able to do that in the future, but I miss it right now.

Thinking of you and missing you on this memorial day.

Thinking of you and missing you on this memorial day.

I miss you and think of you everyday. I have pictures of you and Nanette in my office and I look at them everyday. I miss your smile and your laugh. I know you are up there watching over all that you knew and probably then some. There is a little one down here named after you Ryan Conner Dobbins Danielle & Greg's youngest son. He is adorable and just full of life just like you! We miss you Ryan.

Dear Ryan,

I keep hearing that what happened to you is making traumatic brain injury is becoming the “signature wound” of soldiers in the Iraq War, so I’ve decided to walk in memory of you at this year’s “Walk For Thought” at the end of March. Since that takes place all the way over here in California I can’t have Nannette there with me, but maybe I can at least sign her up as a virtual walker. ;-)

- Liz

Here’s the link to your page:
http://calbia.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=501&teamID=5042

Can't believe it's been 3 years, I miss and think about you all the time!!

I had no idea this was here!! Can't believe it's been three years! Still miss you everyday. Love you!

Ryan,
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family....I never met you, but every week when I go to Mass and we offer the sign of Peace, I always think of you and offer you the sign of Peace and I asked God to please comfort all of those who mourn and miss you...I know how hard it must be. I do believe that when we die we will all be reunited with our loved ones and when that time comes it will be FOREVER, how beautiful is that.

Missing your love and your laughter, every day, Ryan. We will never forget -- Wopila! (Thank you)

Cant believe it has been 3 years already!! I miss you and think of you every day!! I know you are watching over all of us.. Love and miss you Hoopty!!

hey brother i miss u so much. there is not a day that passes that i dont think about you and tell stories of us in Iraq. love you

To the family of Ryan and his wife Annette. I wanted to share that I was watching Nancy Grace on Wednesday, July 15 (every day) and at the end of her show she always remembers someone who has fought for our country. She shared Staff SGT Ryan Haupt along with a picture. I was thrilled to see Ryans picture but I never thought Nancy Grace would ever show someone we new. I will try and get a copy of the show for Rusty (Annettes Brother). God Bless you all!

Ryan, thanks for blowing the candles out yesterday. I knew you were there......We miss you so much. It's hard to believe it was your 27th. Can't wait for the day when we'll be with you again...I love you, love you, love you, my hero, my son. The pain is still there, but also the hope!

Happy Birthday, Ryan! We miss you so much!

Ryan,
I will be thinking and praying for you tomorrow on your Birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Birthdays In Heaven

Are there birthdays in Heaven?
Does the angel blow his horn?
Announcing to everybody
That this is the day you were born?

Can the stars be your balloons
And angel food your cake?
Presents wrapped in moonbeams
All the angels helped to make.

Birthdays meant so much to you
They were always a big deal
Birthday presents, lots of friends
And perhaps a special meal.

So we'll whisper a little prayer today
Asking everyone up above
To sing you a Happy Birthday song
And give you all our love.
~ Author unknown~

You should be receiving a quilt from Freedom Quilts real soon if you haven't received it already. It is our way of saying we care and we want to bring you some comfort. Shed your tears on your quilt wrap yourself and let it be arms wrapping you with love and comfort. OUr deepest sympathy for the pain you now carry with you. We thank you for being into this world a hero that stood tall and gave of himself for others. I know a mother would rather have her son in her arms safe instead of burying him and dealing with a pain like no other pain. We are here if you need us if you need to have someone reach out and pray with you for strenght my email my dear is [email protected] my website is www.freedomquilts.net the quilts are for all the parents and spouse that have lost a love one since September 11, 2001 that is when I started this project and that is why I'm still at it. With total honor and respect these quilts are made for the families that lost so much just so the rest of us could enjoy freedom.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

Dear Lynn,
Soon my dear soon you will be holding your quilt as I promise you so you can feel the love that went into making your quilt to comfort you. I hope that when you wrap yourself in your quilt you will feel all he love and reach out to other parents and tell them about this project so they also can feel and know that Freedom Quilts does care and want to comfort them all. Email me if you need a friend [email protected]

GOD BLESS SGT.RYAN and his family this Christmas season. I knew him from "Anysoldier"
America thanks him for his service
He'll be waiting for y'all when you get up to heaven

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Ryan, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Ryan,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt:
Ryan gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I had a dream about you last night...it is amazing how long it has been but you are still fresh in my mind. Everytime I walk out the front door and see the bricks you helped me lay I think of you. I miss you so much.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Haupt!

Ryan, I still miss you brother...I want to share some of your song, it will be the first one recorded when I finish writing the album.
"Of all the things I wish that I never would have said, it's that I'd be here to play a funeral for a friend, and the time that we had was never enough, so tell me why my brother this world is so rough, and all the things in this world that we shall never forget, it's how you lived your life with no regret, and how how you met everything head on without fear, and how I would give just about everything just to have you near". We still have the picture of you and joshua at your wedding. I tell my son the story of daddy's best friend and how brave he was. Krista is pregnant and if it is boy he will be named Caleb Ryan Marshall. I love you brother and look forward to when we shall see each other again.

Happy belated Birthday, Wyan. :-)

Please know that a lot of people love your little 'Nette and we're all taking good care of her for you.

Nanette, please know that we often think of you. My husband told me of your recent tragedy and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as your family. Please feel free to call us if you need anything I am so sorry you've had to deal with so much in your young life. May God Bless you and your family. We have moved since I last saw you but we are still around and you can, of course get a hold of as as we are still in the army.

Happy Belated Birthday, my friend. Save some green JELLO for me in Heaven. I miss you so much!!!

My Dear Son,
Time just seems to slip right into the future. Today we celebrate your 26th birthday. I would never have thought 26 years ago I would give birth to a hero. As I held you in my arms for the first time, I knew you were going to be someone special. God put a compassionate, loving heart in you and that's what it takes to be a hero; such a selfless person; always thinking of others. God planned that future for you even before you were being formed in the womb. I am so blessed God chose me to bring you into this world. It is an honor to have been your mother in this life. I was given a revelation today as I was thinking about you. Today, June 6th, we celebrate your birth into this physical world. As October 17th comes around this year, it will still be painful, but it will also be a time of celebration of your birth into eternity. I thank God He gave us Jesus, our savior to make it possible for us to have eternal life and to share it together. That warms my heart. That is my hope. That is what makes this easier to bear, knowing I will see and be with you again. Nothing will keep us apart then. Praise God! for that.
You know you will always be in my heart and my mind. Thank you for the joy you brought into our lives. I will always love you and treasure the time we had together. Thank you for the memories.
I love you.
Mom

Happy Birthday Big brother. I still can't believe you're gone. There are no words to describe how much i miss you. You are the best brother i could have ever asked for. Thank you for all the memories that you gave us. Every time i go outside at night i look for you in the stars, and when i find you i just smile because i know you are happy and i know i will see you again. Thank you for watching over me and our sisters, and mom and dad. I just want you to know how proud i am of you and how much i love you. I hope that everyday i make you as proud of me as i am of you my brother. Today i celebrate the day you came into the world and the lives you touched from the day you were born to the day you passed on. I carry you with me. Happy Birthday.

Baby Sis

Ryan,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hello Ryan (aka Wyan),

I never got to meet you in person, but I talked to you on the phone a few times and remember how fondly Nannette always spoke of you. You also sent me several really funny texts from Nannette's phone that always made me laugh.

About six months after I heard the news about you, I wrote a poem as a tribute. Your family and friends can read it by going to www.poetry.com and entering "Liz Mihalov" in the poet search fields.

Well, just know that you are often thought of by those of us whose lives you touched and that you will never be forgotten.

Hey Ryan,

Just sitting here in OBC and every chance I get I tell your story, about the NCO you were and that you were a soldiers Leader, its crazy that I am going back to 3BCT and going back to IRAQ, I just hope I have the strength that you had when I am going on those convoys. I pray every day for our troops, I know that you are watching over us every now and again. We will meet again I am sure of it, but until then, keep us safe and give us your strength...

2LT Shemanski, John E

Deepest condolences.

Ryan, my Hoopty what can I say.. Its been 10 months, and I am still in shock.. I am so proud to go and spread your story, and call you my friend.. You left this world doing what you loved, and you will forever be remembered for that.. I watch the video I have of us at christmas all the time, and it seems like only yesterday, we were taking pics, and acting goofy as usual... You were the closest thing I ever had to a brother, and you will be forever missed... Watch over all of us, and may you rest in peace until the day I meet you again at heaven's gates... I love you Hoopty...

RYAN NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT i DONT THINK OF YOU. EVERYDAY GETS A LITTLE BIT EASIER AND A LITTLE BIT HARDER AT HTE SAME TIME. WE STILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY AND CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY WHEN WE WILL SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN. i LOVE YOU BROTHER

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Haupt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Ryan,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven.

Father we entrust our brother Ryan to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Ryan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

June 6, 2007, today your birthday, we celebrated in a special Mass just for you at your special place where you married your beautiful bride, The Garden of the Gods, we felt your presence all around us, it was that kind of day just like your wedding day. Father Coe, dedicated the Most Holy Mass just for you, and your birth into Heaven and Gods waiting arms. Our Lord loved you so much and wanted you near Him. Rest in Peace, our beautiful Hero. We love you.

It has been nearly six months since we all heard the terrible news. I will never forget that day, and those to follow. I can only imagine how difficult this has been for Lynn and Nannette. My heart is with you everyday, even though we do not speak. I miss him and I love him as if he were my own brother, six months later I still cry everyday. Ryan we miss you, you are in our hearts forever. You will never be a forgotten hero. Your memory will live on in all of us who knew and love you. My little Ryan will know all about the man who inspired his name. Lance, thank you for letting Ryan be apart of our lives, he brought something to our family and our lives that we needed desperately. Lynn, I'm sorry we had to meet under such awful circumstances, thank you for opening your heart to me. I miss Ryan. I miss his laugh and his smile, the goofy things he would say and do.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Daer SSG Ryan E. Haupt

I'll remember you as my uncle and an honorable man and a respectful soldier to our country. I am sorry see go so soon and I am sorry for my aunt Nannette - you two were a perfect couple it's a chip on my shoulder that I didn't get to know you better I am going to miss you SSG RYAN E.HAUPT.

To the family of SSG Haupt,

It is with a heavy heart and sincerest condolences that I write you. I am sorry for you loss. He was a good man who believed in his country and served with honor. Knowing that does not make the pain any less but just maybe a little easier to bear. He so loved you all very much that he became an angel by your side so that no matter what, when, or where he is with you.

Ryan, my best friend...always. You are the man that made me who I am today. I truly miss you with all my being. You will never be forgotten buddy.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

I just found this guest book and am deeply touched by all the entries I have read here. Being another one of Ryan's aunts, I'd known him since birth and held him in my arms when he was only a few hours old. Ryan's uncle Barry & I are very proud of Ryan and all that he accomplished in his young lifetime.....such a tragic loss, yet for such a noble cause. Our hearts especially go out to Nanette, Lynn, Lance, Sabrina, Tiffany & Rhonda as well as to the entire Haupt family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Dear Family of Ryan Haupt,

I only recently became aware of Ryan's passing and can only say that I haven't hurt this much since my father's passing back in 1999. I made the following tribute in his honor. I hope you don't mind. I just can't say much at the time without flooding my keyboard in tears. I am so sorry about your loss. I am so blessed to have had Ryan in my life.

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=19eb0ec5945577ab65e13f&skin_id=0&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

Ryan, what can I say but I fell in love with you 8 years ago, you filled my life with happiness and I am so thankful that our love turned into an amazing friendship, one that I will miss everyday. I am so happy that you finally found the love of your life, I hope that I will be able to contact Nannette soon. You were there for me when Jasen was injured in Iraq, I was there for you when you were in Iraq, and I am here for Nannette.

With ALL MY HEART,

Sarena (Rupp) Watts

HEY LANCE IT IS ME VICTORIA. REMEMBER ME AND CANDACE FROM ROSAMOND? I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RYAN. MY LOVE TO YOU. PS MY LAST NAME HAS CHANGED TO BORNE. I GOT MARRIED.

To Lance,Sabrina,Tiffany,Rhonda and the entire family, I am so sorry for you loss, I myself was in shock when I found out, I can only imagine how you all must feel. I knew Ryan best as a teenager, him and his friend Jimmy were the neighborhood pranksters, reaking havoc on everything and everyone. After Ryan joined the army he called me and apologized for all the torment he caused me, but I look back on all of it now and smile. I can't believe he is gone, I was hoping to see him in all his glory as a young adult, what a shame, he will be very missed.

I am struck by his physical beauty which, reading the comments left here, was obviously matched by his soul. May he rest in peace. To his family- I am truly so sorry for your loss. May the pain lessen over time. He will not be forgotten.

To Lance,Tyler and the entire Haupt Family, we wanted to say how very sorry we are for your loss.

My sincerest condolences to Lynn, Sabrina, Tifany, Rhonda, Lance & Jay. As Ryan's former step-mother, I was saddened & shocked to hear of Ryan's passing. Ryan had come such a long way & turned into such a gentleman from the 5-year old bundle of energy I first met. I am so proud knowing Ryan & the effort he made to serve our country...When life handed Ryan lemons, he made such great lemonade.
Whenever I think of Ryan, I always remember when Ryan (about age 10) accidentally shot up the hood of our Suburban when we were target shooting! LOL. Boy, did he come a long way! With love from Jackie B

Our name is Haupt, too. Recently in October I received a call from someone looking for the family of Staff Sgt. Ryan Haupt. From the tone and timber of the man's voice, I could tell this was going to be very sad news for the Haupt family. Since then, I have thought of Ryan and his family every day--saddened by the loss of such a devoted young man. Our hearts go out to this branch of the Haupt family. Even though I didn't know him, I will remember and treasure his sacrifice.

Dear Lynn, Jay, Sabrina, Tiffany and Rhonda,

Annette and I were deeply moved by last evening's memorial service for Ryan in Madisonville, Tennessee. We love your family and wish you God's blessings for healing in this time of great sadness. We will continue to keep in touch as time goes by. Please send our love to your mom and sister. In Christian Love, Raymond, Annette, Amber & Emily Epperson

Oh Haupt, man you were always a soldiers --soldier, A great leader, always putting the mission above your own self interests. I remember the good times in Bravo 1-68, you were one of only a few of you infantry guys that were friendly and helpful to the Fisters in the company. 3rd Platoon, Rogue Platoon. Why you man, I guess there is no logical reason, only that I know you always were a leader, always out front, leading by example, it is just not fair. I hope your family knows that you served your country proudly, and above that you were the best of the best to your soldiers and made everyone around you a better person. While I wasn't with you guys this last deployment, part of me will never leave Iraq, I pray for your family and I hope they can find solace in your unwavering dedication. Your joyful personality will be missed, I will never forget you and what you sacrificed for your country. Until we can joke again.
John Shemanski SGT US ARMY
Formally B 1-68 CAB
Currently Cadet/ROTC

To the family of SSG Ryan Haupt,

Our hearts go out to your entire family and our prayers are with you. Ryan gave his life for our freedom and we wish we could thank him personally. May God bless all who have been touched by this soldier and his family. We live in Blythe, CA, the home of Norman Taylor who suffered the same fate. We will all pull through this. God is good. Thank you to Ryan's family for raising a hero and to Ryan, thanks for giving your life for all of us. Rest in peace and we'll see you topside Ryan.

In God's love,

The McClure Family

My heartfelt sympathy to the Haupt family in the loss of Ryan. I did not know Ryan, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Ryan you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Dear Haupt Family,

I am sorry to hear of Ryan's death, but I wish to express my gratitude for his efforts in our U.S. Army. The sergeant began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and our continued appreciation.

Thank you for sharing him with America and with the AnySoldier family. Please accept my regards and sympathies.

I HAVE KNOW THE HAUPT FAMILY FOR 43 YEARS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THEM. I DIDN'T KNOW RYAN'S WIFE BUT I SHARE HER GRIEF. IT IS HARD TO LOSE SOMEONE SO YOUNG AND FULL OF LIFE. RYAN DIED BELIEVING IN A CAUSE AND THAT IS MORE THEN MOST PEOPLE HAVE. I KNOW IT WILL BE HARD AND THE DAYS LONG BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LIFE HE LIVED AND THE BLESSING YOU HAD TO HAVE LIVED IT WITH HIM. I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH
AND SEND MY CONDOLENCE.

I did not know Staff Sgt Ryan Haupt. His sister Sabrina (aka Bri) works here at our company. I just found out from her boyfriend that Ryan is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Haupt Family and Friends.Rest in Peace Ryan.

As a Marine mom with a son who has served in Iraq and will be going back, I fear what you have suffered. I cannot say anything that will ease your pain, but I pray that God will take you in His loving arms and comfort you. He is the only one who can fill the void left by Ryan's absence.

Dear SSG Ryan Haupt USA Family,

I did not know your son, brother, grandson yet I wanted to express my deepest condolences and let you know he will not ever be forgotten for his "ulitmate sacrifice". I am a Vietnam Marine Widow. I work with many Gold Star Parents and just want to reach out to give you all hugs and let you know there are many Americans who care and you are in are prayers. Words are so inadequate during times like this yet know you will not be forgotten.
Gold Star Mothers
TAPS
Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can assist your family with please contact me.
Sincerely,
National Vice President
Gold Star Wives of America
(Military Widows)

Dear Nannette,
I am very sadden about the lost of your husband SSG Ryan Haupt. I did not know him and wish to express my heartfelt condolences. I am a Vietnam Marine Widow and feel your pain. I am here in AZ and saw the listing in the paper and wanted to let you know I am here to listen and assist if you wish. There is a Gold Star Wives of America web site and chat line for recent widows there you will find support.
May God be with you during this difficult time and know you are not alone. Your husband will never be forgotten not ever by us who have also lost our loved ones in military service. Also register for a Comort Quilt All Branches of Service
Also you may contact taps they also have assistance.
Sincerely,
National Vice President
Gold Star Wives of America

TO THE FAMILY OF SSG HAUPT,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES IN YOUR LOSE. I WORKED WITH SSG HAUPT WHEN HE WAS A TEAM LEADER IN BRAVO COMPANY, THEN WHEN HE WENT ON TO BE A SNIPER. HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND AND AWESOME LEADER. I WILL NOT FORGET SSG HAUPT AND ALL HIS SACRIFICES.

Ryan was a truly sweet, fun hearted person with such a love for laughter. He always made sure that he would get you busting up. He, much like his three sisters (Sabrina, Tiffany, and Rhonda), had such a loving heart for another. I have such wonderful memories of him, growing up together. They will always be with me, every minute, of everyday.
I know that my loss is not realized just yet. I know that our family gatherings and birthdays will never be the same. But I do know that I am so proud of my cousin for all that he did for our freedom. He is truly my hero.
I love you Ryan, and will miss your witty disposition and sincere friendship. You are wonderful and honorable man.