Sandy R. Britt Obituary

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt:
Always remembering Sandy. "Some gave all."

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

Almost 4 years later and your memory is still with us all brother.

Sandy.

I've been struggling to find the words since your anniversary yesterday. If you only new how much everyone missed you and how much of an impact you left. My thoughts go out to your family. I'll always think of you as my brother.

I just wanted to let Sandy's family know that I walked for him at the "Warrior Walk" held in Lakeland. I sincerely appreciate the sacrifice that you have made, and the ultimate price that Sandy paid for my freedom. We will never forget him!

Proud sister to Sgt. Marcus Mathes
KIA 4/28/08

Today (8/22/10) my 5 year old son walked in your memory at the 2010 Run for the Fallen. My Father-in-Law was a Navy Diver and my husband is AF EOD. We thank you for your sacrifice. RIP!!

Tracy Deming

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt:
Remembering Sandy 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

Sandy,

You are always in my thoughts and memories. It is an honor to have served with you as a Deep Sea Diver at MDSU ONE in Pearl Harbor, and at EOD Mobile Unit SIX in Charleston.

I remember you taking the pictures of my first re-enlistment underwater, on the USS ARIZONA, back in 1999. How you loved to PT and how your quest to find something more exciting, steered you into persuading our detailer to letting you apply for BUDS.

I remember how you showed up to EOD Mobile Unit SIX, with the plan to get out and join the US Marshalls. You always sought the challenging road.

Your memory will live forever in me and every Navy Diver that knew you.

God Bless you Sandy.
Rest now,
We have the watch.

Very Respectfully,

CWO Tim Andros, USN

To the family of Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt:
Sandy 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

hey buddy,
its been too long since ive heard your voice. most of the guys are gone now, theres a few of us left, and most of us are getting out. after the 1sg and co left they were replaced with people that we definantly needed you around for to keep us motivated =) i remember playing xbox with you , sharing stories of our party days, and you always yelling "who wants to get sniped!" even though you were TERRIBLE at halo lol we still quote you these days to the new guys, but they dont understad it. i helped pull your step son out of the mud a few months ago. he was stuck pretty good! it would of done you proud hehe. just wanted you to know that the boys of charlie company remember you, and that you will be our battlecry, our alamo, for the rest of our lives, you and baez and ski. thank you for being the great man you were britt, i love you bud!

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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 Sandy, 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)
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Sincerely,

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

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Britt!

To the family and friends Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.

remembering and honoring a brave young soldier. Staff Sgt Britt, you are one of Americas finest. May your family continue to find comfort in their loving memories, and know America shares their sorrow.
My flag flies in your honor.

Hey man just wanted to stop by cause I was thinking about you.

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to Valorie and all the BRITT family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation....THANK..YOU....HO...YAAH......B.V.C.

Dear Britt family,
I am sorry to learn of Staff Sergeant Britt's death, but I wish to express to you my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He 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 continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing him with us.
A grateful Floridian,

To the family of Sandy Britt,
I grew up just a few doors down from Sandy and have wonderful childhood memories of him. We went to school together since the 3rd grade. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I was in charge of britt went he first came to C Co... I watched him grow and become a great leader... I am deeply saddened to hear that he has past on... My deepest condolences to his family.. RIP Britt

Kitzman

My heart goes out to Valorie, Taylor, Sarah, and the rest of Sandy’s family and friends. I went to Lake Mary high school with Sandy. He was a great friend and had a way of making everyone laugh and have a good time when he was around. The war in Iraq really hits home with this tragic loss. Words can’t explain how much Sandy will be missed. We all love you Sandman!

I didn't personally know Staff Sgt. Britt, but I do know your pain as I recently had a soldier killed in action. Many prayers from our family to yours for your sacrifice, and thank you so much for the hero the world was able know.

Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Calverton, NY
Proud Aunt of Spc. Matthew Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007 Baghdad

My heartfelt sympathy to the Britt family in the loss of Sandy. I did not know Sandy, 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. Sandy 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~

SSG Britt was one of my good friend in the unit. When i got sent to C co. i took over his team leader poistion because he was getting promoted to a sqaud leader poistion. He could always make you laugh. He'll be missed but never forgotten.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Sandy,

You were my team leader, but most of all you were a good friend. You looked after me from the very first day I showed up at the 82nd. I will always remember the missions we went on together and the good laughs we shared. I could never hope to meet a better person or leader. You will never be forgotten. I love ya man and I hope to see you again someday.

I never knew Sandy Britt, but I was caught in his honorable burial procession in Lake Mary, for 20 glorious minutes. To the family, there is not a word that will bring Sandy back, He can only be discribe as a hero I never knew, of the highest statue. His brother Paratrooper's from Ft. Bragg laid him to rest. The rain later poured that day on his resting site, this Friday 08/31/07, from the tears of all his loved ones. He is a hero!!!

RIP
Ken B. C co./1/508 82nd Div. ABN/INF 1981/1984

My heartfelt condolences to Sandy's family. Sandy and I went to Woodlands, Rock Lake and Lake Mary together. Hearing about Sandy immediately brought back a flood of memories from our childhood and high school days. Sandy was funny, sweet, and great to be around. I wish the best to his child and wife as I know they will miss him immensely. He is a hero always.

My deepest appologies on the loss of your son.my thoughts and prayers go out to you.Jeremy was my cousin. gods speed to you and your family,from all of ours.God Bless all.

My deepest sympathy to your family. Although I had not seen Sandy in years, my heart broke when I read the news. I was in school with Sandy from 4th grade all the way through high school and he was always a great person to be around.
He will be missed.

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

Sandy,

My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. You will never be forgotten. I will never forget the times we spent as young kids in the neighborhood, playing Nintendo & riding bikes....back when the world was a much simpler place.

My sincerest condolences to the entire Britt family for paying such a costly sacrifice to defend this nation.

God Bless you all.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Sandy Britt. On behalf of our family we would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sandy. Know that he will always be a hero to us and we will forever keep him and his family in our hearts and prayers. We understand what you are going through; we too lost our son and brother Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, US Army, KIA in Samarra, Iraq on August 18, 2005. Know that Sandy walks in Eternal Light with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along side those Band of Brothers gone before him. We have started a foundation in Florida to honor all the fallen please visit our web-site at www.floridafallenheroes.org, and I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you on day. May God Bless You and Keep You, May He Shine His Everlasting Light Upon You Always.

In Christ Love,

Dave, Monica and Ashley Seamans
7130 Oakwood Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
[email protected]

To the family of a hero SSGT Sandy Britt, you are in our hearts and in our prayers. We thank you for giving the world this fine young man. He will never, ever be forgotten. From a member of Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion.

Our sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSGT. Britt, a true hero.
Godspeed soldier,rest in peace.

John Mills & Family
And
Florida Patriot Guard

To the parents of Sandy, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Sandy's family. I went to Lake Mary High School with Sandy and it saddened me to hear of his passing. Sandy was a good person and I have nothing but respect for him and our armed forces. God Bless.

Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. The Green Family.

I am writing to offer my condolences to you and your family over the loss of your son Staff Sgt Sandy R Britt. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a child.

When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com


He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you 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 son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

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

Sandy,

You've left me some great memories of a childhood spent without a care in the world. You had a huge smile and a great laugh.

My sincere condolences to those you've left behind.

Rest in peace friend.

Sincerely,

Dan
(an old friend from Longwood)

Thank you Sandy for your selfless act, and the sacrifice you have made for this country. My cousin Shawn D. Hensel was killed in Iraq 8-14-2007. Our prayers go out to you and your family. You are an American Hero, and you will never be forgotten.

I went to Lake Mary High School with Sandy. Although I had not seen him in many years when I read the paper I felt like a piece of my childhood slipped away. God bless you Sandy and thank you for protectiing our country.

Benjamin M. Faber
Firefighter/Paramedic St. Cloud FL

REST IN PEACE SANDY, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Dear son of Florida rest in peace.

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

My heartfelt condolences to the family of SSgt Sandy Britt who was a courageous soldier and an American hero. He will not be forgotten.
Lydia Daugherty, mother of CTT1 Steven Daugherty, KIA 07-06-07 Baghdad, Iraq

Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt, with so much gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Sandy rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Britt family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice that Sandy has made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Staff Sgt. Sandy Britt & Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.