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Francis J. Straub Jr
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Name: Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.
Age: 24
From: Philadelphia
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia
Incident: Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr. was killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also
Died: August 09, 2005
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Age: 24
From: Philadelphia
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia
Incident: Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr. was killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also
Died: August 09, 2005
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the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia
Incident
Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr. was killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also
Prayers & Messages
Francis J. Straub Jr
2010-05-09
My deepest sympathy to your loved ones! And may you rest in peace!
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2008-06-06
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-08-09
Frankie, I am sure you know that my family and I think of you every day. I can not think of you with out sorrow in my heart and tears in my eyes. You and your family are truley my HERO'S ...........
Love you lots,Uncle Steve,Aunt Heather,Amanda,Stephen and Jessica
Love you lots,Uncle Steve,Aunt Heather,Amanda,Stephen and Jessica
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-04-17
FRANKIE,
IM THINKING OF YOU ON THIS EASTER DAY.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
LOVE FOREVER,
MOM AND DAD
IM THINKING OF YOU ON THIS EASTER DAY.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
LOVE FOREVER,
MOM AND DAD
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-03-24
Freedom and liberty
Can't come without cost
I weep for the soldiers
Our country has lost.
My hearfelt condolences go out to
all of Francis's family and friends.
Can't come without cost
I weep for the soldiers
Our country has lost.
My hearfelt condolences go out to
all of Francis's family and friends.
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-03-24
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. Im posting a new picture of you so everyone can see the happy and not so serious Frank. I miss you so much baby and until were in each others arms again you will be in my heart.
Hugs and Kisses!
Kristy
Hugs and Kisses!
Kristy
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-03-21
Hey stranger, I know I havent written in awhile but Im in training for the police academy....like we always said we would do together, Im fullfilling a lot of the things we planned to do while we were together, just alone.....i know your helping me through it tho, your my strenght. I want to apologize for missing your phone call when you were home on leave. I know cetain people claim things with you and having your familys clearence that its not true helps me a bit but i know as hot headed as you are your probably turning in your grave. We know the truth and we will be together again soon. I just extended my time in the service and Im going all the way with it, if i happen to be deployed to Iraq and not make it back at least i have the comfort of knowing your there with me, i love you so much.
Kristy
Kristy
Francis J. Straub Jr.
2006-03-10
Dear Lord hear my prayer.
Please embrace with all Your love and mercy the soul of this brave soldier, Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr., and comfort him with Your Divine Presence.
Bless his heart and keep his family in Your Hands, Guard them and comfort them.
Amen
Please embrace with all Your love and mercy the soul of this brave soldier, Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr., and comfort him with Your Divine Presence.
Bless his heart and keep his family in Your Hands, Guard them and comfort them.
Amen
My Frankie
2006-03-09
Frankie,
I just recieved an email from your Aunt Heather and she made me realize that no matter what people say and do they will never have or take away from what we shared. I already knew that but it was a really good reinforcement. I miss you so much. I can't begin to tell you the pain that me or your family feel. There is a void that will never be filled. Aunt Jeanette and I were on the phone for two hours laughing about some of your qualities that we miss so much. Especially the one where you always had to have the last word good or bad. I miss the way you used to bite your lower lip when you were doing something. I also came across a box that I never unpacked from our last apartment. Some of the stuff came in handy now! I'll never understand why you were ripped out of our lives so prematurly. Its a hurt that will never dull or fade. I love you and always will.
Love always
Your Fiancee,
Jamie
I just recieved an email from your Aunt Heather and she made me realize that no matter what people say and do they will never have or take away from what we shared. I already knew that but it was a really good reinforcement. I miss you so much. I can't begin to tell you the pain that me or your family feel. There is a void that will never be filled. Aunt Jeanette and I were on the phone for two hours laughing about some of your qualities that we miss so much. Especially the one where you always had to have the last word good or bad. I miss the way you used to bite your lower lip when you were doing something. I also came across a box that I never unpacked from our last apartment. Some of the stuff came in handy now! I'll never understand why you were ripped out of our lives so prematurly. Its a hurt that will never dull or fade. I love you and always will.
Love always
Your Fiancee,
Jamie
My Love, Francis Straub
2006-02-21
Hey sweetheart, i was thinking about you so I decided to write. I mailed your brothers package and the poster amanda made to remember you to your mom. I know it took forever but i was scared. I miss you so much and its so hard to go on or move on for that matter. i want you back so badly, my heart aches everyday, i need you so much. I love you Frank, forever and always.
Kristy
Kristy
Frankie
2006-02-14
Hey Baby, wanted to say "Happy Valentines Day". I miss you so much but Im sure you know that, you are my heart and my strength, because of you I fight harder everyday to accomplish the things we wanted so badly together. Im going to officer school like we planned, just wish you were still going with me, your my backbone! I love you so very much and even though we didnt have the chance to get married when you came home I will never marry anyone, your my one and only. I love you Frank, happy v-day!
Kristy
Kristy
Frankie
2006-02-13
Hi Frankie. We all miss you very much. Although it was only once I met you I knew how much compassion and pride you had for what you did. You are a hero and are sorely missed. Your shoes can never be filled but your memory will go on forever.
The Straub Family
2006-02-13
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. Without men and women like Frank our country would not be what it is today. He is a kind, generous and amazing young man. I think about him everyday and know that he is looking down on you all. Please tell Sean Jr. what an amazing uncle he has.
Frankie
2006-02-01
Missing someone gets easier every day because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will. I love you.
Kristy
Kristy
Frank
2006-01-22
Hey baby just thinking about you. What person in their right mind do you know who writes to someone all the time knowing their never going to write back? I just miss you so much and my love for you is as stronge as ever. I guess writing to you helps me cope with you being gone. Your my strenght and what keeps me going, a part of me died when I found out about what happened and Im striving to find a reason (besides my family) to go on, and your that reason. There are so many things we wanted to acconplish together and i plan on doing as much as i can......fo us. I LOVE YOU.
Frankie
2006-01-21
Hey baby, I know its been awhile and Im still writing you. Its hard to just let you go and it get harder as time goes on. I have a gift for your brother, Brian, but I havent sent it. Im scared to honest. I know you wanted so much for me to know him but what if he dont want to know me? I miss you so much Frank I wish the army messed up like they usuakky do and you were just MIA and came home to us. I love you so much, never forget that.
Kristy
Kristy
Frankie
2006-01-01
Happy New Year Baby, I miss you so much.
Kristy
Kristy
frankie
2005-12-29
well baby it's almost new years and I wish I was spending it with you. I love you and miss you so much.
Kristy
Kristy
Frankie
2005-12-25
Merry Christmas Baby. Mom, Dad, Britt and mandy, amy, and Mikie. The family misses you.
I love you
Kristy
I love you
Kristy
Frankie
2005-12-25
Hey baby its Christmas and I cant sleep. I cant stop thinking about you, i wish you were here to bring joy to our hearts as you have before. Thinking about you still brightens my day no matter what. I love you so much frank i hope you never forget that, i know when you called me from overseas and told me you loved me before you had to go and told me to never forget...well now im the one asking you. I know we'll be together again one day but until that day I know your watching over me and love me as much as before, you are my angel, my life, my courage and strength, and so much more. Merry Christmas baby I love you so much!
Kristy
Kristy
Frank
2005-12-22
Hey Punk, its almost X-mas and your not here to help mike put the star on the tree...lol. you know were short! anyhow, I was thinking about you and wanted to write, Ill see you after new years when philly calms down a bit cause you know how i get when i drive there, thats why you always would!!! ADSW work is coming up again and it's deff not going to be the same without you, nothing like an over night guard/ammo duty alone huh? (bet your laughing at that one on your cloud, expecially when SGT Coles almost caught us) well baby Ill write you again on christmas, mikie misses you and runs around in your beanie hat all the time, as for me, well i have your clothes that are still here but you know they fall off my ass! I love you bunches! see you soon, oh yeah babe how about them EAGLES! sorry sweetheart you know i couldnt resist! I love you.
Kristy
Kristy
Frankie
2005-12-20
Frankie,
Its a few days before Christmas, and it doesn't even feel like it. I have nothing to celebrate this year. I remember how much you loved the holiadays. We didn't put up a tree or anything this year, it just doesn't seem right without you. I can't describe the pain I feel, I just miss you so much baby. I would give anything to have you back. The whole family will remember this Christmas as the saddest. Thank you for your ultimate sacerfice. I hope this nation truly appreciates what a fine young man that was lost due to this senseless war. You may be out of sight, but you will never be gone from my mind or heart. Our souls will always be together, as you used to promise me. Rest in peace my love.
Forever your Babe,
Jamie
oxoxxoxox
Its a few days before Christmas, and it doesn't even feel like it. I have nothing to celebrate this year. I remember how much you loved the holiadays. We didn't put up a tree or anything this year, it just doesn't seem right without you. I can't describe the pain I feel, I just miss you so much baby. I would give anything to have you back. The whole family will remember this Christmas as the saddest. Thank you for your ultimate sacerfice. I hope this nation truly appreciates what a fine young man that was lost due to this senseless war. You may be out of sight, but you will never be gone from my mind or heart. Our souls will always be together, as you used to promise me. Rest in peace my love.
Forever your Babe,
Jamie
oxoxxoxox
Frankie
2005-11-29
Frankie,
Well Baby what do I say? Everyone tells me with time I will do better, but with time it only gets worse. I can't stand to be here with out you. At least we got to spend those two weeks together while you were home. I will never forget the time and the love we shared. I only regret it wasn't longer. I wish we could have made our vows and started the family we always planned. Well until we are together again, our love will always live strong, and burn bright forever. By the way you have a nephew. He is beatiful, a true Straub. He also carries your name Sean Francis Straub. I only wish you were here to see him. Well Baby rest now when we meet again we'll have alot of catching up to do. I Love You Forever.oxoxo
Jamie
Well Baby what do I say? Everyone tells me with time I will do better, but with time it only gets worse. I can't stand to be here with out you. At least we got to spend those two weeks together while you were home. I will never forget the time and the love we shared. I only regret it wasn't longer. I wish we could have made our vows and started the family we always planned. Well until we are together again, our love will always live strong, and burn bright forever. By the way you have a nephew. He is beatiful, a true Straub. He also carries your name Sean Francis Straub. I only wish you were here to see him. Well Baby rest now when we meet again we'll have alot of catching up to do. I Love You Forever.oxoxo
Jamie
Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.
2005-11-29
I am currently working in a art program that seeks to recognize and honor the heroes that have fallen in the Iraq war. I would just like to state that I am proud and honored to be painting a portrait of Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.. The show will be a taking place in Sonoma County, Ca.. If anybody is interested in more information, please contact me via e-mail: erikajcole@sbcglobal.net
Frankie
2005-11-24
Happy Thanksgiving baby! Miss you bunches!
Love Always, Kristy & Family
Love Always, Kristy & Family
Frankie
2005-11-12
For people who dont no me i am frankies younger cousin. This is my first time writing in this because i didnt even know about this one i have signed the other one however. I just want to thank all of you who have light a candle for frankie it really does mean a lot to me and the rest of the family. We are still dealing with his loose as im sure many are. I would really like it if anyone who is in the military who has known frankie if you could send me and email so i can contact you my email address is iverson376ixers@yahoo.com thank you very much
FRANKIE I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH ALWAYS IN MY HEART
FRANKIE I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH ALWAYS IN MY HEART
Frank
2005-11-10
Hi baby just dropping a line to say how much I miss you. I keep hoping I wake up from this nightmare and you come home to me next month. I never pictured life without you and now I just feel empty. My family tells me it will pass but Im not sure it will. I love you so much. You know that country song That says " if you get there before i do, dont give up on me, ill meet you when my chores are though, i dont know how long ill be. im not gonna let you down, darling wait and see. between now and then till i see you again ill be loving you...love me" we sang it together a few times on the radio ( when you werent singing frank sanata to me...lol) well just remember that verse, we'll be together again, i promise! I love you baby.
Kristy
Kristy
Francis Straub Jr.
2005-10-31
Frank, I am thinking about you today on your birthday. I hope that your soul is at peace. I also pray that God helps your family and everyone who cares about you.
Uncle Frank
Uncle Frank
Frank Straub
2005-10-10
Frank we miss you and will never forget you.
You will always be our HERO.
The Sumner Family
Mike, Karen, Brittany, Amanda and
your little dude Mikie
You will always be our HERO.
The Sumner Family
Mike, Karen, Brittany, Amanda and
your little dude Mikie
Frank Straub
2005-10-08
I knew Frank on an personal level as well as a professional level, I worked as well as served with him. As he SRP'ed to mobilize I spent everyday with him, asked, practally begged, to join him overseas I turned him down and now Im not sure I made the right choice. I just found out today Frank had passed and it was one of the hardest things I ever encountered. We talked everyday on the internet and had plans for when he came home, I love him so much and will never forget him. To his family, I dont know if you remember me but please feel free to call if anything is needed. I Love you Frank! (717) 259-6344
SPC Kristy Sumner
SPC Kristy Sumner
To this brave soldier's family
2005-10-06
My prayers go out to you for the loss of your loved one. May the good Lord comfort you. It is because of those like him who are so brave and love our country that they fight for freedom's cause.
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Frankie
2005-09-20
Baby, I miss and love you so much! There is such an empty space in my heart where love and happiness used to live. You are my hero, but you already knew that. I thank god that I told you every chance I got. I will never understand or comprehend why you were taken from us so soon.
The world will never truly know what an excellent man they lost. Our memories will burnt bright in my mind and heart forever. I never believed that anything bad could ever happen to us because we were so happy and in love. Rest in peace my love, we will be together soon again. Goodnight my love. Love Always,
Jamie
The world will never truly know what an excellent man they lost. Our memories will burnt bright in my mind and heart forever. I never believed that anything bad could ever happen to us because we were so happy and in love. Rest in peace my love, we will be together soon again. Goodnight my love. Love Always,
Jamie
Sgt. Frankie Straub, Jr, my nephew
2005-09-11
Dear Frankie, I think of you everday. You were taken too soon from us all. Uncle Joe and I are so very proud of what you did for our country. I know you are safe now. I'm going to always remember our last telephone conversation, the laughter in your voice and how you wanted me to make sure I had your e-mail address. We love you and miss you so much. xoxoxo Aunt Cathy & Uncle Joe
Heather Bustard
2005-09-04
Frankie you are truly Missed and will forever be our HERO. My heart goes out to Frank,Lynn,Sean,Brian and Dana. I will love you guys forever and every day you are in my thoughts and prayers.
FRANCIS J. STRAUB JR.
2005-08-23
GOD BLESS YOU FRANCIS, FROM A GRATEFUL NATION. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY, AND MAY OUR NATION'S LOVE EASE THEIR PAIN.
Sgt. Straub
2005-08-20
It's heros like you that keep our world safe. I did not know SGT Straub but Spec Kulick who was with SGT Straub when this catastrophe happened, was my best friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Heros like this will never be forgotten. Thank for keeping our way of life safe.
To Frankie
2005-08-20
In this time of tragedy, my prayers are with the entire family, friends and soldiers. I was fortunate to have known frank , i grew up in the neighborhood, and I am in a lost for words to describe the type of person he was, there is no one you could compare him too. He was one of a kind. I thank him, and all our troops for all their unselfish acts of bravery. I will never forget you Frankie.
To The Family of Sgt. Frank Straub Jr.
2005-08-19
My thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of tragedy. I too serve in the U.S. Army and have attended more services then I care to mention. Just remember that your loved one has not been taken without reason. He is with God now. I like to think that all those who have been taken are now serving the dual purpose of not only looking out for their brothers and sisters in arms but all those family members who kept the faith alive on the homefront. I only hope you feel the pride in Frank that I feel. He fought bravely and he will remain forever in the hearts and minds of those he served with. God bless your family and all those who are still serving in this never ending war.
Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.
2005-08-18
To the family of Army Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.,
First I would like to say that you and your family are in my prayers. I came across Mr. Straubs Funeral Announcement in the News Paper and he caught my eye because he looked so young. In case the thought that Mr. Straub died for nothing ever crossed your mind, I would like you to know that he didnt. I am very thankful towards him because he was brave enough to except the challenge of fighting for my freedom and the freedom of all Americans. I know that no word or expression of gratefullness will bring back Army Sgt. Francis Straud Jr., but it may help ease your pain.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Elaina
14 yrs. old
Levittown Pennsylvania
First I would like to say that you and your family are in my prayers. I came across Mr. Straubs Funeral Announcement in the News Paper and he caught my eye because he looked so young. In case the thought that Mr. Straub died for nothing ever crossed your mind, I would like you to know that he didnt. I am very thankful towards him because he was brave enough to except the challenge of fighting for my freedom and the freedom of all Americans. I know that no word or expression of gratefullness will bring back Army Sgt. Francis Straud Jr., but it may help ease your pain.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Elaina
14 yrs. old
Levittown Pennsylvania