"I worked with Pat when I was a member of the AR National Guard. Pat was a mentor and friend, and I will never forget him. I am a better person for having know Pat Kordsmeier."
SFC Jeffery S. Allen (Retired) of Linton, IN
"To Mr Pat's family and friends,
I still miss him dearly. Often I visit his grave site just to have a few quiet minutes alone with him. Thank all of you for sharing Mr Pat with us. He was a huge part of the success of the 39th and it's missions in Iraq."
CW4 Timothy Head of Sherwood, Arkansas
"My dearest Uncle,
I love you and miss you very much. You were a wonderful person and taught me so much. I think of you often. I have lots of memories with you and I will always cherish them.
Much love always,
Krista"
Krista Blevins of North Little Rock, Arkansas USA
"I didn't get to know Pat as well as I had hoped. I love him and his dear family that are left behind in this life. He is in my prayers everyday.
I miss that I didn't get to know him. It saddens me that he wasn't here when I married his son, Jason, last October. I know he was watching with joy from above.Mostly I miss him for my husbands sake who suffers terribly everyday at not having this dear man here with us anymore. May God Bless his wife, Linda, children: Jason, David, and Jennifer, his dear grandchildren, and all of his siblings and their families."
Kristy Kordsmeier of Lonoke, Arkansas
"I want everyone in the world to know what a great man my brother was. He was devoted to his family and to his country. He lost his life protecting his soldiers just as he said he would if it was necessary.
I treasure all the wonderful memories about him, especially the last time I saw him when two other brothers (Tony and Jerry), & I went to pick him up for his last visit home before deployment. We had such a great time visiting with him on the way home from Fort Polk. I will cherish that time forever. I just wish all of our other brothers and sisters could have been there too.
Thank you Pat for being such a great brother - you are a true hero! I miss you so much."
Barbara Kordsmeier of North Little Rock, AR
"DAD I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. KARAN AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN DO TOO. WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU. WE YOUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR ME.KARAN AND I ARE HAVING ANOTHER SON WE ARE NAMING HIM AFTER OUR HERO MY LOVING FATHER THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING.I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US IN HEAVEN.
ALL MY LOVE TO YOU DADDY YOUR SON
DAVID ALAN KORDSMEIER AND WIFE KARAN KORDSMEIER AND KIDS BRANDON KORDSMEIER AND PATRICK KORDSMEIER"
David Kordsmeier of north little rock Arkansas USA
"I am very sorry for your loss, I know how hard this must be on your family. I was on the Roosevelt when this all began and I remember how scared I was to be away from all of my family. I am truely sorry for the grief that your family now has to suffer. Thank you for all of your devoted years of service!"
AT3 Leslie Kordsmeier of Virginia Beach, VA
"I am very sorry for your loss, I know how hard this must be on your family. I was on the Roosevelt when this all began and I remember how scared I was to be away from all of my family. I am truely sorry for the grief that your family now has to suffer. Thank you for all of your devoted years of service!"
AT3 Leslie Kordsmeier of Virginia Beach, VA
"Thank you precious man and brave soldier for defending our country and for believing in freedom for Iraq. You have paid the ulitimate price with your life and you will never be forgotten. Blessed are you in God's everlasting, loving presence. Peace and grace to your family forever. From a very appreciative American citizen who lost a loved one on their way to Taji in April 04."
Bela of Woodbury, CT
"To the family and friends of CW4 Kordsmeier,
I did not know him personally, but I was stationed at Taji, Iraq during the same time. I will never forget that horrible day in April when our Camp was mortared. I have prayed for him and every soldier that was killed or injured that day. Your a true hero..You will be missed.
Godspeed
V/R SSG Kent"
SSG Chris Kent of Katterbach, Germany
"Pat, my brother, you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. You were and continue to be an inspiration to me and my children. I continue to cross paths with people that had the pleasure of knowing you.
In your memory a scholarship program has been established at Little Rock Catholic High School; the Patrick William Kordsmeier Scholarship. Proceeds benefit the USMC JROTC program.
Anyone wishing to make a donation can go to their website: http://www.arcathsch.org/chs/
This is Pat's High School where he got his first exposure to the Military with the US Marine Corps JROTC Program. He was a member of the CHS Class of 1972.
We all love and miss you "WO"!"
Tom Kordsmeier of Greenwood MS, USA
"Dad,
I love you so much! I miss you terribly. I hear your voice from above with the communion of the saints. I will never stop praying for your soul. I will carry on your devotion to God, and his one holy Catholic church. I will take care of mom. I miss your gentle smile and fatherly care. I have work here to do for God. I know that you will help me. With God's grace, I will see you again in Heavenly Glory!
With Love and Respect,
Your Son,
Jason Kordsmeier"
Jason Kordsmeier of Little Rock, Ar USA
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for this website and to all those who have shared their sympathy and support with our family. My Dad was a very appreciative man and I know he would want to express his gratitude. He will always be missed. He is our hero and we are all very proud of him."
Jennifer of Little Rock, Arkansas
"Pat Kordsmeier was a great man!
My sisters and I Miss him. we were his neices .We have been Greeving since we found out the tragic day!
Stacie says that she rembers him as a hero!
My other sister says she misses him so much. Amy was his god daughter!
My name is Kristina. I miss my Uncle and he will always be my hero!
Well I'm out'i. Bye-Bye!!!!"
Kristina , Stacie , Amy Nellis of North Little Rock, Arkansas
"Pat Kordsmeier was a great man!
My sisters and I Miss him. we were his neices .We have been Greeving since we found out the tragic day!
Stacie says that she rembers him as a hero!
My other sister says she misses him so much. Amy was his god daughter!
My name is Kristina. I miss my Uncle and he will always be my hero!
Well I'm out'i. Bye-Bye!!!!"
Kristina , Stacie , Amy Nellis of North Little Rock, Arkansas
"Warrant Officer Kordsmeier, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas
"To Patrick's Family and Friends:
On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences. We share the same loss ... the same pain. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for his bravery and sacrifice.
Sincerely,
The Family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, 82nd Airborne, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003.
Gloria Caldas (his mom) of San Antonio, TX"
"To Patrick's Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your great hero. May God bless you and help you through this time."
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas
"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Patrick, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "
"Thank you Patrick Kordsmeier, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios
"To the family and friends of CW4 Patrick Kordsmeier:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Patrick for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada
9/3/2007: I worn a bracelet on my wrist with Pat's name on it since returing home. It's been a constant reminder, especially on days when it just would not fit on my wrist just right. Today, I lost the bracelet and I feel so hollow. Not because of its loss, but it forced me to remember how much I missed Pat and of that day 2 1/2 years ago. He was a great man and I am so much better for knowing him."
LTC de Kunffy of Conway, AR
"I have Patrick's picture up in my office and I pray all the soldiers and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one or those who have been injured. God Bless America and the service of our soldiers and families!"
Keith Kordsmeier of Greensboro NC
