US Army First Lieutenant John M. Runkle, age 27 from West Salem, Ohio, was killed in action in Kandahar, Afghanistan on 26th May 2011 when his unit was struck by an insurgent bomb.
Lt. Runkle served with the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
His body arrived at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday 28th May 2011.
I'll miss you, Runk. Say I to Daren from me and the boys. You are both sorely missed my friend.
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John our church the Grace Brethren Church of Homerville will continue to pray for your family. May God hold you in his loving arms forever.
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Even when John was at Northwestern High we all knew he would be a soldier, and be a great one. Huskyland mourns
ReplyDeleteJOHN,
ReplyDeleteWE ARE SO HONORED YOU WERE A PART OF OUR LIVES. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.
THE CLUTTER FAMILY
The members of Mohicanville Community Church are keeping your family in prayer. Thank you for all you did for all of us!! -Kathy-
ReplyDeleteThank you cousin for your service and sacrifice. You are missed and loved. We will see you again some day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your brave service for our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find peace with our Lord.
ReplyDeleteWhen I say the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of every school day, I know for me to say "with liberty" comes at a tremendous price. Praying for the Runkle family.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to the Runkle family. Even though I never knew John. We share the love of being a soldier. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone John has touched. May God be with you.
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My Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteI will miss you and never forget about the strong friendship we had. Thanks John for everything!
You will always be in our hearts and on our minds for the sacrifice you made so we may continue to live our lives the way we choose. You were a fine young man, a man of courage and honor. God Bless you and your family. Our community was blessed to have you as a part of it.
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ReplyDeleteJake is going to pick up where u left off with Logan on west point. He's still in it...has a goal set to follow in your footsteps. Now Evann is already talking about in 10 years he wants to be a hero like his cousin. I couldn't have picked a better role model for my children. Now your Dad is shopping for a curio cabinet for all your awards for what you did. I'M DAMN PROUD OF YOU CUZ!!!