CPL Chad S Wade....coming home

Cpl. Chad S. Wade, 22, of Bentonville, Ark., died Dec. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

"I love his personality and I will miss his smile and I will miss his hugs," said John Gough, Wade's uncle. He is still trying to accept that his nephew is no longer with us. "We were all hopeful that it was not true, hopefully it was a mistake, it's still not real," said Gough. Gough said Chad just wasn't an American Hero, he was a hero to the entire family, especially his wife, mother and grandfather. "When Chad was in it was like everything stopped, it was like the king had arrived," said Gough. Gough said Chad was one of the most loving, spirited people he has ever known. It may seem unusual for an uncle to look up to his nephew, but in this case it was true. "America's lost a great man but hopefully in everything he did, he stood for, hopefully we can learn a lesson from him," said Gough.

Cpl. Wade graduated from Rogers High School in Bentonville in 2006 and became a Marine in October 2007. An only child, he had not been required to accept a second deployment in Afghanistan, but, family members said, he had volunteered, unwilling to leave his fellow Marines. What he liked most about deployment was teaching the children to read and write. He left a lasting impression. He was on his third deployment when he was KIA.

Too many Americans seem to have forgotten that we are still at war - We should be so very grateful for the sacrifices that are made on our behalf, that we may spend our time becoming better people, to make this world a better place. Please don't let the death of our young men go in vain. Take advantage of the opportunity afforded to us by the sacrifices of them and make yourself a better person.

"A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever..."

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• CPL
• Chad
• Wade
• US
• Marine
• Fallen
• Solider
• Army
• Wives
• Bright
• Morning
• Stars
• Abigail
• Wasburn

[Karsharn]

From a British girl I send you love. Your sacrifice means not just freedom in the USA but here in the UK and Europe too. Our boys out there mean the world to us too. Thank you. From Maddy in Southampton UK

[askbhink]

You have not been forgotten. I pray for your loved ones every day and know that their loss is unimaginable. Love to all of you from a 2/1 mom.

[PrideFCfan]

R.I.P Brother. You are missed by us all. Our hearts, love, and prayers go to the Wade family.

2/1 Wpns Co.

Semper Fi

[frankdaman]

you will be missed, but definately never forgotten brother. much love, and respect to all of Wades family and loved ones y'all are in my prayers for your strength through these trying times. SEMPER FI.

[drummerboy06]

SEMPER FI brother

we miss you out here

WARHAMMER 2/1

[ELIZABETH502]

such a heart felt tribute to a wonderful young man thanks Chad for your service to the USA and actually to the whole world!!1

[boyettta]

This is beautiful sis. Thank you. Love you.