Demetrius Void Obituary

To the family and friends of Spc. Demetrius Void:
Please accept my remembrance of Demetrius on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Boy Boy Boy... Just thinking that about that night makes my heart sink... one minute you are walking me to my room to ensure that I made it safe from the Role 3 ... a few hours pass and someone is banging on the room door... an hour later... we find out. i still have a piece of the pizza box you bought to make sure i ate. Man I miss you! Every time I look at her I see you and I smile. The year mark came up and my legs got weak..... i was on crutches again then too. lol. I miss you Void... I continuously pray for your family.

To the family and friends of Spc. Demetrius Void:
Remembering Demetrius 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

I served with Demetrius Void at Fort Hood Texas an in Afghanistan as his team chief. He was the hardest working man and the greatest person to be around that I had ever met. When we came home from Afghanistan we all hung our heads and shared a moment or silence for him. There were many tears or sadness for him not coming home with us. I wear a bracelet on my left wrist every day in memory of Demetrius and constantly think about him and his family. I miss him dearly and I want his family to know that they had the best son a family could ever ask for and that he will never be forgotten. He reached out and touched many lives and will continue to remain in our hearts and minds forever.

To the family of Spc. Demetrius Void:
Demetrius 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

Re: SPC Demetyrius Void

Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 3,370 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 247 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!

Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls

My heartfelt sympathy to the Void family and friends in the loss of Demetrius. I did not know Demetrius, 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. Demetrius 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"

Family,

I am delighted to know that a distant cousin of mine served his country so that my family and I can live in freedom in this great Democracy! I am the grand daughter of the late Andrew Void, and the daughter of Mrs. Fannie Mae Void-Hill of Santee, SC. My name is Pastor Karen Denice Hill-Nah of Atlanta, GA. My husband Bishop Frederick T. Nah has been preaching in Santee for the past two months. I am so proud of Demetrius. Our family is so big...CT,SC,MI(many of the Voids live there). I have many uncles and aunts in Columbia, SC, Elgin, SC, and Santee, SC......let's connect! Please go to google and type Karen Nah Suwanee, GA.

Much love family!

To Boyd, Void and Demetrius family / friends please accept my condolence. I did not know him, but have cross path with the some of the family at Voorhees in the early 70's. May God strengthen you all.

Blessings

My heart goes out to Void's family. I went to basic training with SPC. Void where we became close friends and remained close well after graduation. I'll never forget you battle... R.I.P

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of SPC. Demetrius Void. The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Demetrius, rest safely now, in the Loving Hands of God and may the Healing Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Void 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.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Demetrius Void. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Demetrius. And to Demetrius it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Demetrius, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Demetrius’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Demetrius will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

A Proud Aunt
Suzanne MacDaniel
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family of Demetrius, especially Demetrius mother whom we have not personally met. We know Demetrius through our son John (currently still serving in Afghanistan). Demetrius was in the same unit as our son. He was our son’s bunk mate and friend. Demetrius had a giving heart and our son John will never forget him.

We would like to speak to the family directly whenever time permits. We can be reached at [email protected].

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful BRAVE young HERO who gave his life for his country and citizens like myself. Thank you for all that you gave. May GOD grant your family and friends as well as fellow soilders peace and much love.
Connie

Thank you for your service to our country. Heaven has a very special place for our brave service members. May God give your family and friends strength in the days ahead.

On behalf of the Tri-County Chapter Blue Star Mothers of Charleston, SC and a grateful nation, we offer to you and your family our condolences. We would like to thank Specialist Demetrius Lamont Void, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for serving his country and keeping our homelands free. May the Lord above give you peace, love and strength during this time of sorrow.

Robbie Bray
Chaplin

To The Void Family, May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Just remember that God doesn't make any mistakes and now Demetrius is your angel looking after you and your family. He has fought the battle and now it is time for him to take his rest.

Tellis, Antionette, Kimani, and Kaleshia Green, Willie and Brenda Jenkins, Rickie Jenkins, Lakeshia McFadden and Family

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Susie Turkvant, St. George, South Carolina

May God bless you and your fmaily in this time of sorrow.
Mary & Howard Primus, St. George, South Carolina

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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 and friends.

Thank you for giving your life that others might live. I'm sure that God has a special place in His kingdom just for you.

I pray that God will be with your family as they go through this sad time.

May you be at peace with the lord & truly in a better place! This war may never end & i thank you for making that sacrifice for a better safer country.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ALTIMATE SACRIFICE.YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE THAT I MAY BE FREE.MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS AND KEEP IN HIS LOVING ARMS.ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU ,THANK YOU.

Thank you for serving our country