Every once in a while someone who I knew briefly but who left an impression on my life will cross my mind. Today it was Megan. I googled her name and was shocked to see that she had passed. Megan and I met in the army in GA, she was so funny and happy and always had the most enormous, contagious. I will never forget singing with her all the time. Megan was a beautiful, unforgettable soul.
Megan Linton
June 20, 2020
Every once in a while someone who I knew briefly but who left an impression on my life will cross my mind. Today it was Megan. I googled her name and was shocked to see that she had passed. Megan and I met in the army in GA, she was so funny and happy and always had the most enormous, contagious. I will never forget singing with her all the time. Megan was a beautiful, unforgettable soul.
Megan Linton
June 20, 2020
Ziggy I was in such sock and heartbroken when Amy told me. You were an awesome kid! Always had a beautiful smile and liked to have fun. You were always welcomed to our house. We will always remember you, and you will be in our hearts forever! Just wish things would have ended up better. So young! Love you forever!
Penny Brecke
September 13, 2018
Keith my sincere condolences to you and your family. Will keep you all in my prayers. Mary Krueger
Mary Krueger
September 12, 2018
My Dear Megan,
It was not that long ago that we had reconnected after not speaking to each other after AIT, trust me I had been looking for you for a very long time. I was extremely happy that I had found you again. It has not even been a month since we had spoken in which I felt that we would be there for each other no matter what, we were after all brothers in arms. I know that sometimes we have to shed our humanity for the sake of the task at hand and I'm sorry that you had to lose yourself because of it.
I will always remember you for your wit, contagious smile and above all the amazing person that you had always been. You were there for me through one of the hardest parts of my life and I owed you for that. And that's why your departure from this world hurts more than I can say. Yes, people have said to me that "there was nothing else I could've done", but could I have? We all should've done more and should do more for us soldiers. I never thought I'd lose you too.
My heart is heavy with sorrow but I know that you are finally free. Zeigler, life will never be the same, but we have to carry on. I will always love you and will always have your infectious laugh close to my heart. May you finally be at peace.
Sincerely,
Melendez
(Pro Patria Vigilans)
She was just a common soldier and her ranks were growing thin, but her presence should remind us we may need her like again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start. If we cannot do her honour while here to hear the praise, then at least let’s give her homage at the end of her days. Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say, Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
-A. Lawrence Vaincourt (1987)
Christian Melendez
September 12, 2018
I know that there are many of you out there, friends and family alike, that feel you should have done more... if only....
That is what keeps going through my mind and my heart. I know that Megan had a lot of people who loved her. I mean....how could you not love that amazing person. That smile alone would capture your heart. Ziggy knew she was loved and she knew how we all tried to help. I know as a human beings, our natural instinct is to try to save someone that is falling. I know that she is looking at us all from above and saying “ I thank all of you for trying your best but I just needed to be set free”. “ forgive me for not saying goodbye”. I love each and every one of you with all my heart”. “I am happy now....finally at peace” “ I look forward to the days that we may meet again but for now I will forever be in your hearts” ????????????
Gloria Gambini
September 11, 2018
Ziggy... had been a neighbor of mine years ago and then became a friend ....we had only known one another for a short while but she was an awesome person .... I wondered where her life had taken her and was upset to say the least in hearing this news . She will be missed and no matter where you are in your life you always remember the times you shared with others. Much love...Ziggy rest easy friend. My sincerest condolences to everyone who got a chance to be a part in her life.
Brandi
September 10, 2018
I'm so broken hearted to hear of the loss of an amazing person! Ziggy could light up the room with laughter and her fun loving personality! From playing basketball as a kid with her and admiring how she could zig and zag around defenders with her sharp moves to then nicknaming her Ziggy and it stuck! She loved the game and always made it fun! To later in life with sleepovers and school days, Ziggy always made everyone smile! I know many were so proud of her to be serving in the military and being an amazing soldier! I know I was! She has touched so many lives and she will always be remembered and loved by so many! It's with a sad heavy heart we say goodbye to our beloved Ziggy but know that your resting in peace with your Mom <3 You will be missed immensely! My sincerest condolences to all the family and friends both in Iowa and New Mexico, you will all continue to be in our prayers.
Aleasha (Schrock) LeClere
September 8, 2018