My thoughts and prayers are with the DeRoo family. I am honored to have had someone I love serve with Sgt. DeRoo and am eternally grateful for his service to our country. I did not know him personally, was Gabe was spoken highly of. God bless and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

Hannah and Gabriel,

It was deeply saddening to read about the loss of your husband and father. We cannot imagine the pain that you have gone through. Our prayer is that God’s grace and comfort would be sufficient to uphold you now and in the days ahead.

In Christ
Andrew & Leah Postema

I recieved a couple of letters from Gabe while in Iraq the first time. My son Nathan was in his squad and I had sent them all a Christmas package. I was so impressed by so much in Gabe mostly his love for the Lord and for his bride to be. We pray that God will fill you with His love and comfort until we see Gabe again. Love, Darrell, Judy and Jannell Lambert

The memory of Gabe has made us better people, stronger Christians and prouder Americans. You never realize how much you miss someone or how much of an effect they have on you until they are gone. Gabe was that person, that soldier, that friend, that brother, that husband, that father and most of all that man of God. May Gabe's legacy live on in all our hearts.

Dear Hannah and little Gabriel, we pray now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

I'll Never forget Gabe. He may not have been my best freind but he certainly made an impact on my life. I wish now i had gotten to know him better. The few times we did hang out together were a lot of fun. He was a very good person. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Hannah, I'm a friend of Amelia Rogers; and she's asked our women's group to pray for you. Please know that we are. My heart hurts for you. I'm asking God to draw you nearer and nearer to Him during this time. May He meet all of your deepest needs.

Hannah!
You are so amazing I write this without being able to comprehend the pain that you are going through. I know that through this all the Lord will bring you closer to Him, I pray for you often. I am so thankful that I was alble to meet Gabe and spend some time with you two. I know that he was your hero even before he left this earth. I love you and I pray that as you go throughout your days you will continue to look up and know that through all this our Lord has a bigger plan that we are unable to see. You are a strong woman and shown and taught me so much while I watch you go through this loss! I will continue to pray for you and little Gabriel and I look forward to seeing you:) Love Katie ~ Romans 5:1-5

We had the opportunity to meet your brother, Caleb, and his beautiful family when they visted Eatonville Baptist Church. We heard of your loss through their newsletter and wanted to offer our prayers to you and the rest of your family at this difficult time. While he is no longer here physically, it sounds like he has left a wonderful legacy behind for his son, you and the rest of his family. God bless you, keep you and may you find comfort in knowing that one day you will see your precious Gabe in heaven.

I knew Sgt.Deroo when he was a Private,and he was a great soldier and a great person.He always had a smile on his fae and was always laughing at SPC Hickson's goofiness.He was a brother to us all in the Infantry Family,and the Stryker Brigade.His name will live on in our hearts and in our minds,and will never be forgotten.

Hannah,
We did not have the chance to meet Gabe, but we know you and your dear family and know that he must have been the finest of young men to win your heart. His bravery as a soldier and defender of our freedoms, his faith and Christian witness, his devotion to you and your son are the qualities we hope to instill in our own sons. It was an honor for us to talk to our boys about Gabe and to hold him up as an example of what it means to be a man. We are holding you, your beautiful son, and loving family close to our hearts in prayer. May the love of Jesus, the fellowship and comfort of his followers and the prayers of all who love and pray for you bring you comfort.

Rich and Susie Gray
Michael, James, Daniel,Peter and Hana

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Our hearts go out to you as you suffer the loss of Gabe. He was a fine young man, and we are sure you are so proud of him for his strong Christian witness and convictions and his dedication to our country. May God comfort and encourage your hearts.

Hannah,
Gabe became more than just my brother-in-law; he became my best friend. Never forget, he gave his life to keep you and little Gabriel safe. He is a true hero. I am so proud to have had him as my brother and I will miss him dearly.

Hannah, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the DeRoo family in this time of their loss.

I don't know you personally, but I know this is the hardest time of your life. I recently lost a son and I know things can be unbearable, but you have your son, and God, and those dear to you. Your husband was a brave man and we are all here today because of people like him. If you ever need to talk or vent, e-mail me. Ther is a very good book I have been reading, A Future and A Hope, Sermons of Comfort in Seasons of Confusion, By Jon Courson. Once again, so sorry for your loss.

Dear Hannah, My heart aches for you at Gabes death. The one thing I would have you remember is that God gave us Memories. I believe he gave them to us help us grieve. We have so many wonderful memories of Gabe, you & Baby Gabe. I know you treasure them as I will also.
God is a remarkable God and he has put you in a wonderful family so they can help you endure the pain of Gabes sacrifice for all of us in giving his life for his country and for the Iraqi People.
Gabe was a very dear friend and I will never forget the friendship God allowed us to have and the impact he had on my life. Thank you Hannah for letting me wrote to him during his 1st tour in Iraq.
In Psalm 62: 5-8 We find Peace & Rest " Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;my hope comes from him.He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shacken , my salvation and my honor depend on God, he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people;pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge". I pray there is great comfort in his word at this time Hannah.
You have been a great example to all of us in seeing how God has been holding you up during this time of grief.
Hannah I am here for you if you ever need anything at all. I even clean toilets. You know what I mean. I Love you and I am here to help with anything.
I will continue to lift you up to our Heavenly Father every dayand I know he will guide you in His direction as you go on. I Love you....
Lucy

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I pray for him and your family every night, even though I don't know you, I'm very sorry, your in my prayers. God Bless.

We are so sorry for your loss. The war is so much more personal to us because of your loss. We have always appreciated those who serve to protect our freedom but now we have a very special name attached to that price.
We continue to pray for you and all your family. In God's most precious love for those of us who have confidence in His power.
Elyn & Curt

Hannah and Gabriel im so sorry for our loss i wish we all could be there with you. I was in Sgt DeRoo team i dont know if you remember meeting me before. I want you to know that if ever you need something that Sgt DeRoo's brothers in arms are here for the both of you. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I have never met Gabe but I am a good friend of a friend of his and I heard nothing but great things about him. A person like him is hard to come by these days and the time he spent here was enough to touch the lives of so many by the looks of all the messages! God bless and I send out all of my love to Hannah and little Gabe. Take care.