Bates, Todd M.

Todd M. Bates

Bellaire, Ohio 

Feather Location: Row M, #20

Condolences from Legacy.com

"TO MY STEPSON, MY FAVORITE MEMORIES OF YOU ARE WHEN YOU WHERE 10 YEARS OLD.YOU HELD THE LIGHT TO SEE BABY GOATS.YOU GIGGLED SO LOUD.AND I STILL HEAR YOUR GIGGLES AT TIMES.ILOVE YOU AS WAS MY REAL SON.LOVE YOUR STEPFATHER RAY." ~  RAYMOND MONCER, BELLAIRE, Ohio

"We tell the soldier next to us that we would sacrifice our life to save them. On this day in 2003 I believe the only think on your mind was Staff SGT Reese as you dove into the Tigris River. In the history of battle you'll here stories of heroic acts. But to have a connection to a solder that went above and beyond what some would say is a solders the call of duty, well I am Honored to be able to leave you this message. When I heard about Staff SGT Arron Reese's death from his brother in law Ron I also learned about your unselfish act. I know that Arron family will always remember you and the sacrifice you made on that day. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America. I want to thank you Todd and your family for my gift of Freedom." ~  SP4 Nilburn Stepp, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

"TO MY SON, WHO GIVE HIS LIFE ON DEC.10-2003.TO TRY SAVE HIS SGT. AARON TODD REESE WHO FALL OVER IN TIGER RIVER.THERE KNOW DAYS GOS BY.WE DONT THINK ABOUT YOU.YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS.AND WE MISS AND WE LOVE YOU.AND WE WISH YOU WAS HERE WITH US TODAY.AND THE OTHER SOILDERS WHO GIVE THEIR LIFE.WILL NOT BE FOREGOTTEN.YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER." ~  TINA MARIE BATES MONCER, BELLAIRE, Ohio

Carver:  Bernardine Long carves with the Lorain County Wood Carvers

Wood:  Basswood