Frank Gasper’s portrait

Frank Gasper

  • Died May 25, 2008
  • Merced, California, United States
American soldier Frank Gasper was a hero, husband, and son. This memorial is for us to remember the happiness that Frank brought in our lives.
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Another Hero Fallen

Another Valley soldier has been killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense confirmed on Tuesday that 25-year-old Sgt. Frank Joseph Gasper of Merced was killed in action.

Gasper died on May 25th, when his vehicle struck an IED near Diwaniyah, Iraq where he had been conducting resupply operations.

 Gasper had been a Radio Operator assigned to the Headquarters Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Carson, Colo. Gasper enlisted in the Army back in October of 2002. He was two weeks into his fourth tour of duty at the time of his death.

Gasper is survived by his wife, Breanna of Colorado Springs.  He is also survived by his mother, Anita Richards, and his sister, Victoria Gasper of Calif.

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My husband and best friend

Breanna Gasper (Aug 25, 2008)

babe you might be gone but you will forever remain in my memories and heart, you were my best friend and I couldnt ask for a better husband and soul mate. you make me very proud babe. I will always cherish all of what we have had together forever. I love and miss you so much

Thanks

nobody (Jul 08, 2008)

I never Met Frank in Life, I look forward to meeting You when its time for me to Go home too.Thanks For Being you

You will forever be in my heart!

Frank's MOM (Jul 08, 2008)

I remember the day I watched you match on the grounds of Fort Benning, GA your graduation day from Boot Camp! What a handsome young man you were, as I watched you come along the front there and pass by me. I can still remember the last time I saw you, and I brushed my hand on your cheek! You had that infamous smile, you hugged my neck and told me you hated Good byes! Well, I know what you mean... but oneday we will meet again!
I love you Son.
Missing you but never forgetting you!
Love you,
momma

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