PORTIA RUDOLPH

In loving memory of Bart Fletcher. I had the pleasure of knowing Bart through the Army ROTC program. I am the HRA at UF Army ROTC and remember Bart very well. The family is always in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each of you.

Gonçalo Inglês, Portugal.

It was with great pain that i read this. I lost contact with Bart, but i never thought i would have lost him forever. During the year Bart was in Portugal i managed to gain a brother. Since the day he left i have a picture with both of us in my 18th birthday. Today i look at that picture in a whole different way. We all lost a great man, a great friend and family member. It is very painful to see he is gone but believe me, he will never leave my memories. He was a man of dreams and i am proud of him. He always talked about serving his country, and the military carrer so i think he died living his dream, and his life mission. There are few people i will miss in life such as you. Farewell my friend. I wish i had known of this earlier and i would have gone pay my respects to such a hero. My condolescences to Mom and Dad, which i also had the priviledge to meet and congratulate for raising up such a good man. Im proud of you Bart. It was a pleasure showing you Portugal. Yours, Gonçalo Inglês.

Kristy Martin

Bart, if I had the chance to talk to you right now, I would tell you that I am so proud of who you are and everything that you have done for our country. I regret not keeping in touch through out the years, but I do know that I will have the chance to see you again one day.

jeroen doorenbos

I can still remember Bart like it was yesterday, sitting at my kitchentable and eating just Dutch cheese for breakfast.Just cheese. Big chunks. `anything else I can get you?` I asked. `nope, this is perfect` he said with a big smile. We had such a great time in Amsterdam. Man, can´t believe we´ll never be able to do that again.... your dutch nephew/cousin/whatever.

Amy Jansson

How does one put into words how sorry I am for the loss your family has suffered. Bart was such a wonderful young man and will be greatly missed. I am so glad that we all had a chance to see each other, even if only for a few short hours, while I was in the states in March. I miss you all and wish I could be with you in person, but know that I am with you in spirit and prayers. Love to you all, Amy and family

1LT Ross Mahne

I am truly going to miss you. It seemed like only yesterday we started our career together at Fort Sill and then at Knox. I was still looking forward to us going through Selection together and then open up the company we were talking about. You are a great friend and I am truly going to miss you, I just wish we had more time together.

April and Michael Lopuch

We had just seen Jim in Watkins Glen, New York, and asked how the boys were doing. Jim said Nick was doing well, and there were a couple places Bart may be deployed, and he was hoping for the safer of the two. Receiving the call was so unexpected after Bart had been in such a dangerous place to fall in the line of duty at home. Not unexpected that he was performing his job and doing the right thing. Bart, though young, is an example for how all of us should try to lead our lives. He was always smiling, and just such a joy to be around. Bart’s friends and family are in our hearts and thoughts.

1LT Tyler Weightman

In memorium, I attended the University of Florida with Bart and knew him through the Army ROTC program. I cannot say we were close friends or spent any time together outside of cadet functions. I cannot say I knew him well. I can say this: Bart was a good person. He invested time in other cadets and always wore a smile. I not surprised to hear he earned his commission despite his heart condition. This was his nature; steadfast and determined. The United States Army, and our world in general, is a colder place from his death. Though we never served together, I am sure Bart made a fine leader. Please take comofort in Christ during this time of grieving. Matthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Why was such a promising life apparently cut short? Only God can answer this question. May He that can wipe away every tear clasp your family in the palm of His hand.

Carol McDonald

Ginny, Jack & family - We are so very saddened to learn of Bart's passing; a wonderful, bright, ambitious young man who loved his family and his country. Bart was like a second son to us; he spent many days in our home in Elmira. Bart, you will never be forgotten, you will shine in our hearts and minds forever. Please know that our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Carol, David, Anthony & Andrea

Ann Crary

Like so many, I want to be able to say something that will be helpful and supportive. What I do know is that without Bart we wouldn't have had Ginny helping us understand what conscious parenting is all about. Her support and influence has changed my life and my families life in an extraordinary way. I remember Ginny saying " if you had easy children, you wouldn't be here" Bart was a beautiful example of someone who didn't 'fit the mold' but someone who accomplished great things in life. The fact that his life was taken at the age of 24 doesn't change what he accomplished or the impact he had on all of us. God Bless

Ann Crary

Like so many, I want to be able to say something that will be helpful and supportive. What I do know is that without Bart we wouldn't have had Ginny helping us understand what conscious parenting is all about. Her support and influence has changed my life and my families life in an extraordinary way. I remember Ginny saying " if you had easy children, you wouldn't be here" Bart was a beautiful example of someone who didn't 'fit the mold' but someone who accomplished great things in life. The fact that his life was taken at the age of 24 doesn't change what he accomplished or the impact he had on all of us. God Bless.

Dawn and Captain Lance Ware

Family of Lt. Fletcher, My husband is in Lt Fletcher's Unit. He said he was a good man. You all have our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. This by far, is the most difficult thing in life for a child to go before your parents and for Katie to loose her life partner. We also lost our daughter- she was almost 15 years old and hit by an 18 wheeler truck while running cross country practice. This was March 5, 2007. If it is any comfort to you- know that things will get better as you go thru your grief journey. Even though your Bart is in heaven, he will always be with you. Love never dies. Grief is like the weather. While some days are very stormy, others may have brief rain showers. Know that the sun continues its promise to shine. Our deepest sympathies, Dawn and Captain Lance Ware, 2/8 CAV

Dave Fletcher

Such a tragic loss. Our prayers are with Bart's entire family during this time. Having seen him last at his Grandfather's funeral in March 2007, it was obvious then he was a special, special person. Dave and Louise Fletcher, cousins

Derek Thomas

It's important that we live every day like it's our last; live the dream. Lt Fletcher lived his lifetime dream. He left us early, but he left with his dreams fulfilled and that's important. He IS a hero.