He loved anything outdoors, anything with the possibility of getting hurt. He was always trying different things and enjoying them.
    — Ryan Regelin, brother

    Regelin was killed by an improvised explosive device Jan. 2 while he was on patrol in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, on the Pakistani border.
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    Three memories of Chad R. Regelin

    I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. It's comforting to know that God cares for all of us. Losing a loved one is something we cannot get use to. The Bible, at John 5:28-29, gives us hope that one day we can see our dear loved one again. On behalf of all mankind Jesus surrendered his soul for many. John 15:13 says No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul on behalf of his friends. Truly I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and I hope these few words will bring you comfort and hope.

    — The Smith Family
    January 11, 2012 at 8:59 p.m.

    Chad's Family:

    You have my condolences for the lost of your son. The Bible gives a us wonderful hope for the future at Re. 21:4 it says "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mouring nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away". At Psalms 46:9 says "He is making wars to cease from the extremity of the earth". May you have peace and comfort.

    — Muriel Mahan
    January 31, 2012 at 3:07 p.m.

    THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"death will be no more"

    — krystal
    March 30, 2012 at 2:44 p.m.

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