I'm extremely proud of her. The loss is tremendous, but she was doing what she wanted to do.
    — Beverly Coleman, mother

    Hines was an only child and the only grandchild on her mother's side. She planned to start a family with her husband when her tour in Iraq was over.
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    10 memories of Keicia M. Hines

    God bless her it took courage and strength to give your life for all of us Selma nc

    — frank j
    June 6, 2008 at 11:21 p.m.

    What a beautiful looking woman.

    She has an INNER and OUTER radiance.

    Sad to see her life cut short ...

    not lost but gone before.
    (to where we all go)

    From Keith, Western Australia, 2008

    — Keith
    October 22, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.

    I MUST SAY THAT IAM APPALED BY THE SENSELESSNESS OF THEASE YOUNG SOLDIERS DEATHS,I SO HOPE THAT IN THE FUTURE WE ELECT A CAMANDER IN CHIEF WITH MORE INTELLEGENCE.THIS IS SO SAD, AND COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF WE HAD TRIED TALKING FIRST,INSTEAD OF PLAYING COWBOY WITH OTHER PEOPLE CHILDRENS LIFE.

    — JEROME LENNON
    December 28, 2008 at 4 a.m.

    Its been almost 5 years and I still miss her, Keicia and I met at Ft Lee VA when we were both starting our military endeavors, and she was alot of things from brave and heroic to careing and considerate but most importantly she was a friends and she will always be missed but she will also always be remembered and thought of......

    — John Gleaton
    July 8, 2009 at 9:24 a.m.

    We take for granted the sacrifices that so many make for our freedom. Keicia, you and your family have given more for me and my family than I deserve.

    God bless you and yours.

    — Grant, LAPD
    October 13, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.

    Noble and selfless intentions that are exploited by those who sleep comfortably at night and assume near zero physical risk of the loss of life and injury. RIP I know you are in a better place..

    — George Fernandez
    July 15, 2010 at 4:47 p.m.

    I started BASIC Training as a female MP from California the very same day. It's odd how the universe works out. I hope I did a good enough job trying to fill the place she left behind. Rest in peace.

    — Stacy
    July 25, 2010 at 11:23 p.m.

    Rest in peace beautiful child of God. I never knew you but my heart goes out to your family. I only have one child and I can't even imagine your parents pain. May The Most High give you peace and comfort your family. Thank you Keicia.

    — Valerie White
    November 25, 2010 at 7:10 a.m.

    Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You answered a call most dont have the courage to hear ringing. Your career and ultimate sacrifice should be used as an example for young African American females who do not believe the military is a place for them. You serve as an example of a true Hero. May you rest in Peace and may god bless you.

    — Ira U.S.A.F.
    December 6, 2010 at 6:34 a.m.

    My comment is to Beverly Coleman, mother. I was touched by your comment in regard to your daughter's death. I didn't know you daughter but I can see that she was a beautiful young lady and it is heart breaking to see such a wonderful aspiring young lady lost in war. I write this with tears in my eyes so please know that your daughter is regarded as "family" by all of us veterans, and that she is loved and sadly missed. All of us are proud of your daughter and deeply sorry for your personal loss. God Bless You.

    — Jerry VN vet
    February 9, 2012 at 5:13 p.m.

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