He was just a super kid that turned into a super man.
    — Helayne Van Houten, high school guidance counselor

    Krause was one of seven service members who died Aug. 16 in a helicopter crash northeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan.
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    Five memories of Suresh N.A. Krause

    Suresh was a great friend , a true hero. He will be thought of with fond memories. God bless his family at this time. Godd speed my friend.

    — Christopher Bayer
    August 23, 2012 at 10:44 p.m.

    My deepest sympathy to the Krause family.
    Although I didn't personally know Suresh, it is always so sad to see someone die so young. Both my father and husband are veterans. Our family has experienced many sad losses in the cause of war. We look forward to the time when Jehovah God promises all wars to cease to the extremity of the earth at Psalms 46:9. Then, he will use his kingdom to bring in a paradise earth, with mankind restored to perfection, to live everlasting in peace.

    — Donna Henderson
    August 30, 2012 at 9:13 a.m.

    To Family and Friends:

    My heart goes out to you for the loss of Surest Krause.

    Experiencing a lost of a loved one can be difficult.

    In a time like this it is good to turn to God's Word the Bible.

    He has promise that in the near future, life will be without end, at last.

    With your minds eye, sorrow has gone, from now on no need to quake with
    fear. Sing out with Joy of heart, you too can have a part, live for the day when you too will say, life without end at last. John 3:16

    — E. Abernathy
    October 1, 2012 at 2:58 p.m.

    To the family and friends of Suresh I am dearly sorry for your loss. I know that this time in you life is tough. I would like to share a comforting message found in the bible at Rev 21:4 And he will wipeout every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning no outcry be anymore nor pain be anymore the former things have passed. I hope that this can give some comfort in your time of mourning

    — Imari Bracy
    October 15, 2012 at 10:51 a.m.

    Dear Family of Suresh,
    I hope you have wonderful memories of Suresh . I hope you are not sad. i hope you feel well to day and every day . I wish you more dreams of hopeful things

    From 2nd graders A.D and N.S

    — YES Academy Student
    May 15, 2013 at 9:03 a.m.

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