Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and keep you always. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 8, 2007

Your efforts will never be forgotten....You are a true hero in every agents eyes and heart. I will pray for you family and loved ones left behind...in this though time. Rest in peace OSI warrior; we will think of you often.

SA D
AFOSI

June 8, 2007

You were a good friend to my son, serving with you. I know you will be greatly missed by all. God Bless you and all who love you.

Chief Charles R. Smith
White Oak PD, Texas

June 8, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

June 8, 2007

Edmund Burke stated “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Matt you stood up and gave the ultimate sacrifice against the triumph of evil. Your fight for freedom and the fight against terrorism throughout the world will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

E-AST/ JR
AFOSI

June 8, 2007

THE AIRMAN'S CREED

I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my nation's call.

I am an American Airman
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.

I am an American Airman,
Guardian of freedom and justice,
My nation's sword and shield,
It's sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.

I am an American Airman:
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will NEVER leave an Airman behind,
I will NEVER falter,
And I will not fail.

SA Kuglics, you lived these words. Warrior, Honor, Valor, Justice...American Airman. Rest in the Glory of God. To the family of SA Kuglics..You are in my thoughts and prayers. My son is an A1C. God Bless all members of the United States Armed Forces.

Lt. Brian Young
South Bend, IN Police Dept. St. Joe County Metro Homicide Unit

June 8, 2007

To the Loved ones of Special Agent Matthew Kuglics, I am Sorry For Your Great Loss Of This True American Hero, Who gave His Life For My Freedom, There is no Greater Gift That Someone Can do Than To lay Down There Life For The Saftey Of Others, God Bless This Man And The Special family That Raised Him, My God rest His Soul, and May He also Be With The Almighty God Amen , He is Gone But Never Forgotten, God Speed

Steven Waggoner
Fellow American

June 8, 2007

May god bless the family of Agent Kuglics, and all those who serve our country.

You are a hero, and will not be forgotten.

Cpl. Gregory McNeill
Federal Reserve police ,6th district. (USAF retired)

June 8, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Agent Kuglics, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

June 8, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

June 8, 2007

My son Andrew ( ECHO CO 2/35 )is serving in that base in kirkuk. Our hearts goes to all of this young man's family and friends.I also pray for this war to be over with and bring back our kids. From my family our deepest condolences. Life may end, but memories last forever.

TERESA GOSS
ShaDcO Sector K zone 4

June 8, 2007

God just took another angel home...

Christi Saavedra
Civilian

June 8, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

June 8, 2007

May you rest in God's peace

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

June 8, 2007

Rest now little brother ... May you find peace on the other side. Your sacrifice and your service will never be forgotten.

Pat Lasola, Special Agent, Retired
AFOSI

June 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

DANA BRYANT

June 8, 2007

Agent Kuglics,
I would like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

June 8, 2007

Thank you for your dedication and your service to our country. My thoughts and prayers are with Agent Kuglics' family.

Deputy
Douglas County

June 8, 2007

To the family of SA Kuglics I send my prayer that the Lord will comfort and console you through this time of grief. Often the words of men ring hollow to the heart, in times like these, but the Words of God fill the heart with love, peace, confidence, and hope.

II Timothy 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
6: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

I am deeply thankful for courageous and faithful Airmen of our country as SA Kuglics and SA Balmer are. They have fought the battle and kept the faith for our freedom. Thank you. My prayer extends to the OSI unit and Security Police folks that served with SA Kuglics. Know we are grateful for your service.

Chaplain Ramsey Mannon
Effingham County Sheriff's Office GA

June 8, 2007

Matthew "Itchy" Kuglics was a passionate young man, full of life, energy, always striving to help others, and make a difference. He always spoke from the heart and never held any punches or had a hidden agenda. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke with everyone. On numerous occasions, he told us and showed us that he loved the Air Force, AFOSI, and our way of life. He knew through intense training, dedication, and persistence that he could make a difference in Iraq and he demonstrated this on a daily basis. He cared deeply about his teammates and at times openly shared these emotions, which helped bring everyone back to reality during stressful times. He risked his life for his team as they did for him on a daily basis, and believed our combat missions to identify and neutralize terrorists in Iraq made a difference. A difference which saved countless Iraqi and coalition lives. Matt was always in high spirits, easy to talk to, and highly motivated. He had a gift of breaking down cultural and language barriers, through his embracing smile, glimmering eyes, body language, and passion of talking about his favorite sport, soccer, and favorite team. When Matt took a break from work, he moved to his other passion which was his family. Frequently, the phone would ring late at night and everyone knew it was for Matt without answering. Matt would always get huge care packages in the mail and share them with everyone. He was extremely brave, feared nothing, and was a true warrior. He was our little brother and comrade at arms who saved our lives on countless occasions and gave his life so others may live. He adored his parents and continuously talked about his beautifully gifted sister. He will never be forgotten. . . by his family, AFOSI comrades, or EDET 2410 teammates…we all are better for knowing him and this world is a safer place because of his contributions. He paid the ultimate sacrifice so others may live, thus, we must never forget him.

Special Agent Terrence Joyce
AFOSI - Former Commander & Teammate

June 8, 2007

We can thank enough those brave warriors that lay down their life for this great country. Thank god there are still Americans like this who answer the call. Those officers that are deployed to Iraq are at the point of the speer. Still, I know there are no words to comfort the sad parents that are left behind. Please know you are not alone in your grief.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

June 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

June 8, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice SA Kuglics. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lt Rick Stonebreaker (AFOSI Retired)
Office of the Attorney General of Florida

June 8, 2007

When I joined “Kugs” for a couple of missions during his first trip to Kirkuk - I was impressed with his confidence and courage and his ability to hold his own amongst such a capable team of agents. Kugs was so enthusiastic about what he was doing for his country -- He believed in it and was understandably proud of it.

He wrote me in January about his desire to get back to Iraq and contribute -- "I can’t wait to get back in the fight. That is just what we do."

Matt’s personality and smile made him hard not to like.

It was an honor to know and serve with Matt. It was my privilege to call him my friend and I am thankful for the time I knew him.

He is a hero of mine and he will be missed.

I hope all of his family and many friends are well - please accept my deepest condolences.

Rest in peace, my friend.

SA McArthur, AFOSI
Friend

June 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of SA Matthew Kuglics. May he be with God and God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills Police Department - Florida

June 8, 2007