Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering you with love on our anniversary, St. Patrick's Day. I love you as much today as I did then and always will. For so many years it was a sad day without you but over time the sadness has been replaced with peace. Thank you so much for picking me and for giving me the chance to be with you. Even if it had been 100 years it wouldn't have been long enough.
Love you now and forever,
Leanne

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Wife

March 16, 2012

Our son is going to be a father in August, Bud. Now you will remain with us through another generation. I know that Mike will be just as wonderful a father as you were. Please look down and guard this growing baby. I wish you were in person to share this happy news.
I love you!

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Wife

January 23, 2012

Once again it's Christmas and I miss you so much. I realize that as long as Debbie, Mike, and I, as well as the whole Heggen family, are here to remember you that you will never be gone. We will all love you forever and a day.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Wife

December 24, 2011

Today is another year that you are gone. I cannot believe how many years have passed, yet at times it seems like only a short time. I miss you so very much and I love you just as much today as I did when we were young. That will never change.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Wife

July 23, 2011

Just thinking about one of my favorite uncles, you Bud. I still miss you a lot, it has been almost 38 years now since you left us, I will always love you and appreciate you for the time you served your country. You are greatly missed.
I love you,
Diane

Diane York
niece

May 31, 2011

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near; still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Today was a special date for us. I love you, Bud.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Wife

April 11, 2011

Happy birthday, Bud. I don't need a special day to miss you--that happens every day. Remembering the years we were together for your birthday. I will always love you.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

February 26, 2011

Seems you were a hell Of a guy and are missed well i asa true american will honor you this day witha salute to arms
Houa

Citizen Robert Booth
Citizen Of The United States

January 31, 2011

Merry Christmas, Buddy. How I wish you could be here with us, not only today but everyday. I will always love you.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

December 24, 2010

No special day, no special reason--I just thought of you more than usual. Love you a lot!

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

September 11, 2010

Thank you, Carleton, for your reflection. Bud really was one of a kind, wasn't he?

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

August 24, 2010

Elmer was one of a kind. But, he was my friend and a fellow agent at Ft Hood. He was the kind of guy that took an unexpected phone call from me and arranged for military housing for my family and I. He was a good man, agent, and friend. I may not have been as good. I heard of his death 23 days after I retired. I could not at that time make contact with his loved ones because I had lost contact. I wanted to make sure he was on the "wall" and by doing so found this site; with the help of CIDAA. Late but sincere "I am truly sorry for your loss".

Carleton Nevin
Fellow Agent and Friend

August 17, 2010

Tomorrow marks another year that you have been gone. I could never put into words how much I love and miss you.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

July 22, 2010

Hi Bud--Happy Anniversary to us! This date used to be so empty when you were first gone but over the years it has once again become a wonderfully happy date. It was great being young and thinking we had our whole lives ahead of us. I look at my wedding band so often each day and still feel the joy I felt when you put it on my finger. It still means just as much now as it did then and I could never describe the pride I felt. It was even more fun that we eloped! Just the two of us and the Chicago River dyed green. Who could ask for more than a green river to mark a special day? No matter how many years pass I will always love you just as much as I did that when we married. So many people never know love in their lives and I am so blessed that we did. I love you!

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

March 17, 2010

Uncle Buddy I have heard so much about you over the years! I find all the family stories interesting and the majority of them humorous! I wish I couldve met you because my mom has always said how much we wouldve gotten along. You were definately loved and they were all greatful to have you be a part of their lives. :)

Katie
great niece

March 14, 2010

Another birthday come and gone. You touched more lives than you probably ever expected you would. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

March 1, 2010

Happy birthday, Honey. I love you.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

February 26, 2010

On this date in 1972 you came home from Vietnam. When you called from Sea-Tac that morning to say you were on your way home it was the answer to so many prayers. Debbie missed kindergarten so that she and I could pick you up at O'Hare. We were so excited that we got there a couple hours early. When your plane landed and we saw you I knew that our world was complete and all fears and worries were gone. Thirteen months later we had Mike and we were so happy. Little did we know that one case from Phu Bai would bring it all to an end when you had to go to the court martial to testify. I wish you had gotten there safely and that you were here today so that I could tell you in person that I am so thankful for the memory I have of that wonderful day you came home. I love you, Bud.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

February 11, 2010

Well uncle Bud, Today would be moms birthday (your oldest sister) (Feb 6) but she has been gone now for six months. I miss you both. Just wanted to write. Love you, Diane

Diane York
Neice

February 6, 2010

Here it is, the end of another year and the beginning of a new one. It's been another year without you but that is something we have had to get used to dealing with. I wish I could go back in time to days we were all together, to hear you laugh and talk and just be with each other. I know that someday I will see you again but not for a long time. Till then, I love you.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

December 31, 2009

For some reason it feels as if you are here today. I wish you really were here, but I know that can't be. For now, though, today was nice. I love you.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

December 28, 2009

Merry Christmas, Bud. I wish you could be here with the kids and me, that we could all be together. I love and miss you.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

December 24, 2009

Uncle Bud. I was only 11 when I lost you and I think of you all the time. You are missed terribly by all who loved you. You were one of my very favorite uncles. I have always been so proud of you and what you stood for. I love you always.
Diane York from Tidioute, PA

diane york
niece

November 26, 2009

On this Thanksgiving Day I give thanks for memories of you. I love you and miss you so much.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

November 26, 2009

Thought of you today and that made me smile. Love you a bunch.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Wife

October 8, 2009