I admire and respect this man for raising a son whose values brought him to his heroic end. In today's dangerous world, young men and woman who put on our nation's military uniforms do so with the greatest of risk. But they do, and thus they exemplify the very best we have. My father lies buried in Arlington National Cemetery, and I remember how sad I felt when he died. I can't imagine the pain that Mr. Toczylowski feels for the loss of his son. I hope he knows that all Americans love him and his family. He has given the nation his son and we are forever in his debt, and in debt to all of the American families who have lost sons and daughters, including those who still endure life changing wounds. God bless them all, and God bless the USA.

Thank you Majory Jeffery Toczylowski for all that you did to give us freedom and many other blessings that we take for granted living in the U.S. I'm so sorry you had to leave this earth, but I know you must be a beautiful and peaceful place now.

It's a heart breaking picture. A parent should never have to bury one of their children but life isn't always fair. I hope someday the world will see the sacrifices that were made were worth it. But that will never heal the wounds of so many.

GOD bless all our fallen soldiers. They are truly the stars in America's freedom while we sleep, work, even get in trouble. This photo of a father in the cemetery visiting his son's grave is something that truly makes you appreciate those who protect us in these dire times. GOD BLESS THEM ALL

"Find the cost of freedom, it's buried in the ground.
Mother Earth will swallow you. Lay your bodies down."

-Crosby Stills and Nash.

Thank you for your supreme sacrifice, our son, our protector and thank you for your gfit, father, your willingness to let your own flesh and blood be shed for me. His life given so I may live. "Thank you" is so inadequate, so trite. Instead I promise to remember you everytime I am reminded that to ...

Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.

Dear Madam,--

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

I find that it is the closest we can at least muster trying to mitigate the pain and sorrow this father has. We can only honor his sacrifice by ensuring the his death was not in vain, and that his example shall not be forgotten.

I can only find myself at a loss for words. All I can say is thank you and God Bless you.

Thank you Major Jeffery Toczylowski, for the ultimate sacrifice you made for this country, may you rest in eternal peace.

And Thank You Mr. Philip Toczylowski for raising a wonderful young man. I know words can never fill the void left by your sons death, but know that there are a great number of us who, although not feeling your pain, understand it and stand ready to assist you if need be.

Peace be with you.

I TOO WANT TO SAY THANK YOU for your service and the fact your life was taken Major Jeffery Toczylowski for all of us left to mourn with your family, As i saw your Father sitting at the site of were your laid to rest it is with a heavy heart and a tear for what your Father is feeling, R I P and THANK YOU.

It's sad to know your son was taken away ,but God knows everything best may his soul r.i.p.

They both gave things that can never be gotten back for this country. I salute the Major in his sacrifice and his father for having a damn good son.

I can't even imagine what this man feels, some sort of pride mixed with agony at having to honor his boy in this way instead of the rush of warmth, joy, and human connection that occurs when in the presence of your children...I imagine that something approaching the searing, scald of a full body-burn that will not go away, will no be relieved, will not begin to approach the pain our soldier's family's endure. The quiet silence leaves me breathless, and tear-filled just to see his image! Oh God, Thankyou for this man and his son's sacrifice to us, the sniviling survivors who cannot agree to move forward on our nation's agenda. It makes me appreciate how selfish the rest of us truly are.

Many, many more gave all and we honor them.

I can't begin to grasp the pain that Mr. Toczylowski and his family endure at the loss of their boy. Being an adult in years means little to those in mourning. The pride of being the parent of a soldier, a warrior who joined his country's military service, knowing the risks and hazards that awaited, must be minuscule in the face of that son's ultimate sacrifice.

My prayers are with those who are left with an emptiness that cannot be filled by any earthly pursuit, even after the passage of time. May God be ever present with you in this season of celebration. Celebration of His son born to be sacrificed for each and everyone of us. God bless you and keep you.