CLIFF MAGGARD ONLINE FUNERARY GUESTBOOK POSTED AT http://www.legacy.com/idahostatesman/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=20435852 March 30, 2007 I was thinking so much about you today Grandpa. I write so much better then I talk - so I thought I would write, it seriously helps me get things out. So here I am writing about how I feel. I remembered some of the good times we had and though that made me happy, I felt sad too. I wish that I could have spent more time with you, I wish we could have talked more. I wish you could have known me as me, cause I don't know if you really did. I mean you knew me but you didn't know ME. What makes me smile, what my hopes and dreams are, what makes my heart cry at night. I didn't know those things about you either, and that makes me so sad because I feel that we missed something special in each others lives. I think sometimes it is human nature for us to take for granted the ones we love when they are here and then regret what we should have done or said when they are gone. I am just so sad that you aren't here. Whether you knew it or not, you just being you and being around were comfort to me. Now you were the first person in my life that was a parental figure to moved on from here. I truly have lost a father. Somewhere in my head there are a very few people that I never really expected to leave my life because they have always been a part of it and always will be (rare). Some dellusion I had I guess. Because you aren't here anymore. I think it's so hard because you were home to me. You were the solid in my life, the constant, the level. And now that home and all those things are gone - I miss them. I really miss you so much. I know I should be happy for you cause you are well now, and I am happy for that, but please understand that I am sad for me. Is it too much to wish and hope that you can see me from heaven every once in awhile? Maybe that you are praying for and waring for our family up there? I don't know if those are old catholic views embeded into my brain but I hope you can see us, and I hope you are praying for us. If you are...Bug Jesus about me ok? Cause I need his help in a bad way. I hope I didn't dissapointed you - I feel like I've been a lot of disspointment to a lot of people, but I am trying to be brave, to be strong, to keep going and to change that. I have your last name again Grandpa, I am honored to carry it again and I hope that I can do it proud. I love you. your grandaughter March 30, 2007 Daddy, I love you and miss your face. I miss being able to talk with you, guess it will wait for another day. I love you and will see you soon! Susan Maggard (Meridian, ID) March 28, 2007 Our condolences to Cliff's friends and family from his many friends and co-workers at the old Frontier Airlines. We just got word of Cliff's passing from a co-worler at Boise. Jake Lamkins (Fayetteville, AR) February 7, 2007 We have lost another valued member of the 301st Signal Photographic Company. Clifford will be honored and remembered by all those that will attend the reunion in Las Vegas. Marcel Verdooner (Grass Valley, CA) February 2, 2007 2006 was a hell of a year for you my love, yet you were always fighting, showing strength, even when none was left. You were so caring & considerate of others, you blessed us all with your humor & your grace. Thank you for all the years of taking care of your family, and all the hard work. You could do anything! The day Jacque and I were trying to help you up & we were both so tired and weary, (I hated what was happening to you) as I stood there beside you with all your problems, you took a moment to put your head on my head & I felt the grace of God come from you to me. You & God knew that I needed that touch at that time more than I ever needed anything in my whole life. It told me you loved me & that we were o.k. and gave me a wonderful peace. I will never forget that moment. Even in those last hours you came through for me, as always, you were truly my Superman! I will always love you. Your wife, Roseanna Roseanna Maggard (Boise, ID) February 2, 2007 The world has lost a great man, one that was known by many but will be forgotten by none of them. I'm sure you and my Uncle Larry will be together telling stories of the past to each other. My love is with your family. Jackie Finnegan (scottsdale, AZ) January 19, 2007 Grandpa, Thank for always being there for me. Although you were not a very vocal person, it was always very obvious how much you loved me and all of your grandchildren. I will always remember the cross word puzzles, late nights watching Johnny Carson, and our vacations together. Thanks for being who you were. I love you and will see you soon. Steve Maggard January 19, 2007 Cliff, We have been blessed by your life. We will never forget your smile and warm quiet strength. The peace of the lord seemed always about you. We will always remember the many nights spent in worship here at our home, but most of all I think we will laugh every time we think of the many private jokes. Mostly I heard them second-hand, from Gary. The funniiest thing was they were unexpectedly coming from you. We will laugh again with you some day. See you soon! Love, Kim Kim Wood (Meridian, ID) January 15, 2007 You were the only dad I've had for the last 25 years and I just wanted to thank you for always being there. I love you and miss you tremendously. Love, Danny Diana Maggard (Nampa, ID) January 15, 2007 SGT MAGGARD: ONE EXCELLENT SOLDIER! IT WAS A PLEASURE SERVING WITH YOU IN LABRADOR AND IN THE 301ST PHOTO COMPANY IN FT GORDON GA. NOT ONLY WAS IT A PLEASURE TO KNOW YOU BUT A CHANCE TO SEE YOU WORK. I COULD NOT COMMEND YOU HIGHLY ENOUGH! A DEDICATED FAMILY MAN AND A GREAT SERVANT OF OUR LORD. ANYONE MEETING AND WORKING WITH YOU WAS A BETTER PERSON BY JUST KNOWING YOU. YOU ARE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS: BILL WILLIAM E. POULOS COLONEL USA(RET) WILLIAM POULOS (YUBA CITY, CA) January 15, 2007 Dad, My friend, I love you and I will miss you more than words can say! Looks like you made it! Tim Lenberg (Meridian, ID) January 6, 2007 I just wanted to say that Cliffy was one of the most gentle men I knew. I am so glad to have known him and will very much miss him. Nick Villanueva (Caldwell) January 4, 2007 I will miss my daddy very much. He truly showed me the love and grace of God and our Lord Jesus through his life and even as he was going "home" to heaven. "Well done good and faithful servent...!" I will love you always, Jacque Jacqueline Lenberg (Meridian, ID) January 2, 2007 My sympathy for the families grief of their loss. The angels have sung a new song for his arrival....praise be to God I would be his 7th cousin Roxie Maggard-O'Hagan (Booneville, AR) December 30, 2006 I love you Daddy and I am going to miss having you in this world. I will see you in Heaven! Margie Slominski (Petaluma, CA) December 30, 2006 I just wanted to say that I love you Grandpa and I miss you very much. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Roseanna Villanueva (Caldwell, ID) December 27, 2006 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time time of sorrow love Arlene and Jerry Arlene Hicks (Colorado Springs, CO) December 27, 2006 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Annette Hicks (Monument, CO)