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Phillip R. Albert

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Phillip Albert Obituary

ALBERT, Sergeant Major Phillip R., U.S. Army

Sergeant Major Phillip R. Albert, U.S. Army, age 41, former Terryville resident, died Sunday, (November 23, 2003) in an Air Force Helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Sgt. Major Albert was born in Southington on August 21, 1962 and was a son of Germaine (Deschaine) Albert of Plainville and the late Walter R. Albert. He has served in the United States Army for the past 22 years after joining the military at the age of 18. He served in the Gulf War in 1991 and was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan taking part in Operation Mountain Resolve. He was with the 10th Mountain Division, stationed at Fort Drum, NY. His awards and decorations include two Bronze Star Medals and the Purple Heart Medal. In addition to his mother, Sgt. Major Albert is survived by three brothers and a sister-in-law, Camille Albert, Donald and Jocelyn Albert, and Richard Albert, all of Bristol; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joan Vallee of Plainville, Nancy and Thomas Rama of Bristol, Rinette and Emile Pelletier of Middletown, and Judy and Lucien Lebel of Kensington; two aunts and an uncle, Priscilla and Thomas Cyr, and Stella LaChance; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. from Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, to St. Ann Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home TODAY between 5 - 8 p.m. Please note change in memorial donations, which may be made to a memorial scholarship fund to be established in Sgt. Major Phillip Albert's name sent in care of Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT 06010-5815.www.funkfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 8, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Albert

47 Entries

MSG (RET) James D Gilliam

November 21, 2020

One of the finest in long range precision marksmanship and the most talented Sniper to don a ghillie suit. One of the best friends I ever had, I miss you my friend. Too much was left unsaid and now I’ll never get the chance to tell him how I respected so very much. He taught me so much about leadership without saying anything.

Larry Cicale

May 22, 2020

A remembrance profile has been made to honor Phil. Please feel free to visit and post.

https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=16765

Dianne Levesque

May 21, 2020

To the Family it is unbelievable it has been almost 17 years of Philip's passing. The memories of all of us growing up and how time has pasted and so many things have changed. I know he is watching over all and he is RIP till we meet again. Love you

M. Mobley

May 20, 2020

I served with CSM Albert when he was a First Sergeant in Alaska. I was a young junior NCO at the time and learned more from my time with CSM Albert than I did with anyone else my entire career. I recently retired as a Major after 23 years of service and I can honestly say, Phil was truly one of a kind and perhaps the finest soldier I ever had the honor and privilege of serving with. RIP CSM.

On the road to Nangalam.

Gary Craig

October 27, 2015

Derrick Lyons

May 13, 2013

SGM Albert was my mentor. I was one of his LTs at the time and did not deploy with them. I lost a GREAT friend and leader who taught me so much during my time spent with him in 2-87 IN BN at Fort Drum, NY. GOD Bless his soul and may he rest in peace! He was a great man!

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2012

November 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert:
Always remembering Phillip. "Some gave all."

John Philibert

November 3, 2012

SGM Albert was my First Sergeant when I was assigned to HHC, 1-17th Infantry at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. We trained in Guam together. I remember fondly that we were locked down inside the training site, but 1SG Albert took a small detail to go into Agana for supplies. On the way, we passed a rib joint. He turned to us, "Who wants ribs?" After eating MRE's for days and days, who among us would say no? The acting commander of our unit was my boss, the JAG officer, CPT Carlile. I can still hear his raspy voice declaring, "If anyone tells that lawyer lady, I'll kill ya."
I'm so sad to learn of his passing. He was a great man, a damn fine Soldier and an inspiring leader. Rest in peace, SGM. We'll meet again on the other side, where all good Soldiers go.
SSG John E. "Thunder Phil" Philibert

April 12, 2012

Gone but not forgotten. By all accounts, Phillip Albert was a great soldier and an even better man. After all these years, I salute you.

Peggy Childers

November 26, 2011

November 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert:
Please accept my remembrance of Phillip on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Lynne Neibert

October 16, 2011

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Julio Rodriguez

August 30, 2011

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

L Greene

July 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. May SGT.MAJ.PHILIP R. ALBERT rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with PHILLIP and your family.~GOD bless~ PHILIP is not forgotten.Freedom isn't Free

Elizabeth Raab

January 15, 2011

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Peggy Childers

November 24, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert:
Remembering Phillip on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

September 3, 2010

September 3rd, 2010

Dear Albert Family,

I am writing as a representative of the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. I want to offer you my condolences on the death Sgt. Maj.. Phillip R. Albert. I have read many of the newspaper accounts, and I cannot imagine your grief at the loss of such a special man. I wish I had met him.

I want you to know that a quilt has been made for you in his memory. My part in the project is to contact the family and to verify information for delivering the quilt. I hope that you will feel comfortable accepting the quilts as a symbol of our thanks & desire to reach out to you & your family.
I can be reached by phone at
(860) 875-1346, or by email at [email protected]
Please be assured that your information is not shared with anyone for any other purpose.

As I contact families and learn about their loved ones, I am struck by the varied responses that I receive. Know that I believe that your grief is a private thing and that any response, including a refusal, is also private. Please contact me if I can clarify anything or provide any assistance.

My prayers and thanks to you,

Adi Sutherland
State Coordinator
For Home of the Brave Quilt Project
Ellington Country Quilters

Kenna

November 27, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Glen Hirsch

September 20, 2009

I saulute Sgt Major Albert and his sacrifice for our country.He was my drill sergeant in Infantry School @ Ft. Benning. If the family or anyone else would like for me to pass along some stories about Drill Sergeant Albert then you can contact me @ [email protected]

Ian Pienik

February 25, 2009

To the family of SGM Phillip R. Albert, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. I had the honor and privilage to work with SGM while in 2-87 IN, he was a great man and NCO. I am truely sadened to hear about his passing.

In Memory of Phillip ~ (Debra Estep)

November 23, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Phillip, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Kermit Purvis

November 14, 2008

To the family of Philip Albert, My deepest sympathy on the passing of Phillip. I would like to talk to any family of his. I cannot put into words the type of friend, leader, patriot that Phil was. I have some photos of him I would like to give to you. Sincerly Kermit F. Purvis

Peggy Childers

November 11, 2008

Veteran's Day, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert:
Phillip gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Larry Cicale

October 7, 2008

My most sincere condolences to the family of Phillip. I am so sorry for your loss.
Phil and I servered together at Fort Irwin. Phil was an outstanding NCO and leader.
I have recently started a profile page in honor of Phil at "Together We Served". If any one can assit me in gathering information or pictures to update this tribute to Phil, I would grealy appreciate it. My goal it to make this page, something to truly honor a fallen friend.

Johanne (Richard) Richmond

July 15, 2008

I had the honor of attending high school with Phil! He was a great guy and wonderful friend. This is a terrible loss of a dedicated and loyal US Soldier and human being. You will be missed terribly.

PAT SEEBER

June 17, 2008

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING PHIL AT A VFW IN EL PASO, TEXAS WHERE HE WAS A MEMBER DURING HIS TOUR AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS. HE WAS A DEDICATED SERVICE MAN TO HIS COUNTRY AND TO HIS MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY... I'LL NEVER FORGET OUR LONG TALKS AND OUR FRIENDSHIP. PAT

Ken Bloom

June 5, 2008

To the family of SGM Phillip R Albert, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I had the privilege of working with your son when I was staioned in Alaska, He was my First Sergeant. I had learned so much from him and he was a great mentor to all that knew him. You will be deeply missed my friend.

The Buck family

April 28, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

Vernon Armington

April 5, 2008

In my thoughts and prayers

March 22, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Maj Albert!

October 3, 2007

To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel

Bliven Family

August 17, 2007

Dear Albert Family,

I realize there is NOTHING that could be said to you that could ever ease the loss that your family has endured... I wouldn't even begin to try.

I simply felt the need to convey my deepest, heart felt condolences, to those that lived nearest me...

I SIMPLY HAD TO reach out to those that lived closest to me and let their families know that the sacrifice that their SONS & DAUGHTERS have made ARE NOT, and WILL NOT be forgotten, and were not made in vain!

We gladly add your beloved son to our prayers, along with ALL of our other fallen Sons & Daughters!

God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY, and "MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU!"

PROUD UNCLE OF THREE (3) "CURRENTLY SERVING" U.S. SOLDIERS
James A. (U.S. Army)
Justin B. (U.S. Army)
Charles C. (U.S. Air Force)
.

July 29, 2007

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

July 7, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Maj Albert and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

January 8, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Albert family in the loss of Phillip. I did not know Phillip, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Phillip it has been over three years since you were taken. Know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Shirley & Joseph Siravo

October 21, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Please know that we share your grief, and our prayers are with you. THANK YOU for serving our country, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Garnet Jenkins

October 2, 2006

Remembering Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert, with a Multitude of
Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May he rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Albert family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

May the memories of Phillip,
live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

September 2, 2006

Phillip~ please know you are not forgotten. Rest in peace.So sorry your time here was cut short.

Paul Batchelor

November 2, 2005

Soldier, Leader, Infantryman and a true NCO but most of all... A Brother. You will not be forgotten SGM.

Linda Sweeney

September 25, 2005

Honorable and brave in life and in death. Theank you young soldier for all that you have given.

Mechelle Weyer

July 5, 2005

I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.

ROBERT MAUGHAN

March 3, 2005

TO SGT. MAJOR ALBERT FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.

Carol Bernarduci

December 9, 2003

Words cannot express my sincere sorrow for your loss. My prayers go out to each and every member of the Albert family.

Jeanne Devin

December 8, 2003

A salute and a word of humble thanks to Sergeant Major Phillip Albert, from the daughter of a deceased World War II army sergeant, who hasn't forgotten the sacrifices of those who fight for freedom in the military. May this brave soldier, and all the others who have died and continue to die in Iraq and Afghanistan, rest eternally in that land where there is no tyranny or war. May God console the family on their loss.

Funk Funeral Home

December 8, 2003

Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.

Gail (Chasse) Lacroix

December 7, 2003

To Aunt Germaine and family, We are all so shocked to hear this news in Maine and we want nothing more than to comfort you in person. We are all trying hard to make it down for the funeral but things are not looking too promising yet(late Sunday Eve). Either way I want you to know you are in my thoughts every moment these days!! I would like to learn any of your email addresses if possible also.I will be in-touch very soon any way I can. Please take care of yourselves and know that Phillip is with many people that love him so much as we all do!! Love and Hugs to you all, Gail and family.

DIANE LEVESQUE

December 7, 2003

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Albert Family on your loss.

Sincerely,

The Levesque's

Jack, Diane, Kevin & Vanessa

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