Zachary M. Alday Obituary

I have a bracelet with Petty Officer Zachary M Alday´s name, rank, date and place of death on it. I wear it today in remembrance of his life and to honor his sacrifice. If you knew and loved Zachary, I wanted you to know.
My condolences to all who feel his loss.

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Zachary M. Alday US Navy Hospitalman. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I probably think of Zachary once every few months even though I never had the opportunity to know him. I did serve along with the rest of his buddies after he passed though and saw how much it hurt them to see him gone. Doc from 1/7

To the family and friends of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday:
It has truly been my honor to sign Zachary's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Zachary will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

June 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday:
Always remembering Zachary. "Some gave all."

Always thinking of the good times we shared...Doc Jones 1/7

Still remembered after all these years. What a remarkable young man he was. My deepest sympathy to his family for "Zac' who had a life well-lived.

YOU WERE A ANGLE OF THE LORD NOW YOU ARE IN HIS HOUSE AS HIS EYES ARE ON THE SPARROW GOD BLESS YOU

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

I am so sorry for your loss. May HOSPITALMAN ZACHARY M. ALDAY rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with ZACHARY and your family. ~GOD bless~ Zachary is not forgotten.

Remembering a wonderful young man. God bless his family and close friends.

To the family and friends of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday:
Please accept my remembrance of Zachary on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Hey buddy.....just stopping by to say hello and I miss u very much. I am back at Pendleton now. I went to the hospital and all the memories of u just started rolling through my mind and all I could do was smile. We had so much fun together. I miss u so much. Love u tons Zack...

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.

Hey Zack. Just thinking of you here in Afghanistan. Miss you brother. Looking forward to my next trip to Donalsonville.

Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday...fallen but never forgotten

To the family and friends of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday:
Remembering Zachary 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

”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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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!
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,
Kenna

Veteran's Day, 2008
To the family of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday:
Zachary 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

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in the prayers of a grateful nation

In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006

USN/AMEC Ron Baker & Kimberly Henderson Baker
United States Navy

To the family and friends of SAp Alday, please know that we have not forgotten.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, especially this week.

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 Zachary, but I am remembering
his service. 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Hospitalman Alday!

What's up Zack,

Just wanted to stop by and drop a line. I'm over here in the sandbox...again and was thinkin about all the crap all of us went through last time we were here. It's a little better here this time than last, given the circumstances, and I'm almost done. Can't wait to get back to the States, again. I talk to your folks on a regular basis. Just recieved a letter from them the other day. Your mom's the greatest! She really worries about us over here. But, she has nothing to worry about. You're making sure we're all looked after. Don't worry about her either, she's well taken care of by us and the rest of your family. Anyway, just wanted to drop a line. Keep heaven smilin!

We will never forget you Zack! You are loved and missed SOOOOOO MUCH!!!

To the family of Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday, 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.

TO DONNA AND TOMMY ALDAY. MY NAME IS RANDALL SHEPHERD. I WAS IN HOSPITAL CORPS SCHOOL WITH YOUR SON. HE WAS NOT ONLY MY ROOMMATE BUT A VERY GOOD FRIEND. YOUR SON WAS A MANS MAN...HM2 (FMF) SHEPHERD

Hey Buddy.....i just wanted to tell you that I was thinking of you.....i miss you tons.....Love ya even more......i miss your smile......xoxoxox

I went to boot camp and HM school with Zach. He will always be remebered. Thank you "Doc".

I would like to say that i was in Boot Camp with Zach. He was one of the few friends that i had in basic. He is the one that started calling me the nick name "Godie" im so sorry to hear that such a great person would have to leave this earth. I just would like to say that my heart goes out to the Alday family. Thank you miss you brother. R.I.P

AO2(AW)Godair
USS Kitty-Hawk

You will be remembered always

it is good to know god has aangle like you up there.

he was a good good good good good good good good good good good good ood good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good ood good good good man!

he was a good man. R.I.P

-kristen

Doc Alday,
I thank you for your service and sacrifice I wish your family peace.

To the Alday Family. I am Senior Chief Terry Anderson. I am currently serving in Al Asad,Iraq. My Corpsmen and I would like to reach the Alday family. We would love to forward photos of the sign to the Regimental Aid Station that bears their sons name. I also have an article from the stars & Stripes newspaper that I bleieve may give you some joy. As the Senior Enlisted Leader,I remind all my Sailors and Marines out here that he and the rest of my Corpsmen that gave their all will NOT be forgot.
God bless you and Zach. Please contact me @ [email protected] or [email protected]
Very respectfully,

Senior Chief Terry Anderson
Senior Enlisted Leader, AO Denver

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

Mr. and Mrs. Alday,
First of all let me say my deepest sympathies are with you for the loss of your son. My family lost someone too in Veitnam with the last name of Alday and was also a hospital corpsman. I am still looking for his family in Georgia or Florida. I am wondering if you could be the family I have been looking for. I pray for peace everyday that no more of our sons will die in war. From the other entries I have read of your son, I know he is missed tremendously.

Happy Birthday! i will never forget your birthday for as long as i live since you share it with my daughter.....i miss you alday.....today at my sons school they had a salute to our Heros and we hung up ribbon on the fence and we were to put a name on it....so i thought of you and i wanted everyone to know that you were our hero and you made a very big sacrifice....thank you for all you have done....

Zach,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”

I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Hospitalman Alday and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

In recognition of "Doc" Zachary M. Alday's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

I guess theres a reason god does what he does i had fun with you in highschool, and i know your in a better place, watching over every last one of us, you were the best person and friend anyone could know every time i here the song by tim mcgraw if you reading this i think of you and have a moment of silence just for you and to remeber the life of you, i know i will see you again one day.

well a year has gone by and i can't believe that u have been gone that long.....i miss you so much and i think of you all the time.....everytime i walk by or go to the lab i just smile....because it seems just like yesterday you were a psi and we were all just laughing and having good time......i miss your smile. i saw pics of your daughter the other day and my she has grown up so much.....she looks just like her daddy......well buddy.....i just wanted to tell you that i miss you and there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think of you......love ya

I thought about you at church Sunday during our Memorial Day remembrance. I found out yesterday that my fiancee is stationed at the same base you were at, Al Asad. I never knew that you were there. He is going to take pictures of the memorial for the family. Rest in peace, cuz.

love to you all...

Zach aka Roooster hey whats up man i miss you alot and i think of you ever minute of every day all the crap we had to put up with in iraq bro i will continue missing you and hope that your little girl grows up and know everything about her daddy
rooster is was fun knowing you and i honor the time spent with you

Alday you were one of the best damn HN's I have ever had the priveldge of leading, and probably the best Marine they had out there in BP Guam. I truely miss your sense of humor and hearing stories about your little girl. I got the extreme honor to meet your family and I got to return your dirty clothes to them. Don't worry though my wife washed it all and folded it neatly. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I thank you so very much for the opportunity I had to serve with you. You are one hell of a man.

Happy Valentine's Day Zach! Your presence is shinning through today. I pray your day is filled with love! Stay beautiful... I miss you;-) Until we meet again...love you;-)

Zack,
It is almost Valentine's Day. I want to wish you the very best Valentine of all. I know you are in that glorious place with your aunts, uncles, cousins & most of all your grandparents. I am sure they are glad you are there & I know you are making them laugh.
Also a very happy Valentine's Day to Karmyne. She will have alot to know about you & how extremely brave you were. You were a wonderful Dad.
Zack-Thank you for the ultimate price you paid for serving our country.
Tommy & Donna my prayers are still with you & I truly with you. I think of you often & hope to see you soon. I know Zack paid the ultimate price & you miss him dearly.

May God Bless you all!!!

Love you
Kathy

zach i only new you for a short time but you were a great guy god bless you and your family.i am grateful you are in the arms of god now and as for your family just remeber he heres your every whisper sees your every tear but have faith you will see him again this was not the ending but a new begining and one day we will all be in the same place again then we can say we are all home .god bless you donna and your family my prayers hopes and dreams are with you all stay strong raise that baby to be proud and you shall see zach shine through

There is so much I would like to talk to you about, so much I could say the conversation would last for days. Even now, months later I think about that day. I regret not having the chance to know you. I hope everything I did in your stead was good enough in your eyes. Rest in peace brother.

Alday was a great friend. I knew him from Field Medical Service School and had the privelege to serve alongside him in Al Qa'im, Iraq. He was a strong person with a great heart. He was quiet most of the time, but knew how to bring life to any situation. I was stationed at the Shock Trauma Platoon, it's just an ER in Iraq, in Al Qa'im. I volunteered my time to go outside the wire and gather medical data from the Iraqi villages. In doing this, I got to go to the BP that Alday was stationed at, BP Guam. We got to know each other better, as he was the only Corpsman actually assigned there. So, when I would go out, I would always help him out by relieving him on his missions. He would take some and I would take some. I always enjoyed going out there and spending time with him. He was just so full of life, even living in the conditions he lived in. It made my time out there that much more enjoyable. I'm from Louisiana, so we had a lot to talk about both being from the South. I remember the last time I went to BP Guam, it rained like hell and it was leaking like crazy inside the hooches. He just smiled and said, "Just another day in Paradise." That's the last time I saw Alday. When I left, he said, "Well can't wait til u get back out here so I can relax again Doc." I told him I'd be back that next Saturday. Which would've been June 10.
Alday was an awesome Doc who was loved by his Marines and was a great brother to his fellow Sailors. He had an auora around him that could be felt by anyone in the room. He almost always had a smile on his face that would make anyone having the worst day ever have to smile. He loved his family, friends, and life. You will forever be missed buddy. I know I'll see you again one day. Semper Fidelis

HN(FMF)Winnon, Dustin

I met Zach at Camp Pendleton (lab) where we both trained in drawing blood. He was a very polite young man, always smiling. I loved to hear him talk, I thought his Georgia accent was great!! So full of life and taken so quickly. I will always remember him with that smile of his and those eyes that just grabbed at you when he looked your way. It was an honor to have met you Alday, even though I have no family in the military but it does tug hard at my heart having known you if only a few months and learning of your passing just makes me realize that being in the military is for the strong at heart to know your out there fighting for your country and peace. God bless the family of this fine young man, who is enjoying the glory of the Lord.

Merry Christmas Zach! I know heaven is beautiful. I went to the cemetery at Thanksgiving, and it was absolutely beautiful...if there is anything such. Your family did an outstanding job. And, I will be visiting you tomorrow on Christmas Eve. I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers, and I thank you for helping me get through each day. You are a true angel, and I cannot wait until you get to make me laugh again. The memories will forever live on in my heart. I miss you:-( Myrt

Well Zach, what can i say that hasn't been said already. You were a great guy to work with or just sit back and drink some beers. I miss you like a brother, but I'll be joining you in that big Honky-Tonk in the sky before too long.
HN (FMF) USN

Alday was a good man, he always had a joke, always had a smirk on his face, always was up to something. We shared a barracks room while we were PSI's at Camp Pendleton. The loss of a Brother is felt in every life they touched. Zach touched alot of lives, and he will be sorely missed, and highly respected by everyone who knew him. I would have laid down my life to bring him back home. Given the chance, I would do the same today.

Doc always gave me his rack when I went to BP Guam. That's the way he was. He always took care of others. I miss you doc!

There will be a memorial service for Doc Zachary Alday and the other members of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines killed in action. It will be held at 29 Palms USMC Base. This memorial service will be held on November 16, 2006. I don't have a time to post right now, but will post further information as it becomes available to me.

[email protected]

HM1(FMF/SW)

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

May God Bless your family during this time. I Lost my brother 9/1/05
in Iraq (Ssgt. George R. Drauhn Jr.)I promise the days will get easier!

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!

Just had you on my mind today... And, wanted to thank you for watching over me everyday. I miss you....

Thinking about you and your family. Thanks for all you done for this great country.

Dear Zachary,

Happy Birthday. You gave what most of us in this country cannot give or are too afraid to give. Your's was truely the bravest of Sacrifices and as a human being and as an American thank you from the bottom of my Heart. May God Keep you in His Glory.

Zachary I did't know you but i just wanted to say thank's for figthing for our freedom. you will always be in our prays.

Zach,

You were loved by so many. It makes me proud to call you family. Your beautiful little girl will have lots of things to learn about you. I can't wait to tell her about you wrecking your mom's car when you were too little to see over the steering wheel. Seems like just yesterday I was wearing your "hand me down" boots. I know you are doing well up there but pray for us down here who still miss you. Love ya cuz!

hi, Zachary...Happy Birthday!! although i was never able to met you, you seemed to be a wonderful man..and according to Chris you were a wonderful friend and a great Marine. i thank you for what you did and i hope you bless and watch over us all...well im not really good at this kinda stuff so again, Thank you and may you Rest in Peace.

I never got to meet you but from what I see posted here you were an amazing guy!! Happy Birthday Doc!

Correction to previous entry:

FMSS July - Sep 2005

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Well Zack, it's your Birthday. Although you’re not physically with us, I know you’re with us spiritually. HAPPY BIRTHDAY bro! Please continue to watch over us and provide comfort for your family. I'm on leave right now and will be taking a trip to GA to visit you and your family. It seems like yesterday that we were in FMSS; hanging out and having a couple drinks out in town. Nikki sent me a CD of songs that remind us of you…I think I’ve played it everyday since I received it in Iraq.

Take Care Bro, and until we meet again.

Always,

Chris



HM1(FMF/SW) Chris Arredondo, Jr.

1st Battalion, 1st Marines

Camp Pendleton, CA



~ FMSS July - Sep 2006 ~

.

alday, another year goes by and i wish you were here to celebrate it with us. we miss you so much and think about you all the time. happy birthday buddy. keep watching over us.

sharon

Birthday wishes Zach...Sunday is your special day to celebrate! It seems like just yesterday that I talked to you....and I wish everyday that I could just have the opportunity to talk to you one more time...just to have you make me smile:-) You could always make the worst day turn into the happiest with your crazy sense of humor. You are truly my hero and not a day goes by that you are not in my mind, my heart, and my soul. Please continue to be my guardian angel and watch over me...I can't wait until we meet again! You are my angel that gives me wings to fly with love...Jess

Brother you are not forgotton. May you rest in peace.

Alday-



My brother; It seems like just a few weeks ago I was teaching you all about the NHCP lab, both of us chosen to battle the war on terror. Now, I get back and learn the sacrifice you made for your country...you are a true hero and you will ALWAYS be remembered.



Until we meet again...

HM3 Baskett USN



"God, country and fast boats; Semper Fortis"

doc will never be forgotten by me or the marines of caat white, ill always remember his smooth southern drawl and the nights we spent at the bars...The events of that day will forever be burned into my memories

ALDAY, YOUR GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. ...LOOKING DOWN ON US AS WE CONTINUE THE FIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

i only got to know you for a short time but i will miss ya none the less. i will always remember the goods times we had in feild med.my prayers are with your family. may you walk throught the gates with angels at your side.

I didn't know Zachary but I'm sure we are related. My deepest and heart-felt sympathy to you.

May the Lord be comfort to you now and I pray Heavenly Father will provide peace in your hearts.

Zach will forever be a hero and now he has joined a special unit in our Heavenly Father's Army.

I'm Calvin(G.W.C) Barber's Grandson.

Dear Zachary,

We didn't know one another but shared the same last name. I am of Mexican/Apache heritage from Arizona and you were obviuosly Causcasian from Georgia, but in our hearts we are both American. My prayers and sincere condolences to your family for their tragic loss. The Aldays have fought and died for this country since it's beginning and now you have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms and commitments we hold so dear. I can promise nothing for the unselfish offering of your life for us Zachary, but what I can offer is the undying gratitude and knowledge that I will never forget you and those like you who have given so much to this nation. I too served in Combat during the Vietnam war and did so proudly in 1968. May God bless those of us who clearly see that this country is worth fighting and dying for and may the nation remember your sacrifice when the war is over......Respectfully your friend,

Andrew Alday,

Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion,

22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam - 1968.

My son is LCPL Dave Martin, marine corps, who was serving with your son in Iraq. He is a member of the 1/7 WPNS 1st platoon at BP Saigon. He specifically asked that I send his condolences to you and your family. He said the memorial service in Iraq was the hardest thing he has ever done, and yet the most important. He fondly remembers "doc" and will greatly miss seeing him back at 29 palms. It is amazing how close our sons get in just a short amount of time and how important their military friendships are to them. Please know that he is thinking of "Doc Alday" and that he describes him as one of those special people who really cared, and loved to help others.

My Thoughts & Prayers Are With Your Family At This Time Of Need

Mr. and Mrs. Alday,

Like so many others that have signed this book, I also knew and liked your son. He was always a very happy and upbeat guy. My deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a good man and will be sorely missed. God bless y'all and your family.



With deepest sympathies,

HM3 Pittman

collective tears, collective prayers,as all of america mourns the loss of this wonderful young man.dearest lord bring this family peace and comfort, let them always be aware that americans will never forget their most precious son!

My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family at this heart breaking time. I know there are no words that helps in times like these, but know from all around you feel your loss as we lose another brave soldier. May God take you into his gentle brace and help you thru the days and months that follows. Its so heartbreaking to hear of another soldier so that is so close from around here lost. My heart goes out to you and yours. Just know that Zachary will always be a hero in our hearts and eyes. May God bless you.

IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY THAT ME AND ZACH WERE RIDING FOUR-WHEELERS ON THE FARM. WE'VE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I KNOW THAT HIM AND GRANDMA ARE TOGETHER NOW AND I'M SURE HE IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HONOR AND COURAGE. YOU MAKE OUR WHOLE FAMILY VERY PROUD. I'LL MISS YOU AND WILL SEE YOU AGAIN!! LOVE YA CUZ.

WHAT A GREAT SACRIFICE YOU MADE FOR THIS GREAT COUNTRY. YOU HAVE FILLED OUR FAMILY'S HEART WITH HONOR AND PRIDE. MAY THE COMFORTING ARMS OF GOD BE WRAPPED AROUND OUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. I KNOW WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN SOMEDAY. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU!!

MR. and MRS. ALDAY:

i went to Corps School with Zach and i know everybody that knows him will agree when i say that Zach is one special person..there's something in him that makes everybody's day bright. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his family and our country..he's one brave man. In behalf of NHCS Class 05095, please accept our prayers for the soul of HN ZACHARY ALDAY...

tommy and donna,

i met your son when he came to camp pendleton before going to fms school. from the moment that i met him he was just wonderful. he spent fourth of july with my family and i last year, and my kids adored him, he will truely be missed and never forgotten. God bless your family and you will always be in my porayers. I MISS YOU ALDAY AND LOVE YOU LOTS. "BUDDY"

To the Alday family. Please accept my deapest regrets in your loss. I was assigned to 1/7 when Zachary arrived. I was on my way out. He was a highly dedicated and loving person. I feel to have learned of his loss. Please accecpt my prayers. I will have him in my heart along with all the other brave men and women who have given all for this country. His memory will live on in honor.

HM3(FMF) Moreno, David

dear mr. & mrs. alday,

i knew your son very well we spent alot of time together while he was stationed here at camp pen. your son was just a wonderful person. i will never forget our walk on the beach, or when i had to show him around the lab, when he first got stationed here at camp pen. in june 05. he used to tell how things were in ga. and how different things were here in ca. he told me he was gonna take me there one day. he told me how much he loved his daughter and we went shopping for her when i took him to the mall to go buy some running shoes. he called you all from my phone to asked what size she wore and then i picked out some outfits for her. on oct 15, 05 i had to pick him up from a casino in palm springs because he got left there, and that is the last i heard from him. i will miss your son so much and i want to let him know that i loved him too. he was a really good friend to me. i am so sorry to hear about your lost. may god bless you and your family. tell McKenna (what he called her) that her daddy loved her so much. he will never be forgotten!!! thank you so much for your son.

DONNA AND TOMMY WHAT YOU TWO CREATED WAS A CUT ABOVE MOST KIDS NOW DAYS. THE MEMORY IN MY MIND THAT WILL STICK WITH ME FOREVER IS THE GOING AWAY PARTY WE HOSTED ON HIS SEND OFF TO THE MILITARY. ZACK WAS A SPORT AND EVERYONE LOVED HIM AND THAT NIGHT HE SHINED LIKE A MILLION STARS ABOVE. HIS PRIDE IN HIS NEW ADVENTURE WAS TAKING HIM WHERE HE WANTED TO BE.........TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY THEN REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten... Rest well in the arms of our Precious Lord.

May God's comfort and blessings be with His family.

I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

Romans 8:18

My heart breaks for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you at this time of great sorrow.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

The Alday Family:

Only you can really feel such a loss. I feel

Zac gave his life not just for his comrades

but for me and all Americans. May the Good Lord give you strength at this time.

From a WWII Navy Corpsman

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of Zachary, a true American hero. God Bless.