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Michael Esposito Obituary
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for Michael Esposito
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45 Entries
Jerod Burghardt
May 26, 2025
21 Years ago, I will always remember Mike for his humor.
Carlos
August 13, 2023
Michael was my roommate in Charlie Co 2-22 INF. He was one hell of a guy. He was so respected, caring, and just and an amazing soldier. It's been nearly 20 years. Not a day goes by Esposito I don't think of you. You are thought of and missed by many.
Carlos Maciel
Simone Payne
March 18, 2016
12 years gone but never forgotten, hope to visit next time in town. I wear your remembrance bracelet everyday old friend.
Bruce Behrens
March 17, 2016
Mike, another year has come and gone. You are sorely missed by all. My heart is heavy as this anniversary draws near. I miss the smile and that crazy laugh. Peace and much love.
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May 23, 2014
I could never say enough good things about Michael. My husband and I got to meet him when he was stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas. He was a very good friend to my daughter. He was just truly kind, good and special. Michael just stood out from all the other young folks. I remember my husband telling me that someone had done a fine job raising that young man. He was just a joy to be around. I think all of us that knew him will for sure never forget him. I also know that he will be one of the first people to greet us when we reach heaven. I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Esposito for the joy of their son. He was a bright light to us!!!
Charlie Gili
April 10, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Esposito Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
February 1, 2012
Our thanks & Prayers for your Ultimate Sacrifice for Us all. Keeping you & your loved ones & All Service Members in prayer & heart each day. May The PErpetual Light SHine UPon you forever & Comfort you family. AMEN
B Behrens
October 13, 2011
Life has changed alot since you left us. The world has not gotten better. I think the spirit you brought to the world is lacking. Everytime the Islanders start their season-I think of you.
aimee
May 27, 2011
There Is not a day that we do not think of Mike or even shed a tear. He is always in our heart. Thank you for raising a great person.
March 24, 2011
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of Mike. He really is a hero and an angel. Even though we weren't as close as we once were, I miss him. He was always good for a laugh or to just be there if you needed him. Mr and Mrs Eposito, I think of you often and I hope you are doing well. Mike touched everyone he met in different ways. I truely feel like he is my gaurdian angel and that is what helps me get through tough times in my life.
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael J. Esposito, Jr.:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Keith Goodale
March 19, 2010
I'll never forget the ultimate sacrifice he has made for this country. Thanks Mike. God Bless!
David McConnell
March 18, 2010
"Deeds Not Words" You will always be remembered as a Hero.
Joyce Lorenz
March 18, 2010
To Michael's family
Michael and all the hero's passed & present will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael J. Esposito, Jr.:
Remembering Michael 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
Pat and Bruce Behrens
April 21, 2009
We miss you very much. You were full of life and always seeking adventure. You are a true american hero and you will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael J. Esposito, Jr.:
Michael 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
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Steve Mendelson
May 30, 2007
Although I have not met Michael, it is an honer to know that young people from Long Island are willing to fight for their country and their family. I appreciate all the sacrafises that are made everyday by people like Michael.
Gary
May 8, 2007
A true American hero,never to be forgotten.God bless Michael and his family.
Alison Brown (Makofske)
November 26, 2006
Dear Dawn & Mike-- The last time I saw you both was at St. Lukes church for Michaels funeral. Since that day I often think of you both and wonder how you are doing. I keep a picture of Michael on my refrigerator everytime I look at him I think about what a brave man he was. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love--Alison
Garnet Jenkins
September 30, 2006
Remembering Sgt. Michael J. Esposito Jr., with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael 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 Esposito family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
May the memories of Michael, live in your heart always.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
September 29, 2006
Remembering Sgt. Michael J. Esposito Jr., with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael 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 Esposito family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
May the memories of Michael, live in your heart always.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Julie Miller
April 6, 2006
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Esposito,
My husband and I knew Mike at Ft.Hood and here at Ft.Drum. I just found this site and wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. We him saw the day before he deployed, my husband was deploying to Iraq a week later and when they got back he was suppose to come over. I cried when I heard his name here on the news and my husband took it hard when I told him. My husband is now in Afghanistan and I know that Mike is watching over him, he was great guy and an even better soldier. We are proud to say we knew him. My deepest sympathies on your loss.
francese v. edwards (allen)
November 10, 2005
prayers and condolenses to the family, as a fellow long islander
Steven Doan
October 21, 2005
I served with mike at triple duece, and he was a great friend of mine. He will always be remembered by me and I pray for his family. God bless you all.
Jessenia
August 25, 2005
Mike you are missed by all, friends, family, and acquaintances. I just found out about Mike's death and was immediately in tears. My condolences to his family.
Keith Goodale
June 2, 2005
I only had the honor of meeting Mike once but he left a lasting impression. I hung my flag proudly this past Memorial Day weekend for Mike and all the other heroes.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
May 4, 2005
You don't know us but we wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of another american hero. His sacrifice allows us the freedom we so cherish and are so grateful for. God bless you all.
Gerry Cooney
December 7, 2004
I miss Michael very much. I grew up with him, I baby sat him, I laughed and fought with him. He grew into a fun, respectful, honorable, terrific guy. Words cannot describe my own individual sense of loss. I concur with my brother John--He is a hero in every sense of the word. I will miss him always.
Patricia Baessler
May 30, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Esposito,
I am representing Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk Chapter 11. I was with you at the Gold Star Family Breakfast recently. Unfortunately, I was unable to speak to you at that time.
On Monday, May 31 at 5 pm we will be having our Chapter's "Reading of the Names", which are the 258 men who were killed in Vietnam from Suffolk County. This is held at the Vietnam Monument on County Rd. 83 in Farmingville. We also have a list of "Requested Remembrances", of additional names of those whose family and friends want them remembered. I want you to know that I will be adding Michael's name to that list (I run this event.) Once on that list it will always be read.
If we speak of those lost and always remember them, they will be kept alive in our hearts. Thank you for your son's service.
Pat Baessler
AVVA Liaision
VVA, Chapter 11
John Cooney
April 3, 2004
My nephew is a real American Hero. Thank you all for taking the time to remember him with your kind words. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Paul Holt
April 1, 2004
Mr. & Mrs. Esposito,
My deepest and sincere condonlences on the loss of your son. SGT Michael J. Esposito was a fellow soldier and friend and I am proud to have served with him in Afghanistan. His passing will be mourned and felt by all members of the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry and he will always have a place in our hearts and minds.
SSG Paul L. Holt III
Crystal Dowling
March 31, 2004
Dear Mr & Mrs Esposito
Mike is a Hero.I eent to the Brentwood Freshman Center with him and was in his Spanish class, He was the only reason I passed that class, even back then he was always there to help anyone that asked and even those who were to shy to ask. He will always be in my prayers as will you and your family.
susie hickman
March 31, 2004
dear mike,dawn.jennifer and mike's girlfriend,
i really don't know what to say except i'm so sorry. he was one brave person to want to go and fight
for everyones freedom. even thou i didn't know him as a adult i can tell he was one special man from his devotion to our country!!!!
love,
susie & billy
(carl espos sister-in-law)
Joyce Lorenz
March 30, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Esposito
I just wanted to send my prayers your way. I am very sorry for your loss. I never met your son Michael. I just wanted to pay tribute to a HERO who fought to defend our freedom.
Andrea Arnold
March 29, 2004
Mike was so much fun I remember the first day I met him. He was a great friend and will be missed. To Mr.and Mrs. Esposito and family my sincerest condolences and prayers are with you all.
Barbara Primm
March 27, 2004
Srgt. Michael Esposito will be HONORED, LOVED, AND MISSED FOREVER!!!!!!!!
Sabrina Esposito
March 26, 2004
Aunt Dawn and Uncle Mike, i am very sorry for your loss. To Mike, I am very sorry that we didn't have the relationship we should have. And although I hardly remember him, I know that he was a wonderful person and that he was truly a hero. Love Always, Sabrina.
Donna R
March 25, 2004
I just wanted to send my prayers your way. I have never met your son or your family but wanted to pay my respects to a HERO. I am sure hearing that doesn't make your pain any easier. Nothing that anyone says will, but I wanted to pay tribute to someone who fought to defend others freedom. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that your son touched so many lives....Peace and love to your family always.......
William Steinmetz
March 25, 2004
Mike died serving this country, and will always be remembered for that. This is a time to remember Mike for all the times he made us laugh and smile. I give my deepest condolences to Mike's family and friends. Keep your heads up and remember all of the great memories.
rochelle finland
March 24, 2004
dawn and michael im sorry about your son michael he made the ultimate sacrifice he was a hero words cannot say how i feel for you Rochelle Operating Room at Good Sam
cynthia morales
March 24, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are your family. Mike you were and a great friend and I will never forget you.
I will keep the memories of high school and the really good times with me. Mike I LOVE YOU!!! I MISS YOU!!!!
Christina Valitzski
March 24, 2004
Dear Mr and Mrs. Esposito,
I'm very sorry to hear about your son. I worked with Dawn at the Disney Store and found out from someone who worked there. I feel so bad for you and I wish that you will understand my pain for you. My condolences. Sincerely yours, Christina
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