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for Michael Carey
Peggy Childers
May 18, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael M. Carey:
It has truly been my honor to sign Michael'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 Michael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Michael Phillips
July 14, 2012
Hello to all who read, I served with Michael in the corps, went to engineer school with him in North Carolina, got to know him well and considered him a friend from the first time I met Michael. We then went on to Camp Pendleton California where we both were assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, different company's but we seen each other for the most part everyday, always a great and charming person, always one to say hi or in some way bring a smile to your face even in times that were hard or rough. We both deployed to Iraq the first couple tours, O.I.F 1 and 2. Rarely got to see him while deployed but did a few times, I would ask how his wife was doing knowing she was carrying his child as my wife was at the time, we both shared that special bond, being over there, our wives pregnant, we would ask how they were doing, coping things like that. Tried to keep each other upbeat during that hard time. Me and Michael shared a lot in common besides the obvious, we both went through a bad time in May of 04, I was wounded on May 1st, a month and a half before my son was born, Michael a couple weeks later gave that ultimate sacrafice, he did not get the chance God allowed me to meet my son as he'd didn't get the chance to meet and raise his daughter. Absolutely breaks my heart more than anything, call it unfair, unjust because he more than most because of the man he was didn't deserve that, but only God knows why. To Michaels family and that little girl truly my heart goes out to you and hope one day to be able to talk to all of you, it would be an honor and privilege. My name is Michael Phillips and im damn glad to have known Michael. Semper Fidelis!
June 29, 2012
Thank you young Marine for the sacrifice that you made long ago for your baby girl. Although these words hardly seem enough, please be aware that you have not been forgotten even by those who did not know you personally.
Peggy Childers
May 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael M. Carey:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael M. Carey:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Kathy Smith
August 30, 2010
Aug 30, 2010
Mikie, I miss you, I know your are in a better place,Just letting you know , I say a prayer for your mom all the time, I hope one day she can see you can't really take you from her. She loved you so. I will forever send my love to the heavens....Aunt Kathy
Evelyn Stephens
August 1, 2010
I don't know you or your family. I am so sorry that you never got to meet your daughter. You lost your life in the same place that my grandson, Jeremy Tinnel lost his life. He lost his life trying to save a fellow Marine. Thanks.
Peggy Childers
May 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael M. Carey:
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
Bill Carey
March 1, 2010
Iam truly sorry for your loss. I look at the Fallen Memoral page everday. I made it through al anbar in 2005. Many of my friends and brothers did not. I live my day to help people, your son is a true hero. I wish war did not exsist, but it dose. Your son has given every child and adult the opertunity for freedom and peace. War is still waging, but we will win, and we will be free. Your son will always be remebered, and not for gotten, my children have hope because of his sacerfice. Thanks Michael, Good Blees.
Peggy Childers
May 18, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Michael M. Carey:
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
Sandra Rhodes
May 4, 2009
It has almost been 5 years since you passed away, and not a day goes by that my heart does'nt break in a million pieces over your passing. I lost my best friend that day and nothing has been the same since. I always wondered why it seemed that you were living your life way to fast, but I know now it was because it would end far too soon!Had you not gotten your ged at 15 and college credits at 16 you would have never been able to join the Marine Corps so young. You were only 16 years old when you enlisted in the Marine Corps and barely 17 when you went to boot camp. You were always and old soul in a young mans body though! That was my boy!
I Love You With All My Heart!!! I Miss You Dearly My Son! Mom
Don Elseroad
June 15, 2008
In recognition of Private First Class Michael M. Carey'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
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
May 18, 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 Michael, 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
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
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Debbie Elam
November 25, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Althea B
July 27, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
PROUD ARMY MOM
Debbie Elam
July 7, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia in the Iraqi War with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
phone 804-379-3817
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon. God Bless your family and friends.
CPL. Dan Restivo
May 28, 2007
Mike was my best friend in Fallujah in 2003 while I served with him in the 1st. CEB 1st. Marine Division . I miss him greatly, and it took many months to deal with his deaTH . My prayers and condolences go out to all his family.
Debbie Elam
January 7, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Co-Chair for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. The Friendship Circle Quilters in Richmond, VA have a project to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Co-Chair
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
800 Hallsboro Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Home Phone 804-794-6364
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Garnet Jenkins
September 14, 2006
May Pfc. Michael M. Carey rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Carey family.
There will never be enough ways,
to humbly thank these Heroes,
for their Supreme Sacrifice,
my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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 your loved one, live in your heart always.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 9, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Joshua Morales and April Cooper
January 7, 2006
TO Michael's Family-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Jacqueline Epps
November 11, 2005
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD'S GRACE GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING YOUR BEREVEMENT AND MAY YOUR
LOVING MEMORIES OF MICHAEL WARM YOUR HEART AND MAKE YOU SMILE OFTEN.
Joyce Estep-Williams
October 31, 2005
Dearest Family and Loved Ones of PFC Michael M. Carey... You do not know me even tho' I live only a town away from you. I wanted to sign Michael's guest book because I wanted to express to you my sympathy in the loss of your loved one from this earth...and to thank you for the love and the support you gave him while he served his country--for you and for me! I read that he never had a chance to meet his new little baby girl--my husband's father was killed in WWII and never saw him either. Take comfort, if you can, in believing that Michael is there with her...and with the rest of his family...watching, smiling, loving all of you still--now he just does it from a different place. Mia will be so proud of him when she is old enough to understand! I am proud of him and I never knew him either! Thank you, family, for all the love you gave Michael --and that you taught him to give to others for himself, his family, and his country! God bless you all...
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.
Jamie Preyer
July 4, 2005
May God Bless your family and friends and help them through this time of sorrow.
Thank you for giving your life for the world's freedom.
GYSGT HANNAH
May 17, 2005
It has been 1 years. There has not been a day that i have not thought of you, and the kind of Marine that you were. You have set the sandard for all the Marines to follow. You will always be in my heart and my prayers. God Bless you and your family for all that you gave. Keep the streets of heaven safe and i will walk that post with you some day. Shawn Hannah. Plt SGT BravoCompany 3rd Plt
John Deprill
April 27, 2005
you can be proud even in your time of sorrow, i feel deep loss even though i did not know him,
Kathy Redd
June 4, 2004
May Yahwey give you peace and comfort in knowing Mike gave his life honorably that all of us may enjoy peace and security. No words can make you feel better, but please know my heart cries for you all. I pray Yahwey's blessings be upon all of you all the days of your lives. He knows your pain and He can be your source of comfort, especially now. I am grateful that Mike served so honorably and I know he will be rewarded for his sacrifice. Our lives are blessed by his service to our nation. Again, may Yahwey bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you all the days of your lives in Yahshuah's name I pray.
Steve Miller
June 2, 2004
I had the pleasure of knowing Mike and coaching him in Metro Football. He scored the only touchdown for the whole season for our team. To some one touchdown for a whole season is nothing, to our team it meant the world.
May God bless and keep his family. If anything is needed, please email me and my family.
Sincerely,
Coach Miller
May 27, 2004
I wanted to send my condolences for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time. Know that the sacrifices your loved one has made will not be forgotten. God bless and keep you and your family.
SFC Ruffin
Mary Elliott
May 25, 2004
May God bless you during this time of sorrow. God says he will not leave us comfortless and he will give us peace. My nephew is in the Marines (he was also in Iraq) and I pray for them every day. Again, God Bless.
Kim Hawks
May 25, 2004
May God be with you all at this time in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heather, God bless you.
Pat Vanzile
May 24, 2004
To The Family Of "Mike"
I do not know you and I did not know Mike, I just wanted you to know that there are a lot of people in this world that feel your pain. I am so sorry for your loss and I thank GOD for men and women,like your Mike who are willing to give so much of them selves that they are willing to die for me and others so that we can be safe.May GOD Bless you, and hold each one of you in the palm of HIS hands.
Sincerely,
Pat Vanzile
Amanda Ramsey
May 24, 2004
He was a childhood friend and although we had lost touch I will always have a place in my heart for "Mikey."
Jason Long
May 24, 2004
I did not know Michael personally, but as a Marine myself who fought in Iraq, I know first hand the sacrifice he made. God Bless, Godspeed, and Semper Fidelis lone warrior.
Katie Suttles
May 24, 2004
I didnt know Michael, I heard of his tragedy from a friend of mine who was a high school friend of Mikes. I just wanted to send my condolences to the family and say that even tho it hurts, keep your head up and be proud for what he's done for this country and our freedom by puttin his life on the line. May he rest in peace..
Susan Clark
May 24, 2004
God be with your family.My heart is with you all.Having not known Michael,I felt I still had to add my contribution.You are all in my prayers.
cookie ware
May 24, 2004
There are no words now to say to and your family for the lost of your loved one. May god be with you and your family,my prayers are with you all. God bless. Cookie Ware.
Rebecca A
May 24, 2004
Jesus said "The greatest thing you can do is to lay down your life for a friend". God Bless Michael for giving his all to protect and serve our country. May God grant peace and comfort to family and friends.
Charles White
May 24, 2004
Just wanted to say so sorry to hear of your loss, I served in the Marines for over twenty years.
Once a Marine always a Marine
Semper Fi
Charles White USMC RET MSGT
joann oliff
May 24, 2004
God Bless Michael and His Family
David Preston
May 24, 2004
My prayers are with you. Another Warrior has given his all.
EQCM (Ret.) Navy SeaBees
Ruth Wade
May 24, 2004
My heart goes out to the family. We, as Americans, are so proud of his devotion to the cause of our freedom. May God bless you all and keep hope in your hearts. Bless his new baby girl.
Betty Ellis
May 24, 2004
We thank all the brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. May they rest in peace with the Lord.
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