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for Patrick McCaffrey
Felicia Chew
May 26, 2025
Remembering Patrick today.
- Felicia Chew (Classmate)
S.Allen
June 22, 2012
Remembering Sgt Patrick McCaffrey on this the anniversary date of his passing. May God be with your Mom and Family.
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Patrick R. McCaffrey:
Please accept my remembrance of Patrick on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Joe Mulholland
June 21, 2011
Memories of an old friend, Joe Mulholland (Fellow Soldier )
Pat and I went through Basic Training together. I cannot put into words how much of an influence he was on myself and the rest of the platoon. No matter how hard it got no matter how bleak things appeared to be he always there reassuring us that we would be just fine. He was a natural leader one of only a few that we had. I wish I had more time to get to know him. After I learned of his death I was walking through the grocery store magazine aisle. A copy of "Import Tuner" magazine caught my eye (which was odd because I'm more of a big truck kind of guy) but I opened it saw the Infinity G35 with Patrick's face painted on the side. I immediately began balling...in the middle of the grocery store. My brother had no idea why I was crying until later when I explained why. I still have that copy of Import Tuner Magazine and I do not intend on getting rid of it. Patrick was and still is a part of my life. I thank him for everything he did for me even though I'm sure he didnt think much of it at the time. I am truly sorry for your family's loss. I feel the world is a better place knowing that Patrick McCaffrey was a part of it. Thank you and God Bless.
Joe Mulholland
v. p.
May 24, 2011
"My name is spc victor p. and i was with the scout platoon overwatching your sons unit that day. i have never felt so helpless and angry in my entire life.
we couldnt get there in time to help. even though those responsible were later foundit still hurts and even though i didnt know him personally i met him and lt. tyson that day before the mission.
i am so sorry."
Victor A. P.
K. W.
September 12, 2010
Nadia,
I don't if we formally met but I served with your Son Patrick at A 579th Engineers before and during Iraq. I have now retired and have decided to work for the VA so I can continue to fight for the rights our veterans so dearly deserve. In memory of Patrick whom will always be in my heart.
K. W.
Christine Loya
June 23, 2010
Fallen Soldier & Friend. You Are A Bright Star In The Sky.
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Patrick R. McCaffrey:
Remembering Patrick 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
NADIA MCCAFFREY
March 17, 2010
Another Saint Patrick's Day without you...Thinking of you every moment... I miss you more each day. I love You so much and forever. Mom
Scott Steiner
November 24, 2009
"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry. I understand in theory only that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take the families pain away but I can't. I am committed to loving ALL people, myself and our environment. I am committed to working on my happiness everyday because so many have died for my freedom to live my life. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. All my love and respect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjz-wAQLSA&feature=PlayList&p=477CB1585D5551F3"
Scott Steiner of Worthington, OH USA
Charles J.
October 15, 2009
Charles J. Visiting a memorial site today for your son, brings me closer to feeling freedoms cost even more. He would have been two months older than me this year, and I hope another 33,000 people will visit to know the courage that his mother now shows in her ...struggle to help other veterans. The Valley Forge Center, to this veteran, represents hope for the many. We Thank your son for his sacrifice to our great nation, and your dedication to those who have carried Freedom's Torch into battle. God Bless
Randy Lange
August 26, 2009
Thanks for being a hero
Randy Lange (HS classmate )
Patrick and Family
Thanks for your sacrifice--though it breaks my heart that you had to leave us so young and leave your family behind. I didn't know you personally but you have my ultimate respect. We went to HHS at the same time. May your soul now be at peace away from the craziness of the world.
All my Love and Respect
Randy
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Patrick R. McCaffrey:
Patrick 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
Thomas Bennet
May 25, 2009
You are missed / Thomas Bennett (Friend)
I know it is Memorial Day, I knew it was coming. Somehow, on this day, it always hits me hard in the gut.
You are missed my Friend.
Sgt. T. Bennett
Silvia B
May 24, 2009
A Friend From The Past...
Dearest Nadia,
You had been in my mind on and off since the tragic death of your beloved son Patrick.
I listened to you on NPR yesterday, my deepest condolences for the loss of your son.
On Monday, May 25th Veterans for Peace will have Arlington West in Oceanside, CA honoring our fallen soldiers. I will participate and will bring some flowers, and also I will say some prayers on your son's name.
Warmest regards from your long time Friend Silvia who onced visited you at your home in Sunnyvale, and I had the pleasure and honor of meeting your son Patrick.
Many hugs,
Silvia B.
Kevin McNamara
May 24, 2009
Hey Patrick. I remember when we both joined the 579th. You crashed over at my place in Petaluma on that weekend drill. You were a pretty cool dude. I'm sorry you didn't make it out of Iraq. You and your family deserved better. Thinking of you on this Memorial Day Weekend. Semper Fi, buddy.
STEVE MEDINA
November 26, 2008
In the Broad Daylight
By Steve Medina, US Army Veteran
If I die, please bring me home in the broad daylight Don?t sneak me home in the black of the night Just bring me home in the broad day light Wrap me up in red , white and blue Remember that, that I did for you Just bring me home in the broad daylight Have a band that plays just for me As I touch down on the home of the free Just bring me home in the broad daylight We who fight and we who die don?t even question why We just hope and we just pray that we kept you from harms ways Just send me home in the broad daylight If I die, please bring me home in the broad daylight Don?t sneak me home in the black of the night Just bring me home in the broad daylight Be proud of me and let my country see That I?ve come home or what?s left of me Just bring me home in the broad daylight My flag-covered box of death is lined up with all the rest And if my country can?t see It will be so much easier to make more of me Just bring me home in the broad day light Please bring me home in the broad daylight Let them see so they can be proud of me If I die, Please bring me home in the broad daylight!
Jim Mahoney
September 7, 2008
What has happened? / JIM MAHONEY (FRIEND)
Nadia,
I wanted to see how some of my old friends were doing. I specifically wanted to see how Pat was doing. When I saw his picture online, I recognized his eyes and thought Wow, he's looking pretty good. Then I read the caption beneath the photo and cried at work.
Pat was a good friend to me in junior high. I wish we had kept in touch over the years.
Its been four years since he passed away. Its been at least twice as long since Pat and I last spoke.
I remember when he got his car in high school, a burly sports car to replace his old compact import wanna-be. He pulled up into my parents driveway and got out, beaming with pride. The only bad thing about the car was that it didn't quite have the pick he was expecting. My dad took a look at it and tweaked the timing. The car immediately revved with a larger-than-life roar. Pat was in awe and gave my dad a hug and then gave me a ride.
I have many memories of him. I wish I could do more than just share them.
My condolences to you and Robert.
Jim Mahoney
peggy Childers
June 25, 2008
To the family of Sgt Patrick McCaffrey
"June 24, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Patrick R. McCaffrey, Sr.:
Patrick 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV
In Memory of Patrick Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
June 22, 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 Patrick, 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
Crissy Loya
January 2, 2008
"To Patrick's mother, it has taken me so long to find the words to say how sorry I am about him. I met u briefly one day on Roosevelt when Pat had is as he called it his (muscle car,)So funny & so into making sure everyone else was ok, a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with, he was one that brightened my day. All the advice he had given me about do's & don'ts will not be forgotten. Our friendship was for a very long time even though we went to different schools. Him at Homestead and me at Fremont. The smile on his face, u got to love it. I have so much to say, but it hurts so much to know my friend is gone but not far away & to meet him in heaven,I can not wait for that day. So my condolences go out to his wife & kids,& from the pictures that I have seen are so beautiful & to u of course his dear mother that he talked so often of.
I will remember the smile he has & the one star that shines so bright knowing he is looking down on all he knows & loves so much. "God Bless You All""
Chrissy Loya of Sunnyvale, Ca
August 9, 2007
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 (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)
Diana Rodriquez
July 10, 2007
It's hard 2 beleive it's been 3 yrs! It still doesn't seem it can be true! I pray for you all Ms McCaffrey and Sylvia and kids, (extended family). I know I see Patrick everywhere! This was his home, and this is where he grew up. He will never be forgotten and we will never stop praying for you all!!! There may be P.R. McCaffrey look-alikes, but none ever like him. I hope to carry on his legacy in the lives that are around me. He was filled with so much love, life, passion and encouragement 2 all!!! We TRULY DEEPLY miss you my dear friend! Love -Ddd
Garnet Jenkins
June 21, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. Patrick R. McCaffrey, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Patrick, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the McCaffrey family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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 you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Patrick's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Peggy Shockley
June 22, 2006
To the McCaffrey Family:
May peace surround you and support you through this time and always.
I did not know Patrick but I thank God for him and will hold all of you in my prayers.
Thank you for all your effors, Mrs. McCaffrey, to bring the truth out about what really happened to Patrick. As a mother of sons, I can only imagine how difficult it must be. Thank you for your courage.
Gene & Jean Mohler
June 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathies to your family, Patrick, and our deepest gratitude to you for your courage & your ultimate sacrifice for your country.
You will never be forgotten!
Patricia Valenzuela
June 22, 2006
My deepest regrets to the friends, family and loved one's of this brave man. I did not know Patrick nor his family, I saw the story on the news and am following it. It's a shame that he had to die. Him and all of the other brave souls will not be forgotten. You and your families remain in my prayers. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Eric Kossob
June 22, 2006
Patrick will be missed. My memories of growing up with him on Roosevelt street will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Rossell
June 22, 2006
To the McCaffrey Family:
Although I didn't know Patrick, I can tell from everything I read in the paper of what a wonderful hero he was. As he lives on in all of our hearts and minds, he is the definition of what a true American is. Thank you Patrick for keeping us safe at home. We will never forget you.
Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless Patrick and the entire McCaffrey family.
Mrs. McCaffrey - thank you for your efforts to bring us the truth as to what happened to your beloved son. I know it has to be excrutiating to keep reliving it over and over again, but the true story must be told. Keep up the great work!
Lois Gareis
June 21, 2006
I just read your story on cnn.com No bond is greater than that of mother and child. I know he watches over you all. Blessings and hope.
Dear Friend of Fallen Marine 9/3/2004
June 20, 2006
Thank you Brave Warrior. Rest in Peace..
Sister of a Fallen Marine
T
Judy D
March 24, 2006
May I express my gratitude for the price your son and family have paid for the cause of freedom. My heart aches for you and your town and the losses you must endure as a community and as individuals. God bless you all and the brave young men you have lost will not be forgotton. You all are in my prayers.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 1, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the McCaffrey family in the loss of Patrick. I did not know Patrick, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Patrick you will not 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~
Jason Gramlick
January 18, 2006
Pat, I have some great memories of the few years we were in the N.G.
I'm sorry this happend.
JIM ADAMS
September 26, 2005
PATRICK. THANK YOU FOR GIVING EVERYTHING. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Anna Subia
September 20, 2005
You will be missed!!!
July 8, 2005
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July 8, 2005
last day, June 22 2004, 35 minutes before the ambush
Nadia McCaffrey
June 23, 2005
Patrick was a Peace Keeper to the end. We, are dearly missing his powerful presence, his gentle love and compassion, his caring attention to both his children, Janessa 3, and Patrick Junior 10. They both try to make some sense out of the cruel reality, some days, his Spirit's presence is strongly overwhelming, we can catch the sent of flowers, lights will go on without anyone touching the switch. A picture frame will collapse by itself, in front of your eyes. Patrick is very much watching over us, but, what would I give to hear him say gently: I love you Mom... Silvia, Patrick's wife, and my adopted daughter, smile bravely at us, we hug each other through our tears, we dearly love each other, and we will face tomorrow with hope.
Kristina Soto
June 30, 2004
My deepest condolences to the family of this brave man. My prayers are with his family and loved ones. May God be with you in this terrible time of grief.
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