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for Donald McCune
Charlie Gili
October 4, 2024
Hello,
We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Donald R. McCune II US Army Specialist.
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, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Dennis Dwelle
August 7, 2017
i served with mccune in Iraq. I was in the command squad. I remember the day this happened.... I miss him, last I saw was the dust off of the Blackhawk taking him away. I am at work at the moment, and could not figure out what was bothering me.
Todays date was the day, our SGT Major handed me his uniform and boots. I was to clean them for his military funeral on base. every year I relive this moment, and to the day I die I will continue to relive it.
Miss you brother,
Jim Paris
August 4, 2014
May your journey to heaven be short. Thank you for all you gave
May 26, 2014
Not a day goes by that I do not think of Don. I was his squad leader while prepairing for our deployment at Ft. Lewis, Wa. I remember the day that his vehicle was hit. Thank you brother for your dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. You have been, and always will be in my thoughts and heart. To the McCune family...thoughts and prayers to you always.
- SSG Corey A. Howard
AJ
August 5, 2013
We won't forget Donald.
Darryl Meinz
November 1, 2012
McCune and I served together on that tour. Though I was not there when it happened I still feel his loss. My heart goes out to his family and I hope that you find comfort in knowing he was a good man and a good soldier.
-Sgt Darryl Meinz (Ret)
May 29, 2012
Donnie,
thank-you son, i misss u so very much and theres not a day that goes by that im not thinking of you.
I remember the things u did and said when you were small and it makes me smile.
Yes i wish u were here but i know ur in a better place, and i am very proud of you, proud of u defending your country and especially proud that you are my son.
I LOVE YOU DONNIE
LOVE,
DAD
August 9, 2011
You are not forgotten my brother. "A Viet Nam Vet"
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald R. McCune:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald R. McCune:
Remembering Donald 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
Micki Special
August 2, 2010
RIP Spc. McCun. Good thoughts for you and your family. Thank you
SHIRLEY DONEY
July 20, 2010
REST IN PEACE SPC. MCCUNE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU DONALD
Patrick VanCooley
June 13, 2010
Hey bud! I think about you all the time brother. I kept the article from the paper of you with me during my tour. You may be gone but you're never forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2009
To the family of Spc. Donald R. McCune:
Donald 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
In Memory of Donald ~ (Debra Estep)
August 5, 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 Donald, 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 –
(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
deyanira rodriguez
May 7, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 27, 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 (NY)
Jim Pratt (Cpt, Ret.)
April 10, 2007
Ben & Darcy:
I remember you in my prayers each week. Please have comfort in your loss in knowing that lots of people remember Donald, and pray for your healing.
J.P. Gautreaux
December 28, 2006
I only knew McCune in passing. Yet, what I knew of him was his fun loving personality. He was a good natured kid and made a lot of friends during his brief time with the 81st Brigade. He will be missed greatly. Our nation could use many more young men like Donald.
God Bless
Sgt J.P. Gautreaux
81st BCT
Task Force Tacoma
Kimberly Morgan
December 18, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Garnet Jenkins
August 4, 2006
Remembering Spc. Donald R. McCune, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication.
Rest well Young Hero and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the McCune
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
"For the Fallen"
September 1914
R.L. Binyon
Dave Hager
August 3, 2005
God Bless You. Former and still a Marine 1956-1959 Thank You
Alissa Porter
August 13, 2004
Darcy, Cass, and family:
I was so saddened to hear about Don. He was such a sweet guy and I have so many great memories of him and your family. I still have the stuffed animals he won for me at the Chelsea Fair when I was only 13 years old. What a great kid. It doesn't surprise me one bit that he has died in such an honorable way, although it is tragic that the time came so soon. My thoughts are with you!
Barbara Kibler
August 13, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words to comfort you at this time. Just know that your family is in my prayers.
Don Novak
August 12, 2004
Mr. McCune, I want to thank you for defending our country and preserving our freedom. I had never met you but that does not prevent me from honoring you. You have served your family, your country and all mankind well. Thank you very much.
Don Novak
Cape Coral, FL
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