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Mark Phelan Obituary
Lt.Col. Mark Patrick Phelan, 44, of Green Lane, was killed in action in the country of Iraq Oct. 13, 2004. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Brenda (nee Muth), loving father of April Klitsch and a son of Virginia (Dodd) Phelan of Drexel Hill and the late Matthew A. Sr. Phelan. He was born and raised in Drexel Hill and a graduate of Upper Darby High School and West Chester University. He was co-owner with his wife of Phelan Services Inc. and a manager for White Horse Village, Lima. He proudly served 22 years in the United States Army Reserve, volunteering for two tours of duty in Iraq and making the ultimate sacrifice for the country he loved and honored. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart medal. He will be remembered for his energetic spirit, love and loyalty and devotion to family, friends and country. Survivors: Wife, Brenda; daughter, April Klitsch; dear brother of Michele and husband Bill Hunter, the late Matthew A. Phelan Jr., Michael and wife Joanne Phelan, Martin and wife Stephanie Phelan; seven nieces and nephews. Services: Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, St. Jude Catholic Church, 321 W. Butler Ave. (Rt 202), Chalfont. There will be a greeting 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 E. Butler Ave. (Rt 202), Chalfont. Burial with full military honors will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marks name to the S.P.C.A. of Montgomery County, 19 E. Ridge Pike, and P.O. Box 222, Conshohoken 19428, or to a charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Phelan
Peggy Childers
October 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Mark P. Phelan:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Mark P. Phelan:
Remembering Mark 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
Kenna Larra
August 27, 2009
”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 1,750 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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Timmy Hanley
February 12, 2009
"Our Father...," for this Marine. God Bless You, Phelans and Families. I feel your loss, Mike. A very, good, old friend, who remembers you, fondly. You take care too, Marine!
Jeannette Samuels
November 22, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
October 14, 2008
Mark,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13
In Memory of Mark ~ (Debra Estep)
October 13, 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 Mark, 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
Peggy Childers
October 12, 2008
To the family of Lt. Col. Mark P. Phelan:
Mark 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
July 24, 2008
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Phelan,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Lt. Col. Phelan.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Lt. Col. Phelan to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or
[email protected].
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lt Col Phelan!
Michael iezzi
November 12, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Mark to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Mark in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
August 6, 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
July 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lt Col Phelan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 23, 2006
Mark, it has been 2 years since you were taken. Know that you will are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Phelan family. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Mark was taken from you. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there two or three times a week. Each time I am there I always stop by and visit/honor Mark.
Garnet Jenkins
October 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Lt Col. Mark P. Phelan, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his courage, service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May he rest, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Phelan family.
Those who Made this Supreme Sacrifice, Shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the memories of Mark, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
jeannette samuels
September 21, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
January 3, 2006
Brenda, April and family.
It has been a little over a year since Mark was taken from you. I can picture Mark ushering all of the animals across the bridge in heaven.
Know that he will not be forgotten. He was/is a hero.
From the most inner part of my heart I send each of you a hug.
Tom
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 15, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Phelan family in the loss of your dear husband, and hero Mark. I did not know Mark, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 50 years) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of your father and husband. 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Rob Kumpf
September 26, 2005
I am sorry for your loss. I was just assigned to the 378th CS BN and your husband and father is what they call a solider's soldier and a hero. His name and pictures are all around us at our center at FTIG.
Its an honor to sign this.
Rob Kumpf
PV2 TC
378th CS BN
US Army Reserve
carol
April 9, 2005
I just wanted to say thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe and fighting for our freedom.
Prayers for your family at this time.
Joan Mallon-Parsons
October 24, 2004
To the Phelan Family,
The Phelans were family friends. We lived in Drexel Hill a few blocks from each other. Our mothers went to college together. I was in Matt Jr's (T) class in school. I remember when Mark and Marty were born. They were such a joy to their family. I'm so sorry that you lost Mark at such a young age. May God bless your family and keep you safe.
Sincerely,
Trexlertown Fire Company
October 21, 2004
Brenda, April & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. All of us who knew Mark were much aware of his dedication to his country and the pride he felt in serving to protect all of us.
Sincerely,
Naomi Lutz
October 21, 2004
I did not know this soldier, but am grateful for his service to our country. I am sure he will be missed greatly by his friends and family.
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