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for Brian Mack
Paula Esquer
January 12, 2025
Good bless you childhood friend. Thank you for your service. Maryvale friends live on forever and ever. You grew up to be a hero. Thank you. The Esquer Family
Charlie Gili
July 21, 2024
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Brian A. Mack US Army Sergeant 1st Class.
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, their families, friends and 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
Rafael Ortiz
July 15, 2018
See you in the other side my brother. RIP....RLTW
Will always remember our good times in Hawaii..."Regulars by God"
Peggy Childers
January 13, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack:
It has truly been my honor to sign Brian'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 Brian will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."
Gabby Solorio
January 13, 2012
In my thoughts, in my prayers and in my heart....your legacy will live on.....
Stephanie Piazza
January 13, 2011
May the pain of your loss be eased as time passes by. Cling to the good memories and know that though his presence is no longer here on earth, but in heaven, he remains in your hearts. Nothing can take that away from you. God bless you and thank you Sgt. 1st class Brian A. Mack for your courage and service to our country. I salute you.
Peggy Childers
January 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Connie Isham
January 13, 2011
To the friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss! My youngest daughter was over during the year of 2005. She drove the HETTs - out of Tikrit. I am grateful that she returned, and my heart cries for those that didn't. Our country lost a good man on January 13th, 2005.
Kim Stevenson
January 13, 2011
We never lose the ones we love, and the joys shared are never really gone.Peace to soothe you, Grace to hold you, Love to comfort you. My oldest son left for the army April 6th 2009. When he got there he was taken to a room for an hour. Confused and scared, a chaplain walked in to tell him that his father had passed. I deeply feel your grief. Our children are our lives no matter how old they are. May you find peace, comfort and strength through the Lord and know that your son did what he thought was right. May his shining light warm you. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers!
Sherryanne and Robert Snipes
January 13, 2011
May peace find you as you sort through these immense feelings. No one can bring Brian back to you.
May you find comfort in special memories of him and know that we truly salute his service on behalf of the nation.
Terri Schall
July 3, 2010
To the family of Brian, my heart goes out to you. My name is Terri and I lost my son in Iraq, I know how the loss of your son just breaks your heart everyday. We will never forget his scarifce he is most definitely one of the bravest and finest men this world has lost.
Please if you would contact me. The state is dedicating a memorial on Oct 9th of this year to honor Brian and all the service men & women of AZ. I want to make sure that you get the info.
God Bless you all
Terri Schall
Peggy Childers
January 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack:
Remembering Brian 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
matt schaffer
January 9, 2010
words can say how i feel he was my best friend and i miss him, i will not forget that day ever.
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna Larra
May 13, 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 1,450 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
Cozette Haggerty
April 20, 2009
Re: SFC Brian Mack
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Cozette Haggerty
February 18, 2009
Re: SFC Brian A. Mack, KIA 1/3/05
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 238 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 2009
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 Brian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 13, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack:
Brian 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
Sgt/ Dep. Vincent Peterson
July 30, 2008
Well what can I say, Sgt. 1st class Mack was someone that left a good memory. I rememver him running during PT like a energizer bunny in fast forward. He always took the time to talk to his men in the Plt. and he was by far the BEST Plt Sgt I ever had! Thank You for being our Hero and fighting for our freedom!!!!!!
Linda (Gallaher) Hampton
May 27, 2008
At this special time in our country when I pause to remember those who have made it possible to enjoy the freedom living here has offerd me, I remember Brian. His name (and those of his family) has been in my prayers all week.
May 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Mack!
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Mack!
julia hobson
February 24, 2008
Its been 3 years now that we lost you,,it still seems like yesterday. Theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about you,, now i have 3 angels watching over me..you were the best of the best!!i will always love you,,no one will ever take your place...till we meet again..
Armando Mejia
January 21, 2008
Another year thinking about MSG Mack and the outstanding NCO he was. I will never forget you "Mack Daddy" and will always wear your name on my wrist band......your crazy mexican amigo.
SSG MEJIA
SFC DeSanto
January 18, 2008
SFC Mack, you left an everlasting impression on me and I will carry that forever. It was a priviledge to have met you and I promise to not let you be forgotten. Rangers Lead the Way... All the Way
August 8, 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 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)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Mack and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Dalles Breyman
May 10, 2007
Brian and I were in 5th grade together, many moons ago and am saddened to hear of his passing. He was in fact my very first "boyfriend". I am so proud of him, to know he served our country! His big brother Kevin used to pester the two of us so much. His name popped into my head today and on a whim I googled his name to see what I might find. As soon as I saw his picture I knew it was him, it's been 27 years but I knew. My prayers are with his family always!
Dalles
Garnet Jenkins
January 13, 2007
In Remembrance of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest In Peace Brian, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Mack family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that 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.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss
October 11, 2006
To the Family of Sgt. lst Class Brian A. Mack:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
bryse towns
October 10, 2006
god bless you @thank you for helping to protect our country.
Pat Lorenzen
October 9, 2006
Mack Family: I am truly sorry about the loss of your most precious loved one. What a heroic, & honorable American soldier he must have been. That is the impression I got from reading about him. I hope that your sorrow & grief is lessening a bit even tho the hole in your heart will always be there, I'm sure. God bless you & may the God of Comfort bring you greater peace & comfort & continue to show you the way day by day. Sincerely,
Zulma Adorno
October 9, 2006
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack.
I can only imagine the pain you are feeling right now. I also have a son in Iraq and plead with God to let my son return home safe and sound. Not only my son, but also all those other sons & daughters, husband and wives, who are now living their lives, not knowing whether tomorrow will be another day for them.
I hold to the hope that if I were to lose my son, I have the assured expection of the resurrection promised by Jesus at John 5:28&29. I and many others look forward to the time when Swords will be beaten into plowshares and spears into pruning shears and war will be learned no more....Isaiah 2:4
Be assured that we will have the opportunity to embrace our dead loved ones again.
October 7, 2006
To the Sgt. lst Class Brian A. Mack:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
October 7, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
korie
October 6, 2006
My heart breaks for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
October 6, 2006
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy, goes out to the Mack family, regarding the recent loss of Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Brian Mack, in God's Care and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Mack family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May the Peace of God and the memories of Brian,
remain in your heart always and give you strength
through these difficult days.
~Softly and slowly, time heals.~
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 19, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Kathy Upchurch
February 28, 2006
Dear Lisa, Ashley and the entire Mack Family,]
I wish to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband MSGT Brian Mack. Please forgive the lateness in this note. I was out of the state when your husband was buried. I am a Vietnam Marine Widow and want to express that you are not alone in your journey. I hope you will contact me for I have a lot of information for you that may help you.
Marine Comfort Quilts are doing quilts for all branches of service. Gold Star Wives of American (Military Widows) has a chat line.
Please know you are though of and will never be forgotten.
Sincerely
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mack family in the loss of Brian. I did not know Brian, 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. Brian, it has been a little over a year since you were taken, but you will never 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 30, 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
Shannon Gonda (Thomas)
January 26, 2006
Rick and Barbara, it has been a very long time, I hope you remember me (Shannon Thomas). Brian and I grew up together, me living across the street and you cared for me when my mom was working. We lost contact when my family moved to Utah. I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Brian, please accept my deepest condolences. My mom (Kathi) came across the info and we were,to say the least, stunned and devastated. I wish I had known sooner this seems so after the fact. It has been many years but many a time I have had Brian and your family (memories) in my thoughts. We loved your family very much and Brian truly was a hero. Again, my deepest condolences and prayers to your family and all of the loved ones Brian had to leave behind.
Armando Mejia
October 23, 2005
"Mack Daddy" will always be in my prayers. MSG Mack was my PSG for about 2 years. I will truly miss him. Everything he taught me has made me who i am. I was one of his team leaders, he never fired. I will miss him and the rest of his soldiers will to.
Stephen Barger LTC USA (ret.)
August 11, 2005
SFC Mack and I served to gether in the 6th RTB, Florida phase of Ranger school. We exited an aircraft together many times and sat at the PI point many a long hour. He was an incredible NCO and leader. I had absolute trust in SFC Mack as a jumpmaster. And I came into the RTB world from "mech-land." He was one of the few NCOs who took his oath of training me and the many Ranger students he led to heart. He always trained, supported and never judged.
Hopefully, I will meet him on the "Big DZ".
Dawn McGivney
February 25, 2005
Dear Mr.and Mrs.Mack,I am sorry for your lose.Brain was a good guy I am glad that I had a chance too get to know him.Even though I have not seen him since I was about 21 I still remeber how him and Bobby were so close and how they used to pick on me,but they never mineded if I hung around them that was a pair you couldt't break up no mader what.love to everybody love Dawn
Sandy (Serna) Tucker
January 25, 2005
To the Mack family - I would like to offer my sincere condolences for the sudden, and unexpected loss of Brian. I grew up with Brian from the age of 5, we both attended Spitalny, Borman, and Maryvale and even though we haven't seen one another for many years, I was so saddened, and shocked, to hear of his passing.
Brian - Thank you for serving our country as a true hero - you will always be remembered.
Larry & Mary Rosenberger
January 24, 2005
Barb, Rick and Family
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Thank you Brian for your service to our contry. You have gone beyond the call of duty and we will never forget.
Fred & Pat Acuna
January 23, 2005
Dearest Lisa, Ashley, Ted ,Paula and the rest of the Mack Family,
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Brian. The thoughts and prayers of our family are with yours. May the Lord bless you and give you the strength to face the difficult days ahead.
From your old neighbors on 37th Ave.
Fred & Pat Acuna and Family
Rhonda Leatherwood
January 22, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the entire Mack family and his friends. It was an honor to know him. He is a true hero whom has touch many lives.
Brian-I will never forget you and I will call upon you to help guide me through the rest of my life until I meet my beautiful friend again. Our friendship was cut to short on this earth. I will see you soon.
Jack and Carol Mueller
January 22, 2005
Dear Rick and Barb and all the Mack family.
Our deepest condolences for you at this time. We do understand what you are going through.
William(Bill) Mack
January 21, 2005
May GOD hold his hand over your family and give you peace. We love you and thank you from our heart.
William Sahno
January 21, 2005
"Semper Fi!"
The price of Freedom is the cost of defending it. We shall never forget.
W. Sahno
Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret)
Richard L Mack
January 21, 2005
As a Korean war veteran I stand Tall and Proud as I salute this man for his service to his country.We mourn your loss with you and send our Love and our prayers.He will be missed greatly but never forgoten.To his Friends--Honor him by talking about him,he has advanced to the House of our father God and we shall all meet there in the future.
Kevin Wardlaw
January 21, 2005
As an earlier Maryvale Alumni, I send my deepest sympathy and gratitude to the family and friends of this fine Man for his service and sacrafice.
May God strengthen you all through this most difficult time.
Class of '75
Angela Forster
January 21, 2005
Dear Mack Family, Brian is a hero and will never be forgotten.
Heather Gardiner
January 21, 2005
As a soldier I am glad that I got to know him. My deepest sympathies to his family. He will never be forgotten.
Philip Metz
January 20, 2005
Dear Rick and Barbera, sorry to hear of your loss. I remember our talks and how proud you were of Brian. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Phil & Debra Metz
Danny Baca
January 20, 2005
A Warrior... A Leader... A Champion... Brian Mack.
I observed these qualities and more early in Brian's life. I was his Little League Coach (Downs-Spitalny Dodgers-1980), Admirer and Friend. That was a very special experience for me coaching Brian (All-Star Catcher and Pitcher). We went on to earn a tie for 1st Place after completing the first half of the season with only one win. Brian, Richard Fink (DPS Patrolman) and cousin Bobby McGivney played major roles in our second half sucess. Now I never really confirmed that Brian and Bobby were actually cousins, but it never mattered to me. You see we were a couple players short of a team before the season actually began when Brian suggested to me we pay a visit to Bobby's home. He convinced me to look up Bobby, not that he was the best ballplayer in the neighborhood, but that he was a tough kid. After meeting Bobby, I always listened to what Brian had to say, regardless of when. Listening at practice, during a game or while sitting around wondering where this "Little Man" came up with some of his material. It was so scary when a friend informed me that Brian Mack was no different than myself at the age of 12.
I did at the time and always have appreciated the "special things" the kids taught thier 19 Year Old Rookie Coach. Brian stood head and shoulders above the group with his Leadership, Competetiveness, Athletic Ability, Toughness and most of all his Bravery. Brian and I discussed early on what it would take from him to turn this team around. Without hesitation he accepted my challenge and showed his effectiveness as a True Leader.
Brian, Richard and myself went on to compete in the Little League All-Star Tournament held at Holiday Park School. Again Brian's personal qualities had a positive impact on his new teamates and coaches.
I personally went on to play eight years of competitive ball and always applied the Spirit, Pride and Determination I learned from the kids and thier Leader... Brian Mack.
To Brian's parents and family, I send my deepest sympathy for the loss of a Brave Son, Father, Husband and Brother.
To Brian: Thank you "My Brother" for your Bravery in accepting the "Ultimate Challenge". I know it was done without hesitation... May God Bless You.
And one other thing... If you need a Coach up thier in "My Field of Dreams" don't hesitate to ask.
Danny Baca
Maryvale Born and Raised.
Stacy Garcia
January 20, 2005
To the Mack Family
My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
January 20, 2005
Thank you for your service to our Country. My deepest condolences to your family.
Lynette Heap
January 20, 2005
Thank you.
Alexandra Leon
January 20, 2005
Thank you Brian.....My prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am sure he was a man of conviction and integrity. God Bless your family and grant them peace.
Erika Wall
January 20, 2005
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Brian Mack. I did not know him, but I wanted to truly thank him and his family for his service and sacrifice. Your family is in our prayers...May you find peace.
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