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Holly Charette Obituary
Born in South Kingstown, RI, she was a daughter of Edward T. and Regina (Wheetman) Roberts. She had lived in Coventry most of her life.
Holly was a 2001 graduate of Cranston East High School where she played four years on the field hockey team and was a cheerleader for the Varsity hockey team. She completed a half year of college at CCRI before entering the Marine Corps. Holly loved to dance and have fun and always made time for kids in her life. She expressed that she eventually wanted to become a child psychologist.
Besides her parents and fiance, she leaves three brothers, Raymond A. Charette, Edward N. and Jared T. Roberts, all of Coventry, her grandparents, Anna Courtemanche, Cyril Wheetman and Lois and Gerry May. Holly is also survived by several aunts and uncles and many cousins who loved her very much.
A committal service followed by Military Honors will be held Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter.
Visiting hours will be held Friday 3-8 p.m in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rt. 117) Coventry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roberts Family Fund, c/o Anchor Federal Credit Union, 1217 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888.
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Memories and Condolences
for Holly Charette
Lynette Curry
July 25, 2025
I had the honor of riding with many bikers in memory of Holly´s Life. C.M.A. As well as many others. I do not remember the place the ride ended at (by the beach). But I won tickets for free entrance, for four adults, to Lost River Cave, Bowling Green Ky. Hollys dad expressed to me they never expire, so for 20 years I held onto the tickets as well as the memory. This week we were finally able to use them ! I´m am grateful and blessed to have all those memories. Thank you
Melissa Louise McKenna
March 4, 2025
As we are approaching the twenty-fifth year of you guarding the gates in Heaven, you are so missed, my darling friend. You are thought of daily and you are missed so very much!! Blessings and Semper Fi!
Laine Spahr
February 16, 2024
It's been nearly twenty years since you left us. You're my hero. My mother, your colleague, (now Ltc. Spahr, you knew her as Rebecca Moore) reminds me of your courage. Every single day I think of your great sacrifice. From what I hear, you were a fun, kind, beautiful woman who was nothing short of selfless. Thank you for inspiring me to join the US Armed Forces. Semper Fi!
William Colon
May 28, 2020
Semper Fi Marine, never Forgotten, may you rest in Peace.
Jen
November 11, 2019
I remember and honor you, always.
Susan Mace
May 25, 2019
I shall again say your name. I've been lucky enough to have met your CO. He says good things.
Sue Mace
Jen
May 25, 2015
Holly, you are always in our hearts. Always!
Natalie Radino
May 25, 2015
On Saturday I ran the Cpl Christopher G. Scherer Memorial "I Did The Grid" Run/ Walk with Team Chris and ran with Holly's name on my bib. Every step I took in the nine miles ran that day were in honor of her heroism and ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces of the United States of America. I completed all three events and rang the bell in her memory each time. Team Chris thanks you from the bottom of our hears and please know how much we and appreciate and remember our Fallen.
Holly Ba Dolly I miss you ! Happy Veterans Day
November 11, 2014
Thinking of you Holly on this Veterans Day. Semper FIdelis.
Jason Dorsey
Cameila Anderson
July 29, 2014
Hi my name is Cameila. I work for Veterans Memories Project. Holly's aunt Donna sent me Holly's obituary for us to put on our tribute site veteransfaces.com http://veteransfaces.com/tribute/details/140/search-result/obituary.html#tribute-start
If you have any pictures or can provide more information please mail me [email protected]
Kim
May 26, 2014
On this Memorial Day you are remembered with warm memories and lots of love. Thank you for your service and most importantly for your friendship.
Jen
May 27, 2013
On this Memorial Day and always, my family remembers you Holly. Blessings, love and peace to your family.
A Massachusetts Resident
July 19, 2012
I admire women in the military. Today I learned about the life and legacy of Holly Charette. There are few words, but lots of emotions that I can express. I will be forever grateful for Holly for her military service and the example she set. Blessings to her family & friends.
May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day 2012, I remember you, L/Cpl Holly Charette. Semper Fi
David Lema
May 25, 2012
Regina, Ed and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this Memorial Day weekend.
David & Cheryl
devil dog
February 20, 2012
Its very hard I served every week with her she brought us snacks from base.
November 30, 2011
so i am writting you again. i hope your family and friends are doing well. can you believe this year is almost over?
thank you for keeping me alive.
please watch over me.
October 3, 2011
I didnt get to meet you,but i heard so much about you that i feel like i have known you my whole life. i just wanted to say Happy-late Birthday!
i promise to write you more often.
sean taft
September 6, 2011
everyday i think why we were taken off this convoy. i'm sorry for your loss god bless
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette:
Please accept my remembrance of Holly on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
May 29, 2011
holly, thank you for your service to our country. God bless you and your family. you are in our prayers. a mom and grandmother in rhode island.
Hollybadolly, There is not a single day that passes that I don't think of you. Each day I miss you more. I love you.
Sarah (Barnes) Flores
February 9, 2011
Crystal Marie
January 23, 2011
Hi, my name is Crystal. I never met Holly nor do I know her. But I cry every time. I'm a future Army Soldier, ready for it. I want to thank Holly all the female soldiers for paving the way for us future female soldiers. I'll make you and all the other fallen female soldiers very proud. I promise not to let any of you down. Thank you for being my hero.
zachary boss
December 31, 2010
I am sorry it took this long to find this. I miss you and still think about you all the time. You were a great friend and help to me.
Cpl Zachary Boss USMC Vet
Lori Holland
September 9, 2010
My dearest Holly,
You are still missed very much by everyone that came in contact with. You will never be forgotten. I can't believe thar it has been 5 years already. When god took you he must have had something else for you. But it wasn't fair that he took you from us so young. I know your watching over your family and friend and won't let anything happen. When it's time for us to go we will see you again and all will be there together. Your always in my heart and I love you and miss you very much.
carlette palmer
September 8, 2010
I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting/knowing Holly. I live in West Greenwich and I have been seeing Holly's pictures all over. I just had to go to her web site and read about Holly. She is a beautiful woman, and my heart goes out to her entire family/friends. My deepest sympathy. May GOD BLESS you all. Sincerely, Carlette Palmer.
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette:
Remembering Holly on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
danielle gilbert
July 30, 2009
i love you Holly!!! I miss you!
Michelle McCone
June 25, 2009
Thank you Holly for your dedication to our country and our Corps. As a woman Marine, you are among the few of the few and you will be admired by this woman Marine for your character and sacrifice. Thank you to Holly's family for supporting her decision despite your fears.
Peggy Childers
June 23, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette:
Holly 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
Kenna Larra
June 17, 2009
We love you Holly, we always will. Project Compassion
May 26, 2009
You are remembered, LCpl Charette.
God Bless,
Susan Mace
An Old Sergeant of Marines
Bill
May 25, 2009
Rest In Peace. I did not know you in life but from all that I read you were an amazing person and that the world is a darker place with out you. I will never forget and I will always cherish your gift of Freedom.
Patricia Flanagan
May 13, 2009
Your uncle helped me and my grnaddaughters out with my groceries the other day last Thursday. I was driving my daughter's van which has a magnet on it with my son's info and photo. He looked at it as he opened the hatch and asked if he was my brother. I told he that DJ was actually my son. He said, " I'm sorry... my niece died in Iraq, first women marine from RI." I think he was stunned when I said, " Holly Charette." Since he didn't say anything for a moment I continued with the fact that I went to the post office dedication in Cranston when it was dedicated in your name.
I hope it eases your parents, family's and friends hearts to know your name is remembered. Indeed it is written in the stars. It is whispered by the breezes which refresh us. It is held in many people's hearts, even those of us who never knew you in Life.
Danielle Gilbert
March 25, 2009
holly I just wanted to tell you how much i love and miss you! not a day goes by that i am not thinking of you, lately it has been so hard dealing with your passing. there have been so many days where i want to pick the phone and call you, every once and a while i will call my voice mail and listen to the voice mail i have from you, some days i cry other days it makes me smile hearing you voice. i miss you so much! When ever i see new york chocholate ice cream by ben and jerrys i think of you!! the day you came to my house with it to make me smile because i had just broken up with my boyfriend! i love you for all that you did for me! love you so much! MIss you
Cameron Hansen
November 10, 2008
Dear Mr.& Mrs.Charette
Im a student at Sumner High School
we had our Veterans day assembly
we were all given a piece of paper
and mine was your daughter and I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know how hard it is I have only lost one person
in my life and she was my great grandmother. I did not know her
very well but I loved her like you loved your daughter. I never knew
Holly, but I bet she was a good person, a good friend, a good soldier.
Sincerely
CHSE pep-rally
Michael Ribezzo
July 4, 2008
Holly,
I never really knew you. I think we talked once at Budlong pool though. Anyways I was looking through my sister's photo albums and came across one of you during the pep rally with a beaming smile on your face :) Like I said I never really knew you, but I remember that I really looked up to you.. and I still do. Thank you.
A Caring Citizen of Cranston, RI
June 28, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette. Thank you for sharing such a brave soldier with the world. She didn't know me and I didn't know her, but she unselfishly went to fight in a war so that I, my children and grandchildren could be free. I am truly grateful for such a brave soldier and for the many other soldiers like her. May her memory live on and may your love sustain you and give you strength to go on.
Harris Feinstein
June 27, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the family of this brave soldier who gave her life so that my family could live in peace and safety.
Thank you, a proud American!
In Memory of Holly Ann ~ (Debra Estep)
June 23, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Holly, but I am remembering
her service. She 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
swilly
June 14, 2008
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low; and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
...rest easy, young Marine.
GAYLE EVERETT
June 9, 2008
HOLLY, I NEVER KNEW YOU, BUT I KNOW YOUR DAD AND GRANDMOTHER. THEY ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. IT WAS A TERRIBLE LOSS. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, AND I SALUTE YOU AND ALL THAT HAVE GONE ON. YOU ARE TRULY AN AMERICAN HERO.
Sue Mace
May 31, 2008
I spoke your name over the Memorial day holiday, LCpl Charette, in gatherings of Marines and Vets.
Rest now
Donna Stolasz
May 29, 2008
To The Family of Holly Charette..PBS had a special on Sunday 5/25/08 about New Englander's who have died in Iraq, and Holly and her life and family were highlighted.. lest we forget her sacrifice as well as that of her family..God bless you Holly & your Family...Donna Stolasz
raymond houston
May 26, 2008
Holly,
I didnt know you too well but i do remember your beautiful smile. You used to give me my mail in Iraq and you mad my day every time you did. You are truly a gift from god and its a shame that he took you back so soon. My condolences go to your family and loved ones.
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Charette!
Bill
April 1, 2008
Today I remember one of our Nations finest. Thank you for your serivce to our great country. Your sacrifice will always be remembered by a gratefull Nation.
William GLADBACH
September 24, 2007
I met Holly while I was stationed at Camp Doha, KU. She always had a wonderfully friendly smile, a nice thing to say, and friendly greeting. The world is a better place because of the light she gave it and that will not be lost - ever.
Vr/wrg
William R. Gladbach
LTC (Retired), US Army
August 19, 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Charette and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Don Elseroad
June 30, 2007
"Faces of Freedom"
In recognition of Lance Corporal Holly A. Charette'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 her service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to her family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
danielle gilbert
June 22, 2007
my holly,
tomorrow will be 2 years, wow two years.... to me it doesnt seem like so it feels like time has stood still and its still june 23, 2005. i love you holly and live each day for you.
Sue Mace
June 21, 2007
To Holly and Family,
From an old Woman Marine, one each.
I wanted to let you know that Marine Corps League in Triangle Va has lifted its glasses in your honour and will do so again today, June 21, 2007.
Know that today is the first day of summer and in Canada a wreath is being laid in honor of some of their veterans.
You will always be in good company.
Take Care and Semper Fidelis
Katlyn
June 12, 2007
hey Holly,
I miss you and love you i will be going to visit you soon see you then love you big cousin
<3 <3
Susan Ventura
June 5, 2007
Dear Family of Holly,
It's hard to believe that almost 2 years have passed. Your loss is still felt strongly by so many like myself. I've never met your family or Holly for that matter but I still greive for you and Holly. So much has been lost by so many families like yours and I just wanted you to know that there are complete strangers like myself who still feel the aching pain in our hearts. We know we can never repay the sacrifice Holly made and can only humbly offer our prayers and gratitude to both you and the families of the fallen. So young, so beautiful, so much promise lost. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Rebecca Martin
June 3, 2007
I am looking at all of our fallen soldiers right now and I came across this female. I am at a loss of words for your family right now. I hope and pray thay Charlette knew the Lord and is in Heaven with him now. We will see her again one day. My condolences are with you. My daughter will be leaving for Iraq in Sept. of this year.
danielle gilbert
March 20, 2007
I miss you holly and i just needed to tell you because im feelign kind of blah today.
LEVI
November 11, 2006
Hi Holly, its me Levi. Just wanted 2 wish a happy Veteran's Day, as u rightly deserve 2 be. Ill be toastin up a drink 4 u 2nt, (yes, another one)as you are still thought about and missed by ur fellow Marines. I had a shot in ur name & some other buddies names too last night on our 231st Marine Corps B-Day. I wish u could be here with us all 2 enjoy what we all are able 2 enjoy and do now. Ur not 4gotten even 1 day there "Cha-Ra-Tey". We all miss u. Till next time.
Elizabeth Fagan
November 11, 2006
To the family of LCPL Holly Charette, Her ultimate sacrifice is remembered with prayer for you all on this Veterans' Day. My daughter Lt Rebecca Moore served with Holly in Operation Iraqi Freedom. As she was in Holly's chain of command, losing Holly was a sentinel event in the life of the unit. Rebecca told me that you went to Camp LeJeune to welcome the unit home. I cannot imagine how you could do that. You must have hearts as big as the moon. What a gracious thing to do. I suggested to Rebecca to enter Holly at the Women in the Military Memorial. When Rebecca returned to the USA, we visited Holly's memorial at the museum in Arlington. Rebecca told me that the women Marines were assigned to search the Iraqi women at checkpoints as a way of respecting the Muslim religious customs and dignity. Your daughter died to protect the dignity and freedom of these women. What courage! What honor! May God bless you all. Sincerely, Rebecca's Mother, Elizabeth Fagan
Walter Frazao
October 31, 2006
To the Charette family,
I really don't know what to say about Holly. I never really knew her, but we both joined at about the same time. Her picture struck me as familiar and we may have met a time or two before going to bootcamp while in the delayed entry program. I just wanted to send my condolences to your family. Nothing I, or anyone else can say, will divert you from the grief of such a loss. All I can say is that her memory will live on each day in the hearts and minds of those who have chosen to wear the uniform. I will always wear this uniform with pride and never bring discredit to it or anything that Holly stood for. That is my way of honoring her and to ensure that she will never be forgotten.
With deepest condolences,
Walter F Frazao
Corporal
USMC
Aileen Payne
October 20, 2006
Holly,
You have given so many people the gift of friendship through your sacrifice. Thank you for bringing your family to ours. This weekend honoring you was an extrodinary and a beautiful expression of your hometown's appreciation for your committment to keep us safe. To Holly's girls....be a better person because of Holly's sacrifice, make Holly's parents proud of you, and remember this family will always pray for your healing, physically and emotionally. We were so thankful we got to meet you.
Holly, we were honored to be in your world..if it was only for a couple of days. Your family is so amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us. We love you even more for that. Regina, Ed and family, thank you for opening your heart to this family, we will remember our time with you.
We pray for you everyday, until we can get together again to laugh and cry about our children's memories. Holly, thank you for sharing Holly and Teresa with Rae. She will be forever grateful. I miss my lobster.
Hug each other for us.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 31, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
KELLEY MCGINTY
July 20, 2006
I DIDN'T KNOW HOLLY BUT WOULD LIKE TO THANK HER FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM, TO THE FAMILY I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR HER LOSS
Yolanda Valdez
July 20, 2006
For Holly's Family,
We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
May she rest in peace knowing that she was loved and remembered by those who knew her as well as strangers who admired her courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you.
Holly - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Mom
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
JOE CAMMARATA
July 20, 2006
DEAR FAMILY OF HOLLY,
THE COUNTRY THANKS YOU FOR HAVING A DAUGHTER THIS BRAVE, WE ARE A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF IT, I CAN RELATE TO THE PAIN YOU GO THROUGH, I WAS A NYC POLICE OFFICER ON SEPT 11 , 2001 AND RESP IMMEDIATELY TO THE WTC SO DID MY BROTHER HE WAS A NYC FIREFIGHTER AGE 22 AT THAT DAY I RETURNED HOME HE WAS NEVER RECOVERED. I WISH GOD TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LOVED ONE AND HER FAMILY IN THIS TOUGH TIME BUT AGAIN AMERICA AND I AM PROUD OF YOUR DAUGHTER GOD BLESS THE CHARETTE FAMILY.BE STRONG
Etta Robinson
July 19, 2006
To the family of Holly, I can't pretend to you that I know how you feel. I do know that I have lost a son in Mosul Iraq, and know that the pain is deep and cuts like an open wound. My heart goes out to you and all those who knew and loved Holly. May you allow God to comfort you during this most difficult time.
July 19, 2006
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette:
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 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 the 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 her, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by her 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.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Henryk Zaleski
July 19, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Pat Lorenzen
July 19, 2006
Charette Family: I am so sorry about your loss. What a precious daughter & American soldier. God bless you, keep you, make His face to shine upon you & give you strength & peace. Sincerely,
Garnet Jenkins
July 18, 2006
Paying tribute to Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, with a Multitude of Thanks for her service to our country.
Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are loved and missed.
May God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Charette family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on...
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone....
Those we love can never be,
more than a thought apart....
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Charette family in the loss of Holly. I did not know Holly, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person 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. Holly my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. It has been a year since you were taken. You are my hero and 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~
Aileen Payne
May 30, 2006
To Regina, Ed and Danelle,
Words will never express the love I have for Holly even more that we have met. Who would have known 2 parents of fallen Marines, one in Florida, one in Rhode Island would be forever joined together through our children's sacrifice and connect by Alex. Him being Ron's friend and your daughter's fiance'. Thank you for coming to blistering hot Florida to be a part of our Memorial Day Sunday service and allowing us to honor you. I hope you all seen, how the people in Lakeland, Florida grieved with you and appreciated your sacrifice but most of all honored your daughter. They were truly touched by hearing Holly's story. We were so proud to have you in our home. Sharing our children's lives together will be forever etched in my soul. I felt we have know each other forever. I know our children were around us the entire week. I was so glad Ron's boys were able to finally meet you and us finally meeting face to face. Our talks and our tears we shed I will always hold dear in my heart. I know it was extremely hard for you all to come..not knowing us and anticipating the emotional week, but my desire was for your time here to be a time of healing and a time to celebrate Holly. I hope we were a blessing to you. Thank you for Holly, she will be always in our hearts and her picture will be permantely shown in our home. When we speak of our son's sacrifice to the people we come in contact with, Holly's story will be as well. Thank you Danelle, for being Rae's healing friend. No one has ever been able to share her grief, know her aching for her brother like you.
I know you were Holly's best friend, but sister's is a better description. I believe in my heart that you are a gift from Holly to Rae, and Rae is a gift to you from Ron. It is no accident that you two met. As Rae was to Ron and you are to Holly... you may have never shared the same blood but just the same...you will be forever siblings.
All of you have a second home here in Florida. Anytime you want to get away, we have a place for you.
With all our love, prayers and so much pride,
Aileen and Ronnie Payne
Proud parents of Cpl Ron Payne Jr. KIA-Afghanistan 5-7-04
and
Rachel Ascione
Proud sister of Cpl Ron Payne Jr.
May 17, 2006
I am so sorry about your family's loss. I read the story about Holly in my magazine. I actualy wrote to them commending her and the other women that were on that vehicle that day. I feel for all who loved her. Bless you, she has earned her wings.
Keri Craig - cousin of Tricia Jameson - KIA - Iraq - 07.14.05
Martin Shepherd
February 24, 2006
Lcpl Charette,
Here I sit back at home after our year deployment. I am sorry that you are not here with us. You always made me smile when you would see me and say "DOC you got some mail today." You were always smiling and joking making people feel warm and relaxed even when we were at war. You will be missed but never forgotten. You will be always remembered. God Bless.
HM3 (DOC) Shepherd
levi deniston
January 29, 2006
Hey Holly, whats up?
Jus wanted 2 say hi 2 u really quik as i sit here & reminisce about the times we shared in the past.
Ur such a great person & missed everyday by lots of people. When i found out the news it hurt. I 2 was in IRaq at the time & I wish I could have saw u b4 all this went down. But ur still in my thoughts & even tho I know ud tell me not 2, I still drink 1 4 u all the time. Know that ur name is raised in honor by many Marines when toast our drinks & that u r NOT 4goten.
Later Sister. 1 Love Always. LEVI
K nachin
January 2, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My son graduates PI boot camp in two weeks and then joins up with the infantry. I am so sorry.
Karen
Jamie Graves
December 21, 2005
God Bless ~( Jamie,Navy wife)
Lenore Brown
December 1, 2005
I am writing this message for the family of Holly, as a fellow Cranstoniate I extend my deepest condolences. At this time of the year it will be very hard on your family. I do understand because my daughter Nicole is also in the military in Iraq. It could so easily be me in your place right now. It breaks my heart that you and so many families like you have to go through this heartache. At this holiday time please accept my condolences and hope you find some kind of peace.
Joe Lystad
October 10, 2005
Hi,
I never knew Holly and only found this by accident. So I'm just a total stranger. To her parents, you suffered a great loss and now have a void that can't be filled. I don't understand war or why this happens in our world. I hope that some good will come of this. I want our troops safe so more good people like Holly don't have to die.
Anthony Charette
October 8, 2005
I am Holly's eleven year old half-brother. I never got to see her but I've heard a lot about her. Whenever she died I was sad because I wanted to meet her. We wrote letters back and forth but she never got to get the last one. I'll see my sister in heaven someday.
Raymond A. Charette Sr.
September 28, 2005
My daughter Holly was a sweetheart of a girl from the first time I seen her appear in this world. When I held her as a baby she would make my soul calmed and a halo of love was allways around her. When me and her mother went our seperate ways I lost track with Holly (This is something I regrett) but she found me and a we started all over and I thank God for that time he gave me with her. To me she is a hero and I am proud of her and look foward to seeing her in heaven. Thanks to all who have posted here for her as I have seen she was a light in many persons lifes and can see she is missed. Holly your Daddy will love you forever.
Neena Hallock
July 25, 2005
I am the mother of a Marine who is stationed at Camp LeJeune. He also fought in Iraq. Please know that Holly's sacrifice was not in vain.. Because of her and so many other brave men & women, many others were returned home safely. Thank You and May God Bless Your Families.
Jennifer Geiger
July 22, 2005
Holly,
Im glad that i had the pleasure of knowing you, working with you and being your friend. You truly used to make the days go by in the Battalion S-1 office. If you didnt have a funny story that had everyone cracking up, you were just smiling, that made everyone smile too! You were truly one of the happiest people i have ever met and i am a better person for knowing you. You and your family will always be in my heart and prayers. i miss you!
sgt geiger
Carly
July 19, 2005
I never knew LCpl. Holly Charette but I am signing this because she is a hero in my eyes. I am very proud to live in the US because of brave men and women like Holly who fight for the freedoms that I enjoy every single day. Thank you.
Semper Fi....from a future marine
dramaqueen
July 18, 2005
holly was a very nice girl and she was very nice to kids i hope every body keeps her in your memorys
Jacob Nelson
July 16, 2005
Im so sorry to hear about her death. I met holly in iraq in fallujah at a entry check point she was a female searcher at. I spent many hours with her and she made the long hot days there fun. She was a great girl and all of us over here where very shook by the death of her and her fellow marines. Im sorry for what happened, holly was a great girl. Take care. Semper Fi. Cpl Jacob Nelson
Jessica Bellotti
July 16, 2005
Holly was truely an angel walking on earth.I went to high school with her,and when you saw her in the halls she just always had this smile that was like a burst of sunshine.Now when I look at the sun I think of her,as the perfect angel looking down on all the people who cared so much for her.Godbless your family Holly you'll always be remembered in all our hearts.I am truely sorry I did not make the service,but I know you have heard my prayers!godbless you and all the rest of the angels with you...May peace be with you.
lisa duran
July 15, 2005
Semper Fi. God bless you!
Nikona Keller
July 11, 2005
Now we have another angel to watch over us. Thanks for keeping us safe, now its your turn. Hurry home!
Deborah Brown
July 10, 2005
With deepest sympathy to all the family, near and far. I know that Holly will be extremely missed thru out your lives. Our thoughts are with all the families that have love ones that in the the military. We are proud to be american and pray for them everyday
Cpl Levi J Deniston
July 10, 2005
My heart goes to Holly's family during these hard times. I will never forget Holly's smile and warm heartedness. I was stationed with her in MOS school in Camp Johnson, NC in the summer of 2002. This world truely needs more people like Holly. This is a loss for America and for the Corps. Holly's legacy, along with all the other brothers and sisters that have payed the ultimate sacrifice, will never be forgoten.
My deepest sympathy & respect.
Cpl Levi J Deniston
July 7, 2005
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see,
if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today. While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand and said my place was ready, in heaven far above. That I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for allmy life, I'd always thought i didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do. It seemed impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If i could re-live yesterday just even for a while. I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be. For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow. I thought of you and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow but today will always last. Since each day's the same way there's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts withoutme, don't think we're far apart. For everytime you think of me I'm right here in your heart.
(author unknown)
janet barron
July 7, 2005
Dear Jared and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Holly's death in Irag. Please accept my sympathy and that of my family,as my children knew Holly at Cranston East. I was disappointed to be unable to attend her services on Friday because of my daughter's graduation. Please know that the staff at Park View Middle School are thinking of you at this tragic time. Sincerely, Janet Barron
joe thomas
July 5, 2005
American hero!
Godspeed on your journey home!
Major Joe Thomas
USAF
jud malcolm
July 5, 2005
dear family:
please allow me to extend my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your holly. no words can replace her loss. i did not know her, but i know she was in harms way. she must have decided to protect her family, and her country. she could have walked the sands of any beautiful beach in the world, but she decided to walk on the sands of iraq in combat boots. little did she know that her footprints became the footprints of an american hero. all of our female troops and male troops decided to face the storm. she was very brave. i pray as she crosses over the river she will rest under the trees of paridise with all other american heros. from: jud malcolm - vietnam - 70-71.
Diana Charette
July 4, 2005
To my neice Holly ,I know we didn't get to know each other. But i love you and Raymond Jr with all my heart . I was very proud ok for sevice your county . now you are with your Lord Christ Jesus.you will be in heart 4 ever Love Your Diana Charette
Ann Lazarski
July 4, 2005
Thank you so much Holly for your service to our country! May you rest in peace in our Father's heavens. My deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
Gia Tutalo-Mote
July 4, 2005
On this 4th of July we extend our sympathy for the loss your daughter and our gratitude for all she did to protect and fight for all that is America. May God bless you and your family always. Holly is an American Hero.
The Tutalo-Mote Family
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