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for Shamus Goare
Dustin Barrett
June 26, 2020
I just retired from the Navy and Im on a cross country motorcycle trip. I passed thru Danville and noticed the highway sign with your name on it. It made me think about the military friends I have lost along my career. Thank you for your service Seamus and God speed - will toast in your honor tonight.
gaspare rumeo
August 16, 2016
Thank you for your service to this great country.
charlie gili
June 28, 2014
Remembering you today and always! We will not forget. May God bless your family and keep them strong.
April 2, 2013
To the family of Shamus Goare: We appreciate the service and sacrifice of Shamus Goare. May you be on the path to healing.
Peggy Childers
June 29, 2011
June 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare:
Please accept my remembrance of Shamus on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare:
Remembering Shamus 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
Kim Straker
June 27, 2010
Honoring the life, service, courage and sacrifice of this young American serviceman. June 28 2010
Eileen Suggs
May 30, 2010
Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.
CWO-4 David McMahon, U.S. Navy, Retired
December 23, 2009
Shamus has my deepest respect, you have my most sincere condolences
Peggy Childers
July 2, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare:
Shamus 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
”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 1,550 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
Eileen Suggs
May 25, 2009
160th...not forgotten. Thank you.
In Memory of Shamus Otto ~ (Debra Estep)
June 28, 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 Shamus, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
Eternal rest grant unto Shamus O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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 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
May 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Goare!
B. Mirisola
January 6, 2008
To Shamus's family, as a parent of a son in the military, I want to thank you for your brave son's sacrifice. He is what America is about, service and bravery. I am sorry for the tragedy that took his life and I am sorry for you that he is gone. May time have brought you some kind of peace.
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 Staff Sgt Goare and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Sandi Breckenridge
July 3, 2007
Gratefully remembering Shamus for his selfless service, courage and sadly, ultimate sacrifice to serve our country --
As the 4th of July arrives, we remember
-- the freedoms our country take for granted - are not free! they are only because of the special ones like Shamus
GOD bless your family as you deal with the continued grief.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
Garnet Jenkins
June 27, 2007
In Remembrance of Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Shamus, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Goare family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers the Sacrifice that Shamus made.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 28, 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 HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Goare family in the loss of Shamus. I did not know Shamus, 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. Shamus a year ago today 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~
Daniel & Maureen Murphy
August 8, 2005
Maureen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to the Goare family on their loss. Sgt. Shamus Goare and his Special Ops guys, among others, were killed in the helicopter crash brought down by enemy fire while trying to come to the rescue of our son, Lt. Michael P. Murphy and his small SEAL team in the mountains of Kunar province, Afghanistan. We share your grief over the loss of a loved one and are forever grateful that Michael was surrounded by such great and loyal friends who were willing to lay down their lives for each other, GOD and country. These men were true blue "American Heros" and will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds or prayers. We salute the sacrifice of Sgt. Goare and his Teammates in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Group in their attempt to come to the aid of our Mike and his men. You are all true American heros.
As Abraham Lincoln once wrote " in the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." These are men who will live on in the memories of those who follow in the fight for freedom and justice. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
SHERRY VREELAND
August 7, 2005
I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU..
William & Susan Verkest
August 6, 2005
Our prayers are with you.
Brent Kadesch
August 5, 2005
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Jared Fesler
August 5, 2005
I never got the courage to actually thank you for your service because I always thought that I would do it next time I see you, but now that isn't possible. But I thank you very much for keeping us free.
Cousin
Jared
Joyce Holbrook
August 5, 2005
To the family of Shamus my heart is heavy for your loss.know you raised a wonderful young man that gave his all for our Country..God Bless you at this time of sorrow and in the future
Shirley Ventresca
August 5, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. Your son did a great thing for freedom. Thank you with all my heart.
Sheri Fischer
August 5, 2005
Thank you for protecting my freedom.
May God grant you peace.
Sue Raabe
August 5, 2005
Thank you and your family for the sacrifice you have made so my family can enjoy our freedoms.
Both my brothers were in Vietman and came home safely, thank God. Both may parents were in WWII. My father was injured and disabled.
May God Bless you and provide you with solice in this terrible time.
rs koehler family
August 4, 2005
Thank you for serving your country, you are a hero to many.
Our family is praying for yours, may they lean on the Lord Jesus Christ for understanding and strength, they are all in His care daily. Rest in His loving arms.
Diane M. Weller
August 4, 2005
Please accept the heartfelt sympathies and the Proud and Honorable thank yous for the loving life you have given in support of Freedom. I am an Ohio Marine Mom too, my son stationed in Baghdad. I have shed many tears for all our fallen and the families left behind. WE WILL NOT FORGET. You do NOT grieve alone. I wish that throughout the years of this war that I had learned one thing to say that would help. Alas, I cannot. Words do not justify the loss and pain of the ultimate sacrifice. Please know though, you are in my heart, in my prayers, mixing my tears with yours, and understanding how your greatest fear became a really harsh reality. I wish, pray, with all my heart, mind, body and soul, that NO ONE would EVER have to face this. In ending, my sorrow I share with you. My thanks for your ultimate sacrifice I send. May God have eternal mercy upon all our Blessed Souls.
Semper Fidelis,
http://groups.yahoo.com/g
roup/MilitaryMomsOnline
CEO
Gunni
Diane M. Weller
Ann Bush
August 4, 2005
God Bless you Shamus for your courage and valor to protect us. You and your entire family are in my prayers. I am deeply saddened but I am so grateful for your sacrifice, so that I can sit here and live a free life...it is by your
courage...God Love You and Keep You
in his loving hands. Ann E. Bush
Harry Renfrow
August 4, 2005
As a veteran and as a parent of a soldier who has been to Iraq I want you to know how proud my family and I are of each and everyone of you. God Bless you, your families and God Bless our Vets and troops. My heart hurts for you.
Coral Anna Foster
August 4, 2005
My heart and prayers are with you all as you mourn your loss at this time. May Heavenly Father bless you with courage & strength.
sharon M
August 4, 2005
I was not fortunate enough to have known this fine and brave young man. I wish to extend to his family my deepest sympathies and eternal gratitude for his sacrifice for all of us. We are all indebted to him and to his family who raised such a brave and wonderful person.
Kim Rogers
August 3, 2005
Dear Goare Family,
Thank you for the American Hero you gave us. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn Kelley
July 14, 2005
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.
MMC(SS) Geoffrey Durbin, USN (Retired)
July 12, 2005
Shamus, you paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country. There is only one word that comes to my mind to describe your bravery and courage.....Hero! With deepest sympathies to Judy and Charles. And to the rest of our family and friends.
Joe Banks
July 12, 2005
Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Fr. Jim, your family member, has contributed so much to our families at St. Dominic(Cols;Ohio). I am prayerful that we may contribute comfort to your family in honor of the legacy of Shamus.
With Continuous Prayer,
Julienne & Joe Banks
HMC(AC) ROGER MCCLURE USN(RET)
July 6, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Kerry Goare
July 6, 2005
With our deepest sympathies - Kerry and family
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