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for Ronnie Shelley
Charlie Gili
December 22, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to Fisher House-Georgia to honor and remember Ronnie L. Shelley Sr. US Army Sergeant.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. 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
October 19, 2017
Being the great niece of a fallen hero is a great but dreadful thing, and knowing your daughter has been with you for almost four years. I love you both Logan Paige Shelley and Ronnie Lee Shelley.
~ yours always,
Savannah Bush
December 14, 2013
In memory & honor of Sgt. Ronnie Shelley. Regardless of the years that have past, we remain grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for this country.
Logan Shelley
August 1, 2012
Seven long years has now passed, Daddy you are still in my thoughts. I miss you in the worst way. until i see you again...
~Your Babygirl <3
Peggy Childers
July 21, 2012
July 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley:
Always remembering Ronnie. "Some gave all."
Tammy Gillican
October 20, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley Sr. There's nothing I can say or write to ease your pain. I can pray for the whole family. I lost my husband May 14th 2005 in Kuwait. It stays with me everyday. Sgt. Shelley is a hero in so many ways. If you ever want to talk with me I'm available. So many people care about you. Tammy Gillican (t-gill@live .com) Ssgt. Charles C Gillican 3
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2011
July 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley:
Please accept my remembrance of Ronnie on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Logan Shelley
March 14, 2011
Since there was no one in my immediate family to do this, I would like to say thank you for all the messages. I am Logan Shelley, the DAUGHTER of Ronnie Shelley. He was a great man, and although it has been so many years he will still never be forgotten. We are greatful to all the thoughts and prayers we have received. To all the other families that have lost family members, you will make it. It is the greatest challenge I have faced in my life, losing my father... But with time I learned that tears do nothing more than give you a runny nose, you have to realize that they are in a much better place and they are no longer hurting. They are still with you in mind and in spirit.. just because you cannot see them does not mean they are not there. We often wonder why does this happen to us, but it is all in God's hands... the decisions He makes are for the best, and sometimes we do not see that right away, but I guarantee with time it will get better. I hope that someone will hear what I have to say and take it into consideration. Best Wishes.
Peggy Childers
July 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley:
Remembering Ronnie 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
Peggy Childers
July 30, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley:
Ronnie 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
Barbara Conway
February 17, 2009
"Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers is an organization of over 235 knitting groups throughout the country. Since october of 2007 we have sent out over 2,900 prayer shawls to the families of our fallen soldiers. If you or a family member would like a hand knit prayer shawl in memory of Ronnie, please contact me at [email protected] or 664 487-8618.
Sincerely, Barbara
In Memory of Ronnie ~ (Debra Estep)
July 30, 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 Ronnie, 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
Steve Willis
June 29, 2008
Although I never knew Ronnie Shelley, You by far are a hero. Thank You Sir for helping us continue to be free from terrorists. As A Vietnam Vet, I salute you Sir. May God Bless your family and friends. We all miss you you Ronnie even strangers like me who never met you. Thank you American Hero. Steve.
Matt Malszycki
March 4, 2008
I knew Sgt. Shelly when he has in the 3rd battalion 8th Marines Communications Platoon. I just found out about the loss of Shelley, an Honorable Hero. I'm flying my Marine Corp Flag in Honor of him.
God Bless.
I have acouple old pictures i'll try to scan.
August 17, 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)
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR LAST YEAR ARRANGED TO HAVE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH RONNIE'S NAME,RANK AND DATE OF DEATH PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP TO SEE IT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Wallace Moore
May 24, 2007
One fine Soldier. He gave so we can have. May God Bless his family, friends, and fellow servicemen.
Brendan Shelley
August 2, 2006
Hi,My name is Brendan Shelley from Newfoundland, Canada. I was reseraching the family name and came upon this website. As a Shelley I send my condolences on behlaf of the Shelley clan.
Laura Cowat
July 30, 2006
It has been one year from this date that we lost our brother in Irag. It hasn't gotten easier actually seems to be harder to deal with for some of us. I miss my brother VERY VERY much.
with all my love,
Laura Cowart
Rod's youngest sister
Garnet Jenkins
July 30, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier. with a Multitude of Thanks for his Many Years of Service and Dedication to our country.
Rest Well Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley, 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 Shelley 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.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 8, 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 YOUR LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Michael Dixon
June 29, 2006
I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Ronnie. He will be missed.
Lynn Gibbs
April 25, 2006
To Lois,I'm so sorry about your loss.This is Junior's sister,Lynn.Just a little note to let you know that you and your family are in our prayers every day.If there is anything i can do, just send me an e-mail and let me know.I didn't personally know Rod but i know he was a good man .After all ,he fought for our freedom.and i'll always remember this .Lynn
DONNA HUBBARD
April 24, 2006
To LOIS,JIM,CONNIE,LAURA,TAMMY AND THE REST OF THE GANG OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL DAILY.ROD BROUGHT JOY TO EVERYONES LIFE THAT HE WAS NEAR,HE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ALL THAT WAS AROUND HIM AT SOME POINT IN LIFE MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL MOST OF ALL HIS CHILDREN AND TWIN SISTER MOM AND JIM...
Robin Yarbrough
March 8, 2006
I knew Rod very well.... He was my Uncle and not a day goes by that I do not think of him. I really appreciate everyone's sympathy. It really hurt me when I found out that he died. I was away from town and I knew that something was going to happen to him. I thought something happened to my mom at first because I couldn't get in touch with her but when I finally did she was at my Uncle's house to loan a shoulder to cry on for her family. Me only being 16... I can only do so much but I can guarantee you that when I grow up my Uncle will be very proud of me. I remember one time I was really sick and my uncle being the goofy man he was stuck his head in the freezer and turned around quickly to say " Who's your daddy. I 'm Your daddy!" Anytime we broke something or anything along that line he would always play around by saying "That's why I can't have nothin'!" I love you Uncle Rod and I miss you dearly.
Love Always,
Robin Yarbrough
aka
Your niece
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Shelley family in the loss of Ronnie. I did not know Ronnie, 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.
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~
shawnee
September 29, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Henryk Zaleski
September 28, 2005
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Jamie Graves
September 27, 2005
God Bless~(Jamie,Navy wife)
From Pete, Tammy, and Gang with love
August 26, 2005
Linda Marcola
August 15, 2005
Ms. Ethel and Robert: I am so sorry about your loss. God bless these men that defend our country!!
May God comfort you as only He can.Love, Linda Marcola
Martha Williams
August 13, 2005
Ethel,
We wanted your family to know that we are so sorry about Rod. May God bless all of you.
Betty Vines
Marsha Howell
August 10, 2005
Hello, I am so sorry to hear about Rod. I actually dated Rod when I was about 16 or 17 and now I am 32. My maiden name was Johnson. My parents live on Hopewell Rd. in Lizella. I still have picture of he and I at my parents house. This is so strange to hear. I would like to know if he was married or if he had kids. I am married and live about 30 mins from Macon,GA. I have provided my email address and would love to hear from one or some of his family members. I could even share photos I had of him back then. Take care and I hope to hear from someone.
Marsha Johnson-Howell
Patti & Bear Littleton
August 9, 2005
We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family doing your time of sadness.
Gwen Grayson
August 9, 2005
R.I.P SOLDIER...
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 7, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Ronnie, may you rest in peace.
pat woodard
August 7, 2005
we are so sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers are with you pat and dennis
Charles Cingolani
August 6, 2005
For 20 Ohio Marines
Did you feel the wave of sympathy
surging across the Pennsylvania line
and out to you,
the families left behind?
We know.
For we saw your boys
here among ours,
at High School proms
in cars, in shopping malls,
in churches, at picnics
and on the curb
at parades on July 4th
watching veterans
of other wars,
saluting them with gratitude.
We saw them at gates
leaving wives and families,
grandparents
and forlorn young girls--
turning to leave
with head held high,
looking back one last time.
We know them.
For yours are ours.
.
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