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Memories and Condolences
for Sean Cardelli
TSgt Paul Becker
May 26, 2025
Thinking about you again, Sean, on Memorial Day. It was such an honor to have met you. I pray for your sister, Darinda, and your family who misses you so.
TSgt Becker
May 29, 2023
Thank you Sean for your sacrifice. Remembering you on this Memorial Day. I will never forget. Respect!!!
Robyn Cox
May 26, 2019
❤❤❤❤
Isabelle Herrera
February 3, 2016
Sean my hero you are so missed.
Isabelle
John Cardelli
February 1, 2016
I was at The High Ground Veteran's Memorial Park all day. It's real close to where you and I looked at the land we bought. It's a beautiful place, and I know you would have loved to have seen it. I dedicated a stone in your honor, that will be dedicated sometime in July. I believe the dates are the 18th thru the 25th. July 22 is the OIF ceremony, and the 23rd is the Persian Gulf and the honor stone ceremonies. I'll be there. As your father, I couldn't be any prouder of the honor you've brought our family, nor could I be any more broken hearted. This day in particular is about the most painful to me. Miss you so very much. I love you always, Dad.
Isabelle Herrera
February 3, 2015
There isn't a day that I do not think of Sean. His pictures are everywhere around the house. Miss you Sean and I know Rick does too
Dathan Edwards
February 1, 2015
Every Feb I remember Sean and send a prayer his way. He was a great young man and I will never forget him.
January 31, 2015
I miss you my first love, I found the letter and bear you gave me and it brought back great memories. Iwish you were here so we could discuss life like we used to. I hope your mother, father, and siblings are doing well! Thanks for the memories my love!!
April 11, 2014
Not a day passes that I do not think of you since your pictures are all over my house. I just came across a letter you sent me when you were in bootcamp. I will always love you.
Isabelle Herrera
April 10, 2014
I love you.
Peggy Childers
February 2, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli:
It has truly been my honor to sign Sean'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 Sean will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
February 2, 2013
Rest easy bro. Its been a while.
June 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Sean Cardelli, I offer my sorrow for your loss. Although several years have passed since you have been gone, the love for you is still quite evident. Congratulations on a life that was well lived.
May 27, 2012
I thought about you today bro. Someone asked me what Memorial day meant to me, I told them it wasn't a happy time, but a day of reflection. A day to remember friends lost. I'll see you one day on the other side, keep the beer on ice for me, and don't drink it all...
Isabelle Herrera
March 24, 2012
Sean I think if you everyday. I have pics of you and Rick on my fridge and I have a special place where your picture is your stripes/pin. Miss you so much.
Robert Witt
March 23, 2012
I forgot to tell you, there was a memorial for fallen service members from here in Illinois on the Bradley University campus the other week. They had a pair of boots for each one. I found yours. I almost broke down. I miss you man.
Rob Witt
March 23, 2012
I think about you every day man. I remember you making weird faces while we stood on line trying to get me in trouble. I miss you man.
Robyn Cox
February 5, 2012
We love and miss you so much!
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2012
February 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli:
Always remembering Sean. "Some gave all."
June 19, 2011
RIP Sean thinking of you always.
Isabelle Herrera
February 13, 2011
Always thinking of you Sean. I know you would love little Ricky, he looks exactly like Rick. We miss you so much!!
You are our hero!
SgtMaj (Retired) Dathan Edwards
February 10, 2011
Thinking of you Sean. My hero!!!
Peggy Childers
February 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli:
Please accept my remembrance of Sean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peter Sendelbaugh
February 1, 2011
Its been 5 years man, I can't believe it already. I hope the after life is better man. I still remember when we were kids and you and I would be building model airplanes at Irving Elementary. Miss you buddy.
Colleen O'Neill
February 1, 2011
Thinking of you today... always a special little boy and then a very special young man. You are always here, I know. Send you sisters a little kick today... I mean kiss :) You are loved always.
Robyn Cox
February 1, 2011
We love and miss you so much. Words can't describe our pain from you being gone and our longing to see you again. Every year that passes on the anniversary of your death still hurts as bad as the first day we found out you were taken from us. We love you always! XOXOXOXO
Jason Spring
February 1, 2011
Hey buddy, Miss you bro. It would be easier with you around but we all know that you are truly a hero for what you did.
Love ya kid.
-J
October 30, 2010
<3
Destry Morris
July 28, 2010
Hey Sean i thought of you today when lord of the rings came on. It brought back fond memories of us young devil dogs back when we were in SOI and you would do your impression of smigel.RIP Brother!
CPL Morris, D.T
Dathan Edwards
June 12, 2010
Sean, I thought of you today and I wanted to let you know that I still think of you. May God continue to bless you and your Family!!!!
SgtMaj Edwards, D.C.
Darinda Cardelli
May 31, 2010
I light this candle for you. May your light, love, and spirit never faid away.
Darinda Cardelli
May 31, 2010
Sean, another year has passed. I love you and miss you so much as we all do. You are my hero. RIP little brother. I love you.
Steve Mitchell
May 28, 2010
Someday I would like to see Lisle High School rename their "North Gym" the Sean T. Cardelli North Gym ..... he was in the first group to wrestle in that gym and stands for everything students should strive to be. Brave, strong,loyal and determined i think and honor our local hero during Memorial Day Weekend.
Dave Morisset
March 26, 2010
PFC. Cardelli, God Bless you little Brother. May you always guard the gates of Heaven. Semper Fi and God Speed.
Your Platoon Sergeant
GySgt. Morisset
February 1, 2010
I love you Sean. You are an amazing person, and you'll forever be in my heart. XOXO (RIP)
Peggy Childers
February 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli:
Remembering Sean 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
Isabelle Herrera
September 8, 2009
Sean, I think of you everyday. I see your pictures all around me and I miss you. I know that Rick does also. Sometimes I laugh when I think of all the things you and Rick did. You were a great friend to Rick.
You will always be my hero. I miss you!!
September 7, 2009
I still remember Sean. Each Memorial day, Veterans Day, 9/11...today on Labor Day. I only knew him as a kid working his way from High School until he could join the Marines.....knew his mother, his aunt. Today, as we approach another labor day.....I appreciate him. Because of him, and all the other soldiers and marines like him, we live free, we live in peace.
Jason Schau
August 17, 2009
A familiar scene, a familiar place, a familiar friend that cannot be replaced. A call of honor, all call of ambition, many said you were crazy, but you didnt listen. While shots were blasting, your friends were no longer laughing, birds stopped chirping and children stopped learning. As the enemy rapidly comes by, your gun shot out the warning cry, you saved your platoon, then you lost your life, Its hard to see through the tears, pain and strife. Although back home the tears still fall I try to remind myself you were only answering your call. The Flags flew high, then fell half way in honor of your passing away. Twenty one shots in your honor and 1776 many broken hearts will not be fixed, the sweet sound out bagpipes sang through the dense cold air, A young fragile life taken, God this just isn't fair. But you did what you loved, you fought through their hate, you left us in fear, but we never lost fate. Semper Fidelis, that you truly are, your love of your family will never be far. Though our tears are salted with your memories of the past, We give you unconditional love that will always last Days go by when I always think of you, The reason God chose you, I never knew. Though my heart is now void like the number zero, Through the rest of my life I'll always recognize you as our Hero.
Chuck Miller
July 6, 2009
Semper Fi, Sean. May God Bless you and those you've left behind.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marines of 3/5 India
RICH PLISKE
June 30, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS............P.M.D. of Sgt. "chris" Pliske(3/5)
Jason Spring
June 29, 2009
Hey buddy. Miss ya....
Kenna Larra
May 1, 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
Jared Cannedy
April 8, 2009
RIP
Peggy Childers
February 1, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli:
Sean 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
sl
December 25, 2008
as long as we all continue to remember Sean and share our memories of him, he will never be gone but just out of site. to his family, you are always in my prayers...to his friends, always remember your moments with him and his wonderful attributes that he brought to each and every one of your lives. may the new year bring peace & love to you....sl
Ernesto Rivera
December 23, 2008
I remember you Sean. For some reason I have a memory of you hopping a chain link fence when you were 11 or 12 years old. Where was that and why did I get to see you do it? Your sis would talk about you often back before I helped her get in to the Air Force. She adored you when I knew her... and now I see she has suffered your loss. Sean, thanks for being a Marine. I pray that your family and friends continue to have the strength to live life to the hilt, especially Darinda. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Eric Schindler
December 11, 2008
I still cannot believe Sean is gone. It still pains me to this day. I remember the days when we sat on the back of the bus and joked around. I still remember the great sense of humor and his ability to out a smile on everyone's face. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. I love you Sean!
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 15, 2008
Dear family of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Jay & Jennifer North
May 26, 2008
Our thoughts are with Sean's Family on this Memorial Day. We are proud to have known and worked with Sean.
May 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Cardelli!
Robyn Cox
May 13, 2008
I love and miss you every day. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts...You make me laugh when I remember back to when we worked at the banquet hall and use to joke around about who would get stuck with my mom cause she was slow....hehehe! Good times, I miss you Cuz.
Love always, Robyn
Jerod and Seth Spring
February 8, 2008
To Sean this is Jerod and Seth we miss you everyday and say hi to you everyday. We love you very much.
Love Jerod and Seth
Jason Spring
February 7, 2008
Hello all,
Just wanted to let you all know that Sean's website (www.pfcseancardelli.com) will be back very soon. Look for it in a week or so.
Jason Spring
February 7, 2008
Sean,
Miss you buddy. I played a show in Berwyn on your day of rest and thought of you constanly as I played and sang to the crowd. I thought that you would have had a great time if you were there with me drinking a few beers (as I was waiting to do with you) and laughing it up. Everytime I play I always think of you because your passing inspired me to get back on stage after knowing that you too shared an interest of music as I did. I will forever be thankful of that. I am where I belong now and I only wish that you were here so I could share it with you. You are a great kid/guy but you'll always be my little cousin. Thanks for being such a great soldier PFC Sean Thomas Cardelli!
Your cousin,
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
February 1, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the CARDELLI family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU...All Hard Chargers....If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are k.i.a. I will FOREVER reamber you**COME BY NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST**We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER..BROTHERS....SEMPER..FI.....B.V.C.
I am so proud of the young man you became. You followed your dreams, a trait that most of us only wish we could accomplish.
Darinda Cardelli
January 31, 2008
Sean, It has been 2 years now. It seems as just yesterday we parted our seperate ways. We miss you so very much, I miss you so much. I look at your picture all the time, and remember your laugh. Garry and the boys love and miss you very much. I love you always and forever. Words once again can't describe the pain I feel, and this isn't getting easier. Rest in peace dear brother. We miss you.
Some people dont ask to be heros! Sometimes it just ends up that way!! R.I.P Sean. Lcpl Tate Jou'won 2ndBlt 1stmarines Camp pendleton,CA/ Lisle IL Class of 2004
September 30, 2007
Simper Fi, Devil Dog
September 30, 2007
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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Christine Stinnett
August 14, 2007
Dear John -
Learning of Sean’s death literally took my breath away. It’s been twenty years since my days at Connie’s, but memories of you with your beautiful son are as though they occurred yesterday. I never knew Sean as the man he became or the son and brother who made his parents and siblings so proud; I only know how much you loved him. My sincerest condolences to you and your family for your immeasurable loss. Please know my thoughts are with you.
July 25, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Cardelli and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Carol Spring
July 3, 2007
Sean ,I know you are with us and are watching all of us . I know you love your family and your family really really loves and misses you more than words and a river of tears could ever say .I say good morning to you and give a kiss daily . Hugs and kisses to a sweet and loving young man . I have always been very proud of you and always will be . Sean you are my HERO. Happy Fourth Of JULY to you. Love you Aunt Carol..
Lucy Utley
May 30, 2007
Having come from a military family, Memorial Day is always a day of deep reflection and sobering gratitude for the sacrifices made so that we can continue to live in America with all of her freedoms. It is especially sobering to realize that one so young as Sean had a vision for service and a devotion to this nation that he was willing to place himself in harm's way for us. I thank God for him and wish to honor him for having served and given his life, unselfishly and with pride. To those who reside in or near Lisle, there is a bench that has been decorated to honor those who have given their lives in service. Sean is among three individuals from Lisle who is commemorated on the bench. It is located at the Visitor's Center on Main in Lisle. If you are able to see the bench, do so out of honor for Sean and say a prayer for his family.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 28, 2007
We are sorry it took us so long to post an entry for your family member. We are trying to catch up after locating this website. God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Sean in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Kim (Cardelli) Dent
February 20, 2007
Dear Cardelli Family,
Our son Kyle served with Sean he also is with the 3/5 India Co. wpns plt. I remember him coming home for thanksgiving 2005 excited about meeting Sean and that he shared the same last name as mine. We have talked about Sean and that he might have been a distant relative to us. Kyle spoke highly of your son and was looking foward to bringing him home to Arizona to met us. And eat some
Italian food with our family. We wanted to thank you for your son/brother's service to our country. Bless You
RANDI TERHAAR
February 5, 2007
THERE
ARE STILL SO MANY DAYS MY HEART WEIGHS HEAVY.IT STILL DOES NOT SEEM
REAL.YOU WHERE TO YOUNG.AND I FEEL CHEATED AT THE TIMES I LET PASS
WITHOUT VISITS..ALWAYS THINKING THERE WOULD BE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY.YOU
HAD SO MUCH TRUTH AND LOVE FOR EVERYONE,AND I SMILE THRU TEARS WHEN I
THINK OF YOU.YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR WAS AWESOME.YOURE BEAUTIFUL FACE WARM
SMILE KIND EYES.FROZEN IN MY MEMORY.SEAN WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH LOSING
YOU LEFT A HUGE HOLE IN ALL OF OUR LIVES A WOUND THAT WILL TAKE US A
LIFETIME TO HEAL.BUT YOU DID NOT PASS IN VAIN NOT FOR ME.I SAY THE
WORDS LIKE EACH DAY COULD BE THE LAST.EACH HUG,HELLO ,GOODBYE..AND
NOTHING IS SO BAD I CANT FORGIVE.BECAUSE I KNOW YOU AND THAT WOULD BE
THE WAY YOU WOULD LIVE LIFE..THANK YOU SO MUCH SEAN.MY LOVE TO YOU AND
IM WATCHIN OVER MOM...
S L
February 2, 2007
Rest easy, sleep well Sean. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell...til we all meet again. Thank you for the life you have given up to ensure that we are all safe. God Bless you and Keep you always.
Darinda
February 1, 2007
Well baby brother, it has been a year. Where has the time gone? I say that the year has gone by so quickly, but it still feels like an eternity since you have been gone. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You are my heart. I feel like I have stood still this whole year. It just passed me by. The boys and Garry miss you so much too. The boys talk about you all the time and hold on tight to the Marine bears you got them. I have so much I would like to say, but the words are just not coming out. I love you and miss you and wish I could just have one more second with you. But you are forever in my heart, and that will have to do for now. I love you. My hero, brother and best friend.
Until we meet again,
Love you always and forever,
Your sister,
Garnet Jenkins
February 1, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of this Fine Young Marine, Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli, one year ago today.
The price Sean and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Cardelli family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Sean's sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Samantha Bednar
January 8, 2007
So I woke up this morning and saw that picture of you in your uniform with a smile that no one could ever forget. Well Sean I miss you and every day i wonder how in the world we could loose someone like you. But life goes on and you will come with me in my heart and all of my dreams. Sean I will having a baby in April I wish you could meet her. You would be happy with who her dad is. I will tell her all about you and the great things you did for all of us.
Don Cooley
December 25, 2006
To the family and friends of Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli: The pain of your loss will take a long time to subside, and days like today will be especially hard. No one can change that for you, but please be aware that millions of Americans you will never know read Sean's story, respect him as a true American hero, and share your grief.
Robyn Cox
November 18, 2006
Sean I miss you very much! Our hearts are still breaking for you being gone. It's still so very hard to think of you and not break into a sob. Sometimes we all loose sight of what is realy important to us and that is family and love. I wish I had shown you more love while you were here. I know you know I love you though. I miss you and that infectious smile of yours little cuz! I love you always, Robyn
Darinda
November 11, 2006
To my lovely brother,
I miss you dearly. Today is Veterans Day, and I can't stop thinking about you. I am so proud of you and the life you lived. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, hear your laughter, wish that I could have just one more hug, or hear you sing one more note. I know you are looking down on us all. I miss you so much.
I love you so much,
Darinda
September 12, 2006
Sean, on this day 5 years ago changed the path of all of our lives and what would happen in the years to come. Because of this day war was declared. You chose a path during a time when everything was so uncertain. For this unselfish decision, you are special. Thank you for your sacrifice, I love you. I remember where I was when this happened, but I never thought in a million years that my life would end up this way. I think about you, everything reminds me of you. It hurts so bad. I feel so lonely without you here. I miss you so much, I see you everywhere. My light is on for you to find your way to me at night to sit beside my bed and talk. The boys miss you so much. I love you. Always and forever, this is not good bye but see you later. Your loving sister.
September 10, 2006
Sept 8,2006 1:38pm .This day and time a miricle happened.I know you were there Sean,God bless you and keep you.Sean you are truely missed and loved by all.Thank you for everything Sean you will never be forgotten .
Hal
August 14, 2006
Dear Mr & Mrs Cardelli:
Tim Green returned from Iraq last week and we got together this afternoon for a drink and some pool - for old times' sake. Fun and happy times.
He told me that Sean passed away. I did not know.
Invariably, Sean would always be with us when we go out. He was always the life of the party. Good company. A good man. I am proud to have known him.
My prayers are with you and for Sean. May he rest in peace and may the Lord shed his eternal light on him.
Jared Cannedy
August 5, 2006
Sean will always be a fallen brother that I will never forget. He was a great friend to me and a brother at that. He was one of the greatest friends that I ever had and I will never forget him. Knowing him the way I did for the short time I did will always have a place in my heart. I will never forget you brother. RIP
Jared Cannedy
Carol Spring
August 2, 2006
A relitive of Sean's (cousin) wanted very badly to do something with the sadness of loosing someone as special as Sean . He decided to help people learn about who Sean is and was so he put together some family and friends pictures and music,info about who Sean was and what he enjoyed in life.What he loved about life and more.Sean's cousin loves Sean very much and like all of us misses him greatly so he decided since he could not go to Iraq to fight in Sean's name he decided to let others know who and what Sean really stood for and what he was about.He designed a site to make tribute to Sean and in memory of Sean to share with people who did not know him as a Beautiful,loving,giving,caring, sensitive ,trickster ,joke
telling,silly,comedian,up an comming student in cooking school learned that he really loved to cook ,Marine with a lot of heart.Jason Spring cousin of Sean just wanted all to know what a really great guy Sean really is and was and how his family and friend will always remember Sean with a great amount of love.Please check out his site go to email address below for Tribute to Pfc.Sean T.Cardelli Love to all God Bless Everyone .Much love to all.
August 1, 2006
To Pfc.Sean T.Cardelli,today it is six months since you left us.I am very very proud of you and what you have done and what you have stood for in your life.I love you so very much and miss you so very much.I thank you so much for giving us all the wonderful memories of you. I will treasure them all and share them with all I meet and know. I thank you for everything.I thank you for all your goofie things you use to do.I thank you for all your jokes.I thank you for all those long talks we used to have at work.I thank you for loving me even though I made you so mad sometimes.I thank you for caring so very much for others.I thank you for standing up and fighting for what you feel was and is right. I thank you for all the love and forgiveness you have always given to all you knew and loved.You have truely always had a kind ,loving , forgiving heart and soul to all you came in contact with.I thank God for sharing you with all of us even if it was a short time.The love in my heart and soul will be with me till the day I leave this earth and meet with you again. Love to you and binks .I miss you both very much.Aunt Carol Spring
Carol Spring
July 30, 2006
Sean, it's 12:00am saturday night I can't sleep because I have had a very very sad day. My thoughts have been about you and binksie boy all day . I hope you were there to meet binks this evening I kept telling binks that you would be there to greet him. I told Binks to give you a big kiss from all of us and you would take good care of him till we will all meet up again someday. I told binks he will have a lot of fun running and jumping and playing with you and bear and baby. Binks is and was a great and very loving pet and family member and will be greatly missed by all. Binks got sick two weeks ago the vet thinks it was from a tick. Poor binks went through so much pain and so many test and blood draws and lost so much blood from the disease from the tick.Today it finally took it toll on him. Binks just could fight it any more.I know he will never leave your side he is a great friend and will be there for you.All day long I kept telling binks it was OK to go and be with Sean and that you would be waiting for him. My heart hurt so much today because binks my greatdane my best friend in the whole world had to be put to sleep today and as of Aug 1,2006 it will be six month since my one and only beautiful,loving ,special nephew left us so suddenly my pain today has doubled.My one and only thought was about you and binks today.I know in my heart that you were at the top of the stairs calling binks to you and giving him a big hug and kiss and I know in my heart you both will take good care of each other. I love you both so much. Lots of hugs and kisses to you both. I will Love you both forever . Carol
Cathy Schmitt
July 25, 2006
Dear Cardelli Family, I can only imagine how painful this week will be for your family knowing that your son's tour of duty would have been over and he would have been back in the states soon. Your Marine family has not forgotten you, I think and pray for you and the other families in 3/5 who also lost their loved ones during this last 7 months tour-my nephew, Capt. Coulman is due home any day, upon his return he will be meeting his daughter for the first time, she was born 1/16/06, I am so sorry for your loss, but very thankful that we have young men like your son and my nephew to give up so much for their country. May God Bless your family and keep you strong during this awful time. Cathy Schmitt
Darinda Cardelli
July 1, 2006
It is five months to the day, and it still seems as though it happened yesterday. Although the pain isn't as bad anymore, the whole in my heart still remains the same. I love you so much, and miss you with all of my heart. I know you are looking down on us, I just hope that you know how much you are loved. Love always and forever, your sister,
Darinda Cardelli
June 30, 2006
Happy Birthday little brother, I miss you so much. I still have trouble grasping this harsh reality of you being gone. I hear your laugh and see you everywhere. I wish I was closer to home so I could visit your grave, but I know that you are with me regardless of where I am. Mom and Roxane miss you too. We talk about you all the time; the good, the bad, and the crazy things you used to do. I hope you know just how much we love you and always have. I wish I could have had one more minute with you. The last time I saw you plays in my mind over and over again, and I just see your smile and you holding back your tears, meanwhile I was crying like a baby. I hold that moment so close to my heart, and never want to forget that face. I remember we made plans to go to Las Vegas for your b-day when you came back, but it is OK, we will still go, whether it be in my dreams or in spirit. Happy birthday brother, your finally 21 and legal. I will see you in my dreams, and until we meet again, I love you. Love always and forever, your loving friend and sister,
Isabelle Herrera
June 29, 2006
Sean, We miss you so much! I think about you all the time and miss seeing you and I know Rick misses you a whole lot more. I know you are looking down on us and watching over all of us. I know you are in a better place and I hope you had a wonderful celebration on your birthday.
Love you always
Isabelle Herrera
June 28, 2006
Seanie,
I hope you enjoyed your birthday...we felt you with us. We love you and miss you.
Nancy Beringer
June 25, 2006
Happy Birthday Sean!!! I don't know what drew me to your guest book today but here I am. For so long I put off writing, not kowing what to say. Maybe I still don't. I've visited your grave several times since you passed and each time I ask you to help protect those soldiers serving in the east, especially those in your unit. You've been there and know about it. I like to think GOD has given you special autority (within reason) to watch over them, guide, encourage and talk to them. I feel you and I have a special bond, My son Ben is in the Army (Combat Engineer) and will be going to Iraq in July/Aug. When I talk to you I feel you are listening and taking in everything I say to you and ask of you. I ask you to keep a special watch over Ben and I feel confident you will. You'll recognize him, he's 510, 150 lbs short hair, great smile and wears alot of green clothes! However if things don't turn out as we want them to, I'll know you did your best and it is GODS will. I know you understand when I ask for your help in protecting ALL the soldiers (but especially Ben) that I'm not being selfish but that I'm scared for him, the other soldiers, for their friends and family and for us. He is our only child. Thank you for our talks. I feel so relieved and calm and BETTER with him going there. You and your family made the ultimate sacrafice. I think of you and your family often and hope they are able to put some of the shattered pieces together and are able to smile more often. I wish them peaceful dreams of you. While talking to your mom at your wake she asked me if I had a son in the service and I showed her a picutre of Ben in uniform. We talked for a few minutes and she stunned me with what she said next. She told me she'd pray for Ben and also told me you'd watch over him. Amazing!! All she was going thru and she still thought of others. Compassion must run in your family. Talking to your sister Roxanne, she offered her shoulder to talk. Maybe sometime in the future. Not now. It's no wonder you grew up to be the man you were, you were raised that way! I do plan on visiting you often. I like talking to you. Thank you and all the soldiers, those fallen and those still service for everything. I really do appreicate it. PS your grave marker is beautiful.
Sandy Greenwood
June 25, 2006
For some reason today, I had an impulse to read Sean's guest book and found that today is his 21st birthday. I had the privilege of doing the condolence book which Patti presented to the family, and even though I did not know Sean, I often think of him and his family.
Sean was a wonderful young man, Marine, and Hero and I know he is greatly missed by his family and his Marine brothers.
Carol Spring
June 23, 2006
To Pfc Sean T.Cardelli, I love you and miss you so very much . Your birthday is Sunday . Sean, you would be 21 years old on Sunday June 25 . I am wishing you a Happy 21 st, Birthday Day. They say all our loved ones are on the other side and can hear us and see us and that when you are in heaven you are in paridise and are together with all your loved ones that past before you. I am sure others as well as myself hope and pray this is true . If this is true may you have the Greatest Birthday Party you have ever had . This I pray amen . I wish I could hug you and kiss your cheek just one more time . I miss you and love you and will never forget you this I promise . HAPPY BIRTHDAY my nephew, Happy 21st Birthday with all my love. I miss you .HUGS and KISSES xoxo. Love to all . Aunt Carol
June 14, 2006
Pfc Sean T.Cardelli,we all love you and miss you so very much that is never going to change.You will never be forgotten .I wanted to wish you and Grandpa (poppie) a Happy Flag Day.I also wanted to wish our dad your Grandpa (poppie) a Happy Birthday today .We love you and miss you all very much.
Robert Milanesio
June 11, 2006
To the Cardelli family
My name is Robert I’m a former classmate of Darinda from Emerson school, Irving school, and Morton West High in Berwyn Illinois. I didn’t know Sean personally but I would like to give my condolence to the entire family.
James Vick
June 4, 2006
from a brother who was with sean on his final day, i miss you little brother, we're continuing to fight in your name...
Aunt Carol Spring
May 30, 2006
Hey Buddy, love you and miss you so very much.!. All the Memorial Day celebrations were so very beautiful .I am so very proud of you for fulfilling your dream. Your mom, dad, Roxane , Anthony and I went to many Memorial Day celebrations. We met so many nice people some who knew you and others who did not. We shared stories about you and we laughed and we cried. We hugged and shook hands. Our hearts are and were truly touched by all. We feel so very strongly about keeping all our soldiers in our memories and never forgetting who they are and were, what they stand and stood for, and what they believe and believed in. I pray that everyone will do the same and not let it be only on a holiday to remember all our soldiers alive and deceased .God bless each and everyone of you for helping us through a very difficult time in our life .Thank you to knew friends who are suffering from there lose of their loved ones and for extending their hand out to us in ours as well as their time of need .GOD BLESS ALL OUR TROOPS MAY YOU ALL COME HOME SAFE..THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU SHOWED OUR FAMILY ON THIS HOLIDAY ! GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS HEART FOREVER ! SEMPER FI !
Paul Becker
May 30, 2006
Memorial Day
A day for all of America to remember and pay honor to those that have given their lives for our freedom around the world. Sean, you are the only Hero I have ever known, and I think of you often. This is probably because of your sister, who thinks of you always.
I just wanted to pay respects to you and to let you know that I was thinking about you on this day, as I am sure many others are, this day set aside for You.
You are the true Hero of our day, you go down in history with all the others who gave their life so others may live...one that comes to mind...Jesus...You are in Very Good Company.
Enjoy your life with the Ultimate Hero, and will be seeing you soon.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 3, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
MARINE MOM
Tim Hermen
April 20, 2006
Sean, I only met you a couple of times but I remeber you always had a smile on your face which lit up you sister. From the pride in your her voice when see talked about you and the smile on her mouth when she looked at you during her wedding I can tell you are an extremely special person and will be forever missed. Thank you for serving our country and I'm sorry I didn't take the time to get to know you better. My sincere condolences to the family on your loss my thoughts are with you.
Erik Nicinski
April 19, 2006
Sean and Family,
I knew Sean very well when he went to Irving School in Berwyn. I am deeply sorry to here about your loss. My condolences go out to you. Sean was a very good kid who always knew he wanted to be in the Marines, even as far back as grade school when I knew him. Once again my deepest sympathies go out to you.
P.S. R.I.P. Sean
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