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Dale Kelly Obituary
Dale has gone to sit at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born to Barbara (Fitzpatrick) and Pvt. Dale Kelly on Nov. 30, 1957, in Stuttgart, Germany, where his father was serving in the Army during the Cold War. Shortly after graduating from Cranston High School, he joined the Rhode Island Air National Guard, 143rd Tactical Airlift Group, as a loadmaster. While serving the first nine years of his military career, he met and married his soulmate, Nancy Cabral, also a member of the 143rd Tactical Airlift Group. They were married on Dec. 20, 1980, at the Church of the Transfiguration in Cranston, R.I. They renewed their vows and everlasting love at their 25th wedding anniversary on Dec. 17, 2005, shortly before his deployment to Iraq.
Dale, a faithful and loving husband, devoted father, brother, son and nephew, spiritual leader and leader of men, will be remembered most for his uncanny ability to use humor as a tool through all difficult situations and his willingness to rise to any occasion God placed before him. He navigated his way through life's hardships, burying a son, a father, two grandfathers and two grandmothers, as well as all of the day-to-day hardships of living a humble, middle-class life. He lived life one day at a time and would always start his morning with a prayer that God would direct his thoughts and actions. Every life he touched from the scouting world, to the work environment at Bath Iron Works, to his church, St. Paul's in Brunswick, to the Recovery Community, to the soldiers he served with in two states and two branches of the armed forces, and to his family, friends and neighbors, all were enriched by his presence. This is a loss to many but a reminder to all, to hold dear to us what is important, to live our lives as sober, believing, obedient men and women and to ascend to victory in all situations to the glory of a power much greater than us.
Dale is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy L. Kelly of Richmond; three children, Julie Trainor and her husband, Will, of Norridgewock, Christopher Kelly of Hallowell and Jennifer Huppe and her husband, Michel, of Brewer; three grandchildren, Alexis Trainor of Yarmouth and Emileigh and Elizabeth Trainor of Norridgewock; his siblings, Kathleen Kelly Sullivan, her husband John E. "Jay" and their son, Jack, of Narragansett, R.I., David H. Kelly, his wife, Trisha, and their son, Dawson of Warwick, R.I., Barbara Wheaton, her husband, J. Timothy and their children Matthew, Lindsay and Bennett of Yarmouth, Joseph Kelly, his companion, Dawn Altman, and his children Brittany and Cameron of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kristen Kelly Ciambrone, her husband, William, and their sons, William and Jason of Ashland, Mass.; his mother, Barbara Kelly of Cranston; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and all of his family of friends of Bill W.
He was predeceased by his son, Michael John Kelly and by his father, Dale J. Kelly Sr. He is survived by his father's wife, Jan Kelly of Cranston. He also was predeceased by grandparents James H. and Florence Kelly and Hugh W. and Barbara Fitzpatrick.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at The Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn; 783-8545. A military funeral will be held to honor Dale's sacrifice for our country at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Interment will follow at the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.
In memory of Dale and his service to his country, the family requests that any donations made in his memory be in the form of supplies and support for our troops who are still in Iraq, fighting the war that Dale believed in and gave his life to support. Make checks payable to 3/172 Mountain Infantry Company, 133 Elm St., Brewer, ME 04412. Those wishing to send tributes and watch Moving Memories may do so at http://www.mem.com
http://www.dignitymemorial. com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Kelly
Marty Mailhot
August 2, 2015
Saw ur wife today dale.wanted to cry when she told me of you.thank you so much.my family will learn of you again today.
May 21, 2013
dale,thank you for being my friend and fellow mtn. medic,dan.(doc) connors, ascend to victory
November 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Kelly I am your sons girlfriend Misty Brown, I have three wonderful children that love your son dearly, I will and am taking good care of your son...we will come vist your grave site soon, I want to thank you for fighting for our country...Happy Birthday and you are always in our hearts and prayers during the day and night with lots of love Misty Brown....
November 30, 2012
thank you Mr. Dale Kelly happy birthday to you up in heaven
Lucas and Adrian Brett
November 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Kelly, this is Lucas brett i'm a child that your son watchs over i would like to say happy birthday to you, thank you for serving our counrty...this is also a child your son watchs over, my name is Adiran, I would like to also say,happy birth day and thank you for serving our country...this is Lucas again, i forgot to say; i wanted to thank you for placing your son in my life he is good to me and my brother i think he'll make a good dad some day...
Justiliano Sanchez
November 30, 2012
we never met but ur son is a great friend of mine. he speaks very highly of you. i want you to know that you instailled some great values in your son. he is a good man n you're to thank for. i'll keep an eye on my buddy your son. thanks for your service n your sacrifice. god bless you mr. kelly
November 30, 2012
Well Dad its your birthday today, you would be 54 today and i miss you so much hope your having a good one though up above watching over us with grandma and gee gee, we all miss you and love you dad i'll be up to the burial site soon to talk to you more just wanted to say happy birthday dad and i'll never foregt just how wonderful of a father you were and hope i can be just the same if not better as you told me i could to my lil son some day i'm in good spirits today besides missing you but otherwise in a good sopt father with good poeple espiecally my baby misty she's my world kinda reminds me of yours and mom's love its that deep and pure thanks for your service to me, mom, and julie and jenny and our counrty god bless you and your cherish soul
christopher dale kelly
October 27, 2012
i love you dad and miss you soo much it hurts time that we cant take back but its gods wi;; i guess for you to b watching over me now, in life i know i was tough to watch over but im know up there its more peacful n may
b easier im doing my best with what you left us/me with our silent hero i love you dad,SSGT Dale James Kelly jr. i will live on through the principles of ur legacy...
Christopher Kelly
October 25, 2012
dear daddy, its me christopher ur birthday is coming up you'd be 54 and have a lifetime still to live,they say the good die young it cant b anymore true with you my silent hero,i miss you soo much and am happy so say that momis making an effort, it will take time but i will fullfill my promise to you and take care of her the way you raised me dad,i will never forget u and the role you played in my life and principles you instilled in me, im witha good girl now and love that she allows me to be the man you raised i will be up in the next couple of weeks to see you in augusta we all love you and miss you terribly love your only son, Christopher Dale Kelly
christopher kelly
July 8, 2012
hey dad its your son christopher as i sit here with tear filled eyes i thank you for making me the man i am today and fighting to protect all of us.. "we are all kept free and safe by men greater than ourselves" i love and miss you and even though its been just over six yrs it still feels like yesterday that we were at the augusta Expo talking about racing each other when you got back, god bless your soul dad i love you so much hurts deep so deep!!! thank you all for your condolences my family and I appreicate them all, love you Daddy.
Christopher Kelly
July 8, 2012
Hey Dad It's Me YOur Son Christopher I miss You So much and have So many unsaid words for my silent hero! I will be going up to visit your affects soon and hope that you a resting peacfully in heaven watching over al of us. Dad I joke about it that our shoes were the same size but what you left me with was an emensely large pair! I dont balme you you werer a great father to me and man to many I do and did look up to you and hope and pray that sitting besides God up there that you canfind forgiveness, I know I was a tough kid to raise at times but that doesn't mean that the quailities and principles you instilled in me want a away Im sorry Dad I love and miss u terriblyy please continue to watch over Mom, whenshe lets me I will take your place and look after her too. God speed MGK I lov you!!!!
Sharon (Green) Raynes
June 4, 2012
To the Kelly family I send my condolences. I was a childhood friend of his brother David but I remember Jimmy as a tall, skinny boy who wanted to join the army. I'm proud to say I new someone who served our country so bravely.
Edward Watson
May 27, 2012
Dale was my Scout Master for Troop 633. He had a real passion for the outdoors and the boys in his troop. He was a great guy, leader, and a mentor to me and many others. I thank him for his service to the community and his Country.
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly:
Always remembering Dale. "Some gave all."
SFC Petrilli II, Michael W.
May 5, 2012
So, we come to another anniversary of your life and service given to this great Nation. I still, to this day (5th) 2012, wear a KIA bracelet with your name on my right wrist. I cannot believe tomorrow will mark 6 years. In that time, I have been redeployed back to Iraq and now have a third child. Thank you again and I will never forget!!!
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly:
Please accept my remembrance of Dale on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
David Kelly
May 6, 2011
Five years ago today, but in a way, its no different than any other day, because, my brother, I don't need an anniversary to remember you. You're in my thoughts daily. I pray for your soul, and for your wife and children. And, I pray for myself, that my faith might remain strong, and I might continue to believe that death is not an end, but rather, a new beginning. You have gone before me, as it seems you always did. I pray that, when it is my turn to walk that path, you will be there to comfort me, to prepare a place for me.
SFC Petrilli II, Michael -MA NG
May 5, 2011
SSG Kelly,
I am a day early, but I am also back in Iraq doing the same mission we were doing back in 2005/2006, MEDEVAC. I can't believe tomorrow is 5 years!!!!! I will never forgot you, this date, and the ceremony that we gave to you at Camp Echo(Diwo) enroute back to Tallil. Soldier Medic!!!
David Kelly
November 30, 2010
Happy Birthday to the best big brother a guy could have. The world will know you as Ssgt Dale James Kelly Jr, but to me, you're just Jim. You're my big brother, and if you were never anything more than that, you would still have been my hero.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly:
Remembering Dale 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
Michael Petrilli II
May 6, 2010
Soldier Medic!!
SSG Kelly, I can't believe it has been 4 years!!!! I didn't know you personally but do know that you were a great Soldier, Medic, Sergeant, Friend, Husband, Father, and so much more to others that you have touched. I wear your bracelet and gives the courage and the drive to strive for something better. It reads, "SSG Dale J. Kelly Jr ME Army Iraq Freedom 06 May 06 KIA". Also is a special day, because I will be offically getting Velcro'd my E-7 today. You will never be forgotten and thank you for your service!!
Soldier Medic all the way!!
~ SFC Petrilli II MA NG,
Dracut, Massachusetts | Contact Me
Ryan
July 25, 2009
doc, i never got to thank you for giving me CLS training for my deployment that i used to save lives. you saved more lives than you ever knew doc, you were an inspriation.
"ascend to victory"
private Ranger
May 15, 2009
An american soldiers's remains where he died returned to the unitedstates to be burried in the memorial ampitheare of the national cemetary at arlington virgina.
The unknown unidentifed Soldiers had been dead for nearly a year, finally has a chance to rest on native soil.
A pine box is picked out and the process continues .
What may have gone throught the minds of many people mentioned , many points of views, a ceremony , words said, and flowers from the current President "wilson" wraped up another dead body and laid him to rest.
This is a very motional poem by president wilson it is meant to be honorable And i am deeply sorry if this bothers anyone it is meant to be compasionate not cruel in any form. 75th ranger. bt ft. benning georgia
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly:
Dale 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
April 10, 2009
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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,
Kenna
May 29, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Kelly!
travis hodsdon
April 28, 2008
well sergent its been a long time. i moved on to the regular army and now i once again am deploying to iraq for another tour. it hurts knowing that we lost you 2 years ago. ill be back in iraq when the 6th rolls in. its gonna be hard but knowing your watching over me and my team as we do our patrols makes me know that ill be comin home to my wife safe and sound.
miss you more then you know
"ascend to victory"
proud to be a mountaineer with you
SSG Petrilli II MA NG Flight Medic
January 17, 2008
Soldier Medic!!
SSG Kelly, I will never forget you and the great sacrifce you made. You will always be in my memory and during your Angel(Med)flight from Diwo to Tallil,Iraq, My crew gave the utmost RESPECT to you and your Family on the 6th of May 2006.
Thank you so much my brother!
Soldier Medic all the way!!
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 27, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Kelly and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Charlene Looper
May 28, 2007
As we run from danger,
You run into it.
To save our lives,
You give yours.
Did I ever tell you,
That YOU are my Hero.
Charlene & Fred Looper
May 28, 2007
We are the parents of Sgt. Joe Looper, and would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. I know that he is and will be missed. Bless you all.
Garnet Jenkins
May 6, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Soldier, Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to Dale and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
2 Corinthians 5:1
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Dale's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
PFC. Dean Staples
March 29, 2007
I never met you, nor knew you, all I know was that you were in my unit in which I will soon join. You are an american soldier and I am proud to say that you were in my unit. God bless, and Farewell
Spc. Travis Hodsdon
March 15, 2007
its been almost a year ssg since we last shared our laughs and jokes and all the good talks we had while over in iraq. it still hurts to know your gone. you werent not only a fellow soldier and you werent just an amazing friend you were like a father to me. not a day goes by that i dont think of the good times we had and being prilaged to be a soldier with you. thans for being there watching over me ssg. with out the strength and guidence and your protection i couldnt have made it. rip ssg you are forever in my heart not only as a friend but a fellow mountain infantrty soldier.
Cindy Jokinen
June 1, 2006
Tell all the servicemen with you, that we are proud of you for dying for your country. Cindy J
Ginny Desmond-Caldwell
May 31, 2006
My sister Margie and I remember "Jimmy" as a skinny high school kid & a very nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Kelly family. I hope it brings some comfort to you knowing he had a wonderful and full life, even though it was tragically cut short. There are no adequate words to express our deepest sympathy.
May 26, 2006
Dear Kelly Family,
I heard Julie on the radio and went to the website about Maine's heroes. May the Lord bless your memory of your loved one, Dale. I am grateful for his service, to leave those he loved most in this world, to defend you and our blessed country.
Dennis Taplin,SMSgt,USAF (Retired)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 25, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kelly family in the loss of Dale. I did not know Dale, 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. Dale my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about You are a 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~
Cndy Jokinen
May 23, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss. For you to have money given in his name for other servicemen fighting for supplies for the other servicemen, is a very unselfish act on yur part. Cindy Jokinen
Mary Ghaney
May 23, 2006
To the Kelly Family, I wish to offer you my deepest sympathies. Your Dale is truly a great man, the tributes to him are beautiful. He is also a true American hero, who will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless you all and God Bless Dale.
Bruce & Karen Thurston
May 22, 2006
If he can stand in battle to ensure our freedom,
We can stand in grief with his family to honor him……
In Remembrance of SSGT. Dale J. Kelly,
To the Kelly Family, our sincerest and heartfelt condolences are extended to you for the loss you have endured. We pray that in time grief will turn to pride and the pain of loss will be replaced with peace in knowing your loved one is in the hands of the Lord.
For every fallen hero, there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us that freedom is a cherished gift and it is not without sacrifice.
May you take comfort in knowing that many families across this great nation grieve with you in your time of sadness.
Our prayers are with you for peace and healing.
Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of New Hampshire
May 21, 2006
I cry anytime I read the death of one of our soliders.. My family send out our love and share your saddness we may not of known Dale but in our hearts we love him and thank him for his fight for us...the Jamieson family
Vickie and Vinnie Piscitello
May 20, 2006
Joe, as I sit to write this, the service to honor your courageous brother is just begining. I can only hope that being surrounded by family and friends right now will help ease you through the pain I know you are feeling. Please know our thoughts are with you, as well as the rest of your family and your Brother's family.
Pat Canfall
May 20, 2006
My condolences to the Kelly family.
Dale may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Matthew & Alison Sears
May 20, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with you all, God Bless.
Dawn Kelly (Britt and Cam)
May 20, 2006
Dear Nancy, Julie, Jenny, and Christopher You have my deepest sympathy, It gives my me much saddness to have to be writing this to you, I have alot of great memories of "Jimmy" (Dale). I was just a kid when he came into my life and the five of you helped shaped who I am today. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. We Love You and Miss you all. May God Bless You
beverly and james boese
May 19, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Randy Randall
May 19, 2006
Dale will be missed. Probably not many people realize the influence he had on a lot of young men. This would be during the years when he was the assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for BSA troop 633 in Brunswick. All those Boy Scouts are now young men with families and children of their own. We know for sure that the values and morals they learned from Dale have helped them become worthy fathers, husbands and citizens. If there ever was a man who's life personifed the tenants of the Scout Law and the Scout Oath, it was Dale. It was a blessing to have known him and to have shared his love of scouting. God Bless.
mel curran
May 19, 2006
Kathy Kelly and the Kelly Family,
Thinking of you. I bid you peace.
Mel Curran
Ruth Kisseloff Johnson
May 19, 2006
Dearest Nancy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I cannot even express totally in words, the shock, and sadness I feel at the loss of your husband Dale. Just know that our family is here for you, and offer you love and support in the days ahead. My heart goes out to you and your family.
All my love, Ruth
Harris Foster
May 18, 2006
I remember Dale in Cub Scouts all those years ago in Cranston. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
M. Fields
May 18, 2006
Rest in Peace.
Vivian Weisman
May 18, 2006
To the family of SSGT Dale J. Kelly,
All of us who work with Dale's uncle Bill Lang are saddened to learn of your loss and sacrifice. Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
The Board and Staff of The RI Parent Information Network
175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tony N
May 18, 2006
P. 449 3rd edition of the BB.
It's terribly hard for me to write this through the tears, but know that Dale was loved by millions he knew but had never met.
Katy Young-Cleary
May 18, 2006
Dale touched so many lives. He will always be remembered as someone who helped countless people with his service to our country and his service to God and his fellows. I cherished our friendship and will remember him always.
Friends of Bill Ciambrone Mallinckrodt
May 18, 2006
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Deletto
May 17, 2006
To the Kelly Family.
Deepest condolences on your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael R. Deletto, CMSgt, Ret
143d Airlift Wing
R.I. Air National Guard
Edward Curran
May 17, 2006
David and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. Your Mom and your whole family should find comfort in the fact that Dale died keeping his family,your family and my family safe. Another one of Edgewood son's taken by the Lord too soon. My children and I will remember Dale and your whole family in our nightly prayers.
May 17, 2006
To the Family of Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly:
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.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. 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 )
Alex McPhedran
May 17, 2006
Thank you are inadequate words to describe how we those he was protecting should be towards him. But words are the best we have. You now eternal peace.
Leo/Tammy Sylvain
May 17, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss and wish to convey my condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family of SSGT Dale J. Kelly, Jr.
I wish to thank you and your family for the sacrifice paid to keep this country safe.
May you rest in peace and your family find comfort in the knowledge that you will one day be together again.
May 17, 2006
Our thoughts, prayers, and appreciation are all with you.
pam niles
May 17, 2006
To the Kelly family my condolences go out to you .. and my deepest sympathy .god bless you all ..
Rebecca Zak
May 17, 2006
I want to thank you and your family for what your son and father has done for his country. I know all the thanks in the world will not help you at this time. I think of this every day. My brother has been there four times and ordered to go a fifth time. I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.
Verizon Employee Roni Silva
May 17, 2006
David Kelly and Family,
Dave you are all in my prayers and thoughts. I wish you peace in the days to come.
Dianne
May 16, 2006
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved, SSGT Dale J. Kelly.
I pray you find peace and comfort in the Lord's arms
A Proud 172 Stryker Mom
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 16, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A MARINE MOM
Wendy Wright
May 16, 2006
Dale lived his life to the fullest and I will always remember his sacrifice for my freedom and the example of how to live life, with courage, conviction and spirit.
CPT Michael Hamilton
May 16, 2006
May you find the rest we all long for at the side of the Father. Condolences to the Kelly family
Mike Hamilton
OIF I Veteran
Stephanie
May 16, 2006
My condolences go out to you and your family. Thank you for giving your life to protect us and keep us safe. You truely are a hero. God Bless you.
former USAR PVT
May 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you . My deepnest heartfelt condolences.
Jenn Garvin (Ray)
May 16, 2006
Nancy, Julie, Jennifer & Chris:
I am so sorry for your loss. It brought chills to find his obit. What a wonderful man and father he was. I remember the fun times in my childhood with your family. You are all in my families prayers.
Larry Nialetz
May 16, 2006
RIP Ssg Kelly, We (The Patriot Guard Riders) will be there Saturday to honor you.
Ed King
May 16, 2006
To the family and friends of SSGT Dale Kelly, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends during this time. SSGT Dale Kelly's dedication and honor to country is something that we will never forget !
On Behalf of myself and my family, as well as the members of the RI Patriot Guard, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed King
RI Patriot Guard
State Captain
Cheryl VanderMost
May 16, 2006
I will be there to honor you as a Patriot Guard Rider, SSG Kelly. To pay respect to you and your family and to help with anything within my power.
Godspeed
Lynn StGermain
May 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kelly family. Having just recently lost my son Cpl. Brian R. StGermain on 02Apr06, I know of the pain that you are going through. Knowing that Dale believed in what he was doing and loved what he was doing I hope gives you some comfort. Family and friends were a great comfort to me and I wish for you the same support that I received and continue to receive. May the Lord guide you through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Proud mother of
Cpl. Brian R. StGermain
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