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for Sean Fennerty
Sean Patrick Fenerty
August 22, 2023
God bless you Sean. I googled my own name and found you. I am not a soldier but a proud American. I am roughly the same age as you but was in college when you died for our country. I pray for you and your family. You did more than I could do in a lifetime. God bless you and thank you for fighting for the rest of us.
Justin M Lawson
April 25, 2022
Was just thinking about you this morning, still miss you bro.
Harris
December 21, 2018
Nicest guy you ever met! Miss you buddy!
C B
May 31, 2018
Still miss you.
Rombach
January 17, 2017
Saw your eagle yesterday. Thanks.
Jeanette Williams (Crowell)
May 25, 2015
I can still see your smile in my mind.
C B
May 24, 2015
Just thinking about you again today. I miss you, and I wish I could see you smile one more time.
Joh Kennedy
April 11, 2014
Just thinking about you bro. Miss you. Gotta say, your pic is great! Love the paratrooper disregard to the beret.
January 25, 2013
In memory & recognition of the recent anniversary of Sean's passing. He has not been forgotten.
Peggy Childers
January 20, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty:
Always remembering Sean. "Some gave all."
May 28, 2012
Sean you are remembered, much loved, and we carry you in our hearts. Aunt Mar, Kevin, Sarah and Jordan
C B
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you today, and appreciating all you did for our country, and all your family has sacrificed. I miss you, and won't ever forget you.
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2012
January 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty:
Please accept my remembrance of Sean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty:
Remembering Sean on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Marie Millard
January 16, 2011
Thinking of all of you today.
Mo Fennerty
March 5, 2009
Dear friends,
A number of people have asked me if there is a scholarship fund in honor or Sean. There is one at his high school where Sean's funeral was held. Go to jesuitportland.org
Thank you, Mo
Maureen Fennerty
February 19, 2009
We would like to thank you for your thoughts, stories and pictures of Sean. As Conor said at Sean's funeral,"He was not a saint but someone we should aspire to be like". We miss his smile, laugh and bear hugs. We know the man he became.
Sean was a man for others.
Sincerely,
the Fennerty Family (Mo, Brian, Kelly, Colleen and Conor)
Kenna Larra
February 19, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Justin Lawson
January 26, 2009
Haven't forgot about you brother. Still miss you, but will never forget your laugh or smile. Thank you once again.
In Memory of Sean ~ (Debra Estep)
January 20, 2009
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 Sean, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 20, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty:
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
June 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Fennerty!
Jeanette Williams
January 28, 2008
I am still thinking of you and Sean, whom you graciously loaned to me for a year... as you did Kelly. The greatest joys in my life have included being able to share the joy of learning with eager students. Sean was one to reach out to grasp everything he could to share with your family and the world. I will always carry him in my heart, just as you do.
Love,
Jeanette
Colleen
January 27, 2008
My big brother Sean Patrick. It's been a year now - I continue to think of you daily, hourly. Miss you and love you much.
Tuggs McGrew
Dustin Dobbins
January 23, 2008
I was with my Scout/Sniper Team about 2 miles away when we heard the blast. I knew we (509) had soldiers out that afternoon south of our location. Listening very carefully to my radio - the last 4 digits of the injured & deceased were passed to higher. Fennerty and I had began our army career together, two bunks apart in basic training. I heard his last 4 read off everyday for months. My heart sank.
Sean often called our time together a marriage - Basic and Infantry training, Airborne training, and advanced training in North Carolina. Once there we spent 3.5 weeks together in a small tent in the woods, roll playing as "bad guys" for the soldiers finishing up the training. I was lucky enough to join him on a weekend trip to DC to visit his brother and sister.
Then off to Alaska, assigned to the 509 and Able Company together, etc etc etc. On weekends we could be found downtown, doing what mid 20's college grads do. The only time we actually did split or divorce as he would call it - was when I went to the 509 Scouts and Sean stayed in Able Company.
Sean was there the night I had my first date with my fiancee. He got drunk and talked to her more then I did.
We get married on March 8th - Sean was to be standing beside me in the wedding. It will not be the same without him. Jenafer and I think of Sean daily.
We will never forget !
SGT Dustin Dobbins
Gretchen Shoemaker
January 20, 2008
IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEAN
"The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance.” Herman Wouk
To Sean’s Family
Epiphany is the liturgical season of light shining out into the darkness of the world. This morning, candles were lit in the War Memorial Chapel of the Washington National Cathedral for you, Sean, the fallen, the recovering wounded, and the serving paratroopers of the Spartan Brigade. The War Memorial Chapel is designed around the theme of humanity’s perpetual battle for freedom and sacrifice and is a somber monument to all those who have lost their lives in the service of our country. It honors the men and women who have dedicated their lives for their country’s defense.
We will never forget the sacrifices of so many soldiers and their families.
In remembrance of Sean Fennerty, Jeffery Bisson, Dustin Donica, Micah Gifford, Henry Linck, Phillip McNeill, Toby Olsen and Jamie Wilson, all KIA during Operation Iraqi Freedom, floating candle-lit white lilies were placed in quiet water to provide a “spiritual” illumination. Brian White, who survived that horrific IED explosion a year ago, in which Toby, Jeffery, Sean, and Phillip perished, is here in our home this weekend on leave from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He along with Peter Shoemaker’s brother John and dad Cliff, floated the candles remembering those brave Geronimos of Able Company, Army 3/509th Airborne.
To convey a calming spirit of harmony and beauty, Paul and Heidi Shoemaker folded white and silver Japanese origami cranes to commemorate this day. These creations are a testament to the continued power of the paper crane as “a compelling symbol for hope, love, and honor.” The elegant cranes call out to us reminding us to pray without ceasing for world peace.
Surrounding you in love,
SPC Peter Shoemaker,
Cliff, Gretchen, John & Kim, Paul and Heidi Shoemaker
SPC Brian White
Debbie Markley
January 14, 2008
Brian & Mo,
My heart aches for you and your family. Please know you'll be in my heart and prayers forever!
Much love,
Debbie
F and J Bell
October 17, 2007
My wife and I both Graduated from OSU (2005 & 2006) and she lost her brother Michael W. Davis on May 21, 2007. He was a combat engineer with the 4th Brigade 25th ID. We are very sorry and familiar with your loss. Michael is 23 now and went to Southridge H.S in Beaverton for one year (2000-2001)before he moved Back to Texas. Nobody will ever understand what we very few feel and what this has done to our families who are still here to suffer. I wonder if I ever crossed Sean's path at OSU?...I wonder if Sean and Michael ever crossed paths in Alaska or Iraq? Again, I am very sorry. I was an MP in the Army prior to OSU and carry a heavy heart for my liitle brother and all who gave their life.
todd warner
September 11, 2007
I ran across this site and I could not stop reading all the wonderful words from people whom knew the service member or simply wrote as an American saying thank you and giving the condolences to the families. Some of the hardest working people on earth are the families of service members that are deployed, with out the families supporting us we could not do this job. I, like sean have been to iraq
I knew sean from Oregon. I…. I was, his Army Recruiter. Like most soldiers that have completed a tour in Iraq, we hear and sometimes see this kind of thing some of the time. And every time it eats my soul.
Sean I think joined the army not because he had to but because he felt he had to give back to a nation that he loved so much. Service to our nation is why he joined, and he gave the ultimate sacrifice. He was a guy that was always thinking, smart witty, very sharp, and loved Oregon State University.
I will always remember sean, and the sacrifice he gave. I will pray for his family, and ask that our lord keeps a special place in his heart for sean.
Very Respectfully
SSG Todd M. Warner
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)
August 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Fennerty and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jeanette Williams
May 28, 2007
Dear Friends,
I've thought about all of you many times...always with love and a smile. Sean was one of the bright lights in my memories of teaching. His grin could light up anyone's day.
My prayers are with you as you remember our hero. I would love to hear from you and help in any way that I can.
Jeanette (Crowell) Williams
May 24, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Diane DiRe
April 25, 2007
I have just learned of your son's death. The English language does not have a word for parents who lose a child. We have widows and orphans but with the loss of a child, the pain is too great, the void too devastating. I hope in time you and your family find peace.
Robyn Garside
April 23, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Naomi Miller
April 6, 2007
Dear Mo, Brian and family,
Pictures of Sean in the Fruchthendler elementary yearbooks bring back remembrances of the smiling wonderful child he was.
I will always remember him. I honor him for the ulimate sacrifice he made for our country.
My heartfelt sympathy to your family.
James
March 26, 2007
To the family and freinds of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty my prays are with you. God Bless. April 6, 2006 be a year sence i lost my Grandson. Rest in peace Sgt. Fennerty say Hi to Dustin for me.
Brandon Schwartz
March 16, 2007
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I was at a formal dinner tonight for my ROTC battalion at the University of Michigan and I received a KIA bracelet with Sean's name on it. It has brought the reality of the war a little closer, even though I did not know him. I hope my actions as an officer in the United States Army will reflect well upon Sean and honor his loss and all others who have been killed or wounded. Please, accept my condolences.
Trudy Lowe
February 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Megan Bioletto-Melvin
February 7, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty. Sean and I went to Jesuit together and then to OSU together. He was an amazing friend and will forever live in our memories. May God bless you all.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 6, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Fennerty family in the loss of Sean. I did not know Sean, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Sean 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~
Fuzzy Adelman
February 5, 2007
I remember Sean as a sunny faced, optimistic, bright and funny child at thousands of this older (and younger) sister's soccer games. At the Halloween Carnival at Fruchthendler Elementary, and at church. It is my loss that I did not know him as the fine young man he grew to be. It makes my children and me sick at heart to hear of his death. With heros like Sean, who will be forever remembered for their service and devotion, I say,"Let freedom ring". Mo and Brian and kids: You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a very long time. With love, Fuzzy Adelman.
Bob and Karen Dembinski
January 29, 2007
May Sean rest peacefully and the same peace find his friends and loved ones left behind. How poor words are at a time like this. May God bless you all.
The Kirkpatricks
January 29, 2007
Linda, Steve and Meighan Kirkpatrick are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We will always remember Sean for his brave service to our country and for his sacrifice for the good of others.
Maren Hildum
January 29, 2007
What I, and most people, remember about Sean was his wonderful smile. In college he was always ready to have a good time and make sure everyone else was too. He will truly be missed. I wish you the best during these trying times. The memorial on Saturday was amazing and a wonderful way to honor Sean's memory.
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
We grieve with you and pray for your family in this time of loss. May the Lord wrap your family in his comfort and may you find peace in the memory of your hero, Sean.
Karen Hickman
January 27, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings," please accept our heartfelt condolences.
January 27, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Kathy Bannon
January 27, 2007
Our family grieves with yours at the loss of this fine young man. I remember him as a happy little boy with a wonderful family. Mike, Caitlin, Colin and I are thinking of you all at this sad time. We are so thankful to Sean for giving his ultimate gift to make the world a better and safer place. May God's peace and love cover each of you with comfort in the knowledge that you will be with Sean again someday soon.
Bobbie Compton
January 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sean. Your Hero will always be remembered with pride and gratitude.
Dan/Marilyn Durkin
January 26, 2007
We can be proud to know the family of this wonderful young man.
Hunter, Fennerty, Gifford
January 25, 2007
Gifford, Fennerty, Kunkle, Lopez
January 25, 2007
Michelle Wilkins
January 25, 2007
It is never easy to loose a child, brother, Father or Friend. I share with your lost.and pray your strength through these days ahead knowing that Our God will shower his angels to comfort you right now.
Garnet Jenkins
January 25, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty, with so much gratitude, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Sean and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Fennerty family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Sean.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Gary Allain
January 23, 2007
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Sandy Bonesteel
January 23, 2007
My heart is saddended and I grieve with you. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
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