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for Sean Thomas
K. Joseph
May 24, 2024
Thinking of you this Memorial Day and often.
Shelly Kendeffy
March 27, 2021
Can’t believe it has been 14 years...
I think of Sean often.
He was such a wonderful person.
Sending all my love and wishes of peace to his family.
Michelle E Lesko
March 12, 2021
Sean was a wonderful person. I miss him still. I met him at FTIG and served in 28Th Discom with him. He made the people around him laugh and feel good, I will remember him always.
Michelle E Lesko
March 11, 2021
Sean was a wonderful person. I miss him still. I met him at FTIG and served in 28Th Discom with him. He made the people around him laugh and feel good, I will remember him always.
Clell & Hal Goldstein
July 26, 2015
We think of you every day & miss your funny ways. So glad we can see your daughter, Alexa at your Mom & Dad's when we come for a visit. Peace to you & all your family!
Charlie Gili
July 12, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Thomas Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Sean M. Thomas US Army Master Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Lt Col Dennis Langston, USAF, Ret. JASG in Bahgdad Mar 06 - Mar 07
May 29, 2015
Miss you, Sean. I still think of you often and celebrate your life each Memorial Day. Rest in peace, my brother in arms.
March 29, 2015
sean:
there is not a day that goes by that we are not thinking of you. we miss you so much and maybe some day we can be together again. We love you.
love: Mom & Dad
March 27, 2015
Sean-Thinking of you day on this occasion and miss you and remembering the special times and it makes me smile. Love you Uncle Jim
Nathaniel Trueblood
November 7, 2014
RIP MSgt. Thomas. Thank you for your service to our country. I was one of the emergency responders to arrive on scene immediately after the attack. There were many people trying to help you and Ms. Edwards. I wish I could have done more.
It took me awhile to figure out what to write here. I think about that day and my time in Baghdad a lot. I wear your bracelet to remember the sacrifice you and your family made for our country. You will never be forgotten.
Andy Kline
May 5, 2014
Not a day goes by that I am not reminded that your gone. Your deeply missed by all and I try to share your memory with everyone I meet. I carry your memory with me on my travels across America in the hope that your enjoying the view from above. God speed old friend....... till we meet again, we shall fight where we are told and win where we fight!
March 29, 2014
to our son Sean
another year has gone by and it seems like yesterday. all of us miss and love you so much. The Family
March 27, 2014
March 27,2014-Thinking of you so much today and always. Love and miss you.
Uncle Jim
the good days
Donald Zohner
February 18, 2014
You are sadly missed but never forgotten. Some day we will meet again in the Fiddlers Green
Shelly
January 10, 2014
Thinking of you and wishing peace to all of your loved ones always~
December 28, 2013
Happy Birthday my friend.
September 11, 2013
In memory & honor of MSG Sean Thomas.
Dylan Lawson
March 27, 2013
Wow... Its been already 6 years since your gone. You did the most amazing things for people especially for the people you loved. I wish you were still here with us. I miss you so much Uncle Sean but I know your in a happier place. Love you Uncle Sean.
December 17, 2012
Sean
Just a note to wish you a happy birthday on 12-28. We miss you and love you so very much. There are just not any words that can express it
Love Dad & Mom.
Marie Bausinger
September 29, 2012
Your light shines bright within the hearts of many. You live on and one day all your loved ones will see you again. God Bless Your family and may God sustain them until you meet again.
James Thomas
September 28, 2012
Thinking of you alot today, the day before the golf tournement, you will be in everyones thoughts as we celebrate as you would want us to. Miss you alot. Love Uncle Jim
Clell & Hal Goldstein
May 28, 2012
Memorial Day, 2012! Sean, we think of you every day! You are truly our hero, as you are to so many! We miss you so much & will never forget your lovely spirit & laughter!
Michael Corrigan
May 25, 2012
Sean,
Missing you this memorial day. thinking of you often. God bless you and all of our soldiers. God bless you, your family and your little girl.
Lynne Neibert
May 5, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son, husband and father's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Peggy Childers
March 28, 2012
March 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas:
Always remembering Sean. "Some gave all."
March 27, 2012
5 years. We miss Sean everyday! He will always be our hero! Mindy& Jamie
March 27, 2012
Today marks the 5th year since we lost you and it seems like yesterday. We think of you everyday and miss you so much. Love, Mom & Dad & family.
March 27, 2012
We miss you everyday Sean.
January 10, 2012
Thank everyone for the thoughtfulness and care we have received for Sean..We miss him so much, he was such a wonderful son and is missed every day by his family. The hurt never goes away. Dan,Diana &Family. 1/12/12 DDiana llll
June 6, 2011
I had the pleasure of serving with Sean in Baghdad from September until February. I will remember his goofiness and sense of humor as it made the days pass by a little quicker. I wish I would have sat and talked with him a little more during that deployment. I pray that God will bless and keep those he loved and cherished the most.
June 4, 2011
for Sean...
Cesar Casillas
April 6, 2011
To the family of Sean, Four yrs later there is never a long lapse of time when I dont think about my friend Big Red.
Peggy Childers
March 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas:
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
M Flick
March 27, 2011
We love and miss you so very much! It's not the same without you brother.
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Thomas Clements
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Tom Clements, USN
Brent McGuire
May 30, 2010
I met MSG Thomas at the Embassy Annex. Our office was diagonally across the hall from the JASG. Friendly and helpful.
Larry Gniewek
May 28, 2010
I had met Master SGT Sean Thomas a week or two before at the Embassy. I was impressed with his friendly demeanor & the company he kept. I had planned on getting to know him better as he was a real likeable guy. Just weeks later, I was delayed inside the Embassy and would have been outside when the attack came. The shock of the incident struck hard when I learned that Sean was involved. I noted the respect and love for Sean at the memorial service, I think of him often and a possible friendship that will never be.
I have provided presentations on life in Baghdad to some local groups, I include Sean in them to make sure he is remembered & so that all may know that the price paid for thier freedoms was paid in full by Sean, his family & others like him.
Larry G.
formerly of the Regime Crimes Liaisons Office
Bobby Cook
April 22, 2010
I served with Master SGT Sean Thomas in his last 6 months of life, and now as I look back on the events, I may have been the only person who Sean said Goodbye to, It was just a few hours earlier Sean and his unit put me on a convoy home. I learned about the rocket the next morning as I checked in with his unit, to let them know I had made it to Kuwait. I can still to this day remember him playing ping-pong with Nap, hanging out in the chow hall joking and making the best of things. Or even the last words we spoke to each other... saying how I wish I could have stayed longer, and he was willing to take my seat home... RIP Sean your pal Petty Officer 2nd Class Cook (AKA Cookie)...
Jeffery Reel
April 10, 2010
To his wife Carrie, mother Diana, and family and friends;
My name is Jeffery Reel, I was a Navy Corpsman (Doc) with a Marine Unit at the Embassy with Sean. I did not know Sean prior to his death, however, I was the one who treated him at the scene of the attack at the Embassy. I was the first to arrive, I was in charge of his care at the scene, and I transported him to the hospital. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to save him that day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Sean and what happened that night at the Embassy. I also attended the memorial services at the Embassy as well. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. If you wish, please contact me at 765-546-2348 which is my cell number. Any questions you may have about that night, I would be happy to talk to you.
Diana Thomas
April 5, 2010
Another year since Sean's death. This is his mom, our lives will never be the same. His smile lit up a room and he could talk his way out of anything and make us laugh while doing it. Such joy Sean brought to all who knew him we see Him in Alexa and she makes us laugh, our family loves her so much, Carrie is doing well. We laugh we cry we all have our memories. Thank all of you for rembering Sean. We are very blessed, Sean has been rembered in so many good ways. All of our soldiers deserve to be honered in every way.
Thank You
March 30, 2010
3 years later......miss you brother....RIP
Thomas Clements
March 29, 2010
MSG Thomas is remembered as a caring warrior, soldier, and father. He was proud in all his roles. It was an honor to serve with him.
CDR Clements, USN, Ret.
H. "Dutch" Mellema
March 27, 2010
To the family of MSG Thomas, I served with Sean in Baghdad. I didn't know him well but knew that he positively lit up all rooms and people encountered. There's not a week that goes by that I don't think about him. The date of March 27 is a date I choose to reflect on the life of Sean Thomas, and to ask again that God continue to bless Sean and his family. It was an honor to know him and serve with him--thanks for sharing him with us.
Shelly Myers
March 27, 2010
I think of Sean & his family almost every day. Tonight, I can't get Sean out of my mind.... Rest in Peace Sean and bless your wonderful family and beautiful baby girl. Much love always..........
Peggy Childers
March 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas:
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
March 24, 2010
To the family of MSG Sean Thomas. I served with Sean on Baghdad. His memory will live forever. We will see him in the next life. I am sure of this. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Sean was a great friend to all of us and will be sorely missed.
SGM James Peiffer
Dylan Lawson
January 15, 2010
We love you uncle Sean we always will I love you alot I miss you alot I miss everything from you we all are sad but we all know that you are in a better place.
Carrie, This is the one photo I remember that Sean had posted in his office of the 3 of you in Baghdad. It was a pleasure to see you and Alexa again.
May 25, 2009
May 21, 2009
To the Family of Msgt. Thomas, I was there the night the rocket came in and took his life. It was night I will never forget, I was less than 30 yards away. He was a proud father and a very nice guy. I only saw him a few times but I do remember him very well. I wish I could have help him. I will never forget him. I wish you nothing but goodness and love until the end of time.
March 27, 2009
Two years ago today changed our lives forever. We miss you more than anything Sean, and our hearts are broken. We are so fortunate to have your daughter Alexa in our lives. Her personality is so you, and we love that! We miss you!
Love,
your sister Mindy and family
Peggy Childers
March 27, 2009
To the family of Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas:
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
Kayla Parr
February 10, 2009
Serving with MSG Thomas was a pleasure. I remember eating dinner and playing ping pong with him on our down time. He was always there when you needed someone to talk or vent to. Baghdad was a rough place, but MSG Thomas made it easy with his always smiling face. Rest in Peace, you will never be forgotten.
Kenna Larra
February 9, 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!
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
Kelly Gillis
December 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Sean. We all miss you so very much. Dylan made you a card today and we are taking it up to you. We love you so much!
Chris Murphy
October 7, 2008
Through the wonders of Facebook I was just chatting with a common friend of Sean and mine and I learned of Sean's passing. Of course I Googled him and saw all the articles on him and his family and was truly saddened and happy at the same time. I was saddened to see he left a wife and child with his passing, but happy that in all the pictures I saw that Sean was still "Sean". I was his Resident Advisor (RA) when he first went to Kutztown and had the "luck" to have a room next to his. How many times did I have to come out and tell him to be quiet at 2 AM for yelling "hoo-rah"?!?!? But that was Sean and he was just a big teddy bear and that shows how much he wanted to do what he was doing. And obviously if I searched as much as I did for information about what happened, he meant a lot more to a lot more people than he probably ever realized. Cheers Sean - i'd have been there to pay my respects had I known buddy.
July 25, 2008
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Master Sgt. Thomas.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Master Sgt. Thomas to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or
[email protected].
Gino Caprio
July 13, 2008
Just wanted to let someone know that this man was such a great leader and friend to many in central Pennsylvania. I am so glad I got to share good times with him. He will always be a hero to me.
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Master Sgt Thomas!
Lindsay K
May 26, 2008
Every year on Memorial Day, I choose a fallen soldier to honor for about fifteen minutes in front of the flag. Usually, I just pick a soldier at random and don't really search to hard because all fallen soldiers are worth remembering. This year, I searched quite a bit and I found Sean. His story touched me like no other did. Later today, our family of five will talk about Sean and share his story. I hope that it touches my sisters (ages ten and six) as it touched me (age thirteen). God bless Carrie and Alexa and rest in peace, Sean.
Love from NC.
Lindsay
James Wilson
April 22, 2008
I was serving in Baghdad in a civilian capacity at the time Sgt. Thomas was taken. I had just walked past the spot where he died and gone into the palace minutes before the incoming fire. When I got back onto the street he was already being assisted by others better equipped to give him aid. I attended his memorial service in the palace chapel and met some of his fellow soldiers. It was a great honor. I have frequently been moved to pray for his wife and daughter and, by God's grace, will continue to do so. His death is real and difficult and as hard as anything in this life can be for those he leaves behind. But it is not the last word. May God bless his loved ones.
Adam Howard
April 9, 2008
I had the HONOR of meeting Sean's family when our unit arrived back in Harrisburg, PA from Iraq. I was one of Sean's "Trailer-mates" in Iraq. I didn't meet Carrie and Alexa until April 6, 2008, but seen pictures of them and heard about them from Sean. Sean told me how much he missed and loved Carrie and Alexa so much. To the family of MSG Sean Michael Thomas: HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Debra Estep
March 27, 2008
To the family and friends of Sean. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Jenny Harris
October 29, 2007
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. From the family of Henry Clemons in Ky.
Shelly Myers
August 23, 2007
Sean and his Family are in my thoughts everyday. I hope to meet little Alexa someday.If someone could please forward me Carrie's mailing address... I would very much like to send her a greeting.
Love and peace to you always
Michele
August 17, 2007
For the past 5 months I've been trying to think of the right words to write here...Sean was an amazing guy. I knew Sean when we were kids, then lost touch, and then ran into him a few years ago. He was still the fun, loving person I remembered. He could put a smile on your face no matter what was going on. He had that crazy dog, Morphius. They made a perfect pair. My 9 year old only knew Sean for a short time, but in that time he grew to idolize him. Whenever he sees a soldier, he talks about Sean. Every now and then, he'll start talking about him for no apparent reason. He cherishes everything he can find that somehow reminds him of Sean. I'll never forget the way he laid his head on my lap and sobbed during the funeral. It's hard to believe that one man can touch a child's heart so much in that short amount of time. Danny and Diana, you raised a wonderful son. We'll never forget him. You are all in our prayers. Jim, Michele (Thomas), Matt, Greg, and Kyle Stahl
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 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Master Sgt Thomas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jim George
July 31, 2007
Thomas, Your family is truly blessed. When my third family member died my mother said she wanted to be next because the pain was to much. I felt the same pain when I hugged your mother. I feel it today as the memories return. I call it the spirit of an angel. Your spirit will live forever. Big Guy.
Maggie
July 12, 2007
To Seans Family,
Please always remember that there are many people you will never know or meet that are keeping you and Sean in our prayers. We know that it is because of great people like Sean that we have this great country and all freedoms we enjoy every day. He is our hero.
July 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace in the memories of your loved one. God Bless.
Cheryl Cooper-Ansell
July 5, 2007
I was in Williamsport on Monday, July 2 (just passing thru on my motorcycle and just happend to stop at a Dennys restaurant for a break) and the I noticed the article in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette about the celebration of Seans life. I bought the paper so I could take it to my hotel to read. I was very moved by the article. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family, his wife and daughter. I know first hand the pain of dealing with the loss of loved one in Iraq. I lost my nephew, PFC Charles S. Cooper Jr. on April 29, 2005. Hang on the the memories, cherish them, that is all we have left and celebrating Seans life, not his death is wonderful. They may not have been here along time, but they were here for a purpose and it was to protect our country, our freedoms and all that we sometimes take for granted. I am so proud on Sean, he will never be forgotten. He is a hero of God now and is still protecting us. They are Angels.... God Bless you and your family.
Ronn Massie
June 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Sean.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Sean for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Kyle Goldstein
June 8, 2007
Thank you Sean for fighting for our country i have heard alot of stories about you altho i never met you you are in a better place now
Linda Flannery
June 3, 2007
My condolences to the family of this brave young man. May you find comfort in your loving memories. He is truly an American hero, and will not be forgotten. My flag flies in his honor.
Clell & Hal Goldstein
June 1, 2007
To All the Thomas Family,
We are so distraught about Sean's loss. He was always the beacon of light in the family - he always made everyone seem special & brought laughter into all our lives! Even if he was the one who was "the brunt of the joke", he would still be laughing the loudest! What a wonderful young man Sean was. We all have so many fond memories!
His daughter, Alexa (through Carrie, his wife) will always be close with your family & be the best part of Sean that we have to remember & honor him.
God bless all of you & we hope, in time, that the pain will lessen, though we will always remember Sean & his fun-filled ways.
ROBYN Garside
May 20, 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 FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Lynn Slemons
May 18, 2007
Carrie,I wrote this poem in honor of Sean.I think you know how much you,Alexa and your entire family are in all of our prayers.May God bless and watch over all of you!
Through The Eyes Of A Child
Proudly serving his country
with his head held high,
in the face of danger
he did not run,did not hide.
In his wallet he carried a picture
of his daughter and his wife,
just a few weeks ago
he was holding each closely,
holding each tight.
14 years of service
given to the country that he loved,
until the day he was called home
from the Father above.
Through the eyes of a child
his spirit lives on,
though his time on this earth
has come and gone.
Many hearts are now broken
by this horrible pain.
Now he walks with Jesus,
forever to reign.
Sean's family
May 6, 2007
I just wanted to let all of you that have signed or read the guestbook to date, know how much Sean's familiy appreciates it. Yesterday was a mototcycle benefit ride for Sean's daughter, Alexa. It was a beautiful day filled with beautiful memories and beautiful people from all walks of life. Sean would have been thrilled. Thanks again...
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Steve Schreffler
April 27, 2007
To Sean's Family,
I grew up with Sean and haven’t seen him since graduation, but I have no doubt that he was outstanding citizen, husband, father, son and a hero. I would like to send my deep heartfelt condolences. We have all lost family and friends in this war and feel your sorrow and pain.
Marie Bausinger
April 25, 2007
To Carrie and the parents of Sean:
For those who knew him, they were blessed, for those who did not know him are also blessed by hearing about his life and how courageous an honorable he was. His spirit lives on in all of you who carry him in your hearts. Love never dies. God Bless you and remain with you. He makes the weak strong.
Be brave, hold your heads up high, he has left you to carry on his honor. I salute Sean Thomas for protecting me, a US citizen.
Sean with daugher Alexa
April 23, 2007
Howard Zohn
April 19, 2007
Carrie and family
I was sadden the day that I received word of Sean, I had worked with Sean for a short time in the Property Book Office at Ft. Indiantown Gap and got to know him as a fun loving guy who loved life and that he really loved his family. I know that he will be watching over you and your little girl. I was sorry that I could not make the services for Sean, I just had a operation and was unable to travel, but he is always in my mind and I will never forget that cheerful smile of his to say that everything will be all right. God Bless you and your family in the comimg days and the Lord will provide you the strenght to carry on and some day see Sean.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Thomas 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~
Julie Albright
April 16, 2007
Carrie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sean was a great man. I will never forget the smiling and the joking Sean from High School. Your daughter will be able to talk to anyone who went to school with him and find out how wonderful her father was. He died a Hero and will always will be. And Alexa remember your Aunt Kelly will tell you everything you need to know about your wonderfu dad.
Kathryn (Owens) Gallo
April 12, 2007
My heart stopped when I heard this news. I will always remember sean's spirit and laughter as a fond memory of my high school years. I will keep his family, wife and beautiful daughter in my heart and prayers. May God give you the grace you all need to understand and persevere through this difficult time. Kathy (owens) gallo
Sally Wetzel
April 11, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. Thomas,
Although I do not know your family, my heart goes out to you all for this terrible loss. It is so obvious by all that i have read, that Sean was an amazing individual in all aspects of his life.
Keep him in your heart and in your memories and he will be with you always; for those that have touched our lives so deeply will never be forgotten.
Sandy Bonesteel
April 10, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Ruth Salas
April 9, 2007
One great person - will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family - rest in Peace.
Captain Matthew Lohenitz
April 9, 2007
MSG Thomas was one of my supply Seargents while I was in Company Command at the 728th. I knew him as a young NCO and he was the epitomy of a great soldier. My heart is heavy with the loss of such a great man. Although he had not been under my command for some years now, I still feel as he is one of my troops. Sean, your ultimate sacrafice is not in vain, I salute you. Go with God.
Bob Tubbs
April 9, 2007
Best Wishes in this time of lost and if there anything I can do just let me know.
SFC Kevin Wagner
April 9, 2007
Carrie & Alexa,
Please excuse me for the period of time it has taken me to compose this message. I just want to say, after trying to write something to express how much of a loss Sean was to this deployment, I STILL can not come up with the words to describe it. I will say though that Sean and I became friends because to this deployment and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers. We had planned to do a lot of things together, with you and Alexa, me and Lisa, when we got back. We were talking even that fateful night at chow of the times we had prepping at Dix, the time in Kuwait, and the moments shared in Baghdad. We laughed at the times we were going to have back home. Almost like in Tommy Boy the movie; he was “Richard”, I was “Tommy”, and we were going to have a great time golfing, eating wings, and most of all giving the other a hard time in general. I know the guys at the weekly card game will miss him and his wise cracking smile, so we have set aside a chair for him at the table for every week we have left; just so he knows its there for him.
I just want to say Carrie, Sean was a great soldier, a great friend, and a great man who only wanted the best for you, his child, and the Army.
God Bless You and Alexa,
SFC Kevin Wagner (Wags)
Baghdad, Iraq
Ryann Houseknecht
April 8, 2007
To The Thomas Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Although Sean is no longer physically with us his trademark smile will shine through with every smile and echo of laughter in his daughter, Alexa. Sean put the meaning in the word hero and truly symblizes what this country bases itself on - bravery. It makes me proud to know people like Sean exist in this chaotic world and that his selflessness shined through to the very end. Please know how much love and support are behind all of you. God bless!!
jULIE PHILLIPS
April 8, 2007
I had cried and cried, then I remembered him, his smile, the way he light up a room and the way he LIVED his life, he took IT and did it, he didn't hold back his thoughts. God bless, I hope some day to meet Alexa. I saw him the day the Alexa was born, he was beaming and I was so happy for him. All my love to you and family.
Julie
Hollie Zimmerman
April 7, 2007
Dear Carrie,
I just don't know what to say. There's really nothing I can say to ease your pain. Sean was an amazing person. He had to of been or you wouldn't have chosen him. His memorial service was amazing. He's touched so many people's lives in such a positive way. Paul and I will keep you and Alexa in our prayers. We are only five minutes away if you ever need anything....anything at all....Day or night. Please take care of yourself and keep in touch. We love you!!!!
Cathy Houseknecht
April 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you and we know he will help you through these very empty days ahead. God needed him at this time and we will never know why he chose now. Trust in him and peace will come to all of you.
Again-God Bless and keep you.
Becky (McCloskey)Fultz
April 7, 2007
Carrie and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Sean's passing. I personally didn't know him but my sister knew him, through you Carrie. Your family is in my prayers every night when I pray for our troops over there including my husband. I will never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice as well as their family here. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. God Bless.
The Rev. Terry & Patricia Zimmerman family
April 6, 2007
Dear Thomas family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Sean was a brave man to fight for our country. We felt the need to express our deepest gratitude for his unselfishness. May God comfort & protect you always. Love & Prayers, Terry, Patricia, Bryan, Robyn & Erika
phillip kline
April 6, 2007
To Carrie,Alexa and the entire Thomas Family.Sean was true hero in my eyes.ALWAYS there to help whenever,wherever or however.I will always remember Sean for his wit,his loyalty and dedication to his new daughter and wife and his love for the Military.It was truly a pleasure serving with Sean and he will be long remembered by all,
MSG PHIL KLINE,Baghdad,Iraq
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