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Adam Kennedy Obituary

Age 25, of Norfolk, passed away April 8th, while serving in the Army in Iraq. Beloved son of J. David & Nancy A. (Smyth) Kennedy of Norfolk. Brother of John D. & his wife Kori of Nashua, N.H., Jane Kennedy of Winthrop, Maureen Daley & her husband John of Roslindale & Colin M. of Norfolk. Uncle of Eric Daley & Dean & Aren Kennedy. Also survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins. Relatives & friends invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Jude's Church, Norfolk, Tuesday morning at 10. Visiting hours at St. Jude's Church, 86 Main St., Norfolk, Sunday (7-9) & Monday (2-4) & (7-9). Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100, Norfolk, MA 02056. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2007.

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Auntie Amy & Uncle Tom

April 8, 2025

Another year gone by, 18 in total. Love and miss you always. RIP

Nas

April 8, 2025

18 years. It doesn't seem possible. You are loved and missed. Keep watching over us all!
Mom

SB

April 5, 2025

Never stopped missing you. Never stopped loving you.

Auntie Amy & Uncle Tom

October 23, 2023

Another 10/24 without you. Happy Heavenly Birthday Adam. Loved, missed and never forgotten.

Tom and Amy

April 8, 2022

Today marks 15 years we got the call. You are loved and missed daily. GODSPEED Love Auntie A and Uncle T.

Liana

October 25, 2021

Happy 40th. Never forgotten

mom

October 24, 2021

Happy 40th!

Emma and Sean

October 24, 2021

Happy 40th! Thinking of you today. Hope Pip is throwing you a party up there! Never forgotten APK...

Tom and Amy

April 7, 2021

04/08/2021, wow, it's been 14 years. You are loved and missed every day. R.I.P. Gone but Never Forgottenā¤

Nas

October 24, 2020

Happy 39th birthday! Still missing all that might have been.
Love you forever, Mom

nas

April 5, 2019

Hey! If you're not busy, help Adam Henry to arrive safely and timely!!
Miss you, my boyo. 12 years Sunday.

Amy & Tom

October 24, 2018

Happy Birthday in Heaven Adam. We miss you and love you!!! GODSPEED!

nas

October 23, 2018

happy37th birthday eve. Miss you so.

Li

September 2, 2018

Keep giving strength to mom! You are in our thoughts every single day! We love you

n s

September 1, 2018

remember my Patty Lou. and Welcome Uncle Charlie. Love you always.
Mom

Tom & Amy

October 24, 2017

Happy Birthday in Heaven Adam. We love and miss you everyday! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P. Dear nephew.

N s

October 24, 2017

Happy 36th Birthday! Spending the afternoon with OB1 will help divert me today. I will forever miss you.

October 3, 2017

In all the years that have passed I've never forgotten how much you mean to me. I miss you every day. You'll never be forgotten

May of 2004 celebrating my birthday at Norwich

Megan Kenney

April 3, 2017

Adam- I can't believe it'll be 10 years already. There is not a day that goes by that my heart doesn't ache in missing you, your smile, your voice, your laughter and the practical jokes and surprises we always did to each other (or others in our path) to embrace life always. I cherish and hold all the memories we shared close to my heart forever and always. Until we meet again..... Love Megan

Mom

October 24, 2016

Good Morning, Adam. Happy 35th Birthday! Missing you still.

Amy Levine

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Adam!! We miss you! Tom and Amy

October 24, 2015

happy birthday!

Amy Levine

October 23, 2015

October 24, 2015. To our dear nephew and Godson. Once again we are wishing you a Happy Birthday and you are not here with us. Not a day passes that we don't mention your name, think of you, or look at your handsome face on our wall. We love and miss you. Take care of all the fallen soldiers with you. R.I.P.

nas

May 26, 2015

wonderful tributes this memorial day weekend. the few years you shared wit us, you spent well. friends near and far will remember you always as will I. Miss you every day. Love, Mom

Amy Levine

April 8, 2015

It's been 8 years that you have been gone. I remember that horrible call we received like it was yesterday. I know you are watching over everyone, especially this past week. Keep everyone safe at the "Crawl" on Saturday. I know you will be there in spirit. We love and miss you every day!! R.I.P. brave soldier and dear nephew! Tom & Amy

liana

April 6, 2015

Another Easter come and gone and we remember the April 8, 2007 like it was yesterday. We told stories of the last few weeks and know you are all over the place watching over us! You must be so proud of your brother! please watch over us Saturday as we honor you again, you deserve it all! Miss and love you more than you know!

November 24, 2014

hard week. you were everywhere........

Amy Levine

October 24, 2014

Happy Birthday Adam! You are in our thoughts every day!! We love you and Miss you very much! R.I.P. brave nephew.

NAS

October 24, 2014

Happy Birthday, Adam Ant! I can't help but wonder what coulld/should have been. You'd probably be a Ranger, Captain, husband and a dad. Please continue to watch over us all, your namesakes espacially, Sean Thomas Adam, Jackson Adam, Gavin Awnan and Kennedy Anne. Missing you.
Love, Mom

Amy Levine

July 4, 2014

Adam, we miss you here with us. We would like to thank you and all our military men and women for your service and sacrifices. If not for all of you, we would not have the freedom to celebrate this wonderful holiday!! R.I.P. dear nephew and know you are in our thought not just today, but EVERY DAY!! Love and miss you!
Tom & Amy

Amy Levine

April 8, 2014

Another year has gone by. Seems like yesterday. You are loved and missed every day!! Your memory lives on. Rest in Peace dear nephew!! T & A

Lauren Woods

April 8, 2014

A day doesn't go by where you are not thought of. Miss u! RIP APK 4/8/07

Mom

April 6, 2014

The love you garnered was on display for the 7th crawl. Matt honored with his words. Watch over he, Leslie and Kennedy Anne. You would have loved the party. Miss you.

April 5, 2014

Another crawl...we will gather in your name and keep the memories alive..Love you, miss you
Ei

January 25, 2014

a hawk came out of the woods and flew right at my windshield the other day. To the point that I moved in anticipation of being hit. of course I thought of you and I am hopeful you will get your message through. Still missing you and always loving you.

Ei

mom

January 9, 2014

missing you a little extra today. Send me a hug.

Michael Posillico

November 10, 2013

Happy Veterans Day brother, you are missed today and everyday! I still owe you that lunch.

Amy Levine

October 25, 2013

Yesterday was your 32nd birthday and you weren't here. We love you miss you every day!!
Tom & Amy

Liana

October 24, 2013

Happy 32nd birthday Adam. You are forever loved and missed!

October 24, 2013

adam...we miss you and just wanted to say happy birthday...please watch over us...love you.

NAS

October 23, 2013

happy birthday! 32 years ago you blessed our lives. I cannot not imagine what your life would be like today. All those dreams were lost. I am so grateful for the years we had but still mourn what might have been. Keep watch over us all, until we meet again. I love you.
Mom

Jared and Leslie Sarten

September 8, 2013

Adam,

You are missed very much. It was an honor to serve with you and to be one of your friends. Thanks for looking out for me and my family

May 27, 2013

Some gave all. You are missed and loved!

May 27, 2013

It is amazing the tributes still ongoing in your name. I wish we had more of u.I love u
Auntie I

Amy Levine

May 27, 2013

Thinking of you always, but especially this Memorial Day! We miss you and thank you for your service. Memories live forever!!
Love,
T & A

April 16, 2013

Jane

April 8, 2013

Adam, there are many people thinking of you today and I can think of no better tribute. Miss you!

Jane

April 8, 2013

Adam , there are many people thinking of you today, and I can think of no better tribute. I miss you!

April 8, 2013

It's been six years today. Feels like yesterday we got the news but, a hundred years since we've seen you. We miss and love you very much!! We thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P.
Love,
T & A

April 6, 2013

watch over us all as we hoist a few in your memory and honor. love you more.
mom

April 5, 2013

If you had told me I'd be in MA to honoring your memory after 6 years of you not being here with us anymore I would have called you crazy, but here I am. Missing the man who I've loved since the day I met him. The same man who I know loved me, who kept me safe, who always made me smile and would drink with me. I've never gotten over how much I loved you. You were so amazing no one could surpass you.

Julie St. Jarre

April 1, 2013

Still think of you often...I remember your big smile and how special you made me feel...my heart still aches, but I know your watching over me like you always did. Miss u Romeo xxoo
**forever your Juliet**

L

March 31, 2013

Thinking of you always especially on Easter! You are forever missed xoxo love you

March 20, 2013

Going to be a great celebration of your life on 4/6 :)

Mom

March 17, 2013

Missing you.

February 1, 2013

"Some gave all". Miss you.

Amy & Tom

November 11, 2012

Happy Veterans Day Adam. We love you and miss you very much!! R.I.P.

October 24, 2012

adam...missing you and just want to say happy birthday to you...xoxo

South Shore, MA

October 1, 2012

In memory of Adam Kennedy. Adam and his family are being prayed for today.

T & A

September 11, 2012

What a great tribute to you from the town of Norfolk. The newly built Freeman Centenial School has been dedicated to the memory of Alvin Freeman & Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy. To all of those who come from Norfolk the memory of you both will live on in The Freeman Kennedy School. We miss you and love you Adam. R.I.P. T and A!

August 8, 2012

Adam, we need lots of prayers over these next couple of months, Watch over and guide! Love you and miss you

August 5, 2012

adam...please pray for great news tomorrow...xoxo

Mom

July 25, 2012

Watchover Aunt PL, and all who love her, today.

Joshua Reese

June 8, 2012

Adam,
you took me under your wing and showed me how to be a leader. I was 19 when you showed me that and I owe it to you that I am an NCO right now. I miss you brother! You will never be forgotten.

May 28, 2012

adam...thinking of you every day especially on this memorial day...love you and miss you.

Peggy Childers

April 19, 2012

April 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy:
Always remembering Adam. "Some gave all."

April 7, 2012

adam...keep a watchful eye on us today as we celebrate your life...love you and miss you...

March 3, 2012

there hasn't been one moment in the last five years that you haven't been on my mind. I can't even begin to thank you for everything you meant to me. you'll always be the man of my dreams Adam. I'll miss you always.

December 31, 2011

Can't believe its been 5 years since we last saw you! I will never forget our new years eve cousins lunch with you...miss you everyday since!!

December 29, 2011

Merry Christmas my friend.

- BP

December 26, 2011

watch over P&P

Mom

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas, my baby.
Love you more..

December 24, 2011

adam...nothing is the same without you...thinking of you always...xoxo

November 24, 2011

adam...as we celebrate another thanksgiving, we are so grateful to you...we miss you and love you more and more...please keep watching over us...xoxo

Mom & Dad

October 25, 2011

we toasted your 30th in St Augustine. Love,

October 24, 2011

I will think of you all day....Love

I

li

October 24, 2011

Happy 30th birthday!! Xoxo miss you !

October 24, 2011

adam...happy birthday...missing you even more if thats possible...thinking of you today...love you...xoxo

Julie St. Jarre

September 24, 2011

Romeo,

I think about u everyday. I just had my birthday and I remembered that birthday years ago when u drove to Maine just to see me on my birthday because u wanted me to feel special. We went to freeport and had an amazing day filled with laughs and lots of smiles. I will never forget that day or what an amazing man u were. You touched my life and I will always be grateful that you were a part of me and always will be. U are loved and missed.
Love your Juliet

li

September 12, 2011

after watching an amazing 9/11 documentary and seeing different point of views of what happened i thought about you the whole time. you may not have been a ny firefighter as the documentary was on but,the sacrafice you made for us and the country will never be forgotten and i'm so thankful and so proud of all you did! love you cuz

September 12, 2011

adam...after watching the horrible events on the anniversary of 9/11 i cannot tell you how proud i am to have known you and watch you grow into this TRUE AMERICAN HERO...you did not die in vain...love you and miss you...xoxo

August 19, 2011

May they help to fill the huge void left by your departure....I love you
Ei

August 8, 2011

Will another gift happen this week? I hope so.

Mom

August 7, 2011

Lovely that family is building your school!!!

August 6, 2011

its all good...you are always going to be a huge part in this...i can't wait to tell them all about you...love you amd miss you...please keep watching over the family. xoxo

mom

August 3, 2011

thank you for your intervention. Huey, Dewey & Louie made the most fortunate selection.
love you & miss you

June 23, 2011

adam...thinking of you everyday and missing you very much...keep watching over the family...xoxo

Kevin Warren

May 30, 2011

My name is Kevin Warren. I was the XO of 4th BCT (ABN), 25th ID. I met Adam in March of 2005 when I arrived to activate the BCT. At first I thought Adam was putting on a show to try to impress me. I thought that sooner or later the "honeymoon" would end and he'd be a "Regular Paratrooper." The honeymoon never ended. Until the last time I saw him, which was as he was going out to the vehicles to depart FOB Kalsu enroute to Diwaniyah, he was an incredible Paratrooper, man and friend. I have many fond memories of "Ranger Kennedy" as I called him until he was promoted to Sergeant. I know you are proud of him and you should be! Sparta Lives!

Jim

May 13, 2011

You have not been forgotten Adam

L Neal

May 10, 2011

To the family of Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy:
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.

May 2, 2011

Rest now Adam...

Peggy Childers

April 17, 2011

April 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy:
Please accept my remembrance of Adam on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

April 15, 2011

adam...it was such a great turnout...you wouldn't believe the impact you have on people's lives...the pub crawl was a huge success and a great tribute...we really miss you and love you...please keep an eye out on liana as she travels and send a miracle too! thanks xoxo

April 12, 2011

Adam, I can't begin to tell you how much of an honor it's been having you as my best friend. To have the ability to be welcomed and loved by your family and to celebrate your life with them. It was a hell of a weekend and we all miss you so much.

Hung Balcourt

April 9, 2011

A brother in Arms that will never be forgotten and always missed, see you on the high ground brother.

Joe

April 8, 2011

A day don't go by that I don't think about you. But I know you are watching over all of us. Rest brother we will meet again.

Peterson

April 8, 2011

Ranger on brother, Ranger on.

Joseph Brummell

April 8, 2011

I miss you brother! It was an honor to serve and become your friend. You will never be forgotten.

Chad Garnaat

April 8, 2011

Adam, to this day I am so honored to call you a friend and to have served with a genuine hero. Not a day goes by when I don't think of all the good times we had. I always looked forward to Sunday nights watching family guy w a case of Killians and listening to your best Peter Griffin impersonination. You are truly missed but definitely not forgotten. Love

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