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for Walter O'Haire
Jeff olson
May 26, 2025
Thinking of you today and always. Love you buddy. The world is not the same without you here. Rest easy, brother.
Timmy Keeley
May 29, 2023
Rest In Peace Wally. You will never be forgotten.
Timmy Keeley
Charles Gili
May 30, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to The Semper Fi Fund to honor and remember Walter K. O’Haire US Marine Lance Corporal. 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 across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Brian Colby
December 21, 2018
Thinking of you kid, your smiling face, always trying to please, and so happy. The best of the best.
John Mansfield
November 14, 2017
Hey buddy it's hard to believe it's been 10 years since you were killed fighting for country and our freedom. You were such a awesome nephew and Godson I miss you so much.
Mike
June 1, 2017
Seems like yesterday since it happened even though it's been ten years now...Wally thanks for the memories you will never be forgotten
February 25, 2014
Timmy Keeley
February 24, 2014
Rest in peace Wally.
November 11, 2013
Thank you for freedom
Billy
May 14, 2013
Been awhile,think of you. Miss you
May 13, 2013
Thinking about Gator on the recent 6th anniversary of his passing. Will never forget him.
Timmy Keeley
November 11, 2012
Wally, May you rest in peace along with your Dad Tommy. The greatest Dad in the world. Your both in my thoughts and prayers.
September 30, 2012
In rememberance of Walter "Gator" O'Haire for his dedicated service and sacrifice to this nation.
Teri Dunbar
May 28, 2012
I think of you often, and the sacrifice you gave to protect our country. I am PROUD to know we are family, May God always hold you close, and protect your family in your absence. Give your dad a BIG hug for me.... Love always Teri
Timmy Keeley
May 20, 2012
Keeping you and your dad Tommy in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Walter K. O'Haire:
Always remembering Walter. "Some gave all."
December 26, 2011
I served with O'haire in 2/6 golf. I will never forget him and always strive to be the man he was. Semper fi
Frank Koulalis
December 14, 2011
As I depart Iraq for the last time I want to thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. There are no words that can ever express my gratitude.You may be gone but never will be forgotten. Your life will live on in the memories of your Battle Buddies, friends and family. "JOHN15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Airborne All the Way!!
Timmy Keeley
November 11, 2011
Always in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.
Cole Craig
September 2, 2011
Hey buddy. I really miss you man. It's been over 4 years. Sometimes it still feels like it happened yesterday. Still remember those long drives on a 96 or the St Patty's Day trip just before we deployed. Good times my friend good times. Miss you.
Semper Fi
Lynne Neibert
June 16, 2011
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’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
Jim
May 13, 2011
You have not been forgotten Gator
May 12, 2011
Dear Wally,
Just needed to say Hi, miss you and won't be long and I will be seeing you if god willing, about to be 65 yrs old real soon. Maybe we both can hang out and watch over everyone. Take care and truly mis you alot. think about you all the time.
Rippa
Helen Olson
May 11, 2011
I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of your family at this difficult time of year. Walter will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2011
May 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Walter K. O'Haire:
Please accept my remembrance of Walter on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
PA King
March 21, 2011
Parade passed and was thinking about you.. I miss you
Jack (Rippa) Mansfield
March 20, 2011
Hi Wally,
I have been thinking about you and missing you alot. Your birthday is coming soon and you will be 25. I just wish I could see how much you have grown up, gotten tall and probably married with 3 beautiful children by now.. It would have been so awesome to see all you could and would have become. You take care and stay out of trouble. lol again love and miss you so much.
mandy jenner
September 18, 2010
miss and love you wally
Kathy Austin
September 17, 2010
Walter You have not been forgotted Our prayers are for you & your family.
crystal mcqueen
June 21, 2010
just letting you know that i miss you like crazy i will never stop thinking of you big cuz
Crystal McQueen
June 15, 2010
hey wally,
its your little cousin crystal just stopping by to say i love and miss you so much and that i wish you was here with us today.....i think of you everyday no matter where i am i carry your picture in my wallet
Pattiann King
May 15, 2010
Happy Birthday Wally
PattiAnn King
May 10, 2010
We miss you and your never far from our thoughts.
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Walter K. O'Haire:
Remembering Walter 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
Helen Olson
May 9, 2010
Thinking of your family today. May God give you all the peace and strength that you need.
Jim
May 8, 2010
You are not forgotten Walter
David Larker
November 30, 2009
Just wanted to say happy thanksgiving and merry christmas to o'haire's family and friends and all the best wishes.
mandy jenner
November 7, 2009
hey wally just thought i would say hello and tell you i think of u often and i love you and miss u
Jim
November 2, 2009
Not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Walter K. O'Haire:
Walter 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
PattiAnn King
May 2, 2009
Whether it 2 years, 2 months, 2 days, 2 hours or 2 minutes...it's too long. We love you and your never far from our thoughts and prayers.
Tom O'Haire
April 29, 2009
I'm sorry that it has taking so long for me to talk to you lil bro today all i have to say is I Love You and could you guide us in our darkest of times.
Anna Gartner
April 29, 2009
To Walter's family:
He is gone, but not forgotten. On the chance that you find comfort in reviewing his guest books as we approach the second anniversary of the day he left, I wanted to send you a message. Please know that those who served with him are still thinking of him. My son, Alex Gartner was a team leader, and trained Walter at some point before leaving for their 4/1/07 deployment. Alex had been injured on 4/27(sniper/leg) and was already in the recovery in Fallujah when he heard that Walter was taken from us. He is home today, still recovering. And still thinking of what a wonderful person we lost. He attended Walter's funeral service in country, along with Sean Dunnigan. They both were hurt, but wouldn't have missed honoring him for anything in the world. Thank you, and Walter, for his brave service.
Kristen Nali
January 22, 2009
The O'Haire Family
He was a great Hero and he is in our prayers. I love you guys!
Love Kristen Nali and Kaitlyn Nali(The Twins)
Kenna Larra
January 22, 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 1,300 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
Jeff Olson
September 6, 2008
I miss you man. I sure am proud of you and I think of you always. Thank you for everything.
June 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl O'Haire!
Roy Muller
June 22, 2008
Semper Fidelis Walter. Im a Marine who is currently deployed to Iraq. I graduated from Rockland High in 2006. Rockland, as well as the Marine Corp, is a closely knit family. You are one of my Brothers, and I give my deepest condolences to all your loved ones. Rest In Peace.
crystal shaw
June 9, 2008
hey wally its cuzin crystal and i just wanted to stop by and say hi and that i luv and miss you so much
In Memory of Walter ~ (Debra Estep)
May 12, 2008
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 Walter, but I am remembering
his service. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
MOE OHAIRE
April 20, 2008
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU GOD BLESS THE USA GATOR'S MOM
Jane Rivers
April 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I appreciate his call to duty on behalf of our country. Thanks to people like your son, we are able to enjoy our freedom.
Carol Biggerstaff
April 9, 2008
A friend JulieAnn from A Soldiers Wish List told me about your son. Thank you for raising such a fine young man. Walter gave his tomorrows for our todays. Walter will live on through the hearts, minds, and memories of his family and friends. He will never be forgotten and will be honored for his sacrifice. Many may not know Walter's name but they know many men and women heard the call of their country and answered that call. God Bless you and your family.
Susan Baker
March 27, 2008
My son is with 2/6 echo company and he was over inIraq with your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your son was special and so are you. What a marvelous gesture you performed with his platoon. Their memory of Walter will be of fun and good times because of you. God Bless you
Doreen Moore-McCarthy
March 13, 2008
To the O'Haire-
It was not until today that I was able to put two and two together. I remember Walter when he used to go camping with his family at Jellystone Park in NH.
I wish to send my thoughts and prayers to the O'Haire Family.
WILLIAM OHAIRE
January 1, 2008
IT MAY BE A NEW YEAR.WE SHALL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOUR MY HERO. RIP LITTLE BROTHER
Helen Lynch
November 1, 2007
To The Loving Family & Friends of Walter K. "Gator" O'Haire,
All that was good about Walter, has become part of each and everyoneof you. Shalom, Helen Lynch
South Boston (friend of Dee Dee's)
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 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl O'Haire and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Robert Thames
July 9, 2007
Once again, my deepest condolences for the loss of your son.
His ultimate sacrifice was not in vain.
The city of Fallujah is safer for the residents, the schools are being re-opened, the IP, IA and Marines are taking the city back one neighborhood at a time.
My son has assured me that Walter will never be forgotten by his fellow 2/6 Marine brothers, I hope that gives you comfort.
Rest in peace young warrior and thank you.
Robert
Proud Poppy of LCpl. Brandon P. Thames 2/6 Echo Co. 2nd Plt. SAW Gunner USMC deployed
Lee Sirotnak
July 8, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God provide you peace and comfort. Walter will live on in the hearts of many American families, and especially Marine families, who recognize his honor and courage and who will be here to support your family with prayer. God Bless.
Mary McQueen
July 1, 2007
Hi My name is Mary McQueen and i'm the aunt of Walter.K.O'Haire and i would like to thank all who have wrote in this book it means alot to the family THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH
frank selby
June 22, 2007
i will allways love you
and will allways be missed
PattiAnn King
June 21, 2007
No amount of words can truly describe the pain and a sense of loss we feel. Wally was always able to bring a smirky smile to your face. Now, it will be a sad bittersweet smile. Like all family, we laughed, argued, disagreed but we loved him very much and still do. A piece of our hearts died with him. I am sadden he will not be around to "argue until just have to give in, or he will drive you crazy" or "get out of trouble with just a smile and who me???" Our lives were better for having him in it. Wally is very much missed and will always be our friend, cousin, and especially our hero. Wally 15..1 and 30..2 Love PattiAnn
LCpl Matt Blades
June 13, 2007
Walter was an outstanding Marine in the sense of accomplishing everything he was ever tasked to do, with the upmost professionalism and having more motivation than most Marines in our platoon. He was always in high spirits, even during the most miserable of field exercises. He was an excellent friend, and any of his peers could ask for his help, and even if it was in the middle of the night, he would wake up and help out his friends no matter what. He always kept a picture of his late father tucked into his cover, and if things were getting bad, he would look at it to help him out spiritually. If Walter kept on the same track, then he would have become an excellent leader in no time. He was always on top of things whenever we would teach classes to the younger Marines, and he was always asking questions to better improve himself. Walter will be sorely missed among everyone, not only in our platoon, but in our entire battalion. He will always be remembered by the Marines in 1st plt. Golf Co.
Glen
June 8, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
William O'Haire
June 7, 2007
I love my brother alot. I would like thank all the people who have sign this book.
Jessica \ B. CPT, USMC
June 4, 2007
CPL O'Haire was a good Marine and I will forever miss him. He heroically gave his life for his country and it was an honor serving with him. 2nd Bat, 6th MC Regiment, Semper Fi - CU N Heaven, CPL...
crystal shaw
June 4, 2007
hey wally i really miss you you was soo loving and caring i don't understand why god had to go and take you away i love you soo much and miss you i think of you everday and night..somethimes i hope you will come home but i know that you are in a better place with uncle tommy love you soo much
love cousin crystal
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Travis Torrey
May 29, 2007
Wally was a good friend he was an older brother to me I knew him when he moved to Rockland from southie he was a huge inspiration to me he is a hero in his family and friends eyes
May 28, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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
mandy jenner
May 28, 2007
wally you were my pal my best memory of u is from the trailer you were my litte shadow and you always made me smile i hated going to the trailer until the year you were there i stayed at yours the whole summer that was one of the best memories i have we had so much fun up there you were my favorite little blonde boy and you made my heart smile i love you always
Jane Fike
May 27, 2007
Your family and friends are in our hearts and prayers. A great many of the families that post on MarineParents.com have posted condolences to your family. When you are at a place where you can read them, we would like for you to know how much we care. Here is the link. http://www.usmcparents.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=54348&whichpage=2
Jennifer Starsiak
May 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the O'Haire family. My boyfriend LCpl Patnaude (2/6 Fox) went through bootcamp and SOI with Walter. He was always so kind and generous. I feel so proud to know such men who are willing to sacrafice themselves for our country. Freedom truely is not free.
David Larker
May 24, 2007
I dont no what to say about ohaire. We went to bootcamp together and out racks where right next to one another. I've personally seen Ohaire work through challenging times in bootcamp while still helping out others like myself. I remember I used to tease him about his Boston accent. All in all ohaire was a good guy I always knew he would be a good marine, I remember when we took them pictures in our fake blues lol, but im very sorry about what happened and just upset that I couldn't have been there for anything. It kinda makes me happy because hes with his dad who he so dearly missed.
Jeff Olson
May 23, 2007
I miis you bro. I know your Dad is proud of you though. Not a day goes by without the pain of your death. You were a hero to many and a hell of a friend to me. Semper Fi
Cpl Olson Plt 2020
David Smith
May 22, 2007
While I never knew Walter, I knew him well. My son is also in 2/6 and was in 2020 with Walter during boot camp. When I heard of Walter's sacrifice for our country, I felt deep sadness as if he was a member of my own family. Marine families are like that. We laugh with each other and we also cry with each other. I will never forget him and what he did for us.
Jane Fike - VPM of LCpl William
May 22, 2007
To the family of Walter, our hero, my thoughts and prayers have been with you since I read of your loss. My son is also in the 2/6 and your reality is all of our greatest fear. My heart greives for your loss and know that all his "brothers" and their families are with you in spirit and prayer!
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the O'Haire family in the loss of Walter. I did not know Walter, 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. Walter 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~
Donna (Mansfield) Marino & Family
May 21, 2007
Dear Maureen and Family,
There are no words that can express how sorry we are for your loss, We know how proud you must be of your son, he was a true hero, he will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with all of you may God bless you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Ginger McKenzie
May 20, 2007
I was deeply saddened by the news of the loss of your loved one. Words cannot express the sympathy extended to your family. I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling with the loss of your beloved Walter. My nephew Jacob was serving with Walter in Iraq at this time. We pray everyday for the safe return of all our military men and women. The decision to serve their country is heroic in itself, them knowing the sacrifices they will have to make and also knowing that many have, and will continue to make the ultimate sacrifice, that of giving their life, defending honor and freedom of not just us, but all those who are in need. We commend all the men and women like Walter, who chose to insure that we have the advantage of having a military to protect our rights and values as Americans. To the O'Haire family, I and my family send our love and our deepest gratitude for having a fine son like Walter O'Haire, our thoughts and prayers are with you and with every other family member and friend who has a loved one serving anywhere in this world. May God give us all strength to get through the days ahead. May God Bless You All!!! Aunt of LCPL Jacob S. Martin.
nyccole minson
May 19, 2007
Wally was a HERO in my eyes.He fought for our freedom and the freedom for others and thats how hell always be rememberd. Ill remember him with all the good stories and memories that i shared wit him and never forget them at all. Always in my heart<3 Wally my hero_
Love always Nyccole
Forrest (Wally) Wallace
May 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of a true American hero. I am a former Marine of 12 years, and I too was known as Wally Gator in the Marine Corps. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Semper Fi.
Forrest (Wally) & Cheryl Wallace
Anna Gartner
May 18, 2007
To Walter's Mom:
My son is also with 2/6. There are no words to comfort you. Time and prayer do lessen pain. Know that Walter was a man who knew his options and chose to be the bravest of all. We cannot understand that sometimes, because we want them to be safe. But he was a man who the world needed and he answered the call. He chose the USMC to make his Dad proud. Now they are together and will look out for you. I pray that you have this book to read in the future when you are ready. Read it over and over. If you need a Marine Mom to talk to, please contact me.
Anna Gartner
Mom of LCPL Gartner
2/6 Golf Company
May 18, 2007
Mrs.O'Haire
I want to thank you for raising such an unselfish son who fought for his country and because of HIM and all the other Military Men and Women past and present is why we have our FREEDOM!
May God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nikally Costa & Tereza Carvalho
May 17, 2007
To Maureen,
My mother and I give our sincere sympathies.We hope that in time everyone will realize Wally was a hero to everyont that knew him.We love you guys.
Arlene & Pat W
May 17, 2007
Moe,
You gave us someone to be proud of, a real hero. Sadly he left us too soon. We loved him and he will be sadly missed.
Mary McQueen
May 17, 2007
Walter you will all ways be my hero and i already miss you so much but i do know that you are with the best your dad love and miss you auntie
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Walter. you will all be in our prayers.
Thank You Walter for being such a hero.
(In remberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Lisa Benjamin
May 17, 2007
Wally Gator,
Thank you for protecting our freedoms. I feel so saddened by your passing but so proud of your accomplishments. Rest in peace little one.
Moe,
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!
Melissa (Manetta) Micciche
May 17, 2007
It has been probably 15 years since I have seen any of the O'Haire gang. We all used to camp together at Yogi's. I remember Wally always running around trying to keep up with "the older kids". This is such sad news.
Though he is gone, and nothing can ever replace him, I am honored to say that I knew Wally (even if it was YEARS AGO). He will be remembered as a son, a brother, a Marine, a hero. SEMPER FI
Virginia & James Mansfield
May 17, 2007
Our sincere sympathies for your loss. The Ultimate Sacrifice was made - your son was a hero!
May God Bless your family and give some comfort to you.
Kasey
May 17, 2007
I did not know Wally, but he is a hero and I want to thank him for defending our country. His family is in my prayers.
zeiry esturban
May 17, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF WALTER O'HAIRE I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM VERY SORRY FOR UR LOST AND I AM THANKING UR SON FOR GOING TO IRAQ AND FIFHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY IT MEANS ALOT AND MY GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY
Melissa McQueen
May 17, 2007
Walter you truely are a hero in everyones eyes. You will be missed more than you will ever know. I just can't believe this happen to you. R.I.P. Love you always and forever.
Renee Owens
May 17, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
In memory of my nephew, PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
kim and jamie b
May 16, 2007
to the ohaire's.. we are so very sorry that wally had to leave us so soon. we are grateful to you all for allowing us to be apart of his life. we loved him and he will be forever dearly missed.xoxo
Tracey Murphy
May 16, 2007
Maureen, Tom, Matt and Family,
I am so sorry about what happened to Wally. I attended votech and was a year above him. We actually met after school, he was extremely nice, funny and caring. He is a true American Hero. I was in South Boston and also in Rockland to say goodbye and he will be missed very much not only by the people that new him but by this country.
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