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McGee, Thomas Patrick
Born and raised in the South Bay, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2007 in Afghanistan. He was 23. Thomas had served in the Army for 4 years. Thomas was a Graduate of Redondo Union High School and attended El Camino College, pursuing a career in law enforcement. He is survived by parents, Tom and Sylvia McGee; brother, Corey McGee; grandmothers, Coralee Gentle and Margarete McGee; grandfather, Juan Montoya; step-grandparents, Onja and Jim; aunts and uncles, Leon and Julie, Tom and Debbie, Steve and Michelle, Joe and Elke and Michael; cousins, Jana, Stephen, Lexi, Connor, Melissa and Laura; and good friends, Vanessa, Craig and Greg. He was a special son to his loving and devoted parents, was a mentor to his brother, was much loved by his close family, and will be greatly missed. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2007, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Rice Mortuary in Torrance. The Service will be held Monday, July 16, 2007, 11 A.M. at Redondo Union High School Auditorium in Redondo Beach. Burial will follow at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family a message, share a memory, for directions to services, and check back to view the online video tribute.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Jul. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McGee

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Amber

June 3, 2014

I think of you almost daily and I know you're around. I have worn your bracelet everyday and miss your silly humor and fun smile. Miss you Tom! Wish I could have one more day...one more conversation...

July 10, 2013

I MISS YOU

July 10, 2013

ITS BEEN 6 YEARS SINCE WE LOST YOU ..;FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHERED TOGETHER TO TOAST OUR TOMMY.. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS..

December 23, 2012

I am thinking about you always ..i miss you so so much.you are in my heart''and always will be. love mom.

Peggy Childers

July 15, 2012

July 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Thomas McGee:
Always remembering Thomas. "Some gave all."

July 7, 2011

JULY 7,2011,

YESTERDAY JULY 6TH , FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.WENT TO THE CEMATARY, WE ALL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH.WE TALKED ABOUT GOOD TIMES LAUGHED,CRIED,TOASTED TO YOU.DAD,COREY AND I FEEL LIKE A PIECE OF ARE PUZZLE IS MISSING.YOU ARE ARE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.. LOVE MOM ,DAD, COREY

Peggy Childers

July 6, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Thomas McGee:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

July 6, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Thomas McGee:
Remembering Thomas 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

Gilda Ray

March 2, 2010

Hello If the parents of Sgt Thomas McGee would get in touch with me it would be a great honor cross stitch a memorial for their son.
Thank you

Peggy Childers

July 6, 2009

To the family of Spc. Thomas McGee:
Thomas 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

In Memory of Thomas Patrick McGee ~ (Debra Estep)

July 6, 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 Thomas, 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


The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

December 29, 2007

Sgt. McGee on the left

December 29, 2007

McGee in Afghanistan

December 29, 2007

Tommy McGee with Santa at daycare 1985

December 21, 2007

Tommy McGee with cousin Jana @ daycare

December 21, 2007

Tommy at Halloween party at day care 1985

Ruby & Henry Garcia

December 21, 2007

Dear Sylvia, Tom, Corey,
We are so sorry to hear the shocking news of Tommy's passing. We just found out and are saddened beyond belief. We pray that time and the help of the Lord will heal our hearts. We are so proud of your son Tommy. He really is a HERO to all that knew him. God Bless him.

Tommy was "our boy" for about the first 4 years of his life. We were his day care givers. What a joy to have had Tommy in our care. We got to know a beautiful, happy little boy. He was always smiling and laughing. We have many fond memories. We'd like to share a photo or two with you.
Sylvia & Tom, please let us be here for you. Call on us. We love you all and loved Tommy dearly.

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Betsi Irving

November 4, 2007

To Tom, Sylvia, Corey, and the entire extended McGee Family:

Every Memorial Day and Veteran's Day in our town, posters are put up along Route 16/Washington Street, which runs through the entire town. A poster listing a fallen soldier's name, age, rank and state is put up on each telephone pole, along with an American flag. As there is always one put on the pole at the end of my driveway that I pass several times a day, I have decided that this should not just be a name to me, but rather a tribute to someone that I want to put a face to. Yesterday the Veteran's Day poster went up, and it was for Sgt. Thomas McGee. I found his obituary on line, along with beautiful tributes to the fine man and soldier he was, and also the wonderful picture of him in his uniform. I have printed this out and put it on the poster with his name, so that I can remember his heroism each time I pass it. Although the posters are removed in a few days, I will always remember him and how well he served our country.

Please accept my condolences and may the memories of him in the years you had together bring you great comfort.

gail johnson

October 1, 2007

Hi my name is gail. My son, Spc Daniel Cagle was KIA near Ramadi Iraq in May of this year- also a Hawthorne resident. I have deep empathy for your loss as Thomas is an incredible man by all accounts. May your memories and stories comfort you - Thomas will live on forever in your hearts. A true American Hero. Praying for strength and healing and sanity through all your sorrow. God Bless.
Gail (mother of Daniel)
Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do for you.

The poem below has brought me great comfort. Perhaps some of the words will also bring you solace.
THE NEXT ROOM
Death is nothing at all...I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me - let my name be ever the household word that I always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it every meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well.
(Canon Henry Scott Holland)

Viola Redmond - Spurgeon

August 31, 2007

Dear McGee Family: I have 4 children and one of them has been in the US Military for 9 years. I have no idea what it would be like to lose any of them. I am so thankful for the service your son provided to our country, and the peace and freedom that we have because of honorable men like him. God bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Love always,

LHS Cardinal

debbi rivers

August 27, 2007

To the parents of Thomas, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

Meta Dolt Ridings

August 14, 2007

Dear Sylvia & Tom
Please except my condolences. I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

August 14, 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)

Nancy Oseto (Nunez) 71'

August 7, 2007

My hart is with you Thomas McGee and your family I just read about your passing and am so sorry for your family I know they will be strong they were Cardinals as I was in 71'so I know they will get through this time. I have 2 U.S. Marines, your age, who have been deployed twice so I know the altimate fear. Take care Thomas McGee and don't forget to shine your star up there for MOM AND DAD once in a while.

SGT McGee in Novo Brodo, Kosovo.

Matthew Ampagoomian

July 25, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the McGee family.
I served with SGT McGee in Kosovo on the same LMT team. I remember teaching SGT McGee how to drive a stick shift. I have never seen anyone pick up that skill as fast as Thomas did.

God speed.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 24, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the McGee family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, 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. Thomas 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~

Althea Barrett

July 24, 2007

May God bless your and yours. Sorry for your great loss. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and yours. Please know that there are people out here who do care and your HERO will never be forgotte. Hold tight to yur memories. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY.

David Jackman

July 23, 2007

Tom and Slyvia it's hard for me to imagine your loss. But please know that you and your son are in my thoughts. LHS Class of 75

Amber Parks

July 21, 2007

I loved you and I'll miss you forever.

Kevin

July 19, 2007

Tom you will contintue to shine in our hearts forever. You were a good guy with a great head on your shoulders! Somthing that a majority of the world does without. Don't ever lose that smile! It does more then you think!

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 19, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

July 18, 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

Howard & Rose Hatfield

July 18, 2007

Mr & Mrs Tom McGee,Corey & Family,
I just wanted to express our deepest sympathy to you all. My husband served with Thomas in Kosovo. He said Thomas was a very nice young man who was very intelligent. Howard said as a soldier Thomas was the best of the best. Thomas served his country and family with pride and honor. He will truly be missed by all. He has shown the most love & sacrfice anyone can " To lay down his life for his fellow man". My husband said that was the kind of man and soldier Thomas was. Which will never be forgotten. So we thank Thomas, you, and your family for Thomas serving our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love & Prayers in Christ, Sgt Howard & Rose Hatfield- Mary,Howie,& Sarah...

May this comfort you...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

WALTER AND MARCIA IKER

July 18, 2007

TO ALL THE FAMILY:
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY YOU HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT PEOPLE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND WE THANK YOU FOR THOMAS PATRICK MC GEE SERVING HIS COUNTRY.
WE LOVE YOU,
WALTER AND MARCIA IKER
LEADERS OF THE YELLOW RIBBON SUPPORT GROUP AT DAYSPRING CHURCH IN CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Christine Archer

July 18, 2007

Tom, Silvia and Corey,
My heart goes out to you all in this sorrowful time, but always remember all the amazing memories we shared together. Tommy will never be forgotten, he will forever be in our hearts and in our minds. May he rest in Valhalla with his fellow warriors.

I am sorry I was not present on Monday, but my heart was with you. I love you Tom, Silvia, Corey and Tommy.

Elisa

July 17, 2007

Sylvia and family,
My deepest Sympathy to all of you. I did not know the Hawthorne McGee article was your family. George Carranza and I work next door to each other and in chatting late monday he informed me about your son. In turn I passed the info to Cindy. I know it must be very hard right now but there are so many people who share your pain after reading the articles; I know your very proud of Thomas.
Blessings to you,

Tracy Lane (Fjelstad)

July 17, 2007

To the proud family of a brave serviceman I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you.

Sincerely

Cindy Baltimore

July 17, 2007

Dear Sylvia & Family

I just heard about your son, Thomas. Michael and I are thinking about you and your family.

I never met your son although I should have since we grew up together. I just believe that when we go to our final resting place that those who leave us are always the most near.

Suff...Take Care of yourself. I will contact you in the next few weeks.

Your longest oldest friend

Cindy Baltimore aka Cindy Mulcare

STEPHANIE OROZCO

July 16, 2007

I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH TOMMY SINCE KINDERGARTEN AND WAS DEVESTATED WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS. MY COUSIN DIED THE SAME DAY IN IRAQ. I'M SURE THEY'VE MET NOW IN A BETTER PLACE.

John Navarro

July 16, 2007

To a true American hero who gave his life for his country and all of us. I didn't know him personally but I have a friend that served with him in Kosovo. His name is Lt. Jake Clark and he spoke of how much he admired your son. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We appreciate your son's service and committment. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Thomas and God Bless America.

Karl Panzer

July 16, 2007

From all of the Alumni of RUHS pass our upmost respect and condolences to Mr. Thomas McGee and his family. Our prayers are forever with you. May godspeed....

DeeAnn Huddleston

July 16, 2007

I am truly sorry to hear about your son, i know how loved he was by his family and how proud you are of him....DeeAnn Huddleston

Yvonne Gaumot

July 16, 2007

Dear McGee Family~
My deepest condolences go to you as well as my many thanks for your son Tommy and his honorable service. may you be blessed with the Peace that surpasses all understanding~and~a heart filled with memories.

Valerie Silva

July 16, 2007

Mr.,Mrs and Corey McGee,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength to get you through this difficult time...Corey I am so so sorry. You are in my prayers. Please be strong.

Carl Chagollan

July 16, 2007

All the men and women from our Armed Forces should be proud of their honorable service around the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of a McGee family member. I am a veteran from the 1st Infantry Division and all of our U.S. troops are well trained and cared for.

Mike Ricci

July 16, 2007

For one so young and yet so brave to give of himself unselfishly and with great dignity and honor for his Country.Knowingly and willingly accepting the dangers that existed but pushed on to make this country what it is today." A better place thanks to Tommmy and all the active military personnel and Veterans that gave and pushed on.We Salute your Son Tommy for his bravery".May the Peace of God comfort your entire family and give you the strength to push on.

Nikki Austin

July 16, 2007

Tommy- I miss you more than anything in the world. Everyday I think about you and all the times we hung out on the street and just enjoyed life. Those were the days with no worries and no stress. I don't think this world will ever be as sunny and warm without you. I can't wait till the day when I see you again and hold you in my arms. I hope you never forget me because a day does not go by without your bright smile in my mind. It breaks my heart to know my children will never know the greatest person in the world who made my life that much better. I love you Tommy...

Connie Velasquez

July 16, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathy for
the loss your son. You are in my
prayers. Your son will never be
forgotten.

Kasey

July 15, 2007

To the McGee Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this incredibly tough time. Tommy was an incredible person and will be greatly missed. However, I find comfort knowing that he is in a much better place now.

Brent Everhart

July 15, 2007

Dear Tom,Sylvia and Corey,

Brent and I were so very sad to hear about the loss of your dear son & brother, Tommy. Please know that he will be in our prayers. Tommy was a true hero, not just for us but for all Americans. He will never be forgotten. We love you Sylvia and will keep your whole family in our prayers.

Brent and Celeste Everhart and Family

Heather Cody

July 15, 2007

To The McGee Family,

My family and I are thinking about you and your brave son. We can empathize with the overwhelming sorrow you are enduring. As a community we stand by you and support you!


Fellow Seahawk

Joe, Sandy, Christopher, Kyle & Kevin Coleman

July 15, 2007

Dear Sylvia, Tom and Corey,

Words can not express what we are feeling. We are so very sorry for the untimely death of Tommy. He was a great kid and a good friend to Christopher. We always enjoyed him coming over to our home. We know that he has touched many lives in his short 23 years. He served his country well and for that you can be very proud. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know that you will see him and be with him again.

Love,

Kathy Conklin

July 15, 2007

Sylvia & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you.
Rich & Kathy Conklin

SSG. Dennis Curtis

July 14, 2007

Sgt. Tommy McGee, you where Greg's best friend and we all loved you very much. You where always a polite and caring young man. You made a great MP and would have made a super policeman. You had all the right talents and you did the very best with them all. I am so very proud to have served with you and to have known you. I re-read all of your emails often. This is not good bye my friend, I'll see ya later.

Chuck Jordan

July 14, 2007

Tom and Sylvia, We were sorry to read about your loss. God Bless you. Chuck & Judy Jordan

Colleen Patterson

July 14, 2007

Dear Sylvia: I don't know if you
remember me; I'm a friend of Char
and Carol. I'm so sorry about your
son; please know I'm thinking of you & yours and praying. Colleen
Patterson

Christopher and Judy (Castillo) DeJesus

July 14, 2007

Rest in peace McGee. You were one of the few that was actually a good, squared away soldier. We remember the times in Kosovo together and at the 40th before you went active. Excellent soldier. Our condolences go out to your family and loved ones. May God bless them with strength and courage to prevail from these hard times.

Joy Munnell

July 14, 2007

Sending you Love and deepest sympathy.
My thoughts are with you.

Charlene Ahlstrom

July 14, 2007

Tom, Sylvia, & Cory - we are so sad for your loss of Tommy, we will miss him so much. He was a wonderfull part of our family. I have awesome memories of our kids, when they were little, being together. Thank You, that your son was serving our country. Our son, Todd, is in the NAVY, serving in Iraq. We LOVE all of you so much, Mark, Char & Family in Florida

Jessica Bolitho

July 14, 2007

Dear Family:

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies for your family in the loss of your hero son, Thomas. Thomas gave his life for his country and I am forever grateful for his duty. May God Bless you and keep you forever.

violet loney

July 14, 2007

My 14 year old neice wrote this when her cousin (my son) Cpl. Jon-Erik Loney died 28 Nov, 2006
An American Hero is someone who, against all odds, will stand. Stand not only against the foes of his or Country, but also the foes of God. Real men wear pink? No, a real man wears the United Staes uniform. A real man is proud of his Counry, proud of his God, and will stand in the rain and say "though none go with me still I will follow"
Honor, Duty, Country. Honor is the pride of what an American Soldier is. Duty, it is our duty to serve and to be better citizens of the United States. Country, because of our God, because of our men and women over seas, we are free.
Land of the Free because of the Brave. How true God has blessed in many ways, He gave us His Son to die and Rise again, He gave us men and women who will go in harms way and fight for our freedom. God Bless our Amercan Heros

Maxie Gray

July 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.

Nanette William

July 13, 2007

I, the mother of PFC Roy Lee Jones III killed in action May 10, 2007, would like to express my sympathy. I am still in shock, but I can say we have something to be proud of. Our soldiers are heros and they will never be forgotten. Hold on to your beliefs and everything will fall into place.

Dewayne Standridge

July 13, 2007

Rest in peace Spc. McGee, God bless you!

scotty mcleod

July 12, 2007

I salute your fallen soldier it is men like him that let us sleep safely in the night,knowing that they are out there protecting us.I thank you for raising a fine son and a true hero.

valorie

July 12, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Linda Clifton

July 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 11, 2007

Thomas is now a beautiful Angel in Heaven...God Bless his family and friends.
With Love,
T
Sister of a Fallen Marine

Michael Iezzi

July 11, 2007

Father we entrust our brother Thomas to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Thomas in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Carol Cline

July 11, 2007

Spc. Thomas McGee and Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

July 11, 2007

Rest in peace Marine, you're paid in full.

Sandy Bonesteel

July 11, 2007

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is in the Army and deployed; I want to send my condolences.

Cory and Mary Orvik

July 10, 2007

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Thomas in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Spc. Thomas McGee, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired

Gary Allain

July 10, 2007

Spc. Thomas Mcgee
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

SHIRLEY DONEY

July 10, 2007

REST IN PEACE THOMAS, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Roland GUERRERO

July 10, 2007

I know it is hard to believe that this could have happened. But do believe that many people feel your pain and hope that you can remember the courage, pride and the happiness of this hero to help you get thru to the next day. Our thoughts are with you. Guerrero Family, our son Cpl. M.Davis KIA Iraq 5.21.07

The McIntosh Family

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your honorable service.
God bless your family and friends.

Garnet Jenkins

July 10, 2007

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Spc. Thomas McGee, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Thomas rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the McGee family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Thomas, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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