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Jeremiah McNeal Obituary
Jeremiah E. McNeal NORFOLK - On April 6, 2008, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal, of the 7200 block of Chesapeake Blvd., gracefully left earth and peacefully entered God's home, while serving his country in Iraq. Jeremiah was born in Norfolk Nov. 16, 1984, to Pamela Gaynor and Malcolm McNeal. Jeremiah lived a blessed and loved life all 23 years. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and later went to Tidewater Community College to further his education. He also worked at Raytheon Technical Services prior to his career in the military. Jeremiah married his wife, Nikita T. McNeal, Feb. 23, 2007, and later found out about his second deployment to Iraq. They share one son, Jordien, 4 years of age. Jeremiah was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Nikita; son, Jordien E. McNeal; mother, Pamela Gaynor; father, Malcolm McNeal; four brothers, Jeraine, Isiah, Nathan and Nehemiah McNeal; two sisters, Rachel and Rhonda McNeal; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and most of all friends. A wake will be held be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Graves Funeral Home, 1631 Church St. A funeral will be held Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Chaplain J.D. Moore officiating. Interment will be held in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. www.gravesfuneralhomeinc.com
Memories and Condolences
for Jeremiah McNeal
64 Entries
Frank Batts
May 25, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the McNeal family on this Memorial Day. I was privileged to escort Mrs. McNeal during the memorial service and internment.
MG (ret) Frank E. Batts
Sherrita Person
April 5, 2018
It gets harder every year as I look at your son as he grows into a young man. We miss you dearly and just knowing that a memory goes a long way sometimes that's what gets us through. May you continue to blessed and watch over all of us as we wish you could be here in person but we will accept spirit as well.
We love you Jeremiah
Gone but never forgotten
Sherrita (sister in law)
May 30, 2011
To my best friend Jeremiah E. McNeal: I will always remember you, and everything we went through as teenagers. I'am glad that I was able to see you again in Kuwait, before you pass on. I didn't even know you was gone until my dad told me when I got off the plane from Iraq. I will never forget you, and your always have a place in my heart.
ALGIE BLACKMON (Norfolk, VA)
L Neal
May 21, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal:
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.
Peggy Childers
April 18, 2011
April 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremiah on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Billy Chorey
May 31, 2010
Mrs McNeal
I just left the Veteran's Cemetary in Suffolk and just "happend" to stop by your brave husband's site, and was struck by Jeremiah's youthful age when he died, as he defended people like me and countless others. My son is not much older than him, and please know that my deepest thoughts, prayers, and utmost respect are sent your way and towards those in your whole family. Your husband is a hero in my eyes, as are the countless others now in Peace with their Heavenly Father as we enjoy freedom here in America.
God bless you!
Billy Chorey
Peggy Childers
April 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal:
Remembering Jeremiah 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
NIKITA MCNEAL
November 12, 2009
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT HAS LEFT A MESSAGE AND PRAYER FOR MY FAMILY ,PLEASE HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY AND BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE ,AND NOT COMPLAIN FOR YOU WANT ..
Catherine Gillikin
September 1, 2009
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. McNeal, the Junior Girl Scout Troop #668 of Coloinial Coast will be honoring his sacrifice for our freedom ( along with others)in the upcoming Vetern's Day Parade November 11 2009.
Peggy Childers
April 6, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal:
Jeremiah 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
T Starman
January 16, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
Kenna Larra
November 24, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Please contact us! 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
Michael Iezzi
November 17, 2008
Jeremiah,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
april stevens
November 4, 2008
rip jeremiah! even though i never knew you, you are always missed and thought of!
karla makas
September 15, 2008
hope you got my first message
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 20, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the McNeal family and friends in the loss of Jeremiah. I did not know Jeremiah, 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. Jeremiah 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~
July 10, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt McNeal and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 10, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt McNeal!
Linda Cano
June 5, 2008
Jeremiah, thank you for your heroism. May God comfort your loved ones and greet you with open arms.
In Memory of Jeremiah ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 4, 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 Jeremiah, 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.
April 27, 2008
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
nikita mcneal
April 25, 2008
i would like to thank everyone for being there for us and making it easy to talk about him and make me realize that he has touched alot of lives ,and i thank everyone for that ..
Susanne Stuart
April 20, 2008
I do not know you, neither did I know your husband, but from what I read, you and him were so much in love and real love is very hard to find nowadays. I am so so sorry for your loss and for the pain that you are going thru. Each one of those soldiers is a hero. The soldiers who come back alive are heros too, because death is close to them each day, it changes some to a point where other people do not understand them anymore. I want to urge everyone in this world, to try to understand those men who came back with horrible emotional scars. I am sure that nobody who came back from a war is the same as he was, before he went. Please people out there, be good to each other and try not to judge anybody, just because they seem to be a little bit different. Those soldiers who are ready to give their lifes for our freedom, can not be thanked enough.God bless all of you.
Debbie Elam
April 20, 2008
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and giving a numbered quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 101 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-379-3817 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Jeremiah.
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
[email protected]
Suzanne MacDaniel
April 19, 2008
To the McNeal family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Jeremiahs' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 Iraq
Trish Edwards
April 18, 2008
My husband Jeremy Edwards was with Jeremiah on that night as well Nikita...my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious son...I am praying for you all. I wish there was more I could say except I'm sorry. Prayers, Trish and John and Jeremy Edwards Salem VA
Renee Person (mother of a fallen soldier)
April 18, 2008
Nikki,
You are a beautiful person inside and out. All I can say is God doesn't make mistakes. Remember I already told you this, and I know it's really hard understanding what God's plans are right now. I feel your pain and surrow, but God won't give you more than you can handle. I pray for you, your son, and all Jeremiah's family and friends. If any one needs anything even just an ear to listen to please know that I am here. I truly mean this from my heart. My son Derek Banks(DOW 11-14-07 while serving in Iraq) and Jeremiah are now Gods angels. The lord needed them more, just remember all the wonderful years you spent with him, and know his spirt will never leave you. I will continue to pray for all the soldiers.........greiving mother
Shaquita Mckinney
April 17, 2008
YOU WERE A BRAVE SOUL,ALWAYS SMILING,NEVER SEEN YOU MAD NOR UPSET.. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.!I LOVE COUSIN..KEEKEE
Linda Trzybinski
April 17, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences on your terrible loss. I pray that your loving memories will eventually bring you comfort.
Jim & Sue Olliso
April 17, 2008
We'd like to express our deepest sympathy. How truly sorry we feel. It is hard to know what to say at times like these. We can only begin to imagine the sorrow that comes along with losing someone so close to your heart. May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort. Please know that our hearts ache in unison with yours at the loss of this honorable man, a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the values we hold so dear in America. Our thoughts are with you.
April 17, 2008
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior...
Thank you for all you did for us.
T~
Sister of a Fallen Marine
Kim Straker
April 17, 2008
The comments written by Sgt.Curtin tell us a great deal about this young man. May his loved ones find some comfort in the knowledge that his 23 years on earth were well spent, and that he made a difference to those who knew him, and to those with whom he served.
Rest well S/Sgt McNeal
Dee and Tim Crawley
April 16, 2008
"We are all in Gods hands". Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless him
Solid Rock C.O.G.I.C.
April 16, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. J.E. McNeal, We, The Pastor and members of the Solid Rock C.O.G.I.C. church family would like to let you know Our PRAYERS AND OUR LOVE ARE WITH YOU! Remember, God Is Still In Control! God Bless You. The Church Family
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
April 16, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Jeremiah 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 Jeremiah in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Monique McIntyre
April 15, 2008
I have known Jeremiah since high school and he always been a nice and caring person and my condolences to his family he will truly be missed
LATOYA J.
April 15, 2008
ALWAYS REMEMBER HE'S WITH YOU EVERYWHERE YOU GO AND DO. KEEP SMILING AND KEEP YOUR HEADS HIGH! GIVE HIM THE HIGHEST PRAISE!
BTW CLASS OF 2002!
Rodney (Yolanda Brother) Green
April 15, 2008
I can not make the service, Please Forgive me.
My heart goes out to SSG Jeremiah McNeal's family. My prayers are truely with you in your time of needs. I pray that the Lord will lift your eyes to the hills which cometh your help, all your help cometh from the Lord. May God always bless you and may heaven smile upon your family.
Megan Hunter
April 15, 2008
My deepest prayers go out to the family of Jeremiah. From his friends from BTW.
Carl Fenner
April 15, 2008
I am reading this "Fallen Hero's obituary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I never knew him personally, but as a Veterans Representative, I just had to let Jeremiah McNeal's family know that I grieve with you.
Diane Outlaw, Library Asst. TWP
April 15, 2008
May you find comfort in knowing that you have friends to support you as you begin to heal--Know God will hold you high
We are deeply saddened by your lost
Venisha (yvette) Jackson
April 15, 2008
It's difficult to bear the loss of one so very dear,But may it help a bit to know that caring thoughts are near,And may your special memories be a comfort to your, too,And keep the one you loved so much still very close to you.
Sherita Yancey
April 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Belvina Ellis
April 15, 2008
My heart goes out to the family. May God be with you
Edward Lonecke Jr
April 15, 2008
SSG Mc Neal is a True American Hero, he has served this great Nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedom and for that I am forever gratefull. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the McNeal family.
Respectfully,
Patriot Guard Rider
Tim Curtin
April 15, 2008
I was SSG McNeal's team leader on his first tour in Iraq. I remember how mature, trustworthy, hardworking and good-natured he was, considering his young age at the time. He took being away from his family and having limited time with his newborn child prior to us leaving Fort Dix incredibly well. It was a sign to me of what a special young man I had working for me. Boy, did he love his juice! It was always so amusing to see how a juice box could get him going at 0400 when we were getting ready to go on a mission or whatever. It is no surprise to see that he became a leader in his own right. America lost a good one in him, but I take comfort in knowing he rests with the Lord now. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. Please take comfort in knowing Mac touched a tremendous number of people in a positive way in his short life.
SGT T.E. Curtin
Naval District Washington Regional Police
C/276, 1st Platoon 2003-2005
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fran Marshall
April 14, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Staff Sgt McNeal.I was riding through VA and saw the flags flying at half staff and I knew we had lost another hero . My son was killed July 31 2007 .My family will be praying for you family
April 14, 2008
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!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
Dave Carey
April 12, 2008
To the family of SSG McNeal, you have my deepest sympathies. I was with the 237 for a month last year. SSG McNeal was an excellent person and the world is less bright now that he is gone
Dameon Robinson
April 12, 2008
Jeremiah and I were best friends in 8th grade at Norview Middle. We ended up having all 7 or 8 classes together. He was a true student, American, friend, and human being all around. A hard working individual. We will all miss you Jeremiah. We appreciate everything you have done.
James Jones
April 11, 2008
To the MCneal family my deepest sympathy to you"ll regarding your loss. Mac was a very special and outstanding youngman. I had the honor of serving with him 2004-2005
and will never forget such a well rounded youngman. Retired SSG Jones
Janice Oswald
April 11, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SSG McNeal....I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
ardellia barlow
April 11, 2008
I would like to thank you for what you have done for our world and risked your life for this world to be a better one your loved ones would miss you rest in peace.
Kaneshia Lawton
April 11, 2008
Soory about your loss. he will always be with you no matter what.
Mary Alice Cheeseman-Graham
April 10, 2008
To the Jeremiah E. McNeal family: So sorry to hear of your loss. We share in your grief. We are keeping you in our prayers today and hope that God will see you through this sad time. The Cheeseman family: Leon/Donnie/Dwayne/Kenneth/Nelson & Brenda/Thomas and Linda/Angie & Rick/Mary & Tim and Mrs. Margaret Cheeseman
mark pratt
April 10, 2008
Big Mac,
I know you are no longer on the 5-Ton providing over watch but you are in heaven keeping us safe. You are missed and will be forever in my thoughts. SFC Pratt
Gale Poindexter
April 10, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt Jeremiah E McNeal. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Beverly M
April 10, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
SHIRLEY DONEY
April 10, 2008
REST IN PEACE STAFF SGT. MCNEAL, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Sandy Bonesteel
April 10, 2008
Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.
Valorie
April 9, 2008
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 they were 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
Paulette Williams
April 9, 2008
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 and friends.
Garnet Jenkins
April 9, 2008
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jeremiah rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the McNeal 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.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice Jeremiah made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley H
April 9, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank Staff Sgt. McNeal for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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