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Paul Conlon Obituary
Paul was born and raised on Cape Cod, and graduated from Mashpee High School, Class of 2005. Following high school, he joined the Army and was deployed to Afghanistan shortly after graduating from boot camp on Feb. 1, 2008. During combat in Afghanistan, he was wounded but continued to fight, saving the lives of many soldiers. He later refused surgery to stay with his unit. His military awards included two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star of Valor.
He was an incredibly talented person who excelled in art, music, writing, and poetry. Franklin Pierce College offered him a scholarship based on his writing ability, but he turned it down to serve his country. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, Cape Cod Composite Squadron.
Besides his Mom and Dad, he is survived by his brother, Daniel Conlon Mahoney of Hyannis; grandmother, Luzia "Lucy" Baron of Mashpee; great-grandmother, Maria "Avo" Darosa of Somerville; great-aunt, Maria "Titi" Darosa of Somerville; uncles, John J. Baron II and his wife, Erika, of Mashpee, and William H. Baron III of Sandwich; aunts, Laura Lee Baron of California and Victoria A. Baron of Sandwich; cousins, Danielle M. Auld of Somerville, Douglas Baron, John Baron III, Mathew Baron, and Conor Baron, all of Mashpee; Band of Brothers of 1-506, Task Force Red Currahee in Afghanistan; namesake, Paul E. Conlon Sr. of Cape Cod; and many more relatives.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave. at Route 151, Mashpee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Christ the King Church, Mashpee Commons, followed by burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pfc. Conlon's memory can be made to 1LT Donald Carwile Children's Memorial Education Scholarship Fund for his children, c/o First National Bank, PO Box 847, Oxford, MS 38655. For online guest book and directions, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.
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Peggy Childers
August 15, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Paul Conlon:
Always remembering Paul. "Some gave all."
Crystal Cattabriga
March 12, 2013
Thank you for your dedication to our country and your sacrifice. You'll never be forgotten.
October 1, 2012
Still Remembered. Never Forgotten. My eternal gratitude to you remains real.
Petra Hokanson
November 11, 2011
To the family of Pfc. Paul Conlon, please know that Paul is thought of often, and especially remembered today!
Thank you to all our troops on this Veteran's Day!
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Peggy Childers
August 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Paul Conlon:
Please accept my remembrance of Paul on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Jim
August 9, 2011
You have not been forgotten Paul
Matt Almquist
May 2, 2011
Yesterday marked an incredible day in the war on terrorism, and Paul's involvement and efforts in this fight will never be forgotten. We all miss you Paul. The sun gleams with your unforgettable charm. Shine on.
Petra
November 12, 2010
Yesterday was Veterans Day and Paul was in my thoughts, as well as his family, big hugs to all of them.
Alex Fernandez
November 10, 2010
I love you paul, We had good times in Afghanistan. I been having a really hard time letting you go. Everyday I think about you, I scream when I am drunk wondering around looking for you, I miss you dearly. Love you bro
Jim
August 19, 2010
You have not been forgotten Paul.
Peggy Childers
August 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Paul Conlon:
Remembering Paul 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
Uncle William Baron
December 24, 2009
I love you, I miss you.
Chris Burchell
December 20, 2009
To the Conlon family, Conlon was a awesome friend and I enjoyed getting to know him during basic training, he bunked right beside me. During basic, him and another guy filled my sleeping bag with shaving creme and I got so mad at him. Although we liked to prank each other, he was a all around good person and he will truly be missed and never be forgotten. I also remember the day that you guys sent him snickers when he was in basic also and he got in trouble. The whole time he was doing push-ups he had a smile on his face. He truly had a awesome spirit. I remember him well and I feel so bad that I was not able to tell him goodbye. lol I remember his handwriting was so small you needed a magnifying glass to read it, but it was still very good handwriting Godbless you guys. he will be missed.
Nicole DeMoranville
October 8, 2009
Paul,
I miss you so dearly. There is never a day, hardly a moment, that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. The love that I have for you still grows stronger everyday. The respect that I have for you will never be surpassed by another. I wish there was a way that I could say these words to you. I know that you are safe now, in the eternal resting place, but for my selfish ways, I wish you were here. I want for one last time to laugh with you; to have not a care in the world; to know that everything is going to be alright; to know that the world is our playground; mostly , one last time to laugh with you. I have not lost sight of these things, I have just lost the drive to feel them. With time, my mind eases. With time, my heart weighs. With time, I grow. With time, you are no less missed.
I love you Peej.
Lauren Hill
September 4, 2009
Maria, you remain in my daily thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Paul and his life and sacrifice. He continues to remind me to live each day to the fullest.
We love you!
Lauren Hill
(D Co)
Peggy Childers
August 15, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Paul Conlon:
Paul 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
Lindsay Sattin
August 15, 2009
Paul, it's been exactly one year without you and I think about you every minute of every day. You we're not only one of my best friends in the entire world, but your smile and ridiculous sense of humor could always brighten any day. I still wear the belt you got me during my junior year for my birthday. Backwards, obviously. And every time I listen to Saves The Day, it makes me smile and think of all the times we had down by the pond in my neighborhood, just sitting. Writing. Laughing. I love you with all my heart, and I will never stop missing you, buddy!
Kevin Gibbons
August 15, 2009
Paul
Even Though We Never Met, There Isnt A Day That Goes By Where I Dont Think Of You And The Other Fallen Heroes. Your Always Watching Out For Your Fellow Soldiers Along With Dan & Cpl Xiarhos Now From Heaven Which Is A Good Thing. May You Been With God Forever And Watch Over Your Family. And Pray That Your Fellow Soldiers Will Come Home Some Day.
debbi
July 18, 2009
Paul, soon it will be a year that you will have left God's earth for higher ground. The death of a child is something you never get over so please let your parents know that you are now ok. God has a way of giving us signs when we're still and I pray that God has allowed those signs to come to your parents and family. As a Gold Star Mother I know the pain of the death of a child. I also know that it's not the death we remember but the life you lived and loved. May that life be celebrated and remembered forever.
Your parents aren't alone and there are many who are there for them. If they ever want to talk to others who have gone through the death of a child or loved one in active duty please do contact me.
May God continue to provide His love and comfort to your family and friends.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Pamela Morse
March 21, 2009
I should have written long before this to express my sadness for your loss. The gravestones of Paul and Daniel McGuire are within feet of my son's at the Massachusetts Military Cemetery, so somehow I feel that they know each other. I wanted to introduce myself and offer my condolences to your family. I hope to meet you someday.
Mother of Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 8, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Conlon family and friends in the loss of Paul. I did not know Paul, 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. Paul 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~
Kenna Larra
December 19, 2008
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In Memory of Paul ~ (Debra Estep)
November 24, 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 Paul, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 –
(To hear the song)
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
Amanda Borton
October 5, 2008
I never had the opportunity to meet you, or your family, but I wanted to take a moment to honor your sacrifice, and theirs. It is men and women like you that make our country great. I also wanted to let you know that you will never be forgotten. God bless you.
Bill Tucker (RMV)
September 25, 2008
Maria just came back and learned of Paul's death. I want to express my heartfelt sadness and want to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. Please make sure that you take care of yourself first and let the strength of others help you heal through the pain.
Mary Connolly
September 16, 2008
To the Conlon family,
I know there are no words to say, except how very sorry I am for your loss. May your wonderful memories of Paul help you through this difficult time. Please remember he shall never be forgotten.
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 11, 2008
REST IN PEACE PFC. CONLON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Courtney Shopshire
September 11, 2008
Family, and Friends of PFC Paul Edward Conlon, Jr. :
My heart (heavy with grief as it may be) sincerely goes out to all of you. Each and every one of you is in my prayers, and may God bless you and bring you peace through this pain.
Paul, you were the most amazing person I have ever met in my life. And I probably won't come across another soul as beautiful as yours ever again. One in a million, more than that. I love you with all of my heart. With your undying love, and selfless sacrifice, you are truly a hero to be admired by all.
"And even if you're gone,
I swear I'll stay here.
I won't budge at all."
I love you, sweetheart, for always. God bless your soul, God bless the families and friends of Peej, and may God bless America.
Conlon, LeRoux, & Ochoa
Dana Ochoa
September 9, 2008
?Maria, John, Dan and family...
I'm so very glad that my husband had the chance to serve with Paul. His laughter, jokes, poems and sarcasm will never be forgotten. He is a true hero and will forever be in our hearts. ?
no purple hearts...
Wife of SPC Joel Ochoa
Dana Ochoa
September 9, 2008
?Maria, John, Dan and family...
I'm so very glad that my husband had the chance to serve with Paul. His laughter, jokes, poems and sarcasm will never be forgotten. He is a true hero and will forever be in our hearts. ?
no purple hearts...
Wife of SPC Joel Ochoa
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
September 9, 2008
Paul, I just wanted to say thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation, a nation in mourning for our fallen hero’s. You like so many other soldiers chose to serve our nation when needed most and with your life you protected the very core of what America stands for. My nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward also made that sacrifice on 5/6/2008 when he was killed in action in Iraq. As I mourn for my nephew I mourn for you and so many other brave soldiers and know that you all will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, we as a nation will never forget you. I stand tall and salute you Paul and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for the nights we at home could sleep without fear and know that we are safe. To the Conlon family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Paul and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Jason Watson
September 8, 2008
Mrs. Conlon,
Your son was by far the best person I have ever met in my life. It didn't matter what kind of day we had a work...how bad it was...he always managed to make everyone laugh. Always kept high spirits. I can remember when we were in Basic he never complained about anything and always had a smile. He is a hero to all and will never be forgotten.
Band of Brothers: Anthony Babour and Paul Conlon
September 8, 2008
Lt. Donny Carwile & Pfc. Paul Conlon Together Always
September 8, 2008
Paul and Donnie (together in the beginning, together in the end)
September 7, 2008
Misty Morningstar
September 7, 2008
Dear Family of PFC Conlon,
I have started this note many times but unsure of the right words. My name is Misty Morningstar. My brother is 1st Lt. Donald Carwile; he was killed along with Paul. I didn't know Paul but I can tell you that my brother loved him. He loved every one of the soldiers that he served with. The first and last thing he had on his mind was his troops. He even talked about them to me on the phone and in his emails. Please let me tell you that my brother died that day with true HERO and me and my family thank you for your sacrifice as well.
Proud sister,
~Misty
Stephanie Rafoss
September 3, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Daniel White
August 31, 2008
I would like to express my deep sorrow at the loss of your son. While visiting the grave of my father I came across the final resting spot for Paul nearby. I promise you that whenever I visit my father I will stop for a moment with Paul and remember his sacrifice.
Robert Beckwith
August 29, 2008
Maria,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these troubling times.
Suzanne MacDaniel
August 29, 2008
To the Conlon family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Pauls' 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
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
gary Allain
August 28, 2008
Pfc. Paul Conlon
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Dominique Gabriel
August 27, 2008
America has lost a true hero.I knew from the day I met him, Paul danced to the beat of a different dummer. It did not surprise me that he pushed aside his own wounds to help his comrades. He worked for me at the Somerville Stop & Shop and showed those same traits with the associates he worked with. May you rest in peace young hero. My deepest sympathies to Paul's family, but know that Paul always wanted to serve his country and make a difference. Paul, you made the ultimate sacrfice to keep us free..God Bless You
Valorie
August 27, 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
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 27, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Pfc. Paul Conlon our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Paul. And to Paul it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Paul, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Paul’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Gale Poindexter
August 27, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Pfc Paul Conlon. 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
Sandy Bonesteel
August 27, 2008
My condolences to the family of Pfc. Paul Conlon. I know there are no words that can go as deep as the grief and pain they feel. But I pray they will know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them. And many, many people who care very deeply about them and about Pfc. Paul Conlon.
Tiah
August 27, 2008
i knew Paul when he worked at stop and shop... he was a CDH and he was very funny. I think he was a true hero and i thank him for serving our country... R.I.P. Paul
Bettina Henne
August 26, 2008
PFC. Paul Conlon, Jr. will always be a personal angel and protector of my son, 1Lt. Donald C. Carwile. They participated in many fire fights together, and Paul was an Expert Riflman. Our Nation, communities, friends, and family ALL were a reflection of what was the driving fource of these two Men and Sons of our Nation. Liberty is our Nation and Pride is our measuring stick. Thank you for your honor to all facets of our United States Of America
Shelley H - Blue Star Mom
August 26, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Paul Conlon for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele
August 26, 2008
I'm am so very sorry for your loss. My brother is currently serving in the Army and is going to be leaving for Iraq next week. I want to thank Paul for serving our country. You will always be remembered. To Paul's family, may the memories of Paul comfort you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Hemeon Abbott
August 26, 2008
Dear Maria, John and family,
We are so very sorry for your incredible loss. We know you will live with the pain of it in your hearts every day, but with the joy of having had Paul in your lives as well. Paul was loved by our family, and we will miss his humor, intelligence and amazing heart.
Paul brought light, grace and love into our daughter Amanda's life and for that we will always be grateful. We will remember him as well as for having served our country in Afghanistan with such bravery and honor.
Please accept our very sincere condolences at the death of such a beloved young man. You all will be in our hearts in the very difficult days to come.
Rick McCallum
August 26, 2008
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. & Mrs Conlon. It is people like your son that make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our American way of life and be free. I'm sorry for your loss no words can console you I would just like to say Thank you
Garnet Jenkins
August 26, 2008
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Pfc. Paul Conlon, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Paul 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 Conlon 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 Paul made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Coville
August 25, 2008
To The Conlon Family,
My heart felt condolenses are with you during this most diffucult time. I also have a son serving in Iraq at this time with the Marine Corp. Your son was a hero and served our Country with such honor. God Bless
Pat Coville
Janice Oswald
August 24, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero PFC Conlon....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
I was proud to be able to cross the 5 mile finish line in dedication for our fallen.
Petra Hokanson
August 24, 2008
It was an honor for me to dedicate a mile at Ft. Campbell's Run for the Fallen today to your son, Pfc. Paul Conlon.
Never in vain and never forgotten!
Marcia, Shawn, Airman Samantha, & Shannon Crowninshield, Hutchinson
August 24, 2008
Maria, Dan, And the entire Baron Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss, Paul was a wonderful boy growing up with Samantha & Shannon, He made us all laugh till our faces hurt, this we will miss as well as the wonderful man and soldier he had become. The day Paul came to me to tell me he was leaving and wanted a hug goodbye, was not only a sad day, but a beautiful day, my eyes filled up and he said dont worry Marcia, I will Return, and I will be fine, I new he would, he has returned in our hearts, yet he never left them, he will always be that great kid that came into our home to sit and eat cookies and tell his stories about how he someday was going to be the best he could possibly be at whatever he chose to do, and that he did his best, He was a Soldier that did his best to PROTECT our Country, and he did it well! Gone into a world of PEACE now, But Never FORGOTTEN! Paul We Love you! Maria, Dan & Family, He will always be with you, and Beside you, God bless you All! Love Marcia, Shawn, Airman Samantha, Shannon & Braydon
Glenn&Stephanie Gillan
August 23, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Virginia O'Loughlin
August 23, 2008
Paul, there is no greater love than to give up one's life to make another's life safe.You are a hero in the greatest sense. My sympathies go to your family. What a beautiful human being they raised.
Petra Hokanson
August 23, 2008
I am sorry for your great loss and thank you for your sacrifice. While I did not know Paul, I am honored to be able to run for him at the Run for the Fallen at Ft. Campbell. May he rest in peace.
Jeff Locantore
August 23, 2008
Sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. Thank you Paul for serving for our Country.
Kathryn
August 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Paul's family also his classmates in Mashpee and those who served with him, losing someone so young is never easy. God bless our soldiers.
Beverly R Titus
August 23, 2008
To the family of Paul Conlon, Jr.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. I am familiar with the pain you are feeling and no words of consolation will make it feel better.
Beverly R. Titus
South Windsor, CT
in memory of my grandson
LCpl Philip A Johnson, Age 19
KIA Anbar Province 09/03/06
SSgt John McPherson
August 23, 2008
Your son is a hero to all, and will always be remembered and celebrated for his service. Godspeed.
BEVERLY PIRES
August 23, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PAUL.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.THANK YOU ALL FOR ALLOWING HIM TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY.
DAN HOLOHAN
August 23, 2008
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten .
Janine Morin Smith
August 23, 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
Teri Mullen
August 23, 2008
I am very sorry for Your loss and our Nation's loss. Your family member is unknown to me personally but I am saddened by his death and grateful for his sacrifice to secure our freedom and advance the values that Americans hold so dear.
Irene Comeau
August 22, 2008
To the Conlon family: Thank you for giving Paul the values and beliefs that made him want to join the military. Without people like Paul who put themselves in harm's way for the safety and freedom of all of us, this Country would not survive. I can't imagine your pain, but I grieve with you. Thank you.
Sondra Paptsoris (Aiello)
August 22, 2008
Thank you for your service to our country Pfc. Conlon. You are in our hearts and prayers. My brother, also from Somerville, has just returned from Iraq. God bless our soldiers.
Arthur McDevitt
August 22, 2008
Our prayers are with you. We thank you son for his service to our country.
susan mcnulty
August 22, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nancy DeSimone
August 22, 2008
I don't know you, but just wanted to say thank you. There really are no words that are sufficient to express my gratitude and there definitely aren't words that can take away your pain. May God bless Paul and his family and friends.
Another grateful American
Kim Miller-Jones
August 22, 2008
Our love and thoughts are with Maria and family, at this very sad time. We will all miss Paul. He was a brave soldier and we thank him for protecting us.
Gary, Kim, Lauren and Erica
Miller-Jones
Sandra Devaney
August 22, 2008
Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
Renee O'Donnell
August 22, 2008
While reading the obituaries this morning, I began to read Paul's notice. Even though I have never met him, I have tears in my eyes as I write this to you knowing that he gave his life for this country and for all of us. You should be very proud of him for his heroism. It is because of men and women like Paul that we are able to have our freedom. There are no words of gratitude that I can say that could possibly ease your pain. I'm a grateful American just wanting to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. May God comfort you.
Mike
August 22, 2008
To The Conlon Family, Freinds and his Comrades: Paul will never be forgotten. He will be remembered each and every year on a day we call "Memorial Day." Rest In Peace Comrade.
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