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for Mick Bekowsky
Nanette Sagastume
May 25, 2025
I will not forget Mick's sacrifice, and I am grateful that he wore the uniform for us. Bless you, Bekowskys.
Fellow Fox 2/1 Marine
March 19, 2025
You had an impact on me, and I still think about you. I silently struggle to cope with being spared when you weren't and then not doing more with this opportunity in life than I have done. You no doubt would've done much more with your life if you were granted the chance.
Korinne Freel
September 6, 2024
The memories I had with you do not feel 20 years ago. I think of you often and wonder what would have been. I´ve see your smile and heard your laughter in my mind so many times, and it always has made my heart warm. I hope you know you were loved by many and are missed every day. Love you Mick
MARI TIPPIT
September 6, 2024
20 years? How can it be 20 years. You are missed and never forgotten.
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2024
On September 6, 2024 it will be 20 long years since Mick was killed. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you that he is gone. Know that Mick is not forgotten. I send love and hugs to you.
Brian Bekowsky
May 26, 2024
It has been a while since I have been here. It has been a couple of years since my roommate Andre died and a couple of months since my mother died. Its Memorial day weekend and it always effects me profoundly. This year is tough as I no longer have Mom to talk to about all of the stupid little things I used to. I am very much alone in this world. When I get notified of a new entry here it gives a small sense that somebody still cares and remembers. I miss my Son terribly as I feel he would be one of the people I would talk to about all of the stupid little things. To all, know that your words here have great value to me! I miss you Mick! Love Dad
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2024
Remembering the sacrifice of Mick Bekowsky 20 years ago, as well as that of his family. You are not forgotten.
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2023
Surely the last nineteen years have been an eternity for you. But Mick's life is not forgotten. Hugs for all of you.
Tasheela Haynes
November 26, 2022
My condolences to the family of this fallen Marine. May the Most High bless you all.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Brian Bekowsky recently under very sad circumstances, and I know his heart still grieves for his son, and now, my cousin, Andre.
All who grieve and mourn are in my prayers. May the unending, unfailing love of God fill your hearts, today and forever. Jesus still heals the brokenhearted .
With love,
Tasheela
Mari tippit
September 5, 2022
Mick, today and every day you are remembered and missed. Our MickeyRay will grow up knowing how special you are.
Nanette Sagastume
September 2, 2022
As this year's Labor Day is near, I can't help but remember that other Labor Day. I want you to know that you, his family, and Mick are not forgotten. I send my love and gratitude to you.
Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2022
A big hug to you, Joan. I know that, while you always miss Mick, it is especially painful this weekend. My family will never forget the sacrifice Mick made; we are grateful. Thinking of you and Mick this weekend.
brian bekowsky
September 10, 2021
It never gets better, I wish it would! I wish you were here. It does not get better with time. I cry every day for you. We recently lost 13 and it hit me really hard due to the circumstances. I grieve for all of the ones we lose and for all of their families. It hurts me very deeply that they are now suffering the same way I have been. I wish only peace for them.
I love you very much!
Your Sister is doing well. You would be very proud of her, I am! She is the only happiness that I have.
Thank you to all of you that never forget!
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2021
Remembering that first September 6, also a Labor Day. And to add to the sadness of this time, the loss of more Marines from 2/1 in Afghanistan. These are sad weeks. I do not forget Mick's sacrifice and your sacrifice. A big hug to you this weekend!
Keep America Great.
Charles Hurt
October 14, 2020
Thank you for your patriotic service!
brian Bekowsky
December 10, 2019
I miss you every single day Mick!
Nanette Sagastume
May 25, 2019
I think of Mick often, but particularly on Memorial Day weekend. I am grateful for his serving. I can only imagine the hole in the life of his parents that his absence causes. Hugs to you. He will never be forgotten by this family.
Brian Bekowsky
September 8, 2018
So another year passes, another Memorial day, another Labor Day, another 9-11 never forget run, I was told it gets eaiser.......that is not true! I miss you more each day that passes. Some have done better than I in dealing with their losses, i am working toward that but haven't made it there yet. I love you Son, I love you!
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2018
I know these days are particularly tough. I will always remember Mick's sacrifice, which became also, yours. I thank you and I am thinking of you and sending you love.
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2018
Remembering you this Memorial Day. Sending love and comfort to your family who misses you terribly. You are not forgotten.
nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2017
Your sacrifice is remembered with gratitude on Memorial Day and every day.
Suzanne Walker
September 5, 2016
Well here it is again, another year without you. I miss you so much! We'll be together one day but for now
you'll be in my heart. Uncle Ken and I Love You and Miss you so much.
Aunt Sue
James Sefton
September 3, 2016
Dear Mick:
I want you to know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers. I have not visited your grave recently because I don't drive from Southern to Northern California in the summers anymore. But your service to our country will always generate a sense of appreciation in my heart.
In my classes at the University I always have students who have been in distant lands in the service to our country. It is always a pleasure to help them complete their education.
Professor James Sefton
Nanette Sagastume
September 2, 2016
Even though the 6th is not here yet, it is the Labor Day weekend, which I always associate with that fateful day. I will never forget that day. Much love to your family who miss you so terribly.
Prof. James Sefton
September 9, 2015
Dear Mick: It has been some years since I visited your home town and spent an afternoon with your family. I have visited your grave whenever I am in the area, and I continue to ask Our Lord to keep you safe in your heavenly home. Be at peace. Semper Fi.
jb
September 6, 2015
we won't forget
Brian Bekowsky
September 6, 2015
People say that time heals all wounds, i can tell you that even after 11 years ......My heart is truly broken.
Brian Bekowsky
September 6, 2015
I miss you more than I know how to express. I know in my heart that if you were still here things would be very different. I love you more than I can say. My only wish is that I could have taken your place
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2015
Remembering September 6, 2004 and sending love to Mick's family.
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2015
Remembering September 6, 2004 and sending love to Joe's family.
September 5, 2015
Remembering September 6, 2004 and sending love to Mick's family.
Nanette Sagastume
May 22, 2015
I honor your sacrifice throughout the year but especially this weekend. I do not forget...Phyllis Carter also sent messages regularly to this guest book site and she never forgot. She is no longer on earth but I can picture her delight at finally seeing you. I write this for both of us.
Brian Bekowsky
September 7, 2014
10 years.....you would think it would change things alot. Whats different is now I know I'm going to cry. I still miss you as much as ever. I still wish we could go fishing and go for a ride together. I still make sure we never forget. I wish you were here. I love you. Dad
Phyllis Carter Family
September 6, 2014
I woke up this morning to the strains of the Marine Corps Hymn running softly through my mind. May God continue to hold the hearts of your family and friends on this ten year anniversary.
September 6, 2014
MICKEY, MICKEY, MICKEY I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN PHYSCIALLY GONE FROM US FOR 10 LONG YEARS! BUT YOU LIVE ON FOREVER IN MY HEART! I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US EACH AND EVERY DAY. WE LOVE YOU
UNCLE KEN AND AUNT SUZ
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2014
Ten years ago today. Such a long time to miss someone. Thinking of you and sending love.
Prof. James Sefton
May 27, 2014
Dear Mick:
Here is a Memorial Day candle to let you know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten. A grateful nation is secure in the knowledge that you are safe and loved in the arms of our Creator.
May 26, 2014
May 26, 2014
May 26, 2014
Mick, I think about you everyday and miss you so much. It's hard to believe that Ten Years has gone by since that day we went fishing together. I am so thankful for that Day and the time we had. I will never forget the smile on your face after you caught those fish .[see pics]That was and will always be one of the Greatest Days of my life.
I love you and miss you, Uncle Ken
Kevin Newland
May 26, 2014
Love ya buddy, miss ya down here. All is well here.Wish you were her but I know god has a different plan so save me a seat so when I get there we can BBQ my friend.
Carol Brock
May 24, 2014
Brian, Joan and Haley <3 I want to send you love and peace during the Memorial Day weekend. Please know that Mick will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him and by those that never got the chance to meet your wonderful son & brother. Sending you all strength and courage to stay strong and to hold each other tight <3 God Bless you all. Mick your sacrifice will never go unnoticed.
Nanette Sagastume
May 23, 2014
Remembering your sacrifice with gratitude.
Prof. James Sefton
May 28, 2013
A candle at this Memorial Day season to say that you will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. I remember meeting your grandma after your passing. What a delightful lady!
Nanette Sagastume
May 27, 2013
Honoring your sacrifice and that of your family this Memorial Day and throughout the year.
John Wintersteen
May 26, 2013
A Marine I wish I had known. God Bless Mick and his family.
kevin newland
May 25, 2013
Hey mick things are going good down here. The world is changeing so much. I'm still proud of you til this very day. Tellu big brother hi and we miss him. Love ya man and see ya soon.....
Sue Walker
May 24, 2013
We miss you everyday. We know your always with us. Thank you for the light you brought to our family!
Aunt Sue & Uncle Ken
Carol Brock
May 22, 2013
Brian, Joan and Haley,
Just letting you know that Mick is always remembered. Not just on certain dates ,but on all days! May your hearts be filled with happy memories of Mick, and may your lives be filled with love and honor. I love you all and pray for you often.
Big Hugs to you,
Love you
November 13, 2012
Semper Fidelis, Marine. We don't forget.
Nanette Sagastume
November 10, 2012
Thanks to you, Mick, and to others who have served, I have the privilege of living the life I do in this country.
Thank you.
Phyllis Carter
September 6, 2012
Every Labor Day and every September 6th we remember and once again honor you and your family in our hearts.
September 5, 2012
Another year without your Shining Light. We miss you everyday. All of Our Love
Uncle Ken & Aunt Sue
Nanette Sagastume
September 3, 2012
I know this is not the actual date, but, being Labor Day, I can't help but think of you and your family whose grief leaves them with a hole in their heart.
Owens Family
September 3, 2012
Remembering you today, and everday for your service and sacrifice.
We all miss you.
Semper Fi
July 18, 2012
thank you for your service..much love
June 1, 2012
Love you! I need you here. I miss you, so does Haley. They say it gets easier with time but I hurt as much today as ever. I will never let your sacrifice be forgotten. I miss you. I'll see you when I see you. You are a better man that I will ever be able to be. I love you. DAD
May 29, 2012
Hey Mick. We miss you brother, I hope they are throwing a big BBQ for you up there. I appreciate your sacrifice that you made for us. we love you and save me a seat.
Ron Dombkowski
May 28, 2012
Thank You For Your Service.
May 27, 2012
ANOTHER MEMORIAL DAY WITHOUT YOU-BUT YOUR ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS. MISS YOU LOTS AND LOTS.
AUNT SUE & UNCLE KEN
Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2012
Mick, I am thinking of you and remembering your sacrifice this Memorial Day weekend. I am humbled to think you put your life on the line for us. God bless your family who misses you.
Owens Familiy
May 26, 2012
Mick is always on our minds, especially during these ttmes. We believe god especiallly. Blessed Mick for is sacrifice. Semper Fi
May 25, 2012
thinking of Mick and praying for the family of him at the start of this Memorial Day Weekend. I will forever be grateful for his service.
kevin newland
November 14, 2011
just siting here thinken.................
Peggy Childers
September 7, 2011
September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Mick R. Bekowsky:
Please accept my remembrance of Mick on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Erika Huber
September 7, 2011
Thoughts of you filled my head yesterday, and all I wanted to do was embrace the moment. I said a prayer and gave thanks for all that we cherish here. I wished for peace. You are in my thoughts with lots of love. xoxo
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2011
I think of you and your parents often and cannot forget.
Carol Brock
September 6, 2011
Dear Brian, Joan and Hailey
Remembering Mick today and holding you all close to my heart. Im sure this day never gets easier. You are proud parents and sister of a true American Marine!! Love you all!
September 6, 2011
It is hard to think that so much time has passed. I will never forget you, you are forever in my heart.
Phyllis Carter
September 6, 2011
Seven years today for seven sets of family and friends, and only a few days from the tenth anniversary of 9/11; that day that changed all our lives forever. Ten years ago last week or so, I was at Camp Pendleton watching my young 2/1 Marine graduate from boot camp, with pride that he had made it through the tough thirteen weeks. Didn't have a thought of what was to come; that the six hundred new young Marines I watched on parade would be a number soon surpassed in military losses. Some of these seven young men we remember today likely joined after 9/11, willing to make the ultimate wartime sacrifice if they were called, as we now know they were. The years pass, but it still seems like yesterday to me, so I can not imagine what it is like for the families. But we remember and I'm proud to call their names from memory, with a thought as well to the brave Iraqi interpreters who died with them on September 6th, 2004.
Michael Allred, Mick(Nygard-)Bekowsky, David Burridge, Derek Gardner, Quinn Keith, Joseph McCarthy, and Lamont Wilson. We have searched them each out and brought them to life in our hearts. Gratitude, prayers and blessings to each family member and friend.
suzanne Walker
September 6, 2011
Today is still the saddess day of my life. You are gone from us physicaly but not a moment of time are you gone from our hearts. So read my heart until we're together again. We Love You Uncle Ken & Aunt Sue
September 5, 2011
Remembering Mick during this time. We will never forget.
Owens Family, Oklahoma
Nanette Sagastume
May 30, 2011
Mick, I never knew you in life but you and the others killed on September 6th are who I think of each Memorial Day, July 4, the Marine Corps birthday, and Veterans Day, as I murmur my heartfelt "thank you" to you.
Owens Family
May 29, 2011
Mick, we remember and honor you today for the sacrifice you made. We think of you often. May God bless your family.
Semper Fi
Suzanne Walker
May 29, 2011
Like your mother said "Every Day is Memorial Day". We miss you but we know we'll be together one day soon.
We Love You, Uncle Ken & Aunt Suz
Joan Bekowsky
May 28, 2011
Mick Thank You for my mothers day gift, It is still very embedded in my heart, thoughts and dreams. Keep coming back and visiting me, and one day we will get that hug. For me everyday is Memorial Day.God Bless everyone that keeps signing Micks guestbook. Thank you for remember him.
Erika Huber
May 23, 2011
Mick....Was thinking about you today, and wanted to say thank you. Your Dad has nothing but good things to say about you, and I love him for that! Please keep an eye on him, and let me know if he is in need! I know you are watching out for your family. Memorial day is a week away, and I look forward to giving thanks for all who have given their lives for our freedoms. Hugs!
Brian Bekowsky
May 9, 2011
Well they got him Mick....so they say, you are the only one who will know for sure. They won't let me say here what I would really like to say to you but I just want to tell you they got him. I miss you alot. I Love you alot. Dad
May 4, 2011
Joan,Brian and Haley,
Today is March 4, 2011 and I just want you all to know that you are in my heart and on my mind. Mick will NEVER be forgotten. Not today or any day. May you all stay strong and remember to love one another always. Miss you all and am sending my love.
Carol Brock
Randy Owens
November 11, 2010
Remembering our heroes this veterans day.
My Hero
September 7, 2010
Barbara Smith
September 7, 2010
Mick is on my mind and in my heart every day.
He is not forgotten.
September 7, 2010
We placed a cross and USMC flags near "Mick's Tree" in rememberance of the ulitimate sacrafice he made.
All of our neighbors are fully aware of Mick's Tree, and why we put the flag and cross out each Labor Day Weekend.
May God be with you all.
Brian Bekowsky
September 6, 2010
Thank you to those that remember. It seems that with each day that passes fewer remember......or care, that is the real painful part. I will never forget and I guess that is what I am supposed to do, what I can to keep the memory of your sacrifice alive. wish we could be camping and fishing and doing all of those things we talked about. I'll see you when I see you, I love you, Dad
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Mick R. Bekowsky:
Remembering Mick 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
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2010
As always, you are in my heart; I shall not forget. My love and prayers are with you.
September 5, 2010
I can't believe its been another year. I still can't find the right words for my feelings. Of how much your missed, how much you will always be apart of my heart.
See you in heaven!
Aunt Sue
Grandle Starling
June 3, 2010
Peace be with you Mick...Each time there is an update in your guest book, it brings back fond memories for our loss of a "Warrior"...Our Son, Your Marine...OOOHRAH!!!
AUNT SUE
May 31, 2010
ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS-FOREVER IN MY HEART.
Phyllis Carter Family
May 30, 2010
As I join my former 2/1 Marine for his university graduation this week, we will both be remembering these brothers from that 2/1 deployment and their heroic family and friends.
I have shared this story with the teen boys I work with, and encouraged them to seek out a fallen soldier to carry in their hearts as one inspiration for serving others with their own lives.
Nanette Sagastume
May 29, 2010
I am indebted to Mick for his sacrifice to keep us safe. God bless to Mick's family for their unmeasurable sacrifice as well. Though I can't change the outcome, I will always honor his memory on this and all Memorial Days.
Nanette Sagastume (2/1 mom, 2004)
The Sundra Family
May 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Mick Bekowsky -
I never met your son/friend, but I have come across his profile on geocaching.com as a Fallen Hero. I place these significant coins in caches all over the country as a tribute to those that have made this sacrifice and for those that have endured the pain of no longer having their soldier with them. I wanted you to know that as the Memorial Day comes before us yet again, that your sacrifice and dedication to the core ideals that our great country was founded on have not gone unnoticed. We thank you and honor you now and forever. God Bless the USA.
The Sundra Family
May 16, 2010
They say it gets easier with time......I am not sure I believe that. I think you just get better at holding it in, but when it comes it is more painful than the time before. It has been several years now and as I expected, with the exception of the few, most of our country has forgotten why you volunteered to die for them. It is sometimes hard for me to accept but then I dont have much choice and I have to remember that after all it is the weak of character the you stood up for as they are the ones that cannot fight for themselves.
I will never forget you or the any of the others that serve. I will try to live up to the title of American, I will always be your Father and most of all I will always be proud of you. I never told you that because I never wanted to take away from you and I felt that taking pride in you was somehow taking credit for what you have done. I would never do that but let me be clear, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU, I am sorry I never told you.
You are always with me in my heart and in my mind. there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you but now it begins again. The season is here. There is always weeks of reminders before each of these events and it can be emotionally draining when you feel like no one remembers or really understands what it is really about, its just about a camping trip or a Bbq. I can promise you I never have to be reminded and I try to quietly remind others and encourage them to enjoy the freedoms they have but to remember why they have them.
I spent most of our time trying to be your father and this was supposed to be the time we got to be friends. I find my self missing that more all the time. Wish you were here. I love you and I am proud of you. DAD
February 23, 2010
i miss and love you everyday...
Jason Parizek
February 14, 2010
Mick Bekowsky was one of most virtious leaders I have known in the Marine Corps. I was his Section Leader during his first year and a half or so during the Marine Corps. His peers were drawn to him, followed him through examples he exuded. Mick wanted to lead the section, and worked with me to learn the position, and was an asset to everyone who knew him. I knew when I left my position, I left it to one of the most competent capable men I have known. His loss struck me hard, and too often we lose our best far too soon. My prayers are with his family. Semper Fi.
Robert Kelly
September 15, 2009
I lived right next door to Mick's while growing up. As young as I was, I do remember that everyone adored him; his family, people of the neighborhood, and even my own family. The day of his passing came hard upon us all, and we wept for him and his family. We still pray for him and the rest of our fallen brothers and sisters in arms, and we fight for the same purpose as he. And, with that to say, we will live for the same purpose. We love you, Mick, and we miss you.
Phyllis Carter Family
September 11, 2009
So long and yet it seems like yesterday. These seven Marines and their loved ones from that dark September 6th have been in my mind all month and particularly over Labor Day weekend. It was a trip back in time to my hometown, complete with fair and patriotic rodeo grand entry with a tribute to those who served. New to me was the sold out concert the night before, and everyone was talking about how the entertainer had sung a patriotic theme and then brought a group of Marines in dress blues up on stage to receive a large toys for tots contribution. The crowd gave the Marines a standing ovation and wouldn’t sit down. It was a good feeling to know that across the country similar celebrations of gratitude were happening. And despite the thrill of dress blues, we all know it’s the hot sweaty dirty guys out in the grit and sand in digital camos and desert boots that we are cheering for.
Then I came home and opened the e-mail forward with the u-tube video showing the signal motion for gratitude to our service men and women; hand over heart down to open hand, so natural and unobtrusive. Bless who ever came up with it.
So we remember these sons and their families and friends with gratitude and honor once again.
May God Bless You All, heart to hand.
james sefton
September 8, 2009
Thoughts for Mick:
At this solemn time of year, all Americans may pause and thank you for your service, and ask our Lord to keep you in the palms of his loving and gentle hands. Be at peace.
The Prof
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2009
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you on this day.
Semper fi.
suzanne walker
September 6, 2009
Not a day goes by that your not thought of or talked about in someway. Forever in my heart. Aunt Suzanne
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