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A Fellow Marine
May 30, 2022
On this Memorial Day 2022 - Years have passed but the respect, admiration and memories of GySgt Fontecchio has not faded. Gy, your legacy will live on for a lifetime in the Marines that had the distinct honor to serve with you!! Lifting your family up in prayer and hoping they find some measure of solace in knowing that you have not, nor ever will be forgotten. Semper Fidelis!
David Davis
May 27, 2018
You are always in my thoughts Elia especially this time every year. Thank you for being one of the many that not only stood to make a difference, but making a difference. It is a true honor to have known you and you we never be forgotten.
A FELLOW MARINE
May 30, 2016
GySgt Fontecchio...YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!
You made the ultimate sacrifice and not a day goes by that someone....somewhere... is not thinking of you and reflecting on what you meant to them and the impact you made on so many lives.
Continued prayers to your family. I pray the wonderful memories they have of you will provide some measure of comfort and peace, as well as knowing that there are so many like myself who will NEVER forget him!!!!
Semper Fidelis!
Antoinette Fontecchio
May 26, 2015
I do not know who you are But we have the same last name. Thank you for serving God Bless You. You gave your All
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A fellow Marine
November 11, 2013
GySgt Fontechio,
Remembering you as we commemorated the 238th Birthday of our Corps yesterday and on this Veterans Day 2013. You made the ultimate sacrifice and your family has sacrificed so much as well. To the Fontecchio Family, I pray that you know this warrior has not, nor ever will be forgotten!!!
Semper Fidelis!
Charlie Gili
April 28, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Fontecchio Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Christmas 2012
A fellow Marine
December 16, 2012
Christmas 2012
A fellow Marine
December 16, 2012
A fellow Marine
December 16, 2012
Remembering you GySgt Fontecchio this holiday season. A friend of mine, a retired Marine and his ROTC students participated in this years' Wreaths Across America wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary yesterday. I asked him to lay a wreath for you....there was a Christmas Tree already there so they placed the wreath on the back of the headstone. I wanted to share these photos with your family so they know that you are still being thought of...as are they.
Semper Fidelis!
October 1, 2012
In memory of Elia Fontecchio. Always remembered, never forgotten.
Mary Costa
August 5, 2012
The 9th Annual Elia Fontecchio Bike Run was held yesterday...the 8th Anniversary of Elias Passing. Upwards of 130 Motorcycles joined Elias Family and Friends to Remember this FALLEN HERO...Forever in Our Hearts...You Are Missed!
Jeff Quinlin
August 4, 2012
Thank You Dennis and Cindy and family for raising and sacrificing for us and this world such a GREAT MAN! His "HONOR" will also be yours eternally. Peace and healing to you all
John Reilly
December 9, 2011
Elia, The image of you and your son is up on my wall, I see it everyday and remember how great a sacrifice your family endures. It makes me strive to be a better man, husband, and father. From listening to these stories from your fellow Marines I can only hope to one day be half the man you are.
"Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue"
Jim
August 9, 2011
You have not been forgotten Elia
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio:
Please accept my remembrance of Elia on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
SSgt Fontecchio's reenlistment ceremony at SOI East during a Marine Corps Ball Ceremony
June 5, 2011
SSgt Fontecchio's reenlistment ceremony at SOI East during a Marine Corps Ball Ceremony
June 5, 2011
SSgt Fontecchio's reenlistment ceremony at SOI East during a Marine Corps Ball Ceremony
June 5, 2011
SSgt Fontecchio's reenlistment ceremony at SOI East during a Marine Corps Ball Ceremony
June 5, 2011
A fellow Marine
May 30, 2011
GySgt Fontecchio.....today, during a Memorial Day service at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetary, I thought of you and all the warriors from the School of Infantry (East) that made the ultimate sacrifice. I pray that your family finds solace in knowing that you have not been forgotten.
May 28, 2011
Elia, you are greatly missed, but will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Julie, A fellow MHS Graduate
Fellow Marine
May 28, 2011
Gunny Fontecchio was a great leader and an all around great person. You are dearly missed.
Major
May 13, 2011
I meet Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio during his first tour of duty in Iraq, I was in the Army, attached to his unit. One of the few memories I have of him is that he had a great attitude and how helpful he was in getting my team the support we needed.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
A fellow Marine
August 6, 2010
August 2010....you have not been forgotten GySgt Fontecchio!!!! Our thoughts and prayers remain with your wife, son and family. Semper Fidelis!!
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio:
Remembering Elia 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
Charles Jordan
May 30, 2010
It's sad to have to be remembered in this manner. God Bless.
Mary Costa
May 29, 2010
Remembering Elia this Memorial Day and Always.
Kenna Larra
September 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
30th bday
August 24, 2009
Gunny and child
August 24, 2009
his pride and joy
August 24, 2009
Elia holding his son, Elia
August 24, 2009
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2009
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio:
Elia 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
May 25, 2009
On this, Memorial Day 2009, we still remember you and honor you. Though years have passed since you made the ultimate sacrifice, your legacy continues to live on - YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!! To the Fontecchio family......we pay homage and honor to you as well. I pray it brings you some comfort in knowing that your Marine is still on the minds and in the hearts of many.
Semper Fidelis!!
R Collis
August 22, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt Fontecchio. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Gunnery Sgt Fontecchio knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Gunnery Sgt Fontecchio!
A fellow Marine
August 5, 2008
You have not been forgotten GySgt Fontecchio!!!! Our thoughts and prayers remain with your wife, son and family. Semper Fidelis!!
Penelope Wakeman
August 4, 2008
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Our family shares this day with you in that we lost our hero on August 4th, as well. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and we're sending you prayers of peace and comfort, today, and everyday.
In Memory of Elia Paietta Fontecchio ~ (Debra Estep)
August 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 Elia, 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 –
(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
Jennifer V
July 6, 2008
Elia, I remember you in school, you always had that infectious smile, a huge heart and those sweet eyes. Almost 4 years have past and I have not forgotten. Your family is in my prayers.
Charles Jordan
June 13, 2008
As a former Milford resident with 2 children that graduated from MHS, it really hurts to know the agony your family must be going through. You will be in my prayers and you have made me feel very proud. I now have a grandson in the US Army and he is doing this because he feels it is his duty and privilege to serve.
anonymous
May 26, 2008
After all is said and done, that little one will carry on the memory of the hero that was his daddy...and know that when daddy gave his life for his country, he was trying to make a better world for him and his friends
A MHS Classmate
May 26, 2008
You are remembered, Elia. Today and always.
cindy beck
May 5, 2008
Thank you for serving to protect the citizens of the U.S. and thank you from me and mine. Respected and remembered. Thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones even today. Please God look after his wife and daughter. You all touched my heart.
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Gunnery Sgt Fontecchio!
August 10, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Gunnery Sgt Fontecchio and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine
Garnet Jenkins
August 4, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Hero, on the anniversary of, the day he made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his years of service and dedication.
May you, Elia P. Fontecchio, rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you truly are an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Fontecchio family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on...
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone....
Those we love can never be,
more than a thought apart....
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
August 4, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Fontecchio family in the loss of Elia. I did not know Elia, 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. Elia two years ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I vist there two or three times a week. Know that I pray/honor Elia.
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~
Robert Anderson
May 20, 2006
Oh behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Workshop Honor Guard. We present to you oh behalf of our greatfull nation and this Honor Guard in recognition of his selflessness devotion of your husband's Honorable service to this country in the Armed Forces of the United States. We slute and honor our fallon commard who will always be remembered.
Frank Lucero
March 22, 2005
My Son Derek proudly served with Gunny, in the Anabar Province.
God Bless you family
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