Peter C. Neesley Obituary

Just wanted to say that the book was very heartwarming. Thank you for being a true hero and thank you for your sacrifices. You will never be forgotten.

So many years have passed but the memory of Peter and all the goodness he showed others remains bright. Mama and Boris were fortunate indeed when Peter rescued them off the streets of a war torn city and they were fortunate again when a devoted sister made the decision to bring them to the USA. Carey - we hope that things are going well for you and the family and that the months of the pandemic have seen you keep healthy. If you ever wish to say hi you can do it through this site. I've emailed you on a few occasions but they always bounce back - I assume that, like me, you may have changed addresses from time to time. Take care of yourself and keep well and happy.

Just finished the book "Mama and Boris". Could not put down. Great tribute to an American hero.

Not forgotten.

(for December 25)
Honouring the memory of Peter Neesley, and sent, as ever, with the hope that all those who love him have managed smiles along with the understandable sadness as they reach another anniversary of his passing. Christmas Day seems a fitting time of the year to remember this good man, one whose life made a difference to so many people, and to two dogs in particular. 'Mama' and 'Boris' are a testament to his caring nature, and their presence in America, (against all the odds), a striking example of the tenacity and love of his sister Carey.
Our love to the Neesley family and big hugs to Mama and Boris.

On the 8th anniversary of passing, I stop for awhile and reflect on the man Peter was. I will always be grateful for his service and sacrifice for our country.

(for the 25th. I'm sorry this is late - we had no internet access yesterday)
Honouring Peter, and remembering all those who loved him and who love him still - we hope that there were smiles mixed in there yesterday as you shared special memories of this fine young American - one whose compassion for his fellow humans was matched by his love and kindness to animals - most especially Mama and Boris, whose lives he changed forever.
Sending our thoughts across the miles to Carey and Peter's family.

i miss you brother...i have not forgot about you after all these years... you will always be in my thoughts and mt memories... i love you man.... im so sorry and i hope you are in a better place then i am rite now... love you man......

i will never forget you sgt neesley you were the best friend i ever had a truely good person...i love you brother......... your in a better place then me.....

Just finished "Mama and Boris" simply could not put it down. Very well written book and a great story. My thoughts and prayers are with the Neesley family. Thank you for sharing this touching story. Peter will always have a place in our hearts. Not only what he did for his country but for those two lost souls that looked up to him.

Just finished reading Carey's book. What a wonderful way to honor Peter's life. Forever thankful for his spirit, sacrifice and my freedom. Blessings always.

Peter will not be forgotten.

Another year has passed....equally painful in missing you Pete. Your story has finally been published! The book is called, Welcome Home Mama and Boris. Its available on Amazon for all interested. We love you and miss you with all our hearts...

Love your little big sister

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.

It's already Christmas Day here in Australia Carey - and we re proud to honor Peter's memory - son, brother, friend, soldier and compassionate man (and never forgetting the love and care he gave to "Mama" and "Boris" - two humble dogs whose very lives were changed, forever, by their good fortune in having Peter as their friend). We wish the Neesley family and all who were fortunate enough to know Peter in his lifetime, every blessing this Christmas as they continue their journey.
with every good wish - Kim and Jim

To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley:
Always remembering Peter. "Some gave all."

Honoring the life, compassion, patriotism and bravery of Sgt. Peter Neesley.
Sent with the hope that all those who love Peter and miss his presence in their lives will have found peace at this time.
Carey, please send on our respectful good wishes to your Mom and Dad and your extended family - not forgetting "Mama" and "Boris" of course. Their lives were also altered and improved beyond measure by Peter's care and love.
Kim and Jim

To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley:
Please accept my remembrance of Peter on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the Neesley Family from the Haynes family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

I was thinking about Peter tonight as I do every Christmas. Three years ago I was the officer in charge of patriot duty on Christmas day in Baghdad. Patriot duty is where we honor the fallen as we place them on a plane to come home for the final time. More soldiers and airmen took part that day to honor Peter than I had seen duty my tour.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley:
Remembering Peter on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Thank you for serving our country. We will be brothers forever. You are not forgotten.
A Viet Nam Vet

Pete; Its memmorial day. You are in our hearts. God knows you did your job, but its seems as a nation we can not do ours. God bless you and keep you Peter for we shall meet again. love Dad

I think about you all the time.

gone but never forgotten

To the parents of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley:
I know your pain
I know your sorrow
It feels as though there's no tomorrow
It's Christmastime
Your child is gone
But know that from the great beyond
He's watching you
And is so proud
Wanting you to sing strong and loud
Allow this Christmas season in
So loving life can begin again.

In a very few days it will be the anniversary of the passing of this young American and we take time to thank him for all that he did for his country, and for the two dogs he befriended back in Iraq. Those dogs are now living happy and healthy with his family - a living link to the son, brother and uncle they miss so much. Peter, your family will spend another Christmas without your presence, but you are still loved, still cared for and still a very special, warm and kind man - nothing will ever change that.
to the Neesley family - our good wishes for this difficult time of the year and with the hope that 2010 brings sunnier days for you.
A big hug to 'Mama' and 'Boris' please.
from Kim and Jim

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Peter you were an amazing person. The love you gave to these stray dogs is wonderful and sweet. They now will have a wonderful life because of you. I hope that your family can heal soon. They must be so proud knowing that you were a very special person. God bless your family and RIP Sgt. Peter C. Nessley.

I just read the story about Peter and the wonderful thing he did in caring for and rescuing these dogs. I am so sorry that you lost your life, Peter, and I pray that you are now in a place of joy and peace where there is only love. Thank you to the soldiers who have given so much.

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and the amazing man you were...you were a blessing to all who knew you and I cannot thank you enough for being a part of my life, no matter how small, you changed my life and you will always be missed. And like we always said 'I miss you, miss you...'

Peter, I read any new postings on your memorial page and the one from your "bonus Mom" is simply wonderful.
I know that your Mom and the family love having Mama and Boris with them as they are such a direct link with you. You are very much loved and missed by all who knew you.
With my best wishes to the Neesley family. From Kim (still in the Middle East)

Peter, I continue think of you everday. That will not change, until we are all together. I miss your smile and sense of humor so much.
Love, Schade (bonus mom)

neesley bro i miss you man. im out of the army now and its just weird looking back at how everything turns out after a deployment. i think about how u made me laugh everyday and how nobody could be in a bad mood around you. christmas day 2007 was the worst day of my life man if felt like my heart was tearing apart. im getting a tattoo in your honor bro. we all miss you man you are never going to be forgotten. rest in peace brother see you up there.

Peter - you are remembered always.I see from Carey's note here that they are trying to do as you would wish and live their lives in the best way possible - it's a fine way for them to honor your memory. Your Mom sent us a wonderful photo of 'Mama' and 'Boris' - looking sleek, glossy, happy and very much at home in the Michigan snow :-) Rest well Peter - you are loved, honored and remembered for all the fine qualities you displayed in life and they remain as true now as then.

To the Neesley Family,
The Jhons Family of Pfc. Antione Robinson we offer our deepest condolences on the lost of your solider. We are highly greatful for sacrifice he made. May God continue to strengthin you and remember they are in a place we want to be.

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

To my dear little brother,

It was one year ago yesterday that I said good-bye to you for the last time. I laid my head on your chest and begged and bargined for more time. Time for you to experience everything you deserved. To have the family you always wanted, the daughter you wished for. Not a day has passed that the tears have not fallen. The reality of before Christmas morning 2007 and after it have been devestating. It seems like just yesterday we spoke last and a thousand years ago all at once. You believed in me in a way I never could, and you brought me hope and laughter when I needed it most. I am struggling to survive in this world without you. I miss you so much, but I know you are near me. I feel you all the time and that helps. Your dogs are doing great. They are healthy and happy. The bring us all the unconditional love that we are missing from you. Your nephew misses you too. But he is strong, something he learned from you. Until the time comes for us to meet again, you are always in my heart.

I love you Babe!
Your big sister

The Broken Chain

We little knew that day. God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you. The day that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you. You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken. And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one. The chain will link again.

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 Peter, 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)
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Sincerely,

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

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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To the Neesley Family,
As this year has passed and you return to your daily lives, may you feel comforted by the love and support of Peter's friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you find comfort knowing that we think of you always and the sacrifice that your family has made.

Give Mama and Boris a big hug

The Loughlin/Haynes Families

Peter - so much has happened in twelve months. You would be proud of the way that your family has coped this past year. They miss you so much but they honor your life every day - they support one another and of course, looking after 'the kids' who are such a link to you is a comfort. Your Mom sent us a wonderful photo of "Mama" and "Boris" looking sleek, shiny and content, in the Michigan snow no less !! They are unrecognisable as the folorn little bundles of fur that you rescued in Iraq and I know that you would be thrilled to see how happy they are - happy and safe for the rest of their lives. God Bless you Peter - your love, your big heart and your kindness to everyone you met will always be remembered.

To the family of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley:
Peter 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

December is upon us and I wanted to take this time to express our families gratitude to all of you who have offeredyour kind words and prayersfor Peter and our family through the guest book. To say the least it has been a difficult and painful year for us all. After much time and training Peters dogs, Mama and Boris are adjusting and happy loving dogs. But grass,rain and snow are still very strange to them and sometimes I think they are a little "homesick". The Army has been very helpfulduring this year. This is not the same Army the soldiers of the Viet Nam era knew. I want all those who have helped to know they are appreciated. Your kindness and giving spirt is felt by us all. Sadly, the dying continues. Over a thousand soldiers since Peter. A thousand new rivers of tears for our families. It is more than anyone can bare a painful shroud of grief shadowing over us all. Peters death has left a great Hole in my soul which I know now can never be filled Our family is moving on as we know we must for as so beautifully expressed by Kahil Gibran It is as it has always been, that loves knows not is own depth untill the hour of separation. The Neesley Family

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I read the story about your son Sgt Peter Neesley today on AOL and was truly touched about his love for Mama and Boris I am so happy the dogs made it to your home in Michagin. I am very saddened for the loss of your wonderful son. I have also lost someone so dear to me in this war. God Bless you and your family Mama ans Boris.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Neesley and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Neesley!

I met Pete during EML. I found out we both stayed at COB Callahan, and Pete, another buddy and I linked up and travelled home from Iraq together, despite being from different divisions. I didn't know him long, but I know he was one of those genuinely "good people" you often hear about, but rarely meet. I didn't find out about his death until today, reading an article in the Army Times. He is one more face I'll take away from Iraq, knowing that I'll never be able to greet again.

Still think about you a lot Pete.

peter,you went to heaven on our lords birthday.i want to thank you for giving all.i hope someone is taking care of boris.

To the Neesley family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Peters' 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

I know Peter is in heaven. God takes to heaven the people He knows he needs to protect others.

I just read the story about Sgt. Neesley and couldn't help but cry. I didn't know him, but from what I read he was a wonderful man. I printed off his picture and the article about how he cared for Mama and Boris. I keep it near because it is such an inspiring story. The world needs more people like Sgt. Neesley. I'm so sorry he did not make it home. His legacy still carries on with Boris and Mama. May God be with your family.

My mother said "you will identify with this story, because I know you would have done the same" Couldn't stop the tears when I read about it.
§ We can judge the heart of a man by his dealings with animals -Immanuel Kant-

I searched Peter's name after reading the dog adoption story. How kind! I'm sure he was even greater than what we gather from the stories.
I just want his family to know that I have a 3 yr old daughter and an 8 yr old son, who both are fascinated with the service men and women who represent our beautiful country.
We talk everyday about their roles and why.
I want to say Thank You to Peter and his family for supporting, strengthening and protecting our country.
Someday my son may chose to serve and I will support that choice.
If it wasn't for people like Peter, we couldn't have a good life or land we could ever call our own.
Our service people are the most noble of all.
~Thank You~

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved son and brother. Even from New Zealand, I was so pleased to see that his dear little friends have now joined your family. I hope Mama and Boris bring you many years of happiness. Peter would have been so proud to see them in a safe and happy environment.

a true act of kindess. I wish I was eloquent enough to say how deeply touched I am by the kindess of your brother and your family. If anything good can come of your bother's passing the rescue of these animals can be it. I hope these dogs remind you fondly of your brother

Regards

To the Neesley Family:
I was very happy to see that Peter's wish came true and his friends have arrived home! God Bless him (and you)!

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your son. Tears came to my eyes as I read about Peter and the stray dogs he cared for in Iraq. I was so glad to read that these dogs have been delivered safely to your home where you can continue giving them the love that Peter did. It is what he would have wanted. Your son was obviously a special person and I hope these animals can give you some comfort. God bless you all.

I think what happened to Peter was very sad. I'm just keeping up with what happened. Im very sorry about your loss. The story has touched me. I like what you guys did for the family. Peter seems like a very nice guy. I wish I could have met him.

I found the article on your son and his dogs in our local Scottsdale paper and since I am from the UP of Michigan and go home regularly in the summer months I felt a need to write here. This is a beautiful and heartwarming story. God bless all of his family. I lost my youngest sister to cancer eight years ago and still feel the loss, and share some of the loss and pain of what you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sister lived all her life in the UP and loved MI and had 3 cockers and would have loved this story. Thank you to your son for his service to his country - please send me a mailing address - I wrote a book about the loss of my sister and do a grief workshop with the book. I have some things and a copy of my book I would like to send to his sister. Thank you - Patricia

i am sorry for your loss with your son peter i will miss hanging out with him at work and seeing him come over to my room when we were back at fort stewart i am glad that u all got to get and take care of the dogs he loved. we will all miss his guitar sessions, and his his enjoyable influence

So very sorry that this world has lost such a compassionate human being. It restores faith in humman kind. My deepest condolences to all the family. To have shared your lives with such a man must make you all very proud. There can be no better way to remember him and what he stood for than his love for two animals in need. Please pass on our love to his two canine pals, they chose a very special person to be their friend and look out for them. All our thoughts are with you all.

I'm sure that Peter's family must find comfort in the knowledge that his story continues to make its way around the world. Everyone is the better for reading about this special young man and I hope that 'Mama' and 'Boris' continue to thrive and enjoy the life that Peter, his family and so many others made possible for them.
God Bless you Peter, and our loving good wishes to your family.

I WAS VERY MOVED BY THE ARTICLE IN THE JOLIET HERALD NEWS. IT IS SO GREAT THAT YOUR FAMILY HAS THE DOGS.
THEY ARE SO PRECIOUS! I'M SURE PETER IS HAPPY HIS FAMILY IS TAKING CARE OF THEM. YOU HAVE MY
DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF PETER. HE SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. HAVING THE DOGS HE CARED FOR IS A GIFT FROM GOD. I
WILL PRAY FOR PETER AND HIS FAMILY.
YOU ARE VERY GOOD PEOPLE.
KAREN MAZA

I was reading the news paper about what happened in my American History class I think it was a very nice thing they did for the dogs. I am so sorry to her about his death. By the sound of the article Sergant Peter C. Neesley sounded like a relly great guy. I wish I could have met him. He is the kind of man that we need in the world.

To the Neesley family: I am an Italian working in Cairo. I read about your loved one on the CNN. Peter has helped to make the world a better place with all the love he has managed to spread in such a short time that he walked this Earth. You have done a wonderful deed, bringing his Mama and Boris over from Iraq. I am sure Peter is happy knowing that they are safe and loved by you. May he rest in peace and look after all of you from where he is resting.

My condolences go to your family. I just heard the story of what Peter did and it makes my heart ache in many ways. God bless your family.

Thank you for bringing his pals home... Rod.

my name is jeremy unger i am from leavenworth, KS an i am 19 and when i heard of your story it hit home for me. My brother was killed in iraq oct. of 06' and a freind in mossouri after this happend we started a walk to remember for all of the soldiers who lost thier lives from KS, and MO we post signs about the soldiers and thier lives an read as we walk. your story is so powerful an i am going to post a sign for you in the walk so not only your family an freinds will know and remember you but others as well. i want to say thank you for your services my freind and like all other who have lost thier lives you will not be forgotten.

God Bless Peter, you and your family.

I just read Peter's story.I wish there were more people in the world like him.
My condolences to the family of such a great man.
I hope Mama and Boris bring them some solice in this tragedy.

Dulce et Decorum est pro Patria Mori. You answered that ancient call to arms. Thank you. May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.
Requiescat in Pacem Peter

Precious little has restored my faith in this world like Sgt. Peter C. Neesley. Peter's compassion towards his fellow man and to animals is an inspiration for us all. Rest easy, Sgt. Neesley. Mama and Boris are safe, and we will always remember you.

After reading the story of Peter and his love and caring of animals and the dogs in Iraq, I felt compelled to read about this young man. My heart goes out to you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you and for Peter. May he rest in peace forever young.

A true American hero.God bless Peter and his family.

To the family of my fallen friend, Pete was my Sgt, my team leader and my friend.
I am still finding this very difficult to write and to express my grief of the loss of Pete. Everyday, I wake up and still look for him when I come to start my shift. I can still hear his voice. I still yearn for the laughter that I expected to get from him, everyday! Again, I'm still finding this a hard group of words to put together. I am the soldier who, along with Sgt Dan Haynes, who took care of the dogs. I am the one who ensured that they were both taken into custody and found their way into the hands that took them to his family. I have seen the news photos and tears come to my eyes to see them with his family.
Pete was my Sgt, team leader and friend. I miss him everyday and will continue to miss him. I apologize for not adding anything sooner, but the loss of my friend is still a heavy burden on my heart
To know that the dogs are now with his family is a heartwarming and uplifting of my spirit.
I express my sympathy and heart to you, his family. Pete truly is missed here in Iraq by Apache Troop
Not a day goes by that he is not talked about and grieved.
Again, my condolences and tears and heartache are with you.
I miss you my friend! Everyday, I find a reason to laugh because of you! I miss hearing "JULIO!" on our radios making some kind of joke or comment that would get me to just stop in my tracks and make me laugh until it hurt.
My heart, my soul, my sympathies, and love go out to the Neesley family.
Forever your soldier and friend Sgt!

To the Neesley family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Peter. He is a true American HERO and he will never be forgotten. I know your pain that your feeling and I know it's so hard to understand WHY my son but God only knows why and I know that our Heroes are in a much better place. I lost my son PFC Andrew Nelson on Dec. 25th, 2006 and that was the worst day of my life, but I have tried really hard to move forward and you will be able to also, with all of our memories and stories that we have and with God giving us the strength we need. We don't want to be in this group of Gold Star Parents but we are and we can all be here for each other, please contact me if you want to talk. I read the story about the dogs that were brought to you that your son loved so much, I'm so glad you have them and have something that Peter loved so much, a piece of him. God does take care of us. God Bless you and your family.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I've just seen the story of this young man's devotion to his dogs in Iraq on the Best Friends web site. At such a sad time, I sincerely hope and believe that Peter's kind hearted actions, and those of all who worked to bring the dogs home, will help you. He was clearly a compassionate boy who grew into a caring man, and he's left you many wonderful memories which I hope will bring you comfort at this time.
With kindest wishes from one of the many who wish you well. God Bless you Peter.

The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. - Charles De Gaulle

Our country has lost a fine human being and the poor dogs of Iraq have lost their best friend.

To the Neesley family,
I'm saddened to hear of your loss.
Thank you for such a wonderful son.
I wish we had the pleasure to have
known him.
May God give you strength and healing
until you see him again.

Sgt. Peter C. Neeley made this world
a better place.

Please accept my condolences. I am regretful that i did not know Peter.

I am deeply touched by Peter's story of caring for the dogs in Iraq. I did not know him, but can see the kindness evident in his face. I will always remember his story.

I send my deepest condolences to Sgt. Neesley's family. What a beautiful story about the dogs he cared for in Iraq == and what a beautiful person he must have been. I wish I'd known him.

I am so happy for you, that you were able to honor your son's wishes and bring his adopted pets home. A part of him lives on ...

You kindness to the lost dogs of Bagdad will be remembered.
RIP

Rest In Peace Sgt Neesley.

Father we entrust our brother Peter 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 Peter in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

I lost my Grandson PFC Joseph R Berlin on December 30th. Just as my heart aches for for the loss of our HERO it also aches for SGT Neesley and all of the brave young people who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.God bless and comfort you. Rest in peace Hero Peter Neesley.

The Broken Chain
We little knew that day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death,
we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with
you. The day God called your home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you. You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken. And
nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one. The chain will link again.

THANK YOU, PETER, FOR YOUR COURAGE, HONOR AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. NEESLEY FAMILY I SEND MY LOVE AND SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.

GODSPEED

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Neesley. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!