Michael R. Stahlman Obituary

Just saw your story on 48 hours, so sad rest in peace my Armed Force Brother, I'm a US Army Veteran. Prayers go out to the family and Daughter, to the daughter please live your father's legacy he would be proud of you, follow your heart

I remember Michael after Marine military academy, looking at him made me realize how much of a better man that I could be. Im truly saddened by the news of his death.bbaresh.

You are in our thoughts, Michael. Rest in peace.

Mike's been gone five years now, but by no means forgotten. May justice win, and may he rest in peace.

To the entire Stahlman family. This Saturday am, I was thinking of all the people I have know and lost. And giveing thanks for all tha I have, life is a gift.
Mike was not a close friend but we did go to High School together. As such I do think of the guys I went to MMA with as brothers.
S/F
Casey Lowery
MMA 79

I remember Mike this Veterans' Day. We who survive him and all the fallen in our military owe a deep debt of gratitude for the greatest sacrifice. Rest in Peace, cousin Mike!

To the family of Col Stahlman-
He was my company commander while I served in 1st Bn Alpha Company, Parris Island as a drill instructor. I remember when I got pneumonia from one of the recruits and was hospitalized for a few days. Col Stahlman came to the hospital to check up on me. He always led from the front and always tried to motivate the recruits by telling them the story of now Medal of Honor recipient, Jason Dunham. He loved to run and we all looked up to him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

To the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his burial, October 30, 2008.

To the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman:
Remembering Michael 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

Mike was a good friend and a great Marine and husband. We first met at California Western in the Fall of 1990. I have never met a more selfless and hard-working person. I again worked with Mike at the Army JAG school in 2001-2002. Once again his work ethic and selflessness were the example for others to follow. I will miss him a lot.

To The Stahlman Family and Friends,
I read today of Michael's passing. I met Michael while we were visiting our parents in Saudi Arabia, 'home' from our respective boarding schools. He was a good person then and by all accounts seems to have continued to develop and share his gifts of intelligence, good humor, and determination with the world. I'd like you to know that he has left a long virtuous legacy in his far-too-short life. My sincere sympathy.

To the Stahlman Family-
I was so saddened to read about Mike's death today. I attended law school with Mike, and remember him with fondness and a great deal of respect. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

To the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman:
Michael 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

Michael, 10 months have passed and I continue to remember you and your family. I pray that God is with them and that they are allowing His awesome comfort in their lives. If your family ever needs someone to talk to I hope that they will contact me or any of the support groups for Gold Star families.

http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In Memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82n Airborne

My heartfelt sympathy to the Stahlman family and friends in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael 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"

My deepest condolances to the Stahlman family. I had the honor and privilege of going to California Western with Michael and considered him to be a friend and esteemed colleague. I never known a more honorable and endearing person. He was a true patriot and I know he will be remembered by all of us as a great American hero. He is and will be dearly missed.

God bless you and your family. I remember you well Stahlman, solid. MMA 84

To Mike's family,
Mike was my boss in Ramadi, Iraq and I can say that he was one of the finest individual that I ever had the opportunity to meet. I left one week before his incident. He and I talked about any subject and I was floored when I heard the news. He was down to earth and it was just a pleasure to work with him. I saw the pictures of his two beautiful girls every day and it pains me to no end that Mike won't be around to guide and be there for them for he loved them so very much. Mike made me feel at home with the Marines even though I was Army. We liked to kid around with that Marine vs Army stuff. He wrote my last evaluation report which I considered the most honored one to have. The Corps lost one fantastic Marine. I will keep your family in my prayers at all times. SEMPER FI, Mike

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

To the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman, I was saddened today to learn of his passing. He was my Battalion Commander in our class of '81 and we ran hurdles together on the track team. I always looked forward to our daily conversations during practice (hard to get that much time with the Battalion Commander). I remember him as a focused and competitive person, but not really competitive against others, more competitive with himself, to excel, to be the best he could be, and at the same time grabbing the guy on his left and on his right and pulling them up with him to help them achieve. And he was always happy to do so and just a nice guy that all wanted to be around. It was a privilege and honor to have been able to spend a short amount of time around him. I am sorry for your loss.

Murrey King Reynolds

Stahlman's greatness was observed even during his youth! He was admired by his fellow cadets at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Tx

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

To the family of Col. Michael Stahlman. It has been many years since I have seen your husband, he was actually my battalion commander during my junior year at MMA in '80-'81. I know at the time he was a young, charasmatic leader who led from the front. He was an example to follow, he actually set the example. It was with shock when I recently heard of his fate, and his giving the ultimate sacrifice for his country. I know, perusing through the comments made by those who knew him well that he continued to be the fine man and leader I remember him being. I wish you all God's blessings and comfort during these difficult times. Semper Fi, Mike! Thankyou.

My condolences to the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

I wanted to let the family know how sorry I am for your loss. We lost a family member in Iraq last year and your never the same afterwards. We carry the proud feeling of him everyday but suffer the loss. I hope in time that you will begin the healing process and find peace. Thank you for your sacrifice!! Deepest sympathy.

To the family and friends of fallen hero COL Stahlman....I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

As the father of a USNA graduate and junior Marine Corp Officer, I would like to offer my sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences to the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. I am deeply saddened by the loss to his and our Marine Corp families. We are very grateful to Col. Stahlman for his long standing service and sacrifice to our great nation. May the lord bless his family and lift their spirits in this most extreme hour of need.

Semper Fidelis.


2ndLt. Christina Acosta USMC

To Kim and the girls,
I do not know where to begin. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We would like to offer our deepest condolences and let you know that if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

I had the pleasure of meeting COL Sthalman while attending the US Army JAG Officer Basic Course in 2000 at Charlottesville, Virginia. COL Sthalman epitomized what every young Judge Advocate aspired to be—he was kind hearted, possessed great military bearing and insight, and was well respected by his peers. He will be deeply missed.

Dear Kim, McKenna and Piper,
John, Mary Lou, Julia and Jeff,

How very difficult it is to deal with the sadness and pain felt at such a loss as this. It's clear Michael was head and shoulders above the rest, a soldier who did his duty as God gave him the sight to see that duty. What an honor to have met him. May you feel God's comfort and love as your many friends & loved ones hold you up in prayer during this time.

1 Thess 4:14-18

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
NASU

Family, parents, wife, children; Please go to heropaintings.com or projectcompassion.com We continue in our efforts to give to the familys of our heros.
SincerelyFamily, parents, wife, children; please go to heropaintings.com or projectcompassion.com we continue in our efforts to give to the families of our heroes.
Sincerely
Kenna

Kenna

I know Col. Stahlamn through his incredable daughter Mackenna. Mackenna has spoken with so much love and respect for her dad. I wish all our students would be so blessed with a father they could be so proud of. I am so sorry he was taken from your lives.

I am greatly saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My memory of him is 13th Company at the Naval Academy. He was chronologically 2 classes behind me. But I remember thinking, "Whose really teaching and leading whom?" His quiet, resolute spirit impacted. My prayers are lifted up for you, Kim, your daughters, and your families.

All the best.

Kim,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Rest assured you are not alone in your grief and your recovery. I am the widow of Commander Patrick Dunn USNA '85 (15) and know how it is to be where you are now. You will get through this and God will help. Please lean on the classmates of the academy, as they were extremely helpful to me when I lost Pat. May God bless you, your family and our husbands! Beat Army!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Dunn DeSimone

I and my wife, Catherine, wish to express our deepest and and sincere sympathy to the family of Colonel Michael R. Stahlman. We know his passing is a sad loss, to say the least, to you and his country. His rank of Colonel in the United States Marine Corps shows that he was a man of outstanding character and achievement. We are very grateful for his sacrificial service to his country.

Daniel H. Hildebrand, Senior Master Sergent, USAF, retired
Clarkesville, Georgia

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Col Stahlman was my battalion Co at Parris Island, SC and he will never be forgotten. What I remember most about him was that he made a conscious effort to know every drill instructor and speak to them to see how they were doing.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers!

Dear Kim,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so very proud of Mike and grateful for his service to our country. I pray God will grace you with the comfort only He can give and grant you His peace.
Sincerely,

I am so sorry for your loss and great sorrow. Your sorrow is shared by all Americans.
From a Marine mother

Dear Aunt Kim,
I'm so sorry for your loss and for the girls. He was my favorite Uncle and an outstanding man in general. He had more integrity and honor than any man I've ever met and will be greatly missed by me and many others. I wish I could make it to the funeral, but unfortunately I don't have the money to come. My sympathies and prayers go out to you the girls and the family! I love you all.....
-Jade Mooneyhan-

Kim, We are so sorry for your loss, Michael was a great person, and he will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out you , the children, and the Stahlman,s. God be with you all....

Your brother-in-law.....Jennings Mooneyhan and Family

Semper Fi, and Godspeed, Mike Stahlman!

Expressing my deepest sympathies to the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman.Heroe's are never forgotten.He will be remembered in my prayers.

Mrs Stahlman, I was at Bethesda several weeks ago and visited your husband in ICU. You had stepped out of his room and unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to meet you. I represent Wounded Warrior Regiment in Quantico; on behalf of Wounded Warrior Regiment, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know how we can assist you and your family.

Deepest sympathies on the loss of this American hero. With the prayers of your friends in Heritage Pines.

Thank God for soldiers like Colonel Stahlman

I send my deepest sympathy to Michaels family.May the Lord hold you close now, and in the days to come. Thank you Michael for your sacrifice, and your life given to keep me free. To all my Stahlman family, may God keep you in His care. Michael is now resting in his Saviors arms. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM!

Kim, When Jessica and I read the news we were shocked. Without question I had more respect for Mike and his leadership than any other Officer over a 13 year span in the Marine Corps. I left the Marine Corps just one year after coming back from Iraq, a trip that Mike had a large hand in coordinating and approving for me. I called him from Iraq and stayed in touch, and when I decided to leave the Marine Corps I specifically sought his advice and perspective. He was a leader... I could write pages with regard to what I learned from him and there IS NO job I loved more in the Marine Corps, including leading Marines in combat, than working for Mike Stahlman and Bruce Gordon at Parris Island.. ... not one function or tour... he was a good man. He spoke of you and the kids all the time.. we would stand in the hall and joke and laugh everyday. I remember admiring him for coming to work early and leaving late every day... I remember our chats walking down to do the Battalion Commander's inspection and him giving me direction and encouragement...

There are no words that can bring you comfort, only time ... I struggle with what to write even...

A year in Iraq....... in Fallujah no less, and I never lost one Marine, something that I've always been grateful for, ... but now I sort of feel like I did afterall...

Please reach out if you need ANYTHING at all... anytime....

I will never forget him....

To Kim and the girls, to John and Mary Lou, to Julia and Jeff... and to all who are hurting: I've been wanting to write something that might comfort and encourage you... and somehow let you know how saddened we are for your loss and how grateful we are for your incredible sacrifice. But as I read what others have said and how much others have lost, I honestly feel as though I'm walking on holy ground where I have no right to tread. I've not experienced the loss of a spouse nor of a child, and Michael is the only one in our extended family that I know of who has been called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice for this great country he loved. I only know that we love you, we're praying for you, and we admire and honor the man, the husband and father, the American that Michael was.

I would never want to offer platitudes at such a time. But the words to all of the verses of "How Firm a Foundation" have been such an encouragement to me when I've needed comfort. If permitted, I'd like to include just two of them here:

"Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.

The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose,
I will not, I will not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”

(copyright: public domain)

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006

I grew up next to Mike and the Stahlmans when we were all just toddlers. My family,my mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Mike's big sister Julie was my "best friend" all throughout childhood. I still have gifts from Jordon, Saudi Arabia and other posts they sent me. Our parents have remained friends for more than 5 decades now and at the least I hear news every Christmas of all of them. So to see Mike's name in 'the fallen' on This Week with George Stefanopoulis was shocking and terribly sad.

I remember a little boy who tagged along after us relentlessly despite what I now see as pretty bad asthma. My earliest memory is of him biting me-hard-over something Julie and I teased him about. He must have been about 2... The last time I saw him we were all in college and Julie and I and Mike went out for a wildly fun New Year's Eve in D.C. How terribly sad for him to be gone, like this.

I grew up to be a physician so I can piece together how hard these last months must have been for all his family. He certainly fought hard to come back to you. and He was obviously so lucky to have you in his corner.

We will hold Mike and all of his family "in the light" as the Quakers say.

I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will 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 passed away" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless Col Michael R. Stahlman, God bless you and your family and God bless America!

Contact me if you want to talk.

PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
Stationed at Ft Hood, TX, 3/8 CAV
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq

To the family and parents of Michael I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you

goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Kim, we were deeply saddened when we found out about Mike's passing. We were so glad we got to know you in Bethesda and hated not getting your phone number when we left to bring Christopher home. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We appreciate Mike's service to his country and fellow man so much. What a hero! Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Mike, your quiet intellect and sardonic smile are sorely missed here. I will never forget you. Peace be with you my brother.
Your wingman, Rick.

Rest in peace, Mike.

Semper Fi,
Bob Loria
LtCol USMCR
USNA '85

I am so sorry for your loss. You have my prayers and deepest sympathy. Sherry L. Pritchett

My sincerest sympathies to Mike's family.

Troy Smith
LtCol USMCR
USNA `85

We in West Chester, PA, who weekly stand on the local Court House corner and show visible support for our troops, are greatly saddened that one of our hero's has decided to leave this Earth and head to Heaven, where we know he will watch and guide us. We thank the Stahlman Family for giving us Colonel Mike. We will keep him in, and his family, in our prayers, and we know he is watching and guiding us from above. From the: Chester County Victory Movement, aka "Sheepdogs".

Our families prayers are with Kim and the girls. Mike will be sorely missed by all Marines.

To the family of Colonel Michael Stahlman. Our condolences are with you and you are in our prayers. I am extremely grateful for what Michael was doing for our country and especially for our family. That takes a truly special person which he was.
Formerly from New York/Pennsylvania.
US Army 85-88

Thank you so much for your great service and sacrifice to our country. May God be with you and help you in this time of great need and sorrow.

Kim and family-
Please know that you all are in our prayers. I am so truly sorry for your loss.

May the happy memories of Col. Michael R. Stahlman remain in your heart always. From one military family to another who has a spouse currently serving in Iraq. May you find peace and strength at this time. Col. Michael R. Stahlman is a True American Hero!

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank COL Michael Stahlman 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.

We offer our thanks to you for your generous gift of life for our earthly freedom. You gave the ultimate sacrafice for our freedom and Jesus Christ gave the ultimate sacrifice for our eternal freedom. We will be praying for your family for comfort and understanding. God bless and keep you close.

In recognition of Colonel Michael R. Stahlman's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

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 Col. Michael R. Stahlman our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Col. Stahlman. And to Col. Stahlman it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Stahlman, 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, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Col. Stahlman’s family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Rest in peace.

Rest In Peace Col. Your family will be in my prayers. Semper Fi

I am truly saddened for your loss. Mike was a good friend and mentor of mine at the Army JAG School; his humor, dedication, compassion and love of life were an inspiration to me and all the other marines and soldiers who knew him. You are not alone in your loss nor in your love and admiration for Mike. His memory will live on in a vast number of hearts and minds.

Michael , 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 sailors and 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 Michael 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 Stahlman family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Michael 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!

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Col Michael R Stahlman. 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

In Humble Thanks, to Col. Michael R. Stahlman, who has lost his life, while in the Service of our Country, With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.

Rest Safely now, Col. Stahlman, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with your loving family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.

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

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND". FREEDOM IS OUR GIFT FROM YOU SIR, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT GIFT COL. REST IN PEACE HERO, YOUR MISSON IS DONE


CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON

To the Stahlman family,

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

I am deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young marine, a hero. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May your memories bring you some comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers
SEMPER FI Col. Michael Stahlman
In loving memory of my nephew
Lance Cpl James Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Al Anbar Province