Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull

Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull

Thomas C. Hull Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2005.
Thomas C. Hull wanted to be a sailor from the time he first mentioned it to his mother in the fifth grade. "He told me when he was pretty young that he was going to join the Navy," said his mother, Mary Hull. "He told me he was going to go to college and join the Navy. He talked about it all of the time." Hull, 41, of Princeton, Ill., died Aug. 2 from what appears to be a heart attack while serving aboard the USS Princeton in the Arabian Gulf. Mary Hull said her son had just finished three years of land duty and had been based in San Diego with his family before he went abroad. Before he left, his family moved to South Carolina, where Hull and his wife recently bought their retirement home. "He'd be retiring next year after 20 years of service," his mother said. It was Hull's second time serving in the gulf area. He joined the Navy in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Christine, and three sons, ages 14, 12 and 11. "He was a family man," his mother said. "He loved the outdoors and was a big hiker. He loved animals, too. They have all kinds of them. He liked doing all those things with his boys."

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September 28, 2011

QM2 (SW) Tomas Collazo posted to the memorial.

August 2, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

August 3, 2010

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

QM2 (SW) Tomas Collazo

September 28, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving with OS1 Hull onboard the Princeton. I will remember his as a smart man and a team leader who had the respect of everyone he worked with. RIP OS1. Our heroes are not forgotten.

Peggy Childers

August 2, 2011

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

August 3, 2010

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull:
Remembering Thomas 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

Peggy Childers

August 3, 2009

To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull:
Thomas 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

Kenna Larra

June 8, 2009

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Pastor Frank Noyes

September 16, 2008

Dear family of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)

In Memory of Thomas Carlton Hull ~ (Debra Estep)

August 2, 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 Thomas, 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
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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May 7, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 1st Class Hull!

August 14, 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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 21, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 1st Class Hull and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

angie

November 5, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Carolyn Evans

October 17, 2006

My heart goes out to all of our soldiers who have paid the price for my freedom; just as my son did in 1991. I hear you don't get over it but you do get though it and I find that to be true. Gold Star Mother

Garnet Jenkins

September 10, 2006

Paying tribute to Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Many Years of service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May he rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Hull family.

Those who Made this Sacrifice, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.



"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-

from whence comes my help?

My help comes from the Lord,

Who made heaven and earth."

Psalm 121:1-2



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 10, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Pat Canfall

May 8, 2006

My condolences to the Hull family.

Thomas may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 27, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Hull family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, 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. Thomas it is coming up on 7 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. Boys, always think of your Dad and always make him proud of you and do what is right.

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~

shawnee

December 12, 2005

Thank you for your service to this country. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Patricia Dawson

October 30, 2005

May God Bless and Keep You in His Care.

Eileen and Bill Jeker

August 7, 2005

Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Thomas, may you rest in peace.

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