Paul Balint Obituary
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Melissa
May 8, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY! I keep you close and live each day with you. You are the truest, realest, man I've ever known. And how you remain so special today. As always and forever til we meet again, I love you. Melissa.
Melissa
December 15, 2024
Another year passed and here today, is you. I just heard a quote that said "I can't live my life without you, but now you can live your life with me." I love you. Melissa.
Melissa Lloyd
December 15, 2023
Paul, 17 years and still you stay as close to my heart as the day we met. Nothing changes and I'm always with you. You make me whole and I can't thank you enough for the days we had and the way you always looked at me. You loved me. I loved you. You're my best friend. I miss you so much. Merry Christmas. Love, Melissa.
Melissa
May 29, 2023
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Melissa
April 21, 2023
Paul Balint Jr. The only one who matters. We are struggling down here. Wish you were here. I'm coming there. One day, and with you, I will be forever. I love you.
Melissa
May 8, 2022
Happy Birthday my purpose. I am steadily and somberly holding onto you, your heart, and our memories that stay so very close to me. I weep looking at you and just feel nothing, absolutely nothing can take me from you. I always believed we were destined and fell to my knees meeting you and saying goodbye to you. You are the strength that keeps me ahead of my game and keeps me calm when things come undone. I love you. 38 and beautiful. Melissa.
Melissa
December 19, 2021
I was here on the the 15th, it was not published.
15 years and nothing has changed. Nothing.
You're still my best friend, my soulmate, my hero. So much more and nothing less. You are missed daily, thought of regularly, and loved endlessly. Can't wait to see you again. With love, Melissa.
Melissa
August 5, 2021
Another year passing by.
Another week.
Another day.
No other you.
You are there.
You are here.
Between minutes passed, I hold you near. And seconds last, with just me staring in the mirror. I hold so close your love, and never fault God is good and you are safe. Actually with the greats. I love you.
Melissa Lloyd
May 29, 2021
I am here. Awaiting the time to see you.
Melissa.
2021.
Melissa Lloyd
May 29, 2021
Adding to the collection. Sometime between Sept 2006-Dec2006
Those glasses look like he's on combat duty in Iraq. Iyou.
Melissa Lloyd
May 5, 2021
I'm going to come here early. Nothing matters besides your birthday. You lived to make everyday kinder. Who can say they do that? That is what I miss the most about you. Your excellence towards others and actually your voice. I just miss everything. Happy Birthday. We love you. Melissa.
Melissa Lloyd
January 4, 2021
Now that things have calmed down from 2020 to 2021, I am here to wish you a merry xmas and everlasting peace in heaven. We are ever changing and growing with you creating the love I feel around me. I hear you and I love you so much. Melissa.
Charlie Gili
November 22, 2020
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Paul Balint Jr. US Army Private 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Melissa Lloyd
May 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Paul Balint Sr.
May 10, 2020
I love you Son......pop
Melissa Lloyd
May 8, 2020
Happy Birthday to the one it is most easy with. Saying that, you'd think it would be hard. I have grieved and I have mourned. I have died inside. I am most content that I have you by my side. You are 36 today. Unreal. My Love, I miss you. Happiest Birthday. Melissa.
Melissa Lloyd
March 22, 2020
Hi sweet man. It's been a wild few weeks with the world in social distancing lockdown. For me, it just makes more solitude within, for my thoughts of you. I believe in our love everyday. I miss you and know you are here watching me. You are my love. Forever and always. Melissa
Melissa Lloyd
January 27, 2020
Hi...
There is not a minute that goes by that I'm not breathing for you. There is sadness today around the world for Kobe Bryant has passed. It's raining now and it's like I understand the pain oh too well. You are missed incredibly. I dance to the beat, I listen at church for my ways to you, I celebrate our connection more now than ever because you are my bestfriend and I just need you around. I want to see you Paul and it's forever that I will love you.
This was us in 2001.
Melissa Lloyd
December 15, 2019
Darling, we miss you.
Paul Balint Sr.
October 22, 2019
Son, the Yankees lost to Houston for the AL Pennant this year. Im sure you and Z already knew this. Me and Angelo now have to suffer watching the Giants lose to the stinkin Cowboys. Its Eli's last season.
You would be real proud of Angelo as I am. He's doing great. I miss you so much that i can hardly take it sometimes. I love you son. pop
I love you son.
Melissa Lloyd
September 11, 2019
Hi Paulie. We are forever celebrating you even when the darkest of days fall upon us. MY love, you are my hero. Melissa.
LAVONNE SCHEPIS
August 20, 2019
I had the honor of running for Paul in the Run for the Fallen Watermelon 5K on Sat Aug 17th in Hempstead, TX. (Names are randomly given to the registrants.) It was an honor to run for our hero. God bless our Gold Star Family.
Melissa Lloyd
November 11, 2018
Hi Pauli. I am in tears this weekend. I can feel your presence around me. I see faces like you and children that coukd look like ours. I am grateful for you and the loss of you is the loss of me. I miss whole heartedly every day. You are my hero, my best friend, my passion here to there. I love you. Can't wait to be with you walking and rapping our way home. Melissa
Carmom
May 8, 2018
Happy Birthday Paulie... Celebrated with a treasure trove of memories! Love you and miss you!!!!
Phil A
April 22, 2018
I was just thinking about you the other day brother. You may be gone but you are not forgotten.
Melissa Lloyd
February 11, 2018
Hi my love. I just wanted to tell you that Black and IB called me lastnight. It was quite the reunion! 14 years ago we, said good bye to you and you left for Texas. The good times we shared, the memories, the latest nights, you were my soulmate thru our journey. You were the love of my life and you still are. Miss you til I meet you again. Melissa
Melissa Lloyd
November 21, 2017
So we moved to Florida to get some needed sun. Here's the thing, you are right here with me. I literally talk to you. Am I crazy, maybe. But I will never let you go, even in times when I am busy. If I could rewind it all back, I would be in the grass kissing you like nothing else mattered. I am glad to know til this day, I am still in love with you. Miss you and miss you and miss you. Melissa
Johnny McManus
September 13, 2017
I told my old lady about when we went to see Lil John with Hacker in Wurzburg. She and I had some good chuckles. I think about you and your family everyday but I guess I was extra nostalgic today. Ive got a Christmas card my folks received from The Balint family hanging on my fridge at my house to this day. Love to all.
Rest well, never forgotten, God bless America and BLUE SPADERS!
Melissa Lloyd
May 8, 2017
Lucky 33. I am happy to say happy birthday to my 1. I miss you unconditionally. You are the best. Kiss. Melissa
May 8, 2016
Happy birthday my love. I will NEVER forget you. I miss you so much and celebrate today as a mother to 2 beautiful boys with you. We love you. Watch over us and protect us. You are my angel and best friend. Love you, Melissa
Melissa Lloyd
December 14, 2015
Hardest day of my life. Forever true to you, Melissa.
Melissa Lloyd
November 8, 2015
Hello Paul. I love you. I feel blessed. You are the most beautiful soul and I continue to hang on. It won't be long. I know you...and you have freedom. It's almost like you are here. With love my love, Melissa.
May 26, 2014
Dear Paulie, With each passing year I appreciate more and more the sacrifice you gave for your country. I continue to miss you and pray for you and your family.
God Bless You,
Cathy Dean
Texas
Melissa Lloyd
May 8, 2014
Happy Birthday my life, my love, my hero. You would be such a handsom 30 today! Everyday I am reminded of you! It has been a beautiful journey and I will continue on to get to you, happily ever after. I LOVE YOU. Melissa
Melissa Lloyd
December 16, 2013
Paulie, I do know that this place is not the same without you. I will never know why people like you leave so soon.But I will never doubt you are in a better place. I miss you and I love you faithfully. Love,Melissa
Lance Halsey
December 15, 2013
Our thoughts are with you.
Becca Halsey-Ansen
December 15, 2013
Thinking about you and your family today and always.
Molina Family
December 15, 2013
We remember PFC Paul Balint Jr. today on his anniversary. Today 7yrs ago he became another angel for Gods Celestial Army, we know the pain you are living losing a son it doesnt get easy but we live on but never forget them they will always will live in our hearts.
We lost our angel on March 27th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom
To the Balint family you are in our prayers today may your angel and God be with you always
Sincerely The Molina Family.
May 29, 2013
Paulie you gave the ultimate to your country, you will never be forgotten. Love Uncle George
May 28, 2013
Missing you Paulie, we think of you everyday!!!
Love you forever and always...
Aunt Linda
May 27, 2013
Miss you terribly,
aunt yolanda
Melissa Lloyd
April 24, 2013
It seems that people tend to move on. But I stand everyday looking up at you, praying with you, wishing you a beautiful heaven. My hope is not gone that we will unite in my life in my death and in my dreams. I love you with all my heart. I always have, I always will. Happy Birthday in May and I will celebrate you. Melissa
george balint
May 23, 2012
Paulie, I think of you daily, and pray each day on how much you I miss you, I pray that each prayer keeps you close to my heart as you will always be. Uncle George
Cathy Dean
May 16, 2012
Paulie, You cross my mind many times a day and memories of you still make me smile out loud. Love & miss you always
May 12, 2012
Another young soldier with a life well-lived. These pages are a testament to him and he will never be forgotten.
May 10, 2012
Paulie, its almost been 6 years since you have left this earth and its still feels like the first day we were told you were gone... Missing you with much pain... We love you!!!
melissa lloyd
May 9, 2012
I am well aware yesterday was your birthday. I didn't forget.
May 8, 2012
Happy Heavenly Birthday Balint.
January 30, 2012
Paulie, I miss you greatly love uncle george
Melissa Lloyd
January 22, 2012
I didn't write near the holidays because I thought 5 years was long enough to grieve,but its not. I still miss you. Love,melissa
Becca Halsey-Ansen
December 21, 2011
My brother Joe and I remember you fondly Paul!
DeeAnn & Fabian Villalobos
December 19, 2011
Thank you Paulie for your ultimate sacrifice for all of the United States of America! And thank you to Carmen & Paul and Angelo for sharing you with all of us.
Paulie- give your Uncle Jake and Aunt Amada, and your maternal grandparents & great-grandparents a big angel's hug from me... I sadly miss you all, yet I am so happy to believe y'all (TEXANS) are singing, dancing, and enjoying huge feasts everyday with God, even bigger & better than we could ever do here and now.
Love Always, DeeAnn Cortez-Kemp Villalobos
Peggy Childers
December 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Paul Balint:
Please accept my remembrance of Paul on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Yolanda Jacques
December 12, 2011
Paulie
Words cannot express the loss of you in our lives, but I'm thankful at times for my weak moments, because it's then I can see your happy face. There is no doubt in my heart that you're happy. I just really miss you .
December 11, 2011
Always think about you and your mom dad and brother Angelo especially in the month of December, God Bless you, you made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedom, God Bless you always Paulie
John McManus
December 7, 2011
I can't believe it's been almost 5 years. Looking back on it and how young we were and to have done the things we did and to have experienced the things we have, both in Germany and Iraq, blows me away. I'm proud to say that I knew you and that I called a friend. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the whole group of people we were with and how crazy a period of time that was. There are strong arms around you.
Never forgotten.
Melissa Lloyd
September 3, 2011
Paulie, tears fell out of my eyes on the day we parted, as they always do til we reunite. Thank you for fighting for our nation. In your memory, we will live.Love you always.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
melissa lloyd
July 7, 2011
Paulie, its Melissa here and no matter where I am, I am with you. I look for you everywhere I go, but you there by my side. I am only this far away. I can't breath and can't move any further away than that.
Valentina A.
June 5, 2011
I did go visit Pfc Paul Balint Jr. Memorial Park! A wonderful honor to you.I wil come again to visit. Thank you for your service and granting the freedoms that I continue to have.
Grandma and Grandpa
May 29, 2011
Paulie, not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. You will always live in our hearts and our memories of you are never forgotten. we sadly miss you.
God bless all of our fallen heroes
philip young
January 26, 2011
I also heard Paul's father on Mark Levin's show. My we never forget what our soldiers have done for us. Many many thousands have died to perserve our fragile freedom and we all thank Paul for his sacrifice for his country.
R Bell
January 26, 2011
I, like the listener from Washington state,heard Paul's father mention his son. I though the least I could do is say something here. Words cannot express the gratitude for what your son did! I'm not a wordsmith but from the bottom of my heart, Thank You and God Bless
C. Harrington
January 25, 2011
I heard Paul's father on Mark Levin's show. Please allow me to thank your family. We owe you a debt we can never repay.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
December 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Paul Balint:
Remembering Paul 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
December 15, 2010
Paulie, Love Grandma, Grandpa,and Uncle george
December 7, 2010
Paulie, I miss you so much I think about you every second of each day my love always Uncle George, you are my HERO
December 5, 2010
I always think of PFC Balint, I picked him up on that cold Ramadi December night, Our UH-60 crew was so quit and sad,L'll never forget
DeeAnn & Fabian Villalobos
November 11, 2010
Paul, we remember you always and especially today on Veteran's Day. We thank God for all the good men like you who have served our country of the United States of America with great pride and excellence. Soar on eagles' wings my cousin Paulie!!!!!!! We are confident you love serving our Creator God in eternal paradise just as you did while you were with us on earth. Love and prayers always, DeeAnn & Fabian Villalobos; and Families Cortez-Kemp-Villalobos
Paul Abel
March 27, 2010
Hey Balint been a while since I last wrote on here. Man I want to thank you for watching over me while I was in afghanistan. I was close to being killed this time but I always felt you there woth me and when I got hit I knew you where there. So I just wanted to say thanks and I realy miss you man. Lost but never forgotten.
Melissa Rosales
March 16, 2010
Hi Paulie, tomorrow will be St.Patty's Day. I know you would be celebrating! I love you and miss you very much. Melissa.
Donna Gillette
December 24, 2009
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.
December 23, 2009
I will never forget.2006.I fell to my knees in pain all over my body. I wanted to meet you at the airport when you came home. I wanted to kiss you all over and tell our tale. You live in me, everyday. Melissa
December 14, 2009
Dear Paulie, three years ago December 15th how can we ever forgetthis day.We willalways love you and our fond memoriesof you.You live forever in our hearts! Love,all of it Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle George
November 11, 2009
Dear Paulie,in our prayers today this special day and everyday, we love you dearly. All our love,we miss you always, love grandma, grandpa and uncle george, you and all soldiers are heroes.
Matthew Roane
September 13, 2009
Paul you were always like a brother to me. The best times of my life were times we shared back in yorktown. I can't wait until we meet again! Carmen if you read this please contact me i would like to speak with you. I have been looking for your contact info for a long time. My number is 484-467-5249
Cathy Dean
September 10, 2009
Carmen & Paul Sr., I know we all realize fully now the expression "your life can change in the blink of an eye". No more have I ever felt this than that day in December when you called me that morning Carmen. I felt so helpless for you in your disbelief and grief but above all else, the sorrow and realization that Paulie was gone. I pray to God that I never forget his laugh, his smile, his smell, his hands, his eyes, his wonderful sense of humor and his love for us all. You have raised an amazing young man and for that you should be so very proud, as I know that you are. It is coming up on the third year anniversary and I pray that God will continue to guide you, to comfort you and help you make sense of this. I know that Paulie is watching over us all and that he would be overwhelmed at all the accolades, the memorials and kind things that people have shown for him and for you---muchly deserved, without at doubt. I will always be there when you need a friend and promise me that you will contact me on those days and times that are just harder to take than others. I admire you so very much, the strength, belief in the Lord, the hours and hours of work for your fellow fallen soldiers & their families and of course the wonderful job of raising Angelo. God Bless you all and God Bless PFC Paul Balint Jr., our Paulie.
To Angelo, I know this is a guest book for Paulie but I have wanted for so long to write something personal just for you. No lie, this is difficult for me, finding the right words. First of all, I know you realize the love you two had for each other. When I look at old Balint family photos the overwhelming constant in the pictures is the way Paulie was with you....always having his hand on your shoulder, his arm around you, the love just came through in those pictures without any words needed. Then seeing you two together, oh my gosh, there wasn't anything you two wouldn't have done for each other. What a special bond that I know you will treasure forever. And also the love yall have for your parents and the respect yall have shown them. I am making yall out to sound perfect and we know that is not true (after all you are 17 and that in itself is a challenge, as it was with Paulie--haha) BUT underneath it all there is an unshakable, undeniable bond of love that is limitless. Angelo I also want you to know how crazy impressed I was with you during the initial time after your brothers death and the following months. You were able to show calm in the face of the most terrible time in your life, something that most adults cannot do. There is no doubt to your pain and suffering during the first few months but you carried yourself so very well and I want you to know that I admire you so much for that and that you are truly a very courageous young man. You have helped your Mom and Dad so very much, I hope you realize this. Steadfast, maybe that is the best word I can think of right now. In the midst of your pain you were still able to comfort others, I know this because you did with me. This is such a gift. You have grown so much in the last two and half-plus years and I just want you to know that I love you, I pray for you, and there isn't anything in this world I would not do for you my friend. You are an amazing young man and I can't hardly wait to see what direction life takes you. Please just remember to believe in God and "lean on Jesus" in the difficult times and I guarantee you will be fine.
If you ever need someone to talk to other than family, I hope you know that I will be there. (Even if you are a Giants fan, ha). Please remember: as good a brother as Paulie was to you, you were equally as good a brother to Paulie. God Bless you Angelo. I love you and am so very proud of you.
All my love,
The heavens are open for possibilities, let's hear your thunder.
Melissa Lloyd
July 13, 2009
I'm going to spend the rest of my days waiting on getting there with you. I have always loved you. I forever miss you and cry everyday thinking about that dream we had to be together under every star in the sky. Now we are going above them. I love you Paul B.Love,Melissa
Bobbie Hunt
July 7, 2009
Paul, Carmen and Angelo,
I am so sorry to hear about Paulie. I have just recently found out about what happened. I wish i could have been there for ya'll. I have always thought of Paulie as a brother to me. I miss ya'll alot!
Love Ya'll,
May 15, 2009
May 18, 2009
March 2009 - the correct "Combat Infantry Badge"
May 18, 2009
heather hux
April 9, 2009
paulie, all i can say is that you were like a brother to me. i cant say that i cant belive you are gone cause you live in my heart and you always will. i have so many memories of you, from 4th grade til the things that i pray to for now. you are like my personal angel. i think of you most days and all the fun we had together. i am sooo proud of you for being so brave to want to go to Iraq. thats what true heros do, and thats definately what you are, i hope that Angelo can remember as much as i do about you and know that he is just as great a man as you are. you guys have the best parents 2 boys could ask for. paul and carm you both were like parents to me too, and still are. You raised a strong brave man, a hero, and a perfect angel, all in one. Not only do you have that to be proud of, you also have a handsome, young, strong, brave son, Angelo to add to the greatness of the Balint family legacy. God bless you all. Allof my love, heather and family
Bill Zaehring
April 6, 2009
Paul, Carmen and Angelo, as you all know I consider you guys family and your loss hit me as hard as it could hit anyone. Paulie became like a son to me and I always knew that when he was around Heather, I need not worry about her safety, Paulie treated her like a sister and would have done anything to protect her. When you guys took me into your house when I was going through trying times me and Paulie became basement mates and I got to see what a great man he was growing into more than anyone could have seen. I was so proud of him the day I found out he was enlisting in the Army. Like everything Paulie put his mind to he became a fine soldier giving his all to his country and becoming a true Hero.
I still talk and pray to Paulie all the time, asking him to help me stay strong when I am having difficult days. Paulie has giving me the strenghth to keep going when times get tough.
Paul you and Carmen did a fine job a raising both your boys and should be very proud of that. I love you guys so much and will always be there for you whenever you need me.
Kevin Berry
March 4, 2009
Paulie’s sacrifice and service is something that will never be forgotten, but it is the love we have for him that will live forever. During deployment, I was able to spend a lot of time with him, and his energy always seemed to amaze me. We were inspired by how he was always laughing and making us laugh. I do not think there is one of us that can remember a time he did not have a smile on his face. He had passion for everything he did, and that is why it was easy for him to have a positive impact on the people he knew. I can only hope that the PFC Paul Balint Jr. Memorial Park can help America’s next generation be half the man Paul lived to be. He is the best friend, soldier, and brother a man could ask for.
Paul, Carmen, and Angelo,
Paulie was exceptionally proud of his family and talked about you all of the time. The things he told us made for large shoes to fill, but we have come to know that you fill them and more. The amazing strength you have shown, along with the love for all of us, has helped us through some of the hardest days. I hope you know how much you mean to all of us, and like any family, I am always here for you.
Kenna Larra
February 24, 2009
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Melissa Lloyd
January 31, 2009
Still you bring tears to my eyes. I've lost the only man who brought sunshine when it rained.
Gregory Towner
January 26, 2009
Of all the things that I could say about Paul, the one thing that stands out most in my mind is how hard he worked. He wanted more then anything to do everything right, the first time, and that is hard to find in people. He would go out of his way to help anyone however he could. It's a shame that more of the world did not get to experience the person that he was. Just as we where with him at the end of his days, he will be with all of us, whose lives he touched, untill the end of ours. R.I.P. Paul we will see you when it is our time.
Paul Sr. and Paulie Brazos River at Lake Whitney
January 26, 2009
Paulie, Brazos River at Lake Whitney
Don Halbert
January 26, 2009
It’s with much sadness and still some disbelief that brings me to this page were I say hello to you, Paulie. You set an example bye joining the Army, going straight into the face of danger and then making the ultimate sacrifice for our Families and this Great Nation. For this, I’ll always be in debt to you and proud for the courage you showed.
You made a positive impact with all who came in contact with you and you are thought of often. Your smile and personality would light up any room and make even strangers feel at ease.
Paul, Carmen and Angelo, I’m simply speechless when I try and share the impact losing Paulie has had on Your Lives as well as mine.
I’ll always cherish the memories of our trip to the River, and I’ll always think of you when I see my Cutco hunting knife.
Paulie you are Loved and Missed everyday.
Maribeth and Ronnie Dente
January 13, 2009
Paul and Carmen and Angelo, I have no words, to express what I am feeling and can't even begin to know the pain you are in, Paulie gave the ultimate sacrafice for my family and our nation and he will forever be in my heart and prayers along with you guys. I think of you, and say a prayer for you often. Love and Prayers
hector piazza
January 12, 2009
Paulie Balint of Company "B"
I got my junk on
I'm ready to go
Mortars are raining on this foxhole
An explosion a blast
Bradley shattered like glass
Shrapnel splattered
everyone with ash
Sgt "K" came running
"Hey, Paulie you O.K."
"I dunno I can't hear ya"
"I can bearly see ya"
"First day in the theater"
"Is this how they treat ya?"
Back at guard duty
An hour at the tower
Bacon under corn bread
Would've loved to shower
'raqi 'surgents in the front
'raqi 'surgents in the back
Gun fire from four corners
Fifty Cal s'got my back
"Hoo-ah! Hoo-ah!
"Let me introduce ya"
"Here's Cali in ya face"
"I'm here to skool ya"
The enemies are hit
They stumble to the ground
A thousand rounds split their bodies
No utterance of sound
The sun s'gone down
On this desolate land
Foreign prayers bein said
I can't understand
Writing letters to the states
To our family and friends
As tomorrow rewinds
Today never ends
At the fore front of battle
Lead by Army Infantry
Is Paulie Balint
of Company "B"
Paulie,
This poem is my way of saying "THANK YOU" for your sacrifice and comitment to our freedoms that we as Americans take
for granted. Everyday in some shape or form, if I see the American
flag waving or a military person in their dress greens, I can't help but think of you. You have made an
impression on everybody around you.
I hope this poem puts a smile on your
face as much as you put one on mine. You are a tough act to follow;
never to be forgotten - our heroic
American soldier - Paulie Balint Jr.
With the utmost love and respect,
Uncle Lou
Beth Hamrick
January 10, 2009
I can not believe Paulie is not here, even though I haven't seen him in a few years. I always thought highly of him and remember his shy smile the most. I can remember him always looking out for Angelo whether he was in the back yard or at the "Bears Cave". I remember thinking how amazing that was the way he was always looking out for him and wishing that Kristofer was a little more like that toward Benjamin. I admired that in him and am sure he lived his life in the Army the same way. Looking out for not only the ones he was stationed with but for the whole USA. I know that he gave the ultimate gift. To have know someone who would do that personally has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I think of your family often these last 2 years and the grief that I can not even began to understand. I know that no words can ease that pain, but I hope that it will help some to know that you raised a son who touched so many people, and who will be remember not only in our memories but in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace, Paulie!! You Are Missed Greatly.
Benjamin Hamrick
January 10, 2009
Man im really sorry about what happened i cryed when i found out what happen that guy was a hero 2 me when i was lil he was the big kid who didnt pick on me i really look up 2 that guy and tell Angelo i said hey and i still consiter him my best friend
Terry McGinnis
January 10, 2009
Paul and Carmen, I hope you know how much Paulie ment to me and my family. I think of Paulie often and I talk about him to everyone, how good of a kid he was and what a Great Man he turned into. I often think about how much he loved angelo and looked after him when most kid's his age wouldn't won't there little brother around. Paulie was very special and I will miss him so much.
Me and Chris were talking about the kid's riding motorcycles at Tammy's the other day. I can still see Paulie jumping up and checking on Kris and Brandon before any of us could get to them, even as a kid he was alway's looking after other's first.
Love ya buddy, Turtle
Kristofer Hamrick
January 8, 2009
I remember the day I heard about you passing away I just started crying, you are my hero. Then I relizied that we could never hang out again. I was only kool to the 10 and 8 year old kids that lived on base. In our whole court you're the only one who could match me in Mortal Kombat, I miss you bro. You were indeed like an older brother, you showed me who and who not to hang out with, protected me from the brained fried drug users and shady type, whatever you did I wanted to be right there with you. weither runing from the cops, skating inline, or playin Kool Borders. You are a great friend. Thank you for everything you have gave and taught me. I love and miss you every day bro
Paul and Carmen we were so close I felt like brothers to your boys and you two as Godmother and father. Paulie was my best friend and role model. I am so grateful to have met and consider to be a friend of such a wonderful human being. I love you.
Jennifer Lee
January 7, 2009
I remember growing up with Paulie it was awesome and I wouldn't trade the memories for anything in the world even with the pain I feel when I think back to the day I heard of his death. I was at work that night when my mom called me and told me the news and it hit me like a ton of bricks i dropped the drink I was making and just walked away. Remembering that out of the three families I was the only girl child in the bunch of 6 it meant that I had three older brothers looking after me and two yonuger ones to look after myself. I loved every minute of it and miss all my brothers and respect all of them more than anything else. I love and miss you Paulie and wish I could see you just one more time you will always be in my heart and in the heart of everyone your smile and laughter touched. My prayers and love go out to everyone effected by his death and to his memory.
Zackary Lee
January 7, 2009
Paulie,
You were and always will be one of my closest and trustworthy friends I have ever had and you will be sorely missed. I remember when my father told me you were enlisting through email, while myself was deployed, I just laughed and thought to myself Paul Jr. enlist? I remember back to when we were barbequing in my fathers back yard at his retirement and you saying you would not enlist. Then came that night about a year later when I got the call of what had happened in Iraq. Nothing could explain what I felt when I heard the news. I will never forget the days of when we were growing up together hanging out at the get togethers our families had and the hunting trips we went on. I know my family and I will always have you watching over us in everything we do and were ever we end up. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in Peace Soldier.
Lester Lee
January 7, 2009
Paulie, we love and miss you.
Paul Jr. was one of the most special people we had the opportunity to meet in your lifetime. Everyone on this post has placed their memories and it goes to show how many different people he touched in his too short life. I was going through some old pictures the other day and I came across some taken of the hunting crew down in Buckingham county. One was of Paul Jr., Justin and Zackary; the other of Paul Sr., Toney and myself. It got me going back down memory lane and I had to scan the pictures in and e-mail them to Paul and Toney. I didn’t want me to be the only one who remembered how young the “young men” and “old men” both looked. Of course we were pretty grungy as well. LOL
Another great memory I have is of Paulie and Zackary barbequing in our backyard the evening of my retirement ceremony. They decided to give us “old men” the night off while they did the cooking. Of course, I think the real reason was that they were scared of Paul and myself getting near the grill as wobbly as we were that afternoon. But the “young men” came through just great and we got the afternoon off.
I could go on and on with multiple memories of Paul Jr. Bottom line is the fun, laughter and happiness he brought to all of us over the years will be forever remembered and the future ones will always be lost.
Again: Paulie, we love and miss you!
Paul and I on our way to the Glashaus
Brandon Hacker
January 3, 2009
I was one of Paul's really close buddies before and during Iraq. Paul's attitude played a big part for all of us that were in his platoon in Iraq. He was always so full of life, if you had a problem and needed someone to talk to he was the one you wanted to seek. It seems like it was just yesterday since the last time I spoke to him, although it will seem that way for the rest of my life. He used to talk so highly about his family and after meeting Paul, Carmen, and Angelo I can see why, he had the coolest family I had ever met. You could pick who he belong too out of a crowd because he had a piece of all of you in him. He meant so much to me and I would give anything to have another conversation with him. You know if you ever needed anything or anyone to talk to, whether it is about him or not I am here for you. You know i love all of you and feel for you, I wish you the best of luck through the holidays and the new year. Make sure to write me. Everyone of you mean a lot to me, even the rest of the family I haven't met yet.
Love you all,
Hacker
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