Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo
Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo
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Michael A. Diraimondo Obituary
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Charlie Gili
July 1, 2022
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Michael A. Diraimondo US Army Specialist.
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 and 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
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo:
It has truly been my honor to sign Michael's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Michael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
December 1, 2012
In memory and honor of Michael Diraimondo.
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
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Peggy Childers
January 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo:
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
Donna Gillette
December 29, 2009
To the family of SPC Michael Diraimondo,
I want you to know that there are many who are grateful that Michael wanted to save lives to the point of risking his own. Be proud of the confidence he showed to you and others that he did want he wanted to do for the sake of others. I did not know him but I admire him. May God bless you.
Kenna
November 23, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Gina Woodworker
August 31, 2009
My Husband & I are old friends of Diraimondo... Randy my husband worked with Mike in the 571st. I remember funny stories about Mike and think of him often. When I drive by the clinic on Ft. Carson that has been dedicated to Mike my face lights up with fond memories. To all of Mike's family please know he isn't fogotten and he has touched so many lives!
Nancy Crawford
February 1, 2009
Thinking of you, Michael, as your former neighbor, Steve, gets ready to deploy to Afghanistan after having gotten back from Iraq in Oct. It was good to see your mom and dad at Christmastime!
Nancy & Jere Crawford
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
January 8, 2009
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 Michael, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2009
To the family of Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo:
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
R Collis
July 24, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Diraimondo. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Diraimondo knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Spc Diraimondo!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Diraimondo!
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Diraimondo and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Lisa
April 5, 2007
Michael-
Every day you are missed, as you know Dawn is pregnant and looking to our angel to take care of this new little package..I know she will keep you in that child's heart.
Karie Milburn
February 16, 2007
You are dearly missed Mike. I am proud to have known you and to have served with you. You were always happy, with a wonderful personality. I think of you often Mike! You were a great person.
Garnet Jenkins
January 8, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Diraimondo family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall 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 have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Michael, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers his sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Lisa Padilla
November 11, 2006
You are my my best frends son, like a part of my family. Happy Veterans Day to a man who has ssaved thousands and is missed everyday!
xoxoxoxox
Lisa Padilla
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Diraimondo family 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. Michael soon it will be 27 months since you were taken. You are a 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"
~Robert Orr~
wendy adams
July 2, 2005
I just sent my fiance a chief on the USS Nimitz on deployment to the gulf in May. I am missing him terribly but can't imagine the pain your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your son was a hero as are all of our troops wherever they may be. Especially at this holiday time of the 4th Of July I hope we Americans remember our freedoms do not come free. God Bless Your Family!!
May 25, 2005
You and your family are always in our prayers. You still put a smile on our faces.
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