Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli
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Melanie Metzler
April 24, 2020
Today it has been 15 years since you passed. You will forever be in my heart!! ❤
May 31, 2018
You are not forgotten shipmate. In honor of the fallen military members I marched at the Memorial Day parade in Hoboken last week with my dressed whites and your memories comes to mind every time I wear my ESWS pin it reminds me of our ESWS board, those memories onboard the Arctic will never goes away, it is etched in mind forever. "Boats" it was an honor and a pleasure serving with you on the Arctic, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace shipmate! Fair winds and following seas.
V/R SKC(SW) (Ret) AL B. DIneros
Hoboken, New Jersey
AL DINEROS
May 31, 2018
Your are not forgotten shipmate. In honor of all the fallen brothers and sisters in the military, specially you, I marched at the Hoboken Memorial Day parade last week wearing my Navy dress whites and every time I put on the ESWS pin, It reminds me of our ESWS board. The time onboard the Arctic with you is forever etched in my mind. It was an honor and a pleasure serving with you shipmate. RIP, fair winds and following seas.
V/R SKC (SW)(Ret) AL B. DINEROS
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yea boi
October 2, 2017
mr jenny misses you :(
Teesha Shepherd
August 31, 2017
I find myself thinking about you today and how I truly miss you Michael. You were a big part of our lives. I get angry every time I think about how we lost you at a tender age. I have so much to tell you if I could. I still remember the last time I heard your voice it was 2 am on Saturday morning April 24, 2004. I remember that morning very well. You were excited with a little nervousness to your voice. You said that you had a dream and that is something that you never did. You wanted to know about the weather and how you could not wait to ride your motorcycle like we use to through the open fields.
Melanie
March 3, 2017
Still think of you every day. Miss you so much!
Melanie
October 7, 2014
There is not a day that goes by where Mike is not in my thoughts. I will not ever forget his heroic spirit and how much he means to all he had touched as he came to know them.
Dean Dooley
May 21, 2014
To Laurie Stone... I live in Louisiana. I would love to attend the golf tournament, unfortunately, I am a long way from you guys. I appreciate the invite. Thanks and God bless.
Cesar Triana
January 19, 2014
Mike and I checked in together on the Arctic. He was a great friend and dedicated shipmate. He will always be remembered. Rest in peace brother.
December 19, 2012
Miss you everyday bother.
November 12, 2012
Remembering Michael Pernaselli On Veteran's Day and the sacrifice he made. Praying that his daughters are well. He has not been forgotten.
Dean Dooley
May 1, 2011
In remembrance of BM1 Pernaselli. I love and miss you Mike. You will forever be remembered as an awesome leader and an even greater friend and "brother".
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli:
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
L Neal
March 20, 2011
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
ITC Richard Crowley
June 23, 2010
Petty Officer Pernaselli's death hit very close to home as I was part of his Navy paul bearer detail during his funeral. As sad as we all were to lose a local service member and a fellow sailor, we were also very honored to take part and show our respects to this fine young man. The hardest part of the entire day was looking at his young daughters and knowing the loss they would feel. A father of two daughters myself, it truly made me cherish the time I have with my own. Fair winds and following seas Michael. Rest assured there is a special place in Heaven for those that defend our freedoms.
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli:
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
Dean Dooly
February 14, 2010
Always missing you brother. I love you man.
Melanie Harrington
February 13, 2010
No matter how much time goes by, the pain of missing you doesn't get any lighter. I still pray for your family everyday. You will always be in my heart.
Kenna Larra
October 29, 2009
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Michael Iezzi
April 24, 2009
Michael,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2009
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli:
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
charlie gili
February 8, 2009
To the Pernaselli Family,
Our deepest condolances. Please do contact us, we'd like to send you something for the girls in Michael's honor. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of NYS Hockey Players Support Our Troops!
Jon
November 26, 2008
Hey Brother.. I miss you and think about you often.
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 23, 2008
REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER PERNASELLI, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS PETTY OFFICERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
September 22, 2008
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.
lynn whitten
September 21, 2008
May God Bless his daughters and family as we feel the pain and loss of a wonderful soul who protected us.
Antoinette Hamilton
September 20, 2008
I,m sooo sorry that this had to happen to a nother marien i hope the kids are ok. I dont no you kids but i as a mom send my love to you. And if you need anything dont have to go far just call on me i wil be there. I hope the kids mom is ok. I send love al the way from california Clearlake to be. I send Love Lots of Love to the kids
MacDaniel
September 20, 2008
To the Pernaselli 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
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 20, 2008
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. Rest in eternal peace.
Kim Smith
August 28, 2008
lthough I did not know
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli , I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq
Dean Dooley
August 13, 2008
Dear Mike, you are definitely not forgotten. I will always remember times you, Kyle and I had on the Arctic. I still keep in touch with Kyle and Teesha. They miss you also. Thank you for your service. I love you bro!
R Collis
July 30, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli 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 Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli!
In Memory of Michael ( Debra Estep )
April 24, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
March 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli!
Bliven Family
August 17, 2007
Dear Pernaselli Family,
I realize there is NOTHING that could be said to you that could ever ease the loss that your family has endured... I wouldn't even begin to try.
I simply felt the need to convey my deepest, heart felt condolences, to those that lived nearest me...
I SIMPLY HAD TO reach out to those that lived closest to me and let their families know that the sacrifice that their SONS & DAUGHTERS have made ARE NOT, and WILL NOT be forgotten, and were not made in vain!
We gladly add your beloved son to our prayers, along with ALL of our other fallen Sons & Daughters!
God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY, and "MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU!"
PROUD UNCLE OF THREE (3) "CURRENTLY SERVING" U.S. SOLDIERS
James A. (U.S. Army)
Justin B. (U.S. Army)
Charles C. (U.S. Air Force)
.
Florence McSween-Elkins
August 1, 2007
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07
Althea
July 27, 2007
I didn't personally know you or your family, but saw this terrible news online and felt compelled to say something! - Thank you for your service to our country and keeping me and my family safe, secure and free - You paid the ultimate price for my freedom with your life and I am forever grateful - A simple thank you seems so little at a time like this - I pray for the family and friends you left behind and hope that they can somehow find peace at this very difficult time - God Bless you and all who knew you
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 1st Class Pernaselli and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 16, 2007
PETTY Officer !st Class Michael J. Pernaselli
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
April 23, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Hero, Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Pernaselli family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Michael's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Pernaselli family. Michael 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.
Leigh Hicks
February 15, 2006
Your girls are beautiful. May you be their guardian angel and be with them their ever waking moment. You were a great guy and a great father.
shawnee
January 3, 2006
Thank you for serving your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly a hero. May God grant your family peace and understand. Rest in Peace.
Jamie Graves
November 20, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
Scott Maitland
May 30, 2005
As a WNY native and Navy veteran, I send my appreciation for your sacrifice and wishes that your family receives some peace and understanding from the honor you deserve.
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