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Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2024
As September 6 approaches I am very mindful that this is the twentieth anniversary of the day of the suicide bombing. So long for the Allreds to be missing Michael! Know that I keep you all in my prayers. Michael is not forgotten.
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2024
Remembering Michael's sacrifice this Memorial Day, and not forgetting the sacrifice of his family as well. Sending love to his family.
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2023
I can't forget Michael's sacrifice. Nor yours. Hugs to all the Allreds today.
Nanette Sagastume
September 2, 2022
As we approach this Labor Day, I am thinking of that other Labor Day. Michael is not forgotten in our family. I send love and hugs to you all who wait till you will see him again on the other side. Much love to you, Allred Family!
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Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2022
On this Memorial Day weekend I want to re-affirm that Michael is not forgotten, nor is his family. And tremendous thanks to Michael for his sacrifice for our country. I think of you often, Zell and Brett. I send you my love and hugs.
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2021
The first September 6 was also a Labor Day; it feels like a mirror image of that fateful day. Know that I don't --can't--forget Michael's sacrifice, and yours. I send you huge hugs on this day.
Nanette Sagastume
May 27, 2021
I am thinking of all of you on this Memorial Day. Michael is not forgotten and will always be in my heart. Hugs to you, Brett and Zellene, and to your family.
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2020
As we approach another September 6, know I'm thinking of you. I will not forget. Love to all the Allred family.
Nanette Sagastume
May 25, 2019
No Memorial Day passes without my thinking of Michael and his sacrifice. I am so awed and grateful. He is not forgotten.
Kathy
September 5, 2018
14 years without you. I still think about you everyday. I love and miss you dearly. 143
Nanette Sagastume
September 4, 2018
Thinking of you all as you face yet another September 6. I won't forget Michael's sacrifice and yours. Sending you love.
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2018
Thinking of you with love and gratitude this Memorial Day, and thinking of your family who loves you.
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2018
Remembering your sacrifice. You are not forgotten. Sending love to your family.
Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2017
Remembering Michael and grateful for all he gave for our country. Thinking of his family with love.
A A
September 8, 2016
12 years later and I still remember it like it was yesterday. I still miss him every day.
Nanette Sagastume
September 2, 2016
Remembering that day as I always do on Labor Day weekend and sending love to your family.
jb
September 6, 2015
Not forgotten
September 5, 2015
Remembering September 6, 2004 and sending love to Michael's family.
Kathy Hancey
May 24, 2015
Love and miss you Michael. You are never forgotten.always a hero. And still my best friend. Thanks for all you did for our country. God bless. ❤
nanette Sagastume
May 22, 2015
Remembering Michael on this weekend and throughout the years. I won't forget his sacrifice. I write also for Phyllis Carter, who is no longer in the earthly domain but who felt just as compelled to write something several times a year to acknowledge your sacrifice. Rest in peace, Michael.
L K
October 30, 2014
October 30
Please find comfort in knowing that God understands your pain and cares for you.
1Peter 5:6,7
Kathy Hancey
September 8, 2014
Miss you Michael. Think of you every day. 10 years with out you here has been so hard. Love you with all my heart. Never forgotten.
Phyllis Carter Family
September 6, 2014
I woke this morning to the strains of the Marine Corp hymn running softly through my mind. May God continue to hold the hearts of your family and friends on this ten year anniversary.
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2014
Ten years ago today. Such a long time to miss someone. Thinking of you and sending love.
Nanette Sagastume
May 23, 2014
I honor Michael's sacrifice and that of his family. Rest in peace and thank you.
Peggy Childers
September 21, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Michael Allred:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2013
I will never forget the events of September 6. God bless you, Allred Family. I send you love.
Kathy Hancey
August 23, 2013
As tomorrow comes and the ride will start again this year. It's so hard for me to still realize you are gone. Almost nine years since I heard from you the last time. You were my best friend and will always be. You are my hero. And I miss you more than words could ever express. It's hard for me to attend the ride because I miss you so much. I visit your grave often and know you are with me always. 14377
Nanette Sagastuem
May 27, 2013
Honoring your sacrifice and that of your family this Memorial Day and throughout the year.
Nanette Sagastume
November 10, 2012
Remembering what our service persons have done for us. Thank you, Michael for being faithful to us.
Phyllis Carter
September 6, 2012
Every Labor Day and every September 6th we remember and once again honor you and your family in our hearts.
Nanette Sagastume
September 3, 2012
Each Labor Day makes me remember that awful one. Thank you, Michael, and God bless your family.
Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2012
Memorial Day is always a day to reflect upon the magnitude of the gift of your life. I am humbled by this and so grateful. I do not--cannot--forget.
April 20, 2012
Remembering your loved ones and those killed along with them on this spring day. May you be on the long journey of healing.
Mike Allred
October 11, 2011
Sorry for your loss.
L Greene
September 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May LANCE CPL. MICHAEL J. ALLRED rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with MICHAEL and your family. Thank You an American HERO!~GOD BLESS~
Peggy Childers
September 7, 2011
September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Michael Allred:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2011
Remembering you today and always.
Phyllis Carter
September 6, 2011
Seven years today for seven sets of family and friends, and only a few days from the tenth anniversary of 9/11; that day that changed all our lives forever. Ten years ago last week or so, I was at Camp Pendleton watching my young 2/1 Marine graduate from boot camp, with pride that he had made it through the tough thirteen weeks. Didn't have a thought of what was to come; that the six hundred new young Marines I watched on parade would be a number soon surpassed in military losses. Some of these seven young men we remember today likely joined after 9/11, willing to make the ultimate wartime sacrifice if they were called, as we now know they were. The years pass, but it still seems like yesterday to me, so I can not imagine what it is like for the families. But we remember and I'm proud to call their names from memory, with a thought as well to the brave Iraqi interpreters who died with them on September 6th, 2004.
Michael Allred, Mick(Nygard-)Bekowsky, David Burridge, Derek Gardner, Quinn Keith, Joseph McCarthy, and Lamont Wilson. We have searched them each out and brought them to life in our hearts. Gratitude, prayers and blessings to each family member and friend.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 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
Julio Rodriguez
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-69
Nanette Sagastume
May 30, 2011
Michael, though I never knew you, I think of you often and hold a special place in my heart for you. I also know Daniel misses you very much. For me, Memorial Day will always mean you and the others killed that same day. The day is personal now. Thank you for your sacrifice, Michael.
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.
Michael Wayman
November 9, 2010
hello im Michael Wayman from SLC, UT, i was once trying to join the Marine Corps and the Army but was denied @ the MEPS. Thank You Michael Allred and the enitre US Military for your selfless service :) God Bless You
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Michael Allred:
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
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2010
As always, you are in my heart; I shall not forget. My love and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Carter Family
May 30, 2010
As I join my former 2/1 Marine for his university graduation this week, we will both be remembering these brothers from that 2/1 deployment and their heroic family and friends.
I have shared this story this week with the teen boys I work with, and encouraged them to seek out a fallen soldier to carry in their hearts as one inspiration for serving others with their own lives.
Nanette Sagastume
May 29, 2010
As always, I continue to honor Michael's gift to us; I will not forget. Know that I'm thinking also of you because I can only imagine the never-ending and gnawing pain of loss that you carry.
Phyllis Carter Family
September 11, 2009
So long and yet it seems like yesterday. These seven Marines and their loved ones from that dark September 6th have been in my mind all month and particularly over Labor Day weekend. It was a trip back in time to my hometown, complete with fair and patriotic rodeo grand entry with a tribute to those who served. New to me was the sold out concert the night before, and everyone was talking about how the entertainer had sung a patriotic theme and then brought a group of Marines in dress blues up on stage to receive a large toys for tots contribution. The crowd gave the Marines a standing ovation and wouldn’t sit down. It was a good feeling to know that across the country similar celebrations of gratitude were happening. And despite the thrill of dress blues, we all know it’s the hot sweaty dirty guys out in the grit and sand in digital camos and desert boots that we are cheering for.
Then I came home and opened the e-mail forward with the u-tube video showing the signal motion for gratitude to our service men and women; hand over heart down to open hand, so natural and unobtrusive. Bless who ever came up with it.
So we remember these sons and their families and friends with gratitude and honor once again.
May God Bless You All, heart to hand.
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2009
What a long five years for you! Know that I am thinking of you today.
Kenna Larra
September 4, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Vernal City Main Street-July 2008
Delene Jenkins Jaques
May 24, 2009
Dear Allred Family,
We would like to express our sympathy this Memorial Day Weekend to your family. We love viewing your christmas tree each year at the "Trees for Charity" festival each year in Vernal, UT. It is always a highlight. I'm sure the scholarship program have assisted many in their education as well.
May God comfort you and we will continue to remember your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jaques Family
Mohamad Awada
May 24, 2009
Michael, you are my hero. Semper Fidelis
Nanette Sagastume
May 24, 2009
You are remembered this weekend and throughout the year.
February 21, 2009
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
November 12, 2008
Michael,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A loved one lives forever in the hearts of those who cared.
A loved one lives forever in the memories that were shared.
September 27, 2008
Although I did not know Lance Cpl. Michael Allred, I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. Remember when times get tough, that he is looking down from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He 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. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (Rocklin, CA)
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
September 6, 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 Michael, 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
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Nanette Sagastume
September 5, 2008
Thinking of you on this September 6th....
Kim Smith
August 28, 2008
Although I did not know Lance Cpl. Michael Allred, 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
Gary Allain
August 23, 2008
Lance Cpl. michael Allred
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Michael Allred:
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
K A
June 7, 2008
God Bless! I wish I could join but I was just recently in a car accident and my spleen has been removed...and I cannot.
The Buck Family
May 3, 2008
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Michael Allred, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Allred!
Michael iezzi
November 12, 2007
Michael,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leigh Ann Allred
October 20, 2007
Dear Allred's,
I pray that today finds you feeling peaceful and happy. I hope and pray that each day gets a little easier than the day before. Please know that your son is watching over you and protecting you right now. We will never forget your son's sacrifice.
God Bless,
Michael iezzi
October 19, 2007
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 sympathy.
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
Nanette Sagastume
September 6, 2007
My thoughts are with the family on this day. I too will always remember this date. I hope there is comfort in knowing that there are people, like myself, who are remembering all of you--and Michael--and keep you in their prayers.
Michael Sandone
September 4, 2007
I was with your son on his first tour in Iraq with 2nd Plt, India Co, 3/1. He was fine young man and an outstanding Marine. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Semper Fi!
Phyllis Carter
September 3, 2007
I can not sleep, even though it’s been a wonderful evening. Candlelight yard and great friends, great music and all my small world is well, and at peace. Yet, the names go through my mind and faces and smiles and the national news on that fateful Labor Day morning. Michael Allred, Mick Bekowsky, David Burridge, Derek Gardener, Quinn Keith, Joe McCarthy, Lamont Wilson, God Bless your families and friends, and know you all are not alone, we remember, and these lost sons bring meaning and purpose to life well lived, knowing that life is a privilege. And yes, the Iraqi interpreters whose names we have never heard, we remember you.
Labor Day, September 6th, 2004.
August 10, 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 (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)
Florence McSween-Elkins
August 3, 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
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Allred and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Nanette Sagastume
May 28, 2007
The Allred Family is in my thoughts often and especially today.
Phyllis Carter
May 28, 2007
Remembering you and your loved ones and Marine brothers this Memorial Day.
Leigh Ann Allred
May 9, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of your young son. I want to thank him for serving our country. We will never forget his sacrifice! Never! I don't know you. I saw Michael's name in legacy.com when I was "leafing" through it. My husband's name is Michael Allred too. I always feel a special kinship with people who share my last name. (last name by marriage.)..
I know nothing that I say will comfort you during your heartache & heartbreak. Please know that MOST Americans truly support the troops. We love & honor each one of them. They are truly the American heroes!
I pray that each day gets just a little easier for you. I know I dont' know you, but I am only an e-mail away... us "Allred's" have to stick together!
God Bless you today & always,
Larry C. Allred
April 12, 2007
It is good to know that members of my family have the same feelings that I do. I am proud to be an American, I have served my country for near 25 years. One long term in Vietnam. I thank you, Michael's family, for supporting him in his service to our country. God bless you all, and may His spirit always be with you. Your friend and cousin,
Larry C. Allred
Rocky Mountain Allred's
Terrie Lawrence
February 6, 2007
Thank you for raising your son to honor his country by protecting us. He is, without a doubt, a remarkable person that will be remembered and respected by many. You are so blessed to feel his smile and know that he is protecting you from above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 8, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Allred 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Michael it has been over two years since you were taken. Know that 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"
~Robert Orr~
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
October 21, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Please know that we share your grief, and our prayers are with you. THANK YOU for serving our country, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Garnet Jenkins
September 6, 2006
Remembering this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Michael Allred, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest well in God's Loving Care and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Allred family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Yolanda Valdez
September 3, 2006
Another Fallen Hero – I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. I know firsthand there are not words of comfort at this time. We lost our son on 9-3-2004, at the age of 19. Know that you are not alone. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort?
My family and I are thankful for the Service, Courage, Bravery and Determination to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces. I also have a Marine daughter and Marine son in law. You all will not be forgotten. You all will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace! Thank you!!!!!!
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Mom of a USMC, American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Nanette Sagastume
August 28, 2006
I will be with a group of people this weekend who will say special prayers for Michael and for all of you for this difficult anniversary.
Linda Flannery
June 8, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. The heartache must be unbelievable. Please take comfort in knowing that so many American people remember him, he will never be forgotten.
My flag fies high in his honor.
Nanette Sagastume
May 26, 2006
Thinking of you all on this Memorial Day weekend. I am grateful that Michael and others in the military have been willing to defend us. Since Michael and the others were killed, I cannot look at a flag without remembering them...
Stephanie Earls
April 26, 2006
I appreciate my freedom and my citizenship and am thankful for those brave men/women who serve to protect those blessings. My heart is full of sorrow for the families who suffer losses that are immeasurable. Your son is one of my heros. Today 2,636 heroes have given their lives in the War in Iraq. It takes 50 pages to print them all line by line on 8.5 X 11 paper! Thank you Michael for your sacrifice and I pray that your family will be reunited in the Celestial Kingdom.
Debbie Lund
April 18, 2006
Dear Allred Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your hero Michael. May Michael rest in peace and be surrounded by your love.
shana cupo forest glen middle
March 21, 2006
im sorry for your lost. hes in a better place now. without him my freedom wouldnt be the same.
shana
Jacque Mikkelson
February 22, 2006
I am a proud mom of Marine, Michael J. Halal, and I'm not sure that my Michael and yours knew each other, but it is very possible. My son was killed a week after yours, the same way. I am so sorry for your loss, and your pain. I thank your Michael for his bravery and courage. I have a feeling they know each other in heaven, God Bless, and I will keep you in my prayers, Jacque Mikkelson
shawnee
January 5, 2006
Thank you for your service to this country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American Hero. You will not be forgotten. May God bless your family and give them peace and understanding. Rest in Peace.
Nanette Sagastume
September 3, 2005
To Michael's Family,
You are on my mind so much this weekend, the one-year milestone. This has to be such a very painful time for you.
Even though I never knew Michael, I feel a closeness to him; he's been in my heart this past year. He will not be forgotten. There are others like myself who have not met him, but safeguard his memory. My son, who of course did know him that last year, misses him very much.
From my heart I send love and prayers to your hearts.
Phyllis Darrell & Dawn Carter
September 3, 2005
Michael, it is a year this week and know that Americans scattered across the country are thinking and praying for your family and friends and 2/1 Marine brothers. We will remember you and your service and ultimate sacrifice. We will remember all of the seven Marines from that Labor Day of sorrow and the Iraqi interpreter who died with them outside Fallujah. My son Darrell also served with the "2/1", though in a different company, and I am in an informal e-mail group of 2/1 parents who supported each other for those seven long months. Every one of us remembers the national news that fateful morning and the chill that came over our hearts. We just knew, and then came the phone calls from the Fox company surviving sons and we mentally ticked off who was accounted for and the waiting began. The doorbell passed us by, but several of our sons were on the scene and will bear the memories of their brothers always.
So Michael, we come to know you only by internet searches for your name, where we find your story and glimpses into your life. We send condolences to your parents, family and friends and hope they know they are wrapped in a virtual circle of thoughts and prayers from afar. The 2/1 represented states across the nation and the seven, a true cross section of America. CNN's Paula Zahn Now show did a feature on the men of Fox company,"Pale Rider Three." Copies are available from the CNN site. Pictures of the seven closed out the show. Michael is joined by Quinn Keith, Mick (Nygard-)Bekowsky, David Burridge, Derek Gardner, Joseph McCarthy, and Lamont Wilson. We have searched them each out and brought them to life in our hearts. Please forgive my presumption in telling this story second hand and any misinformation or mispelling. We did not know these sons in life but we can list their names from memory and every Labor Day will call September 6th, 2004. Michael, we will carry you and your brothers in our hearts always. You have made a difference to millions and someday soon Iraqi children will dance in freedom on the sands you walked.
Wendell Fant
August 18, 2005
To the Family. You are in my prayers. It is always hard to lose a loved one.
WO Wendell Fant, USMC
Mrs. Mosley-Jehovah Witnesses
August 17, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mechelle Weyer
July 5, 2005
I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.
Dale Anderson
July 5, 2005
Having served in Iraq reciently as well as being from Utah (I grew up in Cache Valley), I want to thank Cpl Michael Allred's family for their sacrifice for our great nation and state. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"--John 13:15
Becky Saitta
July 2, 2005
Dear family of Michael~ My heartfelt condolences go out to you in the loss of your son; may God bless and keep him in His tender care and I truly believe you will be together again. I wanted you to know I have the flag with your son's name and information on its yellow ribbon. This flag flew last September in Northglenn, Colorado's Healing Fields, a tribute to all those lost in the 9/11 tragedy as well as all of those who have lost their lives in the fighting. It was a most beautiful display and I am glad to have a part of it. The flag now flies in front of my home here in Thornton, Colorado. May God bless you all who loved dearest Michael who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
LtCol Bramwell, USMC
April 20, 2005
Having spent several tours in harms way, including Iraq, I have always been humbled by the unique charcter of these fine young patriots that serve, fight and at times die in the defense of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I did not know your son, but I knew many like him. I am in awe at the manner in which they carryout their duties and responsibilities. I want you to know that the life of your son will not be forgotten. As a leader of Marines I can speak for all who where the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. It pains us to lose any Marine and when we do, the loss affects us forever. We Marines make a promise within ourselves to live the rest of our lives worthly of this sacrifice. His offering will have this positive lasting affect on thousands of Marines and Millions of Americans. I am sorry that you were called upon to bare this loss.
Please remember that you are a part of the Marine Corps Family. Someday, when you feel you can, I would suggest that you contact a Marine Corps unit near you (reserve or otherwise) and ask to be invited to the Marine Corps Ball. I think Michael would like that.
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