Spc. Robert A. McNail

Spc. Robert A. McNail

Robert A. McNail Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2005.
Robert McNail's last e-mail to his father included the names of all 22 soldiers in his platoon. He wanted his father's church to pray for them. "I've made copies of that e-mail and given out about 150 of them. I read off every one of those names every single day asking for God's protection over them," Marvin McNail said. Robert McNail, 30, of Meridian, Miss., was killed Feb. 11 in a vehicle accident in Iskandariyah, Iraq. The National Guardsman was based in Quitman, Miss. McNail is survived by a fiancee and his 3-year-old son, Edward. An outgoing young man, McNail was studying to be a nurse at Meridian Community College and worked in a civilian role at Naval Air Station Meridian before being deployed. "Robert wanted to buy his 3-year-old son a swing set," his father said. "My wife saw a swing set in one of the sale papers the other day. She cut it out for us to show Robert. You do those things without thinking. We know he's not coming home."

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Charlie Gili

October 10, 2024

Hello,

We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Robert Allen McNail US Army Sergeant.

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, our family, friends and many 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

February 15, 2013

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert A. McNail:
It has truly been my honor to sign Robert'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 Robert will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Peggy Childers

February 11, 2012

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert A. McNail:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

February 11, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert A. McNail:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

February 11, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert A. McNail:
Remembering Robert 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

Kenna Larra

July 15, 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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,600 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!
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

LeeRoy & Thelma McNail

February 26, 2009

Marvin and Linda our sincere sympathy. Spc. Robert McNail was a true hero. Our thoughts and prayers will always be you. Love Aunt Thelma and Uncle LeeRoy

In Memory of Robert ~ (Debra Estep)

February 11, 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 Robert, 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/c33qzm


Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

February 11, 2009

To the family of Spc. Robert A. McNail:
Robert 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

SFC Cacapit

June 9, 2008

You will always be remembered for for your selfless service while a member of the 113th MP Company in Brandon, MS when we would travel together to warrior weekends. Boy could you talk. You were a great soldier, neighbor and friend. I miss you here, but God wanted you there. Thank you for being you.

April 28, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc McNail!

August 14, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 15, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc McNail and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

RaNae Vaughn

May 31, 2007

I have just learned of your great loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. I lost my son, Sgt. Jason W. Vaughn, on 10 May 2007 in Iraq. Before my own tragic loss, I always felt sorrow for every fallen soldier and their families; now I know the agonizing pain each family goes through. It's amazing how our worlds have come to a crashing halt, but everything else keeps going on. Your hero will never be forgotten. Hold tight to your memories. May God bless you!

Another “Gold Medal” Mom

sheila

February 13, 2007

Your memory will live on. Rest in peace.

Garnet Jenkins

February 11, 2007

It is my honor to pay tribute to Spc. Robert A. McNail, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May this thoughtful and caring Soldier Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the McNail family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 20, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR SON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 22, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the McNail family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, 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. Robert it has been a year 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~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford, wife & daughter of the Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford ~KIA May 23, 2005~

February 11, 2006

To the Entire Family of Spc. McNail



Just a quick note to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!



If there is anything we can do, please let us know!



May God Bless You and give you strength in the days to come!



Thanks Spc. McNail!!! You are a true HERO!!!



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ALL GAVE SOME, YOU GAVE ALL!



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With Love and Prayers~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

February 7, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Danielle McNail

November 7, 2005

I thank you all for supporting my cosin. He was a great person.

CW2 Robert Gibson

August 4, 2005

Blessings to the family of this outstanding and brave soldier. I did not know Robert, but I do know he will never be forgotten. God Bless.

Susan Johnson

April 30, 2005

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your dedicated service to our great nation. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.

Brian McNail

February 28, 2005

Thank you for remembering my brother.

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