Michael C. O'Neill Obituary

May god bless you

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the O'Neill Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Michael C. O'Neill 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

to all our fallen heros here in England an our friends in the USA.we will remember you all.my prayers are with you an your family..GOD BLESS...

To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael C. O'Neill:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael C. O'Neill:
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

I first met O'Neill in June of 2001. We were stationed together in Basic Training. I was honored and blessed to be assigned to the same platoon as him, as we shared many good and bad times(but always good.. looking back at them for some reason). O'Neill would always say "sing it brother" when I would sing the National Anthem, as he was very dedicated to his country and more than proud to be an American. After we graduated basic together, we then went on to Airborne School(once again in the same platoon).

After jump school, we went onto RIP. After that, we separated and went onto different duty stations. I lost contact with O'Neill while we were serving, and there is not a day going by that I don't kick myself for it.

I heard of his passing after I was out of the ARMY. I was actually bartending a special party when one of the guys we went through training with walked in. It was a shock to both of us to see eachother, and in the midst of catching up, I was told the news.

I will never forget that day, infact it was the first time I have cried that I can remember. And as bad as it sounds to say, I would have given up that time re-uniting with a fellow brother, just for the fact of not hearing about O'Neill. However, I was able to obtain a memorial bracelet for Mike, and I am proud to say that I have NOT taken it off since that day.

I don't know if Mike's parents will ever read this, but if you do; I want to say that I am one of the proud and fortunate people to have know your son. Mike went above and beyond almost all others to join the military and serve his country. You are very fortunate to have had a son with the good moral character, care for others and dedication to his beliefs.

Mike was always striving to be the best at what he did, and constantly had a winning attitude. And today as I think of Veteran's Day, this will be special to me as I finally built up the courage to post on this page. This day in my eyes will always be dedicated to you Mike. And as you are enjoying the beauties of heaven, please look down from time to time and keep us safe.

Take care old friend and I look forward to seeing you again and catching up.

"Rangers Lead The Way"

-Nahoun

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Today was a good day for Ohio State football fans, we beat the team from up north. I would like you to know that I was think of your sacifice today durning my families gathering for the game. I'm sure you were watching down on the game, it was a good one again this year. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America. I want to thank you Michael and your family for my gift of Freedom.

”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 1,750 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

Dear family of Michael,
I belong to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church in Greenhills (Cincinnati), Ohio, and we belong to the national Prayer Shawls for Fallen Soldiers (PS4FS). We send prayer shawls to family members of our fallen soldier heroes just to let you know you and they are not forgotten, and that we are grateful for their and your ultimate sacrfice. If we can send anyone in the family a shawl who wants one, please contact me with your address and we will be honored to send those shawls. Thank you and God Bless You.

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
Twinsburg, 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

To the family of Sgt. Michael C. O'Neill:
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

It has been nearly four years since you have been gone Michael, and not one day goes by without us missing you. I still remember all the funny times we had together, till I see you again, Loving you always

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt O'Neill!

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Your soldier will not be forgotten. For he "stands at ease" in eternal heaven with the soldiers that have died before him. For he stands not alone, but with family, friends, and other hero's from Bunker Hill, to the fields of Gettysburg, from The Argonne Forest, to the beaches of Normandy, and from Heartbreak Ridge to La Drang Valley. These American heroes’s gave all for our freedom, and they will never be forgotten.

The OHIOS HEROES MEMORIAL ART PROJECT feels it to be an HONOR to offer your family an origanal 11x14
hand crafted portrait of SGT. MICHAEL C. O NEILL (at no cost to the family) we are a group of ohio
veteranS that wishes that you know that your families sacrifice will never be forgotten and that we do this to HONOR the memory of SGT. ONEILL. MAY WE NEVER FORGETT OUR HEROES. GOD BLESS .

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt O'Neill and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose a fellow member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!

Remembering Sgt. Michael C. O'Neill, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May Michael rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the O'Neill family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.



" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,

for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"

~ Helen Keller ~



May the memories of your loved one, live in your heart always.

My heartfelt sympathy to the O'Neill 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 it has been 16 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~

Our thought and prays are with you all.

May God Bless You All.

Thank You

The Lewis Family