Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit
Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit
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Clinton Logan
May 27, 2024
My name is Clinton Marcus Logan. I was Michael's supervisor. Michael was steadfast and loyal to country and family. Although it's been some years now I think about Michael daily. I hope this short message gets to his family. Memorial Day 2024 -SSG Michael Montpetit is my brother and will always remembered and Never Forgotten.
Christina Montpetit
April 28, 2015
Hello everyone, Michael was my husband and is thought of and remembered daily by myself and our two children. Our eldest is in college now and in less than two years our youngest should be too. Tonight is another evening that I am thinking of Michael and thought I would look up some things I knew were on the Internet about him, but this is the first time I have come across this guest book. I would just like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and I would also like everyone to know I am grateful that so many people remember Michael and his family. Michael was a very sweet, funny, clean cut, and a friend to all type of guy. He will always be missed deeply. With love, always, Christina
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Brenda Montpetit
July 7, 2010
It's really nice & thoughtful of all of you who have written in here. It helps us alot. Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, and stories you've shared with us since SSG Michael J. Montpetit passed away. I still cannot believe it's been 3 years.. It's so hard to believe that he is truly gone. But I know he is looking down on all of us and watching over us as God does daily. We miss you big brother. You will be in our hearts and our thoughts forever. I love you and miss you very much. Your lil sis <3
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Ashley Brott
June 25, 2010
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Ashley Brott
June 25, 2010
I was in SSG Montpetit's unit. He was a very highly respected NCO. On behalf of 15th BSB I would like to say we miss you SSG! GAMBLERS!
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit:
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
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit:
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
Kenna Larra
January 12, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse –this is a gift.
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,
Kenna
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Montpetit!
In Memory of Michael Jeffery ~ (Debra Estep)
June 22, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Montpetit and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 15, 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)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 13, 2007
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. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR HIS CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Montpetit 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 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~
Roberto Paez
July 7, 2007
I was stationed with SGT Michael J. Montpetit in Fort Hood, Texas. (68th Chem). We worked together in the Motorpool. He was an awesome person, someone who always had a sense of humor. I have very good memories of him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and kids. I am truly sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Gary Allain
July 5, 2007
Sgt. Michael J. Montoetetit
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Brenda
July 2, 2007
To my sister-in-law, niece & nephew, I am so sorry for your loss of a great husband & a wonderful father, he will live on in your hearts, your thoughts, & Chris everytime you look at your children, Michael will be there...
To my mom & dad, I don't know how to express how bad & sorry I am that you lost your only son & I can't imagine the pain you're feeling...remember Michael will live on in our memories, our hearts & one day we will all meet again...know that he's in a better place & he's watching over us...
To my brother, I will miss you so...You were taken away from us so young & it's not fair to all of us...but I believe you did what you needed to do on Earth & you are now with God in a better place...we will keep you in our hearts & in our thoughts forever...til we meet again Big Brother...I Love You!!
Brenda, your lil sis
Karolyne Peters
June 30, 2007
To my best friend Brenda,
I love you sis for your lost of your brother. Your brother will live always in your heart and thoughts. He died a hero and never forget that.
To MOM,
Your lost of your son, Michael, will always be felt in your heart. I will always be here for you. I am your second daughter. I am so sorry for your lost. The pain is so hard at this time.
June 29, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Michael.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Micael for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
June 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Montpetit Family. You will be missed but not forgotten. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Guy Killian and Family (Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, USACMLS)
Mark Stewart
June 29, 2007
Many fond memories.......
You will be greatly missed.
Carol Cline
June 28, 2007
Sgt. Michael Montpetit and Family:
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
June 28, 2007
We are deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
Lea Zich
June 28, 2007
Chris -
I am not sure if you will read this, but I want you to know that all the wives of 68th chem are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband. We're thinking of you and the kids every single day and pray that God is watching over you. We've spent a lot of time lately talking about you and Mike and what wonderful people you are, and what a great soldier Mike was. My heart breaks thinking how hard this must be on you. We're so sorry, Chris and hope that you find at least some comfort in knowing that we're all here for you if you need us.
Much love,
Lea Zich and the wives of 68th Chem
Sandy Bonesteel
June 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how difficult it is for our men and women in military uniform at this time. And I know how difficult it is for their families, friends, and other loved ones. Please know that there are many, many others who grieve with you.
K
June 27, 2007
Words cannot express our heart felt sorrow. We know God will look after Mike and he will rest in peace with Josh, Mom and Dad. Forever in our prayers, Aunt K and Uncle R
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 27, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
debbi rivers
June 27, 2007
To the family of Michael, my grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was killed in action too. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I’m not close in relation to area, but I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq with the 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div
valorie
June 27, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Garnet Jenkins
June 27, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit.
The price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Michael rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Loving Grace Bless the Montpetit family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Michael, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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