Adam R. Fales Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Cullman, Alabama

High school football coach Mark Britton loved having "a hard-nosed, tough kid" like Adam R. Fales playing on his team. "He played whatever role we asked of him on both sides of the ball. His family was enthusiastic, very supportive of our program," Britton said. "He was an outstanding young man." Fales, 21, of Cullman, Ala., was killed Dec. 16 from a gunshot wound in Fallujah. He was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. "He dreamed of going into the military ever since he was a little boy. He was always drawing pictures of battles and war. He also wanted to be a history teacher," said his mother, Glenda Fales. "He wanted to do his part," she added. Fales rushed for more than 300 yards in a game his senior year in 2001. He was named to The Cullman Times All-Area Team that season after rushing for more than 1,000 yards. His family described him as laid back and a bit of a homebody when he returned home on leave. He enjoyed family dinners and playing football with his brothers, Jacob and James. "He was the calm one of the bunch," said his father, Joseph Fales.

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Your wings have been earned, your tour here on earth is over. May the angels cradle you and keep you safe as you continue your guardianship of your brothers and sisters of the military. Watch over your loved ones as they struggle with your loss after ten years of The holidays without your presence. Thank you for your bravery and courage. The debt owed to you from the American people can never be paid, but we shall always remember, and never forget your sacrifice. Bless you Marine Cpl. Adam R....

Rebecca Cabral

December 17, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL

Semper Fidelis Cpl. Fales. I was only a Lance when I knew you. A horrible day that none of us will forget. Words cannot express any of it still, after more than a few years. I will not forget you Fales.

Joe Franco

June 30, 2014 | Oceanside, CA

Still not forgotten. We remain grateful for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation.

January 20, 2013

To the family and friends of Cpl. Adam R. Fales:
Please accept my remembrance of Adam on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

December 16, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Cpl. Adam R. Fales:
Remembering Adam on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Peggy Childers

December 16, 2010 | Carson City, NV

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Donna Gillette

December 25, 2009 | Brick, NJ

I just attended our annual Veterans' Day ceremony at school today and, as always, I went with a heavy heart. Adam would have been proud because I didn't start to weep until "Taps" was played. He knew I was weeper. I know he was where he wanted to be, doing what he wanted to do, but that still doesn't make it any easier on us who remain to carry on. There is not a day that passes that I don't think of you and your infectious smile, your love of life. I saw that crooked grin of yours on the...

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November 09, 2009 | Hanceville, AL

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Kenna Larra

May 08, 2009 | Manti, UT

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Cpl. Fales and family for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama and American hero!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,

Lisa Swanzy

April 19, 2009 | Newbern/Opelika, AL

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