Gael Saintvil Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Orange, Florida

Belga Saintvil said he was leery of his son going to Iraq and pleaded with him not to go. But Gael Saintvil wouldn't budge. "He said, 'Pappy, I must go and be with my unit,'" his father said. "He wanted to be there so bad." Saintvil, 24, of Orange, Fla., died Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash near Rutbah. He was stationed at Marine Corps Base in Hawaii. Gael played basketball and football regularly with his siblings, took them to movies and helped them with their homework. "First of all he was a big brother," said his father. He was a hero to his younger brother, Blasher Saintvil, 14. "He always helped me. When I needed something he was there for me," he said. "He called me every chance he got." He graduated high school in 1998 and was studying business administration at Florida Metropolitan University when he decided about three years ago that he wanted a change of pace. Gael eventually wanted to be an engineer or a policeman. "He was a very decent gentleman with enthusiasm and with a goal to do the best he could," said his father. He also is survived by his mother, Belga.

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Charlie Gili

July 25, 2018 | Brooklyn, NY

I was Gael's bunkmate in bootcamp. He was a great young man. It was a privelege to work with him through that time. He died on the same chopper as another one of my friends, Hopper. Praise God for their sacrifice! May God rest their souls and their families as well.

Dean Sain

September 06, 2015 | LaGrange, WY

Hello, my name is Gretchen Hecht. I live in Kingman, Arizona. One of my church members found a dog tag with Gael's information on it. We would like to return it to whomever it belongs to. If you could please contact me at [email protected] we would greatly appreciate it. May Gael rest in peace.

August 11, 2015

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil:
It has truly been my honor to sign Gael'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 Gael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Peggy Childers

January 26, 2013 | Carson City, NV

January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil:
Always remembering Gael. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

January 29, 2012 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil:
Please accept my remembrance of Gael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

January 26, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil:
Remembering Gael on the aniversary 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

January 26, 2010 | Carson City, NV

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Kenna Larra

July 20, 2009 | Manti, UT

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...

January 27, 2009

Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil

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