Marcus A. Golczynski Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Lewisburg, Tennessee

In a recent e-mail to his family, Marcus A. Golczynski said he was following orders because he believed what he was doing was right. "Many of us volunteered to do this a second time due to our deep desire to finish the job we started. We fight and sometimes die, so our families don''t have to." Golczynski, 30, of Lewisburg, Tenn., was shot dead while on patrol in Fallujah on March 27. He was on his second tour and was assigned to Nashville. The 1995 high school graduate was recognized as the sixth best wrestler in the state during his senior year. He later was a manager of a Ruby Tuesday. "He put everybody first," Jill Golczynski said of her brother-in-law. "I know he treated his Marines like family and that''s why he''s no longer with us." Marilyn Shelton, a former co-worker, said he was a "gung-ho Marine" and a patriot but also someone who made the workday easier for those around him. "He made the day light," Shelton said. "Everything was fun with Marc." He is survived by his son, Christian, 8. "Marc was a wonderful father," said his mother, Elaine Huffines. "I''ll miss watching him help his son grow up to be a good man like he was."

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Charlie Gili

October 02, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY

To the family of SSG Ski, please forgive me for being a little late for recognizing the anniversary of his passing. I may be late in writing this, but know he will never be forgotten. His love for his family and his character attest to this as illustrated on these pages attest to this.

April 10, 2013

March 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski:
Always remembering Marcus. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 04, 2012 | Carson City, NV

To Fay, Henry and all of Marc's family. I wish I could still send those care packages. He is missed by more people than you can ever know. God Bless You and hold you in His loving arms.
~Auntie Em~

Auntie Em

April 05, 2011 | Rockvale, TN

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

Peggy Childers

March 27, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family of SSgt Ski: He will always be remembered for the great man and Marine he was. RIP brother. Semper Fi. God Bless the family.

SSgt Blackwelder

March 27, 2011 | NC

To the family of Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

L Neal

March 13, 2011 | NC

I'm sorry I was wrong SSgt Ski. I know you didn't want to leave, and I believed with all my heart that you would return safely. Anyway, you have my love and I know your son will be a hero like his daddy. I was LCpl Cordova getting your supplies ready and you were the motivated SSgt leading the way. You will never be forgotten.

Amanda Smith

June 22, 2010 | Barstow, CA

I will never forget Ski. He was a Hell of a Marine. It was an Honor to know him. I wish his family the best of luck.
SSgt Blackwelder

May 31, 2010 | NC

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