Lena, Illinois
Neil D. Petsche's crowning achievement came on Sept. 8, 2001, when he became an Eagle Scout. In the days after the terror attacks, he took his patriotism a step further and joined the Marines. "Neil was the fourth generation of military members in his family," his parents said in a statement. "He had successfully completed one tour in Iraq and wanted to go back to 'finish the job we started and because we are making a difference.'" Petsche, 21, of Lena, Ill., died Dec. 21 when his Humvee rolled over. He was based in Twentynine Palms. Assistant scoutmaster Robert Boyd said Petsche earned 28 merit badges, including the mile swim, and enjoyed helping the younger scouts in the troop. For his Eagle Scout project, Petsche repaired a stone grotto outside Lena's St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, David and Carol Petsche.
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche:
Please accept my remembrance of Neil on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 21, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche:
Remembering Neil on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
December 23, 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 26, 2009 | Brick, NJ
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Kenna Larra
August 04, 2009 | Manti, UT
My prayer is with you and your family.
Marianne Tierney
May 24, 2009 | FL
In Memory of Neil ~ (Debra Estep)
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...
December 28, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche:
Neil 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
Peggy Childers
December 21, 2008 | Carson City, NV
Dear family of Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their...
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008 | Pekin, IL
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Petsche!
April 21, 2008
