Paul P. Callahan

PAPA
THIS IS FOR YOU LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR GRANDSON JOSHUA.
IT ISN'T HIS SET OF BLUES OR HIS MIRROR SHINED SHOES OR HIS UNIFORM OF
GREEN THAT MAKES A MARINE. IT ISN'T HOW MUCH HE CAN DRINK OR HOW OFTEN
HE'S BEEN IN THE CLINK, OR HOW MANY LAND'S HE'S SEEN THAT MAKES A
MARINE. A LEATHERNECK IS MORE THAN THAT, MORE THAN A MEDAL OR CAMPAIGN
HAT, MORE THAN A HASHMARK OR A COUPLE OF STRIPES, OR SOME IDLE
SCUTTLEBUTT AND PERPETUAL GRIPES. THIS IS BUT A CLOAK THE DRESS...

TO DAD, I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I I TRYED SO HARD TO SAVE YOU AND TAKE CARE OF YOU. MOM REALLY MISSES YOU . ITS SO WIERD WITHOUT YOU AT THE HOUSE. IM SO USE TO SEEING YOU ALL OVER TOWN DRIVING THAT COL CAL CAR, SO MANY OTHERS MISS SEEING YOU TOO, I KNOW YOUR AROUND US DAD, I CAN FEEL IT. MOM IS BEING TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL AT YOUR REQUEST AND YOUR WISHES WILL ALSO BE CARRYIED OUT IF ONLY EVERYONE COULD JUST ENJOY WHATS LEFT AND THATS MOM, THINGS WOULD BE ALOT EASIER JOSHUA IS GOING TO MAKE YOU...

Semper Fi Marine
Mayyou rest in the peace you so honorably earned. Thank you for your service to God, our country, and to our beloved Corps. Stand tall on the streets of heaven and know that you are deeply missed.
To your family and friends, we offer our deepest sympathy on their loss but they should rest easy knowing that you will be watching over them as a good Marine does.
OOORAH

To the Callahan Family: My sincere sympathy on the loss of Paul Callahan. I lived next door to the Callahan family for many years while growing up in Malden. I have fond memories of Paul coming home from Korea at Christmas time and coming to visit us. Again, my sincere sympathy on his passing.

Dear Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Carol, you are such a strong and loving person, your Dad was fortunate that you were there to care for him and I'm sure he is smiling at you from above. Keep strong, I will be there whenever you need me.

Dear Peg, Richie and all the Callahans:
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. I shall always remember Paul for his ever present smile.
With sincere sympathy,
Ann

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Aunt Peg, Marie & I are so very sorry and send our love and prayers. Uncle Cal was loved and will be missed by everyone who ever met him. Keep the faith and know we love you. Frank & Marie