Paul M. Neff Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Fort Mill, South Carolina

As a single parent, Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II worried about leaving behind his 9-year-old son when he was sent to Iraq. But serving in the Army "was what he wanted to do," his mother, Judy Baker, said. "He had the option of getting out about three years ago and he didn''t. He loved it and wanted to be there," Baker said. Neff, 30, was killed Nov. 7 when the Black Hawk helicopter he was riding crashed near Tikrit, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell and lived with his fiancee in Clarksville, Tenn. An avid outdoorsman, Neff followed his father when he joined the Army a few months after graduating from high school in 1991. Paul Neff Sr. is a two-tour Vietnam War veteran who served in the military for 20 years. "I don''t know if it was instilled in him from family, but that was his choice. He wanted to be a pilot, but he knew he couldn''t do that so he went to the helicopters," Baker said.

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We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Paul M. Neff II US Army Staff Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made...

Charlie Gili

January 19, 2020 | Brooklyn, NY

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff:
Please accept my remembrance of Paul on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

November 07, 2011 | Carson City, NV

We still carry you deep in our hearts. We miss you so much and think of you so often. God bless our troops.

Kevin & Lisa Walbridge

January 15, 2011 | Trenton, MI

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff:
Remembering Paul on the anniversary 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

November 07, 2010 | Carson City, NV

rest in peace= I am so very sorry for the loss. your photo shows such a vibrant spirit. you are missed.

August 17, 2009

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...

November 08, 2008

To the family of Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff:
Paul 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

November 06, 2008 | Carson City, NV

It's been 5 years since you left us. You are deeply missed by your family and friends. Dad has a toast to you everyday. Our lives will never be the same.

Pat Neff

November 04, 2008 | West Branch, MI

Paul tomorrow is your birthday and I want to wish you a happy birthday. I also want you to know that you will always be remembered. You have family who loves you and friends who miss you. I will especially always remember your service and know that my son is with you in heaven too. May God give strength to your family as your birthday comes again without your presense on earth but always in the hearts of those who love you

debbi

October 08, 2008 | SC

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