Phillip A. Thiessen

I never heard anything since the time Phil left the Marine Corps until just this weekend. What a sad day for all involved. I was Phil's SNCOIC at QuantVa from about 10/85 until about 10/88. Phil was a military policeman and worked all aspects of work assigned to military police in their line of duties. Phil was one that could always be counted on. A Marine that exemplified superior standards for conduct as a Marine, a man that high personal standards of conduct, and a very good friend that...

RIP my friend and we will take the watch from here.
I will always remember those days when you told me that I was stronger than I thought. You wouldn't let me give up on myself. I will always have a special place in my heart for you.

A true patriot. Always willing to help others. A loyal friend.
Always faithful,
Roger Korinek

Phil was like a nephew to us, watching him grow up to be the man he was - a father, a marine, a state trooper. He so looked forward to retirement in Wisconsin. A tragedy to die so young. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Maeghan and Jeff, and your Families, My Deepest Condolences to you!!! So Sorry!!!! God Bless!!! My Heart Goes out To All !!! XOXO... Nanc