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LtCol Sean Roche
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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April 27, 2017
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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LtCol Sean Roche, age 42, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born in Silver Spring, MD to Mortimer and Carmel Morrissey Roche.
LtCol Roche enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1993. After proving himself to be dependable, hard worker, the Marine Corps recognized his leadership potential. He was soon selected for the Marine Corps Meritorious Commissioning Program. After Graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1997.
He soon became an Infantry Officer and then served as a rifle platoon commander and company executive officer. After his promotion to Captain he was assigned as an instructor and mentor at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA.
In 2004, LtCol Roche was assigned to the job of which he was most proud; Commander of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines – Alpha Raiders. It was during this assignment that he led his company of infantry Marines in combat during the Battle of Falluja, Iraq.
In 2007, LtCol Roche was assigned as the Inspector-Instructor for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines in Nashville, TN. It was during this assignment that he met and married his beloved wife, Aubrey.
LtCol Roche finished his career as the Commanding Officer, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, NC.
LtCol Roche is survived by his wife of 9 years, Aubrey Roche; son, Teague Roche; parents, Mortimer and Carmel Roche of Palm Beach, FL; and sister Bridget Roche also of Palm Beach.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 9:00am.
Memorials may be made to A Soldier’s Child, PO Box 11242, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or the Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Ste 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057 in memory of LtCol Roche.
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Sean Roche was one of the best Marine infantry officers I have known. We met as 2nd Lieutenants at 3d LAR. He was in an adjacent company and I remember looking up to him because he was tough, tactically proficient, but mostly because he connected with his men and he had their absolute respect. His men loved him. It's a small Corps and you bump into Marines all the time who know the same people. He was loved by his men because he pushed them, made them better and was selfless. As time went on...
Luke McConnell
June 08, 2017 | San Clemente, CA | Military
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You live on forever with me and everyone you ever worked with or befriended. I look forward to the day when I can tell Teague how amazing a friend, leader, warrior, and man his father was and how he served as an example to so many that knew him. I am looking forward to seeing you again my brother. Semper Fidelis.
Jim Campbell
May 28, 2017 | Rockville, MD
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I offer my sincerest condolences to your Family. Sean had such an unknown impact on my life as I remember him at my parents pool before he enlisted, not swimming but working out to get ready for the Marines. That memory always stuck with me and became a HUGE motivating factor for myself enlisting in the Marines. Sean's memory will live on through us all, till Valhalla Brother.
Sean Darnell
May 23, 2017 | Laurel, MD | Friend
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Can't believe that you're gone. Proud to call you a great friend for over 25 years. I still remember going skiing the weekend before you went to boot camp.The last time we talked you were so excited to retire and be with Tegan. I'm glad you made it there . Mr and Mrs Roche I send my deepest sympathies. Breeda I am so sorry and will always think of you as a little sister. Aubrey I have never seen Sean as happy as your wedding day and when he told me he had a son. RIP Brother I will think...
Robbie Whitehead
May 19, 2017 | Laurel, MD
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Brian Munoz
May 18, 2017 | Bulverde, TX
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Carmel, Murty & Breda,
So sorry to hear about Sean. Words are inadequate so I will add ye to my prayers every morning and ask Jesus to console ye and help ye to cope with this trajedy.
John & Kathleen Cunningham ; Galway
John Cunningham
May 16, 2017 | Galway, UM
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RIP Sean, taken from this life so soon.Many years had passed since you were in Ireland, but when you were here visiting with Aunt Carmel, Uncle Mort & Breada, great memories were made. It is sad that we never got the opportunity to meet as adults. We grow up so quick and though your life was short, you left a great mark. You gave great service to your country, and through your actions and leadership you made an impact and difference to the lives of so many more people. We were so proud...
Joe MORRISSEY
May 14, 2017 | Family
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My sincerest condolences.I am so sorry for your loss and prayers for coping. I remember you and Sean very well.
Sincerely,
Jane Whyte
May 12, 2017
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