CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia
Sean Kenneth Webster
Sergeant Sean Kenneth Webster, 23, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Camp Pendleton, California.
He was born November 10, 1984, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Kenneth Webster and Michele McCarthy.
Sergeant Webster graduated from McClean High School before joining the United States Marine Corps in 2003. He served two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman.
He received two Purple Hearts while on tour in Iraq, the first after he was wounded in a June 2004 bombing during a raid near the Syrian Border. The second came after an anti-tank mine exploded under his vehicle in Anbar Province in September 2005. Sergeant Webster also received the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commen-dation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Service Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Most recently, Sergeant Webster was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Camp Pendleton, California, where he proudly served as the Battalion's Police Sergeant and Barracks Manager.
Sergeant Webster is survived by his loving family, father, Kenneth Webster of Charlottesville; mother, Michele McCarthy of Palmyra; his sister, Jessica Scopelliti and her husband, an Albemarle County Police Officer, Ray Scopelliti, of Palmyra, and their children, Vincent, Rachel and Ryan.
Friends and family paid their respects at Teague Funeral Home from 1 until 3 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2008.
A funeral service with military honors was held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 West High Street, Charlottes-ville, Virginia, conducted by the Reverend David A. Johnson. Interment followed at Monticello Memory Gardens with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contri-butions be made to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Attn: Cheryl Lawhorne, Building H-49, Box 555192, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5192 or to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Family and friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
I met Sean through my husband, who also deployed with his unit. I think about Sean all the time and hope he knows the way he has touched our lives.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand-an Irish Blessing
We miss you, Web
Laurie
December 01, 2011 | Jacksonville, NC
I've know sean my hole life we grew up together are hole lifes I miss him so much not a day goes by that I don't think of him sean u may be gone but never for goten we love u so much r.I.p will always love u
savannah pittman
October 11, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
For Sean's family -
I was privileged to teach Sean during 8th grade here in Charlottesville. He was both a prankster and a poet, a class clown with a sensitive soul, a fine mind and a strong spirit. I am not surprised that he chose service to his country as a career and I am proud to be able to say that I knew him. My deepest sympathy to all of his family and his friends. He was a gift to all of us.
Catherine Glover
July 14, 2008 | Charlottesville, VA
Sean and I grew up together in charlottesville. We played spotlight with peter, brian, devin, chris, joseph etc. We played the sega as well, and the computer games Hexen, Doom, and Duke Nukem. We also swam together at Fairview. He was also a part of establishing the coolest backyard fort ever :) He will be remembered as a good friend and someone who served is country and is now with God.
Brian Strider
July 08, 2008
Sean was a great person and will be missed by all.. RIP
July 07, 2008
My heart goes out to Sean's family. what a terrible loss. I first met Sean over a year ago at the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Pendleton. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. He was a real delight to be around. He was a true Virginia Gentleman. I am sadden that I will not see his delight when I arrive at Camp Pendleton next month with a home cooked meal for the Wounded Warriors. He was always the first to help us lug the food in and last to help us load up...
Joanne Murphy
July 07, 2008 | San Marcos, CA
Sean was a good friend to my brother. He was always such a pleasure to have around the house. I'm am so sorry for your loss. His memory will certainly be held with all of us.
Katie Kelly
July 07, 2008 | Falls Church, VA
I knew Sean as my student at Greenbrier Elementary School. He was kind, intellingent and a thoughtful soul. He had a special way of speaking to another person that showed his warm heart and sensitivty to others. I am so sorry that we have lost him.
Helen Wiggins
July 05, 2008 | Edenton, NC
Michelle,I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine the pain you must be experiencing. We hope that you and your Family can remember the good things while your Son was here and feel blessed that you had someone, although we did not have the opportunity to know him personally, I know from what others have said that he was a wonderful person. You are in our prayers.
David and Colleen Tyler
July 05, 2008 | Charlottesville, VA
