Thomas-Fogarty-Obituary

Thomas K. Fogarty

Alameda, California

Age 30

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AGE
30
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Alameda, California

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A soldier from Alameda died Sunday in Afghanistan when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device just a month after his deployment.Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, was the commander of the vehicle when it was targeted as he traveled with his unit through Ahmad-Kheyl, the U.S....

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I did not know the Fogarty family, but I am a military mom and veteran volunteer. I belonged to a military families support group in the tri-city area of East Bay. I opened my Bible yesterday and Tom's 5 x 7 funeral pamphlet fell out of 1 Corinthians 13. I've been to many military funerals and stood many flag lines honoring our fallen and their families. I hope someone can send my deepest condolences to Tom's widow, family, parents, all loved ones. In our Lord Jesus Christ's abundance love,...

Hey Battle, sorry it took me this long to write to you. I remember just chatting on days we had PT while assigned to Newport Recruiting CO. Talking about life and our recent injuries. I miss you man. Teach God how to do a proper PLF. Airborne all the way!!!

Thomas, yes, it's been almost a year, but never forgotten, think of you everyday. Love to you always Nanny Linda

Tommy, it has almost been a year since you left this world...
We miss u everyday!

I came across this web page and I am sorry to hear of the loss of Thomas. I will forever be grateful for his service to this country.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with...

Words cannot express the sadness and sorrow that we feel for the loss of Tommy. He is a true hero that will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know him. Tommy and my son Niles used to hang out back in the day. To Tommy's family and anyone who is missing him, please accept my deepest sympathy today and always. Tommy, you are the best.

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I did not know Sgt. Fogarty, but am proud to be a resident of his home town. I will be thinking of him tomorrow as we celebrate Memorial Day.

His kindness will be felt throughout