Thomas Michael Gilbert

Tommy, 16 yrs have come and gone. Yet, you are still remembered. You are remembered because of the man you were, the example you set, and the love that you chose to display. You were a great Marine, but you were an amazing person. Whether that mischievous smile, bringing joyful wonder and anticipation, or the heartfelt stories of family, friends, and the passions of your life, there was always hope and optimism, radiating from your very being. God gained a fine warrior, in...

Hey bud. I really miss you man. Every month or so, you pop into my dreams and we're on an adventure together. Maybe it's ripping around on our bikes...with too big engines or us doing the work on the trails of Palos. Sometimes we're out picking up chicks in that bar that saw many our shadow. Hell, it could even be us being the outcasts of the football team. Those dudes that would put everything we could into it, but only end up on the kickoffs. I wish you were here to tell me...

Thinking about you and your family, Tommy.

I knew Tom in high school through track & field, and I think about him every year around this time. It been over ten years now since his death, but I will always remember him as a thoughtful, outgoing, charismatic young man -- full of energy, optimism and a great sense of humor. I'm grateful for his service to our country and wish I could tell him so today. He was a truly quality person, and I can't help but wonder what he would be doing today. Thank you to the Gilbert family for raising a...

Another Saint Patrick's day. You are and will continued to be missed by all that knew you, God Bless

one of the best men you will have ever known and leader semper fi love you and you family -auto-

Being so far away, in the Seattle area, we were delayed in finding out about Thomas passing on to heaven and just now found this guest book. Please know that we care deeply for you and can't imagine how devastating it must have been and continues to be for you. We are praying that the memories will comfort you, like a warm blanket on a cold bitter night. We found a quote "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." Thomas Campbell.