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Michael Hullender Obituary
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Hill, Ga. The Rev. Mark Byrd will officiate. Interment with full military honors will be afterward at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Hullender was born Dec. 20, 1977, in DeKalb County, Ga. He was a 1996 graduate of Norcross High School, where he played offensive line in football as a linebacker and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He attended West Georgia College, majoring in business.
Staff Sgt. Hullender, a medic, joined the Army in 1998. He was preparing wounded soldiers for medical transport when he was killed. He had also parachuted with other soldiers into Afghanistan soon after the Sept. 11 attack.
Staff Sgt. Hullender was awarded a Bronze Star and also earned many medals and recognitions including the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
Survivors are his father and spouse, Ren and Tammy Hullender of Winder; mother, Cindy Wilkins Malmo of Little Falls, N.J.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and David Filkins of Jasper, Ga., and Amy and Chuck Ford of Grayson, Ga.; grandparents, Ralph and Gerry Hullender of Buford; stepbrothers, Steven Peele and Jason Peele of Winder; stepsister, Chelsea Peele of Winder; aunt and spouse, Ann and Tim McNeil of Buford; uncle, Chuck Wilkins of New Jersey; and fiancee, Miss Kyle Harper of Elliott, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.freedomalliance.org, an organization that awards scholarships to children of fallen soldiers.
Arrangements were by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory in Buford.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hullender
Madison Wood
May 27, 2017
I know I was too young to remember you but I remember what I've been told and I do miss you. My momma and I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I wish you were still with us, I know my dad could really use his friend right now.
James Lee
May 26, 2015
Wish you wre here....life is confusing and I feel lost with out your friendship...
May 23, 2015
I thank and honor you, Michael Hullender. Sending love and hugs and prayers to your precious family and friends.
May 22, 2015
Thinking of you this memorial weekend. Rest Easy, we love you.
Julie Stringer
December 20, 2013
Happy Angel Birthday, Mike. Thinking of you especially today. We all miss you. Of course, we will never forget you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Daly Cooley
December 10, 2013
To often the pace of life with it's to do lists, work, school and so on cloud the value and sanctity of just being able to wake up in the morning and tackle the day. For me I have only to look at my wrist to find that daily reminder engraved on a metal bracelet to cherish the moment. 6 years have passed since the last time I saw Mike; it often scares me how often I lose sight of all that I have and what he has lost.
R G
April 24, 2013
Thinking about you Brother
Charlie Gili
April 23, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Hullender Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Freedom Alliance in honor of Michael R. Hullender US Army Staff Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Kyle Harper
February 27, 2013
I love you today and everyday.
Lauren
August 17, 2012
Something random reminded me of you today. I miss you greatly.
May 16, 2012
Your family and friends are always in my thoughts and prayers, Michael.
Much love,
Sylvia Davenport-Veith
Peggy Childers
May 14, 2012
April 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Hullender:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Doc Bartlett
April 27, 2012
Tomorrow will be another year with gone from us bro. You will never be forgotten Mike. Love you guy!
Kyle
March 7, 2012
Thinking of you my love. You are missed and loved everyday.
Missy Bradley
November 14, 2011
Miss you everyday Mike. Love you!
Sean Meadows
November 11, 2011
Miss you.
Cass Hamilton
November 11, 2011
Always in our heart... Miss you brother.
Your cousin Amanda
November 11, 2011
Happy Veteran's Day Mike. You will always be my hero and guardian angel. I love and miss you so much.
Coy Stovall
November 11, 2011
The world is a much worse place without you in it smash. Miss you brother.
Coy Stovall
November 11, 2011
The world is a much worse place without you in it smash. Miss you brother.
last day in Fort Benning
James Lee
November 10, 2011
Jason Fagan
November 10, 2011
Happy Veterans Day tomorrow, Bro!! I miss you and I feel like I'm a better person for knowing you. Thanks, Bud.
Melissa Hull
November 9, 2011
So many memories. I miss you, Mike...
david elliott
June 15, 2011
To the parents of Mike,
We have not forgotten. I wear Mikes' KIA bracelet proudly every day, and tell his story everytime I get the chance. I will continue to wear his bracelet and tell his story until the day I die. RLTW
Missy Bradley
June 1, 2011
You will forever always be missed. Much love Mikey!
D Black
June 1, 2011
Just thinking about you bro! Thanks for watching over me and keeping me safe. You are my Guardian Angel!
Jon Falcone
May 30, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice Doc, you will always be in my thoughts RGR buddy...
~ FAST FRED
May 30, 2011
Julie
May 30, 2011
We are thinking of you on this Memorial Day, Mike. God bless you and your family for making such a sacrifice. You are a hero. A true hero. And you will not ever be forgotten.
An old friend from your middle school days. :)
Rae's Pub Columbus GA with Mike - RLTW
Chris Bashaw
May 30, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. Words can't describe what you have given for your family, friends, loved ones and country. You are a hero!
Sylvia Veith
April 30, 2011
No amount of time passing can diminish the emotions I feel when I think of how much your friends and family miss you. Nor can I ever thank you enough for your service and sacrifice. Praying for your loved ones' continued strength and a sense of blissful peace.
Julie Stringer
April 29, 2011
Thinking of you always. You are missed and loved. Thank you for your service hardly seems adequate for your sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Hullender:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Jason Fagan
April 28, 2011
Thinking about you, Bud. I will never forget that day or that sandy road. I'm pulling out the expensive stuff and drinking one for you! Miss you, man.
kenny Miller
April 24, 2011
Been thinking alot about you lately. Miss you mike
L Neal
April 6, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Michael R. Hullender:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Amanda Mitchell
March 12, 2011
You were and always will be my hero Mikey. I miss you so much. I still cry sometimes, but I try not to and just remember the fact that you gave your life trying to save someone else's and for that you will always be remembered.
I wish you could have met my soldier husband. I think you would have really liked him and ya'll would have gotten along great.
I love you and will also remember you.
Your cousin,
"Manda Lynn"
Kyle Harper
March 11, 2011
Still miss you everyday. I love you babe.
Kenny Miller
January 13, 2011
I miss you everyday Mike. I keep thinking about all the lessons you taught me. I was this 18 year old punk when u met me and you made me into a better person. Thank you and I miss you
James Lee
January 12, 2011
Brother ... I miss you....
Elizabeth Raab
June 5, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Travis Eidson
June 1, 2010
Doc, I just heard, I guess I just lost touch with everyone. I love you bro. You will be missed. RLTW.
Chris Bashaw
June 1, 2010
"FM" Michael Hullender, R.I.P. Warrior and Hero. You were an outstanding Ranger, Friend, Roommate. May God watch over you as you have watched over his son's and daughters. I will see you again some day. RTLW
Sylvia Veith
May 31, 2010
Dearest Michael,
It's Memorial Day morning, 2010. I know your loved ones are missing you terribly.
I will never forget your sacrifice or stop thinking of those you left behind.
Prayers for all today.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Davenport-Veith
ann bennett
May 30, 2010
I have a son that is a Ranger and I thank God everyday for these wonderful men and women who have fought the fight for others, We love you all
ann bennett
May 30, 2010
thanks for giving your life for so many, don't know you, but you are a brother in Christ.
Kyle
April 30, 2010
I went to visit today. I miss you.
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Hullender:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Jason Grundy
September 9, 2009
Mike,
I just found out what happened, I'll always remember all of the fun times we had at the Pub with all of the other Charlie Company guys from regiment.
Kevin McDaniel
August 29, 2009
Hey Doc, I was just thinking about that time we were skiing and boarding at Alyeska and I tore my knee up. You met me at the lodge to take a look at it and told me I didn't tear my MCL. That made me feel a lot better. Seeing you at the patrol base every time you came out with PSD made me feel better too. Made it suck a little less, lol. I miss you man...
frank cooper
June 25, 2009
hey buddy been thinking about you the past few weeks keep watchin over our boys in the stan i know you and mac are the ones keeping them safe
L.S.
May 25, 2009
Today and every day we remember and honor your sacrifice. "Greater love hath no man..."
May 25, 2009
Lots of beautiful Georgia rain on this Memorial Day, 2009. My heart still hurts for your family and friends, Michael. Am praying for them as always.
Joshua Michaud
April 30, 2009
Proud to have served with you bro. You will never be forgotten. I wear your braclet on my wrist everyday. Rangers Lead The Way
Jeff Rodriguez
April 29, 2009
Always thinking of the armed forces and how they are the best of this country. Friends of your Mom are proud of her and what she continues to do for them and their families.
Missy Bradley
April 28, 2009
Miss you terribly and love you bunches Mike! I think of you daily but today you are heavy on heart, the family of Mike left behind especially. Today, my heart aches. Know each year that passes we all will get stronger and will all look forward to the day we get to see Mike again. Many memories made while you were here on earth and never to be forgotten. Much love to my HERO!!!
Julie
April 28, 2009
Thinking of you especially today. Gone but never, ever forgotten. I will always remember that big "Mikey grin."
Chad's Mom,
Sylvia Veith
April 28, 2009
Michael, I am forever grateful for your service and devastated by your sacrifice. Please know your family and friends are in my prayers.
Becky Hull
April 28, 2009
Mike, you and your family are not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael R. Hullender:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
April 10, 2009
Don Black
March 8, 2009
It was an honor to call Mike my Friend. Rest in Peace for you are truly a Hero.
Kenna Larson
January 29, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Julie Stringer
December 22, 2008
Happy belated birthday, Mikey!!! I know you did it up right!
Chad's Mom,
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
December 22, 2008
Michael,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jason Fagan
December 20, 2008
20 December 2008
Happy Birthday bro! I'll never forget about us finding out that we had the same birthday. Then going down to the chow hall in Iskan and celebrating with some huge slices of cake. I'm honored to have served with you in PSD and I'm a better person for knowing you. I'll be sure to brew a cup of coffee for you today. J. Fagan
Kevin McDaniel
October 8, 2008
I served in the 501st with Mike both prior to and during the deployment to Iraq. I frequently went skiing with Mike at Alyeksa resort in Alaska. On one occasion I had a really bad wreck and injured my knee pretty badly. Mike, being the outstanding friend and medic that he was, provided aid to me and helped me off the mountain. He will be dearly missed.
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Hullender!
Sylvia Davenport-Veith
May 26, 2008
I cannot let this Memorial Day, 2008 pass without paying my respects, Michael. Thank you for defending all of us against the terrible threats we face. As always, your loved ones are in my prayers. May God grant them strength and comfort.
In Memory of Michael ( Debra Estep )
April 30, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Michael, but I am remembering his service.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Sylvia Davenport-Veith
April 30, 2008
Michael, not a day goes by that I don't pray for your loving father, Ren, your family, and your fiance. Please know your courage and sacrifice will forever hold a place in my grateful heart. Thank you for choosing to serve and protect us, Michael. May God bless those you left behind.
Julie Stringer
April 29, 2008
Like so many others who have left messages in Mike's Guest Book, I too have been thinking of Mike constantly these last few days. I'm also thinking of his parents and sisters and his fiance at this difficult time. I hope there is some degree of comfort knowing how much he was loved by so many people in so many places. I can still see that big Mikey grin just as clear as ever! I will never, ever forget you, Mikey!
Steven Sweat
April 28, 2008
Monday 4/29/2008 will be the one year anniversary of the homecoming for Michael Hullender.
I visited his grave today at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA to find a most peaceful place directly under the flag pole bearing our stars and stripes. There is a very nice marble bench on which I sat and reflected on the sacrifice this person unknown to me in life gave for his country.
I thought about his family and fiance and prayed for their comfort. Please keep this hero in your thoughts and prayer and let's be thankful for the time which our Lord shared him with us.
God Bless us all.
Ride Captain, Patriot Guard Riders
Jeff Rodriguez
April 28, 2008
Thank you Mike, Thank you for your service to our country, our way of life, for being in the front line protecting us all, keeping us safe. I would only hope to have a fraction of what you achieved in your short life. I am happy to know your proud Mom. God bless you and all those who have gone before, and those who still fight for all Americans and liberty.
Ian Sirota
April 28, 2008
Mike, I never met you, but I know one person who did. To you and your family, I say "THANK YOU". You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Meyer
April 28, 2008
Mike, words really can't express. I'm thinking of you today and it was an honor to have known you. Lisa - anything you need, anything. To Mike's immediate and extended family - you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Mitchell
April 28, 2008
You were and always will be my hero Mike!!
I love and miss you so much.
Love your cousin Amanda
Becky Hull
April 28, 2008
Mike, today and every other day you are in my thoughts. Ren and family, I think about you often. I know this is a hard day for you, but please know that a lot of people remember and care deeply.
In Memory of Michael ~ ( Debra Estep )
April 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Michael, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Canyon Shearer, Patriot Guard
April 28, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. Hullender, please know that we have not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers, especially this week.
Monica McAmish-Bahr
April 17, 2008
Michael, Thank you for giving the ultimate gift. You are a brave soul for fighting for our country. I met you through your beautiful Mother Cindy, who I recently met on vacation. She told us all about you and she is so very proud of you and misses you dearly. It would of been an honor to have met you in person myself. May God Bless you and your Family and Friends.
Peace and Love, Monica
ShirleY Caruthers
March 25, 2008
I wanted you to know that your loved one will never be forgotten and neither will the sacrifice he and your family made. My thoughts are with you.
Kim Wagner-Miller
February 20, 2008
I remember Mike from coming to Berkmar to hang out with his dad as he taught art classes and helped us build sets for the plays. I was stunned to hear that he passed. But what a hero. My prayers go out to the family who must grieve a bit everyday. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Julie Stringer
December 21, 2007
Hi ya, Mikey. Just dropping by to wish you a happy birthday. I bet the angels celebrate in style. Happy, happy birthday, friend. You will always be missed.
Sylvia Davenport-Veith
December 21, 2007
Michael, as Christmas 2007 approaches, please know your family and loved ones are not forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't pray for them. May God grant them strength and comfort. You are a true patriot, and my appreciation is too profound to express. Blessings for those you left behind.
Happy Birthday
Michael iezzi
December 20, 2007
Michael,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tony Mayne
November 8, 2007
You will never be forgotten, Ranger Buddy. RLTW!
JIMCATHIE VICKARYOUS
September 4, 2007
Our son, Maj Brian Vickaryous, surgeon, helped train Michael at the famous trauma center at the Univ of Miami. Brian is home safely now from Mosul, Iraq. While there he wrote a blog. On Memorial day he made this entry about Michael:
In Memorium, SGT Michael R. Hullender, Army Medic, Ranger, Killed in Action 28 April 2007, Iskandariyah, Iraq by an improvised explosive device.
I'm beginning this page much different from any of my last. Tonight I saw on CNN's honoring of The Fallen, SGT Hullender. I and my unit knew this great American and I was upset to see his demise. Michael trained with us one year ago almost to the day at the Ryder Trauma Center at my alma mater, the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. The first time I met my unit I went through every soldier and introduced myself, the last was Mike who let me know with a chewing tobacco in the lip grin that he was not in my unit, but was there to learn as much as he could to make himself a better medic. He had traveled almost as far as my unit, coming from Ft. Richardson, Alaska.
With tattooed arms, a stalky build, and an easy way about him, he might as well have been one of the team. For all purposes those two weeks he was. He mentored junior soldiers, had an unassuming and always ready to help demeanor, and could hold his own talking politics or trash with officer and enlisted alike. I really liked the guy and wished he was part of my team. Before I arrived, he was doing some training in Hawaii and he looked up my team. They have been telling stories about their night out together almost better than any of the retold tales Vickaryous boys still conjure up in a newly distorted fashion. He and my unit have been keeping in touch, I heard his name as recently as last month when some of my soldiers told me he was in Iraq.
So when I heard the Fallen being announced at the end of the CNN segment I turned around to pay my respects before I left my room. The first person on the screen was this face that I recognized and my heart fell. I looked at his name, heard it spoken and could not believe what I had heard. Everyday America loses great men and women. They may not drive the fanciest cars, eat at the swankest restaurants, or live in the best neighborhoods, but I know that I am honored to stand beside them and do anything that I can do to help them get home. Mike was one of those people that stands out.
What I saw in Mike at the Ryder Trauma Center a year ago he is exactly what you read in his Atlanta-Journal Constitution article and see in this picture. A big bulge under his lip, a smile that water would run right off of, and a dedication to saving his fellow man. I am honored to have met this Ranger who just showed up with people he did not know because he took it upon himself to make himself better at doing his job, saving his fellow soldier. I would have expected nothing less than what you read. That he was running to the perilous scene where two of his soldiers had been hit, putting himself in harms way to save others. On his way he was killed by a bomb set up as a booby trap. The only regret that I had watching his face on the screen is that we could not run in and save him.
Take a moment today and say a prayer for our fallen, both todays and those of the last 231 years. Many of them have never had their story told, but deserve more than just a little of our time.
Enjoy your Memorial Day and God Bless you Mike, I am sure you are still running toward the gunfire. Major Brian Vickaryous, Mousl
August 15, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Hullender and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Erik Heitman
August 3, 2007
To the Hullender Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Mike for a couple of years at Fort Benning. We spent a lot of time together. Everyone knew him and everyone loved him. Mike was a great Ranger Medic who loved his job and loved helping people.
Cherylann Lane
July 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Michael may be gone but not forgotten!
charles wininger
June 23, 2007
all gave some some gave all god bless you solider for your sacrifice to this country
Sean Hullender
June 21, 2007
Just wanted to say to Michael, "Thanks bud!!! I didnt get the privelage to know you, but through our family, I hear you were an awesome dude! RIP."
Joel Peterson
June 6, 2007
I remember Doc from fort Benning, I saw him again when he came to Hawaii for some training before the deployment. He was good friends with my room mate, Dan, who also passed away in Iraq. I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Stay strong and live life to honor Mike's memory, I will try and do the same. He will not be forgotten.
Adam Eiermann
June 5, 2007
Amy and Family,
My thoughts and pray's are with you. I worked with Amy during high School and college and remember Mike coming to see his big sister when she was home from college working and the famous place :-).They had a stronge brother sister bond and Mike was always a great guy to talk to. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted you to know your family was in my prayers.
ROBYN Garside
June 2, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Sarah, Liam, Katie and Maggie Gannon
June 1, 2007
Mike (Mikey Smash) was a great friend to myself and my family while we were stationed at Ft Benning. He will be missed and remembered forever. An incredible man, soldier, medic, and above all else friend.
Deborah Anderson
May 31, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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