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Robert
November 19, 2022
Rooms,
Years have passed, but I want you to know I still pay close attention to the time (11:11), and still look for that stack of pennies.
I´m guessing you´re just too busy doing the right thing, but you´ll get to it in good time. That´s all good.
Until then friend, my thoughts and memories.
Your fellow Rooms
Ellen
May 31, 2021
I will cherish the memories I have of our late night talks forever.
Missing you and raider always
Ellen
June 2, 2020
Missing you always
November 4, 2017
Howie ,
My brother, my shining armor, you gave so much life to us.
Gregory has taken your last name , to honor you and to keep the Marshall name going.\ if you have a way of asking the lord for a favor, then ask that mom, and brother Perry receive some peace in there mind and body. We love and miss you so much, I have never met a more wonderful human than you, are late sister Vera, and our late brother John.
Love your sister Pam
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Scott Sands
May 30, 2015
I miss so much, I always think of you, I learned so much not only about CG Missions but also LIFE!
Robert Tardio
April 3, 2015
Rarely a day goes by that I don't remember 'Rooms'. From the mid-70's until today, listening to Gordan Lightfoot, remembering our pledge of 11:11 and four pennies...my best friend then and my best friend now. I miss you Rooms.
Ellen
August 4, 2014
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.... I miss you and Raider
Red Ryder
July 22, 2014
Just thinking of you today my brother in arms.
Marcia Sasman De La Rosa
February 28, 2013
I just found out about Howie's untimely death, and then saw his father died shortly before. My heart goes out to the family. You certainly have had more tragedy than a family should be allowed, but it shows how strong you all are. Thanks Perry for sharing that last picture of Howie. I last saw him in the late 90's, I thought I'd always run into him again since I thought I lived close to him. Hoping the warm memories of Howie give you comfort.
Nancy Mavigliano
September 26, 2012
Our family is not the same with out the "Cool Howie". We love and miss you dearly! So glad to see this Guest Book lives on as you do in our hearts.
Miss you cousin !!
May 29, 2012
Always thinking of you... Always missing you...
May 29, 2012
Always thinking of you ..... Always missing you....
Perry Marshall
May 28, 2012
Dear Brother
I miss you so much. Fishing without you is not the same. Nothing is the same.I have tried to stay strong for mom.It is 1am on your heavenly annivery and i am so sad. This is a wound that cannot heal. This picture was taken 4 days before Howie died. I canot type anymore for my hands are shaking and my eyes are filled with tears. I love and miss you brother
Patricia (Zanoni) Pollard
May 24, 2012
I was thinking of Howie today and thought I would look him up on the internet I had not seen him since I moved away from Chicago and got married. We dated occasionally back in 1982/83. I was his date at Pam & Patrick's wedding. I was shocked to read of his passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family although 4 years late.
Ellen Williams
December 26, 2009
Just hearing your voice made me smile. You both will always be missed.
Pamela Marshall
June 3, 2009
This is Pam Phelps,
I was a friend and his sister,
I want to thank everyone who has signed this guest book, and thank you for the memories, I new Howie as a wonderful brother, he protected me from harm, I was his youngest sister, I had 3 children each with there own special needs, Howie took them each summer , so I could get a break, and they got to know him well, Howie considered my middle child , Gregory the son he knew he never would have.
I new him as an angle when he was with us.
He loved his family, he loved his dog.
He loved to serve his country.
He always cared about the little guy coming up in rank,
He had great compassion for the elderly.
I know he is now guarding the gates to the waters in heaven.
Again thank you all especially my brother Perry for all that you and your wife have selflessly done for our family. I miss you Howie with every breath I take. I love you Raider for staying with Howie.
Pam Phelps, Chandler AZ
Pamela
June 3, 2009
This is Pam Phelps,
I was a friend and his sister,
I want to thank everyone who has signed this guest book, and thank you for the memories, I new Howie as a wonderful brother, he protected me from harm, I was his youngest sister, I had 3 children each with there own special needs, Howie took them each summer , so I could get a break, and they got to know him well, Howie considered my middle child , Gregory the son he knew he never would have.
I new him as an angle when he was with us.
He loved his family, he loved his dog.
He loved to serve his country.
He always cared about the little guy coming up in rank,
He had great compassion for the elderly.
I know he is now guarding the gates to the waters in heaven.
Again thank you all especially my brother Perry for all that you and your wife have selflessly done for our family. I miss you Howie with every breath I take. I love you Raider for staying with Howie.
Pam Phelps, Chandler AZ
Jill Creps
July 18, 2008
Howie:
Although I wasn't in the Coast Guard, I considered you a very dear friend. You always had a way of making people smile with your charm and quick wit--especially me when we "picked" on each other. You will be sorely missed by those you loved and who loved you.
God Bless you and Raider!
Jerry Bresnahan
July 2, 2008
I served with Howie beginning at Station Wilmette Harbor, on Lake Michigan, in the late 1980s. We deployed together to Desert Shield/Storm with PSU 303 and to Haiti with PSU 309. We became good friends and I drove Howie to and from Camp Perry, OH on drill weekends for almost seven years until I left the PSU in 1997. Howie was very proud to be part of the Coast Guard and I’m glad that he continued doing what he loved right up until the end. As a former Marine I know that the streets of heaven are guarded by United States Marines and I’m sure they will welcome Howie, knowing he and the United States Coast Guard are securing the ports and patrolling the waterways.
I was hiking in the mountains when Howie’s accident took place. I’m sorry I did not make it home in time to attend his wake and funeral. My sincere condolences to Howie’s family.
PS1 Jerry Bresnahan (Ret.)
Vicky Buric
June 27, 2008
Thank you to all, for the beautiful words to honor our Howie. He is alive in our hearts and forever will be missed.
EM1 Jim Haag
June 26, 2008
Howie,
I will truely miss you my friend. The only thing that brings peace to my mind is that you are there with your best friend, Raider. So to both of you, I hope that you have finally found that special fishing hole in the sky and Raider can run free chasing the rabbits. Some day we'll meet up again and I hope that you have a martini waiting for me. Rest in Peace.
Joe Tomanek
June 20, 2008
To the Marshall Family:
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son and brother. We grew up together in Lombard as next door neighbors, and will always remember the fun times we had on Ahrens and Highland Ave. May you rest in peace Howie.
The Tomanek Family
Paul LaPlant
June 8, 2008
Truly a great loss for his family friends and his past and present shipmates. It was a pleasure to serve with Howie during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. I wish him and his family, Fair winds and following seas..
Bob Vollrath
June 8, 2008
Howie was a great sailor and wonderful asset to the Coast Guard.
I had the privilege of serving with him in Desert Storm. He kept things interesting.
On patrol in Kuwait
Eric Maudsley
June 8, 2008
Howie was my coxswain on the 2003 deployment and my section leader during hurricane Katrina. As a leader and as a friend, he didn't just set the bar - he WAS the bar by which everyone else was measured. I will always treasure the memory of our service together, and especially his friendship and wisdom through good times and bad.
Rest in Peace, Chief.
Sandra Mitten
June 8, 2008
To the family of Chief Howie Marshall,
My deepest sympathies to you. I was a member of PSU 303 and will always remember Howie puffing on his Beedees. He always brought a smile to your face. He will truly be missed.
PSC Sandy Mitten (Ret.)
Bonnie Fitzmorris
June 8, 2008
Howie, our paths crossed as your "Group" comes and goes overseas. Last time included my husband. I am so glad we met for dinner on your last trip to Hampton Roads! We feel we lost a friend in this horrible tragedy. I know that you have found peace, and hope that you and Raider run care free!!
Sherri Maguire
June 6, 2008
Howie is like family. Right now there is another empty spot at our table. What was supposed to be a temporary absence has turned into something unthinkable. But Howie is feasting at the table that we all dream of being at, not a worldly care to be had. You are loved Howie and will be in our hearts forever.
Howie was a Good Fellow through and through.
June 6, 2008
Angelique Avila
June 6, 2008
You were a very good friend to my brother and our family. You will be greatly missed.
Diana & Angelique
Kimberly Kiely
June 6, 2008
Dear Cousin,
You live on in my heart forever.
Rob Van Brocklin
June 6, 2008
Fair winds and Following Seas Chief Marshall.
You taught me how to be a coastie and how to be leader.
You will be sorely missed.
BM3 Rob Van Brocklin
Tampa, Florida
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