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Charlie Gili
June 1, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Washington Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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
August 9, 2012
Mike and Grace, Patsy and I pray the Lord's blessings are with you. Be blessed.
Our love to both of you and your family,
The Needhams
Peggy Childers
June 25, 2012
June 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Ginny & Family
November 6, 2011
We wish to Thank You Sgt. Michael Washington and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and may you find Peace, Comfort and Strength in His Courage and Love.
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Peggy Childers
June 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington:
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
Bernard James
June 15, 2009
At the site, marines.togetherweserved.com, Lil Mike's ribbons have been updated and the family may wish to update his profile. Can't believe it has been a year.
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington:
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
Dan Rollins
May 24, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss and am very greatful for your sons sacrifice to protect and defend this great country of ours. God Bless.
Gary Biando
January 14, 2009
Michael,
Not a day has gone by since we learned of your passing that our family has not thought of you Michael. I enjoyed watching you grow up playing soccer, and the last time I saw you I was stunned at how strong and humble you were. You are a true American hero, and will never be forgotten.
God bless you and your family....
Jerry Davis
December 29, 2008
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you, as a young boy and as a young man and as a superb Marine. My heart still aches and I expect that it will for the rest of my life. You changed my life and I will never forget you and what you stood for. Your family misses you.
Kenna Larra
December 18, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! 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
Barb Shillinger
September 8, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful son Michael; this is such a great loss and words seem so inadequate. I am the WA coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We would like to make a memorial quilt for your family in Michael's memory. Please email me at the address below. Again, I am so sorry.
Gary Allain
August 30, 2008
Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever
kathi poppert
August 14, 2008
Michael. Thank you young soldier for the brave sacrifice you made for my freedom. you will never be forgotten. to Michael's family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son Michael. not only an American hero he was you son, may God bless you all in the days ahead. we dont know eachother but are now forever joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward at age 19 while serving in Iraq on May 6 2008 was also added to the long list of American hero's who made the ultimate sacrifice for America's continued freedom. so very proud of them I am. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace young Michael, America loves you....
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward 4-28-89 5-6-08 170th military police Fort Lewis WA, the dragonslayers.
Stephanie Rafoss
August 4, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where thre is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
July 29, 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)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Washington family and friends in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Michael you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~
Charla Weatherby
July 18, 2008
To the Washington family- I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that loss is trying and difficult. I pray that you continue to lean on God for strength and endurance. I will always remember Michael from church- his spirit and smile will always be remembered.
July 13, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Washington and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Washington!
Holly Walter
July 10, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
My most sincere condolences on the loss of such a fine, fine human being. Michael was one of my 4th grade students my first year of teaching. He was a fantastic young man then and was, even in the 4th grade, committed to serving his county. In fact, I remember him stating then that he wanted to be a Marine. How proud you must be of your son.
Take comfort in the fact that so very many people loved your boy and that he passed doing what he truly believed in.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Holly Walter
Tomasz Ziolkowski
July 9, 2008
My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of this American Hero.
Our friend Pfc Dawid Pietrek died with him on that Mission.
Michael - our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace...
July 9, 2008
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!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
Linda Cano, Soldiers' Angels
July 7, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the Washington family. May God comfort and bless you. Thank you, Michael, for the heroic sacrifice you made. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.
Dolores Perry
July 6, 2008
I didn't know your son.... we never met; however, I recently lost my brother, Lt. Col. William Gregory Hall (Marines) and for that reason, listening to the eulogy that was shared by Michael Washington Sr. I felt as though I lost another little brother.
In an email to the family before William was killed, he shared how proud we should be of our husbands/wives, sons and daughters. He went on to explain what an awesome job they were doing protecting familes in Iraq. I don't know if my brother ever met your son Michael, but I do know that their spirits live on and they are with us everyday.
Stay strong, we have good days and days that we just want to wake up and wish that all this was a bad dream. Even though the hurt is unbearable, my sister and I try to stay strong for William's wife and our mom. Grace, if you ever need to talk to someone that is feeling the same pain or need someone to just listen... my mom is here with out stretched arms.
Keeping you all in our prayers, please so the same for the Hall family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Beverly Montgomery
July 3, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Reba & Anthony Coleman
July 2, 2008
The Washington Family
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121: 1,2
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Terri Patton
July 1, 2008
Michael and Family.
We share the same pain, may God give you peace at this time. Our son's will never be forgotten. Without their service we would not have the freedom that we share.
Remeberance Pfc Michael R. Patton PH KIA 06/14/08
Lori Hilderbrand (Mille)
July 1, 2008
Michael & family,
My heart aches for all of you. Sandra Cooper just told me 6/30, but I was hoping I could still send my condolances. Your loss is not in vein, he must have been doing what he wanted to do & believed in. God Bless you & yours with his loving arms & strength. Lori Hilderbrand (TGER) Mille, I live back home in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Linda Weatherby-Walker
July 1, 2008
To the Washington Family, I also met Michael at a christmas function at my brothers house, and just from that meeting I knew Michael was so proud to be a marine and serve his country. God only knows the answers to the questions we all are asking. Michael will be missed by so many family and friends. I know the pain you feel I also lost my son. You never forget, you just learn to live with it. I pray for strength everyday. Lean on God and he will see you through. God bless you all.
Christopher Blas
June 30, 2008
Washington Family,
I felt honored to have meet a Family as strong as yours. Even though I didn't know Sgt Washington, he was still a Brother and I took great honor in being able to give him the respect he earned and deserved. Best wishes
Sgt Blas, C.G.
4th LSB (Fort Lewis, Wa)
Semper Fi
Don Elseroad
June 29, 2008
In recognition of Sergeant Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
Evangelene Terry
June 29, 2008
To the Wasington family: I met Michael at a Christmas function at my brother's home right before he was to leave for Iraq, I told him I would be praying for him. I am also a mother of a Marine, who has done 2 tours of duty in Iraq, God saw fit to bring my son home without any physicals defects but my youngest daughter closed her eyes and went on to see Jesus in her sleep. I know what a mother feels when she lost a child. Grieve for as long as it takes, cry when you feel the need to cry, but most of all remember God is in control and he has the master plan. God bless.... Evangelene Weatherby-Terry
Suzanne MacDaniel
June 29, 2008
To the Washington family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Michaels' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Shirley Greinke
June 28, 2008
Grace and Family,
I was shocked to hear about your beloved son. He will always be in my heart and remembered as a very kind, thoughtful and soft-spoken young man. My heart goes out to all of you for your loss.
As you probably know I left the neighborhood and will eventially reside in Gig Harbor. It was truly an honor to have met your family.
God Bless,
Dr. Dorothy Fields Ward
June 28, 2008
May God bless and keep you in his loving arms during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers and in our hearts.
Dorothy and family
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 28, 2008
REST IN PEACE SGT. WASHINGTON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Kim Straker
June 27, 2008
My sincere sympathy goes to the family of this fine young Marine. Nothing can take away the pain you're feeling but I hope that in the times ahead you'll be surrounded by loving support and be blessed with better days in which to cherish the memories of your child. Michael was following his chosen career as a United States Marine, and even though we wish that he had been granted more years on this earth, his service, courage and duty must be a source of pride to all who knew and loved him.
Rest in Peace Sgt. Michael Toussaint-Hyle Washington. Your duty is done, may you rest in peace.
Semper Fi Marine.
Cary Collins
June 27, 2008
You are a true true hero, Michael, whose devotion and sacrifice to the Corps and to your country will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to your family and friends and fellow Marines.
Lynne Tust
June 26, 2008
Michael, Grace & Aja, We were so sorry to hear the news of young Michael's passing. Michael is a hero to our neighborhood, our community, our country and our world. God Bless Michael and the past generations of the Washington family that have served and made sacrifices for our freedom.
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. The Tust Family
George Lassiter
June 26, 2008
To Michael's Mom and Dad, my thoughts and prayers are for you. I am so sorry for the loss of your son, but please know that he is appreciated and will be missed. My daughter went to school with him. As a fellow Marine who served long ago, thank you, Michael, for caring enough to serve. My tears are for you. Semper Fi.
Valorie
June 26, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 26, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SGT Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Michael. And to Michael it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the Corps and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Michael, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Michael’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charlene Ward Gibbons
June 26, 2008
God has his arms around this family and holds their hearts close to his.Michael is my cusion and it does not matter the distance. He was a hero to me a brave and up right God fearing young man one who gave his life for me and everyone else in this country. His sacrifice will never be in vain and will never ever be forgotten. To his Mom and Dad and other loved ones please know that God is just a prayer away he is there with you to lift your heavy hearts he is concerned about you he knows he cares he will carry you though all of the pain and will see you through the long nights. Remember and embrace all the joyous good times for you have a guardian angel and he loved you to the end. God bless and keep you.
K. M. Roberts
June 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy at the loss of Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
June 25, 2008
Michael, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Dear family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Michael and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Carl Raines,Sr.
June 25, 2008
Dear Washington Family,
I wish to extend to you my most sincere condolences in the loss of Michael. No words will adequately fill the void or numb the pain you now feel.
I know because I lost my son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines, II to a roadside bomb on 10-06-2005 near Al Qaim, Iraq. I still wake up hoping it is all a bad dream. Remember the good times and those special moments that you shared. They will help you through the rough time ahead. Michael is not gone, he is still alive in your hearts and minds.
I was also a member of 2/7 in Vietnam(1968-1969), R.I.P. my brother! Semper F1!
Cheryl Bartell
June 25, 2008
Dear Sgt. Washington,
Thank you, sir, for your courage and your bravery. Thank you, my hero, for being there when in need. Thank you, soldier, for your ultimate sacrifice. It will not go unnoticed. Thank you, son, now sleep in Peace.
A Military Mom
Monica Brown
June 25, 2008
To the family of Sgt Washington i offer my condolences on the loss of this hero and share in your grief for 11 weeks ago i lost my son in OIF on 3-31 -08 so i know exactly what you are going through but i will remember you in my prayer that you may find some comfort during this difficult time.
debbi rivers
June 25, 2008
To the family and parents of Michael I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Gale Poindexter
June 25, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Carol Shields
June 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Please know that if there is anything that Jon and I could do for you or your family please let us know.
Proud parents of Andrew Jon Shields
KIA 31 May 2008 Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Patricia Doherty
June 25, 2008
My heart aches for everyone who knew and loved Michael. My son is with the 2/7. Michael and all the men over there, are heros. May God ease your pain.
Tracey Lipke
June 25, 2008
I did not know Michael, but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss.He is a hero. I will pray for you,and hope you find peace in knowing that as he was a great young man on earth,He is among the GREAT angles in heaven.God bless you all
Debbie
June 25, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the family.
I thank you all for this ulitmate sacrifice. Michael you are a hero!
Thank you for your service to our country and giving us the freedom we all are blessed with!
God Bless you all
Shelby Glasgow
June 25, 2008
i never had the opportunity to meet Michael. However i just wanted to offer my condolences to his family. Your Michael was a true American hero and will be sorely missed. God Bless and be with all of you.
Bernard James
June 25, 2008
Our daughters were in Modeling school together when we met. We recall vividly the drop off of Aja and the soccer mom transport of Michael. "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted".
BRAVO ZULU SGT. W,
Bernard, Patricia & Monica James
Renee Owens
June 25, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant your family peace and strength. Semper Fi Michael.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Jeri Herrera
June 25, 2008
Though I did not know Michael personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan
Karan A. Corley
June 25, 2008
God Bless you in your sorrow and keep you in His loving arms and close to His heart. Nothing can take away the loss and hurt that you are experiencing but the love of God and the comfort of friends and family will strengthen you. I pray you will find peace. These young people are our lives and our future! I admire Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington and all these dear ones who are serving our country and preserving the lives of others and protecting our freedoms. I know they give their lives that we may live. What sacrifice: Greater love has no man than he would lay down his life for his brother! I pray for your family and your son's friends to find the Lord and look to Him as the author and finisher of our faith.
Karan A. Corley and Doctor Ron
Sandy Bonesteel
June 25, 2008
As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with the family of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them and that care very deeply for them.
Garnet Jenkins
June 24, 2008
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with his family and loved ones..
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember Michael's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley H - Blue Star Mother
June 24, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SGT Michael Washington for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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