Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr.

Hello,
We wanted to let you, your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital in honor of Thomas J. Reilly Jr. US Marine Lance Corporal.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

To the family & friends of TJ, please be aware that he has not been forgotten. We will always be greatful for his sacrifice.

Thomas I cant stop thinking of how good of a person you were i was there for you in the civilian life and the green you were too young i got hit with that bomb and blown up but i was still here you got hit with something i cant understand i know your the reason im here now asking you for forgiveness and love i miss you soo much still and i feel i can express myself on this thing even if im not supposed to i miss you and the greatest honor ive ever had besides my purple heart and acknlodgements is being your friend i know you can see this and read it i would never miss another day to have you with me im so sorry brother i am im so so sorry i should have been there with you im hurt and im so sorry i will do nothing but the best for you and your family i swear

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

I was proud to have served with you bro...Will never forget you

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hey buddy

Reilly,

Its been a good while since i wrote to you my friend. Still thinking of the fun times we had over there bro. There isnt a day that your not on my mind. Just wanted to say that i miss you buddy.

-Cpl Hernandez

To the family of Thomas Reilly; Please contact me in reference to a memorial being planned in honor of our Kentucky Fallen Heroes. We would like for your family to be a part of the ceremony. Thanks

To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

Dear friends and family of Lance Cpl Thomas Reilly, Jr.;
I am sorry for the loss of such a dedicated young man who loved his country. He will always be a Hero.

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 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!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
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 and Respectfully,
Kenna

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

We miss you Reilly. I see your picture everyday and I am proud to have served with you.

To your family:
You are always in my thoughts. TJ will never be forgotten.

The spirit gives life; the flesh means nothing.

John 6:63

We miss you man.

TJ,
Thank you for giving all your tomorrows to protect my today. I appreciate your service and sacrifice and hope God gives your family the strength to recognize that your short life has given more than most people ever will. You will not be forgotten by this one former Marine and I humbly appreciate your sacrifice for me and my family. Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family.

i miss you rielly my friend i was with you in ur last moments and your with me now love you man see you in a few...

TJ You can never be forgotten. Your smile would just bightten up the room as you stepped foot in it. Its so unreal that your gone and things will never be the same with you. Watch over us and your niece as she learns who her Uncle TJ really was and keep us safe. You will forever be in our hearts. Love you and miss you so much words can't describe.
RIP LCPL Thomas "TJ" Reilly

God Bless You and Keep You Thomas and Family.... my son is a 1/3 Lava Dog out of K-Bay and while I don't know if he knew Thomas personally because I find I can't question him too much about things there, I read about the tragic loss of your son in a recent update. I wish to say that while I cannot begin to understand what you must be going through, I grieve right along with you for your loss... as any military family knows and understands, it is always a moment away from any loss for those brave and committed young soldiers over there who put their lives on the line for all of us here. I hope you have felt some comfort and solace in all of the wonderful things that have been said and written about your wonderful young son Thomas. I am impressed by him having never met him, am deeply sorry for your loss and will be forever grateful to you for him and for his service.

God Bless Brother-from a fellow Lava Dawg! You paid the ultimate sacrifice for your family, friends and Country! We owe you more than we could ever re-pay. Watch over your brothers and sisters in-arms as we continue on with your fighting spirit!

Doc Sclater 1/3 Snipers! (Quantico Va)

RIP TJ. From a Vietnam Vet to you and your family. I am most humbled by your sacrifice and your family and friends sacrifice for our country. I'm deeply grateful to you TJ.

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

Tj, we won't ever forget you buddy. You live in our hearts each day. Someday we'll all meet up again.

R.I.P brother!! I wish i had the chance to meet you while i was in Charlie!! My prayers go out to your family bro, continue to look out for your family back home and your brothers in country. Guide their rounds to the enemy, help your brothers spot the IED'S, we all die in the end. Until we meet on the other side, SEMPER FI!!

TJ not a day goes by we don't think about you. with everyday that passes over here and home its seems to be so unreal . You were the greatest , A true Marine and A true brother. "SEMPER FI" To Tj's family if you need anything and anything at all please do not think twice about asking me my email is [email protected] and email me and i'll give you both of my personal cell numbers if I'm able to get calls.
Cpl.A.Fisher

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there 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

To the Reilly family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Thomas' 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

TJ man we all miss you... Prayers go out to your family, I hope their doing okay...

To the family of Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry another family has to go through all of this. I lost my grandson in May . I pray that your memories of Thomas bring you comfort and in time ease your pain.
In loving memory of
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - 5/6/2008
kia Anbar, Iraq

I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband, SSGT. Victor Ortiz was your sons drill instructor at Parris Island. I will be praying for your family and that you all may find some comfort in knowing your son died a hero in the Marine Corps. The sacrifice does not go un-noticed. He will remembered. God Bless and God Speed.

Amanda Ortiz

TJ you will never be forgotten. We love you and your smiling face doing radio check and everywhere else is missed so very much. Keep an eye on us please from above.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WAS ONE OF LCPL REILLY'S DRILL INSTRUCTORS. GOD BLESS

To the family of "TJ" LCPL Thomas Reilly. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of family and friends guide you through this time of sorrow. My son LCPL James Salanik 1/3 C Co. 2nd Plt became good friends with "TJ". There is a new shinning star in the sky watching over you and "TJ's" fellow Marines.

To the family of Lcpl Thomas Reilly. Im am so sorry for the lost of your son, my son was also deployed with your son T.J. May God Bless your family and know you are in our thougts and prayers. as a mother nothing is worst then lossing your child but this is what no mother wants to hear. my heart aches for you just remember he was your hero as a child now he is every ones hero!
may you R.I.P. TJ you did your job well we will never forget you.

Shari Fernelius
SLC, Utah
Mother of Lcpl Brandyn K. Fernelius

Reilly, you were a great person. I might not have known you personally but I knew you since School of Infantry and I will never forget you. Its a very tragic loss we suffered but the memories you left us will not be forgotten and as long as that remains you will always be remembered bro. You were brave, funny, kind and as a man your age you outdid yourself at all times and always kept your chin up. I'm very proud to say I served with you and that you were a part of my life in the service. Thank you for being such a great human being.. Rest easy bro.

Reilly, I just wanted to let you know that, my memories of you and your hudge smile will forever be with me the rest of my life. Your on radio watch with St.Peter in the big C.O.C.Look out for us and watch over us.
Sgt Hernandez Heavy Robert

Thank you for your service.

TJ was a real friend, i did not meet him until we both arived to the fleet in the beggining of January but from that moment he was a person that i could always count on he was a man that would do what it takes to help another and he was a Marine who took great prind in his work and his fellow brothers

you will be missed tj but never forgotten

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this terrible time. There are no words I can say that will make this loss any easier on you, but may God give you comfort.

To the Reilly family, I didn't know your son, but I am a Kentuckian and an American and would like to humbly honor your son for his service to his company and country. I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for your family. Thank you Thomas for your bravery and your service. You are a true hero.

We morn your loss and thank you for his service to our country. May God keep him in His heart.

"Semper Fi"

My deepest condolences to all of TJ's family and friends. He was an incredible young man who touched many lives and hearts deeply. He will always be missed and never forgotten.

I have known TJ since Boot camp but didn't really get to know him until SOI and coming to the fleet with him and being the same platoon and fire team. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and I know he is always watching over us.

Memories come back as I hear of others being sacrificed of the 21st of Mar 2007. We lost Dustin in Anbar Province also. He believed in his Country as I know his fellow Marine Reilly did. They are Marines and from our Marine Family to you, we send you love and strength.
You have given the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with you.
USMC Mom
Cpl Dustin Lee
K9 Handler
KIA 21 Mar 07

TJ U WERE A GREAT PERSON!!!! U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!!
R.I.P

To a fallen brother: Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed, nor will it be in vain. For all of us who served with you, and all who have known you will keep your memory forever, and take it with us wherever we go.

TO THE HERO WHO RISKED HIS LIVE FOR US & ALL THE OTHERS TO, MAY YOU REST IN PEICE . FROM A PROUD FATHER OF A UNITED STATES MARINE . WE LOVE YOU ALL

To the family and friends of Lance CPL Reilly.....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. My heart aches for you. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

To the family,
As a fellow Marine in 1/3, as well as someone who went through SoI with TJ, I send my thoughts to all of you. Its frustrating to have been here almost 5 months, start thinking bout going home then this. Just remember that we Marines will never forget Reilly, and that hes watching over all of you, as well as us as we continue on with our mission.

I am so sorry for your lost. T.J. is a hero for sure. He help to save this country and everyone one of us. Thanks T.J.

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice that will keep America free. May God rest your soul.

To the Reilly family please accept my heart felt condolences.
I pray that god helps you cope with your loss.
Please know that we keep you and your family in our prayers.
Semper Fi !

Please know that our prayers are with you...We suffered the loss of our 19 year old nephew PFC Cody Montana Carver in Baghdad on 10/30/2007. Thomas is now with Cody in the loving and safe arms of our Lord. Before today I had never heard of Thomas but now I will never forget him and always be proud and thankful for his bravery and sacrifice.
Thank you Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly..

(Marti Orsburn)
Very Proud aunt of
PFC Cody Montana Carver
KIA 10/30/2007

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

I for one will miss him, I think about him everyday. I always counted on him for anything I needed, and he was always there for me. No one could ask for a better friend then Reilly, and I'm glad that I met him.

I offer my deepest condolences to you. God bless.

May you R.I.P!

Tj was great Marine but an even better friend.

Semper Fi, Marine.
Rest in peace.

Sgt. USMCR (Ret.)
OEF `03 to `04
HML-773 Det A

You are ALL in our prayers in the days ahead... Our son is serving in Karmah, Iraq also and a friend worked with Thomas, so his untimely death hits very close to home... Our tears join with yours; may you feel God's peace and comfort for you in the days, months and years ahead.

Please accept my deepest condolences for your great sacrifice. Semper Fidelis

TJ was a great Marine and a great guy all around. We will miss him dearly, I remember playing cards with TJ he was very fun player always making jokes and keeping us having a good time..R.I.P. My Friend..

Go in safety, dear heart. Be at peace. Meems

To the family of LCpl Reilly, as a mother of a son who was serving with your son, my heart breaks for you. I can never imagine your pain and grief. Please know that you are not alone in your heartache and you and your family are in all of our hearts and prayers and always will be. There is nothing more in life that he could have done with more pride and dignity than be a United States Marine during a time of war.I was once told by a Viet Nam vet that only the finest women raise Marines. I am very proud of your son and his selfless service to our country. May God comfort you and your family in this time of great sorrow.

my prayers are in front, behind, all around you.

My heart breaks for this mother. May God assure you that "it will be alright ". Thank you Thomas Reilly Jr. for what you have done for my freedom ! May God rest your soul & hold your precious mother with loving arms..
God bless his brother & sister & family with fond memories of their loved one . again "thank you,Mr Reilly".

To LCpl Thomas “TJ” Reilly Jr. and his Family,

TJ, I know that your never ending smile is lighting up the clouds while you look down on us and protect us every day. You were taken before your time, and I am sorry. Your legacy will go on forever. The Marines will miss you, but they will never forget you!

To the Family, Words cannot explain the sadness that I have in my heart for the loss of a great Son, Brother, and friend. No words can make the pain in your heart subside, however know that TJ is a hero and was loved by all. If there is ever anything that you need or anything that I can do, please contact me.

What a Handsome young man. Mrs Bray, I want to Thank you for such a wonderful and brave man, who gave his young life so we can live safe in this USA, and the gift that you had to give is beyond words. May God richly bless you and give you peace, comfort, and good days ahead. What beautiful memories you have of a good fun loving son to us all.

I didn't know this young Marine, but I'm the Mother of an ex-marine, I send my condolences to his family especially his Mother. I have a grandson who will turn 18 on Jan. 31 and will be leaving for basic training in July.If not for these young men who are giving their all, we would not have our freedom. No"freedom isn't free" It has cost a lot of lives. God bless the family of T.J. Reilly Jr.

Reilly was a good Marine and we had some fun times and the Marines in 2nd plt. will always remember him for who he was, a strong spirited and gifted induvidual. We will miss you TJ.
-Wacko-

Semper Fidelis

Thomas, god bless you soldier and thank you for your service to a grateful nation, forever we will mourn you and all of our fallen heroes both before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq while on a routine patrol. My promise to him was that I would never forget him but also those fallen before and after him. When I made that promise to him the day we laid him to his final resting place I did not realize how often I would need to make entries on Legacy and it just breaks my heart knowing that so many other families have and will continue to feel the pain that our family has endured. To the Reilly family 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 we will never forget Thomas!

To the Family of LCpl Reilly. I am the mother of a Marine deployed with your TJ. My heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I held my Blue Star Flag this week with tears.--Knowing that your Flag now bore a Gold Star. His sacrifice for this country is unmeasurable...as is your grief. Please know that my son, and this family will honor TJ and your family always.

With the greatest respect,
Jennifer Tuttle
Mother of LCpl Adam Krentz USMC.
1/3 Bravo Co. 1st Plt.
Currently deployed in Iraq.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son.He was a hero and May God bless you and your familyand may He give you all strength in the coming days.

I can't believe this kid,who just became a man is now gone!!He was such an awesome person!!You could tell after meeting him just one time,his mother(Georgina Bray)got it sooo right!!He was kind hearted, sweet, funny and well adjusted!!He had many goals.I'm proud to have known him,and beyond sad that he is gone.I saw him right before he left for basic and he was bursting with pride.I gave him a big hug and told him to keep his head down,never knowing it was the last time I would ever see his beautiful face.Oh yes he had a beautiful face,but it didn't hold a candle to his beautiful heart and soul!!I like sooo many people will miss him!!It's his mother (Georgina Bray)I'm worried about!!As much as he loved her,she loved him 100 fold more!!My heart goes out to her and his brother and sister!!He was just sooo alive and ready to take on the world!!I'm just sorry he won't get the chance.The world is a much sadder place without him in it!!

Good-bye T.J,you were awesome!!I hope to see you again one day!!
Pamela K Sawyers

T.J. was a bright light that was blown out too soon. We will miss him.

The Lcpl. Thomas Reilly Family,
As a former combat Marine (RVN) I can tell you that your beloved son, Thomas Reilly will live on in the hearts of his fellow Marines that served with Thomas. Some thirty five years ago we named our first daughter, Samantha (Sam) after one of my Marine comrades who was taken from us during 1968.
As a fellow American I grieve with you and keep you in thoughts and prayers.
Your sacrifice is eternal. Our gratitude is eternal. May Our Lord appease your aching hearts with his Tender Mercy.
I remain semper fidelis, AJ Ramirez
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)

Rest in peace young Marine, Semper Fi! Your mission is complete now.

sorry for the death.

Semper Fi, my brother.

Reilly was the funniest guy with a huge heart.. though he's gone physically .. he will be with us all in spirit. and his legacy will live on forever.

We send our deepest condolences. Our grandson, Lance Corporal Jeremy N. Roberson served with your son in Iraq as well as the School of Infantry. I understand that Nathan had just spoken with him before he left on the mission. His last words to him was "Ill see you in a little bit". We know that we will all see him "in a little bit" as our Heavenly Father is keeping him safe for you. My whole family is praying for you daily (as well as our church family).
Semper Fidelis

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 LCpl Reilly.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, Al Anbar Province, Iraq

i dont know what to say other than..we all lost a great man in a war..Reilly was a good friend of mine miss him alot and miss everything about him..his smile his silly jokes...
everything..
i love you Reilly and never gona forget you no matter what //R.I.P and god bless your soul....love you brother .your terp mohammad AKA shawn

Sorry for your loss. Hope all is well in this time of grief. He will always be a Marine and he did all that he could do. I am proud of the ones who served or are serving for our country and currently over in Iraq is my brother Lance Cpl. Winter

all my love from the marines in charlie company TJ will be missed dearly

Sorry that you had to go so young but I can honestly say I'm a better person having known you.

I am sorry for the loss of your son. May God give you strength during this most difficult time. LCpl. Thomas Reilly will always be remembered as a true Heroe, a Marine, and lived life well. I understand well your grief, you are not alone!
Mother of Lcpl. Luke Holler, KIA 11-02-06 Al Anbar, Hit, Iraq

My sympathies go out to The Reilly family, my boyfriend Tyler Dearing was serving with him in Iraq, and I know he is deeply saddened by his loss. My heart goes to you all! Reilly is a hero and will never be forgotten

REST IN PEACE LANCE CPL. REILLY, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

My regards to u miss Bray, i served with Reilly and he is a great person he is with us for ever.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

even though you are gone you will never be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. Our son Matthew served with your son and is deeply saddened. He told us today after attending his memorial service. god bless you and your family.

To the Family of Thomas Reilly,

Being a Marine in Charlie Company my heart goes out to you. May your son rest in peace. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Rest in peace, you are paid in full.

To the family of L Cpl Thomas Reilly:

May God grant you comfort in the loss of your dear and precious loved one. He was a hero and I commend him for his service to our country and his ultimate sacrifice. He will be remembered by the ones who knew him and those that never knew him as myself. May God give you peace during each moment of bereavement you experience.

Mom of a Marine