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Thomas Fogarty Obituary
Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, was the commander of the vehicle when it was targeted as he traveled with his unit through Ahmad-Kheyl, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Fogarty
46 Entries
Mrs. Johnsen
May 2, 2020
I did not know the Fogarty family, but I am a military mom and veteran volunteer. I belonged to a military families support group in the tri-city area of East Bay. I opened my Bible yesterday and Tom's 5 x 7 funeral pamphlet fell out of 1 Corinthians 13. I've been to many military funerals and stood many flag lines honoring our fallen and their families. I hope someone can send my deepest condolences to Tom's widow, family, parents, all loved ones. In our Lord Jesus Christ's abundance love, from a grateful US Coast Guard mom, daughter of WWII Army, niece of WWII/Korean War 82 Airborne/Marine/Navy/Army/AF uncles
SFC Edmundo Bendana
December 8, 2014
Hey Battle, sorry it took me this long to write to you. I remember just chatting on days we had PT while assigned to Newport Recruiting CO. Talking about life and our recent injuries. I miss you man. Teach God how to do a proper PLF. Airborne all the way!!!
Linda Lee
May 2, 2013
Thomas, yes, it's been almost a year, but never forgotten, think of you everyday. Love to you always Nanny Linda
The Whittakers
May 1, 2013
Tommy, it has almost been a year since you left this world...
We miss u everyday!
March 10, 2013
I came across this web page and I am sorry to hear of the loss of Thomas. I will forever be grateful for his service to this country.
Lynne Neibert
June 15, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Dennis Jackson
May 28, 2012
Words cannot express the sadness and sorrow that we feel for the loss of Tommy. He is a true hero that will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know him. Tommy and my son Niles used to hang out back in the day. To Tommy's family and anyone who is missing him, please accept my deepest sympathy today and always. Tommy, you are the best.
David Rowe
May 27, 2012
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I did not know Sgt. Fogarty, but am proud to be a resident of his home town. I will be thinking of him tomorrow as we celebrate Memorial Day.
His kindness will be felt throughout
May 27, 2012
jeremy zahn
May 26, 2012
to my good friend tommy im so sorry that this happen im forever gonna miss you your a good man and it kills me that i couldnt make it for your last day i love you like a brother
Mathew Norton
May 24, 2012
My heart goes out to Stephanie, Big Tom, Rory and Vanessa. I love you guys!
chris dale
May 24, 2012
Love you Tommy my dude ..never gonna forget all the good times..
Mathew Norton
May 24, 2012
Missing you daily brother! Till we meet again....
May 23, 2012
To the FOGARTY family I want to thank him for serving his country to keep us SAFE AND FREE, he was a HERO the moment he signed on to the military. It is a shame that all our soldiers can't come home safe and alive. May he R.I.P -|-
Bruce Braviroff
May 23, 2012
Thomas is a true hero, willing to step in harm's way for people he does not even know. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cynthia LaCroix
May 21, 2012
Tommy chose to work so hard for his beautiful family. I am so sorry for your, Alameda's and our nations loss of Tommy K Fogarty. Love,
Mario Herrera
May 21, 2012
I will kept your family in my prayers. A sad day for a Alamedians. I was very greatful and Honored to be able to attend the 21 gun salute from school. As a student of Alameda High School I am proud to attend the same school that this great man did.
Claude and Catherine Gagarine
May 21, 2012
Dear Stephanie,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your son, Tommy
May 21, 2012
Dear Stephanie, Tom, and Rory,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Tommy. What a wonderful young man he grew up to be, serving his country and making his parents so proud. Keeping you, the extended family, and Tommy in my prayers. Beckie McWilliams (formerly Mackey).
Rebecca Mjelde
May 21, 2012
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Alana Kirby
May 21, 2012
Alameda was blessed with to have Tommy serving our country.Prayers,blessings to family and all who knew him.
The Paddock Family
May 20, 2012
To the family of SSG Thomas Fogarty, we want to offer our sincerest gratitude and our prayers, for the tremendous sacrifice your son, your husband, your father, made in service to our country.
We are sorry, so very sorry for your loss, there are no words enough - but
please know that the gratitude, sorrow and prayers of so many people are with you and your family at this time.
Linda Lee
May 19, 2012
To all the family members and many friends. I am truly blessed to have had a chance to be in Tommy's life. Although, not as much in later years but early on. I am deeply touched at being added as Tommy's Grand-Ma. Thank you to Stephanie Fisher & Tom Fogarty for making me feel a part of. Much love to all of you at this time & always.
Robert R. Villa
May 18, 2012
Tom,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at such a tragic time. I feel honored, to have met Tommy as a young lad, who wore bright smile and eyes twinkling with curiosity, mature into a leader of warriors. I am deeply sadden by such tragic loss and pray that God has a special place for such a leader.
Andrew Ackley
May 17, 2012
SSG Fogarty Thomas one great guy who did nothing except help his fellow soldier whenever he got the chance Rest in Peace your friend Andrew C. Ackley
Melissa Norton
May 17, 2012
Tommy's Family- you have my very deep and sincere sympathy on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will forever be in our hearts.
Kenneth Key
May 17, 2012
Dear Tom,Stephanie
Thank you for bringing Tommy in to this world he allways made me laugh and feel better than i did before i saw or talk to him.Iam so prowd of his accomplishments in his lifetime.he will be missed.May God bless him in heaven.
love Ken
Marianne Brown
May 17, 2012
Tommy, your memory will forever burn in our hearts. You are a true hero and we will never forget your laugh, smile, and many accomplishments. To Stephanie, Big Tom, Mike, Rory, Vanessa, and your beautiful Boys, my family and I send our deepest condolences. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Much Love, Marianne, the Brown, and Servente family.
Shawna Farnlacher
May 17, 2012
Tommy was a great friend, who will be forever loved and missed. My heart, love and prayers go out to his parents and wife and children.. Love, Shawna and Family
Tom Holgerson
May 17, 2012
Dear Tom and Family,
So sad to learn of your terrible loss.
Our hearts go out to you.
Tommy and Suzie Holgerson
Maui Hawaii
Sue Ventura
May 15, 2012
Rest In Peace Soldier. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
May 15, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one
and Hero Thomas, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless Staff Sgt. Thomas K.
Fogarty...you will not be forgotten.
Geoff and Marcia Cooper
May 14, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to you Stephanie and Mike. We cherish our memories of Tommy and grieve for his loss. He was like another son to us. May you be comforted by the love and respect our family has for him. We will never forget our Tommy.
Dana, Charity, Bo Sackett
May 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathys.. May god watch over the shoulders of the ones left behind..
Xoxo
MacDaniel
May 13, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Thomas will 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.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
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 .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Kristy Frye
May 13, 2012
You will forever be in all of our hearts!! I bearly knew you but there is always a space in my heart for you...you have made a great sacrifice...may u rest in peace looking over all of us.. <3
Denise Fisher
May 12, 2012
Steph, Mike and Fogarty family, There is nothing in this world that could ever prepare us for such a tragic loss. My heart goes out to you all, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa DeJoseph
May 11, 2012
We will be indebted to him for his extreme sacrifice. I hope that the tremendous outpouring of support will validate the high regard that everyone has for this fallen soldier. Thoughts and prayers and love to you Step and your family.
Garcia Family
May 10, 2012
We remember Tommy fondly, riding his skateboard in the neighborhood. Tommy, we hardly knew ye. Oscar, Pablo, Loreto and Oskar in Normandy
Jerry Johnson
May 10, 2012
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember God does provide comfort and care when you trust in Him
Jerry and Alicia Steffani Johnson
Jackie Gagarin Curry
May 10, 2012
My entire family sends their condolences to Tommy's family. We've been neighbors since he was a teenager and I will never forget how courteous and nice he was... how much he loved his kids. This is such a tragic loss. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
Cindy Payne
May 10, 2012
I know there are no words that can ease the sorrow and pain but, please know that everyone from here to Afghanistan are praying for SSGFogarty and his family. May God shine his light upon you all...many thoughts, prayers and love...
May 9, 2012
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA 5/18/11 - Afghanistan
Angela Whittaker
May 9, 2012
Tommy- you were like a brother to me when we lived in SB! You continued to be close to Christopher and I after you moved, you were there for my sons birth.. You were there for everything! Christopher and I love you brother. We will always always keep your memory alive... I'll never forget how you made us laugh with the way you told your stories!
"Today your memory burns like a fire ... With every flame it gets higher and higher"
Rest in peace Tom!
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