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Bradley Cullum
May 25, 2023
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. Mike is a great loss to our world and I think of him often. He and I served together in the 82nd Airborne Division and deployed to Afghanistan. I will never forget his friendship, selfless services and the ultimate sacrifice he made. May he rest in peace.
(SFC) Angel Fields
February 18, 2016
It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. A great man and Officer. I am glad that God allowed me to work with you as well as serve with you. Missing you Sir, HOOAH!
Jim Crossan
May 24, 2015
To the Donahue Family: It is Memorial Day Weekend 2015, and I want you to know that in Mass today our priest mentioned the 44 military personnel who have been killed since last Memorial Day. Major Donahue's name was on the list and I drew his name from a basket filled with the names of all those killed this past year. I just wanted you to know that he along with the others who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom are in our family prayers along with their families. We are so blessed in this country to have men and women like Major Donahue who have fought for our freedom. I also want to thank you, his family, for all that you've done to support our country as well. Major Donahue will remain in our prayers today, tomorrow, and for the days to come.
November 30, 2014
To the family and friends of MAJ Michael Donahue I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Mike was my roommate in Kabul and my friend. I will always remember his warm smile and the good times we had...and the day he never came home from a trip.
I am finishing my tour shortly and I am away from Kabul now, so I find myself reflecting more on the good and bad parts of my tour. Mike leads my list of good parts. He was such an inspirational person who tried every day to make Afghanistan a better and safer place.
RIP Mike.
John Waugh
Squadron Leader (Major)
Royal Australian Air Force
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bvd- (John 17:3)
November 24, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences to the family. May GOD grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days. (Psalm 83:18)
S MacDaniel
November 9, 2014
Dear Donahue family,
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. Michael 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
SGT. David M.Fisher KIA 12/1/04 Iraq - -
November 6, 2014
To the friends and family of Maj. MICHAEL DONAHUE :
My name is Michael, and I have been assigned a history project. I have chosen Maj. MICHAEL because we have the same name and his death has been recent. I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know he brought great pride to his country. Also, I am very blessed to have men like him out there sacrificing there life's for us. If you have the time and would like to respond please email my history teacher at [email protected] God Bless !
I salute you.
Sincerley, Michael
Erika Kemble
November 6, 2014
To the friends and family of Maj. Donahue, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. This week my government class is remembering our fallen heroes and they're families. My name is Erika Kemble and I am a lover of Alabama football, reading, and running. Because of Michael's sacrifice I am able to safely enjoy these things every day. He is a true hero and will never be forgotten. I will be forever grateful for his selfless dedication to our country.
If you wish to contact me, please email [email protected]
October 12, 2014
I am very sorry to read of the loss
Of Major Michael Donahue, a native son. My deepest sympathy to his family.
S. Kronenwetter
October 2, 2014
To the Donahue Family, Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one and Hero Michael, and my sincerest gratitude for his service for our country.
God bless you Maj. Michael J. Donahue...you will not be forgotten.
M. Carpenter
September 29, 2014
To the family, friends, and military unit of Maj. Donahue, Please, accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Michael. We will not forget his brave service or ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and protect our way of life. He is a true American Hero. May he rest in Peace and may you have comfort and healing for your loss.
Lynne Neibert
September 23, 2014
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected] is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Ann Meserve
September 22, 2014
My sincerest sympathy for his wife, children, parents, and all who are a part of his family and friends. He's in heaven.
ELEANOR KIELCZWESKI
September 22, 2014
To both DONAHUE FAMILIES wife and children and parents and sister.I was just told of Michaels passing and I can't tell you how sorry my family and myself feel. I remember the cute little boy and his sister who played in my back yard he had a smile for everyone. I read about what a fine young man he turned into and I am sure you were very proud of MICHAEL. My son Tom said the last time he saw Michael he still had that great smile. My family is very proud to have known Michael even as a little boy he was special. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you .God will keep him close to all of you.
Beth Durham-Gillett
September 22, 2014
He was a distinguished Army Soldier admired for his courage, brave deeds and noble qualities. Rest well our Hero, you are with God now. Blue Star Mothers - Houston
Jim
September 21, 2014
Rest in peace brother. "Airborne All the Way"
Janet Alderman
September 21, 2014
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy in the tragic loss of Maj. Michael Donahue. I am the Ohio State Coordinator of Home of the Brave. It is a National Quilt Project where women make quilts in a Civil War pattern to give to the families of our fallen heroes. You can request one by going to our website:
www.homeofthebravequilts.com
and fill in a "request". Quilts are sent to the wives/spouses and parents of our fallen heroes. Our heartfelt sympathy is with all of you.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Janet Alderman
Ohio Coordinator
Home of the Brave Quilts
Maureen Glynn
September 20, 2014
We are truly sorry for your loss
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