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Michael Cerrone Obituary
Michael is survived by his parents; a brother, James A. Cerrone an ROTC Cadet and student at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma; his paternal grandparents, Anthony and Janet (Farrar) Cerrone; his maternal grandfather, Michael Marino, all of Worcester; a niece, Taylor Cheyenne Cerrone; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Worcester area.
"If there is a perfect kid, he was the perfect kid," said Janet Cerrone of Worcester, Michael's grandmother. "He was never in trouble, always focused."
Michael was born in Clarksville, TN and graduated from EE Smith High School, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He then attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2004. Following Infantry Officer and Airborne training at Ft. Benning, GA, he was assigned to Company A., 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg N.C.
Michael's funeral Mass with, full military honors, will be held Monday, November 20th, 2006, at 12 noon in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Burial will be in the Notre Dame Cemetery, 162 Webster Street, Worcester. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Sunday, November 19th from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "All American Strategic Response Force Association" at: AASRF, P.O. Box 71529, Ft. Bragg, NC 28307.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Cerrone
Patty O´Coin Silvey
June 21, 2025
I am incredibly heartbroken for the loss of your son Betty and Jim. I´m thankful for the service and protection your family provided us. It was just today I happened across this notice. (Big D and Assumption College)
Cheyenne Hazlitt
November 12, 2023
You're a legend with the Cerrone Combatives Facility named in your honor! I am proud to have known you and seventeen years later, I still miss you dearly Mike, and yes, you still wear my smile! Thank you for your service and sacrifice, see you on deck!
Lynn Restuccia
January 6, 2022
We will always miss you Michael, your heartwarming smile and the ever present twinkle in your eyes.
Watch over us and RIP
Love you and forever in our hearts
Charlie Gili
June 27, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Michael A. Cerrone US Army Captain.
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
Dominic Isgro
June 23, 2020
Mike was the first upperclassman to take my plebe roommate and I (Class of 2005) under his wing and mentor us. I'll never forget it - Eli and I had just joined E-1 (Go Vikings!) upon returning from Beast. We were typical scatterbrained plebes, highly motivated, eager to prove our worth, and trying to get the lay of the land in our new cadet company. One night, Mike came down to our room after taps and told us to report to his room asap. We thought we were in trouble and tried frantically to figure out what we'd done. Instead, Mike sat us down for some after-hours mentoring (and possibly a night cap). As I recall, he told Eli and me that he saw in us kindred future Infantry officers and began to teach us what it means to be an infantry leader. We were all close friends from that point forward. In the years that followed, Eli and I would often head out on weekends with Mike, eventually in his midnight blue GTO. Hacienda in nearby Bear Mountain was a favorite spot. It was our own little band of brothers, future Infantry officers, always talking shop and chomping at the bit to make our way out into "real Army."
Mike was the consummate professional and selfless servant leader, the embodiment of the "Follow me!" ethos. But even before all that, he was my friend and brother-in-arms. It was my privilege to have known him.
He is not, and shall never be, forgotten.
Mike, we follow, close order, behind you, where you have pointed the way. Be thou at peace, brother.
Susan Raynor
May 27, 2019
Never forgotten and always honored by those of us who humbly live on trying to contribute our part for a better world. May our Holy God add comfort, peace and hope to this precious family.
Duane Carpenter
December 15, 2018
Mike, you aren't forgotten.
James Stern
December 29, 2017
From all of us at American Legion Post 74 in Shadwell Virginia we give an o7 to this young man. We honor you each November and you will always be in our hearts!
Debbi Copeland
October 23, 2017
Michael and all your family, it will soon be 11 years that you were killed in Iraq along with my son Buck and Lee your interpreter. I never met you but you are forever remembered on 11/12/2006. May you rest in eternal peace and May God's strength be given to your family.
Mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006
November 11, 2016
Remembering you, Michael, and all who have served to protect our freedom. THANK YOU!!
olga may starr
October 4, 2016
Thank you and all the others for your service.
May all the families be Blessed!
November 12, 2014
Thinking of you today and everyday...miss you so much!
September 20, 2014
Miss you Mike. I miss you my friend
July 15, 2012
Our family will forever be in gratitude to 1st Lt. Michael Cerrone (dec). He is still remembered, honored and respected.
Sena Frank
June 28, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Cerrone: The TN State Chapter of Home of the Brave Quilt Project would like to give you a quilt to honor your son for his service. This is a gift - no strings and no cost - we just want to honor the fallen soldiers from Tennessee. Please email me at [email protected] or call me at 615-636-7733 and let me know where we can send the quilt.
May 26, 2012
Michael, I feel bonded to you forever since you were killed along with my son. May your life never be forgotten and your sacrifice forever be remembered.
mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006
Samarra, Iraq
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2011
November 12, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
September 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Brother it was an Honor serving for you and I remember and pray for you and all the Men we lost every day ! Love and Respect Daniel Marsh US ARMY RET.
September 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Michael! We miss you so much.
debbi
May 30, 2011
Michael, may you and all our soldiers never be forgotten for the strength, courage and life you gave for our freedom. May our God in Heaven continue to bless your family and friends today and always.
Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
Peggy Childers
November 12, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone:
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
Jim
November 12, 2010
You have not been forgotten Michael
Daniel marsh
July 22, 2010
We miss u Brother and carry you with us in our hearts and minds. You will never be forgotten . I am a better man for having known and served with you . Thank you for everything you taught me .
Debbi
May 29, 2010
Michael, I wanted to let you know just how much I wish I had known you as you are forever connected to my family. When you, Buck and Lee were killed together our lives changed forever. May God always be with your family especially your brother and keep him safe.
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
debbi
November 12, 2009
Michael, as today comes and goes I remember you and my son Buck and "Lee" the interpreter, the day that I got that terrible news that you all had been killed. One day I will meet your parents but until then we email in this electronic age. May God Bless your family always,
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Michael Cerrone is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
Jamie
March 5, 2009
Mike, thanks for watching over us.. i can't stop thinking how much of a great person you were. i will never forget you and i will always put your family in my prayers.. miss you lots.
Kenna Larra
March 2, 2009
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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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
November 30, 2008
hey, its raining over at bragg. makes me miss you even more... people over at jumpers still miss you.. we will always miss you...
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
November 20, 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 and sacrifice. 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
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
November 12, 2008
Michael,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Brad Stueber
November 11, 2008
I want to honor Michael today by remembering him and his service to freedom. My prayers go to family and friends and I encourage you to take time to remember some of those good times you have had with Michael. God bless you all.
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2008
To the family of 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone:
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
November 7, 2008
It's been 2 yrs... wow... It feels like I just saw you yesterday... you know that we all miss you...
September 3, 2008
happy belated 26th! wish you were still here...
September 2, 2008
Happy 26th Mike!
Jamie
August 31, 2008
I miss you so much.. We all miss you Mike.. Wish you were still here... but I know you are still here to watch over us...
CPT Marshall McGurk
August 19, 2008
Mike, I know you're in heaven watching over us as we head back to Iraq once more. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you pal. Thanks for everything.
June 15, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Cerrone!
Dianna (Ruley) Brice
May 24, 2008
Dear Cerrone Family,
I was greatly saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. I remember him as a little boy in Lexington, Virginia from long ago. I had the priviledge of babysitting Michael and Tony when the family was at VMI. I'm sure Michael grew up to be a fine young man and bravely made the ultimate sacrifice. I know he made you proud. I pray that God keeps you close each and every day.
Jamie
April 22, 2008
hey michael,
thinking about ya. i know you are looking after all of us.. miss you..
Sam mCcallum
April 21, 2008
Hey Maverik,
Cant beleive you acutally gone! you barley lived your life!! you where only freaken SEVEN!!everything happens for a reason but making you go,i dont know a reason for that!! I love you and miss you with all my heart!!
Love always
mommy
Jamie Hill
February 20, 2008
hey mike,
I can not believe that it has been more than a year since you left. I miss having so much fun at Jumpers with you. We met so many great people.. Just remember that we all miss you! Thank you for everything!
Anne Spohn
December 31, 2007
We knew you when you were a young boy, and now you are gone. I know your mother and father must be heartbroken. Ned and I ache for them.
You won't be forgotten. We will diligently pray for you and your parents.
Brad Stueber
November 16, 2007
I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone. I am grieved to know of his passing nearly a year ago now. He is the son of all Americans and we are so proud of him and very grateful to him for the sacrifice he made for freedom. My deepest felt sympathies and sincere prayers go to the Cerrone family and friends. May God comfort you all. Thank you, Michael. Rest in peace, son.
Jen Vangjel
November 12, 2007
Thinking of Mike and the Cerrone Family today. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. He will never be forgotten. God Bless!
1LT Brendan Hagan
November 12, 2007
It's been one year since we were in Samarra together... you're still remembered.
Michael iezzi
November 12, 2007
Michael,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st year of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
debbi rivers
October 4, 2007
Jim and Betty, I am the mother of the soldier killed along with Michael. Debbi & Kenny from NC had sent me a beautiful plaque for me and for you. Now that I have your address I will be sending it on. I want you to know that forever our families are connected and ask that as we heal the loss of our sons on this earth we will remember the blessed years that God gave us with them. I look forward to the day that I can meet you. May God always bless your lives
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/07 Samarra, Iraq
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
September 7, 2007
Our HEROS will NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother,That star spangled banner will FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel forever clutched in the tallons,And spirit will FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..
August 15, 2007
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!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 3, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Cerrone and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Joe & Sherry Stewart
July 26, 2007
Jim & Betty,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arlene O'Neil
July 6, 2007
I apologize for the lateness of this expression of sympathy. Last October, my son was deployed for the third time to Iraq. Being in denial and depression, I did not watch the news or turn the TV for months.
You have suffered a loss I cannot even begin to imagine. I hope that the prayers and expressions of sympathy from strangers, helps you to know that others care and share in your loss.
May Michael rest in peace. May you gain comfort knowing that others, like my son, honor the memory of your son, by continuing to serve.
Roger Anderson
June 19, 2007
As I was sitting outside my store the other day, a girl ran by and said Hi to me. Then she stopped her run and came back to me and said, "You have no idea who I am, do you?" To my shame and sorrow, she was correct. But she told me she was my Godmother Janet's daughter Lynn. She is my cousin! To my great pleasure, we talked for quite a while and it was so nice.
But then Lynn told me of Michael's death in Iraq. Now it is with great regret that I write, having missed the funeral of my cousin Jimmy's son and my chance to have expressed my heartfelt sorrow for your loss.
As life went, my parents got divorced and I fell from contact with the Farrar and Anderson family. My Dad was George E. 'Skippy' Anderson and I can tell you with honesty that my Dad thought very highly of Jimmy and his career in the army. Often he would talk of my cousin Jimmy and how good he was doing in the army. How proud my Dad was of you Jimmy. But my Dad did not get to tell me about Michael, for my Dad, your Uncle George, died in 1996 as you know. Now I find out that my little cousin Jimmy has gone up the ranks to become a Brig. General. Wow, where did the time go? How is it that we have all grown so much older and the distance I feel has become so vast? How is it that it never occurred to me that my little cousin Jimmy would have grown so and had children of his own and now there has been such a great, awful, terrible loss full of such pain and sorrow? How sad I feel that this has happened. My heart cries with yours though I know I cannot even imagine the emptiness and sadness that you feel and compared to yours, my tears must be shallow though how deep they are.
It is such times as these that we must trust in our God, for He always knows what is best. I was not there when he made the rivers and mountains, the oceans and seas, the forests and deserts. I cannot even comprehend "Always was". How am I to understand the great "I AM" and His ways? All I can do is to trust in Him and in His love for me and believe that all that happens is meant to be. How hard it is to do so at times I know. But what else is there for me to do when I know in my heart that God is true?
Please know that I also am very sorry for your loss.
Linda Flannery
June 3, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Cerrone. May you find comfort in your loving memories and know that all of America shares in your sorrow and in your pride. My flag flies in Michael's honor.
Mary James
May 29, 2007
I am a Cerrone by birth. My father's name was Patrick. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a young man who was a hero for our country. I send out heartfelt condolences from our family to yours. May God protect him throughout eternity. Monica James
Libby Fowler
May 28, 2007
I grieve with your family and friends upon the loss of your son 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone. Surely there is a special place in heaven for soldiers who give their lives for their country. My son, Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, is stationed at Ft. Sill, Ok. Please include him in your prayers as he awaits deployment at any time. With heartfelt sympathy, Libby Fowler
Robyn Garside
April 4, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Michael Iezzi
March 13, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Michael to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Michael in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
1LT Drew Schaffer
March 10, 2007
I know I am late with this, but I was broken up to hear about the passing of Mike. We went through IOBC together and spent many a day and night out around the Columbus downtown area and out at Auburn. I also was very close to Allie Weiskopf (we went to BC together) and i know that she and Mike were vey close. Mike was a great kid, funny and classy. He would always go out of his way to make someone else's day better. I always used to look for Mike's father to ask him to tell his son hello for me. The last time I remember vividly was at the pool at the Ft. Polk O Club. I never got to say goodbye to Mike before he left, and I hate that. Mike, you are and always will be missed. Your family from IOBC and from FT Bragg misses you and will never forget what a great person you were. You made a difference to the people you met. I know that where you are now is a far better place than anywhere here. Thank you for all that you have done, you are truly a hero! And to the Cerrone family, God bless you and stay strong!
Latasha Crooks
February 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I am sorry for the loss you suffered but I do know your son did only what every American Soldier would love to do. And that was make his parents proud of him. This "All American Paratrooper" will never be forgotten. (PROVERBS 3:6)
Glen
January 30, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Lee Sirotnak
January 26, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. May God ease your pain and give you strength in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, that you find comfort in God’s love and joy in the memory of your Soldier, Michael.
Michael and Danielle Foote
January 5, 2007
Betty, Jim, and Tony. We can never express our saddness over the loss of Michael. Know that you are all in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts everyday. Michael is a true Hero and we are so grateful for his service to our country. He will never be forgotten...you all are so very special to our family and we send our love and support to you each and everyday.
Andy Watson
January 5, 2007
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I apologize for not sending this sooner as well.
1st Lt Michael Cerrone
December 16, 2006
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cerrone family 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~
The Cerrones
December 14, 2006
Thank you to all who found the time to express these beautiful words of condolence. They make us realize how special Michael was. May God bless each and eveyone of you,
Janet & Anthony Cerrone, Mike;s grandparents.
Sandy Seidel
December 11, 2006
To the Family of Capt. Michael Cerrone, I know that there are no words that can express how sorry we are for your loss. We know the pain you are feeling at this time since we too have lost a son in Iraq in May 06. Our son Rob, was also a classmate of Michael's at West Point and all I can say is that our thoughts an prayers are with you. I hope that your faith and the prayers of so many will help you through this most difficult time. May the memories you have bring you comfort and may the Love of the Lord carry you in the months ahead.
May God bless you
Sandy & Bob Seidel
Rick & Cathy Robidoux
December 4, 2006
Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux
1st Lt Michael A Cerronne Iraq 2006
Debbi Rivers
December 4, 2006
My son SPC Harry (Buck) A Winkler III was killed in action along with Michael. May they both rest in peace and may the families and loved ones left behind take comfort in God's plan in each of their lives.
Bob Dray
December 4, 2006
Dear Jim and Betty Ann, Our family has drawn together and prayed for your comfort. We have also remebered family memories with all the Marino"s. With Uncle Mike and his girls our hearts share a part of the grief from losing Honorable CPT Michael A. Cerrone. God grant his soul a joy and peace shared with Aunt Micki. Our sincere love, affection and sympathy. Bob and Debbie Dray
Garnet Jenkins
November 29, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Michael rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Cerrone family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country is praying for you.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart"
Psalm 27:14
November 28, 2006
To the Family of 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Gene Meredith
November 25, 2006
Sir and Betty,
Sam and I are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family. Gene and Sam Meredith
Christy Larson
November 22, 2006
Dear Cerrone Family,
I am blessed to have known Mike for however short the time may have been. A beautiful man with a wonderful accepting heart and smile is how I will remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
David & Elizabeth Akins
November 22, 2006
My wife and I had the priveledge of working with Mike at the Ft. Bragg O'Club pool. He was a man of great character who epitimizes heroism. It is a honor to have known such a fine young man. Prayers for the family. God Bless Mike: God Bless America.
Jennifer Berryhill
November 21, 2006
Ron and I will miss Mike! He was like a little brother to the both of us. It was a great honor to have known such a wonderful person. He is always in our hearts and minds.
Sandra Swett
November 21, 2006
As the Aunt of a U.S. Soldier in Iraq, Please accept my Condolences for the loss of your son and take pride in knowing that your son was a true hero.
Sandra Swett
November 21, 2006
As the Aunt of a U.S. Soldier in Iraq, Please accept my Condolences for the loss of your son and take pride in knowing that your son was a true hero.
Nancy Cerrone
November 20, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
susan willett
November 20, 2006
to Harpo and Janet,
Our family sends our deepest condolences to you.
Susan Willett (Nora's daughter and Eileen's sister.
Dave & Mary Dover
November 20, 2006
Jim and Betty,
Our thoughts have been with you constantly since we heard the tragic news. Michael is truly a hero.
You are in our prayers.
November 20, 2006
God bless you for serving our beautiful country.
E H
November 18, 2006
God Bless, Michael for being a faithful servant of this country. Although you do not know me nor did I know Michael,it saddens me when a young soldier loses their life for us. I have a brother Active duty in USAF. May you rest in peace Michael you have given the ulitmate sarcifice
November 18, 2006
May you rest in peace.
Peg Pomphrey
November 17, 2006
I've never met any of you, but I just want to say I'm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that strangers support our troops and their families. Michael is a hero from a family of heroes. God Bless.
Mr./Mrs. Timothy A. Hebert
November 17, 2006
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." -John 15:13
REST IN PEACE, SOLDIER. MAY WE AS A NATION BE EVER GRATEFUL FOR YOUR COURAGE AND SACRIFICE.
C M
November 17, 2006
Dear Cerrone Family:
Your son has paid the ultimate sacrefice for this great country of ours. May God Bless him and you. You will all be in my prayers.
Friends at Micro Networks
November 17, 2006
To the Cerrone Family,
The friends of John & Lynne Restuccia from MNC all offer their sincere condolences to you in the loss of your son. They were so proud of him and often shared pictures and stories of him and your family with us. We share in your sorrow and thank you for all he did for his country and for the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Friends of MNC
November 17, 2006
To the Cerrone Family,
The friends of John & Lynne Restuccia at MNC offer our deepest sympathy to your family. They were always so proud of him and constantly shared proud stories with us of him. We thank you for the service and ultimate sacrifice your son has made for our country. We offer our prayers to all of you.
Laurie Millan
November 17, 2006
To the Cerrone Family;
I did not know your family, but I feel for you all during this time of sorrow. Thank you Michael for your bravery! I just want to say " GOD bless our fallen hero" You have made a difference. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time.
Rest in peace Michael!
Denise Savageau-Page
November 17, 2006
Dear Cerrone Family
I never met Michael, but my heart goes out to you all.
I thank Mike for all he did for his country. His death will not be forgotten.
God Bless you all
Denise
d w
November 17, 2006
To the Cerrone family: you don't know me but i just want to thank Michael and his family for being a hero. I know you are very proud of him, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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