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Kyle Renehan Obituary
On December 9, 2004 as a result of injuries he sustained while serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is survived by his loving parents, James P. and Theresa L. Renehan; brothers, Brandon P., Cpl. Christopher (USMC), Spencer L. and Cameron L. Renehan; nephew, Michael D. Renehan; grandmothers, Elizabeth Ann Renehan and Mildred L. Gallis. He was predeceased by both grandfathers, Patrick Renehan (paternal) and Cy Gallis (maternal). Family will receive friends on Sunday, December 19 from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. at FLECK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7601 Sandy Spring Rd., Laurel, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's of the Mill Catholic Church, 114 St. Mary's Pl., Laurel, MD on Monday, December 20 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Donations in Kyle's memory may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Renehan
Marine Friend
February 13, 2025
Still feels like yesterday since we were chilling at the barracks sitting out talking about nothing, the night before you shipped out.. 20 years.. man how time flies and still... It was an honor to have served with you, and even greater honor to have known you and to carry on your memory. Never forgotten!
August 15, 2018
Thank you,Thank you, Thank you...
November 29, 2017
Thinking of you...
Charlie Gili
April 9, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Renehan Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Kyle J. Renehan US Marine 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. 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
March 17, 2015
Happy Birthday!
Mom
December 9, 2014
10 years have come and gone and I miss you more than ever.... Always on my mind, forever in my heart....
September 6, 2014
Thinking of you....
The Alexanders
March 17, 2014
In thoughts today!!!
Memorial Sign hung on Air Control Tower, FOB Kalsu, Iraq
Josh Staunton
January 4, 2014
Kathy
November 11, 2013
Just thinking about you...Happy Veterans Day!
May 27, 2013
Hey buddy, it's Memorial Day today and you have been on my mind all day. Then again you cross my mind so much more than today. As I sit here I still remember the last time I talked to you. Two weeks before our worlds changed. I still miss you more than ever. Thanks for watching over us like you did when you were here with us. Love you!
"The greatest fans of your life"
-Michele
March 17, 2013
Happy Birthday....
Chris Renehan
March 17, 2013
Happy 30th man, Miss you more and more every day. Slainte!!!
Brandon
March 6, 2013
Hey buddy, it's been awhile but don't think we have forgotten you. Michele, Fred, Drew, J and I are always spreading your legacy around!
Now I have a request for you. I remember how much you liked to train young Marines around here. Well God has called one up for you to train. LCpl Bret Poklar joined you late last week. He was a good controller and even better Marine! Help that young devil Rest in Peace and show him how to properly guard the pearly gates!
We love you buddy and thanks for all you've done for all of us!!
"The LCU is ALWAYS watching!!!"
November 29, 2012
Never Forgotten!!!!!
October 11, 2012
Thank You!
Cameron Renehan
July 16, 2012
Hey man,
It has been a long time since I have posted on here, too long actually. That doesn't mean that you haven't been on my mind every single day. A lot has happened in the past 5 months since I last wrote on here. I got my first full-time job, I bought my first car, and I feel as if I have matured a lot. I got a Hyundai Elantra, just like your first car. I miss you and Dad terribly and I always think about seeing you both again someday. Please keep shining down on everyone.
I love you guys
ryanne hindley
March 7, 2012
Wanted to let the family of Kyle be aware that through herobracelets.org I recieved Kyles name on one years ago. I never thought to make all of you aware that I wear his bracelet in his honor. If you would like any information please feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Cameron Renehan
February 7, 2012
Thinking of you always. I know you were at my graduation party Sunday. I miss you more than ever.
Love you
Peggy Childers
December 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan:
Please accept my remembrance of Kyle on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Spencer
December 9, 2011
Still miss you every day. It's impossible to explain how much. Love you
Cameron Renehan
December 9, 2011
7 years and it still feels like yesterday. I love and miss you more than ever. I hope I have made you proud.
November 29, 2011
remembering and missing you more than ever...
Kathy
November 11, 2011
Thinking of You Today... Thank You...Miss You!
Cameron Renehan
November 11, 2011
I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you have done.
I miss you more than ever.
Chris Renehan
November 10, 2011
Happy Birthday Marine, miss you!!!
Brandon Strasler
October 13, 2011
Hey buddy, I just passed your picture here in the hallway on the "ATC Wall of Excellence"! It's hard living up to the expectations you set for us but I'm trying! I know Fred and the rest of the guys are too. We love you brother!
The LCU is ALWAYS watching!!!
Jason Detwiler
October 12, 2011
Hey Bud,
I had a moment earlier this week and began thinking about you. Just letting you know that you're still in my thoughts. Miss ya bud. I know it might be early but the Corps bday is coming so happy bday devil dog.
Det
Cameron Renehan
September 22, 2011
Kyle,
It's about that time where the holidays start rolling around again and it makes me wish you were still here even more so than usual. Words cannot describe how much I miss you.
June 1, 2011
Hey...Did you see your Mom's back dive...she's still got it! It was great to spend Memorial Day with her and the family. I know that you and your Dad were in all our thoughts and in our prayers throughout the day. We Love You..We Miss You..and Thank You!
Kathy
A praying friend
May 30, 2011
-Kyle
Thank you for your dedication, your great spirit that will continue to live forever. I did not know you but your dedication your life will always be on my heart.. To your family thank you for giving the world a great person. Many blessings and best wishes.
Cameron Renehan
April 18, 2011
Kyle,
Just wanted to let you know that you're always on my mind and that I miss you.
Tell Dad that I love and miss him too.
Thank you both for everything
Jason Detwiler
March 30, 2011
Kyle,
I happened to be up home for your birthday, a toast was announced and a moment to remember, missing ya buddy and happy birthday.
Jason
Brian Cavanaugh
March 23, 2011
A few days late, but haven't been able to stop thinking of you. Happy Birthday Kyle.
Miss you more than most would think.
March 17, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
February 10, 2011
ALWAYS
Kelly Dale
January 4, 2011
I haven't been able to write in such a long time i can't believe its been 6 years wow it still hurts but i know you are looking down on us everyday we miss n love u sooo much its unreal.
I love u Kyle
<3 Kelly
Cameron Renehan
December 28, 2010
Kyle,
You've been on my mind a lot lately: with the holidays here and being at home looking at old pictures and remembering all the memories that we've created. I really still can't believe that you have been gone for over 6 years. It still feels like it was just last week when we were heading down to your base the day after Christmas. I miss you more than ever and I want you to know that I think about you constantly. See you soon bro.
<3
Peggy Childers
December 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan:
Remembering Kyle 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
December 9, 2010
In my thoughts and prayers. Love you...always, Kathy
Cameron Renehan
December 8, 2010
Kyle,
So it's the night before the day I've been thinking about a lot lately. 6 years, it truly is unreal. To this day, I am still truly shocked at everything that has happened and I wish things could be different. I really don't think anyone will ever understand how much I think about you and miss you and wish that I could see you again. There is really no way to describe how I feel because Im not really sure what Im thinking. There aren't really many people to talk to lately which is why I usually end up just writing on here but it definitely does help getting some of it out. I wish you were here, so much. For Christmas, New Years, my entire winter break, and just everything. I honestly cannot wait to see you guys, but until then, keep shining down bro.
I miss you and so does everyone else.
Whether its been 6 years or 60 years, I will never forget you.
<3 always
Cameron Renehan
November 29, 2010
Hey Bro,
6 years ago on this day, we all got some news that would soon have one of the biggest impact on all of our lives. I remember sitting up at Kyle and Sean's house when mom called with the news. It truly was a shock to me and to everyone. I really had no idea what to do or think. Just know that I prayed for you every second of everyday, and I still do. I miss you, I really do and I don't ever want that feeling to go away. I will try incredibly hard to keep your story alive bro. You mean the world to me and I just want you to know that.
I love you <3
Brandon Strasler
November 15, 2010
Hey buddy. I don't want you to think that I've forgotten you or turned my back on the LCU. As you know I got out of the Marine Corps this summer and I'm back to work at Cherry Point as a civilian...I'm living our dream! It's pretty cool to be able to go back to the place where we made our name and be like the mentors we had coming up. Everyday I walk past your picture and the eulogy I wrote for you. It's weird...I was reading it the other night and it took me back to the day I originally wrote it. It's crazy to look back and realize we're coming up on 6 years...I still feel it like it was yesterday.
We all miss you buddy. Take care and keep those seats warm for us! Love you man.
"One goes, two goes. Two go, we all go!"
Cameron Renehan
November 14, 2010
<3
Cameron Renehan
November 12, 2010
So, you guys have been on my mind this week a lot more than usual and I am not really sure why, or if it is a good or bad thing. I mean, it is nearly impossible not to think of what everything would be like if you were both still here. Because as much as I tell myself that I need to keep a positive outlook on everything and just enjoy life, I am 100% positive that everything would be so much better if you were still around. I know that's not a good reason to not be enjoying myself as much as I should, but it really is tough. It may seem selfish, but it is almost as if I am angry or upset at all of the times that we won't ever get to spend together. I mean, Kyle, I wish you could have been up here for my 21st birthday, and you both at my graduation, and coming up to some football games on the weekends, and playing Starcraft II. Because honestly, yeah, these things have all been great and awesome, but for me, there has always been something missing and it is hard not to think of how it could have even been better. I know, thats not the best attitude to have, and I truly am working on it, and although I may not change right away, I know I will be okay. You guys were such a huge part of my life and nothing has changed, nor will it ever.
See you soon
Love and Miss you <3
Cameron Renehan
November 11, 2010
Happy Veterans Day Bro. Thinking about you a lot today and wishing you were here. With the holidays coming up, I hope to be able to come drop by for the first time in a long while. Its been way too long. I miss you more each and every day.
RIP and Thank you
<3 always
Cameron Renehan
November 10, 2010
Kyle,
So today is the 235th birthday of the USMC. I have been thinking about you a lot the past few days: the good times, the bad times, and the times that we will never get to spend together. I just wanted to say that I am so unbelievably proud of you and what you accomplished in your life. It was an honor to have you and to always have you as my brother. I am so grateful for the sacrifices that you made to protect us here at home and I really hope to be half the man that you were. You have been, are now, and will always be my hero.
Thank you.
Love and miss you
Cameron Renehan
November 8, 2010
Miss you guys so much. I just pray and hope that your both really proud of me.
I love you both.
Sarah Cavanaugh
June 9, 2010
Thinking about you guys a lot lately..
Miss you more and more each day! I love you!
Cameron Renehan
June 4, 2010
Thinking about you guys more now than I have in a while. Just wanted to say that I miss you both very much and that I am sorry for anything that I have done that you may not approve of. I have tried to live in both of your footsteps and I have been trying very hard. Can't wait to see you guys someday in the future.
For now,
I love and miss you both.
May 31, 2010
Semper Fi Marine. -LtCol Stephenson, Airboss, FOB Kalsu, OIF 2-2.
KATHY
May 31, 2010
THINKING OF YOU ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!
LOVE YOU..MISS YOU..THANK YOU!
matthew L Palin
March 18, 2010
Happy Birthday Miss you I miss all of the fun things that we did togeher sincerely your firend matt palin
Chris Renehan
March 17, 2010
Happy Birthday Bro, Miss you more and more every year.
March 17, 2010
Happy Birthday...Love and Miss You!
March 17, 2010
Happy Birthday
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
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.
Chris Renehan
December 9, 2009
Kyle,
Wow, its been 5 yrs today since Mom, Dad and I stood by your bed in Germany. We all think about you every day and miss you so much.
Sla'inte, and God Speed brother.
Matthew L Palin
December 9, 2009
hey Kyly How have you been I cant belbave that it's been Five years allready boy how thime has gone buy seems just like yeaterday you were still working at jenners pond. I still work at jenners Pond I ama Senior Dietary Aid now I also run my own computer company now its called Attel Logic I run it when I am not at work but my goal is to evently go full time with that. I also voulenteer for west grove fire company and avondale fire company so I am staying pretty busy these days. Well I will tak to you later
Sincerely your friend
Kathy
December 9, 2009
Hey Kyle,
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you today and always. Thanks to you and all others for your service to our country. I proudly display our US flag in your honor ...every day!
Love and Miss you!
Brandon Strasler
December 8, 2009
Michele and I think about you everyday and we still talk about you all the time. In fact, we're headed to YOUR graduation room as I type this! We keeping your story alive, buddy. Every new batch of Marines sees your plaque and hears our stories...Semper Fidelis!
We love you!
Megan Manuele
December 7, 2009
Kyle,
I just wish I could call you. It's been years and I still think about you. You are my hero and I hope we can meet again one day.
Love,
Megan
Sarah Cavanaugh
December 5, 2009
Kyle-
Next week is the end of my semester, then only one left until i graduate with my masters...who would have thought?! know, you! You always believed in me 100 percent even when i didn't believe it in myself. I miss you so much and think about you every day...
love your number 1
Jason Detwiler
July 8, 2009
Kyle,
been a long time since I've written bud. All is well here, out of the Marine Corps and a cop now. Would you believe it? Lol. Me and AJ still talk all the time, we miss you and not a week goes by without thoughts of you. Its been a long time since high school and the Marines together. Still in my heart and always will be.
Brandon Strasler
May 23, 2009
Hey buddy, me again. Emily and I are about to head up to VA for the wedding. It's kind of hard to think about all the good times the "LCU" has had and knowing that none of you guys will be there. Anyway, know that you're in my heart and that I've told Emily ALL about you bud. Thanks for all you've done for me and I love you, bro!
Kathy Burford
May 22, 2009
Just want you to know we are thinking of you! Love and Miss you!
Kathy
Kelly Dale
May 14, 2009
It seems this is all i can do to think about you and i hate this feeling and i wish it would jus go away because i can't stand missing you the way i do at times like now.
Well i guess i should get goin i love you and hope to see you again
kelly Dale
May 13, 2009
Hey babe its me again i miss u n jus wanted to say i love you and i kno u are watchin over me and thank you for everything you have done for me and our country
Miss n love you foreva
Kelly
Kelly Dale
May 6, 2009
Hey it's me again I still think about you and Val and Keri say hey they said they miss you too! can't wait to see u again i love you forever and always
Kelly
Cameron Renehan
March 25, 2009
Miss you guys
I've been busy with school, sorry I havent been on in so long, Happy Belated Bdays to both of you!! Have been thinking about you both a lot lately, not that I dont a lot normally, but still. I just wanted to say I love and miss you guys so much.
Brandon Strasler
March 22, 2009
Me again bud. I know I missed wishing you a happy birthday on here but I'm sure you saw the party we had in honor of you, bro! Love ya bud...
"Robin"
"LCU IS ALWAYS WATCHING!!!"
Kelly Dale
March 19, 2009
Hey i still can't believe you are gone i think back to the days we had soooo much fun i cry everytime i think or look at a picture of you. Everyone says how easy it is for them to get over you but i just can't take the pain. I know that it has been awhile and i wish that i could have had the chance to tell you gud bye the only thing i remember before you left was that we got into an argument and that argument brought us a lot closer. I still wish that we didn;t have the argument. I really never got to tell you face to face a nice good bye and i really regret it now:( We all miss you now!!
I will always remember (HTTW)!!
Brandon Strasler
January 29, 2009
Hey bro, it's definitely been awhile...guess what?? I'm getting married! Hard to believe I know..guess what else?? J's spending the summer in Iraq so he won't be able to make the ceremony. Kinda stinks but at least one of my best men will be there...June 6th, 4pm. Don't be late! I'm not gonna accept any "my car battery died" excuses! Haha!
Love ya bud, know that you're missed EVERY SINGLE DAY! Thanks for everything you've done for me, kiddo!
"The LCU is ALWAYS watching!!!"
Jim Murphy
January 29, 2009
Kyle, There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you buddy. Miss ya bro.
Adam Wahlig
December 17, 2008
Kyle,
I miss doin the butt dance with you on oxford's football team bro. Even though it was some time ago I still love telling people how we kept the crowd entertained. You were a hell of a football player, friend and marine. Still miss and think about you bud.
Peggy Childers
December 9, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan:
Kyle 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
In Memory of Kyle ~ (Debra Estep)
December 9, 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 Kyle, 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
kyle alexander
October 17, 2008
dear kyle,
its been 4 quick years..it seems like you just left..i think about u everyday..baseball going rly good..i wear your football number..got to represent..u mean a lot and i miss ya..i want to be just like you..your my hero..love u always..ill always be lil kyle.. love kyle
August 4, 2008
To the family and friends of Cpl. Renehan,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave women and men like Cpl. Renehan.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Cpl. Renehan to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
Askia Simmons
July 14, 2008
My brother, u will always be loved and missed. God bless
Judy Gouldin
May 31, 2008
You are welcome to view my slide show, a memorial truibute including Kyle's picture http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/gouldin/ I worked with Sharon, his aunt at Heritage High School, Judy Gouldin
Kelly Cavanaugh
May 26, 2008
hey kyle,
its been over 3 years, and this is my first time signing the book. i promise i will write more now. its memorial day and i just wanted to say thank you for everything you did, you deserve more then a thank. i wish you were still here. i miss you SO much. i love you SOOOOOOO much.
love always,
kelly
ps. i wish i could still grow up and be your boss...lol
i love you sooo much!
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Renehan!
Matthew Palin
March 18, 2008
Hey Just wanted to say hi and wish you a happy birthday. I miss you so much I miss all of the fun things that we did. I am now voulenterring for West grove Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company its alot of fun wish you were here.
Sincerely you
best friend
Matt Palin
Sarah Cavanaugh
March 17, 2008
Happy Birthday,
Have not stopped thinking about you all day!
Miss you and love you!
Ps, i get voted on at the firehouse tonight... Wish me luck!
Cameron Renehan
December 11, 2007
Hey guys,
wow... its been probably a half a year. Cant believe how time has been flying by, but don't worry, i havent forgotten you guys one bit. I really dont know how anyone can think about the two of you as much as i do. whether its walking to class, sitting in my room, driving home for the weekends, seeing your pictures at the house. anything. I really need to get some pictures of you guys up here. It would help. well 8 days until the end of my first semester at college! Cant believe it... and im sure ya know, me and Jess are still together, shes met ya guys a couple times now, shes come down and been with me through some tough times, she even drank some tullamore dew with us on sunday, which reminds me, 3 years bro... crazzyy man. these past couple of days have been a little rough, havent been in too great of a mood.. maybe its because breaks almost here and im so excited that these last few days are just dragging on, but i hope you guys can help me pull through and make everthing okay. I look up to you guys in the sky everydayy. Certain songs make me thinnk about you, certain tv shows, movies, or just anything i do, you guys are everywhere, and you guys mean everything to me. I wish i couldve told you both that before you had to leave. I have so much to say to you, and i know writing in here, i cant say it all... but i can say some. I really wish you guys could be here today, i wish you both couldve been there to drop me off at my first day at college. I wish i could talk to you guys online or on the phone during the week when i get homesick, or anything like that. I really havent been doing too great in school, and i promise i will start trying my hardest and doing my best. I know you guys will be more proud of me that way. Its just everythings been so hard, and it would be so much better if you guys were still here. Nothings the same anymore around the house...Theres no playing Spades at night, no watching you playing warcraft, that goes for both of you. No walking down and seeing you asleep on the couch. No hearing dad fart and same "Cameron!". Everthing that i loved and hated about each of you, is just gone. And i know new things have come into my life, but nothing will ever replace you guys or what you have done. I miss you.
I miss going to church on sundays with you dad, and hearing the priest who was like a history teacher. I miss driving around to christmas lights, and listening to oldies and trying to guess the song. Eventhough you would always win, it was still fun.
I miss everything, i think i may write in here more. I will try.
Merry Christmas guys, and Happy New Year... Keep looking down on me.
Love Always and Forever.
Your Son and Brother forever
Cameron
Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan USMC
October 17, 2007
Sarah Cavanaugh
September 5, 2007
So its ten im sitting at work on campus... and i cant stop thinking about you.
Have not written in forever and i dont want you to think for a second you have slipped my mind. I love you and miss you with my whole heart. Things arent the same without you, but then again.. how could they be.. you were and always will be my number one.
your favorite cousin.
Sarah
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 20, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Renehan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Sarah Cavanaugh
May 6, 2007
Hey babe! WELL!!! it has come!!! i am FINALLY 21.. it was a blast!
I was glad to have so much family come out , you would have LOVED this place.... it was a great time.. and i behaved myself.. imagine that! Your mom gave me a hat of yours for my birthday...i cant say i have ever recieved something that has meant more.
i love you and miss you. I know for a fact you were there in our hearts!
LOVE YOU!
your favorite!<3
cameron renehan
April 14, 2007
heyy guyss, it has been a while, i knoww... its just been hard trying to find time to get on here, and actually write something.. well im sure you guys know by now, but i made the varsity baseball teamm! i don't get to play too much, but that doesnt matter to me at all haha, i still made the team. i'm sure both of you guys are pretty proud of me. I wish ya could have been here, and then you wouldve gotten to come up to some of my games, but that's okay.. i knoww you would be here if you could be. Well i miss you guys so much! i've been kinda bored today, so ive thought about you guys a lot more than usual... and its just crazzyy how you guys arent even here anymore. I will never meet any two guys that are even as close to as amazing as you two were. I hope i grow up to be half as great as you two some day..
well, thats all for now
I hope you guys are looking down on me always
I love you both so much
<3
Brooke Hanauer
April 13, 2007
I miss you so much Kyle. You were such an important part of my life. When i think of you i always think of you driving down to MD to pick me up in that blue minivan.. i miss those days. I love you so much and hope you are smiling down on me always..
Love you forever
~Brooke~
Matt Palin
March 17, 2007
Well it's you birthday again the big 24 happy birthday I miss you a lot it's very quiet around here hope that you having a lot of fun up there I am still working at jenner's pond I got a promotion I am now senior utility aide I work in the skilled nursing unit Preston building it's a lot of fun I hope that your enjoying you St. Patrick’s Day. I am working on cleaning up my basement getting to refinish it. I will pray for you in church on Sunday. I wish you a Happy Birthday
Your Best Friend
Always
Matt Palin
March 16, 2007
Well it's birthday time out here in Iraq right now. So I'm going ot go ahead and tell ya HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Just wish you were around to call and bug like I used to. Either way, you're remembered out here man. Know that we ALL love you and won't EVER forget just how much you touched our lives. We were ALL truly blessed to have known you and impacts like that CAN NOT be forgotten!
We love you bro!
LCU FOREVER!!!
Travis Hanson
January 31, 2007
Kyle J. Renehan
Kyle J. Renehan was a proud solider,
Any one who served with him could have told ya.
He was born in Pennsylvania, Oxford to be exact.
And he will be missed greatly, that is a fact.
He suffered a critical injury from a mortar explosion on November 29, 2004
But that wasn’t enough to shut this solider off in his core.
Kyle survived long enough to be flown out of Iraq and into Germany,
Where his family was allowed to be.
He survived until December 9, 2004
Long enough to witness his parents walk through his hospital room door.
Although he never officially regained consciousness after the attack
Many thought he showed signs of making a come back.
For instance, while in his hospital bed some marines wanted to take some pictures with him,
They said he moved his arms, as to flex his “Guns” or salute; the day was suddenly not so dim.
He made it through those eleven days in an attempt to survive.
His brother encouraged him to fight until he and his parents could arrive.
The life that Kyle lived was ended too soon,
And anyone who knew him would march to that tune.
He was so supportive to everyone he ever became acquainted,
And offered life lessons that he had painted.
His life was taken at the age of Twenty-one
But as you may guess, he was far from done.
That has been held true
By everyone he knew.
They remember his strength and ability to achieve,
And how so naturally he was able to lead.
Just take one look at his guest book on the site that tells his story,
That alone helps describe his true glory.
His “#1 friend” writes him a message at least every month or so,
To tell him how greatly everyone misses him, more than he can know.
The memories that are shared about this young man
Shows that he has so many fans.
There are countless others who share their favorite memories of Kyle,
And how they can’t wait to see him in just a short while.
He touched the lives of so many with his Twenty-one years of life,
And it is a shame that he had to make the ultimate sacrifice.
The freedom that we have has never been free
And thanks to men like Kyle, our freedom is certain to be.
Kyle J. Renehan was a strong solider, as you now know,
But he was an even stronger person, and it will continue to show.
Michelle
January 21, 2007
I'm sitting half a world away crying because now the numbers on the news have faces and families who love them.
Sarah Cavanaugh
January 4, 2007
Well Kyle, all of those long lectures you gave me about school work and less partying has FINALLY paid off. Haha sorry it took so long for me to get it... can you say 3.6 YEP! I know what your thinking but SERIOUSLY!
Sorry its been so long i know i need to keep up with this. Its a new year, so i promise to get better. Im coming by on sunday..
I love you and miss you more than words could ever justify.
Sarah (haha your fav cuz)
Cameron Renehan
December 9, 2006
so it is 2 years today bud, wow, im gladd this day finally came, and now its almost over..im just still madd that we're celebratingg your death, i mean i wish it could be you still being here, your birthday, your coming home party, your engagement party, anything besides thiss.. i wish you could still be here today man, you were too great of a person to die so young, billy joel's Only The Good Die Young, is a perfect example of you, you are The Good, you're even way better than good, you were one of the greatest guys i knew, and will ever knoww, so today standing at your grave.. i didnt think aboutt how sad it was and stufff, i thought about all of the memories ive had with you, and all of the good times, and bad.. and then back at the house, with everyone, i noticedd how many people actually care about you, and that wasnt even close to all of them, there are so manyy man, i just hope you know that you have affected so many people, in good and bad ways, but theyve all turned out to be goood anyways, but im really tired, i just want to say thank you for all of the good times bro, and how youve made me a better person, now that this 2 years is up, im not gonna stop writing in here, but im just gonna right until its 3 years, then 4, and 5 and so on
I miss you so much
I love youu and i always will
<3 your brother Cameron
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