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for Megan M. McClung
LONELY Marine
October 23, 2024
Hey, Leilani i know its been years honey i really miss you i visited your grave so many times since i was wounded two weeks after your death. honestly i never got over you i cry still to this day sometimes all day you made me whole everyone knows about you prowess running and in athletics and your professionalism you certainly left a bold reminder of your short time on this earth. i tried to move on but, unfairly measured them against you so i have been alone. i moved closer to Arlington to make it easier to visit daily sometimes i sit and just talk to you other times i wait some distance away because you have visitors i assure you Leilani you did not die in vain you have inspired so many young ladies. well honey you probably know i was diagnosed 4 months ago with bone cancer at this point i cant fight anymore its spread i am not afraid i still come a couple of times a week sometimes more when the pain is so bad i can barely take it. sitting and talking about or reading runners world to you even with the chill in the air i feel a warmth enveloping me and the pain is gone i do not take the pain meds they prescribed because i want to see my last sunset thinking of you holding one of the hundreds of pictures of us together with a clear mind. when i pass it will not be long in coming i will buried a short distance away see you tomorrow if i don't come maybe we can go for a run together up there go easy on me i haven't run for awhile. love, RJH
Robert M
February 23, 2022
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember Major McClung and mourn her passing because of how much of an AMAZING, inspirational person she was. She had this vibrant personality that was contagious and on top of that she was an AMAZING leader that lead by example. I still recall the day our unit was told about her passing and my heart sinks every time. You will always be missed... Semper-FI
February 4, 2018
In remembrance of a hero. A strong spirit that lived in the service to our country still lives on today. Blessings of strength to the friends and family that knew her personally.
Megan Edmond
November 5, 2014
To the family of Maj. Megan M. McClung,
I am dearly sorry for your loss. I go to Winfield City High School and I am in 12th grade. We are currently researching fallen soldiers for my government class and I chose Megan because of her inspiring story and because we have the same first name. Thanks to Megan's service I can cheer and run track. She will never be forgotten. If you would like to contact me please do so through my teacher's email [email protected]
July 22, 2013
Thank you Major Megan McClung. As a woman in the military, who were/are an inspiration.
H. P.
December 7, 2011
R.I.P. Maj. Megan M. McClung
For those who sacrifice their lives for the freedom of others there is an eternal life in heaven.Live good there with your almighty God.
Peggy Childers
December 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Maj. Megan M. McClung:
Please accept my remembrance of Megan on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Chris McClung
May 26, 2011
As a McClung and Washington resident, I'm sorry for the families loss! God Speed.
Peggy Childers
December 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Maj. Megan M. McClung:
Remembering Megan on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
November 6, 2010
You are not forgotten, rest in peace Maj. McClung
Kelly French
June 10, 2010
Megan,
My family and I enjoyed your friendship so much when we were stationed at Parris Island. We think of you often and are so proud of you. Prayers and Blessings to your loved ones. Semper Fi
Donna Gillette
December 25, 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.
November 30, 2009
Hi, Sis !
Hardly a Day goes by that I do not look at Your Photograph.........
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
Steve Willis
November 29, 2009
Thank You Megan for your service to our country. You are a hero in my eyes. May God Bless You and your family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Megan. A Vietnam Vet. Steve.
Jeffrey
November 28, 2009
I do not know Megan well, or personally met, but I have you in me everywhere I go I SHOW it to people to holler it out to the farest reach of the world. I could not only feel my sadness, but with a poppy, a stripe, or an incurable sorrow heart. Today, I still remain with you one day until I sell my life to give in my tired and poor soul back to redeem my wish that I long yearned for.
CWO4 Earl Schuette
June 4, 2009
From one Marine to another, although we never met, your sacrifice will not be in vain and you will always be remembered. Semper Fi!
Kenna Larra
February 27, 2009
Megan- What a beautiful name to fit the beautiful lady. 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
Maj M. B. Parlor
December 24, 2008
Hi Sis:
As the holiday season is upon us, I had to take time to stop by Your site and I proudly share Your Memory with others upon my MySpace site as well as Facebook site.
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
Peggy Childers
December 6, 2008
To the family of Maj. Megan M. McClung:
Megan 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 Megan ~ (Debra Estep)
December 6, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Megan, but I am remembering
her service and sacrifice. She 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
Jerry Burns
November 11, 2008
Megan, I can't believe it is almost two years. I miss your smile, that smile gave me a lot strength to make it through those 2+ years over there.
May God continue to bless your family and know that you are still in my prayers. I know you are smiling down on us.
Semper Fi
June 15, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Maj McClung!
Maj M. B. Parlor
June 4, 2008
Hi, Sis:
I am finally able to leave a note to You.
Of course, You have been on my MySpace site from its inception. For Memorial Day 2008, I used the photograph from Your gravesite as my MysPace icon photograph, for most of May.
This year, I lost another Sister (also a USMC Major), but She received no recognition on any of the sites. She is included with You, on my MySpace site.
You have made anybody who knew You/knew about You, from here in O.C., proud, and You are most certainly NOT forgotten.
May Your Soul Rest - In - Peace.
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
Pat mcGowan
May 22, 2008
Gog Bless You !
Tony Spagnolini
December 7, 2007
We assure you and your family as every Marine that your sacrifice will be remembered and honored. Semper Fidelis
Maj.McClung Detachment 1210 MCL
Jerry Burns
November 26, 2007
I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies to your family. I met Megan while we were in Baghdad with KBR. I still remember the first time I met her; it was my second morning in Baghdad. She was out running very early in the morning. She had just completed her run, and she was smiling. I would see her every morning for the remainder of my time in Baghdad until she left KBR, but it will be that first time I saw her that will be forever etched in my mind with her smile as she completed her run that morning. I thought to myself, things can not be that bad here if she is out here running and smiling. My heart was saddened upon hearing the news of her fate.
It should bring some since of pride and comfort to know that she touched so many with her smile and attitude. I will always remember Megan with that very bright smile and how she brought some sense of normalcy to a place filled with chaos and glum.
May god bless your family and keep you in his hands.
August 21, 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)
Willie Kearse
August 8, 2007
Megan, it's been many year since our time on active duty in the Marines together! However, you were an inspiration then and still an inspiration now! Surely, God has you by his side! So hold down the gates until we all arrive! Your missed and always honored! much luv
Willie J. Kearse USMC (MSgt Retired)
August 4, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Maj McClung and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Adam Easley
May 30, 2007
On behalf of a grateful American family...
Thank you for your service and sacrifice so that others may have freedom.
Thomas Gardner, SMSgt, USAF Security Forces & Chief Airfield Manager (Retired)
May 13, 2007
Dear Megan and Family
This is a fitting day to honor, admire and pay tribute to women soldiers. Mother’s Day is a day that pays tribute to the woman that is always a caretaker, courageous and a protector of her family. As a Mother hen spreads her wings to protect her chicks from death and will sacrifice her life if needed, so has Megan spread her golden wings to protect each American Citizen from evil and give back to each one of us another day of Freedom. We are eternally in your debt for your sacrifice. You have established your right of Motherhood and to be in the presences of the Creator of the universe.
May God bless your family.
David
April 10, 2007
I feel fortunate to have known Maj McClung. I served at Camp Fallujah for four months as a contractor. I did not work directly with Maj McClung, but it was impossible to work at Camp Fallujah and not know who this inspiring officer was. I served with many fine officers before I left the Marine Corps, but Maj McClung stood out from her peers. In my view, she struck the perfect balance between serious professionalism and personal warmth. This is not an easy balance for a female officer of Marines in a combat setting. Maj McClung was confident without being arrogant. I ran with Maj McClung in an organized 15 kilometer race around Camp Fallujah in the summer heat. As she seemed to do in much of her life, Maj McClung finished first by a wide margin. I am blessed to have known her even so casually and briefly, and the Marine Corps and United States is blessed to have had her selfless service.
Robyn Garside
April 9, 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 HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Suzette S
February 10, 2007
Dearest McClung family,
Im so saddened on the loss of Maj.Megan. Even though i did not know Megan personally, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. My heart,prayers and thoughts are with you. My god comfort you in his loving arms.
Maj. Megan M.McClung,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedication in protecting and serving our country.
You are a true american hero.
May you rest peacefully in heaven amongst all our angels,soldiers
Sandy Hancock
February 5, 2007
Dear McClung family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am also very proud of her. She must have been an extraordinary woman.
I am a member of LAUMC. I was raised in the Marines. I am an older Marine Corps brat.
Lee Sirotnak
January 26, 2007
May God be with your family, easing your grief, and may you find joy in your memories of Megan. She is a hero and will be remembered in the prayers of this Marine family. Semper Fi.
Claire Zawistowski
January 23, 2007
Dear McClung Family,
Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a family. My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED on 10/3/05. I pray that you will feel God holding you as close to His heart as He has held my family this past year and a half. May you know His comfort and peace.
Karen Hickman
January 20, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Maj. Megan M. McClung. If there are any brothers or sisters, please contact me. am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc
God Bless
Randall Spradley
January 14, 2007
To The Family, Friends and Fellow Soldiers of Major McClung: On behalf of our family, company and community I'd like to express our sincere condolences to you. There is little we can say to ease the pain of your loss. But we want you to know that we deeply appreciate Major McClung's service to our country. We will keep her and you in our prayers. God Bless.
Gretchen Shoemaker
January 13, 2007
Our son is serving in the Army in Al Anbar provence in Iraq, and the brave soldier buried next to your dear Megan was killed with our son at his side. We will visit and care for that fallen hero's grave at Arlington National Cemetary with love and respect. We have also placed fresh greens at your Megan's site and will honor her memory each time we visit. With grateful hearts, we thank your entire family for your extreme sacrifice, and pray that you may know God's unending love and peace.
Joshua and April Morales
January 10, 2007
To Megan's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Glen Nevogt
January 7, 2007
“Paid in Full”
In Honor of The War Against Terrorism’s Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our minds we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the few, the proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
john calattico
January 7, 2007
Ciao Megan! Non ti conoscevo, ma sono rimasto molto scosso della tua scomparsa. Ho letto della tua breve biografia, ed i precedenti commenti. Dovevi essere una donna molto attiva, coraggiosa e con un grande cuore.E' molto triste leggere questo conteggio di morte.Che possa tu trovare la giusta pace in cielo.
Martin Fletcher
January 7, 2007
I was shocked to hear of Major McClung's death. I met her last November when I embedded - as a journalist for The Times of London - with the US military in Ramadi, and she was in charge of my programme. She was a wonderfully vital, energetic, engaging personality, who was clearly regarded with great respect and affection by her colleagues. She was part of a fine team that appeared to be making a real difference in one of Iraq's most violent cities. She will be greatly missed, and I send my deep condolences to her family.
Renee Owens
January 3, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincere gratitude for her service. May God grant you strength and peace.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
In memory of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 3, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the McClung family in the loss of Megan. I did not know Megan, 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. Megan you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there two or three times a week. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Megan. I did attend Megan's service at ANC.
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~
Allyson McKenna Zehrfuhs
December 28, 2006
My brother Capt. John McKenna served with Megan in Cherry Point. After he was killed in action in August, many of his guys told my family of Megan and John's unexpected reunion in Iraq and their shared love of running. I regret that we will never have the opportunity to meet her. I can only express my overwhelming sympathy to her family and friends. We mourn with you.
Trudy Lowe
December 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Timothius Robinson
December 26, 2006
Having known and served with Megan, I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing, but as you move through the days ahead, know that she was doing what she did best, "Making a difference". Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for years to come, and her memory and legacy will remain with those of us in the Corps forever.
Megan-- Rest in the arms of almighty God!
T. M. ROBINSON
Cordy Diaz
December 25, 2006
To the family of Maj. Megan M. McClung, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. Megan will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Garnet Jenkins
December 23, 2006
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Maj. Megan M. McClung, with a multitude of Thanks for this Brave Heroine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Megan and her family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May she Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the McClung family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, 12/6/67.
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Megan. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Don Elseroad
December 22, 2006
In recognition of Major Megan M. McClung's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for her service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to her family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
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