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COL. PAUL MICHAEL KELLY (Age 45)
Paul passed away tragically on January 20, 2007, while serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. COL. KELLY is survived by his loving wife, Maria; two dear sons, Paul (age 9) and John (age 5); his parents, Jona and Mary Rose; sisters, Brita and Theresa; brothers, John, Pat, and Tony; various aunts; uncles; cousins; friends and comrades.
Commissioned in 1982 as a National Guard Officer, he served his country honorably as an aviator, officer and a soldier.
A devoted husband and loving father, Paul was also active in the Knights of Columbus and the community which he loved so dearly at St. William of York Parish.
Funeral arrangements have been made at MULLINS AND THOMPSON, Stafford, VA, 540-659-7690 with visitation on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 from 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass will be held at St. William of York Catholic Church, Stafford, VA, on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery following military ceremonies on February 1, 2007 at the New Chapel at Fort Myer at 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a fund in Paul's name to St. William of York Paris 540-659-1102.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Kelly
Jeff Pounding (COL) Ret.
February 10, 2023
Paul, still thinking of our memories. Miss you brother
Greg Downer
August 20, 2020
Paul was my coworker and friend in South Carolina. Plenty of ambition and desire to succeed, combined with the utmost professionalism, was my coworker. Shared stories, humor, a helping hand when needed, was my friend. Still miss you and will never forget.
Richard Walsh (CW2) ret
April 10, 2017
I attended flight school with Paul In 1985 and watched him earn his wings at Rucker. I just found a picture of him in the right seat, so I wanted to just post this to say he was a great guy. I only knew him for a short time but will never forget him.
God Speed Paul
Suzette
May 28, 2016
Dear Col. Paul Kelly,
Thinking of you always especially this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service. God bless you in Heaven! I know you are watching over Nanette, Paul, & John. I will continue to pray for your family.
Maritza Beniquez
May 15, 2016
A million thanks will never be enough for your selfless service to our country. May God hold you in his grace as you continue to watch over us from above. RIP.
May 14, 2016
You were obviously so loved and therefore you will never be forgotten.
Thank you for protecting us
Sally, West Yorkshire, England
Sherene Arroyo
May 23, 2015
We remember those you gave their lives to fight for our freedom, this Memorial Day we honor All and especially you Col. Paul Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and especially your family. Your will always be in our hearts and will always be there for Nanette, Paul and John.
November 11, 2014
Dear Paul,
I wanted to say thank you for protecting our country and our freedom. I will continue to pray for your family.
Rest In Peace Soldier.
Suzette Samson
November 11, 2014
Thinking of you always
Suzette
October 10, 2014
Thinking of you Paul
eleanor cercenia
May 27, 2014
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for angels like you. Thank you for the freedom that I am able to live with every single day. God bless you and your family always.
Maureen Sagun
May 26, 2014
Thank you for all you have done for us. God bless you and your family.
Ron Douglass
May 26, 2014
As I stand today at the Veteran's Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama for the Memorial Day ceremony, I will not forget the warrior who stood on the soil of Iraq with me. Colonel Paul Kelly will always be with me.
Sherry Towns
May 25, 2014
Thank you for keeping us all safe, for being one of the one's that would when others would not. You have blessed us and may God bless your children forever and ever.
Chrissy Yanni
May 24, 2014
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.
John 15:13
Thank you for our freedom. May you rest in the loving arms of God in the paradise of joy.
Earnestine
May 24, 2014
May you rest well in Gods kingdom. Thank you for your service and protecting us and our great country.
Ana Pereira
May 24, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. You are a true heroe and an inspiration. Blessings to your love ones who must be missing you. Thank you.
Maritza Beniquez
May 24, 2014
Paul, we have never met yet I feel a deep sense of gratitude for your service to our country. Thank you for bravery in protecting our liberties and for sharing your unwavering support of democracy for those unable to defend themselves. Our country is in your debt and you will not be forgotten. Until we meet in heaven... RIP & continue to watch over us our guardian angel.
Jacquir
March 2, 2014
I just want to say Thank You
Steve Fritz
November 20, 2013
I miss you every day.
Phyllis
November 14, 2013
Your husband and father was a true hero and our country is truly grateful for his ultimate sacrifice he made to protect our freedoms. You have my deepest and sincerest sympathy on your loss.
Mary Ellen Cvek
November 14, 2013
Thank you for your service and the freedom I enjoy every day.
November 14, 2013
Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice for our country.You are I am sure sitting next to the Lord smiling down at those who loved you. A friend, Carol Fasano
November 14, 2013
Maria,
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family for Paul and his selfless sevice.
He will always be remembered.
Sigma Ledford
Roselle, NJ
November 14, 2013
God Bless you Col. Paul. You are a true American and I stand up for you to salute you for your loyalty and your services to the United States of America. My prayers are with you and yours my American Hero!
Gail Beyer North Arlington, New Jersey
November 14, 2013
Thanks you for your services & sacrfice
Monalisa Sosa
November 13, 2013
Col. Kelly, our gratitude for your service is infinite. You will always be remembered for what you have done for your country, and we will thank you always for this great sacrifice. My prayers will be with your family, God bless you.
Gerald Roldan
November 13, 2013
Thank you for service. I salute you!
Chrissy Yanni
November 13, 2013
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.
John 15:13
Thank you so much Col. Kelly for the ultimate sacrifice. Truly a hero!
May God bless your family and send them comfort always.
Chamaee Cordova
November 13, 2013
Thank you for your selfless dedication to fighting for our freedom. Know that your sacrifices did not go with you but carry on in the lives you touched both directly and indirectly. God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Maureen Sagun
November 13, 2013
Thank you for your efforts and services. God bless you.
Maureen Sagun
November 13, 2013
As Virgil Goode said, “We need to thank all of our troops, and particularly those for whom we can never express enough gratitude for they have given their lives so that all of us may be free and that our democracy can be a shining light for the rest of the world.”
Thank you for all that you have done for us. You made a difference in people's lives. You are definitely a blessing. thank you.
Ana Pereira
November 13, 2013
Thank you very much for your dedication and courage in defending our country. There are no words to say that can express my gratitude towards you. May God bless your family. And you will always be a hero and always remembered.
Chelda Duan
November 13, 2013
Thank you for the sacrifices you and your family have made to protect this country and defend our freedoms.Thank you HERO! May God watch over your family always and continue to give them strength and shower them with blessings.
Katrina R.
November 13, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
November 13, 2013
God Bless you!
Maritza Beniquez
November 13, 2013
A million thanks are never enough to express the gratitude I feel towards you and your family for the sacrifice and service you have done for this country. May you find eternal peace in God's grace and may your family forever be blessed.
Maritza
November 13, 2013
Thank you is not enough to express my gratitude for your sacrifice in service to this country. May you forever rest in peace & watch over us from heaven until the day we are all reunited in God's holy grace.
Lori Vega
November 13, 2013
Remembering Col. Paul M. Kelly on Veteran's Day 2013....you are a Hero. Thank you...I did not have the oportunity to personally meet Col. Kelly or know him but just hearing about him and all that he sacrificed for our country, I just had to write this message in memory of him. Grief can be so hard, but special memories help everyone cope. Remembering The Kelly Family today and always. God Bless Always...
Nicole Fallon
November 13, 2013
You gave all while all gave some.
Suzette
November 11, 2013
Remembering you on this Veteran's day. Thank you for service to our country. You will never be forgotten.
Maria and the boys are always in my prayers.
Russell
May 27, 2013
Peace to all who gave all they had.
Suzette
May 27, 2013
Always Thinking of you Paul.
Maria, you, Paul, and JJ you are in my prayers always.
Thomas Lesnieski
May 27, 2013
Dear Maria & Children,
I had the honor, while brief, to know your husband and father while assigned to OSAA. During that time, it was readily apparent to me that he was well liked and respected by all who knew him - it is rare to achieve both. He was a true leader and mentor to all those who worked for him. I can only imagine how wonderful of a husband and father he was to all of you. Please know that his charater and love for his family carries on in your hearts and may your children remind you of him and warm your heart. He is truly missed by all and will always be fondly remebered by those whose lives he has touched. May God bless you and your Family now and forever.
Tom
Ron Douglass
May 27, 2013
Paul,
Many years has passed since that awful day but I will always remember everyday we talked in Iraq in 2006. God bless your two boys and wife.
Valentine Grant
March 11, 2013
I was truly blessed to have known and work with you in Bosnia and NGB. We came to NGB the same time and sat on the same bench in the Gym after our work out. I visit your grave site every year just to say hi to you, SGT Booker, SFC Lake and my home boy LTC Canegata. May you RIP
January 23, 2013
Maria, you, Paul, and JJ are in our prayers. You are an amazing lady and Paul was an amazing man.
Your friend,
vicky
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2013
To the family and friends of Col. Paul M. Kelly:
It has truly been my honor to sign Paul's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Paul will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
December 27, 2012
I still remember as if it was yesterday.
Michael McQuaid
May 9, 2012
Blessings From Ireland. Always Remembered RIP
Tom Weber
January 23, 2012
We were truly blessed to have known you. Forever with us...never forgotten...Tom, Sue, Lexi and Ian Weber
Peggy Childers
January 23, 2012
January 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Col. Paul M. Kelly:
Always remembering Paul. "Some gave all."
January 19, 2012
Remembering you and missing you everyday.It will be 5years tomorrow that you left us. The boys miss the time we do things as a family. We love you very much. Maria, Paul David and JJ
Suzy
November 10, 2011
Remembering you on this Veteran's day. Thank you for your service to our country. RIP Paul.
Leonard Bowley
May 30, 2011
COL Kelly, just got done smoking a cigar on Memorial Day and thinking of all the mornings we drank coffee together and evenings smokinig a cigar on the 3rd floor deck of the Al Faw Palace in Baghdad. We miss you dearly - my friend. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Len Bowley, C3 Air - Phantom Warrior.
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Col. Paul M. Kelly:
Please accept my remembrance of Paul on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
August 31, 2010
Remembering you as I clear out old files- worked with you on the QDR and Aviation Costing project at NGB when I was a contractor back in the late 90s- introduced you to my friend who used to be in the Guard and was visiting. You always had a smile and a laugh. You were great to work with. Shocked when I got the news.
Ambrose
June 25, 2010
Paul today Sierra graduated. It wasn't the same without you. Every special event we can always count on you to be there with Maria and the boys. We miss you a lot. Every week we still talk about you and how much we miss you.
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Col. Paul M. Kelly:
Remembering Paul 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.IraqWarHerores.org
Steve Baumgartner
January 11, 2010
Memorial Day 2006 -- we were golfing at Army Navy as the motorcycles passed by...It was your last memorial day and the one and only day we ever golfed together and I miss you to this day....Rest well my friend...no more 95 commute....I think of you and your family every day....
Maria (Carnegis) Williams
November 12, 2009
Thinking of you and your precious family as we celebrate Veterans Day this week. You will always be our American hero.I pray for God's strength and protection for your wife and precious sons. May God continue to provide for them and wrap His loving arms around them with His love. We salute you. We honor you.
Kathie Nordman
November 11, 2009
Just wanted to say a special Thank You to you on this Veteran's Day for all you did.
Ron Elwell
July 12, 2009
Sir,
Not a day goes by I don't think about what you did for us in 224th I have yours and Big Daddy's picture on my wall... We all loved you in the 224th and could have never asked for a better PC. Sir, you have always inspired me every time we talked or you came around and ironically i can't help but constantly think about the leadership you taught us young soldiers. How you made a point to know all of us, and be familiar with us. Years after your passing sir your legacy lives in each of us. I hope some day i too can reach the standards you set so high for all of us, and i know because of you i will. I regret not being there in Iraq with you sir, but god has his reasons. We loved you sir and you will never be forgotten in our hearts and thoughts always.
SGT Ron Elwell
Todd Eaton
June 27, 2009
Thank you for your sacrifice, your Honor. I have the utmost respect for the family and for the fallen soldier.
SS
May 23, 2009
Dearest Paul,
Thinking of you during this Memorial day weekend. You'll will never be forgotten.
Matt Williams
April 28, 2009
Sir, I only knew you briefly but that was all it took to know these things about you: you loved the Lord, you loved your wife, you loved your sons, you took care of Soldiers, and you always led by example. I think of you every time I put on the uniform because maybe one day, I can grow to be as fine of an officer as your were. Your family is regularly in my prayers. Thanks Sir, for the impact you've had on my life.
Michael Arroyo
April 28, 2009
Thinking of Paul and his family on this day. I spoke to a few of the NJ guardsmen over the weekend and it reminded me to give thanks to the men and women, who like Paul, put their life on the line for our country.
Kenna Larra
February 19, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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
S S
January 31, 2009
You'll will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Thank you for serving our country.
In Memory of Paul ~ (Debra Estep)
January 20, 2009
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 Paul, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Teresa Tritelli
January 20, 2009
You will never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
January 20, 2009
To the family of Col. Paul M. Kelly:
Paul 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
Nick Ziegler
November 17, 2008
Soldiers like Paul are the reason this country is the best place on earth to live.
All Americans should be thankful for the sacrafice the Kelly family has given us.
God watch over your family.
Thank you.
Lisa
November 13, 2008
God Bless and thank you!
H G
October 22, 2008
My deepest Sympathy for your Loss ...
My heart broke when I saw you crying at your husbands headstone on HBO. Please know that I've been touched by your sorrow. May God Bless You .
GEORGE C RUDOLPH SR
October 15, 2008
COL.KELLY SAW YOUR TOMB STONE OWN TV ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY HBO SPECIAL. SIR YOU ARE A HERO.
Suzette
October 7, 2008
Dearest Paul,
I thought about you today. Thank you for your service and for protecting our country. I pray for and think about Maria and your boys all the time.
I know that you are watching over them from heaven above. It was an honor to know you.
You will always be remembered.
Sincerely,
Suzette
NJ
SFC John and Wendy Waldeck
July 15, 2008
It has been one and a half years ago since we lost a loved one, like Col Kelly. But not a day or week goes by that I don't think about him and Maria and their family. My husband has since retired from the unit, 2-224th aviation bn, sandston, va, where he served under Col Kelly. Our paths would have crossed again after leaving the unit because we are always a "family" forever. We will never forget you and your family.
veni echevarria
July 4, 2008
I met Col. Kelly 2 months before he died. He was a very good man. I am very sorry for the loss and my prayers go out to his family.
29th ID SSG Veni Echevarria
June 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Col Kelly!
Mitchell Whipp
May 25, 2008
Kelly Family,
I had the privilege of getting to you know you over this Memorial Day Weekend, although, I did not know Paul I can tell he was a great man, husband, father, uncle and soldier. Take care and stay strong.
Maria Williams
February 16, 2008
The Kelly Family,
Paul was such an amazing person. He was a true example of an American hero. Paul's life touched so many on such a deep level. I am sad for his family on the first anniversary of his death. My heartfelt prayers go out to all his family. May God continue to comfort and wrap His loving arms around Maria and his two sons.
You are in our prayers.
A great man
Ron Douglass
November 28, 2007
I had the great fortune to serve with Colonel Paul Kelly in Iraq. He would come to my office in the Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Iraq for guidance on Safety issues. I had an opportunity to fly with him in October 06 to different locations within theater. I still look at those pictures of him and I thank God to allow a man, father, soldier, and leader like him to come into my life even under those harsh circumstances. The 1 year anniversary of his untimely death is creeping upon us and I hope and pray that his family is strong through the holiday season and my prayers are with them.
LTC (Ret) Marcus Weldon
November 6, 2007
To the Kelly Family:
I arrived in Baghdad only two days before the helicopter crash that took Paul's life. Another friend of mine, Brian Allgood, was also on that flight. I was in shock for several days, not able to comprehend how their lives were now lost and I had many months ahead of me in Iraq. I worked with Paul for five years at NGB and remember when he came to work at the Readiness Center full of energy and ready to tackle the many projects ahead. Paul was great to work with because he was so optimistic and willing to see the good in things. It was great to share the burden with one so capable and so giving. After I left NGB and would return to visit, Paul was always ready to greet me with a big smile and update me on all that was happening.
This coming Friday I will be at my daughter's middle school for their recognition of veterans who have served overseas in support of OIF and OEF. While I was reluctant to accept the offer, I know that in my heart I am taking with me the memories of a truly great American soldier, Paul Kelly, and all that he accomplished in his 45 years.
May the Lord bless you and comfort you as only He can.
Michael Baker
September 18, 2007
Served with COL Kelly in Bosnia and before/after with 224th Aviation as a Quality Control Inspector...we answered directly to him, inspecting the aircraft after maintenance as his representative for safety, directly on orders from him to sign them off to fly..he never contradicted his inspector NCO's in the area of maintenance, trusted us implicitly..a very nice guy, backed us up. Only flew with him a couple of times, but he seemed to be a good pilot, didn't stress out our aircraft :) Always had time to smile and chat for a couple minutes...he and SSG Booker are missed..:(
Benjamin Adams
September 15, 2007
Paul, it was a priviledge to call you a friend. You are truly missed by your fellow officers and aviators.
Terry Council
September 9, 2007
Paul was an outstanding soldier, but most of all a personal friend. His moral character and willingness to always help truly set him apart. He will be missed!!
COL Patrick McCarville
September 4, 2007
Paul,
You were a consumate professional in every way. The Arizona Army National Guard owes you so much. Your leadership inspired many in our organization. Rest in Peace brother. We will fly together again some day.
Shirley Morgan-Still
September 4, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Christopher Latchford
September 4, 2007
Paul, A friend, who will always be missed. May you rest in peace
Bob Tamplet
September 4, 2007
Pegasus 6, this is Pegasus 5. You fought the good fight. You have returned to the celestial base and rejoined with our Holy Commander. I'll see you when I receive orders to do the same.
August 17, 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 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Col Kelly and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
american citizen
June 13, 2007
Thank you for your dedication and service to this country.
You will be missed
Suzette
June 1, 2007
Hi Paul,
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. I pray for your family every night. Thank you for protecting our country, our freedom and keeping us safe.
Rest in peace sweet angel
Robyn Garside
April 21, 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 ON FOR YOUR CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
BERT HOLLER
April 13, 2007
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,THEN TWO DAYS LATER MY SON-IN-LAW WAS KILLED IN IRAQ. FROM ALL I'VE READ AND SEEN COL. KELLY WAS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. HE WAS LOVED BY HIS MEN AND RESPECTED IN HIS CHOSEN BRANCH OF SERVICE. HE LED HIS MEN BY EXAMPLE. THIS COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON SUCH MEN AND THEIR LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. WITHOUT SUCH MEN AS PAUL AND NICK AMERICA WOULD BE A PAPER TIGER WITH NO FUTURE. THEY ARE BOTH MISSED IN THEIR FAMILIES. GOD GAVE UP HIS SON SO THAT WE COULD SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN. HE ALSO PROVIDES STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES. REMEMBER THAT MORE AMERICANS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND REMEMBERING PAUL'S COURAGE. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU,
Sara Brown
March 21, 2007
To the family of Col. Kelly,
My name is Sara Brown. We are neighbors as I live at WPAFB. I lost my husband, CPL Nicholas Brown, in Iraq two days after Col. Kelly's accident. Unfortunately, I can honestly say I feel your pain. It's hard to believe it has already been two months. I am positive he is sitting in Heaven watching over you. Your entire family will forever be in the hearts and prayers of myself and my newborn son. Your loved one as well as mine will forever be heroes to our family. May God be with you now, and always.
With Love from one military family to another,
The Brown Family
March 19, 2007
I went to UD with Paul and was very saddened by the news of his death. Thank you.
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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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