Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea.

Eternal Father, faithful friend,
Be quick to answer those we send
In brotherhood and urgent trust
On hidden missions dangerous;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee
For SEALs in air on land and sea."

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of PO2C Marc A Lee. May you find comfort in these trying times, for he is truly an American hero!  PO Lee, your mission is complete and your service to this great Country is truly appreciated.  Rest in peace forever.

Royal Jester

HOG SCRC JOW FMRC PGR

USA "Big Red 1" 58-60

For the family of Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee:

I can only imagine what you and your family have gone through since being notified of the death of Marc. I want you to know that you are not alone.  Hearts of families all over the United States are grieving with you and have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

LIFE...so fragile.    LOSS... so sudden.    HEART...so broken.

In time, there will come a day when the tears of sorrow

will softly flow into sighs of remembrance. Your heart will begin to heal itself.
Grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy; & you will hear the whisper of hope.
There will come a day when you will welcome the pangs of remembrance

as a sun shower of the soul; a turning of the tide; the promise of peace.
There will come a day when you will risk loving,

go on believing, and treasure the remembering.

Marc was a very good and brave man. You have much to be proud of. He has not left you, but has been re-deployed to Heaven. I wish that I could ease your pain and sadness, but it will be a long, slow and painful climb.  Pain this deep will never go entirely away, but I pray that as each day that passes the hurt becomes a little less. And the memories of a lifetime will sustain you. These memories are your keepsake that can never be taken away.  God has Marc in his keeping, but you have him forever in your thoughts and hearts. We pray that our Savior – in whose presence Marc now rests – will comfort you and ease the pain of this loss and that your memories of him will shine through the sadness.

Patricia Perkins – Kard

Proud mother of a US Marine and PGR CA Ride Captain

Governor’s respects:
Flags fly at half-staff for Marc Lee

By RAELYNN RICARTE
News staff writer
August 12, 2006

Flags at public agencies across Oregon were lowered to half-mast on Thursday in honor of a fallen sailor from Hood River.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski decreed Aug. 10 as a day of mourning for Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Alan Lee. The 28-year-old member of the elite Navy SEALs died Aug. 2 during a fierce fire fight in Ramadi, Iraq.

Lee’s funeral service will take place today at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at Point Loma in San Diego County, Calif.
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Lee has been awarded the following commendations: Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Combat Action Ribbon. His mother, Debbie Lee, said more medals will be assigned to her son for his bravery.

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