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cagerbob 
Posts: 3959
Parma, Ohio
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| 27 Jun 2008 11:29 PM |
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The following Marines died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq:
Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai, 42, of Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Capt. Philip J. Dykeman, 38, of Brockport, N.Y.
Cpl. Marcus W. Preudhomme, 23, of North Miami Beach, Fla.
The Marines were assigned to 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii public affairs office at (808) 257-8840/70. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 3959
Parma, Ohio
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| 27 Jun 2008 11:30 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of LtCol. Max A. Galeai. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace LtCol. Max Galeai, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5196
Lacey, WA
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| 28 Jun 2008 12:13 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Lt.Col. Max A. Galeai, USMC / OIF. Lt.Col. Galeai, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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vander177
Posts: 2936
Vandergrift, PA
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| 28 Jun 2008 4:05 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Max A. Galeai. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8021
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 28 Jun 2008 5:12 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Max is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, LtCol Max A. Galeai, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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1armymom
Posts: 399
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 28 Jun 2008 5:22 AM |
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To the family and loved ones of Lt Col. Max A. Galeai,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Lt Col. Galeai,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."
~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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ivetret
Posts: 1739
Shermer, IL
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| 28 Jun 2008 7:30 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Lt Col. Max A. Galeai. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. I will never forget.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 28 Jun 2008 7:50 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 28 Jun 2008 9:12 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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Jasper54
Posts: 5879
Columbus, Ohio
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| 28 Jun 2008 2:11 PM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest.
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
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Hydroman
Posts: 33
Sag Harbor, New York
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| 28 Jun 2008 4:37 PM |
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To the family of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Max. I lost my own son, Marine Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter in Ramadi on 4/22 so I know full well the pain that you are suffering right now and I truly wish that I could magically make it all go away for you. The loss of every brave soul that fights for our freedom is another stab into an already broken heart....I'm so sorry and hope that the fine memories that you have of Max will slowly overpower the pain that you are now experiencing.
Christian Haerter
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Another proud father of a United States Marine....KIA in Ramadi, Iraq on 4-22-2008 at the age of 19.....
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sdoise
Posts: 3502
Kinder, La.
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| 28 Jun 2008 5:36 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of LtCol Max A. Galeai and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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milktoast
Posts: 2203
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 28 Jun 2008 7:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Lt Col. Max Galeai. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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mailman
Posts: 12174
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Jun 2008 9:25 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5704
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 28 Jun 2008 10:17 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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15thMS
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| 29 Jun 2008 2:39 AM |
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Gathering of Eagles - Hawaii Chapter - has been supporting Lt.Col Max Galeai and the
hawaii based 2/3 Marines with Kona coffee .
I considered Max a dear friend at this point.....
Please read my humble eulogy to this good Marine here:
http://hawaii.gatheringofeagles.org/?p=516
Rest in peace Max , we will never forget you sir.
Aloha! and mahalo!
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ron1ok
Posts: 564
Triadelphia WV
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| 29 Jun 2008 8:02 AM |
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| LtCol. Galaei, Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of LtCol. Galaei, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Max is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !! Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASS'T STATE CAPTAIN
WV RC
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Billboy
Posts: 589
Webster, Fl.
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| 29 Jun 2008 9:33 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten Sir, Thank you for your Service. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
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papajonohio
Posts: 1153
Swanton, Ohio
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| 29 Jun 2008 9:45 AM |
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My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Lt. Col. Max Galeai.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Max has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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mlmsan
Posts: 2326
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 29 Jun 2008 12:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt Col. Max A. Galeai, US Marine Corp Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Lt Col. Max A. Galeai's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Lt Col. Max A. Galeai, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Uffda
Posts: 9823
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Jun 2008 8:05 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt Col. Max A. Galeai. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Max.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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satyr
Posts: 3667
Raleigh, NC
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| 30 Jun 2008 11:13 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt Colonel Max A. Galeai. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Max. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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Steve
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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dlinjerdal
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:34 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Lt. Col. Galeai in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Max we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1945
Lexington, NC
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| 02 Jul 2008 3:47 PM |
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Lt Col. Max A. Galeai earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country for so many years. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Calling Fox
Posts: 763
Emerson, IA
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:38 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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