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cagerbob

Posts: 6795

Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator

27 Jun 2008 11:29 PM	Alert
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.

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

cagerbob

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Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator

27 Jun 2008 11:30 PM	Alert
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.

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

Pepper_guy User is Offline

Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA

28 Jun 2008 12:13 AM	Alert
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.

Junius Henry PGR Member #10094

vander177

Posts: 4739
Vandergrift, PA

28 Jun 2008 4:05 AM	Alert
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. The price of freedom is written on the WALL!

Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired PGR Western PA Asst State Captain PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA GWRRA member 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

PGRLabLuvr User is Offline

Posts: 9270
Naples, FL

Senior Ride Captain

28 Jun 2008 5:12 AM	Alert
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.

Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo Florida Senior Ride Captain Proud Military Blue Star Mom USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker Standing the Flagline... In Honor of: SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35 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. ~Ayn Rand

1armymom

Posts: 1010
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
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28 Jun 2008 5:22 AM	Alert
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.

Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward! Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team 3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc., Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI, Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms "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.)

ivetret

Posts: 2544
Shermer, IL

28 Jun 2008 7:30 AM	Alert
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. ~+~ Rose

“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?” [Eleanor Roosevelt] @}-,-`-

aoop

Posts: 3488
Vidor, Orange County, TX

28 Jun 2008 7:50 AM	Alert
Thank You Marine.

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 Afghanistan?" 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.

semperpapa User is Offline

Posts: 1362
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

28 Jun 2008 9:12 AM	Alert
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.

Frank "Semperpapa" "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

Jasper54

Posts: 7189
Columbus, Ohio

28 Jun 2008 2:11 PM	Alert
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. SEMPER-FI MARINE !!!

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39. Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger 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 Riding in honor of: Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; 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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,

Hydroman

Posts: 49
Sag Harbor, New York

28 Jun 2008 4:37 PM	Alert
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

Proud father of Marine Lance Corporal Jordan Christian Haerter. KIA in Ramadi Iraq on April 22nd, 2008. Recipient of the Navy Cross for "extraordinary heroism".....

sdoise

Posts: 9112
Duson, La.

28 Jun 2008 5:36 PM	Alert
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.

Schelly "Toro" 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." Author Unknown

milktoast

Posts: 3930
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL

28 Jun 2008 7:03 PM	Alert
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.

Janet Toth Michigan Ride Captain/Florida Senior Ride Captain Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII "I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot."~Gary Hart

mailman

Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

28 Jun 2008 9:25 PM	Alert
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

custer7thcav User is Offline

Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio

28 Jun 2008 10:17 PM	Alert
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.

custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII

15thMS

Posts: 1

29 Jun 2008 2:39 AM	Alert
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!

ron1ok

Posts: 734
Triadelphia WV

29 Jun 2008 8:02 AM	Alert
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.

Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78 WV ASC North WV RC District 6

Billboy

Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.

29 Jun 2008 9:33 AM	Alert
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 PGR Ride Captain, Mentor Webster, Fl.

papajonohio User is Offline

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NW Ohio Ride Captain

29 Jun 2008 9:45 AM	Alert
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

FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE, THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW, AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE, THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW... * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * ~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~

mlmsan

Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052

29 Jun 2008 12:50 PM	Alert
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

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you". Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson sirbear@comcast.net 770-500-6895 Georgia PGR, Part of It, Proud of it. Georgia Mentor Team 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 Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Uffda

Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL

29 Jun 2008 8:05 PM	Alert
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. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3

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. In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn.

satyr

Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC

30 Jun 2008 11:13 AM	Alert
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.

satyr Steve Roma 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 heroes never dies. - Moina Micheals - 1918 "We Shall Keep the Faith" Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"

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02 Jul 2008 7:34 AM	Alert
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.

Jerry & Linda

AF Mom in NC User is Offline

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Lexington, NC

02 Jul 2008 3:47 PM	Alert
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.

Living in the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave

wvhusker

Posts: 6059
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C

03 Jul 2008 3:10 PM	Alert
LTC Galeai, Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched. WVHusker Tom & Kelly Ashland, KY Sr. NE KY R/C US Army, 1988 - 1998 Operations Desert Shield/Storm

"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina) My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker

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