| Location | Union Beach |
| Age | 26 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1982 |
| Date of Death | 26/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,152 since 14/04/2009 |
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Corporal Brian M. Connelly, Union Beach, N.J., a combat engineer with Company A, 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, died Thursday, February 26, in Adhamiyah, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his vehicle was struck by an explosive device.
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My Beloved Nephew Brian. M. Connelly
THANK YOU MY DEAR NEPHEW FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE IN THE MILITARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT SAVED COUNTLESS LIVES OF YOUR FELLOW SOLDIERS IN IRAQ.
I SALUTE AND HONOR YOU BRIAN NOT ONLY AS MY NEPHEW BUT AM INDEBTED TO YOU FOR THE VERY FREEDOM AND LIBERTY THAT YOU SO PROUDLY GAVE OF YOURSELF NOT ONLY FOR ME AND OUR FAMILY BUT FOR ALL OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
I KNOW THAT DUE TO YOUR HONORABLE AND COURAGEOUS SERVICE THAT THIS COUNTRY AND I HAVE LOST ONE OF IT’S MOST IMPORTANT AND GREATEST TREASURES THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER HAD FOR YOUR SERVICE IN THE MILITARY AND TO THIS COUNTRY!!!
BUT LIKE SO MANY OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER IN ARMS, I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY MIND AND IN MY HEART AND CHERISH YOU AND MAKE SURE THAT I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO INSURE THAT THIS NATION AND ALL OF IT'S CITIZENS HONOR AND PROTECT AND NEVER FORGET THE MEMORY OF SOMEONE I CALLED MY BELOVED NEPHEW. YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO BRIAN.
ALL GAVE SOME BUT SOME GAVE ALL
GOD BLESS YOU, HOLD YOU, KEEP YOU AND ALWAY'S PROTECT YOU AND THAT YOU HAVE MANY STARS IN YOUR CROWN SINCE YOU WERE CALLED HOME, YOU HAVE MOST CERTAINLY EARNED THEM!!!
I ALWAY'S KEEP YOU IN MY DEEPEST PRAYER'S AND BELIEVE IN MY HEART THAT ALL THINGS IN JESUS CHRIST'S NAME ARE POSSIBLE AND THAT HE AND HE ALONE WILL GIVE YOUR FAMILY THE MIRACLE OF PEACE AS ONE OF HIS ANGELS SET FORTH ON THIS EARTH!!!
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!! IN CHRIST HOLY NAME!!!
I LOVE YOU BRIAN ALWAYS AND FOREVER
UNCLE ARTHUR MATTHEW CONNELLY
Fallen Hero
I stare at the casket;
Draped with the nation's cloth.
I'm momentarily startled;
As the guns go off.
Another fallen soldier;
Being laid to rest.
I struggle to breathe;
For this tightness in my chest.
The bugler so smooth;
As he hits every note.
It is hard to swallow;
Because of this lump in my throat.
Tears fall like rain;
As I look to the sky.
No matter how many times I hear it;
Taps still makes me cry.
The bugle now silent;
As we pray for the dead.
I gather myself;
As I bow down my head.
Lord bless these heroes;
Who have given their lives.
Comfort their children;
Their husbands and wives.
Let us not forget;
They have given their all.
♥......GOODNIGHT ANGEL.......♥
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
Over the rainbow, beyond the stars
In that beautiful garden above
Surrounded by loved ones, who went on before
Now at peace in God's perfect love
I know you'll be waiting, till my work is done
For there's more here on earth I must do
There's comfort in knowing when God calls my name
I'll cross over the rainbow .. to you
Unknown.
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
LOVE JUDE. X
~*~ TRUCK FULL OF LOVE FOR YOUR ANGEL ~*~
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IN MY THOUGHTS XXXXX
With Love. xxx
I'm Still Here
Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
xxx

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