~ In Tribute To A Fallen Hero ~  / Garnet Jenkins (Sister to Sgt. David Dickinson~KIA/Vietna-m 1967 )

                                      
                    REST YOUR HEAD NOW, WEARY SOLDIER. 
                CAST YOUR WEAPONS TO THE GROUND. 
                CLOSE YOUR EYES AND FEEL THE PEACE, 
                THE LIGHT OF JESUS FOLD AROUND. 
                HEED NOT OUR EARTHLY BATTLE CRIES, 
                THERE IS NO POST FOR YOU TO STAND, 
                SO REST NOW AS HE CARRIES YOU, 
                WITHIN HIS LOVING HAND. 
                DO NOT LOOK BACK UPON US, 
                DISREGARD OUR SELFISH TEARS, 
                WALK IN THE SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT, 
                FREE OF WAR AND PAIN AND FEAR. 
                YOUR DUTY HERE IS DONE NOW, 
                AS OURS WILL SOMEDAY BE, 
                SO GO YOU NOW TO PLACES, 
                ONLY HEROES SEE.
                        ~Author Unknown~  
                                         ~
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy to the Curry family,
  May Michael Rest Safely Now, In The Loving Hands of God.

       

 

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In Honor of Mike and his loving Family  / Vicki And Jeremiah Inman (friend and fellow 1SGT )
As I listen to the song played here on this website. I try to understand something that I believe there is no human-understanding for. So, I ask God for Lucia, Taylor, and Kevin to continue to have the strength that they have already shown us all. I ask that they find some sort of peace that surpasses all human understanding and that they know they are in the prayers of many. We mourn Mike but we also mourn for the living…..for his wife, his boys and his family…as they live on and his memory with them.

Having no power to rite this and no words to express our feelings, I turn to three quotes that seem to speak so loudly of Mike’s life….. They speak of his children, of his wife and of his fellow soldiers and friends…..You will be missed Mike! Until we all meet again.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." ~From a headstone in Ireland

"Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." ~Albert Einstein

"The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:
Their courage nerves a thousand living men."~Minot J. Savage
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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7  / Niki Martin (Sister)
Michael, I will never forget when you emailed and told me that you were going to heading back to Afganistan. I immediately forwarded to you the gospel lyrics;

The storms of life will blow
They're sure to come and go
They meet me at a time
When I'm calm and doing fine

But the Captain of my soul
He's always on board
He rocks me in His arms
While riding through the storm

Chorus
While riding through the storm
Jesus holds me in His arms
I am not afraid
Of the stormy winds and the waves

Though the tides become high
He holds me while I ride
I find safety in the masters arms
While riding through the storm
I have no fear of the raging seas
Knowing Jesus is there with me
He can speak to the winds and the waves
And he make them behave

All power's in his hands
On sea or dry land
I found safety in the Master's arms
While riding through the storm
(oaah)While through the storm
Jesus holds me in his arms
Noohoho I'm not afraid of the stormy wind
No no 

You responded back with a strong thank you and I truly believe that you found comfort these lyrics.

Love,
Niki

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One of the good guys  / Jim Barnick (Friend)
Mike,
To hear you were killed just after our high school reunion was devastating to us all.  The highlite of the reunion night was the reading of your letter and the pictures of you and your family.  None of us at the time would realize how special they would become.  I am so very proud of you and the man you became.  I am proud of your courage, dedication and the sacrifice you made for all of us.  Your spirit will live within us and I know we will never forget that smile.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.   You will always be remembered, you were always one of the good guys.  God Bless. Close

Our Friend and Hero  / Terri Gurrola (Friend)

Mike was an awesome friend to George and I.  George and Mike had known each other since they were privates in Vicenza.  Being with Mike, Lucia, and the boys was always a fun and relaxing time.  I miss the barbeque's and laughs with our military and civilian friends.  Mike will sorely be missed by many.   He leaves behind a beautiful and loving wife and 2 beautiful healthy boys that look just like him.  He was a friend and a hero.  As I continue my tour in Iraq I keep Mike and his family in my daily prayers.  He was a true friend whose loss is truly felt.
God Bless his entire family and thanks for the time we had with Mike!

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Heaven Needed A Hero  / Keisha Robinson (Sister)
I heard a song from an email a patriot guard placed under your name a couple of days after you died, and every word from that song was you.  One of the verses I say to myself everyday is "If I knew that last time I saw you was the last I would have held you and never let go" and the name of that song was titled Heaven Was Needing A Hero and that is you.  We shared the lost of our parents and I thank god everyday that I had you, Nike and Lavette in my life to give comfort knowing we are there for eachother.  Little brother you knew I love you and always will, but I now have to comfort myself by saying Heaven Was Needing A Hero and yes, you are the best man for the job.  GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Close

Missing You  / Lavette Curry (sister)
You used to say that I could never sit down and send you an e-mail and I would say that you know I'm technically challenged. Well, lately I've become a pro at this computer and now I'm sending you and e-mail a day. I Love You and I will see you on the other side.(no time soon though) Close