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4.28.08
SHP Brothers....
I'm not a fan of sending this myself...but I am an Ensign in the US Navy
(commissioned through NROTC) going through flight training to become a
Navy Pilot and I do respect our brothers serving across the seas.
Very Respectfully,
ENS Robert W. Maul USN, Class of 2003
10.12.07
Ensign Brian J. Viola,
a graduate of the class of 2002 is proudly serving his country as an
officer in the United States Navy. Commissioned a little over a year ago,
he spent most of his first year in the service at sea. He
returned this April from a six month deployment; where his ship, the
USS Robert G. Bradley, helped seize 23 tons of illegal drugs in a
multi-national effort to interdict the flow of narcotics into the United States. We are all incredibly
proud of him, as well as all of the SHP alumni serving our country so
bravely. I thank God for him, and for those alumni in uniform, and continue
to send my prayers your way. God bless and protect all of
you.
4.24.07
Marine Lance Corporal Matt Halligan ’03 has returned safely from
his tour in Iraq, including time in Ramadi and Fallujah. On his
second day back he went to an SHP baseball game.
4.24.07
As of last month, two
members of the class of 2006 have completed their initial training and are
now active duty members of the armed forces. Michael Polizzano is in the Marine Corps, and Thomas Collucci is in the Air Force. At this time I have
no information on their appropriate rank or duty location, but feel that their names should be added to troops@shp.org. Thank you for
the support, we all appreciate it.
Respectfully,
CDT PVT Thomas L. Comer
Hotel Company, Second
Regiment
United States Corps of Cadets
West Point
Dear SHP
Alumni:
I just found out about
this on the SHP website. I just wanted to send my thanks and prayers
to all of the SHP Alumni. I am thinking of you guys. Thank you
for your service to this great country. I do not get back much to New Jersey, but when I do, drinks
are on me. Thanks and stay safe.
Jason Potuto '96
12.7.06
(Marine) Lance Corpral Matthew Halligan
graduate of '03, is serving in Iraq. God bless you kid!!
11.16.16
My son Sgt Anthony Monfet 98 returned home on 6/1/06. He will be stationed for his remaining 14
months at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. We thank you for your
prayers and pray all our sons and daughters return home safely.
Yours
truly, Gregg W Monfet Susan Monfet proud parents of Chris 96 Anthony 98 Matt 00 Dan
03
To all SHP men stationed
away from home:
1.
Thanks for all that you sacrifice, along with your families that feel that
sacrifice as well.
2.
If there is anything you would like me to do for you here in New Jersey, let me know. The
holidays are around the corner and if there is anything that is important
to you that is physically impossible because of
distance, and I am able, I will try to help.
My
email is lpaccag@aol.com
01.23.06
Hi My son, Anthony
"98 (SGT Anthony Monfet) is currently serving in the US Army. (Brother of
Chris '96, Matt '00 and Dan '03)
Anthony
is at the air base in Balad, Iraq -- about 50
miles north of Baghdad. He works in an air force hospital (although he is
in the army). The hospital is considered a "front line"
hospital. Anthony tells us it is very much like what we see on MASH.
He is a medic and works alongside the doctors (head and neck surgeons)
in the OR.
Interesting
and funny story (please pass on to Ralph Dellano).
Somehow a friend of mine met someone who works for Brunswick Bowling
Corp. This person was looking for a soldier who was stationed in Iraq
to send a "portable bowling alley" to. She told him about
Anthony. When he found out that Anthony had been on the bowling team
at SHP, the man was ecstatic. So Anthony received a portable bowling
alley in Iraq! He said it arrived in a couple of giant boxes.
The alley is now set up in the "morale tent," and is being
enjoyed by the soldiers. About a month after he arrived in
Iraq Anthony was recognized by the Brigade Commander, Col.
Swann, for outstanding service and leadership since joining the
hospital in Iraq. COL Swann oversees all medical personnel assigned
to all of Iraq. Anthony was given a "coin" (which
apparently is the Army way to congratulate without giving an official
award/decoration). Please do keep him in your prayers. The
prayers of the SHP community mean a great deal
to us all. Thank you, Susan Monfet
01.23.06
Hello to all our friends at SHP.
I wanted to
let you know that Justin Vail was deployed to Iraq on 11/21/05. Please keep him in your thoughts and
prayers. It's only been two days and
we miss him terribly and pray for his safe return. God bless all of our brave military men and
women. -Karen Vail
01.01.06
Merry
Christmas to all our Pirate heroes
who are on
active duty around the world! We think of you & pray for you each
and every day. Be safe & strong. Peace, Joy & Hope for
the New Year.
Abby, Jim, Justin (06)
& Madison Molinaro
You are all in our
thoughts and prayers as you protect and
defend our freedom. May God be with you and send you home safely.
Sincerely, Richard & Deborah
Reynolds [Brian Reynolds - Class of
'98]
12.19.05
To
everyone at Seton Hall Prep, Just a note to let you know that Justin Vail,
Class of 2002, has been deployed and is currently in Kuwait, preparing to
deploy to Iraq. He will be in Iraq
very soon. We miss him very much and
pray for his safe return, as well as the safe return of all of our brave
men and women in the military.
Justin will always have wonderful memories from the Prep and the
friends he made there. If anyone
would like his address or email, please email me privately and I will be
happy to give it to you. I'm sure he
would love to hear from you and would appreciate your support.
Sincerely, Karen Vail
12.07.05
Our
Prayers and thoughts are
with you all as you make the sacrifices to secure all of our freedoms at
home and abroad. May God guide you all to a safe return home to your loving
families and a grateful nation. Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New
Year!
De Marzo
Family (Joseph '07)
11.11.05
Gentlemen,
I thank you for your
service to our nation, and to my family.
Today, we honor you all on Veterans Day! Stay safe, and you are all in my (and my
family's) prayers.
Larry Baggitt
09.23.05
Dear Graduates of SHP,
I'm
finding my way around the internet and I came upon all your
names. I want to add my prayers and best wishes to those that you
have been receiving. God bless you one day at a time as you
continue to carry out your duties and to make the many sacrifices that your
service entails. Hazard Zet Forward.
Peace,
Fr. Ed Bradley
Dear Classmates and more
importantly American Heroes:
I
wish you continual safety in harm's way through God's blessings. I
appreciate the hard work you are doing to protect all of us here in the USA. My stepson Bart served
in Iraq last year with the Air
Force.
Sincerely,
Alexander
Balaban, Class of 1976
07.25.05
Dear Pfc. Eric Oberndorf and the rest of the Prep Alumni Troops;
My
prayers are with all of you as you proudly serve this country. Speaking for
the Prep Alumni, we are honored to have you represent us at the Prep and
proudly fight for this country. We are also very blessed amongst your
presence. My prayers are for a quick and safe return home for those who are
fighting in this war. • I thank you for defending my freedom and
the freedom of every fellow American from all walks of life. May God
continue to bless each and every one of you and keep you safe. •
May you find courage in the things you do
Faith
in the country, and God you serve.
• Peace in your hearts, mind,
and soul. and extreme honor and respect for the duty and tasks that lie
ahead of you. • Finally, a personal word of thanks to
Pfc. Eric Oberndorf. First I want to
express how very proud I am of you for going out there and doing what needs
to be done every single day. You are not only my friend but you are also my
hero and a light for the entire world to see. From the days I knew
you at the Prep you always said what was on your mind even if it
wasn't the most popular thing to do. Eric you are out there everyday,
standing up for your beliefs, dreams, goals, and desires. And you bring
courage to all of who may lack this strength. Courage is what you
have which makes all of us proud of you, and courage is what you
believe in.• It is this kind of
courage in times like this that makes me proud not only to live in this
country but to know you. Eric Oberndorf you’re not only my best friend but also my American
Hero. Thank you Eric Oberndorf for being my
defender of freedom I know your family and friends feel the same way about
you. •
God
Bless You and the Rest of Our Troops which Serve us proudly! •
Paul
J. Hirsch BA
Class
of 2001
Hi
Everyone,
Summer school is going
to begin tomorrow. I'm taking a break to get my mind off what summer school
brings. We had a great year. I'm sure you know that the baseball team won
the state title and that Nick Christiani was made
Player of the Year. Everyone is talking about our success. I hope you are
well. I remember you at Mass each day and you are in my prayers as well.
Hurry home. Make sure you visit us when you come home. I appreciate what
you are doing for us.
Father Bill.
05.23.05
Gene Huether
has returned from Iraq. He sends his thanks for all the kind words, thoughts, and
prayers. He is scheduled to return to Iraq in September. Said to
say thanks to Mike Zieser for his thoughts and
Father Mike for all he has done in his 25 years at the Prep. Hopefully, he
will visit, but after his 10 plus trips to the Middle East region, time is tight.
God bless you all. - Paul Huether
05.12.05
Seeing my classmate Gene Huether's name on the active duty list inspired me
to let you know that I, too, remain on active duty in the U. S.
Navy. I currently command Submarine Squadron
ONE in Pearl Harbor, HI. By the way, four
'76 graduates went on to the U.S. Naval Academy. Gene Huether, Tony Verducci,
and I are also 1980 graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy with
another SHP '76 classmate, Casey O'Connor, being a member of
the USNA class of 1981 after a year at the Naval Academy Prep School prior to USNA. Not
too bad for a single SHP class-
Michael Zieser, '76
04.10.05
Derek,
May god watch over your sweet heart and I miss you!. Come home soon.
Lyndsey
03.30.05
Hey Derek,
I send my prayers out
for you every day and I hope that you are ok. I am currently playing
football at Duke University and I always think
about our great middle school days on the lacrosse field. Listen I hope
your family is doing well and I pray that we meet again some day to hang
out and have a good time in New Jersey. If you have some kind
of opportunity, please feel free to email me anytime at ht8@duke.edu and
hopefully I will hear from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I
wish you well.
Sincerely,
Harrison Till
03.26.05
Hello SHP
family and fellow alumni:
Hello from the
sandbox! Just to let my fellow SHP
alumni know.....This is Philip G. Faustino, Class of 1997....I am currently
overseas in Tikrit, Iraq.....Saddam Hussein's
former hometown.....serving with the New Jersey Army National Guard,
alongside with the 42nd Infantry Division.
I am currently a full-time administrative assistant with my Guard
unit, but was re-trained as a signal equipment operator/maintainer for my
unit's deployment. Basically, I'm a
COMMO guy...in military terms....I have been in the Guard since May 1997,
and recently got promoted to sergeant/E-5 last year. I have been full-time
with my Guard unit since September 2002, and I graduated from Kean University with a B.A. in public
administration. I have been
mobilized since June 2004, and arrived in Iraq on December 10th, 2004. I should be coming back home at the end
of this year, just in time for the holidays. It was tough missing Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year's....but I realized that what I am doing, as well
as 150,000 other troops here, is the ultimate sacrifice as a soldier and
that it is our duty as an American soldier to defend our great land. As soldiers, we sometimes forget to
realize how proud our families, friends, and fellow citizens are of
us...and that's what drives and motivates me to keep driving on as a
soldier in a place that is not the safest in the world. It was very great to see other classmates
that I went to school with, also making the sacrifice to serve their
country, in peace or war. May God
watch over us and bless this great nation of ours and the courageous men
and women who fight and defend it....
Take care, SGT Philip G.
Faustino, NJARNG Class of 1997
e-mail: philip.g.faustino@us.army.mil
03.16.05
TO ALL OUR TROOPS
Thank
you for being so selfless and risking your life for us. Our family will
be visiting Washington DC next week and we will
be thinking of all of you guys who are serving in the armed forces.
You are true heroes.
God Bless you. The Pressner Family (Chs '07)
To all of our troops,
I am thankful for your courage and pray for you every day. Safe home
soon.
Eileen Lake (freshman mom)
A message to all
troops, especially to Prep Alumni-
We are so proud and deeply grateful for your courage in serving
our country.
With green all around us this week, it seems right to send this special
blessing your way so you'll know you're always in our thoughts.
Traditional Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
I've read this Irish Blessing hundreds of times, but the part
"Until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his
hand"
Never meant more than it does now.
I want to add the Soldier's Prayer...
God, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect
us. Bless them and their families for the selfless act’s they
perform for us in our time of need.
Amen.
The Benetti family. (Nicholas '03)
To All of You: Thank You! Your
sacrifices mean a lot to us. Thanks a lot. At the prep I am in the process
of organizing a drive for goods to send to you guys (care packages, goods
from home, etc.) We need an address where we can send these goods so we can
get them to the men and women in Iraq.
Thanks Again - Joe Sapienza Class of '07
03.02.05
From a
Fellow Setonian and Veteran of the Armed Forces, who
also served in the Middle East- Brothers, remember always to
keep God in your hearts and minds.
Ultimately you are serving God's purpose by keeping our nation safe
from those who would target civilians. Keep your heads down and for
goodness sakes, don't drink that water!
You'll get "the runs" for a week, like I did!
James "Giacomo" Knox, Class of 1986
USMC 87-92, 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, Operation Desert Storm
The families in Derek's
Battalion
have a strong support group. They are offering a special T-shirt as a commemoration of the
Battalion's service in Iraq. I thought I would pass
this along in case anyone is interested in having one. Thanks for all
the kind words and support. I know it means a lot to Derek. (Email Mr.
Baggitt lbaggitt@shp.org if you would
like an order form)
Bart
Oates
02.16.05
Come Home Soon
Our
prayers and thoughts are with all of you and your families. We are forever
in debt to you for your efforts to keep our nation safe. Our
hearts go out to all of you and your peers.
The Lehmann
Family
02.08.05
To all of
our troops- Thank
you for serving our country in a time of need. We support you 100% and pray
that you return home safely. Thank you again. Come Home Soon. John Methfessel
02.03.05
Our prayers and thoughts
are with all of you and your families. We are forever in debt to you for
your efforts to keep our nation safe. Our hearts go out to all of you
and your peers.
The Lehmann
Family
The sacrifices that you
are all making for us are completely selfless. We wish you a safe return
and pray that your actions will enable us to live in a more peaceful world
for future generations. I thank you also on behalf of my little daughter
for protecting her and making her life safer. I have the highest respect
for your service and thank you for everything you do. God Bless. –David Snyder ‘89
02.02.05
I am proud to be an
American
and the parent of a current Setonian.
Democracy is a privilege that all Americans share. Thanks to the
Americans representing all of us in countries around the world.
The Paccagnini Family (David '07)
Just a short note
to say that I pray for you at Mass every day. Stay safe and well. Hurry
home.
Father
Bill
01.14.05
Thanks for all your support! A
special thanks to my fellow comrades in and out of service. The elections
are coming every so close here in Iraq. Please say a prayer
that all may go over well as the people of Iraq are able to embrace the
freedoms that come along with a democratic society. Good
luck SHP!
Your friend, PFC Derek Oates '02
01.12.05
I just wanted to tell all of you that you are thought of often! I
hope that you remain safe and that we are all very proud of the service
that you are performing! All my prayers and best wishes are with you!
Tony Pucciarelli ’72, SHP Faculty
01.11.05
Derek-
Thank you and your peers for all you are doing for our country and our
freedom. You are constantly in my thoughts and I pray for your safe return.
Stay safe and warm.
Christina Maydick.
1.6.05
Just a quick note to let you guys know that I am actually in Iraq right
now, checking out the latest Prep news on the website. I appreciate
the recognition and the kind words that come from friends in the Prep community. I’m Full Time
Engineer Officer in the Connecticut Army National Guard, serving in Baghdad, Iraq since 01 NOV 2004. Thanks again for everyone’s support!
CPT Charles K. Jaworski Jr.
Construction Manager
JASG-C/Department of Public Works
Presidential Palace, Room B106
charles.jaworski@iraq.centcom.mil
To all Prep Alumni who
have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces:
You can well imagine the number of our alumni going back to our beginnings
in 1856 who have served our country as a member of the Armed Forces. Not only is the number significant, but
the calibre of their commitment has been
remarkable. We also remember
especially those who gave their lives for our nation. • We say thank you to these individuals and
their families. • As to all of our
good people presently serving our country, recent and not so recent
graduates, we say thank you for your dedication and patriotism. Thank you for the personal and family
sacrifices you are making. Thank you
for risking your lives, your safety and well-being in order to make America and the world more
peaceful. • I trust that some of what you learned
in the classroom, the chapel, the service project and the athletic and
co-curricular programs is assisting you in your daily work and
challenges. • Please be assured of our gratitude and
continued remembrance in our Masses and prayers that God will protect you
and keep you safe.
Your friend,
Father Mike Kelly '57 [Headmaster]
Coach
Gunn and I think about you every day and hope you are safe “over
there.” I was happy to see your posting here. Keep your spirits up!
We hope to see you when you return.
Judy and Dennis Gunn
Best wishes to all our
troops -
wherever in the world you may be. May 2005 see you home safe. Please know
that you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Justin
Kiczek '99
Derek and Dave,
Here's hoping that all is well with both of you. I would not have figured
either of you guys to be where you are, but we're thankful, and hoping for
your safe and swift return. Do let us know if there is any way we might
support you. • Chris Tarney (04) was by before Christmas. He's at West Point preparing, and doing
quite well. • When you came by the
class last fall Dave, the guys were really interested in hearing your
story. You promised to come back and tell them more, and I'm going to hold
you to that. We haven't seen you yet Derek, so come back for a visit and
let us know what's happening.
God Bless.
Mr. McNulty
01.03.05
Hello All,
Hope all is well. I just want you to know that I'm thinking and praying for
you. I also want to thank you for keeping us safe and free. I'll send a note again soon.
Fr. Bill
12.29.04
Being bored one night on
watch I happened
to visit my high school’s website and what do I see but a page like this,
kudos to those that put this together.
I just want to say thanks to all my brothers serving in the military
and especially those in Iraq or going over there soon. My heart goes out to you all over there.
I know what a sacrifice you’re making to be away from your families, I just
want to say; have a blessed New Year and a safe return home.
Hendricks, Thomas M. IT3 (NCD)
To all the troops from our Seton
Hall Prep family we would like to thank you for allowing us to live the
lives we lead. May God stand with you and watch over you all. We appreciate
it and realize the commitment and sacrifice that you all have made. We are
truly honored to have walked the same halls that you once walked at the
Prep! God Bless
Ira Bowman '91
Brevin Knight '94
To all Prep Alumni serving in the
Armed Forces:
Thank you all for your service to our country. You have inspired me and my
family more than you know. Knowing that there are men like you protecting
us make’s me proud to be an American. You should all be proud of
yourselves. Derek: I always admired you on and off the football field. Your
“never give up and always win attitude” made it fun for everyone and helped
make the team what it was. I respected you for what you did for the team. I
did not know that you are a part of the Armed Forces until I saw this web
page. Seeing your name there made my
respect for you grow to a whole new level. Thank you so much for what you
are doing. I am grateful to all of you for your service. You are always in
my prayers. I wish you all the best and will be hoping for your safe
return. Thank you again and God Bless.
ROTC Cadet PFC Mark Tallmadge
Class of 2004
Our son is a junior at The Prep.
We want to wish you a Merry Christmas, and pray that God watches over you
and brings you home safely. The
price of freedom is great, and your sacrifices are greatly appreciated. You
represent the best of the USA.
Sincerely,
The Razzano Family
Pfc Oates -
Thanks so much for defending this great country, I hope everything is going
well for you over there. I haven't heard from you since a little
after our graduation, but when you get back I hope we can meet up and
chill. I wish you a merry Christmas season and a happy New Year. Everyone here in the States owes you a
debt of gratitude; people like you are the reason that we can enjoy these
holidays in peace. Stay safe, hope to see you soon!
Your friend,
Chris Mazza
12.27.04
To all the troops in our Seton Hall Prep family we would like to thank
you for allowing us to live the lives we lead. May God stand with you and
watch over you all. We appreciate it and realize the commitment and
sacrifice that you all have made. We are truly honored to have walked the
same halls that you once walked at the Prep! God Bless.
Ira Bowman '91
Brevin Knight '94
12.23.04
from Derek—
Merry Christmas to all the SHP grads and SHP affiliated
persons. I am thrilled to find that this page is out there. Thank you Mr.
Baggitt and Mr. Morris for your efforts! It's great to have so that we
can reach the people who we care about, but through life's journey have
lost touch with. As Larry once told me "life has a way of getting in
the way of things". It's all too true, unless we show forth the
effort. Anyways it's pretty cold over here, not exactly what I was
expecting it to be, but I can't complain. The men and women who I am
grateful to serve with have an amazing attitude, though the everyday agenda
gets to most once in a while. The words Merry Christmas aren't spoken too
often as it is some men and woman's second or third time being away from
their family and friends during this time of thanks and giving. So please
don't forget the most important things about this holiday. Be thankful for
all you have been given and give to those who don't have the luxuries of
life we take for granted everyday. Enjoy the true spirit of Christmas and
most importantly thank the ones and the one who made this all possible for
us. Do this and it will be my Christmas present! Hey, Dave the surprise is
mutual my man. I hope all is well with you my brother. To the Maydick family, have yourselves a joyous holiday and
John; teach your bro the real game of lax. To Mr. Brian O'Neil, my mentor,
my sen-say, my friend hope you are doing well as
you finish up this year. To Mr. Viola, thanks and I hope I can do
as well too. For my sake at least, but no worries it isn't that bad
and will see home soon. Cornely, man
what have you been up too? Have a great holiday season bro. Still can't
forget those stories you came up with or how. Hope the road you've chosen
makes you happy. I thank all those who have put the time into writing a comment for this page. Every
little encouraging word helps, just ask Hammond. I thank you for your
help and support, in a cause that is hardly seen by most but nonetheless is
very important to the future of some of our fellow man. Happy Holidays and
be of cheer! p.s. my personal email is deroates21@yahoo.com
pfc derek oates shp grad '02
Hello and Christmas Peace be with you,
Just want you to know that you are in my prayers. I assure you, I will
remember you in all Prayers and Masses. I am proud of you beyond words. I
will look for the day when you return home. I hope you will come to your
Prep Home to see us. Be safe and remember that I love you. Father Bill
As a retired Air Force officer and Seton Hall Prep
alumnus, I just wanted to send my best wishes to other SHP alumni who have
volunteered to serve their country during some very difficult
years. During my military career, I spent many holidays away from my
loved ones and know how difficult it can be. Just remember that you are in
the hearts and minds of millions of Americans during this Christmas season.
God Bless.
Douglas P. Baird '71
Lt Col, USAF (Ret)
To all the Prep alumni serving in the Armed
Forces both in the USA and around the world, your unselfish service is an
outstanding expression of love. Knowing you are on duty protecting freedom
for us and for all peace-loving people, is a Christmas gift unmatched by
any other we will receive this year. May Our Lord Jesus Christ watch over
you this Christmas and throughout the New Year!
The Hayes Family,
Joanne, George Jr. (H'02), George III ('02), Andrew ('05)
12.21.04
To Those Who Serve
Your courage and sacrifices inspire us all. You are with us daily in our
thoughts and prayers.
Richard , Andrea, Richard 98 ,Cary 02 and Eric 07
Richard, Viet Nam '68-69
Thank you all for your sacrifice
to our country. It is men like you that make me proud to be an American. I
pray that God will watch over all of you and bring you home safely. I wish you
the best for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Anthony Makarow, USAF Ret.
Derek -
We miss
you during this Christmas season and thank you and everyone you are with in
Iraq for defending our freedom. We are very proud of you and pray for your safe
return.
The Maydick Family
from PV2 David
B. Hammond (United
States Army)
Class of 02
First,
I'd like to say that I am glad to see that there is a web page available
for people to see some of my fellow graduates of SHP who have joined the
military, and show them support at such a critical time. When I logged on
and saw the names of two people I was quite fond of while in school, who had joined the military, I was surprised. Pfc. Oates
was the first name I recognized, and was shocked once I had seen that he is
on active duty in Iraq. I never would have
imagined Derek to join the military when I knew him in school, but then
again, no one expected me to join the military either. The next name that I
recognized was 2LT Lambert. He was my peer leader freshman year, and though
I was only around him for a short period of time, considered him to be a
friend to me (besides, he was the one of the few seniors who didn’t pick on
me for being the "fat freshman", instead he encouraged me to work
out at the KAC after school everyday, so I worked out with him and changed
for the better. So, to Chris, wherever you are, Thank you!). I also am a
member of the Armed Services. My name is PV2 David B. Hammond (Class of 02') and I
am in the 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart, GA. Right now I am waiting
to go to Iraq, and praying for all
those already over there. I am attached to the 26th Forward Support Batallion (FSB) HHC. We are deploying in January and we
will be stationed in Baghdad from anywhere between
12-18 months (as long as the mission takes). As for keeping in touch with
everyone, Mr. Morris has my email address so for anyone who would like to
keep in touch while I'm over there, I'd appreciate it. For the families of
the soldiers already overseas, and those waiting to deploy, keep supporting
your loved ones and never let them forget how much they are truly
appreciated. One last thing...To the Oates family, though I never had the
opportunity to meet you, just knowing that your son is now where I will
soon be, makes me feel as if I should to keep in touch with you so I can
find out how Derek is doing, so if at all possible, please keep me updated
and let Derek know that I hope to see him over there in a short while.
Thank you and God Bless.
To Derek
and the rest of the Alumni in uniform,
Thank
you guys so very much. I admire and appreciate everything you are doing. I
wish you guys the best of luck and all of you will be in my prayers and
thoughts. Everyone come home safe. Derek, I know you will make us proud and
I hope to see you when you get back. Have a happy and safe holiday. Just
for everyone’s knowledge, you can go to http://www.shp.org/Home/In_Touch/Troops/www.anysoldier.com
to send a solider who doesn't get a lot of mail
from family or friends mail or a package. Especially around the holiday it
would be nice to receive something and would boost the soldiers’ moral. God
bless.
Brian P. O'Neill 2001
12.20.04
To My
Brothers in Arms Away from Home.
Wishing all of you God's blessings during this Christmas season. Know that
the work you are doing is appreciated and is not in vain. Be safe. Serve
with honor. Take care of our comrades. Pray for peace.
Walter A. Wiggins, MAJ, USAR
SHP Class of '84
To all of our troops:
You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Thank you for protecting
our country and all that you do. May God watch over you and bring you home
safely to your families and friends. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Our military is the best! God Bless.
The Minto Family ‘08
I just want to offer my support
to all of you that are sacrificing so much to be a part of our nation's
armed forces. I offer my prayers up to you and hope that you will continue
to be of good spirits! KEEP PUSHIN!!!
Michael Howard 01
To all the Prep alumni in our Military, Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. May you walk safely with God in your journey and may He bring you
home to your loved ones safe and sound.
Bill Dennehy, Class of '64
To All,
May you know your country appreciates the sacrifices that you are
making on our behalf. No one truly knows the cost of freedom except those
who serve and their families. I know it is especially difficult during the
holiday season but Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and the best in the New
Year.
God Bless you all and we pray for a safe and speedy return.
The Martin Family. 05
To All Alumni In the Service,
We can never thank you enough for your service to our country. You have
my prayers first thing in the morning and last thing before I fall
asleep. God bless and come home safely.
RJ Fornaro '94
To Our Troops all over the world,
Blessings and Prayers are with you and your families. Thank you for all
that you are doing for us back here at home. .
The Gallagher Family ‘05
12.19.04
To Derek and David,
Guys,
I'm proud to have been at school with you. While I never really was close
to either one of you, you guys are still a part of four of the greatest
years of my life, and I offer my prayers for you guys everyday. Spending a
mere total of seven weeks on active duty over the past two summers, I've
gotten a chance to meet the heart of the US Navy, the people who really
make the military work: the enlisted sailor (as well as the soldier,
Marine, airman, and Coast Guardsman). You guys are the real workers out
there, and that's something I'll never forget and will always take with me.
Derek, I hope you are doing your best out there. David, I have no clue
where you are, but I hope the same for you. Merry Christmas and God bless
Brian Viola
During this holiday season it is tough to
be away from family and friends in a strange land where we are not very
welcome. However, regardless of that, you are doing an immense service to all of us
back home keeping us safe and protecting our freedoms that some take for
granted. You are the ones who are the true heroes in life, not Spiderman,
Batman or Superman, but you the military men. Keep up the great work, be
safe, and above all, remember you are appreciated for everything you are
doing. God bless you all and God bless America.
Brian J. Klos - Class of '02
Stephen M. Klos - Class of '96
12.18.04
To all our troops, and especially
Seton Hall Prep graduates,
our prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your
courageous service to our country, and for the evolving countries of Afghanistan and Iraq. When you get
discouraged about the slowness of progress toward a
democracy, remember the starts and stops of our own country when
it began that journey.
I pray for your safe return, and God bless you,
John D'Albora ’58
To my
fellow alumni:
God bless you all and thank you for your sacrifice. Our prayers are with
you and with your families, especially during this holiday season.
Jack Fannan '64, father of Spc.
Gabriel Fannan, 215th FSB 1st Cavalry (Baghdad)
To Chris
Lambert and Scott Carpenter.
You
guys represent the best of the Prep. I am proud to have been in the same
graduating class as the both of you. I wish you the best of luck. Come home
safely. You two will be in my thoughts and prayers. Fight hard because you
represent the best of all Americans. I admire the both of you very much.
Kevin Ku, Class of '99
Dear SHP Alumni Troops-
Thank
you for your sacrifice - we support you and the cause. Merry Christmas and
my prayers are with you.
Matt McGovern
from
2LT Chris Roche ’92, USA
"We
sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm."-George Orwell
To the men and women in
our Military,
We thank you for your sacrifice and wish you the very best for the
Christmas season and for the New Year. Many of us have been in your
situation and we share with you the pride in the job that you are doing.
God bless you all.
Sam Champi [SHP Board of Trustees]
Vietnam '68-'69
Pfc Derek Oates,
As Steve Garvey once said, "The difference between the old ballplayer
and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the
name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the
back."
Through your commitment to your
country, you have proven yourself to be like the old ballplayer. Thanks for
giving us the best gift that anyone could give to us this holiday season:
the gift of freedom. May God bless you and your family.
Best holiday wishes,
Rich Shami '02
OO-RAH Cpl Tone!
And an OO-RAH to all our men and women in uniform, especially our SHP
Alumni. Keep up the good fight.
God Bless you,
Cadet Sheridan, M.L.
Virginia Military Institute
You are all in our prayers and
thoughts. May the peace that is the true spirit of Christmas find you and
keep you safe.
God Bless,
The Campi Family
12.17.04
Thanks for
everyone's support. Derek has been in Iraq for about two weeks. We
haven't heard form him yet but got this note from one of the family members
of a fellow soldier.
“ Greetings from Baghdad, Iraq! The 733 Paratroopers
of Task Force Blue Falcon have all now closed on our three Forwarding
Operating Bases (FOBs), which will be our homes
for the next four months or so. This update will provide you with as much
information as we can possibly provide on how we are living, the mission we
are executing, and what we are doing day-to-day….” [ long
message followed, describing food, living conditions, travel and communication routines, etc.
Soldiers have access to “internet cafes” where they can do e-mail, etc on a
regular basis.]
Bart Oates
To all,
May God keep you safe during this holiday season and always. May He return
you safely to your families and grant you a safe Christmas and a joyous New
Year. Thank you for all you do.
The Yochum family “05”
12.15.04
Pfc Derek Oates,
Hey man
I hope everything is going well and wish you the best luck and i shall keep you in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.
thank you for defending everything i love. it takes
a special calibre of a person to do what your
doing and i admire you for it as does our nation.
hope to see you when i get back. Merry Christmas!
Your friend,
Sean Francis Cornely
To all of
you,
God
Bless you and best holiday wishes.
Thank you for all you do,
The Durkin Family
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