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RIP Michael Phillips #1019119
06/17/15 12:12 AM
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Today my cousin Michael died, of brain cancer. He served 11 years in the US Marine Corp. When he was first diagnosed he was upset, not because he was dying but because it meant he was forced to accept medical discharge and could no longer serve.

Semper Fi SSgt Michel Phillips
See you again someday cousin


Last edited by GuybrushThreepwood; 06/17/15 12:15 AM.

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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019123
06/17/15 01:24 AM
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So sad,my deepest condolences to you and his family.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019141
06/17/15 04:16 AM
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So sorry for your loss GuybrushThreepwood. From what you said he loved his country and served his country to keep us all safe. My sympathy to you and his family.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019151
06/17/15 06:59 AM
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My Condolences for you and your cousins family. May he rest in peace.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019173
06/17/15 10:28 AM
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My condolences. May he rest in peace.

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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #1019174
06/17/15 10:41 AM
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I am very sorry for your loss.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019177
06/17/15 10:55 AM
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My heartfelt condolences go out to you, Guybrush and Michael's family.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019178
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Sorry to hear of your loss; prayers for strength.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019181
06/17/15 12:11 PM
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condolences to you and your family for the loss of your cousin. Terrible thing to happen to one who served our country bravely.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019182
06/17/15 12:20 PM
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Oh, Guybrush, what a lovely tribute. I am so sorry for your loss, which is a loss for all of us.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019191
06/17/15 02:04 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss Guybrush.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019192
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Thank you all.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019206
06/17/15 04:08 PM
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Aw so sorry for your loss! Sending HUGS and prayers. May he rest in peace!

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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: auntiegram] #1019207
06/17/15 04:14 PM
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My prayers go out to your families. hearts


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019210
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sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and all the family

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019214
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my prayers go out to you and your family.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019226
06/17/15 08:18 PM
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Condolences to you and yours Guybrush.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019236
06/17/15 08:53 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss Guybrush. Condolences to you and your family.

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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: Midge] #1019255
06/17/15 11:38 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss of a fine Marine who served so that we may live free.
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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019436
06/19/15 03:05 PM
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I just got back from the funeral. Had to leave the reception afterwards to get ready for work. At the funeral home a half dozen Patriot Guard Riders stood guard over the entrance. I had wondered if they would show. Inside were a couple dozen Marines in full dress uniform, including Michael's younger brother. Six acted as pallbearers. Another cousin is an Airman and he was in uniform as well. At the cemetery I noticed two Sailors, a man and a woman (there uniform pants are white). The Marines I saw were all male.

The Patriot Guard Riders escorted the processional to the cemetery and stood back respectfully as the Marines saluted the coffin bearing their brother in arms. Seven other Marines carried out the 21 gun salute. As two Marines folded the American flag and third approached, saluted the flag and place the spent cartridges inside the folds. After the flag was folded the Marine not holding it saluted it. The one holding it passed it to the other, then he saluted it. After the flag was handed to Michael's grieving mother, Susan, thanking her for her son's service to his country, one of the Patriot Guard Riders came over to thank her for her son's service too.

According to Michael's mother, his last whispered words before he could no longer speak were the words of the Lord's Prayer.





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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019462
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Oh Goodness, Guybrush, that made me cry.


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: looney4labs] #1019464
06/19/15 06:49 PM
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It sounds like it was a beautiful ceremony.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: Marian] #1019467
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My sincere condolences for your loss, GuybrushThreepwood, to you and to all the family hearts


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Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019468
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Condolence to you and family. Michael's life is a great example for all. The ceremony is touching.

Re: RIP Michael Phillips [Re: GuybrushThreepwood] #1019494
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What's really impressive is the Marines move together in silence. The only time I heard an audible command was for the 21 gun salute. Until then and after they didn't say a word, except when handing the flag to the parents. Michael wasn't married, no children, he did leave behind a cat and a dog. Which his parents are carrying for now (they had them when he deployed).

My sister who stayed at the reception longer found out that the Marines who serve at funerals are a reserve unit which specializes in funerals, they want to do this for Marine families.


Thank you again.



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