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Michael P Bartley |
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Barnhill, Illinois |
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January 15, 2011 |
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Killed in Mosul, Iraq, when an Iraqi soldier from the unit with which they were training shot them with small arms fire. |
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| Soldier grew up in rural Illinois town The Associated Press An only child growing up in rural southern Illinois, Michael Bartley seemed like a perfect fit for the Army. “He enlisted in the Army, and I thought, how appropriate,” David Savage, Bartley’s elementary school principal and the superintendent of Fairfield Schools, told WSIL-TV. “Their motto is to be all you can be. Michael lived that.” A basketball player, Bartley graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 2007. His coach told the TV station he remembers his former player for his optimism and strong work ethic. The 23-year-old from Barnhill, Ill., and another soldier were killed Jan. 15 in Mosul, Iraq, when an Iraqi soldier opened fire on them during a training exercise. Rebecca Isles, Bartley’s mother, told the Evansville Courier-Press that her son joined the Army shortly after high school and later re-enlisted. He was on his second tour of duty in Iraq. Bartley also was a member of Orchardville Community Church and returned to his hometown to visit friends and family. “He was in his uniform and he looked so sharp,” Savage told the TV station. “We were so proud of him. And I told him, I said, you know Michael, this is a great accomplishment. And he said, ‘You know Mr. Savage. I’m really excited about this.’“ In addition to his mother, Bartley is survived by his father and grandmothers. He was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. |
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| From Obits.Syracuse.com Some Guestbook Entries September 5, 2018 May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Teresa Etienne Friend September 4, 2018 watched this boy grow into an awesome man. wish he was here to help his mother . would like to thank him from the bottom of my heart for giving his life fighting for my freedom. love you michael DONALD AUSTIN Friend September 4, 2018 Continued thoughts n prayers for the family. Thank u Sgt. Michael for ur brave service. U will always remain a hero. May u continue to rest in peace! Diane Akins September 4, 2018 Beck, there are no words. I cant even imagine. May God comfort you and hold you close. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs❤ Marlene Elliott Friend September 4, 2018 Shana Hughes Friend September 4, 2018 Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice, Brave Soldier. I know you have left a Void in your Mom's heart, but she is also SO very, very Proud of the Son she raised. I Love you, "Mom". Coach-o Stull Friend September 4, 2018 So sorry Becky I was just thinking bout him yesterday sending you love prayers and hugs December Shock Friend September 4, 2018 So , so sorry about Michael. I love you Becky September 4, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss and Michael Thank u for your Services Sending Prayers to his family and friends Anna Cox Friend September 4, 2018 Thank you for your services miss you bub Dannie White Friend September 4, 2018 May God continue to comfort and strengthen you. Rhonda Kenshalo Friend September 4, 2018 Miss you and love you forever Michael. Stacy Cooper Friend September 4, 2018 Thank you for your service. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. Freedom isn't Free. So very sorry Becky. We are always here if you need us. We love you Becky. JD & Sherry West Friend September 4, 2018 We love you and try to live our lives in honor of and worthy of Michaels sacrifice! What an honor it was to walk amounts heroes! Rest In Peace soldier! Team Fierro Military September 4, 2018 Miss you every day brother! I will always cherish our memories we had together of you and your family! Until the day we meet again, love you brother! Zach Wright Zach Wright Military September 4, 2018 Ive known him since he was a little boy giving his mom crap to watching him grow into a wonderful young man. He is greatly loved a will forever be missed. Love you!!! Dana Weatherford Family September 4, 2018 Michael, Thank you for Serving to protect us all. You where so brave. Unfortunately words can't bring him back into your arms . I wish they could. Sorry for your loss Becca. Love and Prayers , Deanna Price Harris Deanna Price Harris Friend September 4, 2018 May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate SGT. Bartley. He was a brave, young soldier, who left this earth much too soon. Tina Fugate Friend September 4, 2018 Love and miss you Danielle Adams Friend September 4, 2018 Rest in Peace Sgt. Michael Bartley. God bless Rebecca. Donna Wilson Friend April 13, 2013 Hello, We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bartley Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Michael P. Bartley US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong. Sincerely, Charlie Gili & Family On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign Charlie Gili January 17, 2013 January 15, 2013 To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael P. Bartley: Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten. Peggy Childers May 19, 2012 So sorry for the loss of this young soldier. Prayers for his family. January 15, 2012 To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael P. Bartley: Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten. Peggy Childers July 7, 2011 To the family of Sgt. Michael P. Bartley: Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all." Peggy Childers March 6, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come. Diane Everett February 9, 2011 Hey brother. You will be missed and forever in our hearts. You will always be remembered. Damon & Alyssa Morales February 1, 2011 Thank you for your service. And bless your family for their sacrifice as well. It takes a great soul to protect others. Liz January 31, 2011 Hey battle you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten by myself or our fellow battle buddies. your battle buddy now then and forever Sgt Wakester Michael mike wakester January 30, 2011 Sgt Bartley, Thank you for your service to our country so that we may know freedom. Our prayers are with your family during this sad, sad time. May we never forget the sacrifices of brave men and woman such as you. Rest in Peace, our brother in Christ. Edd & Karen Williams January 27, 2011 Thank you Sgt Michael P. Bartley. You are a american hero and you are what it takes to be that american hero. RIP Sgt Michael P. Bartley. Family you are in my prayers and god bless you and thank you... Shay Gossett January 26, 2011 Michael, Thank you for our freedom.You are our HERO.You will be missed but never forgotten.I will take care of your grandma Delta!! M'Lissa Redfearn January 26, 2011 An American hero, may God bless your family and give them peace. May your young spirit live on in our hearts. Thank you to all who have served our country. Francis & Carol Knaebel January 25, 2011 terri wood January 25, 2011 Thank you for helping to keep our freedom. Your family is extremly proud of you for the man that you are. Will keep them in my prayers. Rest in Peace Aft. Michael Bartley! Debra Welty January 25, 2011 RIP Sgt. Bartley. May you sleep with the angels and know that you are an American Hero in so many peoples eyes. Michelle Odum January 25, 2011 to you our Brave soldier God Bless and keep you as well as your family January 25, 2011 Military Order of the Purple Heart, a Congressionaly Chartered Veterans Service Organization God Bless the Memory of Sgt Michael P Bartley and his Family. All Gave Some, Some Gave ALL, Some are still Giving! Respectfully, The Military Order of the Purple Heart State of IL and Ladies Auxiliary God Speed Brave Warrior! Christina Finn January 22, 2011 thank u so much for keeping us free Kyle Moore January 22, 2011 It is with deep sadness that I offer condolences on the loss of your brave son, Michael. He was a true American Hero. Although I have experienced tragic losses, I cannot know the grief you are now experiencing at the loss of your son. There is no greater loss than that of a child - regardless of age. I know that we live in a safe democracy because of brave, selfless people like Michael. I am forever in debt to you and your son for his supreme sacrifice. My ongoing prayers are with you. Patricia Gavros Patricia Gavros January 22, 2011 I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Michael will never be forgotten. For you every single soldier Those who served so honorable Your life was forever altered While I’m home safe and free I stand with grateful admiration I stand respectful and so proud I know I’m only a civilian And I don’t even know if it’s allowed But I salute you; allow me the honor to salute you with permission let me say Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part. I salute you. For those missing in action; for those who didn’t make it home. I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone. For every neatly folded flag; for every shattered family I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory. I salute you, allow me the honor to salute you with permission let me say even though I hold no rank know that from my heart my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part. I salute you . Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt SGT. David M. Fisher KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq MacDaniel January 21, 2011 Danielle Weatherford January 21, 2011 We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. Danielle Weatherford January 19, 2011 Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the loss of Sgt Michael Bartley. As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war... I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. In the days ahead, you will be going through unimaginable grief, please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this. May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days and may Michael, rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten. I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago. Never my soul, still the song, Of wounded hearts, their loved one gone, Of him who gave his life, for me, That I might live, in liberty. Sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Garnet Jenkins January 19, 2011 Rest in peace. Henryk Zaleski January 19, 2011 The Final Salute “Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms, SGT Michael Bartley. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Michael. And to Michael it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Michael, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace. On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Michael’s family and loved ones. Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109 For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud |
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