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traingirl | 6:27 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Amy, I'm so very, very proud of you for your wonderful attitude in the face
of losing your husband and the love of your life. I wish all families were able
to be as respectful.
God bless you and your children always.
God bless you and your children always.
The Best of US | 6:43 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Heartwrenching. Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for those he
loves. May we ever be free thanks to men like Michael Alleman. May we always
remember the price.
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Jordan | 7:02 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Mr. Alleman was my teacher. He was a great guy. I was so proud when he went to
the Army last year. I hope his family is OK. I will miss him but I am proud I
got to have him as my teacher. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!
Grateful | 7:04 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May God Bless there family with the things they need. Thanks to them and many
other families like them, my family lives in peace and safety.
Thank You All
Thank You All
Haruch Family | 7:10 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Sweet Alleman family---
Even though we don't know you, we feel like you are a part of our "family" because like you, my husband is a part of the Military too. Being a part of such an incredible organization is so binding and honorable among Military families. Not only do we understand your feelings of patriotism and the honor in the Mission for peace, but we also understand your feelings of loniliness and challenging experiences during a deployment. My husband was away from me and our four children for a year in Baghdad...returning last June.
My emotions are so tender this morning as I read this article on the loss of your beloved. Our hearts go out to you in the deepest of ways. Our prayers will be with you...that the angels will carry you and your sweet sons.
Even though we don't know you, we feel like you are a part of our "family" because like you, my husband is a part of the Military too. Being a part of such an incredible organization is so binding and honorable among Military families. Not only do we understand your feelings of patriotism and the honor in the Mission for peace, but we also understand your feelings of loniliness and challenging experiences during a deployment. My husband was away from me and our four children for a year in Baghdad...returning last June.
My emotions are so tender this morning as I read this article on the loss of your beloved. Our hearts go out to you in the deepest of ways. Our prayers will be with you...that the angels will carry you and your sweet sons.
Valerie S | 7:14 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thank you Michael for you and your family's great sacrifice. I am weeping
for their loss and for Michael not being able to be there to see his boys grow
up. God bless the family.
Terribly sad... | 7:18 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
So very sorry to hear of your loss. What an outstanding person, husband, and
father he must have been. We need more people with a caring heart and sense of
humor.
Please know that you and your family are in many prayers. Find peace in knowing that you will someday be reunited as a family.
Please know that you and your family are in many prayers. Find peace in knowing that you will someday be reunited as a family.
thank you | 7:18 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
for the sacrifices that so may of you make for our freedom. we need brave en
and women like you
best wishes. may you continue to feel peace..
best wishes. may you continue to feel peace..
stillinut84651 | 7:37 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May God grant you and your family solace in your time of grief.
Utah has so very few individuals who volunteer to serve in the military. Here was a man who truly thought that serving his country was an honor and a duty. His love for his country was not just worn on his sleeve; he set aside his hopes and plans & put on the uniform in order to uphold our countrys promise of liberty to oppressed people on the other side of the world.
Utah has so very few individuals who volunteer to serve in the military. Here was a man who truly thought that serving his country was an honor and a duty. His love for his country was not just worn on his sleeve; he set aside his hopes and plans & put on the uniform in order to uphold our countrys promise of liberty to oppressed people on the other side of the world.
God father | 7:41 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thank you Michael for your sacrifice. May God bless your family and bring peace,
comfort and love into their lives.
thank you.
thank you.
Vietnam Veteran | 7:41 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
As a disabled vietnam vet let me say that my heart goes out to you and your
family. I grew up in AF and I lost some friends in the Vietnam War. I feel
your pain very deeply.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Your husband was a hero.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Your husband was a hero.
0802 | 7:58 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My deepest condolences. May God be with you and your family during this trying
time. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Laura & Ryan Nelson | 8:00 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
We love you and can't say enough good about your family, we are forever
grayeful for Mike serving all of us, for us, and our children. You are in our
prayers, that is so like you to concentrate on the good and think of the good
memories. It seems like only yesterday we saw you and he was leaving, we loved
the christmas card!!! We love you!!!!
Anonymous | 8:05 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May G-d bless this family now and in the future as they have to make their way
without a husband and father.
My G-d also bless our country's leaders so that they may one day bring all of the soldiers home.
My G-d also bless our country's leaders so that they may one day bring all of the soldiers home.
Army Spouse | 8:19 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thanks, and I'm sorry.
Rick | 8:24 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thank You for the sacrafice! I wish the choicest blessings on your family and
can't thank you enough for your service!
Anon | 8:25 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Your sons had a better example of a father in 6 years then most boys get in a
lifetime. A Hero and loving Husband and Father. Thank you for your sacrafice.
You are in our prayers
Brent | 8:37 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My prayers are with this family. I thank this family for the sacrafice they
have made. May God bless this family.
Nelson's | 8:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Words cannot describe our deepest sympathy. A loving and kind father, husband
and military man who young in life served his fellow man with honor and respect.
There are so many young couples that struggle with relationships. You have had
the love of your life and it will continue in your hearts forever. Prayers are
with you and your beautiful sons. You're always in our hearts.
His PL | 8:43 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I was there on the ground with him. He died a man's death in the face of
scum who kill women and children for fun and profit. He is a true American
hero.
Bless Your Family | 8:47 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I sit here with tears streaming down my cheeks, overwhelmed by the loss of such
a strong American soldier, and the feelings only a wife could have toward her
husband. I am amazed by th duty Michael and Amy felt for their country--for the
people of this country--for me and my family.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I am so sorry for you loss of a powerful husband and daddy. Words cannot express the feelings.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I am so sorry for you loss of a powerful husband and daddy. Words cannot express the feelings.
Richard | 8:47 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May God bless this family for their sacrifices, their attitude and their
example. The world needs more people like these. Thank you all so much.
Mrs. Alleman; Please make sure your sons know of the appreciation that the people of the United States have for their Dad, you and them. I don't even know any of you, and this is more tragic than words can describe, but your love and positive outlook are an inspiration to us all. May God strengthen and sustain you in this difficult time.
Mrs. Alleman; Please make sure your sons know of the appreciation that the people of the United States have for their Dad, you and them. I don't even know any of you, and this is more tragic than words can describe, but your love and positive outlook are an inspiration to us all. May God strengthen and sustain you in this difficult time.
BobP | 8:49 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Greater love hath no man than he who giveth his life for his friends.
They will be together again in a better place,.
They will be together again in a better place,.
Truth | 8:53 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in your time of need.
Despite what millions of foolish Americans around the country think, your husband and father did not die in vain. He is a hero who died trying to bring a better life to his brothers and sisters.
Through the power of God and the love of His Son, Jesus Christ, you will see him again someday.
John 15: 13 - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
With respect and gratitude -
Dan Maloy
Enid, OK
Despite what millions of foolish Americans around the country think, your husband and father did not die in vain. He is a hero who died trying to bring a better life to his brothers and sisters.
Through the power of God and the love of His Son, Jesus Christ, you will see him again someday.
John 15: 13 - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
With respect and gratitude -
Dan Maloy
Enid, OK
Thank you Alleman Family | 9:31 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May I quote Abraham Lincoln?
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Thank you Alleman Family! I am forever grateful!
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Thank you Alleman Family! I am forever grateful!
In Awe Of Such Bravery | 9:32 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
May the arms of mercy and love hold you and your family.
A great hero has died in Iraq. A great hero will continue to raise her family in American Fork.
May God bless and support you.
Thank you for your families sacrifice.
A great hero has died in Iraq. A great hero will continue to raise her family in American Fork.
May God bless and support you.
Thank you for your families sacrifice.
Dixie Hansen, Logan, Utah | 9:33 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I was at the school your husband taught at. H was a great teacher and person.
I remember when He spoke of going to serve for our country. He was very happy
and ready. He loved His Wife and two boys. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely, the manager and cooks at Nibley.
Inspired | 9:35 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I was feeling sorry for myself today for some trivial matters. Then I read this
article and felt ashamed of myself and grateful for a brave, selfless family
like this. I feel inspired to do something more important with my life. Thank
you to the Allemans.
Oh Please | 9:46 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
When I saw this on TV last night, I cried. What a wonderful man and selfless
sacrifice. And what a fine little family. What a loss!
Excuse me for this, but certain people are going to have a lot to answer for.
Excuse me for this, but certain people are going to have a lot to answer for.
My Thoughts | 9:51 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
He was made of different material than I am, I wouldn't have left a
teaching job, and my family and volunteered to go to war. He was a brave person
and I offer my condolences to the family.
when will it end? | 9:53 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
At the risk of sounding uncaring at such a tragic and terrible time, one has to
ask the question, "When will this end?" My heart goes out to this
young family who are going through what no family should ever go through. That
said, this fine husband and father certainly was a hero. When all is said and
done though these kids will grow up without a father and this mother without her
husband.
I pray that an end will come to this war so that no more lives will be disrupted - be they American, Iraqi or whatever.
May God bless you in your time of need.
I pray that an end will come to this war so that no more lives will be disrupted - be they American, Iraqi or whatever.
May God bless you in your time of need.
Scott | 9:55 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My deepest condolences. I have the utmost respect for your family and the
sacrifice you have made. Please know that I am eternaly gratful for men like
your husband.
Scott Neil
Cedar City
Scott Neil
Cedar City
Mrs. Alleman | 9:56 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Please tell your beautiful boys for me and all of America that their Father is a
Hero. My Prayers are with your little family in this difficult time. Thank you
for allowing us a glimpse into something so deeply personal yet so heroic. My
sense of country, honor and sacrifice are deepened as a result.
We don't know you but we love you and mourn with you.
Christian Berg
SLC UT
We don't know you but we love you and mourn with you.
Christian Berg
SLC UT
Steve, Pennsylvania | 10:02 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My prayers are with your family.
My Deepest Sympathies and Thanks | 10:02 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thank you Alleman family for your sacrifices for our country. Those two little
boys have a very personal lifelong, eternally selfless example in their life
that they can look forward to seeing again someday.
As a grown man who also lost his dad at age 7, I know what it is like to go through life without my daddy around. It still hurts but has also given me a greater strength and perspective in life that I would not trade for anything in this world.
God Bless Your Family. Know that your dad/husband/son will be there throughout your life, right when you need him. I promise this is true. I've lived it and continue to live it.
Bay Area Dad
As a grown man who also lost his dad at age 7, I know what it is like to go through life without my daddy around. It still hurts but has also given me a greater strength and perspective in life that I would not trade for anything in this world.
God Bless Your Family. Know that your dad/husband/son will be there throughout your life, right when you need him. I promise this is true. I've lived it and continue to live it.
Bay Area Dad
TVB | 10:18 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I have a son-in-law serving, I can only imagine what your going through. Know
this, I respect you, your brave and honorable husband and family more than
words can say. May our Heavenly Father poor down his blessings upon you and
your family.
great man - great family | 10:27 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
John 15: 13 - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his
life for his friends."
US soldiers - wow - what patriots and hero's they are. While the rest of the country debates the correctness of the war they stand firm and suffer mud, sweat and sometimes even death and simply serve their country AND the people of Iraq. Micheal Alleman was and is a hero. The Alleman family are great Americans and their sacrifice will not be in vain. May the Lord bless this family.
US soldiers - wow - what patriots and hero's they are. While the rest of the country debates the correctness of the war they stand firm and suffer mud, sweat and sometimes even death and simply serve their country AND the people of Iraq. Micheal Alleman was and is a hero. The Alleman family are great Americans and their sacrifice will not be in vain. May the Lord bless this family.
Kenneth in Texas | 10:34 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Thank you, Michael, Amy, and family for "laying so costly a sacrifice upon
the altar of freedom." A grateful nation is forever indebted to you and
many others who have made and will make similar sacrifices.
MSgt (Ret) Tom Hansen | 10:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
After serving for 22 years in the Air Force, I have nothing but the tenderest of
feelings for those who have chosen to serve, most especially for those who chose
that path after 9/11. Mrs. Alleman and sons, your own sacrifice will NEVER be
forgotten by those who have served, are serving, and will serve this great
nation in the future. I pray that God may give His peace, as only He can, to
you and your sons.
Gratitude | 11:08 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
The gratitude of strangers can not bring back your husband, but I hope that it
will help you some how in the coming days. Thank you for your family's
sacrifice. Some give all. May you all find comfort, until you are once again
reunited with your good husband.
Ryan | 11:34 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
How tragic for so many reasons. Heaven help us.
Pete Texas | 11:43 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
As a retire Army soldier, I truly understand you feeling and understand what you
husband stood for and what he did for this great country! He laydown his life
for us to celebrate and enjoy our freedom! I am so sorry for your lose, but
thanks you for yor husband and son. I have been there and have send my
son's twice my God Bless and the family and this great country.
Some gave all
Pete
Some gave all
Pete
Soldier's father, Tony S. | 11:58 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
As a father of a soldier, I mourn the loss of your husband/son/brother this day.
I dread the possibility that someday this news may come to me but I also know if
that day shall come, as you have, I will stand proud! I am brought to tears
every time I see my son stand at attention and salute the American flag. As you
know, they are a special kind of person, full of honor and integrity and I thank
God they exist in todays world. May God bless you and yours.
MAK | 11:58 a.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My dad was an Air Force Fighter Pilot and I was 4 when my mom had the same visit
to her front door! Amazing how this article brought back a flood of memories.
My heartfelt thanks for your sacrifice, my condolences for your loss. A friend
has this e-mail signature: "They whom we love and lose are no longer where
they were before. They are now....wherever we are..." God bless.
Father of US Infantry Soldier | 12:08 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009
As a Father of a US Infantry Soldier, you have my sincere condolences and
appreciation for your sacrifice.
Our soldiers represent all that is good and virtuous.
My God bless you and your family through this difficult time, and you will feel His comfort
Our soldiers represent all that is good and virtuous.
My God bless you and your family through this difficult time, and you will feel His comfort
Death is not final | 12:20 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009
Death is not final - a sweet reunion awaits all of the Alleman family with their
wonderful son Michael. In the mean time, I pray that the Lord's spirit will
comfort and sustain your family. Michael lived and died great - a son, father
and warrior for freedoms sake.
THANK YOU | 1:11 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009
I have 2 little girls myself, and I can't imagine leaving them. The men and
women serving our country are truly heroes, and are more than deserving of our
respect and gratitude.
RE: Inspired | 1:34 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My thoughts exactly. I get overwhelmed by life so easily. Amy is clearly a much
stronger person than I am. I have all the respect in the world for military
families. I could never do it. Thank you for your service.
Lisa | 2:14 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009
My heart is with you. My husband is going to Iraq in April. Good Luck in
everything.
Lisa
North Carolina
Lisa
North Carolina
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How grateful I am that this family will one day be united again! Although there will still be moments where the loss is overwhelming, I hope that brings some comfort at times.
Thank you Michael Alleman.
Thanks for laying down your life (greather love hath no man than this) so we can be safe.