Mark W. Melcher Obituary

I made this plaque to memorialize Mark. I served with him in Iraq. He was a great friend. Can someone please provide me with an address so that I can send this to the family? I am in Michigan. My email is [email protected].

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Mark W. Melcher US Army Specialist.

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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Never forgotten... Love you brother R.I.P

.......

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:
Always remembering Mark. "Some gave all."

Mark as the anniversary of your passing approaches I remember well of being afforded the opportunity to be amongst your bravery. I've never forgotten you and I'm proud to have made your acquaintance. I still have the Snow CD you gave me all those years ago at Mellon – yes I did listen to Lady with a Red Dress on as you asked me to... I don't know if you were trying to say something through a song but I'm sure you knew where my heart was going to take me. However, none the less I love ya and I'm thankful to have encountered such a witty, noble soul. Your memory lives in my heart. Thank you Soldier for your selfless sacrifice - Love ya, Lana McCartan aka ‘Thumper' as Mike would say!

Again it's August 26th. You would have gotten a nice birthday mail today - actually. You'll never be forgotten!
Yvonne

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless you always.

You will never be forgotten. Thinking of you on your special day today!
Best thoughts from Germany all across wherever you may rest in peace now.
Yvonne

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

To the family of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:
Mark 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
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Melcher!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of an
Angel and soldier drawing.

I did not know Mark, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.

Sincerely,

Debra Estep
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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The Other Side
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Our continued thoughts and prayers out to John and Kathy and all the MELCHER family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU...All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you.We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are.........................................FOREVER BROTHERS.........SEMPER FI..............B.V.C..../

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Melcher and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Melcher,

It was an honor to serve with your son. His optimism lifted our spirits on those bad days. He always had peanut butter granola bars handy!!! I think about him often, and rest assured knowing that he died doing what he loved. God Bless you both. God Bless Mark...

1LT Michael White
Cougar 11

Mr. and Mrs. Melcher,

On this day we remember your son and all the others who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifce for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Thank you for your son, Mark, and for his sacrifice for us, because it was your sacrifice too. God bless you and heal your broken heart for your loss. We remember you today also.


With much gratitude,

The Miller Family

The price Spc. Mark W. Melcher and his loved ones have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.

There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Mark's Sacrifice.

Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I met Spc Melcher when he arrived for duty in Iraq. He was "the new guy" and I never really got to truely know him. He was assigned to my platoon and I had the honor of speaking with him one day. I knew that he was one of a kind. Here was a soldier, that had seen war before, volunteered to come back and fight again. The first question he asked me was, where do I sign up to stay, since our unit was scheduled to come home in a few months. He wanted to put his time in, like everyone else. He was only with us a few weeks before he was killed and I never got a chance to sit with him again and talk.
He always wanted to learn more and more, never afraid to ask a question. He was a true soldier and it was a honor to know him and serve with him.
Mark, walk in Heaven now, you've done your time in hell.

YOU ARE TRULY A AMERICAN WARRIOR AND HERO R.I.P BRO

To marks family , i wish i could find the words to express how sorry iam but i can't. when i seen marks name in a VFW magazine i was wishing it wasn't him but soon found out after looking through my pictures and some searches on the web it was true. i served with mark when he was at ft benning ,2/69 armor. he was a great guy and a great soldier.As many of us know we don't always keep in contact with past friends that we served with,but we never forget them. i will always remember mark and proud to have been able serve with him.Take care and God bless you

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I write. As an Army wife and a fellow Pittsburgher learning of your son's untimely passing saddens me deeply. I hope that you all find strength in each other and may your love sustain you. My sincerest sympathy and condolences for your family.

It really touch me deeply the fact that SPC Melcher is no longer among us. I met Mark in Camp Shelby and we were toguether in War

rior Platoon 03. He and I shared lots of stories about Desert Shield/Storm. I used to be a Tank Platoon leader hence; long hours of converstaion about tanks beetween him and I. I still have a picture of the last night before he got into the bus and left Camp Shelby and also other pictures with some of our friends. He was a true American that sacrified the comfort of being out of a dangerous Combat zone and decided to go and serve this country without reservation or purpose of evasion. My upmost respect and sympathy for Mark and his entire family.



I wish our Nation has more Patriots Citicens like Mark.



Very respectfully

My heartfelt sympathy to the Melcher family in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark,( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 years) but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Mark my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

The family of Spc Shawn Davies send you our deepest sympathy, you are in our prayers at this time of deep sorrow. We truly know how you suffering, we lost Shawn in Iraq in July,2004. He was also in the Army, First Cav Division out of Fort Hood Tx. He was the gunner of the Bradley tank, loved what he was doing, loved the Army. Mark like Shawn is now our Angles with God and will never be forgotten. God give you strength to carry on in Mark's name.

My deepest sympathies for your loss. May God bring you comfort and sustain you during this sad time. Although Mark was here for a very short time, he touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wished I would've known sooner, or I would have come to the viewing. My husband, SFC Brent A Adams, 40, was killed in Iraq on December 1, 2005, when a rocket hit his truck. I know the pain you are going through. Please have faith that God will get you through this. Our prayers are with you.

I met Mark at Camp Shelby, MS - where we went thru mobilization. We shared many conversations about his tanks - that he loved - and my infantry. He was truly a great soldier, who had no regrets about his mission he was heading to in Iraq - the veteran he was.

My sympathies go out to his family and friends. The men and women that were in Camp Shelby with Mark, and those that proudly served with him, are mourning with you. This is our loss. On April 15 America lost a great son, and a good soldier - in Specialist Mark Melcher. May his soul rest in peace.

The Melcher Family,



Mark was a very good friend, and Boss.

Mark was considered a part of our family, and We will be lost without him. He will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for sharing your wonderful son with us.



Mark will always be a great American Hero.



Thank you for serving and protecting our country! We love you Mark!



Love,

The Steinmetz Familly

To the Melcher Family,



I did not know Mark directly, however, my Fiance, Tony Bruno became very close the Mark when they were training together in Mississippi before they both left for Iraq. Tony spoke very highly of your son and enjoyed getting to know him and they developed a deep brotherly bond. He tasked me with finding Mark a date for our wedding next year. Tony was devastated to hear of the loss of Mark. My deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mark was a very brave, selfless individual. I am tremendously sorry for your loss.

To the Melcher Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. I didn't know Mark, but my nephew PFC Joshua Prince served with him in Iraq. I can't imagine what it must be like and my heart aches to hear this news and to know that he was a dear friend to my nephew. I have be anxiously awaiting the return of my sister SPC Charity Moore who has been in Iraq since June 2005 only to be told a few months ago that my nephew was being sent as well. I pray for them and their fellow soldiers everyday. I am so proud of them and the sacrifice they make. God be with your family and may he give you peace. And thanks to Mark for all that he did to help make this world a better place. May he rest in peace.

Our family wants you to know that your family is in our thought and prayers. Spc. Melcher served with our nephew/cousin, Joshua Prince. Josh was very lucky to have had someone like Mark to take him under his wing while in Iraq. Our two sons class's (2nd and 4th grade) where very proud to be writing to these brave men while serving our country.

God Bless

Dear John, Kathy, John and Denise,

Our hearts are with you all. Mark is a hero to us, and will never be forgotten. We are very proud of his courage and dedication to his family, friends and country.

Love always,

Sean Steinmetz and Lisa Dugas

Spring Garden - North Side

To the Melcher family: I rememember Mark as a student at St. Peter's. He was always a curious learner and always willing to be a friend to anyone. His cheerfulness and willingness to help others, have obviously guided him through his life. My prayers are with you as you grieve your loss. Mary Anne Carroll

to the melcher family, i did not know your son, but i went to the funeral home to see this hero and show my respect to him. my son is in taqaddum now, and i live behind north catholic high school, so in some way i feel a connection to this brave soldier. as i saw the long line of people waiting to see spc melcher, i couldn't help but think of how he touched all of their lives-he truly must have been a special person. though he isn't here with you now, he is resting easy in that special place reserved for heroes, and may that someday bring you comfort. may god bless you and your family. your son will never be forgotten, even by people who didn't know him, like me.

To the Melcher Family:

I want to express my deepest sympathies your loss. I worked with Mark at Mellon years ago. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr. Bonagura's third grade class and the staff at Akron Elementary School in Akron, PA send their sympathy and prayers to the family of Mark Melcher. (Mark was a penpal to the children in the class). Thank you Mark for serving our country. You are our Hero!!

Although we did not know your son personally, his untimely death strikes us as a familiar feeling. I lost my husband, SPC Robert E. Hall, Jr. on June 28, 2005 in Iraq. The feeling of emptiness and heartache consume you. Always remember, HE IS OUR HERO!!!! My daughter and I are very proud of your son and what he has done for our country and for us. I know the feeling that you have right now, because I have been there. Believe me, in time it will become a little easier to deal with. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, to talk, to cry to, or just to vent your feelings to...Please call me or email me. I want to be there for you as so many were there for me 10 months ago. My phone number is 724-218-1516. Again, my heart goes out to you and your family and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all and GOD BLESS OUR HERO MARK

dear family of mark melcher,

I am very proud to say that i knew your son very well, i served with him while he was in iraq. over the last couple of months we became very close, i just want to say that i am sorry for your lose and send my prayers, it was hard on all of us guys here that knew him, knowing that we have to go out there adn do the same thing he was doing. RIP Mark MElcher

To the family of Spc. Mark W. Melcher

We did not know Mark but knew of him thru our grandson, Josh Prince who served with him and became good friends. Josh looked up to Mark and was so very grateful for his guidane and friendship. This will never be forgotten and we thank you Mark. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief. We are so proud of our servicemen and their willingness to give their lives for this country. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Ray & Joyce

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. NO WORDS ON THIS EARTH CAN EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND KEEP HIS SMILE ALIVE WITH THEM. MAY PEACE FIND YOU.

To the Family of SPC Mark W. Melcher



We did not know Mark, but knew of him thru our grandson,PFC Josh Prince, who served with him & became good friends. Josh looked up to Mark and was so very grateful for his guidance and friendship. This will never be forgotten and we thank you Mark. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief. We are so proud of our servicemen and their willingness to give their lives for our country and the freedom of all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Ray Prince & Joyce Eberly

Dear Friends & Family of Mark Melcher,

Although we didn't know Mark personally, we send our deepest sympathies. Mark and our son Joshua Prince served in Iraq together and became good friends. We have heard a lot about Mark from him. I'm greatful that they had each other while so far from home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.

DEAR FAMILY OF MARK MELCHER,

WE DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON, BUT OUR GRANDSON, JOSHUA PRINCE SERVED WITH HIM IN IRAQ, AND WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF HIS. WE KNOW THE PAIN OF LOSING A CHILD PERSONALLY AND WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SERVICEMEN AND THEIR WILLINGNESS TO GIVE THEIR VERY LIVES FOR THIS COUNTRY. GOD BLESS THEM EVERY ONE AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

John & Denise Melcher,

My heartfelt sympathies are being sent to you, over the death of your beloved son Mark. He lived in the same apt. bldg. and though I didn't know him well, my heart felt sadden by your loss. He and I got to talk last summer, while on the bus (when the bldg. had a chemical evacuation.) He spoke then about going into the reserves, for his future retirement monies, also about his job at Mellon Bank and about his cat. He reminded me a little of one of my own sons (that I lost do to a tragic accident). So I can truly sympathize with your heart break. You are in my prayers.

Our Heavenly Father is the only way to get through this and it will take a lot of time.

Although I did not know Mark personally, my brother was serving with him in Habiniyah, Iraq near Ramadi. My brother was sent over shortly after his 19th birthday and Mark took him under his wing and was helping him with everything. They were becoming very close friends. Thank you Mark for helping my brother with everything. I am very sorry for your loss.

Our Deepest sympathies go out to the family&friends of Mark.Although we did not personally know him it is with a very heavy heart that we send you this.My son Pfc Prince was serving with Mark in Iraq,he had become very good friends with him.They were talking the night before and Josh was glad to have a good friend to talk to while so far away.Your sorrow&pain is shared by Joshua&our family.Please remember that we are very proud of him and all of our men serving and we will not forget the sacrifices they made.

We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.

sincerely with great sorrow and sadness.

David& Lori Prince

Dear The Melcher Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mark and I both started working together at Mellon back in 1993. He was a great friend and a pleasure to be with. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and even those who didn't. I will never forget you Mark.

Love Hilda

Dear Kathy,John,John,Denise,Luke,Melda,

Pat,Ron,Kim,Mike and Nicole,

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this difficult. Mark will be missed by many people. His smile and the way he made people feel will be remembered by many. It is unfair that he was taken at such a young age, but try to find comfort in knowing that he was doing what he loved to do. Our condolences.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear Melcher family

I went to St. Peter`s and North Catholic ('89) with Mark. I just want to extend my condolences to you and God Bless Mark for all he has done for us.

The Melcher Family,



Please except our heartfelt sympathy, we are very sorry for your loss.

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped in the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Honor them by remembering...Freedom- is their gift to us.

I did not know Mark, but he served with my nephew in Iraq. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. And also the thoughts and prayers of my son's third grade class at Akron Elementary School, which are writing letters to the Mark and three others in his company. Thank you Mark for serving our country! God Bless!

Dear Mark's family,

I am so sorry to find out that Mark is gone! He was an amazing freind to me back in high school. All though I haven't seen Mark for many years now, I often thought about him and how he was doing. God has another angel standing beside him now.

To the Melcher family,



I want to extend my condolences to you for your devastating loss. I first met Mark when he started working at Mellon in 1993, and I became friends with him not much after that, as I am sure most people did when they got to know Mark. I will always remember the fun times that I had while working with him, golfing with him, and hanging out with him at a bar or restaurant. I regret not keeping in touch with him over the last couple of years, but Mark left a everlasting impression with me, and I want to along with Mark's family extend my condolences to Sean, Mike, and Eric as I know that you guys were extremely close to Mark. Mark I hope that you get to golf with your creator, and keep our country protected from above, as I know you will.



Your friend forever,



Don

I was so deeply sadden to read about your son, Spc. Mark Melcher, another fallen HERO. Hold on to all of your cherished memories and God's love will carry you through. With sincere deepest sympathy...Angel Eyes

To the Melcher Family,

I did not know Mark, but became aware of his service to our country through the North Catholic family. I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and to thank you for raising and nuturing such a fine American. He gave his life so we in this country can live ours in peace. God bless him and you in these most trying and difficult time. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Carl Apel

North Catholic class of 74

John and Denise,



Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.



Your former neighbors,

To the Family of Spc. Mark W. Melcher--My heart aches for you as parents and loved ones of your beloved soldier. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort and peace in Jesus' loving arms. "Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends." Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

A Proud 172nd Stryker Mom

To the Family of Spc. Mark W. Melcher:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 who was also from Pittsburgh.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

My condolences to the Melcher family. Mark may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Dear Aunt Melda and Cousin John:

It has been many years since I've seen or spoken to you, but know that my heart and prayers are with you during this terrible time of loss. May our Lord be with you and give you strength.

Thank you Cousin Mark for serving our country and keeping me and mine safe. God's blessings on you and rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to this family who lost a true American hero. God bless you all. We thank you for Mark and his sacrifice. He is now in Heaven with God and will watch over and guide all of you.

PLEASE ACCEPT THE CONDOLENCES OF THE JAMES BEESON FAMILY. MARK WAS A TRUE HERO. MY NEICES LOVED HIM DEARLY NOW HE AND HEATHER CAN BE TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN IN HEAVEN.

I am so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you and your family.I understand how bad it hurts.Our family barried my nephew on Feb1,2006.It was the absolute worst thing I have ever done in my life.We send our love to you all.May God help heal the pain in your heart and soul,so you can remember the love and happy times you had with your loved one.I know right now it feels like someone has bunch you in the gut and forgot to take their fist back.I am so sorry for your pain.Our love and prayers are with you.God bless you and thank you for sharing your loved one with the world.I solute you and your family and our fallen Hero.Your loved one is a Hero. God bless you and keep you in his arms.

To the Melcher Family

My Prays are with you. I also lost my son 17 months ago. Just be proud of who he was, someone very special.

A Solider- Now at Ease- He can now Rest.

To the Melcher Family and all those who loved Mark... There are not even words to express how sad i was when i heard of Mark's passing... i had met Mark several years ago when i worked at Mellon... we soon became fast friends....for a long time Sean, Mike, Lisa and i were all inseparable.. although all of our lives in recent years took us in different directions all the fun times we had will always be in my heart and mind! Just like Mark... He was a great person and friend...I love you Mark..

Lisa Arrigo (Deutschbauer)

God Bless you. Rest in peace Mark.

The Melcher Family,

Our family would like to express our deepest sympathies. Mark will be greatly missed. I know that my son Eric will miss him. They were good friends. He's been to our house and some family functions and was always kind and gave us some good laughs. Having four sons I can't imagine the pain you're family is going through and hope that with time some of your pain eases a little. He was at our house the week before he was to leave and he told me that he really wanted to go defend his country. You must be proud of him for his dedication. There should be more men like him.

Once again, please accept our condolences.

Ron & Karen Altman

To the Melcher family,



I want to express how deeply saddened I was when I heard the news regarding Mark. I was devastated. He was very special to me and always will be. I can't understand what you are going through right now, only that you are more devastated than I. I am very sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person. Not selfish at all.



I remember Mark from when you lived on High Street. I live right up the street. He became my best friend and wrote to me all the time while he was in Germany and part of Desert Storm. We grew apart as friends, that is what is hurting me right now. I didn't get the chance to tell him how special he was to me. I have always wondered what how he was doing, where he was working. Until I read the article in the paper, I didn't realize that we worked for the same company, just different areas. Small world...



Again, I will always be thinking about him as I always did before. We have lost a great person, a hero to me. I wish there was more I could do for your family, but I will pray for you and pray for him.



I miss you Mark.



Love you,



Jen

To the Melcher family,



I want to express how deeply saddened I was when I heard the news regarding Mark. I was devastated. He was very special to me and always will be. I can't understand what you are going through right now, only that you are more devastated than I. I am very sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person. Not selfish at all.



I remember Mark from when you lived on High Street. I live right up the street. He became my best friend and wrote to me all the time while he was in Germany and part of Desert Storm. We grew apart as friends, that is what is hurting me right now. I didn't get the chance to tell him how special he was to me. I have always wondered what how he was doing, where he was working. Until I read the article in the paper, I didn't realize that we worked for the same company, just different areas. Small world...



Again, I will always be thinking about him as I always did before. We have lost a great person, a hero to me. I wish there was more I could do for your family, but I will pray for you and pray for him.



This is not a good bye Mark, this is a see you when i get there. I miss you.



Love you,



Jen

To Mr. and Mrs. Melcher, John and Denise and Luke,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Every day that I hear of someone passing away, it reminds me all that much more how precious life is, and how short it can be. We are given no guarentees. I pray that the memories you have of Mark will keep his presence and warmth with you all the time, even though he is gone. There is no other sacrifice so heroic as to die for your country and I appreciate that he was willing to be there for us. I pray God would comfort you in the days and years ahead. I can't imagine losing a child, please know you are in my prayers and my heart breaks for you. May God bless you and give you the strength you need to face the days ahead.

I am a Mellon employee working in One Mellon Bank Center and even though I don't know you nor your son, my hearfelt condolences to you and your family and may God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

I worked with Mark at Mellon Bank and loved to hear his stories of his time in the military. He was a wonderful person to know, and a true hero. He will be missed.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Melcher

I never met your son, but I feel like I knew him. My sister worked with your son for the last nine years at Mellon Bank. She spoke of Mark often, and felt he was a great member of their work team. Mark's fellow employees are devasted by his death. Mark's sacafice helped them to understand what true comittment and patriotism is. No words seem right to tell you how sorry I am that he is gone. His gift to us, freedom, will not be forgotten.

Thank You, Mark. And, we thank your Parents, for giving us your beautiful gift of Service to God and Country. "Whether we live or we die we belong to God,: and now you are with those in Heaven who have "laid down their life for their fellowmen." Prayers and Condolences and Gratitude

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Spc. Mark W. Melcher. Though I did not know him, I do know that he is truly one of our heroes.

My family lost a loved one last June in Iraq (Army Cprl Stanley Lapinski).

I believe that they found the peace that they fought so hard for and are now in God's army with their fellow commrades.

Thank you Spc. Melcher for your dedication and giving of yourself to keep us safe.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.