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William Ross
November 27, 2021
Bill Ross
Never forgotten. As a busboy asking me never-ending questions about the Corps and being a Warren Cop. I was in 3/8 long before he was in 1/8. But my heart is always with my 8th Marine Brother. We want to place Gentian on the Retired Warren Police Officers page by inviting your family to join our private page. Contact me at [email protected].
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Josh Ray
September 11, 2019
I was there when Marku was wounded and passed. I have a connection that has stayed with me for 15 years. I would like to speak to one of his family members if at all possible. Please reach out to me
A G
May 17, 2019
Gentian - you are not forgotten.
Renee Carpenter
March 31, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Margaret
November 20, 2017
I would like to inform Gentian's loved ones that he is being honored on the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial. For more information please visit, www.middleeastconflictswall.org
Charlie Gili
July 12, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Marku Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Gentian Marku US Marine Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
November 27, 2014
In memory & honor of a fine young Marine Corporal, Gentian Marku on the recent 10th anniversary of his passing. We shall never forget.
AJ
November 19, 2013
Not forgotten
Peggy Childers
November 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Gentian Marku:
Please accept my remembrance of Gentian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Gentian Marku:
Remembering Gentian 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
John
November 25, 2010
Thankful for the freedoms that Gentian fought to preserve for us!
Thank you, Gentian!
November 7, 2009
Te dashur Familja Marku
Une lutem ne 5 prag te 5 vjetorit te largimit te Gentit nga kjo bote qe Zoti Jezus tu jape paqen qe vjen vetem nga Shpirti i Shenjte.
Genti beri sakrificen e fundit per ata qe kishin nevoje me shume.
Ai eshte hero per te gjithe Shqiptaret dhe cdo njeri liridashes kudo ne bote.
Zoti ju bekofte!
I paharruar qofte kujtimi i Gentit!
Altin Kurti
November 7, 2009
Te dashur Familja Marku
Une lutem ne 5 prag te 5 vjetorit te largimit te Gentit nga kjo bote qe Zoti Jezus tu jape paqen qe vjen vetem nga Shpirti i Shenjte.
Genti beri sakrificen e fundit per ata qe kishin nevoje me shume.
Ai eshte hero per te gjithe Shqiptaret dhe cdo njeri liridashes kudo ne bote.
Zoti ju bekofte!
I paharruar qofte kujtimi i Gentit!
Kenna Larra
August 12, 2009
”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 1,750 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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Gayle Conn-Kobayashi
August 9, 2009
I'll never forget Gentian Marku's ultimate sacrifice, courage & love for others & the USA! What a person & heroe!! You are indelibly written in my thoughts, heart & prayers for your precious family to!!!God Bless You Always,
Gayle Conn-Kobayashi
In Memory of Gentian ~ (Debra Estep)
November 25, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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”
I did not know Gentian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
November 25, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Gentian Marku:
Gentian 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
Leah Dorley
May 25, 2008
As Memorial Day approaches, I look around and try to remember all of those servicemembers who gave up everything for our freedoms. It's a small world I suppose. I'm currently serving in the United States Marine Corps and my mother just so happens to be working with Gentian's father. My mother invited both parents to church today for the Memorial Day service and I'm very happy to hear that. To his parents and all those who knew him-my deepest condolences to you and what a fine young man you raised. Men like this aren't born everyday and I'm thankful for his courage and strength while on earth. This is to Gentian, A Marine, A True Hero..
Pastor Rod
May 23, 2008
To the Family of Cpl. Gentian Marku:
I never had the pleasure of meeting your son but he has forever impacted our family. My son was fighting by Gentian's side the day he was killed. He shared with us that he had the opportunity to speak with Gentian in those last moments and provide comfort to him. Gentian fought and died with courage.
Every year, on Memorial Day, we honor Gentian's sacrifice at our church. Often we play a song called, "I Can Only Imagine." My son said that Gentian liked that song as did another of his friends whom we honor, PFC Tim Creager, who died on 7/1/04 in Anbar Province.
Gentian was a true hero!
Waren Police
May 2, 2008
Gentian,
You are missed but not forgotten by the Warren Police Dept.
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Marku!
robert haberi
January 26, 2008
Kyle Gilg
November 29, 2007
I am so sorry about your son. he was a great man and I love him very much. I think of all the guys we lost everyday. They all mean so much to me. I wish that there were words to say to you to explain just how sorry I am. I will always see you all as family and if you ever need anything just ask. I love you.
Terry Gremel
November 27, 2007
Dear Joana and Gentian's Mom and Dad,
Each anniversary of Gentian's death brings sadness for all who knew and loved him, and gratitude and respect from those of us who knew him or have learned about him. I am saddened knowing that you must live with this loss. Please know that Gentian will never be forgotten, and that he will forever be a hero.
God bless you always,
Terry Gremel(friend of Karen's and part of the Sam Network)
Beverley Bosselmann
November 27, 2007
To Gentian's Family,
Gentian was a special person. We are all blessed by his life whether we knew him or not. We will always remember his gift to us and this country, the peace and the freedom that is ours, because of his unconditional love. God Bless.
Patti Holmes
November 27, 2007
Gentian, you are a Hero. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers forever.
Scott, Patti and Cory
Family of LCpl Jeffery Holmes
KIA Fallujah 11/25/04
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
November 25, 2007
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the MARKU family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall never be forgotten,Rest well brother as prommised that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the tallons,as your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation,.THANK..YOU..All hard chargers..COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,and upon those last [4] spoken words we are ..FOREVER..BROTHERS..SEMPER..FI........B.V.C.
Bob & Beth Houck
November 25, 2007
Zef, Sate, and Joana, what precious friends you have become! We weep with you and continue to pray for you. Both Dave and Gentian are more alive than they've ever been. I just wish a thousand times over that Dave could have gotten to him first. Please do not blame anyone. Gentian chose his profession proudly, as did our son.
John Russell
November 25, 2007
WE never knew you, but we know and love our Marine, Sgt Sam Williams, who knew and loved you. We will never forget your sacrifice, and pray your family finds peace and comfort. Thank you, hero...
Mary Forester
November 25, 2007
Prayers and thoughts be with you during these holidays. My son Matthew also served in Fallujah with Bravo Company Nov 2004. I hope you can find peace knowing that so many loved your son and called him their friend. I still think of 1/8 Marines everyday, they are now and will always be in my heart and prayers
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
November 25, 2007
Dear Gentian --- We have come to know you well and wish with all our hearts we had come to know you before you left this earth instead of after your death.
Nonetheless it is an honor to know you at all. You were, and we believe continue to be, an exceptional man, exceptional son, brother and friend, exceptional Marine and brother to your fellow Marines, exceptional Albanian and American.
You are truly missed by all of those who love you, and also by those of us who never met you.
We know you are at peace and ask that you bring that peace to your family, friends and brother Marines and Sailors.
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
Chaplain Denis Cox
November 12, 2007
"Thanksgiving will NEVER be the same for me. The 25th, 26th and 27th of 2003 were very difficult days for us all. The hug Gentian and I shared the day before he was killed was because we had just shared communion together and he was weeping over the loss of Brown and Gavriel. I would like to add to that a story of Gentian if you don't mind.
I remember the light on his face when he was a young PFC on our first deployment with the 26th MEU. He served as the translator for the Battalion Commander (LtCol David Hough) and the MEU CO (COL Frick) when we went to Albania and did some training with their military. He was so proud to tell the CO all about his mother land. His shoulders were back and his walk was strong as he followed him around and translated in his mother tongue. He was a true Albanian through and through and I'll never forget when I asked him where he would rather be, in the US or back in Albania. He told me that he was a Marine first and foremost. I had this conversation one evening while he was out at ASP Wolfe. He was on guard duty and I had the chance to talk to him for a bit. We had several of those kind of conversations. We talked about faith and we talked about women and we talked about service. I never walked away from them without learning something. He was prepared for heaven and helped other Marines around him to be ready as well. I will miss my friend Gentian and can't wait until we can have more conversations when I get to heaven. I know he'll give me another hug on that day."
August 13, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 26, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Marku and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
November 25, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Cpl. Gentian Marku, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Marku family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Laura Schruba
November 11, 2006
Thank you for your service to this great country and so that others can know what it means to live free. Your service is appreciated and will never be forgotten.
Semper Fi.
Michael Iezzi
August 14, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of Cpl. Gentain Marku. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold Gentain in the palm of His hand.
August 14, 2006
To the Family of Cpl. Gentian Marku:
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 and it seems like yesterday.
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. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. 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 )
Garnet Jenkins
August 13, 2006
Remembering Cpl. Gentian Marku, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.
Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Marku
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Garnet Jenkins
August 13, 2006
Paying tribute to Cpl. Gentian Marku, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service to our country. Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Marku family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
Yolanda Valdez
August 13, 2006
To Cpl Genian Family:
I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our son on 9-3-2004, at the age of 19. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you.
Gentian - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you ---, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. I also have a Marine daughter and Marine son in law. You all will not be forgotten.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Mom
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
August 13, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Marku family in the loss of Gentian. I did not know Gentian, 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. Gentian it has been 16 months since you were taken. 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~
bonnie Spitz
September 21, 2005
To Gentians family in Warren MI. I am so sorry for the loss of Gentian, He was a good friend, I worked with him at Big Boy restaurant. We had fun times. I will miss him, and hope his family is doing good. Take care, Bonnie Spitz
Patty Pauley
April 5, 2005
It's wonderful that a young man coming from another country appreciated his new home and felt the need to protect her from the enemy. I'm happy for you that he turned his life around and became a respected U.S. citizen. He is a fine example for other young kids. I'm sorry his life was cut short, for he could have helped other kids in trouble and teach them that they also could have turned their lives around. You should be very proud of the fine young man you raised. I am!
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