Harpseal passed on as of March 19, 2004

His friend | Mar 22, 2004 | Laz

[Lazamataz]

Matt Reilly, also known as 'harpseal' on Free Republic, died on March 19, 2004.

His friend Eileen is making arrangements for a Memorial service at the local VA.

Matt was a former Navy SEAL, a keen businessman, a friend to his Walker Hound, and an accomplished sailor.

He was also my friend and my business partner. I can't barely see the keyboard through my tears. He will be missed greatly.

[Lawgvr1955]

Ave Atque Vale, Harpseal

[BOBTHENAILER]

My heartfelt prayers go out to all Matt's family and friends. Your loss Laz, is our loss.

Go with God, Harpseal.

[cyn]

Oh, Laz, I'm so sorry to read of your / our loss, esp. as you all were so very close. I'll be keeping you, Eileen, and other friends/family in my prayers as you all grieve this difficult loss.

Do take care of yourself. Let us know if you need help with that kick in the butt . . . I'm series! You're too special to let yourself stray!

[M Kehoe]

I am very sorry to hear this. I will miss him too.

May the Lord hold Matt in the palm of His hand.

5.56mm

[Letitring]

I am so sorry. God Bless.

[Houmatt]

May the good Lord give you solace during these times of sorrow.

[Walkin Man]

So sorry to hear about Harpseal passing on.

God has one more USN Seal to guard the gates of heaven. Prayers said for family and friends.

RIP Harp

[LoneGOPinCT]

Very sorry I missed this. Before my work-imposed lurker status, we had corresponded a number of times as a fellow boater. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends.

With sympathy,
Lone, Mrs.Lone, & family

[South Hawthorne]

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

 

RIP Harpseal.

Owl_Eagle

”Unleash the Hogs of Peace.”
P.J. O'Rourke Parliament of Whores

[Ethan_Allen]

I can't believe it. I saw this yesterday, got up in the middle of the night to read about it, and was too broken up to find any words. I always thought he would LEAD us to Yorktown. In a sense, I believe he has led us to the edge of it, and as a few others have alluded to, has gone for the reinforcements. He will MEET us there, I am sure. I picture him on the right hand of the King of Kings, being briefed on the Last Battle plans. His practice of his faith has earned him that, I have no doubt. [Thank you God, that you chose this man to know your Son.] That is my only solace, that, and hearing how much he was suffering. He was a great patriot, a great American, a great Christian, and as I'm hearing, a great friend. What a tremendous loss.

Laz, you are in my prayers. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you at this time, and give you the strength and peace to do what you need to do. Harpseal knows you can do it, and so do we. You do not walk alone.


Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking
Along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints.
Other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed that
During the low periods of my life when I was

Suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints,

So I said to the Lord, "You promised me,
Lord, that if I followed You,
You would walk with me always.

But I noticed that during the most trying periods
Of my life there have only been
One set of prints in the sand.

Why, When I have needed You most,
You have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of footprints
Is when I carried you."


By Mary Stevenson
http://www.foot-print.com/

[JDoutrider]

Just saw this Laz...Harpseal and RangerAirborne all within one week...

God is surrounding himself with his best warriors...

I too will miss these outstanding men...

Why is my monitor getting so bleary and my cheeks wet?

We must drive on, knowing they will be with us in spirit...

[Mr. Silverback]

I am very sorry for your loss, Laz.

We send you Isaiah 61:3.

Christ will...
comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion-
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.

[real saxophonist]

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy Word,
Who walked on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Trinity of love and power!
Our family shield in danger?s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect us wheresoever we go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

[MHGinTN]

My condolences, Laz, indeed, Matt will be missed by this freeper, also.

[illstillbe]

I am a very small fish in a very big pond ....

Lazamataz ... you were ... are a friend of harpseal?!

I didn't know this ... nor should I .... I only waited for his comments and honored them ... a true and wise man, he ...

I would look for him and read, with respect ... his thoughts ... I'll miss him more than I can say.

Shoot .... I've ben away for a bit ... fighting my own devils, Laz .... not like yours, but painful, still .... I also honor you ... for we've had words ... but your sorrow and loss comes home to me and I will *pray* for you, sir.

[Nowhere Man]

Oh man, I'm sorry and shocked to hear that! I've enjoyed his posts over the years too. My prayers and thoughts to him, his family, you, and the rest of the Free Republic family.

[Lazamataz]

Thanks to everyone.

[Gary Seven]

I have been out of town and did not learn of this until I read the recent post about RangerAirborne's passing. I have always enjoyed Harpseal's posts, and yours too - cornerstones of FR's foundation. My heart goes out to you. Please accept my belated condolences on the loss of your friend.

[Patriotic Bostonian]

I'm sorry for your pain and loss of a good friend.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Even though I did not know or get a chance to meet harpseal on these forums, I do wish to extend to all of harpseal's friends and families my deepest and sincerest sympathies.

[iconoclast]

I'm sorry. He will be missed.

[catfur]

Laz, I'm so sorry to read of Harpseal's passing!

I've not been around here much lately so please accept my late condolences to you and Harpseal's family and friends.

Take care of yourself and may God hold you especially close as you deal with this.

Godspeed Harpseal, we miss you!

[Inyo-Mono]

This is very sad. I always enjoyed reading harpseal's posts and loved his tag (which he used long before taglines were established here) "Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown" as one of my ancestors was at Yorktown with Washington in 1781.

[John O]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I mourn with you and pray for you. Although things seem hard now, the pain will ease and you'll be able to continue. Harpseal's race is run, but yours is not finished yet. Don't quit. Run the race that he'd want you to run.

[TopQuark]

I am very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and his family.

[thulldud]

bttt and condolences...I just saw this tonight (been cutting back on my FR habit.)

[Nachum]

Our prayers go out to you.

[bootless]

Laz, I am so, so sorry to hear this ... I didn't see it till now. I liked him very much. My prayers and condolences go out to you. Please take care, and many prayers are going out for him, his family and dear friends.

[KangarooJacqui]

Harpseal.

I never really knew ya, but I do so wish I had.

Requesciat in Peace...

[First_Salute]

Great man.

Thank you all.

God Bless

[knarf]

Father, we agree in prayer for the family of our friend, harpseal.
We ask, in the name of Jesus, that your comforting Holy Spirit be their guide and comfort at this time.
We pray for our friend Lazamataz, that you would comfort and guide him in this difficult hour.

For Your Glory, Amen.

[Yehuda]

Lazz, Race just told me; I was offline during that week.

My condolences to you and to his family. It was an honor only knowing him through FR.

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

May he rest in peace. I'm very sorry to hear this news.

[Askel5]

You will be missed.

[afraidfortherepublic]

May harpseal rest in peace and may God hold you in His hand to ease the pain of your loss, Laz. I've forgotten how long I have been coming to this board to seek knowledge, but I have been reading excellent posts from both of you the whole time.

I've just read through the "interview" of harpseal posted earlier on this thread. He was truly a remarkable man. He is lucky that you can tell us about his passing. There will be nobody to notify this site when I go.

[TexasRepublic]

This is a shocker! I'm sorry for your and our loss.

[freekitty]

I am so sorry.

[anniegetyourgun]

Just learned of this today. Harpseal and I "went 'round" on several threads, but I respected his goodwill. Sorry to hear of his passing. It's a loss to the Freeper community as well.

[MaryFromMichigan]

There will be nobody to notify this site when I go.

Same here.
Remember how frantic some of the postings were after 9/11?
Gotta be a way to keep in touch...

[tracer]

May Harpseal hear the words: "Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant" as he is enfolded in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Best wishes from a fellow Navy man to you, Matt, in your new Assignment.

And please say hello to my Marine Raider dad, Tony, who will be glad to meet and welcome a fellow warrior.....

[AnnaZ]

Harpseal, FRiend and brother, you are missed.

 

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

 

God rest your soul, babe. See you on the other side.

[jjm2111]

My sincerest condolences and prayers for Matt (Harp) :(

Vaya con Dios Harpseal.

[BAZangare]

I wanted to let you know that the link for http://www.foot-print.com is no longer valid. You can use http://www.Footprints-InThe-Sand.com as a replacement. This site is maintained by the estate of Mary Stevenson.

[BAZangare]

www.foot-print.com is a broken link. You can see similar content at www.footprints-inthe-sand.com. This site is operated by the estate of Mary Stevenson.