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Joan Curtin (C) cries as an unidentified man holds the flag for her son Army Cpl. Michael E. Curtin, at his funeral in Howell Township, New Jersey, April 11, 2003. Curtin, 23, died along with three other soldiers from his unit of the Third Infantry Division in the March 29 suicide bombing at a military checkpoint. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton |
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Amaryllis Hernandez, second from right, the mother of U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Marcus Rodriguez, is aided with smelling salts at the funeral of her son at the Blessed Sacrament Memorial Church in Brooklyn Friday April 11, 2003. Cpl. Rodriguez was remembered Friday as a 'son of New York' who died in Iraq (news - web sites) . (AP Photo/Radcliffe Roye) |
Sunday, April 20, 2003
Letter to the editor
The family of Cpl. Michael E. Curtin would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire Howell community and to the many considerate persons and organizations throughout the state and nation who have offered their condolences and support. The outpouring of support, generosity and condolences over the loss of Michael has been overwhelming. Although our family has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that you share in our grief and will continue to hold Michael in your thoughts and prayers.
We would especially like to acknowledge the U.S. Army, Father Brendan Williams and the Church of St. Veronica, Robert McGirr and the Clayton and Son Funeral Home, the Howell and Wall Township Police and Fire departments, Sir Ives Caterers and Pathmark of Howell. There are many other organizations and persons too numerous to mention by name but who also have earned our eternal gratitude and appreciation.
-- Joan and Mike Curtin and Family, Howell