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Thomas Reilly Jr
Profile
Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr.
Age: 19
From: London, Ky.;
Assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;
Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr. died Dec. 21 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.
Died: December 21, 2008
Marine from Kentucky killed in combat in Iraq
The Associated Press
Age: 19
From: London, Ky.;
Assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;
Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr. died Dec. 21 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.
Died: December 21, 2008
Marine from Kentucky killed in combat in Iraq
The Associated Press
LONDON, Ky. — A 19-year-old Marine from Kentucky was killed in a surprise attack in Anbar province, Iraq, his mother said.
Lance Cpl. Thomas “T.J.” Reilly Jr., of London, died Dec. 21 during combat operations, according to the Department of Defense.
His mother, Gina Bray, said her son joined the military after graduating from South Laurel High School last year.
“I didn’t want him to go. He wanted to go. But I didn’t want to crush his dream,” Bray told WKYT-TV in Lexington.
But on Sunday, Bray said Reilly’s unit came under a surprise attack, and he was killed instantly.
“He was on a...
Occupation
1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;
Incident
Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr. died Dec. 21 in Karmah, Iraq, while supporting combat operations.
Prayers & Messages
Thomas Reilly Jr
2009-01-03
Thank you, may you rest in his great house now that your mission is over.
Thomas Reilly Jr
2008-12-30
Our son went to basic and was serving with this fine young man and was honored to have known Thomas Reilly Jr. No words can begin to express our sincere sympathy for you and your family in this time of devastating loss. Please know you are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Your brave Marine has done your family, our family and this Great Free Country PROUD!!! Thank for the ultimate sacrifice a man can give!
Thomas Reilly Jr
2008-12-30
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Thomas Reilly Jr
2008-12-27
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.