Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette Age: 21 From: Cranston, R.I. Assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette was killed June 23 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq.
Died:
June
23, 2005 Rhode Island Marine killed in Iraq bombing
By Eric Tucker
Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A female Marine from Cranston who died in a suicide bombing attack in Iraq was remembered Saturday as a popular high school cheerleader who was “always ready to help anyone out.”
Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, 21, died Thursday after a vehicle carrying explosives struck her vehicle in Fallujah, the Defense Department said. She was the first female Marine killed in Iraq.
“She wanted to become a Marine after 9-11,” Charlene Wheetman, Charette’s aunt, said Saturday in a statement on behalf of the family. “She wanted to do something for her country. She was a very proud Marine.”
Jaime Caniglia said she didn’t know her former teammate on the Cranston High School East hockey cheerleading squad was serving in Iraq until she saw Charette’s photo in a newspaper Saturday.
“She was an awesome, awesome girl,” said Caniglia, who...
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Nov 04, 2008
holly was my ex wifes cousin,even thow i never met holly i want the rest of her family to know she's still on my mind and will never be forgotton for the sacrifice she made for me and the rest of our great country .may you always fly with angels. Russell Ayers ,Thomasville ,N.C.
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY sexygal001 on Jun 07, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jan 04, 2006
Holly-I'm in Iraq now I got her a month to late to see you. I miss you so much. I will never forget all the crazy times we had. I feel like you are my guardian angel out here. I wish I could wake up from this dream but I face reality everyday that I come to work and see your picture on my desk. Thanks for everything you touched my life in a way that you will never know. Your death will not be in vain Holly Bug!! We will never forget you. I love you and miss you so much. See you in heaven.
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Dec 28, 2005
I'm sorry you couldn't be here longer. You have changed so many peoples lives. I remember first grade through fifth, we were together. two peas in a pod. now, ur gone. With kelly nester. I know you remember kelly. And I'm here. Down two friends. You may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Dec 02, 2005
Holly was a great person, anyone lucky enough to have met her knows the happiness and love she gave off. I think of her often and wish I could talk to her one more time. It is hard to lose a friend that you have not talked to in a while. Even though I will no longer be able to make contact with her in person, I talk to her daily. I know that she is an angel in heaven looking over all of us. One day, if I have a little girl of my own I will name her Holly. SO
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Nov 12, 2005
holly, we all think about you every day and whenever i cry about you, i just remember that you served our country and sacrificed your life for our freedom, and i know that you would be so happy to know how much everyone misses you...i love you
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 18, 2005
I have been on so many of these and have tried so many times to write something, but before now I never could. I guess I have finally come to the realization that no matter what I write, I can not change what happened. I think about you everyday and miss you so so much. You were a great roommate, an amazing person, and an even better friend. With all my heart, I hope you knew just how much you meant to me. I will remember you everyday and cherish all the times we spent together. I love you and I miss you dearly. Until the day we meet again, Sarah (Sarahbadarah)
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY dalan on Jul 14, 2005
My heart aches with profound saddness for Holly's family and friends. Semper Fi !
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY MBERGDALL on Jul 13, 2005
My bestfriend, my angel. I thought as the days went on it would get a little easier, but it doesnt. i cry myself to sleep wishing things would change. Holly i miss you so much. I talk to alex and help him through this too as the pain we both have is so strong. we were up until 5am just talking about you hol, and all the memories we have shared with you. I told him about all the goofy things you and I did while he was away at iraq and when i came down to NC, and how Doc caught you singing into the hair brush while we were getting ready to head out for the night. that was great. i couldnt stop laughing. that was what you did best you always made me laugh. Holly i miss you sooooo much. i wish i could have taken all the pain you recieved, instead of you recieving it. HOlly ill see you when i cross over! i miss you. Danielle
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY shedevil on Jul 11, 2005
My prayers to the family, friends, and comrades of this fine young Marine. Thank you Holly. You will be missed by more than you know. God Bless you.
Very Respectfully,
SGT Paul Dayes United States Army
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 09, 2005
Holly, im not sure if you are going to read this, so i will be sure to tell you tonight when i pray. Holly i cant find any words that can fully express how sad and lost i am. I NEVER thought this would happen, and here i am, writing to a friend that is no longger here. camp lejeune is going to be so lame with out you. Holly you will be missed and i will never forget about you, my kids are going to know about the great holly. Peace Holly, ill see you when i get there. P.S hope you liked the chips!!!!
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 08, 2005
I hung out with Holly on a couple of occasions and she was a great person. She made me laugh a lot and have a good time. She will be missed very much. But I will not mourn, although it was just a few times we hung out, i will remember those and remember what she was doing and why she died. She brought a smile to everyone she met and knew. To her parents I am sorry for the lose.
Cpl Andrews, J. C. USMC
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 06, 2005
May God shower you with everlasting love, we know how hard it is to be in Iraq, but we from the Philippines salute you for your never ending commitment to your country and for the whole world. Our father who art in heaven hollowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who trespass against us but deliver us from evil, AMEN. Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you, blessed ar you amongst women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus. Holy Mary mother of God pray ofr our sinners now and at the hour of our death, amen. Glory be to the Father and to the son and to the holy spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end,amen
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Prayers and heart felt condolences for the family and friends of Holly!
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Bravery
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 03, 2005
My heartfelt condolences go out to the parents of Holly. for surely I felt your pain, if only for a short time, as I waited to hear from my daughter who is in the same unit. Shattered by the news on that friday morning, I sat trembling for hours waiting to hear form my Jessica. though I was truely relieved that she was ok, the reality of your loss struck me deeply.
I'm sure that our girls knew each other and that Holly will be missed dearly by her fellow Marines.
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 03, 2005
Holly, May You Rest In Peace, knowing you served the United States of America. Daniele, I hope you will heal, knowing how proud you must be of your Best Friend. To you and to Holly's family, my prayers are with you. I did not know Holly, but from her Smile, I feel as if I did. She is truly an Angel! God Bless our Troops! Daniele you knew my Dad, David, He was a Marine! I lost him to cancer last Fathers Day. He would be so proud of Holly! May all of you who mourn Holly, I hope you find PEACE.
Donna
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 02, 2005
May God Bless you, a angel that layed down her life, fighting for freedom U.S. Marine's ! Our Prayer's will forever be with You & Your Love One's. God Bless your Soul & Spirit !. You will not be forgotten for your bravery. Rest In Peace !
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Anonymous on Jul 02, 2005
Holly, you were a great friend, and I will trully miss you.... I know you'll always be watching over all of us..
Prayers & Condolences For: Holly A. Charette BY Kristyna on Jul 02, 2005
God Bless you Holly! You were courageous & determined! You will not be forgotten! May God give peace to your family in this time of great sorrow....
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