Name: Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Tully
Age: 33
From: Falls Creek, Pa.
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Incident: Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Tully died Aug. 23 in Baghdad of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. Also killed was Sgt. 1st Class Adrian M. Elizalde.
Died: August 23, 2007 Western Pa. soldier dies in Iraq
PITTSBURGH — A western Pennsylvania soldier died Thursday in Iraq, his family and the Defense Department said.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Tully, 33, of Falls Creek, died of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive that also killed Sgt. 1st Class Adrian M. Elizalde, 30, of North Bend, Ind., according to the Defense Department. Both were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Lewis, Wash.
Tully’s father, John Tully, said his son wanted to be a career soldier, joining the Marine Corps when he turned 18 and joining the Army four years later. He became a Ranger, then was selected to become a Green Beret.
“He always had aspirations to be the very best and he achieved...
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael J Tully BY Anonymous on May 31, 2010
I wish I was talking directly to you.. Thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrafice you made for all of us.. Talking to you made me want to push harder and do more.. Thank you for being my friend and I will see you soon. But, not to soon!
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael J Tully BY sexygal001 on Jun 06, 2008
Thank you so much for your bravery, patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God now and guarding the gates of heaven. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael J Tully BY miyembro on May 24, 2008
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael J Tully BY Anonymous on Dec 04, 2007
I a new US citizen and I would like to thank Michael for his heroism.Michael, I have you and your family in my prayers.Thank you,K.D.
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael J Tully BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2007