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Name: Marine 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante
Age: 35
From: Athens, Ga.;
Assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;
Incident: Marine 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante died April 15 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. Also killed was Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks.
Died: April 15, 2008


Former ROTC instructor at VMI killed in Afghanistan

The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — A former ROTC instructor at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington was killed in Afghanistan, according to officials at VMI and the Department of Defense.

Killed in action April 15 was 35-year-old Marine 1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante of Athens, Ga. He was acting sergeant major for Combat Logistics Battalion 24 of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Mercardante was on the staff of the VMI Naval ROTC unit from 2002 to 2005. He helped train cadets preparing to be commissioned as officers in the Marine Corps.

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Luke J Mercardante
BY miyembro on May 12, 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.
 

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Luke J Mercardante
BY Anonymous on May 02, 2008
  To all that loved Luke, our condolences. Our cousin, Kyle W. Wilks was the other soldier that was killed by the IED that took Luke's life that horrible night. Our hearts broke for our beloved Kyle and we share in your loss of Luke as well. We will keep Luke's family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Marvella Highley

Webb City, MO.
 
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Luke J Mercardante
BY buggie on May 01, 2008
  The commitment, courage, and example of this brave Marine - a friend to many - will live forever. Semper Fi.
 

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Luke J Mercardante
BY Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008
  God Bless all of you
 
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Luke J Mercardante
BY hulky on Apr 29, 2008
  You are a true hero. You paid the ultimate price for your country. We are forever in your debt. May God be with you and your family. Godspeed.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Luke J Mercardante
BY Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008
  so sorry for your loss.
 

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Luke J Mercardante
BY Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008
  RIP 1st Sgt Mercardante
 

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Luke J Mercardante
BY Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008
  Your life will be honored forever and you will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis Marine!
 
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Luke J Mercardante
BY John on Apr 22, 2008
  May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.
 


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Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

🕯️

Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

Adam D. Jones

Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy

Laurie Cobb

She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb. Sincerely, Forever in my thoughts, Alyssa (Viau) Capone

Larry E Polley Jr

SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.

Paul C. Holter III

Miss you brother

Alex D Gonzalez

Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.

Christopher D Young

hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man! I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit! If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.

Jose E Ulloa

Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.

John Michael Roy Curwin

I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.

Derek L. Shanfield

Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.

Marisol Heredia

Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff

John Charles Jenkins

In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen

Todd Beamer

Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.

Steven Paul Chucknick

peace be with you

Geoffrey Perez

thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise

Linda Jones

Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.

Kristopher J. Gould

Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.

Kristopher J. Gould

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.

Deora Bodley

rest in peace

James David Parker

I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness. I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.

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