SUCCESS! The USS Gallagher was officially named this morning!
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Frank Blake
10 years ago
Regardless of opinions against the war this is about acknowledging self sacrifice and real courage. RIP Patrick
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Timothy E. Hall
10 years ago
Dear Mr. Secretary:
This would be a fitting tribute and I request your thoughtful consideration. Timothy E. Hall (USNR)
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Sean Murphy
10 years ago
Making Ballyhaunis, Mayo, Ireland and America proud.
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Sean Healy
10 years ago
A worthy cause.
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Tom Finn
10 years ago
should be honoured and remembered
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Katie Duffy
10 years ago
Rip Patrick Gallagher. I hope he is honoured as he deserves to be . An Irish Hero and a proud Mayo man. x
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Sandra Hannon
10 years ago
A fitting commemoration for a courageous, selfless young man.
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Anne Sharkey
10 years ago
It would be a fitting tribute to a wonderful young man
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Anonymous
10 years ago
A proud Ballyhaunis man and a true US hero.
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Mark Reynolds
10 years ago
One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee.
Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam
RIP Bob a chara
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Nancy
10 years ago
A marine protected me until he left this earth at the age of 94. My dad. God bless all military, but the Marines are the best.First in last out.
Nancy
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Anne Duffy
10 years ago
May God have mercy on his soul and comfort his family
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Verne Marks
10 years ago
Verne Marks
As a former Marine and 81-85 and a an Irish Citizen I think this is the least they can do for him and others that made the sacrifice. Semper-Fi Brother Gallagher!
Verne Marks
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Paddy Doyle
10 years ago
This is an incredible story of an amazing young Irishman who embodied the characteristics of leadership, selflessness and true heroism. It is a shame that more Irish people are not aware of him and I hope that USS Patrick Gallagher is commissioned as such!!
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Martin Durkan
10 years ago
Sept 24th :
Many thanks to Dublin Airport for their help over the last few months. Having billboards to tell America bound passengers of Patrick Gallaghers life and the goal of naming a US navy ship after him really help with the signature count. We also appreciate the numerous comments.
The billboards will now be reused at various venues around Ireland and the US.
Martin
(Co organiser with Marius)
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Charles Rogerson
10 years ago
I feel This heroic young man deserves to honored in this way.
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Marie Morris
10 years ago
My deceased husband, a navy vetran would be proud to have this young man's heroism honored in this way as so would I.
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Thomas W Howting
10 years ago
Sam your posters Dublin Airport. Am familiar with USS Michael Murphy DDG-112 "The Murph" and have visited White House Pub Kinsale with Irish Veterans. I'm an Irish Veteran and have lost a close Marine friend who was killed nearly 50 years ago. Strongly support USS Patrick Gallagher.
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Fergal Barry
10 years ago
Just seen this in the airport in Dublin. Thank you
Regardless of opinions against the war this is about acknowledging self sacrifice and real courage. RIP Patrick
Dear Mr. Secretary: This would be a fitting tribute and I request your thoughtful consideration. Timothy E. Hall (USNR)
Making Ballyhaunis, Mayo, Ireland and America proud.
A worthy cause.
should be honoured and remembered
Rip Patrick Gallagher. I hope he is honoured as he deserves to be . An Irish Hero and a proud Mayo man. x
A fitting commemoration for a courageous, selfless young man.
It would be a fitting tribute to a wonderful young man
A proud Ballyhaunis man and a true US hero.
One sword at least thy rights shall guard, One faithful harp shall praise thee. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam RIP Bob a chara
A marine protected me until he left this earth at the age of 94. My dad. God bless all military, but the Marines are the best.First in last out. Nancy
May God have mercy on his soul and comfort his family
Verne Marks As a former Marine and 81-85 and a an Irish Citizen I think this is the least they can do for him and others that made the sacrifice. Semper-Fi Brother Gallagher! Verne Marks
This is an incredible story of an amazing young Irishman who embodied the characteristics of leadership, selflessness and true heroism. It is a shame that more Irish people are not aware of him and I hope that USS Patrick Gallagher is commissioned as such!!
Sept 24th : Many thanks to Dublin Airport for their help over the last few months. Having billboards to tell America bound passengers of Patrick Gallaghers life and the goal of naming a US navy ship after him really help with the signature count. We also appreciate the numerous comments. The billboards will now be reused at various venues around Ireland and the US. Martin (Co organiser with Marius)
I feel This heroic young man deserves to honored in this way.
My deceased husband, a navy vetran would be proud to have this young man's heroism honored in this way as so would I.
Sam your posters Dublin Airport. Am familiar with USS Michael Murphy DDG-112 "The Murph" and have visited White House Pub Kinsale with Irish Veterans. I'm an Irish Veteran and have lost a close Marine friend who was killed nearly 50 years ago. Strongly support USS Patrick Gallagher.
Just seen this in the airport in Dublin. Thank you
We should honor this hero in this way.