Ingeborg Deskin

I want to just start by saying I'm so sorry to hear about your loss,I remember doing work at your home for many years,and one thing I saw the most was just how a family is,I saw the pride in both your eyes over your children,it is something that will always stay with me.I also want to say you and your family showed me just how truly this Country is blessed having people like you and your son Major Michael W.Donnelly in it.again I wish to say your sons fight maybe over in his life but with all he your family have done will make life a little easyer on other for they had a Great Man and a wonderful family working for them...William Wood 5 Thistle Lane Enfield,Ct.06082##imported-begin##William L. Wood##imported-end##

Dear Susan, Erin, Sean,
I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling and the loss that you are living with. I only knew of Michael through the newspaper.I too am grieved that the world has lost the influence of such a man of compassion and integrity.We are in need of such men and women on this earth.
In your pain, confusion and maybe even anger I pray that you will not turn away from the only constant source of strength and comfort, The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but will turn in that direction even more so.You are cared for and prayed for. Be Well, Kathy##imported-begin##Kathy Jedrziewski##imported-end##

Dear Susan,Erin,Sean,
I rarely read the paper, yet I did receive the Inquirer July 2. I read about Major Michael. Michael and you have been on my mind since then.
I grieve your loss of a husband and dad. I grieve the worlds loss of a man of integrity,courage and conviction.
I do not ever mean to preach at you but to offer you the only truth I have come to know in 51 years, Jesus.
You may turn away from that name at this time feeling angry or let down by Him; yet I can promise you He cares. In time I pray you will come to believe that He loves you and cares about the tears you shed. I care. Kathy##imported-begin##Kathy##imported-end##

Rae
I hope you know that not one single day went by that I did not think about him. He taught me so many things, but the most important one was how to LIVE. I know he is flying high up there somewhere and that gives me peace. I love him, always have and always will. Carol##imported-begin##Carol##imported-end##

Sue, Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I went to school with Mike from 1st until 8th
grade and have many fond memories. Having just lost a dear friend to ALS
after a 6 year battle, I have some sense of what you have faced.

With much love, Peter##imported-begin##Peter Thrall##imported-end##

To the Donnelly Family

May I extend both my sympathy and that of the East Catholic Athletic Department to the Donnelly family on the loss of a true American hero.

I will always remember the hard work, dedication, and the love of sport that Mike showed on the basketball court at East Catholic. He truly represents the philosophy and beliefs of East Catholic.

May God bless all of you in this time of sadness.##imported-begin##Tom Malin##imported-end##

Donnelly Family and Friends

Michael was truly a hero to many. While I did not really know him at Fairfield, I am proud to say I went to school with one of America's finest. A true hero to his fellow veterans and his fellow citizens. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Patrick W. McKeon
Fairfield University Class of 1981##imported-begin##Patrick W. McKeon##imported-end##