Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull

41, of Princeton, Illinois.
Hull died on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Arabian Gulf after being medically evacuated to the carrier for a non-combat related incident. He was an operations specialist assigned to the USS Princeton, home ported in San Diego, California. Died on August 2, 2005.

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"To my friend on this memorial day. I was there when it happened and to this day I will never forget.. I will never forget your friendship while we were underway or deployed. Talking of dreams and family. I will always miss you my friend. I am so sorry."
FC2 Ervin of Tennessee

"I realize this is quite late, but I just learned of Tom's death. I went to high school with him in Princeton, IL. So very sorry to hear of his untimely death. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones. God bless all of our troops wherever they serve."
Priscilla (Krampitz) Frantz of Bloomington, IL

"OS1 Hull was a pleasure to serve with. Peace be with him and his family.

Chris Snere
USS PRINCETON
2004-2006"
Chris Snere of Omaha, NE

"July 3, 2008
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull:
Thomas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"For all the brave men and women that have died in combat preserving the rights and freedoms people often neglegt, my deepest deepest regrets and respect to all our soilders and their families. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU"
MIKE MURPHY of boulder, co

"To the family of:Thomas C. Hull I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"I just learned of Tom's death and am shocked! I was his college roommate during our freshman year of college at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale from 1982-83. I lost contact with Tom in the early 1990's. I will always remember Tom as a sweet and a gentle guy who showed kindness toward everyone. May he rest in peace."
Michael J. Ginsberg of Winchester, VA, USA"
Michael J. Ginsberg of Winchester, VA, USA

"My name is Cameron Schilling and I have started “Portrait of a Soldier” which donates a portrait sketch of every Illinois soldier who has fallen in Iraq or Afghanistan. All 122 sketches will be on display for a Memorial Day Presentation in Chicago, Illinois on May 26-31 at the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. After the ceremony the sketches will be given to the immediate families of the Illinois soldiers. I would invite any friends or family members to come and honor these men and women from Illinois who have given their lives to our country. For more information please contact OperationHomeFront.org at 866-417-8889 which is an organization headed by the Lt. Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois who is in charge of the Memorial Day Presentation. Thank You.

Please check out www.portraitofasoldier.org
To contact Cameron email cameronschilling84@hotmail.com
To contact Operation Home Front call 866-417-8889"
Cameron Schilling of Charleston, Illinois

"I served beside Tom onboard the Princeton. I only knew him for a year but he helped me to not only be a better First Class but also a better person. He would willingly stop and help anyone in need. Tom, you are greatly missed by all of those lives who you touched. I would have been proud to introduce you to my Father as a friend and shipmate. Your legacy lives on in your fellow OSs and shipmates. You taught us well."
CTO1(SW/AW) Glenn McHenry of San Diego, CA

"My name is Cameron Schilling. I am a college student from central Illinois. I am the first generation of my family not to serve his country. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifice you and your loved one has given for the United States. I am disappointed by the way the news media has covered this war and the deaths of our youth. The media as stopped listing the names of the soldiers killed in Iraq and people only talk about the soldiers when we reach a specific milestone in deaths. If you just started watching the news today you would not even know there is a war going on. Partisan politics have replaced coverage of our young generation who have traveled to a foreign land in the name of the United States. Whether you believe the war in Iraq is wrong, right, justified or not everyone should pay even just a little more attention to what these young men and women are sacrificing. This is what I would like to do. I want to do my part in honoring these soldiers and their memories. Along with being a college student I am also a budding artist. I draw pencil portraits of local people in my community. I want to offer a pencil portrait sketch to the immediate family of every Illinois soldier killed in Iraq. Please contact me at cameronschilling84@hotmail.com."
Cameron Schilling of Illinois

"To the Family of PO1 Thomas Hull:
We have constructed a memorial to the service men and women from Wisconsin and Illinois who have died in Iraq which includes, as of 8/25/05, 119 crosses and Stars of David. We would like your permission to put Thomas' name on one of them. We have called our display "Arlington MidWest." It is our expression of mourning for the indescribable loss you have suffered for our country.

If you would like us to do this, please email me at arlingtonmidwest@yahoo.com.

We invite you to come to visit Arlington MidWest if you can. I can send you directions and some pictures by email.

"As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them."
Marty Preston of Wisconsin Dells, WI

"To the Hull family,

You have my deepest sympathy. I served with Tom aboard the Princeton and respected him greatly. He was a wonderful guy who was always willing to help a shipmate any way he could. He will be missed. God bless you."
OS2 Ray Lambert of San Diego, CA

"To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull,

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. May you find comfort in love's everlasting connection.

In the Support section of this web site you will find links to many groups that support you at this crucial time. The Marine Comfort Quilt group would be honored to send a quilt to the next of kin. There are many, loving and caring Americans from all over the United States that will never forget the sacrifice that your loved one has made for our Freedom. Please use our link and register so we can send you our "Love Stitched Together."

Proud Marine Mom and Proud Member of Marine Comfort Quilts "
Sandra Moudy of Placentia, Ca USA

"TO THE HULL FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. OUR FAMILY HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH THOMAS AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. WE LOST OUR SON IN BALAD, IRAQ LAST YEAR. THOMAS WAS A FORCE, SERVING HIS COUNTRY. SOMETHING MANY AMERICANS DO NOT DO. SO OBVIOUS, THIS WAS THOMAS CALLING IN LIFE. THOMAS YOU ARE OUR COMFORT. HOW? BY SERVING ALONG SIDE OUR SON. MADE US FEEL ALOT SAFER WITH GREG IN IRAQ. THOMAS YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. TO ALL THOSE HEARTS YOU HAVE TOUCHED. ALL WILL REMEMBER THE FOND MEMORIES YOU SHARED WITH THEM.........YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY NEVER EVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. MY TEARS NEVER GO AWAY SINCE GREGORY, AND CONTINUE FOR YOU. YOU LIKE A SON! A REMINDER OF ALL THAT IS GOOD WITH OUR COUNTRY. THOMAS YOU ARE THOMAS, AND TRUTH YOU ARE AMAZINGLY, YOU ARE LOVED BY YOUR FAMILY AND OUR'S!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"We are deeply sorry for your loss. America will forever honor your Hero.
The Courage, Honor, and Valor that your Hero showed will always be remembered.
We are grateful for the sacrifice that was made and we will NEVER FORGET.
God Bless your family and please know that you are not alone.
All of our prayers are with you."
Jennifer and SSGT Larry Mays of Massillon, Ohio

"RIP SURFACE WARRIOR"
US Navy Sailor

"Rest in Peace
J and T
USMC NC"

"To the Hull Family, I am so sorry for your loss, we are all praying for all of you. Your Thomas will always be remembered and honored as a true American Hero. May God Bless you all and God Bless Thomas."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Thomas will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"The Salute


To those who have died,
And to those who have cried.
We Salute You.

To those who have lost,
Paid the ultimate cost.
We Salute You.

And to those who still serve,
The Red White and Blue.
Our grateful Nation,
Proudly Salutes You."
Tom Balstad of West Warwick RI

"Thank you Thomas Hull, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Hull:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Thomas for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Hull:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Thomas, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia

Honor them by remembering... Freedom - is their gift to us But his soul goes marching on