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My thoughts and prayers are with this family. God bless you.

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MARIA ALCOSER
15 years ago

I sometimes would see you n your parents walking in the hall at the hospital,most of the time id say hello and how are u all ,but sometimes i wouldnt because it was apparent u werent doing to good but i still cared.The thursday before u went in the hospital I did stop n say hello n i told u how good u looked.little did i know id never see u again. I hope ur mother has the strength to continue without u because u were her,she was the best mother i have ever seen ,including myself i thank GOD for allowing me to meet u .REST IN PEACE MERLIN.

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Brett Wagner
15 years ago

I had the great privilege and honor of meeting Sgt German and other great heroes during a fund raiser in the spring of 2007. Although my service as a Marine ended 20 years before Merlin's began we, like all Marines were brothers. Being in his presence I felt like a very small and insignificant man. Merlin was a man among men and a warrior among Marines. He provided such encouragement to the other Marines and sailors at BAMC. When I learned of his passing it greatly affected me and still does to this day. It is very hard to hear his name and not have my throat close. To put it Sgt German’s own words: Got 3% chance of living… What you gonna do? 1. Fight through 2. Stay strong 3. Over come because I am a warrior 4. All of the above Merlin’s answer was always #4 http://www.merlinsmiracles.com God bless Sgt Merlin German, his comrades, all our Marines, service men and women. To the German’s- Thank you for giving us one of the greatest men and Marines that I have ever met in my entire life. Semper Fi! Brett Wagner

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Brett Wagner
15 years ago

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KmB
15 years ago

Thank you. My prayers are with your family and friends. We know you are at peace.

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Terrie Johnson
15 years ago

I am so deeply saddened and heartbroken of hearing that Merlin has passed. I met Merlin at Brooke when my son was injured. I lived for several months with Merlin and his family at the Fisher house. I was so honored to have known such a wonderful and devoted family. Merlin was not only a true hero but a wonderful caring and compassionate man. Merlin had known that I was struggling with severe back pain and everytime that I saw him he would ignore the obvious pain that he was experiencing and show his sincere concern for me. That was the way that he was. If there was another soldier struggling Merlin would put his own situation aside to tend to the needs of others.He was truly the most inspirational person that I have ever had the honor of knowing. To Merlin's mom my heart cries for you. Even through the language barrier, the caring and understanding between two moms always showed through. You were truly an inspiration to me as a mom. It was the hardest experience that I have ever been through and my journey with my son was minor compared to what you as a mom have endured. I wish that I could take that pain away from you. But always know that Merlin touched many many hearts of many mom's and many people and his legacy will live on. It will always live on in me. He was and will always be inspiration in my life and I was truly honored to have know such a wonderful human being.

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Cathy Maready
15 years ago

My mother called me today to tell me about your son's story in the local paper. She was so touched about the dance and the beautiful song in honor of you. We were both in tears for your loss. Merlin must have been an extraordinary person. Our prayers are with you.

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Michael Wildman
15 years ago

Thank you Sgt. Merlin for your profoundly heroic service and sacrifice. And to your family and friends, I offer my heartfelt condolences for your tremendous loss.

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Samina
15 years ago

I also could not stop crying after seeing what this courageous young man had endured and in spite af all the loss and pain and suffering, how he remained hopeful and helpful and loving. I hope he is resting in peace and love.

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JoAnn Moya
15 years ago

I have just read the article of your struggle to overcome and was moved to tears . You are a true hero and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for me and our country.. You have a spirit that will never die, you are a truly selfless man to give so much of yourself at a time when you were facing such adversities. You are a testimony to your parents where all these good qualitys come .May God Bless your family . I will support the Merlin Miracles. in honor of you.

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Bobby
15 years ago

I just finished reading MSN's article on Merlin. Thank you so much Merlin for giving the ultimate sacrifice to defend America's freedom. Thank you for showing, not only your family and friends, but the entire country what it takes to be a HERO! I can not express how sorry I am to your family. I will always keep you in my heart. Without even knowing it, you showed this man what it takes to be a GREAT person. I only hope that I can be a 1/4 a man as you were. One day I hope to find you in Heaven to give you the biggest handshake. Thank you for defending our county as you did!

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Rita
15 years ago

I didn't know Merlin,but I read about him,and just wanted to stop by and say a belated Thank You to Merlin,for his sacrifices.Also,to his parents..you are in my thoughts and prayers.Merlin's story is truly inspiring and I know you are one proud Mom and Dad. Sincerely, Rita

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Sherry
15 years ago

I just finished reading the article in tribute to Merlin--I cried as I read. You inspired and your memory with your organization will live on. Know when you hit the Pearly Gates-you danced on through. Can tell the love you radiated and received back. Sherry in Wyoming

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Carlos
15 years ago

When as a teacher I am asked who my hero is I will say Merlin German from now on. I never met him but his story touched my soul in a way I will not soon forget. I sit and cry for another man today, a real man who gave his life so that I could be free and i wonder how many people today understand that sacrifice. To his friends and family that loved him, i know he enriched your life in a way that I will probably never know, but if it was even a little bit of what I felt, you are truly rich indeed. God Bless you Merlin-as your namesake was a magician, you were magic to many. Rest in peace.

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ROSELYN
15 years ago

HI MERLIN IT' S ME CAPAUSKY REMEMBER U NAME ME THAT . I CAN 'T FORGET THE FUN AND BAD TIMES WE HAD IN SCHOOL WE REALLY TROUBLE MAKERS LOL.. THANKS MR DONAJUE WE CHANGE LOOK WHAT U BEACAME A HERO I AM PROUD OF U I LOVE U I WILL ALWAYS HAVE U IN MY HEART *******

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ROSELYN
15 years ago

I KNOW UR UP THERE WATCHING UP ABOVE ME U WERE THE TRU MEANING OF AREAL GOOD RIEND . U MADE MY DAYS IN SCHOOL U MADE ME LAUPH WHEN I WAS UPSET THERE WAS NOT 1 DAY THAT I DIDN'T SEE THAT SMILE ON UR FACE U COULD O BEEN PISSED OFF AT ME BUT I STILL MADE U SMILE . REMEMBER THIS FRANK & BEANS LOL.... THIS WAS UR FAVORITE WORD WHEN THAT MOVIE CAME OUT . THE SO MUCH 4 ME 2 SAY BUT U URSELF KNOW THAT U WERE A GREAT PERSON WITH A WONDERULL PERSONALITY . I MISS U AND I WILL NEVER FORGET U !

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Carolina
15 years ago

Wow i dont know where 2 begin with Merlin ... all the times we cut skewl lol and then me tutoring u in English our senior yr so that u can graduate ..... u coping off my essays hahahahav that english teacher wasnt sooo smart ... my favorite part had t be when we red the book Of Mice And Men lol and u had to play Lenny u did sooooo well and i was the other guy that lived in the shack u had jokes for days ...... i really do miss u Merlin last time i spoke to u u were still in the hospital in texas broke my heart when mami told me that !!!! cant wait till the day i c u again heigths baby all the way !!!!!!

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stevenk
15 years ago

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stevenk
15 years ago

you were beautiful inside and out...your memory will live on.

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stevenk
15 years ago

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stevenk
15 years ago

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