Michael Balsley, 23

Army, Private 1st Class

Based: Ft. Carson, Colo.

3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: January 25, 2007

Baghdad (east of), Iraq

Married, 1 child

Gender: Male

Hometown: Hayward

High School: Mount Eden High School (Hayward)

Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Calif.

When his father asked him why he became an Army cavalry scout, a tough assignment on the front lines of combat, Balsley said: "I guess I want my own war stories, Dad."

David T. Toomalatai, 01/27/2007

Jamie D. Wilson, 01/22/2007

11 memories of Michael Balsley

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Hey kid ! I talked to Nick this morning and he asked about where you are in Porterville. He's going to make sure that you get flowers all the time now. And check this ! He's going to come here to visit this summer. Very cool. Can't wait to see him. I've sort of adopted a Marine who was killed about a year and half ago. I'm a bit far from you, kid. So, I guess that I connected with him Memorial Day. I met his parents and asked if I could visit with him and have flowers for him.
Damn, I miss you. I have the photo of you next to your Humvee on the wall in my office. I also have your saber now and it'll be hanging next to you. You know that I'm failing some what these days and I'm never giving up.
It's still me and you, punk.
Old Dollar

How about coming to visit me some night ? Damn, I miss you

” — Jim Balsley, February 10, 2011 at 8:21 a.m.

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My condolences to the family of Michael.

Being a vietnam vet my self I have often pondered if there will ever be and end to war and suffering? I have studied various ideoligies, philosphies and so call enlighten think tank organization of this world and none of them have come close to viable answer or solution. Until I took a close look at God's word the Holy Bible[ 2Timothy 3:16, 17] that i come to the realization that the Almighty God (Jehovah)(Psalms 83:18) will bring about a Kingdom(Government) by means of his son(Jesus) - Matthew 6:10. Jesus as earth new ruler will cause wars to cease: " He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth." [Psalms 46:9). The Bible tells us at Revelation 21:3-5 That God will wipe away all tears and death and mourning and out cry will be no more.

The Bible teaches that millions in the grave will be resurrected(John 5:28,29). In conclusion, the Holy Scriptures tells us that individuals like Michael will be resurrected her to live on earth forever (Psalms 37:28,29). What a loving provisions by our God(Jehovah) and his son(Jesus)- John 3:16.

” — Robert Henderson, September 23, 2012 at 10:59 p.m.

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