Sean M. Walsh, 21

Army National Guard, Specialist

Based: Pittsburg, Calif.

185th Military Police Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade

Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom

Died: November 16, 2011

Khowst province, Afghanistan

Single

Gender: Male

Hometown: San Jose

High School: Prospect High (Saratoga)

Burial: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose

Walsh died Nov. 16, in a mortar attack on his base in eastern Afghanistan's Khowst province, on the Pakistani border. Walsh was planning a career in law enforcement as a K-9 officer and joined the California Army National Guard’s military police unit when he was 18 for the experience and competitive edge it would give him later.

Joshua D. Corral, 11/18/2011

Carlo F. Eugenio, 10/29/2011

10 memories of Sean M. Walsh

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To Sean's Family:

I would like to express my condolences at this time. I didn't know Sean, but I'm sure he was a nice person. Dead is not easy to except. He was so young and so much to live for. The Bible tells us at Psalms 46:9 "That he (Almighty God) is making all wars to cease to the extemity of the earth". And the Bible gives us a wonderful hope for the future. At Revelation 21:4 it say: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes and death will be no more , neither will mournig nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." That gives us a wonderful hope for the future. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and when one of us knock on your door please feel free to ask anything you would like to know about this subject matter. They will be more than happy to answere from the Bible any questions you may have.

” — Muriel Mahan, December 6, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.

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I served in this soldiers unit. When my unit returned from afghanistan just before christmas, i felt guilty coming home alive for the holidays. I told my wife on Christmas, "Why should I be happy and celebrating for"? "What about Wlash's parents? " They are in mourning and so should I be." I told my wife. On Christmas day I ate lunch with my family and then went into my room and went into mourning. It is not fair that I should be happy and Walsh's parents were in mourning, so I mourned with them that day even though I never met his parents except at the yellow ribbon. I still dont feel right about enjoying my vacation with my family since Walsh's family is forever mourning. The guilt is troublesom for me.

” — john doe, February 29, 2012 at 1:27 a.m.

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In life there is no greater or deeper pain that is placed upon the hearts of a parent as is laying their child in his or her final resting place. Our hearts go out to all the family members Cheryl his Mother and Ed Kochara his Father. Sean Buddy some day we will meet in Heaven and we will celebrate life together with our Heavenly Father.
We love you kiddo always have and always will.
Uncle Mike & Aunt Brenda

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

” — Michael & Brenda Rhea, September 26, 2012 at 5:04 a.m.

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I never got to know him, as we were on different schedules but I'd see him once in a while at Camp Clark, Khost Province, RC East. Our B huts were right behind the other. He always hanged out with the other shift, 'cause they'd be off at the same time. He was rucking with guys from the other shift, as he was talking about trying to go on active duty, when the attack occurred (morning, 16 Nov 2011). We don't know if it was rockets or mortars, as the LCMR was down for maintenance. Once we heard someone was hurt, the mood changed (we were happy no one was hurt as we were 2 weeks away from leaving Clark. Thinking that was a close call.). No one told us he had passed away until it was near dusk. Now, that changed the mood from wistful hope and prayers to depression...2 weeks from leaving and ending a 12 month deployment - we were both supposed to leave at the same time (later on, I ran into members of his unit at Bagram) - and this sh*t happens.

He gave his life to his country, so that others can live. I will ALWAYS remember him.

” — Former Soldier, A Btry 3/321 FAR, 82nd ABN DIV, January 12, 2016 at 6:33 p.m.

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Sean was a bright, strong and brave young man that confided in me his ambition and love for a career in law-enforcement . I was fortunate enough to be able to mentor Sean, due to my past experiences in law-enforcement, being a retired detective From NYPD with over 20 years of service. He trained very hard bough physically, mentally and spiritually with his guard unit in all aspects of soldiering but, in his heart he looked forward to a career in law-enforcement which I greatly encouraged . I saw it so much drive in his eyes and I was so proud to work with him . He spoke often of his mother and shared with me his beginnings in upstate New York . I will forever hold Sean in the highest place of honor as a true American hero, a great son to his mother and an awesome friend to me .

” — Daniel P. King, LEP, November 1, 2016 at 6:27 a.m.

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