On behalf of our family, I would like to thank the many friends and neighbors who sent cards, food, flowers and prayers during this time of grief for our son, Shawn.

We appreciate everyone in our community who took time out of their day to line the streets holding flags welcoming Shawn home.

To the Fayette County and Peachtree City Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS departments, the Patriot Guard, Falcon Field Airport, Mowell Funeral Home and C.J. Mowell, St. Matthew’s Catholic Parish and Father Victor Galier: thank you for the honor you displayed for our son and our family. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Thanks to Chick-fil-A Dwarf House for the tribute you have shown our son as well as other injured and fallen soldiers. For the many signs and flags displayed in honor of our son throughout our community: your support means a great deal to us, and we are blessed to live in such a warm and caring community. Thank you all, for everything.

The family of SFC Shawn P. McCloskey

Fayetteville, Ga.