Condolences for
Pasquale Antonio Troisi

Pasquale you will be missed. You were my "big brother" and you are still my idol. I am thankful to have had so many memories with you growing up. You came into my life when I was about five years young. I remember you helping me with my homework and playing with my toys with me. I was always by your side were ever you went, and I remember copying every move you made. I remember going to your soccer games and I still remember the day you were sworn into the Navy (and the outfit you made me wear with the cowboy hat). You will always be in my heart and I know you will be watching over all of us always. I love you and miss you.

- Emily

Tecumseh Poem from Act of Valor (2012)

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.

When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”

~ Chief Tecumseh (Poem from Act of Valor the Movie)

Rest easy, Pasquale. You truly are a hero <3

Dear Erin, Giovanni, Matteo, and; the Troisi Family,

No words can take away the sorrow for you at this time, but; know that Pasquale was a great man, husband-to-be, and; father. When ever I hear the songs American Soldier, and; The Angry American by Toby Keith, or; Arlington by Trace Adkins I will think of Pasquale, and; his scarifices for his country. He loved you Erin, and; adored those two boys. I know he fought hard to come back to you. I wish I could be there, but; I will be on duty. Pasquale will watch over Erin, Giovanni, and; Matteo for ever. As, well as the rest of his family. Keep us informed on your Website about how Erin, Giovanni, Matteo, and; the rest of the Troisi Family are doing. May God Be With You Forever.
My Deepest Sympathy. JLW

Pasquale,

You touched my life in way you couldn't even begin to know.
I'm sad to think that I won't get to experience your friendship anymore and your silly humor. WHEN THEY MADE YOU THEY BROKE THE MOLD!! I often hear people say that this world would be a little less funny and caring without certain people, well for me you're one of those people. Rest well my friend until we meet again...I WILL MISS YOU!!!

Lisa & Family