[color:"red"]Breanna Joy Hayes Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps.[/color]



"Breanna Joy Hayes, 24, of Waterbury, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Patrick J. Hayes Jr. of Waterbury and Maureen (Flynn) Smith of Southington." from the newspaper.


Bree (left) and my fiance, Jessica. They were best friends. Jessica was part of the funeral detail where Bree received full military honors today. Jessica folded the flag covering the casket and passed it to Bree's parents.

It has been tough on me, but I can only imagine how tough it has been for Jessica. They were like sisters.

Don't mean to bring anybody down, just want to pay tribute to her in front of my friends.

I know it will be asked, so I say it now. She did not die in combat. Please don't ask for further details on that subject.

I'm sorry for your loss JJ.

RIP Bree, and thank you for your service to our country. Prayers out to her family / friends.

JJ, I've already talked to you and in a way Jessica (Jessi?) Please let Bree's parents and family know this former "Brother in arms" wishes them the best through this great pain.

Thanks to both of you.

Skunk, she hates Jessi, Jess or any other shortened versions of her name. She lets everybody call her that but made sure I knew it as soon as we started dating. I won't tell her you almost called her that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

My prayers for her and her family and friends. Peace be with you.

You can tell her, She will just consider the fact I was in the Air Force and overlook it. THIS TIME! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> JESS IT IS!

Much appreciated, Hooker.

Skunk, I already told her you call her dwarf. She said something about skinning you but Air Force hide isn't worth much. (not really, I just made that up, but it sounds like something she'd say)

Prayers sent...

Not from Connecticut, correct?

Thanks RN, and yes Waterbury, CT.

Haha, you might have made it up JJ, but it sounds funny anyway!

Godspeed Marine

Semper Fi! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />