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 From the Jacksonville Daily News dated 12/16/2002:
Michael Robert Ciccarelli III, 22, of Jacksonville died Dec. 13 in Brunswick, Ga.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
He was a corporal assigned to the 10th Marine Regiment and a 1999 graduate of Jacksonville High School.
Surviving are his parents, Michael and Margaret Ciccarelli of Jacksonville; his sister, Melissa Ciccarelli of Jacksonville; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Margaret DeMaio of Jacksonville; paternal grandmother, Jeane Marie Lynch of Woburn, Mass; and paternal grandfather, Michael R. Ciccarelli of Dover, Del.
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Victor Rosa
Mike helped me make my decision to become a Marine. Both of our fathers were Marines and as we would do later, our fathers served together. I went to boot camp with Ciccarelli 4 days after high school graduation. His desire to be the best poured on everyone as we went through the hardships of training. After graduation in August both of our fathers were two of the happiest men on Earth. He and I became brothers that day and kept in close contact.The weekend before he was killed, he and I got together in his favorite bar the Northwoods Tavern. After a few drinks and before we left eachother for the last time, he told me how much he loved our Corps and that he could not wait to get to the sand box and take our fathers place defending our country. In 2005 I left one of his medals underneath the sand in Iraq, that is where he wanted to be. He was an inspiration to me and will be missed very much. Rest in peace brother and continue to watch over us.
Kory Grant
Mike A.K.A ChickBro I remember your warrior insincts and your drive and determination. I know when that day came when God called you up you was doing what you loved to do. Bro I know the feeling and have the same passion and drive as you do. Thanks for giving me the courage to continue on and follow in your foot steps. I'm in the Air Force working along side the Army and you guys so I know the passion it takes. Being a true MARINE isn't something that's taken lightly. Just like the saying Only the Few the Proud The MARINES. I envy you and miss you Bro. SEMPER FI!!!!
Kory
Marcus Bennett
Mike was always a comedian and one of the vertically challenged much like myself.