Saturday, July 31, 2010

Michael Chad Bailey: Videos and Photo Links


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Friday, July 23, 2010

Honoring Michael Chad Bailey Purple Heart


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(Washington, DC) -- A Marine from southeast Missouri has become among the latest casualties in the war in Afghanistan.

Military officials said today 29-year-old Lance Corporal Michael C. Bailey of Park Hills died June 16th while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province.

The St. Francois County native was assigned to Third Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California.




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Marine Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey
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Marine Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey, 29, of Park Hills, Mo.

LCpl. Bailey was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; died June 16, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

PARK HILLS, Mo. -- A Marine from Park Hills was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan.

Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey, 29, was on security patrol in Helmand province when he was shot to death. Bailey was a rifleman who had been a Marine less than two years, said 1st Lt. Ken Kunze of the 1st Marine Division's public affairs office in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Bailey's stepfather, Thomas Rodgers of Frankclay, Mo., said Friday that he was told Bailey had been seated in the fourth vehicle of a convoy when shots were fired. Bailey was shot in the neck, Rodgers said.

"He had a really good heart," Rodgers said.

Bailey was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. This was Bailey's second combat deployment.

After high school, Bailey enlisted in the Navy first, was offered a bonus on the spot to sign again for another three years, and did, Rodgers said. After years in the Navy, Bailey switched branches and enlisted as a Marine in 2008, Kunze said.

Rodgers said he helped raise Bailey since he was in elementary school and called him his son. Bailey enjoyed his time in the service, Rodgers said. "Mike was funny about stuff like that. When he was in the Navy, he was in a nuclear sub. He liked that, top secret."

In 1999, Bailey graduated from West County High School in Leadwood, Mo. Every time Bailey would come home on leave, he would stop by the school and talk with teachers and the principal.

"Mike was a very special kid, he was highly thought of by people who knew him," said the principal, Eric Moyers. "He never failed, after he made the rounds with friends and family, he'd always come back to the school and visit with myself and teachers he had at the school."

They would catch up, reminisce. On his last visit to the school, Moyers recalled that Bailey said he was preparing to be sent to Afghanistan.

"I thought the world of him," Moyers said. "Our community is hurting right now."

Bailey's family has been hit hard by tragedy. His mother died unexpectedly in 2003. His sister was killed in a car crash when she was 25. A year before the sister's death, her baby died of sudden infant death syndrome, Rodgers said.

"My whole family is gone," Rodgers said. "Michael is the last of them.

"I figured he'd be the one to outlive us all. He always did the right thing, he never ran with the wrong crowd, he was just a good kid," he said.

Friends of Michael C. Bailey on Friday remembered the 1999 West County High School graduate as a warm, caring man who made everyone around him feel comfortable, even in stressful circumstances.

Marine Lance Cpl. Bailey, 29, was killed by small arms fire in an ambush while on a security patrol conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

“He was an honorable young man,” said Eric Moyers, Bailey’s former principal. “It’s a tragedy. The community has suffered a great loss.”

Michael Bailey, who grew up near Frankclay, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Bailey enlisted in the Navy Sept. 8, 2000 and served about six years. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Sept. 8, 2008. This was his second combat deployment.

Bailey joined the Marines because he wanted to serve in the same division as his father, said Rev. Jesse Barton, spokesman for the family.

In the service, Bailey earned several awards including the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Family losses ---

Denny Bouse grew up with Mike Bailey and said his friend was always a positive person, even though he had a lot of sadness in his life.

While he was in the Navy, Bailey lost his mother, Dorothy Turner, his niece, Eva Jo Linn Ketcherside, and his sister, Gina Ketcherside.

“I remember at Gina’s funeral he said ‘Every time I come back, it seems like I’m burying somebody.’” Bouse said. “How do you console somebody who’s back just to wish someone good-bye?”

Kim Womble said Bailey was an example of “it takes a village to raise a child.” When family issues cropped up in Bailey’s youth, the people of Leadwood stepped in to lend a hand.

“He knew our home was his home,” said Womble, whose daughter was friends with Bailey. When Bailey was over, Womble made sure to make him lasagna, one of his favorite meals.

Bouse had a great deal of respect for Bailey and his attitude toward life.

“Growing up with him and seeing how he dealt with situations in his life put me in awe and showed me his character,” Bouse said. “I could never have handled those (problems).”

Bailey was a volunteer in the Leadwood Fire Protection District while in high school, and was active in school activities. He joined band with Bouse and played trumpet. Bailey loved music, Bouse recalled.

“On the trips we would take, he was the kind of guy who could break the ice,” he explained. “Everyone was nervous about performing and meeting new people — new girls — and he had a way of making the people around him comfortable.”

Bouse remembers Bailey as a handsome guy in school.

“A lot of girls liked him, but I don’t think he was ready to settle down yet,” Bouse said. “He was a great friend and great person who will be very deeply missed by those who knew him.”

Good friend --

Messages to Lance Cpl. Bailey and his family flowed onto his Facebook page Thursday and Friday.

“Thank you for you everything you taught us all in your short time with us. You always had a way to make people smile, even if you felt you were a man of few words.”

“Thank you for fighting for our freedom and being one of the most selfless people I have met! You are loved by many and will be missed greatly!!”

“Heaven gained an AWESOME angel this year! Thank you Michael for the sacrifice that you have given so that we may live free!”

“Mike, although our paths have diverged since high school, you have always inspired me to be a better person. Thank you for all that you have contributed to our lives and in your service for our country.”

Moyers recalls Bailey as a “very special young man” who was caring and thoughtful.

“He would do anything for anybody,” Moyers said. “He cared deeply for his family, friends and community.”

His friends appreciated that.

You were a wonderful person to know and will continue to be in my heart,” one wrote on Facebook. “You are a very brave man who has touched more people’s lives than you were aware. Thank you for your service to our country and your continued bravery. Most of all Thank You for being a part of my/our lives. You will be dearly missed.”

Staying in touch --

Bailey’s father lives in Springfield, and his aunt lives in Australia, Bouse said. Aside from a cousin and a nephew, most of the family is gone. But when Bailey came home on leave, he always had plenty of places to stay, Bouse said.

Bailey was home on leave several months ago and made his rounds, visiting many people, Womble said.

“When he came home on leave, he always came to the school and visited with me and the teachers he had had,” Moyers added. “He told me that when he got back, he would be getting ready to be deployed to Afghanistan.”

Bouse spent a day with Bailey during his leave. The two old friends sat around and talked a lot, but the war was off-limits in their conversation.

“He made it a point not to talk about the war so nobody would worry about him,” Bouse said.

Although Bailey loved being in the military, he seemed to change his attitude about it during the past six months, Womble said.

“He didn’t enjoy being with the Marines as much as he did the Navy,” she said Bailey told her. “I believe he was in intelligence, and he had a lot of special clearances. He didn’t tell us details, but he was in areas that we were concerned about.”

Bailey had told Womble and Bouse that he hoped to be out of Afghanistan in August. He asked them to help him find a job when he moved back to Leadwood.

Although Womble had concerns about Bailey’s being in the war, she always thought he would return safely. The news on Thursday that he had been killed hit her hard.

“He’d been in Iraq for two or three tours in the Navy, and he always came back,” she said. “ I just can’t believe that our last visit was our last.”

Marine Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey was killed in action on 6/16/10.



Saying good-bye to local hero

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FRANKCLAY — White gloves raised in a military salute to a fallen brother, while tears fell among the crowd Friday at the West County High School gymnasium.
Friends and family gathered inside the school to say good-bye to U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael C. Bailey while hundreds of supporters lined the streets outside.
Reverend Jessie Barton officiated over the memorial service. Barton talked about the hero that Bailey was and the selfless way he lived his life.
“I tried to find a way to describe a hero,” Barton said. “Then I realized I didn’t need to. Michael Bailey is a true example of a hero. He was a wonderful, loving man. He was always interested in what was going on in our lives.
“His decisions were always based on how they affected someone else. He loved us for who we are.”
Bailey served eight years in the U.S. Navy and then enlisted in the Marine Corp. Barton said he once asked Bailey why he enlisted in the Marines instead of staying in the Navy.
“He told me, ‘My Dad was a Marine, I want to serve as he did,’” Barton said. “Michael had a real good biblical theology. I can remember when we talked and he said he was saved and believed in Jesus. Thank you, Jesus, for Cpl. Michael Bailey.”
Erin Burns talked about what a good friend Bailey was.
“I am one of many who are here who called Michael a brother,” Burns said as he fought back tears. “Many of you here today know him as a kid with an occasional glimpse of him as an adult. He was a hero in his duty and a hero in every aspect of his life.”
Burns recalled a time when he couldn’t afford to buy an engagement ring. He said Bailey went ring shopping with him and paid for it.
“He said to pay him back, when I could afford to pay him back,” Burns said. “He gave selflessly to everyone. I was blessed to talk with him almost every day while he was in Afghanistan. He was never concerned about himself. He always wanted to know how we were doing.
“There will always be a hole in a huge piece of my heart. I will always have that loss of not having him.”
Marine Lt. Col. T. Shane Tomko read the Marine’s Poem. A solemn acoustic live version of “Amazing Grace” concluded the service.
Bailey, 29, was killed on June 16 by small arms fire in an ambush while on a security patrol conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. On Monday, the Marines promoted him posthumously from lance corporal to full corporal.
Bailey had enlisted in the Navy right after graduating high school in 1999. After serving eight years, he left the service, but enlisted in the Marines in part to help pay for a life-saving liver transplant for his father. Family members said Bailey also looked forward to succeeding at the new challenges he would encounter in the Marines.
Bailey, who grew up near Frankclay, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.
During his years in the service, Bailey earned several awards including the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Preparing for protest
By 9:30 a.m., cars were lined up on each side of Marler Street at Highway 8 in Leadwood. Some people draped the U.S. flag over their car windows, while others waved flags at passersby.
One woman held up a sign telling drivers to honk their horns if they support the troops. Many responded by tooting, or, in the case of some semi-trucks, loud blasts from their horns.
Randi Smith of Farmington carried balloons and wore a shirt that bore the image of a U.S. flag.
“My cousin Michael Deason was killed in Iraq,” she said. “We are showing our support.”
Many people said they showed up because a federal judged ruled on Thursday that a hate group would be allowed to protest. Although police saw no sign that the group showed up, Smith and about 50 other people went to a Bonne Terre car wash to “protest the protesters” after hearing rumors the group was staying in town.
“We stayed until 2 a.m., but some people stayed until 7 a.m.,” Smith said.
St. Francois County Sheriff Dan Bullock said there was no verification that members of the hate group even came to the Parkland. A reporter’s call to the group’s headquarters in Kansas was not returned.
Sarah and Matthew Phillips heard the rumors and decided to show their support, even though they had to be somewhere else when the funeral started.
“We’re here to support Michael Bailey and what he did for our country,” Sarah said.
Veterans Lewis Helton and Dave Moss held a large flag along the side of Highway 8.
“We’re here to support our heroes and the sacrifices they make,” Moss said.
“It’s the least we can do,” Helton added.
Donna Rangel came from Potosi and carried a large flag.
“I’m an Army mom and an Army grandma,” Rangel said. “So I’m here to support the family.”
Supporters brought children, babies, dogs and even a horse to the intersection before the funeral.
Pete Conway rode his horse, Jack, to the intersection in case the hate group showed up.
“He fought for us so that the people who were going to be here to protest have that right,” Conway said of Bailey. “But that doesn’t mean I can’t be here to protest them. All evil needs to succeed is for good men to do nothing.
“This family deserves peace.”
Kyle Hathman called his mother, Lonna Jenson, from Iraq to be part of the support for Bailey’s family. Hathman is in the Army. As a military mother, the Bonne Terre woman was there to support Bailey’s family.
Brandy Dee said she last spoke to Bailey before he got on the plane to be deployed.
“I didn’t want him to go,” she said sadly. “He said he’d be back and we’d get together.”
Much support
As the funeral began, hundreds of people from all over lined the streets of Leadwood to say good-bye to a fallen hero. One thing the threat of protesters did was to bring people together to honor Bailey, said Jeff Pierce, who joined the crowd Friday morning.
Army Veteran Elijah Boyd, his wife Tiffany and their children waved a flag along Warner Road in Bailey’s honor. Boyd is in the Reserves and said he wanted to show patriotism and support.
One childhood friend said Bailey would be laughing at all the fuss over him. Friends have repeatedly said Bailey always put others before himself.
Andy Russell’s son is enlisted in the Army and serving in Iraq currently. Russell said he wanted to support Bailey and the troops because he believes in supporting the troops.
When Laura Laird’s husband returned from the Vietnam War, bottles were thrown at him, she said. On Friday, she wanted to show support for Bailey and his family.
Shanna Moore served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. She joined others on the streets Friday to pay respect to the family and support those who are still fighting for freedom.
“It’s an honor to be here today and stand next to so many fine Americans who chose to do the same thing today,” Moore said.
Last honors
More than 135 Patriot Guard riders led the procession that escorted Bailey to Adams Cemetery. Missouri State Captain Mike Gibbs said approximately 10 percent of riders make it to every funeral. He added there are 380 patriot riders in the state.
“When we did the funeral mission for Sergeant Brandon Wallace in Festus, among all the community and kids an elderly lady (was) standing on the side of the road holding a piece of white posterboard. The sign read ‘I will never forget,’” said Gibbs.
Roger Dollinger has been a member of the Patriot Guard for many years.
“I’m a veteran of the Vietnam era and I know how we were treated and along with the Patriot Guard these young men and women in this era will not be treated this way,” Dollinger said.
Bob and Susie Glassic rode with the Patriot Guard because Bob, who was the police chief in Leadwood about 20 years ago, is a Marine Corps veteran and has lost a lot of friends in the service. They said showing up in support is a small thing to do for someone who has given their life for our country.
“We definitely have a lot of respect for them,” Susie said.
The Patriot Guard held flags and lined both sides of the driveway at Adams Cemetery where Bailey’s family arrived at the burial site. They watched as Leadwood firefighters carefully passed to Marines Bailey’s flag-draped coffin from the bed of the fire truck that had carried him to the cemetery.
Six Marines slowly carried the casket to the burial site under a maroon awning. After a rifle salute and the playing of Taps, two Marines carefully removed the flag from the casket and folded it properly.
One Marine then kneeled in front of Bailey’s father, Michael, and presented him with the flag. After a few private words with the family, the Marine stood and saluted them.
Before the burial service ended, Rev. Barton reminded those present that Bailey would live on and they would some day see him again.
“This is not really good-bye,” he said.
Chris Cline is a reporter for the Daily Journal. Contact him at 573-431-2010, ext. 114 or at ccline@dailyjournalonline.com
Paula Barr is a reporter for the Daily Journal and can be reached at 573-431-2010, ext. 172 or at pbarr@dailyjournalonline.com.
Maridee Lawson is a reporter for the Daily Journal and can be reached at 573-756-8927 or mlawson@farmingtonpressonline.com.