I was on a foot patrol at 9:30 am in Afghanistan and I stepped on an IED (improvised exsplosive device) and lost my left leg about 5 inches to the foot down. But my friend LCPL Josh Adams wasn't as lucky as I was, the bomb blast and shrapnel took both his legs. He bled out within 7 minutes. I remember it all. It was terrible. It should have been me. I always think this, if we could trade places I would. I'm sorry for your loss. Semper Fi Marine. I hope to meet you someday, and to see Josh again.
I'm sorry to not have been as close to Ralph. It makes me very sad he had to give his life. But it makes me proud to say I knew him. I'm sorry for his family's loss. I found out about his death while on watch at the main gate of my base. I can't believe he is gone. You are gone my friend, but your memory shall live one in Gallitzin and in the heart of every service member whom you have served with. Rest in Peace Marine.
I am sorry for your loss.....great tribute to your friend, I can see he is deeply missed. Thanks to him for serving our country, and my deepest sympathy for his family and friends.
Thanks James for them tribute to my nephew Lcpl Fabbri. I loved Raplie as a son and my hunting and fishing trips will have a giant Void in them now. The next few days are going to be the hardest for Deb, Tim and Timmy and the rest of our family
but people like you James help us make it Thanks again ,Uncle John Myers
I really like this moving tribute about a special Marine who gave his all, and at such a young age. Thank you to this young Lance Corporal and all the other men and women in uniform (and especially their families).
I really like this moving tribute about a special Marine who gave his all, and at such a young age. Thank you to this young Lance Corporal and all the other men and women in uniform (and especially their families).
i have heard your name before from Ralph, but never met you. I am one of his cousins in MD. I could not even begin to explain how proud all of us were. I'm glad that you got to see how amazing he was. I do thank you once again for making this, and to have a scholarship in his honor would be extraordinary.
Very touching and profound video. You did not have to know him on a personal level to still feel as if you had,when it hits close to home. If you do not shed a tear over this,there is something wrong. Thank you LCpl Ralph J. Fabbri for protecting my country...my freedom. You are a true hero. May you R.I.P. God Bless you and your loved ones.
Not sure if you know me, but I'm James Trexler; I graduated with Ralph. I want you to know that I was so proud of him for joining the Marines. I'm doing AFROTC now, and I always thought of him as a brother-in-arms. I spent a lot of time with him on the golf and forensics teams; he was an amazing guy.
I'm talking to people from Penn Cambria about starting a scholarship in his honor. I really hope I can make this work; it's the least I can do.
I was on a foot patrol at 9:30 am in Afghanistan and I stepped on an IED (improvised exsplosive device) and lost my left leg about 5 inches to the foot down. But my friend LCPL Josh Adams wasn't as lucky as I was, the bomb blast and shrapnel took both his legs. He bled out within 7 minutes. I remember it all. It was terrible. It should have been me. I always think this, if we could trade places I would. I'm sorry for your loss. Semper Fi Marine. I hope to meet you someday, and to see Josh again.
rafhunter55 3 months ago
I'm sorry to not have been as close to Ralph. It makes me very sad he had to give his life. But it makes me proud to say I knew him. I'm sorry for his family's loss. I found out about his death while on watch at the main gate of my base. I can't believe he is gone. You are gone my friend, but your memory shall live one in Gallitzin and in the heart of every service member whom you have served with. Rest in Peace Marine.
MASN Kush
NSFD Guam
"keepers of the base"
yogurtslinger51 11 months ago
I am sorry for your loss.....great tribute to your friend, I can see he is deeply missed. Thanks to him for serving our country, and my deepest sympathy for his family and friends.
Jaszmin85 1 year ago
I was extremely touched by this video and God Bless the family of this fallen Hero.
Barbarac910 1 year ago
Beautiful tribute. Rest in peace and THANK YOU for what you have done for this country.
Tawn05 1 year ago
To the family of LCpl Ralph J. Fabbri- Thinking of you during this time. Sorry for your lost.
nhunter478 1 year ago
May His Memory Be Eternal!
Thank you for serving us.
mctav2010 1 year ago
Sleep well Marine, you stand relieved, we have the watch.
Palanthon 1 year ago
what a beautiful tribute to a remarkable individual
videobrent 1 year ago
Thanks James for them tribute to my nephew Lcpl Fabbri. I loved Raplie as a son and my hunting and fishing trips will have a giant Void in them now. The next few days are going to be the hardest for Deb, Tim and Timmy and the rest of our family
but people like you James help us make it Thanks again ,Uncle John Myers
johnbim1921 1 year ago 2
Amazing and beautiful! If only we could make one of these for every servicemember who gave their life for our cause.
schwartzericc 1 year ago
I really like this moving tribute about a special Marine who gave his all, and at such a young age. Thank you to this young Lance Corporal and all the other men and women in uniform (and especially their families).
Michael046145 1 year ago
I really like this moving tribute about a special Marine who gave his all, and at such a young age. Thank you to this young Lance Corporal and all the other men and women in uniform (and especially their families).
Michael046145 1 year ago
i have heard your name before from Ralph, but never met you. I am one of his cousins in MD. I could not even begin to explain how proud all of us were. I'm glad that you got to see how amazing he was. I do thank you once again for making this, and to have a scholarship in his honor would be extraordinary.
- Ashley
sweetnsexiana 1 year ago
James - this is wonderful. You did an awesome job!!!
B's mom - Kelley
kasad1able 1 year ago
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kasad1able 1 year ago
Very touching and profound video. You did not have to know him on a personal level to still feel as if you had,when it hits close to home. If you do not shed a tear over this,there is something wrong. Thank you LCpl Ralph J. Fabbri for protecting my country...my freedom. You are a true hero. May you R.I.P. God Bless you and your loved ones.
staceysmith365 1 year ago 2
God Bless all you
iRECKONER 1 year ago
to whom ever made this i thank you from the bottom of my heart, and to speak on behalf of the family we all thank you. you have done a wonderful job.
sweetnsexiana 1 year ago 4
@sweetnsexiana
Not sure if you know me, but I'm James Trexler; I graduated with Ralph. I want you to know that I was so proud of him for joining the Marines. I'm doing AFROTC now, and I always thought of him as a brother-in-arms. I spent a lot of time with him on the golf and forensics teams; he was an amazing guy.
I'm talking to people from Penn Cambria about starting a scholarship in his honor. I really hope I can make this work; it's the least I can do.
captainj2400 1 year ago