Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Maryland State Flag
The Maryland State Flag is being flown at half-staff today, Tue Feb 27th, in memory of John.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Look for Updates Here
To repeat all the information in one place, on Tuesday February 27th:
1) There will be a wake at Murphy Funeral Home [4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22203, (703) 920-4800] from 11AM to 1PM.
2) There will be a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at 2PM.
3) There will be a party in celebration of John's life at the Fairview Park Marriott [3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, 22042, (703) 849-9400] beginning at 4PM.
Rooms are available at the Fairview Park Marriott. Rooms are also available under the Quinlan Group at the Comfort Inn Pentagon [2480 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22206, (703) 682-5500]. Please check through the comments sections in the posts below for additional possible hotels; most people are staying at the Comfort Inn Pentagon or the Fairview Park Marriott.
One last thing - the DC metro area received 4 to 6 inches of snow on Sunday. There should still be snow on the grounds at Arlington on Tuesday, so be sure to dress warmly and with sturdy footwear.
Updated Mon Feb 26th 10:56AM: The party at the Marriott at 4PM will be an all-cash bar. Sorry for the change, but the large expected number of people and the prices the hotel were quoting drove the cost up.
1) There will be a wake at Murphy Funeral Home [4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22203, (703) 920-4800] from 11AM to 1PM.
2) There will be a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at 2PM.
3) There will be a party in celebration of John's life at the Fairview Park Marriott [3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, 22042, (703) 849-9400] beginning at 4PM.
Rooms are available at the Fairview Park Marriott. Rooms are also available under the Quinlan Group at the Comfort Inn Pentagon [2480 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22206, (703) 682-5500]. Please check through the comments sections in the posts below for additional possible hotels; most people are staying at the Comfort Inn Pentagon or the Fairview Park Marriott.
One last thing - the DC metro area received 4 to 6 inches of snow on Sunday. There should still be snow on the grounds at Arlington on Tuesday, so be sure to dress warmly and with sturdy footwear.
Updated Mon Feb 26th 10:56AM: The party at the Marriott at 4PM will be an all-cash bar. Sorry for the change, but the large expected number of people and the prices the hotel were quoting drove the cost up.
John's Medals and Decorations
Chief Warrant Officer John A. Quinlan's medals and decorations include:
The Distinguished Flying Cross (awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement in an aerial flight), the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal for Valor, three Air Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Combat Action Badge, and the Senior Aviation Badge.
The Distinguished Flying Cross (awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement in an aerial flight), the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal for Valor, three Air Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Combat Action Badge, and the Senior Aviation Badge.
Beers, Tears, and Cheers
The party in celebration of John's life will begin at 4PM at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA. Here are some directions from Arlington to the Marriott. There will be hot appetizers, wine, and beer. Cash bar for hard alcohol. All are invited.
Updated Mon Feb 26th 10:56AM: The party at the Marriott at 4PM will be an all-cash bar. Sorry for the change, but the large expected number of people and the prices the hotel were quoting drove the cost up.
Updated Mon Feb 26th 10:56AM: The party at the Marriott at 4PM will be an all-cash bar. Sorry for the change, but the large expected number of people and the prices the hotel were quoting drove the cost up.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Share Photos
My brother, J.J. Mocko, has made a webpage with photos of John with his family and friends. Please share your photos with others - the address to send them is on the page. We are also putting together a slideshow of these photos.
Friday, February 23, 2007
At Arlington Tue Feb 27th
The burial will be on Tuesday February 27th. Times will be updated later today or tomorrow. The wake will be either Monday night the 26th or Tuesday morning before the burial.
Out-of-towners should consider getting a hotel room for two nights, the 26th and 27th, as it may be an early start on the 27th and will be a long day. Hotel info posted shortly.
Updated (Fri Feb 23rd 3:24 pm EST): A wake will be held at Murphy Funeral Home (4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA) from 11AM to 1PM on Tue Feb 27th. There will then be a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at 2PM.
There will be a gathering to celebrate John's life on Tuesday afternoon/evening. All will be invited; details to come. It may be in a hotel ballroom to accomodate everyone. Once the location and time are determined, the hotel name will be updated here. I will post a list of area hotels in the comments section.
Out-of-towners should consider getting a hotel room for two nights, the 26th and 27th, as it may be an early start on the 27th and will be a long day. Hotel info posted shortly.
Updated (Fri Feb 23rd 3:24 pm EST): A wake will be held at Murphy Funeral Home (4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA) from 11AM to 1PM on Tue Feb 27th. There will then be a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at 2PM.
There will be a gathering to celebrate John's life on Tuesday afternoon/evening. All will be invited; details to come. It may be in a hotel ballroom to accomodate everyone. Once the location and time are determined, the hotel name will be updated here. I will post a list of area hotels in the comments section.
Stories of John
Please share some stories and memories of John and his family and friends in the "Comments".
Update coming soon
Confirmation from Arlington National Cemetery may happen today.
Susan asked me to let everyone know that this may happen faster than we think.
On Google Maps, here is the main visitor entrance to the Cemetery.
Susan asked me to let everyone know that this may happen faster than we think.
On Google Maps, here is the main visitor entrance to the Cemetery.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Asking for Prayers
John's cousin Tracy passed this along, and I'd like to share it:
The following letter along with the Asbury Park Press article will be distributed to over 500 families Fri Feb 23rd. In honor of John, Drew and I requested that the American Flag at our school, Immaculate Conception, be lowered to half-staff on the day of John's burial. Also on that day, the entire school along with Monsignor Andy, will pause and pray together for John and his family.
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Last weekend we lost yet another hero, only this one hits close to home. Army Chief Warrant Officer John A. Quinlan, our cousin and our friend, died Sunday when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he piloted crashed in Afghanistan. We would like to ask that you remember John and his family in your prayers during this very difficult time. John is survived by his wife Julie and their three daughters - Kelly 10, Maddy 8, and Erin 3.
In honor of John and all the heroes that have died fighting for our freedom, the American Flag at our school will be lowered to half-staff next week on the day of his burial service. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
If you are interested in contributing to a college fund set up for John's three daughters, please go to http://johnquinlan.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Honor all the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to keep America safe and give our children a bright future.
Drew and Tracy Ruscansky
The following letter along with the Asbury Park Press article will be distributed to over 500 families Fri Feb 23rd. In honor of John, Drew and I requested that the American Flag at our school, Immaculate Conception, be lowered to half-staff on the day of John's burial. Also on that day, the entire school along with Monsignor Andy, will pause and pray together for John and his family.
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Last weekend we lost yet another hero, only this one hits close to home. Army Chief Warrant Officer John A. Quinlan, our cousin and our friend, died Sunday when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he piloted crashed in Afghanistan. We would like to ask that you remember John and his family in your prayers during this very difficult time. John is survived by his wife Julie and their three daughters - Kelly 10, Maddy 8, and Erin 3.
In honor of John and all the heroes that have died fighting for our freedom, the American Flag at our school will be lowered to half-staff next week on the day of his burial service. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
If you are interested in contributing to a college fund set up for John's three daughters, please go to http://johnquinlan.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Honor all the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to keep America safe and give our children a bright future.
Drew and Tracy Ruscansky
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Memorial Fund
Here is the address for donations for an education fund for Madeline, Erin, and Keely:
The Quinlan Family Donation Fund
c/o US Bank
Attention: Laurie Dove
1816 Madison St.
Clarksville, TN 37043
The Quinlan Family Donation Fund
c/o US Bank
Attention: Laurie Dove
1816 Madison St.
Clarksville, TN 37043
Memorial Service today (Wed Feb 21)
There will be a memorial service at Fort Campbell today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and the three girls (Keely, Madeline, Erin); Bob & Kate (John's parents); and Susan, Greg, Olivia, & Will (John's sister and family).
Final arrangements have yet to be made, although it is expected there will be a service at Arlington National Cemetery sometime next week. There will also be a wake for John at a funeral home in Virginia the night before the burial at Arlington.
I am coming up with a list of hotels for out-of-town guests, which will be posted here in the next day or so.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and the three girls (Keely, Madeline, Erin); Bob & Kate (John's parents); and Susan, Greg, Olivia, & Will (John's sister and family).
Final arrangements have yet to be made, although it is expected there will be a service at Arlington National Cemetery sometime next week. There will also be a wake for John at a funeral home in Virginia the night before the burial at Arlington.
I am coming up with a list of hotels for out-of-town guests, which will be posted here in the next day or so.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
In Lieu of Flowers
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to an education fund for the girls.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Updates posted here
To all of John's family and friends:
Please check this page for updates on the arrangements for John, and also, please feel free to leave a "Comment" at the bottom of a posting for all to see.
We will primarily use this blog to share logistical information as rapidly as possible, but also to come together in our time of grief.
This page will be updated as the arrangements are set.
Take care all...
Please check this page for updates on the arrangements for John, and also, please feel free to leave a "Comment" at the bottom of a posting for all to see.
We will primarily use this blog to share logistical information as rapidly as possible, but also to come together in our time of grief.
This page will be updated as the arrangements are set.
Take care all...
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