Amazing young man, great honor to have served with him.

Our hearts are breaking for CaroleAnn and Mark at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Please reach to us if you need anything at all. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Brett, you were an amazing friend and individual! You will be greatly missed by my family and so many others! RIP my friend, we love you!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to the Carnathans. Words cannot take away your pain and sorrow but please know we are here for you. Brett may you rest in peace and may your family treasure the many happy memories they have of you. God bless you all.

Our heart and prayers are with you in your time of need, to the Carnathan family.

"Our prayers are with his family at this sad and painful times. Our heart breaks for Brett's family."Sorry for your lost. Luz & Alex Reyes and Family

Brett may you RIP...you will always be loved and you will be greatly missed. Our sympathy and prayers to your family.

Brett was truly an amazing man. There are no words to describe how much love he had for Amber and the kids. I miss you already Brett~Brett!! Sending Love to the whole family, Lori

RIP Brett...forever a Bulldog...Coach Bails

I was one of Brett's classmates in high School. He was a great person who left us too soon. RIP Brett

Mark - I haven't seen you since QHS graduation, but I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your son's death. Tom & I will pray for you and your family and pray that your memories of your son will help you through your grief.

Mark ,Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

My prayers are with his family at this terrible time. I'm sorry for your loss.

You must have been a very very special man. Rest In Peace, with The Lord.

Four years, Brett. Time flies. Say some prayers for us down here. RIP, brother.

I know Carole Ann via work. I've seen photos and children's art work on her desk in the office. While I don't know any of you personally, I know that the love Carole Ann feels for her family is obvious to all. This is a heart breaking time. Please know that there are many, many people who don't know you all, but we are still wrapping you in our arms and sending you our love.

Such an amazing father, husband, son, brother and to me a friend for life. Your loss will be immense. We have so many memories that I will cherish forever. Rest easy Brett. You are loved and will never be forgotten.

I havnt seen Brett in a few years, but I can remember his smile and great sense of humor like it was yesterday. My heart aches for all who knew him.

Rest in Peace Brett..<3

God have mercy on you all.

We are so sorry for your loss. Life is sometimes so short and it appears that Brett lived it to its fullest. Words, can't mend your heartache, but we care and share your loss and wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

Library school does not seem that many years ago. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rip Brett

Brett was always a great an nice man! He will be missed but never forgotten! I still remember no mention school britain sale trading places on certain classes affair a good 1 subject and got another they would switch off in a few glasses of their good at it was so funny today got away with it. We will always have the memories!

Our hearts break for Bretts family. His smile was awesome and will be remembered for life. Fly high with the angels and rest easy. ♥♡♥

CarolAnn & Mark, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God help ease your pain at this difficult time. Rest in peace Brett. Savicke Family, Rockland, MA

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Brett with loving thoughts. He was always so energetic, fun, and so full of life. He was a joy to teach. May all your happy memories help you through this terrible tragedy. I will pray for your family.

CaroleAnn and Mark: My heart aches for all of you. He sounds like an awesome young man.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brett was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly by so many.

Our sincere condolences are with your family and the family of friends that loved Brett. He was a true American Hero and should be remembered for his beauty and bravery. God Bless and Heal.

The Sox pulled it off and I toasted you when they won. Blue skies, brother. -Major Conan Higgins, 148 ASOS

Carole and Mark... We are so sorry to hear about Brett's passing. Your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are just a couple doors down if you need anything.

We are sorry about Brett's passing, May he rest in peace! Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time.

Dear Lord, Please help me in this time of loss and overwhelming grief.

Dear Carnathan family, I did not know Brett, nor do I know your family; however, I am deeply grateful for his service to our country and the sacrifices you all had to make while he served. I learned who he was when I researched why the flags are flying at half-staff today. It takes a special kind of person to dedicate themselves to the service of others, so he must have been *very* special. I pray that you find peace in your time of loss; while your hearts may ache, the Lord *is* watching over you.

Mark & Carolanne...It's never easy to know why but maybe they needed an angel that day. May your happy memories carry you through the difficult time. Rest in peace, Brett.

Our deepest sympathy to the Carnathan family. You are in our thoughts and prayers "God bless ,Rest in Peace Brett" The Sforza Family

Our thoughts, prayers and support are with you all!

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Brett

I didn't know Brett but I want to thank him and his family for his service to our country. I served in the Air Force and Army an I'm also a graduate of Rockland High. We in the military are very close to one another and we are all brothers and sisters. Thank you Brett you've made your country proud. You will be truly missed.

To the parents, siblings and all family & friends of S/Sgt Brett Carnathan - I am so sorry for your loss. He was a hero of Rockland, and far too young to die. My heart is breaking for you now. Please know you are in my prayers at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Christie O'Neil Harrison (RHS Class of 1987)

Rest easy brother, for you have done your job and I'm here. You know your family will be well taken care of. All your love was with us at the service. You sure had some crazy friends.

Rest in peace Ssgt Carnathan. I'm was/am a soldier, and although I didn't know you, I know of you, and that is enough. I found out about you just today when wondering why the flags are running half- staff today. From all accounts I'm glad I got to know your story even if only on here. I will tell my kids about you tonight, as we are giving thanks for our dinner, And we will pray for strength, wisdom and resolve for your family. Children, be proud of your daddy, for he served with honor, and may his love will never pass from your hearts.

I haven't seen Brett in a few years but have many memories of him throughout our childhood. My heart is broken for his family. My deepest sympathy to all who knew him. Rest peacefully, Brett.

Dear Carnathan family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Brett

Dear Carnathan Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a loved one. May the love of friends and family carry you through your sorrow. May you all find peace in your hearts. Michael and Sharron (formerly of Rockland, MA) ~Big Lake, Alaska

i didn't know about Brett until 2 days ago, when my 13 year old daughter came home from school. Her teacher had told her class the tragic news about what had happened to a young man who grew up in Rockland, and joined the military to serve his country. The students were encouraged to write letters to him, as if they were pen pals. My daughter was sad, and not sure what to say, seeing that she never met him. I told her to write what her heart felt. She finished the letter and brought it into school the next day. The morning of Brett's service, the children of Rogers Middle School lined up along Union Street to honor the fallen soldier. Twenty five years ago i met, and married my wife, who grew up in Rockland. We have been living here since. I am saddened that i never met Brett and your family. I went online and found his obituary to find out a little more about him. Unfortunately i could not make it to the services, as i was in Lexington most of the day. I'm writing this letter with tears in my eyes to Brett's family and friends. The cemetery where his body is to be laid to rest happens to be on the other side of my backyard. I was home for about an hour today, when i opened the sliding door leading to my back deck. From there i could see the cemetery, and where Brett will lay in peace. His headstone sits just outside my property, in clear view from the back of my house. When i get home tonight, the first thing i'm doing is walking over and paying my respect to him, and letting him know how proud and honored i am, that he served our great country, and made the ultimate sacrifice for the people in it. Brett is a hero. I can not express it in any other way. I only wish i could have known him earlier in life. Every time i step out into my back yard, the first thing i'll see is Brett Carnathan, a true hero. My condolences go out to all of Brett's family and friends. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Brett.

Mark,Carole Ann and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of yor son. You and your family will be in our prayers. May Brett rest in peace.

Dear Brett, Thank you for your services in the war fighting our freedom and I want to thank you for everything you have done to in the army. My dearest prayers for the Carnathan Family Thank You, Andre

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Your son, husband, father and friend was apparrantly an amazing person. God has welcomed him into his eternal home. We, as a nation, are so thankful for his service. May God's love be ever present with you and yours.

Miss you TONS, bro....

God bless you Brett. RIP.

Carolanne, I am so sorry to hear about your son Brett passing. As a mother who also lost a son I know what you and your family are going through. The love and pride you have for Brett will carry you through this very heartbreaking time. My sincerest condolences to you and your family

Words alone can not truly express our deepest sorrow for the loss of your son. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heart breaking time...

We send our condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire Carnathan family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

To all of the Carnathan family. We send our sincerest sympathy to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Gould's

carole anne and mark,our hearts are aching for you all...the mcdonalds and carnathans have shared so many memories over the years that we will treasure forever..we loved brett ..he was such a fine young man ..and that smile was contagious ...please know we are all here for you..love anne and charlie mcdonald and family

Carole Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear about Brett's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brett, It was a privilege to attend school with you, play sports with you and just know you over the years. Thank you for serving our country as a proud member of the Air Force. My thoughts and prayer are with your family & friends during this difficult time. You were taken way too early. RIP bud!

I am at a loss for words, Mark, Carol Ann and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We love you dearly!

Words can't say the sadness we feel for your family at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you

Works cannot express my heartfelt condolences for my cousin Carole Ann, Mark and the entire family. We shared many years of memorable events and special holidays together, Carole Ann's mom and dad, Rita and Mike, were so proud of their grandchildren and no doubt their hearts ache as well. Your son, Brett, was a very special person who cared about all of us and displayed that through his selfless service to our Country, May God bless him, his wife and all of his children and may you all somehow find peace.

To the Carnathan Family, Thank you for sharing such a great kid who turned into a wonderful young man! His infectious smile, great stories and quirky sense of humor brought a lot of joy to our home! May you find comfort and feel all the love remembering Brett. Share all the memories with his children as truly they will feel him with them. Our hearts ache for you all. Rest in Peace Brett and watch over your Family. Until we meet again, we love you Brett.

Brett, you will be missed by so many. To the Carnathan/Hernandez families my deepest sympathies. My prayers and thoughts are with you all, God Bless.

Carole Ann, Mark and family, Our thoughts and prayers to all of you as you get through this difficult time. What a wonderful Son, husband, father and solider you raised. Love you

To the family, know that thoughts and prayers are with you.

CaroleAnn and family..Bob and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. We can only imagine the grief ,sorrow and emotional-pain that your family holds in your hearts. In reading Brett's obituary I was impressed by what a well rounded honorable young man he was. What a wonderful, honorable legacy he has left behind for his children. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Bob and Mari Nosal