By COLlive reporter
Menachem Mendel Goldbloom, a Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Marine Corps, passed away on 22 Tishrei 5780.
He was 24.
Goldbloom grew up within the Chabad community of Chicago, Illinois, and had a passionate love for the outdoors and adventure activities.
Broadly talented and driven by passion, he was loved by all those who crossed his path, an acquaintance of his told COLlive.com.
Goldbloom found his place in leadership within the Marine Corp, where his guidance of others brought recognition and advancement. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
On Sunday, Goldbloom was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Twentynine Palms Highway, his station in California. His death was pronounced on Shmini Atzeres.
Two other Marines were injured in the crash and airlifted to a nearby hospital. They are in stable condition, the Marine Corps said.
“We are saddened to learn that an off base, privately-owned vehicle incident on October 20, 2019, resulted in the death of a Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California,” 1st Lt. Cameron Edinburgh, a Marine spokesman, told Marine Corps Times.
Golsbloom is deeply missed by loving family, friends, and community. Funeral details to follow.
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
He was loved by so many…we’ll miss you mendel.
Hamakom yinachem eschem b’soch shaar avilei tzion v’yerushalaim. May your family know only happiness!
Our heart goes out to you Goldie and children
May you be comforted among mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim
Baruch daayan Haemes
So sorry for the tragic loss of this so very young man
Baruch Dayan Haemes!
What a very special family, both parents have such love for their children, and allow them to be Jewish leaders in their very unique way.
Menachem Mendel had a heart of gold and was always ready to assist and lead.
The entire community shares the deep pain, and we all hope that from now on only Simchos in the family.
On behalf of all your dear friends in Jerusalem and Mayanot
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Wishing the family lots of strength.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
To the Goldbloom Mishpacha,
Baruch Dayan HaEmes. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. May his neshama have an aliyah and his memories be a blessing for your family, friends, kehila, Fellow Marines, and Klal Yisroel. HaMakome Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avalei Tzion ViYerushalyim. Thank you Mendel for your service to our country, your service was greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
What a beautiful neshama. HaMakome Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avalei Tzion ViYerushalyim.
We Want Moshiach Now!
R,I,P
Our deep condolences to the family and the community of CHABAD
To the entire Glodbloom family, I don’t know you but my heart is broken for you! HaMakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avalei Tzion ViYerushalyim. Thank you Menachem Mendel for your service to our country, your service will always be greatly appreciated and remembered. I am sure you are farbrengen with our Rebbe right now, please do whatever you can to bring Moshiach now!!! Now your family have become your body, eyes, lips, mouth, arms, legs etc. What they do effects you!!!!!! Only Hashem can comfort them with bringing Moshiach now!!
RIP
Dear Rabbi Goldbloom and family,
I remember what a wonderful teacher you were and have very positive memories of your classroom and spending Shabbos with your beautiful family! Your son sounds like a very special boy. May Hashem comfort and strengthen you and your family and bring the ultimate nechama of Moshiach. Sincerely, Dina Kalmenson
I salute you Mendel. I’ve never met any Jewish Marines. I served in the US Army. My heartfelt condolences to the Goldbloom family…May Ha Shem comfort you in these difficult times.
Dear Goldie and Family, I was so heartbroken to hear your tragic news. I remember Mendel as a beautiful baby boy. What a special and brave soul to grow up and serve our country. May Mendel’s precious neshama have an aliya. May Hashem comfort you and your entire family. Sending love. Yocheved
not forgotten. I offer my sincerest condolences.