Midshipman, 21, killed in motorcycle accident

Naval Academy midshipmen Tony Valliere called his parents last week to say he had been selected to lead a team in an international competition to design a race car.

[Han]

My brother goes to the Naval Academy and was good friend with Tony. He had just seen him the night before the crash. I wish the best for his family and to the his friends!

[Claude Valliere]

Han,

I am Tony's father and I grew up in Westbrook, ME. Please express our sympathies to your brother. It is difficult for everyone who knew him.

[Andre]

Dear Mr. Valliere,

please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Tony. I was visiting my son David - also a 2nd classman on Saturday and heard about Tony at the Chapel on Sunday.

If you could provide me your address, I would like to send something in his memory. My e-mail is [e-mail].

Sincerely,
Andre Setyon
Brooklyn, NY

[Jennifer W Hale]

I did not know Tony, I was driving by the bridge on Saturday and saw this terrible accident. I am so sorry that this young man, so full of promise is gone. My heartfelt sympathies go out to this family.
Jennifer W. Hale
Gaithersburg, MD
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[Leslie Saunders McManus]

Claude, word reached us that it was you who been killed. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are saddened by your loss.

[Leslie Ann Ba]

I came upon the horrible accident scene and saw Tony. Something happened to me: I felt an instant connection to him. I know Tony is in Heaven and this is why a connection was made, to give me faith that there really is a God and Heaven above. God Bless you, Tony, and your family. I have created a roadside memorial for you, my friend, for others to pay respects to.
Leslie Ann Ba, Gaithersburg, MD
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[Leslie Ann Ba]

Tony, the cross I placed at the scene is still standing strong since you left us. My daughter and I pass there several times a week and we speak up to you in Heaven. I hope you hear us. Beautiful plants grow there that the County maintains, yet your cross remains untouched. God Bless you, my friend. You will always be my guardian angel.