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Eric Knott Obituary
Survivors: father, stepmother, Randy and Teri Knott, Grand Island; mother, stepfather, Vera and Steve Thorpe, Hastings; brothers, William, Hastings, Timothy, Seward; sister, Angela Knott, Lincoln; grandparents, Lyle and Arlene Knott, Masel Anderson, all Grand Island; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Services:11 a.m. Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Island. Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, Grand Island. Memorials, in lieu of flowers: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; or Grand Island Senior High Fine Arts Department.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Knott
Tia Patrick
May 14, 2021
I remember the day he left to Iraq and told me he would see me later. He was a groomsmen in my wedding at the end of 2003. I have pictures of him spraying "just married" on my SUV just outside our wedding reception on base. I will never forget him. He was so kind and laughed at all my jokes. RIP Eric. You are missed.
September 5, 2015
Rest easy Shipmate. 11 years gone but not forgotten.
SCPO USN, (Ret)
Dave C.
May 25, 2015
Thinking of you today and always on this Memorial Day.
Peggy Childers
September 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott:
Please accept my remembrance of Eric on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Libby Poole
May 28, 2011
Eric served with my son Josh Poole and I have met some of the other Seabees and I just want to say that when they get together they always remember you with a toast. You are never forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott:
Remembering Eric on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
May 9, 2010
sorry for your lost.
Kenna Larra
September 9, 2009
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Peggy Childers
September 4, 2009
To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott:
Eric gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
February 12, 2009
Father we entrust our brother Eric to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Eric in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
SHIRLEY DONEY
February 9, 2009
REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER KNOTT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Henryk Zaleski CWO4,SC,USN(Ret)
February 8, 2009
Fair winds and following seas shipmate, rest in peace.
Travis Rhodes
November 7, 2008
To the family:I didnt know PO Knott,but he is a brother,Ive been there 3 times and going back again.He will always be with us,and in our hearts.God Speed.
SW1 (scw)Travis Rhodes NMCB24
In Memory of Eric ~ (Debra Estep)
September 4, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Eric, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 25, 2008
To The Knott Family and Friends
YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you know PO3 Eric L. Knott is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care.
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your Eric.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.
Being a C-Bee and having "Camp Knott " named after you say's a lot to this young man's service and what his shipmate's thought of him, though it came at a great cost!
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The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: PO3 Eric L. Knott, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as an Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.
Proudly a Wife and Daughter of Ret. Navy men
Proud sister, cousin, grand daughter, niece of many that have served...Always a Cornhusker!
( I atteneded elementary school in Grand Island...in the mid 1960's)
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 3rd Class Knott!
December 4, 2007
The Seabee's are such a small community, active and reserve integrate seamlessly and alike mourn the loss of one of our own. I spent many nights in Camp Knott, crossing the spot where he made the supreme sacrifice. We continue to press forward, keeping his memory and sacrifice with us.
Dave Cutler
August 23, 2007
I will never forget when Eric and I were in Alaska together those were the days!! I miss you Eric, thanks for always keeping us laughing and for the nick name Junior!! I miss you, god bless.
August 10, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Florence McSween-Elkins
August 1, 2007
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 3rd Class Knott and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Donna Scholl
March 1, 2007
“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your child. You have my deepest sympathies and you have my prayers. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories and may you find peace in your new normal without him. God bless you.
My family and I are thankful for your son’s Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country and for our freedom. Your son paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are truly indebt to him. We thank all in our armed forces for the sacrifices made for us. All gave some and some gave all. Your son will not be forgotten, I promise.
I share you in loss in a special way as we too are proud Nebraskans and we also lost our son to the war in Iraq.
I know you are very proud of Camp Knott. What a legacy of your son.
God bless you with fond memories of your son. I know God blessed me with very fond memories and love shared. I hold fast to those memories and my faith in God.
I am just a click away if you ever what to chat, cry, or laugh.
Proud Parents of a USMC American Hero -
LCpl. Michael D. Scholl – KIA 11-14-06 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
Thank you God for blessing us and sharing Michael with us - I know
Michael is in Your Loving Care~along with his brothers Danny and Trenton~
while we are temporarily away from them all.
Brian Brovold
February 13, 2007
My name is EO2 Brian Brovold. I just came back from Iraq in Oct. While there I stayed many times at a Seabee camp named Camp Knott. It was an honor and a priviledge. I had no Idea who the man behind camp Knott was And it is great to finally know who he was and what he was all about. I like many lost fellow Seabees while on duty there. I just wanted to pay tribute in some small way for the shining example Eric had set even at such a high cost. My thoughts, love and prayers go out eternally for you Eric and your family. Peace and love to yours always,shipmate.
Jon Doty
February 4, 2007
Randy I am sorry for your loss, My wife and I have two Children in the Navy and we can only imagine how hard it would be to lose them. Please continue to Honor your Son as we do. Take care and God Bless. Jon T. Doty GISH 75.
Chad Golden
December 29, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Garnet Jenkins
September 4, 2006
Remembering Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest well in God's Loving Care Eric and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Knott
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Knott family.
Eric may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
shawnee
January 3, 2006
Thank you for serving your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly a hero,and will not be forgotten. May God grant your family peace and understanding . Rest in Peace.
Tim Knott
November 17, 2005
I am Eric's brother. I would like to thank everyone for your support and comments about him. I like my brother am in the military. I am in the Marine Corps Reserves. I know he was doing his job and am very proud of him. Thanks again.
Tim
Jerry T. Blankenship
July 16, 2005
I didnt know petty officer Knott; But I served on a TMT team out of Fallujah and my vehicle pulled out of Camp Knott daily. I assure you Eric Your name and service you did is not forgotten.Camp Knott for those who dont know is Dedicated to Eric and is a seabee post in Camp Fellujah. SW3 Blankenship nmcb24
jeremey miller
July 13, 2005
eric was like a brother to me. when i heard of his passing it felt like someone tore my heart out. eric always had a smile on his face and never a bad thing to say about anyone. i feel privilaged to have known such a wonderful person. he was always proud of the work he was doing and the poeple he was helping. my heart and pryers go out to his family.
ty martinez
June 29, 2005
I knew Petty Officer Knott as did most people on this base. Wheather in his battalion or just knowing him from being on the same base, people that came into contact with him just could'nt help but like him, he had that quality. Very few people that I have met are like that
Meghann Wicht
May 18, 2005
I am surprised there aren't many entries in here about Eric because so many people loved him dearly. I grew up with Eric, I met him when I was in 6th grade and he was a freshman. Eric always brought everyone up when they were having a bad day. He will be always in my heart no matter what I do but especially while I am serving in the US Army. Right now I am serving overseas in South Korea and if I ever go to Iraq, I will always keep Eric in mind. We all dearly miss you back home Eric.
Heather Yingling
March 12, 2005
Ive never meet petty officer Knott but my father was injured with him. To this day he is in our hearts and my father speaks so much of how honored he was to have been able to teach such a talented young man who wanted to learn so much. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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