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PFC BRIAN K. GRANT
Killed in Action
November 26, 2004 in Iraq
Gone, but never forgotten.
Love, Mom and Dad.
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for Brian Grant
Charlie Gili
July 14, 2022
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Grant Family know that we have sent Care Packages to deployed soldiers to honor and remember Brian K. Grant US Army Private. Each package carries his Name, Rank, Service Branch, Photo and Hometown.
We will also place a flag in his honor each year on Memorial Day Weekend at our "Field of Flags" event, held under the Verrazano Bridge, next to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and at each location where we conduct this memorial.
We recognize that these are humble tributes, but we wanted you to know that each is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth ice-hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
October 28, 2016
I miss you and love you Myron...Love always, Janine
Sean Torres
July 31, 2016
Today your sister gave me a dogtag with your name on it. You were remembered today by many. I was honored to be a part of that event.
Semper Fi
Sean A. Torres Sr.
Cpl. USMC 1986-90, 91
Past Commandant
SI Det. No. 1
Marine Corps League
April 14, 2013
Still remembered respected and honored.
Steve Kubic
May 1, 2012
I knew Brian when i was growing up. We played music together and had alot of good laughs. I moved away from staten island a few years later, only to loose touch with him. I always wondered what ever became of my friend. I just recently found out.
I am very proud of my fallen brother and will continue to miss him.Rest in peace Brian. I hope your makin music with jimmy hendricks now.
Peggy Childers
November 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Brian K. Grant:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Tommy polizzi
May 8, 2011
Me and my fiance visited brians grave recently on may 7 2011 to thank brian for what he did for us all...i miss you brother love tommy Polizzi jr and my fiance laura Leanza
Peggy Childers
November 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Brian K. Grant:
Remembering Brian 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
Tim Cummings
November 30, 2009
I am proud to say I knew Brian. This country was forged by men like him and we mourn his sacrifice.
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,660 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
November 26, 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 Brian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Peggy Childers
November 26, 2008
To the family of Pvt. Brian K. Grant:
Brian 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
Linda Flannery
May 3, 2008
Remembering and honoring a brave young soldier. May your family find comfort in their loving memories, and know that America shares their sorrow.
My flag flies in honor of Pvt Grant.
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Grant!
T T O'Connor
April 9, 2008
I'm thinking of you cousin. Miss you
Love ya!
Hayes Mike
October 11, 2007
I only recently found out about Brian. He and I had gone to grade school together but lost touch later on. I remember how much fun we had together during our lunch period, to the point where we almost forgot to eat. The sound of his laughter will always remain a fond memory for me. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. Like he knew something the rest of us didn't.
The world is a sadder place now that he is not a part of it. My heart goes out to the Grant family for their loss.
Hamlet Canosa
September 8, 2007
Though I do not know you personally, I am privileged to be your brother in Christ and, as such, I offer to you - the Grant family - my sincere condolences and my abiding gratitude for Brian's courage and sacrifice. Truly a brave patriot, be assured my friends, that Brian's commitment, honor, and selfless service are deeply appreciated by many across this land. May the God of love be ever close to you all as you mourn the passing of Brian. Rest in peace, brave soldier.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 13, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
August 2, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Grant and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Hamlet Canosa
April 19, 2007
You have given all that one can give, brave soldier. No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for another. You, brave soldier, have laid down your life for a nation. May the God of love bring to those who love and miss you, His Spirit of peace. You shall never be forgotten.
Rest in peace.
Angela Turman
November 26, 2006
My eyes swell with tears as I reminisce of our life together. Oh, I love you and miss you endlessly. Until we meet again...
Garnet Jenkins
November 26, 2006
Paying tribute to This Fine Soldier, Pvt. Brian K. Grant, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Brian, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Grant family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Angela Turman
April 28, 2006
Today NY named a street in your honor...and tomorrow is your birthdate...Yes I still yearn for your presence and struggle with the fundamentals of life without you...I miss and love you Brian!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 28, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Grant family in the loss of Brian. I did not know Brian, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Brian it has been 16 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Will
February 19, 2006
Hi, I am Will and I am aspiring to be in the navy. I am very sorry about the loss of Pvt. Brian K. Grant. I wanted to buy a memorial braclet to help the families of lost soldiers and the memorial braclet I recieved was in memory of Pvt. Brian K. Grant. I just wanted to let the people who knew him to know that I look up to him for his achievement and will wear my braclet proudly in memory of him.
Thank You, Will
Kevin Reid
December 30, 2005
I worked with Brian at Cintas and he was a fun guy to be around. I spent 7 years in the army and I recall the conversations we had about which branch he should join. Brian will be missed.
Angela Turman
November 25, 2005
Tomorrow will be a year since you were taken; the emptiness still consumes me. I have yet to find some direction with my life and struggle adapting to you no longer being a phone call away or within arms reach.My love, I am thankful for you in many ways and selfish in wishing you were here with us.Taylor speaks of you daily- I am appreciative you filled his heart with memories and love.WE MISS YOU BRIAN!
Jamie Graves
October 24, 2005
God Bless~ Land of the free,because of the brave..(Jamie,Navy wife)
Jim Ward
July 24, 2005
I am so very sorry to have heard of Brian's death as a hero at such a young age, he was a hero like all our brothers in arms in the fire, police, medical and other branches of work that seek the betterment of mankind above their own. I have childhood memories of all of the Grant family members and always remember having a good time when there. Rest in peace Brian, all our
love support Jim and Paula Ward
(Mary and Wayne's oldest son) formely from Princess Bay S.I.N.Y
Angela Turman
June 26, 2005
My heart yearns for you,Brian.The last 7 months have been gutwrenching and extremely difficult without you here. Grant family, I am honored to have known Brian and blessed to have had him in my life. His spirit will never die! Honey, I love and miss you endlessly.
frank gutierrez
May 21, 2005
i was brians battle buddy threw basic training.i was suppose to be stationed in korea with him but i got offered a airborne contract to go to ft.bragg,nc. i wish i could have been there to serve by his side. but i just came back from iraq a month ago. i was saddened to hear what happened to him. he was a great man and as well a great soldier. he showed me alot threw basic. he was the wise man as we called him. during basic i remmber the times when me and grant would sneek back coffee packetsfrom the chow hall or the MRE's just to have something at night. he was a great man and im gonna truly miss him. my prayers goes out to his family and loved ones. "For God and Country" frank gutierrez
Dawn Lalor (Dunne)
May 19, 2005
My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family and all loved ones of Brian Grant. He will always be with you.
George Sullivan
April 22, 2005
Rest in Peace Pvt Brian K Grant.My fellow Vietnam veterans were proud to have stood your watch and salute you for your service.Bless you young man.Our prayers to your family.We will visit you at Arlington National each year.
Captain of Honor Guard
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 421
Staten Island,NY
jeff
December 25, 2004
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless Our Troops.
Theresa Howard-Strano
December 25, 2004
I'm sorry about your loss,
Pat Worden
December 25, 2004
I'm very sorry about your son. My heart breaks whenever I read about one more loss as a result of this war. I hope the following helps you a little.
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With their tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
To me the view is so spectacular, so please wipe away that tear,
For I'm in heaven spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the music down there just can't compare
with the Christmas Choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart.
and I know there is sorrow in separation just because we are apart,
But be joyful and be merry and try to hold back the tears.
For I'm now in heaven spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place.
But can you just imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit, as I tell Him of your love.
So then pray one for another as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirits sing,
For I'm spending Christmas in heaven this year,
and I'm walking with the King!
Julia Nichols
December 25, 2004
You gave your life to keep me free. Rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Julia Nichols
December 25, 2004
Thank you for giving your life to keep me free.
My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Richard & Linda Boyle
December 11, 2004
Dear Carol & John and Family, We are so very very sorry for your loss. We can never understand why such terrible things happen to such nice people. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda & Richard Boyle
Debbie Baggetta-Mayer
December 6, 2004
My deepest condolences go out to your family at this time; he will always be remembered as a little prankster with a huge heart. He gave his life for us all; thank you Brian.
John Dunne
December 4, 2004
My respectful condolences to the Grant Family. Brian is a credit to all of you, as well as the nation.
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