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for Brian Bland
Stephen Garcia
June 3, 2020
To the Blanding Family,
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to your family. Your son was my Drill Instructor ( I. Co / 3095). He along his peers (Sr. Drill Instructors) collectively taught me many lessons but the most important was To lead by example. Under their leadership we (India) company would be lead to become awarded the Honor Platoon (Aug/02). Your son was very passionate about being a Marine, he was an exceptional leader.
Semper Fi,
Rob Bender
January 26, 2019
Miss ya buddy! Semper Fi!
January 26, 2019
Brian, not a day goes by that I don't think about you and the great times we had on the Depot. Semper Fi! Rob
Charlie Gili
June 30, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Brian D. Bland US Marine Staff Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Mom
January 29, 2018
Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart!
Amy (Sedgwick) Nelson
March 13, 2017
Was thinking of you today. The sweet boy I used to babysit and the amazing man that you became. You will always be remembered.
January 27, 2015
You are never forgotten my friend ...
January 26, 2015
Miss you Son. You are always in my heart.
Amy Schroeder
May 27, 2013
Was just told of Brian's passing tonight. I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Brian as being a very amazing man. He was an outstanding marine and someone we could all be proud of! A lot of good memories involving him and although the news of losing him has made me sad the memories will always make me smile!
March 24, 2013
Miss you always
Jimmy Hussey
January 27, 2013
I miss you brother
January 27, 2013
I love and miss you my beautiful boy!!!!
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland:
It has truly been my honor to sign Brian's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Brian will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
November 2, 2012
I miss you everyday!
Madison Bland
August 5, 2012
I love you uncle Brian. Gabe and I sure miss you alot and were always talking about you.
Beverly Johnson
March 12, 2012
"Happy 34th Birthday Son" I love and miss you everyday.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2012
January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Beverly Johnson
January 26, 2011
Son,
6 years today you left this world but not your place in my heart. I miss your
smile! Your will always be with me.
Love you,
Mom
Beverly Johnson
May 5, 2010
I had a dream you were here with us again, it was just like you had never left us. You had that beaming smile!
And you really are still with us, every
day of our lives, watching over us. We all love you very much and you will forever be in our hearts and our lives.
April 2, 2010
I still love you and I always will, till the day I die!
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland:
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
Timere Bell
January 17, 2010
I met Brian when he was stationed at Camp Pendleton. While in California a group of us spent a lot of time together. He was the life of the party. Always smiling and laughing. I have the best memories of your son...What an amazing man!
Kenna Larra
July 16, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
January 27, 2009
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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland:
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
Mike Finke
January 18, 2009
In a little more than a week it will be 4 years. I look back on it and it seems like both ages ago and yesterday.
I know, like you, I do not go a day without thinking not only of my son but of all those that died that day.
I also think about those that did not that day and the feelings that they may have for surviving and going on with their lives.
I’m sorry that I have never written before. I guess it was not my time to do so.
Out of all that died that day I only knew Mike, but they were all brothers and because of that, they were all, my son’s.
The tears that I shed for him I shed for all.
the Buck family
May 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Bland!
Cpl. Jason Eckels
November 16, 2007
To the Bland family.
I haven't seen Brian since graduation day. August 9th 1996. The day me and Brian became Marines. I just found tonight that Bland had been killed in Iraq over two years ago. Brian was my Squad leader and was supposed to be our Plt. Honor Man. All the recruits agreed and the D.I.'s tried to change it but it was too late in 3rd phase to change it. Brian was the first Marine leader I ever had, even though he was a peer, and every recruit in Plt. 2118 saw him as that. Brian will always be the Honor Man of Plt. 2118. I am so sorry for your loss. Semper Fi Bland
August 18, 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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Bland and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Garnet Jenkins
January 26, 2007
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland, two years ago today.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Brian rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Bland family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the God's Peace and your memories of Brian, remain in your heart always.
Rick & Cathy Robidoux
October 25, 2006
Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux,
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 23, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Nathan Anderson
August 5, 2006
BJ
Sorry it's takin me so long to write or say anything. I've been doing some research on the web about Brian and am in such awe at his accomplishments he had in the Corps. I think about him almost everyday and I still remember the time we got on the plane together to head down to MCRDSD and the look on his face when I left. I'll never forget the time we were standing in front of our bunks and one of the DI's used him as an example of how a Marine recruit should look and act. He was a true hard-charger and a model Marine.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bland 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 just been a little over a year 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 6, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
John Gallagher
October 7, 2005
Ma'am and Sir
I served with Brain in Iraq and Hawaii, I was the Admin Chief for his unit and I can say this that he is a great friend and he is missed dearly. I wish you and your family the best. John
Beverly Arntson
September 14, 2005
Thank you all for all the wonderful things you have said about my Brian. I miss him so much. Evey day I think of the wonderful man be had become and am so proud and thankful for every minute that I had with him. I put a few pictures of him in the photo gallery for all of you. He was such a handsome and brave young man.
September 14, 2005
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Steven Yeager
May 22, 2005
To The Bland Family,
Connie, & I are sorry for the lose of Brian. God Bless You
Steven, & Connie Yeager
Major Arnold Huskins, USAF
May 20, 2005
Dear Mrs. Stacy Bland, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arntson, and Jeremy,
May I offer my condolences to you all and your loved ones upon the passing of your American hero husband, son and brother, Brian, in Iraq in late January.
Please know that other Americans share in your loss and are concerned. May God continue to grant you all an extra measure of peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
May Brian's legacy of bravery and devotion to our country and its safety be a source of pride to your family, an inspiratation to his peers and forever remembered by a grateful nation.
He truly was "Siemper Fi"!
Sincerely, with deepest sympathy,
Stephen Winchester
May 1, 2005
I may have not known Brian under the best of circumstances but I did know him for a brief period of time. He was what many of us seek to be, a man of strength, both mentally and physically, disciplined and confident, yet kind and understanding. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Words could never convey the depth and sorrow of this loss, but his greatness in life shall overcome the saddness of his passing. He was a great man, with the stregth and courage we should all aspire to attain. God Bless Brian and the entire Bland family.
Brian
March 9, 2005
Carol and Shane Matt
March 2, 2005
Mrs. Arnston and family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Brian. No words can ever express the gratitude that we feel for your son and all the others who serve our country in this way. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!
Patricia Hommel
February 27, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Brian. I did not know him personally, however I feel as if I lost part my extended family. My daughter's fiancee, Lcpl. Fred Maciel was on the chopper with Brian. Times like these make us so profoundly sad...yet so profoundly proud. We lost so much on January 26, 2005 and I know that the emptiness will be with us for a long time to come. However please take comfort in knowing that your family is in our prayers everyday. Our loved ones are heros and I personally find solice in knowing that they are in a better place. May God bless your family and may you find peace in knowing that someday you will be reunited with Brian.
With much love and saddness,
Pat Hommel
Trisha Rolling
February 24, 2005
I would like to express my condolences to your family for the loss of Brian. I know first hand what your family is going through as my brother Sgt Michael W Finke jr was with Brian on the helicopter. I have some comfort knowing that he was with his family. if you would like to contact me please feel free.
Jennifer (Jenkins) Lydic
February 9, 2005
Stacy and Family,
I am saddened by the loss of Brian as he was not only a childhood friend but a schoolmate as well. Stacy you are a strong woman and I admire you as a Miltary wife. You all will be in our hearts forever.
Gary Ash
February 2, 2005
Bev, Jeremy, Larry, and rest of family,
I didn't realize that Brian was actually in the Mideast until I heard the news of the crash. I am so sorry for your and our loss. I realize now that I knew so little about him and am hard hit that we will know longer have that chance. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family as you lay this fine young gentleman to rest. I will forever regret not being allowed to get to know him better. Love always!!
Christa Jensen
January 31, 2005
I knew Brian in Newcastle and thought he was a wonderful guy. I recently joined the military and have thought of him numerous times in the past few months. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you
bernadine tallman
January 31, 2005
Mrs. Arnston and family,
I was deeply saddened by the loss of your son, Brian. I have two sons who were in Iraq, and I too, lived in fear for 15 months. Thank you very much for not holding your son back from the things that he wanted to do. He made the state of South Dakota very proud. God bless you and yours.
Dean & Pauletta Bliege
January 31, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lita Lawver
January 31, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. What a special person he must have been!
He is a hero!
Brian Sheffield
January 31, 2005
God Bless.
Mike Mooney
January 31, 2005
Bev,Jeremy and families,
There is no way to every say how sorry I am for your loss. God needed special soldiers on that day and he got the best. Brians sacrifice, along with his brothers will serve til the end of time as we know it. I know he made a difference in the lives of those he touched. And for all those who he trained, I know they will be all the better men and soldiers.
My prayers are with you all at this time. Mike
Debbi Larson
January 31, 2005
Our thoughts are with you and your family. The grief that you now are feeling, can never be explained. Saul was friends with Jeremy and Brian. He has nothing but admiration and fond memories of them. It has hit him hard at the news of Brian's passing. It's sad that it takes one of our own passing for people to realize all they do for us and our freedom. I thank God every day that there are brave people like Brian out there defending us. Saul was in the Navy aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for four years and I'm proud of everything he has done. The pride you must have for Brian brings a tear to my eyes. We'll pray for you every day that God will bring comfort to you in this time of need. God Bless!
Teresa (Cooley) Norwood
January 31, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I remember him as a small "kid" who was always smiling. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this hard time. God bless.
Bob Laskowski
January 31, 2005
Thank You for your service.
craig ness
January 31, 2005
We will not forget your sacrifice.
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