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for Brian Bradbury
Charles Gili
October 5, 2020
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 several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Brian J. Bradbury US Army Private 1st Class.
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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
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
Dale Provenzano
May 14, 2020
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
A. Lincoln
Lee Bradbury
October 30, 2012
As our friends and family start the hectic Christmas rush I hope they take a moment to remember those who came before us and laid down their lives in the name of Freedom and for the country.
Remembrance Sunday is approaching here in the UK and it is a time I remember the members of my family who paid the ultimate price in two World Wars; I will also be remembering Brian Bradbury, a man who stepped forward to leave those he loved and the country he was raised in to defend the principles of Freedom, may he have found Peace.
Chelse
October 29, 2012
We miss n love you Brian one day will all meet again**
Melissa Ezzell
September 27, 2012
Brian, I love you and miss you everyday! You are forever in my heart and my thoughts.. one day we will meet again.
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2012
June 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Bradbury:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."
Cheryl
June 21, 2011
You are not forgotten Brian. I keep you in prayer.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Bradbury:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Bradbury:
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
Kevin Wilber
March 7, 2010
God Bless you all. Time doesn't always ease pain. A Mother never gers over a loss like this..
Lee Bradbury
November 6, 2009
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Matt Davies
September 19, 2009
Thomas Bradbury,
Continue to have faith...I can only imagine how it must hurt. Your brother is a hero. He died for our freedom and lived as part of Gods plan and was a true diciple. God bless you!
Teresa Dillinger
September 18, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I just read today in the Wall Street Journal the article on Sgt. Monti and the events that lead to his death and to Brian's. My heart goes out to you. I know your pain first hand and know of the extreme sacrifice you and Brian have given. My son, Marine SSgt Tony Wojciechowski was KIA in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on 4/30/09. Thank you and God Bless you.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Brian Bradbury:
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
Kenna Larra
April 7, 2009
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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,
Kenna
thomas bradbury
January 21, 2009
whats up little bro? aint hugged you in a while though your with me everyday. your daughters an angel like your mamma promise to guide her the right way. wish it was you instead of me spending time making sure shes ok. its hard to understand gods plan but we gotta have faith. i look up to u for what to do. what a hero u became. it gives us pride inside to help us hide all the pain. silent tears for a million years and that will never change. cant help but cry feels like half me died and it wont ever be the same. cant ask why, i tried, but no reply to explain. i really miss you bro! thats all that im saying. my love out to all who've stayed tall and kept it sane. my strength if you fall and have to crawl through all the struggle and the strain. but we cant focus on our gain. because you know they miss us just the same. when we meet again they'll be wondering what took so long before we came? untill that time protect your legacy, family, and your name. i love you bro! thats all that im saying
Christene Dawson
October 3, 2008
In my current events class we were researching soldiers who had passed away during their stay at Iraq. Thank you for serving our country.
R.I.P
It must be an honor to have had an amazing husband, and son.
So sorry about the loss.
Thoughts and prayers be with you all.
Cheryl Patrick
June 21, 2008
"A Message from Our Loved Ones Who Have Gone Before Us:
To the living I am gone,
To the sorrowful I will never return,
To the angry I was cheated.
To the happy, I am at peace.
And, to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So, as you stand upon a shore,
gazing at a beautiful sea,
REMEMBER ME.
Remember Me in your heart, in your thoughts,
and the memories of the times we loved,
the memories of the time we shared.
for if you always think of Me,
I will never have gone."
-author unkown
* * * * *
We shall Never Forget. You are never gone from our thoughts, heart and memory.
Mother of SSG Patrick Lee Lybert
KIA 21 June 2006, Afghanistan
In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
June 21, 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. 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
the Buck family
June 11, 2008
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Bradbury, 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.
May 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Bradbury!
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)
Gary Allain
August 6, 2007
Pfc. Brian Bradbury
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
July 30, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Bradbury and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Bruce Findley
April 24, 2007
Im the brother of Pfc. Brain J. Bradbury,
I would just like to say thanks to my brother for what he did because not everyone would have done the same. I would also like to say how BRAVE and STRONG you are for what u did. I really never got to say this to you but thanks and to tell you how PROUD of you Iam. You will always be in my memories, Love your Lil bro Bruce
John Hawes
March 14, 2007
To the Bradbury family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and please accept my condolences. I was with PFC Brian Bradbury on his final mission and spent his last moments at his side. I think every day about that tragic night on the mountain and wish there was more I could have done to change the outcome of that evening. Brian was one of the smallest men in the team yet carried our most powerful weapon, and no doubt helped save many of us that night on the mountain. PFC Bradbury is a true hero in every aspect of the word and I miss him deerly.
Glen
February 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Terje Bøygard
January 13, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bill Bradbury (US Army Ret)
January 9, 2007
Stephanie: I am proud to be a namesake of your courageous and heroic husband. God Bless You and yours and my family and I pray for you. Thank you, Brian, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
December 29, 2006
To the family of:Pfc Brian Bradbury I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga
Stephanie Bradbury
November 2, 2006
To everyone who has supported us through this hard time.
I am Brian's wife, Stephanie. It has taken me awhile to be able to do this. But i would like to thank everyone who has supported us. I never thought that Brian's death would effect so many people. I knew that family, friends and other soldiers that he served with would feel the pain, but the day of his funeral showed me that Brian was a hero to more then just us. When I entered the church parking lot it was all I could do to keep myself under control. Tears came to my eyes as I saw all the flags and people standing there just to honor Brian. During the funeral as I read Brian's journal I had a chance to look in the the seats. My heart was over whelmed to see the seats full. On the way to the cemetary people were stopped and waitting on the side of the road to honor Brian as he went by. Afterward, there were so many people that came to me and said we didn't know Brian but we wanted to pay our respects. Since then I have gotten letters, cards and calls from different people all over the US saying that they are praying for me and my kids and that they will never forget Brian. To all these people words cannot express how thankful I am. We keep Brian alive through our memories and all though some of you did not know him you know that he died a hero, fighting for what he believed in. I pray that you would keep your word and never forget him, because to forget him is to allow him die. I am so very proud of my husband and one day my girls will know that their father died a true hero.Once again I would like to thank you all and if any of you would like to contact me feel free to do so.
SGT Chris Grzecki
September 13, 2006
PFC Bradbury was one of a kind. I had the privelige of serving with him in Afghanistan. He is a hero that saved many lives that day on that mountain. He was the smallest guy on the team, yet he always carried the most wieght, not complaining once. He will never be forgotten and always remembered.
Rhonda Bradbury
August 15, 2006
I am the mother of the fallen Hero, PFC Brian Bradbury,I'm writing to thank people for all the support that you've shone for my son. It's been difficult but I think about all the people,whom didn't even know him,give up their Sat. to honor such a shy,bashful young man. The people standing at the side of the road waiting to honor him has done more for me than what you believe. When I think about it ,it brings happiness to know he got such a great ceremony.Iwould like to contact or be contacted by anyone who wants to. I would like to visit with anyone who has a son ,brother or dad that is serving with the 371-Fisters. I would like to be able to send care packages again, in Brys name. Thanks again for all your support.
Jim Rose
July 28, 2006
To the Entire Bradbury Family,
Our son, Spc. Nicholas Rose, was with your son in Afghanistan. They were both Medics with the 3-71st Cav Recon who laughed together, trained together, and fought together. We were recently able to visit with our son and could see the anguish in his face as he spoke of the loss of his friend Brian. Nick and I read about the funeral on the Patriot Gaurd Riders website and were touched by the send-off that was given to this American Hero. We will never forget Brian and his friendship to our son and his dedication to his country.
Sincerely,
Jim and Terri Rose
Colorado Springs, CO
pat brannon
July 25, 2006
Bradbury Family,
your son is truly a hero and had the love for his family and country. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I cannot know your pain or the empty hole in your heart, but I pray his memories will comfort and bless you. He is just a whisper away and will always be in your heart. he will comfort you in your dreams and memories.
Judy Craig
July 23, 2006
Dear Bradbury Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know that Heathe tried everything to safe Brians life. I wish there would have been a better outcome for the both of us. If there is anything you need, don't hesitate to contact me, you have all my information! I am very sorry for your loss...
Terry Nussberger
July 20, 2006
Dear Bradbury Family:
My step-son Patrick Lybert was killed in action on 6/21/06 with your son, along with another soldier from Fort Drum, as well. I know we will never fully recover from what has happened. Please accept my condolences and please feel to contact us with anything you may wish to ask My son was a staff seargeant and was to be promoted to that position in July. He was to be on leave in July and was to become officially engaged at that time. He leaves behind one older brother who works for a defense firm in Neveda but is a civilian and one younger brother who has asperger's syndrome (a form of autism ) and who is currently 19. His plan was to return here after his service to always be there as a caretaker for his younger brother.
I know nothing we say will bring them back, but I hope for your family the strength to move forward as they would have wanted us to do. We will always have their memories to go forward with. May God bless Terry Nussberger
Kathy Smallwood
July 14, 2006
To the Bradbury Family,
I didn't know Brian, but I do know his Aunt Sherri (Inman) and she was very proud of him. I'm so sorry about your great loss. My heart goes out to all the famiy.
July 13, 2006
To the Bradbury Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I too have lost a son. May you find comfort in knowing that Pfc. Bradbury is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. What a joy to know that EVERYDAY he sees the beautiful face of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. God Bless you.
Jami Edgecomb, Mother of Cpl. Nyle Yates III, KIA 03/16/06
Dominique DeShon
July 13, 2006
Stephanie,
You probably don't remember me as we didn't really talk in school however when I saw that this was your husband it hit me that even though we may not have been close we were a class and we should stick by each other in good times and bad. My heart goes out to you and your girls as with the rest of the family. You are stong, you always have been keep your head high and look out for your girls. You are in my prayers.
Dominique (Brown) DeShon
Wilhite Nancy
July 13, 2006
While I cannot know your pain, I believe that Brian died a hero, making the world safer for generations to come. I'm sorry that you are paying the price by not having this dear one with you.
Pat Lorenzen
July 13, 2006
I am so sorry about the loss of your son / brother--loved one. He is a true hero & I don't believe he died in vain. He was fighting for a big cause. When anyone looks at his picture, they will be touched by his sacrifice as I am.
Sincerely,
Anthony Wildberger
July 12, 2006
Althoug I have not spent time with brian for some time now I did know who he was and what he was like to be around. We spent alot of time together as children at Our cousin Kyles house and Grandpa Findleys. The summers were filled with wrestling and amatuer action movies, laughs and alot of time spent on the trampoline and in the back Gpa's pick up truck cruizin down the road. I know that he was amazed himself when the funeral serveice was held. I apreiciate everything and wish his family anf friends Gods Favor and comfort.. God Bless You all!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 12, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bradbury 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 you are my 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~
Soozie Studds
July 12, 2006
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WE JUST LOST OUR FINE HERO ON JULY 25TH 2006 IN AFGHANISTAN. HE FOUGHT HIS BATTLE AND ONE NOW THEY ARE TOGETHER FOREVER. HE WAS FROM FORT DRUM ALSO 10TH DIVISON INFANTRY. HIS NAME IS PFC JUSTIN RAY DAVIS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHO LOVED YOUR FINE HERO.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
SOOZIE
Henryk Zaleski Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 12, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Barbara Haley
July 11, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss but I know we now have another hero in heaven watching over us.
Natosha Trotter
July 10, 2006
Stephanie,
Long time no see. You and your girls are in my prayers. I know you are a strong person and you will pull through this. I'm sorry I couldn't attend and be there for you. If you need anything give me a call the number is under Steve Gibson. I would love to here from you and play a game of catch up. Maybe we can get together and have some lunch my treat. Call me I miss my friend, and i'm here for you. Natosha
Laura
July 8, 2006
To the Bradbury Family,
My brother was with him, and speaks to Brian's extraordinary courage that day. Hero is a term used too often, but your son, your husband, your father saved many lives on that mountain. He will always be a hero to me, and I will never forget his name or your sacrafice.
Lee Sirotnak
July 8, 2006
Please know that as time goes on, your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers that God will bless you with comfort and peace, and prayers of thanksgiving for the heroes such as Brian who have sacrificed everything for us.
Garnet Jenkins
July 7, 2006
I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God's Loving Grace and comfort be with the Bradbury family.
Please Know Brian will Never Be Forgotten.
From the sister of a Fallen Hero, in Vietnam, many years ago.
Romans 8:18
Nancy Fischer
July 7, 2006
to the Family of Brian Bradbury,
My heart breaks for you and your family.Your son,husband,father,brother,friend did not die in vain.He will always be remembered as a hero to the proud Americans who support the soldiers.I did not know Brian but I have a 22 year old son who is a corpsman stationed at Camp Lejeune.He was in Al Qaim FOr 6 months this past year and is home on leave.We will both be at White Cloud Cemetery to Hounor your son.May it give you all a little comfort to know that others care and that you will one day be reunited with your loved one in our Lords house.We will keep you and your family in our prayers along with all the other soldiers still fighting for our FREEDOM!!
The PROUD MOTHER of HM3WESLEY J FISCHER
Ralph & Jerri Roach
July 7, 2006
It was an honor to have had Brian in our wedding and as our friend, He will always be remembered in our hearts forever.
OPAL RILEY
July 6, 2006
We are very sorry to learn of your tragic loss but so glad Brian knew
the LORD AS SAVIOUR. Our prayers
Opal Riley, Ruth, Tina, Amy and families.
MARGIE BRADBERRY
July 6, 2006
Our sincere thanks for your supreme sacrifice...BRIAN AND FAMILY. The price for freedom is never free, OUR LOVE, PRAYERS AND TEARS WILL HELP US CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF OUR HANDSOME YOUNG CHRISTIAN COUSIN AND THE LIFE YOU LIVED AND GAVE FOR US ALL. GOD BLESS!!!. JIM, MARGIE, STEVE, RACHEL, KRISTA AND DEB, ERIC, CHARISSA AND ERIC 11 SOLOMON
WENDY SURPRISE
July 6, 2006
Rest well, Brave Warrior.
To Brian's family... As an Army mom, I know the fear you have felt. My heart and prayers go out to you at this time of loss. No words can erase the pain and great sadness you all feel right now.It has been my philosophy, that as long as we keep the memories of our loved ones alive,clinging to the good times, they never really leave us.In the days ahead may you find peace,knowing that this is only a temporary separation. One glorious morning we all will be reunited.. forever.
Ralph Roach
July 6, 2006
Stephanie,
I know that there aren't any words that can bring Brian back or take away your pain. I only pray that Jesus will be your comforter and that He will give you and the girls peace that surpases all understanding. Brian was a wonderful young man and truly a hero to be proud of. May God bless you and one day we will all join Brian and dance around the throne of our King and Savior, Jesus Christ.
With love
your friend always,
Ralph
Tracy Vaillancourt
July 5, 2006
Dear Bradbury Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My Son Brian Moquin was also from the 71st Cavalry 10th Mnt Div Fort Drum. I lost him this past May 5, 2006 in Afghanistan. I know how you feel. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you & hope that someday the pain we feel fades. The memories shall go on forever. Our sons are heros. They are free now.
July 5, 2006
To the Family of Pfc. Brian Bradbury;
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 5, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
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If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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