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Brian J. Kubik

Brian Kubik Obituary

Death Notice

KUBIK, Brian J., 20, Army specialist, of Harker Heights died Aug. 5. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Heritage Funeral Home, Harker Heights. Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church, Harker Heights. Burial Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Aug. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Kubik

45 Entries

Alicia Quintanilla

May 29, 2023

Though you never got to meet them, the kids still know and are proud of uncle Brian. Shine down.

Aunt Katie

January 19, 2023

I love you & miss you Bri!! I know you're watching over us and especially Scott & your mom....xoxo

Raul Martinez

January 18, 2023

Kubik, still remember that mission, that talk we had about future plans and most of all still remember You! Love you brother and miss you!

Alicia Quintanilla

May 29, 2022

The wall of heroes at CBC- Community Bible Church- San Antonio Texas.

Alicia & Chris Quintanilla

May 29, 2022

As another year passes, your goodness, laugh, & positivity still echo through the universe. You´re not forgotten. We love and miss you always, thank you for fighting for our freedom.

Desiree Breese

October 8, 2017

I still miss you, I hope your proud of me up there

Went to see you today B. You will always be remembered. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Dia Russell

May 29, 2017

katie 9wens

October 22, 2016

Miss you so! Auntie Katie

Nick Olson

October 17, 2016

3rd squad, 1st platoon, A Co, 1-502nd, 101st Airborne

Never forgotten

Desiree Breese

December 9, 2015

I miss you every day you are honestly the greatest brother I miss you so much and love you so much! Your my hero forever I will NEVER forget you

Dylan Diem

July 12, 2014

thank you for what you have done, Im finishing this out for you i love you Brian watch and protect us from above.

Alicia and Chris

May 23, 2014

We miss you.

Richard Gamboa

March 31, 2014

Remember the fallen

proc jeezy

October 16, 2013

what up boi? miss u man i remember u calling me old man cause i was much older than u, i also remember beating u in madden a few times. those lil times spent will always be remembered.youll never be forgotten your name is tattooed in a dog tag and i will forever carry you with me man. miss you homeboi

richard gamboa

November 10, 2012

hey bryan, been a while. I met a pfc a couple of years back that used your situation for a example she was a medic, i corrected her, you know, anyways wanted to say we miss you and its been a long time, im at hood now and when i pass the area where your mom lives i try not to go there or meet with her cause it would only hurt and dont want to be that guy. i still tell ppl about you and that day, never let them think ppl from texas are weak,lol like we used to talk about, see you again one day bye bro

Peggy Childers

August 5, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian J. Kubik:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

November 29, 2010

brian,

wow i miss you so much! Can't stop thinking about you!! keep thinking about your bootcamp graduation and our trip to see Jenna when she graduated and you talking, talking and talking, yapp, yapp!! hahahah wow if i could hear your voice now!! i luv you bri!! miss you tons!!

Auntie Katie xoxoxo until we see each other again shine on us.................. :)

Peggy Childers

August 7, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian J. Kubik:
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

May 28, 2010

Just thinking of you today and always Brian. You are forever loved. Alicia & Chris Quintanilla

Kenna Larra

March 26, 2009

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 1,450 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,
Kenna

In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)

August 5, 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 –
(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

June 1, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Kubik!

sarah spain

October 18, 2007

To brian's family and friends. Brian lived with my husband and I when he was stationed to ft campbell ky. He was like a brother to me him and i got along great he always said that i reminded him of his sister. When I heard the news about his death I droped to the floor. I had brians things in my house and had to deliver them to his unit at ft campbell it was the hardest thing ive ever had to do.I think of him often and try not to cry but to remember all the laughs we had together. RIP brian we love u and miss u very much. Sarah

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)

Gwen Burrow

August 16, 2007

To Brian's family,
I was Brian's 4th grade aide when he was in elementary school. He had the biggest smile and the warmest heart. I am saddened by his loss but just know that heaven has an angel smiling down on all of us to help us through. Thank you Brian for your selfless sacrifice. We all miss you. We continue to keep this family in our thoughts and prayers.

July 30, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Kubik and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Manuel Fuentes

May 27, 2007

I was one of the first people he met at A CO. He was a good kid. I only knew him for a short time. He will truly be missed. I continue to remember the last thing he told me as I left the company...."Hey, SGT FU, I'm taking your spot, huh? I'll do you proud, man." and I cry.

Charcoal drawing of Brian - from his mother

May 22, 2007

zelda vizcarrondo

May 12, 2007

hey brian i just wanted to let you know that i miss you a lot...i cant believe that you are really gone...man i miss you lots...love you man...

SGT Corey Bara

April 8, 2007

We all miss you so much man. A day doesnt go by i dont talk about you. I will never forget taking yours and Arellanos money in spades every week.

Glen

February 4, 2007

I wished to submit this poem as evidence that Americans will NEVER forget the service or sacrifice of your beloved Soldier - Respectfully - Glen Nevogt

“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

Marco & JeKa Colindres

January 28, 2007

We miss you Brian!

Yolanda Valdez

September 15, 2006

We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9~3~2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.

May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you.

My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.

We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and ALL THOSE MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a Marine. We are proud of all of you.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine!

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero

(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

September 11, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Kubik 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~

The Cobbs

September 2, 2006

Military Parents,

Janice Davis

August 15, 2006

I know there are no words that will bring comfort at this time. My son-in-law, Gunnery Sgt. John Fry was killed March 8, 2006. I wish I could tell you time helps but it hasn't us. The only comfort is in knowing they were heros, willing to die to preserve freedom. I am proud of your son as I am proud of John. Thank you for a fine American. God bless you and bring you His comfort.

Heather Smith

August 15, 2006

I didn't personally know Brian. I had the unfortunate opportunity to pass the procession today as I was running errands for work. Unfortunate casualties as this are truly heartbreaking. My prayers and thoughts go out to Brian and his family. May God bless them and bring them peace and comfort. He was truly a hero for his sacrifice and will always be remembered courageously.

Dia Russell

August 15, 2006

Brian was such a sweetheart and a great guy. He always brought so much joy and laughter to the people around him. He was a wonderful friend. He will be missed. My sorrow goes out to his loved ones.

Robbie Cooper

August 14, 2006

I am so sorry for your family's loss, but forever grateful for your sacrifice.

I helped escort PFC Kubik from the airport in Austin to the funeral home in Harker Heights on Friday night.

It was tremendous honor to be able to pay my respects to this young American hero.

August 14, 2006

To the Family of Pfc Brian J. Kubik:

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 )

Apryle Pilkey

August 13, 2006

Brian,

I don't know why it never seems to fail that the good ones are the ones taken away, specially as young as we are. Brian, I love you and you will forever be in my heart. I will never forget you. I know your watchin down on us like the angel youve always been. Until we meet again... R.I.P. Brian James Kubik

sheila

August 12, 2006

Brian, rest in peace. To his family, I pray you find some comfort from remembering his life, and in knowing that many are praying for you. So saddened by this life too short

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 9, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIS FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE THAT 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

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