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Eric Rivera Obituary
RIVERA, SPECIALIST ERIC G. PALACIOS 21 - of Atlantic City, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq November 14, 2006 as a result of wounds received in action. Born and raised in Atlantic City. Eric attended the local school system and graduated from Atlantic City High School. He will be remembered as always a happy, helpful and kind person, always willing to lend a hand and he always had a smile on his face. He was a natural leader. Eric enlisted in the U.S Army following graduation. After Basic Training, Eric was assigned to his unit in Germany. Assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment he saw action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His unit was deployed to Iraq for a second time in September serving in the Ar Ramadi area where he was mortally wounded. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action and the Bronze Star Medal for "Meritorious service for his duty performance and selfless service in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself" He died doing what he loved-the Army and helping people. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Eric is survived by his mother Cayetana Palacios of Atlantic City, brother Jefferson Rivera of Atlantic City, niece Emily Rivera of Atlantic City and many friends. The Funeral Mass for Eric G. Palacios Rivera will be Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church California and Atlantic Avenues. Friends may call from 9:00a.m. at the Church. Rite of committal and Military tribute will be offered at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Route 50, Estell Manor. In Eric's memory, donations would be appreciated to: The Specialist Eric G. Palacios Rivera Foundation c/o Linda Tiso, Bank of America, Brighton and Atlantic Avenues, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC 2706 Atlantic Avenue, AC.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Rivera
Charlie Gili
November 16, 2023
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Eric G. Palacios Rivera US Army Specialist.
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, our family, friends and many 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
Adam Moore
May 30, 2016
I'll see you soon.
Jace Badia
May 29, 2016
Brother, I have great news. Me and a bunch of the guys are coming up to see you this November. It's incredibly hard to believe its almost been 10 years since you got orders to our final Rally Point. I think about you every day and miss you dearly. Grayson still has your coin and we are hoping to hand it over to your Mom and Brother while we are there....I still need to figure out some of the logistics. Brother, I can't wait to visit you. I really wish I could of come sooner but I just wasn't ready.
Love you Brother and We'll see you soon.
Jace Badia
May 26, 2014
Miss you bro
Adam Moore
June 9, 2013
Thinking about the good old days with Badia, Saenz and the rest of the Hellraiser boys. Miss You Bro!
William Feathers
February 10, 2013
Hey brother I started working at a dealership and we got the same car you rented before we left for deployment, I took it out for a spin she is a nice car
john Burayi
February 9, 2013
man i still think about you everyday man you were my brother and best friend i hope the company got that dreamcather to your family and they put it with you wish roles where reversed and youd be the one typen and id be gone you were a better man then most and there were only a few times you werent smilen hope i see you again
Michael Yasutake
January 16, 2013
Hey brotha I was thinking about old military days and immediately thought of you. It's been a couple years since I first signed this but you never forget good friends and I've never forgotten the men I went into battle with. It seems like a lifetime since we used to laugh at your Spongebob pajamas and your "satellite" reception problems. I still have dozens of pictures of us in Germany and during our first tour in Iraq. One day I hope to get in touch with your family and give them to the ones who deserve to see what an amazing and courageous soldier and friend you were. You always made us laugh. Adam and I talk get together every so often and talk about you, mock and the rest of the guys. One day we will all see each other. Until then I know you're smiling down on all your family and friends. God bless you Eric.
- "Sega"
Jose Compres
November 14, 2012
You are miss so much Eric, God bless your soul.
Jeff Rivera
November 14, 2012
Hey Little Brother, it's been 6 years now and the pain is still there. I think about you everyday and still can't believe that you're gone. We talk about the crazy things you used to do and laugh so hard with tears in our eyes. You were funny little brother and I miss hearing that laugh of yours. Today is so hard for us but together we will get through it. We are so proud of you and know that if you had to do it again knowing the consequences you would do it all over again. That's the person who you were. We miss you our brave Soldier and love you so much. We always pray for all the Soldiers away from their Families and wish for their safe return. Watch over our Family and those in War at this time.
William
November 14, 2012
Hey brother thinking about ya
Luis Saenz
October 31, 2012
I will always keep your memory alive, and never forget you and how unique you were.
William
June 29, 2012
Hey brother promise as soon as I get the chance Im making a trip to see you. Miss talking with ya.
May 1, 2012
Hey P
Im sorry that I haven't visited yet. I guess I'm just scared. I think about you all the time and damn I miss hanging out with you. Love you and miss you bro.
Hellraisers for Life
-Jace
Jeff
March 19, 2012
Just thinking of you little bro. Talking about the crazy things you used to do back in the day. It was a good day with the family.
Trista Wedyke
November 20, 2011
You meant a lot to someone I Love. He still wears your memory on his wrist everyday. Thank You to your family. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2011
November 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera:
Please accept my remembrance of Eric on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
adam moore
November 14, 2011
hey bro always thinkin about you. I'll drink a corona for ya.
Melanie Williamson
November 14, 2011
May god bless your family. Your son is a hero and I thank him for protecting my family and giving everything that he had to make our county a better place to live.
L Gregory
November 14, 2011
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Please know, from the bottom of my heart, that I am truly appreciative of the sacrifice you and your loved one made. Please forgive my feeble words but I hope in some small way this message will comfort your grieving hearts. I will remember you in my prayers. Lean on the Lord God. He will bring you through this most heartbreaking time. God bless you and God bless America.
Stephanie Coleman
June 6, 2011
Eric, I was thinking of you today. Thinking of your smile and how much fun we used to have back in High school. I pray that you are watching over you family. I pray that they are safe. I hope you are enjoying yourself within the Lord's arms. Miss you much
Michael Philpott
May 22, 2011
God bless you sir and your family. Thank you for all that you have done. I ran today in Baghdad in the Fallen Heroes 10K and I had your name on my runners number sheaf. You are not forgotten!!
Christopher Harrington
May 12, 2011
It has been over 4 years and i have never forgotten the day you were taken away. Prior to learning of your death, i had only met you once, in Kuwait on our way in, you had lost your ID card and had asked me if i'd found it. We may have even been on the same patrols out of COP Steele together and i didn't even know it. The next time i would meet up with you, i was assigned as the investigating officer to look into the circumstances surrounding your death. At first i dreaded this duty and it really hit me hard once i realized that i knew you. During the investigation i came to know the Soldier adored by his subordinates, peers, and superiors. Each day became harder and harder, having to look into the eyes of those that were with you that day and recount what had happened, all of us trying not to cry. You and your platoon did it right that day my friend. I just wish i could have known you better in life. You would be proud to know that 1-18 IN calmed the streets in Ramadi and when it was time to head back to Schweinfurt, you would never have guessed we were fighting a war there. I hope i get the honor of meeting up with you on the other side brother. May God keep you and bless your family. Gone but never forgetten.
Donald Gaylor
March 16, 2011
Eric,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get to this...I have thought long and hard about that day and what could've been done to change the events that lead up to your leaving us. I have only one conclusion that makes any sense and that is that your creator deemed it was time to bring you home. I will miss you and think of you often.
J Rivera
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas little brother. Just thinking about the good times we had together. Another Christmas without you and another Christmas in Heaven for you. Take care of us all. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
Jeff Rivera
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas my little brother. Just thinking about the good times we had together. Another Christmas without you and another one in Heaven for you. Take care and watch over all of us. WE LOVE YOU.
Maik Blecha
December 2, 2010
Eric i know you too short my friend but i think about you.You was a good man for my sister and her son.U'll never be forgotten,you live in our hearts,R.I.P.brother
Charles Ian O'Leary
November 19, 2010
Hey man. I think about you almost every day, and I always feel pain on the 14th. That was a rough week, huh? I'll keep you in my heart and prayers. See you again someday.
Peggy Childers
November 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera:
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
Ralph
November 14, 2010
"Por Siempre ... Te vamos a recordar...ojala q te vaya bien...Y que descanzes eb paz...recordando en el ayer...Amigo mio que te vaya bien..."......DEDICATED TO MY BOY ERICK RIVERA WHO WAS KILLED IN IRAQ, FIGHTING FOR THIS COUNTRY. THANKs BROTHER...I STILL MISS YOU...U'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...I'LL SEE U AGAIN..SOMEDAY.. R.I.P.. ERICK RIVERA
Germany
November 14, 2010
Mile marker in your name in SomersPoint, NJ
November 14, 2010
Somerpoint, NJ
November 14, 2010
Jeff Rivera
November 14, 2010
Hey little bro, It's been 4 years today since you have left us. We love and miss you so much. I know you are with us always so take care of us. We are so proud of you. Love you always.
Kasey Seats
June 6, 2010
Hey bro. Its been a while since I've signed your guestbook but that doesn't mean I've forgotten you. I love you brother.
Elizabeth Raab
June 5, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
February 24, 2010
Hey sunshine, i still have you in my Heart and i think about you a lot.Missing your big smile.
Thank you for watching over us,we been doing good so far.
Love you Manu
788
December 28, 2009
He bro, another year has past. Another year without you. There's nothing happy about any new year, since you past away. We went to your grave yesterday, Erika was asleep though. Watch over us in 2010. It's been very difficult for us.
jose l saenz
November 16, 2009
Heyy man, Its been 3 years and we all still remembered you on the 14th. your spirit will always remain within us.
deysy luna
November 12, 2009
To who reads this-
Hello my name is Deysy and im a freshman at Meadowbrook High. Me along with my classmates have been assinged a project in wich we have to write a report on a somebody who has been in the army for verterns day. I have searched many people and i have decided to write my repot on Eric. I admir and respect everything he has done for this country and im trully sorry to his family who had a big lost..my best wishes are with you!!
Leny Zepeda
October 23, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday Eric! You are always in my thoughts!
R.I.P. CPL. Ericp G.P. Rivera K.I.A. 11/14/2006
October 5, 2009
Atlantic City, NJ name a street in memory of Eric Rivera
October 5, 2009
Eric in Reno,NV
October 5, 2009
Eric in Iraq.
October 5, 2009
Eric in his first tour of Iraq.
October 5, 2009
jose l saenz
October 2, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday man, I still remember our convo the night before. take care up there. we won't forget you.
Jeff Rivera
October 1, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We miss you so very much my little brother. We visited your grave today I hope you enjoyed the visit. You would have been 24 years old today. Why you had to leave us, I don't know why and will never understand why. I hope you are always with us especially Emily and Erika your 2 beautiful nieces. We love and miss you very much. We are so proud of our Hero. HBD. I will have a few Coronas for you today.
July 29, 2009
To family and friends of Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera -
I am a 65 year old woman in Bergen County, NJ, who recently received a memorial bracelet through www.herobracelets.org, and I am proud to say that my bracelet bears the name of Eric. I will wear the bracelet in his memory, and please find comfort in knowing that his memory remains alive in the hearts & minds of others still here. I have read some of the biographies on Eric, and he sounds as if he was a very special young man.
My sympathies to those who knew him, loved him and lost him.
Jeff
May 25, 2009
Take care on this day with all the Heros who have fallen for the freedom we Americans have today. I Love You and Miss You So Very Much Little Brother. Que DIOS TE BENDIGA.
Kenna Larra
March 5, 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
Steph Coleman
December 27, 2008
My little cousin and my little brother are both in Iraq. I pray for them every night. I know that Eric is watching over every last soldier that is over there. Eric was a strong young man. Happy always smiling and joking all the time. I miss him so much. May God be with you, Eric and your family.
Steph
Manuela Blecha
December 17, 2008
Hey Sunshine, another Christmas whitout you. Its not getting any easyer after 2 Years. Still sad, still hurts. We love you and miss you so much. I think about you everyday and sometimes i talk to you but you know that already cause you listen.Manuela and Justin
In Memory of Eric ~ (Debra Estep)
November 14, 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 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
Jeff Rivera
November 14, 2008
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CPL. ERIC G. PALACIOS-RIVERA
Two years are gone since you past away,
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame,
Your memory is in my keepsake with which I’ll never part,
God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2008
To the family of Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera:
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
Stephanie Ripa
June 24, 2008
A soldier risks their lives to save others. Your a hero....
My little brother is currently training in Texas and will be in Iraq in September. Please be his gaurdian angel and bring him home safe.
June 15, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Rivera!
June 5, 2008
Please know that you will never be forgotten. You clearly touched so many, so deeply.
Rest in peace- you are missed.
SPC Abdullah Hampton
June 3, 2008
Hey, what's up man? I'm in Iraq and I was just thinking about you. Why did you have to go so early? I still can't believe your gone. Sometimes I think about us in high school cracking jokes and just having fun. I'm still upset that I didn't make it to your funeral, but I was in Afghanistan at the time, I know you understand. I'll be safe over here and i'll see you when I see you.
Sgt. Jace Badia
April 11, 2008
hey yum yum,
im sorry i got hit 3 days before you. i have severe guilt that if i had been there things might have been different. im sorry.
we miss you bro. hey, good news...i got my sergeant thanks to what you taught me. dont worry, ill be up to visit you soon (i hope) and dont worry im bringin the corona. hang tough
ps remeber this---i hope you didnt get stuck next to the ice machine-
talk to you later man
Jeff Rivera
February 14, 2008
Hey Fatt. HVD. I just wanna let you know that moms boyfriend died today, George. I just wanna ask you if you could take care of him up there. Please have him by your side, you know he was like a father to us. We always miss yo man. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We love you.
Michael & Adam
February 3, 2008
Hey bro, this is Mike and Adam. We are missing you bro. You have taught me everything that I know. You are one of the greateat people that I have ever known. Moore says " wiggity wiggity wiggity, and dont touch the fan" lol. We love you brother, take care of yourself up there.
Luis saenz
February 1, 2008
palacios, this is Saenz, I was there and will always remember what you said the day before it happened. pls take care of yourself up there. like we always said.. "spanish people always stick together".
Eric, Lenny and Bessy. Peace out says Little Eric.
January 27, 2008
Young buck listening to some tunes.
January 27, 2008
Graduation.
January 27, 2008
Graduation at Fort Benning, GA. 2003. GOD BE WITH YOU.
January 27, 2008
At a Ball in Germany woth some of your brothers in arms.
January 27, 2008
Your flag over your casket getting ready to fold it up. The saddest day of my life.
January 27, 2008
At your place of burial with some of your boys.
January 27, 2008
Mom gives you one of your final kisses.
January 27, 2008
In front of the churh. Atlantic City really represented for you on that day.
January 27, 2008
December 2, 2006 at Star of the Sea Church. The last time we got to see you.
January 27, 2008
The day before you were buried. Your last picture with some of your boys.
January 27, 2008
Your boys spelling out your name E R I C. Gone but never forgotten.
January 27, 2008
In memory of my little brother FATT. I always had your back, now you have mines. R. I. P. little bro.
January 27, 2008
Eric at Emily's Baptism.
January 27, 2008
Eric and niece Emily. She always remembers you.
January 27, 2008
Prom 2003. Atlantic City High.
January 27, 2008
Fatt and Bones in our younger days. I miss you brother.
January 27, 2008
Eric's first tour in Iraq 2004.
January 27, 2008
Eric at Mount Creek North Jersey 1/06'.
January 27, 2008
Ken Cooper
January 26, 2008
Thank you Eric.
I appreciate your ultimate sacrifice.
We are ALL very proud of you.
Bless your family for their loss of you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Michael Sherrard
December 4, 2007
Hey Bro. all of us here in the 'Hellraisers' and 'Predators' miss you. It was a true honor and privliage to serve with you.
Emily Rivera
November 14, 2007
Today marks the 1st year since you have left us. It has been a very difficult year for us knowing that we will never hear or see you again. We will never forget that beatiful smile of yours that would light up any room and would put a smile on anyones face. We remember you everyday and even though a year has passed The people of Atlantic City always remember you too, we are all proud of you. I know that you are at peace now next to God so save us a place next to you in Heaven because when we get there, there is no other place I would rather be. Watch over the family because now you are our Angel. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
October 4, 2007
Thank you for his service, and thank his family for his support.
September 11, 2007
Bless your soul. Never forgotten. REst in peace.
Leny Zepeda
September 9, 2007
I just found out about Eric a few weeks ago and have been overwhelmed with emotion. I had the privilege of knowing Eric since he was born. Our mothers shared a home in AC till he was around 3 1/2 yrs. old. That's when my family moved back to Reno NV. Eric and Jeff were the little brothers I didn't have. I missed Eric, Jeff and Tana very much. I feel fortunate that Eric and Tana (who was like a second mother to me) visited us approx 7 yrs. back. It was great to see Eric, who in my heart was like my first born, all grown up.
Eric, I still have a difficult time accepting that you are truly gone. Since you were a baby you did what you set out to do. You are the biggest hero I will ever know. Love you & you will always be in our hearts.
The Zepedas
August 17, 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)
August 3, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Rivera and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jeff Rivera
July 25, 2007
Yo FATT it's ur brother Jeff. Today is a special day, it's moms birthday, I hope u take care of her, family and friends today and always. I know we can't see u but I know u are here with us always. Moms misses u so much and the rest of us. Emily is always asking about u, she misses u alot. We are going to try and and have a good time today but it's very hard for mom knowing that she will not get a birthday call from u, it's her first b-day without u.
Alot of people have honored u in many ways, tatoos, prayers and memorials on cars and more. Everybody still remembers u and will never forget u. I still can't get my mind straight, I still can't beleive it. I miss u so much and the pain will never heal noteven in time. Take care of us always u are our ANGEL now. WE LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER.
Cherylann Lane
July 7, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your loss. We love and support our troops. Eric may be gone but not forgotten!
Suzette
June 14, 2007
Dear Rivera family,
I just want to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. May God comfort you always. My heart,prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dear Eric,
You are my hero. I never met you and wish I had the pleasure of meeting a fine brave soldier as yourself. Thank you for protecting our country,our freedom and for keeping us safe. You will always be remembered.
Rest in peace Sweet Precious Angel
s
May 25, 2007
Remembering you - and thanking you for your sacrifice. May your family find comfort in your memories. rest eay.
Robyn Garside
April 4, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARENED 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
Kasey Seats
March 4, 2007
I served with Eric in Iraq during OIF II with C-co 2/2 Inf. He was a really good guy and I will miss him. I used to tease him cause he ordered some rims for a truck that he didn't even have yet. He'd say, "Yeah but I'm gonna get one when we get home and I won't have to find rims for it cause I'll already have them." He could always make me smile even when I didn't want to and for that I'll always love him. Rest in peace my friend.
Glen
January 30, 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
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