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Christopher Brevard Obituary
A funeral service with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fort Richardson Chapel.
Christopher was born Oct. 17, 1975, in St. Louis, Mo. He made his way to Anchorage in 1991 because of his father's military relocation from Davis Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz. Christopher then graduated from Dimond High School in 1994. In 1995, Christopher enlisted in the Army and began his career as an 88 M Motor Transport Operator. In 1997, while stationed at Fort Richardson, Christopher and Amber were married. Also that year, their first daughter, Emily, was born. Christopher then took a short break from military service to attend motorcycle mechanic school in Phoenix, Ariz. After graduation from Mechanics Institute of Phoenix in 1998, Christopher re-enlisted and started the second phase of his Army career at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. It was at this assignment in 1999 that Jessica was born. While at Fort Leonard Wood, Christopher changed to Airborne Infantry. After joining, he was reassigned to Fort Richardson and the 1-501st Parachute Infantry Regiment in 2001. It was here that Christopher continued advancing in his Army career. He was an instructor at the NCO academy. He completed Jumpmaster school in 2005 and was selected as the Enlisted Honor Graduate in 2006 at the Ranger training course. He was deployed to Iraq in October of 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Christopher was a nondenominational Christian.
He enjoyed airplane-model building as a young child, restoring Volkswagen Beetles, snowboarding, snowmachining, four-wheeling, sky diving, mechanics and motorcycles. He loved baseball.
Memorial donations can be made at any Alaska USA Federal Credit Union branch to account 1317256.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Amber Brevard; daughters, Emily and Jessica Brevard; father, Chris Brevard; mother, Michele Brevard; sister, Kelly, and Kelly's three sons, Joe, Zachary and Aaron Pearson; grandmother, Marilyn Havlin; aunt, Stacey Buskohl; great-grandmother, Rose Conner; uncles, Dan and Mark Brevard; aunts, Robin Boyles and Renee Byrd; mother-in-law, Kathy Mason; brothers-in-law, Danny and Kyle Mason; sister-in-law, Jody Mason; and many relatives and friends in Missouri, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Arizona.
Local arrangements are with Witzleben Family Funeral Homes.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Brevard
Charlie Gili
September 17, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to 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, service branch, rank and hometown of Christopher Robert Brevard US Army Sergeant 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, 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
Marilyn Havllin
January 2, 2019
Grandson, we are now starting a new year once again, 2019. And once again our thoughts are on you and how we miss you as much as when we first lost you to this world. It will soon be 12 years ago when we first had our hearts broken forever. It just never gets easier at all. You are with us always and forever. I would love to be able to sit and chew the fat with you about all the changes that have gone on in this world since you left it and get your in put on how Alaska has grown! I remember your impatience when you had to wait for 3 cars to pass our street before you could pull out onto the road.....now stop lights are needed everywhere so you can get to that same road. You are sorely missed Christopher. And I am always and forever your Memaw.
Tammy Piper
October 20, 2018
I am so sorry, I know the pain of missing him never goes away.
Marilyn Havli
October 17, 2018
My Dearest Grandson, today is your 43rd birthday....You are still here with us, will never leave us. I pray you are celebrating with all our loved ones who have traveled on too. I know you are shining in God's Eternal Light. A Blessed Birthday to you Grandson.
Marilyn Havlin
December 25, 2017
On this Christmas Day, one of your favorite Holidays, you did not make it
home as you wanted. I am sitting very quietly this Christmas Eve and Day and you are with me. Your pictures look back at me from the book shelves and you are smiling. The love flows both ways......Merry Christmas grandson.
Robin Boyles
November 13, 2017
Christopher,
Just had to come visit you today, many thoughts of you have crossed my mind this past weekend, due to Saturday was Veterans Day. I want to Thank You, my brother(your Dad) along with many others that are protecting our country still today. As well as thoughts of all the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice like you have. Your Dad and Mom are headed this way on a road trip an I am so excited that they will be here for Thanksgiving. I know you will be here in spirit and still watching over us and keeping us safe.
Love an miss you my dear nephew,
Robin B. Boyles
Cumberland, Va.
Emily Brevard
November 11, 2017
Love you so much dad, thinking about you today and every day of my life, I love you so much as I miss you..
Uncle Dan
November 10, 2017
Thinking of Christopher this Veterans Day. I'm so glad to have known such an awesome young man! Who did his duty at great personal sacrifice. I have no doubt I will see you again someday in heaven.
Emily Brevard
October 17, 2017
Dang dad it your 42nd birthday today, I can't believe you've been gone for so long, you're my hero and I can't wait to see you again someday I love and miss you so so much
Christopher with his pups-all reunited in heaven
October 12, 2017
Marilyn Havllin
October 12, 2017
Christopher, this is your birthday month and you are still on my mind every single day. You would be 42 and still going strong if you were here I know! You will never be forgotten, so many people talk about you all the time even yet. I will never stop missing you my SFC, my First grandchild. Forever and ever in my heart. Memaw
FOREVER YOUNG
Marilyn Havlin
March 16, 2017
Today marks 10 years of not seeing your face, not being able to hug or kiss you. The fact you are not forgotten all these years proves what an honorable man you had become. It's just amazing how many people still miss and talk about you. We can never repay you or the many brave soldiers who "gave their all" the greatest they could ever give, with their own lives. Not being able to see you does not mean we cannot feel you because you are forever living in our hearts and our thoughts and through the girls that you have and loved so much. With a heart full of love and gratitude, I remain forever your Memaw.
Robin Boyles
January 19, 2017
Christopher, coming up on 10yrs since you passed. I was thinking about you lately and your Grandmother our Mom. Of course those thoughts of all the ones that have lost their lives in a senseless war always cross my mind frequently. Wishing Mom was here to chat with at this time in my life but I'm sure ya all have had many conversations on the crazy things going on in this world as you both along with many others watch over us. May ya all stay resting in Peace.
Aunt Robin
January 16, 2017
Chris, sorry for your lost. This is your step brother Art, I saw you in Germany 1976/77. Just heard about your son not too long ago. contact me. 816-308-9119. Art Snook
Janice Baxley
October 17, 2016
Happy Birthday Christopher.
ALWAYS AN ANGEL
Marilyn Havlin
October 17, 2016
Marilyn Havlin
October 17, 2016
Dearest Grandson, the words expressed here in all the pages of your memory book tells exactly the person you were, what kind, and just how much you did for so many people. And that's exactly why its so hard and so many of us will never get over it. It's left a huge hole in the hearts that just cannot be filled. I know you are now a Soldier of the Lord and that He is using you to help with so many things, To think of you as being a leader up there makes it a little more bearable. The Lord knows for sure we need you all down here in this earthly world. I think it would be hard for you to recognize a lot of it here now. I will never forget the many times you made my hair stand on end doing things only boys do to make ones hair stand on end! Happy Birthday Christopher. You are remembered each and every day. And being here in Alaska where you lived, brings you that much closer. I feel you everywhere. And love you forever. Memaw
Sarah
October 17, 2016
Happy Birthday... We miss you so much!
Emily Brevard
October 17, 2016
Happy birthday dad, & I miss you so much and I think about you all the time. Thanks
For lookin out for me Jessica and mom up there:) I love you so so much
Robert Duarte
October 15, 2016
Brother how I think of you often, and pray for your beautiful girls & Amber. Chris I know your up there keeping things in check. I love you, I miss you, and keep you in my thoughts always. I would like to talk about you for a bit, for your family. Chris you were the most honest, dedicated, open, and caring person to anyone that met you. You were that friend that you call in the middle of the night and is always there. I often get mad when I think of you and the loss for all of us. I also remember you patriotism and how it defined you, me and so many others. We choose the path knowing the ultimate price. Yet it still upsets me, they took an angel from us, and that is unforgivable to me! I'm in my own fight now with the C word. Just had a son and Talia is now 24. Yep "woopsie"! I putting up a fight on this and it may work out. If for some reason it does not, save me a spot brother, have the woofer out so we can listen to some Tupac & Biggie. No matter what I carry you with me consistently, and I know we will see each other again. Thank you for all the kindness, I love you brother!!
May 29, 2016
Christopher,' Thought of you today while spending time with family and friends and remembering all those who have fallen for our country. You made that sacrifice and I"THANK YOU" for that. NEVER 4GOTTEN...
RIP
Aunt Robin Boyles
Now residing in
Goochland, Va.
Remembering you all!
Tammy Piper
May 29, 2016
Remembering you all this weekend! Praying God continues to comfort you every day!
Marilyn Hamlin
May 28, 2016
NEVER, NEVERN NEVER FORGOTTEN-EVER. IT JUST DOES NOT ANY BETTER--THE MISSING YOU. Memaw
May 27, 2016
Love you man
Marilyn Havlin
November 29, 2015
Grandson, the Holidays are upon us once again and once again you come to the front of all our memories for this time of year. We never forget, we have you with us all the time. Would you believe a memorial bracelet with your name and information was just found in a restaurant and put on Facebook in the hopes that whoever lost it would find it once again. Can you believe how many people love you and carry you in their hearts? We don't forget. Time does not heal the hurt and longing and you have so many people that love you and will remember you forever.
I will forever be your loving Memaw and you are forever in my heart and thoughts.
Robin Boyles
May 25, 2015
Another Memorial Day Christopher, for you and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, are to be remembered and honored. A little over 8yrs ago you made that sacrifice. You will always be remembered in my mind and never forgotten.
With all my thoughts,
Your Aunt Robin
May 21, 2015
Here on just before memorial day weekend on a beautiful Alaska day I stopped by your headstone. It's been I over 8 years but it still hurts like yesterday, miss you my friend. Till we meet again. Geronimo
Shadretta Cooper
April 12, 2015
To the family and friends of SFC Chris Brevard, I knew Chris as we were station at Fort Richardson. I admired the platoon he was in, they were always on the go and did their jobs very well. I couple of months ago I came across a picture I took of Chris and SGT Ford at the time. They both had the biggest smile I ever seen. I remember your dad and husband, as a man that smiled a lot, devoted to his job and was full of life.
I know you all miss Chris so much; I believe his beautiful spirit is always watching over you all.
March 18, 2015
I think of you often.
March 18, 2015
Christopher...I think about you all the time...its been 8 years now since you have been gone but it seems like yesterday. It snowed on the anniversary of your passing and since you always loved the snow so much I know you were with us knowing we would all be thinking of you even more than we already do everyday. Everyone loves you so much and misses you more than any amount of words could ever express. Time is suppose to heal but it doesn't seem to in this case. Our hearts are just as heavy today and will be forever. Your spirit is always in the air and you are forever missed & loved. I look forward to the day I get to see your face again.....Love Your Sister
Christopher Brevard
March 17, 2015
I think of you everyday. I will someday see you again.
Dad.
March 17, 2015
I love and miss you so much. Thank you for being here for me (:
trevor krejci
March 16, 2015
SFC Brevard was a hero and is missed by his people. He was a mentor to me and made me the man I am today. His absence will always be a void that can never be filled and his love and level of devotion will never be forgotten. We love you!
ALWAYS WITH ME
Mrilyn Havlin
March 16, 2015
Marily Havlin
March 16, 2015
Grandson, you are with me always and forever. My license plates has MYSFC on them and my back window is covered with pictures of you. All of us have lives that we can live because of you and all those who "GAVE ALL" so we can. It's such a precious gift and no one can give more than that. The tears just do not stop, ever.
Robin Boyles
March 16, 2015
My Dearest Nephew Christopher,
"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it.You believed in living it for a better world, and freedom for all, Your belief and sacrifice of yourself along with many others, will live on never be forgotten. Eight years ago today, Chris, you lived, fighting for your beliefs and you sacrificed that with your life. That is a fate you had more terrible than dying in your eyes. That fate and your belief will be remembered by all who knew you. I can't believe it has been 8yrs since I received that devastating phone call of your passing. In a way it makes you realize how fast and short life is and to cherish every moment with the ones you LOVE. I thank you for your sacrifice and will cherish every moment I have in the rest of my life, and until I can see you again.
Always,
Aunt Robin
Cumberland, Virginia
March 15, 2015
MML as many knew you by; I think of you every passing day how you truly were a great friend. It has been 8 years since you have been gone. Your family is amazing, your girls have grown and Amber is just great. I know they miss you everyday as we all do. I read an message from Emily that really makes you think all the things are children do truly feel about their parents. RIP brother you will never be forgotten!!!!
~ Steven
Marilyn Havlin
October 18, 2014
Grandson it is almost the end of your special day, your 39th birthday. You have so many, many people thinking of you, not only today but everyday. Missing you just does not get any easier as it sinks in deeper and deeper that we cannot see you again till we meet in Heaven. We all can feel you though and know of the vast love we all have together and forever. You will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday Grandson.
Emily Brevard
October 17, 2014
Happy birthday dad:--)
October 17, 2014
Happy Birthday Christopher!
October 17, 2014
Happy 39th Birthday Christopher! I wish you were still here to celebrate it with us but God has you now so we will wait to see you there with him. I miss you everyday and think of you all the time. I see so much of you in Zach which is a nice reminder of you. I love you big brother....Love Your Sister.
Emily Brevard
October 1, 2014
Hey dad, I just found out that this page existed today. It's crazy to think that you've been gone for so long. I remember the last time I had the chance to tell you that I loved you and to say goodbye I didn't because I didn't want to cry. I pretended I was asleep because I didn't want to cry when you were leaving, and I always just expected for you to come home because "you can't hurt steel" but when those guys came to our house to tell us what happened that's the first thing that came into my head. I never said goodbye and I regret it so much and I'm so sorry. For a while I just pretended it was a dream and that I was sleeping and that you were gonna come walking through the door again, but I eventually started to realise that it was real. I'm so thankful to have been able to know you for the few years I did, words can't even explain how much I love and miss you. I know youre watching out for me because you've never let anything bad happen to me, when I got in that car crash it was really bad but I knew you were watching over me because I felt strangely safe while it was happening, and I don't think that's normal haha. I think about you every single day, I wish you could've been there for my first gymnastics competition and my first day of Middle school and high school. But Im sure you were watching from up there:) I love you so much, and I hope you see this. You were such an amazing person and you meant so much to so many people, you were loved by so many people and it really shows as I read all the other comments that people have left. It makes me feel proud that you are my dad, you are a hero to so many people, you are my hero. I love you always. - Emily
Miranda Boyles
September 20, 2014
Dear cousin Christopher Brevard I don't remember seeing you ,I was a baby but I feel like I see you as if it was everyday . I for the first time met Emily and Jessica on June 5,2014 and I absolutely had so much fun with the 2 weeks i was with them i enjoyed every bit of the little time i had with them and i know you are watching over me but i hope that u see this and know i miss you and love you ....stay peacefully safe in the lords hands
Marilyn Havlin
May 24, 2014
Grandson, Memorial Day is approaching and the memory of you is not really a memory as you are so close here. It's hard seeing your girls grow up so fast, hard to believe how big they are getting, well into the teens now. I remember asking you what would happen when they started dating and you said you would be sitting there with your shot gun! Well I think you are watching over them still because they are not dating yet and in this day and age it is a blessing. I know you are very proud of them. I am still talking to you through this computer and I know you get the messages, you always did and you always answered. Forever here with me and all the rest of us who know you, your very old Memaw.
Marcie
March 25, 2014
You and your family are always in my thoughts.
Janice Senniger~Baxley
March 19, 2014
Gone but never forgotten.
tammy piper
March 17, 2014
Chris, I got your message, but it does not show your e-mail address. [email protected]
Chris Brevard
March 17, 2014
I miss you my son.
Marilyn Havlin
March 17, 2014
Dear Grandson, I wonder if you are surprised to see how many people still miss you and grieve over your loss. I am one of the lucky ones who get to see your two daughters grow into young women. They are into all kinds of sports and activities and not a lot scares them. I know you watch over them as you do all of us. You were there when they had an accident and got out without a scratch. Your our angel.
I pray all the troops that were with you are now home and getting the rest they need. God Bless Everyone. My happiness is knowing we will be meeting again.
March 17, 2014
Hey Christopher,
Well 7yrs has passed since you left us and I still think bout ya. I've been chattin with your Dad an all and we made plans to all meet in June. I am goin to meet your 2 daughters for the 1st time and I am soooo excited. I know you will be with us and watching to keep us all safe. I am sure they are definitely a reflection of you. It's snowing here today and it makes me think of you cause they say you LOVED it. Must have been your 7yr wish for us~~A MARCH SNOW?? Christopher, I know you are still keeping us safe and no words can thank you enough. You will always be with us in our thoughts and memories, so stay resting in peace.
Always, your Aunt Robin
Spotsylvania, Va.
Greg
March 16, 2014
Chris
It's been 7 years since that tragic night and not a day goes by that I don't think about it. You even as a peer you pushed me to be better. Miss you everyday, RIP brother till we meet in the assembly area.
Marilyn Havlin
November 14, 2013
With the Holidays coming up fast once again and remembering how much you loved Christmas, you are missed just as much as when we first lost you, perhaps even more. The years do not diminish any of the feelings of loss nor how much we love you. As we watch your two girls grow our thoughts are more and more of you. You will never be forgotten as my first beloved grandchild. I remain your Memaw for all time.
Robin Boyles
March 19, 2013
Chris, 6yrs have passed and I still think and speak of you often. Your memory will live on in our family and never to be forgotten. May you remain at peace along with all the lives of others that were loss so senselessly.
Marilyn Havlin
March 16, 2013
It has been 6 years today that you have been gone and our hearts still ache like it was yesterday. There are not many more words to tell how we miss you and would give anything to see you walk in our door once again. The love will never end for you Grandson, never, nor will our missing you.
March 16, 2013
Today marks the 6th year of your death and still you are so strongly with us. It's still so terribly hard to not let the tears flow after all these years. You will never be forgotten Grandson, never as long as we live. There are just no more words left to describe all our feelings on your being gone. So I will just say, the love is forever.
Demetri L
February 17, 2013
Still think of you to this day. I remember our trip home from Basic Training at your grandmother's house in St. Louis; and your grandfather asking me to get a diet chocolate shake. Thanks for the memories.
October 28, 2012
In memory of Christopher Brevard. Always remembered.
July 15, 2012
There are no words to convey what I feel. I miss you every day. It seems like yesterday for me every day since we hugged goodbye at the airport. I remember touching and rubbing your bald head. I told you to be careful and not to volunteer. Did you listen? Not when it came to someone elses life-that's my son, always the first one to stand and be there for someone else. I miss you. I have it from here.
To all of you who remember Chris and have written here may God be with you!
Marcie DeCarli
March 20, 2012
Remembering Chris.
Peggy Childers
March 19, 2012
March 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Marilyn Havlin
March 16, 2012
Dearest Grandson, It is the 5th anniversary of your death and is approaching the late evening hour when you died. It is also the same day you died this year. They keep saying time makes it easier but I have not reached that time even yet. I just wish you could ride that 4 wheeler down from heaven and give me one more ride behind you on it. Oh what a blessing that would be! But until we meet again I can only take that ride with you in my dreams. You will always be remembered, you and all the other brave soldiers that had to go too soon. I am very thankful that they are coming home now and pray they get to stay awhile.
No words can ever tell you just how much you are missed. Your Memaw remembers her first grandchild with so much love the heart can barely hold it all. And I talk to you through this computer because that's the way we did it all the time you were away and before that too. I will never ever forget. Granny Marilyn
Robin Boyles
March 16, 2012
Christopher, another year and the 5th at that since you have departed from us. I can only say I have not forgotten and miss the times that our family once spent together. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will always speak an think of you with high regards for the sacrafice you made along with many others for this country and our freedom. Like I once said before, may God bring us to a day of peace and tranquility for all. Your missed and loved more than you will ever know.
With all my love and always,
Aunt Robin
Spotsylvania, Va.
Marilyn Havlin
December 7, 2011
Christopher, your favorite holiday is coming up fast-Christmas, and it is now almost 5 years that you have been gone. Those who say time makes it easier must have never lost anyone they love because we still miss you so desperately. We still look at your pictures and wish with all our hearts that you were still here doing all the things you love to do and seeing how big your girls are growing. We pray for all the soldiers who must be so weary, that they get to come home to stay. To your family and friends you will always be with us, never forgotten, ever.
Bill Evans
April 14, 2011
Chris,
Hey bud, you would never figure it, but I am back here in Baghdad as a contractor working with the 25th Infantry Division Headquarters on Camp Liberty. They have a real nice memorial set up for all who gave everything with a revolving LCD display that I catch a glimpse of you every now and again as I walk into the building. I have found you placard amongst the many, and touch it for luck almost every day. When I see your image come up, I tell everyone that is with me ‘there’s my buddy” and my mind flashes back to the great times that we had up in Alaska working at the Academy and out riding four wheelers. I miss you, but not as much as your beautiful family does. You are still, and will always remain in my mind.
Peace be with you and your family.
Peggy Childers
March 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 16, 2011
Christopher, today marks the 4th yr. since u have went on to your new life. As our life continues here without you we will remain to keep you in our hearts and prayers. I think about you often and especially when the lives and tragedies of war remain to take loved ones away. I speak of you often when talking with others that have lost a loved one due to the war. Maybe one day God will step in and allow everyone to live in peace and tranquility. But my memory of you will always remain close at heart and may you stay resting in peace.
With all my love,
Your Aunt Robin
Buckingham, Va.
Marilyn Havlin
March 15, 2011
Tomorrow will mark the 4th year that you left us. It is no easier for any of us who loved you so dearly and I write this today because tomorrow is still so hard to get through. There is just nothing that will fill the space in my heart that you left empty. It will always be yours. If only Superman could backtrack into space, years, and let us see you once more. Since that is impossible, we will all have to wait until we meet again to give you all those hugs and kisses. You will never be forgotten and life without you is lonely indeed. This Memaw is yours for all time.
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Joanna Stevens
June 3, 2010
What a brave soldier, though I've never known you, just reading all the post you can't help but feel proud of your service to your country an to your family. You were truly an amazing young man. My stepson is a young Marine headed to Afghanistan and we are praying so hard for him. I know how proud your family were of you and they miss you tremendously. I hope all the rest of us realize what a sacrifice all the soldiers make for us and our freedom. May God bless your family and hope they are finding peace within their hearts.
The beautiful plate on Christopher's rock
Marilyn Havlin
June 1, 2010
Academy named for Christopher
Marilyn Havlin
June 1, 2010
Marilyn Havlin
June 1, 2010
Memorial Day came again, the 3rd one since your death. Proof positive that you have left so many family, buddies and friends with loving memories are shown in these two pictures of the Academy named after you. You are the example for all the good Soldiers who have given us the ultimate gift of their life and those who still fight on, so that the very humble people like all of us can continue with the American way of life. God's Blessings on all of you.
Julie Brevard
May 31, 2010
Three Years has passed sense that dreadful day I may have never met or know u that well but I know from what I have heard and read you were the best soldier, dad, and person anyone could have known and you will always be in my prayers and your family You will never be forgotten
ROBIN BOYLES
March 27, 2010
Christopher, 3years have passed but not forgotten. You will always remain in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. I support our troops and wear "RED" on fridays in honor of all. I am deeply sorry for the ultimate sacrafice you and many others had to endear. With all my love; your Aunt Robin
FIRST & LAST RIDE FOR CHRISTOPHER & HIS GRANNY
March 17, 2010
Marilyn Havlin
March 17, 2010
"DAY IS DONE, GONE THE SUN," is the beginning of the mournful TAPS. Today marks the third year of your death, March 16, 2007. The truly amazing thing is though the sun has dimmed greatly since your death, your soul keeps shining more brightly than the sun ever has. Your spirit keeps sending down rays of light to those who knew you and loved you. Your friends, your family, all of us have been very inspired by the way you lived and the way you fought for what you believed was right for everyone. Your sense of humor still brings a smile to all our faces. Your love for all of us will forever shine out in all the photos we have of you. The old saying, "THE GOOD DIE YOUNG," carries great meaning for me when I think of you each day. In my great age, your old granny can never hope to accomplish one iota of what you did in your short time here on earth. I am blessed to have been able to be in your life and double blessed that you loved me as I loved you. "ALL IS WELL, DAY IS DONE, GOD IS NIGH." I love you Grandson.
Peggy Childers
March 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
Remembering Christopher 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
Christopher, Iraq, 2006
Marilyn Havlin
December 6, 2009
As Christmas is coming upon us all again and the 3rd one without our beloved Christopher, I would like to add this picture here he sent to us which shows his true heart. I know he would like sharing this on with all of you who loved him too. This was his favorite Holiday. And this is from the granny who loves him so much.
Tammy Piper
December 5, 2009
So sad to hear! I do not know how we did not keep in touch over the years! I hope to hear from you all! Tammy Greenwood Piper (from Snoops Pizza, St.Louis)
Jessie Occhino
November 27, 2009
Hey buddy I was just thinking of you, your family and everyone that misses you. So I put together a picture of you. I hope every one enjoys it. Later bro.
Demetri Lestenkoff
October 2, 2009
Christopher and I had graduated high school together and went to Basic Training together. He was actually the reason I had joined the Army Reserves.
I have many memories with Chris, including visiting his grandparents place in St. Louis after graduation and his Volkswagen Beetle.
I would like to send my condolences to his family. He is missed and loved.
Christopher E. Brevard
September 29, 2009
It has been almost 3 years since my son went off to war and we said good-bye. I haven't come to terms with him leaving. He was my only son and I was very proud of him. He was all the things all of you say and he was more. I could not have ask for a more perfect child. I miss him and those that didn't know him have lost out.
I would like to sincerely thank all who have written, spoke of him, his friends, and people who we don't even know, but share the same pain. Thank You All.
Chris's Dad.
Danya Button
September 25, 2009
Amber,
Doug and I still think about Chris everyday and talk about him and all the funny memories we all had. I saw this and wanted to write you. We miss and love you and the girls. See you back home soon.
rita bravard /brinegar
June 1, 2009
i am very sorry for your loss of your husband and grandson. my thoughts and prayers are with the family and may god bless you all... i am also a brevard and i was just looking up anything about the brevard/ bravard family i am from florence ky area....
Debby Townzen
March 16, 2009
To the family of Sgt 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
I am a Blue Star Mom that came across this website and received your hero's name on a bracelet bag. It was amazing to me that the date I got the bracelet with his name, was almost to the day of his ultimate sacrifice. I cannot tell you how moved I was by his story and the tributes to him. Please know I will be forever grateful to your entire family for your sacrifices. You all will always, from this day forward, be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your family and God bless Christopher.
Marilyn Havlin
March 16, 2009
It is two years today Christopher since you left us. The tears still flow and our hearts still ache. There are just no words but those we have always told you--we will always love you, we will never forget you, ever. Memaw
Peggy Childers
March 16, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard:
Christopher 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
Ivan Cuevas
March 16, 2009
I enjoyed working next to SSG Brevard in the NCO Academy, which has now been dedicated to him. Great soldier and great leader. The last time I saw him was when he had graduated Ranger school. He had lost over 20 lbs. I was sitting across from him in the ATL airport and I didn't recognize him until he started talking to me. I thought he was a stranger just trying to say hello. I laughed for a while because he was so thin. This was after he had left the NCO Academy. It was the last time I saw him. My condolences to his family and friend.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU CHRISTOPHER
February 14, 2009
Uncle Chris is our Hero...
Kelly Pearson
February 9, 2009
Christopher...I think of you every day and the pain never gets any easier as time goes by. I talk to you often and hope you can hear me. I never knew the kind of pain I feel could exist but sadly it does. Our family will never be the same without you. I know we had our huge differences and we sometimes didn't always get along but you are my brother and I always did and always will love you. Not only are you my brother but now you are also a true hero in my eyes. I am so proud of who you were and of the huge impact you had on people when you were still here with us. I had no clue how many people's lives you had touched. I am so angry that Amber and the Girls got cheated out of the worlds best husband and father. I am so angry at myself for not having a better relationship with you and for not getting to know as an adult the Great Man you were to so many people. You truely are a hero in my eyes and I will forever hold you in my heart. Your nephews ask about you all the time and they all have your picture up by their beds. Aaron says it makes him feel safe to have Uncle watch him sleep. Only God knows why you were taken from us but we have to believe it was because you are in a better place. No one who had such the impact, such a great life, no who was as great a man as you, would be taken from here unless it was for better. Wherever you are Christopher, know you were liked, cared about, love by everyone who knew you, and most of all will always be cherished by your friends and family.
I love you....Your Sister....Kelly
Kenna Larra
February 5, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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
Jennifer & Rudy Dominguez
January 18, 2009
Dear Brevard Family,
My husband SSG Dominguez was friends with Chris. We will never forget the sacrafice that your family and Chris made. Chris is always remembered in my family and especially with my husband. All of our love, thoughts and prayers. Dominguez Family
Gregory Gary
August 2, 2008
OPAHEY!
Rest in peace brother....
robin boyles
June 23, 2008
Chris, you will always be remembered and never forgotten by ones who have known you and by ones that you never even knew because of your courage and bravery. I want to thank each and everyone who participated in the Illinois motorcycle run, and I have also sent Bonnie your parent's address so they may have your dog tag from this event. I only wish that you and I would have known each other better but you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Your Aunt,
Robin
BONNIE F
June 22, 2008
My deepest sorrows to the family of Christopher R. Brevard. Sadly did not know this fallen hero personally. Last night in Marcelles Illinois we had our freedom run. This motorcycle run,donations help maintan the Middle East Confict wall memorial of our fallen heros. I received your son's name on my Illinois Motorcyle Freedom Run dog tag. I came across this site on the internet. This brought tears to my eyes after reading about this brave hero. I would like to send the freedom dog tag I received to his family.
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Brevard!
the Buck family
June 21, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard, 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.
Tammy Birch
March 24, 2008
It's been one year and eight days since Chris was taken away and still I’m finding it so hard think he’s gone.
I constantly find myself digging through boxes to come across all the souvenirs I’ve stashed away in between ever little thing. I pull them out and quickly find a safer place to keep them. As if I could lose them too.
It’s funny when you think of all the things you didn’t say or everything you didn’t do. How everyday life seemed too much to take five minutes just to talk.
I always had words to speak to him that I will never get to say now. I mumbled them through tears during his funeral, though threw all the sobs I felt Ambers pain the most. I knew my pain could never run deeper then hers or the girls but I had my own just as everyone else who came that day.
All those years ago he was my best-friend even if he was the best friend of the guy I was dating; he was my tormentor at times but always my biggest hero.
Forever he will remain as that loud guy with that funny haircut, who loved his beautiful wife and girls more than anything in this world. I can never forget his face when he first made Amber his wife or the day he proudly held his daughter for the first time. He achieved something most of us never will. Greatness!
Chris, you are someone I never will forget, in fact I don't want to. You mean the world to me, and now finally I have told you this.
Carol Biggerstaff
March 24, 2008
I just realized today it has been over a year that Christopher was taken from you. To all of the Brevard family especially Amber, the girls, Michele & Chris; our family will never forget the sacrifice Christopher and your family made. Your family has a special place in our hearts.
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