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for Eric Vick
John Harper
January 14, 2020
After all these years, I still can't believe you are gone. You brought us all so much laughter as kids. I miss you picking on me. And I always wondered if we were related because of your grandmother's last name. Til we meet again...
FAYE VICK
September 10, 2019
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ERIC ,IT,S MAMA I LOVE YOU SON.I KNOW U ARE OK CAUSE U ARE WITH JESUS.I WISH I COULD JUST HUG AND HOLD U AGAIN.WE ARE OK.U WOULD JUST LOVE CHARLIE ,MILTONS AND DENISES BABY GIRL.SHE WALKS AND LOOKS LIKE U TO ME.LOPES YOUR STAFF SARG. NAMED HIS LITTLE BOY AFTER U. JOHN ERIC.HE IS SO CUTE AND HANDSOM JUST LIKE U.THANKS ERIC FOR ALL THE LOVE U GAVE SON. I WILL SEE U AGAIN WHEN ITS TIME TO COME HOME. I LOVE U AND DAD DOES TOO. AND MILTON LOVES AND MISSES U ALOT.TELL JESUS WERE LOOKING TO SEE HIM SOON LOVE MAMA FOREVER.....
Charlie Gili
October 18, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Eric R. Vick US Army Staff Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, 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
Cheryl Wright
June 4, 2016
The Wrights think about Eric and the family often. We have great memories and much love for Eric. He still holds the pole vault record at Bunn High School. We appreciate the time God gave you to the world.
SSG Mike Lang
February 1, 2016
Your Memory hangs from my rearview mirror as a reminder. Climb to Glory, Mountaineer. Miss ya buddy.
Dianne Smith-Williamson
June 3, 2014
Never a day passes that I do not think about u & miss you. I wish I could hear your voice, your laughter, & touch. Our church always honors the ones who serve our country & especially the ones who paid the ultimate rice four our freedom. I love u, Eric. Aunt Dianne
Laurena Manning
May 26, 2014
We miss you so much !!
Peggy Childers
April 15, 2013
April 1, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
It has truly been my honor to sign Eric's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Eric will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2012
April 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
Always remembering Eric. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 17, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
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.
Ginger Mankowski
April 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
Please accept our remembrance of Eric on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
April 1, 2011
Thinking of you today Eric! I know you are at peace happy as a lark with Jesus!
"Mrs.Noll"
Michael Rivas
November 20, 2010
hey cous its me mike been a loong time since i have heard your voice i miss you i will never forget the last few hours you and I spent on the computer just before you got deployed back and the time you spun tires on that beautiful mach 1 I have hated for the longest time that I was not online when you tried to get in touch with me on yahoo that final night i received your message a few weeks later after you passed im sorry i wasnt online to talk to you I wish you were here to see karson he is 2 yrs old now he is taking back after us harpers he looks just like us and maybe we will meet up one day I Love you cousin I will see ya when I see ya.
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
April 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
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
Amy Smith
March 12, 2010
Eric,
Iam missing you everyday and I think about you day and night. I think about the childhood days that we had at Grandma and Granddad's and the bomb's that you set off at your mom and dad's when i was staying with youthat weekend that was funny I will never forget that. I will Always love you willhave you in my heart. I want you to know that I have someone special in my life. He thinks About how you served this counry for us and died for us. he knows how much I love you.
Love Alwaysand
forever your
cousin
Amy Smith
ps. I know that you are Chalrley's Angel your Niece she is a Cutie pie I wish you could See her She looks just like you when you were little.
,
Liz Autrey
March 8, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Elizabeth Autrey
November 12, 2009
time keeps rolling by and every minute that passes im getting older by the day everyday that goes by as i get older it hurts me to know that you are no longer able to grow old or to have kids or to play with your niece( who is a doll and youd love her). But sitten here a few years after your death and to still see all the people that you have touched and all the hearts that love you still i know in my heart that you were one of the most decent lovable men alive and to know that im proud to have had you in my life and im proud to annomce to everyone that you are my hero and you always will be. i love and miss you dearly and i know that you are seeing everything that happens because you are now on gods side as an angel and you are a star shining at night.
I love and miss you
Amy Smith
October 25, 2009
Time has gone by and I think about you everyday. I have a picture of you in your army outfit in my scrapbook so I can look at you evreryday. I love you very much and miss all the good times we had when we were little.
Love always,
your cousin Amy Smith
Elizabeth Autrey
October 21, 2009
Time goes on and its still in my mind everyday. I remember you and my brother and milton hanging out and seems like it was yesterday. I was asked who my hero was today at school and I said my hero is not batman or superman my hero is a man that gave his life to do what he felt was right my hero is Eric Vick
Elizabeth Autrey
May 9, 2009
Eric another year is here and its still hard to believe that your gone. Sometimes I sit around outside and I remember all the good times everyone has had. And its still so hard not to laugh and you tom and milton being stupid. I wish that just for one day we can go back to the old days and have one of those moments like we use to....... I love you and I miss you
April 2, 2009
Yesterday was the anniversary of your death. I did not forget. I thought about you all day and wished so much I could give you another hug and hear your voice.
I love you,
Aunt Dianne
Elizabeth Autrey
April 1, 2009
Its been 2 years since you died and I miss you so much. so much has happened since yo died. I think you would be proud to see your beautiful niece. I know she will hear great things about you. I love you and miss you
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick:
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
Amy Smith
February 15, 2009
youhave always been in my heart. love your cousin Amy Smith
Dianne Smith-Williamson
February 5, 2009
Gone but not forgotten. I do miss you so much! You are forever in my heart.
Aunt Dianne
Kenna larra
February 4, 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 1,300 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
Elizabeth Autrey
November 4, 2008
As every day goes by i miss u more and more sometimes i think that if i dont think about it it want hurt as much but i miss u so much i wish u were here just so u can make me laugh one more time u and tom and milton use to always do stupid stuff that kept a smile on my face. I love you and miss you Eric.
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Vick!
Margaret Battle-Johnson
June 3, 2008
I don't know you personally but I know the pain of loosing a love one. I am from the Nashville/Rocky Mount area and I stay in touch with home. God will see all of you through this, that you can depend on. Please take care and keep the faith.
NATHAN WALSH
May 25, 2008
Eric You have been on my mind alot these past days I miss you bro more than you will ever know ............SOLDIER
elizabeth autrey
May 23, 2008
eric was an all around guy he could make anyone laugh and he knew how to put a smile on your face he is gravely missed by me and my family
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debra Estep
April 1, 2008
To the family and friends of Eric. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
Please email me and I will email you back a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
August 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Vick and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Otha Green
July 19, 2007
I now live just ourside Dallas but Spring Hope was where I grew up. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will find peace and comfort from our Lord. I can only say, Eric thank you for the sacrifice you made that We might live in comfort and safety.
Otha and Nancy Green
July 8, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God sustain you in this time of sorrow. We are ever thankful for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier, and will honor his memory by keeping him and your family in our prayers.
Nathan Shores
June 10, 2007
It doesn't even seem real that you have left us. May god shine down on you and your family for all the days to come. God bless you man, you will be greatly missed. Your soldier, brother, and friend! Shores
ROBYN Garside
May 20, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED 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
NATHAN WALSH
May 20, 2007
VICK YOU ARE NOW AND ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS I CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE MY BROTHER IN ARMS I HOPE YOU SAVE ME A SPOT UP THERE ON FIDDLERS GREEN, I KNOW YOU WILL. CHECK IN ON ME EVERY NOW AND THEN BROTHER TILL WE MEET AGAIN R.I.P
Ronn Massie
May 19, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Eric. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Eric for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Philip Frazier
May 15, 2007
Condolences to the family and friends of America's finest, Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick.
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they 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
Ms. Wright
April 27, 2007
The LORD is my shepherd;I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteouness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and forever. Amen.
holley bridges
April 23, 2007
to the family: i am very sorry for your loss and may god bless you ..i will keep you all in my prayers
Corry Hughes
April 20, 2007
Our beloved son-in-law, Staff Sgt. Jason Arnette, was also killed that terrible day. Please know that we share your grief and heartbreak at losing Eric and the other dear young men from Ft. Drum.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Vick family in the loss of Eric. I did not know Eric, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Eric 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~
Madison McDowell
April 18, 2007
Dear Mr Vick....You are nice to be a hero. My Daddy is a hero too and I know that you are an angel in Heaven with my Daddy. Thank you for being a great hero. Love Madison
Chris Vick
April 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. My father Howard Vick was from Tarboro, and his Father Jesse was from Robersonville. I do not know if we are related, but I want to let you know that we have been praying for you.
Jennifer Pope
April 14, 2007
I was fortunate enough to go to High School with and participate in the band with Eric. He was a great friend and an outstanding person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these times. May God comfort you.
Paula Brown
April 14, 2007
As I sit here and read the many things people have written about Eric Reid Vick I am so touched.Int my book He is hero. I look at it like this he faught for our freedom. I am so proud of all our service men and I dont think we honor them enough in saying all this my prayers and thoughts are with the family as with all our service men and their families.
JoAnn Yarbrough
April 14, 2007
Dear Faye and Reggie and family
Just wanted to let you all know that you are in our prayers. Eric died a hero and it is an honor to know what He did for our country. I wish there were words I could say to lessen the pain. I pray that God will surround you with His love and compassion during this time and Always.
Raymond Ysasaga
April 13, 2007
Condolences to this Valient Soldiers Family,You are in our thoughts and prayers..My son Raymond Ysasaga III served 2 of his 3 tours in Iraq with Eric and spoke very Highly of this Soldier and Friend...Godspeed...R.Ysasaga Jr. and Family.
Marlene Gunter
April 13, 2007
Dear Sis Faye and Family,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Pam & Austin Vick
April 13, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss, and we are very proud of your son for serving in the military for this country.
Bob Vick
April 13, 2007
As a Vick that has walked the streets of Rocky Mount & the sands of the Mideast desert that knowledge makes me feel closer to you all & Eric as a family. There are no words to express our gratitude to you & your son for making the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Our prayers are with you all & Eric.
God Bless
Bob Vick
Caldwell, TX
Gene Vick
April 13, 2007
Although I didn't know Eric, it is an honor to share a surname with him. My heart goes out to his wife, family, and friends at their loss...and our loss.
JOHN VICK
April 13, 2007
Reggie & Faye,
Sandie & I can't imagine your heartbreak. We owe all the freedoms we enjoy to Eric and people like him who are willing to go and fight for our country. I know there is nothing anyone can say to comfort you at this time. Remember, the Lord will bless and comfort you until we all meet again.
Love,
John Jr. & Sandie Vick
Juvonne Peedin
April 13, 2007
Dear Vick Family,
You have been in our prayers since we heard of this tragedy. May God be with you and give you the strength you need in the days ahead.
God Bless,
Pastor Ronald & Juvonne Peedin
Clayton Church of God of Prophecy
Paul & Ursula Cusac
April 13, 2007
My wife and I had the priviledge to know Eric when he was a member of the Bunn HS band. All our memories of him are good memories. God bless your family.
Wayne Dean
April 12, 2007
Dear Vick Family,
I did not know Eric and I don't even know his family,but I do know that each and everyone of you have a hole in your heart because you have lost someone that you love.
My son and myself are in the United States Army and know the edge we walk on every day.
I'm just so sadden for you all that you have lost Eric and for me to say He is a Hero isn't much comfort but I do know that the Lord will comfort your hearts and minds.
Please except this note as a Thank You for your Sacrifice.
SFC Wayne E Dean
&
Wife, Lola
Troy & Ann Shearin
April 12, 2007
Dear Faye and family:
Our hearts are broken at the loss of your beloved son. I know what a joy he was to you. I pray that God gives you the strength to endure this loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all,
Andrea Westcott
April 12, 2007
Dear Vick Family:
There is so much I want to say but really don't know how. God bless you all. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers, having lost my brother in law 6/24/04 KIA in Iraq and having to watch my nephews go through this it just makes you want to reach out to all who have made the ultimate sacrafice. Eric is a hero in my book. God Bless!!
SPC. Lars Thompson
April 12, 2007
SSG. Vick was a good friend and NCO. Everytime he stopped by our trailer he made us laugh with some story or weird comment. Your sense of humor will always bring a smile to my face. I will miss but never forget you man ~ God speed my friend!
AMY SMITH
April 11, 2007
ERIC WAS A GREAT COUSIN TO ME AND VERY DEAR. WE WERE ALWAYS VERY CLOSE.
Alice Shearon
April 11, 2007
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and to tell you that I appreciate what your son did for us. May God bless each of you in this time of extreme sorrow.
DIANNE SMITH-WILLIAMSON
April 10, 2007
TO ERIC'S WIFE,STEPHANIE; HIS FATHER,REGGIE; HIS MOTHER, FAYE; HIS BROTHER, MILTON: ERIC ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH DURING HIS SHORT LIFE HERE ON EARTH. HE ALWAYS APPLIED HIMSELF WHETHER IN SCHOOL OR THE TASK AT HAND. HE LOVED EACH ONE OF YOU SO MUCH (AS HE DID HIS AUNT'S, UNCLE'S, AND COUSIN'S), AND WAS ALWAYS CONCERNED ABOUT THE WORRY YOU HAD EACH TIME HE WAS DEPLOYED. HE WORRIED ABOUT OTHER'S, BUT NEVER HIMSELF. HE WAS ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT HIS FUTURE AND THE DIFFERENCE HE COULD MAKE. WHEN TALKING ABOUT HIS CAREER CHOICES HE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT THE CIA, DEA, OR US MARSHALL.
HE NOW KNEW WHAT HE WANTED TO DO. HE BELIEVED WE NEEDED TO BE IN IRAQ AND WAS WILLING TO SACRIFICE HIS LIFE FOR OUR SECURITY HERE IN THE STATES. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PROUD OF ERIC AND LOVED HIM SO MUCH. NOW I AM EVEN MORE PROUD TO CALL HIM MY NEPHEW. HE MAY ONLY BE HERE IN SPIRIT,AS HE IS WITH OUR LORD, BUT HE WILL BE ALIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, KEEP YOU, COMFORT YOU, AND STRENGTHEN YOU DURING THIS TIME. WE WILL SEE ERIC AGAIN SOMEDAY. I LOVE EACH ONE OF YOU, ERIC'S AUNT
Joyce Jarman
April 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karri zumwalt
April 10, 2007
I am so sorry for the your lost.my prayer are with your family.
Leigh Ann Gustin
April 9, 2007
To my family:
I am so heart broken over our loss, and a great loss it is. On the other hand I am so proud to call Eric my family. I am proud of his accomplisments and proud of him for being the soldier he was. I am thankful for him and all the other soldiers who have given their lives for our freedom. I am so blessed to have had him in my life and for all the wonderful memories I have of the time we spent together. His sacrifice will never be forgotten and his memory will live in our hearts forever. We can all find peace in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior and we will see him again. I will love him always.
Sandy Bonesteel
April 9, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Garnet Jenkins
April 4, 2007
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick,
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Eric rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Vick family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Allain
April 2, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SHIRLEY DONEY
April 2, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
April 2, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
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