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Sgt. Brice A. Pearson Sgt Brice A. Pearson 32, of Avondale, AZ died from wounds sustained when a bomb detonated outside a building he was occupying in As Sudah, Iraq on April 23, 2007. Brice was born January 23,1975 to Leslie A. and Robert K. Pearson in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a 1993 graduate of Mingus High School and attended Arizona State University, majoring in English Literature. He joined the Army in March of 2004 and was proud to be a Calvary Scout with the 5th Squadron, 73rd Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd Airborne Division. His awards and decorations include the : Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, The National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, The combat Badge, the Parachutist's Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. Brice is survived by his parents, Robert and Beth Pearson of Avondale, and Leslie White of San Antonio, Texas; brothers Jeremy, Matthew, and Joshua Pearson, David and Andrew White; his "little sis", Amy Pearson; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him more than words can say. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William G. Pearson and his maternal grandparents, his great-grandma Judy, his uncle William Pearson, and his baby sister, Elizabeth Grace Pearson. To his second family, 5th of the 73rd, 82nd Airborne, he would want you to know that he was proud to serve beside you. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel. A service will be held on Friday, May 4th at 11am at The Church at Litchfield Park with burial to follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix. Under the direction of Sean E. Thompson at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 1, 2007.

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Charlie Gili

January 19, 2020

Hello,
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Elaine Fleming

November 17, 2013

Bob and family, very sorry for your loss.

L Neal

May 13, 2011

To the family of Sgt. Brice A. Pearson:
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.

Peggy Childers

April 23, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. Brice A. Pearson:
Please accept my remembrance of Brice on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 23, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Brice A. Pearson:
Remembering Brice 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

Ed and Joanne Iskra Chubb

May 16, 2009

Remembering you today on Armed Forces Day and always.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

Peggy Childers

April 23, 2009

To the family of Sgt. Brice A. Pearson:
Brice 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

April 21, 2009

I miss u! Forever, your blue eyes

Amy

February 14, 2009

Hi.This is Amy. I am Brice's little sister. I didn't even know that this guest book existed untill I stumbled upon while surfing the web. I just wanted to say thank you. Your words of comfort mean more than words can say. I would also like to say that now,nearly 2 years later, we're doing ok. Joy has mixed in with our sorrow and we are bocoming stronger. So once again thank you. I can only hope that some day I will meet you all in a better place.

Kenna larra

January 30, 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

Noah Skelton

August 12, 2008

I heard of Brice's passing just the other day. I haden't spoken with Brice in more than 15 years. We were the best of friends in the 7th and 8th grade.
I missed the opportunity to reconnect with Brice after all these years. I will have many great memories of skateboarding to his house after school, laughing and shooting spit balls in Mr. Railey's math class (and serving detention for it) and getting busted by his mom for making a terrible mess in their kitchen while attempting to make butterscotch brownies. Many good childhood memories were made, and will never be forgotten.

To Brice's very large family, He was a true friend, and a great one. I am very sorry for your loss.

June 24, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Pearson!

In Memory of Brice ( Debra Estep )

April 23, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 Brice, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.


Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

The Other Side
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August 13, 2007

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

August 8, 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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Sara Roller

July 24, 2007

Dear Jeremy and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Brice. My heartfelt sympathies g0 out to you. I know you were extremely proud of him and I know Brice will be missed tremendously. It was truly an honor to have met such a brave and honorable hero. May god bless you and watch over you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family always.

ROBYN Garside

May 27, 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

Ronn Massie

May 22, 2007

God bless the family and friends of Brice.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Brice for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

Sam Reyes

May 17, 2007

I don't know you but I came across Brice's name on CNN.com's web site honoring the fallen. I've been reading all the names. It's the least I could do. I don't want to take any of them for granted or to be forgotten. My heart aches for you and I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will grant you his Peace, Comfort and Grace during this time. I thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have given for this country, for me, for my family. I am so honored to be an American, a part of this great country, filled with citizens like yourself and Brice. I am in your debt.

Lindsey Eaton

May 15, 2007

Dear Matt, Josh, Beth and Rob,
Sorry about Brice. I am praying for your family. Josh and Matt, I like seeing you at New Way. Our family felt bad for you.

Sorry,
Lindsey and Eaton Family (Phoenix, Arizona

Tom Gugliuzza

May 13, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pearson family in the loss of Brice. I did not know Brice, 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. Brice 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~

Briana Shrode

May 7, 2007

Brice, you were such an important and wonderful part of my life. Bigger than life yourself, you were a tremendous friend, brother and son. You will never be forgotten and forever be missed.
Thank you, for everything you meant to me and to so many others.

Casey Clarke

May 7, 2007

Rest in peace Brice. Your sacrifice is appreciated. You are an example of a true hero. It was an honor to have known you. Bob and Beth, our prayers are with you.

Richard, Holly, Elizabeth and Pete Wilkes

May 6, 2007

Dear Bob, Beth, Matt, Josh, and Amy,

We are so sorry about Brice. He was a great son, brother, and friend, and he will be missed by all. He was proud of what he did, and we know you are proud of him. We will always be here if you need us...just call.

Kevin & Hayley Iskra

May 5, 2007

Zach & Jackie and all of Brice's family,
We are thinking of you all during this time and praying for you all. Z & J - you know that we are here for you if you need anything!!
God Bless!!!!

Kevin, Hayley & Ryan Iskra

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

M Tobin

May 3, 2007

It's young men and women like Brice who help to keep our country strong. It saddens me like so many others he gave up his life for his country. To his family and friends you knew one beautiful young man. I hope your memories help ease the pain.

Mike Champlin

May 3, 2007

Brice, you will be missed tremendously by many. You were a great friend and that friendship will be missed. I am proud of what you did and you are a true hero. To the family, I offer my condolences and my thoughts are with you. Brice will never be forgotten

Sara Cina

May 3, 2007

My heart is heavy as I write this to you and your family. You were so smart and so funny and your loyalty to your friends is legendary. I will never forget your dedication and bravery. Thank you. I am proud to have known you.

Jenna Gillis

May 3, 2007

You will be missed.

Lucille Anderson

May 2, 2007

Brice will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew & loved him, I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Brice through his friendship with my son Billy. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
{Brice for your friendship, for your bravery in times of conflict, for your steadfast dedication, for your willingness to fight for our freedom we are proud of you and we thank you.

Marva Villa

May 2, 2007

Dear Beth and Family, please know that we are praying for you all and respect and appreciate all the hard work and sacrifice that your boy/man/soldier/son/brother/HERO gave for us....all of us...Thank you for our liberty, Brice! God Bless and comfort all of you. Sincerely, Humbly and Respectfully,
The Villa Family (Jack, Marva and the kids)

gwen thomas

May 2, 2007

the smile that would appear on your face...out of nowhere, affected anyone that was in your presence!!! you will forever be forever"ed"....thank you Brice.
gwen

Pete Long

May 2, 2007

You served well, brave Trooper. Requiescat in Pace.

Pete Long
National Director
82nd Airborne Division Assn

Christine Lattimore

May 2, 2007

May God sheild the Pearson family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and all of the soldiers and their families. Thank you Brice.

Helen & Staff Sgt Emilio Ramirez

May 2, 2007

We did not know your son, but we would like to Thank him and your family for his service to our country and for keeping us all safe here at home. Our family greatly appreciates your families sacrifice and your sons bravery. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We salute you, Sgt. Brice A. Pearson

Cindy Azevedo

May 2, 2007

My family is so sorry for your lose. Our son is also in the 82nd. All of our soldiers salute you and your family at this tragic time. Your son is a true hero. God Bless you.

Billy Bowman

May 1, 2007

Billy said, What's up and I am proud of what you did. You will be missed. To all your family thank you for allowing me to have him as a friend. Thank you for serving in the service for all of us here.

unknown unknown

May 1, 2007

I as an american, appreciate your sons great sacrafice. I am sorry for your loss and pray you know there are many people that appreciate what a Hero Brice is to us. May god bless you and keep and comfort you.

Cathie Adams

May 1, 2007

My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this hero. My son, Sgt. Marc Adams, is a combact Medic for the 5/73rd 3rd Brig 82nd Airborne and at the location when the bomb exploded. You will be in my prayers always.

Judith Church

May 1, 2007

I am so sorry for your lost. You don't know me. I to have a son in the 5/73 cav.,82 Airborne. Who new your soldier. I know you will miss him greatly. I pray the Lord will comfert you. May God bless.

stu dyer

May 1, 2007

we'll go fishin again soon.

Sarah Hughes

May 1, 2007

Im sorry for your loss my husband spoke highley of sgt pearson he as well is in the 5-73rd cav 3bct 82nd airborne. He told me that he was well liked by everyone he at the time did not know what had happened but when i told him someone from arizona had passed away he right away went theyre only two people from arizona me and sgt pearson thank you sgt pearson for your sacrifice and i as well as my husband will always remember you.

Heather Johnson

May 1, 2007

It is with great sadness that we learned of Brice's passing. He is a true hero to those who knew and loved him, and to those for which he selflessly served and gave his life. We give our heartfelt gratitude for his service and warmest sympathy to his family, from Heather, David, Geordi, Geoffrey and Alex Johnson

Dennis (USMC - VIetnam) & Pam Robertson

April 30, 2007

We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06

Trudy Lowe

April 30, 2007

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Mary Ghaney

April 28, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ed and Joanne Chubb

April 27, 2007

Dear Zach, Jackie and all of Brice's family,
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.
Love,

Kathy Carlson

April 27, 2007

From the family of another currently deployed soldier, please know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you.

Garnet Jenkins

April 27, 2007

The price Sgt. Brice A Pearson and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.

May Brice rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Pearson 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.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18

May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Brice, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

SHIRLEY DONEY

April 25, 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

Sandy Bonesteel

April 25, 2007

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

Carol Cline

April 24, 2007

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

April 24, 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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