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Charles Browning Obituary
The Arizona Army National Guard announced Tuesday that Sgt. Charles Browning of the 158th Battalion was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in eastern Afghanistan. Browning leaves behind a wife and two stepdaughters.
Funeral services will be held on June 14 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson.
Browning, 31, served tours with the National Guard in Panama and Korea before heading to Kuwait in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. David Swingle of California served with Browning in Kuwait from Oct. 2004 to Jan. 2006. “We're going to miss a great soldier,” Swingle said. “He was willing to go the extra mile for anyone he knew.”
Browning volunteered for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. His squad was deployed from Gilbert to Fort Bragg, N.C., in January before heading to Afghanistan in March. The 158th Battalion provides security to coalition and American forces in the eastern portion of Afghanistan.
“Sgt. Browning was a great soldier, patriot, and family man, and friend to many,” said Army Maj. Gen. David Rataczak, Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard, in a prepared statement.
The National Guard also announced Tuesday that Browning was posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
Browning also worked for the Arizona Department of Corrections in the Special Management Unit, which houses death row inmates and gang members, said Katie Decker, a spokesperson for the corrections department.
"Like the military, there is a sense of brotherhood in corrections. These guys care about each other," Decker said.
Decker added that more than 100 corrections department employees are currently serving in the military, more than 70 are on standby, and about a quarter are veterans.
Swingle said Browning taught his fellow soldiers handcuffing techniques he learned from his time in corrections in case they ever needed to detain someone during combat.
"He loved training his soldiers on different tactics," he said.
Browning was born in Whidbey Island, Wash., and spent much of his childhood in Tucson, graduating from Palo Verde High School, before enlisting. Decker said Browning was "a soldier through and through."
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Browning
136 Entries
Charlie Gili
July 1, 2022
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 month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Charles R. Browning 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
Sgt Rudy Garza
May 30, 2022
Great Young Man, Soldier, Patriot. You are Missed, Brother.
"Your wings were ready but our hearts weren't "
Jon Acosta
May 31, 2021
Fourteen years ago and I remember that morning and day like yesterday. Rest In Peace. I will never forget.
Dawn Kimberly Nordal-Brown
April 19, 2021
Charlie, we went to high school together and were very close junior year. You loved music and played guitar and skate boarded around until getting a yellow truck. I remember your sister and her baby. Daniel had a new drum set. IT WAS LOUD. Your mom was going to school to be a librarian. She made apple pie from scratch once and I have never had a better slice of pie to this day. Once we got pictures together in a photo booth at park mall. I still have them. I still have chips from your skateboard. Whenever I hear Social Distortion I think of you. I thought of you when my son got his first Mohawk (age 3). I'm so sorry that we didn't keep in touch. Over the years I've often wondered about how your life was turning out. I'm sad to learn that it ended early. I'm 45 now and never stopped remembering you. I promise to never stop remembering you.
Benjamin Allgood
January 7, 2021
Benjamin Allgood
January 7, 2021
Benjamin Allgood
January 7, 2021
Charlie, we were buddies in sixth grade at Holliday in Tucson...we both had a crush on a girl named Beth...I didn't know you as an adult, but I can hear and see that you made a difference in the world. I'm sorry I didn't get to know you as grown men, but your memory will be honored. I was an infantry Marine...served from 2000-2004 in Golf Co. 2dBn 3rdMAR. I've been a firefighter/EMT my whole adult life...working for the USAF as a civilian Fire Inspector now and my wife is active duty in the USAF, we will remember you...just want to say hi to your mom Trilby and your brother Daniel. I'll always cherish the friend I knew way back when. I'll tell the guys at the firehouse up here at JBER about you. Semper Fi, Til Valhalla Brosef.
As it was in Korea also for Afghanistan
MAJ Pat Brennan (USA ret)
May 27, 2019
Not a Memorial Day goes by that I don't take a few moments and think about SSG Browning and his family. I served with him at Mehterlam and am a retired LEO to boot. I know he had my back, his fellow soldiers and airmen knew he had theirs too. A WARRIOR. Gone but not forgotten.
tom lowrie
January 30, 2016
I Knew you when we were kids and you were a go outta you're way for people person,I'm sorry you passed,heaven has gotta great angel ,forever missed,here's to yesterday,r.i.p
Jenell Mann
December 14, 2015
Someone found a KIA bracelet in Puyallup,WA
Saw the post today. Anyone know what family member it might be long too?
Kimberly Welsh
December 13, 2015
RIP Brother!
Eric Muncy
March 8, 2015
I was there that day in Afghanistan, it is a day I will never forget and Charles will never be forgotten. He was a great leader and loved by all. From the boys in B-CO we miss you.
Brent English
February 19, 2014
Charlie I was thinking of the time we served together..I cant believe your gone, dont worry bud ill keep the beer cold and bob dillion playing.
Currehee Soldiers
John Peacock
June 4, 2013
As always glad to have meet such a great man. Thanks for being the Soldier that you were. May peace find all your loved ones and kin.
Peggy Childers
June 2, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles Browning:
It has truly been my honor to sign Charles' 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 Charles will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
May 22, 2013
Howdy Charles, I remember when we would sit around singing old country songs. Also remember the day I gave you that Baxter Black Cowboy Poetry Book. Your eyes lit up big time. I visit you yearly at Evergreen to say hello. Your a true hero in my heart partner. Say hello to my Dad. HOOAH!!
SGT. Tedford (Retired)
Peggy Childers
June 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles Browning:
Always remembering Charles. "Some gave all."
John Peacock
May 26, 2012
To the family and friends of SGT Browning. Please accept my remembrance of your friend, husband, son, or father. I often think of SGT Browning and the time we spent together before he was known as SGT Browning. I am blessed to have known this great Soldier.
T.J. Jeznach
May 22, 2012
5 years comingup Charlie, and still we miss you. We'll all be together again someday. What seems to be an eternity to us will only be a blink of an eye to you.
T.J.
Lopez
December 23, 2011
Browning, I just now saw your picture on the Arizona Corrections web site and learned of your passing. I can't believe it. I worked with you at Florence. You were an inspiration, great motivator, and it was an honor to know you. WOW! I'm in disbelief. You'll be missed. Know this, you are a True American Hero. You will always be remembered. My condolences to the family.
Peggy Childers
June 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles Browning:
Please accept my remembrance of Charles on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Mrs Brennan
May 30, 2011
SSG Browning, Not a night/day goes by that we don't pray for you and your family. Maj. Brennan speaks very highly of you and what great sacrifies you made for our country. God Bless you Soldier and your family. RIP
Kristopher Reeve
September 8, 2010
Browning,
I can't forget that a night or two before we were talking in the BDOC. I wish we could have served longer together and known each other better. I know Perez and he thought the world of you. You have a new mission now, that's keep the rest of the safe. Hope to see you again soldier.
-SSG Reeve
T.J.
June 8, 2010
Hi Charlie:
Just poppin in to say hi. Three years has snuck up on me again. We all miss you. Just wanted to say hi. We'll all see each other someday...
Peggy Childers
June 2, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles Browning:
Remembering Charles 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
Sgt. Frank Lopez
May 31, 2010
SSG. Browning, today I was thinking of you, after all, that's what today is all about. You were more than a friend and brother, you were a mentor. We were deployed together in Qatar, and you always had some words of wisdom, especially when i denied my promotion to E-5. You esplained to me how all E-5 when first promoted, was a learning experiance, and I should have at least tried. On numerous occasions you tried to get me to work at the jail with you, you said "Frank, you would be perfect as a corrections officer", you were always looking out for me, and others before yourself. I am proud to have served with you, and honored to be your friend. I still have the video that was made for one of the Generals from Qatar that has us in it. I look at it from time to time. I show my kids and explain to them who you are and what you meant to me. I just got back off leave when I heard what happen, I was in Iraq, but I said a prayer for you and your family. Me and my family send our condolences to Lisa and the kids, he talked about you often, and couldn't wait to be home with you, and to go rock crawlin. lol Charles, today is your day, today is the day that we remember our fallen brothers and say thank you for all you have done for us. Your words still inspire me to this day.
Sgt. Lopez, Frank.
Idaho Army National Guard
Charles Carr
August 6, 2009
August 6, 2009
While searching the internet for possible websites honoring SSG Browning I came across this one. I served in the AZ Army National Guard with SSG Browning we actually deployed together. He was a great man filled with so much knowledge when it came to the military he was the guy to go too. I learned a lot from him. Although I was in Afgahn with him we did deploy to Qatar together. i was apart of his squad. I can say that I do think about him and that I miss him. RIP HERO we all love you and miss you dearly HOOAH!!!!
I'll never forget you SPC Charles Carr 860th MP Company Tucson, AZ
Semper Fi
August 3, 2009
It's August 3,2009. I was at Fossil Creek today(up by Payson) diving in a pool with snorkel gear and saw something on the bottom half buried in the sand. It was a worn, black metal KIA bracelet with SSG Charles Browning's name on it. I brought it up to the surface, looked at it and was struck by the importance of what i had just found and started to cry. No Wuss here.... I am a prior service Marine, my son IS a Marine, and my Father was an Air Force Fighter Pilot KIA in Vietnam. Came home and looked Charles up. I will wear this bracelet forever I think......
bobbie browning
June 15, 2009
My heart and prayers reach out to you all. i didn't know Sgt Browning but i wish his family all the blessings that God can provide and to all our troops.
Peggy Childers
June 1, 2009
To the family of Army Sgt. Charles Browning:
Charles 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
T.J. Jeznach
May 24, 2009
Hi Charlie -
Its me again. Its hard to believe that its almost two years since we lost you. There is a void that will never be filled in our hearts. I am proud to call you brother. Most people just work together, but you and I, as well as the members of your unit understand a deeper connection.
I found pictures a couple of months ago - video actually, from Mikey's 1st birthday. Can you believe he is already 4?? Mikey still holds that Teddy Bear you picked up for him when you went to DM. We finally came up with a name for him - Charlie. Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for your sacrifice. It is because of you and all who defend our freedom, that we live in the best country in the world. THANK YOU Charlie.
T.J.
Kevin Renaud
May 23, 2009
As the holidays were drawing nearer, I was preparing to travel back to Texas to see my wife and girls since I am still in AZ working within the 1-158th BN. I was waiting in the airport and I picked up the USA Today and I came across the most interesting article. The article was about a website that was put together for Fallen Heroes, YOU!
Never forgetting a Fallen Hero, especially one that I served with, I thought this would be a great place to reflect.
I can't say as though I had really spent much time around you or with you except the occasional chat in the chow hall; however, the day you became a Fallen Hero, I remember all to well.
As all Memorial Day's come and go, you are a True Hero, SSG Browning! In Remembrance, SSG Renaud
T.J. Jeznach
March 29, 2009
Charlie -
I read all of these entries - especially those who were in-country with you, and I am proud to have known you. I'm sure Lisa and the Girls realize how important your mission was to you and to them. I miss you bud... You were the picture of what a soldier is - a hero and protector - no matter how dangerous the mission. May God watch over you in Heaven - and we will all be back together someday.
March 27, 2009
Hey sgt, its middles. I just wanted you to know that we miss you so much, i cant speak for the rest of the squad but there was a hudge part of me that was lost that mornin that i will never get back. Every day i think of that morning you woke me up and said "i know you just got to sleep, but get up we have one more mission. This is what it is all about running missions all day and night running into the next day. Get up middles only a couple of hours more than you can go back to sleep." After you woke up the whole squad we were standing out side by the humvee's you started karate choping all of us to wake us up and smile cause we were all pissed off. That made that morning before we left a little bit better. Even still with you gone, still to this day your charm, personality, knowledge and heart, has an inpack on me everyday.
Sgt you will always be missed, But you will never be forgotten.
Spc Middlemist 1-1D
1st Squad, 1st Platoon, B-co 1-158th Inf
We Miss You 1-1A
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
March 6, 2009
Charles,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cozette Haggerty
February 12, 2009
Re: ST. Charles Robert Browning
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 236 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a prayer shawl to the family of Chrales Browning, KIA 6/1/07. Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Lisa Browning
December 16, 2008
This is our 2nd Christmas without you, and it is extra hard. This was your day, and you made it so fun and warm for all of us. I loved how you saved all your presents for last, cause you wanted to watch the kids open thiers first. Your big brown beauitful eyes always smiling, and big voice always singing loudly. Wish you were here. Nothing is the same with you gone. Memories arent the same as the real deal. Love you honey, and miss you soooo much.
Always the wife. :)
Kurt Tull
November 3, 2008
Sgt Browning was a Great Solider and a better man. I’m very proud and honored to have known him.
God Bless you all.
TSgt Kurt Tull (Combat Medic) Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan
In Memory of Charles ~ (Debra Estep)
June 1, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Charles, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
T.J. Charlene and Mikey
May 22, 2008
Charlie -
It doesn't seem like its already one year later. We all still miss you very much. I know you are still with us here on Earth helping us and guiding us.
You keep me going in the right direction. I feel motivated by you every time I want to skip the gym, or any time I only want to give 50%.
Thank you Charlie. Rest in peace brother. Heroes Live Forever!
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
May 21, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Charles to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Charles in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Jennie & Bob La Chance
March 6, 2008
We were very sorry to hear of Charlie's death. I still remember him as the cute little fella living downstairs from us in Texas. Please know that we are thinking of you.
TSgt Mario Delahoz USAF
February 26, 2008
SGT Browning and family;
My guys SrA Sutherland David, Sra Dejesus Elicoe and I kept our promise and completed the FOB's Fitness center renovation. I wish we could have done more for Charles, but I don't think there will ever be enough done to remember your sacrifice. It was my honor serving with you both at Bragg and Mehtar Lam. Charles was simply the best. God bless you and your loved ones.
John Peacock
December 27, 2007
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest condolences and gratitude for the sacrifices made by SGT Browning and his family. SGT Browning was one of the first Soldiers I met in D Co 1st 506th IN at Camp Greaves Korea. During that year SGT Browning worked as a gunner in my section. We both PCSd to Fort Campbell KY and were assigned to D Co 3rd 187th IN. These two units are extremely rich in history, and the Soldiers that make up these units have huge shoes to fill from Soldiers that came before them. When SGT Browning left these units, those shoes were a little bit bigger for the Soldiers that came after him. Because like the Currahee Mountain that represents the 506th, SGT Browning was a mountain of a man. He also could Stand Alone with his values and was comfortable with that. He was an excellent example for peers and superiors alike to follow. At Fort Campbell he lived up to the motto of Let Valor Not Fall with every deed and action. He was truly an inspiration to all that he met and worked with. I am certainly proud and honored to have worked with such a high caliber Soldier and thankful to have my life touched by this incredible human being. SGT Browning, thank you, for being you.
Jill Mann
November 21, 2007
I went to Palo Verde High School with Charlie. I will remember him always as a charismatic, larger than life, intelligent and very funny person. He was always crackin us up in choir and drama class. He possessed a very unique personality that everyone gravitated toward. He is an American Hero and he will not be forgotten. In our hearts and mind's always.
Nicole Gemrose
November 16, 2007
On behalf of the Gemrose family, I would like to extend our deepest condolences and gratitude for the sacrifices made by Charles and his family.
Dale Almarode
November 16, 2007
As a Desert Storm veteran the loss of a Fallen Soldier causes a void that no words expess. As Heroes fall so we can stay free I salute you and all others that continue stand for the grace of Freedom.
Andrew Smith
November 15, 2007
I have known Charlie for 24 years as the best friend of his brother Daniel. Charlie has always been bigger than life and lived it to the fullest. Charlie has been and always will be the man we all strive to be. Not only was he the best person this world has seen, he made it look easy. Charlie will never be forgotten as he lives in all of our hearts.
The other little brother,
Rochelle H
November 15, 2007
Charlie was my brother-in-law for many years. He was like a big brother to me. He loved telling long stories with such enthusiasm. If he liked you, you got the VIP treatment. He had such a zest for life. I think he can teach us all to live, laugh and love to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by his niece and I...
Tamera Smith
November 15, 2007
He will be sooo missed, There will be forever a hole in my heart for Charlie, I Love you and miss you always.. Tammy
T.J. Jeznach
November 15, 2007
Charlie -
Charlene, Mikey and I miss you terribly. I keep in touch with Lisa and the girls - geez, it seems weekly.
Your loss is a void that will never be filled. You died doing EXACTLY what you were trained to do... Putting it all on the line so that others may live.
I miss you, and will always. But your sacrifice will not have been in vain. Thank you! I am proud to have called you Brother and Friend.
You will be missed!!
Stephen Soyden
November 14, 2007
Charlie, I never met you But know your brother. Thank you for your service to our country! It will NEVER be forgotten.
Carla Quevedo
November 14, 2007
I never met you, but I met your brother, and I just want to thank you for your courage and for allowing me to continue to have my freedom. God Bless You and your Family
Larry Wilt
November 14, 2007
I Miss you Charlie and I will forever
The Mewhinney Family
September 6, 2007
Thank you Sgt Browning and family may god bless you from this day forth..we appreciate all of you guys... and what you do for this country we will not forget you! Rest in Peace We are still praying for Sgt Brownings family and all troops over seas
Jason Scarlata 66MP Co.
August 17, 2007
Sgt. Browning was a hero. I feel honored to have served with him in the Mehtar-lam PRT.
August 3, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Kimberly Welsh
July 19, 2007
Browning was one of the first people I met up at Drum, and I liked him from the first moment I did. Memories of him will live on in many hearts forever. May he rest in peace. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time.
Jonathan Eldridge
July 18, 2007
Browning was the first person I drink with when I first got to Ft Drum in 1997. After he went to Korea I seen him at Ft Campbell . Brother youll miss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your familiy and friends.
Rest In Peace BROTHER. 2-22 INF. "DEEDS NOT WORDS
Christopher Tuccio
July 18, 2007
Charlie was my first roomate when I got to Fort Drum In 1997. He was a great person and great soldier/leader. Although the Army had sent us on our way almost 9 years ago he is forever in my prayers. Rest In Peace BROTHER. 2-22 INF. "DEEDS NOT WORDS"
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 11, 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
Teresa Anoosorn
July 3, 2007
Thanks for defending our country. You will surely be missed by all your loved ones. May your family continue to remain blessed.
Laurie Jaramillo
June 27, 2007
Charlie, You are the hero! I know your singing and playing your guitar and making up more music in heaven.. You were a great friend when I needed one most... I lost contact with you but I'm glad everything worked out for you and your family... It was a privilege to know you. Military was your life and for that I am so very greatful. My heart goes to the family members, left behind. I know he loved family so much.... Love yah Sgt. Browning.
glenda figginssalgado
June 25, 2007
I DIDNOT KNOW YOUF OR YOUR FAMILY BUT I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR DEFENDING THE USA AND FOR YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU MY THOUGHTS WELL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 24, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Browning family in the loss of Charles. I did not know Charles, 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. Charles 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~
jerry haase
June 22, 2007
god bless brother, rest in peace. sgt. jerry haase, 1-158th. inf./mehtar-lam.
Andrea Kersey
June 20, 2007
I love you Charlie and i know you are in a better place your with your father so watch over every one Love always Aunt polly
Nichole
June 20, 2007
With every breath and every step I take, I thank you. Thank you for sacrificing your life so that I can live. You are a hero and will forever be in my heart. I pray that your family finds peace and comfort through this very difficult time. May your light shine and your spirit live on forever...
TIM LOWERY
June 19, 2007
WE MISS YOU CHARLIE AND YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. P.V.H.S. CLASS OF 94
Sarah PVHS '95
June 19, 2007
Charlie was a great guy with a great sense of humor. My heart goes out to your family. May GOD bless you all.
Christina Lloyd-MacIntosh
June 19, 2007
I went to high school with Charlie and his brother, Daniel. Charlie was a great friend and always made me laugh. He will be missed. I am proud to say that Charlie was my friend. Daniel, you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Daniel Browning
June 18, 2007
What is there to say. A piece of our world has been sliced from our hearts and nothing will ever fill the remaining void. My Brother, My Best Friend. Our love dies when my heart beats it's last as well. eternity will unite us again. Love, Daniel (your little bro)
Richard Green
June 18, 2007
May god comfort you in your loss. May god bless your family and friends. Retired National Guard Richard Green
Kathy Weiss
June 16, 2007
Dear Browning Family:
We never met your hero, but are deeply saddened by his passing. We are a troop of Brownie Scouts in Glendale and had "adopted" Sgt. Brownings company as a dear friend of our leader was serving with him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this horrible time. God Bless you All- thank you for your service, Sargeant.
Brownie Troop 1342
Glendale, AZ
spc chad bolton
June 16, 2007
To ssg browning's family: ssg browning was my team leader in afghanistan and I have never known a man so dedicated to his job and his troops under his command, I also learned alot from him and will never forget him and his sacrifice, I also want to extend my condolences to you and your daughters, once again I am proud to have served with him and proud to call him my team leader and most Important a friend.
sgt browning till we meet again brother.
Danielle Borden
June 15, 2007
I was saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. I knew him for only a short time (while in Jr. High). He was not someone you could ever forget! Thank you Charlie for your service to our Country. Rest in peace and may God be with your family at this time of sadness.
Dawn Messersmith
June 15, 2007
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. He sounded like another great man called too early to heaven's gate. I didn't know him, but recognize what he stood for.
Tim Juckette
June 15, 2007
As a fellow graduate of Palo Verde High School. I am saddened to hear about Charles, but VERY proud to know such an honorable man. My sincere condolences to his family. Just know that in your sorrow there is grace and that those of us left here, the ones he was protecting, appreciate not only his sacrifice but yours as well.
From the PVHS class of 75
Lt Col Rob Ricci
June 15, 2007
Charles, rest in peace my friend. May God watch over your family. You all will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Anthony and Sandra Brewer
June 14, 2007
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing SSG Browning, but I was headed to the 'Ghan with A Company when I was injured in Fort Bragg. I am so very sorry for your loss and want you to know if there is ever anything you need done or need help with please contact me. You and your family will be in our prayers.
janet herrera
June 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 14, 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
renee petruzzi
June 14, 2007
I'm so sorry on your loss of your husband.My son knew him in afgan.
Manuel Spry
June 13, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the entire Browning family, my husband and I did not personally know Charles only thru our son who is also serving and is at this time in the same unit. We can not imagine the loss you are now feeling and will continue to feel, our desire is that the Lord takes you in his loving arms and comforts you in this time of sorrow. Our faith teaches us that we live in eternity and those that go before us prepare a place for us, it seems that was the kind of person Charles is always looking out for his family, I say this because I feel that he is with you watching over you all, continuing to make sure you will always be out of harm's way. The service and sacrifice Charles and you his family have made could never be measured or expressed by mere words, we can only hope that it might bring you some small comfort to know that Charles and you his family are loved and will be continued to be in our prayers.
Respectfully,
Mr & Mrs Manuel Spry Sr.
June 13, 2007
I did not know Sgt. Browning and that is my loss. He served his community with honor as a Corrections Officer, working in a very dangerous occupational setting; and then lost his life as a proud member of the National Guard as honorably he served his country. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Bob Easton
The 100 Club of Arizona
Tochukwu Okafor
June 13, 2007
Browning, You were a brave man, who diligently served our nation and State of Arizona in Department of Corrections. You will be remembered forever. Rest in Peace.
SFC Paul Dando
June 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and prayers our with you and your family. God Bless You.
(Honor the Fallen) I pray that our Heavenly Father may usage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. No greater love than this that a man would lay down his life for a friend. WE SHALL NEVER FORGET.)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Christopher Kazanes
June 13, 2007
Charlie was a good Husband, Father Friend, Soldier, I will never forget him, I enjoyed the time that I knew him and spent with him. My depeast Condolences to the entire Browning familey.
The Kazanes familey.
Michael Iezzi
June 13, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Charles to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Charles in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
June 13, 2007
Rest in peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
June 13, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Arnold Medrano
June 13, 2007
I hope you are resting in heaven browning , you were a great person and will always remember you as one, to the family of browning, I am very sorry for your loss, me and his fellow CO's send you are deepest sympathy.RIP Charles.
joey amadori
June 12, 2007
we all love u charle it was fun hang otu wit u and laughin wit u and hope my auntie lisa still have a good life but hope u do good..i wish it never happen to u love u
-ur friend and family-
joey
valorie
June 12, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a son, Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your little one tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 12, 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
Marlene Pilosi
June 12, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. Browning,
Please find comfort in the loving memories of your husband, father, son, and brother. I know his comrades will remember him as a brave and dedicated soldier. My son, Lt. Robert Samuel, was his platoon leader, and he is hurting knowing that he could not bring him home safely to you.
He made the ultimate sacrifice, and you did, also. Thank you.
The smith Family
June 12, 2007
Charles,
Thank-You for serving our country.
You are a hero to all! May you soul rest in peace.
Carol Cline
June 12, 2007
Sgt. Charles Browning & Family:
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.
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