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Sid Brookshire Obituary
Major Sid Brookshire was born on September 11, 1970. He spent his early years in Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Southwest Missouri State University. He received a commission through the SMSU ROTC program. He was an Army Ranger. His assignments with the United States Army included; 1-506th Infantry at Camp Greaves, Korea; 2-11 ACR at Ft Irwin, California; IOAC at Ft. Benning, GA; 5th Ranger Training Battalion in Dahlonega, GA; 3-327 Infantry Regiment in Ft. Campbell, KY. In the spring of 2006 he earned a Masters Degree from the War College in Newport, RI. Sid was reassigned to Ft. Stewart, GA, in July 2006, where he was assigned as the S-3 officer for the Desert Rogues of 1-64 Armor Battalion. In May 2007, he deployed with 1-64 Armor in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom V. He made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America on June 20, 2007 while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He is survived by his wife Karin, two daughters, Faith age 5 and Bethany age 3; father James, and mother Jo Beth, and numerous friends and family. A private ceremony will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery with full military honors.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sid Brookshire
Deb Knu
June 25, 2025
GODSPEED MAJ SID BROOKSHIRE & FAMILY!
It´s Deb K again. I thank you for your service. I remember our fun times together very fondly while you were in Ranger training & I in ATL, GA. Laptops were scarce in Billeting then, yet Sid emailed me a pic of an accordion in a letter/LOL! So there´s a vintage memory!!
SID you were Exceptional! A dedicated, honorable, strong, capable, smart, kind, ultimate soldier. Been my honor to know you! Please send blessings to keep our World out of harm! XXOO
Ron Cross
March 16, 2025
Ron Cross Adding my other email....
Brett Morash
March 12, 2025
I was a fellow student of Sid´s at the US Naval War College in 2004. Sid got me through The planning course and is (was) the smartest person I have ever known. I was stationed in Africa when I found out from a fellow classmate. Whenever anyone asks me who the smartest person I know is I never fail to say Sid. You are missed warrior.
Light from above.
Ron Cross
July 10, 2018
My memories of Sid continue especially as I hike the PCT. We had many fun times hiking and exploring in deserts and mountains. In March 2018 I hiked through some of the same places in the San Bernardino Mountains. Just one year ago my brother, Don, joined Sid
in eternity. As I completed my hike 26 March 2018 I took a picture of the trail near where I had hiked with Sid and Don. The picture unexpectedly has a beam of light shinning on the trail. I take this as a reassuring sign that Sid and Don are seeing me as I trek this earthly path. I thank God for Sid and for his sacrifice for our freedom today.
Charles Gili
July 8, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Brookshire Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Sid W. Brookshire US Army Major. 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
After completing hike through Lassen NP. Looking south at Lassen from Hat Creek Rim.
Ron Cross
July 23, 2016
23 July 2016
I will never forget Sid's gift to us which establishes our freedom. Today, I am going on a short hike near Lake of the Woods, Oregon. We hiked in that area in the late 90's. I will be praying for all those who stand against the evil that continues to try to destroy freedom.
Major Brookshire and your fellow soldiers I salute you.
God Bless America. Galatians 1:3-4
Ron Cross
Meg Fullam
July 22, 2016
Thinking of all of you. I live near Fort Stewart and Sid's story particularly tugged at my heart . What a wonderful man, soldier and leader! You are in my prayers.
Ron Cross
June 26, 2015
Another year gone since Sid was taken home to heaven. I hiked 52 miles of the PCT in two days this week. Many times as I hiked my thoughts were on the times we hiked. Time and tides erode our memories. I strive to remember the contributions Sid made to our family. ..... Philippians 4:7
Thomas Romano
July 19, 2014
Not a day goes by that i dont remember june 20th.Maj. Brookshire was the BEST Fire Support Officer I've Ever Met!!! Shine your light Brother!!! Ill see you at the Gates!
A.co 1-64 AR HQ Plt
Angelina Santa Maria
June 20, 2014
I think of you often and usually can't say your name without shedding a tear.
April 29, 2014
There is not a day that has passed in the last 7 years that I have not thought of you my friend. You are missed.
-LTC Ronald J. Bashista
United States Army, Retired
March 22, 2014
I am so thankful that there are those who will never forget my son. The pain of his loss hasn't gone, just sometimes it subsides a little bit. I so miss his smile, his sense of humor and his integrity (something so lacking in our world today). Mostly, I just hope God doesn't take too much longer to let me go home to see Sid. Sid's gone, Jim's gone, I guess I just haven't learned everything I need to down here before I get to go see him in his white robes, busy with his work in heaven.
Jo Beth
Lisa Manon
January 18, 2014
Brother,
I feel your loving and protective presence around Alice and I. Thank you for insisting I be the one to tell Dad. It was the worst day of my life and the hardest thing I've ever done, but compared to the loss of your physical being, who am I to complain? I recognize you every time I hear a helicopter and know like Debbie sending butterflies, it's your special nod just for me.
I have not recovered from the bitter hate at the cause of you leaving us, for if a man as sound and true as you can be taken what hope do any of his have? I am forever honored to be your sister and strive to be a woman you would be proud of. Forever Together!
david peiffer
October 16, 2013
Sid still think of you every day.rest in peace my friend dave peiffer
Joseph Brown
July 29, 2013
WARDOGS SIR RIP
Peggy Childers
June 20, 2013
To the family and friends of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire:
It has truly been my honor to sign Sid'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 Sid will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Tim Hayden
June 20, 2013
Sid..you will never be forgotten. Nor will we forget Karin and the Girls. You remain in my thoughts. No better person, friend, father, husband, Soldier, American. Rest in peace brother.
D K
May 28, 2013
So blessed to have known you...Thank God we have Rangers protecting us in heaven too!
Joe DePlacito
May 27, 2013
Will never forget you.
May 16, 2013
RIP Sid! CURRAHEE!!!
Hugh McLarnon
December 21, 2012
R.I.P Sid.
IOBC 93
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2012
June 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire:
Always remembering Sid. "Some gave all."
Gerald Green
May 27, 2012
Thinking of you today my friend and mentor. Zim and I wear a braclet with your name on it...know you would tell us to quit...until we meet again... RLTW
Deb Knurek
June 22, 2011
KARIN & PARENTS OF SID;
Thinking of you. Hope you and the girls are great!
I admired Sid very much! He was a wonderful Ranger.
Ironically, he and my sister had the same birthdate, and similiar passing dates-though years apart.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Peggy Childers
June 20, 2011
To the family and friends of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire:
Please accept my remembrance of Sid on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Kevin Warren
May 31, 2011
Karin,
This is Kevin Warren. Sid and I worked together in Dahlonega.
I pray you and the girls are well. I am so sorry for your loss. I was in Iraq when Sid died. I cannot believe he is gone. I remember him as a steady, professional who was always positive, even when he hurt his leg and was removed from being a platoon trainer and became the S4. I was more upset about that than he was.
Anyway, I want you to know that you and Sid are still fondly remembered.
Anthony Koch
May 14, 2011
Sir-
Still visit the tree , have left so many glass rocks I am running out of room and retired my KIA band that i have wore since 2002 and am wearing one in your honor , will wear it till it is not readable and god willing will put it on your tree many years from now. To your family I hope you are all well and i still pray that god comforts you.
Peggy Childers
June 20, 2010
To the family and friends of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire:
Remembering Sid 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
Holly Firfer
August 30, 2009
I met Sid years ago in New Orleans with a group of friends. and over the following years I had an opportunity to see him a few times in Atlanta. Although we fell out of touch, I remember Sid was a kind, considerate, and very funny man. I was honored to know him and I will always remember him with fondness and care. My thoughts and prayers are with you. This world is a better place because he was here.
August 28, 2009
Dear Brookshire family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, father, husband, SID. He and his birthday, appropriately being 9-11, will forever be remebered.
I knew Sid when he was at FT Benning prior to Korea. I remember thinking if God could tailor make a soldier, they would be made just like Sid. Motivated,strategic, strong,honorable, dedicated, loyal and brave. He was so proud to be a Ranger too!
We met on a fluke in New Orleans...I cannot believe that events with Katrina and Iraq have changed so many lives. The landscapes are forever altered. SID spoke so fondly of his parents, Rangers, "hogs", how he wanted kids, he later wrote of meeting Karin, his future wife.
I pray that Brookshire families are comforted and doing well, despite such a devastating loss. I'm sure you're thankful you had such a wonderful gifted man. One life can influence so many others! SID will continue be a beacon to all who were lucky enough to know him!
If I can ever do ANYthing for the family, please contact me : [email protected]
David Underwood
July 31, 2009
I was a Battery Commander in 2nd Brigade, 3ID. I worked with Major Brookshire in the field at Fort Stewart before the deployment, deployed with him to Iraq, was in Taji with him in May, and the day he was killed I was fighting 20km south of Baghdad. He was one of my favorites, and his loss had a profound impact on the entire Brigade. To his daughters I say that your Dad was a master Soldier, a great leader, and an amazing person. I will carry his memory with me the rest of my life. You should always be very proud of him. It was an honor to serve with him. Major David Underwood - Commander B/1-9FA, 2BDE, 3ID during OIF-3 & 5...
Peggy Childers
June 20, 2009
To the family of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire:
Sid 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
Tony Koch
May 22, 2009
Sir-
I am still saddened by your death. I visit your tree on the "warrior walk" at FT Stewart and have left coins and glass rocks everytime and make sure your stone is wiped off and the tree is good to go. I pray for your beutiful family and hope they are safe and protected. You gave the utltimate sacrifice for a nation that barley keeps attention on your sacrifice between "American Idol" and "Survivor" episodes but people who have come here, people who took the time to honor you and all those who have walked with you in uniform, we will never forget and will remain enternally grateful.
See you on the high ground!!!
Rakkasan!
Kenna Larra
January 1, 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 1,250 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse 100% free.
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Brooke Murray
December 15, 2008
I never met Sid but my husband was very good friends with him while they were earning their commissions. We had a daughter in Sept 2007 and we named her Sydney in honor of your husband. She has pictures of him and when she is older her daddy and I will tell her she was named after a very brave man who gave his life for a very good cause. I hope you all have a very blessed holiday.
katy moorkamp
November 10, 2008
maj brookshire:
although i never met you, i am truly grateful for your selfless service to our country and i am inspired by you. Thank you more than words describe.
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Maj Brookshire!
the Buck family
June 24, 2008
To the family and friends of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
Kim D.
June 20, 2008
A year has passed and still your memory is so fresh for those that were so blessed to know you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family everyday.
In Memory of Sid ~ (Debra Estep)
June 20, 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 Sid, 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
Jon Haley
May 30, 2008
MAJ Brookshire,
Sir, It seems weird to see this picture of you as a Captain. It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since I ate dinner with you, MAJ Hayden and a few other Rogues. It is hard to think that almost a year ago, as I type this, I was sitting in a chow hal when I heard Field Grades say that they couldnt believe what happend to Sid. There was only one man that came to mind, you. I left the DFAC and threw up. I cried for an hour mainly for Karin and your kids and the Soldiers you wouldnt be able to lead, you were such a good example for us Captains a family Man and a Soldier. I still cant believe you arent with us anymore.
CPT Haley
Major Sid Brookshire
September 1, 2007
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Maj Brookshire and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Manuel Monin
August 1, 2007
Sid,
It has been a pleasure to work with you in Ft Stewart this last year. The last think I though when we hugged in the Gym was that you would never be able to come and visit me in Belgium. I will never forget you. You’re a great American.
Karin and the Kids,
I was back to Belgium prior to the tree dedication ceremony and I haven’t been able to take contact with you either. Your husband/father was a good man and one of the best I’ve worked with. All my thoughts are we you.
kathleen shrider
July 12, 2007
God bless you and your family for having made the ultimate sacrifice for myself, my family, and America. Thank you, Sir - Rest In Peace.
V R
July 12, 2007
Thank You so much for paying the ultimate sacrifice.
Leroy and Janice Whitley
July 12, 2007
We are so sorry to learn of your loss, but we are proud of his service to our country. Someone needs to praise all our servicemen/servicewomen for the fine job they are doing! Our son-in-law, Pastor Kent Moore, told us about his good qualities and what a great family you have. May God eternally bless and keep you in His grace.
Air Force Mom
July 12, 2007
May Our God be with you.
Jake B
July 12, 2007
"Thank You" hardly expresses the gratitude I have because of your father, husband, son, and friend. It is people like him that I admire. He is the reason the flag still flys, and that we are free!
"LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE" words that could not ring more true!!
God bless you and your family at this difficult time, may your heart find comfort in that fact the your husband, father, son, and friend is a TRUE HERO!
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 12, 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 ON FOR YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Military Mom
July 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randy Bishop & fam
July 12, 2007
You and your family are in our prayers. May God bless you and hold you close at this time. Your sacrifice is a very heavy price to pay for my freedom I will be forever grateful. I am sorry for your loss.
Prayer Angel
July 12, 2007
Last night I was looking at the back of an SUV and saw the bumper stickers supporting the cause in Iraq. I was touched by the "Home of the Free because of the Brave". However, the one that seemed to burn into my heart was the yellow ribbon that said "until they all come home". I've read it many times before, but it just really hit me harder then. Your Sid has found his ultimate home...we are still on our journey. We become so busy in our lives that we forget the ultimate sacrifice that others take for us...including Jesus...Now you have 2 in Heaven to shine down and watch over you amongst the angels. Ask God to give you comfort and peace. He's the most wonderful healer. We will have your family in our prayers.
Mariann Rogers
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the price your husband paid for all of our freedom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you.
Jennifer Hayes
July 12, 2007
Thank You
FRANCIS TEPEDINO
July 12, 2007
"ALL GAVE SOME; SOME GAVE ALL".
THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY, FOR SERVING AMERICA.
Derek Sego
July 12, 2007
Major Brookshire is a Hero and The United States owes Him and You a debt that could never compensate for the ultimate sacrifice that He and you have made. I sincerely appreciate his service to this great country, and will keep your family in my prayers.
July 12, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, i wish
there was something i could say or do to ease your heart and the pain of your loss. Your husband is a honorable hero who is appreciated by many americans. I know that I appreciate his bravery. Turn your sorrow to God, he is a healer and
be assured of this hero's resting in peace with the Lord. Our
GOD HEARS YOUR TEARS, my condolonces, jan, savannah, ga.
Sheriff John & Marcia Carter
July 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy for the ultimate sacrifice of your family. We will keep you and your children in our prayers.God Bless & keep you.
Greatful Americans,
John & Marcia Carter
A Military Family
July 12, 2007
To the Brookkshire Family
I see tears fall down your face
When your thoughts have turned to me.
Just know that I’m in heaven,
With my Lord, who’s set me free.
No pain or sadness do I feel,
For God is by my side.
The beauty here in Heaven
Is now where I reside.
I know it’s hard for you to cope
For you can’t feel my touch.
But every moment, I can see
And love you very much.
When you are at your lowest
And feel you can’t go on,
Look towards the heavens
The light will be turned on.
Talk to me, just like you did
On earth when I was there.
You see, I’m not so far away …
Only as far as a prayer.
And when it’s time for you to join
Me up in Heaven above.
It’s then that you will realize,
The Golden Place of love.
For here there is no sadness,
Just everlasting light.
Someday we will be joined again,
When it’s time to take your flight.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©copyright Jan. 2005
Pamela Macchio
July 12, 2007
Everyday I pray for every soldier that fights for our freedom. I also pray for the families that have lost their loved one. I pray that you and your family will feel the presence of God in this time of loss.God Bless
Ed Exley Sr
July 12, 2007
Thank You for your sacriface.Only you know the pain. Don't let others forget Sid. God be with you.
Shirley Hogan
July 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you, the family of Sid. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice so that I and the other millions of Americans can continue to live in the freedoms that we enjoy, and I am sure he did it with pride. Thank you for your sacrifices, and know that others are lifting you up in prayer. God bless you and your family, and may your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Savoya Lovick
July 12, 2007
Thanks for the service your husband has provided for our country. My husband is deployed.... My heart goes out to you and your children. I will keep you in my prayers.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Brookshire family in the loss of Sid. I did not know Sid, 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. Sid 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~
Sharon Grant
July 10, 2007
Maj. Sid was serving with my son, a 1stLT and medic. He said that the Maj. was a great mentor to him,a good Christian man and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of tremendous loss. May God bring you daily comfort and strength. Thank you for allowing another Hero to substain our freedom.
Alice Clodfelter
July 10, 2007
I am Melanie Ginn's aunt. She told me about Sid. I am so sorry. I have put you on our prayer list at church. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Averyt
July 8, 2007
Karin, I wish that I were closer to you, geographically, because I want more than anything to give you and the girls a big hug right now. I am so saddened to hear the news of Sid. Though our time together in Newport was brief, I cherish the special moments in which we studied the Bible together, and got to know each other's families. Sid is a hero, and you are too, Karin, for your sacrifices. May the Lord grant you the peace that only He can give, and know that you are in our prayers.
Quinn and Kristin Skinner
July 6, 2007
Karin, our prayers are with you and your girls. We enjoyed getting to know you in RI and were saddened by the news. Please tell us if we can do anything at all.
Miguel Berroa
July 6, 2007
May the Light shine higher and higher everytime your memory is recalled by those who knew you and know you now, for you have a unique light that will shine forever. I met you as a timid and humble person, one who always showed fear and understanding for the word of GOD, for you fear nothing else but the Almighty. you knew how to lead hundreds, I knew you better when you tried to know each one of us, I respect you more the moment you gave me trust to lead in your missions, for I would never failed You. You are not gone, just a step ahead of us sir.
My Name is SSG Berroa US Air Force, one who learnt from this fine gentleman unsurmountable facts of life.
Family and Honor was your fingerprint on this earth. I love You and I miss You. You are never forgotten.
Brian and Bethany Gilpin
July 6, 2007
We were so sorry to hear the news of Sid's death. We fondly remember your time in Newport! What a blessing it was to get to know you Karin and your beautiful family during the women's Bible study. May our Lord comfort and strengthen you and the girls during this time. You all are in our prayers!
jose ortiz
July 6, 2007
Maj Brookshire I was one of your NCO's while you were the CDR for B Co 3/327 Inf and just wanted to say how greatly you affected me in my career in the military and to say to your family to hang in there because they are not alone. you are still whatching over them.
Take care sir.
Gary Allain
July 5, 2007
Maj. Sid. W. Brookshire
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Jim and Celeste Dryjanski
July 2, 2007
Karin
We lift you and your daughters up in prayer tonight. May the Lord grant you His grace and peace. Our time in Newport went so quickly. What a blessing to know you, Sid, and your beautiful girls. It was my honor to get to know Sid--a man who loved God, his family and his country. Our family will keep yours in our prayers.
James, Karen and Adam Faircloth
July 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you and your family. God bless our troops and the sacrifices they and their families make for this country.
Dan and Lisa Balda
July 1, 2007
Words could never express the sadness we feel without you Sid. We will never cease to pray for Karin and the girls. Thank you so much for blessing our lives.
Susan Brookshire
June 30, 2007
Jim, Karin and Girls; Please except my deepest regards in your time of sorrow, my thoughts are with you. When you don't feel like you can get thru, then let your mind go back to all the happy times and the memories you have made, believe me this does help. My Regards Sue Brookshire
Jackie Brookshire
June 30, 2007
Sid we are so proud of you. May the Lord protect your wife and girls. I'm still in a daze. Your father is very proud of you. I will take care of him as you requested and I promised. He has all those fond memories that you two spent together and the numerous motorcycle rides you took together. How proud a father he was to have the honors of putting your bars on your shoulders when you received your commission into the USA as an officer. You have touched so many hearts. A caring man who served first with the Army National Guard of MO , graduating from Southwest Mo State, and the War College.
As I hear the song
“A Soldier's Prayer. I think of you and those that fought for our freedom.
Sid you will be missed
I have a memorial set up in your honor at the Springfield-Greene Co Mo library.
Your step-mom
The Hobdays
June 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 29, 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
Loree Quinn
June 28, 2007
My son is a 1992 Willard graduate, so he and Sid may have known each other. I can't imagine the deep sadness you must be experiencing, but want you to know I thank God for men like Sid who are willing to pay the highest price for freedom.
May God bless and strengthen his family as they endure the trying times ahead. Sincerely, Loree Quinn and family
Linda Clifton
June 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronn Massie
June 26, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Sid.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Sid for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Garnet Jenkins
June 26, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Maj. Sid W. Brookshire. The Price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Maj. Brookshire rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Brookshire family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, as well as their Courage, Dedication and Service. 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 the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Maj.
Brookshire, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 23, 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
June 23, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
valorie
June 22, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",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 loved ones 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
Carol Cline
June 22, 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.
Gary Allain
June 22, 2007
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
debbi rivers
June 22, 2007
My grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier
debbi rivers
June 22, 2007
My grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier
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