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Marques Irving Knight

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Byrd Funeral Home

3409 West Main Street

Dothan, Alabama

Marques Knight Obituary

U.S. Army Specialist Marques Irving Knight, a resident of Dothan, died Sept. 6, 2008, in the service of his country in Afghanistan. He was 24.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Byrd Funeral Home.
Byrd Funeral Home, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Sep. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marques Knight

43 Entries

Peggy Childers

September 7, 2011

September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Marques Knight:
Please accept my remembrance of Marques on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Kenna

November 30, 2010

Summer Knight, Please contact me at [email protected]. We want to honor every hero for their sacrifice. Your brother Marques, will forever be a hero and we love him.

Peggy Childers

September 6, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Marques Knight:
Remembering Marques 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

Sanford Pederson

September 20, 2009

Rest In Peace, brave warrior. My son was Spc. Knight's Platoon leader, and was with him the day he made the ultimate sacrifice. Your name will forever be remembered and honored in my family.

Peggy Childers

September 6, 2009

To the family of Spc. Marques Knight:
Marques 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

Joanne Lombardi

September 6, 2009

Never Forgotten-one year ago Viper Company lost a great soldier, and our country lost a great man. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

April 24, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to the Knight family and friends in the loss of Marques. I did not know Marques, 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. Marques 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~

Terisa Edwards

November 29, 2008

My name is Terisa Edwards and I am the Orange County, California coordinator for Home of the Brave Quilts. We are a grassroots group dedicated to making a quilt honoring each of America’s fallen heroes and presenting it to the immediate family. For more information about our group, visit our national website www.homeofthebravequilts.com. If a friend or relative can help me contact the immediate family of Spc. Marques Knight please click on the “contact me” link below to send me an email.

Or you can go to our website (address above) and click on the link “Request A Quilt for Your Fallen Hero”, which is near the top of the home page and fill out the form provided.

Thank you for your help.

Terisa Edwards,
Home of the Brave Quilts coordinator for
Kern, Orange and San Diego Counties, California

Sandy Bonesteel

November 6, 2008

My condolences to the family of Spc. Marques Knight. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

Kenna Lerra

October 27, 2008

FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
We love our Soldiers! This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
Please contact us!
Sincerely,
Kenna
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Summer Knight

October 24, 2008

http://www.myspace.com/mazeimune to see marques's myspace page

Debbi

October 11, 2008

To the family and parents of Marques I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you

goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

keith moore

October 9, 2008

To the family of Spc.Marques Knight, I wish to express my sympathies to you for your loss of an American Hero.Your Hero will always be in our prayers.

Elisabeth Layton

October 4, 2008

My brother Robert served with Knight in Iraq in 2004-2005. I've heard stories about Knight, and from those stories I know that he was a dedicated soldier and friend. He served his country proudly and gave the ultimate sacrific. To Knight's loved ones, my thoughts and prays are with you. Knight will not be forgotten.

Stephanie Rafoss

September 30, 2008

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Terry Jones

September 25, 2008

My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Marques. My nephew Michael was the other soldier who lost his life with him that day. Although no one can ease our suffering, I shed my tears proudly knowing that these boys show more strength and courage than we could ever fathom. Be proud of who they were and what they have sacrificed for our country. God Bless all of them.

SHIRLEY DONEY

September 23, 2008

REST IN PEACE SPC. KNIGHT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Christine Gary Underwood

September 22, 2008

To the Knight family, my sincere sympathy to you all. My prayers are with you. Marques my be gone in a physical way but his love and memories of him will live forever in all our hearts...well done to a faithful and honorable HERO. Thanks Marques for all you did for our country to help keep us safe...you will never be forgotten. Aunt Ruth, Jerry and all the Knight family, I will always have you in my prayers.

Valorie

September 21, 2008

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 they were 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

September 20, 2008

To the Knight family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Marques' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

Perry Boin and Family

September 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Willie Ruth Griggs

September 19, 2008

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength to get through this.
Mrs. Ruth Griggs and The Griggs Family
Dothan, AL

Dianne Myrick

September 19, 2008

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SPC Marques Knight for his service and sacrifice .You as the family are in our thoughts and prayers. we are so sorry for your loss

Juanita Harris

September 19, 2008

Give it to God and he will give you the strength to pull through. My prayers are with you all. God Bless

gary Allain

September 19, 2008

Spc. Marques Knight
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Lee Wooten

September 19, 2008

God bless you young man. Your my hero.

Kenneth L. Dawson

September 19, 2008

I SALUTE Marques, There is no equal in terms of his sacrifice. His bravery, commitment and dedication to his fellow soldiers, this country and it's citizens is exemplary. I pray that God will grant Peace, Mercy and Light to the family of this SOLDIER in their hour of darkness.

Dot Bowen

September 19, 2008

my condolences to the family for the biggest sacrifice to our country god bless you you are in my prayers the wife of a deceased Vietnam veteran

RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)

Gary Tolle

September 19, 2008

Marques, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Knight family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Marques and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Larry & Dannis Bryant

September 19, 2008

Praying for the family. May his loving arms hold you. May his Grace strengthen and comfort you. We love you and know soon your tears shall fade, becoming sweet memories. His living love within you shall endure always, which keeps Marques alive and as near as your thoughts.

Respectfully;

Gayle Carter

September 19, 2008

To Mr. Knight's family, May God be with you during this time. My brother is in the Air Force. He has been to every battle since all this has started, and thankfully, came back home. I honor your son for serving our country. Because of him we are able to stay free. Carter family

JAMES & ALMA JACKSON

September 18, 2008

TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY,
GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. PAIN ENDURE FOR THE NIGHT BUT JOY COME IN THE MORNING..LOVE YOU ALL , COOKIE

Barry & Priscilla Andrews-Ford "Citizen Soldier Support,Inc."

September 17, 2008

Our condolences to your family in the loss of your loved one. He was a true Patriot, a true hero and he gave his life for his people and country of which he loved so dearly. God bless his family on their path without him.
Give them strength, courage and peace knowing that one day they will be together again. Words cannot express the sacrifice given. God bless you all.

Melody POWE

September 17, 2008

To the Knight Family, may God be your guide in your time of sorrow. Rememeber that God sits up high but always look down low.

CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS

September 17, 2008

MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR TIME OF SORROWS AND FULFILL YOU WITH BETTER TOMORROWS

Spc. Marques Knight

September 17, 2008

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

September 17, 2008

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Spc. Marques Knight our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Marques. And to Marques it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Marques, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Marques’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

September 17, 2008

Gale Poindexter

September 16, 2008

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Marques Knight. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Garnet Jenkins

September 16, 2008

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. Marques Knight. The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Marques rest safely now, in the Loving Hands of God and may the Healing Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Knight family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley H - Blue Star Mom

September 16, 2008

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SPC Marques Knight for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.