Phillip Bocks Obituary

SEMPER FIDELIS

Hey JR, thanks for putting a smile in my heart today, tomorrow and always.

I ordered the book, the chosen few. I'm teaching my son about what a hero you were.

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Memorial Day 2021 .... Semper FI

Happy Birthday Marine Semper Fi

ETT 1-9

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GBNF. Semper Fi brother

Thinking of you brother Memorial Day 2019 Semper FI

Today, May 28, 2018 I was honored to carry the picture of Phillip in the Ferndale, Michigan Fallen Heroes parade. Every year his photo along with many others are carried in the Memorial Day parade.

Phil,

There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, but, 11/09 and today never pass without deep reflection. You'll forever be missed, loved, and remembered.

Ricky - FMR Sgt USMC/03

Thinking of you Memorial Day 2018 Semper Fi

Phil, I still think of you so often. I see you in so many things. My 6th grandchild was born on November 9th (2017)! Her name is Ophelia Erin. I wish you were here. Love you much❤ Sue

Sgt Bocks,

I think of you often, but always on the 9th before the Marine Corps Birthday. Today at our Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony I spoke to the young Marines about the Marine you were.

Semper Fi, Marine
Col Byron USMC

Hard to believe it has been 10 years since I have heard your laugh or had a kiss on the top of my head. I am keeping you safe in my heart.

Thinking of you again this Memorial Day Semper Fi brother

Another year has passed. My memories of your laughter will always warm my heart. Keeping you safe in my heart.

Hey Phil miss you i got a good girl and a son now wish you were here to meet them. I think about you everyday but always more on this weekend.

Hey Phil it's been twelve years since we were together in Alpha 1/3. As this Memorial Day weekend is here I found myself thinking of the years in the corps. My last real memory of you was when you chose me to pin your SGT. Chevrons on. Not long after that we had gone our separate ways.I miss those days your in my thoughts from time to time. God bless you please watch over all your brothers here. SEMPER FI

You are thought of often..HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN,

Hey brother, thinking about you today. Will be visiting K-Bay in a month. Will be sure to pay a visit to the old 7000 barracks and BN area where we had our last face to face conversation. Miss you buddy; watch over us.

Keeping you safe in my heart as I remember how proud I was of you on this day 15 years ago when you walked across parade grounds for the first time as a Marine.

Thinking of you on this Memorial Day.

Always know that~~ HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

I spoke about Phillip to my students this week. He was my earliest childhood friend, and I'm proud to have known him.

Still love u bro. Still miss you.

While the tears may have become less, the gratitude for having you in my life continues to grow. You made me a better person. I will have you safe in my heart.

Semper Fidelis brother...

It is with pride I declare myself an American and it is not for anything I have ever done or will do, it is entirely because of the heroism, bravery and sacrifice Sgt Phillip Bocks demonstrated in defense and support of our country and the men and women like him. Thank you! And God Bless!

Although I was never privileged to have know Sgt. Phillip Bocks I did just finish reading the story about the battle that took his life. I was deeply saddened. And, ultimately, moved to express to his family how much my family appreciates his selfless service on behalf of our country. The least we can do is keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you continue to deal with the painful loss of a true hero.

A special day in the hearts of those who love you.

I still cry at Taps, I still miss your smile and I am so grateful to known the man you became.

I can't believe it has been 6 years. I say a prayer, often, for Peggy. Our lives are so much richer for having Phil in them & so empty without him.

Sue

I believe that was my bracelet! Leather?

Attended MCRD graduation on Friday, 13 Sep . . . 485 of America's newest and proud Marines marching across the parade deck; visited the “instructor hallway” at Bridgeport a day later (visiting from Hawaii) . . . was with a 60+ year old Marine . . . and we paused an extra-long time at the MSI board as we came across your name . . .
Lance Seiffert

Phil,

Losing you caused great suffering; however knowing you caused great happiness. I am grateful that your smile and laugh was a part of my life.

M

Hello,

First of all I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Bocks family for their loss. I am writing to let you know that my family found a memorial bracelet for Phillip washed up on the beach In North Topsail, North Carolina. This is the best way we could find to contact whoever the bracelet may belong to. If you or anyone you know would like the bracelet returned, we would be more than happy to send it to its rightful owner.

Please reply to this post if you would like to arrange the bracelets return. Thank you.

You were the most memorable marine and leader during my short stay at bridgeport for training in 2007. Rest in paradise marine.

Miss you my friend..you will never be forgotten and always live on in my heart.

Phil I miss you more than ever. You were always the one to give me the good advice I needed in the manner that I needed to hear it. We might have just been kids who grew up around the corner from each other, but you were my best friend and I've never had a connection like that since and I probably never will again. I visit your mom and keep your stories fresh in the minds of the people you knew. I just recently met my friend AJ who's brother is over there right now on his 3rd tour as well. He will be back in a few weeks for a well deserved leave. Anyways I'm rambling because I miss you and it's Memorial Day so here is my memorial to you, bro!

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bocks Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

You are loved and missed and remain in the hearts of those who love you forever

5 years and what seems like 5 million tears. May all who love you find comfort in our memories.

Still missing you.

you are remembered...last Sat my wife and I went to visit Mom - Peggy in Troy. She served us a meal worth the visit in and of itself. However, somehow God had brougt us to Peggy's home for HIS purpose - I believe. Small talk and sharing of kind words and short stories were also on the menu for us that wonderful evening in the backyard. We had hoped for some miracle to ease a Marine Mom's pain that night as we offered our gift of a Bible. A small token of our thanks and sincere prayers of healing for all thse that this Marine had touched the hearts of during his journey. My Marine Wife and I cried for most of the ride home that night. Not tears of sadness, but tears of joy that we were put in a place to be used by GOD to bring light into our world for just a few moments if at all. We pray for all of our men and women t oreturn home safe and to stay out of harms way in all their travels...God Bless and goodnight Phillip Bocks and Chesty Puller...wherever you are? AMEN

Sgt Phillip Bocks: Still remembered, honored and respected.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip Bocks:
Please accept my remembrance of Phillip on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Phil,

Is is wrong that I still can't believe you are gone from this world. In my heart I feel like your just around the corner.

I think about you often. I am so proud to have you as family!

I miss you and I Love you!
Julie

Rest In Peace my brother. It's been 4 years now and u r never forgotten. We all will never forget what a great dude u were! Semper Fi!

Phil,
Eleven years ago today you walked across the parade grounds at Parris Island for your Marine Corps graduation. I will hold the memories of that day close in my heart.

You are missed and loved by many,

M

Phil,
There are no words that I can say that will bring you back... I just wanna thank you for the ultimate sacrifice that you paid for our freedom. You will always be remembered in our hearts. We miss you and love you...

Simper Fi

Phil, you visited me in a dream last night and it felt so real I was shaken to my core. You were always my older brother. I remember a photo of us, you as a two year old, holding me as a baby. In my dream last night you were younger then me. I guess that makes sense since I'm 30 now and you are forever 28. I told you in the dream I miss you and think about you every day, and its true, I miss my older brother and I will never be the same. I will never forget you.

My name is Vilka Tzouras and I would like extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip Bocks for their loss. I am writing on behalf of Frankie Cuadra who has painted a portrait of Phillip in honor of his memory. We are looking to ship the portrait to his family but don't have an address. If you know their address, please contact us at [email protected] so that his portrait can go home. You can find an article on Frankie and his tribute to fallen soldier's here: http://bit.ly/jwRQZn

We think of you often, and Smile.We were honored to have had you in BWS life, a true friend. Go with God, you are truly
missed.

Hey bro just thinking bout you today. I know you are keeping those heavenly streets safe. You are truly missed an will never be forgotten!!

Warrior,
We miss you so much. Your jokes still bring smiles to people's faces. I am honored to have known you brother. May the lord bless you and keep you.

Phil, Just letting you know that you are a blessing in our lives. You are missed and thought of Always. We honor you and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for all of us. Take care my friend.

Hey Buddy, Just thinking about you my brother. Rest easy. Semper Fidelis!

We honor your bravery this coming Memorial Day. My daughter, Bethany, had to write about a soldier that went beyond the call of duty. We are so glad that we read and saw the video of this courageous young man. Thank you for sharing his memory with us. We will remember him.

Hey Marine, I was thinking about that time you and I were bickering over the radio in PI. Haha, we were so mad at each other during those days! But we always made up for it with a few laughs like stamping Marinos head while he slept with the red "Secret" stamp for classified doc's. I still have those pictures, and man are we cheesing. He would wake up and have no clue. It's been 6 years since we parted on 1/3's Battalion area, and 3 years since you courageous passing. Still numb, but still proud. I'll see you and the boys on the other side Phil-a-Bocks! Semper Fidelis, Happy 235th Birthday.

J R – This year as I remember your passing I focus on for every loss there’s an equal gain, for every gain there is an equal loss. The joy of knowing you is worth the pain of your loss.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip Bocks:
Remembering Phillip 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

I miss you, my friend.

It is with great sadness that your Blue Star has turned to gold..Blue Star Mothers of America, NE Chapt. II

To the Family, I had the honor of reading the name Phillip A. Bocks at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial on June 20 in Marseilles, Illinois. I send to you my deepest condolences on the loss of such a fine young Man, Soldier, and Hero. Being a Gold Star Father myself, I know the pain you are enduring every day. Know that this Hero's service and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Peggy,
I hope you don't mind me adding this picture. It's one of my favorites. I think of Phil so often and the years we missed being so far away. It's been a year now since Mom has been gone and I think about our 'freak' March snow last year. There was none this year.

Thank you for being here for us, in your own sorrow, and know that you are always in our prayers. I love you...

Sue

Every time I'm on the dance floor I think of the one guy that was a better dancer then me. You will never be forgotten.

Phil,
You come to mind everytime I hit the slopes. I became a better skier and a better person because of you.

You are missed, Rest in Peace

Phil,
Wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Girls ask about you from time to time. They want to know how their Uncle Phil is doing. They still don't know. Don't know how to tell them. You are a true Hero Bro. We Miss you dearly.

Phil,

RIP my friend, knowing that we will forever take care of your fellow brothers in arms as tokens of home are being sent to the front lines in your name.

Your service and sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten as well as the many great friendships you created along your journey.

I will never forget our talks about entering the service as we were just high school kids trying to figure life out.

God had a plan for you and that plan keeps on living today. You are an inspiration to us all.

Missing you,

Phil,

Two years seems so long ago. That day changed our lives forever.

I think of you every day and the joy you brought to our family as we grew up.

I know you're watching over mom and dad as they watched over you. As I see my own son grow, he reminds me so much of you. I pray he will be even half the man you became and make them as proud as you did.

Miss you,
Sue

Phil, You may be more than an email, phone call or a hug away however; you are closer in my heart everyday. I will never stop missing you.

Miss you bro!
Al
Hello Peggy,
You raised a great Son,
Al

I miss you bro,
Al

Phil, Miss you man, i knew Phil at MWTC we were instructors together he was always around smiling an cracking jokes, I trully am a better person for knowing you i catch myself thinking about you all the time, well Phil i know that you are catching the slopes up there in heaven man,

Rest in Peace, Miss you Bro

Phillip -- I knew you as a young boy when I worked along side your father in Michigan. You served your country with honor and bravery. Your sacrifice with not be forgotten.

Rest In Peace, Sgt.

Sgt Bocks,
I met your Mom last weekend for the Bella Mom reunion in Ludington. I see where you got all the wonderful traits that others have spoke of about you.

You served along side the 173rd that day and as a Gold Star Mom of a 173rd Sky Soldier I want to thank you for having that brotherhood with them.

Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten, EVER! Your Mom and her Bella sisters will not let that happen!

Rest in Peace Phil. And may God touch the hearts of the family and friends who await their reunion with you.

In Memory of SFC Matthew Blaskowski
173D ABN 2-503BN, Battle Co
1st Platoon Sgt
KIA 23 Sep 2007

Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today

I still think of you often. I still miss you greatly. Time will pass but your memory will never.

Love you!

Phil,
I will never forget arriving at 1st BN 3rd Marines as a young Corporal. You were an experienced senior Corporal and a model leader. On day one you helped get me checked in and showed me around the base. You brought me to your home and fed me from your own fridge despite knowing me less than six hours. I've known many marines but few of your caliber. I'm proud to have known and served with you.

Phil,
Time has not made your loss any easier to bear. It has been nearly two years since we left for Hawaii to train for the mission with 1-9. I couldn't think of a Marine that I wanted at my side more at that time, you were strong, passionate and driven. You kept everyday down to the minute an adventure, nobody could predict what would come out of your mouth or what you would do next. My friend I am better for have knowing you, stronger for have served with you, and proud to say that you were a friend.
If the measure of a man is the void that he has left when he is gone, then my friend you were a hell of a man.
Your void could not be filled in an eternity.
Thanyou Phil for the blessing of knowing you

i just want to remember my boy for christmas. still missin you man. c ya at the crossroads.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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 Phillip, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

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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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Hey Phil-I did not get to meet you while you were here on island. Though, you made a significant impact on my wife (Hilliary) and all my friends here in Kailua. I knew what kind of person you were as soon as I saw the reaction everyone had when they got the news, especially Hilliary, Shannon and Brian. I appreciate all that you have done not only for our country, but for our friends alike. Keep Hilliarys sister Faith in your sights as I know it would mean the world to her. I got to meet and hang out with your parents when thye paid us a visit....you are turely missed by all, and I hope to embrace you as a Brother when my time comes! God bless, and watch over your brothers in arms!

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Bocks!

To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip Bocks, 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.

I was so sorry to hear about Phil, he was a good friend for the time i knew him. He loved his family and his country and he died fighting for what is right and just in this world. Pride is too small a word to describe how I feel. I will always remember you Phil.

i am currently deployed in the middle east and just received the news about phil. i just can't beleive it. i remember running around the streets of the detroit area all night and getting into trouble with phil. for those who know it was always me, jimmy, vinny, steve, bannerton, and davidson running around troy and getting into adventures. we were all like marines, always faithful. i remember when phil joined the marines. i didn't fully understand at the time but i realized he had made a choice to step out of our childhood and become an adult. he inspired me to do the same and i joined the navy. the last time i saw phil was christmas of 2003. Some of our old friends gathered together at a bar in pontiac. i had not seen phil in almost 2 years and he was still the phil i remembered. he always had the kind of personality that attracted everyone. you just wanted be around him. this is my 4th deployment to the middle east and i am attached to VQ1, a reconassaince squadron from nas whidbey island. every time i'm out here i think about phil. for security reasons i cannot go into location and missions but i can share 1 story. there had been a mission that was flown on my first deployment were we had intercepted intel about a marine batallion that was traveling through our area of responsibility. this intel was recovered from a foreign signal. it had turned out that the batallion was approaching an ambush and we were able to relay the information to them and they were safely diverted. i thought about phil when this had happened. it could have been phil and i always find satisfaction at my job in knowing that. i miss you phil. everytime we fly a mission i think about him and the other marines out here. he changed my life and help me to break out of my childhood. he made me a better man. thank you phil, your country is proud to call you a marine, i am proud to call you my friend.i love you man.

I worked with Sgt Bocks at MWTC, Bridgeport, CA. I am actually the one who wrote his orders sending over to Afghanistan.
Everytime I think of him I have to laugh...I could always count on Sgt Bocks to come into the S-1, smelling like donkeys and with crazy long hair. He was always smiling and joking around. It is bizarre to know that he is not going to be coming back from this mission. He will be greatly missed. My sympathies go to his family and friends.

Thank you for serving your country. You are a hero, and will not be forgotten.

.

Words can not express the sorrow in our hearts today as we just found out about Phillip's death. It has hurt us so deeply.

My parents, Betty & Frank Powers, began keeping Phil when he was 6 months old. He was their 'first grandchild'. I never thought they would live to bury him. He was the joy in their life and to anyone who met him. He was the ring bearer in my wedding, like my baby brother.

I can not imagine the pain of losing a child and my heart goes out to Peggy & Kent.

All my love,