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Ashley Beemer
August 4, 2009
I know this site will be taken down tomorrow, but I still wanted to say that I can't help but to think of you. Things aren't going to be the same and I've realized that, but still have yet to accept it. I really miss you.
Jenn sbert
December 29, 2008
Travis you are a amazing person i miss you every day. You were a great friend and i will never forget you and the crazy things you would do. Like sneak into my house steal my mircowave and run I really miss you. And you are a great Marine and i was lucky to have you in my life
Terry Fellows
November 2, 2008
I had the distinct pleasure of serving with Travis during our OIF 05-07 deployment with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines. Travis carried a spirit about him that did not matter what was going on he could make those surrounding him forget long enough to laugh. My prayers go out to the Brake family as he will never be forgotten.
Kaysey Craig
October 6, 2008
My prayers go out to the family...I knew Travis as a kid...its been forever I was really sad to hear he was no longer with us...but I know he is in a better place...He was a great person...always smiling and laughing...he will be missed.
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Artemio Galvan
August 28, 2008
He was a good friend, and a very happy and kind person in general. I will miss the guy. My prayers go out to him and his family..
Megan
August 27, 2008
Travis, You were our families hero. You touched so many, We all Love and miss you very much. You are a awesome cousin!
William Rodriguez
August 25, 2008
I meet Travis in Nov 05 and the first time we talked i knew we were going to be friends. We were great friends and i will miss him. He had a good heart and we were always laughing about something. I will miss our conversations together. Rest In Peace my friend
TROY SCHIELEIN
August 7, 2008
SGT BRAKE...WOW, MY YOUNG MARINE IN 2/8 WILL BE MISSED BY AN UNCOUNTABLE NUMBER OF MARINES. HE IS ONE I COULD COUNT ON, THAT I PUSHED ON TO STRENGTHEN AND TO NO SURPRISE HE OVERCAME EACH AND EVERY OBSTACLE IN HIS PATH. I TOOK HIM TO MARSOC WITH ME AND THERE, WITH NO SURPRISE, HE WAS A STAR...A SMALL UNIT LEADER WITH THE EXPERIENCE, ENERGY, MATURITY AND COMMON SENSE OUTLOOK THAT TOOK CARE OF HIS MARINES AND ACCOMPLISHED EACH AND EVERY MISSION IN THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS...WHICH IS ALL A TRUE MARINE REALLY KNOWS HOW TO DO. SGT BRAKE, I AM SORRY I WAS ON THE MOVE AFTER RECIEVING YOUR EMAIL...THAT I WILL ALWAYS REGRET. YOU ARE A GREAT MAN, GREAT MARINE AND I WAS BLESSED AS A LEADER TO WORK WITH YOU AND HAVE YOU AS MY MARINE. SEMPER FIDELIS MARINE. OUT HERE.
Jon Raffa
August 5, 2008
Travis and I were close friends. We lived, served and partied together. I hope he is in a better place. I will miss him always.
Chrissy Müller
July 24, 2008
I met Travis when I was an exchange student in Ft.Wayne(2000)! He made my time being there one of the best times in my life with his charm and sense of humor.He was such a great guy. And I'm so grateful that I had the chance to meet him.
And through all these years since then we managed to keep in touch.And now that I learned he is gone..I just can't believe it.
My thoughts go out to his family. I'm very sorry for your loss.
ASHLIE BRADSHAW
July 17, 2008
WELL I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF SUCH A FINE MAN/FATHER SON I WAS TRAVIS NEIGHBOR FOR ABOUT HALF OF MY CHILDHOOD I REMEMBER THE DAYS HE WOULD DRAG ME OUT OF THE HOUSE AND SAY LETS PLAY GI JOE AND BRING OUT HIS BAZOOKA AND WEAR ALL HIS CAMOUFLAGE AND HIDE IN THE TREE TO ATTACK ME. MAN THAT BOY WAS SO INTO THE SOLDIER ERA. IT WAS CUTE BUT ALSO SO ANNOYING SINCE I AM A GIRL. BUT NO MATTER WHAT NOW I LOOK AT HIM AND I LOOK BACK ON THE TIMES I WANTED TO HIT HIM OR JUST BE MAD AT HIM AND I LAUGH. HE WAS REALLY REALLY INTO THAT AND NOW I KNOW WHY BECAUSE HE ENDED UP BEING JUST LIKE MIKE AND A WONDERFUL ROLE MODEL AND MARINE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY AND FOUGHT FOR US .WOW ITS A REALLY SAD SAD TIME AND THIS IS REALLY HARD FOR ALL OF US. WE WILL ALL BE HERE AND PRAY AND SOB WITH YOU SORRY I HAD TO SAY HELLO AND GOODBYE LIKE THIS
WE LOVE YOU TRAV AND FAMILY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT ALSO YOU WILL BE GREATLY REMEMBERED AS YOU CAN TELL FROM ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT YOU
LOVE ASHLIE
Timothy Stapfer
July 16, 2008
I served with Travis for two deployments. He was a good man and he will be missed. I will keep both him and his family in my prayers.
Linda Bradburn and Family
July 16, 2008
I cannot begin to imagine what your feeling but know that our prayers are with your entire family. We are very sorry for the loss of Travis. If you need anything at all we are only a block away...
Barry McCann
July 13, 2008
Travis, you will be missed. I'm very sorry I can't be there for your family right now, but I'm doing what I know you did very well and that is serving your country. I talked to my mom just today and she told me you had passed and its the only thing i could think of even while i was out on mission. My prayers are with you and your family and as are the prayers of my platoon. You will not be forgotten. With love from Iraq
SPC Barry McCann U.S. Army
Scott Propheter
July 12, 2008
Travis was a good Marine and a great friend. Always the life of the party, he lightened the mood wherever he went. Travis was my room mate for over a year, and a close friend of mine. Whether in combat or back at home, there is no one I would rather have at my side than Sgt Travis Brake. He was an amazing man and will be sorely missed.
Travis and Faith
July 11, 2008
David Rouze
July 11, 2008
Maureen and Mike,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family in a trying time.
Kim Dalmeijer
July 10, 2008
Although I did not know Travis personally, I know his father Mike. Mike has always shared his pride of his kids with me, and I have a deep respect for what Travis did for his country and his family.
I wish Mike, Maureen, Dustin, Cody and Tabitha all the strength and love in this difficult and sad time. My thoughts are with you !
Your friends from The Netherlands,
Kim, Linda and Charlize Dalmeijer
MaryEllen Wooten
July 9, 2008
I didn't know Travis, what I do know is that he served my country, for that he is loved and appreciated. May he rest in peace. A friend asked for prayers for his family, they have them. I am so very sorry and I pray the Brake family can find comfort, strength, and peace during this sorrowful time.
Missy Sturm
July 9, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Jason English
July 8, 2008
Mike, Maureen and Family
Last Friday I had just returned from the hospital upon learning of the passing of my wife's brother, when I heard the news of Travis's passing. Words can not describe the flood of grief I felt in that moment. As my family grieves your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I have known Mike from our cockpit hobby now for at least 4 years and although I have never met him in the flesh, he and his family are dear friends.
Dear friends, I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish you all strength, love and future happiness at this difficult time.
Your friends in Utah,
The English's (Jason "Killn", Wendy, Bryce and Brock)
Mike and Sandy Jastrzemski
July 8, 2008
Travis you were the light of your Mom and Dads eye Mike And Maureen were and are so proud of the man you became. And the pride of raising you kids we see in their smiles when they speak of you.We will miss your dumb jokes and that great smile when we think of you. Thank you for being a great nephew and a proud Marine in taking care of our country and freedom. Love Uncle Mike and Aunt Sandy
amber harding
July 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. He was my best friend growing up. I wish we would of kept in touch. He was a great friend.
chad weaver
July 8, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss, travis was a good person and a good friend.
Darren Williams
July 8, 2008
To my brother Mike and his family,
Mike you have been and always will be a wonderful father to Dustin, Travis, Cody and Tabitha. Travis was very lucky to have a dad like you in his very short time on this earth and I am very lucky to have had him for a nephew. I am so proud of all those kids. You and Mo have done a wonderful job rasing them.
The pain you and your family is going thru right now no words can describe, but just know that my family is thinking of you and you are in our prayers. God Bless You All
SEMPER FI
your Brother,
Darren
Megan Miller
July 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Travis' family and close friends. It was wonderful to be friends with him and I am very proud of him.
Laura Johnson
July 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Travis' family and friends he's a great person and i'm happy that i got a chance to know him
Grandpa & Grandma Brake
July 7, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Timi W
July 7, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you all. Words are simply insignificant and seemingly meaningless at times like these. All we can hope for is to just get through the days to come so we can once again remember all the joy that the person who has passed brought us. My marine, Chris, is with you now. I hope he brings you some comfort. I know he truely valued Brake's friendship.
Tracy Brown/ Ordaz family
July 7, 2008
My Deepest sympathy to Greg Brake Travis's Dad and Gaylord Brake Travisi's Grandfather and their family for their loss.
Millie Bartels
July 7, 2008
My dear Travis, you're going to be missed immensely! You became part of our family and the thought that we'll never see you again breaks my heart. Xylina and you were so happy! Even though I was only Xylina's aunt and godmother, you also asked me for her hand in marriage. Such detail and class! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I miss you.
Tia Millie
Renae Dockery
July 7, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your lost will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Northrop
July 7, 2008
Mike & Maureen,
I would like to pass on my Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Being the father of a soldier myself, I know the things you have, and are still going through, but I also know the immense pride that you feel as well. My family's prayers are with you. God's Speed
Rachel Simonis
July 7, 2008
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. I love you all!
My Deepest Sympathy,
Rachel
Luis Mañón
July 7, 2008
Travis,
I can not find the words to express my gratitude to the Lord for allowing us to know you and share time with you. You made an everlasting impression in our life with your kindness and love for others. Even though you are not with us at this time, you will always live in our hearts and many others that got the opportunity to know you.
My condolences to your family and Xylina and we will have them in our prayers always.
Luis and Barbara Mañón
Michael Cole
July 7, 2008
You and your family are in my thoughs and prayers.
Kali Pepple
July 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to Travis's family! May he rest in peace!
Maureen Williams
July 6, 2008
Thank You all, Maureen and Mike
Tim Bradburn Jr
July 6, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to let us know. I have experienced death a lot in my life, but I can not imagine the pain and sorrow that would come in losing a son/brother/father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gabriel Vogelsong
July 6, 2008
I will miss seeing his smiling face and his stern manly handshake. My prayers go out to the family and his friends. May God bless you and keep you close to his heart.
Janet McCann
July 6, 2008
I will miss Travis stoping by when he came to town. To all his family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a out standing guy. My prayer are with you.
Nitalya Duran
July 6, 2008
My deepest thoughts go to the family and friends of Travis.
Chris Greaf
July 6, 2008
I recently read how important the dash is between your birth date and death date. Travis' dash in life was so important to so many. He will be long remembered by the many that loved and knew him for his dedication in protecting our country. I will also remember him as the child who took on things that children should be protected from. I knew him better than he would have ever known as a friend of his dear mom, who kept me up on his accomplishments, whereabouts and trials. I find it difficult to find words with any kind of comfort for his family and friends. I simply have to ask that God give them continued strength and comfort and thank God for the gift of Travis for the time given in his dash. Never forgotten and remembered with a smile.
Becky (Johnson) Silkworth
July 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the first day I met Travis in Kindergarten. I just loved how he wore camouflage to school. He has always been a great friend to myself as well as many others. He is a hero and will live on in the hearts of each person he met. He made an impact in my life, and I will continue to spread his legacy on to others. Our prayers are with you and God Bless.
Marion Stults
July 6, 2008
This old WW2 Marine Corps veteran offers his condolences to the surviving family members of Sgt. Travis F. Brake. May he rest in peace.
Mr.Mrs. Amburgy
July 6, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Patricia Jauregui
July 6, 2008
I am sorry to hear that he is gone my thoughts go to the family.
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