Eric A. Fifer Obituary
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May 1, 2017
Rest in peace Eric. Thank you and G-d Bless. -Jim Glick
Kaelyn Armstrong
June 12, 2014
My father, Erik Armstrong, knew Eric. He was with him when he died. He never recovered. I think about Eric all the time. I pray for him and hope that he's in a better place.
Kaelyn R. Armstrong
October 7, 2013
8 years today and Eric has not been forgotten. He accomplished so much in so short of time. I will always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
February 18, 2013
In memory & honor of Eric Fifer. He will always be remembered.
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Jose Pedreira
May 26, 2012
I, my 9-year-old son, and the rest of my family, live in security and peace, because men like you, give more than is ever asked of them; give more than we can imagine; give more than we can ever give.
Though I never knew you, thank God that You knew, that your service, and your warrior soul, would be another brick in the wall of heroes that buffers our country from threats that ordinary people like myself cannot bear to know. Thank you Sgt. Fifer. You shall not be forgotten.
Chris Parnos
May 26, 2012
I do my best never to forget those that gave all. There many up there with you. You are in good company. Airborne!
May 26, 2012
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Kim Campbell
May 26, 2012
Think of you often kiddo. You are always in my heart. You're bravery knows no bounds.
Peggy Childers
October 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Eric A. Fifer:
Please accept my remembrance of Eric on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Eric A. Fifer:
Remembering Eric 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
Elizabeth Raab
May 22, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
steven hourigan
May 11, 2010
bravery and courage is the highest honor you can ever recieve,the world will soon see that your courage ,will allow so many to stay safe in this world thank you
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Eric Fifer is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
Kenna Larra
May 25, 2009
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In Memory of Eric ~ (Debra Estep)
October 7, 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 Eric, 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 –
(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
Peggy Childers
October 5, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Eric A. Fifer:
Eric 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
Lynn Kennedy
September 28, 2008
Sandee, Bruce and family; On this Gold Star Mothers day we want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget.
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project
wayne patterson
July 18, 2008
eric you are missed , zach has been in iraq 14 months , hope he gets home soon , wish you guys could meet again , i love you, wayne
May 10, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Fifer!
Alicia Garsez
February 19, 2008
Eric,
I miss you man! It has been over two years sense you left this world and I still think about you all the time, you have touched my life more than any of my mere words can describe. I have sense married and had a beautiful little boy. We now live in Italy and my husband is with the 173rd. This page has inspired me to create one like it for the fallen of the 173rd thus far. I also plan on majoring in humanitarian studies to help others and perhaps make a change in this vast world and you have inspired me to do so. You always thought of others and helping those in need. You were the most self-less person I have ever been blessed to meet and for that I thank you. I have sense met Flogging Molly in your honor which was a moment in life I shall never forget. I knew you were with me in that moment in time. I know you are watching over me and your family keeping us safe from worlds harm. I want to take this moment to thank you for inspiring me to better my life. To work on helping others and making a change in this world. Hoping to make a difference one day. It may not be a huge difference but if I can help a handful of people then my job is done. I thank you for showing me the way. For the inspiration and guidance. You truely are my guardian angel. I love you Eric. I love you more than words can express. I want you to know you are always thought of and never forgotten. Until we meet again!
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Jamie Thomas
August 14, 2007
Wow, I can't believe the time has passed. It still seems like yesterday when I got the phone call. Just letting you know, you're still thought about, each and every day. Thank you, Eric. Dana misses you..
August 13, 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)
July 23, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Fifer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 19, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC, WE MISS YOU
SFC (Ret.) Thomas Brown
January 31, 2007
I'll miss you, Eric.
Garnet Jenkins
October 7, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Fifer family, regarding the loss of Sgt. Eric A. Fifer, one year ago today.
A multitude of Thanks for this Young Hero's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Eric, in God's Care and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Fifer family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Sincerely hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the Peace of God and
the memories of Eric,
remain in your heart always
October 6, 2006
IT'S ALMOST BEEN A YEAR, AND I STILL CAN'T MAKE SENSE OF IT. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU.
JAMIE
July 19, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 2, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Angela Angeles (Simpson)
May 26, 2006
I went to high school with Eric at Greenwood High. We had JROTC together. He was such a wonderful, funloving guy. Always a joker and i can't ever remember him having a bad day. He and Futch are so much alike. He holds a permanent place in my mind. A tragic loss for certain, and his family has my deapest condolences.
Rose Starcher
May 3, 2006
I'm sorry for the loss of Eric. But I'm glad I was able to spend time with him before he passed away. There is so many things I remember about him. Like all his comic books he had. I remember packing 2 or 3 full boxes of them for him to put in storage. He even got my son addicted to them. Plus he had that huge mermaid glass table. He was definitly someone different and I'm happy for that. He could always make you laugh at anytime. It's sad we had to lose someone like him. I know he's looking down on us today and smiling though. He was always good at smiling. I'm sorry for your loss.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
December 19, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Fifer family in the loss of your dear son and hero Eric. I did not know Eric, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart. Mom your words melted my heart. You raised a special son. He was of a good spirit. I do hurt for you.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Dolores Diaz-Kowalski
November 12, 2005
My heart goes out to the family of this fine young man. I know the pain they are feeling for I lost the young man that died that day along with him, Nick Greer. He wasn't my son, but he lived with me for over a year and he became one of the family. I was very proud of him when he told me he was joining up. I know he and Eric were doing their job to protect us here at home and it helps alittle to know that he had a friend with him as he left this world for the next. I will keep your family in my prayers and thank-you for your ultimate sacrifice.
Dolly Glick
October 29, 2005
God bless you my Hero.I pray you are at peace in Gods loving arms.my three time Hero. every time I pass your grave my tears and prayers will be with you. you will never be forgotten.rest in peace my Hero.thanks for my freedom with many prayers Dolly Glick,
Alicia G.
October 26, 2005
There are no words to truely describe what Eric meant to me. He was my best friend, my only true friend...A man I fell in love with. Eric and I had met in High School. We grew apart and several years later I get a call out of the blue, low and behold it was my Eric. Our relationship grew from friendship into love over the phone. We talked everyday for hours and hours. He would call me from the shooting range just to make me laugh to make sure I was having a nice day. Eric was truely a gentleman and the worlds greatest man that I have ever been blessed enough to meet. He tried getting me to move in with him for months and talked about a fairytale life. Where we live happily ever after. Eric was taken too soon from this world. Yet he died doing what he believed in, protecting us, and our country. To Eric:
We may not of had our chance to live our fairytale. Yet I know that your watching over me, protecting me, and your loved ones. Keeping us safe from worlds harm, something you tried to do best. Eric I love you. I miss the hell out of you. Until we meet again. You will be truely missed and loved by us all. Rest in Peace my loving hero.
Daniel Boring
October 18, 2005
Eric you will not be forgotten you and your family will always be in our prayers.... SSG.Boring Daniel
Martin Isabelle
October 17, 2005
Eric Fifer was a great soldier and a great friend. It was a honor to serve by his side. He will always be remembered as a warrior and a hero.
Jim Morgan
October 15, 2005
The last time I saw Eric he was just a small boy. He became a man larger than life, a hero in our armed forces. The world is less without him. Our prayers go out to all of his loved ones.
His Cousins,
Jim, Jodi, Mike, Matt, and Katie Morgan
Barb Newberger
October 15, 2005
I don't know Eric personally, but my son Dan was a friend of his from 3/504th. Tho his heart is aching over the news of his friend, Dan told me what a great friend Eric truely was. He will be missed but not forgotten. Both my son and I want to thank Eric for his courage and bravery in defending our country. We send our heart felt sympathy to his family and thank them for such a wonderful son. May God help you through these difficult times. Thank you and God Bless you Eric. Rest in peace.
Barb & Dan
shawnee
October 14, 2005
God bless you for serving your country. May you Rest in Peace in our Saviors loving arms.
ERIC FLORES
October 14, 2005
this great young freedom fighter is no longer on this painful earth. he died defending all who were killed in the years before and after september 11 2001. the people who knew him could tell you every thing you could know about this great young man but his deication to fight for this country when so many would not that say every thing to know about the american hero who died defending liberty and freedom and will be remembered by me and all forever and ever. thank god for young great men like ERIC A. FIFER. may he be in the majiasty of heaven and god forever.
Virginia Williams
October 12, 2005
May God bless you in a very special way, as He took a very special person from this world to be with Him. I thank God every day for men like your son who are willing to fight for our freedom and the freedom of oppressed nations. I know Eric has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Jamie Thomas
October 12, 2005
I'm very grateful to have met Eric through my best friend. He was such a friendly person and just made life look like a blast. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rest in Peace Eric.
Henryk Zaleski
October 11, 2005
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.We owe you more than you will ever know.
Jamie Graves
October 11, 2005
God Bless and thank you to our military families~ We have some special angels watching over us ~ Jamie(Navy wife)
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