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1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet
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Brandon R. Dronet Obituary
1st. Lt. Dronet was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, New River, N.C.
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Mary Sovie
February 17, 2024
Remembering you on this 18th Anniversary! Never forgotten!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2023
Remembering you on this 17th Anniversary.
Ret Major Jeff Hullinger
February 17, 2023
I will never forget. 17th anniversary. I was on the Djibouti deployment before Brandon. I trained at HMT-302 with Brandon, Heath, LCpl Large, and LCpl Sovie. I finished training two weeks before Brandon, so I was sent on the first 464 det. I am always thinking of our Condor family that we lost.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2021
15th Anniversary and never forgotten!
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Mary Sovie
February 16, 2020
14th Anniversary and never forgotten!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2019
Always in our thoughts & prayers on this 13th Anniversary.
Charlie Gili
November 21, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Brandon R. Dronet US Marine 1st Lieutenant.
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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2018
We will never forget!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2018
The 12th anniversary of the tragic event that changed all our lives forever. It is still surreal. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all of you. Remembering you & your family in my prayers. Semper Fi
Mary Sovie
May 29, 2017
We will never forget!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2016
Here we are at the 10th anniversary of losing our loved ones and our hearts still broken. Thinking of you & your family today and praying for you all every day. We share this day of sorrow but also the joy when we all meet with them again. Hugs! Mary
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2015
Remembering your sacrifice for all of us on this 9th anniversary. To your family & friends, {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and keeping you all in my prayers daily.
Nate Emery
January 22, 2015
We think about you all the time brother. Can't spot an LSU sticker without thinking of. Semper Fi brother.
Mary Sovie
May 26, 2014
Thinking of you today 1st Lt. Dronet and your family.
February 19, 2014
My thoughts are with the family. God bless you and comfort you. Lt. Dronet was a true American hero
(SSgt) Tyler Parris
February 18, 2014
I still pray for your family and the other families of the Condor 10 accident. My heart is heavy today.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2014
Remembering you today 1st. Lt. Dronet. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 8th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless.
February 18, 2013
Remembering you on this day Lt Dronet.
We will never foget.
Mary Watson
Georgetown, Texas
Tyler Parris
February 18, 2013
You are still an inspiration to me. Semper Fi.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2013
Remembering you today 1st. Lt. Dronet. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 7th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless.
December 1, 2012
In memory of Brandon Dronet for his service and sacrifice to this Country.
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you today 1st Lt. Dronet and your family. Thank You! Mary
Drew Smith
February 17, 2012
Lt...Its been six years and it still doesn't seem like its been that long. I have been thinking about this day for over a week and not really wanting it to be here. But the memory of y'all still hasn't faded for us, you are still fresh in our hearts. Thanks for everything sir. Semper Fidelis
February 17, 2012
We will always remember the sacrifice that you made for us Lt. Brandon. May you rest in peace.
Mary Watson
Georgetown, Texas
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2012
It is so hard to believe we are at our 6th anniversary of the most painful day of our lives. Time hasn't eased the pain, I think we've just had to adjust to living with it. Our loved ones will always be treasures of our heart, but losing them was like losing a piece of our self. Yet, we must go on and carry them with us wherever we go and celebrate their life along the way. They will never be forgotten!
Please know your family and friends remain in our prayers and we will never forget 1st. Lt. Dronet's sacrifice.
God Bless! Mary
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet:
Always remembering Brandon. "Some gave all."
Summer
February 16, 2012
I just want you back.....I need you, the kids need you.
Nate Emery
February 19, 2011
Angie & I think about you all the time brother.
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet:
Please accept my remembrance of Brandon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Drew Smith
February 17, 2011
Well Lt.. This day is still a day that doesn't sit well in my stomach. But today is not a day for mourning, but a day of remembering our friends and how they lived. I miss you and everyone from that day. And to Summer, Lori and I are always thinking about you and the kids and not just on the anniversary day. We see you on FB, and Lori keeps tabs on y'all. Semper Fidelis.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2011
Here we are at the 5th anniversary; an anniversary that none of us wanted to have. As our hearts continue to ache for our loved ones, we all have had to find our way through the grief and learn how to deal with the loss in our own way. For my family, it is our faith in God and knowing that He is in control and nothing surprises Him, that helps us through each day. The support of family, friends, community and the prayers of people we may never meet keeps us going. And through it all, we continue to celebrate Nic's life and he remains a part of our lives each and every day. My family continues to pray for you & your families and be assured we will never forget the sacrifice 1st Lt. Dronet made. God Bless!
Mary
Nic's Mom
A R
January 17, 2011
Happy Birthday Brandon. Lots of people thinking of you and missing you today and always.
David Dowell
January 7, 2011
R.I.P Brother.
I knew you as Recruit Dronet. 2 BN, G Co, PLT 2058. July-Oct 1991.
I'll never forget
Tyler Parris (SSgt)
December 22, 2010
It was about this time of year that 1st Lt Dronet took me up in his helo for a flight around the Djiboutian moonscape. I worked on computers for the wing. Thank you, sir. My heart is heavy today.
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet:
Remembering Brandon 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
Drew Smith
February 17, 2010
Hey Lt, checkin' in on ya and to say, "Hi". Been thinking about you and the other guys lately. I still can't believe that its been four years. I have been chat'n with the guys and saying the same thing, tthat it doesn't seem that long ago. And lately there seems to be something that remind me of y'all all the time. Know that you are in our thoughts and never will you be forgotten in our hearts. Semper Fidelis Brother.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2010
Four years have passed.....our hearts still ache. May our memories bring us comfort & joy as we remember our heroes. Thinking of you all and praying for your families as we share this day that forever changed our lives and brought us all together.
August 7, 2009
Words can't explain.........
Always & Forever,
Summer
Kenna Larra
April 28, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Brandon's Headstone
March 15, 2009
Mary Sovie
February 24, 2009
Here is the website to checking out the Memorial to Capt. Willard and honoring all our loved ones from February 17, 2006. The previous link was missing a letter. Thank you Rev. Willard for sharing that with all of us. God Bless!
http://www.epasd.org/5598104279306217/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=305119&C=52983
David Willard
February 17, 2009
To the family of Brandon Dronet: Just want you to know that we dedicated a memorial to my son, Capt. Bryan Willard this past September. On the memorial, we recognized all who perished on Feb 17. You may check the link at www.epsd.com then hit the quick link EP High; then the link forever a panther. Our familiies are linked together forever. Our prayers continue for you today. We shed a tear, but will forever remember our heroes.
David T. Willard,
Father, of Capt. Bryan Willard
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2009
It is hard to believe that we are at the 3rd anniversary of losing our heroes. Our hearts still ache, their loss we feel always and their memory and sacrifice we will never forget. As we continue to celebrate their lives, may God bless our families and bring comfort to our broken hearts. You are in our prayers daily. Mary
Drew Smith
February 17, 2009
Hey Lt., Three years later and you still are on everyones mind. You and the other will always be on our minds and in our hearts. Thank you for everything that you have done for all of us. Its been my privilege of knowing you, thank you for enriching my life. Semper Fi Brother.
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet:
Brandon 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
Father Marc Vincent
August 29, 2008
Dear family of Brandon,
I thank you for Lt. Dronet's sacrifice on the Altar of Freedom. I never met Brandon, but he served my family, not only by protecting our freedom, but also by serving as my oldest son, Lt. Benjamin Vincent's mentor while he was enrolled in LSU/Southern University's NROTC program.
Brandon will never be forgotten and his life is a testimony to us all.
May God bless you and keep you all; may He make His face to shine upon you; may He be gracious to you; and above all else may He give you, and all those you love His peace....
Padre
August 17, 2008
In Miami for Air and Sea show Miss you Cuz
August 17, 2008
Jodi and Job Armenta
June 23, 2008
Just needed to say I was thinking of you today. Sadly we are sending a very special young man your way. He loves Marines and would have made a fine one himself. Please look after our little Albert.
USMC Officers in Life & in Death
June 7, 2008
OCS 2
June 7, 2008
O C S
Maj M. B. Parlor
June 7, 2008
Devil Dawg:
You have no pics on this site. I will have to change that...
Jeremy Jones
June 6, 2008
I knew him in high school, my sister graduated with him, and I would have graduated with his brother John. I was on a ship off the coast when he went down. God bless him and Summer and all their children
Maj M. B. Parlor
June 4, 2008
Devil Dawg:
May Your Soul Rest - In - Peace.
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain'
Bobbie Braswell
May 28, 2008
I miss this young man and his special little family more than words can say.
May 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Dronet!
Kim Hebert
May 25, 2008
I new Brandon when he was around eight or so. My sister was married to his dad Gene. We had some great times he was a really nice kid. I was only a few years older than him but we still played and I always had a fun summer. Hadn't seen him in a very long time and was very sorry to hear that he was gone. But we are very proud of him and I will never forget him. God Speed Brandon. We will never forget you and what you have done for everyone.
Drew Smith
February 29, 2008
Lt, I am glad to see that a guest book can make someone feel better about remembering our fallen ones. I can never forget the sacrifice you and the others have given for us. I still have trouble seeing pictures of y'all around the anniversary. But I mudle through it and move on remember you throughout the year, every year. So it is safe to say that I think of you often. I miss you and the others. Thank you for your service and giving me the chance to know you. Semper Fidelis my brother.
Capt. Nate Emery, USMC
February 18, 2008
Angie and I are thinking of you and your family today brother.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and all your family & friends as we share this 2nd anniversary. We will never forget their service and sacrifice. Mary (Mom of Lcpl. Nicholas Sovie 7/28/85 - 2/17/06)
Landon Llewellyn
August 25, 2007
To the family of 1stLt. Dronet,
Even though it has been sometime scince the incident, I think of those lost that night nearly every day. Their selfless service and sacrifice is the clearest representation of what they stood for. 1stLt. Dronet was always a pleasure to work with when our daily tasks crossed paths. He was truly a fine officer. He lives on in all that knew him. Most directly in you his family but also in all of us who bare the "Eagle Globe and Anchor" and salute our "Stars and Stripes"
With deepest condolences,
USMC Sgt HMH-464
August 16, 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 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Dronet and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Nate & Angie Emery
February 18, 2007
Brandon, Angie & I still think about you all the time. Your family is in our prayers, and the Marine Corps Ball this year was particularly sad at times when thinking of you.
Semper Fi,
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2007
On this year anniversary I just want to say thank you for your service and sacrifice....you will never be forgotten. I know the pain in the hearts of those you left behind and it forever links our hearts together. We will always share this anniversary date that forever changed our lives, broke our hearts and altered the path of our lives. To all the family and friends of Brandon, please know that we pray for you all each and everyday.{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Mary (Mom of Lcpl. Nicholas Sovie 7/28/85 - 2/17/06)
Garnet Jenkins
February 17, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of 1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet, one year ago today.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Brandon rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Dronet family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Brandon, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Barfield
October 30, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
May God Bless your family during this time. I Lost my brother 9/1/05
in Iraq (Ssgt. George R. Drauhn Jr. naive of Shreveport, La). I promise the days will get easier!
MARY WATSON
October 12, 2006
To Mrs.Brandon Dronet and Family:
I am so sorry of your loss. My grandson is a Marine stationed out of Camp Pendleton. He returned from Iraq in March. Anytime we loss a Marine it is like we have lost one of our own children. I pray for your family that you will find peace.
mary Watson
Brian Bonehill
October 2, 2006
I was deployed with Brandon in Djibouti for a better part of 3 months from Thanksgiving up until the accident. In that time I spent a great deal of time with not only Brandon but many of the Marines in their detachment. I can say that there wasnt a day that I didnt at least run in to Brandon and his "twin" Pete Lisowski(those 2 were ALWAYS together). He was a model officer and a faithful family man, talking often of his family and children. I was glad to have made such a wonderful and true friend. May God Bless his family in their time of loss. Brian Bonehill, Capt, USAF
Kathy & Don Pawson
May 29, 2006
You don't know us, but we know of you through our son Capt Greg Pawson. Brandon was a true American Hero. Our hearts share in your pain. We just want you to know you are being thought of today, on this Memorial Day. You are in our prayers. Thank you and thanks to your family for the sacrifice you have all made to our country to make this a safer place to live.
In Christ's Love,
Kathy & Don Pawson
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 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 THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
MARINE MOM
GySgt Joshua Stelly
March 24, 2006
Loss of a Brother
Over the past 28 years, just as everyone else who knows Brandon, we have shared so many great memories together. (Too many to list..) From the years in Henry during school and through the years in the Marine Coprs together, Brandon has and always will be my brother I love so much. It is so hard for me to accept that this wonderful person, friend, husband, father, son, grandson and Marine can no longer physically be here with us anymore. We must all know that he is preparing a better place than we know now, for his family and friends so we may be reunited again. Summer, always hold him in your heart, and he will give you hope, strength and happiness you all so deserve. You and the kids must always remember, he loves you all and will always be there for you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids always, and know I will always be here if I am needed. He will be missed by all I know, but I miss my buddy so very much and I am so proud of him for all his hard work and success in life, family, school and the Marine Corps. I thank you brother for your service and sacrifice to our great Nation. My friend, here's a few words for you: Go Tigers....and Semper Fi....
Gabriel Edwards
March 23, 2006
Dear Dronet Family,
I LCpl Gabriel Edwards served with 1st Lt Dronet while depolyed to Djibouti. I am deeply saddened to hear about this tragedy. I have added the entire family to our prayer list at church. Let us thank God for Lt Dronets selfless service. The Lt and I became immediate friends when he learned about my desires to becoming an Officer in the Corps. He was a great inspiration to me in becoming a new Marine Corps Mustang. In order to honor his sacraficial service, I promise I will complete my goal of becoming an Officer in the Marine Corps. GOD SPEED AND SEMPER FI!
Mildred Meléndez Sánchez
March 18, 2006
Dear Dronet Family:
My brother the airman Staff Sgt. Luis Meléndez Sánchez from Puerto Rico lost his life in the same accident. My family prayers and condolences thoughts are with all of them to rest in peace…
Nate & Angie Emery
March 15, 2006
Summer, words cannot say how sad we were to hear of Brandon's passing. We can only imagine what you and the children must be going through. We attempted to send flowers, but had much difficulty obtaining a valid address.
Angie screamed when she read the article here in the Okinawa edition of the Star & Stripes.
I have lost a few friends in the years since TBS, but none have affected me as much as Brandon's.
Angie and I were reminiscing about that last dinner the two of you hosted before we all left TBS to go our separate ways. Our 4 oldest still talk about that shrimp gumbo.
Our memory of the 2002 Marine Corps Ball with both of you is something we'll cherish forever.
I think about Brandon every day, and I know that this is no comparison, but I try not to go too deep, because the pain comes quick. We think of you often these days, and hope that you are finding the strength to make it through every day. We know that you and your family are pround of him. I don't think there is a person on this earth who met Brandon, and didn't smile. His sense of humor was infectious. He made me laugh even during our worst times in the field at TBS, it seemed like he and I always ended up with the heavest crew-served weapons, and when I didn't thik I could haul that M240G any further, there was Brandon, trying to take it, or the spare barrel bag from me, despite the crushing weight of his own load.
I truly miss him, Summer, and I will carry him with me, always.
Please drop us a line if you need anything, or just want to talk.
God Bless you and your family,
Nate & Angie Emery
Bobbie Braswell
March 5, 2006
Summer,we hope you and the children will find comfort in knowing that Brandon was so loved,admired and respected by family,friends and fellow Marines alike.He will long be remembered by those whose lives he touched.
Mr. Willie and I will always cherish the memories we have of Brandon,you and the children during the years we were neighbors.That time was a very special part of our lives.You will always be considered Family.
Love always,Bobbie and Willie Braswell
Jamie, Kristi, Beau and Easton Webb
March 5, 2006
Summer,
I've never had the pleasure of meeting you or your family but I've found myself praying for all of you daily since first hearing of this tragic, tragic accident. My sister Nicole loves you and Brandon and your family just as much as if you were part of our own family so in a way I suppose I feel I know you if only a little bit.
I can't even begin to imagine your sorrow or pain and certainly not the road that lies before you. Know that the circle that supports you is so much larger than you could imagine and full of more love for you and your family than you could dream. Many, many people will be praying for you and with you in the coming weeks, months and even years.
God Bless your courageous Marine…a grateful nation will forever be indebted to you and your family for your sacrifice.
Marisa Blancas Rogers
March 4, 2006
Summer, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, family and friends.
Jodi Armenta
March 3, 2006
This is easily the hardest thing I have ever tried to write. How to express the sorrow we all feel in the loss of such a great man. Having Brandon and Summer here in North Carolina with us was like having a piece of home. I always thought of them as family. My kids joked that Dustin and Cody were like their cousins becuase we were all from Louisiana and had known each other before we got to NC. Brandon will be missed for a very long time. To Summer and kiddos we are your family and will be there for whatever you may need. Brandon you are loved and missed more than words can express.
Heather Hebert Robino
March 2, 2006
My sincere condolences to you Summer, the children, Brandon's Parents, and all of the friends and family that will miss him.
Judy Tassin
February 28, 2006
My prayers will always be with the family he left behind. He was a special gift from God.
Rachel Mercer
February 28, 2006
My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Please know that my family values more than words can express the ultimate sacrifice made by your loved one. It grieves the entire nation to lose such a remarkable hero. May God bless you and your family.
In gratitude,
Traci Uhrich
February 28, 2006
Our heartfelt thanks for your sacrifice. You are forever a hero in Heaven as you were on Earth. Our prayers go out to all who knew and loved you.
Traci and Matt Uhrich
February 28, 2006
Our heartfelt thanks for your sacrifice. You are forever a hero in Heaven as you were on Earth. Our prayers go out to all who knew and loved you.
Jason Estright
February 27, 2006
To the Family and Friends of Brandon,
My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. I want to thank him for protecting my freedoms. (A life long friend of Bryan Willard and his family)
Alan Rivers
February 27, 2006
Summer and Family,
While I didn't know your husband, Brandon, I pray for you and your family. May God comfort you in a time of loss. We know that your husband/father was proudly serving his country. May God bless.
Alan
2 Corinthians 1:1-10
1stLt Demetrias Crosby-Woods
February 26, 2006
To the Dronet Family:
I had the pleasure of working with Lt Dronet at MAG-29 about a year or so ago in garrison. The news of his passing affected me greatly. I have had you and Brandon in prayer for the last week and will continue to keep you in prayer. I know that Brandon is with God, now. He is looking down from heaven watching over you and smiling (as he did often). Remember that he is with you ALWAYS. His spirit lives on
forever. May God bless and keep you...
Cody Dronet
February 26, 2006
Daddy,
You are my hero. May the force be with you. I love you.
Your son,
Cody
Alan Cook
February 24, 2006
Thank you for being an American Hero & Thank you for protecting our freedom. God Bless you, your family, your friends, & everyone whose heart you touched. Alan (lifelong friend of Capt. Bryan Willard)
larry & alisha epperson
February 24, 2006
Words can not express how sad we are over Brandon's passing from our lives. But he will not be forgotten. He was a man of courage and honor. A wonderful father, husband and friend. Our lives were truly blessed and enriched having known him. We are so thankful and blessed for his sacrifice he gave for the freedom we all know. We have such wonderful memories of the years we lived next door. Summer, you and Brandon and the children are truly the kind of friends that are precious and dear. We will continue to remember you all in our hearts and our prayers. We love you very much.
Amber Ritter
February 24, 2006
I remember being 13 walking in Summer and Brandon's wedding. I always looked up to them and they always included me even though I was probably the annoying younger cousin. I saw Brandon twice this past year, which is unusual because we all live far away. 1st Brandon came to Fort Lauderdale for the Air & Sea show. He invited me and my friends and we watched him and his crew fly two helicopters in the show. He was so proud of being a pilot and loved talking to people about flying. I took him and some of his marine buddies down to south beach, that is the last picture I have of him, and I am glad to remember him that way. The 2nd time Brandon, Summer, Dustin, Kourtnie, Cody, and Maddie came to Florida for a family trip to Disney. I drove to meet them for the weekend and it was such a nice time. The family they have become and the kind of people they are is something to admire. Brandon will truly be missed, but I know he will continue to love and protect his family and friends.
art j. ramirez
February 24, 2006
The Dronet Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are for you all during these weeks of such profound loss for your family.
Brandon's loyal and dedicated service to God, Country and Corps humbles us his Marines, he lead.
May Our Lord in His Eternal Love give you rest and peace. My undying love and respect for Brandon's and your great sacrifice, I remain...
semper fidelis
A.J. Ramirez/USMC (Ret.)
Angela Gayneaux-Godwin
February 24, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon's family. I grew up and went to school with both Summer and Brandon. He will be greatly missed. His memory will linger on through Summer and their four beautiful children. I think Summer summed it up best saying "that he traded his wings for another kind...those of a guardian angel." Therefore, he will live on. God bless his family!!
Angela, David, Angelle & Monique
Eric and Anna Piper
February 24, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. With our symptahy.
Eric, Anna, Jon and Evan Piper
Maj Timothy Missler
February 24, 2006
To the family of Brandon Dronet, my name is Maj Timothy Missler and I was Brandon's on-wing during his primary flight training at VT-6 in Pensacola Florida. Of the thirteen on-wings that I trained during my tenure at VT-6, Brandon was undoubtedly my favorite. His stellar attitude, work ethic and professionalism made him an absolute pleasure to be around. He always had a smile on his face and was one of the easiest people to ever be around. I could tell from the first time that I met him that he was one of the "good guys"; an excellent individual who was going to make a positive impact in the Marine Corps.
A special bond always develops between an on-wing and his student as he/she progresses to their initial solo flight in flight school. That bond may contain either positive or negative memories, however one always exists. I can honestly say that Brandon and I had an excellent relationship; one of mentorship, friendship and a common love of country, family and the Marine Corps. During my time as his On-Wing and his subsequent time in the Training Command while he learned to fly helicopters, I had the pleasure of not only getting to know Brandon, but his family as well. I knew of his love of everything from Louisiana (whether it be Cajun food or LSU football). I knew of his love for Summer and their four children. I also knew of his love of the CH-53E (this was the only airframe that he ever wanted to fly). At this most difficult of moments, I am taking some small consolation in the fact that Brandon was lost doing something that he loved in the only airframe that he ever wanted to fly.
When I discovered that Brandon was a crewmember who perished in that accident off Djibouti, it hit me with an intensity that I hadn’t experienced in the previous losses of my life. I know all too well that there are no words that I can offer that will provide comfort or take the pain of your loss away. However, I want you to know that you are not alone in grieving Brandon. Brandon left behind a legacy of excellence in everything he did and brightened the lives of everyone with whom he came in contact with. He was an outstanding husband, father, son and Marine Corps Officer who made the world a much better place during his short time on earth. I know that Brandon is in heaven right now doing the same thing that he did on earth; he is watching over his friends and family, protecting them from those who wish them harm.
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and don’t hesitate to contact me if I can do anything to help you in your time of mourning and recovery. With deepest sympathies.
Brad Shepler
February 23, 2006
God Bless this American Hero who died protecting our way of life! To the Family and friends of this fallen hero "Thank you"! As a close friend of Capt. Bryan Willard and former Navy Seabee I can understand the sacrifice these men endured. Thanks to great men like your son, this country will remain strong. Thank you for your sacrifice! God Bless Our Fallen American Heros, and The heros that protect us everyday all over the world. Family and friends of Brandon you are in our Prayers!
LtCol Ken Thompson
February 23, 2006
My thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of Lt Dronet. “Sgt D.” was a great man and a magnificent example of a Marine, Father, & Husband. Many former RS New Orleans Marines who served with Sgt D are grieving his passing with you & we just want you to know that he has our deepest respect and admiration for his selfless duty and sacrifice to our Corps & Country. It was truly a privilege to serve with Brandon R. Dronet and his presence in our Corps will be remembered & sincerely missed.
Josh and April Morales
February 23, 2006
To Brandon's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
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