Christopher L. Marion Obituary

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."

August 20, 2011
Today my wife and I participated in a Run/Walk for the Missouri Fallen Soldiers at Lake of the Ozarks.
I was honored to walk in memory of Pfc. Christopher Marion. God Bless him and his family.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion:
Remembering Christopher 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

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To the family of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion:
Christopher 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

One of Marion's first nights in Iraq I heard someone running into the tents trying to lead his way back to his platoon. I had nightvision so I could clearly see Marion bouncing off the tents. I lead him back to the platoon area and we talked abit. We had a good laugh, Marion said, "wow it gets dark here". He was a good person and meant well. I could tell right away he was eager to learn from his platoon. I wish I could have served with him longer.

Oh, Chris! I still think of him so very often. It brings tears to my eyes when I think of all the good memories we had and the memories that I missed with him. I can still remember his funeral like it was yesterday. I KNOW that he is watching over me! I just KNOW that! He is missed by so many people and still deeply loved and appreciated! God Bless You!!!!

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Marion!

I only knew PFC Marion for a short time while we were getting ready to deploy. I still cant help missing and thinking of the brave young soldier. I thank him and his family for his and their sacrafice.

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)

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

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion, one year ago today.

The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Christopher rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Marion 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 Christopher, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS ON THIS EARTH. PLEASE HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

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! And that we now know our "Guardian Angel" personally!



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

My deepest and most sincere sympatht to the Marion family. I rode with The Patriot Guard to Anderson, MO last Saturday and all of those I spoke with that knew Chris commented on what a fine young man he was and how he will be missed.



Let it be known that I and many others share your pain and pray that God will be with you and comfort you in these hours of sorrow.



Patriot Guard Rider

I thank him for being a soldier and doing what others wouldn't do. He is a friend and I love him and his family. I will miss him, but i know that one day i will be able to say hello to him again. Thank you Chris for defending my rights and the rights of all American people.

I knew chris from the 9th grade in high school to the day of graduation. he was a good man and never did no wrong. he would come up with somthing nice to say if you were feeling down or even if you were the happiest person in the school i never got to see chris after he had joined the army but there is no doubt in my mind that he had tried to be the best soldier a man could be. To the family of chris i feel your loss and i am very sorry for you

I did not know Christopher but after reading the comments those who knew him wrote about him, I am so sorry to have not known him.

He looks so vibrant in his photo it just breaks my heart. Please know that he and his family are in our prayers.

My thoughts are with you kids and velma and lee in your time of need.

With Love the Other part of the Harmon family

To the family of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion--PI am so sorry for the loss of another find, young soldier. You have my sympathy and prayers. May you find comfort in the Lord.

A Proud 172nd Stryker Mom

Dianne Werner

Dear Family of Christopher Marion, brave soldier....Our hearts ache for you. We will never forget your beautiful young Soldier. We know your pain.

*T*

Sister of a Fallen Marine....

Our prayers go out to the Marion family. We feel unfortunate that we did not get to know Christopher due to only recently being introduced to the family a couple of years ago. We are proud to say that our family member was brave enought to serve our country and even give his life for our freedom. His presence will surely be missed and our prayers request God to embrace his loved ones and carry them through. God Bless.

PFC.MARION THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY YOU ARE A HERO.

I was Chris's Platoon Sergeant. Chris was a great soldier, he worked so hard and was integrated easily to our family here in Iraq. I was talking to him the night prior, we were talking of family and the Army. I remember it so vividly, I will miss that young man and regard him as a hero and will never forget him. I will continue to pray for his family, and if they need anything 3rd Platoon will do what is necessary. I know it must be hard, it's tough enough here. The boys miss him. God Bless you all.

I was very fortunate to know Chris. He was my brother's best friend who is also in the army. Chris was a great kid always eager to help someone out. Very polite guy. Had a great sense of humor. He will be missed dearly and I want his family to know that they are in my prayers ad well as everyone out there who has a son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, or sister in the military God Bless everyone

Kathryn F. Birdsong

I am the company commander for Charlie company. Christopher was a Soldier in my company. I remember when PFC Marion showed up to Iraq, he had this look on his face that I always remember whenever someone mentions his name. His solid greyish eyes with a hint of blue are what I remember most. The company is still trying to recover from missing our friends- our brothers. We pray for the family, and our hearts are with you. God Bless!

CPT Cedric L. Burden

C/1-327 IN

I was Chris's Platoon Leader. He had been with us for over 3 weeks. He was training hard and going on daily combat missions. He was a good young soldier. He had a big heart. The platoon is coming along as we have now lost 8 soldiers. I pray that the family stays strong and remember your son as a hero. What an excellent American he was.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Marion family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Christopher there wasn't much information released about you, but from what I read about your 3 buddies/brothers that you were with I just know your are and have to be very special. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

To the Family of Pfc. Christopher L. Marion:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young man who gave his life so selflessly. We lost our son 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. They will never be forgotten, never able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your memories will sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away. God Bless this courageous soldier and his family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

My GOD Bless your family,

I know what your going though, I just lost my brother (SSG Edward Karolasz) on Nov 19, 2005 in Iraq. Be stronge durning these tough times. I like to think they are in a better place, watching over us. They will forever be missed, and will always be heros. GOD BLESS!!!