Howard S. March Obituary

Bro I can never think of you and not cry, I love seeing your star shine when I get my chance to fly in the sky maybe then my eyes will dry... Until I see you again

Climbing the rooftops with my brother

Today is your 38th birthday . I miss you so much my beloved son. My heart still aches. I take comfort in knowing that you are with the angels
and Abba Father.

Today I thought of you. I remember us getting 3 loads of family together and driving from Tennessee to Buffalo, NY for your beautiful service. We wanted to be there to bring love to you and support your dad, your mom, and sisters. Some of the people who drove in that convoy are no longer here and I hope you are all together enjoying every minute and looking over us. I'm so glad to have been there and I'm so thankful that you chose to fight for our freedom and this beautiful country. The men and women who choose to defend this country and protect our freedoms are the salt of the earth! May God bless them all and protect them. May God keep you and we will keep your memory alive forever. We love you. Till we meet again...............

Hi Howard, no words can express the loss I feel, but despite this, I am thankful to God for giving the world a true gem. A man who inspired selfless love and sacrifice for his country in a humble and quiet way. Thank you for being a shining light in my life Marine and I will always remember you. Rest in eternal peace.

Kappa Phi Youth Organization will strive to keep your memory and legacy alive Howard. Until we meet again.. Rest In Peace

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the March 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

Semper Fidelis bro, we all miss you

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Howard S. March:
Please accept my remembrance of Howard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

we will never forget u

Hello Howard,
Sorry it's been a while since I last wrote to you. However, I always keep you on my mind and in prayer. I know that you are looking out for all of us here. I also have a TAD trip coming back to Buffalo in June so I will be coming by to see and talk with you. Take care and we love a miss you.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Howard S. March:
Remembering Howard 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

Hello Howard,

I miss you! You will always live in my heart and prayers. I will see you again one day.

To the family of Lance Cpl. Howard S. March:
Howard 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

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,
Kenna

damn bro i cant believe you gone i remember we were in meps together i wish we couldve spent more time 2gther you were a cool dude when i saw that you passed away i was hurt because it couldve been me or ne1 else love you bro A1C Mario Woods

Hello My Sweet,
It has been 2 years since we put your remains to rest. I still cannot believe that you are no longer on earth with us. I (we) miss you so terribly, I think about you EVERYDAY. My heart and soul long to see your beautiful smiling face just one more time. I am confident that I WILL see you in Heaven, you are now part of the Lord's Angel service. Continue to look out for us down here, continue to make intercession for us.
Loving you always and forever,
Love Mom

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 Howard, 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

TO a proud mother I Howard D. Mattice SSgt (retired) wish to tell you my prayers continue; as you remember I was the one that brought him home for the final time and want you to know that I will always remember that night that I brought him home to you.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl March!

HEyyyy riKo wuts goin on dude
jus wanted 2 say that i love u and i miss sooo much man not a day goes by that we dont think of you 2 this very day i look at your pictures and i still cry save me a spot dude miss u much

Hey Riko I Want You To Kno I Love You An Miss You Alot I Wrote This Poem For You~

R.I.P. March

God Saw You Getting Tired
And A Cure Was Not To Be
So He Put His Hands Around
You An Whispered (Come Home
To Me)With Tearful Eyes We
Watched You Pass Away Although
We Loved You Dearly We Could
Not Make You Stay A Golden
Heart Stoprd Beating,Working
Hands Were Put To Rest God
Broke Our Hearts To Prove
To Us He Only Takes The Best!!

~Kheara Brown

I Love You Riko N Miss You Alot!!

To: Lisa Leeper

I was reading the Guest Book for Howard, and I was touched by your entry. I can't imagine the pain you are going through, and I am a mother and grandmother.

I thank God because He can help you heal. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal..." I am trusting God to restore your joy and to give you the peace that surpasses all understanding.

I have been in the Ministry since 1979 and have dealt with a great deal of death. It doesn't get easier, but bearable because of Christ and the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.

In 2004, God blessed me with a "personalized" tape ministry for our troops, and I consider it an "honor" to do what I do. If I had known Howard, he would have been one of mine. There are not enough hours in a day or ways to say "thank you" for all of your sacrifices! I will FOREVER salute Lance Cpl. Howard S. March!

Stay strong and encouraged. God has controll over ALL of your tomorrows!

Yours in Christ,

Minister Florence Duckett
Rose of Sharon Ministries, ltd

Please see:
www.roseofsharonministriesltd.org

It has been one year today Dear heart, we are still in shock and we still miss you very much and always will. They Memoralized you at your High School (Hutch-Tech), it was such a beautiful presentation and ceremony from your friends and former classmates. My heart still aches everyday, I wish I could've changed the outcome, but I am SO PROUD of you!! Your always in my heart and always on my mind forever.
Love Mom

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl March and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Lance Cpl. Howard S. March
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Thank you for his service to our country and the sacrifice made.
May you always find comfort in knowing that you and the world have been blessed to have had Howard in your life. May his spirit live forever!

To All who have signed this wonderful guest book paying tribute to my wonderful son....A HEARTFELT THANK YOU. I am still very much in shock and disbelief that my beloved is no longer here on earth, but I KNOW that he is with his Heavenly Father. Howard was a WONDERFUL Son. I miss him SO MUCH every single day. I count the days that we have been apart, it is still so fresh and very painful. God is kind and mericful to me and our family, it has truly been been his grace and mercy that has carried us through. Please continue to pray for us and our servicemen and women.
Lovingly in Christ
Lisa Leeper aka "Howie's MoM"

to my cousin that i only met once... you mom misses you so much...with love, sharon :)

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

My heart goes out to the ENTIRE Family. My God lead and provide. I lost my nephew in Iraq in August 2006. He also was a Marine, Staff Sergeant, EOD.

My deepest sympathy to the March and Town family for you lost. Being a Marine that knows of the sacrifices we make and a close friend of the Town family, I was deeply saddened by this tragedy. May God and Howard continue to smile upon us all.

Giving all honor and praises to our Lord and Savior, for He is worthy to be praised. Family, know that Howard has taken his place with our heavenly Father. Turn to the Lord in your time of need, for He will comfort and strenthen thine heart. Take refuge in Him. Love you.

Howard Sr and family, My prayers are with you all at this time. It made me so proud as his Aunt to see Howard Jr being honored in the Washington Post today. We must trust God at this time to heal our broken hearts. I love you.

Your Aunt & family,
Mary Town, (Rose)

I am truly sorry for your loss. It seems like this is never going to end. I don't think words will ever be able to replace the love you feel for the loved ones who we have lost. But just know, they did it for our protection. God Bless your family.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Please accept our condolences for your loss, our prayers that you find peace and comfort in our Lord, and our thanks for the sacrifice that your Marine, Howard, made for our country. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that there are many Marine families keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi.

My heartfelt sympathy to the March family in the loss of Howard. I did not know Howard, 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.Howard you are my 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 March Family...
I did not personally know Howard, but I felt as if I did through Mel. Everytime she spoke of her brother, she always did it with a smile in her face. I was told many stories of Howard and how great of a person he was. I know that Mel was very proud to have a brother like Howard.
My condolences go out to the March family, I know Howard will be missed but he also in a much better place right now next to god.
God bless you Mel and your family.

To Howard'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

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Howard S. March:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
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 none of us wanted to join, 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to 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 some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )

Howard....thank you for your brave service to our country.To his family and friends.....unfortunatly...I know what you are going through.I lost my son in the the same area last Nov. 19th of 2005.I pray for God to guide you through all of the tangles and to bring you peace and understanding. I know it is hard to cope with....but a strong faith in God and the help of family and friends does help.
Please contact me anytime if you need help.
The Family of LCpl Tyler Troyer
2/2 Golf Co.Weapons
KIA 11-19-2006 Al Karmah,Iraq

god bless u Howie u will be truly missed k-phi love #4 Johny boi

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE MARCH FAMILY. I AM A MOTHER OF A SOLIDER FROM FT BRAGG. THANK YOU LANCE CPL MARCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICE.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincere thanks for his service. May God grant you peace.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 4-6-06

To Howard's family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. My son, Brandon Callahan, and Howard attended Hutch Tech, joined the Kappas, and joined the marines together. Our boys grew up to be wonderful, brave young men. I am proud of all our soldiers and young people that wants to do good things with their lives. Howard will be missed. When times get difficult remember our men made decisions to do good with their lives and we all have to live with the decisions they make. GOD will give you the strength to carry on.

lance Cpl. S March
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever Amen.

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE PAIN AND SORROW YOU ARE EXPERIENCING. I LOST A SON, CPL. KENNETH CROSS, ON 8-27-06. HE WAS THE COMMANDER OF A STRYKER TANK THAT WAS HIT BY AN IED IN BAGDAD. I REALLY DO FEEL YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE IN TIME. HOLD ALL THE MEMORIES CLOSE AND THEY WILL COMFORT YOU.

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Lance Cpl. Howard S. March.
The Price this Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Howard rest safely in God's Loving Care and may God's Comfort and Grace be with the March family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always and with each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and through His love, give you the strength to go on.
Softly and slowly...
Time heals...