Eric J. Kruger Obituary

My son, we are going to your memorial plaque at SMU today. You are still sorely missed and I will never forget what a proud Father you made me. Hooooah!

This coming Memorial Day 2025, I honor the memory of then MAJ Kruger, my boss at The Old Guard.

Never forgotten. Veteran's day 2022.

Dear Eric, remembering you on this Memorial Day. I will always remember our time together at Fort Leavenworth 2000-2001.
Your classmate and friend. Debbie Liddick, USAF, colonel (retired)

Thinking of you Eric on this Memorial Day. Remembering when we were in Texas for Doug´s wedding and you went to the store to get these giants hamburgers and made them for us.

Thank you for your service to our country. Love and miss you

My Dear Son Eric,
I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day. I miss you so much. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifices for our country and thank you for your bravery. I like to remember the good times we had as a family. The football games with your team and your brother, Douglas team. You are my hero.
Love your Mom or Mommason (as you liked to call me).

Dear Kruger family! My sincerest condolences over the loss of Eric. May his legacy live on. Thank you Eric for you ultimate sacrifice and may you rest in eternal peace! Thank for you service to this country!

My condolences to your family. My deepest appreciation for your service to our country.

God please watch over the family of beloved Lt. Col Eric J. Kruger. May his memory be a blessing to them always. Before he earned his impressive ranks, he was already their hero. Sending you all so much love.

Thank you for your SERVICE! And to the family I thank you for your sacrifice. May God continue to bless you.

Dear Kruger family. I enjoyed many good times with Eric at SMU. May family and friends cherish the great memories of Eric and provide comfort and solace to you in his spirit.

I truly appreciate and honor your family´s service and sacrifice for our country. Your son was a hero and my thoughts are with you.
Thank you

Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for all Americans, you are a true hero.

Deepest condolences on the loss of serviceman and beloved family member.

I remember all the good times we had and some of trouble we made. God bless

Thank you for the sacrifice you gave for our country.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your memory lives on in the hearts of your friends and family.

I can´t imagine what your family has gone through. I´ve never lost a child, and that has to be the most painful thing imaginable. I´ve lost siblings, and my sister Karen (whose birthday is today), died this year. She was my "twin". I am 11 months and three weeks older, but for one week a year, we were the same age. Grief can´t be compared, but losing Eric while he was so young must have been so unbearable. I grieve for the loss of your son. And your brother. We move on, but we never forget. Nor should we.

Dear Kruger family, I appreciate your family legacy of service and sacrifice for our country.

Please accept my condolences.

It has been 15 years now. You are remembered well by all that you touched, and many that never even met you. Your beautiful sister has kept your flame awake and alive, and through her art you will live forever even on this side of the celestial plain. Gods bless and keep you.

Thank you for your service Eric. I remember (with a full heart) the day your sister heard of your loss. I will never forget it. You meant the world to her and so many others... RIP

Brother Kruger was a very cool guy. Only knew him for a short time at SMU but enjoyed his wit and company very much.

My deepest sympathies for the loss of this great man, and thank you and your family for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.
Wishing Eric´s family peace and comfort.

I am writing as a friend of Kristy´s. I attended a gathering with her the day after she lost Eric. Your family´s terrible loss has not been forgotten, and I remain grateful for his service. Your family is in my thoughts on this difficult anniversary.

My condolences go out i know he was a great man and i thank him for protecting and keeping this country safe God bless him

To the family of Eric Kruger. I went to high school with Eric. One funny memory I will share is buddies - Todd Rominger, Dale Oldfield, Kenny Hunter, Paul Ford, Scott Messick and a couple of other friends went to go see the movie Ghostbusters! We sat and took up almost the whole front row! I´m sure we acted crazy as most high schoolers do. Then we pulled all back in Romingers van and went to eat pizza together! That was one crazy funny time!
Thanking you all and him for his service to America!

I hope that funny memory you can picture. God bless you all! Praying for you today

Thank you and your son Eric for your heroic service. Along with my country I am eternally grateful.
May God bless you and your wonderful family.

Dear Eric,
You are so loved and missed dearly. I often think of your humor and how you lived life to the fullest. Kristy definitely has your sense of adventure and you should see how she´s playing music all over this beautiful country in your honor! Rest easy, soldier. Love, Stacy

15 years since that terrible day & not a day goes by that we don´t think about you. I remember one year when you were here in NY in Election Day and you were glued to the tv at the restaurant we went to. It was the Gore/Bush election. I learned so much from you. The pride & love for Our Country that you have was a part of what made you so incredible. I can´t take away the pain your family feels but the world is a better place for having had you in it. Thank you for your service & I pray that those who loved you can find some peace in all the happy memories that you have. You are all always in my heart & on my mind.

Deepest sympathies on the loss of Eric 15 years ago. I did not know him but learned about him and his service through Kristy and her music. She has done so much to honor his memory.

Sending you love & light at this time

Some anniversaries are tough, and I just wanted to say hello, and I hope you find solace in knowing that your son is a hero to this country and you must be very proud. I hope you continue finding the courage and strength to honor him every day w a smile thinking of the good times too. Hugs to you and your family

Mr. Kruger, I´ve never met you in person, but I feel like I know you through Kristy´s stories. She and I went to high school together. Through her stories, I also feel like I knew Eric. I want to thank you and him for your sacrifices. Both of you paid the biggest price, and that will never be forgotten. I have a son, and I cannot begin to imagine losing him. I´m so sorry you had to experience this, but I´m happy the world was graced with Eric´s beautiful presence for 40 years. I´m thinking of you, him, and your family on the 15th anniversary of Eric´s death. God bless you!

You live on through your family and friends. Thank you for your courageous sacrifice. You serve as a positive role model for all .

I´m so sorry for your loss. My heart truly goes out to you. I certainly appreciate Eric´s service and am forever indebted especially to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers from now on. I pray for your peace and your strength to endure the pain of missing Eric. God bless your family. Love, Susan

May all hearts in the Kruger family be healed in time. Peace and blessings to you all.

I never met Eric face to face, but know him through Kristy's remembrances and my own military service. He must have been a fine man and a fine soldier.

Sincere thanks for your service. Sincere sympathy to your family.

Dear Eric J. Kruger,
I know you are no longer with us but continue to watch over us with your angel wings. A brave soul who fought for my freedoms and I thank you on this 15 year anniversary of your passing.
You are a true patriot who died serving our country and protecting our freedom. You are loved and missed by many! RIP

Eric was a true strong one of a kind man. Much love to his family. I am grateful for Eric's service to our country! I love you, Larry, Carol, Doug, and Kristy.

Eric, you and I didn't know each other, but I do so admire your steadfast commitment and dedication to this great country. Your family and friends will forever be proud of you, your service, the many important accomplishments, and, of course, your everlasting memory. You made a difference. Rest In Peace, sir.

Continuing to hold the whole Krüger family in my thoughts. Sending care.

I once attended a fundraiser at a local music venue which was organized by Kristy Krueger and I've been aware of your family's loss for years because of that. Please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of Eric.

Dear Eric, Today is the 15th year of your passing and I miss you more now than ever. You should know that Christian and Elise are doing very well and you would be very proud of them.
Today Kristy and I will visit your Memorial at SMU and will remember all of those wonderful times we had together.
May God bless you and all the fallen who died in battle for our country.

Love you ALWAYS,

Pappason

HOOOOOOAH!!!

My dear son,
I thinking of you on this day and want you to know that you will never be forgotten. I choose to
remember the good times we had with you as you were growing up and how proud I am of your many years of service to our nation.

Love,
Mommason

My Very Precious Son: As we approach yet another 4th of July weekend we all must pay homage to you and everyone
else who works in the Government to protect us. You were a shining example of exactly what a soldier should be and your image will always be imprinted in my mind until the day I come to join you.
We all went to a Rangers Baseball Game in the new Ranger Stadium. Christian met us there and we all had a wonderful time.
Love to you from your Pappason!

Dear Eric,
My thoughts are never far from you and your family. You sacrifice is not forgotten.
BW - Kansas

My Dear Nephew
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day and remembering the happy times we had together. You came with your Mom and Dad to visit after I had Greg. We were playing frisbee and football. I love you and think of you often.
Love,
Aunt Jeannie

No words to say. I pray your soul is safe in Gods hands. Till we meet again!

My dear and very much missed son, We now enter into another year of missing and loving you. Kristy and Maria will make visit to you Memorial Plaque at SMU and we will have many, many fun rememberances of you.
Last week Christian Graduated from High School and is going to attend college on a full boat in West Pueblo, Colorado. Doug and Angie went to the ceremony. You would have been so proud of him.

God bless you and all the fallen who died protecting this country.


Love, Pappason

My dear son, thank you for your service to our country and to all who cherish freedom. May your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. I like to remember all the good times we had as a family and the fun you and Doug had in school and at foot ball gamer
Love,
Mommason

My Precious Son, Today is a very special day in Texas (El Dia de la Muerte). It is a day that brings both sorrow and joy to my heart. Sorrow that are gone from me and joy when I think of all the wonderful things you did during your lifetime. Kristy and I and maybe Maria, will visit your memorial at SMU today to say "Hi" to you and bring you back to life by reminiscing all the things we did together during you short stay on this earth. Love from your Father who had the privilege of having the best Son a man could ask for. Pappason!!!!

my dear son Eric, Its hard to believe that it is time for your Heavenly anniversary date. I miss you so much and remember the good times we had as a family while you were with us on earth. You and your brother, Doug, use to get into so much trouble and have so much fun together. You will never be forgotten as long as we are alive and your resting place will will be honored on many military holidays. May your rest in peace and may your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace (Amen)
Love Mom or Mommason as you like to call me

My dear and sorely missed son, On this Memorial Day I miss you more than ever. I spoke with your children in Colorado yesterday and told them stories about you growing up and how fast they are growing up. Christian says he wants to go to Texas A&M and I am encouraging him. It will be a little bit longer before Elise can go to college. However, she says she wants to go to Texas A&M also. Of course I am encouraging her also.
The family received a very nice greeting from Kyle Thomas. Ii was over two paragraphs long and reminisced about the days were had at Ravencroft Drive. It was heartwarming to read as it brought back so many wonderful memories.
Finally, I want you know that Christian got a promotion in his present job. We are all so proud of him.Elise is also burning up the school with honors grades. She has become such a wonderful person. You wouls be so proud of both of them.
Love you and miss you always,
Hooooooooooooooooah!!
Pappason !!!

continue to think of you and Im proud to have taken your final official Army photo. God bless you.

My dear son Eric,
I miss you so much especially on Memorial Day. I am thinking of you as we go through this pandemic. I know that if you were here you would be helping on the front line.

Rest in peace my son.
Love,
Mommason

Happy Birthday in heaven Eric.

Love always,

Aunt Jeannie

dear Eric, today is your birthday and it brings back so many wonderful memories. I miss you so much and remember the wonderful sense of humor you had and how you always gave everything you did 100 percent effort. I appreciate the sacrifice you gave for our nation and all peoples around the world who treasure peace and freedom. May you rest in peace.
Much love,
your Mom or Mommasan as you liked to call me.

Dear Eric, your memory is still alive with us on this Veteran's Day. God bless you and your family.

To my dear son Eric.
I miss you so much (especially on your anniversary of your death). I am so proud of you and appreciate the sacrifices that you make for all people who treasure freedom. I watched the Aggie football game but it brings back so many memories of you & Doug practicing football and I think of the time you were in High School and you were on opposite teams. I think that we called it the Snow Bowl. Its fun to think of the fun memories. I miss you. Rest in peace.
Love,
Mom

November 2, 2019

How do I explain how much you and your memory mean to me? Kristy and I will be visiting your memorial at SMU today and we know we will be feeling your presence there with us. Sometimes I get such wonderful feelings about you when something triggers my mind about the wonderful good times we had together.

I will keep you in my memory always and will take solace in the joy Christian & Elise bring us. Until we meet again, may God bless you and God bless America.

HOOOOOOAH!!!!!

Pappason

Father's Day June 16, 2019
Hello my precious son. As always I think of you more than usual on this day. You were a great source of joy to me and so are Christian & Elise. They are growing up so fast. Pretty soon Christian will be as tall as you.

Till we meet again, I will always cherish your
memory.

Pappason

HOOOOOOOOOAH!

My dear son, I miss you on this Memorial Day as we remember our fallen soldiers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten by those around the world who appreciate freedom. May you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. Love mommason.

Dear son, I miss you so much and will never forget your sacrifice for our nation and those around the world who appreciate freedom. May you rest in peace. Love mom.

Dear Eric, I can hardly believe that you are gone 12 years now. I think of you all the time and remember the good times now more than the bad. You have brought much joy into my life and I miss you. The words of Gibran constantly remind me that when you are feeling your greatest sorrow, therein, you will find your greatest joy.

Kristy and I will be visiting your memorial plaque at SMU tomorrow and we know we will feel your presence there with us. So long for now and always know that you are very much missed by we humans down here.

May God bless you and may God bless America!

HOOOOAH!

Pappason

Independence Day,

It is with heartfelt gratitude that I remember you on this day my son. It is because of men like you that we have so much to be thankful for and I will never forget how much you have missed in life because of your untimely departure from this world.

Christian and Elise came to Texas for a short visit and we had a very special and wonderful time with them. I trust you will watch over them from above as they are truly wonderful people.

And so I will end my entry now by saying God Bless them and you and God Bless America. May she go on forever.

HOOOOOOOOAH!!

Pappason

I had the pleasure of knowing Eric in high school and played with him on the football team. Eric was a joy to be around in school & the locker room. It doesn't surprise me that he join the Army to defend our nation, he was that type of man, even back then. God bless him & his family.

Zuk

My dear son Eric,

I miss you on this Memorial Day and every day.

Thank you for your service to our country and people who love freedom around the world.

Watch over us from above.

Love,

Mommasan (Mom)

My Dear Son Eric,
I miss you on this Memorial Day and every Day. I thank you for your service to people who love freedom all over the world. Keep a watch our for us still hear on earth.

Love,
Mommasan (Mom)

In my thoughts today. Till we meet again....

MEMORIAL DAY 2018. GOD HOW I MISS YOU. THE "BOYS ARE COMING UP TO DALLAS. WE ARE GOING TO REMEMBER YOU BY GOING TO A TEXAS RANGER BASEBALL GAME. WE ALL REMEMBER HOW YOU LOVED BASEBALL SO MUCH. THE RANGERS ARE DEDICATING THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED ON ACTIVE DUTY. THE PARK WILL HAVE A FLAG FLOWN FOR EACH OF THEM AND THEIR NAMES, INCLUDING YOURS, WILL BE SHOWN ON THE COCA-COLA MESSAGE BOARD DURING THE 5TH INNING. YOU KNOW THAT WE WILL ALL BE WATCHING AND PRAYING.

TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION TO OUR FAMILY THE RANGERS GAVE US FREE TICKETS AND PARKING. I ONLY WISH YOU WERE HERE TO ENJOY IT WITH US.

PLEASE KEEP LOOKING OUT FOR US DOWN HERE. OH, I ALMOST FORGOT, YOUR COUSIN KATIE MARIE WAS INDOCTRINATED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR'S SOCIETY
LAST WEEK.

TILL WE MEET AGAIN,


HOOOOOOOOOAH!!!

PAPASON

Happy Easter there Eric. Another Easter and thoughts of the Resurrection of our Lord. I trust that you are now in his good hands and are looking down on us with love. Our love for you will never end and your sacrifice will not be forgotten. I wish we could all be together to share our love for you. Well, Ta Ta for now.

Pappason,

HOOOOOOOOOAH!

Hello my very precious son.
Tomorrow is a day where I can not forget what a wonderful addition you were to my life. I shall be thinking about you and all the crazy things we did together. The fishing trips, the football games are all a part of me now and while I know you are not physically here, I feel your spirit has not left us.
Yesterday while Kristy and I were traveling about we each found a penny on the floor at different places. It instantly brought you back to us.
I will pray for you and trust that our reunion is in the hands of the Almighty. I will always keep you in my heart and love you forever.

Pappason,

HOOOOOOAH!

In good thoughts on this day... still look for you on the side of the road with big brother info.

Dear Eric, Well the 4th of July is on us again. I still remember all the holidays we shared together and I will be thinking about you all day. I want you to know I will never forget your unselfish sacrifice and that you will be pleased to know we are surviving and getting stronger each day. Until we meet again,

HOOOOOOOAH!

PAPPASON

Dear Eric, Father's day is now upon us and once again I will miss the normal call from you wishing me a Happy Fathers' Day. I know you are overlooking us and still protecting us from above. I have not and will not forget the ultimate sacrifice you for our country.

Happy Father's Day to you and may you rest in peace.
HOOOOOOA!
Pappason

Hey Eric- you are always in my heart. How proud I am to call you my cousin all these years. Just recently a coach at the HS was asking if any students had family in the military. My daughter immediately thought of you and how proud she was to be able to tell what an amazing soldier, and person you were. I tell my girls stories about you often.. A NHP student received a scholarship (small scholarship but still) in your memory to go to a volleyball camp. Your country still wants to thank you & honor you. Your families hearts are still broken but your spirit & memory will always remain strong. We love you & we thank you & we miss you.
Love Sally Ann. Xoxo

Dear Eric, I have not forgotten you and many others have not forgotten you either. Your memory lives on in some way within each of us who's life you touched. Happy memorial day and
Thank you for your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your family. The price paid that many will never know. Good bless you, sir.

Dear Eric, Another Memorial Day is here. I will be thinking about you more than is usual. We all miss you very much and will be praying for you and all of our military people on this special weekend. Until we meet again,


HOOOOAH!!!

Papason

My Dear Son, Soon it will be another Memorial day with out you. I can't believe that it has been 10 years since you were killed Nov.2 2006. I miss you so much and and so proud that I am your Mom. I thank you for the sacrifice you made and for your strength, leadership an bravery. I will always miss you. Save me a place in heaven.
Love your Mommasan(as you liked to call me)

It is with great sorrow that I have just discovered of my brothers passing after all these years. The circumstance of this discovery while attending JRTC at Fort Polk...years after being my Ranger Buddy, roommate, brother, and best friend. I've looked up to you all these years past and present, only today in a new light.

Eric
I am going to D.C. tomorrow and I think of the time you met us there with Christian and Sarah. You showed me the stables and then we went for lunch. I love you and will never forget you.

Love,
Aunt Jeannie

Hi Eric: Just a note to let you know I still think about you each and every day. We will never forget you.

Love, Pappason

HOOOOOAH!

Hi Eric: Well we are now upon another 4th of July weekend and I will miss you and your indomitable spirit. We will be thinking about you all weekend and remembering your sacrifice for this great country. Rest in peace and know that I will never forget what a wonderful son you were to me.

Love,
Pappason

HOOOOOOAH

My dear son Eric,
I miss you so much and on your birthday (yesterday 1-12-2016) was your 50th birthday. Kristy @ I and Steve and my friend Judy went to visit the tree in Frisco that has a plaque to you and we put flowers and then went out for tacos & salsa & toasted to you on your birthday. I also spoke to your brother. We all miss you and so does your Dad. Again, may I thank you for your bravery and service to all peoples who treasure freedom. You will never be forgotten. Love your Mommasan ( that was your favorite name you liked to call me.

My dear Son Eric,
Another Christmas season without you but I know that you are in heaven with the Lord and all the angels and saint and the fallen brothers & sisters in arms. Kristy and I miss you very much and will never forget the great sacrifice you made for our country.
Love your Mommasan & sister Kristy

Dear Eric, I think of you often and the hardship your family has endured. The years keep slipping by but I remember like yesterday. Happy veteran's day to you, sir.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO YOU ERIC:

YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TODAY ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER VETERANS WHO HAVE SO VALIANTLY SERVED THE COUNTRY.
IT IS ALSO THE BIRTHDAY OF SON AND MY THOUGHTS AND GOOD WISHES ARE ALSO FOR HIM TODAY.
REST IN PEACE MY HERO.

HOOOOOOOOOAH,

PAPPASON

My dear son Eric,
I can't believe that it has been 9 years ago since you left this earth. I still miss you like it was yesterday. You were and still are a son to be proud of and we miss you here on earth. I like to remember your various duty assignments and how you did such a great job on all of them. Now you are with the Angels and Saints and our Lord Father and Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.Your have your Grandmothers and grandfathers and some of your army buddies who passed before you. Thank you for defending freedom and I am sure those who treasure freedom thank you for your sacrifices. Please watch over your sister and pray that she will get well with the help of God and that she will soon be able to sing & play songs in your memory again.
All my love
Your Mommason

Dear Eric: Another year is slipping by that I missed the privilege of your worldly presence. I have missed you and longed to hear your voice and see your face. I will never forget what a wonderful addition you were to my life. I say a prayer for you each and every day and know you are smiling down on me.
May you rest in peace knowing that your Dad thinks you were the best son a man could ever have asked for.

God Bless You,
PAPPASON

HOOOOOOOAH!

My dear son, I miss you so much on this memorial day and every day. I will never forget what a great great son you were and still are. I laid a wreath today for the fallen soldiers at Lauraland cemetery in Oak Cliff. That is where you first started your military career ( National Guard Armour in Oak Cliff). I knew you were smiling down on me. Later in the day I went to Restland Cemetery in Richardson and laid a wreath for the Fallen heroes. May you rest in peace and I will never forget you, my wonderful son.
Love,
Mommasan

G'day Eric, I'm glad I got to visit you when I was in Washington, laying alongside our brothers. I miss you mate and I'm sure we'll meet again some day. Cheers

Dear Eric: Another Memorial Day is here and another time for me to remember you. You were the best and I will always miss you. While times are difficult now for the country your sacrifice is still revered by us all. You were totally right when you said we better fight them over there or we will surely have to fight them here. Your words had the wisdom of King Solomon. "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged." I took this quote from something you had underlined in your FCA Holy Bible.
Rest in Peace my son and God bless you and all our military who have paid the price for our country.

Pappason!

HOOOOOOOOAH!

Happy Easter to you Eric:
May you be blessed and remembered on this day of the resurrection of our Lord. I still miss you and appreciate what a proud Father you made me all the years you were here with us. I went to Gilmer this Thursday and remembered all the great times we had there together. Doug said he remembered the day we caught 42 fish at the 4D Stock Farm. If only we could relive those days again. I will be thinking about you more than I usually do on this very special time of Easter.

HOOOOOOOOOOAH!

Pappason

Happy Birthday Eric: It is always with a very warm feeling that I remember the day you were born. I hope they celebrate birthday's in eternity and that you have one great celebration. I miss you and will remember the wonderful times we had together forever.
It is hard to believe that you be 49 years old. It seems to me that it was only yesterday that you were born.
Love ya,
Pappason

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH!!!!