Elias Elias Obituary
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GB Lonno
May 31, 2021
RIP Elias. Still remembered 20 yrs later and will stay the same until we meet again. Thoughts and prayers for your loved ones. Destroyer!
Matthew Mitchell
January 21, 2019
I served alongside Elias on his first deployment with the 1st ID. Although we served in different platoons I knew him. He was a good dude. He served with honor and was liked and respected by those he worked with. Elias will always be remembered.
Chris Maxwell
December 21, 2017
SPC Elias Elias, we only met once, on the battlefield. You never knew my name or the name of my medic on that faithful day. We tried hard and we did the very best we could to try to save you under the circumstances that we had. You touched my life forever and I will remember every Christmas your sacrifice. I remember brother, you will never be forgotten.
Dan Gronke
December 7, 2015
Just to let you know, I remember! Not a day goes by that I don't think about your.
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July 6, 2015
It sending my condolences tothe Elias family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4
Carlos De León
May 25, 2015
Not a day goes by that I don't think about Elias. Having served with him in Germany then serving together in 3-61 Cav. Elias man, I miss you Bruh, remembering those days in Iraq (Rustamiyah) where we shared some good laughs.
Like I said man, not a day goes by where I don't think about you, you are a true Hero and I will forever miss you Bruh.
Patrick Casey
August 17, 2014
To Elias Elias' loved ones and fellow Servicemen and women:
I was one of Elias' Drill Sergeants (DS) from Chemical OSUT and was saddened years ago when fellow DS Dove mentioned to me of Elias' death. We DS tend to show a tougher exterior but know that we always prayed our tutelage was adequate enough to help when times get tough. I still wrestle with the fact that any of my Soldier trainees who fall in battle may reflect on my personal failure to have led them right.
SPC Elias Elias was a great Soldier and a member of the best cycle I've ever had the privilege to instruct over my 3 years. He was instrumental in emphasizing the importance of BCT/OSUT training to future trainees when he emailed me a message while he was in Iraq. I posted his email for all the trainees to understand that there all Soldiers like him who have came before them that are already out in the box. I have NO DOUBT Elias saved lives at that moment because the trainees appreciated his sincere message.
The fact in knowing these young men and women volunteer and deploy nearly instantly once they leave training is a testament of the gallantry they already possess even before earning the title of "Soldier". I think often of fallen comrades like Elias and pray they're in a far better place in which we will all eventually meet again. I salute him and will honor his memory forever.
Rest peacefully my fellow Executioner Scorpion, you have earned your title as a hero to me and countless others.
Sincerely,
SFC(R) Patrick M. Casey
Drill Sergeant
3rd Platoon - Scorpions!!!,
Echo Company - Executioners!!!,
82nd Chemical Battalion
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
December 28, 2012
Six years has passed, we still honor and respect the memory of Elias Elias.
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2011
December 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Elias Elias:
Please accept my remembrance of Elias on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Elias Elias:
Remembering Elias on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Dan Gronke
December 22, 2010
Barely a day goes by that you are not in my mind. I trust you are at peace.
Donna Gillette
December 24, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
His Heart is bigger than Life!
July 31, 2009
This is from my village in California!
July 31, 2009
What? Is it time to go already?
July 31, 2009
This gun is for Alli Baba!
July 31, 2009
Mark Lavin
June 11, 2009
I think of Elias often. It was this week that we lost a Soldier on his first tour together. I found some pictures of Elias believe they should be with family. I hope you don't mind I posted one of them to this photo gallery. Please know that you are always in my prayers.
Elias helping the Doc treat the Kids
June 11, 2009
AFIF KANAZEH
June 10, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Candice Danho
May 24, 2009
We are close to memorial day and I could not help but think of you cuz. I remember you in so many ways. Your laughter that brought as all joy, your sarcasm, and especially the way you would eat bowls and bowls of our ice cream at night watching movies with us! YOU CLEANED OUT OF FRIDGE lol I am going to miss you lots, just know you will always be in the hearts and prayers of the family and always in our memories. May you R.I.P
Love, Your favorite cousin ;)
Kenna Larra
February 24, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. 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 1,500 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
In Memory of Elias ~ (Debra Estep)
January 1, 2009
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 Elias, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
December 23, 2008
To the family of Spc. Elias Elias:
Elias 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
June 16, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Elias!
August 21, 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)
August 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Elias and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Elsie Elias
April 26, 2007
Elias,
You are the Finest person I ever knew. There are no words to describe you, your posture, your laugh, your sense of humour, everything about you. There is so much we can learn from you, being fearless, honorable, respectful of your family...
My throat becomes heavy and tears rush down my face as I sign this book.
I love you, I love you more than words will ever say. You are my Hero, and someone Georgie will always look up to.
I miss you a lot bro; and have found it hard to believe you are not with me anymore. We have never parted no matter the circumstance. You are always in my heart, prayers, and thoughts.
You in my dreams, and wishing you were here is the constant theme. I pray you are in heaven.
You are my angel always. May you rest in peace,
I love you
Your Sister.
Robyn Garside
April 13, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Joseph Trimble
March 11, 2007
To:Elias Family
I served with SPC Elias during his first tour in Iraq. He was my roomate as well as my good friend. I wish all of you the best of luck in dealing with this loss. He was a fine soldier and a great man.
SGT JOSEPH TRIMBLE
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.
Karen Hickman
January 16, 2007
I am sorry for the loss of Spc. Elias Elias. If there are brothers or Sisters, please contact me. I am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc. God Bless
James Negrete
January 11, 2007
Elias,
I will miss you. You were a good friend and a good husband to my cousin. Words cant describe how im feelin still at this moment, But note that you will always be in my mind any were i go, I will always remember you. A true soldier Rest in peace your mission is done.
Your Friend Always Jimmy "Jimbo" Negrete
SGT Candacie Ross
January 8, 2007
I am so sorry for the trememdous loss of your son, brother and all the other titles Elias held in your family. Our military family already misses him and are greatly saddened by his passing. Be reassured that we will never forget him and his larger than life attitude especially his captivating laugh. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I only ask that you find strentgh and interdepence within your family. May God Bless You and Keep You
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 7, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Elias family in the loss of Elias. I did not know, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Elias 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~
MSG Gronke
January 5, 2007
I will miss Elias greatly. He was a well respected member of our team. Rest In Peace
Trudy Lowe
January 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
SGT Laupati
January 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Spc/4 Andy Duran
January 2, 2007
There are no words which can take away your pain. My prayers are with your family.
Cordy Diaz
December 29, 2006
To the family of Spc. Elias Elias, It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. Elias will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Garnet Jenkins
December 28, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. Elias Elias.
The price this Brave Young Soldier 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, Dedication and Service.
May Elias rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Elias family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
May the Peace of God and the memories of your loved one, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
~ Softly and slowly, time heals.~
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" Psalm 27:14
December 28, 2006
To the Family of Spc. Elias Elias:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
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