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Brandon C. Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.

At 16, Brandon C. Smith knew he wanted to join the Marines, but his father wouldn''t give the teenager his permission. So Smith waited, enlisting in September 2003. "He was stubborn, like his granddad," Gordon Smith said of his son. "He made up his mind years ago that he was going into the Marines." The 20-year-old Marine Pfc. from Fayetteville, Ark., was trying to help comrades under attack when he was killed by mortar fire March 18 in Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Marine made a point of spending time with his friends, choosing jobs that allowed him to work with his buddies. "He was more outgoing and spontaneous around his friends," Gordon Smith said. Brandon Smith was driven to succeed, his father said. "He wanted to be the best, and the Marines were the best," Gordon Smith said. The Marine planned to attend college and become an officer.

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April 24, 2013

Charlie Gili posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2013

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March 20, 2012

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Charlie Gili

April 24, 2013

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

February 24, 2013

In memory & honor of Brandon Smith. We shall forever be grateful for your service & sacrifice.

Peggy Childers

March 20, 2012

March 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brandon C. Smith:
Always remembering Brandon. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

March 18, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Brandon C. Smith:
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

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Peggy Childers

March 19, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Brandon C. Smith:
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

Peggy Childers

March 18, 2009

To the family of Pfc. Brandon C. Smith:
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

August 8, 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 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 (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)

Linda Flannery

June 7, 2007

Paying tribute to this brave young Marine. Pfc Smith, you are not forgotten.
Rest in peace Brandon. My flag flies in your honor.

Garnet Jenkins

March 18, 2007

Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Brandon C. Smith, three years ago.
A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the Peace of God and your memories of Brandon, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 4, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family in the loss of Brandon. I did not know Brandon, 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. Brandon on the 18th of this month it will be 2 years since you ere taken. 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~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

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!

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

Amanda Frazier

October 23, 2005

My heart goes out to all of PFC Brandon C. Smith's friends and family. I did not know him, but I saw his story on the local news. I hope that it brings comfort for his loved ones to know that he will never be forgotten.

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