Cpl. Ian W. Stewart

Cpl. Ian W. Stewart

Ian W. Stewart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
The wear and tear of battle was evident in e-mails Ian W. Stewart sent home. "I am struggling to write this letter, I am just exhausted and it's hitting me now," he wrote on Nov. 25. "Letters are nice even if it just says how your day was. You have no idea. It takes you to another place for a minute." Stewart, 21, of Lake Hughes, Calif., was killed in a gunfight west of Baghdad on Dec. 12. He was based at Camp Pendleton. A 2001 high school graduate, Stewart loved cars. A sergeant in his unit owned several Camaros and the two would talk for hours. He also looked to life after the Corps, wanting to backpack around Europe with his older sister, Julia. In his last phone call home, Ian excitedly told his parents about working with the Iraqi army, and about how impressed he was with the people of that country. "He was very impressed by the people of Iraq. Being able to go into the homes and meet some families, he just so appreciated this cross-cultural experience," said his father, Dana Stewart. "It gave him a better feel of what he was doing was very valuable." He also is survived by his mother, Dawn.

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December 9, 2019

Sean McFeely posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

June 3, 2011

Rahim Greenwood posted to the memorial.

Sean McFeely

December 9, 2019

Not Forgotten...

Peggy Childers

December 12, 2011

To the family and friends of Cpl. Ian W. Stewart:
Please accept my remembrance of Ian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Rahim Greenwood

June 3, 2011

Ian and I were good friends growing up. Played soccer together in Quartz Hill. I remember his dad calling his name from the sidelines. Was a kind human being. He is truely missed.

Peggy Childers

December 12, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Ian W. Stewart:
Remembering Ian 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

June 12, 2010

Ian and I were roomates for a time. He was great guy and a good Marine.
Cpl John Geldmacher
USMC 2nd FAST 6th PLT

May 29, 2010

Ian, on this Memorial Day weekend 2010, we Thank You for the sacrifice you gave for our freedom. You are a true American Hero!

Donna Gillette

December 26, 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.

Peggy Childers

December 13, 2008

To the family of Cpl. Ian W. Stewart:
Ian 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

In Memory of Ian ~ (Debra Estep)

December 12, 2008

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 Ian, 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

Kim Smith

August 27, 2008

Although I did not know Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.

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

Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq

April 21, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Stewart!

August 17, 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)

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 19, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

July 14, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Stewart and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon

debbi mills

April 13, 2007

Just thinking of your family. And for all the good memories of Ian.We love you.
Love the Mills family

Garnet Jenkins

December 12, 2006

Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Ian Stewart, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Stewart family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 15, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Stewart family in the loss of Ian. I did not know Ian, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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.Ian, it has been over a year since you were taken, but 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~

Deborah Mills

September 29, 2005

Dana and Dawn we love you guys and are here for you as the one year approaches. We really miss him too.

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