Blake Harris Obituary
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Justin Grose
May 23, 2015
To the family and friends of Blake Harris, I wanted to say that "I did the grid" today which is a 4 mile walk/ run remembering cpl Christopher G. Schemer but most importantly it is a run for all the brave people that have gone to war and have fallen, today I ran with your sons name on my bib and it was a honor. I send my blessings out to the family and friends of Blake Harris
Charlie Gili
December 19, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Harris Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Blake Harris US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. 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
Peggy Childers
March 5, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Blake Harris:
Always remembering Blake. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 8, 2012
March 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Blake Harris:
Please accept my remembrance of Blake on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Spc. Blake Harris:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Debbie Harris
March 7, 2010
Its now been 3yrs since you left us. Going to Ft Hood on Thursday to honor you at the 1st Cav memorial. Hope to see Jonah too, what a joy he is and hes just like you. We sent off some balloons on Friday in your honor. Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. I love and miss you. Mom
Peggy Childers
March 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Blake Harris:
Remembering Blake 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
Deborah Harris
January 4, 2010
Tomorrow will be 34 mos. since you KIA. I spent time with your son Jonah on Dec 29-30 what a joy he is and hes just like you Blake. I miss you more and more everyday, till we meet again. Love, Mom
Janay Compton
January 3, 2010
I miss you Blake. I will always think of you and I am so happy your name lives on through Jonah, the skate park, and knowing someday I can show you your name on my ankle, which will be with me until we are standing side by side laughing like we used to, we could put on baggy pants and blast some rock music like the good old days. Not a day goes by I don't think of you and I will be seeing you in a few weeks when I finally come back to Pueblo. I am going to spend as much time with you as possible. Love you "cousin",
Janay
Deborah Harris
June 13, 2009
Its been 27mos since we lost you. I miss you more and more everyday. Spoke to Jonah today he such a joy, lifts my spirits to hear his voice. You would be so proud of him Blake. Love, Mom
June 11, 2009
I want you to know that Blake will not be forgotten. I know he is missed incredibly. may he rest in peace.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
March 5, 2009
Blake,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
March 5, 2009
To the family of Spc. Blake Harris:
Blake 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
Deborah Harris
February 7, 2009
Today is February 7 2009 we just past 23 mos since we lost you Blake. I just talked to Jonah today he is so grown up now at 4 yrs. He is more and more like you. March 5 will mark 2yrs since youve been gone. And I miss you more with each passing minute. I keep a journal for Jonah which will be an open book to him someday about his daddy. He tells me that he misses you and I tell him you are his angel who watches over him. I tell him to keep you in his heart and that daddy hears you when you say your prayers. Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love, Mom
Kenna Larra
February 5, 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 my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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
Deborah Harris
August 4, 2008
Tomorrow marks 17mos since youve been gone. On August 6 The Run For The Fallen will be running in your honor. And on Aug 24 we will be running at Ft Carson in your honor and many other fallen soilders. We will never forget!!! I miss you more and more each day. I saw Jonah a couple of weeks ago, he is just like you and getting so big. Cant believe he will be 4yrs in October. I love you and will keep you in my heart forever! Love, Mom
June 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Harris!
debbie harris
April 30, 2008
Its now been nearly fourteen months since I lost you Blake. I miss you so much. Your son Jonah has grown so much you would be so proud of him hes just like you! Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. I love you, Mom
Melissa Endter
March 8, 2008
I was very lucky to be able to know Blake for 3 Years before he passed away. He always made me laugh when I was down, gave some great advice whenever I needed it. My Parents adopted him like he was another son. I have some amazing memories I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Blake will be truely missed from my family and our friends. I pray for Blake's family and our friends in 1 Cav 1-12 ( Orginal 2-7 Garry Owen) everyday. I'm now in the Military myself I'm proud to say Blake was my brother in arms.
Melissa Endter
Debbie Harris
February 9, 2008
In memory of my loving son. Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. I miss you more and more everyday. Love, Mom
August 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Harris and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 8, 2007
As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Blake.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Blake for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Bert Holler
June 22, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Blake stands as a true American hero. Freedom is not free and the cost is very high. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law in Iraq. Spec. Nicholas Brown was in 2/7 Cav and loved being a soldier. He left behind a young wife and a newborn son. As my grandson grows up he will not only learn what his dad did but also men like Blake who also gave his life for freedom. Thank you,
ROBYN Garside
May 14, 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
Mary Ghaney
May 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Diane Salyers
April 30, 2007
Please accept our condolences. Your son, Blake, and our son, Justin 'Dutch' Estes, were killed the same day. We have become members of a group we never intended to belong to, parents mourning the loss of brave soldiers. I still have difficulty at times, making myself believe that he truly is gone. I'm sure you have those same feelings of disbelief at times. I pray that you are comforted by family and friends. Maybe someday we can meet and share stories of our brave, young soldiers.
In Love,
Diane & John Salyers
Beth Ann Alitt
April 28, 2007
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Blake was one of our adopted soldiers through adoptaussoldier.org and our volunteer group. Blake is a true hero in very sense of the word. G-d Bless.
Sandy Bonesteel
April 13, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Harris family in the loss of Blake. I did not know Blake, 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. Blake 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~
Karrie Marcon
March 25, 2007
I did not know Blake but I went to high school with Brandy and I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelli Yarbrough - Huggins
March 23, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
l g
March 15, 2007
I had the priviledge of spending some time with Blake while he was stationed with my husband. I just remember him doing whatever he could to make anyone laugh. I learned about blake's death 3 days after my husband left to go back to iraq from his r&r. It comes as a shock because of the great loss the unit has already faced. You and your family are in my prayers.
Fred
March 13, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of SPC Blake Harris to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful American. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices of your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and dedication
Semper Fidelis
March 9, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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
Gary Allain
March 9, 2007
Spc. Blake Harris
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
March 8, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of.this Brave Young Colorado Hero, with a Multitude of Thanks for the Courage, Dedication and Service of Spc. Blake Harris, to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Blake and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Harris family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Blake.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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