Brian L. Chevalier Obituary

I miss you so much dad. I wish I could hear your voice or get one last hug. I always tell your grandsons about you and always will. You´d be proud to see how far I´ve come. I love you so much... until we see eachother again!

I just read a passage by Alex Horton in my English class in school that was about “Chevy”. It truly made me cry. Especially when I found out that he had a 5 year old daughter when he passed. God bless his family. Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest easy

It will be 17 years in March 2024, but it still seems like yesterday. Some days are better than others. I still think about the day I last saw you at the airport, when I told you not to say goodbye cause it is never goodbye, until we meet again. Love you and miss you so much.

You would of been 32 years old today. wow Happy Birthday son. I love and miss you so much. At times the pain is unbearable. Rest in Peace till we meet again.

I am gonna miss you my friend

Just thinking of you today. You are missed and loved. Rest easy my brother we will link up again one day.
Mike Marker

March 14, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
It has truly been my honor to sign Brian's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Brian will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Ive been thinking about you a lot lately Chevy. Im constantly reminded of the little things that make me think about you. I hope youre looking down on us. I sometimes feel like youre looking out for me. I miss you brother.

To the Family of Brian: There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of that day. I was a Squad Leader in Brians Platoon. Your son was an exceptional Soldier and a loving father I always admired that about him. Please if you ever need anything please contact me. I will and have always kept your family in my thoughts God Bless.

I am sorry for the loss of Brian. He has not been forgotten. He was a great and loving person you can see from his photo and moving tribute. I hope his family is doing well.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."

To the family of Brian, My son was in the same unit as Brian. My son,Sgt. Jason Harkins, was killed 5/6/07. I live in Clarkesville, GA. I'd like to get to know you more. My name is Nancy Fritchey and you can contact me through legacy or facebook if you'd like to. I'm sorry for your loss.

To the family of Brian:
Its hard to believe that its been over 4 years since Chevy left us. I think about him daily. I talked to a few of the boys the other day. We miss him. I hope that youre staying strong. Brian was a great soldier and a terrific friend. God bless.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
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.

To the family of CPL Chevalier or "Chevy". My name is Seth Marsh. I had the honor to serve with Chevy. We were in the same squad together. I have many fond and funny memories of him. Thank you and god bless.

cousion brian will never ever be forgotten he will always be here maybe not in person but in spirit and in heart ect. u may email me ect. cousions bubby(ron)and wife catherine chevalier jr. we love u family...

hi, chevalier family and friends this is cousin ron (bubby) catherine plank chevalier i miss brian greatly and wish i could have gotten the privaledge to meet him and thank him for all he did he died a hero in my eyes and there is not a day that goes by that he is not forgetten we think and speak of him often and we faithfully visit his graveside and ect.our 3 yearold even runs first thing to it and even asks us to go and see it... love u all and we're thinking about u bubby(ron) and catherine chevalier jr.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
Remembering Brian 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

To the family of Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier:
Brian 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

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

to my son whom i miss & love very much, i wish you was here so that i could tell you how much that i love you & miss you.its pretty obviuos that god takes the good ones first because you was one of the best.sadly missing you but will never forget you.you will always be alive in my heart,i love you son(my hero/our hero)thnks to all for there help & support of the family & friends, may god bless you

We still think of Brian, he is always in our thoughts. With T.J. in the Army, it hits home everytime we think of Brian. We do not need to lose anymore Kids. We scroll thru other sites of fallen soldiers and it just breaks our hearts over again. Brian will always be alive in our heart and mind.
GOD BLESS BRIAN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS

We are the grandparents of Brian on his fathers side of the family. We would like to thank everyone for your condolences and support during the troubling time of Brian"s Departure from the earth. You are sadly missed by your entire family and we will see you when we get there.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with your family Brian. It's been over a year since they lost you. But you are never far , I know you are in all of our heart. I will remember you on Dec the 6th at the local mall in Zanesville. Hope a family member will attend. God bless you Brian

Brian, Thank you young soldier for the brave sacrifice you made for my freedom. rest assure you will never be forgotten. to Brian's family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son Brian , more the an American hero he was your son and I know no words can ease your pain, we don't know eachother but now are forever joined in the family of the fallen, my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward and only 8 days after turning 19 was killed by small arm fire while serving in Iraq , on May 6 2008 he was also added to the long list of American hero's who paid the ultimate price for our country's continued freedom. may god bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace young Brian, America love's you...
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward, 170th military police, Fort Lewis WA, the dragonslayers

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Chevalier!

To the family and friends of Cpl. Chevalier, please know that we haven't forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian you are sadly missed by your family here in Ohio. We are proud of what you represented in giving your life for your country , but knowing the outcome now I wish we all could have stopped you so Taylor could be with you in your arms, your father and mother could hold you in their arms. We love you Brian , may you rest in peace.

Love always Marty , Stacie, Kalah, Kyle , Kaleb , Taylor and Jordan.

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Corporal Chevalier. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!

my condolences to the family of brian "chevy" chevalier. he was a great person and a great friend .

matthew cornett Bco. 5/20 2nd plt

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Chevalier and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

My heartfelt sorrow in your loss, I didn't know Brian, but he touched my life in my everyday freedom and I deeply appreciate his service and sacrifice. I will remember him by name and my prayers will be daily for you and his loved ones that God will cover you in grace.

Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one, and our prayers that you find peace and consolation in God’s grace. We are indebted to your Soldier for his great sacrifice and we will not forget.

God bless the family and friends of Brian.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Brian for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

love to you all...

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

“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

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Chevalier family in the loss of Brian. I did not know Brian, 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 and from the moving tribute. Brian 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~

Dear Chevalier family,
Im so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. My heart, prayers, and thoughts are with you always.
May god comfort you in his loving arms.

Cpl.Brian,
Im truly grateful for your service to our country.
Thank you for protecting us.
you are a true american hero.
you will always be remembered.
Rest in peace sweet angel

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY .
REST IN PEACE MY HERO.
GOD BLESS THE USA.

LINDA HOLLINGSWORTH

Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

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

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Cpl Brian L. Chevalier,
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Brian rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Chevalier family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18

May the Peace of God and your memories of Brian, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

That star shining brightly for the first time tonight is you.Rest in eternal peace.

MY HEART BREAKS FOR EACH NEW NAME ADDED TO THE LIST OF ARE FALLEN SOLDIERS,TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT

As the mother of another fallen soldier my heart breaks for the parents and loved ones of this soldier. I don't know the name yet but I am here to talk to if you need to. My son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III was killed in Samarra, Iraq on November 12, 2006 and would have been 33 on March 12. May God's healing love give you the peace needed at this time.