Marlon B. Harper Obituary

Miss you, brother.

Well brother it's that time of year again. And your all I think about. Miss you

Amazing friend and great leader. Love and Miss you Harp.

Not forgotten, brother.

14 years, man. Love you and miss you.

The memory and heroism of SSG Harper will forever be in our hearts, courtesy of CAPT Josh Mantz. God bless his soul and watch over his family.

You are still never forgotten brother

Miss you brother. Its been a long time since we pulled pranks on everyone during that one field problem just outside of Budingen... you made our first deployment memorable too... we kept the pranks going - it was all in good fun, you had a way of keeping things light - even in the darkness of true evil. Miss you friend.

Harp my brother form another mother, its hard around this time bro, wish I could have said one more thing to you...RIP

God Bless brother. I miss you.

Every year around this time is still hard for me cause I remember you brother.

Harpo, had a dream my brotha. Remember that lunchtime favorite of ours. Missing you!!!

We called him harp, we were stationed together at Carson from PFCs till SPCP, he was my roommate, I went by the name chico... Found out he was passed after I got to Iraq May 2007 and saw it on a 1st CAV magazine... I was loss for words.. I meant and know his family, moms wife Stacy, son we called him Pfunk and his twin daughters... if anybody has information on his wife and moms please pass it on to me thanks! SFC Marrero A TRP 2-16 CAV Ft Benning, GA

Thinking of you brother on this day. Your missed

We'll all be taking down a shot of goose for you today brother. We wreaked havoc on CP 34 the day after you were hit.

Never forgotten

Miss you brother!!!

Honor and Courage

Miss you, brother.

Miss you to this day.

So much time has passed. Yet it still feels like just yesterday. I will always carry you with me, your leadership and teachings. You truly are the reason why I'm the man and NCO I am today. Forever loved and missed!!!

Miss you SSG Harper. God Bless.

Still think about you every day.

7 years and seems like yesterday. You were a great mentor and friend. It was an honor to know you.

My wife and I honor the service of SSG Harper. His memory, photos, and legacy fill our home daily, thanks to Capt Joshua Mantz. Never forgotten.

love you, threw tough love you taught me to be a man and a soldier.

I thought about you today, all the good and bad times. The long talks. You are truly Missed. A Good Friend till the end

SGT HARPER I STILL MISS TALKING TO YOU, YOU COULD ALWAYS HELP ME GET MY HEAD RIGHT. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID I WILL SEE YOU ONE DAY WHEN IT IS MY TRUN TO MOVE ON. UNTIL THEN KEEP THEM RIGHT UP THERE. LOVE YA

It has been a while, but seems like only yesterday we were sitting in Baghdad the first time. You are truly missed.

You were a mentor a leader and a friend. You helped shape me into a great soldier and leader. You will be missed. Good Bless You

Truly a pleasure to have know you sarge.
Honor the Fallen
God Bless

In memory and honor of Marlon on this Memorial Day 2013.

I cant say how much i miss you bro. All the talks, support and knowledge you gave us. When things where bad you where always there to help us out. Your always in our hearts. Miss you..

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper:
Always remembering Marlon. "Some gave all."

Wassup homie. Another year has passed and I was thinking about. I know your still holding it down up there. Keep em' inline. I love ya boy!

This is to the family. Keep praying put your faith in God. There no lost greater when a parent loses a child, but love of that child will help you endure. (Romans 5:8-9) . . .But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper:
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 and friends of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper:
Please accept my remembrance of Marlon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

RIP MARLON!!!

Whats going on bruh! Are you keeping that platoon in the sky in line? Don't let let them slack any, theres still work to be done. Man I miss you! Keep your eyes out for the family. I Love You Man!

I’m writing this to the family to let them know you will not be forgotten and that GOD will remember you because he says so.
(Luke 12:6-7) 6 Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them goes forgotten before God. 7 But even the hairs of YOUR heads are all numbered. Have no fear; YOU are worth more than many sparrows

Hello

I just watched Cpt Mantz story and wanted to learn about you. Thank you for your service to our country and God Bless your family.

Kevin
3 AD Vet.

R.I.P Marlon...we went to elementary & middle school together and I'm just finding this out. So shocking and sad!!! My heart goes out to your family. May God Keep them and Bless them-Amen

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper:
Remembering Marlon 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

Marlon was my wingman in Iraq in 2003 and he and I went to BNCOC together. Marlon was a great soldier and friend.

I just cant believe it.we went together to kuwait[operation desert fox].he was a great human being,very funny person.always there to help without any complains.I will miss him much.
Hernan matos, Carolina,puerto rico

I was in the 1-1 Cav as a medic and got out in 1967 just before they left for Viet Nam. Lost most contacts however always keep fellow Cav members in my prayers

Hey Marty,

While you are walking around in heaven remember what your grandfather said about "Parflate Road" (Popular Grove). (smile) Well, Marlon, I really feel that it is truly okay to walk down Parflate Road now that you are a Guardian Angel. So many people there sure could use your spiritual leadership. I am so happy that you have left so many wonderful memories for us to think back on. I love you!!!

Please continue to watch over us all.
May God keep on Blessing and Holding "All" of you close in his Loving Spirit.
Daddy, Bo, Brenda, Wilbur, Jennifer, Mama, You, and khloe. I miss you all very much but then, I know that everything is okay.

In Honor of a Great Hero,

Marlon, It has taken me this long to sign this guest book because I feel your presence often. You are not gone, I know that you are just away. I truly understand that you have just transformed into another self. I do believe that their is life after this life. I also know that you are never along. You know that I went on a very strange but spiritual walk myself that day that you transitioned. I felt your presence very strongly that day. I will always feel blessed in knowing that you were somehow around to guide me through what could have been a very hard cross for me to bear. I thank God for the blessings of comfort and understanding that he has given me, so that I am able to endure the news of a family member's spirit returning home to him. I received this blessing on the day that Daddy transitioned. Although my mortal self goes through heart-wrenching grief for a short time afterwards, I am soon able to rejoice in spirit because I know that my family member has closed their eyes in what we believe as death, only to quickly awaken in what I believe to be a wonderous and spiritual place of love, peace, joy, and understanding. I thank God that you do not have to suffer. I thank God that you are with family. And I truly thank God for the pleasure of not only have known you, but for allowing you to be a part of us (your family). I loved you then, I love you now, and I will love and remember you forever. Hey, Take care of Khloe for me. (smile)
When its time, I will see you at the crossroads.
Lovingly, You Aunt
Mommy-Tunkie

This is very hard as i just found out this happened. He was definitely a true friend, a brother, and all around type of guy. There are so many memories flowing thru my mind as I type this. Stacy I dont know if you will receive this but if there is anything I can help out with please contact me at [email protected]. I miss you brotha.....I Love You

I love and miss dad and i will never forget you

Dear Harper Family
As Marlon's classmate, I saw him everyday. He was in Printing, me in Commercial Art. He would give you the shirt off his back if you need it. do not greive for him, instead, smile and HONOR him. He is whaht's best in men...

To The Harper Family
I just found out the news recently!
My thoughts and prayers goes out to you all. I also went to Carver with Marlon Class of 91 and I will also remember his personality and making you laugh! He will truly be missed! May God Bless and strengthen the Famly

SOME PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES
AND QUICKLY GO
OTHERS STAY FOR AWHILE,
LEAVE FOOTPRINTS ON OUR HEARTS
AND WE ARE NEVER THE SAME...

I MISS YOU MARLON

LOVE,

It still hurt sometimes to know that Marlon is gone from this life, but I am thankful for all the wonderful memories he left behind. Marlon was so full of love (especially family),life and jokes that I can smile now when I think about him. Stacy, you are a strong lady-I know you,Dom,Jenny and Jessie will keep Marlon's memory alive as I will. I love you all.

To the family of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper:
Marlon 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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Oh man,it took me over a year to make a post,i still don't know what to say,i miss u man.Stacy keep your head up and always remind those kids of the great man they called DAD.We were stationed in Buedingen,GE together and deployed to Iraq april 2003,we share some great experiences,the best at what he did.You are forever missed,love you my brother.SGT Myrie,Ian.

I just came across this page for Marlon and wanted to express my condolences to his family. I remember Marlon when we was classmates. Again I will keep your family in my prayers.
***Charmian (Jones) Townes

SSG. harper was the best leader i have ever known, he always looked out for the guys in the platoon. he was my friend and my brother in arms i will miss him deeply and so will everyone who knew him. we will never forget you bro. Rest In Peace

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Harper!

With sadness yet great interest I have read the comments expressed by persons who knew Staff Sgt.Marlon B Harper.I am proud of who he was as a person ;and especially so because we share the same name and a striking resemblance.I take this opportunity to express sincere condolence to his wife and children,immediate family,and friends.

To the family of Sgt Harper... I would to express my sympathy and prayers for those of you left behind. My husband was friends with Sgt Harper when we lived in Old Hillside at Ft Lewis. Now they are united in friendship once more in Heaven. Stay strong!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 Marlon, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

The Other Side
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love you and to this day, your loss still hurts me, but one day we will meet again.

harp we love you man and to the family harp was the strongest man inside and out of any man i ever met the 16 months we spent in iraq was hard but harp helped us all to keep our head on straight

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 Staff Sgt Harper and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Sgt. Harper stands as a hero in the finest traditions of the United States Army. But a man must be judged by his deeds and his friends, in this book Marlon has passed those tests. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law in Iraq. Spec. Nicholas Brown was in 2/7 Cav and loved working with the professionals who weren't afraid to share their knowledge. He left behind a young wife and a newborn son. As my grandson gets older he will learn not only about his father but also heroes like Marlon. Thank you,

Stacy, Jennifer, Jessica, and Dominic,
I just recently learned of your loss, may God Bless you and be with you in your deepest time of need. You will always and forever be in my prayers.

Stacy Harper,

Larry Jefferson, aka "J", I met Harper in Basic Training and the brotherhood bond we formed there and kept through my entire enlistment at Fort Carson. I'm so sorry for the lost of an outstanding husband, soldier, and I'm sure father. Marlon really taught me what loyalty, courage and family stands for and it's not a day that goes by that I don't tell my children and family of the things Harper and I went through and the things he help me through. He meant so much to me as I'm sure everyone has said, and i hate we lost touch with each other; but was trying to find him. I guess I'm trying to say was/is/and will always be my brother; I loved and miss him so much. My condolences to you and the entire family. Please contact me anytime, night or day.

Family Is Forever,

Larry Jefferson "J"

Why such great men are called to such great sacrifice only God knows. SSG Harper leaves a void that no man could ever fill. SSG Harper, your family will be in my prayers forever.

TO THE FAMILY OF SSG HARPER,
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF ONE OF MY FRIENDS. HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN AS WELL AS A VERY
GOOD NCO. I WAS STATIONED WITH HIM IN GERMANY AND HE WAS ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT SHOWED ME THE ROPES. I SEND MY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY WITH ALL OF MY HEART

Stacy and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. You and your family will remain in our hearts and prays.

from: Maria,Cimani and family

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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

Rip,

Im Spc Ryan Critchett, 1-8 Scout platoon. Ssg harper was not only a leader, but a mentor and a best friend to all of us scouts. You could always go to him when you had a problem, we stood next to him in combat and followed him no matter the circumstance. You will never be forgotten brother, I love you.. we love you.. Rest in Peace dog. To the family, my condolences, were right there with you, feel free to contact any of us. Its gonna be ok.

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

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

My heartfelt sympathy to the Harper family in the loss of Marlon. I did not know Marlon, 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. Marlon 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~

To SSgt Harper family my deepest sorrow go out to you. You will always be in my prayers. We are the
parents of SPC Jeremy Wallace that is with the D Co 1-8 Cav 1CD of Ft. Hood. That is serving in Iraq
now.

To the family of SSG Harper,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you
peace in your time of grief and sadness.

Sympathy to your family. God bless your brave soldier.

Take care Marlon, if I ever see Combs again I'll tell him what happened.

Marlon was in my platoon in Buedingen, Germany (the same one Jose Mendoza was in). We worked together daily for a good year and a half. This hits so close to home for me now because of just how funny Marlon was and how we always traded jokes and other nonsense between each other constantly. He was a funny, funny guy. He enjoyed being a soldier and a tanker.
My heart goes out to his wife and children. The only way for me to make sense of things like this is that Our Lord God has a plan, even if we don't understand it. Marlon will always be watching over us now.
God Bless you Harper.Rest in peace my friend. You and your family will be with us in our thoughts and prayers.

“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

Stacy, Dominic, Jenny and Jessica
We love you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

To the Harper Family and Friends
May God continue to keep you in your time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I shared a tour of duty in Germany with Marlon in 2000-2001. I have so many memories of him because we were part of the same platoon (Jedi Platoon). There was not a more outstanding soldier not a better friend. He was always ready for everything and when he didn't know the answer he found it. He was helpful to everybody and words can't express how sad it was to find out that he died in that dreadful place. Rest in peace my friend. You'll always be remembered. !Jedis!

To the Family and Friends of SSG. Harper. Your forever in our Hearts and Always in our Prayers. Its the men in uniform that make the difference everyday. We will never forget.

My prayer goes out to Marlon's family and friends. Words can not express how much he will truly be missed.
Marlon and I graduated from Carver Voc-Tech High together class of 1991. When I think of Marlon I also, think of his beautiful smile and him calling me Tiny. To know him was to love him. He was a nice, friendly, outgoing individual. May God Bless Marlon's wife and three kids. I will keep you all in my prayers.

First of all I want to thank god for you, because as a united States soldier it's hard to find good leadership, You came into my life and my boys life during a time when my brother had left, I was alone with no one and then you appeared. I believe everything happens for a reason. To stacy and the kids my heart goes out to you, stacy be strong in the lord he will give you comfort in your time of need as he does for me everyday that I think about him. Kids your father was a great man and always talked about you never forget that he loved you.

I have known about Marlon for a while through a friend but finally meet SSG Harper in Kuwait in November. We sat outside and talked for hours and laughing. He was a clown, but he was also a firm believer in what he did best. I will never forget the respect he earned from me when he talked about his soliders.
To his family especailly the children your daddy will be watching over you everyday now. Eventhough he is gone in body he will always be there in spirit.
I will miss him dearly

We would like to send you our warmest and deepest condolences. May God continue to confort you and your family.

Stacy, Dominic, Jennifer & Jessica,

That he was near to you
so many a year
But darkens you distress.
Would you he were
less worthy and less dear
That you might grieve the less?

He was a golden font
that freely poured
What goldenly endures,
And though that font be gone,
its bounty stored
and treasured,
Still is yours.

The past is deathless.
Souls are wells too deep
To spend their purest gains.
All that he gave to you
is yours to keep
While memory remains.
Who never had and lost
forlorn are they
Far more that you and I
Who had and have
Judge not the price we pay
For love that cannot die.

You all will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ulanda, DaVonte', Xavier, & Symone Parker (Buedingen, Germany 2001-2004)

Words cannot express my sorrow at this time. I graduated from Carver with Marlon in 1991. He was a wonderful person. We can question, why him? why now? why this way? but only God knows. God makes no mistakes. I know that Marlon has taken his place in the kingdom of heaven. He will be eternally a guardian angel to all who know and love him.

To his wife Stacey and there beautiful children, he will always be there in your hearts. His body is gone but his spirit lives on in each of you. You will forever be in my prayers.

To have known him is a blessing to me.

Until we meet again my friend,

Kim c/o 91 CARVER BEAR FOR LIFE

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper. We know words alone cannot lift the heavy burden your hearts are now feeling, but we wanted to write just to let you all know, you all are definately in our prayers!

I am sorry to learn of your loss. I send my sincere condolences to Marlon’s family and friends. It's at times like this that we need comfort, support, and questions answered and the Bible can be that source. At Job 14: 14 a question is asked, “If an able bodied man die, can he live again?" The answer is found at John 11: 25, here Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life, he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, shall live." Your beloved one MARLON B. HARPER will not be forgotten.

Marlon and I went to Carver Vo-Tech High School together Class of 1991. Whenever you saw Marlon he was ready to share a smile. My heart is heavy because he was a young man full of dreams and ambition. Thank you Marlon for being a good friend and May God continue to allow you to rest in His arms.

I am very sorry to hear about Marlon. Marlon and I went to high School together in Baltimore. To Marlon's family you have my deepest condolences and I know god will give you the strength to move forward. Marlon was a good person and I thank him very much for the friendship we had. God Bless Harper family

To the Family of SSG Harper. I met SSG Harper in Budengin,Germany (1-1 CAV, BLACKHAWKS)and we became instant friends. My nephew and his kids became good friends. I wish his family the best and you are forever in our prayers.