Bradley W. Marshall Obituary

I haven't been here in a long while. But my good memories of my sweet boy are always with me Love Mom

Almost 6 years and it feels like only yesterday. Miss and love you forever Son.

Thinking of Brad today and all of his family. God bless each of you.

you are my sunshine.. and my hero miss you

Forever grateful for the tragic sacrifice that was made when Sgt. Marshall lay down his life defending our nation's freedoms. May God's Peace be your comfort, and may His Love stay wrapped around your hearts as a family attempts to move forward without someone so very special.

In thankfulness and celebration of your life and sacrifice... We will love and miss you always. Until we meet again...

Love

missing you today sunshine on my mind today forever in my heart

Sometimes there are just no words that can bring comfort to the hearts of those touched by such a great loss as yours. Please know that my family's thoughts and hearts are with you and yours. We are forever Grateful and Indebted to Sgt. Marshall for our freedoms
Gold Star Mother @}~~~~

July 31, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall:
Always remembering Bradley. "Some gave all."

We missed you so much during the holidays but we miss you every day. Mom and Dad

Love you Son.
Missing you today and everyday

To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall:
Please accept my remembrance of Bradley on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten. And dear Fran...I truly do understand what you're going through.

4 years ago today, I talked to my brother for the very last time. I never thought that moment would mean so much to me! I never thought that moment would forever be replayed in my mind! I never thought that moment would be my last time to hear his voice!!

Our heroes... Never forgotten, forever loved.

DONT TELL ME Please dont tell me you know how I fell unless you have lost your child too.Please dont tell me my broken heart will heal because thats just not true.Please dont tell me my son is in a better place though I know its true I want him here with me.Dont tell me some day I'll hear his voice and see his face.Beyond today I cannot see.Dont tell me its time to move on Dont tell me to face the fact he is gone.Because denial is something I cannot stop.dont tell me to be thankful for the time I had Because I wanted more.dont tell me when I am my old self you will be glad.I'll never be as i was before.What you can tell me is you will be here for me.That you will listen when I talk of Brad and you will share my percious memories.You can even cry with me for awhile.Please dont hesitate to say his name because it is something I long to hear everday.Friend realize I cannot be the same.But if you stand by me you may like the person I become someday. Brads Mom

Love you always son

I miss you son and i know you are looking down at your two sons with great pride and also your wife ,Gina.We are trying hard to make a life without you but we all carry you in our hearts everyday and miss you more than should be possible. Love MOm

To the parents and family of Sgt Bradley Marshall- My thoughts and prayers are with all of you each and every day.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall-- I am Kenny and Bobbies daughter- they are at your house at this present time-- I had no clue that Bradley was on our fallen soldier wall here at SVI- I discovered this tonight! Bless all of your hearts! with love Karen

To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall:
Remembering Bradley 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

I miss you son more today then yesterday.Im sure you would be so proud of your sons and what good young men they are growing into.Your always in my heart. Love Mom

No words will ever express my gratitude for your sacrifice. Because of you and others like you people like me are able to live free.
And we will never forget the sacrifice or that of your loved ones.
Thank you.

Wayne and Fran, I wish I could do something to ease your pain this time of the year but all I can hope for is that you spend time with your family and find some peace being with the ones you love so much. Brad lives in all our hearts and has touched so many in our family. I won't ever forget Brad consoling John at Nanny's funeral.That was our Brad - taking care of everyone else. He will never be forgotten.

i love you son and you live forever in my heart Love Mom

To my Hero, my brother-I miss you more today than ever. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and the wonderful person you were. I am so honored and proud to say that I am your sister.

To the family of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall:
Bradley 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

Remembering you this Memorial Day. We are forever grateful to you and all others who have so bravely and honorably served our great country.
Stacy, David, Hunter and Jordyn Grantham

I am Brads cousin from Virginia. I was not around Brad everyday only on occasions and family reunions, but I have nothing but good memories of Brad he was one of a kind. He payed the ultimate price for us and for that I honor him. Aunt Fran please know that even though you don't hear from me often that I pray for you all everyday and will never forget Brad. I love you all.

To all of the Brad Marshall family I am so deeply sorry for your loss and I do know your pain I lost my son SGT. Michael Yarbrough U.S.M.C on September6,2007 They will forever be in our hearts and mind and the pain will never go away it is not supposed to we lost a big part of us. I will forever Honor all military.

Sgt. Yarbrough's mother
Rhonda Kidder

What a great loss!

Brad, thank you for your service to our country. You were a shining influence for what is right with our country. althpugh you are gone, you are certainly not forgotten.

Alan, Deanna, and Dawson Morris

I know you were looking down smiling when the church named the life center The Brad Marshall Family Life Center.I love seeing and hearing your name son. I love amd miss you more each day Love MoM

Brad, knowing that you are with God makes me happy and even more proud to know you. Thank you for being a good friend, a great Soldier, and a great husband and father. We miss you and think of you often. We can't wait until we all are reunited in His kingdom.

Your Airborne Brother,
David G.

brad, we are still missing you so very much,,seems only yesterday that you left us..our thoughts of your run from sad to happy,happy is knowing where you are and who you are with,sad is missing your smiling face and the love you always showed and gave to each of us..we will cherish the wonderful memories forever and forever.....

I love you son and miss you more every day. MOM

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If we could have onel life time wish .One dream come true We could pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday and you . A thousand words can't bring you back.We know we tried and neither will a million tears We know because we cried.You left behind a broken heart and happy memories too but we never wanted memories. We only wanted you . To your resting place we go the flowers are placed with care but know one knows the heart ache as we turn and leave you there Love mom and dad

BRADLEY---YOU ARE STILL TOUCHING OUR LIVES

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 Bradley, but I am remembering
his service. 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Marshall!

I am Brad's best friend(Jim Ray). One of the many best friends this man has. I know it has been a rough couple of months and will be even rougher through this Holiday season on the family. More than words can say. I have found myself re-reading the many guestbooks and re-crying over the stories of this great man. I really honor and have a great deal of respect for Brad and his family. I know that Brad's legacy will live on through the hearts and minds of the many lives that he touched, including my own. He will be missed and respected for the great sacrifice that was made on his behalf. To the family... Gina, Wes, Tanner, Kim,Terry,Wayne and Fran I love all of you and would do absolutley anything for you. Words cannot explain the sorrow that I feel for you guys. I really hate that this tragedy was dealt to such a fine group of people as yourselves. We often wonder why the good are taken and the bad are left to live free but the good man above must of had better plans for Brad. I will always cherish the memories that he and I had growing up and the love shown to me by his family. Brad, "ole bud"... I hope and pray to see you again someday in that great blue yonder. Miss you!

to gina, wesley and tanner: i can not finds the words that i need to let you know how much we loved you dad, he was a special person to both cal and i, i remember how our mother and dad loved him as if he was their only grandson...i know brad was doing what he wanted to do and he really belived that was what he needed to do..he was truely the family's little brad, that grew into a handsome man and an exceptional dad and family man..we try to remember all the fun things he did and how much we loved him,, remember gina, wesley and tanner that we love you very much and our love and condolences are with you as you grieve.your lose is also our lose...we thank god every day for the good memories we have of brad..

Gina, Wesley, & Tanner... Our thoughts and prayers will be with you over the holidays. We sure do love you guys and wish the best for you. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.

Gina - I just want to say how sorry I am for the loss of your husband, Brad. You guys made such a great couple. I enjoyed the years that we all went to church together and having the boys in my Bible School class. I just looked at your photo album. They are all grown up! Take care of yourself and give the boys a hug for me. Love you, Sandra

Our thoughts and prayers out to the MARSHALL family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO'S shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother's Brad,Daniel for that star spangled banner will FOREVER wave,Your name's stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the tallons,And your spirit's shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation, COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH--COME by EAST--COME by WEST, We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers, And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS !..........HU RA.....SEMPER FI........B.V.C. .. ........ ..

This is Daniel Reyes sister.Would like too say i am very sorry for your lost.But please know that my family shares your pain for our loved ones died together.Know that now they are resting and watching over us.Please if there is anything we can do please know that we are there for the family.

SGT Bradley Wayne Marshall is my son .The last words he spoke to me was I love you Mom but he always was so free with those words to all his family.Brad made being a Mom easy .He and his sister Kim made our house a home to lots of their friends .We were close has a family when they were growing up and Brad was so involved in all kind of sports we have so many fond memories of each step of his life and them he chose a wife that always included us .They gave us 2 grandsons we adore.I miss you so much son.I love you and your still mommys boy and my hero. Love MoM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am Brad's sister. I remember growing up that's what I was always known as-Brad's sister-and it always made me so proud. But not as proud as it makes me now. My brother gave up everything he knew and loved for our country. He sacrificed his life for something he believed in. Not only did he touch many lives during his lifetime, but he had such a huge impact on so many lives. Over the past couple of months, I have been so proud to hear all of the wonderful things that people have said about my brother. He was the ultimate good guy who would do anything for anybody. He will never be forgotten by so many. I miss my brother so much, but I am also so proud of the man that he was. My brother was My Hero long before he became an American Hero and I worshipped him from the time I could walk and talk. He was the best brother I could ever want and I truly feel lost without him. God Bless all of our soldiers and their families. My brother has laid down his gun, and hung up his boots and is now living in peace among all of the other heroes.

Brad Marshall was my uncle.He was the greatest uncle in the world.Uncle Brad was also a good father,son,and husband.I miss him terribly.I love him so much.

I am Gina, Brad's wife of 17 years. Brad was my bestfriend and I love him with all my heart. I miss him terribly and it's so hard knowing that he won't be home. I love this website. It is a great way to remember all of our fallen US soldiers. For all that visit this guest book, please click on "view the photo album" and also feel free to add any of your personal photos. Thank you for visiting............

Gina,
I must admit that I was scared to write to you, but its the right thing to do. I was afraid of how you would respond and I didn't want to cause you any more hurt and pain. I just simply wanted you to know that we loved Brad and that we miss him dearly. You know more so than all how he loved and cared about people. There was always a crowd when he was present, because he was that type of person. We would laugh and joke about his Arkansas accent, but we all loved it and what we would do to hear it now. I don't know if anyone has contacted you or not, but I know for me, it's the right thing to do. I pray that God somehow comforts your heart and wraps His arms around your family during this season of tragedy and loss. Know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Cedric and Michelle Moore

To Gina and the boys,
Please except our deepest sympathy at a time like this. I have no sepcial words to say except. We were proud of your husband ( father) and you should be too. I just wanted you to know we love you and will always remember Sgt Marshall. You will be in our prayers always

I wanted to say Im sorry for your loss.Im sure he was a great person that wil always be remembered as a hero.My prayers and condolonces to your family,I am a childhood friend of Spc Daniel f Reyes, that died next to marshall.once again Im sorry.

To the parents of Bradley, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

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

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

FROM OUR FAMILY TO BRAD'S FAMILY I SEND LOVE AND PRAYERS TO HELP YOU HEAL.KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR LOVING GENTLE BRAD...THE MARLOW FAMILY

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

I have had the honor to meet Brad approx 10 times before his family arrived to AK.Brad was tasked with finding them a rental home. Brad stepped up to the task whole heartely... he wanted not only a "house" he wanted to bring his wife and sons to their AK home. At one point in our interviewing he phoned me and asked if he could take some pictures of the rental to email back to his wife Gina....so they could see where they would be moving to.

they rented the house and then I was honored to meet Gina and their sons..
..Brad, Gina and their two sons are really what family is...they all cared for each other,their worlds revolved around each other...to walk into their home you felt the love of their family. Their home invited you to come in... begged you to sit awhile...to feel.To feel a piece of their life.
he will be missed...please keep Gina and their two young men in your thoughts and prayers daily....Gail Rust

To the family of SGT Marshall we would like to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God wrap his loving arms around you and carry you through this devastating time of your life.

Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall you have my deepest condolences. Brad was a hero in every sence of the word.
My memories of Brad go back beyond his soldier days. Back before we both wore the uniform of soldier, we battled on a diffrent field. The football field. Even then "bad" Brad was a hero on that field as well. Heros never fade from our memories, they carry on forever in our hearts and minds.

REST IN PEACE BRADLEY, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

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

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

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Bradley and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Marshall 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 Bradley. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

What can I say or do to take away the pain, nothing, so I will not pretend that I know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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)