Bryce Howard Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Howard Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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

Miss you Brother... I can't help but to wish that you were still here so I could call you and hear your voice and to share with you the new found happiness in my life.... I will always keep you, Amber, the boys and your family in my heart and prayers. I will one day get the opportunity to tell your boys how you lived...

"Never Forgotten"

Love You Dad!!!!

To the family and friends of Sgt. Bryce Howard:
Please accept my remembrance of Bryce on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

its memorial day my brother i miss you man stay safe up there till we meet up again dude.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Bryce Howard:
Remembering Bryce 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

Well Bryce, Here we are again. Its 09 brother. I was glad that Amber let me talk to you today. I hope in some divine way you can hear us. I really miss you, and I dont think ill ever find another friend quite like you. I talked to Amber today and she was hanging out with your Mom and Dad. I will never forget your face, and I will never forget your sacrifice. i will never forget our friendship. I still think the Seahawks suck, but a little part of me kind of wants them to win :) you know what im talking about......lol wait...YOU DONT KNOW! I cant wait to see you again one day friend. Soldiers are always brothers. Ill always have your back like i know you will have mine. We better get together and have a cold one in the afterlife. Thinkin about ya.

To the family of Sgt. Bryce Howard:
Bryce 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

My Friend,
Well My friend it has been to long since I have seen your face! I thought as time went by that knowing I would not be able to see you, hear your laugh, and tell you about my troubles it would get easier to move on and Honor you as a good friend should! My friend it has been extremely hard to do just that! There is not a day that goes by that I am reminded of all the good and bad times we have had in our short time working together. You were one of my best Soldiers and friends! I will never forget you and all that you gave for your family and this great country we defend on a daily basis! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers! I miss you Howie!!

Lord please look over Amber and the boys as they continue to grow as a family. I ask that Amber can be happy again and they boys will never forget that Dad is a Hero and he gave his life defending his country and its freedom

" IN LOVING MEMORY OF"
BRYCE HOWARD
Father, Friend, Soldier, Hero

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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 Bryce, 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 Howard!

Dear Howard family,
I am sorry to learn of Sergeant Howard's death, but I wish to express to you my gratitude for his efforts in the Army. He began serving America and sacrificing for each one of us long before he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. He is worthy of our honor and continued appreciation. Thank you for sharing him with us.
A grateful Floridian,

Bryce Your job was to serve and to protect and you gave your all to do everything you said you would do and more you sacerficed your beautiful life for each and everyone of us at home keeping all of us free from harmsway and now we need to let you rest in the arms of our heavenly father in a beautiful heaven where Jesus prepared a special place with all our american hero's. Thank you for being that special braveheart and let us honor you and love you in return. I am someone you never met but i am your america and our family to your family wants you to know we support you and love you all in your time of sweet sorrow. Let Jesus hold you tight. sincerely, Elizabeth zahller soldiers angels support team

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

There will never be another character in any chapter of my life that can replace Bryce. He was so much fun, no matter what the circumstance. He loved his friends, loved his hobbies, and most of all loved his family. He left behind a mini- legacy name Ryen. Through Ryen we can see father. Letting us know every day that he is and will forever be now in a better place. He sacrificed something that none of us want, but in time of need WILL do for our countrymen, our family, and fellow soldiers. Although I understand that I can never truly understand the pain that the family feels for their loss, my heart still aches and I weep myself. Their family is one of the nicest, generous and most hospitable families I have ever met in my life. May their futures happiness, love and prosperity. Let us not forget Bryce Daniel Howard, in our hearts and prayers forever.

Thank You all

SGT Todd M Washburn
HHC 37th En Bn (Airborne)

The Howard Family,

Bryce was one of my BEST friends and Soldiers! It has been a tough road for all of us who were close to him but he will NEVER be forgotten! I loved him like a brother. We had some great times together on our first tour to Afghanistan and I will hold every moment I had with him close to my heart forever! The Howard family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and ease your pain with the loss of Bryce.

"SGT BRYCE D. HOWARD"
KIA, 28 AUG 07 OEF
Father, Friend, Soldier, Hero
"YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"

We love you Bryce! We miss you more then you know!

Love,

SSG Andrew Weist and Family

I knew SGT Howard as SPC Howard, when I was part of the 864th in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to his family. He was a great soldier.

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

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

I didn't personally know Sgt. Howard, but I do know your pain as I recently had a soldier killed in action. Many prayers from our family to yours for your sacrifice, and thank you so much for the hero the world was able know.

Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Calverton, NY
Proud Aunt of Spc. Matthew Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007 Baghdad

To the parents of Bryce, I know how hard it is to loose your child to war. Your heart breaks and you have so many questions that are unanswered. I don't have those answers but as another Gold Star Mother I do have emotional support to offer you when the time comes and you want to reach out for someone who has gone through this same loss. Sometimes it is just better to be able to talk, cry or vent to another and I want you to know that I'm here for you. God has blessed me with the strength to do this and I'm thankful for that. May God give you and your family the comfort you deserve and His healing power to restore your broken heart.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA November 12, 2006 Samarra, Iraq

SGT Howard you will be missed so much in the 864th EN BN. Our prayers go out to the Family and friends. My Goad bless you all. You will never be forgotten.

SGT Jackson's
864th EN BN

Sgt. Bryce Howard & Family:


Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

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.

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

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

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)

The price Sgt. Bryce Howard and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier.

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

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

May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Bryce, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.