Eric T. Duckworth Obituary

Today is a day that I will always remember but rarely speak of. While 10 days ago marked the 17th anniversary of your sacrifice, today marks the 42 anniversary of God's creation of a great and honorable man.

Everything I do I do it in hopes that I am honoring your sacrifice. Words will never capture the meaning of your existence in my life. I miss you brother and hope you are proud off all your Lone Sentinel family has accompanied these last 17 years. You memory lives on through all of us.

Love You Brother.
Let's Ride

GUARDIAN 1D Out.

SSG Duckworth,
The weather was beautiful today. The sun was shining upon you, and the skies were so blue.
-SSG Martell.
Hold the Gate!

Eric - I miss you more than you know. You would be proud of me for making all the changes and doing all the hard things I have done over the past 18 months or more. I just wish you could have been here and been that friend I desperately needed when things got to be at the end. Love you my friend.
Andrea

OMG! I can't believe it's been so long since you went to be with our Eternal Father, but I miss you so much and talk about you and your love for our country and the others who loved you, also...Mom is doing well, but your Uncle Larry is most likely up there with you bc of Covid 19 taking him from us and you two are talking about all our great fun and memories we had shared! I still cry almost every time I think, speak or write about you and how I felt like you were the son I never had but would've been more than excited to have one like you! (my girls are great though...) You were a great example of being so wise for such a young man, in life and death & we all thank you that!...Love you forever and hope we can find each other in Heaven due to how many people there are up there! Love & miss you so much Sweetie, Aunt Joan ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Eric, I think of you often. That day will always be burned in my memory. You are never forgotten. I am sorry and feel that I have some how failed you. You were an amazing Soldier and friend.

Miss you so much sugar, but you will always be in my heart and just thinking about you brings smiles to my face...love you sugar! Aunt Joan

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Duckworth Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops 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 Eric T. Duckworth US Army Staff Sergeant. 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 safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Hi Eric,
This is Aunt Joan. I just dropped by to say thank you sooo much for being so dedicated to serving your country! I miss you daily even though it's almost 10 years ago that you gave your life in a strange & far away land of Iran/Afghanistan...
You're children are doing well so don't worry about them! Your Mom is too...
Today we honor our fallen HEROES & your are definitely one of them, sweetie!
Love & hugs!
Aunt Joan

Per Ardua ad astra.

Always,
Carrie

Well Eric, another year has passed & you are still on my mind so often! I had lunch with your mom yesterday & we talked about you a lot...
Everything is fine here sugar!
I just wanted to tell you I love & miss you sweetie...
Lots of love & hugs,
Aunt Joan

Hey, buddy. Thinking of you tonight. You are missed more than you can imagine. I will never forget you. I am sorry we could not bring you home safely to your family. I did not know that morning would be the last time I saw you. You are my hero. I will never forget you as long as I live. I am so very sad for the life that was lost. I think of you often and cry. I am sorry, buddy.

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Belated Birthday Brother. Its hard to believe that you have been gone 8 years.


Always in our hearts.
Gone but not forgotten.
Guardians!

Hey sweetie,
Happy late birthday! It doesn't seem possible that you left this world 8 years ago 10/10/07 & it still feels like yesterday! I miss you & those twinkling blue eyes and impish smile! I know you are in heaven with grandpa & doing great!
Your kiddos are doing well so don't worry about them!
I just wanna say 'Thank you' to you & all our military personal who have served but especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives so that we can live in freedom here in the USA.
Love you Sugar!
Aunt Joan

I'm sending My condolences to the Duckworth family, and sorry For your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4

Hey Sugar, On this Memorial Day, I am thinking of you & the sacrifice of your life that allows us to be able to celebrate it! I miss you every day but on this special day, I miss you even more...Your smile, humor & love for others live in my heart! I love you, miss you, wish you were here to celebrate with us & most of all thank you, Eric!
Aunt Joan

Merry Christmas Ducky and Merry Christmas to your family! RIP DUCKY! Gone but never forgotten!

I Love and Miss you so much!! Our Christmas would be merrier if only we could see your smiling face....Michael 8, Madison 11 and Kaylynn 17! Hard to believe you've been gone for 7 years....

Looked down at my bracelet today and thought I'd stop by to say that you are missed and never forgotten...

Miss ya ducky. I'm always thinking of you and your family. You were a great friend and leader for me in my early military career.

Eric,
Thinking about you today & every day! You're my hero sweetie!Thanks so much for your service & most of all giving your life so we can live in freedom!
So much love!
'Aunt' Joan

Thank you for your sacrifice. It is because of people like yourself that we are free to live our everyday lives without worry. My name is Nathan Duckworth and I am from Winfield, Alabama. Everyone wishes you were still here, but we understand you died for a great cause.

Hey Sugar,
So sorry I missed your birthday but you were always on my mind because you & Tori share a birthday.
I took your mom to get cataract surgery ^ she did fine!
We talked about you and how much you are missed.
I love you sweetie and always will!
Happy 33rd!
Love you,
'Aunt' Joan

No words can ease this pain, I did not know SSG Duckworth personally, but I was part of the QRF team that responded that day. As a fellow surviving spouse my heart will always go out to his family, and my prayers are always with them. Though they are not here, they are not gone.

This Christmas is going to be so different without you here daddy . I think of you everyday. And think about all the memories I've had with you ! I miss and love you dearly <3

Miss ya even more on my birthday Ducky. I still find it....well ironic I guess....that in the weeks preceding your death I just had a feeling I needed to find you again. I wish I could have before you left. You are an amazing person and I miss you.

In recognition and awe of someone who left us several years ago, but is obviously still making an impact on many. Thank you Sgt. Duckworth for your service and sacrifice for our country.

It is strange to me how someone I only knew for a short time could have made such an impact on my life, the life of my husband and even my kids, but you have. I never would have known that hanging out with you and Sonya when you and Scott were home on leave would lead to me gaining the best friend I could ever ask for. I only wish you were there for the goods times we have had, but I'm pretty sure you were. There is no doubt in my mind that you were there looking down on Sonya and the kids with such pride and love. Just as I am sure you do with the rest of your family and friends. Your time on earth may have been short but you left a mark on the lives of so many people who are so much better for it. RIP Eric

Been thinking about you lately bro...

Guardians.

Eric,

I will never forget taht we had just met prior to going to baghdad but yet it seemed like we were instantaniously great friends. although we had our issues on the way to that one place we were quick to make up and play spades again. I know I havent posted anything on here but I do talk to you all the time. From that moment we were talking about getting together during our leave to have a drink I knew you were one of my few closest friends. I will never forget you (I cant the tattoo wont let me=)) I know you are looking down on all of us as we have all drifted as the military makes us and as we go on to other deployments. You are keeping an eye on all of us. Your ife Sonya and your wonderful kids miss you everyday but they are all strong and they go on day to day with a smile on their face and a tear in their heart. That will be fixed once you are reunited with each and every one of them. I will see you again keep that crown and coke ready for me

SSG (P) Scott A. Turner

SSG Duckworth, I am back in the sandbox for the 2nd time since we lost you brother. This time I am in Afghanistan. I wanted to tell you how much you are missed. Your loss is still tough to deal with. May God bless your children with the grace of knowing that thier Father was a GREAT Soldier, an inspiring man...and above all a Loving Father! I miss you brother.

Hey sugar,
Happy Veterans Day...You died in Iraq before you had the chance to become a 'veteran', but you will always be a hero to me! Your zest for life and love of others/children will always make me feel 'warm and fuzzy' when I think of you!
I miss you all the time but most of all on those 'special days'...You were truly that 'son' I never had and a joy to be with/around!
I love you so much Eric! Thanks for all the good times, funny stories and playing dominoes with Grandma and your mom...(I'm with you though, I do think they both cheated sometimes! Shhhh, don't tell anyone I said that or they will be mad at me! LOL)
Love you!
Aunt Joan

My husband died of cancer from Agent Orange
I share your pain. I am also a Duckworth. I am following my family tree back to Bolton England. We May find we are part of a hero's family. Peace

Hey Sweetie,
It seems hard to believe you left us 4 years ago yesterday and that you went to be with our heavenly father...
I called your mom last night to make sure she was okay and she was doing pretty well.
I miss your sparkling baby blues and impish little grin but know you are happy with Grampa and the rest of your loved ones up there...
I love you Eric and you will always be in my thoughts, heart and prayers, sugar!
I Love and miss you,
Aunt Joan

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

Imiss and love you so much daddy i am always sitting here wondering how my life would be with you here. You were my hero and still are i love and miss you bunches!!!! <3

Ducky,
I always remember hanging around my brother and y'all in HS (aka...the boys). We would meet early in the ROTC room, and I always remember that you were the one that gave the best hugs & had such a grand smile! You and the boys would walk me to my classes because (well I know now) that since I was Bugs little sister, I had to be "protected". haha. You always had a smile, a hug, and a kind word to say. It's nice that I was able to "meet" your wife on FB, but sad under the circimstances. You have a beautiful family & a strong wife! You are a true american hero Ducky & on our minds here a lot! I know you are home with our Father, & I continue to pray for your family's peace & healing. God bless you Ducky and will see you again my friend

Eric,

My heart is still shattered into a million pieces and there is not a day that goes by that your not on my mind! I Love you and will always love you with all my heart! You were my one and only true love and I know you would want me to be happy and for the kids to be happy, and I try, I try hard but there is something still holding me back! I can't seem to find happiness outside of you and the kids! I MISS you way more than I could ever put into words!! You were my rock, my heart, my soul and my best friend! But now you are my Angel!! Life without you will never be the same!

4 years is approaching and it seems like eternity! I can't wait for the day that I get to reunite with you and to look into those beautiful blue eyes of yours and to see your contagious smile!!

I Love You forever!!

Ducky, I only knew you for a short period of time, but I still remember the time we spent together at Bastrop. I'm glad to read that you settled down with a beautiful wife and got to experience the joy of having children, even though the experience was very brief. You were a great Guy and um sure you are missed by everyone who knew you. I hope to see you again one day in heaven and eventually meet your wife and kids there too, although I hope they have many more happy years here in Earth beforehand.

dear eric,
i dont think you probably remember me but im one of kaylynn's best friends. you r kind of like a dad to me. u r really funny and you r really cool. i do miss u a lot.
sincerally,
kasey juel

You will always be remembered.

Eric, only knew you for a short time but the memories will last my lifetime.

Hey Buddy, Still think about you from time to time, Miss Ya

to eric I never got to meet you but i know so much about you you have a wonderful family and I can tell you that bryan loves you and misses you very much.

We all miss you so very much baby!

Our kids are gowing up so fast and Madison and Michael look just like you. I love being able to look at them and see you, they make me feel that much closer to you.

Some days its still so hard to believe that your not coming home. It almost kind of feels like your still deployed and will walk through the door at any given moment. Wishful thinking right :)

I had the pleasure of seeing your Mom a few weeks ago. I Love being able to talk with her about you and reliving memories and learning things maybe I havent heard before, ones that you would have said "oh Mom, you can stop now" Ha Ha! Anyhow....

Eric I just simply Love you and the kids and I miss you more and more everyday!

We are proud to have such a Great Loving Caring Supportive Daddy and Husband such as you were. You were so good to so many and you sure did touch alot of hearts.

We shall never forget you My Love!

Always and Forever,
Sonya, Kaylynn, Madison and Michael (your mini me) :)

May you rest peacefully Gorgeous, and we will continue to live through your Beautiful smile and all of the Great memories!

Gone, but not forgotten. Miss you Duck!

I can't believe that it has been almost 3 years since your passing. I miss your friendship so much. Time may pass, but I will not forget.

Dear Eric,
Ir's been 3 years today since you left this world for a much better one...Only my faith has allowed me to both grieve and rejoice in your passing! Thoughts of you will always bring a smile to my face and a warm my heart.

I miss you but I know you are smiling down on us...

Please rest easy big guy, your Aunt Joan is right there for your loving mom (and my best friend) and we talk about you all the time...She is coping well but misses you greatly! (As I do too)

We laugh and cry together...Your memory keeps us going!

You are such a special young man and hero...It's soldiers like you that help to make our lives better and I thank you! :)
Love you and miss you!
Aunt Joan

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Eric T. Duckworth:
Remembering Eric 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

Coming up on the 3rd year since we lost you, it goes without saying theres not a day that goes by when you arent thought of. Although I was only in your squad a couple months it was easy to see why your squad respected you so much. Even though I was not in your company originally, when I was assigned to your squad you treated me the same as the rest of your soldiers. It was an honor to have served and gone on missions with you in Iraq.

hard to believe it's been almost 3 years. I know your dad and step-mom are still very much grieving for you. Rest in peace. Eileen

Ducky,
I did not know you very well, but I still think about you from time to time. I pray you are in Heaven in complete peace. I miss you and every time i hear God Bless The USA I think of you and Brian.

Love,
Lauren Solinas-Black

Hi baby! It's been a while since I have gotten on here. It does not mean that I have not been thinking of you. Not a min in a day goes by that you are not on my mind! I Love You still to this day with all my heart, and always will! The kids and I are all doing well. They still do ask about you ALL the time. Michael wants you to come down from heaven and play with him. Hes just so sweet and was just so young to remember or understand anything yet. We are working on that with him. I just tell him that you would love nothing more to play cars and trucks and trains with him but your there in spirit...and I know your watching over us! I am so proud to have had you for a husband and such a Wonderful father to our kids! One day we will meet again...and I cannot wait to see your smile or to hold you in my arms again! Merry Christmas my Love!

Hi Eric,
Man its been 11 years since i last saw you. And when i heard about your passing i was devastated... i collapsed in tears. I think i was the last one of your friends from HS to find out. I just happened to be looking through my old emails... when i stumbled across an email from Danny Nobles from Yahoo Group for Clear Lake ROTC. When i opened it i couldnt believe my eyes.... my good friend no longer with us.... my eyes flooded with tears and i cried so hard. I called up Fred Gimenes and asked him why he never told me.... and he thought i knew. He checked up on me for days to make sure i was ok because he knew how close i was with u in school. Do you remember the time when i was dating that guy Ben and i was so happy and then he had to move? Who was there to comfort me and wipe away the tears?? You were. You were always there for me when i needed a friend.... and i know ur watching over me now.
My thoughts after i found out.... I'm never gonna see "Ducky" again.... but i was wrong. You must have know i was thinking of you because u came to me in a dream.... just the way i remembered u.... always smiling and laughing and u looked at me and didnt say a word u just smiled and took my hand as if to say " Dont cry Theresa... everything will be ok..... please dont be sad" Thats what u were always good at... being there as a great friend when someone needed you. Im sorry that i moved away and never kept in touch....but i must say you have a loving wife ..... and beautiful children. Im just sorry that u cant be with us here today... but one day i look forward to seeing you on the other side buddy. I will never forget the bruises u gave me on my arm by biting me in Informal Geometry class.... and teasing me by kicking my chair... or how much fun we all had at Military Ball together. I still have the pictures.....I showed them to Andrea... she was crying too. We Miss You more than you know. And we would love nothing more than to see ur smiling face again. WE LOVE YOU DUCKY AND WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU. R.I.P MY FRIEND I LOVE YOU!

Baby I just wanted you to know that I you are always on my mind and that I will never stop loving you, no matter where I am at in life or what I am doing..you will always be my "one and only"! Missing you....

Love You always and Forever!

Hey buddy there is not a day that goes by that i dont think about all our trips together. And those few nights on leave when we tried to hang but forgot we hadnt drank aything for quite sometime.... I just wanted you 2 know you will always be remembered

I think of you everyday when i salute the flag.You are always in my thoughts

"Many years have passed and still I wonder why the worst of men must fight and the best of men must die!"
Kingston Trio- Reuben James

Thinking of you today as it is Memorial Day weekend. You and the sacrifice you made will never be forgotten. Peace and love be with your family for all time.

We miss you man.

Just wanted you to know that not a day goes by that I dont think of you! I Love You Eric!

Well it has been a year and half and I still miss you and wish you here. It is finally hitting my of that day. Wish I could talk to you just one more. there has been times I could of used you here a few times.

Life would be so much easier with you here! I miss you like crazy. I Love You so much Eric!

Happy Anniversary Baby!!

I will Forever Love You!!

Miss You Like CRAZY!!!

XoXoXoXo~Sonya

Baby this is year #3 that we are not together for Christmas physically but I know that you are always here in spirit! I can't stand the fact that we didnt get to trim the tree or put up lights or make cookies together this year. I really miss that..the kids miss that too. We hung a stocking for you in front of a picture of you! Madison says Santa will still bring you something! She colorso you pictures all the time and puts them in a book of yours...shes says you would be so proud of her...and I know shes right!! You are the best Daddy a lillte girl could have ever asked for!! I know I cannot turn back time but we slowly trying to move on with our lives its just when and how to do it. We were such a happy family! Everyone saw that!! I dont know how I will ever find that happiness for the kids and I again...I know you will give me the stregnth and the ability and the love and approval I need to move on. When the time is right. I Love You Eric Thomas Duckworth and cannot wait until we meet again...you are my forever Love!! Merry Christmas Baby!

Merry Christmas, Eric. I wish for you to surround your family with your love so that they feel you with them this year.
To Sonya and the Kids
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year.

I LOVE YOU ERIC!!! KISSES MY LOVE.....

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Hi baby...Im at your Moms...it's a little empty here without you but I know your here in spirit. I wish you could be here with us to spend Thanksgiving ...man I miss you soo much sweetheart...not a min goes by that I am NOT thinking of you. William is so big and so adorable. I will always be here in your place to watch him grow into a young man..along with Michael. We Love and Miss you dearly baby! Always thinkging of you!!

Kisses My Love....
Always Yours!!

Hi My Love....Of course I'm thinkking about you as always. I miss you like crazy baby! I still to this day cannot believe that you aren't here with us anymore. Anyhow-just wanted you to know that I Love You with ALL my HEART and SOUL and cannot wait to meet again...just to kiss you and hold you and touch you again..........

Death cannot stop "true love" all it can do is delay it for a while! Until we meet again my Love!

Always and Forever~Sonya

Eric,
I love you like a brother we always has a great time being stationed in Korea and then to Ft Carson. I remember the good times we had sititng in my room listening to music have a good time talking about family. you will alway have a special place in my heart and I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! It's just not fair!!!

Sonya: I visited with Eric today on behalf of you and his father and Barbara. I took 26 white roses and arranged them in a sort of blanket with an orange bow (for fall).

I was busy talking to him as I did the arrangement, and as I took your roses out of plastic, and put those that are still good on top. I took a bunch of pictures of the two stuffed items, the card and the card with the kitty.

I asked Eric, if he could, to make himself present in your and Michael's lives from time to time. My father died almost 50 years ago when I was a little girl. I have gone through trying times and have felt "his presence" on more than one occasion. The first time it scared the hell out of me. Later, when the same tactic of making his presence known was used, I started to feel less afraid. Now I find it comforting. I told Michael what I had requested from Eric for you and him. I hope he is able to make his presence known in some way. I am not much of a spiritual person but I believe in God and I have come believe in possibilities that, in my youth, I would have not.
I will send you the cards, the two stuffed animals, and one of the white roses from his resting place.
It was a beautiful, sunny, cool and crisp day on Oct 30. I could just sit on the ground, clip the rose stems, arrange them, and talk to Eric all the while. I hated to leave but he is not alone. He has you and his children, his father and mother and Barbara. His life was full if not long. Eileen Longstreet.

To Sonya and the girls, It is still so hard to believe that Eric isn't here. This weekend I will finally get my tattoo of a set of dog tags on my right arm with Erics name. I am currently at school in Ft Leonard Wood and went to the MP memorial and saw his stone on the path it put me on my knees. If there is anything I can ever do for you or children please email me. With love and a open heart SFC Troy A Gapko
PS Happy Birthday Eric

Hii Baby!!!! Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I sure wish you were here so I could give you a BIG HUG and a KISS!! I miss you more than I can put into words!

Well I just got back from Arlington...I hope you liked everything! I even broke the rules and attached a Dallas Cowboy balloon! You know me, Im not all about te rules anyhow. You deserve it! I Love You and I sure do miss you! The kids say Happy Birthday too, but I am sure you already knew that! They miss and Love their Daddy! You're the best!!

Mrs. Duckworth, I didn't know your husband, but I was on the escort mission that brought that convoy back to FOB Rusty. The members of the 54th MP CO, commanders squad will never forget that day. I will never forget his name. I know your pain, my husband was also killed in Baghdad. My heart goes out to you.

Ducky,
It has been over a year since your passing and there is not a week that goes by that someone does not mention you. I always thought that all of us would be friends forever and get to meet each others families. I just can not believe you are gone! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family...he is a true american hero!!!

Sonya: My name is Eileen Longstreet, I am Barbara's best friend. I live in Alexandria and have visited Eric at Arlington National Cemetery several times, and will do so again on his birthday. I do this for you, his father Michael, and for Barbara, though I only had a chance to meet you for a brief moment, at Eric's funeral ceremony. I took one of roses and the card that came with the roses, to send to you, as a keepsake. I think of you and your children when I visit Eric there and can only imagine the kind of grief that you have experieinced and continue to experience. I have read all the comments here and know you must take some courage in reading all the nice things said about your husband. I will send you the rose and the card when I get your address from Barbara and Michael, Warmest regards to you and your children.

My dearest Love, 1 year ago today you were taken home, to our heavenly father. Eric, there is not a day that goes by that we do not think of you. We miss you like crazy and will Love you until eternity! I will hold onto and cherish EVERY last memory of you!! I cannot express how much your missed. You are truely our HERO!! May you rest in peace my Love, and until we meet again Eric!! Always and Forever.....

A special message to the Mother and Family of Staff Sgt Eric T. Duckworth today 10/10/2008: Please know that you all are in my deepest thoughts and prayers today. I think of you and Eric's family often. The gratitude for the sacrifice that Eric and you all have given to me and to all Americans will always be in my heart and will never be taken for granted. With Love and Prayers, MaryAnn Jones, Plano Texas

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 Eric, 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 –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Eric,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st 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.

Missing you and Loving you like Crrrrazzzzzyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

To the family of Staff Sgt. Eric T. Duckworth:
Eric 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

Thinking about you and this is the only way I know how to vent, if that makes sense? Anyhow I am missing you like crazy...Michael said this morning that he missed his Daddy...out of the blue. Hes so young and doesnt understand but one day when hes older he will. But for now we will just remind him of such a great Daddy that you are and a wonderful husband, son, brother, friend etc; I know that not a day goes by that you arent thought about and talked about! We sure keep your memory alive in this house! Its comforting. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ERIC!

Hey what happened to the Cowboys last week :( You have front row seats, you better whip them back into shape! haha Love you baby!!

I LOVE YOU ERIC!!

I LOVE YOU BABY!!

GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!

MISSIN YOU LIKE CRAZY! KISSES MY LOVE...........

Hey Little Brother. It has been a year to the day since I last spoke to you. I miss you very much. I know you are watching over us.
Love You!

Wow baby how a year is creeping up on us really fast. hard to believe that your gone! The most perfect man I ever have known. I miss you like crazy and there is still not a day that goes by that I do not think of you or that you are not talked about in this house. I Love You so much and wish you were here to see the kids off to their first days of school and to watch them grow...Madison is so darn cute she said on her first day that she knew that you were proud of her and she blew your picture a kiss on her way out the door. They are all growing up so fast. I know your watching over us and protecting us. I can feel your presence in our house and its such a great feeling. Well on another note the Cowboys are off to a good start bt I'm sure you know that because you probably have front row seats to all the games..haha! Michael would make you proud he is a born Cowboy fan. I Love You my Angel!

Ducky,

I still cannot believe you are gone. It may never seem real to me. There is a song done by the Kingston Trio that reminds me of you, well only one line really. "Many years have passed and still I wonder why the worst of men must fight and the best of men must die."

It sounds silly but I hold your spirit with me and try to live the way you lived. Every bit of extra patience and tolerance, every extra smile, and thanking God for every little thing is for you. You reminded me that life is short. Thank you my friend. I look forward to seeing you again in the hereafter.

Love, Carrie