Blair W. Emery Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Emery 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 Blair W. Emery US Army 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 strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

As the New Year beckons, please be aware that Blair has not been forgotten nor will he.

Blair, It was four short years ago, you were ripped from our lives. You will never be forgotten and are forever missed.
Master Sergeant (Retired) Carolyn V. Emery
Of the Troops, For the Troops
Assist, Protect, Defend

To the family and friends of Cpl. Blair W. Emery:
Please accept my remembrance of Blair on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

My heart breaks for the family you left behind. It truly is the ultimate sacrifice they pay, every day.
God bless you and thank you for your service.

We still think about you everyday!

To the family and friends of Cpl. Blair W. Emery:
Remembering Blair 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

So tomorrow is your birthday blair as many people will know...friends and family will gather around and and share stories of what they know...as we miss you and love you there is no way to bring you back...but my wish is for you family to have peace again and that you can look down on them and comfort them in their hard times...We love and miss you blair!

To the Emery family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

We will never forget you Em!! I still love you and miss you like a son!!! I'll see you again one day Brotha!

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

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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 Blair, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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

Blair,
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.

Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Blair W. Emery:
Blair 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

It has been one long year
and still so easy to find a tear

I think of you everyday
especially in this season

As I head to where you lay
I thank You for the reason

I know you have heard it many times
but I will miss you and love you forever!

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Emery!

Quie and Bill
Penny and I and our family are still deeply saddened by your loss. God Bless and hopefully we'll see you all soon

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

I am so sorry for your loss. I am the grandmother of Casey,Krista who was with your son on this tragic date. I do know what you are having to deal with losing a child as
I lost my daughter Amy in an auto
accident November 5,1994. She was
only17. Just like your son she, was a very special person and is
missed so much by her whole family.
Just be thankful for the time you had with Blair and treasure every precious memory.

A SOLDIER'S PRAYER

Brave warriors,
should fate find us in battle,
May our cause be just.
May our leaders have clear vision.
May our courage not falter.
May we be triumphant an earn victory
as we show mercy to our enemies.
May our efforts bring last peace.
May our sacrifice be always
appreciated by those we serce.
May we retur to our loved ones unharmed.
Should we be harmed, may our wounds heal.
Should we perish in the struggle,
may God embrace us and find for us
a place in His Kingdom.

You are a true hero Blair, Rest In Peace

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Gone but never forgotten
I feel you in the wind,
As it gently brushes my face.
You are in the air I breathe,
With every breath I take.
You are in the music I hear,
Each and every day.
You are in the sea shell,
As I hear it roar.
You are with me
every step of the way.
Gone but never forgotten
Your memory lives on
in the songs of the birds.
You are in my heart,
body and soul,
With every step I take,
You are with me
all along the way.
Gone but never forgotten

God bless and comfort all of you. Thank you, Blair, for your courageous heroism in the fight for our freedom and security. May you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord.

Blair,
You were a great person to serve with. I will never forget you! R.I.P.
Blairs Family, you will always be in my Prayers and Thoughts.

I extend my deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy to my brother Bill, adopted sis Quie, my nieces Betsy and Hilary. I can only imagine how heavy your hearts are with grief, as I know mine certainly is. We will carry his memory with us until we are no more. Blair paid the ultimate price and sacrificed his life for this great nation. He followed in the footsteps of others before him. He saw military service exemplified by his Grandfather Emery in WWII, his Grandfather Thompson in the Korean War, several of his Thompson Uncles who served in Vietnam, myself in the Army, and most importantly both of his Sisters, Betsy and Hilary in the Army. I know I miss him tremendously and life will never be the same without him. Blair, was not only my nephew, but my Brother - a member of the Military Police Corps. His warrior spirit certainly personified: "Assist, Protect, Defend". Many of my fellow comrades have extended thier condolences to me to convey to the family. "Of the Troops and For the Troops" my fallen hero.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Emery family in the loss of Blair. I did not know Blair, 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. Blair 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 Emery's parents and sisters, I meet Emery before we left to come over here to Iraq. We hit it off good and became friends. When we got to Fob Warhorse Blair became my team leader and through this deployment we where together all the way to the end. I will never forget him and all the fun and silly stuff we did, we always had fun together over here. We made a bad place fun, when we got home Emery, Ritchie, and I where gonna use a radio flier wagon and make a go kart with some chain saw motors, i couldn't wait to. I will deffiently miss him but never be forgot!

Another fallen hero, he will not be forgotten. I also lost my son Michael in Iraq. There are so many that are truly thankful for Cpl. Emery unselfish service for all of us in this country.

Though I did not know Blair personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Blair, Rest well brother.

To the Emery family;
Your son was an amazing man whom we wish we would have had the opportunity to meet. Our son, SPC Cory Groomer was a roomate with Blair stationed in Baquoba and has shared some wonderful stories of your son including how Blair decorated the Christmas tree I had just recently sent to them. Thank you Sgt Emery for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero and will always be remembered by myself and especially our son.

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

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Cpl Emery. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Cpl Emery is truly an American hero. I would like to thank him for serving our country and providing my family with a more secure nation to live in. Cpl Emery, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Again, I would like to send my deepest sympathies to you and may God be with you during this time.
Kevin Hawn
Proud Uncle of Wayne M. Geiger
KIA Iraq 10/18/07

I came into this world,
Loving and Caring,
Mom and dad were there for me,
teaching me to love and share,
to give,
not to take,
But what people don't understand is that,
I took peoples love with me,
to god in which we trust,
to share the memories,
that I hold so dear to me,
Please don't be affaird,
for I am not hurting anymore,
I am with my family and friends,
That i have spent time with,
while i was on earth

Just got his promotion to Sergeant too. I'll miss you Blair, you were a great cousin and man

We care and share your sorrow and pride.

Although we've been neighbors a long time as with many in our town, we are now connected for eternity in a way that no family should ever have to endure. Safe travels this week and know that we are always close by in every imaginable way.

The Crise Family
Aunt and Uncle to
Sgt. Joel House
KIA June 23, 2007
Taji, Iraq

I did not know your son, but I was an MP in the 504th MP BN stationed at Fort Lewis also. I am deeply saddened for your loss. My prayers go to your entire family for your sacrifice. My husband CPL Luigi Marciante Jr. was killed in action in Iraq on 20 September 2007. I know what your going through. I know my husband Luigi gave him the deserving Heroes welcome in heaven. May the memories made with SGT Blair W. Emery ease your pain. Thank you SGT Emery, for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

PROUD WIFE OF
CPL LUIGI MARCIANTE JR.
KIA 20 SEPTEMBER 2007
MUQDADIYAH, IRAQ
A Co 2/23 IN 4-2 SBCT
Fort Lewis, WA

To the Family of Sgt. Blair Emery;
Once again, I would like to send my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless You and your Family. Thank you Blair, for defending our Country. I am very proud of you. You are truley a Hero that will be sadly missed, but never ever forgotten!!! God Bless America!!

I graduated from Lee Academy with Blair. I have known him since we were in 6th grade together. I think it is a horrible loss that his family and the town of Lee has suffered. I remember sitting in French class with Blair and teasing the teacher. I remember Blair and I making fun of each other in 8th grade and randomly I remember Blair eating my lip gloss in 6th grade. He was a good kid and an amazing man. Thank you for everything. It is hard to believe that you are gone. Rest in peace my friend...

I didn't know your son, but my heart goes out to your family. May God touch you and hold you close to His heart in this time of grief. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I lost my nephew, Lt. Keith Heidtman in Iraq on Memorial day this year. It is heartbreaking. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. Your son was truly a hero - it takes a special man to sacrifice so much.

I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless Cpl Blair W. Emery, God bless you and your family and God bless America!

Contact me if you want to talk.

PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq

To the Emery Family.....I am so sorry for your loss. I am an army mom....so, I feel your pain. May God comfort and keep you in this time of sorrow. Blair is an American hero...he will not be forgotten. May he rest in the "arms
of the angels".

To the Family of Cpl. Emery: Rick and I truely unstand what you are going through at this time. We lost our son/step son PFC Avery also a 571st soldier on 04/23/07. Should you every feel the need please contact us.

“Remember Our Fallen Heroes”
If you look in the hearts of our heroes
You’ll see tears swelled with pride
Yet underneath there’s a shadow of sadness
For the Soldier no longer at their side.
Side by Side they served with honor
To God’s arms they go one by one
From the hearts of a grateful Nation
We remember our Daughters, our Sons.
Their selfless deeds have been many.
Blood’s been spilled in the sand for liberty.
Without hesitation they guarded our freedom
Over land, in the skies, on the sea.
They answered the cries of the hungry
Liberated those whom where suppressed.
Courageously they safeguarded our glory
With a loyalty that ceases to rest.
With love we pay homage to the fallen
These patriots, our heroes, our friends.
Who’ve paid the ultimate price for freedom
and the flag they chose to defend.
Their Service must never be forgotten
Their deaths won’t ever be in vain
We vow to look after their families
and hope our love will ease their pain.
This flag is to honor the fallen
As a reminder Freedom is not Free
These heroes gave their lives for their Country
They gave their lives for you and for me.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Cpl Blair W Emery. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

Father we entrust our brother Blair to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Blair in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

I feel terrible for your loss, just know that Blair was a true American Hero and you should be very proud. I appreciate all that our Service Members do for us and my appreciation for them simply can not be measured. An absolute true hero.

REST IN PEACE CPL. EMERY, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
G0D BLESS YOU

Rest in peace.

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.

Our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your loved one. We didn't know Blair, but learned of his passing from an online support group of Army Moms, and every military death feels like one of our own. Please know that hundreds of Army Moms are praying for you and Blair.

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 they were 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
Valorie (South Portland, ME)

Our thouhgts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time.Blair was a true american hero.

To the Family and Freinds of Cpl Blair William Emery. The Harris and Troutt famlies prayers are with you at this most trying time. We too lost a Hero Spc Dustin J Harris 4-6-06. Blair say Hi to Dustin for me. RIP brave Solider Thank You for serving our Country God Bless.

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 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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Cpl. Blair W. Emery.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Blair rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Emery family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Blair, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.