Brandon L.-Stout-Obituary

Spc. Brandon L. Stout

Grand Rapids , Michigan

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One of the things Brandon L. Stout did while in Iraq was to start collecting soccer balls from home to give to needy children. "He would always look for something he could do good," said Stout's stepfather, Jeff Anderson. Stout, 23, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was killed Jan. 22 by a roadside bomb in Baghdad. He was a 2002 high school graduate and was assigned to Kingsford. "He was always the one to jump forward. If something needed to be done, he would just jump up and do it," said Stout's squad leader, Staff Sgt. William Paine. "I wish I had 10 more soldiers just like him." Teacher Rhonda Vanderwest recalled Stout as a sometimes-irrepressible senior in the school choir. "He stood up for his faith and he stood up for what he believed in," she said. "He wasn't shy about anything." Stout's mother, Tracy Anderson, was comforted by the fact that her son believed in what he was doing. "He knew it was his job, and he was proud to serve," Anderson said. "He didn't complain. He didn't try to get out of it." He also is survived by his wife, Audrey. "He represented everything good about America," Anderson said.

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Stout Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan 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 Brandon L. Stout US Army Specialist. 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...

We will never forget! RIP.

MSG Tony Moore

To the family and friends of Spc. Brandon L. Stout:
It has truly been my honor to sign Brandon's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Brandon will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Rest in peace Brandon

January 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Brandon L. Stout:
Always remembering Brandon. "Some gave all."

Found a picture of Brandon recently of Brandon holding my son, the day after he was born. Made me smile to think of him. What a wonderful man and HERO.