Talcott, West Virginia
Brian C. Karim was the kind of student who would stop and chat with teacher Robert Mazzella in the hallway or at lunch even though he didn''t take the elder man''s class. "Brian was a terrific kid," Mazzella said. "He was kind, well-behaved and an A-No. 1 student. Karim, 22, of Talcott, W. Va., was killed Dec. 13 when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle northwest of Baghdad. He was a 2001 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Riley. "He was just one of the good kids," said Principal Lynn Crowder. "It is hard for all of us to think he had so much potential and just to think that everything is now lost," said David Harvey, who graduated with Karim. Karim was on his second deployment to Iraq. Harvey said he last saw Karim about three months ago. He told him, "Oh, so you''re back, thanks for serving over there, and thanks for doing this.'' And he said, ''You know, you''re the first person to thank me,''" Harvey said. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, and a daughter, 2-year-old Janessa. He and his wife were voted cutest couple when they were seniors in high school.
I was deeply saddened when I heard of the loss of Sgt Brian Karim . I first met him when I was moved into Alpha company in late 2002 . He became a good friend , who always made me laugh. I remember how excited he was to show us pictures of his daughter. He was and always will be my brother. I pray each day for his family. He will never be forgotten.
John Walters
July 15, 2021 | Dudley, NC | Friend
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Brian C. Karim 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...
Charlie Gili
December 15, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY
SGT Brian Karim
March 07, 2012
SGT Brian Karim
March 07, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian C. Karim:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian C. Karim:
Remembering Brian 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
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2010 | Carson City, NV
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Donna Gillette
December 25, 2009 | Brick, NJ
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Kenna Larra
May 08, 2009 | Manti, UT
In Memory of Brian ~ (Debra Estep)
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...
December 14, 2008
