Torrance, California
Sgt. Brian M. Wood was a quiet and sensitive history buff, friends and family said. When his family''s cat was sick, he stayed with the animal for hours, comforting it before it died. "He was someone who would always be there," said Kevin McDonald, a friend since childhood. "He was just a genuinely great person. I couldn''t have asked for a better friend." The 21-year-old combat engineer from Torrance, Calif., was killed April 16 in Tikrit, Iraq, apparently by a land mine. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany. The soldier "believed in what he was doing," said his father, Greg Wood. "He was so sure of that. He was so sure he was doing good." In a letter to his uncle the week of his death, Wood wrote of his satisfaction with his work. "The large majority of the Iraqi people, they want us here, and they want us to help them rebuild," he wrote. "That always makes me feel good about being here."
Still remember fond memories of '97, and can hear your warm laugh in my heart between asleep and awake. Miss you, friend. Thank-you always.
Maricela
May 27, 2019 | VALENCIA, CA
Today we remember and honor Brian. We all lost him today in 2004. This has always weighed heavy on my heart and life because I was Brians' commander and he was executing my orders. He was a true quiet professional, an outstanding solider, and he is missed. Rest In Peace my brother. Your duty here is done.
Kevin Bolke
April 16, 2013 | Lacey, WA
God Bless Sgt. Brian Wood and all that he loved. We will be eternally grateful for the service and sacrifice he made for this Country. He has not been forgotten.
November 26, 2012
I was Sgt Brian 's niece and I was 1 and 1 mouth when he died
and I sill wish I could see him .
Alexis Gross
July 03, 2012 | Torrance, CA
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian M. Wood:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2012 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian M. Wood:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family of Sgt. Brian M. Wood:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
L Neal
March 20, 2011 | NC
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian M. Wood:
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
April 16, 2010 | Carson City, NV
I have read many of the legacy books from soldiers from 2007 - and back to Sgt Woods, This one touched my heart more or as much as any.
We love you Sgt. Wood, We love your family and you, Sgt Wood - will never be forgotten!
Kenna Larra
October 29, 2009 | Manti, UT