Bruce-ERION-Obituary

Bruce ERION

Atlanta, Georgia

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DIED
June 15, 2017
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Atlanta, Georgia

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ERION, Bruce Bruce F. Erion, age 71, of Buford, Georgia died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. A West Point graduate, Bruce served as an Airborne Army Ranger during the Vietnam War. In 1974, he served as Commander of The Honor Guard Company of the Old Guard, 3rd...

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It´s hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Bruce has been gone, but his spirit lives on. As he would say, "Old soldiers never die. The just smell that way." We miss you, Brewster!

Seven years, and still bigger than life in our memory, and in our heart. Sky High!

I remember when Bruce visited my school in 1987. He made such an impression on me that I never forgot. I had never seen a helicopter before and watching him land and take off was the most fantastic thing I had ever seen. We all had so many questions for him that day and he was so excited to answer every one of them. I also remember laughing so hard when he pulled stuffed animals out of the various compartments on the helicopter. He would tell us there was nothing there, but then act surprised...

Six years! The Lord must have needed a good point man. He got the best. We still miss you, Brewster.

Five years has not diminished the void that we, who knew him, still feel, but we still have the memories of a very special person. Sky High, Brewster!

I´m sorry to hear belatedly that Bruce passed. Off and on I´ve been looking for him, thought he was in Connecticut. We were in the California National Guard together from 1975-1977, he was my platoon leader in the 76th Aviation Group. Bruce kept us in stitches with his wit. One of his sayings while we waiting for higher ups to make a decision was " getting ready to commence to proceed ". The patch Bruce Designed back in 1976.

The years have not diminished our memories of Bruce. His extraordinary spirit lives on in all of those whose lives he touched.

Three years hasnt done enough to fill that void in our lives without Bruce. I still reach for my phone to call him, knowing that, even if he doesnt answer, Ill hear his voicemail.
We can still look to the sky and know that he will always be there.
Bruce touched so many lives, and his memory brings a smile to all their faces.

Its hard to believe that it has been a year. Bruce lives in our hearts & minds.