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Eric J. Kruger

Denver, Colorado

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KRUGER, LT. COL. ERIC J. , 40, of Garland, TX died Thursday, November 2, 2006 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Lt. Col. Kruger was the Deputy Commanding Officer of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division stationed...

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My son, we are going to your memorial plaque at SMU today. You are still sorely missed and I will never forget what a proud Father you made me. Hooooah!

This coming Memorial Day 2025, I honor the memory of then MAJ Kruger, my boss at The Old Guard.

Never forgotten. Veteran's day 2022.

Dear Eric, remembering you on this Memorial Day. I will always remember our time together at Fort Leavenworth 2000-2001. Your classmate and friend. Debbie Liddick, USAF, colonel (retired)

Thinking of you Eric on this Memorial Day. Remembering when we were in Texas for Doug´s wedding and you went to the store to get these giants hamburgers and made them for us. Thank you for your service to our country. Love and miss you

My Dear Son Eric, I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day. I miss you so much. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifices for our country and thank you for your bravery. I like to remember the good times we had as a family. The football games with your team and your brother, Douglas team. You are my hero. Love your Mom or Mommason (as you liked to call me).

Dear Kruger family! My sincerest condolences over the loss of Eric. May his legacy live on. Thank you Eric for you ultimate sacrifice and may you rest in eternal peace! Thank for you service to this country!

My condolences to your family. My deepest appreciation for your service to our country.

God please watch over the family of beloved Lt. Col Eric J. Kruger. May his memory be a blessing to them always. Before he earned his impressive ranks, he was already their hero. Sending you all so much love.