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Sgt. Gary A. Eckert
Toledo, Ohio
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Send FlowersWhile in Iraq, Gary "Andy" Eckert Jr. asked female soldiers to show him how to braid hair so he would be able to handle his daughter's when he returned home. "We're never going to let his children forget who their daddy was," said Bret Howland, who said he thought of Eckert as a son. "That's the goal from now on: to keep the spirit alive of Andy Eckert." Eckert, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, was killed May 8 after an explosive detonated near his vehicle in Samarra. The reservist was based in Monclova, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Tiphany, daughter, Marlee, almost 2, and newborn son, Miles. Eckert grew up in Whitehouse, Ohio, and graduated from high school there. Although he was a huge University of Michigan fan, he spent afternoons cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes with his friends. In his first tour in Iraq, Eckert sustained injuries for which he received the Purple Heart. "Andy didn't have to go back to war. He came back a Purple Heart recipient," said Brig. Gen. Michael Beasley. "He was someone who taught us a whole lot about wearing a uniform, about being a father, about being a husband, and about being an American."
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Angel for Myles
Leslie DeCapo
February 08, 2015
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Aria, Marcille and me Denver Aug 28,2008
My dear young Man. There are no words that God could transmit through this mans hands that could ever express what you Myles are FEELING. As a Vietnam era Air Force volunteer who lost 16 of my 20 best friends, from high school, to an other war. I can tell you one thing only. Your father Gary " Andy " Eckert a loving husband to Tiphany, father to Marlee and you son. Is by virtue of your act of paying it forward, as he would have had you do, you pay the GREATEST HONOR to your fathers life that...
Joseph Glogowski
March 30, 2014 | Dallas, TX
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Dear Tiphany, Marlee and Myles - My name is Rear Admiral Kenneth J. Braithwaite, United States Navy, a 31 year veteran of our military who grew up close to you in Michigan. Like so many of us across the nation I was touched to my soul by the story of your sacrifice and your love of country Myles. As a graduate of the United States Naval Academy we strive to instill in young men much older than you these very principles, of Duty, Honor, Country and "Service Above Self." You my young hero...
Rear Admiral Kenneth J Braithwaite
March 03, 2014 | Chadds Ford,, PA
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Dear Myles: please provide a mailing address so that we and others can pay it forward by donating to your sister and to you for college savings in honor of the sacrifice your family and your father made.
Rami Amaro
March 02, 2014 | Leavenworth, WA
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God, Bless his wife and family.
March 02, 2014
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Dearest and most precious Myles, son of Andy & Typhanie; I saw your beautiful story tonight on the CBS evening news. Your thoughtfulness and kindness in paying tribute to another service member shows that your father's love and devotion to his country live on through you. Your mother and your entire family deserve our deepest thanks for instilling impressive character, honor, and integrity in you at such a young age. Your father is looking down from heaven and is so proud of you. May you...
Donna Scovil
February 28, 2014 | Dover, DE
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Gary A. Eckert:
It has truly been my honor to sign Gary'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 Gary will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
May 08, 2013 | Carson City, NV
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Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ekert Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May...
Charlie Gili
April 07, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY
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