Hampton, Virginia
1990 - 2020
SSG Ian Paul McLaughlin, Age 29, gave the ultimate sacrifice on Saturday, January 11, 2020 while proudly serving his country in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Ian was a proud soldier as well as a perfect example of what a husband, father and son should be.Ian was born August 1, 1990 in Newport News, VA....
Read MoreI am forever thankful for Ian’s service. Ian protected me patrolling the GDA and I owe my continued good fortune to him and men like Pfc Viallon. Thank you.
Omkar Ranade
September 22, 2020 | Simi Valley, CA | Military
Dear Buck and Sara,
I read the sympathy notice posted on the sign at Zion Methodist Church, and my heart broke.At first I thought that could not possibly be Buck's Ian... He's too young! ThenI realized how long it has been since I knew Ian as a child. I remember so well how close you and Ian were as he was growing up, and I know your loss cannot be put into words. My prayers and heartache go out to you both. May God bless you, Buck, you raised a fine son who was taken way too...
January 31, 2020
Our prayers are with your families. What a long time it as been since we saw you but I always asked how you were when I saw your family. It makes me so sad to see this loss of a such a young man and former school mate and baseball player. Blessings to your family.
Susan and Sammy Carter
January 20, 2020 | Newport News, VA
Dear Glenna, Joe, Buck & Sarah, We we're so sorry to hear of Ian's passing! It seems like only yesterday when he and Nick were playing hockey at the Ice Plex and traveling to hockey camps! He was a special young man! His smile was infectious! Thank you for sharing your boy with our family! We cherish our memories and can only imagine what a fine husband, daddy & solider he was!
May god be with you all in the days ahead!
Know that your in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Paul & Eliz Bourgoin
January 20, 2020 | Winslow, ME
This young father paid the ultimate price and we are grateful for you and your comrades.may your family always know of your goodness, and share memories for the generations to come. God, please hold this family in your arms.
January 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for comfort and peace. Much Love.
Mary Lehman
January 20, 2020 | Gainesville, GA
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Greg Shaw
January 20, 2020
May God comfort the family; wife, children, parents, friends of this young soldier.
Cynthia Aaron
January 20, 2020 | Florence, SC
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD PLEASE WATCH OVER THIS FAMILY AS THEY GO THRU SOME DIFFICULT TIME. LAY YOUR HAND ON HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SERVING OUR COUNRTY TO KEEP US SAFE. YOU ARE GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. STEPHANIE/NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
January 19, 2020