New Orleans, Louisiana
Omar J. McKnight''s father described his son as a quiet, "easygoing kid," with respectful manners, a good head on his shoulders and an obsession with updating the photos on his MySpace page. Eliot McKnight said he was also the baby of the family, the youngest of three boys. "He was just a special person, always smiling," said his mother, Sheryl McKnight. "Anything he could do to help someone, he would." McKnight, 22, of Marrero, La., died Jan. 17 from non-combat causes in Balad. He was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base and was on his second tour. As a high school freshman, Omar had dreamed about following in the footsteps of his father _ an Army veteran from Operation Desert Storm _ and his older brother, Trumain, who is now serving with the Air Force''s special operations unit in Iraq. "His whole life was the military," Eliot McKnight said. "He did four years in ROTC in high school. It was evident." In 2006, three weeks after graduating, Omar joined the Air Force. He attended basic training at Lackland Air Force and he had served as a firefighter at the base in Tampa.
Omar you are truely missed; we know you are in a better place along with your dad, grandmother Ethel, other grandma Ethel and grandfather Douglas SR. I know you are watching over all of us on earth. One day we will all be back together as a family. Love you dearly. REST IN PEACE!!!
Shawana Smith
February 17, 2013 | Clarksville, TN
To the family and friends of Senior Airman Omar J. McKnight:
It has truly been my honor to sign Omar'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 Omar will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2013 | Carson City, NV
Hey Omar. R.I.P. my friend. We have know each other since the third grade in Ms. Allen's class st Joshua Butler Elementary. I haven't seen you since high school and to hear about you now.....I still can not believe that you are gone. Ill miss you and even though you are watching over us in heaven, we still feel your sweet spirit here with us. We love you and you will always be remembered my friend. God have you safe with no worries of this cruel earth now. I'll see you when I get there. Save...
Chaune'se Hollins
December 03, 2012 | Marrero, LA
I miss you to the moon and back, Omar. Your the sweetest angel God could've blessed me with. I wish you were so we could celebrate you today. It's your day, Airman. Love you always.
Erin Lee
May 28, 2012 | Washington, DC
January 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Senior Airman Omar J. McKnight:
Always remembering Omar. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 20, 2012 | Carson City, NV
We still remember and are thinking about you.
SSgt. Nicholas Riley
January 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Senior Airman Omar J. McKnight:
Please accept my remembrance of Omar on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2011 | Carson City, NV
You will always be remembered Omar. Thanks for being part of our lives.
Alejandro Lagos
November 23, 2010 | Marrero, LA
Omar & Eliot I miss you all so much. There is not a day go back that you all are not on my mind. I know you all in a better place; however I am still having a hard time with both of you not being here but i have to be strong for everyone else and it hard for me. So much has happen in the year of 2009, Omar passing on 17th of January and your dad going to join you on 22 Oct 2009. Two of the most important people in my life is longer here; however I know GOD don't put no more on you than you...
Shawana Smith
September 06, 2010 | Clarksville, TN