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Eric Thomas Chong Vargas

Eric Vargas Obituary

Eric Thomas Chong Vargas of Bowie, MD died November 15, 2023 while serving with the Ukrainian International Legion. He is the beloved son of Edward and Margaret Vargas. He was a 2006 graduate of Bowie High School. After high school, Eric enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving with honor. When Russia invaded Ukraine, he joined the Ukrainian International Legion to fight for the things he believed in - democracy and truth and against tyranny. He is survived by his parents Edward and Margaret Vargas, brother Michael (Jamie), sister Kathleen Light (Brennen), nephews Avery Vargas and Mason Light, and niece Aria Vargas, fiancé Sadia Javid, Grandmother Josie and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He also leaves behind many grieving hearts in his beloved Ukrainian International Legion. Eric was a leader, brave, kind, a writer, philosopher and poet. A celebration of life will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Bowie, MD on January 13, 2024, and funeral mass in San Antonio, TX, January 17, 2024. Memorial contributions can be made to R.T. Weatherman Foundation (www.weathermanfoundation.org) or Tip of the Spear (landmineremoval.org).

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Dec. 27, 2023.

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Shelby Hieter

November 18, 2024

I never bought you that beer I owed you... we met on Legendfire, and I will always remember our late nights and poetry we shared; even if it never ended well, there is so much appreciation and deep love here; I'm really sorry you hate semi-colons, but I love you for that and so much more Mr. Vargas. I hope to meet on the other side, at least we can meet in our dreams dear sir.

Stacie Gliniak

November 6, 2024

Eric shined bright in life. His sense of humor and camaraderie is deeply missed. My condolences to family and friends.

JOE ROBLES

April 16, 2024

...Hymn to the Fallen - Musikkapelle Toblach...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8TIjyfhMc

Joe Robles

April 16, 2024

Eric was a tireless human with many aspirations. His wanderlust was highly evident in his life. He was very intelligent, outgoing and thoughtful. I am saddened by his loss of life, but admire his zest for democracy and coming to the aid of others in protecting democracy and life. Semper Fi...Until Valhalla!

Kelly Quinn Price

January 12, 2024

Eric was one of the most intelligent, dedicated, thoughtful, principled students I have ever taught. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Eric. You made this world better by being in it.

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