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Brian Holden Obituary
CLAREMONT -- Army Pfc. Brian Lee Holden, 20 of Claremont, died on April 9, 2007 in Iraq.
Born January 15, 1987 in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of Bill and Helen Holden of Cornelius and Leasa and Gene DeLozier of Claremont.
Brian graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 2005 and joined the United States Army. He was a member of the 17th Field Artillery Unit out of Fort Carson, CO.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amanda Holden of the home; grandparents, Lillie Holden of Jacksonville, FL, Ed and Flo DeLozier of Catawba and Darrell Shrewsberry of Conover; brother, William 'Billy' D. Holden and fiancee, Halie Russell of Mooresville; step-brother, Jeremy DeLozier of Washington; and his mother and father-in-law, Deborah and Jasper Scarberry.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Catawba Funerals & Cremations with Pastor Mark Ivey officiating.
Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday April 16 2007 from 6-8 PM.
Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations are providing professional services to the Holden - DeLozier Family.
On-line condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Holden
Mia N Tosella
March 21, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. God bless you and your family.
Iris solorio
March 18, 2019
my name is iris solorio I was the wife of ismael solorio, who also died with your son that day...i am making a story and would like to be contacted before its sent to publishing.. my number is 928 350 90 58
Tom
April 9, 2018
Brian.
There isn't much I need to say that you dont already know.
I'm sorry that I couldn't save you. I tried my hardest.
I hope you are in a better place and enjoying eternity. One day we will meet again and catch up. Until then just keep a few beers on ice. I love you brother.
Bill Holden
May 23, 2015
Brian, thinking of you today, Helen and I miss you very much, it seems like you were our little boy just yesterday.
Love you,
Dad
Mandy Shrewsbetty-Tosella
May 22, 2015
Aunt Leasa, Just thinking of you, Billy, and Brian today. I miss you guys and think of you often. I love you and miss you!
April 10, 2014
Brian, just want you to know Dad and I miss you ,you are never far from our hearts see you soon .
Chris
April 9, 2014
Hey,buddy I've been thinking a lot about you lately. It seems like yesterday we were down in the common area joking around taking about back home. I miss you like crazy and I know your in a better place,I just wish you were still here. One day we will see each other again but until then I will just have to be patient. I often think of that poem we wrote for Amanda when we were in Barsto,it makes me laugh! I love you buddy!!
Silvia Smith
July 27, 2013
Brian,
You were one of the first friends I made when I first moved to Hickory. I must admit my life was NEVER the same after that. I want to sincerely, truly, whole-heartedly apologize for not knowing of your heroic sacrifice. I did not find out until friends from Petsmart informed me months later. I felt wretched that I did not send your parents my condolences. I became pregnant around the same time of your passing and I pray my Angel is as wonderful and caring as you were. I felt wretched when I worked with your high school friends and they asked why I was not at your funeral. No amounts of apologizes could make up for that. To the parents of Brian Holden: He was an amazing, kind, fun loving man and you should be very proud to have raised an American Hero.
Rest In Peace Brian.
June 21, 2013
I am sorry to read of the passing of young Brian Holden. There are few words I can say, so I offer my prayers for Brian and his family for eternal peace.
June 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Brian Holden. While I am grateful for his service to this country, I am sorrow to read of his passing.
Chris
December 4, 2012
Hey bro I was just thinking about you! Man I miss you,you were such a great man Im so happy I got to know someone of your caliber! I can't believe it's been over 5 years we had so many plans but I guess God needed another great man,I know you've met my son ill see you guys someday I love you man!
Chris
April 10, 2012
Hey Brian its Chris,I was just thinking about you! Man I sure do miss you! I'm glad we were friends you mean a lot to me bro! I love you
Peggy Childers
April 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian L. Holden:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."
April 8, 2012
Brian it has been 5 years since we had our last talk, I miss you everyday. You are not forgotten.
Love you,
Dad
cody luttrell
December 4, 2011
hey brian thought i would right u a lil something , its been a hard time with out u around iv droped out of school and have moved out and liven on my on , don't no how am doing it but am maken it pretty good we all miss you i miss you a lot we had some good times at the lake swinging off the rope and the golf cart and poker well I am going to hop off here but i will talk to you in my prayer i love you man i will see you some time
Phillip Curtis
September 17, 2011
Hey Brian. I'm sorry that I don't stop in much, but I want you to know that you are always in my heart buddy. I recently read an article in the Florida Times Union newspaper and it had pictures of 108 service members that had ties to Jacksonville, Fl who have died while serving since 2001. I feel that they should have included you, so I hope it would be ok if I contacted the paper and had them add you to their list of great soldiers who honorably served this country. I love you buddy!
L Neal
May 10, 2011
To the family of PFC Brian L. Holden:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
April 22, 2011
never forget!
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2011
April 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian L. Holden:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Brennan Smith
June 17, 2010
Hey buddy. I never got the chance to sign your guest book. I just wanted to say that not a day goes by where i dont think about you. Tom and I tried our hardest to keep you with us, but it didnt work. I know god has bigger and better plans for you. I miss you brother. Ill stop in to look after your mom and dad in a few weeks. Until we meet again. - SGT Smith
mike holmberg
June 1, 2010
Brian,I never knew you,but I am grateful for your service and ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.May your family find peace and may you rest forever in the arms of God.
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Michael Shive
April 25, 2010
I didn't have the honor of knowing you, but I knew your brother billy. God bless the Holden Family! May none of our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Michael & Lauren Shive
Army Combat Veteran
Cavalry Scout
Peggy Childers
April 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian L. Holden:
Remembering Brian on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Bryan Wohlin
December 14, 2009
To the family of Brian L. Holden, Im so sorry for your Loss. My name is Bryan Wohlin and my Mothers madden name is Bryan. When ever I hear the name I feel a connection between the person. My Brother is in the Army and I PRAY during the day for our troops and their families. I am Praying for you by name now and I shed some tears today for your loss. I will pray every day during this time for your family.
Chasity Guy
November 14, 2009
Hello, My name is Chasity Guy. Recently, my son and I were at a playground in Beech Mountain,NC.
While there I found a silver bracelet with PFC Brian L.Holden NC ARMY Iraqi Freedom 09 APR 07 KIA.
I wanted to get in contact with you to see if you would like this bracelet.
I am very sorry about Brian.
I wish to offer you my thanks and thanks also to your boy for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
God Bless You and Yours.
May 25, 2009
We shall FOREVER stand for our fallen BROTHER.
Brian, fishing trip 1991
April 10, 2009
Brian Holden 2005
April 10, 2009
Brian 2006
April 10, 2009
Brian Holden 2005
April 10, 2009
Brian
April 10, 2009
Brian Holden
April 10, 2009
Peggy Childers
April 10, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Brian L. Holden:
Brian gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Bill Holden
April 9, 2009
Brian,
We have been thinking about you all week, today is a hard day. Helen and I always will have your memories with us forever.People always tell me how proud you made them feel, that gives me a really special feeling. Miss you everyday.....
love you,
Dad
Robbin Ramseur
April 8, 2009
Brian,
We are thinking of you and will never forget what you have done for us. Your family will always remain in our hearts and prayers.
The Ramseur Family
Kenna Larra
January 30, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
January 24, 2009
We shall forever stand for our fallen Brothers.Thank you for your service.
Cody Luttrell
December 23, 2008
hey whats up man? me nuthing much. i really miss u man all the good times that we had. I have been taken ROTC in High school. i have been thanking about going in doing what u did. I thank u for all of the stuff that u did man i love u. i will talk to u later peace
Linda Martin
December 22, 2008
Brian,During this,Christmas season we rejoice,Jesus's Birthday,and We wll be thinking of you also with Our Lord.Love Linda&Pat Martin
Bill Holden
November 27, 2008
Brian,
Today is Thanksgiving, today is also your Grandpa Holden's birthday, so we all are thinking about both of you. I hope you two have meet already,
God Bless you both,
Love Dad
teresa luttrell
November 26, 2008
Dear Brian,My family misses you, ,,cody looks up to you so much you are an inspiration to us all. I will always think of you when I hear the word HERO.We love you!
Phillip Curtis
October 8, 2008
Brian, thank you for what you did. You are the main reason I am in the military right now. I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart. And also to Gene and Leasa, I miss yall and you both are in my prayers. I know Pete and Peggy miss yall too!
-Phillip Curtis
U.S.A.F
June 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Holden!
Ashley Burden
May 30, 2008
Mr. Gene and Mrs. Leasa,
Its Ashley, the lil girl from down the road on Rock Knoll Dr. I havent seen you guys for like over ten years, but wanted to send my condolences.Brian was a good friend and will be missed.
marsha chesbro
May 30, 2008
dear brian,i want to thank you for giving all for my country.the pictures in your photo album are reminders of a special man who layed down his life for our freedom.i salute you pfc.brian holden.well done faithful servent.
Lisa Burden
May 29, 2008
Leasa, Gene and Billy, I just saw this story as I was trying to find a phone number for you all. I am shocked and saddened. May god give you peace and may Brian keep watch over you always as Im sure he will. i remember Leasa running down to the house that one day telling me she caught Brian and my Ashley kissing in his closet! Ashley is serving in the US Navy now..God Bless all of our fine soldiers and sailors for protecting us! God Bless you Leasa, Gene and Billy
Dava Thompson
May 26, 2008
Thinking of you today and always,
Love,
Aunt Dava
Billy, Bill and Brian Holden 1995
Bill Holden
April 9, 2008
Brian my son,
I want to let you know I still love you with an everlasting love and I miss you very much.Today is hard for all of your family to remember you on this day without pain in our hearts. We all want you to know we love you and miss you so very much.We gave you our salute and honor to you today. Thank you, my son, for laying down your life for us. We will never forget what you have done for us.
Love you always ,
Dad
April 9, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
Please contact me and I will email you
back a copy of the Angel drawing I have
posted here.
I did not know Brian, but he is my hero.
xo xo
Debra Estep - Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Betty Dennis
April 8, 2008
Brian, you are missed, alot of people loved you, I know your Dad (Bill) is very proud of you.He misses you dearly.
Betty, Macon, Georgia
Gene DeLozier
March 25, 2008
Brian, It's dad. I miss you so much. I sat with you today for the longest time. I miss you and want to be with you so bad. Things suck so much. I love you and miss you dad.
Bo Warren
November 5, 2007
In memory of not only a true friend but to a man who treated me like a brother. i love you man and i will truely miss you.
November 3, 2007
For our fallen brother,We shall FOREVER stand in remembrance!!
Bill, Brian and Max
September 7, 2007
Brian, after a day at the beach
September 7, 2007
Brian at 16 years old
September 6, 2007
Brian at age 5
September 6, 2007
PFC Brian Holden
September 6, 2007
September 5, 2007
Debbie,,Kenny Coffey
September 2, 2007
Our HEROS are NEVER fogotten,Our continued thoughts for your family.Rest well brother that star spangled banner will FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,And spirit WILL FOREVER soar in the symbol of our great nation..
Caitlyn Council
August 23, 2007
It's been almost five months since you have been gone and I still don't know what to say. Of course we miss you! Thanks for the freedom that you gave to us. I'm praying for your family and friends everyday. Please continue to look over them. They still need you. Look over your brothers still in Iraq. They are doing a great job. Amanda has been so strong for you. I know you are proud. She loves you so much! Brian, you are missed every moment of the day. So many people are keeping your name alive. You truely will never be forgotten.
I Miss The Good Times
Michael Silcox
August 19, 2007
Thank you so much for giving it all for us buddy. i will never forget all the good times and i thank god for giving me the opportunity to have a friend that i could call a brother. i miss you man and cant wait to see you again but until then i know you will still have my back anytime. i love you buddy.
August 18, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Holden and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Melinda Heidling
August 8, 2007
Dear Brian,
I really miss you and think of you often. Being back here at Fort Carson is really hard not seeing you and Amanda here with us. I miss all the funny things you did and all going out together having fun. That is what I remember about you the most is your ability to laugh all the time. You are a great person to be around all the time. I enjoyed the honor of knowing you and think of you like a brother to me. I really miss you a lot and can't wait to see you in heaven. Love and think of you and your family often you are in my prayers all the time.
July 8, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God sustain you in this time of sorrow. We are ever thankful for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier, and will honor his memory by keeping him and your family in our prayers.
Gary
June 29, 2007
Brian,
I knew your Dad in Savannah, Ga. He was always talking about you and Billy. He was very proud of you boys. Thank You for what you did, you are what make's our country great.
Lindsey No last
June 28, 2007
He was an amazzzzzing personn!!!!!! i will never forget him.
ROBYN Garside
May 22, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
May 22, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ronn Massie
May 21, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Brian. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Brian for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
iris solorio
May 3, 2007
I am solorios wife, this message is for the wife of holden, i know its a hard time, im sorry 4 yor loss, I also lost my husband both were on the same humvee wen that horrible event occured only u and i know and other widows how horrible it feels just 2 imagine yor husband without u, and our dreams and heart r destroyed, i would like 2 keep contact with u [email protected] please send me a message i would like 2 hear from u shareo ur pain and give support 2 each other, they r with god, they r in a better place, even if its hard 2 c it that way. god bless u.
Teresa Hoffman
May 1, 2007
Brian,
You were one of my husbands closest and best friends. You and Amanda are family to Thomas and I. It's not going to be the same without you here with us. You are a hero, and are missed more than you know. Thank you for everything. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I can't imagine the pain that they are feeling.
BREANNA MOSLEY
May 1, 2007
TO OUR UNCLE BRIAN AND AUNT AMANDA,I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.AUNT AMANDA I WANT YOU TO KNOW MY CLASS AT SCHOOL IS PLANTING A TREE WITH A PLAQUE IN REMEMBRANCE OF UNCLE BRIAN.MY CLASS WAS VERY TOUCH BY UNCLE BRIAN LIFE AND WHAT HE DONE FOR THEM.UNCLE BRIAN YOU ARE SO MANY PEOPLE HERO.I WAS SO BLESS FOR KNOWING YOU.ILOVE YOU VERY MUCH.BREANNA MOSLEY
Casey B
May 1, 2007
My heart goes out to Brian's family and wife. I hope that all will be content. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope to see no more losses like this one. Good luck family and hold on.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Holden family in the loss of Brian. I did not know Brian, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Brian you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
josh dunn
April 28, 2007
god bless my second family and our lost of a love one. gene, lisa, and my brother billy my prayers will be with you always!
SPC Brennan Smith
April 25, 2007
Amanda, and Mr & Mrs. Holden
may my platoons thoughts and prayers comfort you during hard these difficult and unbearable times. As one of his best friends, Brian is sorely missed. Brian, i will see you again one fine day, and i will never forget you. You've made me a better person by just being around. Godspeed Brother
Brian Steinfeld
April 24, 2007
Brian, I worked with your father Bill at Gateway in Savannah, GA. I remember your father saying so many wonderful things about you and I know you are doing those wondferful things in Heaven.
Tina Pazienza
April 23, 2007
Thank you to the parents of Brian Holden, for allowing your son to protect our freedoms and way of life. May he rest in peace.
SPC Pazienza, USA
SPC. Robert Sprouse
April 23, 2007
Brian,
I look back in time, and realize that life comes as fast as we thought it took to grow up. I wish i could have gotten to know you better, but you will always be in my heart, and my soul. GOd has a plan for everyone, and your at home to the right place...Thank you for eveything you did..its all about the soldiers next you. GOd BLESS YOU BRIAN, and my the loard carry you and keep you evermindful in the hearts and minds of every life you have touched.
Lisa Carr
April 23, 2007
This is to my family in loving memory of my baby brother Brian Lee Holden.Saying goodbye is never easy when you loose someone you love. I hold close the good memories of the laughter and late night stories when you could not sleep. I thank God for knowing you even thought it was a short time here on earth. "Jesus said I am the resurrection, and the life, he that believeth in me, though he was dead, yet shall he live.And who soever liveth and beliveth in me shall never die". With knowing this you are in a better place.We will see you again. With love always, your sister Lisa Carr.
Lori Simmons
April 23, 2007
I pray for comfort for you and your family. What an awesome young man to go to battle for us. I know you are proud of your beloved son, husband, and friend. I am so touched that he found it in his heart to defend the women, children and people of his country. God bless you.
Chris Heidling
April 22, 2007
Brian you were my best friend and will be forever, I just wish I could have been there with you. I will never forget you and all the great times we had together. I'm a better person for knowing you. I remember the time at NTC when we were writing poems for our wifes and the things you said about Amanda, I know how much you loved her, I just want you to know if she ever needs anything I will be there for her. I miss you brother and will forever love you. I'm glad I got the chance to know such a great hero. You are my best friend Brian.
RIP BRIAN I WILL SEE YOU SOON
CHRIS HEIDLING
Karen Spears Zacharias
April 22, 2007
Dear Holden Family:
A pastor friend in North Carolina alerted me to Brian's death. I am so saddened for all that you've lost and for all the memories that never will be now that he's gone. I am the daughter of a soldier killed in action in Vietnam so I have some glimpse into the day-to-day heartache. God will be faithful. My prayers are with you.
DORIS AND CHARLES LEWIS
April 20, 2007
Leasa, Gene, Amanda & Billy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brian is in the greatest hands ever. OUR LORD
May god bless and keep all of you safe. remember you have a special angel with you's.
Janet Fraser
April 20, 2007
Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be feeling but I know God will help you and comfort you in many different ways. Brian had an innocence and a childlikeness that is a gift from God, now that gift will find it's completeness in God's presence eternally.
Thank you Brian - Thank you Bill,
your child is gone for now, but God's child is home forever.
Our love & prayers to all the Holden family.
Janet & Russell
billy holden
April 19, 2007
well brian i never thought this day would come but unfortunatly it has. i just want you to know that i love and i miss you. i will never forget you and i am proud to call you my brother. i think about you everyday and all the accomplishmants you have made. i know i'll see again someday. just keep watching and protecting until then.i love you. your brother--billy(bub)
Dad and Mom Holden
April 19, 2007
A tribute to our son PFC Brian L. Holden. Son we want to tell you one more time that we love you so very much.You were God's precious gift to us. Son, thank you so much for your ultimate sacrifice you gave for us, so we could have our freedom. We know deep down in our hearts that you loved us so very much. Son, you are our Hero. We will cherish all of our precious memories you gave us through the years. Now our Son, we have to say goodby for now. But we'll see you again in Heaven. Son, we held your little hands as you were growing up. Now we want to give our precious gift back to the Lord, our Son.We love and will always keep you in our thoughts and memories always. Love, Dad and Mom Holden
BRITTANY SHEFFIELD AND TRAVIS CORNETT
April 19, 2007
DEAREST AMANDA, I CANT IMAGIN HOW YOU MUST BE FEELING. MY BEST FRIEND JUST PASSED AWAY IN A MOYORCYCLE ACCIDENT MARCH 28, I JUST CANT SEEM TO FEEL HAPPY ANYMORE, BUT I HAVE FOUND COMFORT IN MY MEMORIES, MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I MET BRIAN! ME, TRAVIS, YOU, BRIAN, KISHA, AND JOSH ALL WENT TO EAT BEFORE PROM. YOU 2 WERE SO CUTE. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS. DONT GIVE UP YOU WILL SOON BE REUNITED WITH HIM SOME GLORIOUS DAY BESIDE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. I LOVE YOU. STAY STRONG.
Rajean Garcia
April 19, 2007
Brian we will miss you very much . you always some how if we were feelin crapy you would make us smile. I will never forget you !! your my hero and i will always love you !!! we are all behind your family R.I.P. Brian LOVE YOU!!!!
Sherika Howell
April 18, 2007
Eventhough we did not know Brian,
we pray that God we keep you in his hand during the difficult days. We will contunie to remeber you in our prays.
The Howell family from (Taylorsville NC)
Sherry
April 18, 2007
To let you know you are all in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss and am eerily familiar with the emotions and feelings.
In Honor and Memory of my nephew
Cpl. Jason "Jay" Huffman
KIA Hawijah Iraq
December6, 2006
I pray that God grant you comfort in the days ahead.
Only 2 defining forces ever offered to die for you.
Jesus Christ and The American Soldier.
One died for your Soul and the other for your Freedom.
Randy Bowers JR.
April 18, 2007
MY prayers go out to the friends and love ones of this brave soldier. My words are emtpy and could never fill the hole in your heart. God bless this soldier and his family.
Jim Goodrich
April 18, 2007
Leasa,
My heart grieves for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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