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for Marquis Whitaker
Ty Oswald
April 28, 2022
To the Whitakers. I'm very sorry for your loss. Marquis was such a great soldier and person. It's hard to believe it's been 18 years. There isn't a day that goes by that he, as well as you all, isn't thought about. My hope is this message finds you all doing well.
"A man cannot die, so long as his name is spoken".
Marquis has never been forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ty Oswald
2nd ACR, 4th Sqaudron, G Troop
OIF 1
March 2003 - July 2004
Dallas Whitaker
February 23, 2021
He was my brother he died before I was born LONG LIVE MARQUIS
April 30, 2014
Hey I am in the 11th grade now and i only have to have 3 credits to graduate. I know your very proud of me . love you bro love Keundra Williams
Andy Karst
April 27, 2014
10 years. Hard to believe it. I remember that day like it was yesterday. You will always live on in the hearts and minds of S&T troop. RIP Whit.
Thomas J. Ruffin Jr.
June 13, 2013
To my brother Whit...I really do miss you and on that day in Iraq I lost a real friend. I will never forget you and will keep your memory alive with everyone who served with you in S&T and 2ACR. DSGB for life and Toujour Prets....Always Ready my friend.
Marcus Faison
May 27, 2013
Marquis A. Whitaker gone but never forgoten. You were a world class guy. I still remember the day I first met you and you told me you were from Columbus Ga. The days we would sit and listen to that nice new radio. I still hear the 1SG voice telling me the details and that I had to go back home to sign our stuff out of storage. You are truly missed.
Rachel Albright
April 27, 2013
Never forgotten, always missed... RIP brother
M Barnes
June 1, 2012
You crossed my mind today it's been awhile I miss u it's been along time but I hope to never forget u
Rachel Albright
May 25, 2012
I served with you in Iraq, I saw you daily and we always smiled and said hello to each other. The day of the accident I was back at the FOB were we were recrutited for search and rescue missions. The day we got the news you were found my heart stopped and bleed for you. Out of all the losses we faced in 2nd ACR yours hurt the most, your memorial was unberable and I nearly fell apart giving a final salute to your boots. It has been 8 years since you passed and I often think of you. You were brave, young and always brought a smile to my face even tho we were in the most difficult of places. Thank you, and please know you have never been forgotten <3
keundra williams
April 27, 2012
just saying a few words luckily i happen to by hereon his obituary and remember the day he died dearly i miss him and will always love you.-Keundra Williams
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker:
Always remembering Marquis. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker:
Please accept my remembrance of Marquis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 20, 2011
To the family of PFC Marquis A. Whitaker:
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.
Marquis Easley
May 31, 2010
HI Whitaker famaily I am Marquis Ealsey I was in the same unit as Whit when he passed. We had a detail to do together shortly be for his trip. On every Memorial Day I celebrate his life. So young and yet so brave. I have a hat that I wear every Memorial Day with his name stitched in it in big bold letters. I am sorry for your loss and hope the you know that he touch us all in a special way thank you. I would love to speak with your family if possible my email is ([email protected]) God Bless
Linda L
May 13, 2010
To the family of Marquis Antoine Whitaker, your son is being thought about with respect and gratefulness and his sacrifice, and that of your family, will forever be remembered.
SGT Barnett
April 28, 2010
Not a day goes by without thinking of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. To all who shared such wonderful memories with Marquis Whitaker, lets continue to pray for his family and keep his memory alive. I had the pleasure of serving with him during Operation Iraqi Freedom. PFC Whitaker was a wonderful person and he will forever remain etched in our hearts and minds.
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker:
Remembering Marquis 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
Kenna Larra
October 29, 2009
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Peggy Childers
April 27, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker:
Marquis 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
Mike Stewart in Boqubah, Iraq, proudly wearing Marquis Whitaker's Hero Bracelet
Mike Stewart
September 30, 2008
I have had the honor of wearing Marquis's hero bracelet for a couple of years now. Being from Columbus, I requested a soldier from Columbus and was honored to get Marquis. I grew up around the corner on Greenbriar Drive, and went to Kendrick High. I am now serving on a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Diyala Province Iraq. This picture was taken yesterday in downtown Boqubah while I was down there for a meeting on a project. You can see I am wearing Marquis's bracelet in the photo. Marquis is buried not far from my mother at Ft. Benning. I visit him when I go there to visit her.
God Bless you all and the troops that continue to serve our country.
Vaquetta Whitaker
September 12, 2008
I would like to thank everyone for their heart felt condolences. My brother was one of the sweetest people I ever met. He was my best friend. I will always love him. Once again I would like to say thank you, and God bless You.
SGT Barnett, C
June 3, 2008
To: The Whitaker Family,
PFC Whitaker & I happened to cross paths one day as he was getting off from a convoy to Camp Muleskinner in Iraq. Seeing that he was acting sorta shy, I began to tease him and another soldier about how cool they were looking while wearing their "Cat Daddy", shades, lol..He immediately started to smile...and I thought to myself, finally, I got him (PFC Whitaker) to say something...lol...After we briefly talked about how ready we were to go home. I told PFC Whitaker and the other soldier that it was very nice talking to them and advised them to get out of the heat. I had no idea that that would actually be my 1st and last time speaking w/ him.
Although, I didn't know him personally; it was in deed a pleasure to have met & served with him...What a great soldier! We held a Memorial Service in his honor while in Iraq and I must say there wasn't a dry eye in the bldg.
To the Whitaker family please know that Marquis will be forever in ours hearts!
Laurie McBride
April 28, 2008
My heart goes out to you on this anniversary of your son's death. My son was also just 20 years old when he was killed in action if Iraq only a few months ago. May God be gracious as we continue our journeys here without them. They are true heros to be remembered and loved forever.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 27, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the WHITAKER family and all.Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as promised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the talons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU..All Hard Chargers.,If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you.,.We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are...........FOREVER BROTHERS...............B.V.C....................SEMPER FI. .. ......... ..
In Memory of Marquis ( Debra Estep )
April 27, 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”
I did not know Marquis, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
March 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Whitaker!
Althea B
July 27, 2007
I didn't personally know you or your family, but saw this terrible news online and felt compelled to say something! - Thank you for your service to our country and keeping me and my family safe, secure and free - You paid the ultimate price for my freedom with your life and I am forever grateful - A simple thank you seems so little at a time like this - I pray for the family and friends you left behind and hope that they can somehow find peace at this very difficult time - God Bless you and all who knew you
Andrew Karst
July 11, 2007
Whitaker was a good soldier and a good friend. I will never forget his smile. No matter what happened he was always there with a kind word or a helpfull hand. He will always be remembered by his Platoon. I wish his family the best and let them know that I was honored to be a friend and fellow Soldier to Marquis. He will never be forgotten. SGT Karst.
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Whitaker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 16, 2007
Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Pat Lyons
May 30, 2007
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ANONYMOUS DONOR LAST YEAR ARRANGED TO HAVE AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH MARQUIS'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE.
IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AND NEAR THE STATUE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP AND SEE IT IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA.
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
Christani R.
May 29, 2007
I still miss you Marquis!!!! Your crazy cousin Christani!!!!!
Garnet Jenkins
April 27, 2007
In Remembrance of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker, who lost his life while in the service of our Country, with so much gratitude to this Brave Young Soldier and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
These Young Heroes who Made these Sacrifices, shall Never Be Forgotten, my young brother among them, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
January 18, 2007
To the Whitaker family may god be with you through the lost of your son. I didn't know your son personally but I was in 2ACR the same time he was we were in the same squadron. May God be with you and keep you.
Denise Vokurka
October 2, 2006
I recently visited Ft. Benning, GA to attend my sons graduation from basic training. (9-29-06) While there I purchased a bracelet with PFC Marquis Whitaker's name on it and some of the information about him. I found myself wishing I knew more about him, and also the circumstances of his death. (such as was it an accident, or was his vehicle hit intentionally, but could find no other information.) I want his family to know that even though I never knew him, he will always be remembered not only by me,and my family, but also all who read this bracelet. I will wear it always to ensure this.
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wish I had the pleasure of knowing him.
Denise Vokurka
Chris
September 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy. I remember all those hours we spent on guard together talking. Miss you man.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Whitaker family. Marquis may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Chaplain Dan Gates
October 3, 2005
I have just learned of the death of Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution and speaking for our President, George Thurmond and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia, may I most humbly express the condolences of a grateful Society. Pvt. Whitaker, wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you…!!!
javene@kendall williams
May 27, 2005
To the Whitaker family
This weekend we will be celebrating Memorial Day which is a time for remembering our soldiers that have lost their lives for our country and freedom.
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
God Bless and comfort you.
With Love.
Javene @ Kendall Williams
Mary P Carter
April 4, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Whitaker family and to the young girl that lost her boyfriend. I am from Columbus GA the town outside of Fort Benning GA. We love the military. PFC Whitaker is loved and appreciated. May God's love and peace be with his family and friends.
Reggie Burris
March 19, 2005
As a retired soldier I hurt everytime I see a young soldier taken so early. We are grieving with you and may God have mercy on your family. I am proud to have Marquis as a fellow soldier.
Roberts family Roberts
March 19, 2005
Our prayers are with you and your family, may god bless and keep you safe and he will.
Kevin Johnson
March 18, 2005
My wife and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Marquis. It hurts us everytime we see such a young and promising life taken away. I know there are no words to remove the pain you feel right now. But, take comfort in knowing that the short time Marquis was here, he desired to do something extraordinary...form a relationship with God. His exemplary life will never be forgotten.(Ps 72:12-14;John5:28,29) We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Walter Whitaker
March 18, 2005
My heart goes out to the family, God heals all pain
PATRICIA DARIANO
March 17, 2005
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF PFC.MARQUIS A. WHITAKER A HERO. THANK YOU MARQUIS FOR OUR HERO
Mel Bishop
May 16, 2004
My heart and prayers goes out to the Whitaker family and especially to Anthony for the loss of his son Marquis in Iraq. This is a sad occasion for everyone in Columbus because it touched so close to home. War is terrible thing but some of us made commitments to assist America in upholding democracy around the world in hopes of worldwide peace. We love you man and as a soldier I am hurt by you loss.
JoAnn Walker
May 7, 2004
To the Marquis family,I hope you will accept my condolence. Its hard to find words that will help console and ease anyone pain at a time like this, but I hope in some way your family can find consulation in knowing they are in my prayers.
Sylvia Martinez
May 7, 2004
Marquis was a good person, and i am glad to say that i knew him. He was a good friend to my boyfriend Ricky. We will miss you marquis. you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you.
Clifford & Betty Smith
May 5, 2004
Please know that you and your family are still in our prayers. We all know the pain of losing a child/grandchild, but as Christians, we Know that God knows best and he will never leave us alone.
Katrelia Gamble
May 5, 2004
It seems like only yesterday when we were working together. I remember Marquis because he was the sweetiest guy i've ever known. My prayers go out to his family but we all know he's gone to a better place.
Liz Miller
May 5, 2004
I work with Stanley Williams, Marquis' step-father at Phenix City Utilities. I was so touched that Marquis was over in Iraq to defend our freedom and set those people free that I wanted to let you know how much I care that he was there. May God comfort his loved ones in this saddest time of your life. You are in my prayers.
Liz Miller
unknown sanks
May 5, 2004
i do not know the family but i do want to send out my condolence to the family of antoine he's in a better place and i wish i could do something so that you'll would eased the pain. i heard it on the news that teresa whitaker nephew has been killed i ran and told my mother i just wish bush would let them come home time is short and he were young and i hate to read about anyone getting wounded or killed. once again i send out my condolence.
Kimberley Wiley
May 5, 2004
To the whitaker family, my heart goes out too your son Marquis, Iam living here in Germany, and my mom lives in Columbus,I receive the Casualty News daily and it is sad to read any type of casualty, my husbnd is also in the Military, and our prayers go out too you, god bless you all. and dont worry he is defiantely in better place.
kimberley D. Wiley
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