Adam Lee Marion

Remembering your sacrifice for our country today and everyday.

A real american hero. Thank you for your service. America needs more men like you.

Thinking about all the crazy times we had at camp Shelby during training before heading to Iraq. Adams comical video and commentary of our platoon as we were clearing the mock village Is priceless.

Its been 12 years and today seems just like the day it happened. You would not believe the effect you have had on our small community. Love you and miss you more than ever. Mom and Dad

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Adam L. Marion US Army Private 1st Class.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Adam, I never made your acquaintance but you and my husband, Matthew Murdock (Doc), were in service together. While I never knew you, the way Matt misses you speaks volumes. Till you see each other again.

Remembering your service and sacrifice to our Nation. You will not be forgotten, Ill see you again one day my friend.

Another year we missed you and will never forget you. Mom and Dad

Remembering you today. Can't believe it has been 10 years.

Hard to believe it's been 10 years, seems like no time since you were playing little league, we will always keep your memory alive, Love you son, Mom and Dad

We completed a 4 mile run/ride in your honor today. We remember you, PFC Adam Marion; we will not forget.

My family and I will be running a 5K this Memorial Day 2017 in honor of your memory and the sacrifice you made for us all. Thank you, PFC Adam Marion. We will continue to pray for your family and brothers in arms.

Remembering your sacrifice today brother.

This Memorial Day, decided to sponsor a child in honor and memory of dearest Adam. Jasel lives in Mexico and was born on January 19th, 1999. I believe that Adam would approve :)
Never forgotten. Always loved. #InHisArms

Thinking about you today Adam, you are not forgotten. May God Bless You.

Happy Birthday Adam, Mom and Dad

Adam - Thought about you a lot this past Memorial Day. I remember when you were a skinny kid trying to make a tackle on the football field. I'm proud that you grew up to be the man that you were and more proud that you made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom. I think of you often and miss your smile. There are many people that miss you - me included.

Even though 4 years have passed we have not forgot you or what you stood for. Adam, we honor you today and every day past and present. God Bless you

I Honor you today and everyday.

To the family of PFC Adam L. Marion:
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.

No words can truley convay my sympathy for your loss. Ben Marion Liberty N.C.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Adam L. Marion:
Please accept my remembrance of Adam on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Pfc. Adam L. Marion:
Remembering Adam 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

I WAS LOOKING AT MILITARY.COM AND SAW YOUR PICTURE WITH YOUR FRIENDS THE DAY BEFORE YOU WENT TO IRAQ AFTER YOU GOT YOUR TATTOO. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE IS WHAT IT SAID THAT'S ALSO THE CAPTION IF ANYONE WANT TO LOOK IT UP UNDER TATTOOS ON MILITARY.COM. I WAS A SGT IN THE MILITARY AND I JUST WANNA GIVE YOU A SOLDIERS SALUTE YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. I HAVE LOST MANY FRIENDS IN THE WARS AND I HAVE A TRIBUTE TATTOO OF ME KNEELING TOUCHING MY BEST FRIENDS GRAVESTONE WITH THE SUN SHINING ON THEM. 9 GRAVESTONES FOR FRIENDS, 1 GRAVESTONE FOR OEF AND ANOTHER FOR OIF, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THOUGHT ABOUT WHEN I LOOK AT THE OIF ONE. BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILY SOLDIER.

SGT SPRINGER

[email protected]

Adam was a dear friend and close as family...I am very honored to have grown up with him and i still miss him to this day and its still hard to believe hes gone but he will always be in my heart and hope to see him again in heaven someday...

I didn't know Adam but I remember hearing about his death on the local news. I have seen a cars that have "In Memory of Adam Marion" leather window stickers. I even saw Adam on the Nancy Grace show as an American Hero. And Adam truly was a hero. I don't think his memory will ever die because he meant so much to so many people. He must have been a special person and loved by many people who will never forget him. He holds a special place in the hearts of many. Thank you Adam. And thank you Marion family for raising a truly special person.

To the family of Pfc. Adam L. Marion:
Adam 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

I met Adam shortly after i moved to Mt Airy (Lowgap) in 2003. Adam was one of the most honest and nicest person i have ever met. We shared some good times together. I know i can speak for the rest of Adam's friends when i say he will always be in our thoughts and his family will always be in our prayers.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

I worked with Adam in iraq..his loss is very tragic even to this day, i can not explain my deepest regrets for your loss..adam was a great man and will never be forgotten.. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

My heartfelt sympathy to the Marion family and friends in the loss of Adam. I did not know Adam, 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. Adam 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~

thank you so much for your sacrifice to this country. my uncle was with him when he died. sgt howard o fipps
he just came home today and he was wearin the KIA bracelet in recognition for pfc. marion
he will never be forgotten. marion family you are in my prayers

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Marion and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Marion!

My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones this is such a loss for you're family, and his sacrifice is deeply appreciated. My hopes thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.

To the family and parents of Adam I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

We were saddened to learn of PFC Marion's death in combat. Sergeant Rice had e-mailed me that a soldier from the unit had been killed, but withheld the name pending notification of next of kin. The people of Saint Pauls quickly learned of the tragic loss of Adam. The freedom we enjoy is a gift of soldiers like PFC Marion who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. I am writing on behalf of the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12025 in Saint Pauls. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Adam Marion.

My heart breaks all over again for all the families of these heroes. My son, Sgt. Marcus Mathes lost his life the same day as your son. Your family is in my prayers - as you know, there just are not words....

PAM, DONNIE, ADRIAN & TERRY: WE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE WORDS WE NEED TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR YALL. ADAM WAS A FANTASTIC, COURAGEOUS, YOUNG MAN!! WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. HOWEVER GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED HIM IN HEAVEN MORE THAN HE NEEDED HIM HERE ON THIS EARTH!!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
LOVE RANDY & LISA SNOW

I am so sorry for you loss. I trained with Adam at Ft. Leonard Wood for basic training. He was one of my best friends there. He made such a good impression at graduation that even my mom stayed in contact with him via email while he was deployed. She sends her thoughts and prayers too.
SPC Nicholas Poth

From our military family to yours, our deepest symapthy. We met Adam when he dated our neice Lauren Dudley, before he joined the National Guard. He was a fine young man that you can always be proud of. May God grant you peace in the days to come. Please know that we are praying for your family continually.God Bless Aadam and all of you.

Pam & Donnie,
40-years ago at this time I was in Vietnam. We had just gone through the Tet Offensive. I lost several friends. I was speaking with another "old" vet this weekend and he said..."One never knows how wonderful freedom is until you have had to fight for it!" Adam simply followed a long line of heroes who had the privilege of fighting for our freedom! Dick Ellis, Public Information Officer, NC-AOC.

Dear Pam, Donnie and Family,

As you are an integral member of our court family, it is with tremendous sadness we learn of the passing of your son, Adam while serving his Country in Iraq. While I did not have the pleasure of meeting him, I feel as though I knew him because of the love and memories of him you shared even before his passing. It is obvious he was loved everywhere he went. Our world needs more people like him. He set the example for others to follow. His memory will be with us for years and years. He was obviously raised well and comes from a loving and good family. While his body may be gone, his memory and good deeds will live a long life of it's own. God Bless.

Wayne Smoak

Adam will never be forgotten, he has touched so many lives in such a short time. We will always remember his sacrifice. God be with all the family, we are still praying for all of you.

May you let your wings soar and be a flower in god´s garden

Dear Pam,Donnie,and family,
Words fail me as I attempt to express my sorrow to you for your loss. I am so sorry. I did not have the honor of knowing Adam personally. However, over the years, I have heard so many stories that I can begin to formulate a picture of this young man in my mind. It seems as if he loved people of all ages but children imparticular. It also seems that he loved his family - his mom, his dad, his sister, and his brother-in-law - and God very much. He also, obviously, loved his country. It appears to me that Adam was one of the good guys. Thank you, Lord, for the good guys for they are precious to our hearts. Pam, Donnie, Adrienne, Terry, and other family members, rest assured knowing that Adam is this day with his heavenly Father in paradise. God bless you all.

Dear Donnie, Pam, Adrian, & Family,

Words, alone, cannot express my sincere, heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your precious Son, Adam. He was a fine and brave young man, who I had the personal honor and privilege of meeting. Please know that his loyal, patriotic service to our country and his ultimate sacrifice upon the alter of freedom will never be forgotten. I pray the Lord, Himself, will give you the confort and consolation, as only He can, in your immeasureable loss and anguish not only now... but forever. You will be in my heart and prayers, always! God Bless.

To the Marion family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Adams' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I did not know your Adam, however, he was with my nephew, Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes on April 28th. My prayers are with you now and always. God has received three new heros in his kingdom. God Bless you and your family now as you strive to come to peace with this tragedy. The American Flag flies for so many fallen heros but especially for those taken on April 28, 2008.
My sincere condolences.

Adam... You Were Taken From Us Far Too Soon. I Am So Happy I Had The Pleasure of Knowing You; and Will Forever Keep Memories of You Close To My Heart Forever. You Were A Joy To Be Around... And Your Smile Could Light Up A Whole Room. You Will Be Remembered As A True American Hero. Thank You For Your Sacrifice.

If Tears Could Build A Stairway
And Memories Were A Lane
I Would Walk Right Up To Heaven
And Bring You Back Again

No Farewell Words Were Spoken
No Time To Say Goodbye
You Were Gone Before We Knew It
And Only God Knows Why

Our Hearts Still Ache In Sadness
And Secret Tears Still Flow
What It Meant To Lose You
No One Will Ever Know

But Now We Know You Want Us
To Mourn For You No More
To Remember All The Happy Times
Life Still Has Much In Store

Since You’ll Never Be Forgotten
We Pledge To You Today
A Hallowed Place Within Our Hearts
Is Where You’ll Always Stay

-Author Unknown-

Rest In Peace Soldier. Love You Always.

Donnie, Pam, Adrian and all of your extended family:

From the bottom of our hearts, we grieve with you over the loss of your child. When my only child was baptized as an infant I remember the minister saying, "Your child is a gift to you on this earth; she's God's child." That statement left me unsettled as to how this miracle of life from the seed Kenny and I had planted could not possibly be our child. Then as our child grows and matures, and we relinquish parental control, we find ourselves leaving her in God's hands. I hope some day you'll find comfort in knowing Adam is in God's hands, because you and he have given your "gift" to the WORLD, the sacrifice of his earthly life. As American citizens, we are very proud to have been represented, protected and defended by such an honorable and noble young man. We send out lots of love to everyone.

MAY GOD BLESS,

Thanks for the sacrafice you made for our country. You are a true hero.

To the Family of PFC Marion, I am sorry to hear the news. I trained with adam at Ft.McCoy and Camp Shelby. Adam would ALWAYs find his way into your heart and just be your friend..Even in the wrost of times in training there was Adam making jokes from sun up to way past lights out!!!!!! He will be FOREVR MISSED but ALWAYS REMEMBERED.....Till we meet again my friend

I know everyone wishes they could come up with the perfect words to acknowledge your son's life and his gift to each of us through his service and ultimate sacrifice, but no words can ever accomplish that. Please know that your family is being lifted up in love & prayer. It is so wonderful to know that your son is now in the presence of Our Lord & Savior and you will see him again. Until that day please know his memory will not be forgotten.

Adam,
You will always be remembered as a hero, a friend, and as a smiling face that could brighten up anyones day. You have always been a hero and always will be a hero. You touched so many lives and I thank God for letting you be in my life. We will always remember and love you Adam.

To the family of hero Pfc. Adam Marion:

I write you knowing the pain you are suffering as I lost a family member on 14 May 2007 in Teri Mengel, Pakistan (Maj. Larry J. Bauguess). You and your family are in our prayers.

John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."

He is serving in God's Army now.

God Bless you and thank you for Adam's service and sacrifice.

Donnie, Pam and Adrian, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Adam's bravery saved many lives. I am proud of him.

Hi I'm SSG Justin Cagle and I knew of Adam through mutual friends and was blessed with having met a really great warm hearted and care-free person whose light heartedness was always welcome. I'm glad to have met him and got to spend time with him at "the shop" or out to eat at TJ's. The profession he chose and the very cause for which he died for is very honorable, noble one and I'm so very proud of him. He will always be remembered for his awesome attitude, friendships, and now forever remembered as one of America's hero's who sacrificed everything and gave the greatest gift that any man can for the freedom of others. God Bless PFC Adam Marion and may he rest in peace. Love ya brother.

Isaiah 65 (New International Version)

New Heavens and a New Earth
17 "Behold, I will create
new heavens and a new earth.
The former things will not be remembered,
nor will they come to mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever
in what I will create,
for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight
and its people a joy.

19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem
and take delight in my people;
the sound of weeping and of crying
will be heard in it no more.

20 "Never again will there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not live out his years;
he who dies at a hundred
will be thought a mere youth;
he who fails to reach [a] a hundred
will be considered accursed.

21 They will build houses and dwell in them;
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.

22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them,
or plant and others eat.
For as the days of a tree,
so will be the days of my people;
my chosen ones will long enjoy
the works of their hands.

23 They will not toil in vain
or bear children doomed to misfortune;
for they will be a people blessed by the LORD,
they and their descendants with them.

24 Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear.

25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together,
and the lion will eat straw like the ox,
but dust will be the serpent's food.
They will neither harm nor destroy
on all my holy mountain,"
says the LORD.

To the family of Pfc. Adam Lee Marion...
We'd like to express our deepest sympathy. How truly sorry we feel for your loss. It is hard to know what to say at times like these. We can only begin to imagine the sorrow that comes along with losing someone so close to your heart. May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort. Please know that our hearts ache in unison with yours at the loss of this young man, a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the values we hold so dear in America. Our thoughts are with you.

Our hearts are deeply saddened. We've cried and prayed for the family since we heard of your tragic loss. We didn't know Adam personally, but be assured that we are very proud of him - for his dedication to his country and for the work he did at the Children's Center. May God bless you and keep you in His care.

We do not know you or Adam personally, but we do know Dianne. We have heard so much about Adam through Dianne. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our prayers. My grandson has served a tour in Iraq and is expecting to go back any time. My heart is with you. May God give you comfort.Thank you Adam for your sacrifice. Lee Roy and Mildred Adams

May the Lord bless you & keep you in the palm of his hand.

Jimmy & Debbie Hill

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

My name is SSG Sheppard, Nicole. I had the pleasure of being mobilized with PFC Marion and went through training with him at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. I want to let the family know that this is heart felt and I grieve along with you. I will not claim to know how you feel but I know what it is like to loose a loved one. Please accept my condolences and my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Me and my brother both went to school with Adam. He was a great person all around. He always had a smile on his face and was kind to everyone. He will be missed by many people. Just know that everyone is keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

REST IN PEACE PFC. MARION, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Donnie, Pam, and Adrian,

What a privilege it is, and a blessing it has been, to have known Adam since he was born, watch him grow into a cute little boy, and then become the fine young man, that everyone so loved and adored.

Adam always did so much for his friends, community, and even those he didn't know. I know, part of that was the way he was natured, but a lot of it was instilled in him by his family, and he loved every bit of it. He seemed to always be doing something for others.

I know it's hard to give him up, but I hope you can fine comfort in knowing that Adam gave his life doing what he wanted to do, and that was helping others in a way that only a select few can do. I wouldn't have expected anything less of him, and no one could have expected more.

Thinking of you, and love you all.

We did not know Adam personally but our son & stepson Spc. Adam Plummer was serving in Iraq with him. Adam Marion was described as a fine young man, a good soldier and a true friend. We hold him in our hearts close as if he was our own son. We pray that his family will find the strength to carry on in these difficult days. Please know that Adam's sacrifice to our country will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace PFC Adam Marion.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


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 Adam, but I am remembering
his service. 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)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

As I look at the bright, good natured face shining from the photo on this site, my thoughts turn to Adam's family, his friends and the community he served before joining the military. All will miss his presence in their lives but they will have many memories to keep him with them each day. Mr and Mrs Marion: it seems so out of the order of things to say goodbye to your child, but I sincerely hope that you are able to find comfort in the knowledge that Adams's short years on earth were well spent and that he was loved by many people.
Army Engineers are the same the world over, and I'm sure he loved his work and believed in what he was doing. He served his country with honor and it is our privilege to recognise that service today.
Rest well Pfc. Adam L. Marion.

Kim & Jim Straker, resident in the Middle East.

We both served in the Australian Army / Royal Australian Engineers and we understand the sacrifices made by those who serve and those who support them back home. God bless you, your beloved son and your Country.

Thank You for your brave sacrifice for our freedom. May God comfort your family and friends as only he can.

Donnie, Pam and Family,

May you find comfort in your faith through Christ at this very difficult time.

We send our love to all of you and will continue to keep you in our prayers in the days ahead.

Thank You Adam for all you did for our Country you are a true American Hero and now a Hero in Heaven!

Love and Prayers,
Calvin & Vicky Dudley

I did not know Adam, however I pray daily for our troops and their families. My heart aches for you. I can not emagine what you are going thru with, just want you to know I am praying for all the family and love ones. With Christian Love and prayers.

I did not know Adam but my son PFC Michael Taylor who was serving beside him in the 171st Spapper Unit on Camp Liberty spoke of him often,and that he was a fine soldier to work beside and a great friend as he is still over there he has ask me his mother to send his blessings and to say he will be praying for all of your family and he will miss him greatly and will never forget him !! As for the rest of my family we are so deeply sadend for your tragic loss your family will be in our thoughts and prayers always.

I had the privilege of meeting your son Adam at MEPS in Charlotte North Carolina on March 22, 2007 when he, along with my son and several other young men, took their oaths to serve and protect our country. My husband, best friend, and I had the opportunity to speak with Adam during the proceedings of that day. We all were very impressed with what a fine young man he was. I remember telling my husband and friend what a kind spirit Adam had about him. We were very blessed to have the opportunity to meet such an outstanding individual. Words cannot begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. My prayer for your family is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication, service and sacrifice.
Jackie Kraft
Marine Mom

Thank-you for fighting for my freedom.

It was a Honor to ride in the escort today to bring Adam Home .May you find strength in God in this difficult time . Much Respect Rick Rohme
"Patriot Guard Member"

Mr. & Mrs. Marion,

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Adam personally, but my daughters and several of my friends knew him. They all speak very well of him. They say that he was a very likable young man. And, knowing that he volunteered to serve as a combat engineer in this very difficult and dangerous time speaks volumes about his character. He was and is a faithful soldier and fallen hero. You must have done a wonderful job raising Adam and his sister.

I wish that I could say something that would ease your pain. But, that is beyond my ability. We will continue to pray for your family and ask that God's Holy Spirit hold you, protect you and comfort you all during this time. We know from His Word that God Himself grieves with us when we grieve.

Please contact us if there is anything that we can do for you.

Terrell Stephens
Freedom Center Ministries
PO Box 806
Mt Airy, NC 27030

Thank you, Adam, for your service. Thank you, Adam's family, for your sacrifice.

Grateful American

I don't know you, but I want to express my condolences. May God provide you with peace, comfort and strength during this extremely difficult time, and in the days ahead.

I did not know Adam, but my husband did. I have no words to help ease the pain you are feeling now. You are experiencing what I feel to be the worst kind of grief possible and that is of losing a child.
My prayer is that God will hold you in the palm of His hand and carry you through this most painful time.
Pfc. Adam Marion is a true American Hero. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, as did his family.
"All gave some, some gave ALL."
Cassandra Davis
Marine Mom

Annie Lou, I think of you, your children and grandchildren often. I am so sorry for this loss and wish I had known him. May God Bless and comfort you all. Love, Glenna

I don't know what to say. I never got the oppertunity to meet Adam, but Robert has said great thing about him. I know he is a wounderful person and a great soldier. I am so sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you and the family.

Wife of Sgt. Robert Hoffman
171st Engineer Company ( Sapper)
1st. Platoon

To the family and friends of fallen hero PFC Marion...I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Dearest Marion Family,

Adam worked with me for a long time at the Childrens Center of surry. He was the biggest joy and blessing. He even taught my son to swim and how to shoot basketball. This loose will be felt for a long time to come. I am truely sorry and will say many prayers for you.
Ashani McHone

May God bless you and keep you!

I am so sorry for your loss. I had heard about how nice your son was from my son Thomas (Adam's roommate). My heart breaks for you and your family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Marion Parker

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

My deepest sympathy to your family...My son Pvt Joshua Ackland, who served with Adam, spoke of him often. I know he will miss Adam greatly.

Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Pfc Adam L Marion. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Thank you Adam for your great sacrifice...thank you to his parents too...i share in your great loss, my son Captain Michael Fielder, DVM, died in Baghdad August 2007...i know your pain and urge you to seek the LORD in this time. His Grace WILL Be Sufficient. You are in my prayers.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

In Humble Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, who has given his life, in the Service of our Country and for Freedom, With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.

May Pfc. Adam L. Marion rest safely now, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with the Marion family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Adam Marion for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.