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O'Hara, Sgt. Eric Arthur
of the Third Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division, born on March 22, 1983 in Denver, Colorado, passed away in an accident on February 28, 2008 in Steamboat Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by Grandpas, Lowell Spurgeon and Rod O'Hara; uncle Gary Spurgeon; cousin Amber Pope; numerous fallen brothers in the 82nd Airborne. He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Terri and Bill Montag; his father, Gregory O'Hara and Katharine Connelly; fianc e, Brittany Lamb; grandmother, Delores Spurgeon; sisters, Carissa Berlet, Holly Montag, Heidi Montag, and Caitlin O'Hara; brothers, John Montag and Chris Montag; brother-in-law, Luke Berlet; niece Abigail Berlet; nephews, Joseph Berlet and Jonathan Berlet; uncle, Dave Patston; Aunt, Rhonda Patston; cousins, Ashley Patston, Meghan Patston, Matthew Patston and Emily Patston, as well as a large extended family.
Eric spent his early childhood in Denver before moving to Steamboat Springs in 1998. He attended Steamboat Springs High School and graduated in 2002. After graduating he joined the 82nd Airborne Division in 2004. He did basic training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After completing the 5 months of basic training he transferred to Fort Bragg, North Carolina to begin his military commitment. During the 4 years he was in the military he made Sergeant and was awarded numerous awards having fought in Iraq and Afghanistan protecting our freedom. Eric committed his life to Jesus and followed this statement with a believer's baptism in August 2000. While on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, Eric discovered and moved into a closer personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. H-Minus All the way!
A funeral service will be held on March 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel. A visitation will be held on March 4, 2008 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Yampa Valley Funeral Home. Interment March 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Eric O'Hara Memorial Fund at Mountain Valley Bank in Steamboat Springs, CO.
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Dominik Fritts
July 11, 2019
I found an old letter you wrote to me from Iraq when I was just a little kid. Its kind of late to give my words but I just wanted to say that you are an inspiration for me and you will never be forgotten. Rest easy Eric.
Rhonda Patston
March 23, 2008
Hey Sgt E,
Happy Birthday. We all miss you so very very much. Life is not the same without you. Your smile, laugh and sense of humor lit up a room. Forever remembered, never forgotten, in our hearts forever, Buddy! XoXoAunt Rhonda
A Gardner
March 5, 2008
Heidi & Fam-
There are millions of your fans out there thinking about you and praying for you. God bless you and your family.
Sharon Ealy-Whitfield
March 5, 2008
My heart aches each time I think of you guys. I wish I were closer to hug you; listen to you; to cry with you; just to be with you. All of you are in my heart and I pray that God brings you comfort. Eric was a wonderful young man and I know you are proud of him for many reasons. I am sure he had a wonderful reunion in heaven as he has quite a large family there! When this unspeakable pain and mourning the loss of Eric lessens you will be able to celebrate Eric's life and the many wonderful memories he left with you. May the sunshine of his life fill the hole in your hearts. God bless each of you. I love you. Sharon
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David Hurley
March 4, 2008
I can not fathom the depth of your loss. my prayers are with you and my heart tells me Heaven is a better place with Eric in it.
C Thorn
March 4, 2008
Heidi-So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that there are many people that have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers all over the world!
a mom
March 4, 2008
You all are in my prayers. Eric sounds like he was an amazing man. God bless you all and I am so sorry for your loss.
Sheryl Fleming
March 3, 2008
Terri, Delores, and family,
Words cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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