Joseph P. Bier Obituary
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May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day and everyone for that matter I think of soldiers like Cpl Bier who took the ultimate risk and gave it their all.
Peggy Childers
December 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Jeremy Stagner
February 22, 2011
Still remember our last prayer. Your last word was "Amen". You were very calm and at peace, a lot calmer and more at peace than I was. Felt like the world was crumbling at my feet. I told you I'll see you when I get home. I was kind of meaning back at the States; however, the thought of Heaven immediately came in mind. Again, Cpl. Joseph Bier, my brother in Christ, I'll see you when I get Home.
Peggy Childers
December 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier:
Remembering Joseph 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
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Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna Larra
May 13, 2009
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Lori Morisette
December 7, 2008
Cpl Joseph Bier...your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thinking of you and your family today and every day.
God bless...
In Memory of Joseph ~ (Debra Estep)
December 7, 2008
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 Joseph, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
December 7, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier:
Joseph 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
Amanda Snavely
November 10, 2008
Dear The Bier family,we just had a assembly for all of the veterans who served in our contary and im a freshmen in high school and i go to sumner high school in sumner WA
Amanda Snavely
November 10, 2008
Dear The Bier family,we just had a assembly for all of the veterans who served in our contary and im a freshmen in high school and i just wanted to thank you
the Buck family
May 27, 2008
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
May 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Bier!
Lori Morisette
December 8, 2007
Every day.
That is how often I think of your son and his sacrifice.
Every day...
I'll never forget...
God bless you all.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
December 7, 2007
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the BIER family,Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brother as prommised that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave .Your name stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the talllons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU..All Hard Chargers..COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS.....SEMPER..FI......B.V.C.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 6, 2007
To the Bier family; I previously signed Joseph's guest book. Joseph tomorrow will be two years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and that you and the others will never be forgotten.
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)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Bier and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Dan Davis
December 7, 2006
Family of Joseph Bier,
I was one of the doctors who helped care for the multiple wounded Marines and corpsmen on 12/7/05 in Ramadi. I have been thinking about it all day today and frequently since it happened. I am the son and grandson of Marines and that day will always be with me. If you would like to contact me sometime I would be glad to speak with you. My condolences for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
December 7, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, one year ago today.
The price this young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Joseph rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Bier family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" Psalm 27:14
May the Peace of God and the memories of Joseph,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
October 22, 2006
To the Family of Cpl. Joseph P. Bier:
Your son's name, along with our sons, is forever together on a Memorial standing at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA. Their dogtags hang together forever moving with the wind creating a subtle sound, like the quiet whispers of the Fallen as they continue to speak to us. Attending this Memorial Dedication and hearing your child's name being read along with ours, has prompted me to sign this soldier's guestbook.
If your child can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his 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 as well 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 right now. 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
Laura Cameron
September 10, 2006
To the family and friends
I have only just begun this journey and may not have known your loved one personally.
I extend to you my deepest condolences. No words will ever express the grief those close to this lost treasure are feeling. I can only say that I can share this grief as I too lost a loved one July 8, 2006. I will continue to pray for the safety of our soldiers and especially the family and friends of our lost hero’s. I only hope the memories will carry us through. I will continue and pray that you also will believe and know that our heavenly father will not give us more than we can handle.
As always I read (and cry) through the memorials of our lost hero’s, So many people have already expressed the things I would also say. I am amazed and take comfort that so many people care. I can only thank you for the sacrifice you and especially Joseph have made to protect our country. As others have said “I am only an email away.” I would be honored if you so choose to share about this fine man.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Laura Cameron (CPL Joseph P Micks KIA 7/8/2006 Ramadi, Iraq)
spcjosephpaulmicks.famil-e.com
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 11, 2006
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. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON HERE TO EXPRESS THE SORROW I KNOW. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 23, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bier family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, 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. You are a 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~
Lori Morisette
February 21, 2006
Not a day has passed that I haven't thought about the ultimate sacrifice made by Cpl. Bier and all of our fallen heroes. My heart aches for your loss. I know that losing a child is the worst thing a parent can endure.
I will continue to keep you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. Your son is a hero, and will never be forgotten.
God bless.
Rob & Maria Martens
January 11, 2006
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Joseph. May God bless and comfort you in this time of terrible loss.
Proud parents of
Hospitalman Robert N Martens, USN
3/6 India
Killed in Al Qaim, Iraq
September 06, 2005
Joshua Morales and April Cooper
January 7, 2006
To Joseph's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Ileana Barcena
January 5, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bier,
My son Ricardo served with Joseph in Ramadi.He became close friends with Joseph and Cpl. Biers who was badly hurt on that tragic day. I think of your family every day and pray that God gives you strength and comfort as you grieve the greatest loss a parent may endure. Your son was a very brave, courageous and exceptional young man. I firmly believe that our world will be a better place because of young men and women like your son. I thank-you for his service and for the friendship he offered my son.
May God bless you and comfort you.
Ileana
Andrew Harris
December 29, 2005
Mr. Mrs. Bier. My name is Sgt. Harris. Iam currently With 1/1 About to deploy again in about 3 weeks. I Met Bier up in Bangor, Wa for security forces we were in the same Plt. Cpl Bier is a great marine and a great friend. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss He is in my thoughts along with the other about 5 marine friends I have lost over in iraq or Afghan. Bier will never be forgotten in my eyes and His sacrafic will not be over looked by his fellow marines and god. If you need anything you can email me and ill will respond. God bless you family and little Bier for his actions.
Sgt Harris
USMC
James Deaton
December 27, 2005
My brother lost his life on Dec. 1 in Iraq. Lance Corporal Craig N. Watson. So I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. My brother lived in Mi. But I reside here in WA. and it struck me hard to hear about one of WA own. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Barb Shillinger
December 23, 2005
My name is Barb Shillinger and I send you my most sincere condolences on the loss of your son Joseph. I know what you are going through; I have been there too and I will keep you in my prayers. I am the WA state coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We are volunteers making a Civil War reprodution quilt for the family of each of our Fallen from WA. It will have an embroidered label with Joseph's name. I will contact you when the quilt is finished. Again, I am so sorry for your great loss.
Tom Shepherd
December 22, 2005
Wayne & Carol.
Just a note to express our condolence for your loss and also our country's loss. Joe's service on Monday was the most uplifting memorial my wife & I have ever attended and we thank you for that.
Tom & Karen Sheoherd
Proud Parents of LCpl. Elliot Shepherd, MCAS Miramar, CA
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
December 21, 2005
We care and share your sorrow.
Diana Collins
December 21, 2005
Mr. amd Mrs. Bier, I want you to know that your son is a hero in my families eyes and always will be. That we are so sad to hear of another lost of these fine, honorable young men. That our Heavenly Father has wrapped his arms around him and took him home is the peace I find in all of this. You and your family will be in my prayers that the Lord will help you through this very painful time. Respectfully,
Emily Afuola
December 20, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Bier, I just wanted you to know that I send my condolences to you & your family, I am so deeply devastated by the loss of another of our military.Please know that we will always honor him & do understand the sacrifice that was made for the cause of freedom. My heart is just mourning for you & with you.
Respectfully yours
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
cassandra aparicio
December 20, 2005
it is a tragedy to have lost another great soldier who has indeed fought for us and our countries freedom.i did not know you but i am sure you were a wonderful person to have sacraficed thee life for our nation god bless to you and your family my prayers are with them throughout this time and may you rest in sweet peace.yours very truely cassie
Adrienne Sardelli
December 20, 2005
Wayne and Carol,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mother of PFC Richard Sardelli, Camp Pendleton
Dave & Carolyn Lightfoot
December 20, 2005
Wayne & Carol;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
We just want you to know - we will never forget (we mean this with all our hearts) what your son has done for the U.S. He has made the greatest of sacrifices - and for that we are forever greatful to him and to you - as his parents.
God bless you and keep you in his arms during the days ahead.
Beverly Beard
December 20, 2005
Thank you for Joe's ultimate scarifice for his country.
a Marine Mom
Jeanette Yarger
December 20, 2005
My prayers are with Cpl. Bier's family. Cpl. Bier is a heroe. Because of him; we are fighting "there" instead of the USA. I will never forget.
God Bless You.
Jeanette Yarger
Marine Mom
Richland,WA
Janice Babcock
December 19, 2005
Carol and Wayne,
Thank you for your son's (both) service to this country. I got to know a little bit about Joe from the service today. He was a man full of God, faith, and country and I appreciate the glimpse into your heart.
God Bless,
Janice Babcock
Marine Mom of Cpl. James
Col Roger Machut
December 19, 2005
The world is a safer place because of your service, Corporal Bier. May God bless you and watch over your family.
GySgt Don Johnson USMC Ret
December 18, 2005
"Thank you Corporal Joseph Bier, you will not be forgotten and you will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative former United States Marine."
Semper Fi
Sgt Maj Robert Burns USMC (Ret)
December 18, 2005
Words alone can not express the gratitude of a grateful nation to those that remain. There is nothing one can say to ease the pain when a loved one is lost in combat. Only memories will remain of the good times enjoyed while they were present, but the question will always be WHY?
It has been this way since the founding of our nation. Our young go off to fight in foreign lands to defend our rights as a free nation. They don’t make policy, they carry out the policy of our nations leadership. Many act as if this is something foreign and cruel to our young men, but it is those past conflicts that were fought that provide us the freedoms we enjoy today. Many stand ready to enjoy those freedoms but give nothing in return to assist in paying for them. I know Joe was not like that and I suspect his family isn’t either.
Cpl Bier, I salute you and your sacrifice, as well as your family’s, that my family might live in peace. I can never repay you, but I will never forget nor will I let my grandchildren forget. Freedom is not free, each generation must fight for it as though the battle has just begun.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - Orwell
Michael Wilson
December 18, 2005
Semper Fi...God Bless
From one Marine to another.
Yolanda Valdez
December 16, 2005
Another Fallen Hero ---- I know the feeling and what you are experiencing. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to your entire family.
Joseph: I’m thankful for the Service, Courage, Bravery and Determinination to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you, my son and all the other men & women in our armed forces. You all will not be forgotten. Thank you.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Very Proud Marine Mom
(Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
GySgt John Stofiel USMC (Ret.)
December 15, 2005
Always a piece of us departs when our Brothers join the Supreme Commandant. Thank you for our Freedoms Marine and God Bless.
See you at the gate...
Semper Fidelis
mary pasch
December 15, 2005
Dear Family of Cpl Joseph, I believe your son was with the group were many were wounded. One being a young Corpsman that lost both legs. His mother is a member of our small Marine Moms grp. I want you to know that our prayers are with your family. I am afraid that I'll say the wrong words and can not feel your greif, but please know you and your son will never be forgotten.
my deepest sympathy,
Mary
Jamie Graves
December 14, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
bobbie leopard
December 13, 2005
May the soul of your Marine and the soul of my Marine rest in peace forever. WE WILL NEVER FORGET..
Proud Nana of Kenneth James Butler
KIA 10-21-05 Iraq
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