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Eric Paul Obituary
He was a 1998 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School and was a senior member of the percussion section of the Mount Carmel Area High School marching band.
In August 1998, Eric joined the U.S. Army as a chemical technician. During his 11-year term, he honorably served our country while stationed in Alaska, Hawaii and Fort Drum, N.Y. He was deployed for two tours in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was awarded three Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, a NATO Medal, two Overseas Service ribbons and an Army Service Medal.
Sgt. Paul was serving as a U.S. Army recruiter in Allentown at the time of his death.
He is survived by a wife, Noilly, currently serving in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Pensacola, Fla.; a son, Adrian; his parents, Dianna (Schoppy) and Dennis Paul; a sister, First Lt. Krista (Paul) and husband First Lt. Kenneth Greenleaf, both stationed at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska; grandparents, Joseph and Janet Schoppy of Danville, and aunts, uncles and cousins.
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PAUL — Sgt. Eric Michael Paul, 28, of Allentown. Military services will be announced at a later time. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor, has charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Paul
July 17, 2009
Noilly and Adrian,
My heart goes out to you both. i am deeply hurt for the loss of our loved one. Eric will be missed by everyone closest to him and may his soul rest in peace.
Joe Corcoran
July 15, 2009
I only had the opportunity to know Eric through business, but he was always a pleasure to talk to and to work with. I know how important Noilly and Adrian were to him and how much he loved them. We will keep the family in our prayers.
SFC Steven Torres
June 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Paul family. SGT Paul you will sadly missed.
Anonymous
June 20, 2009
Noilly & Adrian , I know there is sorrow where laughter once played, And lingering tears ,causing gladness to fade, But there's a sweet comfort our memories impart, So alaways remember....I'M THERE IN YOUR HEARTS!!!
Michael & Joan Paul
June 20, 2009
Gone are the days we used to share,But in our hearts your always there, The gates of memory will never close, We will miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who loved you will never forget.
Anonymous
June 19, 2009
Your life was a blessing,Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and you'll be missed beyond measure.
Melissa Swaboski
June 19, 2009
Noilly & Adrian You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Kim Ortona
June 19, 2009
Noilly & Adrian My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and the little guy.
June 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tafner Family
June 19, 2009
Noilly & Adrian The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. He will always be in our hearts.
Chester & Ginger
June 18, 2009
We did n ot know Eric but wanted to share this poem to help ease your grief. As veterans we felt the need to remember him with a salute!
"Final Roll Call
Did you hear the sad news today?
A brave American Soldier, Sgt. Eric M. Paul has passed away.
Called by the Supreme Commander over all.
Today he has made his final roll call.
Come Brothers-In-Arms; let us reverently bow and pray
For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.
We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,
Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.
That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,
Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.
He fought bravely and he fought his very best.
Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest”.
With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground,
The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds.
The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly;
“Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.
Each Memorial Day we will recall Eric’s name,
And attest that his supreme sacrifice was not in vain;
For this lasting legacy he gave to all generations;
“It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.”
So close ranks fellow warriors, for our ranks are thinning.
We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.
With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall,
And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory”
‘til we join Eric at our final roll call.
Farewell Sgt. Eric. M. Paul- Be At Ease; Rest In Peace"
Teresa Kenenitz
June 18, 2009
Noilly & Adrian, Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Terry Paul
June 18, 2009
No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye,You wre gone before we knew it,And only God knows why.A golden heart stopped beating,Hard working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Our hearts ache in sadness and secret tears flow.What it meant lose another ,No one will ever know.
Christine Paul
June 18, 2009
May God bless you Noilly and Adrian in your time of sorrow. Eric was deeply loved and always in our hearts.
Kortni Kenenitz
June 18, 2009
Cousin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.He was deeply love. He'll be sadly missed.
Michael & Joan Paul
June 18, 2009
Noilly & Adrian,He was deeply loved and alwayys in our hearts. Please contact us.
Terry Paul
June 18, 2009
No farewell words were spoken,No time to say good-bye,You were gone before we knew it,And only God knows why.A golden heart stopped beating,Hard working hands put to rest,God broke our hearts to prove to us ,He only takes the best. Our hearts ache in sadness, And secret tears flow. What it meant to lose another , No one will ever know .
Jennifer Sabella
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stephanie Herman
June 17, 2009
My prayers are with you and all the family and may God give all of you the strength to carry on and may Eric's soul rest in peace.
Linda Barlow
June 17, 2009
May God bless and comfort the Paul family during this time of sorrow. Know that many of us care deeply and share in your sadness. I pray that time and precious memories will bring healing to your hearts.
SSG Anthony Lundy
June 17, 2009
Paul,
You will be missed. Although I didn't know you very long, I will remember the good times we had when I was on recruiting duty. You definitely kept me going and cheered me up. May the red dragon live on and god bless your wife and adrian. Love and friendship always, the Lundy family.
Gale Aquino
June 16, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Eric will be with you always...
Jamie Popp, Pre-K Counts
June 15, 2009
Paul Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Eric was an amazing DAD and I enjoyed talking to him when he dropped Adrian off at school.
SGT C.J. Enoch
June 15, 2009
Paul Wall,
I still remember the day we walked in the station together. We built a friendship that will last forever. I miss you so much my friend and my prayers are with your family.
Racheal Oursler-Berezovske
June 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Paul family. Eric you will be sadly missed by everyone.
SSG Kurt Johnson
June 14, 2009
Eric,
I miss my golfing friend. My heart goes out to your family. My condolences to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you.
Kurt Johnson
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Georgette Olear
June 14, 2009
Dennis,Diana,& Family,
Sorry for your loss. You have my condolences.
June 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
SSG Jeff Herling
June 14, 2009
Eric i have known you since we served together in your second tour in Afghanistan. You are going to be messed more than you know. My thoughts and Prayers are with your entire family
SSG Jeff Herling
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SSG John Loomis
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Paul family.
Christopher Guise
June 13, 2009
You are and will always be my best friend. You were like a brother to me. You will always be in my heart.
David Paul
June 13, 2009
rest in pease brother. i will miss you bro.
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