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for Bradley J. Harper
October 4, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country.
Charlie Gili
March 31, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also to let the Harper Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
August 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley J. Harper:
Please accept my remembrance of Bradley on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Opsl Lambert
May 30, 2011
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Your family misses you so. You will never be forgotten. We pray for comfort to your family daily.
Julie Vansickle
November 2, 2010
Happy Birthday BJ, we celebrate your life that God was so gracious to allow us to see & share with you. You will forever be in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers as we go through our remaining time here on earth without you. Happy in the thought of knowing that, God willing, we will be able to hear, see, & wrap our arms around you again with complete joy someday. You continue to be a shining light to so many here. Thank you for being who God meant you to be. You are truly an angel with golden wings!
Jeff Cooper
August 5, 2010
Harper, It is hard to belive that I have not been able to talk to you for 5 yrs now. You are never forgotten. I was in town and enjoyed our visit. I hope you enjoyed the beer I gave you. See you soon. Love ya Cooper
Peggy Childers
August 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Bradley J. Harper:
Remembering Bradley 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
August 7, 2009
Brad, even though I have not been able to talk to you, I think about all the good times we shared. I also come by and sit by your head stone when I come to town, and tell you all the things going on with me and the world. You were a great freind and you are missed . Well I see you soon, sometime later in the month.
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Bradley J. Harper:
Bradley 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
Kenna Larra
June 5, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Bradley J. Harper ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep (Aleandri)
August 3, 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 Bradley, but I am remembering
both his civilian and military 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb
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
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Terry sheridan
July 10, 2008
I think of you and your family daily and try to live a honorable life in your memory. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten by those who truly care. As 3/25 prepares to deploy again I know you will be guiding them from above.
May 7, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Harper!
August 15, 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 21, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Harper and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
January 24, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Garnet Jenkins
August 3, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication.
Rest well Sgt. Bradley J. Harper and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Harper
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...
All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us."
- Helen Keller-
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 8, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Harper family in the loss of Bradley. I did not know Bradley, 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. Bradley it is coming up on 7 months since you were taken. 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~
Clyde Bowden & family
December 2, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Teri Price
September 18, 2005
To the Family & Friends of Sgt. Harper,
I want you to know that you are in my prayers ... Bradley's sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Teri
Susan Sexton (Wightman)
September 6, 2005
From our Family to yours,
My name is Susan, Aunt of Lance Cpl. Brett Wightman. Both our Families have suffered a great loss your's and the Wightman Family. I just wanted to send my deepest sympathies and my prayers. I know these 14 Great Men are now Angels, and that their spirit will live on in all the lives that they touched here and over their. God Bless you and your Son Bradley for being a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Kelly Lucas
August 19, 2005
Brad was a very good friend to my husband CPL Kevin Lucas Jr. They both served in 3/25 out of Brook Park for several years. I was also able to meet him and his wife Kendra at several Marine Corps Functions. Brad was a Wonderful Person always smiling always seemed upbeat. He will be missed greatly and thought of often.
Our Hearts go out to the Harper Family and to Kendra. May God give you comfort knowing that Brad is in a better place and he will always be thought of as a true hero.
God Bless.
Cpl Kevin Lucas Jr. and
Kelly Lucas
Rod Hindel
August 17, 2005
You would've had to have met Brad to understand the effect he had on people. My heart goes out to his family.
Tami Stevens
August 15, 2005
Our deepest sympathies are with you. My cousin Michael DeMers is serving in Lima Company. We continue to pray for all of our men and their families. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this difficult time.
Margy Bons
August 12, 2005
There are no words, only questions. There is no comfort, only tears. Our loved ones gave the ultimate sacrifice. They are now and forever our heroes in our hearts and in our country’s eyes. We must walk this walk of grief alone, but really not alone, they will be with us, always a part of us and always deep in our hearts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Margy Bons and Al Marzano
Proud parents of our own fallen hero, Sgt. Michael Marzano, USMC, from the 3-25 WPNS Co. who gave the ultimate sacrifice 5/7/2005
Heather Addy
August 11, 2005
As we run from danger,
You run into it.
To save our lives,
You give yours.
Did I ever tell you,
that YOU are my HERO!
David Gebbie
August 10, 2005
To Brad's Family
You are all in my prayers. I thank you all for his service and his contribution to protecting our freedom. Brad was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Tri-Valley High School would not have been the same without him. Brad will not be forgotten. GOD BLESS.
1Lt David Gebbie, USAF
Ed Norton
August 10, 2005
May the good Lord bring you peace in this time of great suffering. Thank you, Brad, for the price you paid for our freedom. We will honor you always.
Rich and Deb Kellner
August 9, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Harper
Our wish is that we were in possession of the words that would ease the pain of your loss; there are no such words. Our hope is that this message conveys our sincere, heart felt gratitude for the efforts that Brad and his comrades have made in order to keep our nation free.
Our children and grandchildren will benefit from their dedication to our country. We as survivors must insure that these future generations recognize the fact that Brad, and men like him, have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms we now have.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Jo Black
August 9, 2005
We are truly grieving with you at this time as our nephew Eric also lost his life right beside Sgt. Harper on that day. Know that we are praying for you and know that God can sustain you throughout this time of grieving. Continue to always celebrate his life. He truly gave the ultimate sacrifice- to lay down his life not only for a brother, but for an entire nation. WOW- what a man of honor!
Melody Hughes
August 9, 2005
To the Family of Sgt Harper
May God comfort you in this time of grief and may Bradley's memories bring you comfort. God Bless all the men and women serving this country and may you know how grateful we truly are for all that your family has sacrifed. Your family will be in our prayers.
Tracy Wentz
August 8, 2005
Please know that we are praying for you daily. We are sincerely grateful for your son's dedication and service to this country. He will not be forgotten. From the family of Sgt. Travis Brill, Lima Co. 3/25 (serving in Iraq).
mike doyle
August 8, 2005
Mike, Ericka, Mathew and William Doyle
The Misch family
August 8, 2005
We are truly sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and we will continue to pray for all.
Charlotte Leigh
August 8, 2005
Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with the family of Bradley's.
The Leigh Family
Nicole Coon
August 8, 2005
I;m So very sorry for your loss. Brad was a great man that wil be deeply missed. I will keep you Mr. Harper and your family in my prayers
Amanda (Fulks) Wilson
August 8, 2005
What I will always remember about Brad is his smile...he was always so happy and kind and laughed a lot. My deepest sympathy to his family. Thank you, Brad.
Caron Collins
August 8, 2005
The family of fellow US Marine PFC Richard Collins, extends our sincerest sympathy in your time of sorrow. We pray you find God's peace.
Nikki Sees
August 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brad's family and Kendra, Im so sorry that you lost such an amazing son, brother, and husband. Brad was a great friend to me in the short 5 years that I knew him.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 7, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Bradley, may you rest in peace.
SHERRY VREELAND
August 7, 2005
I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU..
Collin White
August 7, 2005
Thank you Brad for all the wonderful memories that you gave me. You will never be forgotten. I'm glad that you were part of my life. I will miss you.
Tamika Easterday
August 7, 2005
I don't know your family and I didn't have the blessing of knowing Sgt. Harper. But, please know that his story and courage have touched my heart. There are no words to bring you comfort...But, I'm praying for your strength during this time of sorrow.
A Navy Wife
USS Philadelphia
JoAnne Thomas
August 7, 2005
To the family and friends of Brad: my heart goes out to you. Words seem so inadequate right now. Even though I did not know Brad, I too mourn your loss. You are in my prayers. Thank you from a grateful American.
Ken and Karen Howe
August 7, 2005
It is with a heavy heart and eyes full of tears that We honor your son, a true American Hero today. What a wonderful family and community it must be to have raised such a brave young man.
As a member of My Heart Supports The Troops, a troop support group out of mid-michigan I know the sacrafice you have all made. Thank you is so inadequate, but also so powerful. Thank you for giving up your best and brightest to the cause of Freedom. May God Bless you, and God Bless our Troops.
Jacien Carr
August 6, 2005
To the Harper family:
Greetings. I am writing to express my deepest and heartfelt sympathies. I myself am a former member of Lima 3/25.
Love and God bless you all. I will say a prayer for Bradley.
Semper Fi,
Jacien G. Carr
J.B. Barton
August 6, 2005
Brave and true-hearted; in his country's cause,
His life he hath lain down;
Noble the deed, and History's page shall tell,
He wore a martyr's crown.
God comfort those who mourn his early loss,
And wipe their tears away,
With thoughts of meeting him again at last.
Where beams th' eternal day.
Semper Fi
Alice Turner
August 6, 2005
To Those of Lima Company:
Our Marines of Lima Company, you now belong to the ages. We honor you for your unselfish act of courage. We salute and are ever in awe of your bravery, for you have paid the ultimate price. With deep sadness, we wait to honor you one last time. I don't know you but I think of you all as my Marines. My heart will be heavy for a very very long time. You have left a void I'm not sure can be filled. We will remember you as one of integrity and commitment. But most of all, we will remember how proudly you stood because you were a Marine; our Marine.
To family and friends of Lima Company. I can't begin to understand the depth of pain or your sense of loss. I can only hope you will accept my deepest gratitude for the supreme sacrifice you the family and friends of Lima Company have made. I hold each of you in my heart and foremost in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you and hold you in His care as you make this most difficult and long journey.
Craig Small
August 6, 2005
On behalf of the Small family we
offer our deepest sympathy for the
entire Harper family for your tragic loss of Sgt. Bradley J. Harper. Please know we think of
Sgt. Bradley J. Harper as a true
Patriot and American Heroe who gave
the ultimate sacrifice along with his fellow Marines serving their country with honor and great distinction.. God Bless and
know that Sgt Harper will not be forgotten.
Sincerely Small Family
Neena Hallock
August 6, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Mother of a Marine
Charles Cingolani
August 6, 2005
For 20 Ohio Marines
Did you feel the wave of sympathy
surging across the Pennsylvania line
and out to you,
the families left behind?
We know.
For we saw your boys
here among ours,
at High School proms
in cars, in shopping malls,
in churches, at picnics
and on the curb
at parades on July 4th
watching veterans
of other wars,
saluting them with gratitude.
We saw them at gates
leaving wives and families,
grandparents
and forlorn young girls--
turning to leave
with head held high,
looking back one last time.
We know them.
For yours are ours.
.
Mike & Deb Cook
August 6, 2005
We always called you BJ when you were young, then Brad when you got older. Along with Grandma Harper, we always loved you and were proud of you. We are all hurting and miss you, Brad. We will never forget you.
Uncle Mike, Aunt Deb, Michelle & Mark
Susan Verkest
August 6, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss, and am grateful for Bradley's service.
Anne & Bob Hutchins
August 6, 2005
Words can't possibly express our thoughts at this time, but know that you are so strongly loved across the country, by millions. We all want to send you the biggest hug! Generations to come, all around the world, will never forget the sacrifices your son & all members of his family have endured. God Bless You!
Maggie Daniel
August 6, 2005
As a Marine Corp wife I would like too take the time even though I didnt know Bradley to say he is a fallen hero and he will not be forgotten! May God BLESS your family.
Craig Beaumier
August 6, 2005
I did not know Sgt Harper but I would like to say Thank You for our freedom. He has served his country well and with pride. My family Thanks him for our freedom and GOD bless.
Dorothy Mayer
August 5, 2005
Please accept our prayers for your loss. The Mayer family in Colorado
R Smart
August 5, 2005
From all the teachers at
Tri-Valley Middle School that teach with Steve Harper....we are deeply sorry. We thank Brad for fighting for our freedom and giving the ultimate sacrafice.
pam clark
August 5, 2005
i just want kendra to know that all her ex-coworkers from genesis in zanesville,ohio, have her in our thoughts & prayers. brad must have been an angel to be a part of your life & those memories will live with you forever. thankyou brad for your courageous, honor in fighting for our countries freedom. GodBless!
Kay Shankles
August 5, 2005
May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world and in the warmth of happy memories. With the passing of time, may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you. I will not forget the sacrifice your family made for me. No one you know but someone who cares.
jeff cooper
August 5, 2005
Brad , you were the very best freind anyone could have. i only got to spend 5 years as your freind wheather it be running for a couple hours a week or just hanging out having some beers at bw's it was always a great time, and i am very honored to be know as your freind. my thoughts go out to kendra and his family,me and the world truely will miss you . love you like a brother cooper.
Sgt Chris Arnold
August 5, 2005
You will never be forgotten my brother, may your soul rest in peace,and I look forward to the day we meet again, thanks for all the good times and memories, semper fidelis, brothers til the end
Ann-Bill Rickman
August 5, 2005
Thank You for your bravery and the love for your country.
Keri Vizzo
August 5, 2005
I was able to meet Brad and his wife Kendra at many Marine Corps functions. He was a good friend to my boyfriend who is also a Marine over in Iraq with the 3/25 out of Brookpark, Ohio. Brad was a wonderful soul and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to Kendra and the rest of the family. God bless and Semper Fi!!
Keri Vizzo and Sgt. Chris Arnold
Harold Miles
August 5, 2005
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Debbie Dixon
August 5, 2005
God Bless you and yours Bradley.
GEORGE C RUDOLPH SR.
August 5, 2005
SGT.HARPER WAS A HONORABLE AND BRAVE YOUNG MAN THANK YOU SGT.HARPER FOR YOUR BRAVERY MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
Navy/Nat'l guard Veteran
August 4, 2005
Although I have not had the honor of knowing Sgt. Harper, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to his family. God must have needed him to guard his gates to Heaven. Rest in Peace Bradley. You will not be forgotten.
cindy hampton
August 4, 2005
thank you very much sgt harper for your life and your sacrifice to insure our freedoms here at home. we will never forget!
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