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for Collier E. Barcus
July 13, 2018
Collier, you've never left my thoughts over the past 14 years. It was an honor to have served with you. Rest in peace.
Blue Spader brother
R Leiva
May 28, 2018
We remember. Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with this angel.
C. Weis
June 19, 2017
Never far from my mind, miss you brother.
June 17, 2017
Still miss you man.
Charlie Gili
February 15, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Barcus Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Collier E. Barcus 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. 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
Brassfield Mora, always hot and dusty lol
Carl Weis
January 14, 2014
Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat
Carl Weis
January 14, 2014
Hey brother, I miss you. It's been a long time, another year gone by. I wonder how its looks up in heaven? Want you to know I miss you brother. I think about you all the time. When I get up there a little later down the line we can catch up. I know your in a better place. I'll talk to you later man.
Carl Weis
July 9, 2013
Time flies doesn't it... miss you brother.
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus:
It has truly been my honor to sign Collier's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Collier will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Carl Weis
May 27, 2013
Hey man, missing you. I don't know if this is more for the rest of us left behind than anything, but if I could have traded places with you I would. Miss you brother.
Peggy Childers
July 11, 2012
July 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus:
Always remembering Collier. "Some gave all."
May 12, 2012
Thank you tremendously for your service to this nation. I laude the fact that you did something you believe in. It was not in vane.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus:
Please accept my remembrance of Collier on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus:
Remembering Collier 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
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 29, 2010
Remembering our heroes today and always.
Kenna Larra
September 18, 2009
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Contact us directly at [email protected]. or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
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Peggy Childers
July 9, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus:
Collier 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
Kerri Hahn
September 4, 2008
To the parents of PFC Collier E. Barcus,
Your son's story gripped my heart. You see, I have a four year old son named Collier who is just a mischievous as they come. Tonight, after I read this tribute to a true hero, I went to my son's room and watched him sleep. I said a prayer for your family and asked that God would allow my son to grow up to be as brave and honorable as this man who shares his name.
I cannot imagine your loss, but I want you to know that I am so grateful for the ultimate sacrifice made by your son...and by you. Thanks to your Collier's service, my Collier can grow up and enjoy the freedoms that so many take for granted.
I've printed this obituary and I'll place it in my son's scrapbook so that I remember to continue to pray for your family often. I will never forget the sacrifice made and the great cost at which it came. Thank you just isn't enough. May God bless and comfort you.
Pastor Frank Noyes
August 20, 2008
Gethsemane Church
1601 Frederick Drive
Pekin IL 61554
Phone – 309-346-7791
Dear family of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
FrankG. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
In Memory of Collier Edwin ~ (Debra Estep)
July 8, 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 Collier, 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
The Other Side –
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
Matt Overton
June 26, 2008
I went to basic training with Barcus and he was one of the hardest guys in our platoon. He seemed like the type of guy that would turn out to be a great leader. I first heard about this when I was on leave from iraq and I saw his picture on CNN. I was shocked. Now he's one of twelve members of my platoon of arch angels.
the Buck family
May 18, 2008
To the family and friends of Pfc. Collier E. Barcus, 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.
April 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Barcus!
November 11, 2007
November 11, 2007
Althea
July 27, 2007
If your child can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 Le Ron (a dear friend) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Barcus and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 20, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Barcus family in the loss of Collier. I did not know Collier, 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. Collier it has been over two years since you were taken, please know that 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~
Jeri Fitzgerald
December 7, 2006
Even though I don't know you personally, I thank God for your willingness to serve your country. I have a son in the Navy and a ex-husband who served in the Marines. I support our troops 100%. I know that God watches over all! Thank you for your sacrifice. Jeri
Wendy
December 7, 2006
Thank you so much for serving our country. If it was not for this American HERO what would this nation be?
There is no words that can express this great lost; but may God bring that comfort to you.
A Patriot Guard Rider
Sandra
December 6, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
D. L. Storey
October 26, 2006
Barcus, He was a sniper with the I/26 INF BN. We spent time together in Iraq. We lived on a FOB called Brassfield-Mora. It was a bad place at a bad time. Barcus was one of the few that laugh about it. He was a damn good shoot too. I am not gonna say that we were friends. But I repaired his special weapons and those of the rest of his sections. He live the way he wanted. I salute him every year since. I will carry his image and his style with me forever.
justin taylor
July 9, 2006
me and barcus talked while we was in basic training together and i tell you he was as harded as they came but was a very cool person and i will miss him. he talked to me about owning his own ranch one day but i see now that that never will happen but i know he is in a better place now him and another of of our warlords 2-19A company buddy Diaz you both will not be forgotten
Garnet Jenkins
July 8, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country.
You will never be forgotten, Collier E. Barcus. I know that you are loved and missed.
From the sister of a Fallen hero in Vietnam. KIA 1967
Revelations 21:4
steve myers
May 26, 2006
Collier's picture and profile will be placed on my DJ booth on memorial day for all to see. A song will be played in his honor.
Janice Maravillas
April 10, 2006
Collier, Like my daughter, who also signed this guest book, your death touched me. Your visitation was at our church and & Iwent to your funeral. I know, as as parent of a young adult and a solder, you are missed!
SPC Jenna Maravillas-Wendt
April 9, 2006
Barcus, I know you never knew me but we were from the same area. When my mom got news to me about your death when I was in Iraq. Your mom and my mom got a chance to talk and so my mom relayed what had happened to me. I just want you and your family to know your not forgotten. I think about you every once and a while. You know conversations come up about deployments and deaths that happened while their and my memory jogs. Not sure why but you touched me. It helps to keep the war into perspective. I am heading back in August and this time I wonder again how will everything turn out? I watch the news and look at the paper hoping every day that none of my friends will come up missing or worse dead. I guess that I want to thank you for keeping me focused and remembering the task at hand. Rest in Peace Battle.
December 16, 2005
This great American was posthumously promoted to SPC effective 8 July, 2004.
Carolyn Evans
October 16, 2005
Always in our hearts; Always in our prayers. An American Gold Star Mother.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
March 30, 2005
TO THE FAMILY OF PFC. BARCUS MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
susan gray
March 29, 2005
What a real cowboy you would have been!! John Wayne would be proud, he's in heaven with you.
a mother of a soldier
March 10, 2005
You will never be forgotten.
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