Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Erick J. Hodges Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Erick J. Hodges
Charlie Gili
November 23, 2020
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Erick J. Hodges US Marine Lance Corporal.
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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Katherine & Mother Nellie Gunther
November 13, 2019
Although I never had a chance to meet you >
I had known your Dad, Little Ricky we called him. I also knew Your Family. Ana had been my childhood friend, & Your Uncle Henry.
We use to all go to the Movies on Week Eds.
with your Dad included. Some of My Most Fondest & Best Memories.
..
Joe Burnett
November 12, 2019
It's been 15 years and we still will never forget you Hodges. I remember our days in bootcamp like they were yesterday. Semper Fi brother.
December 3, 2017
R.I.P Eric you won't be forgotten.
John Wintersteen
November 27, 2012
Semper Fidelis and God Bless to our Marine Hero.
November 26, 2012
In memory of Erick Hodges. Never Forgotten. We will remain perpetually grateful for the service and sacrifice he made for this country.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2011
November 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges:
Please accept my remembrance of Erick on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Cathy Schneider
November 11, 2010
I miss seeing Erics photo hanging on the wall at our local CVS (Longs Drugs) here in Alamo. His mother Maria was on the phone talking to Eric one day years ago when I was a customer. Her face was beaming as she took a call from her soldier. We will not forget the sacrifice Eric and Maria made for our country. God Bless you both
Peggy Childers
November 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges:
Remembering Erick 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
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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 God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
July 18, 2009
I was not blessed in having known Erick Jr. which I've been saddened from the moment I heard my very dear and long ago friend, Anna's voice on TV some time ago.
I hadn'T seen Anna nor her brother's, Henry & Ricky (Erick Sr.) in many years although was lucky to have spoken with all 3 at separate times some years back at the times I tried to re-connect, but timing didn'T seem to fit.
I remember the day so clearly as if it were yesterday when I'd been doing something in not really watching TV. But I had heard
a voice sounding so familiar sounding so sad. The voice so clearly had tears being Heart-broken. By the time I had glanced up to the TV, there had been the photo of a very young & handsome marine in uniform.
I had remembered seeing the same photo several times through the week on TV as the sad news had been announced that the Bay Area had lost it's first marine. Although I must have missed the name of the young marine so I wasen't aware of who he was at the time. I'd been focused & shocked as how this young marine's photo had looked so familiar as if I had known him. He actually had looked just like a very special friend from my youth of so many years ago. He too had been killed in the line of duty by what is termed "friendly-fire" although I had not learned of his passing for many years later.
So many memories had rushed through my mind as I had remembered my long ago friend and could have sworn it was the same person, but I knew it could not have been. This had been a very strange feeling inside my heart.
About that time, the female voice I had heard on tv I had recognized then right away. She had been my Childhood best-friend being Anna.
Being I hadn'T seen Anna nor her brother's in so many years I somehow had forgotten that her youngest brother, Ricky (Erick Sr.) would have been a grown man by that time & having had children of his own. However I hadn'T made the connection in my head that the young marine would be the Son' of Anna's youngest brother, Erick Sr. So in my throught's my mind was in a different time frame feeling so strange. Then I realized, the young marine, Erick Jr. had been Anna's younger Brother, Ricky's son.
Although then the second I had seen Anna & in hearing her voice full of so much Heart-breaking pain on TV.
(Note: "Anna" I hope you have run across this post). I recognized you right off.
My dear long ago friend, My words could never express my sadness & heart-break for your entire family. I wish we would have remained close as I promise you, had I'd been able. I would have been there for you.
My memories began to run wild as I would think of the so many times I'd come to your house & especially when You, your brother, Henry and yes of course, little RIcky before he became a grown man to take on the name, (Erick Sr.) I had remembered when we'd go to the movies. And I'm sure you know "what" memories came to mind in making me SMILE & Laugh. Those were some fun days.
I was blessed & lucky to have had the best of my youth as being your friend with your family.
I'd always been so sorry that our live's had gone in different directions as our families re-located & time takes people in different directions. I had always wished that we had remained in touch.
AND after years of seaching for you,: I was lucky & blessed to have found Ricky (Erick Sr.) through "Gil The Barber".
I have such fond memories that I'll always carry & charish for the hours I had the chance to have laughs with Ricky in hearing he had grown into a Man no longer being that little boy, Ricky. & He was such a good sport as I teased him about when he was young.
I so much wished I had the opporunity to have met all of your children & Ricky's whom are no longer children but grown adults. And I wish I would have been blessed to have met Rick's son,Erick Jr.
I remember hearing stories of a young marine as his photos had been on TV about how he'd been so crazy about the children over in another country so far from home.
I know he touched alot of live's & made alot of children & other's Happy by the kindness of his Heart & his Gift of caring. He much reminded me of You & your brother's of when we were so young.
As I stated, words could not express I am so sorry for Erick Jr's. passing Far Too Soon.
You perhaps may not realize how I could understand, but if you get a chance as I know you remember my brother well. You might want to look up Karl (Jr.) F. Gunther in this same Legacy.com and you will understand all the more.
Remember I think of you & your family always.
Kathy Gunther
robert petersen
February 3, 2009
i didn't know Erick but judging by what others have said, he was a stand-up guy. i shed a tear.
Tamarin Smith
November 18, 2008
I was not blessed to have known Hodges before he was killed, but I was attached to the 3/5 BAS during November 2004. I was one of a few Army soldiers that were given the chance to serve along side the bravest Marines/Corpsmen that exist. When everyone caught word of Hodges' passing EVERYONE was saddened. There hasn't been one day since then that I don't think of Hodges. It has been 4 years, and it's still so fresh. I can only imagine what those of you who knew him before this think. Please know that there are still people praying for you to this day, and that think of Hodges daily.
In Memory of Erick ~ (Debra Estep)
November 14, 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 Erick, 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
Aundria Sunnerville
November 12, 2008
My husband served with Hodges that day. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him or his family. There will always be a special place in my heart for him. Our family will never forget him and what a great marine he was! I pray that God is with his family especially this time of year. Aundria Sunnerville
SSGT Alan T. Ardelean
November 9, 2008
Hodges,
November 10th is one of the hardest days in the year for me. I miss you man. I will never forget you. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas
Peggy Childers
November 9, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges:
Erick 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
MATT STUHLMACHER
April 25, 2008
I got much respect you Erick aka "Mantis"
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Hodges!
August 13, 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 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Hodges and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Members of First Baptist Church
July 10, 2007
Memorial Day 2007, First Baptist Church of Orlando, FL honored America's fallen soldiers with a Memorial Day service, highlighted by a "flag-planting" ceremony. Those in attendance were given a flag with the name of a fallen soldier from either Iraq or Afghanistan. The flags were placed in a field adjacent to the church where they remained until July 4th. Members were asked to pick up the flags the Sunday following July 4th, and to continue to pray for the families. To the family of Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges, he is an American Hero. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Damon
May 20, 2007
My son was Erick's company commander. He, and the entire company was devastated at the loss of Erick. He has told me that Erick was a great Marine. I am sorry for your loss.
Allen Pugh
February 2, 2007
My deepest condolences to your family. I served along Hodges during the Fallujah battle. We were in the same platoon.Not just I,but the platoon was devestaded at the news of his passing. He will always be remembered and never forgotten no matter how many more wars this country may face. He is the definition of an American hero. God Bless
Garnet Jenkins
November 9, 2006
Remembering Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Erick rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Hodges family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Zach Hodges
October 30, 2006
Lance Cpl. Hodges, thank you for serving. You will never be forgotten.
Cpl Tom Ferguson
August 3, 2006
Eric was the best friend you could have in this world. We shared a rack for much of boot camp. If you ever needed help he was there. I miss him so and wish him peace. To his family, my deepest regrets, he will never be forgotten...
May 19, 2006
With Memeorial Day approaching, my family and I would like to say "thank you" for paying the ultimate sacrifice to our country. You will always be remembered everytime we fly our flag. May God bless you and your family. The Bennett Family
kristin pipkins
May 19, 2006
hi im writing this not only because i care its cuz ive been a friend of the family for a while and i just wanted to tell you that if you need anything jus let me no k
love always
kristin pipkins
Cathy Schneider
May 18, 2006
Dear Marina,
God Bless you and your heroic son Erick. I see Erick's picture on the wall every time I enter Longs Drugs Store in Alamo. I hope it will always hang there to honor him for giving his life so that we all can be free of terrorism. May those of us who see his picture always take the time to stop and say a prayer and thank Erick. We must never forget.
Shaun Mc Nerney
May 6, 2006
I went to Boot Camp with LCpl Hodges. Fox Company, MCRD San Diego. He was a good kid. I am sorry for the loss that his family has suffered.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hodges family in the loss of Erick. I did not know Erick, 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. Erick it has been 17 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you.
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~
Sgt Alan Ardelean
March 4, 2006
A picture of Lcpl Hodges can be viewed in the March 2006 issue of Soldier of Fortune Magazine. In the stillness of my heart I still recount all the friends I have lost, Eric is among them. My prayers and love go out to the family and friends of this brave Marine. Semper Fi!
Clyde Bowden & family
December 2, 2005
our thoughts & prayers are with you in ths time of sorrow. God bless.
Donna Hodges
November 19, 2005
Erick, still, isn't forgotten. It has been a year since his passing, and yet anyone who comes across this memorial will know of his passing and sacrafice. God watch over him and bless each of you Marina, Erick, Dustin and Dylan.
shawnee
October 14, 2005
God bless you American Hero. May you rest in peace.
Cecile Bekowsky
September 22, 2005
Dear Marina,
It was a pleasure to see you at Kaiser a few weeks ago. I am thinking of you and Eric. It has been a year now since Mick and Eric gave their lives for our freedom, and the freedom of the Iraqi people. I think about them ever day. Keeping your loved one and his Mother in my heart he will not be forgotten.
Love Cecile PM grandmother
lisa & amy mollwitz
July 20, 2005
dearest Erick,
I'm just sitting at my desk at work looking at your picture. me and amy are going to come visit your grave sight and leave you a ninja turtle. remember when me you roxanne and amy would play ninja turtles all the time, we all had our own charector. we think of you all the time and miss you dearly. see you at the gates. xoxo
Kimberly Cardinale
April 20, 2005
Hello Marina,Erik Sr.& kids,
I think about you all , all of the time. My prayers for erik and my mom that were both amazing people Erik died for the people, our hero. My Mom ,she died taking care of people she was a florence nightingale of our time! God took them both to a better place, now i believe they are living again. It helps me to get through the day to know our jobs are still with the living they have gone to the next journey. God Bless you all!!! please get in touch.
CIAO & SEMPER FI
My family also Marines,
Kimberly Cardinale
( neighbor and Daves liquor)
lisa mollwitz
April 9, 2005
I still remember the day that i met you. i was four yrs. old riding my bike down the street and roxanne pulled me off my bike and up to your house to meet you. you were my best friend after that. tad-pole fishing, racing card board boxes down the hill in the back. we lost contact after we both moved but i hope you know how much i've missed you. you will always be my best friend, cousin, my hero. it's not good bye, i'll see ya later. xoxo
John Wintersteen
March 1, 2005
To the family and friends of our brave Lance Corporal, the Mt. Diablo Detachment, Marine Corps League, wants you to know that Sunny & Clem Amorose have purchased a brick paver to be placed at the All Wars Memorial, Oakhill Park, Danville, CA - it will say:
"IN HONOR OF L/CPL ERIC J. HODGES, USMC"
These pavers will be installed at the end of March and his will be next to 3 other local fallen Marines - L/Cpl Kyle D. Crowley; Cpl Mick R. Bekowsky and L/Cpl Aaron Boyles.
Erick will never be forgotten by his Brother Marines.
CARLOS ARELLANO
December 29, 2004
To the family of a Brave Marine, My heart and Prayers are with you, and I hope my work here in Iraq may help heal wounds which we are gathering everyday. We will never forget Fallujah and the courage you had to do your job as a Marine! I am from a Marine father myself, I am in the Army now in Baghdad ending a year long tour. These are tough times for all of us, and I have also lost soldiers from my unit out here. You are a brother in Arms and its men like yourself that make it possible for people back home to enjoy the comforts and the freedoms which we are so thankful to have in America, you are what our history is made of! I know you are looking down at us from high above and you know that one day you and your loved ones will be united. HOORAH!!
Vanessa Lopez
December 29, 2004
My prays go out to the family of Erick Hodges. I know how it feels to lose someone, and how the pain in your heart is unbearable, and you feel like it will never go away. But just try to remember all the great memories and times you have shared with him, and know one day you will see him again.Right now just try to have faith and believe in God's work. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prays. God Bless....
Suzanne Walker
December 3, 2004
My condolences to the Hodges family. My words cannot express how I feel. I too lost my nephew in the last few months and choose to remember he was a gift from GOD and I felt privilaged to share what little time I had with him. Your son was also a gift from God and one day you too will be reunited. God Bless all of you.
Scott Manglona
November 30, 2004
I'm truly sorry for your loss. He was a brother Marine to me. It would have been a great honor to have met a person of his character. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for what he believed in. Now he's one of God's soldiers. God bless all of you and thank you LCpl Hodges my fallen brother! Semper fi!
Michael Bonomo
November 27, 2004
The memory of Erick's sacrifice will never be forgotten. Even if old age causes our memories to slip. GOD WILL NEVER FORGET. You have lost a son and I a cousin but I live with the hope and the
promise of God to see them again in heaven.God bless you, Spirit,Soul, and Body in you time of grief.
With the Love of Christ
Richard Little
November 24, 2004
I lost a Brother on November 10, 2004. His name was Erik Hodges. He was a United States Marine. I am a Marine and will therefore never forget his name or the warrior spirit he stood for. He was a hero in the purest sense of the word. He stands guard today at the gates of heaven. God bless his family.
Richard Little
Sgt. USMC 1961-1968
RVN 66/67/68
Al Simmons
November 23, 2004
I'm sorry to hear of your loss of
L/Cpl Erick Hodges, Our condolence
go out to your family.
AL and Rose Simmons
USMC 1950-1955 San Jose Detach. #1122
Robert A. Hall
November 23, 2004
There are no words to make up for this loss. Wish I was young enough to have been with him. We will always appreciate what has been done to defend the Republic.
Bob Hall
USMC 1964-68
USMCR 1977-83
William Wellever, LTC USA
November 23, 2004
With deepest sympathy
ANNE MCFARLANE
November 23, 2004
I AM SO TERRIBLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ERICK. BUT I KNOW THE GOOD HE HAS DONE THERE WILL LIVE LONG AFTER ALL OF US.........
Charles Claybourn
November 23, 2004
I am truly sorry for your loss. I've been there and know the loss you have suffered. May god you.
Charles L. Claybourn, CMDMC, USN-Ret
Robin Musselwhite
November 22, 2004
Erick, You made the Supreme Sacrifice for Our Country and Our Freedom. May your Family take the Up Most Pride in knowing " You are OUR HERO!!" I know you will watch over your family and keep their memories of you alive. Thank You Erick James Hodges! Thank You Mr & Mrs Hodges & Family for OUR HERO! May God always be with you and carry you thru these hardest of times.
Semper Fi Marine !
Robin M. US Army
Joan Bekowsky
November 22, 2004
I would like to send my condolences to the Hodges family. I feel for all that you are going thru because I too lost my son less than two months ago. Just know that your son died doing what he felt was right. He did not die in a gang, or a drug overdose, or a senseless drive by shooting. He died for us, for his country, for his family, and for his brothers. I don't know if the pain ever eases, we will always be grieving for our sons. They were our little boys and then they became men while we weren't looking. We will always love them.
Semper Fi
Joan Bekowsky
PMM of a fallen Hero
Cpl. Mick Bekowsky
BILL LYNCH
November 22, 2004
What greater sacrifice can one make than to lay down his life for his country..God Bless Erick and comfort his family.
aw.f. lynch l/cpl USMC
Robert Fulmer
November 22, 2004
May god keep him until we meet in heaven. Semper Fi fellow marine.
Bob Fulmer USMC Ret. Marine Corps League 1075 Winston Salem NC
Michael L. Marte
November 21, 2004
Semper Fidelis Marine, Rest in Peace
To the Hodges' Family
Our hearts are with you all at this most diffulcult time. Our most sincere condolences.
San Jose Detachment #1122
Marine Corps League
Adjutant
Bill Harbin
November 21, 2004
Having served in our beloved Corps and taught school for forty years, I feel I have known Erick and many fine young men like him. I know the 'Supreme Commandant' will look over him and bless him for his duty to God and Country.
Semper Fi and rest peacefully Marine.
Bill Harbin
Commandant Marine Corps League 942
Terry Sweeney, SMSgt, USAF. Ret.
November 21, 2004
To The Hodges Family -
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Our country is so blessed to have heroes such as your son serving in our military. My son, Capt. James G. Sweeney, USMC, who commands Marine Rifle Company India 3/3 in Afghanistan, and I salute you and your son. God Bless The Hodges Family.
David & Sandy Pienta
November 21, 2004
We attended the Candlelight vigil and we want to express our sincerest condolences to the entire family on your loss. Our daughter Lcpl Maygen Pienta is currently serving in Iraq.
Glenn Adams
November 21, 2004
Rest in peace Marine, you have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. To the Hodges family, we hurt with you and feel your loss terribly. We are here for you if you need our help and support.
General J.C. Breckinridge Det#010
Marine Corps League,
San Francisco, Ca.
Kevin Cudd
November 21, 2004
Marina, Erik Sr, Roxanne, Dustin and Dylan-
My memories of Erik is he was the funniest little guy, Erik would just have me in stiches whenever he and my son Michael played together as children. He always had that cute (mischevious) little grin... always saying something funny. He grew up to be a handsome Marine. I know he is looking down at us with that grin letting us know he is with GOD and he is ok.
I miss you Erik...
I am proud to say I knew Erik J. Hodges
"A real hero who gave his life so others may live in world peace."
Mike & Peggy Conklin
November 21, 2004
Lance Corporal Hodges,
We never met you, but we know you.
We shall never leave you, We shall never forget you for who and what you stood for. You are a Sentinel of Freedom protecting us and all those who serve from your post in Heaven. God bless you .
Semper Fi Marine , Simper Fi.
To the Hogdges family , our deepest condolences.
Mike & Peggy Conklin, SSGT. Kris Conklin U.S. Army,
SGT. Curtis Conklin, U.S. Army,
PVT. Casey Conklin, U.S.Army
Grandle Starling
November 21, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hodges Family and may God bless them. We are the Family of Starling and hold dear to our hearts the Brave Marines who protect our Freedom.
John Wintersteen
November 21, 2004
The Mt. Diablo Detachment of the Marine Corps League wants Erick's family and friends to know that he will not be forgotten and that we honor his courage and committment to our Country. God Bless this fine Marine. Semper Fidelis, Erick.
Sue Williams
November 19, 2004
Marina:
Every time we talked at Longs in San Ramon you always spoke very highly of Erick even in tough times. I remember many conversations we had that you mentioned how proud you were of him. May God bless you and the family and all other U.S. solidiers throughtout the world.
Ruth Galli-Kuhl
November 19, 2004
I am so sorry for you loss. I'm sure Erick was a wonderful young man, the Marines only want the BEST... He will always be remembered as a brave and proud Marine. He's resting in God's hands now and is at peace. He died a hero's death and should and will always be remembered as such.
Ruth Galli-Kuhl
Laurie Schneider
November 19, 2004
Dear Marina, Erick, Dustin & Dylan,
I did not know Erick but having just gone through this in September I can feel your pain. Your son is a Hero in every sense of the word. He died fighting for the freedoms we take for granted every day and he will never be forgotten! You have my heartfelt sympathy and all of my gratitude. You raised a fine young man or he would never have joined the Marine Corp. May God keep you in his arms and comfort you and your family in the days to come. God Bless you! Thank you Erick for your service to the USA and your sacrifice!
Anita Michel
November 18, 2004
I only knew the boy, growing up at Tudor Court. Even then, he was an impressive young man. He was so caring with his little brothers and Roxanne, that it struck me. In contrast, Cyrene and Andra were not as nice to each other. It's wonderful to see such love of family. Erick will always be remembered warmly.
Showing 1 - 72 of 72 results
Make a Donation
in Erick J. Hodges's name
Memorial Events
for Erick J. Hodges
How to support Erick J.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Erick J. Hodges's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored