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Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson

Esau G. Patterson Obituary

Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson was in Iraq because he felt a duty to defend his country, said his sister, Tarsha Myers. He had been in the Army for eight years and in Iraq for a year. Patterson, 25, of Ridgeland, S.C., was killed April 29 in a car bombing south of Baghdad. He was based in Baumholder, Germany. Survivors also include his wife, daughter and stepson.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Esau G. Patterson

44 Entries

Kion Shariff Fulton Wilson

May 28, 2022

to the members of Esau G. Patterson Jr, the fallen staff sergeant of the U.S. Army, From Jasper County, South Carolina, the county of Jasper, which is from the City of Jasper, City of Ridgeland, City of Hardeeville. I serviced he in 2001-2004 & 2004-2007. I served in the CLASS OF UNITED STATES MCJROTC ACADEMY. I AT THE TIME RECEIVED THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEDAL, RIBBON, CERTIFICATE & MONEY. AS THE CADET FIRST LIEUTENANT. MY NAME IS KION S. WILSON, IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. IN THE USA, IN THE JASPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, SC. & A SCNG MINUTEMEN AWARD MARINES.

martin hill

June 22, 2018

hello old friend and family, my name is RET. 1SG Hill. I was cleaning my old briefcase and came across some old paperwork pertaining to SSG Paterson. I just wanted to pay my respect it's taken me this long to come to terms he's gone. he was a good honest man, HUMBLE MAN. I was proud to have met him. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THAT LOVE AND CHERISHED HIS BEING.

god speed,

Martin,

Larry Sprock

August 15, 2016

I was there. I remember it as if it were yesterday. Miss his upbeat positive attitude. I was honored to be one of those to properly and with respect send him and his comrades home. We did capture 2 that were part of it. I will visit him one day. I'm always near Ridgeland. Its hard though.

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2012

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson:
Always remembering Esau. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 30, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson:
Please accept my remembrance of Esau on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

L Neal

March 19, 2011

To the family of Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Tarsha Myers

June 18, 2010

It's been a long time and looking at your memories of my brother touches my heart. I feel blessed to know that he has touched your hearts as well as ours. We miss you EJ and will forever love you...Thank You Lord for Esau G Patterson Jr.

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson:
Remembering Esau 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

October 29, 2009

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Charvia Watkis

October 9, 2009

A heart felt thanks to all who have given their condolences to my family. I miss my brother so so so much. I wish he was here now so I can tell him how much I love him. It is so amazing to see how many lives EJ touched. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart.

Eldred Jones

May 24, 2009

It's been 5 years now that God to you home but it still fills like it was a day ago. The hurt never goes away we just live with it. So many thing we did not get to do are say to each other. But one day we will see each other againe so until then keep looking over us and know that we miss you always....... Jock

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson:
Esau 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

Debbi

April 18, 2009

Esau, five years have past since you were taken from God's earth. I wanted you and your family to know that you will forever be remembered. May God continue to comfort your family.

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Lynn Kennedy

September 28, 2008

To the family of SSgt. Patterson. On this Gold Star Mothers day, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget.
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project

In Memory of Esau ~ ( Debra Estep )

May 1, 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 Esau, 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)

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

March 26, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Patterson!

Michael Johnson

November 4, 2007

My heart goes out to Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson. I don't know him but he will be miss.

Althea B

July 27, 2007

I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss of this young man. As I read all the names of the men and women that gave their lives, it hurts me to see that so many peoples lives have changed. Your son is a hero. He will be remembered. May God comfort you and yours during your time of sorrow.

July 10, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Patterson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Gary Allain

June 16, 2007

Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Lee Jackson

May 31, 2007

I was SSG. Pattersons Gunner in Hawaii. We(our section was a close nit group). When his pictured flashed across the tv while I was stationed in Columbia SC. I was stuned. Patterson had the utmost respect of his peers and anyone who came into contact with him. Thats just the way he carried himself. I will miss him as well as the 3/7 FA Family.

debbi rivers

May 24, 2007

I am a mother of another fallen hero. My son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III was KIA 11-12-2006 in Samarra, Iraq. I know the pain you must be feeling right now and will feel forever. May God's healing love and comfort be yours for all the family. While I don't know the family I want to offer you my support. Please call on me at any time as together we can find comfort and support. Debbi

Garnet Jenkins

April 28, 2007

In tribute to Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Esau Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Patterson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that 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 So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

March 4, 2007

Giving honor to his memory. Rest in peace.

Tommy and Alice Powell

January 10, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Joey Sullivan

September 30, 2006

"I was in A 1/10 FA in Benning from 99 - 02. Esau carried such positive energy. He was a fine soldier, role model, and a leader. He was my brother in Christ and kept me strong. I'll never forget him. His tragic death occurred on my birthday. I still think about him often (today is 9-30-06). He and Angelo Johnson were absolutely incredible runners during our PT tests. I was honored to be a groomsman in his wedding. To Esau's family and Angelo Johnson's family: I am still praying and thinking about you. My telephone number is 307-760-3545."

MSG Anthony Powell

June 9, 2006

I met Esau Patterson in Hawaii, I was his first Section Chief. He was truly a great human being and soldier, we were all like brothers. When I learned of his death it ripped my heart out. I would like to say to his family, to his parents you had an amazing son and to his wife, you was blessed with a wonder mate, and to all his family I am very sorry for your loss, he will truly be missed.

HARRY FERGUSON

May 15, 2006

ESAU WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. I MET HIM IN HAWAII BACK IN 1997 AND WAS QUITE FRANKLY ONE OF THE KINDEST MEN I HAVE EVER MET. HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG HEART AND HE TRULY DID CARE FOR ALL OF HIS FRIENDS. HE WILL BE MISSED. LAMONT FERGUSON

Eldred,Tawnja,Olivia,Tamarra

March 23, 2006

We will miss you so much words can not even say. Love You Always

From Your Brother-In-Law Eldred and Family......

Benjamin Crowley

November 15, 2005

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 31:24

We will miss you Essau Patterson

(Cousin)

Tiffany Banks

July 16, 2005

What words can express the sadness a heart feels when a loved one is ripped away...unfortunately there are none that come close.

I am priviledged to have known Esau and was called his friend. We met during the time he was stationed in Hawaii. We attended the same church. The thing I remember most about Esau each time I saw him; his gentle, bright shining, ever-present smile. He was always so full of joy. There were times during service where the saints would be dancing and shouting, and there would be Esau, Angelo and I laughing our hearts out! It was a pleasure to worship the Lord with him through our laughter. Each time I hear the scripture "a merry heart doeth good like a medicine", I think of Esau.

Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, even when your son was away, he was always a respectable young man with a sweet southern charm. He showed the love of Christ to everyone.

To his wife, and children...you are in my prayers. I can't imagine your pain, but I do know that your loss is Heaven's gain. The Bible tells us that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. I know Esau is sitting at His feet!

God Bless You All,

Tarasa Jones

July 11, 2005

Hello,

I would like to first say to the entire Patterson family that my prayers are still with you and will continue to be with you. It's been a year since you've seen his face heard his voice, laugh or even seen him smile. I know from experience that those are things that we miss the most,but always remember that all those things are still with you. Close your eyes open your heart and E.J. is there. He is watching over you guys hoping that you all have set aside the sadness and can only rember the fun times with him. I did not know E.J. personally, i'm a friend of Jamesha. Jamesha remain strong and know that E.J. loves you all. He also knew that you all loved him as well. Time marches on and the seasons change but E.J.'s legacy marches on threw each and everyone of you. So remember to be proud, hold your heads up and rejoyce in the fact of knowing, that he is in a better place.

Love Everyone,

James, Joyce, Jocelyn, & Justin Johnson

June 27, 2005

Although it has been 1yr.,1mo.,and 15 days to this date (as of this signing)of SSGT Paterson's demise, the hurt still lingers and will continue to linger until his soul is reunited with his beloved family and all those who knew him personally. Young Patterson was a "true and unselfish warrior" who gave this country(along with his many fellow warriors)the highest gift a person can give; and to that end, he will not and should not ever be forgotton for generations to come in America, Iraq, and especially his hometown, RIDGELAND,SOUTH CAROLINA(JASPER COUNTY). To the entire Patterson family: We will forever feel your lost, for the death of any loved one is always hard to bare; but always take comfort in knowing that your "loved one" is in great care now with the 'Comforter', our Creator and the one only Johova Gira,'the prince of peace', our Lord Jesus Christ. No one on this earth or any other celestrial body can ever harm him again. May his bravery be a "shining light" and a "well lit path" for all of us on this great earth.

Debbie Fowler

June 16, 2005

My deepest condolences to this family, even though I did not know SGT Patterson he was a hero to each of us, and my prayers are with this family in this great lost.

Rachel & Charles Garvin

May 12, 2004

Our Prayers are with the Family of Esau

BARBARA MIKE

May 10, 2004

My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and also .

George/ Pat Habersham

May 9, 2004

You have our deepest sympathy.We pray the Lord will continue to strengthen you during this hour.

tiffany james

May 9, 2004

sorry that u had to go were gonna miss u on the real.