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BRYANT, LT. TODD J. (AGE 23)
Of Ft. Riley, KS died while on active duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq on October 31, 2003. He was born on January 14, 1980 in Long Beach, CA. Todd was 1998 graduate of La Canada High School and a 2002 graduate of the United States Academy at West Point. Todd was the beloved husband since August 30, 2003 to Jenifer A. Bryant; loving son of Larry W. and Linda Lee Bryant of Riverside, CA; brother of Tim Bryant of Centreville, VA and Tiffany Bryant of Fayetteville, NC; grandson of Betty McAllister of Cincinnatti, OH. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at THE ADAMS-GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 721 Elden St., Herndon, VA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 601 N. Vermont St., Arlington, VA. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Community Scholarship Foundation of La Canada Inc., c/o The Todd Bryant Scholarship, P.O. Box 111, La Canada-Flintridge, CA 91012.
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Memories and Condolences
for Todd Bryant
Gigi
April 15, 2025
Hi Todd I did not know you but came across you while looking through military page. Thank you for everything you did I wish you could´ve lived much longer but you are an amazing human, you knew the risks and still did what had to be done I think that makes you the greatest type of person to ever exist. I read many accounts of people who came back to life and I saw how they all described peace, and I hope that´s what you´re experiencing too and I hope you´re there to greet every single person you loved when their time comes too. I hope your soul has found peace and I know it has because you are a wonderful person and God knew that and he wanted you to come home a little faster. I hope you can read this from wherever you are thank you again beautiful angel
alexa artmont
April 14, 2016
hi, uncle todd. I miss you. thank you for being so brave. Aunt jen still misses you and so does everyone else. But, I think she misses you the most. I love you uncle todd.
alexa artmont
May 3, 2015
Thank u for being brave. I miss u uncle Todd. I love u.
alexa artmont
April 30, 2015
I miss you uncle Todd.
Peggy Childers
October 31, 2011
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant:
Please accept my remembrance of Todd on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Steve Lazenby
October 31, 2011
To all of those missing Todd on this difficult anniversary, we have you in our thoughts and prayers. We also haven't forgotten many others are still over there. We thank you for Todd's ultimate sacrifice and for the sacrifices all of those in the military or with family in the military make daily. We will never forget.
Peggy Childers
October 28, 2010
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant:
Remembering Todd 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 Kay
December 22, 2009
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S Douge
November 23, 2009
Fallen Hero's Geocoins in partnership with Operation Homefront has produced a tribute Geocoin for 2nd Lt. Bryant. This coin was purchased from FH which made a donation to Operation Homefront. Some time ago I placed the coin in Washington St. to continue its journey to honor 2nd Lt Bryant and all our Fallen Hero's. This coin and its travels can be followed at www.geocaching.com and the ref. number for this coin is TB29CX1.
Here's hoping it travels far and brings many people here to learn more about one of our special hero's so they may not be forgotten.
William halfmoon
November 1, 2009
My name is William, I'm out of the Army now, but I was then SGT. Halfmoon, I was there 6 years ago today. I was with the Majors' security detail in HQ company, then got transfered to bravo company. I remember his smile, I didn't know him personally but we worked a lot with his platoon, My friend SGT. Salmon was in his platoon. Then LT Graham was also killed. Cco was hard on men. I remember everything about that day. I am sorry for your loss. I remember that his wife or fiancee was a teacher and I remember feeling my stomach sink when I knew she would soon get the news. A lot of faces, I remeber all of them. 22 in the unit didn't come home. Too many lives were cut short. It really doesn't seem fair at all. Every Halloween I take a drink, and remember him, and others. Everyday I remember them but more so on their anniversary. God bless all his freinds and family, I know he and they are with me today.
William Halfmoon
GLenn Bergevin
February 21, 2009
I've just read the portion of the class of 2002 book that relates to Lt. Bryant's death. My sincerest sympathies to his family and friends. Many, like me, will not forget his sacrifice.
In Memory of Todd ~ (Debra Estep)
November 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 Todd, 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
Peggy Childers
October 27, 2008
To the family of 2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant:
Todd 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
R Collis
July 21, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of 2nd Lt Bryant. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that 2nd Lt Bryant knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you 2nd Lt Bryant!
November 26, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Bryant!
Jean Ann aker
October 12, 2007
Jennifer,
I have thought of you and Todd many times. I was the substitute teacher for your Science class when you left Abilene High School. I just met someone who knew your husband, Kristine Erickson, West Point Graduate. I work with her at Fort Riley. I hope you find some sort of peace. The kids who were Freshman at Abilene graduated in 2006. You and your husband made an impact on them and what happened is still talked about.
Take Care,
Jean Ann
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Bryant and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!
Gary Allain
April 10, 2007
2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 5, 2006
Todd it has been 3 years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Bryant family; I previously signed Todd's guest book. Each time I am at ANC I stop by and visit/honor Todd. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry he was taken from you.
Garnet Jenkins
October 31, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Hero, 2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well Todd Bryant in the Hands of God.
You will never be forgotten.
You have paid the Ultimate Price for so many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the memories of Todd, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bryant family in the loss of Todd. I did not know Todd, 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. Todd you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. Today while I was at ANC I stopped by and visited/honored Todd.
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~
rhonda maddox
May 30, 2005
My prayers are with you all. God bless, and God Bless America. Sincerely, Rhonda
Parent's of Brent Dial
November 16, 2003
Our sincere condolence at the loss of Todd. We didn't know him personally; however, he graduated from West Point with our Son Brent. Having just lost our 14 yr old niece to cancer last month, we can empathize with the gravity of your loss and the pain that you must be feeling now. I pray that the Lord comforts you and provide you with the strength to make it through this difficult time.
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