SEMPER FIDELIS  / Joe Toledo (Former Marine )
FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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Brandon "smiles" Dewey  / Lauren King (friend)
Ok so nobody calls a marine "smiles" but that is exactly what i think of when i'm reminded of Dewey. He had the biggest, sweetest most sincere smile. I remember high school and how he was one of the only guys in Senior Odyssey. He used to say the funniest stuff- we did all these psychology tests and while we were all thinking that our metaphorical lake symbolized an obstical or someting, he said "my pool of sexuality" haha. Only a guy surrounded by women would say that. And of course, he just turned around and grinned. And that voice! He could melt a heart with one "hello." He left such an impression on this earth- he will never be forgotten, but remembered and admired for his service and for his presence. And of course, for his smile. Close

To a HERO and his family,  / Anne Newman Newman (none-did not know him )
To the parents and family of Brandon,
We did not know your son, but want you to know you are in our prayers daily as was your son, for each day we ask God to protect the men and women in our Armed Forces and their families.  It is with deepest heartfelt gratitude and sympathy that my family and I add this tribute to your wonderful son, for the loss you have endured.  There is no way to ever repay Brandon or you for the sacrifices made in the effort of freedom.  Though we did not know your son personally, the efforts he made on our behalf and that of the free world have etched impressions of love, respect and gratitude upon our minds and hearts as if we had known him well and we will never forget the selfless sacrifices he made.  We look at his photos with pride and miss him too.  What a precious, happy little boy and handsome young man amidst an obviously loving and wonderful family.  Thank you for honoring your deserving son with this beautiful website and for sharing precious moments of his life and loss so that we may never forget him or you and so many others who are the true heroes of our time.  May God bless America, you and your family - you are the best of all that is good in America.

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I know how it feels. My prayers are with you...  / Darla Parks
I didnt know your son but, I would like to say her was a hero to the United States. I really know how hard it is having to say good bye. My daughter Elizabeth Miller also served in the US Army. The Lord took her on her way to her unit in a head on collision an taken on impact. I think the hardest thing a parent has to go thru in life is to have an officer come to your home an tell you your child want be back....I know it is really hard,  I really do know and there is day's that seem worse than other's but, please try an stay strong as possible....If it wasnt for the Lord I know I couldn't go thru this so if there is anything I could possibly say to help you and your family is just pray,pray,pray and I promise the Lord will hear your prayer's....I herd a preacher say one morning something that helped me look at thing's differently and I would like to share with you....He said when our loved one goes to heaven they continually dwell with the Lord and when we pray the Lord tells us in the Bible that he hears our prays and hes by our side SO if he is with us that means our children are also with us....I know that when I go to pray I really feel Gods' presence and I also have such a warm feeling in my soul that almost bubbles and I really believe that is showing me my daughter is there too...Remember when you had your son how your heart just melted an how wonderful it was.Things like this is what will help you be able to get thru the vallies. That is such good memories to hold tight to and get strength from....I dont want to make no one upset but, I wanted to tell what I do and maby this will help you and your family....I will be praying for your family...The pain we have to bare is really heavy Lord PLEASE help this family by healing the wound's from the broken heart's....God BLess you all....Darla Momma of a little soldier girl Elizabeth Miller Close

What A Great Man..Thank You Brandon  / Trisha[vistor]mem Of Christina Valle
I am so sorry for the precious loss of Brandon, Frist I would like to say,Brandon,from the bottom of my Heart, Thank You, For My Freedom., Thank You For Laying Down Your Life For Me, and My Family, I can't find the words to tell Brandon's family, just how much i care, i know your pain, and this family will always be in my prayers, take comfort in knowing, Brandon is walking on streets of gold, in heaven, in all his glory, until we see our love ones again, God Bless,,,,,,,and Take Care.......... Close

A true Hero  / Jamie Black (Passer by )

I am so sorry for your loss.  It sounds like Brandon was a fantastic son, friend, and soilder.  He is a ture hero, and you should be very proud of him.  My brother is about to surve his second tour in Iraq, and he would have be proud to have Brandon by his side.  Good bless you.
Jamie Black

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A life to short  / Kathy Black (passaby)
I am so sorry for the loss of your son,it breaks my heart everytime i see a memorial of a young man who has died in this war.My nephew has also been over to there twice,he is in the 22nd Airborne unit.I also loss my son on his 21st birthday[Jan31st,2005], when i saw the date of your son's funeral my heart skipped a beat.Your son,Brandon will be in my prayers,and my heart breaks for you and your family....Kathy,Nate's mom Close

You're name will live on in the records of courage and devotion to duty.  / Howard "Jock" Hall (Retired Military )
As a retired member of the Military Police...who proudly served with the British & Canadian Armed Forces...let me say what a glorious legacy you have left to your loved ones... the United States Marine Corps... your Country and the entire Free World.  I thank you for your service and sacrifice.  God Bless your Family and loved ones...give them comfort knowing this.  Your name will live on.  We shall remember you.  God Bless You and Rest in Peace.

Respects,

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Just passing by...  / Sara Duncan

I found your beautiful, moving tribute to your Brandon while browsing the Memory Of memorials and just wanted to write to let you know how grateful I am to have the liberties Brandon and so many others have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve. 

I lost my son in a single car accident in August, 1997 at the age of 22.  Had he lived, he would be 31 today, March 2, 2006.   

May God grant you gentle moments and precoius memories of your loved one gone too soon. 

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Semper Fi Young Marine  / Catherine Richardson (passing by )
To Brandon's family, friend's and of course his fellow Marines:  Blessings to you all as you endure this most difficult time in your lives - I share your pain. 

Semper Fi, 
Proud Wife of SSgt William D. Richardson USMC
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A fallen hero  / Tommy Young Sr
Dear family

I would like to give my condolences to the family and friends Im a farther of a fallen Hero myself my son PFC Tommy Chance Young was killed in a black hawk crash i understand your fellings its so hard to give up someone you love so much and no one will ever take their place so all we can do now is to keep their memory alive i think that this is a wonderful that that you have done here again im sorry for your loss
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Brudder / Elyse (Sister)
Know one will ever know why i spell brudder the way i do besides you, and the reasons we hate rabbits so much, i remeber the time we sat on the couch and talked about rabbits for like and hours. And our conclusion was so simple. hehe. The jokes we shared are handshake we jacked from eight mile, cause it was super easy to remeber, and i always remeber when you stuck out your hand after your first tour and we did it i couldnt believe you remebered, i always thought you would forget everything i said cause you were theolder cooler brudder but you didnt you seemed to remeber everything that mattered to me and always gave me the truth whether it hurt or not,i cant wait to see you again some day. its still not real your gone. I love you brudder Close

my thoughts  / Cindy Shumaker (passing by )
This really truly breaks my heart to think we had to loose such a nice looking young man--for what??? But to know that he was willing to go out there and support and fight for his country--is truly a blessing---Your family is in my thoughts and prayers daily--this is such a tragedy--but remember--he is in a beautiful place and I'm sure he is looking down on all of you!! God bless the entire family!!!! Close

passing by  / Fiona Phillips
just wanted to offer my condolensces on the loss of a brave man brandon. I dont know how i got on your site while i was going on to my brothers. I know how you all feel as we lost my brother just over a year ago in tikrit iraq and it hurts so much. They will be watching over us every day. Lots of love to you all xx
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Thinkin' Of U  / Betty"Tommy's Mom" Childress
God Bless all you have done..... Close

What A Hero  / Cindy Mommy To Angel Kaydence
Thinking of you and your family... Cindy www.kaydeeboo.memory-of.com Close

Semper Fidelis  / Mark (Marine)
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I wrote this for my Brandon....  / Aunt Glory (Aunt)
Brandon,
You are our sunshine, so when we look up on a sunny day we wll see you and we will feel so warm.... You are our moon shine, those lonely nights when we think of you, we will feel you there and see your smile lighting up the sky. We can lay on the grass and look at the clouds and see you looking right back at us with so much love. You are the rain washing away our tears. You are the lightening striking because you are mad that we are sad. You are the stars that shine bright because you are the shining light within us.... You are everywhere inside and out.....
I miss you soooooo much sweetheart!
Love always and forever and see you soon.....
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Miss You Cuzo!  / Rhia Loney (Cuzo)
Hey Cuzo, I know you are watching me right now and you can see the tears rolling down my cheeks.  I miss you so much.  I love you so much.  Save my place for me.  I'll be there!  Close

My Friend my Hero! I miss you Dewey!  / Cyndi Huckaby (Friend and Chris' Mom )
Although you are gone,  you remain in my heart and on my mind every single day.  You were not only a best friend to Chris our son, but a good friend to Stan and I as well.  We miss you very much.  You are a true American Hero!  You gave the ultimate sacrafice for this country and we will NEVER forget.  We are so proud of your courage and pride and we miss your smile and telling us about your tattoo's.  I could sit and listen to you and Chris talk for hours.  God bless you and your Family.

Semper Fi,
Cyndi Huckaby
Friend and VPMM of Chris Close