Brian L. Freeman Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Freeman Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Brian L. Freeman US Army Staff Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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

Attend the reading of the fallen at the Vietnam Memorial. Heard your name, Justin's, Bobby's, and Mario's. It still hurts. We will forever miss you.

Thinking of you this weekend Brian. You will be remembered and honored as a good man, a Non Commissioned Officer, a Warrior, a Patriot. One of us, the 1%, our brother in arms. RIP

As always, you are in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. How 8 years can seem like only yesterday and so long at the same time is mind boggling. We feel so blessed to have you as part of our family.

8 years. Long sometimes, like yesterday on others. Miss you so much. Ronnie and I still laugh about that road you took us on in Colorado. You are forever thought about. You are missed forever. Love you always.

In memory & honor of SSG Brian Freeman. We will forever be grateful for his sacrifice.

Brian,
There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. We Miss you so very much!
All Our Love,
Whitten Clan

Seven years have come and gone and we still miss you.

Happy Birthday Son you would have been 34 today but you are forever young. You were always such a happy guy we all miss you so much can't wait for that great reunion in the sky. Love you Mom

Rest in Peace Hero, our Grateful Nation Salutes You
Welcome Home

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman:
Please accept my remembrance of Brian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

You were depolyed to heaven on a Monday Nov. 7 2005 and here it is 6 years later and the date falls on a Monday again. We never get tired of telling your story and how many lives you touched keeping your memory alive is my goal in life and I can't wait until this life comes to an end and I'm reunited with you and Dad. I miss you both so much but I know you are both no farther than a breath away. I love you my Son my hero. Love, Mom

Brian, it has been 6 years since you left us. We miss you everyday. Today I will not cry. I will smile and laugh when I remember you and that summer vacation we took in Colorado before you died. You are missed and loved. We will see you again.

Happy Birthday in heaven. Miss you terribly. Your Mom is in Alaska, I hope having a wonderful time. It is truly beautiful there but I bet Heaven is more beautiful. Enjoy the celebration of your life today. Love ya always.

Brian, Merry Christmas in Heaven. The celebration must be awesome. We miss you and would love to have you back with us, even for a day. Please know you are missed and will always be loved.

Brian, I thought of you so often on Sunday as we traveled in Tenn. You are truly missed by our family. It is a day I wish I never had to observed but because I do I am honored to remember you on every Nov. 7. Leah's Papaw is up there with you now. Papaw and Mamaw loved you dearly. I miss you, as does the rest of the family. Gabe sat with his girlfriend at the football the other night. She is a head taller than him.Wish you could see Abbi and Gabe but you probably can. Love you always.

Feb 11, 2008
SFC Rod Brewer
STAFF SERGEANT Brian L. Freeman, died while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom on November 7, 2005. My sincere condolences to
his family and friends. Mom, Dad and wife Leah. Brian, You Have Not
Been Forgotten.... Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my
brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace,
and farewell...... SFC Rod.

www.ourfallensoldier.com
Nov 7, 2010 .. it has been a long five years. Brian.. and you are still not forgotten.. Please visit Brian at the above site and place a Remembrance of him.. Veterans Day 2010 I will be with the Patriot Guard to help Dedicate a Memorial to four Fallen Heroes in Jackson Michigan.. We will be thinking of them and the other thousands who have Served and Sacrificed for US..

SFC Rod

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman:
Remembering Brian 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

On this date 5 years ago we were chatting on the computer and you said you had to go on a mission little did I know that would be the last time we would get to talk this side of heaven oh the things I would have said if I had known but the Lord knows best.This is a road I never wanted to travel but here I am and missing you so much going to try and stay busy today but you will still be on mind as you are everyday we all miss you so much. Now your Dad is with you and he doesn't have to go through this annivaersary without you one day we will all be together again and somedays its so hard to wait I just depend on the Lord to lift me up.I send my love and hugs to you and Dad till we meet again. Love, Mom

Love and miss you lots, Brian. It's almost been 5 years since you left us. So much you've missed down here, but I know you are watching over us. We all love and miss you so much. You're always in my heart.

Happy Birthday Brian. We miss you and our thoughts of you always brings a smile to our face and our hearts.

Happy Birthday Son I love and miss you so much Dad is with you now and it so lonely here I keep praying the Lord will come back soon so I can join you both. Dad did everything to keep your legacy alive and I'm continuing to do the same for both of you. There are so many heroes up there with you and I've gotten to be friends with a lot of their mother's losing you and Dad are like losing part of myself. Thank God I still have Lisa & Matt they are both so good to me. This country really appreciates what the military has done for them and the freedoms they enjoy. Give Dad a hug for me .
Love,
Mom

A couple of days ago we'd have been married 6 years. I can't believe it's been 6 years since that special day. I miss you and love you so much. Life has gone on for all of us, but with a piece missing. I hope you and your dad are fishing up there in Heaven! Your mom is doing ok since we lost Mr. Glen. She spent a week here in VA and got to visit with Matt and I everyday. We all miss you!

After all these years I still remember the times spent as if it were yesterday. I know that you watch us everyday and you understand we think of you all the time. You are a great friend and are truly missed!

Merry Christmas, dear Brian. How wonderful Christmas must be in Heaven! Love you always.

Remembering your sacrifice for us, always.

Lost Heroes Art Quilt SSG Brian Freeman's square representing the state of MS

Today is the 4th anniversary of your home going. Oh how we miss you. So many people have offered up prayers for us and we felt there love. You have been chosen to represent the state of MS on the lost heroes art quilt. People across this nation see how you love this country and have given your life for it. I wish so much we didn't have to give you up. The world calls you a
hero but you have always been our hero.
Love,
Dad & Mom

Babe, tomorrow will be 4 whole years since you left us. I miss you! So much has happened since that day. We never stop thinking of you or loving you. Today has been especially weepy for me. Abbi has started asking questions about you. I tell her all about you and how much you loved her. She kept telling me that when she was a baby you held her at Disney World. I tried to explain to her that you weren't with us there, but she kept saying that you did. Who knows? Maybe she did see you there. She said she loves her Uncle Brian, but knows that you live with Jesus now. Gabe misses you, too. We talked about you the last time I was home. He's getting so big. Bradley is in COLLEGE! Can you believe that??? I know you are so proud of all 3 of them. I love and miss you, my angel, but I know you have the best seat to watch over us in Heaven. I love your guts!

It is Nov., Sat. will be 4 years. Many wonderful projects have been started in your memory. One of them is the computor program Leah purchased for Glade School in your memeory. The kids use it everyday. It was a wonderful way to continue your love for children. You may be in Heaven now but you are in our hearts always.

Today we visited the beautiful memorial in Caledonia with your wonderful parents. I already know what a special person you are and how much you are loved. And I look forward to learning even more about you because you have found a place in my heart and you will never be forgotten. Thank you Brian.

Brian, can you believe your mom and dad are going to a Red Sox game? Every person that knows you will forever honor you! You are simply amazing, missed and thought of everyday! How did you like my singing the other day? That was my own little Happy Birthday Song to you! Tony, the children and I talk about you all the time.You have truely touched so many lives and we love and miss you!

The first thing Ronnie said to me yesterday morning was that it was your birthday. 31. WOW Brian, you will forever be young in our eyes. Thank you so much for loving my daughter so fully. Happy Birthday in Heaven Brian. You are so loved and missed.

Yesterday would have been your 31st birthday we all love and miss you so much. I wanted to write on your legacy yesterday but my computer wouldn't let me into this page. You are missed by so many we find more and more of your friends you were loved by so many. The only thing that get your Dad and I through each day is knowing we will see you one day.You are gone from us but will never be forgotten we have had a memorial put up in Caledonia to honor you and all other military who have given so much. We gave away the fourth scholarship at school in your memory and the second scholarship at church in your memory.We are going to Boston in a couple weeks to a Red Sox game and they are going to honor you on their scoreborad while we are there for the second time we know you will be at the game with us in spirit. We love you our true American Hero.

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Hey, angel. Just thinking of you today. Tomorrow we would have been married 5 years. Sometimes it feels like forever ago and sometimes it feels like a very short time ago when you left. I love and miss you everyday and you're never far from my thoughts.

Brian, Thinking of you today because tomorrow would have been your wedding anniversary. It was a great day. You are missed everday and are loved greatly.
Mom Linda

Just thinking of you a lot today. Miss and love you, my angel!

Christmas in Arlington.
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace and farewell.

SFC Rod, Standing in Honor and Respect.
www.patriotguard.org
www.ourfallensoldier.com

I was just reading some of the entries that have been entered lately. Just wanted to say that Sierra has just finished her first semester at EMCC. She did well for her first semester of college. We are greatful for the scholarship that helped her through that first semester. It was an honor for Sierra to win that scholarship at church. Even though we are not at Kolola Springs Baptist Church, it still has a special place in our hearts. Sierra is still using that beautiful voice to honor the Lord. I never thought God would call us to serve at another church, but He did and I had to learn not to fight His will.
It is so hard to believe that it has been three years since you have gone home. I look at your picture and you look so much like your dad.

The holidays are here and you are ever present in Ronnie and my mind. You will always have a place in our heart, we were blessed to have called you our son. Merry Christmas in Heaven.

Brian,
Hey there, cannot believe that it has been 3 years. We all miss you so much. I know that Joey misses you a lot, but I am trying to keep him sane. I think about you a lot and the fun times that you, Krisden, Joey and I had together. We had fun and I think we all miss those times. It should not have been you but God wanted you home so all we can do is remember the good times. We all love you dearly and miss you like crazy. I am glad to have known you and been one of your friends.

Brian,
Hey there, cannot believe that it has been 3 years. We all miss you so much. I know that Joey misses you a lot, but I am trying to keep him sane. I think about you a lot and the fun times that you, Krisden, Joey and I had together. We had fun and I think we all miss those times. It should not have been you but God wanted you home so all we can do is remember the good times. We all love you dearly and miss you like crazy. I am glad to have known you and been one of your friends.

Brian,
You have been on our mind lately. I went through are photos and found so many of you and Tony being so groofy in Germany! The kids still talk about Uncle Freeman and they still do your dance! We watched the video a couple of months ago when Tony proposed to me and we all started to cry seeing you on the tape! Every person you have met you have left a remarkable imprint in their life! Tony, the kids and I love you and miss you, but we will meet in heaven! See you soon! Tschuss!

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 Brian, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

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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)
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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

Hello, my angel. Yesterday was 3 years since you have been taken from me and the rest of your family and friends. You were on my mind all day. I was riding in a car coming back from VA and thinking about you and Nov. 7,2005 and that made for a long ride. You've been missed so much these past 3 years. Bradley is going to graduate this year. He is so grown up and handsome. I ordered some of his senior pictures the other day. It made me sad that you weren't going to be there for his graduation with us, but I know you'll have a better seat than us anyways. Gabe and Abbi are growing like weeds. Gabe and I still talk about you and funny things that happened when we were all together. I've been practicing with Abbi helping her say and remember your name. We will stand in front of the big picture of you on the wall and I'll tell her that is her Uncle Brian and he lives with Jesus now. She repeats it every time. She'll be saying it on her own soon. She's still not old enough to understand, but as soon as she is old enough I will tell her everything. My new stepchildren are very curious about you and they actually talk about you all the time. I've shown them pictures of you and told them all about you. I love and miss you so much, my angel. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or see something that reminds me of you. You were loved so much while here on Earth with us and that love has carried over and will stay with us until we are with you again. I know that first hug will be worth the wait we are enduring! Keep smiling down on us until we see you again! I'll love you forever and miss you temporarily! *HUGS TO HEAVEN*

Brian,

In some ways it seems like just yesterday that you were taken from us, yet in others it seems like it has been forever. You are always in our hearts and thoughts and we are so proud and blessed to have you in our family. Just know that you will never be forgotten and your sacrifice will always be remembered. We look forward to the time our family can all be together again in Heaven. We love you and miss you so much! Aunt Pam, Uncle Wayne, Brandon and Megan

Hey Brian.. Just thinking about you today. I think about you all the time and I even have your picture on my fridge so I can see you everyday not that I would ever forget your face. I love you, you were my best friend for a longtime and think about the last time I talked to you less than a week before you passed. You we amazing, a shining example of what the Military should be for everyone, you were dedicated, determined and honorable. I love you Brian and will miss you so much but I will never tell you goodbye because I will see you again in heaven.

Brian,
Thinking and praying for you on the 3rd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

Tomorrow will be the 3rd anniversary of your death the night we received that awful phone call from Leah telling us you had been killed. Your Dad & I are making sure your legacy lives on and you have received so many honors and people we have never met say they are praying for us and that is what gets us through each day we live one day at a time. Having our child taken is a pain that never goes away just knowing America does care and honors you and us helps. You enjoyed life so much and being a clown most of the time I know you are probably entertaining the angels with your antics. We miss you so much and so many times when I pick up the phone hoping I could hear your voice on the other end one more time but knowing in my heart it won't be you. You are a true American Hero and gave the ultimate sacrifice we are so proud of the life you lived the short live that it was but you have touched so many lives since your death just wish it didn't have to be this way. We went back to Colorado this summer just to see some of the places we saw with you on your last birthday on earth I'm sure you were watching us from heaven it was a good trip but sad knowing you weren't with us but only in spirit. We love you Son and can't wait to feel your arms around us again and I know we will have all of eternity and this life is but a vapor compared to enternity. Love, Dad & Mom

To the family of Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman:
Brian 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

Hey, babe. You've been on my mind a lot the last couple of days. Just thinking about all the fun times we had in Colorado and missing your laugh a lot. I'll always miss your laugh and smile. Time does ease the pain of loss a bit, but there are times when it's just like THE day. I know you are having a wonderful time in heaven and are looking down on all of us who love you so much. Gabe and I were talking about you the other day. We were remembering when you and he would fight over who would talk to me...hehe. Then we laughed about how he'd argue with me and say "Bwian my best fwiend" b/c he wanted me to know that you were HIS and not mine...hehe. He's getting so big. Abbi is growing like a weed, too. Watch over them always and be their guardian angel, babe. I love and miss you always! *HUGS to Heaven*

Brian,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Well, babe. You've been on my mind all day. It's now 12am and your birthday is over, but you are still on my mind. You always teased me about being older than you and I was looking forward to you hitting 30 so I could give it right back to you. Sadly, we didn't get to spend this day together (but I did think of some really good ones to throw at you..HA!). I think of you everyday and sometimes your death doesn't even seem real. I miss you everyday, but I know one day I'll be able to hug you again. I know you are looking down on me because I can feel it constantly and I see the signs that you send me to let me know you're still with me. Just know there will never be a day that goes by that I'm not thinking of you, missing you, and loving you. I love your guts, babe!

Son today would have been your 30th birthday but you are spending it in heaven with Jesus. You are our angel looking down on us. We have been in contact with several other families that have lost their children in the wars on terror and it is a group that we all really wish we didn't have to belong to but we are all tying to turn something bad into something good. There were so many prayers prayed that you would come home safe we have come to the conculsion that you did go home just not to your earthly home but to your heavenly home. Its hard to belive we were with you three years ago on your birthday and such a wonderful family time we had we hadn't all been together since you kids were small so we know now the Lord knew that would be your last birthday on earth so he made sure we all spent it together. We are leaving for CO Saturday to go see some of the things we saw with you three years ago it will be sad but something we need to do too I know we will feel you with us We will be seeing you again and the way this world is going it looks like the Lord will be coming back to get us real soon. Until then just know how much we love and miss you our True American Hero.Love, Mom & Dad

Today was Memorial Day the day we honor our military that paid the ultimate sacrific. You were honored in several ways Dad & I put a wreath at the memorial in Caledonia its hard to believe it has already been a year since we dedicated it. Your picture was in the Tupelo paper and we were told your name was mentioned at Calvary Bapt. Church in Tupelo. Our church mentioned your name several times too. Grandma & I talked about how we miss you and what a caring young man you were. We know you are in heaven smiling at the ways you have been honored and probably saying why all the fuss I was just doing my job. We miss you so much your family feels the pain of losing you. You are a true American Hero as so many other soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice. I think this nation for the most part thinks of you as a hero people still come up to us and thank us for what you did to preserve our freedoms. The Lord is good to us and we feel his arms around us especially during those hard days we can feel the prayers of so many people we don't even know are praying for us too. This Remebrance Site is such a comfort knowing how many people really cared about you and your family. The Lord has given me more strength than I ever thought possible. We love you Son and will always feel that hole you left in our hearts. Love, Mom

Sierra was second from the left. I didn't get the caption under the picture.

My daughter received the Brian Freeman Scholarship at our church last Sunday. What an honor for her to be the first high school senior at the church to receive that scholarship. What a wonderful Mother's Day gift for me and a blessing from above. It is my prayer that my daughter will continue to work hard in school and make you proud of her. Her high school graduation was today. Now the next phase in her life begins. It was kinda sad that her high school days are over-she has loved high school.
Your parents are a blessing to us, Brian. Other parents as well as us are greatful for the scholarships that have been set aside to honor you.
The memorial at OJ Pickett Park is looking so nice. I think of you when I see it.
God bless!

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

Brain, I was thinking about you today, I ran into one of the old guys from Germany, Strickland he's a SSG now and he seems to be doing well. The years over there were some of the best. I think Hanna feels the same. I miss you bro. Watch over my kids for me while im over here. Eddie Ward

Leah and your 4th anniversary just passed. I remembered her for you. We still miss you lots. Love you always,
Linda (mom)

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sergeant Brian L. Freeman. Brian, You Have Not Been Forgotten... Say Hooah to the others who are up there with you.... Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell..... SFC Rod Brewer

I served with Brian at Fort Hood and we were room mates for a time off post. I just found out about his passing I have some pictures that we took on a sailing trip from those days if his family would like copies i would love to send them to them. God Bless SSG Perdomo

Hello, my angel. I can't believe it has been 2 years since we lost you. I miss you everyday, but I also think of the good times everyday, too. You brought so much to my life. I learned so much from our relationship. You'll always be in my heart. I love your guts, babe!

I did not know Brian Freeman. My family knows or knew his family a long time ago. My father taught at Caledonia High School & my sister graduated from there in 1959. My husband & I graduated with Brian's motherinlaw, Linda. So I feel as tho I "know" him. I know the kind of people he came from & I know you, his family, were very proud of his service to our country.Please know that you are all in my prayers for God's strength every day. Thank you to Brian for serving so unselfishly.
Kathy Pippen McLaurin

Brian,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd year of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tomorrow it will be 2 years ago that we lost you. We all still have good days and bad days. I know if you were still here you would say what is a the fuss about I was just doing my job. We know you loved this country and you thought it an honor to serve it.
The Boston Red Sox's won the World Series again and we know they had an angel rooting for them.
Leah and her parents are coming up tomorrow and we are all going over to decorate your grave. I still wish I could wake up from this bad dream but I know this is real life and becasue of the prayers of others and our Heavenly Father I am able to get through another day. Your Dad & I just take it one day at a time reliving that day two years ago and the days that followed. You have had so many honors given you and people continue to tell us what a hero you are but you have always been a hero to us. We would gladly give up all these honors if we could just have you back even for a short time.Never knew anything could hurt so bad like the loss of a child. Thank you so much for the time we did have with you. We love you and a day doesn't go by that you aren't in our thoughts. One day we will be together again and that will be a blessed homecoming I know you will have so much to tell us.
Love, Dad & Mom

Dear Brian

Seems impossible it's been 2 years since you've left us. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you at times it seems more than 2 years and other times it seems like yesterday.. On November 7th of 2005 our lives were changed and will never be the same. I'm sure you'r looking down from Heaven and wondering what the fuss is all about... But you had a presence about you that brightened our lives. Since you left us your family has done some wonderful things in your name and the name of other fallen soldiers.. you would be so proud...

Love You and Miss You
Aunt Karen and Uncle Rick

Hey Brian was thinking about you today .. Guess seeing the red sox playing knowing you loved em. Just wanted to say I missed talking to you. I will see you again oneday . Just wish you didnt have to leave so soon ...But God had a higher purpose for you. I love you and your family , whenever I am back in Columbus whenever that may be I will definitely visit. But not a day goes by that your not on my mind. I am glad to see Leah doing so well I havent tlaked to her in a while but I see her on myspace from time to time...Well Brian, do what you can to pull those red socks thru.

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)

It has been a long road since we all lost brian.He is still in my thoughts everyday.I know that he will be giving me strength through my 3rd deployment. Soon i will be going to afghanistan.I still remember all the encouragement that he gave me and i am passing it on to all the young soldiers that i have with me now. may god bless everyone in the military.

SGT.JOHN ACKLEY
HOHENFELS,GERMANY

I am amazed at the people who still continue to sign the guestbook. Your legacy lives on, Brian. You are in your Heavenly home, but you are not forgotten. I am thankful for whoever created this site and others to honor those who died serving our country. Our God reigns.

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

Father we entrust our brother Brian to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Brian in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven.

Happy Birthday, my angel! I hit the ground running this morning so I could stay as busy as possible today. I'm spending your birthday with our friends in CO. We've talked so much about you today and we've laughed about the funny things you used to do. I miss you so much everyday, but I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories you left me. Everytime I think of that pounting face you'd make to me when you REALLY wanted a big screen tv or something I laugh. I'd cave everytime wouldn't I??? You knew I couldn't resist that look! You gave me so much just by being my best friend and the best husband I could have ever hoped for. Thank you so much for all the wonderful times and memories you left with me. Happy Birthday in Heaven, my angel. I love you!

Today would have been your 29th birthday I still find it hard to believe you are really gone. It was on this date 2 years ago we were all in CO celebrating your birthday. I tell everyone the Lord worked it out so we could all be together cause He knew that would be your last birthday on earth. Now you are with Jesus and I can just imagine the celebration you are having with Him. When we get to heaven you can give us the grand tour.
We all miss you so much all the pictures we have of you around the house and on the computer are such a comfort to us. You touched a lot of people in your short life and we see what some of them have to say on this remembrance site. I wish I had more contac with some of you old friends cause I love hearing about the Brian they knew.
You have had so many honors bestowed on you since your home going. We just gave away the second scholarship in your name and a wonderful christian girl won it. We are in the process of putting up a memorial in your memory in Ola J. Pickett Park to honor you and other veterans who have done so much for this country.
My heart aches when I hear about more soldiers dying cause I know how much it hurts to lose a child I feel like part of me has died too.You used to ask me if you died would I cry we have all cried so many tears over the past year and a half but the Lord has given me more strength than I could ever imagine I could have. Your Dad and I can feel the prayers of our family and friends.
If any of Brian's friends reads this we would love to hear from you.
Brian thank you for the joy you brought to our lives. I can still see thet mischevious smile of yours. Happy Birthday Brian we love you. Love, Mom & Dad

My sympathy to the family of this brave soldier. May you find comfort in your loving memories and know that all of America shares in your sorrow and in your grief.
Rest in Peace Staff Sgt Freeman. My flag flies in your honor.

Well, we are at Fort Hood. What memories we have here. This was where you and Brandon met and became the best of friends. And this is where I first met you. Brandon and I drove by the house you guys lived in. Those where some wild days. We wish you were here. We Love you and Miss you so much !!!

Hey, babe. Tuesday was our anniversary and I thought about you all day long. I love you and miss you everyday.

My condolences to the Freeman family. My heart dropped when I heard of Brian's death. From one soldier to another, God bless and we will miss you terribly!

Remembering a HERO!
You will never be forgotten / and we are so thankful for your service to our nation.

Our sympathy and continued prayers for all the Freeman family.

May we never forget:
FREEDOM isn't FREE

Rest in Peace. You are a hero , and will not be forgotten.
Thank you.

Well, babe. It's been over a year now. I couldn't come look at your guestbook on THE day, because I knew there would be entries and I knew I couldn't read them that day. You had so many friends that loved you so much. I miss you everyday, and you forever changed my life. I'm so grateful for your love and understanding. You and the other guys are never far from my thoughts. Shellie, Lynnea, and I refer to you, Justin, and Bobby as "our boys". Sometimes I can't believe you are gone...sometimes it still doesn't even seem real even though a year has passed. You will forever be my angel and I will always love you more than I could ever tell you. I love your guts, babe!

To a very Special man, I really learned alot from this man. Avery knowledgable and respected man. I enjoyed every moment with you Brian and I remember the night in Korea you tucked me under your wing and carried me home. That is a moment in my life that I will never forget. God Bless you and your family and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. He was dedicated to his job and his Soldiers and he passed on a great deal of Knowledge not only as being a Soldier but being a Man.
Rest in Peace Brian.

SSG Winebrenner
B Troop 5/7 CAV
Fort Stewart

To
the friends and family of staff Sergeant Brian L. Freeman:
You do not know me, but I know Sergeant Freeman's uncle. Sergeant
Freeman in my opinion serves as a shining example of what Americans can
be. He is part of a family that has served this nation for decades. I
am humbled by this family and Sergeant freeman service. If only more
people would follow this example rather than what they see on TV.

It has been a year since the Lord called you home. You are never far from our thoughts, and forever in our hearts. We love you and miss you very much!

It has been a year and you are still so close to our hearts. We look at your pictures on the wall everyday. The kids and I remember all the good memories of you. I told Tony you are his angel watching over him. He has had alot of close calls in Iraq and I know you will keep him safe. We love and miss you and keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

A year has passed, but you are continually missed. Thank you for what you did for me and my sons. You, Justin, Bobby and Mario will forever be my personal heros. Leah…you are never far from my heart.
Love,
Shellie