High school football teammates of Brent E. Beeler nicknamed him "Bayou Beeler."They called
him Bayou because he was a crazy redneck," said his mother, Rhonda. "He would get all hyped
up to hype up the rest of the team." Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., was killed Dec. 7 after being
shot in the chest in Anbar province. He was a 2002 high school graduate and was assigned to
Lansing. "He was one of the most aggressive kids we had, which I think kind of lent to him
becoming a Marine," said his former football coach, Don Baxter. Beeler's biggest love was
football: A 200-pounder, he started at offensive tackle and defensive end, said Scott Ashe, his
former principal. "He's the kind of kid who always had a smile on his face," Ashe said. "And he
always went a hundred miles an hour wherever he went, whatever he was doing, whether it was
playing football or getting in trouble. Erikk Marchese, a lifelong friend, said Beeler loved the
water and motor sports. "He loved anything with a motor," Marchese said. "He was a big fan of
dirt bikes, snowmobiles, trucks, everything. He was a great friend. He also is survived by his
father, Edward.
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him Bayou because he was a crazy redneck," said his mother, Rhonda. "He would get all hyped
up to hype up the rest of the team." Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., was killed Dec. 7 after being
shot in the chest in Anbar province. He was a 2002 high school graduate and was assigned to
Lansing. "He was one of the most aggressive kids we had, which I think kind of lent to him
becoming a Marine," said his former football coach, Don Baxter. Beeler's biggest love was
football: A 200-pounder, he started at offensive tackle and defensive end, said Scott Ashe, his
former principal. "He's the kind of kid who always had a smile on his face," Ashe said. "And he
always went a hundred miles an hour wherever he went, whatever he was doing, whether it was
playing football or getting in trouble. Erikk Marchese, a lifelong friend, said Beeler loved the
water and motor sports. "He loved anything with a motor," Marchese said. "He was a big fan of
dirt bikes, snowmobiles, trucks, everything. He was a great friend. He also is survived by his
father, Edward.
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| Lance Cpl. Brent E. Beeler United States Marine Corps KIA 07 December, 2006 Iraq |
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| Tributes Rhonda Beeler In Honor Of LCPL Brent E. Beeler Brent was my only son. I thank all who have made website's like this. He loved being a Marine. I was always proud of him, he was a good kid (man). He was only 22 and had only been a Marine for 1 yr. He was on his first deployment for only 2 months. His Dad, Sister and I would like to thank this country for not forgetting. Your outpouring of love and support helps so much. I know Brent would be proud of all the support helping his family through this. Thanks to all God Bless Proud Marine Mom Rhonda Beeler Semper Fi December 14, 2009 Michael Welch Brent "Bayou" Beeler, I Think about you a lot, your family has made such a big impact on my Life after standing by then at Cpl. Nealeys Funeral. I never met you in Life but, I carry with me the Love, Devotion and Dedication they Showed to a Fellow Fallen Marine. We talked about your life and the Marines. Brent I will always Remember you. Mike Jan 25, 2008 SFC Rod Brewer Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brother. 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.... |
