| Tributes Memorial Page Established by- Melanie In Honor Of Braden J. Long Spc Braden Long was born Aug 7, 1987 in Grand Prairie,TX. He is the son of Melanie Thrasher and William Long III and Stepson of Bobby Thrasher. He signed up in his senior year of high school. He was sworn into the Army on Oct 2,2004. He left for Basic training on June 28, 2005.He did his basic training at Fort Knox, KY. He left for his first duty station Ft. Riley in Nov 2005. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. He was deployed to Iraq Feb 8, 2007 September 27, 2011 Jon Maine Hey man today comes to me hard i remember you always and never have forgotten all that you and i went though together as you were the armor and i was the supply guy. I have been out of the military for about 3 years now and still to this day can remember your face the night before on the roof of the barracks looking up at the stars and talking about home. Home well i know i will see you when i get to heaven. I miss you so much sometimes and cant understand how sometimes why it couldn't of been me. I live with this guilt every day. But here i am just sitting here trying to figure out whats next. Well God is calling me to lead people so Im going to school right now to become a minister. I hope to make it down to see you some time soon in Texas. I found something that i think you should have. I want you to know that I love you bro and miss you everyday. You were and still are my motivation to keep going and to let the light shine in life and be happy, cause n! o matter what you always let things go........I miss you and wish sometimes that I could be experiencing the joy you always had that always made my day better. You are and always will be remembered I love ya John Maine July 20, 2010 Nannie Gloria It has been almost 3 years since your passing,And what you did for our country and yours will not go on noticed,I know the Angels in Heaven are watching over you,and your Family down here misses you terribly.I know I do. Some day I will be joining you up there and we will have that long talk we never had. Love, Nannie Gloria August 22, 2008 SSG Robles, Cesar A. Long, brother what can I say that by now you would have became a Sargent. I know because with you; there was nothing stopping your career. I want you to know that your death was not in vain but a blessing to the Iraqi people, and especially the people in Dora. I want you to know that we pray for your family and wife. We love you and remember your "funnies" all the time. Especially your Harry Potter impression. We love you, and carry you in our hearts always. All though it hurts, I know that God needed another great leader to lead his troops in heaven. Save a spot for me, cause I know in my heart that we will reunite again. I love you Branden, December 14, 2007 Richard L. Patrick I am a 50 year old banker from Jacksonville, Fl. I have two sons both older than Braden when he gave his life for this great nation. I am now proudly wearing a bracelet in honor of Braden's greatest sacrifice, and will do so for years to come November 15, 2007 SSG Roble, Cesar A SPC Long What can I say; that day was tragic from the moment that it all happened to getting to the barracks. I want to thank you for the wonderful memories that you have brought to our platoon; you are the true meaning of a Hero and a Ghostryder! I will carry you in my heart and mind always and I promise that a chance that I get I will go visit you! Thanks brother. -SSG Robles, Cesa October 7, 2007 Clark and Robin Lemley WE loved braden August 16, 2007 John "Top" Kammerer - Patriot Guard Riders In Honor of Braden Long It is an honor to ride in sincere respect and appreciation of this Hero's sacrifice. Thank you, SPC Long, for your willingness to give your last full measure of courage in defense of this great Nation. |
| Spc. Braden J. Long United States Army KIA 04 August 2007, Iraq |
Memorial Page Established by- Melanie In Honor Of Braden J. Long Spc Braden Long was born Aug 7, 1987 in Grand Prairie,TX. He is the son of Melanie Thrasher and William Long III and Stepson of Bobby Thrasher. He signed up in his senior year of high school.He was sworn into the Army on Oct 2,2004. He left for Basic training on June 28, 2005.He did his basic training at Fort Knox, KY. He left for his first duty station Ft. Riley in Nov 2005. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. He was deployed to Iraq Feb 8, 2007 |
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