| Sgt. Eric L. Snell United States Army KIA 18 June 2007, Iraq |
Eric Lamar Snell
Sgt. Snell attended Ireland Private School,
McGalliard Elementary School, and Grice
Middle School and graduated from Hamilton
High West in 1989. He was a member of the
Hamilton Little Lads, Hamilton PAL, the American
Legion, Babe Ruth League, Hamilton Township
Recreation Program, flag football, baseball,
track and basketball. Sgt. Snell was the 54th
draft pick by the Cleveland Indians and later
decided to play for Old Dominion University in
Norfolk, Va. He later enrolled and graduated
from Trenton State College in 1994. His
professional baseball team affiliations included
the New Jersey Pilots in the Atlantic City
Baseball League. He also was a male model in
New York and later was employed with Glorious
Foods Catering Company of New York and AT&T
Wireless Services. Sgt. Snell joined the Army in
2005, and graduated as a cavalry scout from
Fort Knox, Ky. He was assigned to 3/61 Cavalry
Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team and Fort
Carson, Colo. In 2006, he deployed to Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Snell
served honorably and received several awards
and decorations, including the Bronze Star
Medal, the Purple Heart and the Army
Commendation Medal. Surviving are two sons,
Shameer Horton of Hamilton, and Khalil
Young-Snell of Union; his father, Arthur L. Snell
(Maria) of Mount Holly, and his mother, Mittie
White of Trenton; a sister, Alaina Snell of
Hamilton; nephew, Adonai Broach of Hamilton,
and his dog, Moocha, and a host of uncles,
aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the
Eric L. Snell Memorial Fund at Sovereign Bank,
Hamilton Little Lads Baseball Association, Babe
Ruth Baseball Association, American Legion
Baseball Association, Hamilton PAL Baseball
Association and Hamilton Township Recreation
Program.
Published in the Star-Ledger on 6/28/2007.
Sgt. Snell attended Ireland Private School,
McGalliard Elementary School, and Grice
Middle School and graduated from Hamilton
High West in 1989. He was a member of the
Hamilton Little Lads, Hamilton PAL, the American
Legion, Babe Ruth League, Hamilton Township
Recreation Program, flag football, baseball,
track and basketball. Sgt. Snell was the 54th
draft pick by the Cleveland Indians and later
decided to play for Old Dominion University in
Norfolk, Va. He later enrolled and graduated
from Trenton State College in 1994. His
professional baseball team affiliations included
the New Jersey Pilots in the Atlantic City
Baseball League. He also was a male model in
New York and later was employed with Glorious
Foods Catering Company of New York and AT&T
Wireless Services. Sgt. Snell joined the Army in
2005, and graduated as a cavalry scout from
Fort Knox, Ky. He was assigned to 3/61 Cavalry
Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team and Fort
Carson, Colo. In 2006, he deployed to Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Snell
served honorably and received several awards
and decorations, including the Bronze Star
Medal, the Purple Heart and the Army
Commendation Medal. Surviving are two sons,
Shameer Horton of Hamilton, and Khalil
Young-Snell of Union; his father, Arthur L. Snell
(Maria) of Mount Holly, and his mother, Mittie
White of Trenton; a sister, Alaina Snell of
Hamilton; nephew, Adonai Broach of Hamilton,
and his dog, Moocha, and a host of uncles,
aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the
Eric L. Snell Memorial Fund at Sovereign Bank,
Hamilton Little Lads Baseball Association, Babe
Ruth Baseball Association, American Legion
Baseball Association, Hamilton PAL Baseball
Association and Hamilton Township Recreation
Program.
Published in the Star-Ledger on 6/28/2007.
| Tributes Memorial Page Established by- Khadijah Lee In Honor Of Sgt. Eric L. Snell Eric was born on January 18, 1972 in Trenton, NJ to Arthur Snell & Mittie White. His life came to an end on June 18, 2007 in Iraq. Eric excelled in sports. On November 11, 2006, he was inducted into Hamilton HS West Hall of Fame fo his outstanding participation in the Sports Program & in the community. Eric was the 54th round draft pick by the Cleveland Indians in 1989. But after a long deliberation, he decided to attend college on a full scholarship. He palyed for Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA for 1 year & then transferred & graduated from the College of NJ in 1994. In 1995, Eric made a career change to modeling. He appeared in several publications including Mademoiselle, Heart & Soul, EM, Modern Bride, Vibe, & the New York Times for Barneys. His runway work included shows for major designers & he later appeared in a music video for R&B singer Gina Thompson called "The Things You Do." Sgt. Snell traveled all over for modeling including Italy & South Africa. While on his tour in S. Africa, he tried out for the role of Mohammad Ali for the Ali movie. He was called back twice but the role was given to Will Smith. Eric enlisted in the US Army in August 2005. He graduated as a Calvary Scout from One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox Kentucky. In May 2006, he was assigned as a Scout to Black Knight Troop 3/61 Calvary Squadron 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Div at Fort Carson, Colorado. Sgt. Snell deployed to Iraq in October 2006. He served honorably with Black Knight Troop as a Dismount & Gunner completing numerous missions. Sgt. Snell was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon & the Combat Action Badge. Eric has two sons: Shameer, 17 & Khalil, 4. November 17, 2011 Colby Bowman Sergeant Snell, Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. I am proud to have carried you off the battlefield and send you home to your loved ones, however; I am still troubled to this day of losing a profound friend, whom I looked up to and admired. You were such an inspiration to others and I am proud to have served with you brother. You can never be replaced. In my heart is turmoil, and I will someday make it to your grave and pay my respects. Memorial Day May 31, 2010 Christian t Stewart What a beautiful human being I worked with Eric a lot as a model. His smile would light up the room. He use to get all the print jobs. I was like when will I get one E? So much energy and a heart that was so giving. He was always a competitor and never backed down from anything. I wish I could have worked with him more and got to know him much more. But I am glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. God has an Angel. You will be missed always E Every time I see the Raymour and Flannigan Furniture sign you are rolling by. Miss you dude God Bless Love You Christian June 25, 2009 Oneika Mays In Honor Of Eric Snell June 25, 2009 Lazandra Cooper In Honor Of Eric L Snell I am sure it is amazing to Eric's family that there are people out in the world who still think about him. In my mind, it is impossible to forget him. He was such a beautiful person inside and out. He knew how to make a person feel special and important. I did a name search two years ago at the end of June and found out about his death. Of course in shock...I never saw the military thing coming. I thought he was still in South Africa or some exotic place being fabulous. I cried off and on for days....I thought maybe one day I would run into him on the streets of NY and we could laugh, catch up and act crazy. It hurt so bad to know that wouldn't happen. I've never stopped looking for his face in the crowd... Rest in Peace Eric. March 17, 2009 Cecelia Williams In Honor Of Sgt. Eric L. Snell It has been 1 year and 9 months since "Eric's" departure, and it still pains me to know he's gone. It is so difficult for me to fhathom, to this day I am still saying I can't believe it! So many of us didn't know he joined the military and to be watching the 6am news and see his photo appear on the screen as a casualty of this war put me in a state of shock. The emotions I felt that day, I continue to feel every time I think of him. I was telling our mutual friend Marlon that the lose of "Eric" still bothers me immensely. I am so sorry this happened to him. To the family & loved ones of "Eric", he and I worked together in NYC, and what I remember most, is that he was a very happy fellow, he "always" had a smile on his face.(which was contagious) "Eric" truly lite up a room when he entered. It troubles me to know he joined the military so he could provide a stable life for his children and that opportunity was taken away from him. To hear he had a "fiance'" I can only imagine how devastating this is to you. To his parents, you were blessed to have "Eric" for 35 years,and he accomplished a lot, I know he has done you proud. To lose him in such a way, I know is heart wrenching. I am so so sorry for your lost.... You have my deepest sympathy I will remember him always! Cecelia D. Williams November 1, 2008 Oneika Mays Missing you toady September 09, 2008 David Jones I did't know you joined the service bro. I wouldn't have let you go man!!! Your missed you bro...I pray that I see you again in heaven. August 29, 2008 Ms. Bobbi White Oh my God, Eric, I can't believe you're gone. I'm so sorry. You've been heavy on my mind and I wanted to find you to tell you that I now have a house and live in NJ, I did a name search online to see if I can contact you and this site came up; a knot hit my stomach; only to see when I clicked open that it was really you. I'm so sorry we lost contact for 4+ years. You was a great friend, a great roommate, you will always be in my heart. My heart goes out to Eric's family & Fiancé, you have my deepest sympathy. You will truly be missed. November 26, 2007 Qiana Williams To Eric's family - I pray that God will cover you in his strength and guidance every day. Eric was a beautiful person. It was a gift to know him and share this world with him in the short time we had together. RIP, my dear friend for we will see each other again. Love, Qiana John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. November 22, 2007 Ashley Hughes Eric i hope you knew that we all loved you and you will always be in our hearts. November 18, 2007 Kyle Murphy I went to inprocessing and basic training with Eric Snell. He helped me out when i needed help the most! he was the only person out of over 60 people in our group inprocessing who acted like a friend even though we just meet! He gave me suport and advice when i felt lost and alone! i only new him for 5 months but i will never for get him! thank you Eric Snell! REST IN PEACE! October 31, 2007 F. Alers In Honor Of Eric Lamar Snell I just recently found out of Eric’s death. I am really saddened about it. I have known Eric for several years; he used to work for me as a model. My predecessor introduce him to me as “One of the Best” and she was right, every chanced I got, I booked him! We all always had fun at our shoots, never a dull moment with Eric around. In that time we became friends but friends who lost touch, which I am so sorry for that. Words can’t explain how a beautiful person Eric was. I miss him dearly. We lost a great soul! Thanks E, for being a Wonderful Person, A Friend and Everyone’s Hero!!!! I know you are in Heaven smiling down on all of us! I am trying to get in touch with Eric’s family, so please contact me. Many Blessings, Fee October 10, 2007 Torri Barber In Honor Of Eric Snell Eric you were in many people's eyes: A Role model Model citizen, Loving Father, Soldier,Brother and Son It pains me to see a man so patriotic and brave Taken away so early But what the creator has chosen cannot be undone We live in a different time Where the innocent are taken in a blink of an eye I truly have a feeling in my heart that others may feel Knowing how you were a trailblazer in whatever you chose to undertake WHat lives after a man is gone? The words he spoke His ways and actions His convictions His pride I always feel proud to have known you: In my heart you'll eternally reside Peace! August 2, 2007 Daisy You are not forgotten. We appreciate the sacrafice you made for us. May your son's have peace, health and happiness knowing that their Father was such a special person. I never met you but, just reading about you made me want to send you a tribute to say thank you. July 16, 2007 Charity McPike To Eric's fiancé Natasha and family who we've never met. We are so saddened for your loss. We knew only how much Natasha loved Eric and we became friends in our discussions regarding her missing him while he was in Iraq while my husband was preparing to leave for Afghanistan. Eric brought such a beautiful smile to the face of a gorgeous lady in Colorado. I think the Lord knew their future children would have been far to beautiful for this earth to behold. We wish Eric's sons all the best and pray they will go as far as it sounds their proud father would have pushed them. It's obvious Eric's parents were loving and full of pride for their respected and talented son. Job well done! God Bless you all. Brian and Charity McPike in Colorado Springs. July 10, 2007 Luis and Wendy Torres -Colon TO: Dede, Terry and Family, Our Condolences regarding your cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Should you need a shoulder to lean on, please count on our family. Love always, Luis, Wendy, Gabriel and baby Sophia xox Other Tributes |
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