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Branden F. Oberleitner Obituary
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Charlie Gili
November 21, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Branden F. Oberleitner US Army Private 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
May 24, 2018
Never Forgotten Obie
We were ninja turtles. Good times.
Doug De Young
June 16, 2013
Couldn't sleep and so was taking a trip through my memories as I often do. I was trying to think of all the places I had slept in my life. I had worked my way all the way back to Worthington Ohio when I thought of my friend Branden F. Oberleitner, who I used to play with. I think we were about 9 years old at the time, my cousin Sam Duffie was living with us (Craig DeYoung and I as well as our parents Dave/Dorothy De Young). We were obsessed with Ninja Turtles, Skateboards, remote controlled cars, Legos and G.I. Joe. This was effectivly before video games were household items. We spent a lot of time at the park and across the street in a church parking lot. Wondering what ever happend to my friend and hoping he might be on FaceBook I googled his name. I was happy to see his face pop up on the first page but sad to see he was killed 10 years ago in Iraq.
~Doug De Young
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John Cousins
June 7, 2013
I just wanted you to know you're not forgotten brother. We will meet you on the high ground.
10 years...
June 5, 2013
Nicole Marrero
May 26, 2013
Hi Obie, never really had the chance to say goodbye...till this day it seems like yesterday we all got together and ate at Joe's Crab Shack in Louisville, KY...I want to go and hope to still see all our names still engraved in the wood...Great memories, the best of friends, hasn't been the same since you left...We Miss You!!!
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2012
June 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner:
Always remembering Branden. "Some gave all."
John Cousins
September 19, 2011
My condolences go out to Brandens family and friends. Eight years later it doesn't get any easier. I have some things of Brandens that I would like to send to his family. I have a uniform top and a small, framed memorial we made for him. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. My email is [email protected]
We will never forget you brother, you are forever a part of the Renegade Family.
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner:
Please accept my remembrance of Branden on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner:
Remembering Branden 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
Amy
April 21, 2010
Thank you, Branden. You will always be remembered and missed.
Kenna Larra
March 9, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Lebron
October 15, 2009
R.I.P. OB. Still missing you man... I still think about you and the many others who payed the ultimate price. It was a great pleasure to have served beside you. Your memory will live forever, for you are part of history for everytime the word freedom is spoken, it is you who comes to mind, and the many others. God Bless the Oberleitner family...
August 9, 2009
Branden I miss you so much I think of you every day, your Aunt.
Michael Iezzi
June 5, 2009
Thinking and praying for you on your 6th Heavenly Anniversary. 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.
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner:
Branden 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
Ivan Lebron
November 20, 2008
Don't even know where to start... It's been five years and I still find myself thinking about my good friend and great soldier OB... SPC. Oberlitner was my first soldier when I became a SGt. I remember what a great soldier he was. He was true and faithful... I really cant get over it, the years may pass, but the memories will live forever... I will never forget you OB, you were a great soldier, a great friend and the best brother in arms... You will never ever be forgotten... Renegades..!!!! Air Assault...!!!
R Collis
July 17, 2008
It is diffficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Oberleitner. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Oberleitner knew that there are people in America who have respect for his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Pfc Oberleitner!
The Neal family
June 26, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Oberleitner,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
June 5, 2008
Branden,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th 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.
In Memory of Branden ~ (Debra Estep)
June 5, 2008
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 Branden, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep
Twinsburg, Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
April 1, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Branden 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 Branden in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Oberleitner!
July 29, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Oberleitner and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose another member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
Carol Liller White
June 24, 2007
"It is almost July 4 2007, and I have been wearing Branden's hero bracelet for three years now. For his Mom, Dad, family and friends...I tell everyone about him and to pray for everyone who is in Iraq. I continue to regret I never met Obie. My son, AJ, who is 22 now, and I have adopted Fort Campbell and all the soldiers as our guys in Branden's memory.
Please know how many he touched-I know that doesn't mean much; but he did."
Garnet Jenkins
June 4, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to your Brave Young Soldier, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. Thank you for his Courage, and his unselfish Dedication and Service.
May Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner Rest In Peace, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Oberleitner family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Gary Allain
January 2, 2007
Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Oberleitner family in the loss of Branden. I did not know Branden, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Branden today 3 years ago you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Tim Lima
November 8, 2005
He was a fine man and a brother anyone would love to have cover your six.
SK1 Daniel Spenn
June 17, 2005
I didn’t know Branden but am thankful for his sacrifice. May god bless the Oberleitner family in their time of need. Semper Fi.
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