Eric L. Ward
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| Age: |
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19 |
| Hometown: |
Snoqualmie, WA |
| Date of Death: |
2/21/2010 |
| Incident Location: |
Helmand province, Afghanistan |
| Branch of Military: |
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Marines |
| Rank: |
Cpl. |
| Unit: |
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7 |
| Unit's Base: |
Camp Lejeune, N.C |
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From the moment he opened his eyes each morning, Lance Cpl. Eric Levi Ward surged with vivacious life and energy. He was a morning person and could almost always be found enjoying a hearty breakfast with his family at the break of dawn. Even in combat, those who loved him spoke of the life and joy in which he brought to
every situation. Born in Fairfax, VA on August 17th, 1990, Eric immediately radiated a spirit
of serenity. Those who knew him cherished his genuine ability to make you laugh, even through the most difficult of times. His strength continues to watch over his friends and family, and Eric stands proudly beside them as a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, a lover, a friend, and a U.S. Marine. His life was extinguished in a moment, but nothing can extinguish the joy he will always bring this world. To list those who were left behind to mourn his loss would not sufficiently fit on this page. He was family to so many and carried a presence that people gravitated to. He was determined and loyal. He defined honor as if he etched it into existence with his own hands. His mother, Monica, and father, Steven, brought the breath of life to more than just a bright young man; they
brought the world a warrior, and as such he made many proud. Eric lived a full life in a short 19 years. He traveled the world, explored much of the country, and experienced great successes in friendships and family. Hewas a natural athletic leader and lived a life full of adventure and experience. He formed bonds stronger than some see in a lifetime, and was fortunate enough to even fall in love. Eric entered the United States Marines Corps immediately after high school, continuing on a 4th generation legacy in his family.