Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.

Army Pfc. Brian M. Moquin, Jr.

19, of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Moquin died east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, when his CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations. He was assigned to the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York. Died on May 5, 2006.

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"I miss you everyday, but we will never let your memory leave this earth you will aways be in are hearts and minds. Saturday i know that you will be with us as we celebrate the loss of a fallen hero. I love you Dave"
David Card of Shrewsbury, Ma.

"I miss you so much. It still seems like yesterday to me. I wish this were just a nightmare & i'd wake up and you would still be here."
Love, Mom

"White city still lives on in your memory i got you name tattooed inside my arm and im getting the Alaskan king crab like i promised i would get keep it gully miss ya kid"
jonny victor of Shrewsbury, Mass

"Brian,
You are a "hero" in so many ways. I was teaching my boyfriend's daughter how to drive and I stopped by to visit you and I just wanted to let you know that you have touched so many lives and the hearts of young children. They truly admire you for your bravery. Your mom has done such a beautiful job w/the pumpkins. She is so creative. We all miss you and you in our thoughts and our prayers. Kevin, Jomie, Sean, Kris and Mackenzie."
Jomie Jacome of Charlton, MA

"September 14, 2007
To the family of Pfc. Brian M. Moquin, Jr.:
Brian 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"To the family of:Brian M.Moquin,Jr. I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief. He died a hero defending freedom and we are so grateful for anyone defending our freedom.
Know that I am praying for the peace of God that surpasses all understanding for you and that one day we will all meet in Heaven where we will rest in the arms of Jesus.
If you need someone to talk to or someone to pray with please call my Pastor at Gateway Community Church, Reverand John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd Covington Ga. 30016 Phone 770- 787- 1015 (fax)770-787-8215.Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew"

"Brian,
Nick brought home a picture he drew at school the other day of an american flag and a soldier. He is always thinking of you, and so am I. Your memory will always be kept alive and you won't be forgotten.
Dottie and Nicholas Vaillancourt"
Dottie Vaillancourt of South Grafton, Ma

"God Bless..."
Jill Desmond, widow Sgt. Dennis J Boles of Homosassa, FL USA

"Brian-
Your memorial today, on this Memorial Day weekend, was beautiful! Thank you for being so brave....your sacrifice keeps us free and we appreciate it. We know you're the coolest, skateboarding angel watching over us. :-)"
The Skavis family on Lake Quinsig. of Shrewsbury, MA/USA

"hey cuz its been a year and five days since the day that you passed away. I cant believe that your really gone!! I LOVE and MISS YOU so much. well your memorial was good, your father wrote something for us to read at your memorial, it was good. well Brian I love you bro and will always think about you, you will never be forgotten!!"
your Cousin Ashley Bessette(ward) of Millbury,MA

"Brian,
I would like to say thank you to you and the other men who were on that Chinook with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Gallantly Forward"(71st Cav Motto)"

"hey cuz I miss you so much, A day doesnt go by that i dont think of you. I still think that your going to call and say that your going to be home. well bro I love you and you always be my little cuz. Our family is so close and I always thought of you as my brother!! We all miss you and love you!!"
Ashley Bessette (ward) of Millbury,ma

"I miss you and love you Merry christmas and happy new year."
Dave Card of Shrewsbury, Ma

"I miss you so much it hurts."
Love, Mom

"Hey boy, i am proud of you because you always found a way make the people around you smile and forget there pain even thou you had your own things going on in your life.We had alot of great times in the 15 years we had together wake bourding snow bourding and of course skate bourding all over the state, remember your little trip to Boston. I am sure some of your friends can still feel some of the wipe outs you took on that skate bourd, i hope you like the last one i got for you dont brake it ha ha All the jumps and broken bones could not stop you. I am glad we got to hang out before you were taken from us!! I miss you every day and i know Jess does too. I Love you and will see you some day in a better place. Love Dave"
David Card of Shrewsbury

"Brian, I have been married to a Moquin for 47 years and know that there are many relatives back east that we have never met. We lost our grandson on Dec.1, 2005, John Holmason. John was one of ten Marines who stepped on an explosive device in Fuluzia, Iraq. Freedom is not free, is it? My husband Thomas Francis Moquin is retired Air Force and spent many months in Viet Nam. My son Matthew was a Recon Marine(1976/2000)who picked up radiation and died from Lymphoma at the young age of 24. The only way I can get through each day is to thank God that I was part of those two brave young men's lives for at least a short time. My prayers are with your family and I wish I could have known you as I know you are also a part of our family. Love and prayers."
Carole Moquin of Scappoose, Oregon 97056

"Brian, It seems as though it was just yesterday you were a just a little mischievous boy. You grew into a wonderful young man and I was so proud and I still am. It will not be the same without you, but I know that there will be a time that we will all be together again. I will always keep you close in my heart. Be happy. I love you."
Auntie Tina of Millbury

"Brian you will always be in my prayers. I miss you so much. You will always be my hero.I look up to you. you were a wonderful person. I think about you every single second of my life. Love you brian."
Brianna, Brian's sister of Millbury MA,01527

"Brian you will always be in my prayers. I miss you so much. You will always be my hero.I look up to you. you were a wonderful. I think about you every single second of my life. Love you brian."
Brianna, Brian's sister of Millbury MA,01527

"I miss you so dearly. I think of you every single second of my life and so does everybody else.~Love Grandma"
Grandmother Elsie Moquin of Millbury MA,01527

"I miss you so dearly. I think of you every single second of my life and so does everybody else.~Love Grandma"
Grandmother Elsie Moquin of Millbury MA,01527

"You're still my hero and i miss you and love you"
Brandon of Worcester

"brian, the most ha-rd core kid i know. stood for what he believed in, an excellent kid, an excellent person. i know you are looking down on us all bro. well rock out again some day. -"
Ryan Fournier of Sturbridge, MA

"You are family, you are blood. I am sorry I didn't get to know you better then what I did. I am still proud of you! I know we will chill when we meet again! So I am not that worried! watch over everyone make sure noone does anything to stoopid. love ya kid! don't get too many tattoos in heaven cause you best leave a space for me to ink up once I get there!!"
Katlynn Szafarowicz of Worcester Ma

"Moquin I love u kid ill see u in heaven 1 day n thanks for letten me leave in the kennel ,, those days were carzy member me u n paul were in the kitchen for a bout 5 hours jus talkin bout life , i remember i told not to go to the army but ur hard headed and a true soldier i think if u were still around all the beef and drama wouldnt be around ,,, its sucks not to see u any more kid we all love you ps like you siad "Keep It Gully".....Timmy"
Tim Williams of worcester Mass

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness,
and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief.
Our nations HERO, Brian will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge / Montana
May we always remember: FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!
"

"brian will always be missed. My condolences go to his mother tracy, who was and sill is a great mom. Brian, you will always be in my prayers"
john hanlon of millbury ma

"THERE IS NO GREAT WAY TO DIE MY BROTHER BUT YOUR DEATH AS SOLDIER MAKED YOU ETERNAL. The people of Afghanistan will never realize what a great soul was lost on their soil. I will always remember the times in Montrol and in basic. Bless your true and outspoken spirit."
Cavalry Scout of Afghanistan

"http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/19delta/god.jpg"

""Memorial Day" 2006
"BRIAN M. MOQUIN, JR."
"I WILL NEVER FORGET"
Proud Army mom of:
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas
1-87 Ft. Drum
KIA: Afghanistan 08-31-03
Ellenethomas@comcast.net"
Ellen Thomas of Burbank, IL

"I remember, when we used to skate and bike down in white city back in the day.. you were hungry, and you ordered a biggie size BigMAC meal from Mcdonalds one day. You paid for it all in pennnies. They were spread the whole way across the counter and you counted them out for a good 10 minuets. We were laughing our asses off because the manager was so ticked off. But you said "It's money, isn't it buddy?" he shut up eventually, and you got your BigMAC.. You could always make anyone laugh, and i still don't know if i've laughed as hard as i did that day. gonna miss you bri,& watch over. peace"
Trev of Shrewsbury, MA

"Although I didn't know you that well, I know enough to say I'm proud of you and as Kim said, you are truely an american hero!! R.I.P. Bro...

And to Tracy and the whole family - I pray that God will give you strength to get through this tough time. Brian was an awesome kid, one whom we will never forget!!! God Bless You."
Justin Stafinski of Sutton, MA

"Bri...You truly are an american hero! you're going to be missed so much! You've always been my favorite cousin-even though u'd pick on me when we were younger (haha). We've had so many good memories:the army fort with Uncle Dave, our yearly Easter egg hunts(u'd always beat me to them). I think about you every day. I Love You Brian. *R.I.P*"
Kimberly Rock of Millbury/Worcester

"I would like to thank everyone for their support during this very difficult time. Brian was my whole life. I hope that God can give me the strength to go on.."
Brian's Mom, Tracy Vaillancourt of Worcester, MA

"TO The Family of PFC Brian M. Moquin Jr.,

Our deepest sympathy and condelences to Brian's family. We did not know Brian personally, however we consider Steve and Lisa Vaillancourt close friends, and were deeply saddened by the news of his tragic death.

Hold Brian's memories close as there must be many happy & cherished ones to call upon. Brian's heroism and spirit will live on eternally, he will never be forgetten. God Bless you.

Peter & Gail Sora
Proud Parents of LCPL PJ Sora Jr
Killed 5/4/06 - Humvee Rollover"
Peter & Gail Sora of Londonderry, NH

"Brian I will miss you and of course i love you with all my heart and soul you were not only my cousin but a friend at need and someone that would do anything for anyone you will be missed and you are and always will be a hero in my eyes I love you man"
Ashey Ward of Millbury,Ma

"As a family member, of a not so close family - Brian will be remembered as a brave creative soul who died doing something he truly believed in. He will be missed.

My sympathy goes out to his Mom, his Dad Brian and my Aunt and Uncle Walter and Elsie (his grandparents).

RIP, Brian."
Michelle of Manchester, NH

"Thank you Brian Moquin, Jr., you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Moquin, Jr.:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Brian for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian Moquin, Jr.:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Brian, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia

Honor them by remembering... Freedom - is their gift to us But his soul goes marching on