Authored by: RParker on Wednesday, September 27 2006 @ 08:25 PM EDT

We learned of LCpl March's death last night. We learned about how his patrol buddy tried to keep him from dying but could not prevent his death. LCpl March's death is the first in the company, which deployed to Iraq two months ago to the day. Two months ago to the day, LCpl March was one of the brave Marines lined up by platoon waiting to board the buses from Camp Lejeune to go to the air base and from there to Iraq. We send our most heartfelt prayers and condolences to LCpl March's family. And though we did not know LCpl March personally, we feel that we have lost a member of our family as well.

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Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, October 01 2006 @ 09:16 PM EDT

i wish you all the best your life has changed forever Just stay proud and keep his memory alive he deserves this

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Authored by: anonymous on Monday, October 02 2006 @ 02:55 PM EDT

To the March family from the Wahl family. Howard has not died in vain! He is rememebered today and all the tomorrow's. Never ever to be forgotten. Yes, he is an AMERICAN! Yet he was so much more to those that loved him and knew him and to even those that didn't know him. howard was a military brother to our son, as Gregory was to him. although, both had not known one another. both are together along with all our fallen. An now we honor "HOWARD" By reflecting on the very fond and precious memorable moments you each shared together with HOWARD! You will smile, a laugh and shed many tears. Know that he knew you all loved him uncoditionally and dearly. He loved you all very much. that he is still very close to you in your hearts today. For he wouldn't want you to be sad and or uhappy. he Loved you to muchto see you sad or uhappy. howard has touched the hearts of so many friends, neighbor's, those in his community and his military family. every fallen family are with you in these diffucult days. Yes, we lost alove one. An we understand you lost is our lost. For those reading this message. It serve's two purpose. One to HONOR "HOWARD" for the ulimate scarifice he gave us all as a nation. Two to help his loved one's heal. Know others cared for HOWARD. our soldier's as with Howard are somebodies someone, he is someone to the wahl family and he is someone to you. So please leave your own message! you just maybe surprised. It could be your words that touch the March feel more then any others. God Bless! please checkout the following site's. Organizations to help Howard family. www.fallenheroesmemorial.com, www.wvflagcases.com and www.forthe fallen.com and .org father of fallen soldier US ARMY Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04.

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Authored by: anonymous on Monday, October 02 2006 @ 05:27 PM EDT

Each time my newspaper publishes the names and photos "Faces Of The Fallen". I always make it my duty to look at the photo carefully, and read the small caption. Last week, there are four pages of photos. How can one respond to such loss. Mere mortals, they were, flesh and blood on this earth, now in the arms of angels.

This is my second posting on this page. I wonder what future Howard March Jr. has missed. What he could have accomplished. Was he happy with his life.

Was he frightened when he was injured just before death.

How many other souls extended their hand when his departed his body to guide him home, and proclaim with incredible excitement "Here he comes, Here he comes, welcome home".

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Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, October 08 2006 @ 09:19 PM EDT

Howard,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A Fellow Marine;former member of 8th Marines

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Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, November 12 2006 @ 08:06 PM EST

Today, on Veteran's Day Weekend, out pastor placed the pictures of several
Americans who had lost their life in Iraq. Marine Howard March, Jr. was one
of them. As I looked into his young, eager face my heart went out to his
parents. I sat there in a house of worship with my 4 children safe and I was
so humbled. I want Howard March Sr. and Howard Jr.'s Mother to know that
their son means something to me and my family. His selfless act to be one
that answered "I Will Go." has been one of many who has made it possible
for the rest of us to choose where we worship, choose our own destiny. I say
"Thank You" as there are no words that can truly begin to repay the gratitute
men and women like Howard, desrve. No matter the conflict, no matter what
is one's opinion about any conflict in any time. Howard said "This is What I
believe" and he was willing to do it for me and you. I pray that God conforts
the Marchs at this time and to find some kind of peace in knowing one day
you'll be able to put your arm around him again. In a place were no man or
woman need take up arms... where peace is forever and Man inbraces his
fellow Man and God smiles upon us all and says once again... "It is good."

"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Kind Regards and Prayers to the March Family,

From Jeff and Robin Lee and Family
Tupelo, MS

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Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, June 09 2007 @ 10:02 PM EDT

What a great man Howard was. I cry each time I think of him. Howard and my son were best friends and he is deeply missed. He has moved on to a better place and did his country proud during his time here. God Bless your family.
the Hawkins family

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Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, November 23 2008 @ 01:55 PM EST

This is formally LCpl Brandon Callahan/USMC. I was friends with Howard in high school, we were line brothers and he joined on the same day as my cousin. Its been years since his passing. Since then ive been to and from iraq and its still hard to believe that he is gone. Howard and I were stationed on the same base and even after his death I thought I saw him at a few of his favor clubs and other various places that I had seen him. Just wanted to let it be known that even though it was so long ago some of us are still emotional about it. I would like to get in touch with his mother to make sure she is taken care of. And even though the last post on this site was long ago I would hope that it is still viewed and not forgotten about. If anyone has information on how to get in touch with Howard's mother please contact me at Faybu@hotmail.com. Thank you.

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