Brandon Forrest Eggleston
Born: Sat Feb 12, 1983
Died: Thu Apr 26, 2012
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sun May 06, 2012
Location: LaFayette Funeral Home
Funeral Service
6:00 PM Tue May 08, 2012
Location: Rockfish Church
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Staff Sgt. Brandon Forrest Eggleston, 29, of Raeford, N.C. died when his mobility platform struck an improvised explosive device during a patrol April 26, 2012 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. and was deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This was Staff Sgt. Eggleston's third deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.
He attended Western Carolina University and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 2006. Upon completion of basic training and advanced individual training, he attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course.
He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in March 2009 and was assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg as a SF Communications Sergeant.
His military education also includes the U.S. Army Airborne School, Advanced Leaders Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Combatives Course Level 1, Survival, Evasion, and Resistance Course, the Special Forces Qualification Course and the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat course.
Eggleston’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2 device, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces tab.
He will be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a third campaign star and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Surviving Staff Sgt. Eggleston is his Wife, Karen Reames Eggleston of Raeford; two daughters, Molly Eggleston and Avery Eggleston of Raeford; his mother Alisa Moody and her husband Paul of Pearisburg, VA; a sister, Erica Eggleston of Pearisburg, VA and his grandparents, Roy and Vicky Eggleston of Eden, NC; two nephews, Zack Eggleston and Jack Eggleston, both of Pearisburg, VA. Staff Sgt. Eggleston is preceded in death by his father, Tim Eggleston.
Visitation will be held 3:00 until 5:00 Sunday, May 6, 2012 at LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Funeral services will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Rockfish Church, 9949 Fayetteville Road Raeford, NC 28376 with Pastor Dan Stanley and Chaplain (Major) Jerry Waldrop officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Eggleston Memorial Fund C/O Tana Faircloth@ PNC Bank 991 South McPherson Church Road Fayetteville, NC 28303.
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Pam Weyerman
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, father, son, brother, and hero to all. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless you.
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Jeff Curtis, Greenville, SC
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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My heart breaks for your loss, our loss. We continue to enjoy our freedom because of brave men such as Brandon. On behalf of my entire extended family, we send you our love and prayers. May the Lord comfort you now and always.
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Lillie Jo McPhee
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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As a military Mom and Grandmother, I send my condolences to your entire family. I have lost two adult children, and my third child, has spent multiple tours in Afghanastan and Iraq, in special forces. This loss is the
most horrific news that any wife,mother,father or child should ever have to live though. I know the gates of heaven were open to this wonderful person, Brandon Forrest Eggleston. May God Bless you with his loving peace.
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Sandy Simnioniw
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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My sincere condolences to Brandon's family. May he rest in peace; a true hero. May God guide his family through this difficult time.
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Kelvin F lewis
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Im so sorry for your loss. I will keep the family and our great country USA in my prayers.
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Susan & Tim O''Daniel
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family's sacrifice means a great deal, as we are a retired military family. May all the wonderful memories and special times you shared bring you comfort in the times ahead.
Please let Natalie or Matt know if we can help anyway. We don't live but an hour away.
God's peace & blessings be yours,
Susan & Tim O'Daniel
(Natalie Horniman's sister & brother-in-law)
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Sharon Hare
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Thank you for your bravery and service to our country. We appreciate the freedom, and realize you paid the price for it! May GOD bless your family and friends!!
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Joe Berry
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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To the family of Staff Sgt Brandon F. Eggleston I offer my deepest sympathy. I did not know Staff Sgt Eggleston, but I was his fathers fraternity brother at WCU. I recently found out about Tim's passing away. I am sure Tim would of been proud of such an accomplished young man.
Love and respect.
Joe Berry
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Ashley Roncaglione
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Hello, my name is Ashley. I did not know Brandon personally, but I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. At times like this, I have found Jesus Christs' words at John 5:28,29 to be very comforting where he promised that "the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out...to a resurrection of life." We also have the comforting assurance at Revelation 21:3,4 that soon "God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore." I just wanted to share something encouraging that has helped my family in times of loss. You will be in my prayers.
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Terry Strebig
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Thank you Brandon and family for defending our wonderful country. May GOD bless your family during this time. You are a HERO.
From Beaverton Oregon
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Lisa & Joey Alston
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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To the family,
May God put His arms around you during this difficult time. Please accept our condolences.
Thank you Staff Sgt. Eggleston for your unselfish service for our country.
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Johnny & Judy Walker
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Posted Wed May 09, 2012
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To the family of Brandon Eggleston, We thank Brandon for his Bravery in serving our country. He put his life on the line for us all, and we know you are so proud of him, but your hearts have been broken for loosing your Dear Husband, Father, Son and Grandson. Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to you and his extended family at this time. We are relatives of Brandon's Aunt Pam and Uncle Danny. Danny is our nephew. We saw Brandon a few times as he was growing up in Eden when we visited relatives there, and we haven't forgotten him. May God's presence be with you and comfort you in the weeks and months ahead. We promise to keep you in our prayers.
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Gina Davis
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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It is impossible to say anything that will make Brandon's death less painful. I'm truly sorry. I'm also thankful, beyond measure, for his sacrifice and service.
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