My heartfelt prayers are with PFC Hario's family, friends and fellow soldiers, especially his parents. I can only begin to understand the pain that you are feeling right now at the loss of this great hero. I too have a child serving in the military, so I want you to know how when I heard about the death of your son, my heart went out to you!! May God give you strength to endure this pain you are feeling now and peace when you remember your wonderful son. He is truly a hero and now he is with God watching all of us. Also may it comfort you to know that someday you will be with him again, in Paradise.



God protect and shield all of our military men and women at home and abroad. -- Posted by Military Mom Joy on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 5:35 pm EST [report this comment]

We miss you Eric....

Always loved, Never forgotten, Forever a hero.



I have never in my life seen the amount of respect I saw during his funeral. Everyone along the streets hands over their hearts, every car stopped along the road.. He touched so many people. I am eternally grateful to you. A true hero, and a great friend. -- Posted by grateful on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 3:55 pm EST [report this comment]

I am a co-worker of PFC Hario's father. I cannot imagine the pain you and your beloved wife and family feel. Mr. and Mrs. Hario I wish you and your family my sincerest condolences. If Eric were here, I would be honored to shake his hand and say thank you. We have lost one of our own here from Monroe.



Rest In Peace, PFC Eric Hario. You are gone, but not forgotten. -- Posted by FormerJet73 on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 3:53 pm EST [report this comment]

Thank you Pfc.Hario for your sacrifice for our country. I also having a son serving our country who just returned from Iraq. May God Bless our men and women who serve. To all parents hug your children everyday , tell them you love them too. -- Posted by a soldiers mom on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 2:10 pm EST [report this comment]

PFC Eric Hario,



From one deployed soldier to another - we will never forget the sacrifice you and your family have made for our country.



Not many people have the courage and honor to serve their nation and lay down their life for freedom, you are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.



The words "thank you" are not enough for what you have done to preserve our freedom and the freedom of our future generations.



You give soldiers like myself the will and fortitude to keep pressing on here in Afghanistan - your death will not be in vain and we will never forget!



Very Respectfully,

a fellow sister in arms -- Posted by RK on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 11:18 am EST [report this comment]

To the family of Eric: This most unfortunate incident brings me to tears. I cannot convey the sympathy I feel for your entire family. As we all know, the cost of FREEDOM is not free at all! My nephew is a Marine in Afghan right this very second and also did a tour in Iraq before this. I am sooo proud that I have a family member protecting the rights of all Americans. I believe that if my nephew were to parish, he would want his family to go on with living because by his own 'free will' he lays down his life everyday for us. GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR UNITED STATES SOLDIERS! -- Posted by PROUD AMERICAN on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 11:03 am EST [report this comment]

Thank You Eric Hario for protecting our country and giving the ultimate sacrifice. I salute you!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -- Posted by Debi123 on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 8:24 am EST [report this comment]

I want to thank Eric and his family as well for the ultimate sacrifice. I know these are the hardest times in your life, just remember what a hero he is to not only the people of this country but also to you. I served with men like Eric for 4 years and i will tell you this, the men and women who serve this great nation deserve to be honored everyday for the things they do to keep us free. To Eric and his family GOD Bless and GODSPEED. -- Posted by Ken on Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 8:07 am EST [report this comment]

HOW VERY SAD THAT ONE OF OUR OWN HAD TO PAY FOR HIS LIFE! I NEVER MET YOU ERIC BUT U ARE TRULY A HERO. MAY U REST IN PEACE ALWAYS, AND LOOK DOWN UPON US AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND PROTECT YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS STILL FIGHTING, ONE HAPPENS TO BE MY DEAREST NEPHEW MICHAEL INGRAM JR. WE LOVE YOU MIKIE, PLEASE COME HOME SAFE! WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR YOU. FOR ERIC'S FAMILY: MY DEEPEST SYMPHATHY GOES OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT U ARE ALL FEELING AND HOPE AND PRAY I NEVER WILL. PEACE BE WITH YOU. THANK YOU ERIC AND MIKIE AND FOR ALL OF OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO HAVE FOUGHT AND ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM. YOU WILL ALL BE RE-PAID SOMEDAY IN A VERY BIG WAY. -- Posted by Frenchy on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 8:56 pm EST [report this comment]

Sir,

RIP,

Some Gave and Some Gave All!

With my deepest respect, For Family and You

POW-MIA



Thank You and

Again Sir

A Vet -- Posted by Gone Baby Gone on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 7:41 pm EST [report this comment]

It is at the greatest possible cost that Monroe and our country now has it's newest hero. It is my greatest wish and prayer that our world would change so that sacrifices such as Eric's and his family would never need to be realized. However, if not for men such as Eric, the rest of us would not have the freedom we enjoy. Thank you for your ultimate service to our country and way of life. -- Posted by Military Supporter on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 4:12 pm EST [report this comment]

MY DEAREST ERIC....



You are now with the most elite squad. Look down upon us and keep us safe as you did so well.





TO ERIC'S PARENTS AND FAMILY



My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and loved one. He truly gave his all. May you be blessed each and every day with his fond memories and how he allowed our continued freedom. -- Posted by LadyIsFine on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 3:29 pm EST [report this comment]

As I look out my window at work and look at cars passing by I think to myself-how lucky we are, we can get in a car, go down the road and not worry about bombs in the road or being targeted by enemy gunfire. This young man, as well as many, many more have given their lives so we can live without those fears, I hope all of us realize the debt we owe our service men......Bless them all. -- Posted by J Marshall on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 3:19 pm EST [report this comment]

This message is coming from Florida. We feel the loss of a young elite soldier from our hometown. I never met you Eric, it is without a doubt in my mind you are a great person and a hero to everyone...which also includes all of our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and friends dedicating their lives to our wonderful nation. Eric IS the face of Valor, and really shows what it means to be an American. May you rest in Peace, and thank you for upholding the right for us all to live free.



To Eric's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for supporting Eric in fighting for our country. Although he has passed, he will live on in the hearts of many.



thank you -- Posted by tmb on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 2:18 pm EST [report this comment]

Eric -- I never met you but I will never again think about the freedoms I enjoy without thinking of young men like you who gave the "last full measure of devotion" as President Lincoln once described it. May you rest in peace. May peace also be with your parents and those who loved you. -- Posted by thankful on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 1:45 pm EST [report this comment]

Thank you Pfc. Eric W. Hario for your greatest sacrifice,

To your family, thank you for your selflessness of allowing

Pfc. Eric W. Hario to follow God's calling (not understanding it

I am sure right now).

Only prayers, tears, and my deepest sincere sympathy

Suzanne -- Posted by Suzanne on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 1:11 pm EST [report this comment]

R.I.P Eric Hario....



I can't read this article without crying. Every man & woman in uniform are in my prayers, they fight so I can live in this country of beauty, of peace and of love. -- Posted by Janie on Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 12:47 pm EST [report this comment]

