My dear frien Eric "Joker" Barnes, i'm sorry that it took so long to write this but it was hard to finds the right words to say. The day I met you I knew that you were a good Airman. Although the two of us were on just a few missions together the laughs we shared will forever be in my mond unforgetable. I wish I was there at your funeral to bid you farewell. I was told that I would have been proud of the honor and respect that was paid to you and your family. R.I.P my brother
No matter how we die our time on earth is numbered...Matthew 13:33, "But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come." Though we don't understand the will of God all we can do is make ready for our time to be taken on high...God bless rnrdpruitt
Its been almost a year now and not a day goes by I dont remember the caliber of Airman you were. Ill never forget our late nights at the smoke pit talking about girls and life. I know your in a good place and your looking over us now and protecting us on the road. Love you brother.
Eric, we rolled hard that night and did what we had to do. Not a day goes by that I don't think about that night and the sacrifice that was made. We all miss you, Eric.
Hey Big Red. My guys found you wounded and trying to get to your buddy. You're a courageous man, and that's an awesome message. I hope you're doing well.
eric i will miss u 4 rest of my life i look up to you seen you was in boyscouts with me i will be there some day with you my name is michael duane stempowski
I was deployed with Eric on his first deployment in the summer of 06. I was not surprised when I heard he volunteered to go back again only after a few months of being home, he was that kind of a guy. Rest in Peace friend.
Everything they say about Eric is true. He was a great guy, in every sense. I attended his memorial service out in Kuwait. He touched a lot of lives, everywhere he went; a real inspiration. He will be missed.
Rest in peace our friend.
rothfest 1 year ago
thankyou for your service.
carminefast77 2 years ago
God Bless you Airman Barnes,
My prayers are with the family.
SrA C.J Adair
USAF Veteran
jeff0068 2 years ago 5
R.I.P Fellow Airman... You will NOT be forgotten!
donttelluseenme 2 years ago 4
for you the bugle trills
Zer0Style661 2 years ago
THANK YOU AIRMEN FOR MY FREEDOM.
landonnash 2 years ago 4
R.I.P friend. You will be missed.
cackustoms 2 years ago
sad day for all 2t1x1 air force wide....will have to visit when i go home....
bms72586 2 years ago
Rest in Peace, God bless you and your family
usaf1987rm 3 years ago
RIP Brother.
KatameDo 3 years ago
depressing, cheers to this guy for volunteering to go back to Iraq for a second time, takes guts.
Deadbeatfan22 3 years ago
My dear frien Eric "Joker" Barnes, i'm sorry that it took so long to write this but it was hard to finds the right words to say. The day I met you I knew that you were a good Airman. Although the two of us were on just a few missions together the laughs we shared will forever be in my mond unforgetable. I wish I was there at your funeral to bid you farewell. I was told that I would have been proud of the honor and respect that was paid to you and your family. R.I.P my brother
Josh "TAC" Guy
thatstiguy04 3 years ago 2
was he stationed at mcconnell? i recognize the name...
mjmeyer123 3 years ago
Rest Eternal, grant unto your child,Eric, O Lord, and let Light Perpetual shine upon him.
I'm and Episcopal Priest and proud Air Force Father. Every Sunday we pray for those like Eric who risk their lives for the rest of us.
hongbao 3 years ago
I was in band with Eric Barnes and I am very bitter at our government for this happening
rnrdpruitt 3 years ago
No matter how we die our time on earth is numbered...Matthew 13:33, "But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come." Though we don't understand the will of God all we can do is make ready for our time to be taken on high...God bless rnrdpruitt
lilward2006 3 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss and sacrifice. May you all find peace and pride in his memory. God Bless. An Air Force and Navy Mom
callitk 3 years ago
not forgotten
npo2213 3 years ago
I'm so sorry.
EmmyLth 3 years ago
Never forgotten...
onecutefamily 3 years ago
Joker, It is coming up on one year and it stills feels like yesterday. I now you are in a peacefull place. Never forgotten my friend...
pokerplr27 3 years ago
this is creepy.. thats my name - eric barnes
Gorrilo 3 years ago
Eric,
Its been almost a year now and not a day goes by I dont remember the caliber of Airman you were. Ill never forget our late nights at the smoke pit talking about girls and life. I know your in a good place and your looking over us now and protecting us on the road. Love you brother.
Trevorben18 3 years ago
so sorry for your loss.
=(
Crowrocker71 3 years ago
RIP AIRMAN ERIC.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ERIC BARNES FAMILY :'(
~Grace♥
"Air Force Sister"
SenoritaDancer87 4 years ago
Eric, we rolled hard that night and did what we had to do. Not a day goes by that I don't think about that night and the sacrifice that was made. We all miss you, Eric.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
and the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
A1C Benjamin Crain
afcrain 4 years ago 16
Hey Big Red. My guys found you wounded and trying to get to your buddy. You're a courageous man, and that's an awesome message. I hope you're doing well.
-SGT Michael Coughran
SheepdogA39 3 years ago
Big Red, great post. I hope you're healed up well. You're a courageous guy.
SGT M. Coughran, Sheepdog.
SheepdogA39 3 years ago
eric i will miss u 4 rest of my life i look up to you seen you was in boyscouts with me i will be there some day with you my name is michael duane stempowski
duane397 4 years ago 2
"HEY BUDDY" Is the new greeting here at Warren AFB. He is truly missed. Dale, your brother is a Hero among Hero's.
My condolences to Eric's family and friends
topar4u 4 years ago 2
I was deployed with Eric on his first deployment in the summer of 06. I was not surprised when I heard he volunteered to go back again only after a few months of being home, he was that kind of a guy. Rest in Peace friend.
AFMountaineer2000 4 years ago 2
My condolences to Eric's family and friends. He is a hero. May you find peace in your time of sorrow.
dimetro 4 years ago 3
Everything they say about Eric is true. He was a great guy, in every sense. I attended his memorial service out in Kuwait. He touched a lot of lives, everywhere he went; a real inspiration. He will be missed.
trixwagen 4 years ago 3
R.I.P :(
IslandersFan11 4 years ago 3