Specialist Eric King



Was born on April 4, 1977 in Orlando, Florida and is the son of Eddie and Donna King.  He entered the
military on May 19, 2004 and attended basic and advanced individual training as an infantryman at Fort
Benning, Georgia.  After completion of training, he was assigned to B/1-67, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division.  

SPC King was larger than life.  He always had to have the last word, and usually did.  He walked around with
a big grin on his face whenever he was up to something, and usually was.  SPC King was unstoppable,
feared nothing, and never hesitated.  He is survived by his fiancée Becky and his two daughters Shaelyn
and Ashlin.  SPC King served as a rifleman in 3rd platoon and the driver for B203 on April 22, 2006.  SPC
King’s awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge

































Tributes

May 2, 2008
Cassandra Cruz
In Honor Of Spec.Eric King
I pledge alligence to the people who have died for us
and I understand i should honor them with LOVE

Jan 30, 2008
SFC Rod Brewer
SPC Eric King
Specialist Eric King, Christmas in Arlington... Rest
easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has
held. Peace, peace, and farewell..... Eric, You Will Not Be Forgotten.
Hooah. Rod.
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