Bryce E. Gautier, 22

Army, Private 1st Class

Based: Ft. Carson, Colo.

1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: April 10, 2009

Mosul, Iraq

Single

Gender: Male

Hometown: Cypress

High School: Rancho Alamitos High (Garden Grove)

Burial: Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside

The Department of Defense has reported that Gautier was one of five soldiers killed April 10 when a suicide bomber driving a truck full of explosives hit their vehicle in Mosul, Iraq. Also killed were Army Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Hall, 32, of Elk Grove, Ca.; Staff Sgt. Gary L. Woods Jr., 24, of Lebanon Junction, Ky.; Sgt. Edward W. Forrest Jr., 25, of St. Louis, Mo. and Cpl. Jason G. Pautsch, 20, of Davenport, Iowa.

Bryan E. Hall, 04/10/2009

Jacob I. Ramsey, 04/10/2009

39 memories of Bryce E. Gautier

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I met Bryce in 2006 at Target Family night, I went with a mutual friend and ended up working with him at Target. I had never met anyone like him; so full of life and always smiling. Before he left in January he told me he had always liked me and that he was just too shy to say anything. I regret never telling him the feeling was mutual. Nonetheless, Bryce was one of my best friends; someone I knew I could count on to be there for me when I needed them. We had a tri-pod friend group, BEP, and we'd spend pretty much EVERYDAY together.. late night trips to Denny's and Walgreens. We'd take random pictures of us with ridiculous hats on. And sing outrageously loud in the car. I've cried since I found out about his death.. but I know that Bryce wouldn't want me to, he'd be telling me to cheer up cause he's in a better place. I'll miss you, Bryce.. more than you will ever know. Your smile was contagious and the memories I have of you, I will cherish forever and I know you'll remember that, BEP is LOVE. I LOVE YOU! Keep smiling up there!

” — Priscilla, April 15, 2009 at 10:50 p.m.

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Bryce I miss you so much. I remember you and Green always playing ping pong in the day room. Tomotillas was the best. Thanks for the drinks. I remember you guys trying to teach me at Mad Dogs... that was great. I have a girlfriend now, thanks to you guys. I remember you taking away my plate of fries in the chow hall because I was failing my PT test... You smoked me in the pool. That was a fun day. I remember wandering around the mall at the River Walk for hours with you guys.

Your friendship made the world to me at Ft. Sam. Thank you for making me get out and get involved, even if I was a little awkward at times. You were awesome. I love you man. Rest in Peace. I'll have the biggest margarita I can and a few shots for you. Peace out Battle.

Doc Edwards

” — PFC Galen Edwards, April 16, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.

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Bryce.. there are so many great memories that we had together at Fort Sam, I don't even know where to begin. I thought you were a stalker the first time I met you! (Or was that Green?! haha).. you just came up to me in the hall one day and asked me when we were going for a drink.. since it was a Friday, I said tonight..you said ok and asked me where.. I said Mad Dogs.. you said ok.. we went out and then the San Antonio Crew was born!! Tomitillos every Friday night and Mad Dogs every Saturday night!! I still remember you trying to teach Edwards how to talk to girls.. haha!! Me getting HORRIBLY drunk after passing my NREMT and trying to jump into the river at the River Walk because, "You and Green are medics, you know CPR!" I don't think I ever thanked you for getting me back to Foxtrot safely that night.. so here it is, Thank You!! :)

You were lost too soon, way too young. You were the only person that could make me smile on a bad day.. I did and will continue to cherish the friendship we had at Fort Sam. I know you're watching over the whole crew.. with your big pink straw and a glass of water! :) haha Love you battle.. miss you like crazy. Mad Dogs for LIFE. <3

~Love Always-
Doc Fabian

” — Amy Fabian, April 17, 2009 at 12:33 a.m.

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I have known Bryce for many years I remember our friendship getting started because I was best friends with his sister Courtney. I spent more time at their house than at my own. We were so goofy when we were all together haha one of the days over christmas break I was singing a song by brandy (really old song) and Bryce looked at me and said "omg you sound just like her" haha I really don't sound like Brandy but it was cute. When I stayed at their house for like two weeks for christmas break we were sitting in his room watching simpsons than got in trouble for it cause we were in a room by ourselves lol but we were kids we didn't think it was bad.Another memory was when their parents ordered pizza, Bryce and I sat at the table and started to eat than Courtney looked at us and said "ya guys want some cookies" in the most random and funny voice ever. I had just taken a huge drink of sprite and well it ended up all over my food we all cracked up laughing for like an hour straight. ughhh how I will miss you Bryce you were the funniest guy by far! Well maybe a tie between you and Brett cause he is really funny too. Remember when we all went to the spectrum together and got ice cream omg! it was freezing too and couldnt find parking when we got there. I LOVE YOU BRYCE

” — Andrea Hanshew, April 20, 2009 at 10:16 p.m.

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BRYCE WAS MY CUZIN..HE WAS FUNNY GOOFY AND COULD MAKE U LAUGH WHEN U DIDNT EVEN FEEL LIKE SMILING. HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY. I REMEMBER STAYING WITH BRYCE AND COURTNEY (HIS SISTER) WHEN WE WERE LITTLE AND BEING SILLY WHILE WE WERE TOLD TO GO TO BED...BUT AS WE GOT OLDER AND LIFE THREW US REPSONSIBILITES IT BECAME HARDER TO KEEP IN CONTACT...I DO REMEMBER GOING TO THEIR HOUSE ONE DAY WHEN BRYCE GOT OFF WORK FROM MCDONALDS AND WE WENT BACK TO THEIR HOUSE AND WE WATCHED LITTLE NICKY IN COURTS ROOM AND BRYCE WAS SITTING THERE DOING THE VOICES OF ADAM SANDLER AND THAN WE ENJOYED A FEW GAMES OF POOL TOGETHER. IF I KNEW WHAT THE FUTURE HELD AND KNEW THAT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME EVER I WOULD GET TO SEE BRYCE I WOULD HAVE WISHED FOR THE TIME TO CHANGE AND JUST GIVE HIM A BIG HUG AND TELL HIM HOW MUCH HE REALLY MEANT TO ME..BUT HE IS NO LONGER HERE AND WE CAN MOURN FOR A LITTLE BUT REJOICE IN THE FACT THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE WHERE THERE IS NO WAR WATCHING OVER ALL OF US AND KNOWING AND SEEING HOW MUCH WE ALL LOVE AND MISS HIM...I LOVE YOU BRYCE U ARE FOREVER MY HERO UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN..UR MY ANGEL ...XOXOXO

” — KRISTA VALDIVIA, April 21, 2009 at 11:20 p.m.

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I went to High School with Bryce and remember him being very shy yet having a smile that would light up the whole room. I did not know about Bryce's passing until today. To say the least I was shocked and honored all at the same time. Shocked because how could this happen to someone like Bryce? And honored to have known such a great, beautiful yet inspiring person who had a personality that was unique; and a smile that was not only warm and friendly but truly a smile that only an angel could have. Even while posting this comment I can still see Bryce's big smile! You will be truly missed Bryce! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss you Bryce! c/o 2005...

” — A.H, January 25, 2010 at 1:27 a.m.

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Bryce was my twin brother, ten minutes older than me and growing up him and I were best friends... life separated us for a few years but Bryce has and always will be so very important to me. My kids didn't get to meet their uncle Bryce but they know who he is! I tell the stories and show them pictures of their Uncle, our Hero. I am so proud of BRyce for all that he accomplished but I miss him terribly! Yesterday marked two years that he has been gone and three years that our dad has been gone.. It still seems unreal. But Bryce has left us all with great memories and things to be so thankful for and proud of! I LOVE YOu brother and miss youwith all my heart!

” — Courtney Gautier Tewes, April 11, 2011 at 8:56 p.m.

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hi son,i didn't know about this page it's so nice to see all the comments about you,you were a wonderful person I miss you everyday I remember the day you and Courtney were born like it was yesterday you were so small only 5 pounds even smaller when I took you home only 4lbs 13 oz's you always had a twinkle in your eye and were always happy I am so proud of the man you became the hero you are I wish we would have had more tome together to really hang out and catch up on life I know I will see you again I love so much you are my son my hero my heart you are loved and missed by many thank you son for being the great man you are you touched so many with your kind heart and warm smile

” — melloney ward, July 30, 2013 at 8:44 p.m.

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