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Bryan Berky, R.I.P.

Written By: CHOP CULT
9-14-2009
Categorized in: Features, People

On September 12, 2009, Staff Sargeant Bryan D. Berky of Melrose, Florida, was killed in action while serving his country in Afghanistan. BryanEOD leaves behind a wife, Erin, and son, Harrison. Bryan's friend and fellow ChopCult member Walkingblind started a memorial thread in the main forum for sharing thoughts and prayers.

A thorough report of Bryan's service to his country and the circumstances leading to his untimely passing can be found in the Rapid City, SD, newspaper where Bryan's unit was stationed in the US.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bryan's wife, child, family and friends.

PayPal donations can be sent to harold@revcreative.net until the end of the September. At that time we will consolidate the money and get it to Bryan's family as a show of support from the ChopCult community. Also, Billdozer has started an auction in the forum, where you can bid on some old parts and the proceeds will be 100% donated to the Berky family. You can participate in that here: AUCTION

Godspeed, BryanEOD…

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Commented on 9-14-2009 At 09:07 pm

Konaboy1972

Those EOD guys are hard core. We have a detachement here in Hawaii and they are always training. This guy was a true hero. Not many can have the honor to give their life for their country.

Commented on 9-14-2009 At 09:54 pm

avastyematey

not to sound like a jerk but what does EOD stand for?

Commented on 4-23-2010 At 08:14 am

In reply to #2

#33

phillm

EOD stands for explosive ordinance disposal...

Commented on 9-14-2009 At 10:01 pm

Wow. my condolences

Commented on 9-14-2009 At 10:19 pm

paleface

Aww man. I just reading his posts and profile the other day.
As if there was something
Anyone could say.

Good luck to family and friends. I hope some of you are around his family.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 12:36 am

reconhell

May his family know in their hearts that this man gave every bit of his mind and body to protect all of you so sacred in his heart. God bless him and his near and dear family.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 12:43 am

joe	explosive ordnance disposal. they neutralize any explosive threats. civilian counterpart is normally called bomb squad or something like that.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 05:22 am

RustyKnuckles

Really sorry to hear about the loss. A buddy of mine was an EOD expert in the army and its a crazy path to walk. His stories of working on half ton explosives would rattle your nerves to pieces.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 06:51 am

In reply to #8

WesD	He gave his life and others like him, so our freedom was protected. THANK YOU. our family's are safe because of brave men like him...

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 07:36 am

#10

cHiCoD

Godspeed to you Bryan,and may God look over your family as well.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 08:12 am

#11

Walter

May the roads rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rain fall soft upon your fields And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 08:48 am

#12

Knucklebuster

A true hero - thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 09:12 am

#13

GreaserMike

Godspeed Brian. Thank you for your service and for protecting our freedoms and rights. You will always be remembered in our hearts. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 09:38 am

#14

Guys, please see the addition to this story, where we've added paypal and auction info.

It's also in this thread: http://chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11240&p...

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 10:09 am

#15

oildevil13

May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead.

God love you Bryan.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 10:45 am

#16

oregongeorge

RIP brother.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 01:26 pm

#17

HWC	rip Bryan god bless u

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 03:26 pm

#18

roblund

thank you and god bless

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 03:26 pm

#19

Loewe

Ride on, brave soldier! Ride on where ever you are!

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 04:20 pm

#20

Isgro

Rest in peace Bryan.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 06:56 pm

#21

Respect for a Hero.

Commented on 9-15-2009 At 07:30 pm

#22

DONORS, PLEASE NOTE: If you are making a donation to the Berkey Fund via PayPal, PLEASE write BERKEY FUND or words to that effect in the subject line of your payment, or in the body copy of your condolences. I want to make sure every dime is accounted for. Thanks.

Commented on 9-16-2009 At 07:21 pm

#23

JD2006

Bryan was a fantastic EOD technician, Husband, Father, and friend. He was kind, funny, brave, and loving. He will be missed so very much! People may not agree in the war...but you have to remember, we have loved ones over there, giving their lives. Whether they beleive in the cause or not. Our soldiers do not get thanked enough.
RIP Bryan, I will miss you terribly! Everyone will.

Commented on 9-18-2009 At 07:30 am

#24

dirtyd

Man, God speed to the family. Afghanistan is a fight. RIP brother.

Commented on 9-18-2009 At 07:30 am

#25

dirtyd

Man, God speed to the family. Afghanistan is a fight. RIP brother.

Commented on 9-18-2009 At 01:08 pm

#26

primer

thanks Bryan,rest now,and we'll see you down the road

Commented on 9-22-2009 At 07:19 pm

#27

tems64

EOD It means Expolsive Ordnance Disposal

Commented on 9-23-2009 At 02:09 pm

#28

RumRunner

R.I.P. Brother. I'm 11Bravo, and have Much respect to E.O.D. May God watch over your famiy,

Commented on 9-24-2009 At 07:22 am

#29

chopsuey

My buddy just died recently in Afghanistan...he was with 2nd Battalion 25th Marines. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. God speed soldier.

Commented on 9-30-2009 At 06:40 am

#30

My sympathies for his family and friends. I've been over there twice now and lost buddies both times and throughout the wars. It's never easy. Ride on man.

Commented on 10-25-2009 At 01:26 am

#31