Melvin Lett Obituary

Frank, you would've been 90 a few days ago. I remember us looking forward to a 90th birthday bash for you...I can only imagine your backyard full of friends, food, drink and fun.

Happy Birthday my friend...

Godspeed

You were in my life briefly while my family was stationed at Ft Carson. I think of you often and fondly and have many wonderful, fun memories while I was your neighbor. You will be missed.

Thinking of you this weekend, 65 years after you embarked on what would be the the beginning of the end of WWII in Normandy, victory for the allied forces and the world!

Thank you Frank for all you did.

Missing you.

God Bless you.

In honor of a distinguished, heroic and humble member of the Greatest Generation, as well as the Screaming Eagle Division - my thoughts and prayers go out Mr. Lett's family members, and all whose lives he touched. The world is truly a better place because of Men like Mr. Lett. Blue Skies and soft landings. Airborne!

You were missed at 2009 Loyalty Day Parade in Calhan, You had been in many of the past.
Thank you for fighting for "Our Freedom".
Now you are Soaring as the Eagles, but with Angels.
Jim Crim Loyalty Day Chairman,Calhan Colo./RME of 101st

Glory is to him that provides safety and security for his country and family... Glory is yours Frank...

For those of us who knew Frank, we will miss his offbeat humor the most. He brought smiles to all who attended the 101st get-togethers. Whether you saw him at the banquets, picnics and parades, when you went home you usually had a memento of him in the form of funny money or a joke.
God bless Frank Lett

Thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family of Mr Lett. We will miss seeing the red, white and blue car around Fountain. Rest in peace, Mr Lett.
Friends, Jodi, Yolanda and Dr J

It was an honor to know Frank. I will miss him and his sense of humor.Frank has made his last jump and has landed in the arms of the lord. Soar with the eagles

The Screaming Eagle Flag will fly half staff all week in Loveland, Co.. It was a honor to meet.

Kind Heavenly Father, our Great God who invites --- "Follows Me" May we with Stalwart hearts declare Thee Lord of all. We ask Thy Holy blessing to rest upon all paratroopers who are on the path to secure and sustain peace.

May we be ready at all times to boldly stand up for thy truth and ways and be steadfastly hooked up to Thy Law and Gospel.

May a primary part of our equipment be a confident faith in Thee as we stand in the door of all missions in life. May the canopy of Thy love shield and keep us now and forever.

We go in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

"In the midst of life, we are with death.
God rest your soul, Frank. You were the
vanguard of the Allied Armies June 6, 1944.

"You will enter the continent of Europe and in conjunction with the Allied Nations undertake operations aimed at the heart of Germany and the
destruction of her armed forces...

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force...

I met Frank through the Rocky Mountain Eagles. What a great person to know. He always had a new joke to tell and passed out his famous humorous print outs. I will never forget his reason for not drinking water. I always looked forward to seeing him at our little get togethers with the Rocky Mountain Eagles. I will miss him very much.

I've taken care of Frank’s house, yard and cars for many years...I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Frank during his last decade, and despite the culmination of that decade these last few months I believe Frank would say, "It was a good decade." I have learned about many of his other "decades" the last few months from my new close friends Klara, Juergen and a few other people who have known Frank for decades, and Frank and I talked about his other decades a lot these last few months (the humorous, the reflective, retrospective and some profoundly grave discussions) in the hospital and rehab facilities. Franks quick wit, pleasant demeanor, effervescent optimism and fervent patriotism have always been a trademark in our friendship, but this year I learned so much more. Frank was no saint by self proclamation, but who of us are? I learned about Frank’s consistency of active loyalty he believed in until the end of his life that no one could surpass. Frank delivered newspapers to the singles club, gave money, clothes, food and any help he could to Ronald McDonald House, The VA home, FV Senior Center and many other organizations for decades, consistently, weekly or monthly! He also gave to people who he believed needed it more than he did and he believed many people did. Frank was in many ways a man of few words, but his actions spoke loudly. He always had a humor card, joke printout, funny money for anyone he encountered, one more way he reached out to people. Earlier this year, Frank was already fighting serious illness and he lost his last "best" old buddy Gene. Frank constantly referred to me as his old buddy for years, but that day Frank made a request of me. He asked if I'd be his "best" old buddy now, I eagerly said Sure! Then Frank soberly asked me, "Best buddies to the end?" With a crackling voice, and tears in my eyes standing at his front door that evening I looked back at Frank and said, "Yep, to the end Frank..." Just a couple weeks later Frank, Juergen, Klara and I started on a positive quest to heal Frank. He gave that quest the same thoughtful, loyal, steadfast, consistent effort he did anything he believed in during his life, but this time, his body just didn't cooperate. I'm sad because of the loss I feel, not because of death, you lived 89 years and you did it independently until the last few months, that is quite an accomplishment. Frank told a close friend of mine many times "That Roger can do anything!" I never knew of Frank to say something he didn't believe, and if I could do anything, I would've carried you though this and all the medical intervention we took would have been successful...as I'm typing this with tears rolling down my face once again, oh how I wish I really could do what you believed I could do. But the realities of our mortal limitations just seem to prevail don't they? Frank, I can't count the times you said to me "Thanks for all you've done for me." I guess one more of a few everlasting hopes I have in my life is that you believe I kept my word and was your "Best old buddy to the end."
Rest peacefully Frank, you earned it. Thanks for everything you did for me, for what you were and still are to me. I love you, my best old buddy.

I first met Frank in 1989. I seriously doubt he had a enemy in this entire world. Always had a joke for everyone and was famous for the literature he handed out to his friends. Frank served honorably with the 101st Airborne in World War II -they don't make 'em like this anymore! We'll miss you Frank, but we'll toast you often because that's the way you'd want it!

Frank has been an Airborne friend for 20 years. We will miss him. Soar with your fellow Eagles Frank.

I knew Frank very briefly, however having a chance to serve with the 101st Airborne it is like knew him a life time. The soldiers that who serve in such unit as Frank did will always stand together. "Airborne"

SFC,101st,Retired Lynn Walton

Some men choose to serve themselves, some men choose to serve their country. Frank served his country. May I say "Job Well Done"! Thank you Frank -- Soar Eagle Soar!

Frank always helped many people.He will be missed by many. May God comfort the family during their loss.Marsha Stretch Pam Sharon and Greg

We have known Frank as a neighbor for 5 years, and he always had a wave and a smile for all of us. He was a wonderful person and our family will deeply miss him. Frank was a true American. He always drove in his red,white and blue car. He always had the American colors flying. He displayed his patriotism on the outside. But we do know that he also had a deep love for this country on the inside as well. Colorado Springs is missing one of its great citizens and he will be greatly missed.

Katica and Richard Allison
Security, Colorado

Frank was the real definition of a great American, Hero, Patriot, 101st Abn Eagle and my friend. Although I had not known Frank as long as many of you I will miss his humor, witt and his presence. God bless you in the next life.

Mr Lett was such a nice and entertaining person. I grew up next door to him and Mrs Lett.
I have many great memories of him. One is when he gave me a sip of beer and I went home and told my mom. She gave Mr Lett holy heck! The next time I saw him he said I'm not your friend anymore because I "squealed" on him. Of course, he was a friend and a life long inspiration.
It's only once in a life time you will meet a great person and patriot like Mr Lett!
Thank you Mr Lett for the great memories you have instilled in my life. God bless you Rick...

A wonderful friend and neighbor, we knew him for many years. Rest in Peace.

As one progresses through life, we find an occasional surprise that lifts us all. Frank was one of those surprises. As this Eagle soars, I remember...and smile. Rest in peace, my friend.

Frank always had a joke ready to entertain his fellow Rocky Mountain Eagles. He will be missed.

What a great American! RIP