Timothy J. Sutton Obituary

In two days it will be the anniversary of a day I will never forget. I can still hear your giggle and see those crystal blue eyes. I miss you. Your dad and I talked about you yesterday. I did not imagine how quickly the time goes by. I sure wish I could see you, hear you laugh, eat cashew chicken, and just catch up. Well, until that day, just know you are missed and still loved!

TJ we are fast approaching twenty years. It still doesn't seem right, or even fair. You are still greatly missed around here.

Hiya kid. I think of you often. Your memory is still alive and kicking.

It's been 18 years and time doesn't heal. All most any thing that reminds me of you still brings tears to the eyes. You touched so many lives in your short time on earth.

Sure hard to believe that you would have been 40 today. Harder dealing with you being gone through. Love and miss you TJ.

I dreamed about you this morning and I woke wishing it were real. You walked into the house and sat down. I miss you and can't wait to see you again. Love you so much and 17 years seems like a long time since I saw your twi kling blue eyes and heard that giggle of yours.

Aunt Becky

Hey buddy, we had a patriotic service at church this morning and it's gotten to me all day so figured this would be the closest I could get to talking to you. I have a 3 year old now that's pretty crazy right...we went by your grave for memorial day and she kept asking why I was crying. I keep thinking all the fun things you could teach her that would drive Emily crazy I do my best to do that but never hurts to have back up. Also just realized this could go on forever, so I'll just sum it back up to I miss you everyday and would give anything to be able to talk to you again.
Love you,
Justin

TJ I still am amazed at all the people who's life you touched in some way. All the people who still take time to remember you. And all the tears still shed over the loss of you.
Still miss you and think about you often.

TJ! "Big Red!" I always think of you and that day. I remember when I used to borrow movies from you. Lol... I remember I cut out a Big Red gum wrapper and taped it to your locker. Lol! I thought you´d be pissed, but you laughed and told me to leave it there because you thought it was funny. You´re a great guy, Big Red. I miss you.

Another candle lit to shine the beam of life you shared with us TJ. It's just about Christmas and you are missed by so many. Love you dad.

Well TJ another holiday season is here without you. Miss you so much son.

TJ, Been thinking of you lately and Happy Birthday. I drank a beer for you while I was typing part of my thesis!! I'm almost done May 2021 I will graduate and walk one more time. This time Odin my Service Dog will be by my side. I'm dedicating my thesis to you. Love you Wendy

Little Brother Happy Belated Birthday. I'm sure you were looking down laughing at me frantically changing my flight plans for school this weekend in Cali. I'm almost done with grad school I feel you nearby all the time and especially on my weekends at school. It's beautiful up here in Montecito, Cali. I love and miss you all the time.

Happy birthday yesterday. Time continues on for the rest of us still here. Love you.

TJ 2005 seems like hundreds of life time's ago, yet the news of your death feels like this morning. Your birthday is coming up soon. Just wanted to say that I miss you and I love you so much. https://youtu.be/msYPbjFC50w

Happy birthday TJ it seems like forever since I heard your voice. How I wish I could tell you all this face to face. Maybe one day I will. Until then all I can do is say I miss you on here.

Memorial Day this year is hitting hard. It was your spirit of life that I remembered while closing my eyes on Feb 13, 2017 for my open heart surgery. Your love of life kept my heart beating strong even after I Afibbed after surgery. I felt your strength to not give up. Thank you for being my hero, and a great friend and the little brother I was able to choose. You are forever in my heart. Love Wendy

Oh how I miss you some days more then others. Memorial Day this year I did the Murph WOD in memory of you. I survived just a little exhausted. I had the comfort of my Coach this year to mark the Anniversary I lifted very heavy until I could barely move. Miss you little brother.

TJ it's so hard to believe that it's been 11 years. Still missed and wish in so many ways that you were still here.

Been thinking about you a lot here lately. Justin's wedding was just one more reminder of how much you meant to him. He had one of your dog tags in his pocket. Wishing you could have been there to help celebrate. Until I see you again, I am holding onto my memories of your smile and giggle!
Becky

I miss you so much little brother. What I would give to see your smile again and hear you laugh. Its been a long decade. Woody and I are doing good he was home for Memorial Day we spent the day reliving memories of his buddy who was killed Iraq also, and my memories of you. Tonight I'm celebrating you're wonderful life with some friends around a fire pit grilling.
Love Wendy

T.J life changes for us everyday. Harkin and I are the best of friends now. He has a beautiful baby girl. I did in deed become reconnected to my "blue eyed" sailor Micheal P Woodward. He was the one who signed off on your incident report 9 years ago. When he asked how I knew you I broke down and for the first time in 9 yrs I found comfort in your loss. We have not been apart since Thanksgiving of 2013. He lives in Cali so we travel often to see each other and be together. I know you had a way of bringing us back together after being apart for 16 yrs. I miss you everyday and you are always in my thoughts and prayers little brother.

Nine years...I can't even begin to formulate words to describe my emotions. I read the email that I was writing to you nine years ago when Angela called to tell me you weren't coming home. I was so confused. I thought you weren't coming home on your mid-tour leave. I wish that were the case, but instead she meant you were not coming home ever again, that you were eternally home. One day I will see you again, but until then just know how much I love you and miss you. I really could use hearing you laugh again and see those crystal blue eyes and maybe one of those times where we just sat and talked about nothing in particular...

Well TJ it is another Christmas without you and you are most deff missed. I know your in a better place and yes i'm jelous, I really wish I was with you and your mom. One day we will meet up again, until then I love you from here son.

TJ they say that time heals the wounds of a lost one, who ever said that is full of it, or never lost someone as special as you were to me. It's hard to believe that so many years have passed. Seems like only yesterday that I seen you for the very first time with the red hair that turned blonde the next day, it was then that I knew you would be a man of your own choice and I have always been proud of you and the choices you made in life. Love you always, Dad

Happy Birthday...would have been 31. You are so missed. I will take care of your Dad tonight. He misses you so much and this day is always hard for him. Love you always and forever.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BROTHER!

This is the first year I have worked on 7/11. It was hard but I did it. I miss you all the time. Give Copper some butt scratches for me. Thanks for being my angel on May 17th making sure I made it through the accident.

Eight years ago today. Doesn't seem possible and yet I find myself crying today. I have greenbeans in the garden...one of your favorites. I love you and miss you terribly!

Hi TJ. Been a while sense I've sat down to talk with ya, and i'm sorry for that. Still miss you very much and think of you often. You have no clue just how much strength you were in my life or how much I really loved you even though I was not good at showing it. I've not heard anything out of Angela in so long I got no clue how she is doing, I hope well. I will be out a lil bit later today to see you. Love ya Dad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY brother sorry its a day late. Had a Corona for yeah yesterday! Miss you everyday! I have found my blue eyed sailor "Woody" who I told you about along time ago...

30 years ago you stole my heart even though I didn't get to meet you for another year. Happy Birthday TJ...I sure do miss you very much.

Happy Birthday. I miss you so much! You are always in my thoughts. At least now our family can laugh about some of those wonderful times we had and not cry. Keep smiling!
Becky

It doesn't seem at all like it has been 7 years. It seems like an eternity seen I saw your blue eyes and heard your giggle. Remember that I love you and know that I miss you each and every day. I think of you all the time. The greenbeans are just begining to bear. I know you would approve and enjoy them! Until I see you again...I love you.
Becky

To the family and friends of Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton:
Always remembering Timothy. "Some gave all."

thank you for serving and MAY THE LOR OUR GOD KEEP YOU SAFE FOR ETURNITY... YOUR FRIEND ALWAY'S DARLINE

Thinking of you today and remembering your blue eyes. Left you some flowers up on post some red and blue carnations. You are always on my thoughts and on my mind brother.

T.J., Copper came home too you today please love him and scratch his ears for me. Wrestle with him once in awhile and give him kisses and hugs for me everyday.

Well brother was thinking about you today. I'm planning a trip to MO to see you this Spring! I would like to see your aunt and uncle again also if it would be possible. Guess I'm going to be buying my first house this summer! Love you and miss you everyday.
Wendy

Still miss you every day. I have to believe that it will always be so. I wish so much that we could have celebrated your birthday yesterday.

You are always in my thoughts. I wonder if that will ever change. I doubt it. Thank you for watching over Justin.

TJ happy birthday to you!! Went out and had a drink with my buddy Teressa tonight we toasted to you! Miss you everyday love your sister Wendy

Happs birthday TH. Things are easier, but the pain of your loss is no less. Love you
Dad

Mark and I visited your grave on Monday. It is such a solemn veterans cemetary and the emotions that I experience when I think of you are so apparent and close at the cemetary. After 6 years I still cry... I wish I could hear your laugh and see your smile and blue eyes. Justin reminds me of you so much. He has so many of your traits. One of these days perhaps you will have the opportunity to see how much he is like you. That must be the Sutton in both of you. I wonder how much Sutton would be present if you had brothers or sisters? I guess Justin, John, and Dani are as close as we will ever know. I miss you so much, cheetos, green beans and all.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton:
Please accept my remembrance of Timothy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Well TJ, I see Wendy beat me to the chance to tell you. But thats OK. While I got a smile on my face after hearing of his death, It still in no way closes what happend to you. Still miss you so very much and wish I would of had at least 1 more day every day.
Dad

Your service to our country was not in vain they just announced Osma Bin Laden has been killed! I miss you everyday! Love Your sister Wendy

Happy Birthday! I miss you everyday!
I will always love you!

There are no words to explain the sorrow that a person feels when they lose a loved one. But, it is reassuring to know that we'll be with them again in due time; and in a better place. Our time here on earth is only temporary, our time with our loved ones, and the Lord Jesus is eternal. Let's all focus on the wonderful memories we have, and share them with others until that time comes. TJ, you were a very special person with an uplifting personality.

Well TJ it's all most your birthday. They are still very special to me, as you are. You don't have any clue how much I miss you bud. You held me together for so many years that anymore i'm all most lost without you.

I miss you TJ it took me five years to put anything in here but I had a lot of thinking to do about why GOD wanted you so young. I figured it out and have to say I believe he did the right thing, but I sure do miss you. I know your in a better place and I will see you again. UNCLE MARK

TJ I sure miss you and wish we had more time together on this earth. Time has gone by and nothing seems to get easier. Hope you and your mom are catching up on old times. Can't wait to see you again.

It seems like time has flown by in the last five years. Your Dad and I were discussing this just last night. We sang Silent Night in Church this morning, just in memory of you. Fifth Wednesday singing in July and you asked to sing Silent Night. Your family misses you so much. We all had a good cry today. Can't wait to join you.
Love you so much kiddo.
Aunt Becky

To the family and friends of Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton:
Remembering Timothy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Well little brother its been a long 5 years and it seems just like yesterday. Every passing year this day stays with me and will forever. Please watch over me in the next 5 weeks I'm playing Lead Peer Advisor for 72 new freshman on campus. I have 13 of these lovely soon to be students to mentor and advise. Heeheehee Yes I will try to guide them correctly but what fun is that....
Miss and love you
Your sister
Wendy

Just wanted to tell you thanks for doing your job and protecting my freedom! Sure wish I could have sat with you today and talked. You have seen me through many tough spots just need your presence now more then ever. Love and miss YOU Wendy

Hey little brother, I graduated on May 1, 2010 with my second Bachelor's Degree!! I could feel your presence with me along with my papa. It was a long three years with a few bumps in the road but I made it! I told you before you left I would go back to school and chase my dreams. Ang is almost done with school!! You would be so proud of her! The little guy is so darn cute anymore. Miss you everyday Love your sister Wendy

Hey brother, Christmas was really tough this year without papa and Ang and Aiden being gone. I had quite the adventure afterward though. Ang pulled through and got me out of the trouble. I still laugh when you called us "Double Trouble." love you and miss you with all my heart!
Wendy

Hi sweetheart, Aiden and I went to visit you for christmas. I left a plant there for our 5th year anniversary hope you like it. I miss you and love you very much. Aiden was excited to go see you and as always when I left I kissed your headstone and he copied me it was really cute. ALWAYS AND FOREVER

Hey buddy I'm writing now for the local paper here in Pueblo as a student intern. I covered the Veterans Day Parade and shared my memories of you with a few older vets from WWII. The article made the front page of the Metro Section!! Miss you and love you..Your sis Wendy

On Veteran's Day, TJ, I wanted to say thank you for all that you gave to our country and to me. I also say thank you for the lessons you have taught me. Some are hard to learn. I thought I only had lessons to teach you when you were little and growing up. I didn't realize that through your death you would be the one teaching me. Your death will forever cause a tear to my eye and an ache in my heart. Love you so much kiddo and miss you even more!

Becky

Happy Birthday brother. Ang and I talking about some memories the last few days. We laughed and both agreed we were all the Three Musketeers! I'm so glad you became part of my life. I miss you everyday. Love your sister Wendy

Hey Happy Birthday TJ! I have never wished I could see somebody again as bad as I wish I could see you. I'm going to come out and sit with you for a while today so get ready for that. I love you and I miss you so much you will always be my best friend.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I miss and love you very much! I think about you every day.

Happy 27th Birthday TJ! Wish you could be here.

Hey babe I talked to Brown today, and as you know some of the other guys. As you know Dan's wife passed a few weeks ago,( not sure how close the two of you were) take care of her up there. I know his pain and I know all to well the feelings.

Aiden and I took you some flowers today and well a teddy bear but he didnt want to leave that so I let him hold on to it. I love you very much and send you lots of kisses!

My heart is still broken, even after four years. Your dad, cousins, uncle and I miss you so very much. I keep thinking that at any time you will come walking up to me and we will have a huge hug and a good laugh. I can't even begin to explain how big the huge yearning to be with you is. Perhaps some day soon I can. I believe I know why God took you at such a young age, but in my small view of things, I really believe there was a better solution. I love you and wish more than anything you could be here, even if only for a chance to just "chat".

With much sadness at the anniversary of your passing...

Aunt Becky

To the family of Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton:
Timothy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hey little brother, Its been a long four years without. I still feel you near me when times are tough and when everything is going great I can see your smile. Alot of changes have happened in the last year. You have my papa to play cards with now I hope you are having fun. I graduate from college next Spring in 2010 with my Mass Communications degree this time. I'm trying to get into the National Guard and become an Officer...I know you will be by my side every step of the way. I hold so tightly to my memories of us all having fun before you left. Ang is still hanging on to the memories too...Miss you and love you Your sister Wendy

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I miss you so much! I wish you were still here with me! I still dont understand why. I wasnt ready for you to leave! I still cry for you to come back home to me.... I love you very much!

Sutty,

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you in some way. Miss you man...

so I watched a movie on HBO ( taking chance) it broke my heart all over again. It brought me back to the day when I went to Tulsa to pick you up ( I promised I would be there when you came home and I was). The airline employees saluted you as you were put into the car..... The movie is based on true story and showed a very similar moment. There are things in life that are forever etched into my mind, of course they are about you and Aiden. I miss you everyday and love you very much and always will!!

Hey cuz, sorry I haven't wrote you lately...I have had alot going on. My adorable son was born on December 9th, 2008. We named him Austin Dean Baker and he was 7 lbs 15 oz and was 22 1/2 inches long. He is perfect TJ I wish you were here to see him right now...he has the cutest smile and he can always make me smile even though he is only a month old. I wish you could hold him but I know that you are watching down over him from heaven. I love you cuz and I miss you dearly.

Well school starts again on Monday the 12th. I will have one full year left after this semester. Thanks for the strength and guidance lately. Kin will be back next weekend. I will be in basic training starting the middle of May. I'm sure you will help through the rough spots! PS. I signed up for a PT class on campus it meets at 6:30am MWF oh joy! love your sis Wendy

Mr Sutton,
I served with Timothy in both tours. There isn't a day that "Sutty" isn't missedin some way.

Sincerely,
K

Been thinking about you alot lately. Kin is coming back soon from his third trip to the sandbox. We are planning on meeting up and catching up on our lives! I'm joining the National Guard and will be headed to basic training next summer. I know you had something to do with him contacting me again. Miss you bunches love your sis Wendy

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,

To aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,

This person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,

Things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson,

Love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant

Thank you for being a part of my life,

Whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Hey Brother, just thinking of you today. I'm writing a piece for my feature writing class on someone who made a impact on my life. Its you BABY! Miss you thanks for being their for me lately..
Love your sister
Wendy

Well TJ your birthday is comming soon, sorry I won't be there for it but work keeps me out of town these days and Texas is a ways from you. I miss you greatly and the pains have not gone far away as yet. But I get to see you again one day.

I am so sorry I did not know you. But do rest assure, I know you thru your dad's loving heart. I kinda think in some way you had something to do with this, and that is just fine by me, we both needed love in our lives and I just bet you and God just worked this all out. He misses you so much. I can see you in his eyes and his face, and in the way he loves me. You will never be forgotten but you will always be missed and loved, but you know that already. Thank you TJ, for your final sacrifice to keep this country safe. You watch over old dad, and I will do my best to love him for the rest of his life.


The Lord took you home to be with him
For reasons we do not know
To a place so peaceful and without sin
In the arms of Jesus where all love flows
I cant imagine what it is like to see His face
To feel the light of that amazing grace
But someday we all will see you, not only in our dreams
But In heaven, by the gate we will find you waiting with our wings
In memory of T.J. Sutton
By Brenda Turney

Had you on my mind a lot today, so I decided to stop in and say hi. You know the rest of whats going on right now. Thank you for giving me strength to succeed!

Phill
I don't even know where to begin. I only found out today. My heart is broke. I remember his Mom like it was yesterday. You have two beautiful Angels in heaven.
Your in my Prayers
Love
Karyn

hey babe,
I can't believe we have hit the 3 year mark today. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I remeber feeling like my heart was ripped out of my chest. I was remembering all the fun things we did. I remember that last kiss I gave you before you left.... that was one amazing kiss. I remember how you use to let me give you facials and pluck your eyebrows lol now thats love for a woman. You were amazing in everything thing you did! I remember every time you came home from work if I was already off of work you would come in and say " Lucy i'm home". If I was still at work you would send me a text message saying that. I can't wait until I get to see you again! I am so glad I got to marry you and share my life with you. Even if it had to be a short time. I love you and you will always have a piece of my heart!

Your wife Ang

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Timothy, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

What a sad day that July 11th is for our family. Three years have passed. Seems like a lifetime since we saw you. Our hearts still ache and tears still flow. I miss you incredibly. Cheetos on my jeans, greenbeans, talking non-stop, chasing chickens, learning to drive...my memories...I hold on and I wait for the day when I get to see you again.

Love always, Aunt Becky

TJ, thinking about you alot lately and missing you. It seems like the last three years have past by quickly. I still shed tears for you and I remember how you made me and Ang laugh all the time. Thank for bringing Kin back into my life. I still need him very much. Love your sister Wendy

TJ, i ran across the many letters you sent me from Iraq this weekend. And i miss you so much. You were a great guy who worked so hard in your life. I miss you and love you and think of you often.

I will always remember you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Sutton!

TJ you were a true American soldier. Freedom is not free; never was, never will be.

TJ, Thanks for being by myside in spirit the last few days. I know you were with me in the Hospital Sunday night when the pain from the blood clott was unreal I felt your hands rub over my leg. They sent me home the next day which was great! Angela picked me up and has helped me out alot this last week. The beginning though has just started. I have an appointment in a week with an Oncologist to do further blood work to find out what is going on. I know with your spirit by my side I will have some extra strength helping me through the next few weeks. Ang is going with me to the appointment and my other friend Alicia. I miss you everyday and think of you often. Love your sister
Wendy

Well TJ it was another holiday season, much like most sense you've been gone, weather with others or not, I still feel so alone. So cold and left out. The two people I loved and cared for most in my life have been taken from me. Its so hard not to try and find blame in something/someone else. As so many others feel i'm sure. I do know and realize that you were doing as you felt was something you had to do. We all love you for that.
Love Dad.

WE MISS YOU!!!

Hey Babe so your 25 today!! Hey we would have gotten a discount on our car insurance lol. Thought you would find that funny. So that would make you half way to 50. Wow you old fart. Love you and miss you. Sending you lots of birthday kisses muah!!

Happy 25th Birthday TJ! I miss you so much.

Becky

Six years ago today I walked out of the front door to go to the hospital where Mom was dying from cancer. You walked out the front door and told me that another plane flew into the second tower. That was a pivotal moment for you. You had just started your senior year of high school. Little did I know that four years later the events of that date would take you from us at such a young age. You were remarkable in resolve. I miss you incredibly, more so today than any other. I still picture you clearly on the front porch as I drove off. I sure could use your smile and your laugh today. With much sadness and longing in my heart...Becky

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)