490 Entries
Kelly Hooker
May 25, 2025
Memorial Day always brings the Lee & Rich families to my mind. I never met Dustin, but I did meet his precious family and his MWD Lex. I can´t believe that 18 years have already passed. Thank you is never enough. I am grateful for families like yours who have paid such an unbearable price. You are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Rich
May 25, 2025
This weekend is to remember all who have given their all for our great country. Grandson we honor you and remember all that you sacrificed and we also honor your K9 partner that was with you and wounded. We were blessed to have had him with us for 5years. You are in our hearts everyday.
We love you and miss you everyday that goes by.
Granddaddy and Nannie
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2025
Happy Birthday Grandson
We miss you so much.
You are and will always be in our
Love you always
Grandad and Nannie
Jerry Rich
March 21, 2025
Grandson it's 18years
since you left us we miss you so much you are in our hearts everyday we miss you so much one day we will be together.
We love and miss you so much.
Grandad and Nannie
Jerry Rich
December 24, 2024
Thinking of you and wishing you were here with us. We miss you so much.
Merry Christmas from all your family.
We Love you so much
Grandad and Nannie
Mom,David,Madyson and Camryn.
Shawn Carter
May 29, 2024
Cpl. Shawn C. Carter - USMC (Vet) served with Dusty and trained together in K9 School.
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2024
Happy Birthday
We are thinking of you on this special day. We miss you so much.
You're always in our hearts.
From Your family
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2024
Happy Birthday Grandson from all your family.
We love you and miss you everyday.
Granddaddy and Nannie
Jerry Rich
March 21, 2024
Dearest Grandson it has been 17 years since you were taken from us. We miss you so much every day that goes by. You are always in our hearts. We Love you so much.
Forever and always you are with us everyday.
We Love you
Grandad and Nannie,
Mom, Sis, and Brother and the rest of the family.
Jerry Rich
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas Grandson we are sending our love to you. We miss you so much.
You are forever and will always be with us.
Love always.
Granddaddy and Nannie
Jerry Rich
May 27, 2023
We're all missing you on this Memorial Day week end.
You are forever in our hearts. We will love you forever.
Granddaddy & Nannie
Mom, Sister and Brother
and all your little nephews.
Jerry Rich
April 9, 2023
Happy Ressurection Day.
Happy Easter Grandson.
We love you.
Grandad and Nannie all of your family.
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2023
Happy Birthday Grandson
We love you so much. You are always with us in our hearts and memories.
Jerry Rich
March 21, 2023
Dearest Grandson it has been 16yrs since we said our good bye here on earth we miss your smiling face every day.
You will forever and always be in our Hearts.
We Love you
Grandad and Nannie,
Mom, Sister and Brother and all the rest of your family.
Bobby Ballard
December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas in Heaven Marine! SLOW HAND SALUTE!
Jerry Rich
December 24, 2022
The Holidays are here again and we are missing you more than ever. You are always in our grandson and all ways will be. We wish you were here with us.
Forever and Always our Love is with you
Merry Christmas Grandson
We Love you
Grandaddy and Nannie
Jerry Rich
May 30, 2022
This Memorial Day we Honor all our Fallen Soliders and Veterans.
Grandson you are forever in our hearts.
We Love you
Grandad and Nannie
and the rest of the family.
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2022
Happy Birthday Grandson
You are always with us. We love and miss you everyday.
Sending all our love to you on this special day and every day.
Always in our heart we love you.
Grandad and Nannie
Bobby Ballard
March 24, 2022
You are not forgotten Marine. SLOW HAND SALUTE!
Grandad and Nannie
March 21, 2022
We miss you so much. This day will always be the worse day in our life.
You are forever in our hearts.
We love you
Grandad and Nannie
and all the family
Grandad and Nannie
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Grandson
We miss you so much. You are always with us.
We Love you
Merry Christmas from all your family.
Granddaddy and Nannie
November 10, 2021
Dearest Grandson on this up coming Veterans Day you are and will always be in our heart's you will never be forgotten. Your sacrifice will not be in vein.
In our forever. We Love you and miss you so much.
Granddaddy and Nannie
Jerrylrich
May 31, 2021
Dustin, our precious grandson, we Honor you and all the other men and women that gave all so that we can stay free. We are so proud of you. You are and will always and forever be in our
We Love you always
Your Family
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2021
Happy Birthday grandson
We all miss you so much. A day doesn't go by that you are not missed and loved by your family.
You are always and forever in our hearts.
Love always
Grandad, Nannie, and the rest of the family
Bobby Ballard
December 26, 2020
Rest In Peace Marine, your Scarficies are not forgotten! I pray for your family, friends and brothers and sisters in arms!
Jerry Rich
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas from all your family. We love and miss you so much. You are in our hearts forever. Sending you our love.
Nannie, Granddad and all the rest of the family.
Jerry Rich
July 4, 2020
Grandson thank you for your service and all others who gave all for our great United States of America.
You are forever in our heart. We miss you so much.
Love you always
Granddad and Nannie
Jerry Rich
May 26, 2020
Dustin is our first grandchild. We miss him so much especially on days of special occasions and days especially as Memorial Day where we Honor all of our Veterans that are still living and honoring all of our fallen that gave everything so that we may have the FREEDOM we have today. We thank each and everyone of you.
We love
Granddad & Nannie
Terry Harpole
April 8, 2020
We all know Dustin and Lex are celebrating Dustin's birthday in Heaven
We are still praying for the family, and thanking God he did not have to go through this corona cirus pandemic
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2020
Happy Birthday grandson
We love you so much.
You are forever with us and you are always in our
We love you
Granddad and Nannie
William Harpole
March 22, 2020
I remember 13 years ago, when Dustan left us and his family,and am very happy I have been able to meet some of the family
We are still keeping the family all in prayer
March 21, 2020
Thirteen years ago today you were called home to be an Angel of the Lord. You will always be in our hearts. We are so proud to have had our time that the Lord gave to us to be with you. You are our Hero. We miss you so much.
Forever in our ❤
We love you
Granddad and Nannie
Patrick Whitlatch
March 21, 2020
Although we didn't know one another well, I still think about you and your sacrifices often. My kids know your name. Rest in Peace Brother. Semper Fidelis- Corporal Whitlatch
December 25, 2019
Needed to tell you one more time
We miss you so much. You are forever on watch, always watching over your families. We you so much. MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us to you.
We love you so much
Granddad and Nannie
Always in our heart
December 25, 2019
Needed to tell you one more time
We miss you so much. You are forever on watch, always watching over your families. We you so much. MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us to you.
We love you so much
Granddad and Nannie
December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas to our most precious grandson. We miss you so much this time of the year when we are all together remembering the past and moving forward into another year. You are and will always be in our we love you so much.
We love you
Granddad and Nannie
Jerry Rich
November 11, 2019
Today is Veteran's Day we want you to know that we are very proud of you and we miss you so much. We know you are guarding the gates of Heaven with Lex and Donji. Stand proud grandson, you and all Veteran's for this is the day all are honored.
We love you so much and you are missed everyday
You are forever on watch
You are our ❤
Granddad and Nan
Bobby Ballard
May 28, 2019
Marine you and your family were in my thoughts and prayers yesterday...
..we owe you all more than we can ever repay!
Jerry Rich
May 27, 2019
Grandson we Honor you and all of our service men and women on this Memorial Day. We are so proud of you for your service to our country.
Proud to be an American. Our United States Flag flies high for our country.
We love and miss you so much
Granddad & Nan.
Jerry Rich
April 7, 2019
Happy Birthday ❤
Lots of hugs and kisses from us. We miss you so much.
You are always with us.
Lo e you do much
Granddad and Nan
Bobby Ballard
March 22, 2019
Rest in Peace Marine! I pray that your family had found some peace. I can only image how you are missed by those that loved you!
Jerry Rich
March 21, 2019
Grandson here we are with another year going by without you here. We all miss you so much.
We found out a few weeks ago that Camryn and Bradi are having another boy and yesterday we found out Madyson and Thomas are having a boy. We are all so happy for them. Your uncle Lee said he'd soon have enough boys to make a baseball team you know how we love . I went to visit you again today(I do that a lot). I love you so much.
You are with us forever.
We Love you
Granddad and Nan
January 1, 2019
Happy New Year
Love you
Granddad and Nan
January 1, 2019
Happy New Years. We have some wonderful news for you. We know you will be so proud to hear it. You're going to be an Uncle. Your sister and brother in law are expecting their first in September and your brother and sister in law are expecting their second in August. We know how much you love them and wish you were here to see and enjoy these new precious ones that are going to bless the family. ☺
We miss you so much.
Big hug and lots of Love to you from everyone.
Granddad and Nan
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas grandson. We miss you so much. You have your Angel wings and your presence is felt by us.
You are always in our ❤
We love and miss you so much.
Love you. Granddad & Nan
Terry Harpole
July 5, 2018
Yesterday, as we celebrated July 4th, we hav ree learned it is lot more than a day off from work, and more than cookouts, and fireworks.
This is a day to remember all the people who served in the military, and all they have done for us, so we will have the freedom to celebrate.
Yesterday, we all paused to remember Dustin and Lex, and their service.
I met Lex at Starkville United Methodist Church.
People who had never met Dustin and Lex, after hearing about him, love the family very much.
July 4, 2018
Dustin, dearest Grandson, we Honor you and all who fought so bravely so we can have our Freedom and Independence. Our is flying high today. We are so proud of you and so blessed to have a Grandson like you. We love you and miss you so much. You are forever on watch and will always be in our . Happy Independence Day.
Love you more everyday.
Granddad & Nannie
Front of shirt
Terry Harpole
May 29, 2018
Back of shirt
Terry Harpole
May 29, 2018
May 28, 2018
You will never be forgotten.
We love you and miss you so much.
You are always in our ❤
Love you
Granddad & Nan
April 7, 2018
Happy Birthday
We love you
Granddad & Nannie
Kim Straker
March 22, 2018
Dustin and Lex - together then and together now. Kind wishes to Dustin's family and friends.
March 22, 2018
Mom
March 21, 2018
Today 11 years ago you were taken from us, It is still very hard to believe. You are always with us in spirit and always in our ❤. You are missed by everyone. We know you will be Forever on Watch. We are so very proud of you and so blessed to have a Grandson like you. We love you and miss you so much.
Hugs and kisses
Love you so much
Granddad and Nan
Terry Harpole
December 25, 2017
I know this time of the year is very hard on anyone who miss their loved ones.
Dustin and Lex were heroes for USA .
We still are remembering this fine family in our prayers
Rich
December 24, 2017
It's another Christmas Eve without you being here with us. Its as though you should be calling and saying Nannie you and Granddad be looking for me I'm on my way but we know you are already here ( always in our ❤) we miss you so much.
Sending you all our Love Grandson
Nannie and Granddad
November 21, 2017
Here we are again with the Holiday season upon us without you here with us except that you are with us in each of our hearts and will always and forever be in our ❤ we miss you so much. Sending you all our Love
Love always
Grandad & Nannie
April 7, 2017
Happy Birthday Grandson
We miss you.
Wish you could have been here last night to be your baby brother and us to celebrate the birth of your nephew J Braddock Matthew Lee. He weighed 8 lbs 8 oz and he is 21 1/2 in.long. We know you had already seen him before we did because you are God's angel and you are always and forever on watch. We love you so much.
Happy Birthday.
Love you
Grandad & Nan
March 21, 2017
Today we went to your place to remember you on the 10 year of you leaving us. As I lower the flags to half staff there was no wind blowing but as they were lower the wind pick up and the flags began to wave letting us know that you were with us and everything was ok. We Love and Miss you. Nanny & Graddaddy
Jim White
November 27, 2016
Jerome and Rachel, I think of y'all, your children, and the Rich's often, and particularly of Dustin's brave sacrifice for our country. Thank you for keeping his memory alive. I value your friendship and pray God's blessings on you and yours.
Terry Harpole
November 12, 2016
We celebrate Veterans' Day because of men like you and their companions like Lex.
I feel as though I know you, because I have met your Mother and grandparents and other members of your family.
We will never forget you.
November 11, 2016
On this Veteran's Day we want to say how proud we are of you and we miss you much.
You & your working K9 dog, Lex, are now together and there isn't any pain for either of you. We honor both of you today along with our other Veteran's the past and the present.
We love you so much
Grandad & Nan
William Harpole
October 4, 2016
We still keep the family of Dustin in prayer
Rachel Rich Lisenbee
October 3, 2016
To all who have posted.... my heart continues to overflow with thanks for all the heartfelt kind words that continues for support.
Our honor continues and will always in support of our country and those who have and still do serve.
Thank you for your dedication consistent support and remembrance.
In God We Trust,
Rachel Rich Lisenbee
Mom
USMC Cpl Dustin Lee, MWD Handler
MWD Sgt Lex
Charlie Gili
October 2, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lee Family know that we just made a small donation to the Military Working Dog Team Support Association in honor of Dustin J. Lee US Marine Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
April 7, 2016
Happy Birthday grandson
We miss you so much
Love you always
Grandad & Nan
March 21, 2016
We miss you so much Dustin, you are and will always be in our heart. We are so proud of you, our Hero.
Love you always and forever
Nan & Granddad
April 7, 2015
Happy Birthday
Grandson
You are always in our hearts
Love you
Grandad & Nan
March 21, 2015
Here we are another year has gone by without our previous grandson. We all miss you so much. We know you are spreading your messages of God's word to others as you have touched so many lives and you are still touching them. Your devotion, courage, and dedication to your God, family and country has carried us a long way with our healing, it's still a long road. We are so proud of you and we are very blessed to have had the time we had with you. We know there was a reason God carried you home to be with Him, He needed another Angel and He said " WELCOME HOME" by child.
You will always be with us
We love you and miss you so much
Granddad & Nannie
Stef Reents
March 13, 2015
I was honored to read your story CPL. Lee, to have earned the such intense love and devotion of one ofGod's creature tells tale of your great character. May you and Lex walk the fields of heaven, ready to great your family someday. Thank you for your service, God Speed to you and Lex
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas to our grandson. We miss you so much. You are always with us and we are very proud of you.
Love you
Grandad & Nannie
Grandad & Nannie
May 26, 2014
Dustin we honor you & Lex & Doneija on this very special day you are our hero & will always be. You are very special to us we love you & miss you so much. We meet a special friend of yours yesterday he meet us at your resting place he was on his way to Texas he said his time in service would be up the end of this month he wanted us to know you would never be forgotten by him or any if the others you served with in Iraq your grandad & I had a very emotional day yesterday but it was a blessing he came.
We love you so much your light is always & forever shinning on us .
Always in our hearts
Bobby Ballard
May 26, 2014
CPL. Lee you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget your sacrifice. REST IN PEACE and God Bless your family!
Kim Straker
May 25, 2014
Today, an article honouring Military Dogs features on the web site of Cesar Milan, and it was wonderful to see Lex mentioned there, along with his photo taken at the time the Lee family took him home. Time rolls by but some things never change, and the love, loyalty and service to country shown by Dustin Lee and Lex remain as bright and untarnished as ever.
Bless you Dustin, and our sincere good wishes to your family and friends.
April 7, 2014
Here we are again without being able to say Happy Birthday to you in person, I know you are watching and listening so here's a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you from us we love and miss you so much You are always in our hearts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDSON
LOVE ALWAYS
Nan & Grandad
Janet Murray
March 24, 2014
Dustin, You are so loved by many people as well as your amazing family. I will never forget the night we meet in Georgia, I laugh about it now but then I was so embarrassed. Your family has become so dear to me. Dustin you would be very proud of Mady and Camryn. They are such special loving adults now...boy that's crazy to be able to call them adults. I truly love them and your mom and she has become one of my dearest friends. Through you, I have become friends with many loving people. Dustin, you and Lex are terribly missed and will never be forgotten. I stand proudly knowing you and your family and because of that the graditude I feel goes unmeasured!!!
Terry Harpole
March 24, 2014
There is not a day that passes that people don't think about Dustin and Lex and their service to all of us. We still keep all the family in prayer
March 22, 2014
Here we are a day after the most horrible news we have every received it still doesn't seem real we think you should be walking through the door just anytime. We miss you so much. Our Love will always be with you.
Love you always
Nannie & Granddad
December 31, 2013
Another year is upon us, we miss you so much Dustin.
Love to you always
Grandad & Nannie
November 29, 2013
Dustin, our dearest first born grandchild, another year, another holiday season is here without you being with us. We miss you so much. We want to tell you that you are our Hero and that your sacrifice for us and your country has not gone unnoticed . We give Praise and Thanks to The Lord for letting you be with us as long as he did. We know you are still standing watch over us. FOREVER ON WATCH that is what you are doing.
We love you so much Grandson
You are everywhere that we turn
Love you always
Nannie & Granddad
Bobby Ballard
November 23, 2013
Celebrate the memories that you all have of Dustin. We will never forget the Marine nor his family. God Bless you all!
Madyson Lee
November 22, 2013
Love looking up your name Dusty and finding things people are still to this day praising you and noticing what a wonderful man you were. I love you so much Dusty.. everything has changed since the day you died. I am 22 now and it feels unreal that you are still gone. Love you bro and take care of me and Cam from up there.
October 4, 2013
Thank you Dustin and Lex for your service and sacrifice.
Donna Francis
September 5, 2013
To the family of Dustin J. Lee,
I wear a War Dogs t-shirt in honor of fallen military K-9 handlers. Dustin's name is on it as well as my son David Sonka. Our sons will never beforgotten.
Sincerely,
Donna Francis
Sheryl
May 27, 2013
I just read about Cpl Lee's service and sacrifice for our country, and about his beloved partner, Lex. The loss you have suffered is so great, but because of brave and unselfish people like your son, we have a strong military to be proud of. Words cannot express my and my families gratitude and appreciation of your son's service to our country.
Sharon Stevens
April 8, 2013
Praying for peace and fond memories for Dustin's famly now and always
April 7, 2013
Happy Birthday to our precious grandson.
You are missed and loved so much.
Sending you all our love on this day.
Happy Birthday
Nan & Granddad
Bobby Ballard
March 25, 2013
Cpl. Lee, you and your family are not forgotten. I pray that they are able to find peace during these times. God Bless them all!
Kim Straker
March 24, 2013
The service and sacrifice of this fine young American Marine are not forgotten - and while there is sadness at this time, I sincerely hope that all those who love Dustin find some comfort in the certain knowledge that his life, while so short a space in time, was well lived, with honor - and he now has the company once again of his beloved Lex. Sincere best wishes to Dustin's family and friends.
March 23, 2013
We miss you so much Dustin.
Always & forever you are in our heart.
Love forever
Nan & Granddad
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Grandson. We miss you so much. You have your on special star and it shines so bright.You,Lex and Doenja are sharing this blessed time.
All our Love
Nan & Grandad
November 23, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving
Love always
Nan
November 11, 2012
Dustin,our grandson,we want you to know,always,you will never be forgotten. We honor you and all of the Veterans on this day, you are our Heroes. Dustin,you and Lex are bonded and we know you two are sharing this day. We Love and Miss You So Much you are always,always in our hearts. Thank you Grandson you are our Hero.
Love to You Always
Nan & Grandad
Stonewall,MS
Darren
November 7, 2012
RIP to both Dustin and Lex. I can bear testament to the fact that the story of your bond, is still touching lives all over the world. My heart goes out to your family and friends. With great respect and admiration,
Darren.
Bobby Ballard
October 14, 2012
Rest In Peace Marine. We will never forget. I pray that God Blesses your family.
Rachel
October 13, 2012
There is not a second that passes that my heart does not ache for you. You and Lex continue to touch lives. I'm so thankful and proud that God blessed me with the short time to love and raise such a Precuous Gift from Heaven.
Your little sister, brother and I know you are celebrating with your MWDs, Lex and Doenja, within the Gates of Heaven. Your devotion of Faith and leadership was so strong and evident with everything you did. Your bond with K9s was extraordinary as I watched you grow from a child with our pets to helping me as a teen with search and rescue to a very proud United States Marine K9 Handler. Always there to lend a hand to anyone in need, always there to protect until the tragic devastating day. But you know what... you are still reaching out touching hearts and changing lives with your love, your faith and your patriotic service for what you stand for.
God shows me the way and reminds me I will celebrate with you again. I know you are watching over your little sister and brother. I see the unmistakable pain in their eyes missing their big brother. As you talk to them, keep them strong, hold them tight, and assure them as you are there with them. We have been through so much but keep Faith knowing God is in control. I sing the verses of Psalms 100 often with smiles and tears as memories flood continually as it calmed and I held all three of my precious little ones...
Always Missing you, so...
Thank You, Son... Thank YOU..
All my Love, Hugs and Kisses..
Mom
And to all who continue to remember Dustin...
humbly, I Thank you...........
Vanessa Pilla
October 11, 2012
From one Military person to another. Rest in Peace.
Deborah Lewis-Smith
September 13, 2012
to the family of Cpl. Lee I am a dog lover and shortly after your beloved Dustin gave his life four our country I read the story of Lex. A recent posting on facebook reminded me of this dynamic duo. I went to google and now I see that Lex is at peace with Dustin. I am so sorry for these loses. God bless you and keep you.
Laurie Coffin
April 8, 2012
On this day after your birthday I am thinking of your mom, who misses you so much, and now Lex. You make us all stop and think and be better people. Today Rick and I are packing the shipment to Kandahar, all 300 pounds of it, in honor of you and our beautiful Lex. Kudo's to your mom for being a strong, beautiful, loving women. She has enhanced our life up here - must run in the famly:) Love always Rick and Laurie xxoo
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