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for Lawrence Colton
Charlie Gili
October 25, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Lawrence S. Colton US Army Chief Warrant Officer.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Justin Hintzen
November 25, 2020
"Mr. Colton - to me, Shane and “Pac Man” - thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the soldiers in contact on the ground. I remember fondly our time serving together in 2002 in Korea in the Bushwhackers. God bless you and rest in peace."
BRENDA MYERS
December 21, 2019
Remembering you and the sacrifices you've made for your family and country.
Thank you Sir.
BRENDA MYERS
December 21, 2019
CW2 Colton was a extraordinary individual. I had the pleasure of serving with him and was deployed with him in 2004. CW2 and I also attended Tar Kwon Do classes in Korea and I will never forget those words he spoke to me, "I'm not good at this am I?" I said "it's all about having fun and enjoying yourself." I often think about him and how much I miss his warm smile.
Christopher Kent
April 1, 2015
To the family and loved ones of Shane Colton. First, I want to start by saying that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Shane was an extremely brave Soldier and pilot that I will never forget. I have worn a silver bracelet on my right wrist everyday for the past eleven years. On the bracelet is Shane and Chucks name and the date they died for our country. You see, I was the flight medic that was on the ground loading the wounded Soldiers from that ambushed fuel convoy into my MEDEVAC blackhawk. The LZ was extremely hot with enemy gunfire. Directly above us was Shane and Chuck in their Apache providing covering fire for us which allowed us to get the wounded in and takeoff. It was when we were taking off that we saw the SA-7 trail go up. I am now retired from the Army, but I can say this..if it were not for Shane and Chuck that dreadful day I, nor about 20 other Soldiers would be alive today. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. There are no words to describe the love of a brother that gives his life for another. Godspeed Shane, rest in peace!
August 28, 2012
Still remembered, respected and honored.
Peggy Childers
April 10, 2012
April 11, 2012
To the family and friends of CWO Lawrence S. Colton:
Always remembering Lawrence. "Some gave all."
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
Rachel Mains
April 14, 2011
I am so sorry that your family had to lose a loved one so young. I didn't get to meet Shane, but from what I've been told he was a great man. I would like to have known him. I am sorry for the pain you all go through every day from this loss. Just remember the times you had with him and smile.
Lori Campbell
April 14, 2011
Thank you Ginger and Peggy for always remember Shane's passing. It has been 7 years now and it is still hard to believe he is gone. Our family appreciates you.
Sincerely,
Lori Campbell (Shane's Sister)
Ginger Mankowski
April 12, 2011
To the family and friends of CWO Lawrence S. Colton:
Please accept our remembrance of Lawrence on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 18, 2011
To the family of CWO Lawrence S. Colton:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
April 11, 2010
To the family and friends of CWO Lawrence S. Colton:
Remembering Lawrence 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
Kenna Larra
October 20, 2009
Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected]. or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Greg Grail
September 28, 2009
I recently heard the news about Shane. I was stationed with him in Landstuhl and had the honor of being his friend. He was one of the most kind hearted people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. I remember when he met Inge. She was truly the light of his life. I also remember our little band we put together in the barracks. Shane didn't have drums, so he used boxes and buckets. It still sounded pretty darn good.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Lori Campbell
April 30, 2009
I know I speak for all my family when I say Thank you all for your kind words and Prayers for Shane. He was a great man and he died doing what he loved. He was the best biggest brother I could ever have asked for. Again, Thank you all and May God Bless You!!! For those that have lost loved ones, I am so very sorry for your lose. RIP Shane, I love you and miss you everyday!!
Peggy Childers
April 12, 2009
To the family of CWO Lawrence S. Colton:
Lawrence 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
Gloria Na
November 10, 2008
Hi my name is Gloria Na, I'm a junior at Sumner High School in Wa. I
want to let you know that for Veteran's Day CWO Lawrence S. Colton is being Honored for his sacrific for our country. Thanks so much. Gloria Na
Santiago Rodriguez
July 1, 2008
I had the honor of moving a geocoin
from a geocache in Alaska. Ther at the Vet. Memorial on my way to Anchorge and then on to Keni AK.
I pay my repect to a man C W O Lawrence S. Colton for giving his all
for all of use Thanks and God bless his family.
SFC Kym Ricketts
May 14, 2008
I recently picked up CW2 Colton's hero band. My Daddy went to Vietnam with the 1st Cav and has since passed so I wanted a piece to remember him and another Soldier from the 1st Cav as I leave next week for a year in Iraq ISO OIF. Today I looked up Mr. Colton and after reading his story and the lives saved as a result of his sacrifice; I am humbled by the honor I have to wear his legacy daily with me. As a Combat Medic, we depend on the aviators to help us save lives and I am only sorry I never got to meet him. Please know, his story will be carried on through me for all that inquire whose name is on my bracelet. Thank you for lending him to us (the military). His leadership, bravery and sacrifice still live on. He will never be forgotten.
Phillip High
May 12, 2008
I will miss you Shane. You were a great friend growing up. I am ashamed that we lost contact after I moved. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. God Bless.
April 11, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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”
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of the
Angel drawing I have posted here.
I did not know Shane, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
March 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you CWO Colton!
Matthew Wohlever
November 16, 2007
Sir,
You are a hero to all of us. I am a prior 1st Attack soldier. (1/227 Armament platoon Aug 2000 - July 2005) You are an inspiration and God Bless you. We live in the greatest country in the world because of hero's like you. Thank you sir
August 9, 2007
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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Colton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Charlene Phillips
June 26, 2007
God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!
Garnet Jenkins
April 10, 2007
In Remembrance of CWO Lawrence S. Colton, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Lawrence Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Colton family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
diana cruz
January 29, 2007
I was in the same company as Mr.Colton. We went to Iraq together the 1st time around. He slept in the cot right next to me. I admired him. He turned to me one day in Iraq and told me something that i will never forget he told me there wasnt many people he trusted with his life out there and he turned to me and told me that he trusted me with his life. I was just an PFC and a crewchief. He was more than a pilot he was out there pulling guard duty with the rest of us and was always willing to help. My condolences to his family just know that he will always be remembered god bless
Ronnie Bannister
December 26, 2005
Hello, just wanted to write and tell the family that i'm sorry for your loss, I'm currently in the ARMY NATIONAL GUARD and want to pay my respects to your loved one.. Sorry, and GOD BLESS your family
sarah brown
November 9, 2005
hi
erica siegel
June 16, 2005
i didnt know him but i know his son and i am very sorry for what he has gone through and i understand that this was a great tragedy
Jackie Hege
June 8, 2005
My heart goes out to your family. I come from a long line of Servicemen. I was tought respect and honor for this country. When we have lost one good man or woman all of us know they were there for us. He sounds like a wonderful person to have known. Please remember him for who he was. Hold that which he gave every one he met, a part of him that will last forever.
God be with you.
June 8, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Mattice Family
June 8, 2005
May you know Our Family will keep you in our Prayers during this most difficult time. May You find comfort to know, CWO Lawrence S.Colton will never be forgotten for his great sacrifices to serve and defend. We Salute him for his Honorable sevice..
Debbie
June 7, 2005
my condolesences to the family of this great person, even though I did not know him , he was a hero and I thank god we have these good men protecting us
May 3, 2004
May God be with your family.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thank you!!
Debby Atkinson
May 2, 2004
I was so saddened to read the news of Shane's death.I remember him as one of the nicest, most respectful young men on the track team at Carl Albert when I was an assistant girls' coach there. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shane's family.
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