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for Deshon Otey
nick
July 5, 2025
Thank you for your service
Valentino Otey
June 28, 2017
Your son is a hero. As a former airman with a Marine Corp vet son the same age and background as DeShon, leaves no doubt about his outstanding possibilities. May your God bless you all.
August 28, 2013
To the family of DeShon E. Otey,
Even though I may not have known him he was still family because I am an Otey too. My name is Rose Otey and you are in my prayers. I laid my solider down in Feb 15, 2012. My husband passed away.
My email address is [email protected]
Larry C Carroll
November 29, 2012
The Otey and Mays Families I am sorry for the lost of your son. Mrs. Mays feel that my family and you may have crossed paths in the past during a visit to Houston in the early 80's. I fill very sad even if this true, but also the lost of a great person with positive possiblities. As a former soldier I feel that I have lost comrade, brother of arms. God bless you all.
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey:
Please accept my remembrance of Deshon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
jason garza
November 30, 2010
I am proud to have served with Otey.... He was a good friend, and trustworthy Marine. Rest in Peace brother... Garza
Rob Hammons
September 21, 2010
To the parents and friends of Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey:
You son is a hero and will never be forgotten. From what I read of him, he reminds me of me when I served in the military. I'm sorry that he had to make the ultimate sacrifice, but always remember that he served his country and died for it. I know that doesn't make it any easier, but he died a man doing a man's job. Be brave and strong like Deshon, and you will make him proud.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey:
Remembering Deshon 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
Kim LeBlanc, Wife of Cpl. Patrick LeBlanc
June 21, 2010
Thinking of you on this anniversary date. We forever carry you in our hearts.
Gary
January 7, 2010
A true American hero.God bless Deshon and his family.
Marie Dyer
January 6, 2010
I already know you're resting in the arms of the Lord. I'll keep your mother occupied until she sees you again.
Marie Dyer
Anthony Louis
January 5, 2010
Thank You DeShon for your faithful service to our country. You will not be forgotten
January 5, 2010
Annette Hall (friend) Deshon wanted to be a marine it was in his blood. He pass away with pride, and reach his goal in life. God has him now and he is in good hands....... May he rest in peace and honor.....
Annette Hall & the Surrency Family, Los Angeles, CA
Robin Mays
January 5, 2010
Robin Mays (mother)I am very Proud of my son LCPL DeShon E. Otey. May he live in Peace and Harmony.
Kenna Larra
October 12, 2009
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Kim LeBlanc
July 12, 2009
Thinking of you and your family Always. I will never forget you outside of the Barracks when I would come pick Patrick up. He misses you dearly.
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey:
Deshon 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
Jeannie Tolle
September 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to you for the loss of Deshon. May God comfort you. I hope the memories you have of Deshon bring you comfort and help to ease your pain. Deshon will never be forgotten and always remembered as an American Hero. Rest In Peace young hero.
Proud Grandma of
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - 5/6/08 kia Anbar, Iraq
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
September 19, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Deshon to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Deshon in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
September 18, 2008
I want you to know that Deshon's memory will live on. My deepest sympathy. So sorry for the loss.
May he rest in peace.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 18, 2008
Rest in peace Marine you're paid in full.
Gary
September 17, 2008
A true American hero.God bless Deshon and his family.
R Collis
August 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Otey. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Lance Cpl Otey knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Lance Cpl Otey!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl,
In Memory of Deshon ~ (Debra Estep)
June 21, 2008
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 Deshon, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
April 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Otey!
wimpy myers II
January 5, 2008
we love you Otey Semper fi brother
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 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 (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 27, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
PROUD TO BE AN ARMY MOM
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Otey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Garnet Jenkins
June 22, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A multitude of Thanks to Deshon and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
~2 Corinthians 5:1~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Remembers Deshon's Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Otey family.
Deshon may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Margaret Hester Kannensohn
April 15, 2005
In the decade I've spent researching my family's history, I've noted the refrain of commitment to duty and honor and service to country. It began with the American Revolution.
Its personal reminder for me has been MASR Caitlin Hester Kannensohn, USN, my youngest daughter, who reported for boot camp the day after her dear friend, L/Cpl. Sean Michael Langley had died in combat.
She entered boot camp not knowing; she graduated boot camp -- possibly really "graduated" in a real sense -- when her father, her sister and I told her of Sean's death.
I guess I can research my family history until "Kingdom Come," but I doubt I'll find an answer to this question:
"Lord, how can we reconcile our belief and pride that our own children rightly have followed our beliefs with this: Horrible things can happen to them if they do follow our beliefs!
My youngest daughter mercifully also has a family gene about belief and faith and prayer.
And sometimes she reminds me that the best I can give to wonderful folks like you is my best effort at prayer and honor. And greatest respect!
VERONICA CONTRERAS
March 17, 2005
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE OTEY FAMILY,WE TO MOURNE A GREAT LOSS.PEDRO CONTRERAS WAS MY BROTHER IN LAW AND HE ALSO DIED A HERO LIKE DESHON.SIDE BY SIDE GOD TOOK THEM BOTH,WITH HONOR AND PRIDE.WE ARE SO VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.I HAD THE PRIVLEGE,ALLTHOUGH BRIEFLY OF MEETING DESHON.HE ONCE CAME TO HOUSTON WITH PEDRO.
MAY GOD HELP HIS FAMILY THROUGH THE THE GRIEF AND THE PAIN.ONLY TIME WILL TAKE THE PAIN,BUT NOT THE MEMORIES AND THE LOVE WE HAVE INSIDE.THAT SHALL ALLWAYS KEEP THEM ALIVE FOREVER AND FOREVER LIVE ON.
WITH SADDNESS,
DAVID AND VERONICA
CONTRERAS
KAREN DOBY
November 15, 2004
ROBIN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SHAWN'S DEATH, AND SO PROUD OF SHAWN. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Clinton Smith, Jr.
August 2, 2004
I am truly sorry and proud at the same time. I am 23 and five friends of mine are over in Iraq & Afghanistan, and I don't know what I'd do if something happen to them. I understand your grief, but know he is safe. He is with the Lord and he knows only peace and love now. He waits for you, and Jesus is waiting o take you to him. Keep the faith, keep the honor, keep the memory.. In Christian Love.
Wagner Joani
July 6, 2004
God bless you, DeShon. "Greater love hath no man than one who would give his life for his friends." You are a hero. May you rest in peace.
Nita Montgomery
July 2, 2004
My Deepest Sympathy To Your Family. Our Hero......Blessings To You ALL......
Gerry Bloomer
July 2, 2004
I would like to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting Lance Cpl. DeShon E. Otey. As a Marine, he was clearly a gifted individual who has made a positive impact on his Country, Community and the many lives he has touched. Life brings tears, smiles, and memories: the tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. Semper Fi. (Always Faithful)
G. R. Bloomer
Senior Chief, U.S. Navy
Gaeta Italy
KIMBERLY WIMSATT
July 1, 2004
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
MY SON HAS COMPLETED A FULL YEAR IN IRAQ AND IS DUE TO RETURN THERE IN JANUARY. I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, AND CONSIDER YOUR SON A HERO FOR OUR COUNTRY.
GOD BLESS
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