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for Charles Lamb
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Charles R. Lamb:
Please accept my remembrance of Charles on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Boston Lamb
March 26, 2011
I MISS YOU SOO MUCH UNCLE CHARLIE.. you have no idea...
Peggy Childers
September 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Charles R. Lamb:
Remembering Charles 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
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2009
To the family of Spc. Charles R. Lamb:
Charles 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
John Hill
July 16, 2009
As a distant cousin I never knew Charles, but I know the Lamb's to be fine people and I am sorry for your loss.
June 30, 2009
It's been five years since you were home on leave and we got to see your smiling face. We miss you Charie. You were a wonderful person.
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family of Spc. Charles R. Lamb,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
In Memory of Charles ~ (Debra Estep)
September 5, 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 Charles, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
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
Becky Ryan
May 27, 2008
Chuck was an awesome person and Friend to all. We all had so much fun with him. As Memorial day passes I remember him and his smile and how he would pick on my son anytime he saw him and I wish I would have let him take Lane for his first ride on the bike when he was back on leave that time at the marty mart but I was being a mom and wouldn't let him. We miss ya Chuck and you are never forgotten and always loved.
November 1, 2007
Here we are heading into the Holidays and it doesn't seem right that you are not here to share them with us. We will always remember you!!!!!!!!
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Tracie Black
April 23, 2007
To Everyone Who Knew Charlie..he was a great kid n soldier.i'm proud of him for fighting for his country.i never got to spend time with him but i knew of him..just remember all the good times u had with him..he'll be sadly missed but he'll always be in everyone's heart.GOD BLESS CHARLIE N HIS FAMILY. i know his grandmother n family..my prayers n heart goes out to them always..we all r proud of ya charlie n love ya. REST IN PEACE CHARLIE,WE'LL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN..MAY GOD KEEP YA SAFE UP THERE IN HEAVEN
November 27, 2006
Still missing you everyday and even more on the holidays.
Garnet Jenkins
September 5, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero on the anniversary of the day, he gave his live for our Country and for Freedom.
May Spc. Charles R. Lamb rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Lamb family.
There will never be enough ways,
to humbly thank these Heroes,
for their Supreme Sacrifice,
my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
Erin Lamb
May 18, 2006
To Everyone Who Post Entries:
Thank you all so much for posting entries. We read them and appreciate all of them so much. It really means alot of us. Thank You again. Sincerely, The Lamb Family
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 9, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lamb family in the loss of Charles. I did not know Charles, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Charles it has been 20 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
ROBERTA HENDERSON
February 10, 2006
ERIN, TOM SHELLY AND JENNY. A LITTLE NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW YOUR STILL IN OUR THOUGHTS AS WE THINK ABOUT CHUCK ON DAILY BASES IN OUR HOME. HE WAS TRUELY A FRIEND AND A HERO IN NICK,JOSH AND JESSICA'S LIFE . AND HE STILL LOOKED UPON IN NICKS EVERYDAY LIFE. HE TALKS ABOUT HIM LIKE A BIG BROTHER. LOVE NICK, AND ROBERTA H
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 21, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Amanda WEST
January 3, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.I don't know the family,but I feel your pain.I'm very sorry for your loss.My 6 1/2 week old daughter passed of Sids this July.I'll keep your family in my prayers.
Carolyn Evans
October 16, 2005
Always in our hearts; Always in our prayers. A Gold Star Mother.
correna maupin
March 17, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow, I know he is with God.
PATRICIA DARIANO
March 17, 2005
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I'M SORRY. JUST KNOW HE WAS A GREAT HERO
ROBERT MAUGHAN
February 24, 2005
MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SPC. CHARLES LAMB. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
The Johnsons
February 24, 2005
To the family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It was evident Charlie was an outstanding character. I pray that the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort will comfort you in your time of tribulation.(2Corinthinas 1:3,4) We will keep you in our thougts and prayers.
David Mason
February 24, 2005
To the family of Spc. Charles R. Lamb My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.I am Proud of Charles Service for his country and ours.Charles gave his life for our Freedom that we have in America.God Bless you all Love in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior From David Mason
LINDA TRACY
February 23, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU.
Sherri (Tutewiler) Gamble
October 2, 2004
Tom & Shelley- I remenber the day *little Charlie* was brought home.What a joy! My heart was burden to learn of his death..Words can not say what you have gone through,my heart and prayers go out to you..*Little Charlie* will NEVER be forgotten he was a great kid !
Summer (Wright) Ard
September 21, 2004
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Charlie was a good guy.
Laura Mitchell
September 17, 2004
Shelly, I worked with you at CCAR and I remember how proud you were of your son. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I've read all the entries in this guest book and it seems like Charles was a real hero. He will be missed by many.
Crystal Kemper
September 16, 2004
I personally did not know Charlie, but I recently had a friend of mine die while serving our country in Iraq. My prayers go out to your family. Charlie will never be forgotten. Soldiers who die for our country can never be forgotten.
Jennifer (Zachary) Craig
September 16, 2004
Charlie was one heck of a guy. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with the family.
Danny Dunne
September 16, 2004
Our thoughts are with you.
Danny and Phyllis Dunne
Tom and Barbara Austin
September 15, 2004
To the Lamb family.We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. I hate to see boys go like this fighing for are Country. He was a brave Boy.You have all are symathy. Are family will be thinking of you.
Kim (Mitchell) Brasier
September 15, 2004
In the early 90's my family moved down the road from the Lamb's. All of us had some good times just being typical kids who grow up in the country. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Charlie is a true hero and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amanda Howe
September 15, 2004
Sadly missed by friends and family, but his memories will always be remembered. Deepest sympathies go to Tom and Shelly and his wife Erin. Charlie Bob was and is a hero and a guy never afraid!! We will miss you!! Love Always
Jayne Bardsley
September 15, 2004
God be with you Erin as you face these difficult days. May your hurt and pain gradually lessen to a more tolerable level. Remember the good times.
corey howe
September 15, 2004
Charlie bob was a heck of a guy. I will always remember our times growin up together. He will be severly missed by myself .And my deepest sympothies go out to Tom Shelly Jenny and Erin. He might be gone but chucks legacy will live on as a friend,cousin,son,husband,brother
Lindsay Howe
September 15, 2004
My heart and prayers go out to Charlie's family and friends. Charlie was an amazing person who had a way with making people smile. He was always in good spirits and it was contagious to everyone who was around him. Charlie is truly a hero to all of us. The Casey-Westfield class of 99 loves you and will miss you terribly.
bridgette cisney
September 15, 2004
we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one..he was a very special person to everyone who knew him...we thank him for what he done for us and our country. To us he is a hero and his memory and spirit will live on in our hearts....doris bridgette and konner
RICH & JACQUE GRAFTON
September 14, 2004
To The Charles Lamb Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and forever. May God Bless each and every one of you. We are so sorry for the your loss. We all are proud of what your son has done for our country. GOD BLESS HIM
With Deepest Sympathy
Rich & Jacque Grafton & family
Trevor Isbell
September 14, 2004
I was fortunate enough to have the experience of growing up next door to Charlie. I couldn't even begin to add up the countless hours that he & his sister & me & my brother all spent together. I think everyone would agree that Charlie was truly a happy person & always found a way to have a good time. My thoughts & prayers go out to the whole family. I wish I could be there with you this week. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Debbie Howe
September 14, 2004
Words can not express the deep sympathy that our family feels.Wish there was more we could do.We will always remember the time we had with "Charlie Bob".Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Terri Cox
September 14, 2004
He went of his own free-will, wanting to defend & protect.
He felt the need down in his soul,
it was something he could not neglect.
We lost a wonderful soul that day,
in that sandy, desert land.
And try as we may, no matter what,
it's a loss we can't understand.
A loving husband, a caring brother, and such a wonderful son,
It's so hard to lose someone
Who's life had just begun.
We will struggle with the lose we feel, each day, somehow, we'll get through.
Please know that are hearts and prayers will always be with you.
In loving memory of Chucky Lamb..
His spirit will always remain.
Warren Linn
September 14, 2004
We are so sorry.
Aunt Etta and Uncle warren
Ashley Duzan
September 14, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember when Charlie used to take Nikki and I riding on his four-wheeler and he would get us covered in mud. I wish that I was able to attend the funeral but unfortunately I am unable to. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family.
joyce o
September 14, 2004
my heart and prayers go out to Charles' family and friends, im sorry for your loss...
Terry Smith
September 14, 2004
My heart goes out to you, Tom and Shelly. I will be thinking of you and your family during this time. I can't really find the words to help ease your pain, but I did want you to know I was thinking about you guys God Bless
Terry (Seaney) Smith
Sarah Allison
September 14, 2004
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to your family. I remember Shelly, Jenny/Shawn and Charlie; Tonya & girls/Kevin Roberts and others; from the days of Casey Community Church when Troy and I attended. I miss all the good times we shared there with the Vaughns. You must all have been proud of Charlie and if I could I would THANK him for defending our country and protecting OUR freedom. May GOD bless you always, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm attaching my e-mail address should anyone want to keep in contact It would be nice to hear from you, my Casey friends and just know I will be praying for you all during these tough times.
KURTIS,LACEE&MASON HENDERSON
September 13, 2004
THINKING OF YOU AT THE TIME OF YOUR LOSS. CHUCK WAS A GOOD GUY .GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Billie & Gene Southard
September 13, 2004
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. I remember him from the time he was a little boy. From the deepest part of our hearts, we are so grateful for the time he served to protect our home land. If it weren't for young people like him, we believe that we would have had more attacks in our country. None of them will be forgotten. I just wish we could help them more.
ROBERTA HENDERSON
September 13, 2004
TOM,SHELLY,ERIN AND JENNY MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. CHUCK WAS A GREAT KID,AND WAS A TRUELY DEVOTED FRIEND TO JOSH, JESSICA AND NICK HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL . WE WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS . ROBERTA HENDERSON. AND NICK SHACKELFORD
Tina Keller
September 13, 2004
The thing I remember most about Charlie was his smile. He was always smiling, and there was no way for me to resist pinching his cheeks. He was always laughing and joking and was so fun to be around. My thoughts go out to his wife, Erin, who I always thought was such a perfect match for him. Charlie was so lucky to be blessed with such a wonderful family and my heart goes out to all of them. He will be missed more than anyone could ever realize.
david judson
September 13, 2004
Janet Coopers and my sympathy gos to your familys and thanks for procting our freedom. I worked with Shawn Roberts and knew his wife Ginny.
Sandi Ramsay
September 13, 2004
My heartfelt condolences to all of Charlie's family in the loss of your precious loved one. I know that his time in Iraq has been difficult and stress-filled for all of you, as it is for all the families of our service men and women. There are no words of wisdom to ease the pain. Know that the people in your community care and are keeping Charlie and you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick and Lou Oliver
September 12, 2004
Our sympathy is extended to the family. Our thanks for protecting our country. God's blessings to your family.
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