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George Lutz Obituary
A native of Virginia, he entered active duty in Richmond, Va., April 2004 and completed basic combat training, advanced individual training, airborne school and the Tagalog Special Operations Forces Basic Military Language Course.
As a member of a public information team, Tony supported the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the Gulf Coast during September 2005. He deployed shortly thereafter in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in fall 2005.
His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Parachutists Badge and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge.
He was assigned to the Army's 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Following his death, Tony received the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
His family remembers Tony as an outgoing, friendly man who thought of others before himself. He graduated from Atlantic Shores Christian School in 1999, where he had been a member of the baseball team. He attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., where he was captain of the cross-country team.
He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Lutz, and their children, Anthony George Lutz III, 3, and Ava Lutz, five months old, all of Fayetteville, N.C.; his parents, Patricia and George Lutz Sr. of Chesapeake, Va.; three sisters; and one brother. He is the nephew of Mary and John Clint Hurt and his cousins, Alex and Margaret Hurt, all of Midland.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Lutz
November 27, 2012
In memory of George for his service & sacrifice for this Nation.
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. George A. Lutz:
Please accept my remembrance of George on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
S. A.
December 28, 2011
Remembering you on this day and be asured you will "NEVER BE FORGOTTEN". God Bless your family.
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. George A. Lutz:
Remembering George on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
D.J. (Don J.) Fisher
December 29, 2010
Dear Lutz Family,
I just wanted to say what an honor it was working with and serving with your son. He was a great man and it was a blessing to know him. I have many memories of Lutz, (it is still hard to go by first names), especially on our jouney to and during our time in Iraq. One memory that still chokes me up is around one of the last times I got to see him. Our teams were working together and he was on the phone with his children. I could just hear in his voice how much he loved little Tony and Ava. He would always light up when he would talk about his family. It breaks my heart that their father was taken from them but I hope they will always know how much he loved them! My prayers go to you and all that were blessed to know him. God bless you all.
Peggy Mertz
August 19, 2009
To the family of PFC.George A. Lutz, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. We, the Military Affairs Committe of Hampton, Va recogize those we have lost on 9-11 and those we have lost on the war on Terror. We invite family members that have lost loved ones to a observance we hold every 9-11 in Hampton, Va. We have read your son's name during our ceremony since 2007. If you are ever interested in attending our observance, you are always welcome.
My name is Peggy Mertz, you can reach me at [email protected]
Kenna Larra
May 13, 2009
Dear Lutz family;
My name is Kenna, I am the secretary her at Project Compassion. I work directly under Kaziah Hancock, the artist who completed the portrait of this wonderful young hero, with his beautiful children that was presented to you at your organization monthly meeting in March of this year, 2009!
I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed having the honor of having his sprit with us for a short time. We think about him often and you are not alone when you miss him!
If there is anything we can ever do for you, please let us know!
God Bless you all,
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
March 11, 2009
God Bless the family ! He will never be forgotten!
Jamie(Navy wife)
Hampton,VA.
Michelle Joynt
December 29, 2008
Thank you to Pfc. George Lutz and his beautiful family for the sacrifice he made to protect our freedoms. He sounds like such a wonderful fun young man.
May you know that he may be gone but not forgotten.
I do not know your family but I have a son in the military as well.
God's blessings on all of you,
Michelle
In Memory of George ~ (Debra Estep)
December 29, 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 George, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2008
To the family of Pfc. George A. Lutz:
George 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
marilyn lutz
October 2, 2008
Were interested in this site because were Lutz from ohio... my email is [email protected]
Mike Layrisson
May 5, 2008
CPL Lutz was a fine soldier and great American. I was proud to be part of the same unit he was in.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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)
Garnet Jenkins
December 29, 2006
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Pfc. George A. Lutz, one year ago today.
The price this Fine Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May George rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Lutz family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.~ Psalm 55:22
May the Peace of God and your memories of George,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Debbie Elam
December 27, 2006
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Co-Chair for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. The Friendship Circle Quilters in Richmond, VA have a project to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Co-Chair
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
800 Hallsboro Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Home Phone 804-794-6364
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Mike Villarreal
June 21, 2006
Our heartfelt condolences. God bless you.
-- The Villarreal Family, Taft Road, Chesapeake, Va
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 9, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 5, 2006
To the Lutz family: I previously signed this guest book, but today while I was at Arlington National Cemetery I stopped and prayed for George and his family.
Tom
Cynthia Méndez
March 3, 2006
Tony was a wonderful person and a great friend, and even though we were from different countries we did a friendship that will last forever. I'll miss you so much, you'll always in my heart
Patti Porter Campbell
February 12, 2006
I am so sorry for your lost. My husband is leaving to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom this eveing. I will pray for your family, and your Aunt Cindy, and April's family.
Donald Belew
February 7, 2006
Everytime I look at the "Stars and Stripes " , I see you !
VIcky Sanders
February 4, 2006
Thank You for Pfc George Lutz's for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Henryk Zaleski ( USN-Ret )
February 4, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Mary Hurt
January 22, 2006
Tiffany, Anthony and Ava,
I love you very much.
Aunt Mary
7th grade Louisburg Middle School
January 18, 2006
We care and share your sorrow.
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
January 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lutz family in the loss of George. My heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man. 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Brendan Chamberlain
January 11, 2006
Tony was a great man and a great person. His compassion to his fellow teammates and competitors while a member of the cross country team at Shenandoah University, will alway be remembered. Your teammates and friends miss you greatly.
-Coach Chamberlain
Leah Begley
January 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your children grow up knowing how their daddy fought for his country.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 9, 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
theresa ann fallen
January 5, 2006
to the family, i am a navy mom , my son is on the uss sherman in norfolk va. i am from the navy league phila, your family is in my prayers, i am so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace ,theresa from phila
Pam Adams
January 5, 2006
To the family of Pfc. George A. Lutz,
Having just lost our son in Iraq on 12/1 I know there are no words that can express the depth of sympathy I feel for you and your family at this time. Just know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers as you struggle through the coming months and beyond. May God grant you peace to move forward.
Pam Adams
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 5, 2006
THANK YOU!!! Only those who have experienced such an unfortunate loss can truly understand how you feel. On behalf of my family and millions of Americans we wish you God's Best as you reflect, as time goes by, of the wonderful times you, and friends, shared with George.
America has many strengths, and one of the best has always been those who are so ready to serve in the military. George was another fine example of the zealousness of youth to help others, even those in another country, despite the risk of losing their own life, so that others may have a life that provides freedom and opportunity to be all that God wants them to be.
May your memories of him sustain all of your family members & friends, for your lifetime, as you remember his desire to serve others. Know that there are others out here that know what you are going thru! And we are here for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Wife & daughter of Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford~ KIA May 23, 2005
Jamie Graves
January 4, 2006
God Bless~Land of the free,because of the brave( Jamie,Navy wife)
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