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for Ryan Lekosky
D J Sims
November 14, 2010
To the Family of Sgt. Ryan Lekosky
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
Libby Danielowich
November 12, 2010
Lekosky Family...I did not know Ryan personally, but my son-n-law did (Larry Sanchez) My God be with you and help you with the pain I know you are feeling. There's no doubt after hearing and reading about Ryan that I know he is with God now and he is watching over all the ones he loved. God Bless You and Ryan.
Laura R
November 11, 2010
Lekosky Family, Ryan will be truly missed because he was loved by so many. He made a impact on so many people. The angels above have welcomed him with open arms,as he is now watching fromabove making sure your family is always protected, he is now your gaurdian angel.
TAMEKA BOUTON
November 11, 2010
R.I.P RYAN WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU!!
Camille Cortinas
November 11, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss! Ryan was truly a nice guy and I'm glad I got the pleasure of attending school with him. I will always remember all the joking around and teasing we did together while he waited to get all taped up to play football. I'm sure he is watching over his family and friends in heaven as he did here on earth. RIP Ryan!
Ciara (Huape) Rodriguez
November 11, 2010
No matter what, we’ll never forget you, We'll never forget your smiling face, Through us, your friends, family, and classmates, Through our memories, you’ll live on forever. May you rest in peace.
Jessica Cook
November 10, 2010
Dear Lekosky Family,
My most sincere condolences to you all. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard about this tragedy. May God be with y'all during this time. May Ryan Rest In Peace. He's a true American hero.
Jacqueline Garcia
November 9, 2010
Sonny and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May the Lord heal your heavy hearts and know that Ryan's memory will forever live on through his friends and family. RIP Ryan.
-Jacqueline D. (Perez) Garcia
Semper Fidelis!
Robert Sermon
November 9, 2010
Sgt Lekosky, I know you're a hard-chargin, highly motivated, truely dedicated, rompin', stompin' little green amphibious monster from JRB Belle Chase...who will be sorely missed.
May God hold your family, and you.
Happy Birthday, Marine.
Sgt R. E. Sermon U.S.M.C. (Fmr)
Eloy & Helen Perez
November 9, 2010
Lekosky Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. It is a loss that many people have felt. Ryan was always a wonderful person since we met him at TM. He truly will be missed by many. May God give each of you the strength and peace for the difficult days ahead. Ryans bright smiles will continue as he has now become your Smiling Guardian Angel. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Until we met again.
Our prayers are with your family.
November 8, 2010
My condolences to the family.
Hand salute.....ready....2!
Semper Fi Sgt. Lekosky.
- An old grunt
Jorge Echeverria
November 8, 2010
To your family my prayers and to you my friend , a great Marine to have known and personally knew you when you came to NOLA, to have taught you accounting , and made a friend in the processes sad to see you go.
That you may watch your family from above. RIP SEMPER FI
Emily
November 6, 2010
Ryan I do not know you but have been following your story. GOD needed you for heavenly duties. I know your family is heartbroken to have lost such a respected man. May GOD give your family strength and may the days get easier for them as they remember the times you all shared. Thank you for your service to our country! GOD BLESS YOU!!
Sherry Kosarek
November 6, 2010
You are a Hero in my eyes. You served your Country without even thinking twice, knowing the consequences. Even though you did not die in the line of fire, you died with Honor. Rest in Peace Ryan. Sherry M. Kosarek
Gloria Foster
November 6, 2010
I just want to let you know how saddened I am by the loss of Sgt. Lekosky. Although I never met him, just knowing of the tragic accident that befell him makes me feel the loss also. This must be such a difficult time for you, and I pray you will receive the peace and Grace that you need to see you through it.
Norma Jean Perez
November 6, 2010
Rest in Peace Ryan
November 6, 2010
may you rest in peace ryan it was a joy to have known you in this lifetime. The Reyes-Lira's
whitney chism
November 6, 2010
May you always be remembered as a wonderful man, and hero. You're forever in our hearts and never forgotten. "We wait with hope and we ache with hope. We hold on with hope. We let go with hope." RIP Friend and fly with the Angels.
November 6, 2010
REST IN PEACE
Mike Golden
November 6, 2010
May your family rest easy. I'll never forget you.
November 6, 2010
R.I.P. Ryan. Another Angel got his wings!
Jayne' Reed
November 5, 2010
Words cannot express the sorrow that is being felt for the family. My cousin's husband (Ned Nobles) served with Ryan (Ski) and I have been following the story, my thoughts and prayers go to the whole family. May God's arms wrap around each of you as you work through this trial, lean on Him.
Joe McGee
November 5, 2010
May God bless your family and friends. We have lost many Brothers and Sisters in Arms. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten! Semper-Fi Marine. I as a VET, am truly grateful for your service and sacrifice. We can NEVER forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Nor can we forget the sacrifice of the families.
Kim Hathcock
November 5, 2010
Ryan, my family will be forever changed because of your impact to our lives, your laughter can still be heard, your smile still be seen on photos & your love for everyone still felt in our hearts. Thank you for showing us what a true American Hero was. Please watch over the one that you loved, be her guardian angel and as you said every time you left my home - "this isn't goodbye....it's see you again". Love & miss you.
Ryan Thorpe
November 5, 2010
Semper fi marine. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
All gave some. You gave all. God bless.
Adele Castilla
November 5, 2010
Ryan, although you were here on earth for a short while, you touched so many peoples lives, and now you will be the angel watching over all of us. You may be gone, but will always be remembered. My heart aches for your family and may God give them the strength and peace to get through this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Larry Sanchez
November 5, 2010
Semper Fidelis Ryan you were a great friend, and even better person I know you are in heaven looking down on us now. May you rest in peace and may you always be remembered.
Liz Gutierrez
November 5, 2010
RIP Our prayers are with your family and I want them to know that you will be watching over all of us because you are a true angel and you earned your wings. TM Class of 2005 will never forget you and you will live in their hearts forever.
Jessica Canales
November 5, 2010
Sonny and family-- my family continues to pray for you all during this time of heartache. May God bless your little brother and may you find some comfort in knowing that the arms of the Lord are wrapped tightly around Ryan in heaven.
Chris Dyer
November 5, 2010
You will always be in our hearts and in our memories and you will be missed greatly by many people. Its sad to have such a great soul takin from us so unexpectedly and so soon. We love you and miss you man, SEMPER FI!!!!!
Sincerely,
The Dyer Family
Joshua Brackett
November 5, 2010
Semper Fidelis... may be gone but you will always be in our hearts... ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE
November 5, 2010
R.I.P Ryan, you will be missed.
DeVonne Kureska
November 5, 2010
Ryan I know your death has opened a lot of peoples eyes and your impact has changed lives. You were an amazing guy that did great things for your family, friends and most of all your country.We will always remember and miss you.
Renee M
November 5, 2010
Ryan,
You were taken from this world too soon, but in your short time here you touched many peoples' lives. You are loved & missed by all who had the priveledge of knowing you. You're an amazing man & Marine; a true hero. You are in our hearts & prayers, always. Rest in Peace.
Laura Costilla
November 5, 2010
Ryan, you are so loved and so missed. You are an amazing man and I am so glad I had the honor of knowing you. You had a smile that stopped time. I'm so sad that you're gone but I know you are at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. The TM Class of 2005 will forever carry you in our hearts. We are all better for having known you.
Amanda Guerrero
November 5, 2010
Ryan,
You were a wonderful human being and you are greatly missed. Even though you left so soon and too early you have touched so many lives in many different ways. You are a TRUE American Hero. I am so glad to have known you, grown up with you, and cheered on the sidelines for you & our team. Even though you are gone we know you are not far away, you will always be in our hearts, and the Class of 2005 will always remember such a wonderful person and great marine. R.I.P. Ryan #10!
*ONE TRIBE, ONE NATION*
Ciara (Hilton) Salinas
November 5, 2010
You were a Mighty Warrior of the Lord! You are a True Depiction of what HERO means. I am so honored to be able to call you a Friend you were amazing in high school so many laughs and you have such an AMAZING Smile :). I will never forget the days of our 6th, 7th and 8th grade years when we road the "bus" together and all of the great times we had on there. I pray for your families hearts to heal but to know that you are now watching down on them and you are carrying us all on your shoulders as you watch over us. Love you and may god bless you on your new journey for you will now be a HERO in his kingdom! With Love!
Cindy Ybanez
November 5, 2010
We light a candle in memory of Ryan Edward Lekosky who passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the age of 23., Dear God, I pray that you would provide comfort to the Lekosky family in the wake of the death of their son Ryan. Be with them every step of the way, enveloping them in your loving arms and speaking words of comfort and peace. Help them to remember the wonderful times they had with Ryan. Let them remember his smile, his joy, his love, and the sunshine he brought into their lives. We know that all things work for the good of those who love you, so please work it out for them. Let this moment of mourning last only a moment and May you please comfort their hearts today and bless them with endearing memories that their hearts will always treasure. In Jesus’ Name, Amen The Ybanez Family, Corpus Christi, TX
Yvonne Chavera
November 5, 2010
Ryan, you will be missed. I was your teacher at Tuloso-Midway High School, but I was also your friend. No one could help but be friends with you. Your love of life and your charm pulled everyone you met right towards you. Heaven has truly received an angel....I love you and you will live in my heart forever.
Kimberly & Randy Arebelo
November 5, 2010
Ryan, you were an amazing person with a big heart full of love for everyone and everything in your life. You are the true meaning and A HERO and I thank you for everything that you did for us all. You believed in everything that you did and stood strong with your beliefs. I am honored to have known you, went to High School with you, cheered the sidelines for you and the team at our football games *#10*. One thing I will never forget is that big beautiful smile of yours. I can not remember a time that you were not smiling. You were always so full of happiness. May you now rest in peace and may God grant your entire family the strength to get through this tragic time.
God Bless all of you.
Melanie and Ned Nobles
November 5, 2010
Our prayers have been with you all week and will continue. May you feel the presence of the Lord with you at this time. My husband Ned served with Ryan in Iraq in 2007 and Ned loves Ryan (Ski). So many times since Ned has gotten out of the Marines, he has told me, "I miss Ski". He thought so much of Ryan. I got to meet him once and fell in love with him. What an amazing guy! We really wish we could be there for the service tomorrow.
joann Reda
November 5, 2010
The American War Mothers, Maryland's Star Spangled Chapter, offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious hero.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay Harford
November 5, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
L. Wehlen
November 5, 2010
Our hearts are so full of sadness for the loss of your precious loved one. Please remember that Ryan and his entire family are in our thoughts & prayers. The loss of this heroic young man is a tragedy for us all.
May God bless you all.
L. Wehlen
November 5, 2010
I did not know you, but I have heard your story on the news over the last several days. I am so sad to hear of your tragic passing. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on God he can get you through anything.
LOIS GORDON
November 5, 2010
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