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June 7, 2015
We will always remain grateful to Lance Cpl Lance Graham for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Margy Bons
May 11, 2015
Lance and family,
You were thought of so much during the 10 year memorial event held in SA and Austin. We were able to meet your brothers. They are making sure you are not forgotten and that your motto "Die Strong" is remembered. We visited your local drinking hole and had toasts to all. Stan Mayer speaks of you with such Marine brother love and respect. You are an American hero and we will never forget just how amazing you were.
May 7, 2014
You and your family are always thought of.
Margy Marzano Bons…Mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano KIA 5/7/05 Hadithah, Iraq
Margy (Sgt. Marzano's mom) Marzano-Bons
May 7, 2013
Lance, I feel as if I know you because you have been connected with my son for 8 years now. Please know you will never be forgotten. No one from that ambush will be forgotten. Graham, Weiner, Cepeda, Marzano,,,our heroes
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April 12, 2013
Thank you Lance for your service to us, We will never forget.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham:
Always remembering Lance. "Some gave all."
Dan (silverranger) Jack
August 11, 2011
To the Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham: I had a very small part in Honoring this Hero. I retrived a geocoin on my visit to GroundSpeak Headquarters in Seattle on July 26th, as I claimed my 1000th geocache. The special geocoin honors his service and life. I placed it in a very specific geocache in Montana. My hope is to keep a memory of Lance OUT THERE. Many others will become aware of this fine man. www.geocaching.com
Cache link: GCRM4C
Ghost Rails #010: The Bridge at Saltese
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham:
Please accept my remembrance of Lance on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Sgt. Michael Marzano's mom
May 6, 2011
Thinking of you, your family and Lance today and much more this coming weekend. It is hard to believe it was 6 years ago. Time does fly when grief sets in...
Margy, Michael's mom
Margy Marzano-Bons
May 7, 2010
Lance,
I never knew you, but being the mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano, I feel connected. Know that you are not forgotten. When I talk of the ambush, I always speak of the four of you as a group. You are all my heroes.
Your sacrifice for my freedom came at a heavy cost and please know I appreciate that cost. It is a high price to pay to don the uniform for a country. Job well done.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham:
Remembering Lance 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
June 23, 2009
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David Wier
May 25, 2009
To the family of LCPL Graham:
I was Graham's roommate during MOS school, and just wanted to say that he is one of those genuinely great guys that I've had the pleasure to meet. He used to let me use his cell phone to call my parents under the condition (usually after a beer or two) that he also spoke to them, always in a Scottish accent. This memory of him always brings a smile to my face.
Margy Bons
May 7, 2009
To the family of Lance. I am Michael's mom who was also lost in that same ambush. I know this time of year is so painful. Like you, I lost my Heavenly Hero on the 7th, told on the 8th which was, at that time, Mother's Day. It seems as if we have to walk this nightmare for almost a week every anniversary. I am sorry for your loss and wanted you to know, I was thinking of you and the other 2 Gold Star families that we are tied to, on this 4th anniversary.
Sgt. Michael Marzano's PMM mom
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham:
Lance 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
Mary Alice Rich
January 15, 2009
To the family of Lance CPL. Lance Graham,
I am so sorry for your loss. I read your son's heartbreaking letter in NEWSWEEK and was moved to write a composition for cello and piano in his honor. The piece has been performed in Dallas and Ft. Worth, and I would like to share a recording with you if you think it would be ok if I mailed it to you? I know that no music or poem or painting can bring your loved one back, but this composition is one small attempt to honor his memory.
Sincerely,
Mary Alice Rich
Brenda Clampitt
November 7, 2008
My son met Lance @ the MCRD Base in San Diego and he considered Lance one of his best friends. He was always talking about Lance. My son and his wife had a baby while they were in San Diego and Lance was always wanting to babysit Noah. Kris said that when they were together,Lance made sure that HE got to push the stroller. This is just one of the many stories Kris and Cheryl told me about Lance. I felt like I already knew him. They both deployed about the same time. Kris was devistated about Lance. He and Cheryl still have pictures of Lance on their computer. I can't tell you how very sorry I am about your-our Hero....but he will NEVER be forgotten........ Brenda Clampitt
The Neal family
June 9, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Graham,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 you.
In Memory of Lance ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 7, 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 Lance, 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
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
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Graham!
Reyes Gomez
December 13, 2007
Prayer for the living and those that have passed………
Oh Great Usen he walks with you now
Oh Great Spirit be with us always and give us strength
Let our prayers be heard, felt and shared
Heal our pain but do not let us forget
The smiles, the laughter, the good times
Let my Family be our strength and
Let those who have gone before us hear our prayers
That they remain by our side always and
That we remember them always
When we feel the wind and see the sun rise
And on the moonlit night when you hear
The silence or the Night Eagle (Owl) calling
And there among the stars and beyond
Let us one day see them and you Great Spirit
Let our faith in you be our strength
Oh Great Spirit be with us always
Written by: Reyes Gomez (Itsa Tl'ee)
August 19, 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Graham and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Jason Nelson
June 1, 2007
Your sevice and sacrifice is appreciated. God bless you and your family
Duncan Rutherford
May 31, 2007
I don't remember too much about Lance, we weren't best friends, but I do remember that he was extremely funny, likeable, and laid back. My condolences go out to his family and close friends. I haven't seen you since highschool, but I will miss you.
Tina Wenzel Booth
May 30, 2007
I will always remember Lance. From the first day of school in 5th grade to our junior year at Madison when I moved away.He will always be one of my closest friends and I will never forget his sense of humor and his eagerness to make a joke.My husband was in Iraq very close to where Lance was when he passed and lost 2 friends shortly after.He is now serving his 3rd tour in Iraq. I think of Lance and our other friends that gave their lives for me and you very often. I miss him. Semper Fi Lance
Garnet Jenkins
May 6, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham, with so much gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Lance, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Graham family.
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.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Lance, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Rose Camero-Gill
February 22, 2007
Graham Family,
My prayers are with you. I have lost contact with you and know that the pain remains great for I know your sorrow. My precious, Steve, served in the Marines and lost his life on 21 July 05 in Iraq. Stay strong and remember that our Lord is faithful to provide for us. In Christ's Love,
Rose Camero-Gill , Mother of Marines (Cpl. Steve P. Gill, USMC KIA , Ziadon , Ira) [email protected]
October 26, 2006
My condolences to the Graham family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Lance Cpl. Grahan thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas
D Kren
August 20, 2006
Godspeed, Lance. I'll never forget playing softball with you in San Antonio and talking about making it through the rough times.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 8, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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 YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 11, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Graham family in the loss of Lance. I did not know Lance, 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. Lance it has been 10 months since yo 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~
Jamie Graves
October 24, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Margy Bons
June 11, 2005
I am sorry for your loss. I met your son in Las Vegas while the boys were on leave before deployment for Iraq. I cannot begin to tell you how much respect my son felt for your son. My heart, although in pieces, feels for you. My son, Sgt. Michael Marzano left this earth with your son that awful night. May they guard the streets of heaven and help us heal, if at all possible.
I have a picture of our boys names engraved on a wall in Pennsylvania as a memorial. When you are ready, call me and I will send you a copy. We can be proud, all give some, but our boys gave all.
Semper Fi,
Margy Bons
623-465-8600
Sarah Lyford
May 13, 2005
I grow up with Lance. We went to school together since 6th grade. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Thank you, Lance, for your service to our great Country.
Susan Johnson
May 11, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our nation. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Robert & Geri Pace
May 11, 2005
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our son, Sgt. Ryan C. Pace, served with Lance in Iraq. He also sends his condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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