Wilgene T. Lieto Obituary

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto:
Please accept my remembrance of Wilgene on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto:
Remembering Wilgene 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

To the Family of Staff Sgt. Wilgene Leito, Please know that many others share in the loss of your brave soldier. We thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. We all are one big family and I pray for peace for you within your hearts. God Bless you.

To the Family and Friends of Army Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto,

There are no words that can be spoken for the loss of your precious soldier, Jeffrey. I am truly sorry for your loss and for Wilgene's great and ultimate sacrifice. While I did not know your loved one, Wilgene, on a personal level, I do know him. He was proud to serve his flag and country. He stood tall during our National Anthem. He wore his uniform with honor. He wanted his family and his "American family" to sleep safe and in peace. He wanted his family to have the freedoms that the people of lands far away sometimes do not even dare to dream of. He looked into the eyes of the people in those places where there is no freedom and he cried for their pain. He tried to make a small part of the life around him a little better if only to bring a smile or wipe a tear. I know your loved one. I know his face at the airport leaving his loved ones. I know his face on the newscasts, sometimes scared but still proud of his work. I know his face. I know his pride. I know his love. I know him and I love him and all that he believed in and all that he risked. My nephew and 2 sons are his Marine brothers. My family and I know your loved one, Wilgene. We know the reality of and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice. Stand proud, stand strong. I am so sorry for your loss.

With Deepest Respect and Sorrow,
Melanie L. Smith
Proud Marine Mom (PMM) of Cpl. Lance M. Thompson
KIA Ar Ramadi, Iraq 11/15/04
PMM of Sgt. Phillip Thompson (2000-2004)
PMAunt of Cpl. Casey Stanley (2002-2005)
Proud Fireman Mom of Matthew D. Dalton
[email protected]

Staff SGT. Wilgene's Service to his country will never be forgotten. We are Free because of his Sacrifice that cost him his Life. He is not here to hear our Thanks, but the wind will echo this word of gratitude to those who are also serving and to the loving family he leaves behind.

My thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of this brave soldier. Much thanks for the service of this brave hero.

I did not know Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. ! I pray that his family and friends know what he gave to all of us and that they are in our prayers.

I pray that you are at peace and you know what a true hero you were. I pray that your friends and family never forget the sacrifice that you made. You will never be forgotten in my eyes.

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 Wilgene, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

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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

To the family of Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto:
Wilgene 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