Jeffery A. Lucas Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lucas Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeffery on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 179 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas:
Remembering Jeffery 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

June 28, 2010. Operation Red Wing.
Honoring the service and sacrifice of this young American serviceman. May those who love him find peace as they approach the anniversary of his passing.

Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.

To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas:
Jeffery 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

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Not forgotten. Thank you.

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 Jeffery, 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 –
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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 1st Cl Lucas!

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Volunteers would like to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier with ties to the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can call me at 804-379-3817 or email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 1st Cl Lucas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Gratefully remembering Jeffery for his selfless service, courage and sadly, ultimate sacrifice to serve our country --

As the 4th of July arrives, we remember
-- the freedoms our country take for granted - are not free! they are only because of the special ones like Jeffery --

GOD bless your family as you deal with the continued grief.
He will NEVER be forgotten.

It has been two years ago today that we lost a great man. He chose a life to be proud of. We are proud of him and all of his accomplishments.

My heart still feels pain, tears fill my eyes and I get a knot in my throat when I think of Jeff. I feel such pride and honor to have known a man that could do what he and so many others have done, and would still do if he was here. My son believes that the American Flag flies for "Jeff Lucas our Hero", I told him that it does, and that he is one of the many service men and women that have made it fly for so long, and because of them, it still will.

We miss you greatly Jeff! Thank you for being who you became.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas, the price this Brave Young Navy Seal and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
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.

Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.

I pray you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Jeffery's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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 YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Lucas family. I visit Arlington National Cemetery two or three times a week. Please know that each time I am there I always stop by and visit/honor Jeffery. Jeffery you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

To the Lucas family. I previously signed Jeffery's guest book. Jeffery a year ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

My condolences to the Lucas family.

Jeffery may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Lucas family in the loss of Jeffery. I did not know Jeffery, 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. Jeffery it has been 8 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~

Thank God for Lucas and all the other brave men and women in uniform willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our debt of gratitude knows no limit.

To the lucas family my deepest condolences. I new Jeff as a wonder person and now I know him as a hero. My heart gos out to Pat and Jamie. I know that there are no words I could say that will ever take away the pain of your loss.

I am the mother of Danny Dietz, From my family to yours I am deeply saddened by our loss. God Bless Your family.

Maureen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to the Lucas family on their loss. Jeff's Team leader, Lt. McGreevy and Jeff Lucas of SEAL Team 10, among others, were killed in the helicopter crash brought down by enemy fire while trying to come to the rescue of our son, Lt. Michael P. Murphy and his small SEAL team in the mountains of Kunar province, Afghanistan. We share your grief over the loss of a loved one and are forever grateful that Michael was surrounded by such great and loyal friends who were willing to lay down their lives for each other, GOD and country. These men true blue "Navy SEALs" will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds or prayers. We salute the sacrifice of Jeffrey Lucas and his Teammates in SEAL Team 10 in their attempt to come to the aid of our Mike and his men. You are all true American heros.

As Abraham Lincoln once wrote " in the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." These are men who will live on in the memories of those who follow in the fight for freedom and justice. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Although I didn't know Jeff all that well, he was one of the only upper classmen that always had a nice word for me. I will always remember him with great fondness and admiration for all that he was, wanted to be, and had become. He was always active in many sports through High School and looked up to by many. My heart goes out to Jamie and Pat for the loss of such a great brother and son. He was a great person in the community and will always be missed. God bless and stay strong, thats what Jeff would have wanted.

Jeff - We'll miss you. I'm glad I got to know you, and had the time to share with you as a friend. We will always appreciate the sacrifice you and your family have made.

My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.

Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans.

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WE ARE SO EXTREMELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHAT A WONDERFUL HERO JEFFERY WAS AND IS FOR GIVING THE "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE" FOR HIS COUNTRY. WE PRAY FOR GOD TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH FOR YOUR BROKEN HEART. PLEASE KNOW WE WILL NEVER FORGET AND WE THANK YOU JEFFERY AS YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN.

I am going to miss a very dear friend. We went through quite a bit together. We join the Navy at the same time. We went through boot camp, electronics school and Deep Sea Dive School together. He was full of energy and Life. My thoughts go out to his family. What a wonderful and caring person. So full of life. Thankyou for keeping us safe. God Bless

My thoughts are with the whole family. I feel your loss of a great son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, husband, father and friend. I am overwelmed by the feeling of pride for how he died; doing what he wanted to do, and doing it for us to be safe. Not many grow up to be what they wanted as a kid, Jeff didn't let that dream go away, he knew what he wanted to do, and he never settled for anything else. I am so proud of him for that. I am honored to have known him and your family. It is because of your love and support that he became the man he was.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.