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Karen Cochran
September 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Luke C Williams...He will never be forgotten. Luke was a very special man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Luke C. Williams:
Please accept my remembrance of Luke on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Luke C. Williams:
Remembering Luke 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
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2009
To the family of Spc. Luke C. Williams:
Luke 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
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Kenna Larra
June 2, 2009
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Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Luke Williams is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
In Memory of Luke ~ (Debra Estep)
September 5, 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 Luke, 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 –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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May 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Williams!
August 17, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Together in Heaven
Connie Nichols
July 24, 2007
Luke I know you and Lester are having a great time at your reunion.
July 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Williams and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Timothy Rickey
March 26, 2007
SPC Williams,
Just like you, I enlisted in my 30's to serve our country and to give my family a better life. Just like you, I ended up in 3-7 Cav( except I was a medic ). I believe our paths crossed a few times, mostly while I was giving immunizations or teaching medical classes to the guys. God bless you and yours, and I'll see you at "Fiddler's Green"!
Sincerely,
SPC Timothy A. Rickey
371st BTB Ohio National Guard
(formerly HHT 3-7 Cav - Garryowen!)
Karen Cochran
September 6, 2006
Luke, it's been a year now since that awful day in Iraq. Please know that you are thought of every day. Thank you for giving your life so that we could be free. I am just so proud to say that I knew you and had the opportunity to work with you and to have such a special friend. Some day we will meet again and laugh and enjoy, just like we did at work. I pray for Teresa and the children that they can go on each and every day and that you will never be forgotten. I also pray for my son in law, who is now in Afghanistan. He needs every ones prays as well. I know that your other friends all miss you and love you also. Again, Thank You........Karen
Garnet Jenkins
September 5, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. Luke C. Williams, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May he rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Williams family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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 the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
July 3, 2006
ALL Americans should take a minute on Independence Day to thank the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Independence we all share. Although I did not personally know Luke Williams I feel the loss of this great American hero.
God Bless Luke Williams and his family. God Bless the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 25, 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 YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Williams family in the loss of Luke. I did not know Luke, 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. 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~
Brandi Manis
January 17, 2006
Luke was like a brother..his wife is like my sister. Luke..I pray your angel watches over to ensure no unnecessary pain to be endured by your wife and children. Lord knows they've grieved enough. Every good and perfect gift cometh from above and from the Father of Light. God will allow his light to shine and protect Terisa and the children from here till eternity...and until they are united with Luke in heaven.
Freddy& Becky Belcher
January 16, 2006
We want to say how sorry we are for your loss.My son Scott, served in Iraq with Luke and although We did not meet Luke he has touched our Lives and Hearts,For my Son Loved him for the Friend he was.If We can do anything or if you just need to talk Please do.You take care and God Bless You & Your Wonderful Children.And know that we my not know him personaly But we Love Him and will keep Luke & Your Family in our Hearts & Prayers.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 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
Brandy Loudermilk
December 4, 2005
Terisa&kids,
i am so sorry about Luke but as i know him is Williams you know the army last name is usually all you hear.my husband sgt.Loudermilk thought so much of Luke they worked out together in Iraq and he has a hard time dealing with it.i know its nothing compared to what your going thru i hope as time goes by your pain will ease if you ever need anything at all or just ever wanna talk i will be here i left my email address also we have some pics of Luke that my husband had took that i could email to you.Take care
Terisa Williams
November 30, 2005
My hero here on earth..is now in heaven. You blessed my life with two beautiful children. We will all be reunited one day. I know you are still with me. I feel your presence day by day. I know you watch from heaven..and guide me and the children along the way.
Your sense of humor helps heal me..and truly I know you would be proud of us..and are..as you smile from up above.
Jamie Graves
September 24, 2005
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends..
Thank you to all the military families..
~Land of the free,because of the brave~(Jamie,Navy wife)
Virginia Williams
September 23, 2005
Even though we have never met, I wanted to share a poem with you.
You see I lost my only son when he was one month away from his 22nd birthday. That was in 1980. I know the pain and the sorrow that you feel.
I know in time the awful hurting inside of you will heal. I know right now it’s hard to Imagine that life can even go on. I can’t imagine anything worse then losing a child.
I am a Christian and I know that God’s strength saw me and my husband through. There were many days we just didn’t want to go on, but He was always there to help us.
I hope you will not take offence by receiving this. I only mean it to help and
let you know that I care. I will keep you in my prayers.
May God bless you in a very special way, as He took a very special person from this world to be with Him. I thank God every day for men like your son who are willing to fight for our freedom and the freedom of oppressed nations. I know Luke has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family.
Remember, John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should nor perish but have everlasting life.”
At Death of a Child
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives
And mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or
Twenty two or three,
But will you ’til I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his days be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked this wide world over
In my search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lane,
I have selected you.
Now will you give all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call
To take him back again?”
I fancy that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy this child shall bring,
The risk of grief we’ll run;
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner then we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
-Edgar Albert Guest
Sherril Hunze
September 23, 2005
How does one express the feelings of loss? Luke will be a huge loss to family and friends. He was a part of our lives for years, a welcomed loved one. We know he has risen to a better home, the home we all wait for. We also know that while he is gone from us physically, he remains here in our hearts forever. He is a part of us all who were fortunate enough to know him. And we have only to look at his children to see him! How proud we are of his service to his country and his faith in His Lord.
Kari Elliott
September 21, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of another soldier. My deepest condolences go out to the family of Luke. I am so proud of our soldiers and all that they do. He truly was a Hero and I would like to thank him for my Freedom. My husband in also in the military and I am proud of the sacrifices that they make for me and my family. Luke, will be missed. With heartfelt thanks, Kari Elliott
Douglas Flynn
September 16, 2005
Lucas,
I really expected to hang out with you again. I am just still so in shock that you are gone, but you will live on forever in our hearts. What a special man and father you were. I am so very proud to call you a good friend of mine. We shall meet again. I love you , brother
Dougals Flynn
Amanda Craigo
September 15, 2005
Luke,
I am so proud of you. You will forever be loved and missed. I will always remember our water gun fights and all the fun we had as kids. It was a blessing having you as a cousin and a friend.
Love always.
Amanda
Ric and Erika Bond
September 13, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you Luke Williams and all you did for our Country. You will always be remembered as a True HERO.
Michelle Rocha
September 12, 2005
To the family of Luke, my deepest sympathy. Knowing Leslie, I can only imagine the love, kindness, and joy Luke shared with his family. I hope in your time of sorrow, you can remember his smile, laugh, and all the love he had for you. Thank you Luke for your dedication to your country! You'll never be forgotten.
Aunt Drucilla Ray
September 11, 2005
Luke, I remember when you born, just a few weeks after Angie. What a sweet boy you always were and so much like papa Pete. I know he's having a good time with you and so is grannie Nettie. We love you. Aunt Drucilla and Uncle George
Karen Cochran
September 11, 2005
I am very sadden to hear of the death of Luke Williams. Luke was a special man, dedicated father, loving husband. I am very proud to say that I got to work with Luke for the years that I did. God bless you and your family. We all miss you, but will never forget you.
Polly Nichols
September 10, 2005
Luke: What a tragic loss of one so sweet. We loved you so much and look forward to one day seeing you again. Our hearts are broken but we know we will meet again. Until then our tears will be for our loss! Love, Aunt Polly
Dana Stem
September 10, 2005
Williams and Hunze family, my deepest and most sincere sympathy. I lost a brother years ago in a car accident like you. The days get will get better and the memories sweeter. Love and God bless.
Jeff Lampley
September 10, 2005
I didn't know your brother but I'm very sorry for your family's pain of losing someone you love. Being previous military, I can only thank him for service and hopefully soon "All of our Father's, Son's and Friend" can come home.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
September 9, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Luke, may you rest in peace.
Leslie Hunze
September 9, 2005
To my baby brother,
I will miss you so very much! I miss your love of life, your wonderful sense of humor and your beautiful soul. We have lost a true hero. All my love!
Danielle J.
September 8, 2005
I am so,so sorry.I hate to see these reports of such good people.Your family will be in my prayers,and know that SPC. Williams is a hero to Tennessee and to America. I have friends in Iraq that I care about very much. We will NEVER FORGET THEM!!! GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!
Debbie Stephens
September 7, 2005
Our dear precious nephew, how we love you! Our hearts are broken, but we know that we will all be reunited someday in Heaven.
patricia mankin
September 7, 2005
Americans grieve with you and your family with the loss of your son. God Bless You All and God Bless our Troops. Marine Mom
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