Lawrance J. Carter Obituary

Hello,

We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Lawrance J. Carter US Army Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

My family appreciates Sgt. Lawrance Carter's military service and will be in eternal gratitude for it.

As many celebrate "Memorial Day" I think of you my Nephew and the ultimate sacrifice "Your Life" that you gave to your Country and I am very proud of you and know that God welcomed you home by saying "Job Well Done". R.I.P my loving Nephew.

my dear son lawrance love you and miss you much

To the family and friends of Sgt. Lawrance J. Carter:
Please accept my remembrance of Lawrance on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Happy Birthday Nephew! Just 'Walk Around Heaven' until we get there. GOD's strength & peace to your mother, step-father and loved ones.Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN, ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS! Love you always your Auntie B.

Hi Lawrance,
I never met you, and I am sorry for it. I married Steven. He misses you everyday. He lost not only a best friend, but a brother, and my heart aches for him. From everything I've been told about you, you were a wonderful guy, with swagger and grace. Fiercely loyal, and the best friend a guy could ask for. I want to leave my condolences for your family. You were a well loved man, and your absence leaves a hole in many people's heart. Even my own for not getting the opportunity to meet you. Rest in Peace.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Lawrance J. Carter:
Remembering Lawrance on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To our nephew, Sgt Lawrence J. Carter. We last saw you as a little fella, over the years you grew into a fine young man, a soldier and defender of our country. It takes a special person to accept the oath, dawn the uniform and put one's life on the line to protect the Red, White & Blue that stands for America. You accepted challenge and completed the task. On behalf of my family we thank you for your service and protection. From one Veteran to another, I stand proudly and "SALUTE" you for the honor and badge of courage in which you served. Although in a different branches at the time, it was a pleasure to wear the uniform at the same time as you. One Warrior, One Fight.

We Love & miss you!
Richard W. Perkins
MSgt (Retired), USAF & Family.

To my cousin, my battle buddy, and my friend, Sgt. Lawerence J. Carter. I can only remember meeting you one time, but i will always remember how we are connected in Life. We shared the names of our late unlce Lawerence Lindell. As I sit in Bamberg, Germany, just 30 mins down the street from where you were, I think of how we could have met again and hung out more. I stand here as a fellow soldier as well, ready to put my life on the line, protect and serve my country just like you. I will always wear my uniform proud with my head up high, wear my unit and combat patches strongly, and keep your spirit surrounding me. You were a soldier 24/7, a warrior, and a expert. And for you, I will always stand as a professional in my warrior tasks and drills. We are the American Soldiers. I love you always and forever and will continue to follow your road to success. Before I go, I would like to leave you with the Warrior Ethos:

I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST,
I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT,
I WILL NEVER QUIT,
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE!!

Love always Dwayne, Mary, John, Ja'len, and Ke'sean Perkins

To Raymond Carter the father of Sgt Lawerence J Carter. You have My Love ,and sympathy during your time of grief. Its been four years of the passing, but a week of you knowing of your sons passing. May god be with during your loss. My prayers are with you. I will be here for day or night I love you big brother. Love always Ellen,Darryl and Anita

To my son Lawrence James Carter, I grieved when I found out about your death. I grieve now for not utilizing, sharing the time that God allowed you here on this earth. I praise for the man that God made you, a man of honor, dignity and of the ultimate sacrifice. God's peace and strength to your mother and stepfather. You always have been and always will be in my 'heart, thoughts, and words.'

to charlie and her family 8 m really sorry to find out just rently about lawrence i do since my deepest prayer and thoughts i can only just think on the times when lawrence was born and the little time i knew him but god knows all charlie lawrence will never be forgotten he will always be remember and in our hearts in those lonely times and you need to talk call god bless you phoenix az 480 343 6213

Lawrence,I never knew you just of you for years. You appeared to be be a wonderful person, but anyone who puts their live on the line to protect us always are. The person you were named after was a wonderful person who unfortunately like yourself passed from this earth to GOD's hands at age 25 years. Now that I know who you are know that you will always be honored and loved for your bravery and sacrifice. GOD's peace,strength and love to your mother and loved ones left here. Blessings!

I thank you for excepting me as your stepfather. Lawrance we had our ups and downs but we love each other. It was hard work for your mother and I to keep you out of trouble. I been your daddy sence you were 4 years old. When you played indoor hocky I was their supporting you all the way. When you were in trouble I was their to back you up. It was hard work. Any daddy knows what I'm talking about. We had some good time together also. When we went to Tucson Ar. you drove their and almost all the way back. That was the first time you had been out of the state of Califoria. And it was the first time you had driven that far. We took martial arts together. In your age group you were the best. No one could do a flying side kick better than you not even me. You were able to go over 4 people touching the mat. You were good. When you were having problems in school, I was the one that went up to the school to see what was the problem. I settle that. I put you in private school. I work 16 hours a day 6 and sometimes 7 days a week. You went from bad grades to A's and B's. You did graduate with your class. I'm telling you this is because I love you. I miss you. I want you back home. I brag about you all the time and I brag about your brother too. Billy misses you too. I and your mother still cry for you. We were father and son, however we became friends. After you turned 17 and a halve, You became a man. You understood everything I was doing. And You would hug me to let me know you realy appreciated that I did not give up on you. I have so much more to say but I will stop here and say I love you. By your loving stepfather Ollie Grays.

This message is to say that You, Lawrance James Carter, are and will always be my hero. This is your big brother, William. As i draw closer to retirement, i look back on my carreer, and the most significant thing that has happened to me, is lossing you. I miss you so much little brother, and as i read over the messages left in the guest book, i am reminded of just how of a loss it you were. I will never forget you, and i am naming my baby after you. I miss you, and I love you forever, little brother.

William G. Jones Jr (Billy)

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

I don't know you, but I thank you and truly respect your memory. I'm sure you're looking down on everyone now wondering who all these people are.. but let me tell you, you touched every single one of us. Godbless you soldier.

I will never forget you or forget that day. It is and always will be the worst day of my life. That image of you will always be in my mind. Thanks for looking out for me brother.

SSG Wood, Robert D.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. 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 1,500 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,
Kenna

Thank you Sgt. Carter and thank you to his family for the ultimate sacrifice.
You don't know me but I have a son in the military as well and your son/brother/friend won't be forgotten.
I know he was a brave young man.
God bless all of you,
Michelle

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 Lawrance, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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)
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 Sgt. Lawrance J. Carter:
Lawrance 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Carter!

Hey Lawrance, Its been 3 years since I last seen you. I still remember it like yesterday though. We was in fayetteville at your cousin Karen's house and me, you and crystal all went out to red lobster that night. We had a great time laughing and talking about the army. Who ever thought that I would end up joining after that talk we had. Well it saden me when crystal told me you passed away. I couldn't believe it neither could she. Well I can tell you that we are making a difference in Iraq and you was part of this change thats coming. I see it changing now and you can see the difference from 2003 to now. Well we miss you and Love you.

SPC Brewer

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 Sgt Carter and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

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

A PROUD MARINE MOM

I was visiting my father's grave at Riverside National Cemetery and came upon your son's headstone. I was saddened, but felt very proud as well. My condolences go out to your family.

I was there the day that Sgt Carter was killed. I was his medic and friend. He was a great soldier and a inspirational leader. I would like to send my condolences to the Carter family.

To the Carter family,

I just found out about Lawrance leaving us all too soon. My Name is 1SG Ruben Diaz I was his 1st Platoon Sergeant back at Ft. Bragg right after he came to us fresh out of Airborne School. I would like to thank you for raising a very smart, considerate,well mannered man. He was a very good soldier. We deployed to Afghanistan together. He did his job very well then and I am sure he was doing a good job when he left us. Soldiers like him do not come around to often. I know he is in a much better place now. Please except my late condolences. I rememeber when he met his 1st room mate there in the 82nd LOL his room mate was a slob and Lawrance would not put up with that. He mentored that individual to live in a better way. I thank him for that. I beleive I may have some pictures of him when we were in afghanistan. I know he did a great job in Iraq. We deployed there also. Your son was a great person to talk to he always had a smile on his face no matter how cold or hot it was outside or what ever type of training we were doing he would always smile. I will surely miss him know that I know he is no longer here with us but I will never forget how full of life he was when I 1st met him and when he did his 1st jump in the 82nd expecially at night. Again please except my late condolences and thank you for giving us the opurtunity to serve with your son Lawrance

Dad and Charlie.....I am so sorry for your loss and you will always be in my thoughts.

As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your loved one, Lawrance. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.

To the family and friends that mourn the loss of Lawrance. I learned of his death from my son who served with Lawrance in Germany and Iraq. Because of the friendship my son shared with yours, our family was touched by this lost. Please know you have been in our prayers, as we continue to pray for those in Iraq.

We wish you peace and love from our family.

Don & Donna Burgess

My heartfelt sympathy to the Carter family in the loss of Lawrance. I did not know Lawrance, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Lawrance you are my 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~

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

I am so sorry for the loss of Sgt. Lawrence J. Carter. If there are any brothers or sisters, please contact me. I am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings.

God Bless.

God bless you lawrence! being my daughters first boyfriend , the impact on our family from his death was indescribable.. he was such a significant part of our familys life. our prayers were with lawrence everyday! your in great hand lawrence! rest in peace! deb ramon mone donte

There are no amount of words that can descibe the loss you have suffered, Lawrance was one of my best friends, he was more like a brother actually. We served together in Iraq and in Germany, and often talked of our plans when we came back to home station, I will miss my best friend and big brother. No parent should ever have to bury there child. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.

I was told about this guest book and had to see for myself. It is an amazing thing!
I would like to thank you for allowing your son to follow his heart and stand up for what is right,and standing beside him through completion.
Remember, God says there is no greater thing but to lay down your life for a friend, well your son lay down his life for an entire Country, and for that I thank him,and you.
You should be PROUD.
My prayers will be with you and your family.

The Hardin family would like to extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to Lawrance's family and friends. His gift to life will never be forgotten as he had many honorable and noteworthy traits on which makes us all proud. We thank and love you.

By newphew we will all greatly miss you. Love yor uncle and aunt

Lawrance always had a great personality ever since I met him when we were kids growing up as neighbors. He was a brave person that will always be remembered. May his spirit live on! Rest In Peace Homie!

I'm really sorry for Lawrence's untimely death, he was my child hood homie from Los Olivos. My prayers are with him and his whole family. His spirit will live on, and one day I'll get to see him in heaven. His life should be celebrated, and never forgotten.

I'm sorry for your loss. may god bless you and give you the peace.I remember lawrance when he was a young boy. we were nighbors at the projects on guadelupe street. I also worked at the boys and girls club.my sons were in school with lawrance the twins,

I'm sorry for your lost. may god bless you and give you the peace.I remember lawrance when he was a young boy. we were nighbors at the projects on guadelupe street. I also worked at the boys and girls club.my sons were in school with lawrance the twins,

You have my most sincere sympathy for the loss of you son. Your son was a close friend of my son who served with him in Iraq and Germany. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

To your Family: Although you do not know us, we have a nephew just down the road from you who is an ARMY RANGER. Our sympathies go out to you and your family. Thank you for your son and his patronage. Thank you for yours.

We are so deeply saddened for your loss. My son is US army and came home on 2 week leave and back to Iraq 12/23/06. It was one of the hardest things to ever experience watching him return to Iraq & combat. Your son and I share the same birthday. May he rest in peace and we all know he did his job well. The are the best! We are honored to have him as one of our family of soldiers. May GOD keep you and your undying love for him close in your heart, forever. And may your love and memories reach out to help others inlikeness. God Bless you and your family and our soldiers. Thank you for your sacrafice to this country. From one military mom to another. God Love You.

we will miss you and always love you. god bless the family

Sorry about your loss of a great hero on earth and now has his wings in heaven. He will be missed by many, but God needs him now. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Very few an understand the loss and deep sadness you're experiencing. May you find comfort in your memories.

Sorry about your loss we all loved him.

So sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words or not enough to console you at this time of grief. May god be with you and bless you in your time of suffering.

Rest in peace covered with honor.

Sgt. Lawrence J. Carter
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forevre.

Although we do not know one another, we share a bond that cannot be broken. We are families of the American Soldier.
As my family and I wait for the day our son returns home, we also wait every moment for some word that he is still safe. I cannot imagine your grief and pain but dread that experience just the same. We are also residents of Rancho Cucamonga, and that tie will also bind us together. Our prayers, love and support are with you and your family at this time.

To the Family of Sgt. Lawrence J. Carter:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sgt. Lawrence J. Carter, with a multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Lawrence and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Carter family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Lawrence.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.