Capt. Lyle L. Gordon
Capt. Lyle L. Gordon
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Bobbi Wimberly
May 25, 2020
Remembering Lyle and thanking him for my freedoms on Memorial Day 05.25.2020. You will live on in my heart forever! Aunt Bobbi
Charlie Gili
June 30, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Lyle L. Gordon US Marine Captain. 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. 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
Bobbi Wimberly
January 23, 2018
Remembering your act of bravery. Thank you for my freedom.
Love forever,
Aunt Bobbi
Aunt Bobbi
October 19, 2015
Always, always remembering you selfless acts of courage and always loving YOU!
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March 26, 2013
In memory & honor of Lyle Gordon. We shall always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice for us. This has not been forgotten.
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
It has truly been my honor to sign Lyle's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Lyle will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 31, 2012
January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
Always remembering Lyle. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
Please accept my remembrance of Lyle on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kiva Hanes
September 10, 2010
Your birthday is tomorrow...and the world will be remembering it for a lot of other reasons (9-11)...I miss you greatly. I'm keeping my eyes on the Lord and remembering that He promises that we will see eachother again soon. Thank you for being so brave and selfless to do your best in making this country safe and for giving of your self to help others in another country to become a safer place.
I think of you every moment and I speak of you often to my babies. Kaylie and A.J. often recall our trip home to Texas...tears...and I ache that they couldn't know you on a personal level.
You are SO incredibly missed.
You Loved to fly Lyle...So fly with the Angels and smile upon us from on high.
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
Remembering Lyle 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
July 16, 2009
”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 1,600 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
Matthew Poppe
May 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy for the Gordon family. I went to school with Lyle from 6th grade until my Junior year. When I think back to those times I always remember what a great person Lyle was. He was always very genuine with everyone and for that reason everyone was always drawn to him. He was someone whom I remember wishing I could be more like. I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Thank you Lyle for everything you did in this life. You are an insperation to so many.
Charles Chapman
April 6, 2009
I never knew this young man but having sons about the same age I cannot imigine the pain that has been suffered by this loss
I had no idea that an outstanding lad like this had been lost
Being a veteran ,I often wonder why I was left to live and others were taken and the ones with this soldier are thinking no different
I just think that soldiers like him gave their life to save others like us
There is no greater honor than giving ones life for country or countryman
I wish I had seen this years ago
In his memory I thank Capt Gordon for giving the ultimate for othere to go on
Thank You Sir for giving
In Memory of Lyle ~ (Debra Estep)
January 27, 2009
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 Lyle, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2009
To the family of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
Lyle 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
Mike Finke
January 18, 2009
In a little more than a week it will be 4 years. I look back on it and it seems like both ages ago and yesterday.
I know, like you, I do not go a day without thinking not only of my son but of all those that died that day.
I also think about those that did not that day and the feelings that they may have for surviving and going on with their lives.
I’m sorry that I have never written before. I guess it was not my time to do so.
Out of all that died that day I only knew Mike, but they were all brothers and because of that, they were all, my son’s.
The tears that I shed for him I shed for all.
Jo
October 18, 2008
To the family of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon: Words can only approximate some of the feelings of awe, gratitude and honoring that a person like Capt. Gordon is due. I am an artist and have been asked to paint a portrait for the "Faces of the Fallen" exhibit here in southern California in November of '08. The purpose of the exhibit is that we shall not forget those who have sacrificed everything for our country. It is with humbleness and great respect that I've chosen to reproduce Capt. Gordon's photograph in oil on canvas. My father was also a Marine Captain. He served in WW2 and the Korean War and was a lover of horses and when I read the link information about Capt. Gordon's life I felt he was the warrior I should paint and will do my utmost to do him justice in his portrait. I extend my sincerest and most heartfelt sympathies to your family in the loss of your loved one. God Bless you all.... Semper Fidelis
Lilly Shan'taye
May 9, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Gordon!
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)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Gordon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Anthony Semprun
June 13, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I felt as if we have lost a brother. I was the lead corpsman for MAG 16 at the time Capt. Gordon was there. I saw him a lot. I didn't know him personally, but his loss is tragic. I know God is with him and with you all.
God Bless and Semper Fidelis,
HM2(FMF)A. Semprun
Al ASAD Iraq 2004-2005
October 7, 2006
To the Family of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 those 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 courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Henryk Zaleski Lt,SC,USN-Ret
October 6, 2006
Rest in peace.
korie
October 5, 2006
My heart breaks for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
October 5, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the recent loss of Capt. Lyle L. Gordon.
The price this Fine Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Lyle rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Gordon family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
Quietly and gently... may healing come to comfort you with each new day.
Sincery hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
You are in my prayers.
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 13, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gordon family in the loss of Lyle. I did not know Lyle, 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. Lyle it has just been a little over a year 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 6, 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
E JONES
May 13, 2005
THANK YOU. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
Patricia Hommel
March 1, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Lyle. I did not know him personally, however I feel as if I lost part my extended family. My daughter's fiancee, Lcpl. Fred Maciel was on the chopper with Lyle. Times like these make us so profoundly sad...yet so profoundly proud. We lost so much on January 26, 2005 and I know that the emptiness will be with us for a long time to come. However please take comfort in knowing that your family is in our prayers everyday. Our loved ones are heros and I personally find solice in knowing that they are in a better place. May God bless your family and may you find peace in knowing that someday you will be reunited with Lyle.
With much love and saddness,
Pat Hommel
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