Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons
Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons
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September 13, 2013
I am sorry to read of the passing of Sgt. Leonard Simmons who gave so much for the freedom of country and others. I will always be grateful to him for this.
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2012
August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons:
Always remembering Leonard. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons:
Please accept my remembrance of Leonard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons:
Remembering Leonard 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
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barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Kenna Larra
January 28, 2010
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Peggy Childers
August 8, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons:
Leonard 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
Rosemarie Simmons
August 5, 2009
To My Husband who is always in my HEART and always on my MIND. Honey I Love you and always will. I miss you and so does the Kids, Escpecially Ayana. Please watch over us!!
In Memory of Leonard ~ (Debra Estep)
August 6, 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 Leonard, 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)
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
R Collis
July 19, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Simmons. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt Simmons knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt Simmons!
John Dixon
May 2, 2008
I went to school with Leonard at West Craven. He was a friend that gave his life keeping the US safe! May God Bless him and his family!
In Christ,
John Dixon
Tom Gugliuzza
December 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Simmons family in the loss of Leonard. I did not know Leonard, 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. Leonard it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
November 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Simmons!
Michael Johnson
November 4, 2007
My heart goes out to Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons. I don't know him but he will be miss.
August 5, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Simmons and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Garnet Jenkins
August 6, 2006
Remembering Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons, on the anniversary of the day he lost his Life while serving our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his many years of service and dedication.
Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Simmons
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...
All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us."
- Helen Keller-
Heidi LaLague
July 16, 2006
I write to remember the man that started my husband on a career that has changed his life. Dale was a good man, a good friend, and a good soldier. I remember him each year with a prayer and a moment of silence, as does my husband SGT Francois LaLague, serving his second tour in Mosul, Iraq. Thank you, Sgt Simmons. You are missed.
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Simmons family. Leonard 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.
David Lowrie
September 14, 2005
I served with Leonard in Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 63rd Chemical Company of the 101st Airborne Division. He came into the company in January of 1991 with the others to bring our company to full strength. He was a nice guy and a lot of fun to be around. Many from 63rd gather once a year for a reunion at my place. We always have a toast borrowed from "Gardens of Stone" in honor of those we served with. So in honor of Simmons..."Here's to us and those like us!"
Mac & Susan Orsbon
May 29, 2005
Sgt. Simmons made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and the freedom of unborn generations of Americans. Our family will honor his sacrifice and his memory on this and every Memorial Day and we will remember him in our prayers. Our prayers are also with his family and friends.
Michael Marquez
May 13, 2005
I recruited with Leonard in the Seattle Recruiting Company. I heard of his passing quite sometime ago, he was a wonderful person.
Sincerely, Michael Marquez
Gina
April 30, 2005
To the Families,
You have our deepest sympathies
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