Ken W.-Leisten-Obituary

Spc. Ken W. Leisten

Cornelius, Oregon

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Kim Strahan's 18-year search for her son ended when she saw his face on the television screen. While watching the morning news, Strahan learned that Ken Leisten Jr. died July 28 when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee in Taji, Iraq. There was no doubt that the Oregon National Guardsman was her 20-year-old son. "At first, I was like, 'No,'" said Strahan, whose son moved away with his father at age 2. "My second thought was, 'Now I know where he is.'" A few hundred people gathered in Portland to remember Leisten, of Cornelius, Ore., as a tough, quiet and kind man who was easily embarrassed by his father's hugs and kisses. He was stationed in Corvallis, Ore. Leisten planned to attend college after his return and become a software mogul. Sgt. 1st Class Phillip V. Jacques, who was also wounded in the attack, recalled Leisten sharing his water with Iraqi children in the 125-degree heat. "His face is embedded in those children's minds," said Jacques. "That's how all these guys are. They ask for so little and they give so much." Leisten is also survived by his father, Ken Leisten Sr., and stepmother, Lisa LaBlanc.

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Nine years this year, and it still hurts like hell. Today you would be 29. You are always with me. I love you, now, and forever. Mom.

Think about you everyday. You will always be missed

8YEARS AGO TODAY ON JULY 28 th 2004 SPC KENNY LEISTEN WAS TAKEN FROM US. KILLED IN IRAQ.RIP MY LOVE. AUNT JENNY

It has been 7 years since you were taken from us.I miss you and think of you everyday.love aunt jenny

To the family and friends of Spc. Ken W. Leisten:
Please accept my remembrance of Ken on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Today would be your 27th birthday, I miss you so much

Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.

To the family and friends of Spc. Ken W. Leisten:
Remembering Ken on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
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