Sgt. Carl W. Lee

Sgt. Carl W. Lee

Carl W. Lee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Carl W. Lee steered his younger brother away from gangs and helped him with his math, enabling him to graduate from high school. "He was the reason I ... got as far as I did," Rusty McMurtrey said through tears. "Since I can remember, Carl was the only one who'd been there for me." Lee, 23, of Oklahoma City, was killed by small-arms fire in a hostile attack Nov. 28. He was stationed at Camp Howze, Korea. Claudie Lee said she had not seen her oldest son since last Christmas. "He had some close calls," she said. "He said he didn't know if he'd make it home, and he didn't. We're still not believing it's true." Lee joined the Army after high school and was expected to leave after his three-year commitment. Instead, he had decided to make the military his career. Lee loved being a soldier but didn't want to go to Iraq, McMurtrey said. He said the two planned to start their own automotive business.

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bobby oller

March 28, 2024

figure id drop a photo i had of ya its been nearly 20 years but delta company hasnt forgot ya , go aggrivate fitch if you can lol

June 11, 2023

R. I. P. LOVE YOU CARL WAYNE!!

Melissa Morrell

June 11, 2023

I grew up with Carl in when I was just a tiny little thing. I always remember being around Carl, Rusty and Kimberly growing up. Knowing someone for that long leaves a hole that can't be filled when they are taken so young. I love and miss you Carl. Always will. ❤

ayla hutchensshrum

January 8, 2013

miss you uncle carl

ayla hutchens-shrum

June 17, 2012

i cant believe you are dead

Peggy Childers

November 28, 2011

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

robin

November 26, 2011

i cant believe in a couple of days it will have been 7 years...i miss you so much but i know you are watching over us and that i will see you again one day! i love you bubba and you will never be forgotten!

Shannon Williams-Austill

May 30, 2011

The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.

While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more

To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.

The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill

I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.

Peggy Childers

November 28, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Carl W. Lee:
Remembering Carl 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

August 12, 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 1,750 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

Shannon Williams-Austill

May 26, 2009

With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)

God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.

[email protected]

In Memory of Carl ~ (Debra Estep)

December 3, 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 Carl, 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

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Carl W. Lee
Carl 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

Raymond Sibley

October 16, 2008

Carl i know ill never see you again but i will always love you.

Love
Your bro

April 21, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Lee!

August 6, 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)

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 2, 2007

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

A PROUD MARINE MOM

July 14, 2007

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

Charlene Phillips

June 26, 2007

God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!

Arturo Franco

March 13, 2007

Lee you where a good man, I had some good times drinking with, I wish you where around cause you are a funny guy to talk to. you never had a bad thing to say about a anybody.Love you man.

February 15, 2007

THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR FUTURES.. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

REST IN PEACE DEAR HERO

Garnet Jenkins

November 28, 2006

Paying tribute to Sgt. Carl W. Lee, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Lee family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

SGT. Lammers, Matthew J.

November 23, 2006

Sgt. Lee you are missed... I remember when you came to D CO 1-503rd INF REGT (War Dawgs!) from Ft. Bragg. You were the most squared away Specialist we had. At the time I was just a young PFC about to PCS to Ft. Drum to head off to Iraq with the 10th Mtn Div. I'm here to let your family and all of your friends know that you are NOT forgotten! I am headed back to Iraq again in Feb. and I will keep up the fight for you and all of our other fallen brothers and sisters...you have my word. I miss you.

Nancy Shackelford

October 3, 2006

I want you to know that Carl is not forgotton. He, Michael, and Stephen will always be bonded as a great loss that day in November.

Carl and Stephen always come to mind whenever I think of Michael. A week ago, I was at their memorial at Ft. Carson, and cried for all three.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 26, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Lee family in the loss of Carl. I did not know Carl, 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. Carl on the 28th of this month it will be 16 months 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

January 21, 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

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