Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando
Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando
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Charlie Gili
March 17, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Kim S. Orlando US Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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, their families, friends and 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
Art CHENOWETH
April 5, 2015
RIP Kim. You will be surely missed. I would like to have Sherry contact me as I want to share many great memories I have of being his roommate and stationed with him in Kornwestheim Germany in the early 80's.
June 23, 2013
Lt. Colonel Orlando, we have not forgotten you. You were one of a kind.
Phil Riner
May 28, 2012
Kim and I grew up together in Nashville. I lost touch with him after we graduated from high school. Just before his last deployment, we spoke on the phone, reminisced about our childhoods and he invited me to visit him at Fort Campbell and have a cup of coffee. He was a fine person and I miss him.
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Peggy Childers
October 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando:
Please accept my remembrance of Kim on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
October 4, 2011
To sherry and the boys The Baylor Sig Eps played a memorial golf tournament that bears Kim's name again this past weekend. We remembered Kim and told the young men in the fraternity now about Kim. and we raised money for Fisher House. it was a pleasure and honor to remember our friend again. Richard "Dick Kennnedy
Peggy Childers
October 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando:
Remembering Kim 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
December 29, 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
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
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Kim Orlando is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
Peggy Childers
October 27, 2008
To the family of Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando:
Kim 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
In Memory of Kim ~ (Debra Estep)
October 16, 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 Kim, 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 21, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lt Col Orlando. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Lt Col 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 Lt Col Orlando!
November 21, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lt Col Orlando!
Sean O'Donnell
November 2, 2007
LTC Orlando,
We from the 442nd Military Police Company, New York Army National Guard will miss you and your leadership.
There are many times I refelect on what you bestowed upon me as an officer and I can't thank you enough. It is because of you and what you taught me makes me a better officer to care and lead my soldiers. You are thought of often and we have a " Rendezvous With Destiny"
God Bless
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
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
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lt Col Orlando and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
William Clark
April 22, 2007
I was saddened to hear of the loss of LTC Kim Orlando. I worked with then SP4 Orlando many times while he was an enlisted soldier with the 300th MP Co in Stuttgart Germany.He was a very professional soldier, who always had time to share his knowledge and skills with his fellow soldiers. He will be very much missed.
Gary Allain
April 5, 2007
Lt. Col. kim S. Orlando
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Michael Brandsasse
March 19, 2007
I knew Kim when he was SPC Kim S. Orlando, at the 300th MP Co, in the Ludwigsburg-Kornwestheim Military Community in Germany in 1984. I was a brand new private in Kim's squad. He took me under his wing and trained me to really work the road while on patrol. I was really saddened when I heard of his death, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Chaplain (Major) Frederick "Bud" Rupel
November 14, 2006
I first met LTC Orlando and his beautiful family when stationed at SHAPE, Belgium. Kim and his family were the real deal. By this I mean their love for each other, their country and Saviour Jesus Christ was genuine. The word integrity best described this wonderful gentleman and our nation lost a great warrior, patriot, and friend. May the Lord continue to bring his wife and boys continued peace and comfort.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 23, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Orlando family in the loss of Kim. I did not know Kim, 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. It has been 3 years since you were taken. Kim 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~
Garnet Jenkins
October 16, 2006
Paying tribute to Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service.
Rest In Peace Sir, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Orlando family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the Peace of God and the memories of Kim, remain in your heart always.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Greg Moore
October 11, 2006
Lt.Col. Orlando words cannot even begin to express the great sorrow our battalion felt when we lost such a great leader. I was honored each time you came around to tell the soldiers in the battalion how great they were and brought us so much motivation. Sir you will always be remembered as a great leader and one who cared about his soldiers. Thank you, Sgt. Greg Moore, 3rd Plt "Bushmasters" 551st Military Police Company, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Ronald Watters
July 29, 2006
Lt Colonel Orlando and I met and exchanged unit coins at Camp Pendleton, California the Summer of 2002. I like many of my fellow Marines were impressed by his professionalism and I like many others were deeply saddened when he lost his life as a Military Policeman in Iraq. The coin that he gave me of his US Army Military Police Battalion is my most treasured momento. Kim, may God Bless You thru eternity. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
Ronald Watters USMC Ret
Victor Bakkila
July 10, 2006
I was a 2nd Lt assigned to the 101st MP Company under the command of then CPT Orlando. He was a great first commander. I served in OIF 1 as a Reservist. I was happy to see LTC. Orlando's name plate at the MP conference in Baghdad. He was too busy to attend. I was planning on visiting my long lost commander in late October 2003. We were all devastated to hear he was killed. He was a great man who loved Family, God and Country. He led from the front until the end. God Bless his family for his sacrifice allows us all to live free.
kevin cohen FOREST GLEN MIDDEL
March 21, 2006
I AM TERRABLY SORROY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS MAN GOD BLESS
Christy Gaines
February 16, 2006
I went to OCS in 1986 with Kim and he was a nice, funny guy. He had good manners and was smart. He could really run and was very outgoing. He, another candidate and I had to navigate a land nav course once and it seemed to take forever. I can't even remember what we all three spoke about over the hours (it was a few years ago), but I had a favorable impression of Kim. When I read about his death I felt a real sense of loss, because I thought he was a good person, even all those years ago. I wanted to tell his family this all these years later. I don't know if this helps (does anything help at these times?), but he made a good impression on me, and sometimes in life that's about all we get with folks. God bless you.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 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
Tracy Schwenning
December 20, 2005
I am so very sorry for your great loss. Words cannot express how this makes people feel.we can only imagine. Your hero is an angel! God Bless you and yours
Terry joplin
December 9, 2005
I am so sorry for you loss. Kim was one of my favoriates when I was stationed at Ft. Cambpell. May God Bless and Hold you in his arms. SGM(R) Terry Joplin
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