Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt
Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt
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Derrick Robinson
October 21, 2021
I'd Never met Lee in person; I was serving in the National Guard around the time of his death. At the time, I was acting as The Adjutant Generals assistant. His body was returned and his mother wanted him to have every military accolade possible; which included his body being driven in one of the antique military vehicles. The adjutant general tasked me with carrying out that request. It just so happened the day of his honors; it rained pretty heavily in New Orleans and we couldn't use the antique vehicles. I was full of all kinds of emotions...as I was leaving Jackson Barracks to attempt to drive my personal vehicle to the funeral; I was overcome with emotions and had to pull over to manage my sobbing. The thing is...Lee was: around my age, went into the military for the same reason and from what I heard...a great and genuine guy. As I said, I never met him...but the circumstances of his honors are still fresh in my memory.
Veronica (Ronnie) Magee
September 11, 2020
I was Lee's 4th grade teacher at Lockett Elementary. He was quiet, smart, and precious. I think of him constantly. I dressed to attend his service, but I broke down and could not step out the door. Denise, I know how much you loved your boys. I pray for your family.
Linda
February 19, 2020
Denise, I still think about and miss Lee so much! You are always and will remain in my prayers. Let me hear from you. [email protected] God bless you
Charles Gili
September 8, 2019
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Deborah
May 26, 2014
Thanking of u on this Memorial Day....gone but never forgotten
April 2, 2013
This entry represents the honor and remembrance we feel toward Sargent Lee Godbolt. We remain grateful even after 8 years for his service and sacrifice for the American and Iraqi people.
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2012
March 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt:
Always remembering Lee. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt:
Please accept my remembrance of Lee on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 12, 2011
To the family of SGT. Lee M. Godbolt:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt:
Remembering Lee 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 3, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
m comeaux
May 25, 2009
you will always be missed and loved, as a friend, team mate, and brother
James Alphonso
April 1, 2009
LEE, This day will live in my memory for as long as I shall live. Four years ago today I escorted you home. I will never forget the sorrow and hurt your mother and brother felt that day. She was sure proud of you and well let everyone know so. Just wanted to let you know that hardly a day goes by that you are not thought of.
Peggy Childers
March 26, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt:
Lee 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
alexis howard
February 18, 2009
hey lee i miss you so much i keep you in my mind body and soul i love you
January 8, 2009
I miss you buddy.
Alred Lawless High Class Of 1999
September 25, 2008
Wow!!! After all these years we still miss him. It's been almost 10 years now since we have all been together... We the Alfred Lawless High School Class of 1999, the High school graduating class of which LEE was a part of will always love honor and respect Our Fallen Solider!! So with all that said we wish you were back here with us lee where you belong... we miss your jokes, your smile which was also wonderful and just your presence to let us know that it's not that serious and life is to short!!
Love
All your fellow class mates
ALHS class of 1999 10 year class reunion committee
Prepared, Focused and Determined to Challenge the new millennium
Janet Alberts
May 11, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Godbolt!
Debra Estep
March 26, 2008
To the family and friends of Lee. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you peace.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
Jeanette c
March 26, 2008
I didnt know this soldier, But i do have family members in the iraq who are currently serving. I just wanted to say thank you for my freedom that you were fighting for. You are a hero I honor you for what you did, may you rest in peace. God bless your family i am truly sorry for your lost. You are not forgotten soldier!
Latasha Cummings
March 17, 2008
I know I am probably signing this guestbook really late, but at the time I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I came in contact with this young man and his mother once. I was a tax preparer at Fast Tax Income Tax Services in New Orleans in 2004 in the lower ninth ward. I remember doing Lee's taxes and his mother's. I remember how well mannered and respectful he was and that is something I will never forget. Even then, I couldn't help to think, about how great his mom had raised him, and how respectful he was. It still saddens me to this day to think that he passed away fighting for our country, but I am honored that he did. Eventhough I didn't know him or his family personally, I will always remember being his tax preparer in 2004.
GOD BLESS you Lee Godbolt and Rest In Peace.
July 27, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)
July 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Godbolt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
PATRICIA GODBOLT
April 17, 2007
THE FAMILY HAS MY CONDOLENCES, I NEVER NEW LEE GODBOLT, BUT HE IS MY FAMILY LOVE PATRICIA GODBOLT, FROM MIAMI
Caranetta Godbolt
April 12, 2007
Althugh I never knew him i am sure he was a GREAT SOLDIER!!!!!
Garnet Jenkins
March 26, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt, two years ago.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Lee's sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 15, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Godbolt family. Lee 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.
kevin hagan
February 9, 2006
you were not only my cousin, you were my brother and my hero. I just wish I would have told you sooner
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
Bonnie Wade
December 15, 2005
God Bless and keep you, because He said He would.
Jonathan Meziere
September 15, 2005
If I could turn that day around Lee "Go Get em" Godbolt, I would. SGT Godbolt was a fine soldier and I was proud then and now to have you serve on my team. Both you and Isiah were two helluva soldiers. I miss you so much and I think about you constantly. I have you close to my heart and I will take care of you and yours to the fullest. I love you man, like a brother. God has a certified soldier in his Army in heaven protecting us and watching over us. One love.
SHERELL/KATRINA MOSES
July 7, 2005
I FRIST MAKE LEE AT LAWLESS AND HE BECAME A GOOD AND RESPECTFUL GUY. I KNEW FROM THAT DAY THAT WE WHERE GOING TO BE GOOD FRIENDS. THAT WHEN HIM AND MY SISTER BECAME VERY GOOD FREIND AT ONE POINT THERE WERE BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND. LEE WAS THE BEST PERSON THAT I KNEW AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND I'M SO SORRY THAT I DID'NT HAVE A CHANGE TO SAY GOODBYE. MY SISTER AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
Deborah Peters
April 27, 2005
I attened Southern with Lee. We talked on a regular basic. It still havent dawn on me when my phone rings it would never be him. I attened the services and it still haven't hit me yet. He was such a good person true and honest. I did not know none of his family but my heart goes out to all of you. I wish the best for the GodBolt family and may God bless and keep you! Lee is HOME and I plan one day to see his smile and face again.
connie london
April 27, 2005
I REMEMBER LEE, WHEN HE WAS A TOT. DENISE, CHARLIE AND MRS. ESTELLE WAS SO PROUD OF LIL LEE AND CHARLIE JR. GOD, WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS.
Sgt. Terron Winters
April 12, 2005
I ATTENDED ALFRED LAWLESS WITH SGT LEE AND SGT KNOX AND KNEW BOTH PRETTY WELL. THEY WERE GOOD PEOPLE AND I KNOW THEY WERE GOOD SOLIDERS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO BOTH FAMILIES. SEMPER FI
alphonzo yates u.s.army ret.
April 7, 2005
god speed sarge,we ll see ya when we get there,part of me made it back,you are now at peace,all the way,1 more river to cross.
yevette cormier
April 5, 2005
I express my deepest spathies to SGT.GODBOLT'S familey. I did not know him but I was and still am a very close friend of Sgt.Isiah Sinclair.They are true AMERICAN HEROS.We called Isiah [IKE]he was always collecting hero action figures always wanted to be a hero.I just want to express that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familey.
Anwar Aiken
April 4, 2005
Lee you were more than my friend, you were my brother. Saying goodbye to you that day was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I pray GOD'S love upon the Godbolt family. May GOD bring comfort to your hearts as only HE can. I'll miss you Lee Myles. KEEP SMILING.
Mary Favalora
April 4, 2005
I wish to express my deepest sympathies and my greatest appreciation. My deepest sympathies to Sgt. Godbolt's family and friends. My greatest appreciation to Sgt. Godbolt for his willingness to put himself on the line in defense of this great nation, his fellow man and humanity as a whole. I did not know him, but I will forever be grateful to him and others like him who go forth into unknown danger and peril with character, courage and commitment. I salute him, and I pray for God's comfort for his family and those who knew him and loved him. He is a hero.
April 2, 2005
Lee was one of my soldiers when he started with the National Guard, he always made us laugh. He was loved as a brother and will be missed.
SSG Matthew Drees
R Lee
April 2, 2005
I dont know Lee or his family personally but what I do know is that everthing is done in God's Will for he had something much greater in store for Lee. Lee has served his country and the Lord. So now it is his time to enjoy Heaven.
Always in my prayers,
Lawless Class of "1998"
Irma Ferdinand
April 1, 2005
Lee will be greatly missed and I want Ms. Denise to know Lee was truely a good person. This is a good example of how far he would go to help any body even when we were in school he would do things to make you smile. The smile Lee would put on your face is priceless and so is he. From a deeply hurt friend Irma.
SIMONE KNOX
April 1, 2005
TRULY MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO SGT LEE M. GODBOLT'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I RECENTLY LOST MY HUSBAND SGT RENE KNOX JR. WHILE SERVING IN IRAQ. IT IS ALRIGHT TO CRY BUT BETTER TO LAUGH AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH LEE. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND HEART FOREVER AND REMEMBER JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. MY HUSBAND WAS ALSO FROM NEW ORLEANS AND HE ACTUALLY KNEW LEE I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM, BUT I KNOW THAT HE WAS A GOOD PERSON FOR THE SIMPLY FACT HE DIED FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND. SO R.I.P LEE YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THAT.
Aniqua Lewis
April 1, 2005
I want to send my prayers out to Lee's family. Lee and I met at SUNO,he was such a sweet person.I can remember when Lee would let me hear some of his raps that he made they were pretty good to. Thinking back would just have me going on and on,I just cannot believe it.MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.
Ricky Godbolt
March 31, 2005
As a retired soldier, I want to send my condolences to SGT Godbolt’s family. I am a Godbolt who was born and raised in Arkansas and who joined the Army in Shreveport, Louisiana by way of Texarkana, Texas. My family in Arkansas notified me about SGT Godbolt’s death. Although I did not personally know SGT Godbolt, I feel a kinship to him because we both have the same last name and are both from the same area of the country. To SGT Godbolt’s family, please stay strong. GOD BLESS you all.
Jonas Perriott
March 31, 2005
I was a 13f with Lee in the 1/141. A geniune friend, always laughing, a great person to be around. I will miss you.
Anabel Rogers
March 31, 2005
God bless your family in your great loss. My Grandson has just joined the Marines. He is resolve in his decision to serve his country as I am sure Sgt. Godbolt was. I will keep you in my prayers. He is now and always will be a "HERO". God Bless
Latoya Robinson
March 31, 2005
For god so Love the world that he gave is only begotten son (John 3:16). Though i only knew lee for a short period of time while attending SUNO, i was lucky to build a friendship with him before he left to go over seas. May the lord continue to bless lee and his family forever more!
Russel Madere
March 31, 2005
As a member of the Washington Artillery Veterans' Association I offer my condolences and support to the family of SGT Lee Godbolt. May St. Barbara guide him home.
Brandi Bucks
March 30, 2005
My mom and Lee's mom worked together at a nursery a while back and that's how he and I met and everything. He was a really nice person and all his mom ever talked about was her baby Lee. He was her heart. He had also become a close friend of mine. When my mom and his mom stopped working at the nursery we lost contact with each other. And a few days ago when I found out about what happened, I was in total shock and disbelief. I refused to accept what had happened because it seemed so unreal, but he left this world doing what he loved, protecting his country, and he was trying to make things better for himself and his mom. With time the wounds will heal, but right now it's hard to accept the fact that he's gone. He may be gone in body, but he'll always be present in spirit. My deepest sympathy goes out to Ms. Denise and her family, i'll keep you all in my prayers.
SUSAN JOHNSON
March 30, 2005
God bless your family. We are so grateful for Sgt. Godbolts service.
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