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Nehamon Lyons Obituary
"He was very happy, very high-spirited, excited," said his cousin, Latrice Racy.
The 30-year-old operations specialist second class had a fairly new posting at the Pentagon. He was there when the plane crashed Tuesday.
"He was kind of shy, a very giving person, very hard-working and dedicated," Racy said.
Lyons planned to make a career in the service.
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Stacy
September 11, 2024
Thank you for your service to our country. You are never forgotten.
Megan
September 11, 2024
Thank you for your service, Nehamon. May your memory be a blessing to all of your family, loved ones, and America. Rest In Eternal Peace.
Alex
November 26, 2019
Hope you have a nice thanksgiving in the gates of Heaven.
July 5, 2019
I still have your bracelet and continue to pray for peace and comfort for your family. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for your country.
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July 4, 2019
Peace be with your spirit, Nehamon. See you in the afterlife.
Alex Lai
Alvin Tatum
May 27, 2019
On Memorial Day and throughout the year you are remember shipmate. I pray your family has found peace.
Alvin Tatum (USN Retired)
Jayne Woody
September 12, 2017
Still pray for peace and love for your family. Although I never met you, here's a candle in remembrance for your service and sacrifice.
Debra Lyons Johnson
September 11, 2017
I miss you so much Pic.... Never forget 911...RILIP Nehamon Lyons IV
#fallenhero
#americanhero
#myhero
Debra Lyons Johnson
September 11, 2017
Another year without you. I know I have not written anything lately but that doesn't mean that I don't think about you everyday. I thought by now it would get easier but I still cry..... You will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered as a kind, intelligent, speak your mind, loving and GOD fearing man. You are and always will be my hero! I love you "Pic" continue to watch over us.......
#neverfoget911
#americanhero
#myhero
#fallenhero
Kenneth Lyons
May 30, 2016
My name is Kenneth Nehamon Lyons and my father is Nehamon Lyons and we live in Milwaukee Wisconsin I never knew my cousin Nehamon Lyons IV but my father told me that we were family his mother is my aunt Jewel I just wanna say thanks for fighting for us and that I'm proud to be a Lyons rest easy and keep watching over us
Jayne Woody
February 26, 2016
Nehamon, I thought of you and your family again today and the long years still ahead for them without you. You see, I lost my 52 year old daughter, mother of 4 boys two days after Christmas and feeling the pain of loss once again. Praying that your family feels the comfort that prayer brings from your loss and knowing that someday they will see you again in Heaven. I still pray for them and you often and include my own too. Holding you all still in my heart.
Del Newberry
February 25, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country. I pause today to pray for your friends and family and ask for God to show them a special blessing today. With much love from Texas
Doug Udager
September 11, 2015
I worked with him on the USS Gettysburg, a great shipmate and friend. I remember him being excited about going to the pentagon. RIP Brother and Shipmate.
Brenda KENT
September 4, 2015
I proudly wear my silver memory bracelet with OS2 Nehamon Lyons IV name on it. I have 2 sons whom are now in the Navy .
Keenan Dickson
April 17, 2015
I am a graduating senior at Dollarway high school- Class of 2015. I see your picture everyday hanging up on the wall in the office. I want to thank you for your service and brave ability to put yourself in the act of selfless service. You are the true definition of a home town hero and more specifically a devoted Dollarway graduate. I recently was accepted into West Point and I want to be known just like you in terms of loving the military and having a positive atmosphere. Again, I say Thank You for your service.
Brian Walker
January 17, 2015
Remembering my classmate. At the 911 Memorial Museum and feeling honored and proud to have known Nehamon. Dollarway class of 1989.
Debra Lyons-Johnson
September 12, 2014
Another year has passed "PIC" but the pain is still here.....There is not a day that goes.by I don't think of you. Sometimes I cry and sometimes I laugh so hard! I well never forget all of the brave men and women that gave their life..... I love you and my promise is the same....I will never forget you and I will never forget 911.... RILIP Nehamon Lyons
September 12, 2014
Another year has pasted and another year of remembering. You are always in my thoughts along with all the other great people that went with you that day. You are my Hero!! I sure miss you all. All of you was great to work with at the Pentagon.
September 11, 2014
We were shipmates on the USS Gettysburg. A friend, a shipmate. I will never forget you friend. My condolences to the family of OS1 Lyons. He was a great man.
S J. Friscia III
June 1, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Alvin Tatum
November 11, 2013
This Veterans Day and every Veterans Day you are remembered shipmate. I'm glad i got to know you on the USS Gettysburg. Because of people like you is why America is the great nation that it is. I pray that your family is doing better everyday. -AG1 Tatum (formerly SH3 Tatum)
March 29, 2013
May we all look forward to the time when tragedies such as this ,no longer happen. My condolences to the family and friends.(Psamls 9:9)
May 28, 2012
As a former friend and classmate at Dollarway High School, I am leaving this Memorial Day message to celebrate the memory of Nehamon Lyons. The memories of my friendship with him are great. I pray for the comfort of all of his family and friends. God Bless!
Debra Lyons Johnson
September 18, 2011
I am the cousin of Nehamon Lyons known by his family and friends as "PIC"... This has been a hard 10 years for our family, it still seem like that same awful day! I went to Nehamon gravesite on 911 and placed yellow roses on it I sat and talked with Nehamon for at least an hour or more. I really wish Pic was here with his family and friends we love and miss him so much! Some of you all never had the chance to meet Nehamon I would like to tell you all just a little about "Pic" Nehamon was an example on how to live life. He was humble, hard-working,gracious and loving. His life ended to short! But I do know that Nehamon did what he was put on earth to do and I know my cousin did not suffer GOD reached out on Sept 11,2001 and told Nehamon, job well done, come my son and rest. Nehamon was gone home before that plane hit the Pentagon..... So rest and peace and love Nehamon "Pic" Lyons..... GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTON!!!!!
Jayne Woody
September 15, 2011
Ten years ago, I bought a bracelet with Nehamon's name on it. It was a random choice, as my motivation was simply to honor a fallen military Hero, since my daughter had been recently retired from the Navy, and had been in and out of the Pentagon in the course of her job. That made it more personal for me. I never thought to look for his name on line, and until today, didn't know his first name. I still have my bracelet and when I look at it, I remember the sacrifice he and so many others made that day. God grant his family peace, and know that a 70 year old Texas grandmother thinks of him fondly, even though we never met.
Teresa Wheat
September 9, 2011
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country on this 10th anniversary of your loss.
Dre
September 9, 2011
In rememberance of Nehamon,
I only knew him a short time when he was stationed in VA Beach while I was attending Hampton University. He wasa very cool and laid back person. He mentioned a few times that he was being moved to DC. Very sad for this to happen to him while he was transitioning up there. RIP Nehamon.
richard holt
June 18, 2011
This is OS1 Holt, the OS that OS2 replaced. It haunts me everyday to know that he was on duty that day and it very well could have been me. I am so sorry that any of that happened and i wish the family all my sympathy for his sacrifice. I haven't been able to right this in all these yrs until now, because of the nightmares. I thought this may help his family and me also. He was a very outstanding sailor and a great person. Thanks Nehamon!!!
Peggy Childers
August 26, 2010
To the family of Nehamon Lyons, IV:
Nehamon gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Debra Lyons- Langford
September 12, 2009
Nehamon, we love and miss you so much. We are so proud of you. Sometimes I think that god got it wrong with you, but we all know that he makes no mistakes. And the only way that I get through it day by day is my faith in god! I kmow that you are alright but we still miss you. Hope to see you on my day! I know that you have that big smile on your face walking around heaven! GONE TO SOON
Teresa
September 11, 2007
To the family & friends of Nehamon:
Thank you for your family's service and sacrifice for our country. I believe all of our soldiers are now guarding the gates of heaven and walking streets of gold watching over us.
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Proud aunt of LCPL John T. Sims, Jr. KIA 4/10/2004 and member of We Remember, Inspire, Cherish & Honor (www.werich.org)
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
September 11, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
P Tabbernor
August 29, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
October 31, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
October 27, 2006
Very sorry about your loss! Sincere sympathy, Pat - R.N. in TN
Kathy Swaringen
October 19, 2006
on Oct 17, 2006, 1 mile was ridden to honor the life of Nehamon Lyons IV and all those he left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing he will be forever in americas prayers and will never be forgotten.
May you rest in peace.
Sam Akel
October 6, 2006
To those who knew Nehamon Lyons IV: I am the Co-Director of the Oak Lawn Illinois Harley Owners Group (HOG) and I particapted in a rememberance Motorcycle Run every year to Marseilles, Illinois where the organizers of the Illinois Freedom Run has errected a beautiful Memorial to all of those brave souls who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for my freedoms and are remebered on a Wall of Remembrance. I am honnered to where a replica Dog Tag of Nehamon's. I wear it daily along with another fallen soldier who I will never forget! I have to admit I truly believe Nehamon was riding with me one night in June of 2005 and he helped me avoid a possible tragic accident!
They will never be forgotten!
Mark Wilson
September 7, 2006
Nehamon will always be remmbered by me as a good friend and classmate at Dollarway High School in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He died as a true hero and also a dedicated american soldier. For that I owe you and your family a debt of gratitude. Sorry I never really got the chance to tell you that in school. We just grow up and kinda fade away into our own life. Thanks for the good memories that we shared in school. By the way, I live in Iowa now and miss our fellow classmates.
Willliam Chastang
October 18, 2005
Nick, your picture is on my bedroom wall at home, ever present. We talked the weekend before you left us. When I got that phone call the day after from Kevin, he asked me to email you to see if we would get a response. It seemed like an eternity before he called me back to let me know they had found you. Bruh, you were the sunshine that lighted our days sometimes. That smile, that laugh. Sorry, I did not get the chance to visit you like I said. You are missed and talked to daily. God's speed to you. May he bless you and keep you. To your family, Nick touched many lives that you did not know of and friends that you did not know. You are all in my prayers.
Soup
Jessica Brettel
September 11, 2005
Rest in Peace, and may God bless you
William Onogu Paul
June 28, 2005
May the soul of a young Sailor like you to the Glory of God rest in Perfect Peace.
Frm William(NN)
Roxanne Smith
September 11, 2004
May God continue to "Bless & Keep" the Lyons family on this 3rd Anniversary of 9/11. I knew Nehamon from the Pentagon and will always miss his warm smile and the laughter we shared. I know you are playing with the Angels now. MA1(SW)Smith
Jill C.
August 28, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nehamon. May their faith help them through the difficult times.
Jesse Marsan
March 20, 2004
OS2 and I stood some late night watches together on the Gburg. I wish I had known him better.
Brenda Witherspoon
January 25, 2004
Nick was a very happy and extremely nice person. I enjoyed knowing him and I hope he resting peacefully in heavens. May God bless his family and love ones.
klarita S
November 19, 2003
I don't know you but you have a kind face ... may you be at peace upbove standing next to the lord.. My heart goes out to your family..God bless
OS2 Courtney Carson
September 11, 2003
To all the family and friends of OS2 Lyons. I served on the USS Gettysburg with OS2 and had the honor of knowing him and becoming very good friends. Nick and his family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Nick you will be missed.
Larry Garcia
April 7, 2003
To the family of Nehamon, I bought a mercy band at my church on 4-6-'03. This morning I came to this site and found his picture. I can only imagine how much you must miss him. I pray that the Lord will show His mercy and grace to you and may He comfort you. We can never know for sure what the Lord has planned for our life's details but we can rest assured that all things work together for good to those that love Him and are called to His purpose.
Tony Barton
October 25, 2002
To the loves ones of Nick:
May God continue to bless you all. Me and Nick were station on The
Uss Gettysburg together. He will be miss.
IT2 Barton
Freddie Savage
October 6, 2002
May God Bless You!
Chris Lynch
September 11, 2002
Dear Nick, it seems just yesterday we were serving together on the Gettysburg. For 4 years we worked as a team protecting our nation. Those 4 years serving with you were the greatest of my life. You are missed SHIPMATE, and never will be forgotten. May God carry you high into the heavens!
Love,
OS1(SW) lynch
Timothy Kroll
September 11, 2002
I received Mr. Lyons name during a prayer service at our church, Northside Baptist Church, and would like his family to know that I am praying for them on this the anniversary of the passing of their loved one. May God bless them!
Barbara A Pedraza
September 7, 2002
To Nick, I couldnt believe it was you when they flash your picture across the screen that fateful day...it has been hard for me remembering all the memories at the hospital where we used to work together...remembering how you joined the Navy just two weeks prior to my son and he even marched at your graduation in Great Lakes...remembering how you used to call me "Mom" always giving you advice having long talks in my office...remembering how you used to come home on leave visiting me, Oh Nick I shall never forget those memories and will always have a special place for you in my heart...I Love and Miss you "son" Barbara
Kristi Burnham(Matthews)
September 6, 2002
May god bless your family. Nehamon was a classmate of mine, very friendly and shy like i was . You will be missed and you r still in my prayers.
AD1 (AW/SW) Lora D. Eury
September 4, 2002
I am member of the United States Navy. I've have served faithfully for 16 years. You were my brother. I have thought about Sept. 11th over and over again for almost a year now. I was on the USS Enterprise, coming back from the Gulf on that day. All I could think about was returning to my family and friends, with no thought of anything else. You have shown me so much. There is more to life than a single moment in time. I want you to know that our ship and it's crew, turned around and went back to fight!! So much can happen in a single moment and you have tought me how to live each one of them. You are truly missed. God bless you and your family. I hope that we as Americans can heal together.
Shawnee Miller
August 22, 2002
As a veteran, I feel that Nehamon is a shining example of what this country offers to young people, "Freedom to pursue dreams and opportunity to succeed". He gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure these same freedoms for the future. Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with Nehamon.
OS2 Christopher Adams
August 7, 2002
Its hard to believe that its almost been a year. I still remember the last gulf cruise we did together like it was yesterday. Just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten. You were a good person and a good OS. Rest in Peace my friend.
Emma Leeth
July 16, 2002
May God belss your family and let them understand that He does not make mistakes. I know they do not understand why such a tragic thing could happen to you, but your untimely death was all in His PERFECT PLAN. Remember, those that die in the Lord shall live again.
eric clark
June 20, 2002
We seem to have alot in common. I am 30 years old, I was born and raised in Mobile. I left home when I was 18, I did 9 years active duty in the US Navy, I currently work for the DOD. May God bless your family, I will think of you when I am working and when I pray.
June 18, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL HEROIC SOUL OF NEHAMON LYONS IV AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
Sue Hudson
April 2, 2002
May God bless you and your family. We (all Americans) are very proud of you.
KIM WARD
March 22, 2002
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY & LOVED ONES,
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
KIM WARD
AUBURN,ALABAMA
Danita (Hay) Ashley
January 17, 2002
May GOD Bless you all!! I will truly miss Nehamon
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We thank Nehamon for dedicating his life to help protect America in the military. Such dedication comes with a brave, warm and caring heart. May Nehamon's courage, life and love live on in those who love him. Our hearts cry deeply with you in your great loss of Nehamon.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Tracy Richardson
January 3, 2002
Our prayers are with you. May God bless the Lyons family.
Betsy Steelman
December 18, 2001
Our prayers are with you and your family during this holiday season. Keep your eyes on the "SON"!!! Know that God will see you through this time. In Christ!!!!
Annette Whitaker
November 19, 2001
To Family and Friends of Nehamon. I can't even imagine your loss and pain. I received a Mercy Band from friends and have continually kept you in my thoughts and prayers. Gods blessings to you as you get through this holiday season.
Robin Aragon
November 13, 2001
To your loved ones:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My brother works at the Pentagon too and I am sure that Nehamon loved the DC area and his work.
I recieved a mercy band with your loved ones name and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
Jan and Zane Azbarea
October 30, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Chrystal Mitchell
October 29, 2001
"Nay"
We will always have a special friendship..in spirit. Much Love Always. Lala
Tim & Connie Martin
October 20, 2001
Nick,
Thank you for your friendship. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds.We miss you so much.
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
NEHAMON MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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