Kelley Lance Courtney

Miss you brother. Thinking of you today and the last conversation we had.

To the family of Sgt. Kelley Courtney, Today my boss sends us this photo with a text- "Its been 19 years today". I understand that remembering and horning him does not replace him here with you all. I hope you find some comfort with, that he is not forgotten nor is his family he left behind. The man in this picture (USMC) prays for you guys everyday. He is a school administrator who shares Sgt. Courtney's story with our students as a reminder of his sacrifice.

To the family of Kelley, I never met your son and brother but I see a photo of him everyday in my team room and wonder constantly what he would have been like to work with. He is smiling in every photo ive ever seen of him. I have the same job Kelley did and work in a building named after him. Ive been thinking of him recently as Memorial Day is nearing. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis and God Bless.

Cindy, I wanted to let you know that I talked a little about Kelley at a Memorial Day service today here in California. I was asked to be a guest speaker and Kelley was a part of my speech. I am not a professional speaker, but I hope that I did Kelley and his family proud. I know it might be hard for you to watch, but I felt that you should know that he is not forgotten. I hope that it is OK with you that I talked about Kelley, but I wanted his story to be told. I may have been a little...

To the family of MC SGT Kelly L. Courtney;

I had the honor of wearing your father, husband, son, brother, and friend's name over my heart this week. As a DOD civilian we were each given the name of a fallen patriot to wear and honor this memorial week. I just wanted you to know that someone else is out there, thinking of his and your sacrifice, grieving with you and grateful for his courage. I didn't know him, but I learned his story and will remember him. His personal story...

Kelley Courtney, John Lukac, John Byrd, Andrew Riedel, Jeremy Bow, Michael Scarborough, Travis Fox and C.J. Lapka; it's been 8 years since you gave up your tomorrows so that we can have our todays. Thank you. Rest in peace Marines.

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

Honoring the service and sacrifice of a proud Marine on this Memorial Day weekend. I can't believe it is approaching ten years now... it doesn't seem possible. Kelley is thought of often and with reverence. I will not forget.