Lea R. Mills

I think of you everyday. Each year is a marker of being closer to our spending forever together! I miss you so much and love you even more!

I feel more joy for your happiness than sadness for myself. I know we will be together again and yes I keep my eyes on God. He guides me everyday. You would be proud of Parker. He is such a good man. I miss you so much!!! Much love sent your way. I´m sending a kiss for your twirly. Love you most!

I never met Lea but ran a memorial run a few years back for Marine Families. They had created a tombstone for each Floridian that lost his/her life in battle. I saw Lea´s and someone had left a Miller light can next to it. I was moved by the sentimentality and how young he was. I ran for two soldiers that were assigned to me. I keep their pictures on my phone and pray for them and their families. That day I couldn´t shake thinking abou Lea so added him too. Now I have three young Floridian...

Thinking of you today as I do so often, you will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday Lea.

I did not know this brave, courageous, Honorable young man, but every time I drive by the road dedicated to this Marines life, I can't help but think of the sacrifice he made for his country and family. God Bless you young man and God bless America and her Troops. I say a prayer every time I pass your street sign. Thank you. You are a hero. God speed.

Another birthday celebration in Heaven, what a glorious day it is. Yet here, we remember with joy and with tears. Know that you are not forgotten, that I rejoice at having known you, even for such a short time. You touch so many lives and today we celebrate the day God Blessed this earth with you!

I was the SGT that he replaced in Haditha, Iraq in 2006. He died two weeks after replacing me. I doubt I can ever forget the feeling of regret. God bless bro and Semper Fi.

April starts with a knot in my stomach and then my faith kicks in. The worst event in my life happened in April. Then my focus shifts to you. My loss pales in comarison to the joy of your life in heaven. I always prayed for your happiness and peace. Missing you is just a part of living for me now but as Gran has said so many times "it won't always be this way." Parker is motivated. Started college today. God is good. I miss you so much. Love you most.

Almost 7 years & I still miss you so much! I can only imagine......