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Lee S. Atkins

River Forest, Illinois

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Atkins, Lee Stewart Devoted son of Mary Lou Stewart and Marc S. Atkins, took his own life Friday, October 19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the age of 24. He was a proud soldier who served his country with bravery and distinction during a tour in Afghanistan in 2008-2009 as a member of the Illinois...

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Lee was one of the very first friends my daughter made at OPRFHS. He was a delight to know, helpful, brilliant, funny, and kind. I am sorry to have only found out about this recently, but please know my heart is with your family.

Marc and Mary Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. My family and I will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. And we will honor Lee's memory for all that he was and for all the ways he was admired and loved. Sincerely yours, Tim and Jancy Strauman

Marc and Mary Lou, Lisa and I are praying for healing and restoration of faith and to help ease the pain and hurt. We think about you often.

SFC Guerrero

Eternal be your memory.

My darling Lee,
?????a ? µ??µ?; eternal be your memory. This is what we Greek-Orthodox sing and pray for the departed. It has been a long 40 days, and it is really hard to accept that life must go on without you now. I cannot put into words how painful it is to lose you, and how difficult it has been trying to accept that time is forever moving forward, with no way back. How life must continue without you, the life of the party, is something that is going to take a very long measure of...

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

Dear Marc and Mary Lou,

I only just found out today about the loss of Lee, and I want you both to know how sad I am for you and that I am thinking of you. I know how close you guys were, and how much you did for Lee.

I remember the first time I met Lee, he was a second grader running around your backyard with a bicycle helmet on. (Every parent should be so lucky to have such a fun kid.) I also remember when he was in high school and hanging out on the front porch with his...

I am sorry for your loss. Be assured of God's love and comfort.1 John 3:20- God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.

Mr and Mrs Atkins,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am honored to have been welcomed into your home and to be apart of your sons life. It is a time that I will cherish the most. You are in my thoughts and prayers.