Jefferson City, Missouri
LEON BERTRAND DERAPS United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Leon Bertrand Deraps, U.S.M.C., age 19, Jamestown, MO was killed Saturday, May 6, 2006 in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Leon was born at home near Jamestown, MO, November 13, 1986. He grew up running in the soft hills and creek...
Read MoreI'm sorry to hear about this loss in your family. My family and I are grateful for the bravery, service and dedication that Leon gave.
David Phoenix (Phoenix Family Building Co.)
March 06, 2013 | Centerview, MO
In memory & honor of Bertrand DeRaps.
November 23, 2012
You are all in my prayers.
Beth Prior
HHT
July 27, 2012
It is always a sad day when we lose the ones we love. While I never knew Leon, the type of person he is/was is shown in these pages. Thanks for sharing his message.
Matthew DeRaps (US Navy)
May 15, 2012 | Fairfield, ME
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps:
Always remembering Leon. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 06, 2012 | Carson City, NV
My brother-in-law also lost his life as a Marine in combat during the Vietnam war and when I hear of another fallen hero my heart is heavy.
My prayers go out to all who knew and loved Lance Corporal Leon Deraps, an Angel for our Freedom.
Dee Riffel
February 23, 2012 | Moberly, MO
A tragic loss, and my heart goes out to you who survive him and mourn him.
Becky Gareis
December 14, 2011 | Dixon, MO
Loss of any family or friend is so difficult for we are left with only memories But we know your at peace and not fighting anymore, and your an Angel of Freedom and love and Left your name with family, strangers, and friends who can say We appreciate your love for America and your sacrifice for so many God Bless and HE will hold you forever in HIS grace and Honor in Heaven and on Earth WE will remember
Diana Prine
October 24, 2011 | Saint Joseph, MO
Dear Deraps Family,
I am so sorry to have read of your great loss as I was reviewing your website this evening. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Blessings,
Mark Brown
September 29, 2011 | Prior Lake, MN