Merced, California
Lukas Hopper''s mother says his family expected him home for the holidays, and they were especially excited because the 20-year-old was away for Thanksgiving and Christmas last year. Hopper joined the Army in January 2008 _ just months after he started classes at Merced Junior College in California. On Oct. 30, when he died, he was near completing a yearlong deployment to Iraq. He was killed southeast of Karadah in a vehicle roll-over, military officials said. He was assigned to Fort Bragg. "Pfc. Hopper''s great sense of humor, devotion to his fellow paratroopers, and his dedication to mission accomplishment set him apart from his peers. He will truly be missed," said Lt. Col. Dave Bair, Hopper''s battalion commander. Robin Hopper said her son probably began thinking about joining the military when he was in eighth grade. That was the school year he went on a field trip to the Pentagon and the site of the World Trade Center, just months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. "He came back a little different from that trip," said Robin Hopper, an elementary school principal. Hopper is survived by his mother and his father, Yancy Hopper; and sisters Chantal Hopper, 17, and Celeste Hopper, 15. The family lives in Merced, Calif.
October 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Lucas C. Hopper:
Please accept my remembrance of Lucas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 10, 2012 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Pfc. Lucas C. Hopper:
Remembering Lucas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 30, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family of Pfc. Lucas C. Hopper:
Lucas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 20, 2010 | Carson City, NV
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we...
Stephanie Rafoss
March 07, 2010 | Beachwood, NJ
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hopper family and friends in the loss of Lucas. I did not have the honor or privilege of knowing Lucas,but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Lucas you are my hero and you will...
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 27, 2009 | Springfield, VA
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. My husband and I are the parents of two U.S. Marines and appreciate the service of Mr. Tillman to his country. We also own a small photo engraving business where we print photo personalized dog tags. We would like to offer a free memorial dog tag to your family. Please e-mail us at [email protected] if you are interested. You can view our product online at www.image316.com. Please know that we are praying for you.
November 20, 2009
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida extend our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of PFC Hopper. His service to our Country will forever be appreciated.
Karen Williams (lutzpatriots.com)
November 06, 2009 | Lutz, FL
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Lucas will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I...
Suzanne MacDaniel
November 05, 2009
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Pfc. Lucas C. Hopper, with a Profound Gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Lucas and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Hopper family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He...
Garnet Jenkins
November 03, 2009 | Grand Junction, CO
