Wai P.-Lwin-Obituary

Spc. Wai P. Lwin

New York, New York

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Wai Lwin became an American citizen just last year, but he had dreamed for years of joining the U.S. military. As a young teen, he fashioned a dog-tag replica from paper and wrote on it in black ink: "Wai Lwin, General of the U.S. Eagle Squadron." "It was his wish to join the military since he was very young," said his father, Thein Zaw Lwin. Wai Lwin, 27, of New York, was killed March 2 when an explosive detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad. He was based in New York. Born in Burma, Lwin went to high school in New York and was a fan of American music, including Aerosmith and Jon Bon Jovi. He liked Lionel Ritchie so much that he recorded himself singing "Stuck on You" in a makeshift sound studio. Lwin earned his GED and worked at a restaurant and for a Manhattan jeweler before enlisting in March 2003. The week before he died, Lwin turned down a two-week leave to go to his grandfather's funeral in Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma. He was carrying photographs of Buddhist shrines in that country at the time of his death.

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Remembering Our Beloved Son, Wai Phyo Lwin March 2, 2025, marks 20 years since our son Wai Phyo Lwin´s passing. It´s hard to believe how quickly time has flown... Two decades have passed, yet not a day goes by without thinking of him. I can still see him at LaGuardia Airport, boarding his flight to his army base in Texas, turning to wave at us with that proud, beaming smile. I never imagined it would be the last time I´d see my beloved son. We love you so much, Thar Gyi. You will always be...

From, Down Under, Not forgotten after all these years. Lest We Forget.

Today, February 1st is your 45th Birthday if you are still alive.. We still miss you, my dearest nephew. You are always in our hearts.

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lwin Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Wai P. Lwin US Army Specialist. We also place a flag in his honor each year on Memorial Day Weekend at our Field of Flags event, held under the Verrezano Bridge, next to Fort Hamilton and at each location...

Son, it's been over 10 years and unexpectedly found the photo of yours on the page of The Kansas City Star. It makes me like yesterday again. We love you Tha...always and always.

I have held on to the print-out I received of Wai's name since March of this year and have thought of him and your family often since calling out his name in our Circle of Remembrance with 'Wear Blue: Run to Remember' in Dupont, WA. I wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you and your family!
With Care,

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lwin Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May...

To the family and friends of Spc. Wai P. Lwin:
It has truly been my honor to sign Wai's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Wai will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

March 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Wai P. Lwin:
Always remembering Wai. "Some gave all."