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Gary Millward
December 19, 2024
What a wonderful man. I've just finished your book and am struck by your philosophy on life and incredible humility. Your description of war, particularly of D-day, helped me appreciate my own grandfather's experiences of which he could speak little. I offer you my sincere gratitude.
Gary Millward
England
September 26, 2024
Hi Ray,
I was not fortunate enough to know you personally, but I read your wonderful book and watched you in several TV news features. I felt as if I had made a new friend.
I just want to thank you and honor your memory. Your courage, bravery, unselfishness and resiliency defined a generation. Even though you would deny it, you were a hero-- an American hero.
Thank you for your service, patriotism and compassion.
May You Rest In Peace!
David Bennett
November 12, 2023
God bless you Ray. Thank you so much for the lives that you saved in the war even though you were going through wounds of your own from the German soldier's on that Beach !! I was glad to see you made it to 100 years of age. I was glad to see that Sam Elliot told your story about the Fighting on Omaha Beach!
Barry Elliott
July 1, 2023
My hero
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Charles Hartfield
June 30, 2023
Well done my good and faithful servant.
Janisd Mason
March 6, 2023
To one of the nicest neighbors I ever had!
Darrel Kandil
October 12, 2021
Ray Lambert, what an amazing and inspiring man. Thank You.
Cynthia Novotny
September 16, 2021
What an inspiring story. I happened to walk by a table in our local library and noticed his book. My father-in-law was also a medic at Normandy and I was interested to learning more about the bravery and incredible strength these men brought with them to save lives. My father in law was on the older side at 36 but made it home to his family. God bless Ray Lambert and his family, what a great memory and a true American hero.
Mike Rogers
August 10, 2021
My dad served in North Africa and Sicily. Who knows? Maybe they ran across each other? God rest your soul. A hero among heroes.
Gloria Lamb-Holsom
June 4, 2021
Ray was always my Hero, even though he never spoke of his actions at Normandy. During my years of growing up I have so many happy memories of being at the lake and the great times that we had there even him trying to teach me to water ski. It was a failure, and of course he took pictures. It isn't hard to understand his bravery and survival at Normandy. In my 75 years that is the type of man he has always been. Never give up on anything you are doing. You stay with it to the end, good or bad. Rest in Peace now my brother.
Tim Wardlow
May 31, 2021
This Memorial Day Weekend had me thinking about the greatest American hero that I have ever met. Doing a cursory search on the internet, I was deeply saddened to hear of Ray's passing. A brief interaction with him, at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy in 2019, left a mark on me that I will never forget. I consider him a hero, a term that he didn't want. In fact, he told me, as we stood among the white stones of the American cemetery - "these are the heroes". None-the-less, you can not ignore the bravery of Ray's service and the valor in his efforts on that dark day in June 1944. His actions required a resolute character, a unique determination, and a selfless soul. In my brief interaction with Ray, I could tell that he was still all of these things, even at 98-years-old. But, more importantly, he was kind, genuine and caring. He took the time to talk with me that day, to learn my story, and he offered to pray for me in the days ahead. I left our meeting feeling like I was walking away from a friend. He was that special and I will always remember him. Beyond the book, beyond the heroic acts, beyond his fame and recognition - Ray Lambert was a great American simply because of his kindness. He is an example for all of us. May God Rest Your Soul Ray Lambert. Thank you my friend!
Jim Burnett
May 3, 2021
I think a true hero doesn’t even realize how much they have done.Ive been reading his book and I’m halfway through and i already see he is a tru hero
Bert Franssen
May 2, 2021
Twee jaar geleden 2019 sprak ik een man aan, wat later bleek Ray Lambert op het stand van Omaha Beach, over de waterhoogte toen hij lande. Toen wij in gesprek waren, vroeg hij aan mij of ik met hem op de foto wou. Dit vond ik zeer bijzonder, daar heel veel bezoekers van D-Day aan de nog aanwezige veteranen vroegen om met hun op de foto te mogen. Maar hij vroeg mij. Mijn gesprek met hem werd helaas onderbroken door een televisie ploeg. Wat een bijzonder man,
Robert (Bobby) Albion Wallace Jr.
April 22, 2021
Robert, Brenda & myself were so incredibally pleased to have seen our President Donald Trump turn around & pay respect to Ray on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I am so proud to have called Ray, my Godfather! Although time & distance had separate us, memories of Ray & Estelle on the lake well always be with me. Ray, along with his best friend Albion are my heros. Why did the world take so long to know? Condolences to Linda & the family of Arnold. We love you all, just like family. Just like. ~the Wallace's
April 19, 2021
Thank you for your service to our country
RIP Mr. Lambert
RS
April 19, 2021
Rare and unimaginable courage in the face of one of the most appalling horrors in human existence. Such individuals as Sgt. Ray Lambert who lived through that heroic invasion were surely under the protection of the Almighty. May he and those comrades in arms he lost that day rest in eternal peace.
Christopher Sanchez
April 18, 2021
Think of all that has to happen in life, for two people to meet at precisely the right time, to become friends half way around the world. Ray and I met literally by chance, June 6, 2019 at the Normandy American Cemetery while I was retrieving a wheelchair for my mother. Upon returning with it to her, there was Ray, and asked if that was for him. I took one look at his famous “D Day” survivor hat and didn’t hesitate to offer it to him. I then wheeled him up to the VIP entrance past military brass and officials like we owned the place (he did, I didn’t!) and snapped a quick photo before parting ways. That brief encounter led to a friendship that lasted until his passing. I’ll be a little selfish here and remind Ray, it may have taken 75 years, but the Marines finally got to Omaha Beach and helped you out. We love you and shall miss you. God Speed my friend. Your sacrifice and devotion to your country shall never be forgotten.
Dorothy Wawryck
April 18, 2021
The Intuitive bravery you showed us on D-Day... says a lot about the Man you were. You have inspired those who have heard your story and you will continue to inspire those yet to come. My condolences to your family and friends.
April 18, 2021
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO
I opened my old dusty dictionary
looked up the definition
for the hallowed word
HERO
and there was your name
RAY LAMBERT
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO
Thank you for your service
God bless, rest in PEACE
Son of a World War II Army Veteran
Poet Ray A. Chavez
Janet Collins
April 18, 2021
I had the privilege of meeting and caring for Mr. Lambert recently and hearing him share some memories. He was truly a man of God and a ray of sunshine because of that. Many prayers for his family and friends during this time of sorrow. He is wearing a Halo now and walking in Heaven with God.
Janet Collins
April 18, 2021
I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Lambert recently and he was truly a man of God. I had the honor of taking care of him, and talking with him and will treasure hearing his stories. Many prayers for his family and friends at this time of sorrow. Mr. Lambert is wearing a Halo in Heaven now and walking with God.
April 18, 2021
With sincere condolences to the Lambert family. A great human being has gone to rest. May it help to know that family, friends and many others, are praying for the family as you mourn the loss of your beloved, Ray Lambert.
April 18, 2021
Truly a servant of GOD
Barry Elliott
April 17, 2021
I knew him and his son Arnold. Our country is a better place because of them. With great respect i say Goodbye.
James Moore
April 17, 2021
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lambert. Your patriotism, compassion, determination and concern for your fellow soldiers has not gone unnoticed. Yours was a life well lived and you were an example to us all.
Rey Criollo
April 16, 2021
My condolences to Ray Lambert's family. May the sorrow of your loss return to joy as you frequently share your happy memories of this good man. Be glad that he had so many years with you after surviving The Longest Day in world history. Be very proud to know that those veterans that the rest of us call "heroes" say that the Combat Medics were the Real Heroes of WW2.
Chip D'Angelo
April 16, 2021
God Bless Men like Ray, the United States Military and the United States of America.
Thank you Ray,
Geoffrey Abrams
April 16, 2021
A great and noble man. May he rest forever in peace
April 16, 2021
Thank you and so many others of the greatest generation. My uncle was also a medic on D-DAY.
Mary
April 16, 2021
At this difficult time, may God sustain you in your loss.
Melissa A
April 16, 2021
An American HERO. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. And for our freedom you provided.
Andrew Kelhart
April 16, 2021
Solider Medic Lambert exemplified American grit and bravery under hostile fire. I strongly suggest he be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor.
greg williams
April 16, 2021
RIP Ray . Not only did Ray help save many live on D-Day, he helped save our nation and all the things this great nation stands for .
Greg Williams SFCA
April 15, 2021
May God sustain you during this time of grief.
Peter Cullen
April 15, 2021
Ray Lambert was a true American hero who put his life on the line to save other soldiers, which he felt was his duty. Our nation and the Army were fortunate that men like Mr. Lambert did their duty,he was humble and dedicated to assisting his fellow soldiers in the 1st Infantry Division on D-Day , when they landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, to liberate Europe from evil ,so long ago during WW11! God bless and R.I.P.
Peter Jones, MSgt USAF(ret)
April 15, 2021
Thank you for your service.
April 15, 2021
My condolences.
Daniel Williams
April 15, 2021
Thank you for your service sir may you rest in peace. I remember hearing your stories narrated by Sam Elliot and they were amazing. Your a true American hero god bless you sir.
Ronald Bredemeyer
April 15, 2021
I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Lambert, but I sure do wish that I had!! So, I could have shook his hand and thanked him for his service/sacrifice/bravery, for saving all of the lives that he did!! H was a true Hero!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to his Family and friends!! GOD bless 'each' one of them!! Rest-In-Peace Mr. Ray Lambert!!
Les Breese
April 15, 2021
Mr. Ray Lambert personifies "The Greatest Generation"...My thoughts and prayers to his family at this sad time.
R. Kronner
April 15, 2021
Thank you. Your acts of heroism, along with many of your fellow soldiers, literally saved the world from tyranny.
And after returning home you worked hard , helping to build our great economy, and raised a family. We can not thank you enough. God bless you, and God bless your loved ones.
Michelle M Sievers
April 15, 2021
You are a true hero. My condolences to the family. Thank you for your service
Missy Sievers
Taylor
April 15, 2021
My condolences go out to the family of Ray Lambert. He will be missed.
Michael Young
April 15, 2021
A true American hero RIP.
Meigan Garrick
April 15, 2021
Rest easy sir. Prayers for peace to you’re family and friends.
Rose Baird
April 15, 2021
All is well safely rest God is nigh.You are HONORED sir .
April 15, 2021
Mr. Lambert, Honor and respect to you and all the sacrifices you made for this great country. Thank you for all you did in WWII.
Brownie
April 14, 2021
Thank you Ray for your service. God’s blessing on you.
Stephanie Schell
April 14, 2021
Will be remembered for how you served your country during World War II.
Stephanie D Schell
April 14, 2021
Will be remembered for how he served his country during World War II.
fred davis
April 14, 2021
Thanks for the courage and guts he showed on a day he stood for the US and the world.
April 14, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
Harry Simpson
April 14, 2021
Rest Ray, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, WWII. So go you now Ray to a place only heroes see.
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