Lawrence V. Poremski II
Lawrence V. Poremski II
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He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., May 23, 1974, the son of the late Gail M. (Fortsch) Tatro and Lawrence V. Poremski.
Lawrence was a graduate of Westport Central School in 1992. He began his active duty military career in June 1992 as an infantry mortarman serving in Germany and at Fort Lewis, Wash. He then joined the New York National Guard in Ticonderoga, N.Y., in 1994. After 9/11, he was assigned to provide security to JFK Airport in NYC. In 2004, he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was released from active duty in February 2005.
In July 2006, his beloved son was born in Washington, D.C. After relocating to Florida in 2007, he enlisted in the Air National Guard of Florida, training to become a special operations loadmaster on a NC-130 E Combat Talon I.
The military was an immense aspect of Lawrence's life. His dedication to the security of his nation will never be forgotten.
Lawrence's dedication and pride as a father, happy-go-lucky smile, easy going free spirit, body artistry and his ability to recap movie lines will keep us smiling always.
He is survived by a son, Lawrence V. Poremski III, 2, of Pensacola, Fla.; a brother, Jeffery D. Schwoebel and his wife Carol T. Schwoebel of Westport, N.Y.; uncle and aunt, Philip R. Fortsch and Linda Fortsch of Chazy, N.Y.; aunt, Michelle Gray of New Jersey; and uncle, Gordon Gray of Stockton, N.J.; three cousins, Heidi Fortsch, Philip R. Fortsch III of Chazy, N.Y.; and Colin Gray of New Jersey; and three nieces, (Godchild) Danielle Schwoebel, Hannah Schwoebel and Abigail Schwoebel of Westport, N.Y.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at the former Hamilton Funeral at 32 Champlain Ave. in Westport. A service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Essex County Veterans Cemetery, County Route 8, Wadhams, N.Y.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Lawrence V. Poremski II, Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jeff Schweobel, P.O. Box 236, Westport, NY 12993.
Arrangements are with W.M. Marvin's Sons, Inc, Elizabethtown, N.Y. For online condolences, go to www.wmmarvins.com.
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Adriane Flores
November 28, 2008
To the Poremski Family:
I did not know Sgt Poremski, but from the things I have read it seems like he touched alot of people in his life. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. His passing is a great loss to our country and I am sure to your family. My prayers will be with you and your family for comfort during this hard time.
Leah Patrick
November 17, 2008
I am so incredibly sorry. Lawrence and I had developed a strong friendship over the last few years and he always made me laugh or made me feel better when I was down. His passing has left a huge void. I will miss him completely.
Major Geoffrey Cramer (Retired)
November 13, 2008
I was very sad to hear of SGT Poremski's untimely passing. I knew him as a soldier in A Company 2-108th Infantry Battalion of the NY Army National Guard. I was one of his company commanders. Sgt Poremski's dedication to his unit, his fellow soldiers and to the Army was always outstanding. He had a great "can do " positive attitude. No matter how difficult the task or challenging the circumstances might have been, he always did his duty. He also made being in the Army a lot of fun, with his usual greeting to me of "Hey Sir! " he always put a smile on my face every time I saw him at work. His family should be very proud of his service to his country. I am indeed fortunate to say that I had the honor to know him. He will be missed by all.
Denny and Mary DeGroff
November 12, 2008
To Lawrence's family,
Denny and I are so very sorry to learn of Lawrence's untimely passing.
He was in/out of our home for years while he was growing up along with Jeremy and the other kids in his class. He was ALWAYS a good kid,and I know, a wonderful man.
Our sincere condolences go with you all at this difficult time. May our Heavenly Father give you comfort and peace in the coming weeks and months.
Sincerely,
Denny and Mary DeGroff
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Barbara and Frank Ceplenski
November 12, 2008
We were devastated by the news of Lawrence's untimely death. Lawrence was a big part of our family for many years. We really enjoyed his happy-go-lucky spirit.
When he went to Iraq, we worried every minute of every day. That time really changed all our lives. We're sorry for his little boy and hope he inherited his Dad's spirit. Our sympathy to his family.
Rich ( Turk ) Yokim
November 12, 2008
There is an Irish quotation, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love, leaves a memory no one can steal." I hope that your journey through grief is a brief one and that the love of God embraces you during these difficult times. Jeff, you and your family are left with the task of keeping your brother's spirit alive as you impart your memories of him to his son. The memory which stays in the heart never dies.
Mark Shepard
November 12, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Lawrence was a great guy that made me laugh everytime I saw him. I'll never forget his sense of humor and his kind heart, which he sometimes wouldn't admit to having, but his friends knew better. He had a very caring heart and would do anything to help out his friends.
John Smith
November 12, 2008
It's hard to see a friend pass away. I remember going to school with him. He was a good person who had good character. He was known by the nickname, Skippy.. He will be truly missed by all that knew him and loved him. May God bless the entire family in this time of mourning. Lawrence, I hope someday we can meet up again my dear friend...
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