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Karl Thomas
January 21, 2020
Never forgotten brother
D Riley
January 20, 2020
And they who for Their Country die shall fill an Honored grave, for Glory lights the Soldier's Tomb, and Beauty weeps the Brave.
-Joseph R. Drake
Pace Bonner
March 21, 2015
Capt. Lyerly's funeral was my first Patriot Guard Riders mission. I can still remember the Double Taps and the Blackhawk flyover. That year I rode cross country on Run For The Wall www.rftw.org and had the honor of riding in the missing man formation. I swear I could see Capt. Lyerly riding next to me in the missing man spot. It was spooky and calming at the same time. Rest in peace sir. He rides with me now. Never forgotten!
D. Riley
January 23, 2013
Walt Whitman
"O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done! The ship has weathered every wrack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting."
My thoughts are often with you and your family; another year passes and the pain seems a little more bearable. RIP My Friend
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2013
To the family and friends of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
It has truly been my honor to sign Sean'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 Sean will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
January 8, 2013
I was the Chaplain of 36 CAB at the time of Sean's death and responsible for his memorial service in Balad. Rest in peace EASY 4-0. You and your sacrifice are not forgotten.
Jake Kemp
August 30, 2012
I had the honor to serve with this wondeful man! I know you are in a better place sir
Brandon Gay
August 28, 2012
CPT Lyerly was my Battle Captain and I was was his Battle NCO. One day I hope to talk to his son and give him the same cigar I gave his father in Balad. I have kept this cigar since 10 Jan 07 for that exact reason. I hope this message finds all of you in good health and happiness. SGT Gay ([email protected])
P.S. My first four-legged child is named Easy 4-0. I think of you often and always with a smile
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2012
January 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
Always remembering Sean. "Some gave all."
1SG Karl Thomas
January 20, 2012
As another year passes us by, I still pause to remember Sean and the Crew of "Easy 40" on my Birthday.
Chris Burns
January 19, 2012
Sean -
You and the rest of "Easy 40" are not forgotten on this anniversary.
Your friend,
MAJ Chris Burns
www.majorseyes.com
OC Riley
January 19, 2012
You were an inspiration and a true friend. You are missed and every year I think of you and the conversation we had that morning. You are never forgotten..
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
Please accept my remembrance of Sean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
Remembering Sean on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
1SG Karl Thomas
December 18, 2009
I still miss setting across a desk from Sean, he still is a Hero, Daddy, Husband and Friend. Easy 40 was gunned down on my birthday.. Almost 3 years... I will always celebrate his life as a tribute...
November 26, 2009
Thinking of the families of all our fallen Easy 40 comrades. Happy Thanksgiving and God Speed to all during this holiday season!
LTC Zachary Maner
Battalion Commander of Easy 40
Yvette Smith
November 11, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family. I know you are looking down from above at your family. My brother knew him well. He was in the same unit.God Bless.
Joe Dinkins
May 25, 2009
Sean, you will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family today. I often remember you carrying your son as you received communion at the church near Fort Hood before we deployed.
Lance Braswell
May 25, 2009
remembering you today Sean. My prayers are with your family
Kenna Larra
February 19, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Michael Boyd
February 6, 2009
Sean, you are not forgotten. And neither are those of your crew and the others who flew to Heaven with you that day.
Our family will always keep yours in our prayers and thoughts.
God Bless you and our troops.
P.S. Say 'hi' to cousin Gary if you bump into him up there. I have no doubt the two of you are having a fine time running around the open country!
In Memory of Sean ~ (Debra Estep)
January 20, 2009
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Sean, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
January 20, 2009
To the family of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
Sean 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
Joanie Yust
September 5, 2008
Precious Sean....my first grade student in Houston, Texas. I remember the day you walked into my classroom with that blonde hair and beautiful eyes. You stole my heart immediately. Thank you for staying in touch with me through the years. I remember when you told me about your wife and son...you were so proud. My heart breaks, almost two years later. You are surely lighting up heaven. Joanie Yust, Houston, Texas
Andrea Leskovar
August 18, 2008
Everyday that goes by, I am more and more thankful to you and your family for the sacrifices made so that my son will enjoy the freedom of this great country. I've met Zach and Csilla only once, but will never forget them. We did not know Sean, but he is a hero to us! I'm so sorry for your loss. The Lyerly family is forever in our prayers and have touched our hearts. God Bless
June 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Lyerly!
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Sean hunting with his brother George
August 13, 2007
August 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Lyerly and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 26, 2007
To The Family of Sean Lyerly:
My name is Carol Cline. I attended the homecoming of the 449th at Ft. Hood yesterday, July 24, 2007. I was fortunate that my nephew James Crisler was on that plane full of soldiers and our whole family was elated. I took lots of pictures and there was a nice ceremony. Later my newphew told me that Sean's mom was there. I wish I could have personally met her as I would have felt it to be a great honor.
We were blessed our soldier came home safely to us! I feel Sean and the other soldiers that died with him were guardian angels for the 449th. God bless your family each and every day.
May 27, 2007
Sean-
Thank you for your sacrifice. You will be in our thoughts and prayers this Memorial Day and always.
Robyn Garside
April 19, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Yolanda Valdez
February 8, 2007
To the family of Sean E. Lyerly:
Another Fallen Hero ~ We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. I know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9~3~2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
My heart breaks as I sign another guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice. My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Thank you.
Sean ~ My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.
We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and ALL THOSE MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a MARINE. We are proud of all of you. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”
Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 6, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lyerly family in the loss of Sean. I did not know Sean, 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. Sean you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Trudy Lowe
February 1, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Barbara & John Martinez
January 31, 2007
May God bless you and your family. May He shelter you under His wings for He will never leave you nor will He forsake you. I pray the wars will stop and all humanity will be able to live in peace.
Linda Gray
January 30, 2007
I was so very sorry to learn about Sean. I worked with him at two different Home Depot locations. He was quite a guy. He always maintained a great sense of humor and was just an all -around good guy. My prayers are with his family at this time.
January 30, 2007
May St. Michael the Archangel, patron of the military, and Our Lord accompany him in heaven. May Our Lord comfort family and close friends in this time of loss. Amen.
tinamarie vallejos
January 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
linda bowen
January 29, 2007
I did not know you but am very sorry i have a son in the (USAF)thank you & may god bless your family!!
Traci and Perry Ward
January 29, 2007
Csilla and Zack,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My husband went to flight school with Sean. He was a great friend and will be greatly missed. We are here for you anytime you need us. Many prayers!
Julie Call
January 28, 2007
May God Bless you and your family with comfort, peace and all the wonderful memories he left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
A.G
January 28, 2007
To Mrs. C. Lyerly and baby Zach; our deepest condolences go out to you and both families; CPT Lyerly is now flying in the Heavens with the Angels above.
January 28, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Linda Clifton
January 28, 2007
I pray each day for all the soldiers safe return and for the wounded to be able to return to reasonably normal lives. I also pray for the families who must have a tremendous amount of courage and strength to know that their son or daughter may be in harms way. My heart goes out to all the family for their ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and give you the strength to carry out your lives in the love and memory of Sean and my heart-felt thanks to your HERO.
Marc Washburne
January 28, 2007
May God grant His peace to the entire
Lyerly family. Deacon Marc & Beverly
express their deepest sympathy to all.
gustavo ponce
January 28, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
Please know that as time goes on, your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers that God will bless you with comfort and peace, and prayers of thanksgiving for the heroes who have sacrificed everything for us. God Bless you and your family.
Karen Hickman
January 28, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings" Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Roger and Sissy Wallace
January 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CPT Robert L Flores
January 28, 2007
May OUR LORD Bless, Keep, and protect you. May HE cause HIS face to shine upon you and give you peace.
Anne Dean
January 28, 2007
There are no words to express my sympathy for your loss.
You are all in my prayers
Anne Lyerly Dean
Pt Bolivar Tx
Citizen
January 27, 2007
My sincere condolences to CPT Lyerly's loved ones, and a heartfelt thank you for your sacrifice to our nation.
Rev. John Smith
January 27, 2007
My deepest sympathies on the loss of this brave American warrior.
May he continue his Heavenly flight into the stars --upward and onward-- into the arms of Our Father Who art in Heaven.
Godspeed his safe and glorious return Home!
And may God bless and comfort his family and let them know that an entire Nation mourns with them.
January 27, 2007
To the Family of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Mona Gonzales
January 26, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carl Scott
January 26, 2007
I am praying for the family of Sean at this sad time. I did not know him but I am grateful to him and proud of him for his service to our country. God bless you all.
Carol Cline
January 25, 2007
The death of Sean hit close to home for me. My nephew was serving with him at the time of his death with the 36th CAB. I pray each night that God will bring all of our servicemen home safely. I pray that God will give the families like yourselves the strength to make it through this most difficult time. I thank God for men like Sean who "gave their all". They are true heros. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
JJ Holland
January 25, 2007
To the Family of Sean Lyerly,
May your memories of Sean comfort you in this most difficult time.
JJ
Martha Jacob
January 25, 2007
I am so sorry that Sean is no longer with us. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for Sean's dedication and sacrifice.
Lara and Curtis Baker
January 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sharon crisman
January 25, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss!! I have a daughter and son-in-law that just recently finished their service, in the Navy. My prayers and thoughts are with Sean's entire family and friends; that all of you may find peace and comfort in our Lord Jesus. God Bless you!
Sharon Crisman and Jessie (Janowski) Green
Garnet Jenkins
January 25, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Capt. Sean E. Lyerly, with a multitude of Thanks for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Sean and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Lyerly family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Sean.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Debra Bock
January 25, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow. May God grant you comfort and peace as you mourn. Our son, Adam, will miss him greatly. Your husband was a great friend and a terrific role model for Adam.
Virginia Lyerly
January 25, 2007
I loved Sean so much. He is my dear and beautiful cousin. He will be greatly missed, always.
Sandy Bonesteel
January 24, 2007
As the mother of a son who has recently enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condelences. I grieve with you and you will be in my prayers.
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