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Memories and Condolences
for Michael R. Lehmiller
Robert Lehmiller
January 15, 2025
Dearest son, they time dulls the pain, I'm here to say it's as if it happened yesterday. You are missed and very much loved. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DAD
jes goloyugo
April 9, 2021
This leg was thinking I should of went to Airborne school you. Miss our AIT times together.
Bonnie Strohm
August 21, 2019
YOU ARE REMEMBERED!
barbara boutin
March 15, 2019
bob...so sorry to read of your loss of mike....my heart breaks for you...i know how much you love him..he grew up well...and very proud you must be that he choose our military to serve in...i still have a picture of him at 5 yrs old...the man he became was truley Awsome from what ive read...barbara boutin.(jacox)
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Charlie Gili
June 30, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your 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 Michael R. Lehmiller US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Bonnie Strohm
May 28, 2018
Michael you were an awesome Sargent! So very sorry that I didn't have the pleasure to meet you in person! You are very LOVED & MISSED by your father and I. Someday I will meet you.
Melissa Trinette
August 29, 2012
Hey babe! I miss you and wish I could see you and talk to you, again. But then again, I wouldn't want you to come back to this awful place. I know, I'm a little late, but I can remember 7 yrs ago like it was just yesterday. There isn't a second of the day, I don't think about you and miss you. People say it gets easier with time, well it has a little, but I don't ever think I will completely feel the way I was when I was with you. Anyways, I love you! Love Always
Gail Michaels
August 21, 2012
Miss and love my little man. Your in my heart forever... Love MOM
Gail Michaels
August 21, 2012
Today is seven years since you have passed but it seems like yesterday I got that call and my heart has an empty space forever. But we remember all the good times we shared and grateful we had them. Miss you "Mikey" my little man...Love Mom and Paul
Gail Michaels
January 14, 2012
Tomarrow January 15 2012 would have been your 30th birthday. Happy Birthday to "my little man" who will always be in my heart. I think of you not only as a hero to those who knew you but as my son who turn out to be a great man. Love and Miss You Deeply MOM
Gary Faraci
August 23, 2011
Hard to believe it's been six years. Mike is always in our thoughts and prayers
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Gail Michaels
August 23, 2010
This is the 5th year Mike has been gone but never gone in my heart or my mind. I left him red,white and blue flowers on his grave in Tampa and a picture. Michael will never be forgotten. Love MOM
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller:
Remembering Michael 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
Marty Martin
November 11, 2009
"I'll watch your back, you watch mine."
I wish you could have had a family, brother. Thank you for your sacrifice. I love you.
Marty Martin
November 11, 2009
"I'll watch your back, you watch mine."
I miss you, brother.
Justin Ricketts
October 8, 2009
I miss you bro.
Think about you all the time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were the best Barraks roomate a guy could have.
SSG Ricketts
CYNTHIA COLEMAN
October 6, 2009
Well mikey looks like my brother went to hang with you in heaven.hope you boys behave yourselves!i miss you both very much. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID I LOVE YOU. CYNTHIA COLEMAN
I served too but did not pay your price...
Ed Robbins
August 25, 2009
Today (8-25-09) is the 4th anniversary of us losing a great soldier. You will never be forgotten Sgt. Lehmiller. "NEVER!" Thanks for your ultimate sacrifice HERO.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller:
Michael 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
Gail Michaels
August 6, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Melissa Herndon
July 22, 2009
I just found out a friend of mine joined you a few days ago. And ever since I heard about his death. I've been thinking about you and how August is just around the corner. It doesnt seem like you've been gone for 4 yrs. I miss and love you so much.
Gail Michaels
June 11, 2009
I thank all soldiers in pray each night for our lives and especially Michael's August will soon be here and 4 years have gone by so soon. I miss Michael as he was my only son and little man I will ever have. Love MOM
Kenna Larra
June 8, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 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!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Paula Lehmiller
January 15, 2009
Happy Birthday Michael! 27. Think about you everyday. We love and miss you.
Your other Mom, William and Elliott
Lynn Kennedy
September 28, 2008
Gail, family and friends; on this Gold Star Mothers day, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget.
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project
SSG Brito, Ashley
August 25, 2008
Hey man, Im Over Here again dude. Im just down the highway from where we used stay back in 03. I even passed by are old Camp. It brought back memories of when wed roll down the higway either escorting someone or just doing our jobs. I miss you man and everytime I go out the wire, I see us going down the road again. Im wearing your bracelete I had made with your name on it. I brought it back with me from when I went home on leave. I see your name everyday man. I miss you, and your family misses you even more. Thanks for watching over me man! See ya on the flip side bro.
Melissa Herndon
August 24, 2008
I feel the same way your mom does, with the exception of being your mom. I hope you are looking down at me and smiling. For, I still think about you and miss you. You are a constant reminder of a hero to me. I love you!
Gail Michaels
August 21, 2008
Mike,We remember you each day but especially today. I don't think there is a person that doesn't think about you from time to time. I miss you but I carry all the good times and memories in my heart. I'm never without you during the day or night. I pray you are healthy and happy each night. You still are a hero in most eyes but I was the first to look at you ,hold you and love you. I'll always be proud of you my son then my hero. Love MOM
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
August 21, 2008
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 Michael, but I am remembering
his service. 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Just doing my job
Ed Robbins
August 7, 2008
Sgt. Lehmiller, I met your mother & father & thanked them personally for giving birth to an American hero. Thanks for your faithful service. Although I never met you, I know if you're anything like your parents, you're one special person. Guess God needed a great soldier & that's why He called you home so soon. Look forward to meeting you in Heaven one glorious day! Respectfully, Ed Robbins, USNR Seabee, Iraq 04-05.
|Gail Michaels
May 11, 2008
I know if Mike were here I'd get a dozen roses as he always sent me but now I look at the first roses he colored from the first Mother's Day from Iraq on a piece of paper which mean more to me than the real flowers ever did. I think about him today in a special way that God chose me to be his mom. I thank God for that every day. To all mothers. Keep your faith no matter what. It will get you thru this life and the next. Miss my Mike Gail
May 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Lehmiller!
Gail Michaels
April 15, 2008
Memorial day will soon be here as well as mother's day. |Please remember all those who have serverd this country. We all think of Mike and all he has done for us. Miss you every minute of every day. Love MOM
Melissa Herndon
April 13, 2008
I have been thinking about you today, along with trying to work on some small tweaks on your memorial page on myspace. I will never love a person-as much as I loved and will always love you. We miss you.
Debbie Sabatini
January 16, 2008
Happy Birthday, Michael. You are still missed so much and always in all of our thoughts! Love, your fave cousin :)
Gail Michaels
January 15, 2008
Today is Michael's birthday at exactly 5:15 pm. Due to medical reasons I will not be there to put flowers but many others will. 26 today. I miss and love him everyday. Happy Birthday Mike Love MOM
Melissa
December 16, 2007
Mike,
Christmas is approaching, and i find myself thinking about you more and more. But I know you are in that special place. You are home! I miss you so much, and hope that i'm living up to your expectations.
The other day, I was doing my temp job at the Chamber of Commerence. You were brought up,and my supervisor kept telling me how thankful she is for the soldiers like you. I know we are all proud of you, but at the same time. We try are hardest to keep happy and not cry. But I'm sure-we are have our moments. Love you, and I will never forget you. See you on the other side.
Gail Michaels
November 13, 2007
As we all have honored Michael on Verterns Day let us remember all the wars and all the sons and daughters who have passed. I only hope and pray we elect the right President. In memory of Mike we all thankyou for your sacrifice of life. Love MOM
William Lehmiller
September 23, 2007
Hey Mike:
Just had one of them days yesterday ya know, a million things racing thru your mind. I thank you & all the rest of the military who hold the tru values of life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness. For those who are willing to stand up for the weak & the innocent, & defend those who cannot defend themself. To take a stand agianst tyranny & opression and not let the vulnerable be taken advantage of which as a society we should all do. I've been able to enjoy the freedoms the military has garenteed us with us with there blood & there selfless sacrifice. It is not the way a soldier dies that they will be remembered, but the way they lived. Honor,Integrity,Courage,Respect is something that cannot be given, it has to be earned & you and others have earned that. Well it's three am here & not sure of your time zone, I'll be up later this morning to see you & the family. I wish I could turn back time but that would be selfish, we all have are own choices to make & have to live by those choices & I respect your choice of patriotism & hold your memories for that is all that is left. Mike, we miss you & I know you don't want anyone to cry for you, but sometimes it just ain't that easy ya know. Anyway till later, AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY (they are the wings of freedom). Uncle Bill
Gail Michaels
August 24, 2007
Two years have past but not the pain or loss in my heart. It is hard to put in words. I wish my son peace and love. I think about Mike everyday. We all miss him and always will. Love MOM
brian morris
August 22, 2007
Hey Mike, just wanted to let you know that I miss and love you man.I remember growing up and you were like my little brother,and best friend.We did everything together,it made me feel so good that you thought so much of me,you looked up to me like a big brother and now I look up to you, you are my role model I hope I can touch as many lives in a possitive way as you have.You have earned the name HERO and you wear it well,and even though its hard to hold back the tears, I know I will see you again, and until then I will keep honoring you and what you stood for until I see you in that magical place we call heaven. I miss you and love you, cuz
August 15, 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)
July 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Lehmiller and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Dad
June 2, 2007
As I sit here writing in this guest book, I wonder what you would be thinking? Have we lived up to your expectations? Have we seen your wishes through? Do we honor you the way you'd hoped? As for me I try to live each day with the thought on everything I do, would you be proud? Would you approve of the choices I made? How will the things I do affect your memory? I hope you approve. I miss you so much and the pain never stops. It is not easier as time passes.As I think of you I wonder( WHO YOU'D BE TODAY)
Melissa Trinette Herndon
May 19, 2007
I am sitting here, thinking about you. Along with the the small memories I have of SSgt Brown. Man, he's joining you up there. I hope you guys are havin a blast. We miss you, alot. We all love you, and miss you dearly. You are never forgotten!
Gail Michaels
May 13, 2007
I may not have the flowers I received every year from Mike today but I have the memories and pictures of all of them. I thank God every day for being Mike and Shelly's mom. I wouldn't have ever wanted it any other way.So today on Mother's day I will think of all the things my kids did for me in my life and especially the funny ones. Miss Mike every minute of every day. MOM
Melissa
April 20, 2007
Ever since the shooting at VA Tech...I haven't been able to stop thinking about Mike and the families of those who were killed in the shooting. Mike you will always be there for me.
Gail Michaels
March 24, 2007
It's been 5 years since this war has started this week. It's hard to beleive it's been that long.I think of Michael every day every hour and wonder what he might say now. It's been a year and a half Mike's been gone.It's seems like yesterday to me that he was my baby and taking his first steps towards a full life. I always new from his birth that God created someone special. I just never knew how special and important he was till now.I hang on to my thoughts that there was never a day he did not give me a hug and say I love you mom even when he was mad.Love your children good bad or indifferent no matter what life brings them, Miss you Mike. Love Mom
Gail Michaels
February 22, 2007
Mike,It has been a year and a half since you have been gone as of the 21st. I still keep thinking every so often the phone will ring and it will be you. But I know it will only ring when it's my time to answer it and be with you. In the mean time above all that is done in your name as a soldier I will remember your famous phrase Hey Mom "Don't You Just Love Me" Yes I do now and forever. Love MOM
Paula L
February 22, 2007
Hey Mike, We did it here in Utah. Gold star families stood together as one on Tuesday Feb 20th. We had a bill pass to give us special license plates honoring our fallen soldiers. It was a great day at the capital. I know in my heart you were there. I cannot even express in words how much you are missed. I love you, your other mother!!
Bryan Hodel
February 9, 2007
Hey Mike, just wanted you to know that all of us from AT-3 haven't forgotten you. I went to see Martin the other month...we both wear the KIA memorial bracelet with your name on it. It is hard to know what to say about "things" these days...strange times. I knew you well enough to know that you were and are a Christian at heart, so I know I'll see you later, and I'll save whatever else I have to say till then.
Melissa Herndon
February 7, 2007
Hey, Baby! I finally made it down to visit you. Everyone is doing such a beautiful job on keeping your place nice! It was great to visit with the family. Your dad is doing a wonderful job with the foundation, and I am delighted to be a part of it. We all miss you, and definately your memory will never be forgotten. I'll talk to you later. Miss ya. Love Always,
bob lehmiller
February 2, 2007
hey buddy, i'm on my way down to finalize some things for you and the big foundation fundraiser on august 18 2007. we signed our opening act and i truly know you will be pleased. i'll write again after i return with more details. miss you buddy.
Gail Michaels
January 19, 2007
On January 15 at 5:15pm Michael would have been 25 years old. It's still hard to beleive he's gone yet he would have been 25. We all miss you but one day we will meet again and never be parted. Love MOM
dad
December 24, 2006
Hey buddy, You know it's supposed to be easier but I think this year is so much harder. I miss you so much, I keep waiting for the call from you needing a ticket, money, or just to talk. I was down to see you last week man I like what we've done to decorate for x-mas. I got alot accomplished while there. we got permission to redo the veterans memorial at the cemetary, man I say when this gets done no-one will ever forget you or any vet. got your bench ordered I'll be down feb 2-6 to finalize some things.I'll be at the base tomorrow to serve the troops. I love you buddy. see you soon.
Gail Michaels
December 20, 2006
Mery Christmas and Happy New Year to my Little Man. You are always in my heart and mind. We miss you. Love MOM and Paul
Melissa Herndon
December 17, 2006
Hey, My love. The holiday's approach and I can't stop thinking about you. I miss you more then anything. But I know you are with us in our hearts. I, like your mom, remember you by your laughter, smile, jokes, and etc. But still the holidays aren't the same. Not a second of the day goes by, that I still think of you. I will always love you! Can't wait to see you!
Melissa
Lanie Hyland
December 13, 2006
To the Lehmiller family I wish you a Merry Christmas. I know that the holidays are the hardest. I know they are for me and my family. From the looks of the guestbook, he is far from being forgotten. I believe that you are an incredible family and I pray that you are all doing well. God Bless and Happy Holidays.
Gail Michaels
December 11, 2006
I miss my son every day. The holidays are hard but a good time to remember his laughter, his jokes, and the love he had for all of us. I think Michael open our eyes to living each day to the fullest no matter what we do. My little man Love Mom
dad
December 2, 2006
beloved son, today I am on my way to lay another soldier to rest. My thoughts are with you and how I wish you were here. I want you and everyone to know this. As we enjoy the liberties of this great country, we must also shoulder the burden of her defense. Our heroes and our veterans indeed shouldered their share of that burden, some like mike to the point of ultimate sacrifice. we can never forget them... for a country who forgets it's defenders will it self soon be forgotten. To our heroes it is not just a job, it's their belief and their commitment to us here at home. they ask nothing in return, not wealth, not power, not fame... to them protecting America is a privilege, an honor, a solemn duty that is passed like a torch from their parents and grandparents before them. when I think of our heroes, I am reminded of the 3rd verse of America the beautiful. it reads O beautiful for heroes prov'd in liberting strife.. who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life. As our heroes lose their lives defending america they bestow upon us a duty. it is a duty which we did not ask for, it is a duty we owe to them as a greatful nation, it is a duty filled with sorrow and pride. that duty is to be the guardians of their honor and the builders of their monuments. For we will be looked upon and judged by future generations as to how we honor our heroes and veterans. let us always remember the sacrifices they make. never let what they have done be short changed by politics or selfishness.br proud of all who defend us. our heroes fulfilled their promise to keep us safe, we must repay them as americans by supporting them and standing united. for our veterans are the ones who paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. as we think of our heroes and the pride they had for a job they chose, we should have the same pride for causes that would make them proud. find your cause, see it through, and remember the gold star mothers motto. ( honor the dead by serving the living)
William Lehmiller
November 24, 2006
Hey mike just thought id stop and say hi and say that i miss you
dad
November 22, 2006
hey, big guy, just thinking about you. wanted to say hey. we had a great veterans day in honor of you. we will be at the air force base tomorrow to feed the airmen working. we are also decorating fort douglas for xmas. it is the first time the base will be decorated for the holidays. we got 130,000 lights and boy is that a project. the gold star and blue star families are there and we have trees dedicated to each. our gold tree will have utah flags with pictures of each of you lost from here. boy it sure is emotional but well worth the work. hey got big things in the works for you. we are moving well on the foundation and big things coming, man we even got our state legislator involved. love you buddy, miss you so much, be down in couple of weeks to see you and decorate for xmas. see you then.
Gail Michaels
November 14, 2006
Veterns Day was a real honor to be a part of it this year for Mike and all those past and present. It was not just a memorial but I thought about all wars this day and thanked as many veterns as I could for all they have done for all of us. We remeber and we will never forget. We love and miss Mike. Love MOM and Paul
Gail Michaels
October 27, 2006
The holidays are all coming with the start of Halloween. One of Mike's favorite of course. He loved to scare me as well as anyone else he could many times over.My favorite costume was when he was superman. He was a charmer when he was small. Enjoy your children no matter what age. Holidays are for family more now in this day and age then ever with all that goes on in the world. Happy Halloween to my Little Man. We all miss you. Love MOM
Melissa
September 7, 2006
It's been over a year, and still not a day goes by that I find myself thinking about you. Along with the memories, you left behind. Yesterday, I was driving to Fayetteville and I can remember the many times one of us drove that road, to see the other. You won't believe it. "Yeah" by Usher came on the radio. And I automatically started smiling ear to ear. *Remembering watching you and the guys dancing at the Army Ball.* What I miss the most..is your smile. You taught me so much, and left me so many fun and wonderful memories! There will always be a part of you that I will always carry in remembrance of you. Thanks for the little signs..that you dropped to me. You always find away to make me laugh. I love and miss you dearly.
Gail Michaels
September 6, 2006
I'd like to take this time to thank each and everyone who has signed this guest book in honor of Mike since his passing. The year has been hard on each and everyone of us.Please remember not only to keep Mike in your thoughts and prayers but all who have served in this war. My heart goes out to all the families. Thankyou to all. Gail Michaels{Mike's MOM} Now let us remember Mike with the good and fun memories
Mom, Mike and Shelly after Mike's graduation in 2002.
September 5, 2006
Mike in Iraq showing his niece's picture in his helmet.
September 5, 2006
DAD
September 1, 2006
Hey buddy, I just wanted to let know, I met with the president of the united states yesterday. He is truly a class A person. He takes each and every soldier's death personally. He truly does, as we met I was talking to him and expecting a hand shake, he said to me, come here your a gold star dad you get a hug, then he hugged me. I was surprised and I guess the pitchers will show the look on my face. He hugged all the gold star moms and gave each of them a kiss. Mike, I tell you buddy you are not forgotten. The president told me if I believe in the here after I will see you again. I just wanted you to know and as soon as I get the pitchers from the white house I will post them on your site here. I love you and miss you. Hope to continue to make you proud of us as you have made me so proud of you.
love DAD
dad
August 28, 2006
Just wanted to say hey, sound familiar big guy? Man I wish you were here, I miss you so much. I hope we make you proud with the things we're doing. You will never be forgotten. Your car is displayed at the american legion convention all this week. Hope to see president Bush with it on thursday. Your foundation is making great progress and we hope to have your tax exempt ready soon. I'm glad I could spend that aniversary day with you. Watching the sun come up was cool huh.All but those dang gone misquitoes.Man I should have brought soom bug spray,it was good just the same. I left you a wreath and a sealed box with some of your foundation things in it.I have a surprise for you next time. no I can't tell you what it is but I am sure you will enjoy it. Hey I hope you liked the crown, I don't drink that for anyone but you and definitly not at 06:30 hours. It's all good buddy, sure do miss you.However maybe if your real good I'll bring up a treadmill with me next time. Oh, what good times we would have on that. Don't worry you still hold the record. I'm sorry it took me so long to write in here, but uncle Bill's was not working when I was down and when I got back I was a little behind on work.Hey I'll talk to you soon, everyone says hey, we miss you,See you soon, love dad
William Lehmiller
August 26, 2006
Was up mike!
Just want to thank you & all of the military personal past & present. I LOVE MY COUNTRY & ENJOY THE FRUITS LIBERTY HAS TO OFFER & I have only the United States Military Branches to thank. Sure do miss your smile & laughs. Youv'e been through your hell so at at ease soldier, we'll deal with ours! Seems like only yesterday and as I deal with everday irritants I stop and think, hell life ain't so bad I don't have people shooting at me. To the US Military, keep up the fight. I don't want the next military operation named Operation American Freedom & the battle front being North America. Keep smiling Mike & don't think twice about giving us a sign. Kinda looking forward to one. Sometimes I still don't want face the reality that your gone, but we'll never forget the sacrifice. We'll see you tomorrow, coming up to make sure your not partying to much with-out us. Love ya & miss ya man. Uncle Bill & Aunt Jeanett
Sherry Waters
August 23, 2006
Mikey,
I'm burning a candle all week long, in your memory.
Sherry
Gail Michaels
August 23, 2006
Mike, I know you know I was there for you although I had to leave early. All the Faraci family has called me as this date for one year had approached. No one will ever forget you. I hear a song on the radio you liked I think of you. I watch the sun rise I think of you. I still hear your laugh and see your smile. We all miss you, my little man. Love MOM
Garnet Jenkins
August 22, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication to our country and our freedom..
May this young soldier rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he truly is an American hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Lehmiller family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Debbie Sabatini
August 21, 2006
Michael; Just wanted you to know that you are still in our thoughts everyday. We love and miss you alot! Love, Deb, Ed, & Lily
Mike & Amber prior to departing to Italy in 2004.
August 15, 2006
Mike in Iraq in 2003.
August 15, 2006
Melissa
August 14, 2006
Hey, Mike! It's been nearly a year. It's great to see that Shelly was able to leave a message. Man, I dont know what to say. I dont know how I'm going to handle visiting Tampa. But I'll be there to visit you! I love you, and Miss you! And I'll have a beer for ya. ha, ha. I don't even drink beer..but I'll have a Crown and Coke for ya. Always loving you
Will Lehmiller
August 13, 2006
Almost a year :( i miss You I LOVE U MIKE
Shelly Castro
August 2, 2006
Hi Mike,
It's been nearly a year now and this is the first time I've signed your guest book. I've spent all this time thinking of the right words to say and I believe I've found it in a poem someone sent to me today. The name of the poem is "How Do You Spend Your Dash?" I know for sure your dash was well spent and we all thank you for it!!! I will write more later, but until then...NO, you can't have my beer!!!???!!! Love Your #1 Sister, Shelly (I know, I'm your ONLY sister :0) )
William Lehmiller
July 19, 2006
hey mike this is will your bro. i really miss u :( i hope i c u again :)
Love William
Melissa
July 4, 2006
Hey Babe~ Of course, It's 4th of July. And like your mom, I have to agree with her. This 4th of July, I step back and look back of how many people take granted of the freedom, we have. If it wasn't for you and many others..we wouldn't be free. It brings tears to my eyes, but hopefully one day people will understand. How hard it is for people they love to bury a True Hero, and how they take the simple things for granted. I surely miss you! I know your with me, and all of us that miss you and love you. I will never forget the love, and everything else you taught me and brought me into my life. Thanks for loving me for who I am! I miss you! And I'll see you one day. I will always love you!oxoxox
Gail Michaels
July 4, 2006
Mike, It's Mom and it's July 4th 2006. A year we all should take notice. I hope all of us remember today what it means to be an American. Remember to beleive in the promise of a better tomarrow and stand united in our efforts to give a peaceful nation to our children. To honor each other's differences and cherish greatness of our history. To love deeply our friends and family day by day, and never take for grant the privilege of calling ourselves Americans. I miss you with my whole heart. So on this day I pray we all take time to remember who we are . You "My Little Man" are a true American a hero and a son who we all will forever miss and love. Love MOM
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 1, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Jon Mueller
May 31, 2006
Mike.....I know you are right now guarding the gates to the hereafter, which we all must pass sooner or later. Even though I never knew you personnally, I know your spirit. So from an old paratrooper from the 173d in Vietnam, I'll be looking forward to meeting you some day.
Gail Michaels
May 31, 2006
Mike, I came for Mother's Day as you well know but I felt your Father's present would mean alot to you so I decided not to come for Veterns Day. But you know not a day goes by I do not think about you. I just miss everything about you. I miss your hugs all the time and your laugh. No one knows what Veterns Day means to a mom unless you are one. I'm proud of you from the day you were born and I always knew you'd be a somebody not a nobody!!! You are my son first then a soldier in my eyes. You will always be my little man!!!!! Love MOM
Sherry Yuras
May 29, 2006
On this Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to send my sincere sympathy as a mother of another soldier who served with your son in B-Company/503rd In/173rd Airborne. My son was with your son on that convoy that day and not a day goes by that I do not think of that horrible day and grieve with you for the loss of those 4 heros. You should be so proud of Michael and although nothing will ever fill the loss, know that he is missed by his peers as well.
God bless each of you and may He bring you peace and fill your life with happy memories of the life of your son and may you find some comfort in his death as time goes on.
DAD
May 29, 2006
WUZ UP BUDDY, THINKING OF YOU THIS MEMORIAL DAY. YOUR GRAVESITE IS BEAUTIFUL, YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE DECORATIONS. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, THEY HONORED YOU TODAY IN UTAH AND IN THE FLORIDA PAPER. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I LOVE YOU BUDDY.
May 28, 2006
My Love, My Hero, My bestfriend..and I could go on and on. I know you are looking down at all of us, this Memorial Day. We Miss You! And all of us are thinking of you and the honor we are able to carry. Wish you were here. Miss you, and love you.
Melissa
Melissa Herndon
May 13, 2006
Mike,
Tommorow is Mother's Day. And I hear your mom is in Tampa with Shelly. I'm glad to hear that; because I can't get your mom out of my mind. Especially, since Mother's Day is so close to my birthday. I can't stop remembering the love you have for your mom! Along with looking at the picture I have of your mom and you at the Freedom Festival. All the memories of you and your mom, all the laughs-I have to remember. Is getting me through this Mother's Day. I'm so greatful for your family and lucky that I was able to love you unconditionally. Anyways, I want to wish Shelly and your Mom-"Happy Mother's Day" I know you are watching over them.. We all miss you and love you.
Debbie Sabatini
May 5, 2006
Michael;
I'm sitting here in front of the computer looking at a pic of us from Uncle Timmy's wedding. I love that picture almost as much as I love the one of you and me at your sister's wedding! I can't begin to tell you how much I think about you and how proud I am of you. Ed, Lily, my mom and I went to see you mom in SC- and it was so nice to be there, but one thing was missing and that was you. We really had a nice time- we looked at the scrap books your mom made for you and it brought back alot of memories. I kept thinking what it would have been like if you had been there-- we sat and had a fire one night, and I kept thinking how fun it would have been with you there and you and Ed drinking Jack and Southern!! I just want you to know you are always in my thoughts and you are very much missed by everybody!! We all love you so much!
Sharon "Shortie" Wagner
May 2, 2006
Mookie was one of the few that I always thought about throughout the years. Man, he was a clown! When, I heard the news about his death, I was shocked and couldn't beleive it. They say life is crazy and everything happends for a reason...well, it's true. Mookie, thanks for making me laugh since pierce, and well...just being you. Thanks for being a true soldier. I ran into our boys, and they miss you too; everything they do, they do for you. You are truly missed. On Easter I was talking about you to my fam, then on my way home, I ran into A. and Bolo...Bolo knows you were the one who set that up. Thanks again, for everything. We can only remember a legend...one that was free and did what he wanted with no regrets.
Melissa Herndon
April 18, 2006
Mike~
I dont even know where to begin with this...There isn't a second of the day, that you don't cross my mind. I know I'm not the only one, that is dealing with you being gone. Had to deal with another holiday, and I all I thought about was your family. Along with the true meaning of Easter. Baby, I wish you were here in person. But you are in my memories and inspiration to make a difference. I love you. You are truly missed by amazing people. And as long as I'm alive..your memory will be alive! See you in my dreams...
I love and Miss you!
Melissa Trinette
Gail Michaels
April 1, 2006
Mike It's me MOM. I can't sleep thinking about you but letting you know our family misses you with each day that passes. Easter is approching and it reminds of last year when you left for Afghanistan so my days are a bit empty in my heart but this weekend your sister and family will be here as well as my sister and family. So my days will be with the happy memories we all will cherish together.My down fall is I keep waiting for the phone to ring. This Easter I will celabrate yourlife and what it meant to me to have you as a sonYou will be with us I know in all our hearts this week and forever. I love and miss you . Love MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lehmiller family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael it has been 6 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Gail Michaels
February 21, 2006
My Little Man. It's been 6 months since you have gone and it seems like yesterday I talked to you on the phone talking about what we would have done on when you came home. It was a hard day for me but I got thru it thinking about you and some of the funny jokes you had. I miss you with my whole heart. I only hope the pain will ease up. I know the emptiness will never go away. I love you. Love MOM
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 21, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Jamie & Cody
January 20, 2006
Dear Bob And Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. Jason told me when it happened but, I didn't want to bother you all. I Know how it hurts but time will help ease your pain. I'am glad he didn't suffer and I wish you didn't have to lose him. You are all Forever In Our Hearts! Jamie&Cody
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