Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"RIP Lee. You were a good roommate in college and even a better person."
I.K. of Va

"Hey Lee, I can't seem to go onto this site without bursting in tears. You will always be remembered, well since the last time I messaged you I watched Lone survivor, flags of our fathers and american sniper. All good movies but just takes me back to when we were deployed. I'm sorry you can't be here on this day but my dad is up there with you and he has really good stories. Anyways today is Memorial Day and I'm always feeling down on this day because of all of you heroes. I love ya man."
DeAngelo M. Mohead Jr. of Copperas cove, Texas

"Lee your passing is very powerful because I'm in PTSD Group Therapy and I still talk about you like it was still 2005. What a good friend you were to me. I love you brother"
DeAngelo m. Mohead Jr. of Fort hood, texas

"My love goes out to all those we have lost in wars and at home, remember that you are never forgotten. Lee A. Lewis I miss ya man"
DeAngelo Marquis Mohead Jr of Fort hood, Texas

"Dear bother of mine, I missed you everyday since the day your convoy came back to our base without you. I was in your unit with you 3-15inf the best unit I've had the honor of serving in and serving beside the best countrymen. My love, pain heartbreak goes out to your family. I wasn't able to go to your memorial because u couldn't bare to witness what happen. Our 1st Sergeant at the time try to calm me down I cried so hard and for so long because I didn't believe that you were gone. I thought to myself we were just privates, you had so much to live for. Well I'm still in the army it's been 9 years since you left us and I been in for 11 years. To his wife Telia Jackson and your daughter Justina, my thoughts and prayers goes out to you this Memorial Day. Everyday when I salute the flag a tear form from my eye because of the great man, medic, husband, father and friend we all lost. Lewis, I love you man and God is watching over your family still."
DeAngelo Marquis Mohead Jr. of Fort hood, Texas

"I knew Lee from our time together at Ft. Sam. Looking back I can't help but realize how good of a man he was. I was in Iraq myself when news of his death found me. Years have passed but I still tear up."
Evans of Republic, MO

"”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 1,600 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 Projectcompassion@manti.com 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"
Kenna - Project Compassion of Manti, Utah USA

"March 16, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Lee A. Lewis, Jr.:
Lee 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"Dear Family, I am just another person who lives in New York and I had the weirdest thing happen to me. I am a college student and I am in the paranormal investigations club and we were doing training and while the members were being picked up, my friend Cassie and I were trying to figure out the spirit that was lingering in my house. We got to asking about his name and his age and how he died. This is the information that was given.

28, Lee Lewis, He was 6" 0, he died in Iraq and that he knew her father somehow.

I got to thinking that since he was in Iraq, they would have posted his information online! I got to looking and I saw his name PLAIN AS DAY!!! I was very surprised to see that what we were getting was really true! He wants everyone to know that he is happier where he is and that hell be fine! Im very sorry for your loss but Im here to support you! Thank you for your time! With all blessings,

Erin M."
Erin Miller of Schenectady, New York

"I never had the honor of knowing PFC Lewis but I ordered a K.I.A. bracelet online they sent me one with his name. I want the family and friends of this hero to know I wear it everyday in tribute!"
Joey of Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.A

"Lee and I went to school together for most of our lives. He will be missed and never forgotten! Until we meet again my friend."
Warrant Officer Jonathan R. Hatt of Hampton, VA

"About a week ago I found one of the memorial bands for PFC Lee A. Lewis here on the flightline in Baghdad, Iraq. I now wear this band every day and will wear it as long as it lasts along with the memory of all he gave for our great country. I feel priveledged to wear this band. My heart goes out to his family and friends that will never forget all they have lost, but I urge you to remember all you have gained because he was willing to give so much for us all. May he ever be remembed and rest in heaven for all eternity."
SrA Levi L. Haines of Sather AB, Baghdad, Iraq

"I had just found out the news Im very saddend by this just speechless. He was a great guy. Went to school with him in 94. My thoughts and prayers is with the family. Nov. 16 2006."
Charlie R. Sigler of Newport News, Va 23608

"To the family of Lee Lewis my deepest condolence for the lost of a hero your son. We are sending you a quilt as a way to honor your son by honoring you also. I hope you will find some comfort in knowing that we have not forgotten all that you son did for this country. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and we hope that when you receive your quilt you will know that yes this country did care and in a small way we wanted you to know that. God bless you and those that mourn their love ones. If you know of others that have lost a love one please have them contact me so we can also make them a quilt to honor their love ones. my email is debeniel@ncn.net and my website is www.freedomquilts.net it is my way of showing my respect to this hero and his family."
Betty Nielsen (Freedom Quilts Inc) of Fonda, IA.

"To the family of:Lee A. Lewis,Jr. I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"My heart goes out to the family of Lee Lewis. Such a brave soldier who made a great sacrifice, and touched many lives. R.I.P"
Leah Thayer of Atlanta, GA

"To the family of Lee Lewis. Lee and I were friends since high school. Lee was a great friend, athlete, student, and Soldier. My heart and prayers go out to you for the loss of your son. He gave the ultimate sacrifice so that others may live. He will not be forgotten. “ROCK OF THE MARNE”"
CPT Adrian DeRyder of Fort Drum, New York

"To the family of Lee. My family only knew him for a short time, but we knew how blessed he and Telia were. I continue to pray for everyone who was touched by him and I hope that you all are well. He will be missed.Love, Chavez, Quinntana, and Alexis Fort Stewart, Georgia"
The Slaughter's of Fort Stewart, Ga

"I have just heard of Lee's passing. I went to high school with Lee and his sister Eola. My heart and love goes out to the family for there will never be another person on earth like him. I can still remember him in Harbor Lights and we had the time of our lives. To an amazing person who is now looking over us all as one of gods perfect angels. Lee you will be missed."
Terrell Dean of Hampton Va

"To the family of Lee Lewis Jr. My family only knew yours for a short while, but we grew to love yours as our own. I continue to send my thoughts and prayers out to Telia and Justina and pray that they will look to GOD."
of Fort Stewart, Georgia

"Private Lewis, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"Lee, Elvena, Teliah , Justina and my brother-in-law Karl (Lee's big brother) Please know I made and erected my Memorial to Lee and your family for your personal sacrifice to this country. I decorated a foam board with Washington Post article ,3 flags ,Lee's army photo's in a planter beside my mail box. I will put this out each Memorial Day, Flag Day and Veteran's Day as long as I am here to do so. My neighbors have stopped after reading article to say what a nice tribute , they were moved to tears. I promise all of you Lee will never be forgotten . With all my love,"
Anne Marie Wyckoff of Thousand Oaks, CA

"To the Lewis Family: I had the great opportunity to go to school at ODU with Lee and I have the greatest of memories of him. He is still a great man and american as he is and will always be in our hearts."
CPT Clement Danish of Fort Benning, Georgia

"To the family of Pfc. Lee Lewis, Jr
You all are in my prayers and thoughts. I am very saddened to hear this upsetting news about Lee. I went to school with Lee at ODU in 99-00. He was a great man, and very friendly. May God have him rest in Peace and help your family with the hard times."
S. Zartaj Afridi of Harrisonburg, VA 22801

"God bless the family of Lee A. Lewis JR. Lee was truly a man of courage and conviction. May his dying not have been in vain. We love you, and we are praying for you and us, the extended family."
Emmaline and Sons of Willingboro, New Jersey

"My heart goes out to you and the family you had to leave behind to answer our country's call. I know my family will miss the friendship we shared, for although it was only a short time, it was a great time with lots of laughs. God bless you."
Meredith LaRiviere of Ft. Stewart, GA, USA

"To the family of Lee A Lewis,Jr. I understand the pain you are experiencing right now. My son, Spc Christopher J Holland, who was also a Medic, was killed in Baghdad on December 17, 2003. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's grace be with you."
Mary Jo Holland

"Rock Of The Marne"
SFC Simpson of 1-6 INF, 1AD

"to the lewis family from the wahl family. LEE is an amazing person, soldier and an AMERICAN HERO! our family understand your lost. we lost our son last May. Lee will always be in my heart and prays. GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"I will never forget Lee. He was a great guy and soldier. I am proud to have been in the same platoon as him, and to consider myself one of his friends. Lee will always hold a special place in my heart because of the person he was. I want all of his family to know how much he meant to the people around him. Lee was a great influence on everyone he worked with. I will pray for all of you in this time of grief."
PFC Derek LaRiviere of Ft. Stewart, GA

"To Lee's Family: My family honors your hero. His Bravery, Valor, and Courage will always be remembered. We are grateful for his loyal service and will not forget the sacrifice he made for freedom.
All of our prayers are with you and know that you are not alone.
God bless Lee and his family"
Jennifer and SSGT Larry Mays and family of Massillon, Ohio

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Lee , will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"Thank you Lee Lewis, Jr., you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Pfc. Lee Lewis, Jr.:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Lee for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Pfc. Lee Lewis, Jr.:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Lee, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia