Condolences / LRSD 101 MI Bn. (UNIT)

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.  Lambo will always be a cherished part of the less than 160 men who ever served in our unit.  Of course, we will remember him in true LRSD style; not by shedding tears but by cheering him in drink whenever we get together.  We will celebrate his life and his service but moreover we will celebrate him as one of our brothers until here are none of us left and we are all with him, in the final DAR instead.  Eyes Out Front and Duty First!

Sincerely,
-All the men of the 1st ID Long Range surveillance Detachment (LRSD)
  1988-1995

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With deep sympthy and sincere condolences  / Suellen Tritt (Very grateful military mom/wife/daughter )

Dear Kelsi – You’ve created herein a very wonderful tribute to your adored Father so those that were privileged to know him can share how dedicated, heroic, yet loving he was, and how proud you are to be his beloved daughter, and even those not so fortunate (as am I).  He no doubt was extremely proud of you, and will continue to be, but now only looking down from heaven, just a different vantage point.  May you be as gentle as possible in your grieving process and the most supportive example to your brother and comfort to your lovely mother, and other young people who are experiencing similar profound losses.  Perhaps you will consider writing about your healing journey to share with others, with your wonderful gift of communication as part of your Father’s legacy?  My Father also passed on tragically at my birthday…. and I’ve tried to make this an extra special ‘connection’ with his soul, as I celebrate my BD each year – as mine wouldn’t have been here, if not for him, so I celebrate him too & for us both!  <bg>  I try to consider that he is now living in G-d’s loving hands as well as in my heart.

 

Dear Evan – Your incredible Father had taught you very, very well, with his very big heart, immense courage, and determination, how to be the best person you can be, especially in his example of how much he dearly loved you,  Kelsi, your amazing Mom, your grandparents and family, plus all his troops too!  I hope you will feel OK to talk to others while you heal through the pain of this sad loss, and even after, so you will share his legacy of personifying what a true Hero is, and take comfort in knowing he is still alive in your heart and in those of your family and all those whose lives he also touched so profoundly!

 

Dear Dana – Your adored & adoring Husband will be with you and your children always in your hearts, as will be the love and light he brought all those privileged to know him and even those who weren’t so fortunate, all in grateful admiration of his ultimate heroism and dedication to his troops and immense devotion to his family, especially evidenced in your two beautiful children you created together.  Please be as gentle as possible with yourselves in healing through the pain of grieving.  Try to surround yourself with the healing white light of the memory of his love for you & your lovely family, so his selfless, loving example will encourage you to heal, but not forget the meaning of his life and his legacies in your darling children and the troops he shepherded (I’m especially grateful for the caring you both showed Karen’s Tim).

 

With caring, prayers, and much love, from just one Veteran’s daughter (Korea) & Veteran’s wife of (Korea & Vietnam conflicts, & GWI), and mother of choice to an active duty special forces soldier ‘over there’ now.  You all are in our hearts with gratefulness!

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The Final Inspection  / Kelsi Lamberson (daughter)

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall i deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because most of us who carry guns, 
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of over time 
When the bills got just to steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
THough at times i shook with fear,
And sometimes,God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I dont deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm there fears.
If you' ve a place for me here, lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had to much,
But if you dont, I'll understand."
There was a silence all aroud the throne,
Where the saints had often trod, 
As th soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.
"Step forward now, you soider,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heavens streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

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I'm praying for you!!!  / Mackenzie Thies (Kelsi's friend )
Dear kelsi,
I wast you to know that I am praying for you and our family. I always remember going over to your house and seeing your dad. He never ever had anything bad to say about anybody and was always very nice. He was always smiling........With Much Love,
                        Mackenzie Thies

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"A GIANT OF A MAN"~~~~"A GIANT OF A WOMEN"  / Margaret &. Doug Dolson (Fellow Patriot )

Dear Kelsi, Evan and Dana,
I can always tell by a person's voice on the phone their character.  Your
father was A Giant of a Man with a heart of Gold.  That's why he chose your
Mom to be his wife.  Because she is A Giant of a Women which is So Apparent
in all of her actions, patience and love for others.

We will always be blest by your Father's heroic actions for All of Us. and for
the sacrifices your family has made.  WE WILL NEVER FORGET!  

Someday when we All meet again, we  will look back on this time and know
we shared a deep love and affection for each other, which is what your family
stood for.

Kelsi,  I just know your Father is just So Proud of this Beautiful Tribute you
have given him and created this opportunity for All Of Us to say, "Thank You
from the bottom of our hearts, ,for the Sacrifuces you All have made for us.

God Bless You and May The Lord Keep You All, in Palm of His Hands.....

Margaret and Doug Dolson, Sr.

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Hey Im thinking about yall!  / Carol Ann Mountjoy (military family )

Dana, Kelsi, and Evan,

Randy is a man who was admired and loved by all.  He displayed valor and confidence in every move, military or personal, that he ever made.  He is a man that you should be very proud of and hold very close to your heart always.  His bravery and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.  If you all need me ever do not hesitate to call.  I love you guys!!! Carol Ann

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