A Note from The Virtual Wall
Although assigned to HHC, Sergeant Lyons was in the field with D Company. He received the Silver Star for an action in which he administered first aid under fire to two wounded men ... while on his way to a third he tripped a mine and received fatal wounds
"To live in the hearts we leave behind,
is never to have died."
(Thomas Campbell, circa 1888)
It is March 31, 2002, and I want to say "Happy Birthday, Tommy".
We all still miss you very much and you will live forever in our hearts.
Varun Kamat
vrunksrox3000@gmail.com
1787 Elizabeth Street San Carlos CA 94070 USA
I am a student going to Harker School in San Jose and I am very sad to hear about the death of Chester Geroge Lyons. I send my greatest respects to the rest of the family members affected by this unfortunate loss.
Oct 20, 2009
sarah lyons
dynaonmymind@yahoo.com
I am his baby sister
I was only 5 when my brother left our large family. He was in many a hero. I would love to hear from Kevin Owens or anyone else that was with my brother that sad day.
Apr 12, 2007
Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69
C/3/187th Inf Rgt, 101st ABN Div
Apr 8, 2007
Windy Lyon
Your Great Neice
Although you couldn't be there for him, your son turned out a great man. Although I could not meet you, & although we're not directly related, I wish to thank you for the hard work you put into everything you've done for this country, & this family. May you rest in peace, Uncle.
~Windy
Nov 3, 2006
Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you Sgt Lyons for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well brave soldier and rest assured that you Sir, are not forgotten.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Kevin Owens
3/187th Rakkasans
Chess wanted to walk point that morning. His actions saved many of his fellow soldiers. I was there. RIP Brother In Arms
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Manuel Pino Jr
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Army Vietnam Vet
Same Birthday and Year
NOW SLEEP Peace has come. Now you can truly sleep,my son. The muddy field where you were laid Flag-draped, will now be green. Redbud and cherry blossoms can be seen Soon in bloom above your head. Arlington's Eternal Flame Flickers across granite rows To illuminate your name And then beneath it (with lightning's calm) Strikes in black the word VIETNAM On your own stone. Peace has come. Your medals may turn green In time, like your beret But forever there are those who'll say, "I live because he cared he came!"
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
30 Years Later
I can't believe 30 years has passed since
Tommy left us. I still miss him and all
the things we were going to do together
when he came back. I've been trying to do
them for both of us but it's not the same.
Frank
Posted by: Frank Freeman
Email: ffree196@optonline.net
Relationship: We were close friends
Thursday, January 29, 2009
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
even though it has been so many years since you have left us. Your family still thinks of you. Now you have a new visitor. Your older brother Jim who was in V N at the same time. I know in our hearts you are together. Some day we will all meet. Until then Your Mom, Your sisters Margaret, Pat, Dot, And your baby Brother Charlie We love you both
Posted by: Margaret flanagan (sister)
Email: BMF5014@AOL.COM
Relationship: He is my brother
Friday, August 25, 2006
We Remember
Thomas is buried at Long Island Nat Cem
Your memory lives on
I regret that you are not here today, but your memory lives on. When I think of you, I will always remember what you did at Vietnam. You fought for the rights and freedoms of people that you had never met, and sacrificed the most important thing that you ever could... your life. As a proud American, I salute you, dear soldier. Rest in Peace.
I am a senior at Gridley High School in Gridley, IL. I write this remembrance to you as
part of the Gridley High School Posting Project, a Project that ensures that those brave
men and women whom either perished or went MIA during the Vietnam War are not
forgotten
Almost 33 Years!
It's been almost 33 years, since you left us. I can remember it like it was yesterday. You may be gone, but you are not forgotten. It is 2 weeks since Jimmy has left and I am sure the two of you are together. Both of you will be forever in my heart, and deeply loved and missed.
Posted by: Dorothy Lyons Limauro
Relationship: He is my brother
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 |
