Denise A. Lannaman Obituary

Such a year. I often think if you had been here and I know how much you would have done - Defender of the Underdog.

I knew Denise in the Navy, what a great person. She was my first friend there. It is so hard losing a child. My heart is with the family.

I was going thru old pictures and and saw your smiling face again, my darling Denise. The same photos that are posted by me in 2013.
You called me sister and I you the same. I miss you and your smiling face, your personality that sparkle like your eye, your NO filter (like me , say .. RIP my friend, so sorry you are gone love you .

Today I saw you in my mind eyes , miss you just as much

Always in our Hearts. Rest In Peace Sergeant. We wont forget you.

Hey another year has pass and so much have happy ,I know that you are taking care of my most prize prossion my grandson baby Denzel so you both sleep well and I miss you ever day

Dear Aunt Denise,

Kind of hard to type through my tears... but I'm trying my best. You were always so loving to me & the kids... taking them to the park, teaching them about nature, and of course... photography.
You let them watch tv in your room which was an OffLimits area to all else in the world. You made them feel special... and loved.
I was at your mums bedside last May when she passed, and my only solace was that she was on her way to be with you. Please kiss her for me.
The children and I miss you dearly, and I thank you for being my Guardian Angel... te quiero, Bella.

Love your niece,
Isis

Still missing you , never for getting that beautiful personality or smile (Salt pepper is lost without you ) sleep well my friend

Thinking of you and your family again not just at this time but always. Lots of us here continuing the march to "Never Forget!" See you on the high ground some day.

I didn't know. I just discovered this and I'm in shock. Yet I know that smile. Peace be with you and also your family...my friend.

Missing you and still carrying on your legacy as way of the bodyguard, ardent environmentalist and defender of the underdog. You are not forgotten.

I am so sorry for the loss of this remarkable woman.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lannaman Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

She was a warrior and I was her EO Advisor; like to get a hold of her family. [email protected]

As the International women's day just passed, my thoughts are with you, darling! You always were the A 1 lady.
I miss your smiley face , you are always in my heart and in my thoughts.
Love you forever and miss you like crazy!
Your soul sister, Rimma

You are not forgotten, sister. It was an honor to have served with you. I miss you. RIP

Thinking of you, here to remind your friends and family you are never forgotten.

Thinking about you, wishing you were still among us. Rest in Peace.

Thinking of you and your family this memorial day. Keep watch over us on the water today. Miss you like crazy.

A candle for you, that it may light the path where we one day meet again.

MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY BUT YOUR MEMORY STILL LIVE ON MY SWEET

To the family and friends of Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman:
Please accept my remembrance of Denise on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you and family on the anniversary of your passing. You and your loved ones are not forgotten. Still always looking to do good things in your memory and honor.

R.Denise A. Lannaman
The sacrifice you made with your life will not be forgotten by those who knew you and those who did not.The reward of sacrifice is heave , where you are now. Live good there await for others to join you.

Received a Fallen Heroes Geocoin for Sgt. Lannaman. Will always remember.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

RIP Sgt Lannaman, you will be missed and thank you for allowing me to serve with you. SGT Velde

To the family and friends of Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman:
Remembering Denise on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

RIP, Sgt Lannaman, you served your country well.

SFC(RET) Lopez

It dont get any easy with each passing years , its seem like only yesterday i sit in that parking lot talking to you making plan to see you in a week next day you were gone , they took you away and all i have is your pictures amd memories , sleep well ,rest well alway forever . you were the best of the best .

Today I leaned you left us... Denise .... I lost touch with you in 2000 but my heart never forgot you... I will never forget your beautiful smile, the twinkle in your eyes... and no one ... no one ... escaped your hugs that embraced completely totally and genuinely... I will never forget your honesty... and your passion for those that had no voice... I love you honey... always and forver more...

To the family of SGT. DENISE A. LANNAMAN, Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter. She will always be in my prayers. God Bless You and Your Family.

October 22,2009

I attended High School and Boarding School with Denise.We lost touch after High School and I was thinking about her so I typed her name on the internet trying to find her.What a heartbreak! I wish I had kept in touch!
I even spent summer, about a week or two with her and her family many years ago at Turtle Towers in Jamaica while we were in high school.I am so sorry to hear of her passing.May God continue to give her family strength

Love Gerry,
Toronto,Canada

I was on FB this evening and thought to type in Denise's name, to my shock I read that she had passed away in 2006. I knew Denise for approx 2yrs, which she came to London for month and we hanged out.

During that time I knew Denise, she was very principle, caring and sensitive beautiful woman and we spent fun times together.

No doubt Denise you have gone to a better place where you are free and continue your journey helping others.

One day I shall see you on the other side and we can reflect on the past.

One Love - DS (London)

I was on FB this evening and thought to type in Denise's name, to my shock I read that she had passed away in 2006. I knew Denise for approx 2yrs, which she came to London for month and we hanged out.

During that time I knew Denise, she was very principle, caring and sensitive beautiful woman and we spent fun times together.

No doubt Denise you have gone to a better place where you are free and continue your journey helping others.

One day I shall see you on the other side and we can reflect on the past.

One Love - DS (London)

Hello buddy, still thinking of you and wish you were here. I hope you are at peace and in a place without war. You will be forever
missed by me, my dearest friend. I can never get through this day without crying, still mourning the loss of a forever best friend. 3 years and there isn't anyone even close to the comradery we shared. See you some day! Wouldn't be heaven without you.

What a shocker!!! I knew Denise because we went to the same school in Jamaica, and we were both boarded there.

She was my big sister at the boarding school.

I am truly saddened, as I happened upon this bit of information quite by accident!

God bless her family. May she find eternal rest and the peace that so eluded her in this life.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

I did not know Denise, but I am remembering
her service. She 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

As always, you are not forgotten. Thank you for everything you inspired in me.

To the family of Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman:
Denise 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Lannaman!

Rest easy soldier, God be with you always.

It has been one year and you are not forgotten, now or ever.

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Lannaman and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!

Still missin you buddy. Today and always.

Remembering and honoring a brave young woman, one of America's bravest.
Sgt Lannaman, you are a true Patriot of America.
May your family take comfort in knowing all of us share in their sorrow.
Rest in Peace, brave soldier. My flag flies in your honor.

A true American hero.God bless Denise and her family.

I WANT TO WISH THE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF DENISE LANNAMAN MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I HOPE THAT THE LANNAMAN FAMILY CAN GET OVER THIS RUFF TIME AND FIND SOME HAPPINESS AND PEACE I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

I WANT TO WISH THE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF DENISE LANNAMAN MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I SERVED IN IRAQ AND I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOOSE PEOPLE. WE CANNOT, AND SHOULD NOT EVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE DENISE MADE FOR HER COUNTRY. THIS SOLDIER WILL NEVER FORGET HER IN HIS PRAYERS. MAY SHE LIVE ON WITHIN HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

May your friends, family and comrades be comforted among the mourners of Zion...

I served with SGT Lannaman back in 2004-2005 tour of Iraq.I was in one of the sister companys whom supported each other. Although, most of my memories come from Fort Dixs, NJ. She lived right across the hall from me...I remember her smiling face everyday, and I remember the interesting conversations with her. I always learned something new from SGT Lannaman, she would always find away to make me smile. I am deeply sorry for your losses, we all have truly lost someone special, but I know she will be with us all forever. She was a wonderful woman, and lets remember her as the TRUE AMERICAN HERO SHE IS!

I recently heard about Denises's passing and I was deeply upset. She was a colleague in another lifetime. She was dedicated and committed with a very big heart for whatever she did. She wanted to make the world a better place she wanted to make a difference. She was professional in her work and a loyal friend. When we parted, I wished for her peace of mind and an acceptance that would give her an ability to handle the injustices of life.
We can never tell the hour.
She has left wonderful memories and I shall miss her.
Wishing her family, and friends peace and blessings

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

To Denise's Family and Friends,
My heartfelt sympathies to you.
I met Denise in Arifjan Kuwait through SGT Frisby while they were in between missions. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know that Denise did a wonderful job with her unit and the Army National Guard. I would have been proud to have been her Senior Non Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) because she had what it took to be a Soldier. Even though I briefly knew her she was very well like among her peers.
As I have told all of the soldiers that I had met from her unit "You Are My Hereo!" I meant it then and I mean it now. Denise will always be My Hereo for all that she did during both of her tours.
I will Miss Her!
May God Bless SGT Denise Lannaman.


MSG Margaret Neville
US Army Reserve

I went to Immaculate Conception Prep School in Jamaica with Denise and I am very sorry to hear of her death. She was a champion on our swim team and we always knew she would go on to do wonderful things! Please accept my condolences and know that it was an honour to know her.

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, prayers that the Lord provide you comfort and peace, and our gratitude for the work of your Soldier, Denise, a true American hero. God Bless.

To Denise's Family:

I served with Denise in Iraq. I met her in September 2004, and she soon became one of my best friends. She loved all of you dearly. Not a day went by that she didn't verbally share concern and love for her mother, her sister, her nephews, and others. She was a great role model for me in her unselfishness and commitment. Please find some peace in knowing that you raised such a wonderful daughter, who touched many people's lives, and even tried to save those, especially the women and children, in another land she did not know. I will undoubtedly think about her and the example she set every day for the rest of my life. She became part of something bigger than her, bigger than all of us, but she gave it her best and she gave it her all. She is not alone, nor will she ever be.

Please view the tribute. These were from her camera, and were some of her favorite photos.

All my heartfelt sympathies to you,
SGT Cristina Frisby
California Army National Guard

Sgt Denise A. Lannaman
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Lannaman family in the loss of Denise. I did not know Denise, 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. Denise 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~

To The Family and Friends of Sgt. Lannaman, our sincerest and heartfelt sympathies. We know words cannot comfort your grief at this time, but we pray that in time reading these words will give you comfort and possibly a smile when you see how many lives she touched.
My son and I met Sgt Lannaman in the DOL office where my husband worked. She was always so helpful and personable. We appreciate the help and support she gave us on one particular instance. We had a scare with strangers taking pictures outside our quarters and she was so reassuring. We appreciate her service and diligence to her job. We hurt for you and our prayers are for comfort and rememberance of those times when you smiled together. God Bless you and God Bless her soul.

My prayers go to the family and friends of Denise. I just learned of her loss 2 days ago. I came to the internet to read anything written about her. It seems so little. Denise was so much more. I was blessed to have served with her during OIFIII, B Co 50th MSB, 42nd ID.

Denise, I'll never forget our philosophical talks, our shared cigarettes and the books we swapped. I wrote you an email on 26 September. I'll never know if you got a chance to read it, but I pray now that you know how you helped change my perspective on our mission. One of our last conversations was about your choice to extend your service. I'll never forget the pride you had in your service over there, and your desire to continue all of the good works for a people that don't necessarily show their gratitude. You saw the bigger picture and knew personally the pain and sacrifice and knew it was worth it and were willing to continue. You compassion for the people of Iraq amazed me because by that time, I just wanted to go home. Your support, strength, and ability to put things in perspective have helped me more than you will ever know. I pray that you have found the peace you so deserve.

To the Lannaman family,
My heart is with you all right now. I served with SGT Lannaman while she was at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. She was an incredible person and a dedicated soldier. She is missed every day. Words cannot express my grief at her loss... My sympathies to her family during this difficult time.

Our prayers and comdolences go out to the entire family of Sgt. Lannaman. It is because of the sacrifice she made, and that all our service people make every day, that we are able to enjoy and sustain the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity. May G-d bless her and keep her in eternal peace.

To the Family of Sgt. denise A. Lannaman:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 her 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 her, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by her presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those 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 courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )

My deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman.
May Denise, rest in the Loving Care of God and know that she is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Grace and Comfort will be with the Lannaman family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4

With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
You are in my prayers