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Lisa LaBlanc-Willis
July 5, 2013
Nine years this year, and it still hurts like hell. Today you would be 29. You are always with me. I love you, now, and forever. Mom.
Jeff Vondross
April 20, 2013
Think about you everyday. You will always be missed
July 28, 2012
8YEARS AGO TODAY ON JULY 28 th 2004 SPC KENNY LEISTEN WAS TAKEN FROM US. KILLED IN IRAQ.RIP MY LOVE. AUNT JENNY
July 29, 2011
It has been 7 years since you were taken from us.I miss you and think of you everyday.love aunt jenny
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Peggy Childers
July 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Ken W. Leisten:
Please accept my remembrance of Ken on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
July 5, 2011
Today would be your 27th birthday, I miss you so much
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Peggy Childers
July 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Ken W. Leisten:
Remembering Ken 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
Kenna Larra
September 28, 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 1,800 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! This is not an advertisement.
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Peggy Childers
July 28, 2009
To the family of Spc. Ken W. Leisten:
Ken 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
R Collis
August 20, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Leisten. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Leisten knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Spc Leisten!
aunt jenny audrain
July 29, 2008
it has been four years now that we have lost kenny.I dont think that a day goes bye that I dont think of Kenny. I miss him so much. love and kisses your aunt jenny
In Memory of Ken ~ (Debra Estep)
July 28, 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 Ken, 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
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Leisten!
Ron & Kathy Steinmann
July 28, 2007
WE REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!
Family and friends of Ken...
Today, July 28th, 2007 IS A SPECIAL DAY! Though years later tears still flow, hearts still well up with groans of grief, and your soldier buddies still weep - WE ARE THERE FOR YOU! Each year on this date our soldier sons, your buddies, remember you. They have dates welded in their minds, hearts and emotions that they cannot and don't want to forget. You are in their thoughts, the families, the relatives and Ken's friends. You are in their prayers!
As parents of just one of those soldiers ("Tiny Stiny") we go through a bit of this grief with them, and with you, Ken's family. We know, however, that time heals somewhat. We must allow time to heal, and focus on a new day. A day where the sun shines and the birds are still at play. We must go on and reflect on the good, the beautiful things life has for each of us.. For life is a gift, and love is a gift, even memories are a gift from God that not even death can take away! Three years ago we carefully picked out a special plant in memory of Ken. It sits in a special place we set up for family and friends to have pictures taken. It is marked with two permament flags. During the summer months there is a card with Ken's name. We respect and love you, we honor your son's ultimate sacrifice for our country, for us. We hold each of you and Ken's buddies near and pray God's peace floods your souls on this remembrance date of July 28th. We bless each of you with God's true strength, love, and joy. We know you are proud of Ken, and we honor him today with you.
Think on these things..Phil. 4:1,6-8. Psalms 46:1 He is our refuge and strength. Psalms 32 HE is our hope! Love to you all, Ron and Kathy Steinmann, parents of two soldiers. Washington USA
Althea
July 27, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
PROUD TO BE AN ARMY MOM
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Leisten and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Ronald Steinmann
September 11, 2006
To the family and friends of Pfc. Ken W. Leisten....we have not forgotten the ultimite sacrifice your family and Pfc. Ken have made on behalf of this wonderful nation. Especially on this anniversary date of Sept. 11th, 2006! My son Joel served with him, and was on patrol that same morning...beleive me, we never forget! As your lives go on, so we honor your son and your family!
We planted a special bush in our yard as a reminder...a light is on it all the time, and on special days we fly the flag along side that light. IN honor we salute you and your family....God bless you with His perfect and unending peace. The Stienmann Family, Vancouveer, Washington USA
Garnet Jenkins
July 28, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication.
Rest well Ken W. Leisten and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Leisten family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...
All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us."
- Helen Keller-
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Leisten family. Ken may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
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
Dale Coles
November 11, 2005
Thank God for Ken and all the other brave men and women in uniform willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our debt of gratitude knows no limit.
Ron Steinmann
March 11, 2005
My wife Kathy and I were at the Hillsboro 9/11 memorial. It was very tough because Ken Leistens name was there and it could have just as easily been our son Spl. Joel Steinmann of the same unit. Our understanding is that our sons mission and Ken Leistens were switched that morning, both were in the same position on there patrols. In honor of Kens ultimate sacrifice for his country and that of the Iraqi people, we bought a memorial plant and plaque in his honor. This is planted by our sons bench in the yard. Our deepest and sincere regards to his father, mother and relatives. May God, who is the true peacegiver, grant you His peace in the tragedy of this great loss. Our hearts and tears are with you, each one. Know this that his sacrifice was not in vain...because of his sacrifice and thousands of men and women like him who defend our great country millions are, and will experience freedom around the world. He, like so many others has given his life that others might live...you should be very proud of him...he is an American hero, and he is an Iraqi hero too! Everytime I look into those Iraqi kids eyes I know we did the right thing. My two boys both joined the Army Guard at age 17. Both were in Iraq at the same time, one is still there today, we understand what you have had to endure, we pray for your peace and joy to return as days and years heal, and we hope this little note helps in that process. God Bless! Ron and Kathy Stienmann, Vancouver, Washington USA
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