A Celebration of Life

In Loving Memory of

United States Marine Lance Corporal

Lamont Noel Wilson

Sunrise: May 16, 1984

Landstuhl, Germany

 

Sunset: September 6, 2004

Fallujah, Iraq

…. A Son is born

On May 16, 1984 , God blessed Lanny and Florence Wilson with the birth of their third child,  Lamont Noel Wilson, who was born in Landstuhl, Germany. 

…. A Child of the King

As a teenager, Lamont accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was active in the Sunday School Department and Youth Group of the St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, Lawton, Oklahoma.  Remaining true to his faith, he spent his last days witnessing to his fellowmen.

…. A Life well spent

Lamont brought to his family the gifts of much love, joy, and laughter through his effervescent personality.  He enjoyed passing time with friends, playing softball, and spending hours at a time swimming and eating pancakes.  He graduated from Eisenhower Senior High School, Lawton, Oklahoma, on May 21, 2003.  In high school, Lamont was involved in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG); won 2nd place in collecting can goods; while maintaining newspapers paper route.

…. A Hero is made

As a  young child, Lamont dreamed of being in the military.  His dream lead him to join the United States Marine Corps on June 1, 2003.  Shortly after graduation from basic training on August 29, 2003, he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Camp Pendleton, California where he was a rifleman.  His dedication and devotion to duty was accordingly recognized as he quickly attained the rank of Lance Corporal.  Lamont was deployed to Operation IRAQI Freedom on March 1, 2004 for a six months tour.  It was there he paid the ultimate sacrifice, his life, in the name of freedom for all American citizens.   He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered.  Other military awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal.  Lamont exemplified the Marine Motto “Semper Fi”, faithful to the end.

…. A Loving family remembers

Cherishing his memory are:  his parents of the home (Lawton, OK); two sisters – Tameka Taylor (Corey)/Hampton, Virginia and Tafina Wilson of the home/Lawton, OK; one brother – Lanny Wilson, Jr of Vilseck, Germany; grandparents-Earnest and Berdie Mae Cypress of La Crosse, Virginia; nieces- Jariya and Jazmyn Taylor of Hampton, Virginia; aunts-Alverda Cupress of Newark, New Jersey, Rhonda Ricketts (Paul) of West Mooreland, Jamacia, Sharon Cooper (Frank) of Richmond, Virginia, and Valerie Wilson of South Hill, Virginia; uncles – Earnest Cypress (Vivian) of Hinesville, Georgia, Van Cypress (Valerie) of Houston, Texas, Tony Cypress (Laura) of Houston, Texas; and a very special friend (fiancé) – Christina Foster.

March 2004              

Dear Mom,

            I made it over here.  I can’t tell you much about the location, but I know that I am always in God’s everlasting arms.  Tell my Church family I feel safe whenever I go out on missions because I can feel their prayers. Keep praying for me and the troops.  Gotta go, Mom.  I have  another  mission.

                                             Love Ya!- Lamont

July  2004

Hi Dad,

            I don’t have much time so this will be kind of short.  Everyday I think about you and mom.   I keep trying to call Lanny but I keep missing him.  I want you to be proud of me so I joined the Marines. I am glad I did.  The Marines are the best!  

                                            Sincerely – Lamont

August  2004

Sup Meka – Big Sis,,

            How’s things going? What is Corey doing? How are my nieces, Jariya and Jazmyn?  You know that Jariya and I have a special bond.  I can’t wait to see her again … she’s my road dog.  Kiss them both because I love them dearly.  You be good too and pray for me and all the troops.  One more month and I’ll be home.

                                           Your Brother

August 2004

Fina,

You better be doing good in school. Leave the boys alone. I will take you shopping when I get back. You can get anything you want. Oh yeah, leave the boys alone. 

                                                     See Ya Soon

September 2004

Sup Ma, (Christina)                            

            It feels weird with my little sister (Fina) in high school.  I need to be there to watch out for her.  I’m eating an MRE and it makes me sad to know that while I am sitting here eating an MRE, so many kids over here are starving.  I try to think happy thoughts though.  When I come home we are going to play music and dance for hours.  I dream abut that all the time.  Can’t wait to see you again.

                                                                        I Love You!

September  2004

Mrs. Wilson,

            I had to let you know that Lamont was one of my best friends.  On the morning he met his fate, he was happy.  To him, it was going to be just another daily routine.  We are all sad but you should know that Lamont loved you.  He spoke often of his mom, his family, and of Jesus Christ. We will really miss him.  I want to come see you and tell you more when I return.  Can I?

                                                    Goodbye -  Samuel