Name: Army Pfc. Le Ron A. Wilson Age: 18 From: Queens, N.Y. Assigned to the 26th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Incident: Army Pfc. Le Ron A. Wilson died July 6 in Iraq of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed was Sgt. Gene L. Lamie.
Died:
July
06, 2007 Teen from Queens killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Le Ron Wilson was so eager to join the Army that for his 17th birthday, he asked his mother to sign enlistment papers.
Less than two years later, the Queens teenager was dead — killed by an explosive July 6 in Iraq.
“I always said whatever he chose I would support him,” Simona Francis said of her son. “That’s what he truly wanted.”
Francis, who lives in the Brookville section of Queens, said she and her son were so close and open with each other that he was “like a buddy” to her. “We almost didn’t have a mother-son relationship,” she said.
His mother said that Wilson, an Army private, had always been fascinated by weapons and camouflage, even...
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on May 25, 2008
R.I.P cuz i'm missin u like crazii da world will neva be da same since i lost my big brother figure but i will keep my head up in memory of .
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Aug 18, 2007
Such a handsome young man. I know from mom's comments how much he was loved, and my heart aches for you. I lost my son in Iraq also June 27, 2005. He was my best friend, but I know what it means to love and support their decisions. May God bless and comfort you and your friends. Barbara Shephard, Oklahoma
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Aug 18, 2007
To Le Ron's Mom. I too am a Army Mom. My heart goes out to you as a Mom. I too have a son in the Army and is about to go back to Iraq for the second time and this time probably right to Bagdahd. I am heartbroken that your son was only 18 years old. He didn't even begin to live yet. There are no words that can comfort your heart. My prayers go out to these fallen HEROES! Some Americans get too complacent with what we have and forget about who is fighting and laying down their lives daily to preserve this freedom. I wonder about things like did your son only just arrive in Iraq when this tragedy happened. He was so young. As I said words cannot comfort your heart but know that prayers are with you and your son. As a mother I know what you went through. I fear it everyday. God Bless you and your family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 31, 2007
May God be with you
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 31, 2007
You are surely missed by those who had the privilege of knowing you. You are a true American hero, standing up for what you believed was right and fighting to establish and preserve the freedoms of others. I thank you, and salute you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 26, 2007
thank you for being a true hero
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 18, 2007
Le Ron you are greatly missed. The world will never be the same for many without you. I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May you soul rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 17, 2007
THANK YOU LE RON FOR YOUR BRAVERY...I AM A MOTHER OF A 17 YEAR OLD AND I CRIED AT WORK B/C YOU LOOK JUST LIKE MY SON....I SAW THIS SOMEWHERE AND IT WILL FOREVER STAY IN MY HEART THAT "WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE" MY GRATITUTE TO YOU.......RIPDOREEN
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 16, 2007
ill miss you bro. see you on the other side.
Prayers & Condolences For: Le Ron A Wilson BY Anonymous on Jul 13, 2007