Ivan I. Wilson, 22

Denise,
As i walk through this house that was once my parents I stop by the end of the kitchen floor. I remember my baby cousin spilling brown paint on the carpet. Of course the carpet was brown and that paint stayed there until my parents could pay to get the whole floor redone. We will miss Ivan and I know that grandma and grandpa will keep watch over him in heaven until we can all be joined once again.
Jennifer

Ivan was in my 8th grade science class back a few years ago. I remember him fondly as a student who was respectful in class, and who asked wonderful questions to which we had fun finding the answers! I am humbled that such a young man would give his life trying to help others in a foreign land have a better life, or to insure that we who are privileged to be here in the USA continue to have our freedoms. To his family my love and condolences. To his friends who really were true friends and tried to guide his choices the right way, thank you for being true friends.

Fondly, Mrs. Chisam

My prayers and thoughts are with you, thank you, for these are only words coming from the heart.

God bless

THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY FOR SUCH A SACRIFICE. AS AN AMERICAN I AM PROUD THAT YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE YOU SO LOVED AMERICA TO GIVE UP THEIR LIVES TO PROTECT IT FROM A TERRORIST WORLD THAT WANTS TO HURT AMERICA. NEVER LET US FORGET THOSE PEOPLE WHO DIED IN NEW YORK ALSO. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.

No words can express the respect I have for your fallen Marine. I extend my deepest sympathies to your entire family. I hope you can take comfort in knowing how vitally important his mission was, and still is for our country. So many Americans take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy becuase of the sacrifices made by men like Ivan. His story needs to be told. In his short life he overcame incredible odds to ultimately accomplish more than many achieve in a life long-lived. God Bless Ivan and God Bless your family for allowing him to stand between us and those who wish us harm.

I remember talking to Ivan all the time about his life and what he wanted to do... I asked him not to join the Marines but he wanted to so bad.. there was no way he wasent going....I believe that he felt like he fit better in the Marines then anywhere else in the world.... he will be forever missed and I will keep his memory alive.....

I am one of the marines that served with lcpl Wilson I, he was in my platoon in our first deployment to iraq! he was a good marine and a great friend. He was very brave and funny,and was never affraid to help out a fellow marine soo on behalf of his friends in the marine corps he will always be missed and we will always remember him as the juggernot of 3rd platoon may he rest in peace and may god bless him and his family.

Ivan was a good friend and class mate i will never for get him. I mate Ivans Dad the other day when he Chis Ivans dad picked me up and took me to the cematry so i could visit him and touch the ground that he is so far under. I only cried for a second and then i was ok Ivans dad and i sat at Ivans resting spot and talked about the mommories we have of Ivan.I just want Ivan to rest in peace and al us on earth wil see you soon and keep on shing on us. We LOVE you man IVAN WILSON REST IN PEACE YOU WIL NEVER BE FORGOT BY ME

Happy 23rd Birthday, Ivan. You MoM has us all eating Rice Krispies Treats today. She's sending 23 balloons up to you at 4:30 PM (PST) today.

R.I.P ~ LCpl Ivan I. Wilson, U.S.M.C.

Ivan, just a note to let you know I miss you so much and as I go forth, I want you to know I will always love you and you will never be forgotten-Your in my heart forever. May you rest now...your work is done here on earth and I will continue to share your legacy with all those that have loved and supported us this past year! Save me a place whereever u are.
Love ya, mean it Your Momma

A new year has started, and as many look forward to what life may bring; I look backward to what life was like when you were here. Sad, that we must carry on, without you, even though you are in that joyous place we all think about. We wait for the sunbeams to shine through, for the wind to blow gently across our faces, and a chance to say "thanks" for protecting us. St. Michael must be smiling.

Willie, we all miss you and wish you were here with us still. You were a great friend and a damn fine Marine. You will never be forgoten. Miss ya buddy.

Love ya,
McNugget

I didn't know this young man, but, see I have lived to 60 so far after joining the Military in the Vietnam war. I was lucky to have survived but I would go back in a second and stand and fight along side such a brave warrior as Ivan. God bless you brother & sons and daughters that are willing to stand tall and face unfortunately what can be the ultimate cost. I hope the young people in lake county will remember this brave man and benefit from his unselfish offer to keep them safe and free. Steven Murray EOCN 1970

THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"death will be no more"

In honor of your 26th birthday on the 29th of May, your brother Marines from Santa Rosa are dedicating a flag pole for your mother. God Bless you LCpl Ivan Wilson. Assume your post guarding Heaven's Gate Semper Fidelis