Leon H. Lucas Jr. - Recent Comments - California's War Dead - L.A. Times

Michael Valencia on November 11, 2014

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:45:42 -0800

I remember meeting William in Okinawa when I was just a young man. He showed me how to have fun and smile. He had a nickname of Wild Bill because he would always be the life of the party. We often talked about exploring the world and making ddocumentaries. He is one of a kind and I wish I had been able to spend more time with him.

Wendell Frohwein on October 31, 2014

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:11:24 -0700

Another year goes by bro and i still miss you like crazy. Even though you may be gone, no one can take away the memories of all the crazy stuff we used to do. -Orbit

Shelly on March 20, 2014

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:14:15 -0700

Willie, there isn't a day that goes by when you don't run thru my mind. Too many memories. I still have old photos of us, college drawings, a tape cassette you recorded with a msg for me many years ago, & the most heartbreaking,A letter from you that I received after you passed :'( You were my first luv, & you will always be a part of me. Years have passed and it still feels like yesterday when I got the news. I'm forever proud of you , for never quitting on your goal, for serving our country selflessly, for being the hero everyone knew you could be. So much I never got to tell you, but you had to know above all, that I loved you. Always will. Til we meet again in The Lords presence... <3

Wendell Frohwein on February 15, 2013

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:22:13 -0800

Hey bro happy birthday. I miss you like crazy.

Wendell (Dj Orbit) Frohwein on August 16, 2012

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:34:01 -0700

I remember cruising around from party to party in Williams black Toyota truck, in the tiny ass back seat that was not even meant for someone to sit in there. Man I miss you so much brother. I wish we would have hung out one more time. May you rest in peace. YT for life!!!! -Orbit

Michael Musselman on September 7, 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:49:58 -0700

SSgt Lucas and I served together at SOI, always cheerful and full of energy, always putting others first he will be missed by all that knew him, Rest in Peace Brother. Semper Fi Gunner

Kenny Stalls Jr on August 6, 2011

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:14:26 -0700

Semper Fi my fellow Marine...

Tammy on August 5, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:51:21 -0700

I first met Leon in Wilson NC in 1997 and he became my very best friend. After 8 months of being best friends we got engaged and spent two years together. I was older than him and he wanted to give up his dreams of the military and having children just to be with me. I knew he would later resent me if he gave up on his dreams so I had to set him free. He ended up right where he belonged, living his dream of being in the Military and having a family of his own. Leon was one of the sweetest, most sincere people I have ever known in my life. I have thought of him often and fondly over the years and I am glad he had the chance to live his dreams...... RIP Leon

Muriel Mahan on August 5, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:26:42 -0700

To: Leon's Family and Friends, I would like to give you my condolences. I didn't know Leon, but I'm sure he was a nice person. That was such a terrible way to die. In the Bible Psalms 46:9 says: "He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth." And Revelation 21:4 say: "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." This gives us a wonderful hope for the future. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and when you see one of us we will be more than happy to answere any questions you may have from the Bible. May peace and comfort be with you.

Ron & Lisa Knudson on August 5, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:59:17 -0700

We have known Leon Lucas Jr. since he was a teenager. We worked in the youth group at our church when he was in high school. We have kept up on his life through the years, and have prayed for him, as he served our country in harms way, as he married is wife, Mary, and had 2 children. We are thankful for this young man's faithfulness to serve our country and give the ultimate sacrifice. He was a faithful soldier and christian man and will be greatly missed. We thank the Lord we know he is in heaven, because he trusted Christ as his Saviour many years ago. The Bible says in Psalm 116:15, "Precious is the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Our sincere condolenses go out to the family, his father, Leon Sr., his mother, Teresa, his wife, Mary and their two sons, and also his three sisters. We are praying, especially, for Mary, also at this time and the baby she is carrying. May God give you grace and comfort as you raise your children for the Lord. Know we are praying for you. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with each of you, at this time. Love, Ron & Lisa Knudson