Memorial Bio of Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell
Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell, son, husband, father, and friend
A young man eager to serve his country for Americans all;
Donned the uniform of a soldier at the sweet young age of eighteen
Patriotic, courageous, proud, full of life, and nobly standing tall.
He fearlessly joined the Army on a cold January 11, 1997
An inexperienced lad off to boot camp, a soldier in the making
To serve in Iraq from March 2003 to October 2004
Nineteen months away from home before blessed leave-taking.
His next tour of duty was served in far-off Afghanistan
From October 2005 to April 2006 in six months of lonely despair,
While his life was already moving toward a decisive change
In a direction bright with new adventure awaiting him there.
Shaping the decision to become part of a special unit and team
The most dangerous job in the Army he could have taken.
He joined the 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group March 23, 2007,
Every minute now becoming measured for each day he would awaken.
David Ezell was a true hero who received medals by the score
The Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal,
The Army Achievement Medal
The Senior Explosive Ordnance Badge, to be followed by more.
In November of 2007 he returned to Iraq to serve there again
On those distant lands away from home and his family and friends,
Fifteen long months was the lengthy term of his tour
But only six of those were served before his destiny’s end.
David and his two trainees were called upon to dismantle two bombs
Driving the Hummer they traveled to the location site
There to assess and decide on a plan of action to take
To dismantle two bombs and set a hazardous condition right.
David had a feeling which he echoed to his trainees
“I have a bad feeling about this one,” he said with unease.
“You guys go stay in the Hummer and don’t come out.
“I’ll handle this one myself, so stay in the truck, please.”
Thirty year old David dismantled the first of the two bombs
Then felt more confident to dismantle the second one then
But the minutes of David’s life were ticking away fast
When the bomb exploded—a mighty sound—his tour was at an end:
April 30, 2008.
His heroism and bravery saved two young men’s lives
They praise him with deep heartfelt pain and tears
David’s wife will receive for him, a Purple Heart and Medal of Honor
Proud memorials for his son to cherish through his coming years.
David leaves behind Christy, his loving wife, and his young son Triston
Whose last goodbye to him will be at Arlington Cemetery, May 12, 2008
Where he will lie among soldiers of war, the patriotic brave at heart, we say,
Who have served valiantly and unselfishly for their country—the good old USA.
© 2008 Jeanette Cooper
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Sheila
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Your heartfelt pen, here, will be cherished, forever!
You have given a beautiful gift to his mother, his wife and especially, his son to have and to hold...knowing who, Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell was in life, and how he served with the utmost pride and determination for what he believed, what he envisioned, and who he loved and wanted to protect. He truly was a man! ...an American man.
God Bless you, and the Ezell family...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Be always safe,
Karen
Sandie May Angel :o)
A lump the size of Texas in my throat - powerfully penned, compassionate, loving eulogy to a true hero - God bless his family! The ultimate sacrifice will not go forgotten by THIS daughter of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, AND a Veteran, herself: Thank you.
(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla. :(
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
This touches the heart so deeply. My prayers go out to him and his family. For him the war is over. For his family it's only begun. Peace, Love and God's Blessings Always, Paul.