In Memory of Nehamon Lyons

Pic,

I know your birthday was on the 4th. I didn't forget it. I wished you happy birthday on Facebook, and so many of your friends and classmates said some wonderful things about you. I just got off the phone with Aunt JoAnne. She was talking about how one of her coworkers had visited Washington and took pictures of the memorial there. Aunt JoAnne said they are beautiful. I am going to try to get to DC this summer to see it.... So I am writing a late birthday wish on your memorial site..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NEHAMON, and we miss and love you so much. Good night. Rest and sleep with the angels....

*** Posted by Debra Lyons Langford on 2010-03-25 ***

Merry Christmas, Pic! I know I am a few days late, but this Christmas has been hard for me. I miss all of my loved ones so much. I just cannot stop thinking about mom, big mama, daddy, moe, and paaa, our uncles, and you. The holidays are the worst. And on Christmas day another evil person tried to blow up another plane. I just don't understand these people. They have already taken so much from us. I really have to pray hard and ask GOD to help me forgive them. I know I have to forgive them if I want to see you all again. But it is so hard when they keep doing stupid and evil things. I know you and mom would be the first to say, "Forgive them." I just wish they would stay in their country and we stay in ours.... We really miss you. I want you to know that I think of you daily and will never ever forget you! A TRUE FALLEN HERO.... NEVER FORGET 9-11!

*** Posted by Debra Anne Langford on 2009-12-29 ***

Hey Pic,

Just thinking about you. Thanksgiving was nice, but I was thinking about you and my mom. I miss talking to you. I never will forget our last conversation. You know you could say some crazy stuff. You had me crying, I laughed so hard that night. I still remember everything we talked about, and I will always treasure that last conversation. I think about the little devilish stuff you used to do when you were a little boy. Boe and I were talking about the times you would hide our stuff. Remember when you hid all of Uncle Richard's shoes? He was so mad. He told my mother to send you back over to Jewel's house and not to let you live with us. You gave those shoes back real fast. But you already knew that mom wasn't going to make you go live with Jewel. You were just like one of us. She loved you just like she loved us. You were the fifth child. We enjoyed you living with us. That's why you seem more like a little brother than a cousin. I said the last time that you had so much to live for, and I would ask GOD, "Why...?" But now I know that you had done all that God wanted you to do, and that God has bigger and better plans for you. So, Pic, rest in peace and in love. Remember that others may forget you, but I will never forget you or 9-11-01. Love you, my hero!

*** Posted by Debra Lyons Langford on 2009-11-30 ***

Thanks to the PB Commercial for remembering our fallen brother. I had no idea that we lost someone from our small town in AR during the 9-11 Attacks.

Your family will be in my thoughts.

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

*** Posted by M Kelley Peters on 2009-11-23 ***

Today is veterans day, and I cannot stop crying. Pic, you should be here with us. You had so much to offer and so much to live for. I know I should not question God, but sometime I find myself asking, "WHY?" But I know that God does not make mistakes, and he knows best.... We are getting ready to go and place flowers on Darren's grave and yours also. You will always live on in my heart. We love and miss you, lil cuz. REST IN PEACE and LOVE. You will always be my HERO! Please everyone who may read this ... NEVER FORGET 9/11/2001!

*** Posted by Debra Lyons Langford on 2009-11-11 ***

Hay Cuz, I miss you but I know that you are alright. I know that you are with big mama and grandmoe. Tell I said hello and I love you all. Hope that on my day I will join you all!

*** Posted by Jerriel Clark on 2009-09-11 ***

Rest In Love And Peace my child!

*** Posted by Jewel Lyons on 2009-09-11 ***

You are not forgotten, Sleep well hero! Love you little cuz! Rest In Peace

*** Posted by Jerry & Leonard Lyons on 2009-09-11 ***

Pic, my mama always tell me that when I was a baby you would baby sit for her, she said I stayed only one night and you said that you would never keep me again because I cried to much, she said after that night you left the state of Arkansas. I know that isn't true but she says it so she can laugh and not cry, because we miss you and love you. You are my hero!                                                                        Love You

*** Posted by Krystal Langford on 2009-09-11 ***

Pic, I remember when you use to keep me and Toney for grandmother and mama. I will always love you. Fallen Hero! Please never forget that day September 11,01

*** Posted by Glynnis Hilton on 2009-09-11 ***

I am a cousin that never met Nehamon, but have heard great things about him, Rest In Love! I know that you and my daddy is having a great time up there in heaven. He was also in the Navy, so you all have a lot to talk about!                                                Love You

*** Posted by Darren Hilton Jr. on 2009-09-11 ***

Nehamon, We love and miss you. We miss that bright smile. RIL Pic. Gone to soon! But we know that heaven is a little brighter!

*** Posted by Lyons Family on 2009-09-11 ***

Nehamon, my little cuz. It has been 8 years today, it still seems like it is a bad dream. We miss you so much. It hurts so bad but we know that you are in a better place. Pic, I promise, I will never forget you because you were more than a cousin -- you were more like a little brother. I want you to know that my life is incomplete. There's a part of my heart that hurts daily when I think of you. I wish you knew how much you are missed and loved. I can't stop these tears from running down my face, and I ask the Lord for His loving grace, mercy, and strength to get me through. Your 20-year class reunion was tonight and your class honored you Jewel, Aunt Mamie, Bae and myself was there, it was really nice. Dollarway School has a bench in your name in the square by the office, it is really nice. Pic, know that we all love and miss you, and nothing will never will change that. Don't forget me, and I hope and pray to see you again on my day.                                          Love You Always

*** Posted by Debra Lyons Langford on 2009-09-11 ***

I also served with Petty Officer Lyons on board the Gettysburg. He was a great individual, and I will never forget him. He never let his spirit down, and it was hard not to like the man.

*** Posted by EN2 Darren McDaniel on 2009-05-05 ***

Nehamon,

Remembering you on this anniversary of 9/11. You were a good seventh-grade student. You did well and made your family proud with your accomplishments. You will forever be remembered as a hero for your sacrifice.

Crazy old Mr. Lamb in Pine Bluff, AR

*** Posted by Bob Lamb on 2008-09-11 ***

Nehamon was the last OS I trained before leaving the Gettysburg. I only knew him for a month or two. I was very saddened to hear that such a nice person had to leave us so soon. God's speed.

*** Posted by OS2 David Pyne on 2007-05-21 ***

I served with Lyons on the USS Gettysburg as well, and Lyons was always a joy to be around. He was always a hard worker, and willing to go the extra mile. We didn't hang out much, but it was an honor to know Lyons, and my heart and prayers go out to his family. God Bless.

*** Posted by GM2 David Olsen on 2006-08-27 ***

I served with Lyons onboard the USS Gettysburg.  While I would not characterize us as friends, I would call him a good aquaintence.  He was always available to talk to and he truely seemed interested in the people around him.  He was a credit to his country, the Navy and his family.  He will be missed.

*** Posted by EW2(SW) Barry G Padgett on 2005-07-15 ***