06-05-2010, 20:34
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SGM(R) Paul Lawrence
SGM(R) Paul Lawrence, passed away the morning of June 2, 2010, after a six month battle with brain cancer. Paul served in the U.S. Army for 20 years in Special Forces and Delta Force, and 20 years at Special Operations, here in Tampa. He served two years in Vietnam. Family and friends will remember Paul as a true American Hero who sacrificed his life countless times for his country. He was a man whose quiet way could not be mistaken for a quiet spirit. "We will miss him."
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06-05-2010, 23:37
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RIP SGM
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06-05-2010, 23:46
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Rest in Peace
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06-06-2010, 00:33
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Rest In Peace SGM
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06-06-2010, 01:47
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Rest Easy SGM..........Blue Skies........
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06-06-2010, 04:10
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Paul was a good friend and mentor.
He was the epitome of the quiet professional. I am sure that if anyone could have fought and survived the cancer, it would have been Paul.
Wherever I go, I take a little bit of his indomitable spirit with me.
We have truly lost an icon.
RIP, hermano.
See you on the final LZ.
TR
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06-06-2010, 05:26
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Rest in Peace, SGM. Thank you for your lifetime of service and knowledge to OUR family. You will always be missed and NEVER forgotten. Give my son a hug for me.
molon labe
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06-06-2010, 06:53
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RIP Sergeant Major Lawrence, Vaya con Dios..
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06-06-2010, 09:34
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RIP SGM. See you on the other side.
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06-06-2010, 09:37
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RIP SGM You will be missed by all
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06-06-2010, 09:39
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Rest In Peace, Sergeant Major.
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06-06-2010, 12:13
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06-06-2010, 17:15
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Rest in Peace SGM Lawrence.
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06-07-2010, 05:58
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Rest in peace brother.
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06-07-2010, 07:25
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Rest in Peace
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