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05-11-06, 08:21 AM
The Post Chronicle™
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"A Reflection on Mother's Day" Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons, Killed in Iraq
By Marie Jon'
May 10, 2006
Mrs. Charlotte Simons will experience a different reflection this coming Mother's day and all the other days that will follow. Her son, Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons, 20, died April 24 in al-Qaim, Iraq.
Mothers often are blessed with more than one child. But let it be understood that the death of one child never can be compared to the lives of her other children. The loss of a son is devastating. Often, many people believe that having other children softens the devastation. It does not. Mrs. Simons only had one Aaron.
While other moms will receive phone calls, flowers, cards and hugs from all their children, Charlotte Simon's family will be missing one grown son. Mrs. Simons is facing the reality that Aaron will never be there to hold and to kiss her.
On Mother's Day, she will not hear Aaron's laughing voice, nor hear him call out her name. However, because this mother firmly believes in her Lord Jesus Christ, she knows that she will be with him again at another time and in another place.
A loving mom will have wonderful memories of a son who was so very special. Those memories will have to suffice a mother's grief for the rest of her life. Aaron has gone home and there is where a mother's heart will be. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-24
This past Thursday in the Calvary Temple Worship Center in Modesto, California, nearly three hundred people gathered to pay their last respects to a young Marine of grand stature.
The family graciously offered an open casket service so that those who attended could look into the face of the man they came to honor. Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons was laid to rest wearing his Marine Corps dress blue uniform.
Brother Michael Simons, sitting in a wheelchair, brought many to tears as he sang "He Will Carry Me." This was Michael's way of saying goodbye to his brother who gave his life willingly.
It was easy to make Mrs. Simon's son happy, as he served his country in a far away place. He loved eating SpaghettiOs. Charlotte shipped Aaron cases of his favorite canned pasta.
Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons had many interests. While in school, he formed a garage band called Bucket of Funk and Innuendo Blü. He played the guitar, the piano, and the keyboard. He loved the rich sounds of strings. It was his pleasure to teach his fellow Marines to play guitar.
Lance Cpl. Simons was an athletic young man. He often did his push-ups while wearing a backpack full of weight. He was a pleasant, thoughtful person who loved God and country. He persuaded others to join in the honor of serving their country.
"Aaron Simons is the 16th person from the Northern San Joaquin Valley to die in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past three years. He was killed after two rockets hit his base after he returned from patrol." Modesto Bee
Godly parents understood their parental roles. We can mightily appreciate the loving parents who raised a wonderful son named Aaron.
Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons will forevermore be an American hero. His parents understood the importance of their son's mission in life.
We all can attest to the goodness and sacrifice of another fallen hero, as a war on terror continues. A war this country cannot and will not lose.
God bless patriotic families who have sacrificed so much. Remember them in your thoughts and prayers.
Carrying Him Home
www.modbee.com/local/stor...8774c.html
Ellie
Religion
"A Reflection on Mother's Day" Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons, Killed in Iraq
By Marie Jon'
May 10, 2006
Mrs. Charlotte Simons will experience a different reflection this coming Mother's day and all the other days that will follow. Her son, Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons, 20, died April 24 in al-Qaim, Iraq.
Mothers often are blessed with more than one child. But let it be understood that the death of one child never can be compared to the lives of her other children. The loss of a son is devastating. Often, many people believe that having other children softens the devastation. It does not. Mrs. Simons only had one Aaron.
While other moms will receive phone calls, flowers, cards and hugs from all their children, Charlotte Simon's family will be missing one grown son. Mrs. Simons is facing the reality that Aaron will never be there to hold and to kiss her.
On Mother's Day, she will not hear Aaron's laughing voice, nor hear him call out her name. However, because this mother firmly believes in her Lord Jesus Christ, she knows that she will be with him again at another time and in another place.
A loving mom will have wonderful memories of a son who was so very special. Those memories will have to suffice a mother's grief for the rest of her life. Aaron has gone home and there is where a mother's heart will be. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-24
This past Thursday in the Calvary Temple Worship Center in Modesto, California, nearly three hundred people gathered to pay their last respects to a young Marine of grand stature.
The family graciously offered an open casket service so that those who attended could look into the face of the man they came to honor. Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons was laid to rest wearing his Marine Corps dress blue uniform.
Brother Michael Simons, sitting in a wheelchair, brought many to tears as he sang "He Will Carry Me." This was Michael's way of saying goodbye to his brother who gave his life willingly.
It was easy to make Mrs. Simon's son happy, as he served his country in a far away place. He loved eating SpaghettiOs. Charlotte shipped Aaron cases of his favorite canned pasta.
Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons had many interests. While in school, he formed a garage band called Bucket of Funk and Innuendo Blü. He played the guitar, the piano, and the keyboard. He loved the rich sounds of strings. It was his pleasure to teach his fellow Marines to play guitar.
Lance Cpl. Simons was an athletic young man. He often did his push-ups while wearing a backpack full of weight. He was a pleasant, thoughtful person who loved God and country. He persuaded others to join in the honor of serving their country.
"Aaron Simons is the 16th person from the Northern San Joaquin Valley to die in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past three years. He was killed after two rockets hit his base after he returned from patrol." Modesto Bee
Godly parents understood their parental roles. We can mightily appreciate the loving parents who raised a wonderful son named Aaron.
Lance Cpl. Aaron William Simons will forevermore be an American hero. His parents understood the importance of their son's mission in life.
We all can attest to the goodness and sacrifice of another fallen hero, as a war on terror continues. A war this country cannot and will not lose.
God bless patriotic families who have sacrificed so much. Remember them in your thoughts and prayers.
Carrying Him Home
www.modbee.com/local/stor...8774c.html
Ellie