1982
2013
15 SEPTEMBER 1982 – 27 JULY 2013
Staff Sergeant Eric T. Lawson Sr. was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Stockbridge, Georgia. He enlisted in the United States Army on July 27, 2001. SSG Lawson attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Eustis, Virginia where he received his Military Occupational Specialty training to become a Transportation Cargo Specialist (88H).
SSG Lawson's previous assignments included: 21st Cargo Transfer Company, Fort Lewis, Washington; 1st Inland Cargo Transportation Company, Kaiserlautern, Germany; 611th Seaport Operations Company, 149th Seaport Operations Company and the 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
SSG Lawson served four combat tours: Operation Enduring Freedom 2002-2003; Operation Enduring Freedom 2006-2007; Operation Iraqi Freedom 2009-2010, and most recently Operation Enduring Freedom 2012-2013 where he served as a Mission Commander for the Night-Riders' Convoy Escort Team and Assistant Truck Master with the 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company Operations Team.
During his tenure in the United States Army, SSG Lawson was awarded the following decorations: The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with two knots, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral five, Army Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal, and the Drivers/Mechanics Badge, Drivers/Wheeled Vehicle Badge.
SSG Lawson is survived by his wife Rashanna Lawson; son Eric T. Lawson Jr (EJ), and stepdaughter Le'Shanna Wortham; his mother Natalee Edge; his father Timothy Rozell, and siblings: Kelvin Lawson, Victoria Freeman and Ashley Hurd.
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November 1, 2016
myah tetting
So sorry for your loss this is from myah i am doing a research project on your son relative or sibling
November 26, 2015
DEBBIE ELAM
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each fallen hero since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hero may have been born, gone to school, lived in Virginia at sometime during their life or even trained for his military service in Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have honored 247 Virginia Gold Star Families with quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Hero. Thank you.Debbie Elam, Chairman Virginia Memorial Quilt Project P. O. Box 534Powhatan, VA 23139
June 22, 2014
Angie Britch
My husband and I rode in the 2014 Freedom Run yesterday. The ride is to the Middle East Conflict Memorial wall in Marseilles, IL.
When you sign up, you are given a dog tag with the name of one of our fallen US heroes. The tag I was given was that of SSG Lawson. I also made an etching of his name from the wall. SSG Lawson's name was one of the names read yesterday, one of 140 names added to the wall in the past year. Though I didn't know this man, yesterday I rode in his honor and memory. Thank you for your service.
To his family, if you would like the dog tag and etching, please email me from this post and I will gladly send them to you.
May 26, 2014
brad barratt
never forgotten!
January 15, 2014
My codolences and prayers to the family. I am a "battle" for my friend. Need anything please ask.
September 15, 2013
Jamee Green
I wanted to express my sincere condolences and sadness over SSG Lawson's death. As a military family member, I understand the ultimate sacrifice that he made for all of us. He deserves and has my utmost respect and appreciation. My thoughts and prayers are with his family on this day and those ahead. May God bless and comfort you.
September 11, 2013
Ashley Shannon
Eric, you will truly be missed. Gone but never forgotten. Loving you always. #GHSC/O2001 #PineHillDays #GRIFFINGA
August 30, 2013
reginald Hans
I still cant believe it... Im still pretty hurt from you being gone.. but i know that you are a good person and he called you for a greater mission.. 1 love bro. keep smiling and shining down on us. You will never be forgotten brother.. My deepest sympathy to you family.
August 28, 2013
Please allow me to offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Eric Lawson who made the ultimate sacrifice 12 years to the day of his enlistment. I will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
August 27, 2013
Mindy Heiser
My deepest Heartfelt Prayers to the Family and Friends of Fallen Hero
Sgt. Eric T. Lawson
at this sorrowful time of loss of your Dear Son and Friend of many.
For he shall always be remembered for his Loyalty, Dedication, Choices, Sacrifices, Beliefs to Serve His Country, Protecting our Freedoms. Keeping all so very Safe.
I Thank You Sgt. Eric T. Lawson for serving
your country with Honor and Bravery
For you gave your very all for what you believed in.
May your Soul now rest in Eternal Peace.
May God Comfort all on your paths of Healing, may it comfort all to know that Sgt. Lawson is now Safely resting with God.
For Sgt. Lawson shall be in the hearts of so very many that Cherish Freedom.
Wishing all Strength now and in the tomorrows yet to come.
God Bless.
August 26, 2013
kara gilbee
rashanna,
My heart go out to you and your family. Your family is like my second family and I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and the kids your in my thoughts and prays.
Our deepest condolences,
Kara gilbee and my son madden gilbee
August 26, 2013
Tarah Vinciguerra
A smile and laugh that I can still hear even after all these years. That's the mark you left on left people Lawson. You'll always be remembered Brother. It was an honor and a pleasure to have served with you and to be have been friends with you. Missing you always.
August 25, 2013
Rebecca App (SSG)
You were a friend to those who needed someone to listen you were a shoulder for those who needed to cry you were the kick in the pants when one needed to get off their pity pot, You are the person I still stive to emulate. You greatness touched many, Thank you my brother for all the wisdom you sharedwhile you were with us you are never far from my heart and always in my prayers. When I think about you I will never forget you going out of your way to make a joke to lighten the mood, you brought character and spice to a dull place. Let them see what an awsome person the have up there brauh and dont stay to far away from us all. We Love You, The App Famliy
August 23, 2013
John Kustron
On behalf of a grateful nation I salute you and your efforts to bring peace to our troubled world. I pray to the Lord almighty that your efforts have not been in vain. May God deeply bless those whom you loved and grant you the peace that comes by being by His side.
August 23, 2013
Rosalba Rodriguez
May you rest in peace
August 22, 2013
Thomas Erik De Leon
To my friend, my homie, my bruhda; I will always remember the good times and laughs that we shared. You are still one of the funniest and goofiest guys I have ever met. I will miss you and promise to never forget you. RIP SSG Eric Lawson
August 22, 2013
Nicole Barnett
My deepest condolences on the lost of a Husband, Father, Son, and great Soldier. May his sacrifice not be in vain, and his memory live on forever in the hearts and minds of all that he touched.
August 22, 2013
Holly Greene and Aravind Arepally
We are so thankful for Staff Sergeant Lawson's service to our country and we are so sorry for his great sacrifice. We are close to his mother, Natlee, and grandmother, Margo. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Natlee, Margo, and all of SSG Lawson's family, especially his wife and children.
August 22, 2013
PETER GHANA
I LOVE YOU BRO!! AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH!! ONLY YOU KNOW HOW OFTEN WE SPEAK SINCE YOU LEFT US IN THE PHYSICAL FORM, BUT HAVING YOU AS ONE OF MY ANGELS, THERE'S NOTHING THAT CAN STOP ME IN LIFE, AND I WILL MOVE ACCORDINGLY. LOVE YOU BRO!
GHANA
August 21, 2013
Sarita Jordan
Mrs. Lawson, on behalf of your ex-coworkers from Pod 5 we are all sorry for your loss. God bless you and your children and we all will be praying for you to get through this storm.
August 21, 2013
We are sending you peace and comfort at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Audra Dial & Matthew Ford
August 21, 2013
Our family sends our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to Miss Natalee, and to Eric's wife and children, his father and his siblings and entire family.
Michael Bishop & Shane Thomas, and Thomas & Mariella.
August 20, 2013
Charlie Gili
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Lawson Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Eric T. Lawson US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
August 20, 2013
Marian White, Soldier's Angels,
May your memories of Eric warm your heart and bring you comfort. Eric will remain in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and respect for Sgt. Eric T. Lawson.
Blessings,
August 19, 2013
Bill and Martha Neyman - Soldiers' Angels
To the Family of Sgt. Eric T. Lawson: Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Those who have died for their country will never be forgotten. Their sacrifices will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom.
August 19, 2013
Ralph and Linda Grieco, Soldiers' Angels
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Sgt Eric Lawson. You are in our prayers during this sad and difficult time. Please know others care and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
August 15, 2013
Bridgett De Leon
You will be missed dearly friend! You were the spotlight guy who always knew how to have fun! There was never a dull moment with you! RIP to a fallen comrade who is gone but never forgotten!
August 14, 2013
Terry Rozell
To my nephew and friend I will always love you and miss you my heart is broken... You will for ever be apart of my heart, in my memoirs and always be in my . I LOVE YOU TO THE FULLEST
August 12, 2013
To Sgt Lawson's family and friends, Please accept my deepest condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort for you at this time. Thank you Sir for your service to our country. S Weeks
August 11, 2013
S. Kronenwetter
To the Lawson Family, Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one and Hero Eric, and my sincerest gratitude for his service for our country.
God Bless you Sgt. Eric T. Lawson...you will not be forgotten.
August 11, 2013
nancy shaffer
Thank you for your service, we are praying for your family. Rest in the arms of God!
August 10, 2013
S MacDaniel
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Eric will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
August 8, 2013
Darlene Hall
To the lawson and Spence Family may God bless you for you all lost. You may weep for a moment but joy comet in the morning.
August 7, 2013
Lynne Neibert
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
August 6, 2013
Rest in peace my brother, I will forever remember you.
SSG Howard H Hill
"Four Decks Deep!'
August 6, 2013
RET SFC Weir
SGT Lawson, Thank you for your sacrifice to our country. You will never be forgotten. I pray that your family, will heal as God wrap His loving arms around them.
August 4, 2013
God bless Sgt. Eric T. Lawson and his family.
August 1, 2013
M. Carpenter
To the family, friends, and military unit of Sgt. Lawson. Please, accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Eric. Grateful Americans will not forget his brave service or ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and protect our way of life. He is a true hero. May he rest in Peace and may you have comfort and healing for your loss.
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