Master Sgt. Art Lilley aka NC_Zuk killed in Afghanistan (official information)

[Joe S.]

i cant imagine the way the family feels!!   we are praying for your family.

RIP Art! you are missed!!

[debzukin]

Rest In Peace Art Lilley             

       The Mullins

[BigDuckie]

Special Forces Prayer
__________________

Almighty GOD, Who art the Author of liberty
and the Champion of the oppressed, hear our prayer.
We, the men of Special Forces, acknowledge
our dependence upon Thee in the preservation of human freedom.

Go with us as we seek to defend the defenseless and to free the enslaved.

May we ever remember that our nation, whose motto
is “In God We Trust”, expects that we shall acquit
ourselves with honor, that we may never bring shame
upon our faith, our families, or our fellow men.

Grant us wisdom from Thy mind, courage from Thine
heart, strength from Thine arm, and protection by Thine hand.

It is for Thee that we do battle, and to Thee belongs the victor’s crown.

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. AMEN
____________________________

RIP Art

[madbob]

I only met Art one time, but he left a lasting impression on me.  If there is anything I can do for the family just let me know.

[Hooker]

Art we never met, but I hoped someday we would, that meeting will have to wait, but we shall meet.
God bless and keep you. May you spend eternity in 4 wheel low and held the loving care of our heavenly father. Thank you and your family.
 Prayers sent.

Pat

[jacks11]

Art you'll be missed by all. 

I'd looked forward to meeting you again this fall when our paths crossed in Afghanistan and finally wheeling with you next summer when we'd both be home.



De Opresso Libre

[POWERSTROKEN]

   My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family Art was a grear guy he will be missed by many.

[Tree hugger]

A Soldiers Prayer
By Heather F. Kready

Remember me as I walk away
for you I lived and died this day
And in this moment I can recall
that as I fell I still stood tall
Into the falling night I cry
tell them I love them and tell them why
I am not there to see them grow
or curb the wild oats they sow
I am the one with arms held wide
even in death not stepping aside
For god and country I am here
your pain I hold I feel your fear
Freedom is my gift to you
as I left, this price I knew
I am so cold and so afraid
and as the fear begins to fade
I think of those to follow me
to give their lives to liberty
As I taste death's embrace
I pray for strength and a bit of grace
Let me die as I have lived
leaving nothing to forgive
My eyes are heavy let me rest
I know now I have done my best

[samurota JR]

i didnt know art as much as some of the other guys but i
feel like i lost a best friend when i heard what happened,
and i will always remember how he treated me like a friend
the first time i met him.
 GOD BLESS and my prayers to art and family

[kimbo-rocks]

Such a shock like this makes me realize how precious life really is. Enjoy the time here and let those you care about feel your love. Art was a great father, husband, son, brother, friend and soldier. Sadness is felt at this loss to this earth but he is always with us in his spirit and love for the sport. Many prayers to his family for the strength that it will take to carry on until we meet him again.

[ronzukin]

 Our HEARTS and PRAYERS go out to Art and his family. HE is with the LORD today and forever. This is a very sad day indeed, but there is solace in knowing that Art will never again be put in harms way, he is in the loving sight of GOD.
 Art may your soul soar in heaven with Our Lord Jesus Christ. A Great guy and Professional Soldier you will be missed by all.

Ron

[jmdave69]

i sit here with a very heavy heart  Art knew me and help me out in a direction for my life, he really changed me and my life. i am a much better person for knowing him.   

Art, i and others will miss you brother, you were loved my so many...


Chris Davis




 

[Blue Zuki]

I don't think that anyone live life more then Art.  I'm a better person from knowing him and meeting his family. 

[weed]

Wow! just read the news, did not know Art personally but knew of him very well from the board. God bless the Lilley family and may you rest in peace Art, "and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice"   Weed and Martha

[Scott410]

From Sailor to Soldier, rest in peace and my prayer are with you and your family.
I don't know him, but I remember reading a story from him talking about selling the Popsicle and his boy crying because of it, his boy crying changed his mind and I thought it took a really good father to do that.