David and Lorri Wyatt
Lorri Wyatt sent me a beautiful note Monday night which sums up her feelings toward our community. As you’ll read, she is overwhelmed by the love and support you have shown since her husband, US Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Wyatt lost his life, along with four other servicemen on July 16. We must continue to support Lorri and other family members. As she says, they have a rough road ahead. Our community must never forget them. Here is Lorri’s personal message to you:
“Over the past 10 days, my life has been a whirlwind. My entire life changed in an instant. My husband David Wyatt, was an incredible man, father, and husband. He was funny, hardworking, honest, kind, loving and devoted to everyone in it. Everyone that knew David, loved him. He had a way of touching lives, without even knowing he was. On July 16th, we lost him, and our lives will never be the same.
The community of Chattanooga, the military families, and others of this great nation reached out to my family. They sent words of condolences, told us they were praying for us, sent gifts, brought and prepared food. This community has uplifted me, in ways they will never truly understand.
On Friday, the outpouring of love, support, and patriotism from everyone was miraculous. When I watched so many stand in honor of my husband, words can not express how I felt. I could feel the pain Chattanooga had felt from this loss. They stood up to this horrible act done by one man, and showed everyone, that it wasn’t lost at all, but had made us stronger. I want each and everyone of you to understand that I feel the love, the hurt, the grief you are all feeling. And for that I want to offer my condolences, my prayers, and my love.
I know that our family has a rough road ahead of us, but it gives us comfort knowing that Chattanooga showed up and respected my husband in a way that will never be forgotten. Our family will never forget the amazing and heartfelt way Chattanooga has been. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
-Lorri Wyatt
Praying for you and your family. Thankful and grateful for his service to us! I know he will be greatly missed! Again, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made and will make for our country!
Thank you Lorri for these kind words. I wish that there was more that could be done to ease your pain. Know that if there is ever anything you or the other wives need Chattanooga will be here for you
Prayers for you and your family for the coming days, that we know are filled with loss and sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms round you and raise you up in his glory. Thank you for the kind words you sent to Chattanooga, we are #Chattanoogastrong!
May God bless keep you and your family in His loving arms. I know it is going to be hard for you all but know that Chattanooga will always remember the sacrifices made by all involved. Your words mean so very much because of all you have gone through in the last few days and still want to thank Chattanooga. God Bless and Keep you and your family and know we in Chattanooga will always be thankful for the love you have shown us in this time of tremendous sorrow and for the love David showed in the career he chose. God Bless You!!!
Mrs Wyatt I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you have a special angel watching over you and your babies now. Thank you for sharing your super hero with all of us. May god bless you and your family with love and peace.
May God be with you in your days ahead…We all feel your every emotion, even though we have never met. We are so very sorry for all that has happened. Just know I feel a little safer knowing your husband is up there helping our Father to protect all of us..Please know that Chattanooga and the Marion county have you in our hearts…GOD BLESS YOU.
As a fellow scout leader it truly was an honor to serve your family for the sacrifices it has made. It truly is a honor and a blessing to bestow that little bit of time that we stood as one for your family. Forever each memorial day I will always think of this time I spent there and the sacrifices our soldiers and their families make on a daily basis. Placing the flags on those fallen soldiers has taken for me a more personal and profound meaning. This event will forever tie me as well to my new home Chattanooga.
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.I have read so much about him in the last few days and he must have been an amazing man. It is horrific that the actions of one evil person can destroy so many lives and leave so much hurt behind. I have prayed for your family since it happened and I will continue to pray. God bless you and keep you.
Having grown up as a military brat, I know this life is full of saying good-bye to friends and family. We never liked it. It was always hard. It was part of our life, last week you unexpectedly said good bye to your best friend. That does not even compare to the good byes of leaving a base or post for a time while here.
I grieve for your family in this good bye. I pray for the hope you may have of someday seeing your beloved once more. Meanwhile, I pray for God theFather’s loving arms to surround you and your family over the weeks, months and years ahead. HE is always faithful.
From a former Air Force Brat, daughter of a military wife and the mom of a soldier.
Lorri,
First, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you and your family are going through right now. My husband served with David during his time at Mike Battery (and many years ago they were actually bunk mates at MOS school). We attended his services on Friday and your family did a wonderful job sharing stories about him. I cannot get over the amount of support and love coming from so many people that day. Never in my life have I experienced anything like that and the images from that day will forever impact me. Your husband is a hero and we will NEVER forget the sacrifice he made. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you.
Lorri,
Please know that our hearts and the Chattanooga Strong Wall will Always Surround you and your family! I can’t imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling, but I know that we grieve with you as a Community. All of my sincerest condolences and love to your family. I have been a single parent and have raised my children alone for many years, and I know that the road ahead will be very difficult. Just know that we are Always here, and our wonderful city will never forget the Sacrifice your husband and the other Officers have made for our freedom!!! May the Lord comfort you, and his loving arms surround you in the days to come.
With All of Our Love,
The Andrew Family
No one can imagine the pain you and your family go through from now and day ahead, but I do. I has lost my husband too not in the way your does. Please contact the Gold Star Wives of America we are the widows/widowers whose spouse died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Only a service spouse understands the sorrow and problem of another services spouse.
Magnolia Chapter Gold Star Wives of Military Widows
Flora, L, Kernea H (706)861-0935 C (423)653-7359
Lorri, I cannot know the pain you and your family are going through , our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children now and in the future; You are correct in saying he touched lives that he never knew of, he has touched mine and all who live in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. We will never forget David or his family and during these next days , months and years ahead we will be with you in Spirit. And God, our Heavenly Father will walk this journey and carry you when you need it. Look up and claim HIS promises, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Thank your husband for his service to us and thank you for being by his side. God Bless you!
Praise God for your strength. What a wonderful legacy your husband left and what an impact for your kids to know. One person can make a difference. Thank you.
Lorri my heart is saddened from all of the family’s that have lost their loved ones. I can’t help from crying and being angery at the same time. I will keep each family in my prayers I am so sorry for the family’s and help keep Chattanooga Strong.
Dear Lorri, I cannot find the words to tell you how sorry I am for what has happened to you and your family. I was at CNC for the service that you graciously shared with us and my heart broke to see your family having to go this. I know the impact of this has probably not even begun to set in as the days go by and the hectic times slow. I just want you to know that I will be thinking of you and praying for God to give you the strength to cope. Also, I know that I am not alone in wanting you to know how much we appreciate your sharing of stories and pictures to allow us to know what kind of a person your husband was. Your kind words to us, as you go through your grief, is unbelievable. Thank you again.