In Memory of Carroll ‘Lex’ Lefon – Guinness – For Strength!

In memory of Carroll 'Lex' Lefon - Guinness - For Strength!

 Tonight is  a night of remembrance.

Many around the United States and most likely quite a few overseas are raising a bottle or a glass in memory of someone many never had the chance to meet in person.  Carroll “Lex” Lefon was lost to us earlier this week when the fighter jet he was flying crashed at NAS Fallon.  Whisper, a guest blogger, has kindly published a post so that friends and family can leave tributes and eulogies in the comments.  There are currently 1,225 comments.  Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, has even sent a personal note which Whisper posted as well.

I stopped and picked up some Guinness (for strength!) on the way home so that I could toast Lex from here in Vegas.  Many others are doing the same thing in pubs, bars, taverns, and their own homes and have connected on Facebook to share the time.

Thanks and prayers are still going out from here in Las Vegas.  They’re being sent for Lex, for his family, friends, and colleagues.  We’re much better for having known him.

PS – Steve here in Las Vegas has posted a list of tributes to Lex over on his blog.  Please consider stopping by and looking through the links.