Sergeant Terry Jay Lynch
Sergeant Terry Jay Lynch, 22 of Shepherd, was killed on June 29, 2009, while serving his country in Afghanistan, when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle. Our country lost a dedicated and conscientious soldier. Terry had earned many decorations and awards.
Terry was born to Robyn and Charlie Lynch on November 14, 1986. He attended school in Shepherd and enlisted in the Army shortly after his graduation.
Terry was an energetic and inquisitive child who had many fun trips and adventures with his parents and siblings including a trip to Australia, where his mother grew up. His spirit and love of fun endeared him to his many friends.
We’ve lost a wonderful young man with so much promise never to be realized. Terry, we pray you know how proud we are of you and your service, and how sad we are that you are no longer with us in this life.
Terry was preceded in death by his dear mother, Robyn and his brother and best friend, David. He is survived by his loving father, Charlie; his sweet sister Kristin and brother-in-law, Frank. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in Minnesota and Australia.
Terry, you were an inspiration and a kind soul who gave your all. We love you now and forever.
A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Parish, 226 Wicks Lane. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, also at St. Bernard’s. The casket will be closed. Rite of Committal with military honors will be held at Shepherd Cemetery following a lunch at the church. The procession will be leaving the church promptly at 1:30 P.M.
Memorials may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-3517 (www.pva.org); or to the DAV, 2345 King Ave. W, Billings, MT 59102.
Remembrances
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May God bless and be with you as you suffer your pain and loss. If there were words that could ease your pain, I'd find them. Please remember you are in my prayers. Rachael Derry
The staff at the Boothill Inn & Suites offer our deepest condolences to the family of Sergeant Lynch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please be assured that we do not take Sergeant Lynch's service to his country and this ultimate sacrifice for granted. We live in the land of the free -- because of the brave.
Shelli Mann
General Manager
Every time we see an American Soldier -
We will remember Terry.
Every time we see our flag blowing freely in the breeze -
We will thank Terry.
We call ourselves blessed to have had this fine young man a part of our lives and our family.
The boot prints that he left on our hearts will never fade.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Deb J.
There is simply no way to adequately say thank you for your ultimate dedicated service to our country. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Terry.
Tex & Sheri Carpenter
I offer my condolences to the family of Sgt. Lynch, who gave his all that we might enjoy or freedom. He is a true American Hero.
Bill Anderson
District 11 Commander
American Legion of Montana
Charlie and Kristin,
We were blessed and honored to have your family as friends and neighbors and we have many fond memories of Terry and all of the mischief Jamie and Kindra shared with Terry, David and Kristin. Words cannot convey our heartfelt condolences for you on the loss of Terry. We will keep you in our prayers and Terry's memory in our hearts.
Jim and Pam Kern
Charlie & Kirsten,
We were able to see the funeral with a video from the Billings Gazette today. Our hearts break for you. He was certainly a son to be proud of, Charlie. I wish we could have been there in person, but long trips are impossible at this time. You have been in our thoughts & prayers ever since we heard the sad news. All our love, Aggie & Ivan
Hello:
My name is Laura. I live in Marseilles, Illinois, where we have the
annual Freedom Run with tens of thousands of motorcycles riding into
town for a wonderful memorial of the fallen soldiers in the war. At
that time, I purchased a dog tag, as my husband and I do every year,
and I received the dog tag for Sgt. Terry Jay Lynch. I just wanted
to let you know I will be saying a prayer for him and your family
today. Without people like Sgt. Lynch, I would not be able to have
the freedoms I have and walk my children down the street. Thank God
for him for helping make our Country great!
God Bless,
Laura White