As part of our remembrance weekend for our fallen heroes, one of our team members would like to share his story. Today is in memory of Staff Sgt. Dwayne Lewis is remembered by his former squad member, Master Sergeant B.G..
Master Sergeant B.G. is an E-6 veteran who now serves as a Sales Associate at SecureIt Storage. He remembers meeting Staff Sgt. Lewis or “Lew” immediately after joining their unit. “Lew was impossible to miss because of his sheer size,” but it wasn’t just his physical presence; Lew had a magnetic personality and the kind of spirit that naturally draws others in.
If you’ve ever felt someone’s presence and gravitated towards them, this was Lew. He was magnetic and that made it easier for the unit to bond and get inline. You just knew you could always count on and trust Lew.
Lew immigrated to the United States from the Caribbean island of Grenada at age nine and always aspired to serve this great country. He tragically lost his life on February 27, 2006 in a fierce firefight near Baghdad, Iraq. Known among his peers as someone who consistently placed the needs of others above his own, Lew’s loss deeply impacted everyone who knew him. This included his wife Sgt. April Foster Lewis who is also an Iraqi war veteran.
Reflecting on the lasting influence Lew had on him, Master Sergeant B.G. emphasizes the importance of expressing love and appreciation to those closest to us. “Lew taught me to always let your loved ones know exactly how you feel. Life can change in an instant, and you might never get another chance,” Master Sergeant B.G. shared.
If Master Sergeant B.G. could deliver one final message to Lew, it would be brief but powerful: “We’ll take it from here.”
Lew is the embodiment of an American hero. He may not have been born here, but he loved the USA enough to give his life for his adopted country and to protect his fellow Americans. For his sacrifice and his love of America, we recognize him this Memorial Day weekend.
