Dear Phyllis,
I can't believe it has been a year already.  I wanted you to know that we dedicated the last Veteran's Dinner in May at the Elks in memory of Lee.  He was a fine Elk and a good friend.  In his honor, we had the Tucson Mens Chorus come in and sing for the blind veterans.  When they sang 'God Bless America' as an encore, there was not a dry eye in the house. I have a constant reminder of him in my kitchen. I bought his curio cabinet and a wine decanter and glasses set from the sale.  I also picked up several copies of Billy Killdeer while there. His words will live on because of his writing.  We send our love and prayers to you and hope that you are doing well. When you are in Tucson again, please stop by the lodge and visit. 
Tucson East Elks #2532 Veterans Committee

Sorry to hear about Lee.  Was out of town when you called.  Thoughts & prayers with you & your family.

My deepest sympathy and prayers to Lee's family during this time of loss. I knew Lee through his writing and publisher and had the pleasure of working with him on several of his covers. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

My sympathy and condolences to Phyllis and to Lee's family. I only knew Lee through working with him on his writing projects, but considered him a friend as well as a colleague. He will be greatly missed. As long as his words are shared through his books, he shall not be forgotten.

I will truly miss Lee. He was one of the first people I met at WWA way back when. I will also miss him in our Monday night online chats.  I'm so glad I was able to stay around for the wedding when Lee married Phyllis. I do remember that day.

Phyllis, so sorry you lost the love of your life. I do remember telling him I don't remember him being so happy when I met you that alumni weekend at Cedar Lake Academy. God bless you as you go on without your favorite author. Hugs and prayers are coming your way.

I will miss you calling me up at all hours to talk about the latest book you were writing, the old westerns you loved to watch, and for your vest of life.....Love you very much and I will miss you

Uncle Lee,
I will miss your calling me up to tell me off the latest book you were writing, the old westerns that I haven't seen and you choose to have me watch them late at night, the yelling at Lacey and I for being in the hot tub longer than we should have been. I know that you loved me in your own way. I will miss you and I did love you very much.

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Baldwin. May God surround you all with comfort. Psalms 37:11

He was a good man, a fellow writer, and a friend. I will certainly miss him.

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." I will miss my friend. Phyllis, I look forward to becoming yours. My heart goes out to you and prayers for comfort go up for you.

Phyllis, Lee gave you what I feel have been the best years of your life!  You were loved and appreciated!

Cousin to cousin we'll always be, Special friends from the same Baldwin Family Tree. 
My condolences to your entire family. It's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrows. We will  be seeing each other again soon in God's Beautiful Garden.

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Leon aka Lee Eli Baldwin

25 May, 1935 – 25 September, 2012

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