Lynda Louise Peralta

I was blessed to be among the few to last speak to my sister. She had a good and delicate heart and was there when she could to comfort anyone in need. Sometimes not everything was as it seems but she believed she was doing the right thing at the time, right or wrong. Her desire to achieve took her places many people dream of going.

She is in a better place now, rest in peace.

I miss you so much auntie ❤️ I think of you so often and I’m honored to have some of your plants to care for. The orchid you gave me (to rehab) in 2021 has been slowly but surely growing and I’m so proud of her progress. She’s been [affectionately] named Lynda. Love you, miss you, and hope you’re enjoying being the angel you’ve always been ❤️❤️

Back in 2013, Lynda's niece, Dani, was working at a school that was conducting interviews with veterans and delivered them to the Library of Congress on a class trip to DC. Here is Lynda's 40-minute interview. It's a little quiet, so turn the volume up. Enjoy!

Thanks for the contribution, Dani!
https://www.loc.gov/resource/afc2001001.94536.sr0001001

Lynda was always kind and caring. She was soft spoken yet had a way of accomplishing so much and leaving a positive impact on many lives.

While I was trying to find the one where we were hugging at your retirement, I came across this gem of a med group photo with you instead!

LTC Peralta, I have this memory of you where Erik and I were driving you to Burbank airport, and you told him he needed to shake a tail feather. Love it!

I considered you one of my military aunties. You were supportive, intuitive, believed in love and light, and in angels. Now you are one of them looking over us. I enjoyed our time together. Know you were loved by us, and are missed.

TSgt Adriatico-Westad

I had the honor and privilege serving with LTC Lynda Peralta for over 15 years.
Shel was not only a leader in the ranks but also a friend and mentor to countless comrades
who had the privilege of serving alongside her.
Sometimes in life you find a special friend who changes your life just by being part of it. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times.
If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on. Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you everything is going to be okay and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.
Goodbye just means the memories become more meaningful each day.
Since Lynda’s passing I have had hummingbirds sighting every day.
To some, sighting a hummingbird signals that challenging times are over and healing can begin. To others, these tiny fliers are an inspiring sign of hope and good luck. Hummingbirds also can have a spiritual significance and mean the spirit of a loved one is near.

You will be so missed.

Lynda is and will always be our guiding light... ALWAYS there when you need her, ALWAYS loving and supportive no matter what you're going through... ALWAYS willing to lend a helping hand and AWAYS willing to give AMAZING advise... Lynda's LOVE is tucked inside each and every one of us, we carry it wherever we go, and it will always be available whenever we need it... Lynda is now free and watching over us, our BEAUTIFUL ANGEL in heaven and our eternal guiding light... We love you Lyn, with all our HEARTS...

May our AES sister fly high, pain free. Rest in Peace Lynda. My condolences to her family and friends. 🦋💔🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

I didn't have the privilege of knowing Lynda, but I met Maria on her flight to Phoenix. Even though she smiled I could sense sadness, she told me about her Mom and I felt empathy, for I'd lived a similar experience. Lynda's warmth, wit and joy of life was surely passed on to her children. May those wonderful memories
comfort you.