Major crisis mode: i have the latest edition of Ubuntu, and i was checking it out, and mistakingly deleted the wireless icon from the panel. When i tried to add it back that specific icon that lets me get onto the internet was not a part of the network choices, instead there were other network applications, which did not work well or at all, with respect to getting online. I have scoured the entire ubuntu OS looking for my lost wireless icon, if anyone was in this same position and solved it, your wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks!

I am not where I can test but try running "nm-applet"

It's called the "nm-applet" and it is part of the notification area.
Add the "notification area" applet and restart.