Jeremy R. Shank Obituary

My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved son and brother. I believe my son was deployed with Schofield Barracks at this time. My own son was KIA in Afghanistan, 2010. It never gets easier. Love and prayers for his entire family ❤. Please reach out to me if you want to.

Joyce Turner
American Gold Star Mother
SSG Shaun M Mittler
KIA July 10, 2010 - OEF
[email protected]

Not forgotten

To the family and friends of CPL Jeremy Shank, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I do not know you I just wanted to share the following… Yesterday I participated in the ‘7th Annual Cpl Christopher G. Scherer Run' in Northport, NY'. This was the first time I signed up for the 4 mile run that is held in honor of Cpl Christopher Scherer and all the men and women who have given their lives in service. On each runners bib number there were four names listed of soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice. At the end of the race after passing the finish line, each runner rang a bell four times in honor of each of the names on their bib. So... I just wanted to share that CPL Jeremy Shank was one of the soldiers that was named on my running bib. Therefore, thought you may like to know about this event and how each solider that sadly died in Operation Iraqi Freedom was honored.
"May our fallen heroes never be forgotten."

As we traveled through Missouri we saw your son's name and looked him up on google. Our prayers to you as you mourn your son. He sounds like a remarkable young man. I will remember his name.

September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Hey, Shank. It's been four years, eight months, and twenty-five days since you started guarding Heaven's streets. It still doesn't seem real. Yesterday was Memorial Day. I meant to post then, but I just didn't get to it. Sorry 'bout that. Once again, though...thanks. For everything.
All my love.

Jeremy is not forgotten, I hope it can bring a small amount of comfort to your family.

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there us injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

I AM WRITING THIS TO THE FAMILY OF JEREMY. I WAS STATIONED AT BALAD IRAQ 332ND MEDICAL SQUADRON, WHERE I WORKED AT THE HELICOPTER PAD. MY NAME IS RONALD GUSTAFSON MSGT RETIRED. I CARRIED JEREMY IN FROM THE HELICOPTER TO OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. I DID NOT KNOW JEREMY BUT HE DIED FIGHING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND MY BASE IN IRAQ. MY WIFE RENEE AND I VISIT THE IRAQ/AFGHAN MEMORIAL WALL IN MARSIELLES IL EVERY YEAR. I SEE JEREMY'S NAME ON THAT WALL AND I REMEMBER HIS YOUNG FACE, THE FACE OF A SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. GOD BLESS JEREMY AND HIS FAMILY.

I SERVED WITH SHANKS I WAS HIS SQUAD LEADER HE WAS A BRAVE AND FUNNY SOLDIER I LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER AND I WISH THE FAMILY THE BEST GOD BLESS YOU

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank:
Remembering Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hi, my name is Joe Vaughn. My dad was Lt Col Paul Vaughn's uncle. I was looking up Paul's gravesite, when I found Jeremy's obituary. I don't believe we ever met at Paul & Sophie's house. But I just wanted to offer my condolences, even though they are a few years late and to say how honored I am to know that the Vaughns are still serving our country. SSgt Joe Vaughn USAF

Hi my name is kyle and i am from the greatest country in the world. and i want to thank you, your family and your son for making the ultimate sacrifice. I want you to know Jeremy will always be in my heart.

Just wanted to take some time and thank you for your services !!!!!!!!

thanks for all that you did for us! there is no greater sacrifice!

To the family of Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank.
Jeremy will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of those he gave his life to protect. He and you will be in my prayers. He will be remembered by all, especially on this day. my thanks to jeremy, and my sympathy to you.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Dear family of Jeremy Shank,
i do not know Jeremy personally or really know anything about him at all but i am truly sorry for your loss. I am 17 years old and seeing something like this where someone only 1 year older than me is brave enough to fight and die for our country is just amazing. i am truly honored that he did this for us and i hope all of you feel the same way. Thank you very much for letting him do this. He will be remembered forever in the hearts of many.
-Clark Miller

To the family of Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank:
Jeremy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely,
Kenna

Dear Shank Family,

My name is Kayla Ellis, and I am 16 years old. You do not know me, and I do not know you. I found this tribute to Jeremy because of an assignment for school. We were supposed to find a Missouri soldier who had been killed in war and write a reflection or our reaction to the website. I had not thought much of the assignment, but then again I never would have believed that I would find someone two years older than I am that had died in war. When I found Jeremy and saw that he was only 18 years old it brought tears to my eyes and I did not even know him. I had intended on just reading a couple things that people had wrote, but instead I read every page. I even feel like I know Jeremy personally. I am sorry for your loss, and I will be praying for your family everyday.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Jeremy, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Hey my name is Sgt.James Bishop i was in charge of Cpl.Shank when he was Deployed with me.He was a strong soldier and like a little brther to us all whom he worked with.I just wanted to tell the family I am sorry for there loss and I miss him alot as well.May GOD be with him and his family take care.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Shank!

Jeremy was a good guy. Him and my brother were best buds. They hung out quite a bit, and I still can't believe that Jer is gone. To the Shank Family, everyone of Jackson loved him, and Mike is taking care of things. I know that doesn't really help, but it may do something. Words can't describe what I felt when we got that phone call. I burst into tears and wouldn't talk to anyone. But he's with God in heaven, and I can garuntee you that he's having a blast, and can't wait to spend time with you again.

Father God, please protect the Shank family. Be with them through everything, for I know of their hardships and know they need strength. Lord, please keep them in Your loving arms, and please, Lord, please, help them to remember that You took another warrior angel home to live with you in paradise, and that they will see him again once they reach our final destination. All this I ask in Your most holy and gracious name. Amen.

Shank family: I realize my name among many others may not mean much, but you know me, and you know how much this effected all of us. All i can say is to leave everything in God's hands. He WILL protect you and give you strength.
God's blessings always,
Adrienne Sladek

To the Shank family, you don't know me, but I wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss. I myself served in Iraq from September 2005 to November 06. I know that the pain is unbearable, and I am saddened that I am writing in another guest book. Three of my "Brothers" were killed on 04May06 and I feel the pain that you are going through. Just know that God is taking care of your son, and that he is always with you.

Bless you Shank family for all you are going through right now. I know God hears your prayers, and even though it may look dark, the light will shine for you. God Bless your son Jeremy for serving, I support all troops. For they are our past, present and future. You are in my prayers. God be with you. Proud daughter of a Veteran.

My heart goes out to the family, for which Jeremy sacrificed for the well being of us at home. He is gone but not forgotten. He is an inspiration to us all. God bless

My name is Chris Pinto I new Jeremy very well he was my best friend we attended basic training togather. Then after we were assigned to 1-21 infantry. Jeremy and I volunteered to deploy to Iraq with 2-27 infantry in August of 2006.When Jeremy fell it was a horrible loss and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the shank family.people need to know he was a great soldier and he loved every minute of it and he gave his life for his conviction in my eyes he was a hero but more then that he was a soldier and a best friend I miss you bro.

im very sorry for your loss. my name is Jeremy Shank and im absolutly being serious. im am currently serving in the navy right now. i just happened to look up my name to see what came up and i was amazed to find that a soldier had the same name as my own. i hope the best for your family. i will continue to pray everyday for the fallen in Iraq. my love and regards. Jeremy Shank

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Shank and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Just reminding you that a day does not go by that I do not think of Jeremy and the connection he and my husband had before both of their lives were taken in Iraq. My prayers go with your family.

Sheila Wetherbee wife of Darrell Wetherbee

To the Shank Family, I just wanted to say we haven't forgotten what you gave for our freedom. Our prayers are still going up for you each.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

My name is Betty Nielsen and I would like to honor the family of Jeremy Shank with a quilt made with loving hands to honor your beloved son. The quilt is a gift to honor your beloved son. I'm working on it now and would be honored to send it to make sure that you use your quilt to give you comfort. For those that know of other fallen soldiers families that still have yet to receive a quilt to honor their beloved please contact me so I will make sure you recieve one. Your pain is one that unless we walk your shoes we really dont' know what you are going through and will continue to go through. We are here for you in your time of grieving with prayers and kindness. We know we can not take your pain away for lossing a child that pain never goes away but we hope that just maybe knowing that we care we make a different. Hopefully knowing that your beloved son will never be forgotten. We pray that you will continue to grow strong for the sake of the rest of the family and for the sake of your beloved son that gave it his all. Please know that we do care and honor all those that gave of themselves for us all. God bless America and God bless you.

My sincere condolences to Jeremy's family and friends. I spent this first morning of 2007 reading the New York Time's list of the service men and women who died in Iraq in 2006 and was particularly struck by the 2 18 year old men who were killed. That is so very young. I thank you for Jeremy's service.

Dearest family of Jeremy~
I was filled with grief when I heard of Jeremy's death and I continue to be filled with a pit o sorrow deep within my heart. I didn't know Jeremy very well, I had met him once or twice while I was visiting family in Hawai'i. I found this site and I really just wanted you to know that you are not alone in your acts of grieving and although I didn't know Jeremy very well, I know whenever something horrible happens to someone close to you, it helps so much just to know that someone prays for you and your family and friends every night before they go to bed. And in this instance, that person is me. You don't know me, and I certainly don't know you, but I share your greif, along with everyone who greives for similar reasons. I think I somewhat understand what you're going through, and I know you find that hard to beleive and I know I hate it when people tell me the they understand. I just want to tell them to go away and leave me to my own greif, even though deep down, grief is better off to be shared. Once you know someone cares about you, someone you don't even know, the world seems at peace, even though it is hardly so. May God bless you and your family and I'll let you know that I pray and cry for you and everyone who knows or knew someone who fought so bravely in Iraq and the surronding areas. We shall make sure they didn't die in vain. It is our duty.
Please remember that there are so many people in this world that love you so much and you don't even know them. Never give up trying to fill the hole in your hearts. I never did.

God bless the Shank family for their loss. I was one of the medics here with PFC Shank. I want you to know we did all that we could. God be with our fallen brother and those he left behind. We will always remember

My heartfelt sympathy to the Shank family in the loss of Jeremy. I did not know Jeremy, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Jeremy you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

dear shank family,
you dont know me but i was best friends with jeremy along with christopher pinto who was his best best friend we went to basic training together (2nd platoon warhawks) i am just now hearing about what happened and i am in tears it kills me knowing that i couldnt be there i feel like its my fault like i couldve saved him like none of it wouldve happened if i was there it really truly breaks my heart i miss him and he will never be forgotten if you would like to contact it would be greatly appreciated you will be greatly missed jeremy i love you man i will pray

Dear Shank Family,
You dont know me but i recently lost my cousin Phil in iraq. i miss him so much my thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this tough time about losing Jeremy

DEAR SHANK FAMILY, YOU DON'T KNOW ME AND I DIDN'T KNOW JEREMY BUT WE ARE TIED TOGETHER WITH THE SAME HEARTACHE.MY BROTHER SSG MICHAEL DEASON WAS KIILED IN IRAC THE WEEK BEFORE YOUR SON AND I KNOW THAT READING THESE WONDERFUL MESSAGES IN THE GUEST BOOK HELP MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.MY BROTHER AND YOUR SON ARE HEROES AND THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED AND MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

First I would like to say that I am deeply sorry this has happened to Jeremy and your family. My heart cries for you at this time.

My husband, Darrell Wetherbee, was in Iraq at the time, and deeply affected by Jeremy's passing. I will not say anymore here - but know that I would love to talk with your family. There are some things I would like to share with you about Jeremy and my husband. ...But when you are ready.

Darrell himself was shot and killed by a sniper shortly after Jeremy left us.

Your family is in my prayers. I am very proud of your son.

Mrs. Darrell Wetherbee

I never met Jeremy but my brother deployed with him. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.

N.T.

Dear

Shank Family and Ashley,

We have never met Jeremy, but feel connected as our son is stationed at

Schofield Barracks and too was deployed to Iraq this summer. We wanted

to send our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time and to

let you know that each of you is in our thoughts and prayers. May God

comfort and bless each of you.



Love and prayers from our family to your

family,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I did not know your son personally but my heart still goes out to you and your family.

To the Family of Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

Dear shank family:

my husband is a wolfhound serving in irak(c-company)we are praying for your son,may god give your son glory and that god gives you

support and strenght to continue .



from family Diaz...

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

I was one of over 200 Patriot Guard Riders who attended the funeral yesterday. I am still in shock from the experience. I can not shake the memories out of my head. If you never saw an entire town standing on the sidewalks and in their yards, you have mised an awesomne site.



Words can't bring Jeremy home alive. Yet I sure hope the sight of all of us, whether PGR or local, who took time to stand for you; was enough to give you even one second of time where something else crept in and took hold besides grief.



It was an honor to serve you, and we will be here for you.





HM1 (AW) USN (RET)

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iwouldliketosaythati-am sorry about the lost of your son jeremy iknow what its like i lost my son last year in afghanistan and iknow just how you feel and what you are going thou it helps to know that some body else has gone thou it and we must rember the good times to see us thou the bad times and to go on in life as they want us to its hard at first but each day gets a little easier it may not seam that way right now but it does you have our sympathy and our prayers are with you and your family

I am so very sorry about your lost. My brother William Baldwin is in the Army and when I heard about what happed, I wanted to reach out to your family from ours and let you know how truely we feel your pain. God bless you and keep you. Your family is in our thoughts.

To the family of an American Hero, Jeremy Shank

Our nephew is also serving with the 2/27th IN. Not a day goes by that my heart just aches.

As we recognize that the loss of your son is truly a tragedy for all of us in America, we admire Jeremy for being an ultimate soldier.

We are thankful for your son's service to our country, more than words can say.

Dear Jeremy Shanks Family:

My thoughts go out to your family.I was a friend of Jeremy's and he will be truely missed. He was loved by alot of people! I'm praying for all of you!-Lacey

Dear Shank Family,

My son is a Wolfhound serving in Iraq (C-Company). We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your son was a fine young man and truly a hero. He will be missed.

We don't know you. As Americans we share in the grief of your loss. He looks like such a wonderful young man. We went through the Viet Nam war, my husband being USAF retired, we were lucky. I am sure your son has a special place in heaven and you will be reunited there. God bless all of you at this very sad and difficult time.

JoAnn

God bless your family. He is a hero for all of America! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Thank all the men and women who are over there protecting our freedom. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless your family and Jeremy!

My sincerest sympathies to all Jeremy's family and friends. I am a friend of his cousin, Noah, and he has shared his memories of Jeremy since childhood. Words cannot adequately express the depth of my compassion for your loss. God speed, Jeremy!

I am just an on-line reader. May the family rely upon the greatest source of comfort. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.

To Jeremy's Family,

Please except our heartfelt sympathy for your overwhelming loss.Our grandson ,Eliot Scott, is also a Wolfhound serving with the 227.

We send our love and prayers.

Ken & Leola Doerge

My son served his country as a U.S. Marine. He was in Afghanistan and Iraq. He as well as all of the military men and women are Proud to serve and protect all of us back here in the good ole U.S.A. I can't say that I know how you feel losing a loved one like that...because my son came home. Just know that this military mom is very Proud of ALL our men and women serving where ever they are. God Bless You All.

My prayers are with you during this time.

To the family of Jeremy,

I'm one of the loadmasters who had the honor of carrying Jeremy part of the way home. Having lost a son of my own, I understand how you are feeling right now and spent the entire flight thinking about what you are going through. Even though my crew and I never knew him, his loss affected us greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your life. He is someone none of us will ever forget.

To Jeremy's Family

Our Hearts are with you. We pray that God's peace will embrace you, and give you strength.

I am just an on-line reader, but I'd want you to know that I am sorry for tremendous lost and I am sure your hearts are aching. Look to the Lord, who never make mistakes, and allow him to guide you. My deepest and sincere sympathy.

My condolences to your family...

He will always be a Hero.....



From Fromer Illinoisian,& Marine Mom.......

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeremy and all of you. What greater love than to sacrifice your life for others. A hero in your midst.

HERE IS TO OUR HEROS, May god bless and Thank you

God Bless Jeremy for serving our country. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time of loss.

My name is Stacey Brown, I am the mother of Joseph Bennett who is also in A/co. Our children are the brightest light we are given and there are no words for the loss of a child. I hope you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and your son will never be forgotton. May God keep you close in this very dark time.

Hi, I am Renee Baldwin, the wife of William David Baldwin. I really hate that this has happen. I have been putting off signing this because what can one say for something so horrible and hurtful. I don't know you or Jeremy but I don't need to know you to feel a piece of the pain. It put fear in me like never before. I just couldnt look my kids in the eyes for a day or so when I heard of this. I am so very sorry and please know that I am now and will forever be grateful that he was there for me and my three girls and to have the back of my husband. Our hearts are with you.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I did not know Jeremy, but his memory has touched me. I am glad that he has made it home. He is a true hero and will not be forgotten.

Hi my name is Tasha, the wife of Ryan Boykin. When I got the notice about your loss I cried because I because I can't imagine the emotions you must have right now... There is nothing I could say to fix what has been done but know that prayers are with you and support is always here.

To the Family of Pfc. Jeremy Shank



Our son, Austin Moreton is a 2/27 Wolfhound and although our paths have never met, we want you to know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile again. Always remember, God is always in your corner at a time like this~you are never alone. God will give you strength to carry on. Jeremy is a hero in everyone's heart. With our Deepest Sympathy, Rick, Stephanie and Austin Moreton, Sabina, Ohio

Thank you for the ultimate sacrafice. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jeremy will never be forgotten.

MY NAME IS TINA NANGAUTA. WIFE OF EDDIE NANGAUTA. MY HUSBAND IS ALSO A 2-27 WOLFHOUND. OUR DEEPEST SIMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JEREMY SHANK. WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY THE GOOD LORD HELP GUIDE YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.

Dear Shank Family,

Our family would like to assure your family that we have been praying for you and trust that God's peace and love will comfort you in your time of great loss. Though we have never met face to face we share your grief in the loss of your precious Jeremy. My son-in-law served with Jeremy, his name is (Sgr. Michael A. Flores)His wife Amanda, infant son Christian, brother-in-law Jason and myself feel honored to consider you as extended family, and we thank you for Jeremy's service to our country and family.

I didn't know Jeremy but want to pass on how deeply grateful my family is for brave young men like him who are willing to give the ultimate for our freedoms. Please don't ever feel that he died in vain as there are many more supporters of men like your son than distractors, it just seems the latter are louder at times. God bless you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shank family during this very difficult time. Jeremy will be missed and never forgotten.

My step-son Ricky Tester is with the Wolfhounds, in the C-Company. His father and I would like to say we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Rick and Susan Tester

My brother, PFC Andrew Holt, is also a 2/27 Wolfhound. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you, your family, and his fellow Wolfhounds in this time. May God Bless you.

Dear Shank Family,

You do not know me. Nor did I know Jeremy. My young nephew is serving in the same unit which Jeremy served. My son just returned from his deployment with the 101st Airborne.

My deepest sympathies are with your family. I will remember you in my prayers as the Lord reminds me.

I consider Jeremy a hero. He gave the ultimate sacrafice for his country. I'm sure you are very proud of him and his courage.

Jim, Deb, Christopher and Nathan; Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We we're extremely sad to hear about Jeremy. He was such a sweet boy and we enjoyed him so much. There is no way that we could ever forget Jeremy's polite nature and beautiful smile. He was a good boy and a good friend to Joey. He will always be remembered and he will always be loved.

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Sincerely,
Jodi, Mark, Joey, Ben & Jacob Cruse

Hi, my husband is also a 2-27 Woulfhound. Please accept our condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Lord comfort your hearts in this difficult time.

I didnt know Jeremy but my uncle Chris did. I am sorry for your lose and want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

To The Shank Family;



Jeremy has been and always will be an inspiration to the men of 2-27 Infantry, WOLFHOUNDS. As his Battalion Commander, I have seen first hand how his sacrifice has served as a rally cry for the men of this command. I am truly honored to serve in his memory and his dedication to duty has made this incredible unit even more united in a common bond.



The Shank Family will always be part of this Wolfhound Family. Nothing I say will ever fully maked up for the loss of this exceptional young man. I only hope and pray that you can find peace in the fact that he died doing something he loved and around people who equally loved him.



Forever Grateful;

Drew Meyerowich

My deepest sympathy to the family of Pfc. Jeremy Shank. My prayers are with Pfc Shank and the family. God Bless

Hi i'm sorry ,I thought Jeremy was in my husbands company, But hes not.

But may god still be with you and the family.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

My prayers go out to you and your family. My husband is in the same company, but never knew him personally.

May god be with you guys.

To all who know and love Jeremy Shank.

My son is in the 2-27th and he knew Jeremy.

My family and I are so sorry for your loss. I hope that during this challenging and difficult time, you are able to somehow find peace in your sorrow and that your grief is consoled.

May you be filled with the wonderful memories of your loved one and find the strength to move forward.

GOD BLESS JEREMY AND ALL HIS LOVED ONES.

To the family of Jeremy Shank:



Our son-in-law is a Wolfhound over there now too and we feel tremendously sorry about your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. He was a good soldier and an asset to our batallion. He will be missed.

Hi my name is PFC Lyons. I am in the same company as Shank and he will be missed! We love you bro!

Hi, my name is Michelle and my two sons are Kenneth and Nathanial. We didn't know Jeremy personally but my Husband David was in the same Company. We are sorry for your loss and our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Jeremy's Family, his Girlfriend, and all his Friends.

Our son Kevin is in the 2-27th, and a mortar, also. As fellow Missourians, we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and your family as you remember and celebrate Jeremy's life in the coming days.

hi my name is stacy davids. my husband is also in 2-27 wolfhounds. im so sorry for you loss. you will be in our prayers. we all are so proud of him for he bravery and for fighting for the united states army. god bless you and your family

To the family and friends of Jeremy. My husband is also a 2/27 Wolfhound serving in Iraq. Please accept my condolences for your loss. As the past several days have gone by, I have heard one wonderful story after another about Jeremy. Please know he was loved by all who knew him and was very much a part of the wolfhound family. He will truly be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.