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PFC Jeffrey Francis Braun, 19, of Westford Rd., Stafford Springs, died Thursday (December 11, 2003), while serving his country in Iraq. Jeff was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on July 24, 1984. Jeff was a 2002 graduate of Stafford High School, where he was active in sports, including soccer, his first love, track and field, and wrestling. He was also active in music and the service corp., and worked at local businesses. Jeff was a member of St. Edward Parish where he served as a lector. He was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Iraq. Jeff touched the lives of so very many people. His unselfish nature, love of life, intelligence, enthusiasm, and desire to protect the less fortunate combined to make him a very special and unique young man. Jeff was actively pursuing his dream of building an orphanage in his birth country of Honduras and he never deviated from his goal of becoming a physical education teacher following his military service. Jeff lived an honorable life, did not shy away from the risks of serving his adopted country, and was directly responsible for helping secure our national freedom. He is a true hero. Jeff is survived by his loving parents, William E. and Meredith E. (Monti) Braun; a devoted sister, Julie Braun all of Stafford Springs; his maternal grandparents, Francis and Ruth Monti of Massapequa, Long Island, NY; an uncle and aunt, Rod and Lisa Monti; a cousin, Zoe Monti all of England; and many family members and dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Edward Church, High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Jeffrey F. Braun Fund, Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Stafford, Stafford Savings Bank, c/o Rose Roszczewski, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs has care of the arrangements.
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Justin
July 30, 2022
I served with Braun in Iraq. He was a goofy, funny great guy. Everyone loved Braun. I just want his family and loved ones to know that I still think about him a lot and he is not forgotten by the men her served with.
December 12, 2019
To the family of Jeffrey Braun:On the 16th anniversary of his passing, please know that he is still in our thoughts and prayers.
Marquis Lewis
June 6, 2017
Braun, you are not forgotten brother. We went through basic, AIT, and then jump school together.
Ben Guilmette
March 29, 2013
Thinking a lot about you this morning Jeff. You are sorely missed and not forgotten.
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August 12, 2012
To the family of Jeffrey Braun, please be aware that he is still missed, respected and honored by many.
Peggy Childers
December 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeffrey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun:
Remembering Jeffrey 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
Donna Gillette
December 27, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna
November 24, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Kenna
November 16, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun:
Jeffrey 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
In Memory of Jeffrey ~ (Debra Estep)
December 12, 2008
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 Jeffrey, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
jennifer jenkins
November 14, 2008
Braun Family,
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am and all of the Soldiers are for what your son did for our country. Although it was a long time ago, Matthew and I remember Jeff always so full of life. You have my deepest sympathy.
V/r,
Jennifer K. Seyler (Jenkins)
111th QM CO Mortuary AFFAIRS
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Jennifer Jenkins
November 14, 2008
Braun Family,
I can't tell you how much I and all of theother Soldiers appresictae what Jeff did for our country. Although we were very young, Matthew and I remember Jeff well. He will be greatly missed.
V/r,
Jennifer K. Seyler (Jenkins)
111th QM, Mortuary Affairs Company
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
the Buck family
June 14, 2008
To the family and friends of Pfc Jeffrey F. Braun, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Braun!
Adi Sutherland
January 22, 2008
Dear Braun Family
My sincerest sympathy to your overwhelming loss. Your and Jeffrey's supreme sacrifice are not forgotten.
Adi Sutherland
Ct State Coordinator
For Home of the Brave Quilt Project
sheila
August 23, 2007
Almost four years since this loss. I am teary-eyed reading the remembrances. What an incredible young man and what a loving family. My deepest sympathy to you. No doubt but that he rests peacefully.
Bliven Family
August 17, 2007
Dear Braun Family,
I realize there is NOTHING that could be said to you that could ever ease the loss that your family has endured... I wouldn't even begin to try.
I simply felt the need to convey my deepest, heart felt condolences, to those that lived nearest me...
I SIMPLY HAD TO reach out to those that lived closest to me and let their families know that the sacrifice that their SONS & DAUGHTERS have made ARE NOT, and WILL NOT be forgotten, and were not made in vain!
We gladly add your beloved son to our prayers, along with ALL of our other fallen Sons & Daughters!
God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY, and "MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU!"
PROUD UNCLE OF THREE (3) "CURRENTLY SERVING" U.S. SOLDIERS
James A. (U.S. Army)
Justin B. (U.S. Army)
Charles C. (U.S. Air Force)
.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Althea B
July 25, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Braun and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
April 30, 2007
Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
December 12, 2006
In remembrance of Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he lost his life in the service of our Country.
May Jeffrey, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Braun family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Jeffrey, will remain in your heart forever.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
William Bradley
May 18, 2006
our hearts go out to Jeff and his family
2/69 AR Regiment 3BDE,3ID
jordan hoskins
March 21, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss.It's heart-wrenching to see someone die so young i know he had his entire life to live.but just know it was his time to go. I will pray for peace into your family and continue to hope that you will have happiness and will just imagine that he is there!!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Braun family in the loss of Jeffrey. I did not know Jeffrey, 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. Jeffrey it has been 27 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Jaclyn Rothenberg
February 28, 2006
Jeffrey had a dream to run an orphanage in Hondurus. Anyone interested in getting his dream to come true...go to bluestarmothers.givingprofits.com and imagine you having a site like this...all proceeds going to the orphanage.
Jaclyn
203-502-7612
Marilyn Shores
December 24, 2003
My deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's loved ones. He will always be with you and his memories live on forever. The loss of a life is never really a loss until the person is forgotten. God Bless You!
Sandy Schneider
December 22, 2003
Dear Meredith,
I cannot tell you the heartache that I feel right now. We moved to Illinois over 5 years ago (to be closer to our kids) and I still get on the Internet to check out the happenings from the JI and Hartford Courant. When I saw the name "Braun" in the obits - I had to check it out. Here it's your son!!!!!! My heart truly aches for you. I can't imagine what a devastating time this must be. Please know that my deepest sympathy and prayers will be with you and somehow may God fill that deep void that is and will be in your heart. When we worked at TMS together, your kids were just little ones - now these many years later, your son was taken doing his duty for our country! You have reasons to be proud too - but what a difficult thing to have to go through! Love, Sandy
Kris Verny
December 20, 2003
Meri,
I just wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for you and your family and to let you know that you are all in my prayers each and every day.
Love,
Deborah Selby
December 19, 2003
My prayers and deepest condolences.
Lois Heinz
December 18, 2003
Dear Merri, Bill and Julie,
It has been a long time since I have seen your family. I remember Jeff as a small boy. It is very obvious that he had become a very special person to a lot of people. When I read that he was in the 82nd Airborne division it certainly brought back memories of my husband who also served with the 82nd. You had to be a real man to serve with the 82nd. I have no doubt that Jeff was a real man. He served his country proudly. We will never forget his bravery. He will always be in your hearts and as time goes by your open wounds will heal. Jeff is gone but he will never be forgotten. My prayer for your family is that our Heavenly Father will be with you and give you the strength to make it through this extremely difficult time. My love and thoughts are with you. Your friend, Lois
Melissa Goodell
December 18, 2003
To the Braun Family - Words seem so inadequate at this time, but I just wanted you to know that I remember Jeff from Madrigals and Show Choir with our son Chris. He was a great kid and my heart breaks for you. Last weekend Chris pulled out his pictures of the Bahama cruise he went on in his Junior year when Jeff was a Freshman. He has many great memories of Jeff. Chris really wanted to attend the service for Jeff, but unfortunately he has one last final he has to take at the same time. He wanted you to know that he will be thinking of Jeff.
God Bless you.
Melissa and Earl Goodell
Dori Young
December 18, 2003
To The Family of Jeff Braun:
Our condolences and hearfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Dori Young - Stafford Springs
Matt wilson - Ashford.
Lisa Tellier
December 18, 2003
I just wanted to give my condolences to the Braun family.Everyone at Stafford Dental was very sorry to hear of your loss.
Kim Levesque
December 18, 2003
Dear Meredith and Family,
Our condolences and hearfelt sympathies go out to you and your family.
Fred, Kim, Jen and Krista Levesque
DAVID & LIZ ADAMS
December 18, 2003
Dear Bill and Meredith, Words cannot express the pain and sorrow we feel for you and your family during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Liz and Dave Adams
Angela Harriott
December 18, 2003
Even though I haven't known Jeff aslong as all his other friends I still consider him as a close friend and someone that my heart I gave to. Even though I was going to meet him when he got home I will always know that he is in my thoughts at night and my prayers. God Bless all his friends and family.
Melinda Bliss
December 18, 2003
Ron and Melinda Bliss-Grandparents of Neil Grove-a classmate and friend of Jeff. Jeff spent many evenings are our house playing XBox with Neil who was a new student at Stafford High. He was such a nice, polite young man. Please accept our sincere condolence's.
Dee Dee Thurber
December 18, 2003
Merri, Bill and Julie
you will read some of this in a card that is coming to you - but wanted to also share here in the guest book. Bill, I briefly talked with you the other night, fumbled through my words not knowing what to say - I really did want to just let you all know you are foremost in my thoughts and prayers these days. I haven't had the opportunity to see you in a long time and our main connection over the past years has been through Christmas cards. Regardless, Merri and Bill you played such an integral part in my life from when I was about 12 until I headed off to college. I so appreciate the belief you had in my abilities back then and I know that Jeff received that and more from you. The fact that he had so many dreams that he seemingly had started to follow is a direct reflection on the parents that have been guiding him. I feel fortunate to have known Jeff's story and to have met him when he was younger and I do wish I was able to know the young man that he had become. My prayers are continuous for you during this time and though I am not physically close, I am there supporting you, hugging you and sending my love in spirit. God bless you. love Dee Dee
Jill Moulton
December 18, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family. I know there are no words to express the grief that you feel. Remember all the memories and hold on to them. They will help you get through this tough time. God Bless.
Kenneth N Blanchard Jr.
December 18, 2003
I would just like to send my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
God Bless you all,
Kenny
Jerry Pace
December 18, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief.
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