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Jesse Buryj Obituary
Spc. Jesse BuryjSpc. Jesse Buryj, 21, of Can ton, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving in the United States Army 66th MP.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1982, in Canton, to Steve and Peggy (Merry) Buryj, and was a 2002 gradu ate of McKinley High School, where he played in the band. He served in the Canton City Youth Corps, was a paratrooper and enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school. He married his high school sweet heart, Amber Tichenor, on Oct. 18, 2003.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Amber; parents, Peggy and Steve Buryj of Canton; parents- in-law, Lori and Arthur Ham merling of Canton; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and James Sokol and nephew, Tay lor, of Canton; sisters-in-law, Erica, April, and Shavonne Tich enor, and Haley Hammerling, all of Canton; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Calling hours are Friday, 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Arnold Funeral Home, 1517 Market Ave. N., Canton. Funeral serv ices will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the 11th Street Church of God, 3026 11th St. S.W., Canton. Final resting place is St. Peter's Church Cemetery on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. Memorial contributions may be made directly to Amber Buryj to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Jesse.
(Arnold, 330-456-7291.)
www.arnoldfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Buryj
Charlie Gili
May 11, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Buryj Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2013
May 5, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jesse's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jesse will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Rachel Reed
January 22, 2013
Jesse, I always knew that you were destined to do great things from the time we were children playing together in the streets of Smith Ave n Crown Place!!! I can not believe that I just found out that you severed our country and died doing so!!! My deepest sympathies go to your family!!! As we went through elementary school together, we walked each other to and from school!!! I remember all the times we had and I regret moving away to Kentucky and away from you!!! We were just children then but when I came back to visit in 1999 you were mad at me for being pregnant at that young age of seventeen!!! We lost contact soon after but I never forgot you!!! I wished I had known of your passing when it happened but I will always remember you!!! I loved you then at a very young age and I love and respect you more now for giving your life for our country!!! Rest in peace Jesse and I will see you when I get there!!!
Love Always,
Rachel Reed
October 15, 2012
In memory of Jesse Buryj.
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj:
Always remembering Jesse. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 28, 2011
To the family of PFC Jesse R. Buryj:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj:
Please accept my remembrance of Jesse on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Patrick Ramirez
May 4, 2011
I wish to offer my sympathies and condolences to Amber, Steve & Peggy (and the entire family). I have never been in touch, in fact it's hard to think about what tomorrow means. In fact, May 5th is a very hard day for me. It's my birthday and every year I have to celebrate the only thing I can remember... and I wish it never happened. If you read this, then know that I miss him and pray for you all.
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj:
Remembering Jesse 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
Josh Watson
December 21, 2009
First I would like to thank everyone who signed this guestbook. Im literally sitting here in tears reading all the wonderful things you all have had to say. Jesse was my best friend. We used to stay up late and do dumb kid stuff and always had a blast doing it. I remember keeping his poor mother up all hours of the night and always having fun. He was a brother to me and when he passed away I almost could not go on. Ive never lost someone so close to me and I will never forget him. He was and always will be my best friend as well as an American hero. Ive never met another who was so willing to go out of his way to help others. While his death brings each of us deep sadness we shall celebrate his life which was full of wonderful memories. We will always miss you Booty and we will never forget. Love, Josh Watson
Kenna larra
October 12, 2009
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Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Peggy Childers
May 5, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj:
Jesse 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
The Summit Choral Society
November 1, 2008
In Remembrance, a tribute concert for Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Akron, Ohio.
Join the Summit Choral Society on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at historic St. Bernard Church in downtown Akron as the Masterworks Chorale presents "In Remembrance" -- a concert combining the powers of music and art to remember and pay tribute to Northeast Ohio's service men and women who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Portrait artist William Rollins will display the portraits he has drawn of these soldiers as a personal tribute to each man and woman. The families of these fallen heroes have been personally invited to attend this memorial concert with a place of honor in the audience.
For more information, visit http://www.summitchoralsociety.org
scott@karen caley
July 1, 2008
one brave man--god bless you
The Neal family
May 24, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Buryj,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Jesse ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 5, 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 Jesse, 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
March 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Buryj!
August 9, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 27, 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.
PROUD ARMY MOM
Combat Brother
July 24, 2007
AIRBORNE BURYJ! I think of you often and remember the last time we spoke, you were making me laugh while you ate my snacks from home. You always greeted me with an "AIRBORNE" and I would always answer you with "ALL THE WAY". WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Buryj and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose a fellow member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 4, 2007
May Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj, Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Buryj family.
It is an honor to pay tribute to this Brave Young Soldier, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Jesse, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
"You now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice." John 16:22
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
FELLOW POLICE OFFICER
March 23, 2007
JESSE IS A TRUE HERO, AND WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF CANTON.
Dustin Haddox
August 28, 2006
i
lived down the street from jesse. i didnt see him a lot, but when i did
he always had a smile on his face and everyone was laughing at his
jokes.i joined the canton city police corps right after he left,but i
saw him once right before he went to iraq,at an italian restaurant in
downton canton. when i heard about his death a couple years ago, i was
deeply saddened. his bravery has enouraged me and a lot of other
people,im sure. i would like to express my extreme condolences to his
family
Alecia
April 20, 2006
The ultimate sacrifice is to give up your life, your loved one did that for us all. While it is no consolation to you, please know that in no way will Jesse be forgotten. I am doing an assignment for English in which each soldier will be given a tribute so that the country they gave everything for will know how loved they were.
ROBERT ACKERMAN
November 13, 2005
As a friend of Jesse's I can say he was always an inspiration to everybody in our company. His death was hard on all soldiers, even if they didn't know him like his friends and family did. He was the kind of person if you were having a bad day he would do or say something to help you realize that it wasn't as bad as it seemed. He was a model soldier and a model son. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
ron skelton
November 2, 2005
I AM A TRANSPLANTED BULLDOG, AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HUMBLED AND MOVED BY THE STORY OF JESSE'S BRAVERY AND SACRIFICE. I READ THE STORY IN THE REPOSITORY WHEN JESSE DIED AND WAS DEEPLY TOUCHED BY ALL THE TRIBUTES, AND HIS LIFE STORY, AND FUTURE PLANS. I KNOW HOW HARD IT MUST BE TO LOSE A SON AND HUSBAND LIKE JESSE, BUT ALL I CAN DO IS SAY THANK YOU TO JESSE AND HIS FAMILY FOR HIS BRAVERY AND I PRAY THAT HIS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE WILL BENEFIT THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE USA. I THOUGHT OF JESSE AS I FOLLOWED THE BULLDOGS VICTORY OVER MASSILLON IN THE BIG GAME. HE WOULD HAVE ENJOYED THE SPIRIT AND PRIDE SO MUCH, BUT I KNOW HE FELT IT IN HEAVEN. WE NEED TO PERMANENTLY REMEMBER JESSE AND OTHER HEROES AT FAWCETT STADIUM . HIS STORY OF BRAVERY NEEDS TO BE KNOWN TO GENERATIONS OF THE FUTURE.
Thankful American Family
August 10, 2005
Pfc. Jesse Buryj is a true American Hero. My family is thankful for his courage to fight for the American way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy Donahue
August 9, 2005
Your son is a true hero to the people of the United States. God Bless.
Peg S.
August 6, 2005
I offer up my prayers for the families of our military and thank these brave men & women from the bottom of my heart.
Moses Greenberg
August 4, 2005
Pfc. Buryj is our American hero.
James Tallafuss
August 4, 2005
You son’s over seas efforts are appreciated through out the states. He will be remembered in my prayers.
Shawn O'Bryan
May 27, 2005
I am so sorry about your sons death i no how it feels to lose someone special because i lost my uncle last year over there
Rudy Jones
April 20, 2005
To the Buryj family,
I wrote to you on the 11th of the month and did not send my e-mail. I am sending it now if you would like to talk. Feel free at any time .
Thank-you
Rudy Jones
A1C Heather Conkey
April 12, 2005
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your family. Being a military member and still having two more years of service left. I fear everyday that i will have to travel over seas and do what many wonderful young men and woman do over there. I am very proud to be a military member and serve with your son, your husband, and your father. I may not of known him but i can tell you he was very brave espically signing that dotted line during these rough times. We like to do a little ritual in my workplace and honor all military members who have fallen and are close from home. Pfc. Buryj will be remebered in our hearts and your family will be in our prayers. Thank you Jesse for being so brave from the bottom of my heart.
A1C Heather Conkey Marshallville OH
Rudy Jones
April 11, 2005
The Buryj Family,
I am so sorry for your loss i just happened to punch in on the internet Names of soldiers in Iraq and it brought me to our Fallen Hero's. I was in the military also i served in Desert Storm i know what it is like to spend time on forgien lands. It is always a scary feeling but you always have your family and friends on your mind and that is what gets us through that day. A life is the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE a person can give and this is what your family member did for my family and his own family and his country so we could keep our freedom.Always remember he is your families Guardian Angle and is always with you.There are two things that no one can take away from you and one is the memories that you have and the other is the feeling of being a PROUD PARENT OR A PROUD FAMILY MEMBER OF THIS YOUNG MAN WHO GAVE HIS LIFE. P.S I am also a Res.Police Officer for the city of Cuyahoga Falls.
Take care and GOD BLESS,
Rudy Jones
Marcia Yuill
March 10, 2005
God Bless you child, you are a true military wife. Hold your head up high and be proud, your husband did his job and did it to the umpteenth degree. I know, I was once in your shoes myself. My husband was killed in Vietnam over 30 yrs ago. You will never forget but you will learn to cope and your life will move on, it has to. My husband and I were fortunate enough to blessed with a son. He is now with Special Forces, a medic...he wanted to accomplish what his father was not able to complete. The more the world changes the more it stays the same. Strange, I've just retired from police work so I know the drive your Jesse had to be a police officer. There's not another job like it.
This is the first time I have even had the courage to write this, my memories are as vivid as if it were yesterday but if the encouragement helps just a little I can make it through another hour.
For Jesse's mother, no loss is as great as that of a child...he was chosen and it was his time...it's that simple.....he was one of the best....
Have faith and may God watch over you....if for a moment, you stop and believe you feel a slight breeze.....it's only Jesse keeping watch over the ones he loves...God Bless
~ The Bloxsoms
March 2, 2005
God bless you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Amy Brearley
May 22, 2004
Jesse i just wanted to thank you for the ultimate sacrafice you gave for all of us! to jesse's family as a very close family member of CPL Brownfield i just wanted to let you know just find comfort in knowing he passed doing what he wanted to do and what he was proud of doing. thats what gets me through the hard days! and know that we have very special angels with us at ALL times!
god bless you all!you are all in our prayers!
Sue C.
May 18, 2004
To Amber, Jesse's entire family, his friends and his fellow soldiers...I am so very sorry for your loss. Jesse is a TRUE American Hero and will always be remembered as such. He will never be forgotten, and neither will any of you. You are all in the thoughts, prayers and hearts of so many at this difficult time, and I pray that that helps to bring you some peace.
To Jesse...Thank you. And may you rest in everlasting peace.
jenny
May 18, 2004
i'm so very sorry about your loss.
May 16, 2004
TO THE BURYJ FAMILY........
GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.YOUR SON WAS A AMERICAN HERO.
Theresa Tonkin
May 15, 2004
My heart goes out to all of you, Jesse Buryj family and friends. As you lay to rest one of Americas finest.A man who gave his life for us, doing what he thought was right. I to have a son, who is in the Marines and was the friend of another recent fallen Marine,Andrew Brownfield, who also died for us. I just want to say Thank you Jesse. My thoughts and prayers go to you the family. And im so sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2004
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JESSE, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. TO JESSE-THANK-YOU. YOU TRUELY ARE A HERO.
Mark Elaine & Alex Baker
May 14, 2004
You are in our thoughts and prayers your loss is your own but know that we offer our deepest sympathies.
Kathryn Coleman
May 14, 2004
To the BURYJ family: May the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you in this time when no man can comfort you. Your PAIN is felt by many of us, not to your extint but it is felt and I am SOO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I'm a mother and an American who is praying for you and thinking of you.
God be with you,
Carolyn Crossley
May 14, 2004
Some gave all
Jodi N
May 14, 2004
My deepest sympathies to your family. Your son is truly a hero for he has made the greatest sacrifice of all. May your heart be lightened by the fond memories you have of him. Bless you.
Angela Basford
May 13, 2004
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Jesse. May you find comfort in knowing that he was loved and cared for by people who never even met him, like myself. Your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Palosi Family
May 13, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to the Buryj Family.
May 13, 2004
YOU ARE A HERO. GOD BLESS YOU.
Dawn weitzeil
May 13, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very brave man for doing what he knew was right. We will keep him in our hearts forever.
Cindi Oberholtz
May 12, 2004
I'm sorry that I never had the chance to meet Jesse, but I just wanted to say "Jesse is with his creator and there is no better place to be". I'm very sorry for the families loss, but how proud they all must be! Thank you Jesse for giving the ultimate price for our freedom. You have your wings now, that will take you anywhere you want to go.
God Bless you and your family.
Matthew Floria
May 12, 2004
I'm sorry to hear the news, however I can not attend the funeral due to prior engagements with my drill weekend for the National Guard. To the family of Jesse and Amber, I send my condolences.
Steffanie Roulet
May 12, 2004
My deepest sympathies for your incredible loss. I thank you for PFC Buryj's heroic service to our country and his fellow service members. I know my words are so limited to express my thanks and my respect for Jesse's actions and my deepest heartfelt sadness for you and for our nation.
May 12, 2004
Thank You for serving our country, my prayers are with the family at this time. God Bless all of you.....
Laura and Paul Hickman
May 12, 2004
Deepest condolences to the Buryj Family.
Thank you, Jesse.
Bryan Dunkman
May 12, 2004
I was Jesse's Cabin Counselor at Camp Marengo in 1997. I am so very sorry to hear about his death. He had a great sense of humor and he was very memorable to me. I will keep your family in our prayers and the prayers of our church as well. I consider it an honor, and am blessed, to have known Jesse.
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