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John Tipton Obituary
Capt. John E. Tipton, 32, formerly of Collinsville, Ill., born Friday, May 14, 1971, in Soeul, South Korea, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Capt. Tipton was a U.S. Army infantry officer,
company commander of Headquarters Company 1/16 Infantry. He had been serving in Iraq since early September 2003.
Surviving are his wife, Susannah R., nee Esterlein, Tipton of Fort Riley, Kan., whom he married Aug. 3, 1996; his parents, Dwight E. and Kyong S. Tipton of Fort Walton, Fla.; a son, Austin Tipton of Fort Riley, Kan.; a daughter, Kaitlyn Tipton of Fort Riley, Kan.; a sister, Becky (Troy) Linberg of Fort Walton, Fla.; a brother, Harry Tipton of Fort Walton, Fla.; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Kathryn Esterlein of Collinsville, Ill.; and numerous of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to The Big Red One First Infantry Division Foundation, 1933 Morris Road, Blue Bell, Pa. 19422-1422 or to the trust fund for Austin and Kaitlyn Tipton, c/o Bank of Edwardsville, 330 West Vandalia, Edwardsville, Ill., 62025.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2004, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill., with the Rev. William Engfehr and the Rev. Fred Kraemer officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Tipton
Vladimir Ocampo
May 22, 2015
He was my company commander in Fort Riley KS and in Iraq. He promoted me to Specialist the day before he was killed. I wear a wrist band with his name on it.
Nathaniel Forney
November 7, 2014
He was my commander. I was his supply guy. He will always be truly missed
Baysa Family (First house on the street)
November 3, 2012
To John's Family,
We remember what a great husband and Daddy he was. Going for walks with the dog and kids. Either on his back or in the wagon. Always will remember his smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Childers
May 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. John E. Tipton:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
debbi
May 30, 2011
John, may you and all our soldiers never be forgotten for the strength, courage and life you gave for our freedom. May our God in Heaven continue to bless your family and friends today and always.
Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
Mark Abend
May 6, 2011
I was not supposed to have favorites as one of John's ROTC instructors at SIUE, however I did. When I look back at my time at SIUE, a picture of John quickly appears in my mind's eye. Good memories.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. John E. Tipton:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kim Ottensmeyer
May 31, 2010
In remembrance of Capt. John E. Tipton K.I.A. May 2, 2004. Al Anbar Province. Iraq
John with Austin and Kaitlyn.
Becky Rieso
May 29, 2010
I think of John often and I know he is watching over his family from above. His memories live on in his son Austin and daughter Kaitlyn. John is a true hero and we will always miss him. His wife Susie is also a hero for all that she does to keep his memory alive.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. John E. Tipton:
Remembering John 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
Cpl. Brantley
March 7, 2010
A great leader and a great soldier. It was an honor and a priviledge to serve under his command. Cpt. Tipton took care of his soldiers and gave the ultimate sacrifice in doing so. I still remember that day and i will never forget. Sir, you made an impact not only in my life but in all those you commanded and served with. Also thank you to the Tipton family. He was not only a great leader, but he was an all around great human being. He will always be missed.
Daniel Finn
June 21, 2009
Hello,
We have a Memorial Plaque in Memory of your beloved G.I. from the Military Order of the Purple Heart State of IL. If you could contact us we would be Honored to deliver it by USPS to the address you provide?
www.MOPH-IL.org
[email protected]
Respectfully,
Commander State of IL. MOPH Daniel T Finn
Peggy Childers
May 2, 2009
To the family of Capt. John E. Tipton:
John 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 John ( Debra Estep )
May 2, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 John, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
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)
Ricky Baxter
August 1, 2007
I served with CPT Tipton at HHB 1/1 ADA, Ft. Bliss, TX. I always thought of him as a quiet and professional man and Soldier. The day that I saw his face in the Faces of the Fallen, it took my breath away. God bless him and his family.
Garnet Jenkins
May 2, 2007
In Remembrance of Capt. John E. Tipton, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to this Brave Soldier and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
2 Corinthians 5:1
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of John, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Michael Byrne
May 29, 2006
As an active member of the U.S. Navy. I am constantly reminded of the dangers, the sacrifices, and hardships we all endure, but every single person that pays the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom that we as Americans enjoy every day, I am both saddened and supremely proud of their great love for country and humanity. To you that are survived my heart and unending gratititude go out to you, and although I never knew your son, I do know that he is a real HERO!
Jamie Graves
October 25, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
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