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Jon Pallone Bravo 2/6 INF
May 21, 2025
Hey brother. Been 21 years today. I will never forget that day and I will never forget your leadership and dedication to our country. You will never be forgotten. Until Valhalla brother
Ryan Biro
April 24, 2024
I first met SSG Horton Iraq, during OIF 1. I met him in PTs and we just started talking like normal people. Keep in mind I was PV2. I was calling him man and dude (lol) he didn't once correct me. I'll always remember that first interaction with him. I was blown away when I found out about him. He was killed after our 3 month extension which made it even worse. RIP brother and I'll always remember that moment and you. Fly high brother.
SSG (RET) Matt Renfro
July 16, 2020
Happy birthday brother. You made me a better person. I know your jumping with your dog in Heaven...
J. Lowe
July 15, 2020
Matthew Renfro
May 7, 2018
Jeremy was truly a wonderful person. I met him my first day in Germany. We often spoke about mini coopers, his dog and him being airborn. I remember doing the 12 miler for the EIB. I came in second and from that day on, he always reminded me that I could do anything. He inspired me to be a better soldier and person. I still think of him ofter. I miss him.
Allen Mayeux
May 23, 2017
To the family Horton family . I would like to send my condolence to all you on the anniversary of his passing. I was in the vehicle when we was hit by IED. SSG Jeremy Horton will never be forgotten.
Charlie Gili
April 9, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Horton Family know that we recently made a small donation to the American Red Cross-Erie County in honor of Jeremy R. Horton US Army Staff Sergeant. 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
September 13, 2013
I did not know Jeremy but am grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country. God Bless.
Peggy Childers
May 22, 2012
May 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton:
Always remembering Jeremy. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 28, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton:
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 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
David Otis
December 26, 2010
I did not know Jeremy. I respect this man and honor him. I am sorry for his loss and pray for his family. The Staff Sgt. is with God now; safe, happy, and alive.
God bless this young man and his service to all of us.
Peggy Childers
May 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton:
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
Richard Lee
March 19, 2010
With much respect and sincere thanks
for the sacrifice of your loved one
to our country, our thoughts are with
him and the entire family.
Kenna Larra
October 12, 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 you. 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!
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 21, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton:
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
John
September 12, 2008
I knew Staff Sgt Horton back in Baumholder Germany, we both served in the same company. All I can say is you had a fine son, and he was a great leader. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
August 1, 2008
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Horton,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men and women like Staff Sgt. Horton.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Staff Sgt. Horton to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
The Neal family
May 24, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Horton,
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 Jeremy ~ (Debra Estep)
May 21, 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 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
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.
April 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Horton!
August 2, 2007
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)
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Horton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 20, 2007
The price Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton and his loved ones have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Jeremy, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
Treasure this young hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian Earle
October 30, 2006
Dear Horton's
My name is (SPC)Brian Earle i served with Jeremy in Iraq and was stationed with him in baumholder germany when he was in A 1/6 he was a good man. may god bless all his family and always remember he is with you.
Todd Copfer
August 2, 2006
I am sorry to hear of the loss and it has been quite some time since then. I have been in and out of Iraq two times now and I never forget jeremy or anyone else whom has been taken from us over here let alone abroad in all the conflicts. My prayers go out to the family.
nicholas royer
June 2, 2006
You did not die in vane brother. GODSPEED!!!! we will certainly see you on the other side. I am a SSGT in the USAF, I too am from ERIE. You will most certainly be in my heart and prayers forever.
Angela Coccarelli
May 19, 2006
When Staff Sergeant Horton died I was a part of the cadet Honor Guard done by Strong Vincent's JROTC program. On 1 June 2006 I'll be a part of the dedication ceremony at SVHS. I will serve as the M.C. Its a great honor for me to be able to do that for him, in his memory. Saying I am sorry for his lose will not bring him back, but I am. Its great soldiers like Jeremy that make me feel safe when I go to bed every night.
I'm only 16. My name is Angela Coccarelli and I am the Battalion Commander for the SVHS Corps. I didn't personally know Jeremy. I wish I had though, I've only heard good things about him. I hope my words have some vaule to his family and friends.
Robin Weunski
March 31, 2006
I just wanted you to know how deeply sorry my family is for your loss.A loss I could not even begin to imagine!My son is a SPC in the army and was in iraq at the same time Jeremy was there.They actually knew each other as we live on the same street as you.My heart was just broken and ached for you when I heard the news. Everyone I know is praying for your family and will never forget his bravery and scrafice.Jeremy will always be remembered as the hero he was.
Forever in our hearts,
The Weunski Family
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
December 18, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to the Horton family in the loss of your dear son, brother, husband and hero Jeremy. I did not know your son, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 yrs.) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Sgt. Chris Hawkins
November 8, 2005
My thought and Prayers go out to your son and anyone else in Iraq. Im only 28 years old and Im retired Army. I was shoot in the head and If it wasnt for the good lord above, I wouldnt be here. I wish you the best. Im and only child so my mom has went through thick and thin.. Shes a stong willed woman though! But Best Wishes and Trust me I know and could only imagine the pain..Chris Hawkins
Neena Hallock
July 9, 2005
As the mother of a Marine who fought in Iraq, please know that through brave soilders like your son there are many others who have returned home unharmed. Thank you for your sacrifice's and may God Bless Your Family
Karen Parker
April 29, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our country is so blessed to have such brave unselfish young men
such as Jeremy. May God bless You All!
julie peabody
April 26, 2005
Hello..I just wanted to take a miniute to post..I never knew Jeremy..but feel I now know what a brave and wonderful person he was from the sentiments posted here.. The reason for my post is that I recently received a bracelet from herobracelets.com..a group that distributes bracelets bearing the names of soldiers that have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving in afganistan and iraq..I was sent a bracelet bearing Jeremy's name...I am an ER Nurse from Louisville Ky..and have a strong sense of patriotism..I will wear his name proudly and tell the many i come in contact with about him..as many ask about the significance of the bracelet on a daily basis..if anyone has anything they'ed like to share that I can pass on..u can email me at [email protected] deepest thanks and sympathy to those who knew and loved Jeremy for all that he did..may God Bless him and the USA...julie"
Janet Sherr
September 27, 2004
Dear Gretchen,
After meeting you by such chance at Lowe's Garden Center, I felt compelled to write a note of deep sympathy and empathy. There are no words adequate for losing one's son, but your kindness and warmth toward my husband and myself in our grief will be remembered. May God bless you and your entire family with strength and courage.
Sincerely,
Janet M. Sherr, mother of US Marine
Cpl. Alex J. Sherr
who died Sept. 4, 2004
Kelly Matczak
June 4, 2004
Christie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Joanne (Boo) Michaels
June 2, 2004
To the Horton & Wittenburg Family...
I am an old friend of Gretchen & Tims who now lives in Arizona. I am praying for all of you and am remembering what a sweet little boy Jeremy was. After reading previous entries, I see he just continued on in his life to become sweeter. All my Love & Blessings, Boo
JULIA ROSEBERRY
May 31, 2004
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS.
Kevin Sullivan
May 30, 2004
I would like to express my sincerest sympathy to the family. May Jeremy always be remembered as the hero that he is. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom that sometimes we take for granted.
Missy McNally
May 30, 2004
Christie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I drive past our old apartment on 7th St. almost every day and I have so many fond memories of living there with you and Jeremy. I will never forget his kindness, sense of humor, and incredible attitude towards life. Jeremy was like a big brother to me and many others; he never failed to bring smiles to the faces of everyone around him. I am glad he accomplished what he set out to do back in high school. You are in my prayers.
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