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John Schmidt Obituary
Mr. Schmidt, who served in the Marine Corps, was born in Carmel, N.Y. He was a graduate of Oviedo High School, Oviedo. Mr. Schmidt enjoyed hockey and playing video games.
Additional survivors include his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Eric Jimenez, and another stepfather, Donald Porricelli, all of Danbury, Conn.; and his maternal grandparents, Richard and Jean Backlund, St. Augustine. Cornell Memorial Home, Danbury, is in charge.
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John Schmidt
May 11, 2025
How is it possible it´s been twenty years? Rest easy in God´s loving arms.
John Schmidt
September 4, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
John Schmidt
September 4, 2023
Happy Birthday in heaven!
John
May 25, 2023
Second saddest day. Always in my heart beautiful boy.
Linda
May 11, 2023
Today and always you are in my heart
John Schmidt
September 4, 2022
Happy Birthday in heaven beautiful boy. Love always, dad.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2022
Always in my heart and prayers. - dad
Linda Schmidt
May 11, 2022
Thinking of you today and always
John Schmidt
September 4, 2021
Happy Birthday beautiful boy.
Love Always,
Dad
Joanne Toth
May 31, 2021
Johnny-you will always be my hero. Remembering you today as we celebrate all who gave their lives for our country.
Richard & Jean Backlund
May 30, 2021
Johnny,
It has been a long time since your passing but our hearts are still full of love for our beautiful, brave, handsome grandson.
Poppa & Gaggy.
Joanne Toth
May 25, 2021
May is the month I think about you the most, miss you the most and remember you the most. Johnny you were a brave young man who was taken from us too soon.
John Schmidt
May 12, 2021
Always in my heart.
Linda Schmidt
May 11, 2021
Always remembered
John Schmidt
September 4, 2020
Happy Birthday beautiful boy, love Dad.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2020
How can it be 15 years. My heart is broken. Missing you each and every day, love dad
May 11, 2020
Remembering you today missing you everyday
Linda
John Schmidt
September 4, 2019
Happy Birthday beautiful boy! Love Dad
John Schmidt
May 12, 2019
Missing you every day. Always in my heart, Dad.
Linda
May 11, 2019
Always remembered , especially today. You are missed
John Schmidt
May 11, 2018
Thirteen years and it seems like it was only yesterday. Always in my heart, love dad.
John Schmidt
September 4, 2017
Happy 34th Birthday in heaven, love Dad.
Linda Schmidt
May 28, 2017
Thinking of you
Heather Payton
May 11, 2017
I can't believe it's been 12 years already! David and I think about you often! Your family are always in our thoughts and Prayers!
John Schmidt
May 11, 2017
12 long years, seems like only yesterday. Always in my thoughts and prayers and forever in my heart. Love dad. 05/11/17
John Schmidt
September 4, 2016
Wow, 33 today, what could have been. Happy Birthday beautiful boy! Love dad.
May 11, 2016
Linda Schmidt
John Schmidt
May 11, 2016
Eleven years have passed in the blink of an eye, always in my heart and prayers son. Love Dad.
September 4, 2015
32 today. Trying to imagine what that would be like. Always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love DAD.
May 11, 2015
Your never forgotten Johnnie,thank you
Lee Bohlman
May 11, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2015
Not a day goes by without smiles or tears as I think about you. How can it be ten years already? That's a third of what could have been your life. Always on my mind and in my heart son, rest easy Marine, may God have his arms wrapped around you son. All my love, dad.
Heather Payton
November 10, 2014
Happy 239th Birthday Devil Dog!!!! And Happy Veterans Day, you are greatly missed!!
September 4, 2014
Happy Birthday Johnny! All of my love, Dad.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2014
Can it be nine years already? My heart is heavy today and every day. All my love, Dad.
Linda Schmidt
May 11, 2014
Thinking of you
September 8, 2013
A belated Happy Birthday. I will always be grateful to you for your sacrifice.
John Schmidt
September 4, 2013
Happy Birthday beautiful boy. I miss you more than words can express. All my love, Dad.
John Schmidt
September 4, 2013
Happy Birthday. 30, wow, hard to imagine what would have been. I miss you more than words convey, rest easy beautiful boy, love always, Dad.
Ida Sue Guidry
May 13, 2013
Thank you from an Army mom. Your sacrifice will not go unforgotten.
Steve
May 12, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2013
Wow, eight years, hard to believe. There are tears every day, more so today. All my love Johnny, Dad.
Megan Giddens
November 11, 2012
Thinking of you and your family today John!
John Schmidt
September 4, 2012
I can't believe today you would be 29. Wow, where did the time go? Happy Birthday beautiful boy, love Dad.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt, III:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
David and Heather Payton
May 11, 2012
Schmidt... Thinking about you and your family today! I can't believe it's been 7 years! Theres truly not many days that go by that David and I don't think about you. And to your family, our prayers are with you on this and every other day! Thank you for your service and selfless sacrifice for our freedom! God bless you and your family!!
John Schmidt
May 11, 2012
Rest easy beautiful boy and know in your heart how much you are loved. Seven years...how could it be? Tears everyday, and smiles thinking of you. All my love, dad.
Megan Giddens
September 4, 2011
Thinking of you today on your birthday John! Miss you!
John Schmidt
September 4, 2011
Twenty-eight years ago you brought great joy into my heart, a joy that is there today. Wish you were here to celebrate your birthday.
David & Heather Payton
May 30, 2011
Schmidt... thinking of you this Memorial Day and every other day! There truly isn't a day that goes by that David & I don't think about you! You will NEVER be Forgotten... Thank you for your service!
Megan Giddens
May 29, 2011
Thinking of you and your family this Memorial Day John. You are often in my thoughts and will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt, III:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 11, 2011
John, God be with your family today and everyday.....My prayers are with yall....Rhonda Payton......(David's mom)
David & Heather Payton
May 11, 2011
Schmidt... can't believe it's been 6 years! There's not a day that goes by that David doesn't think about you and wish that you were still here! We think about you often... you will never be forgotten! Praying for your family on this extremely difficult day! God Bless... The Paytons
Robin
May 11, 2011
God Bless your soul and keep God close. Love ya, bird
John Schmidt
May 11, 2011
Can it be 6 years already? My heart is broken and there are tears everyday. Rest easy beautiful boy!
Angela DeLong
May 11, 2011
You will always be remembered as a hero and never be forgotten - Thank you
Paul Farrell
March 14, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan Giddens
November 11, 2010
Thinking of you today on Veterans Day John. So many day to day things remind me of you!
John Schmidt
November 11, 2010
Thank you Johnny!
Heather Payton
November 10, 2010
Schmidt... Thinking about you n your family today. Happy 235th Birthday Devil Dog!!! Tomorrow is Veterans Day... Happy Veterans Day! David n I think about you often! God Bless!!
Fabian Orban
July 11, 2010
Thank You Marine
Sandy Palmento
June 1, 2010
With Johnny’s Anniversary, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, I cannot even imagine the sense of heartache and anticipation you must feel every year in the month of May.
I think of both you and Johnny from time to time and more so at this time each year.
Even though I have been in Johnny’s company only a few short times, it was long enough to know who he was. He was a brave Marine.
I can remember this one particular night, it was like yesterday. It was very near his birthday, Johnny was trying to decide whether or not to go outside, in the rain to ride his skateboard, or stay inside and use his new pencil drawing set to sketch a drawing. He opted for outside.
Barb,
Johnny has made the ultimate sacrifice.
We both know Johnny can never be replaced, but remember he will never be forgotten.
There will come a time when the loving memories you have of him gives you the strength and courage to move forward. You will never get through it, but you can go around it.
There will come a time when suddenly all your tears will turn to smiles.
I can only wish, that time will be when the Month of May finally arrives again.
You are in my thoughts.
Much Love,
Sandy
Megan Giddens
May 31, 2010
Thinking of you today on Memorial Day John! You are often in my thoughts.
David & Heather Payton
May 31, 2010
Schmidt... Remembering you and your family on this Memorial Day! Your family is in my thoughts and Prayers. David and I talk about you often! God Bless your family!!
Peggy Childers
May 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt, III:
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
David & Heather Payton
May 11, 2010
Schmidt... You've been in my thoughts today! I never had the opportunity to really meet you, but my husband, Sgt. David Payton, and you were good friends! He stills thinks about you often!! God Bless your family during this difficult time!
Joann Toth
May 11, 2010
John you will always remain in our hearts and in our memories.
Linda Schmidt
May 11, 2010
Always remembered,always in my heart.
Patrick & Billie Tooker
May 10, 2010
Freedom does not come without sacrifice! God Bless our Troops!
Angela DeLong
May 10, 2010
A hero that will always be held in the highest regard.
Nicole Mastromarino
May 10, 2010
It's 2010 and we are all so greatful for everything you have done for this country. After being on my own deployment I understand just a little more what so many have given their lives for. Johnny you gave so much for so little in return and I am so greatful for that. I speak for myself and my peers and coworks when I say thank you for what you did you will NEVER be forgoten and you will always be in our prayers!
Kenna Larra
June 24, 2009
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Megan Giddens
May 25, 2009
Thinking of you today John. You are always in my thoughts!
Linda Schmidt
May 25, 2009
Johnny,
Remembered today and everyday !
Love, Linda
John Schmidt
May 12, 2009
Johnny,
4 years...hard to believe.
Always a hero. All my love,
Dad
Peggy Childers
May 11, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt, III:
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
Lori Amaral
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today and the sacrifice you made for all of us.
A true Hero!
Lori-
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
September 4, 2008
John,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 KIA
Gary Tolle
August 7, 2008
John, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Schmidt family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of John and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
The Neal family
June 14, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Schmidt,
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.
Mary Moran
May 16, 2008
I did not know him as my friend....I know he died for all of us....a true American....a brave Marine!! God bless all of the loved ones that he left behind. Semper Fi....M.Moran, NJ USA
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
May 14, 2008
John,
Thinking and praying for you on the 3rd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
In Memory of John ~ (Debra Estep)
May 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 John, 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.
John Schmidt
May 11, 2008
Johnny, I can't believe it has been three years. It seems like only yesterday you were back from deployment in Haiti and we were having dinner in Daytona Beach. Always a hero always in my thoughts and prayers. Your brothers in 3/8 wanted me to pass along, "Semper Fi!". All my love, dad.
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Schmidt!
Megan Linn
November 11, 2007
Thinking of you today John. I can relate with the entry below. I often see things that remind me of you. Whether it's passing a teal saturn that looked like the one you drove, a Calvin and Hobbs cartoon, going to one of the local places you use to work at, or seeing a marine on tv or in the newspaper. They are all reminders of you and how lucky I was to have you as a friend! I miss you! God Bless!!!!
Gabriella Simoes
September 20, 2007
Something always reminds me of you, weather it be a marine commercial or your picture from the newspaper clippings. Even having met you a few times, you truley touched my heart and soul. I can only hope that my friends and loved ones that have joined the service will be as strong and deticated as you. You're always in my thoughts, and always in my prayers. You really are and angel
Lori Amaral
September 11, 2007
I don't only remember my cousin Mark P. Whitford a firefighter who died that dreadful day 6 years ago. It goes without saying I remember and think of Johnny as well. Mark and Johnny were both heros and we all need to stop and thank those families who have paid the ultimate price. Not just today but everyday. I can still see you sitting playing with Courtney like it was yesterday. Always in our hearts. Love, Lori & Sporty Courty
Linda Schmidt
September 4, 2007
Remembering you on this day and everyday. Miss you on your Birthday!!
Love, Linda
John Schmidt
September 4, 2007
Johnny,
On this special day, an extra prayer a smile and a tear as I think about you even that much more. Happy Birthday! Love dad
Bliven Family
August 17, 2007
Dear Schmidt 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)
.
August 14, 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
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