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1979
DIED
2006
Jeremy DePottey Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Northstar Baptist Church in McMillan, Mich., Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Interment: Sandtown Cemetery in Portage Township, with full military honors. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry, Mich.
Memorials: The family kindly requests that expressions of sympathy be directed to Sgt. DePottey's children.
Sgt. DePottey was born Sept. 20, 1979, son of Gerald DePottey and Mary Burlingame. He resided in McMillan, Mich., for eight years and was formerly employed at Fosters Hardware in Newberry. He briefly resided in Bessemer before enlisting in the U.S. Army on April 1, 2002.
Sgt. DePottey was preceded in death by his father, Gerald, and grandfather, John Burlingame.
Survivors: His wife, Jacqueline, of Arlington, whom he married Feb. 18, 2006, in Pamelia, N.Y.; children, Jeremy Edward II and Cierra Mae, both of Bessemer, Mich.; stepson, Dylan Watkins of Arlington; mother and stepfather, Mary Burlingame and Duane Jordan of McMillan, Mich.; brother, Joshua Burlingame and fiancee, Tiffany Hasty, of Newberry, Mich.; stepbrother, Duane Jordan Jr. and fiancee, Nola Guenther, of McMillan, Mich.; grandparents, Geraldine Ewalt of Stanton, Mich., Emma Pnacek of McMillan, Mich., Claudia Derry of Standish, Mich., and Howard Collins of AuGres, Mich.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy DePottey
Charlie Gili
February 1, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jeremy Edward DePottey US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Apryll Raymond
September 11, 2019
We will love you and miss you always.
Chris Haynes
September 11, 2018
Jeremy,
It had been a long time and yet I still remember that night like it was yesterday. To friends I have lost touch with, Erik, Troy, Eugene, David, I will never forget you guys and the sacrifices you made. We shared this loss and it hit each of us in our own way. To Cierra and Jeremy, your dad talked about you all the time. He hated being away from you. He loved you and his stories are the only way I know anything about you. I'm sure it has been hard without him but he has been there all along. His memory is not gone as long as those of us who loved him remember.
February 13, 2018
Thank you! Love and miss you!!
SGT. SPRINGER
June 7, 2017
I knew Jeremy from Hawaii, we had a couple of good times down on the rock before deploying. I met his father-in-law at the airport by chance in Texas years later. He was a TSA agent and I was showing him my tattoo and it has Jeremy Depottey on there and he did a double take-we couldn't believe it. I tried to email him but it didn't work. If you happen to know him the email is SGT. SPRINGER [email protected]
#NEVERFORGOTTEN
#SOLDIERSALUTE
Eugene Schmitt
May 30, 2017
Miss you bro..May you sleep in peace this Memorial Day.
Apryll Anderson
February 5, 2017
Miss you!
N N
September 11, 2015
Jeremy,
I thank you for your service and sacrifice; what a fine man you are, an example for all. May God's blessings surround your family until you meet again.
Andy Springer
May 25, 2015
I salute my fallen brother now and always.
Lynne Neibert
January 25, 2015
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed in 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Aunt Jackie Ambrose
September 11, 2014
Well Jeremy, it is 8 years ago today that God took you home. I miss and love you very much! We all do. We are so blessed to have you in our family that it is just overwhelming. We love you and miss you very much everyday! I know that we will see you again!
erik greer
September 10, 2014
i miss you my friend. i will never forget you and what i learned from you. i wish the family well. with all my love.
AJ
September 11, 2013
We won't forget.
Troy White
September 11, 2013
To a Brother-in-Arms, and a good man... You are remembered. Godspeed.
Jeff Vansickle
September 11, 2013
Cant be a 9-11 without thinking of you're sacrifice !! Forever a Hero .!!!
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy DePottey:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jeremy'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 Jeremy will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
August 31, 2013
To Jeremy's Michigan Family, Holding you close to our hearts we know what you had to endure.....so does God up above...Blessing to you always...
Angel Anderson
August 6, 2013
Ive been sitting here watching soldiers returning home for about the past hour.. Makes me miss you more! I Love You.
Troy White
November 17, 2012
Good man Sgt. Depottey.... Heres to you!
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy DePottey:
Always remembering Jeremy. "Some gave all."
Jim & Donna Earl
September 10, 2012
We will never forget!
R.I.P.
SGT. JEREMY DEPOTTEY
May 28, 2012
thank you brother for your sacrifice....we will never forget you or your sacrifice....thank you bro
melissa becker
May 28, 2012
I just wanted to say thank you for everthing u did for us you r truly luved an very well missed
May 27, 2012
thank you jeremy, for giving your all and your sacrifice to this country. thank you for always being there when i need you, and you always will be missed and loved by all. love you bro.
Tricia Kinkade
May 27, 2012
Jeremy, Thank u for everything you did. I know everyone misses u a lot!
Melissa Becker
May 26, 2012
To an old an dear friend ill always remember the times we had together in r teen yrs you'll be missed for a life time
david bratton
May 17, 2012
I have pictures of Jeremy that I took in Afghanistan that I would like to share with his family.
erik greer
May 16, 2012
he was not only a brother in arms, but he was like a brother to me. i think of him every day and i miss him like crazy. when i have had some hard times, i find a place to site and i look up and i talk to him like he is sitting right next to me. that day has been the hardest day of my life. i held him in my arms and prayed for him to be okay. it was then that he took his last breath and i felt it. when they finally came down to get him on a stretcher i wouldn't let go. there will never be another person that could replace him in my life or his families. i will miss him terribly, and september 11th will never be the same.
Cierra DePottey
April 7, 2012
Daddy,
I don't even know where to begin. I miss you and love you more than life itself. I can't help but think about how different things would be if you were still here. I wish more than anything that you were. I would give anything to just be able to hug you or even simply see your smiling face again. It's been almost 6 years since you left this planet, and I can't believe how fast life is going by. I think about you everyday and all the memories we have had. My favorite memory of ours is when Jeremy and I were in Hawaii with you. It was dark outside, I could see all the stars in the sky. I was in your arms and you were holding me high in the air, making me feel like the only girl in your world. You sang to me and swayed back and forth out on the patio. I fell asleep in your arms and I felt so happy. I remember when you laid me down on the couch to sleep and I woke up. You didn't notice though, because I kept my eyes closed so that I could stay up later than I was supposed to. But when you laid me down, you hugged me and kissed my cheek and I felt so safe and comfortable that I didn't want to stay awake. I wanted to fall asleep with the last thing I saw being your smiling face and the last thing I felt being your kiss. I miss you Daddy. I miss you so much, sometimes I can't stand it. Sometimes I look at Momma and she can't believe how much I look like you. Once, I took a picture of myself and of you and looked at them side by side, and I can't believe the resemblance either. I always think about how you wanted me to be strong and positive no matter the situation and I try. I try to be your little soldier. I try to be like you. You are my hero. No one nor anything will ever be able to take your place. No matter what. You are my main guy, forever & always. I love and miss you more than life, Daddy.
Love, Your Baby Girl.?
Anna Burlingame
November 11, 2011
Hey Jeremy,
Just a quick note to say I am thinking of and remembering you. Not JUST today. But ESPECIALLY today. You are forever in my heart.
Love, Aunt Anna
Angel Anderson
November 11, 2011
Hey Jeremy,
Its Veteran's Day Today, i just got back from the program that we had here at school. I cried, ofcourse. they played god bless the usa. my friend was telling me itd be okay and was trying to make me laugh it worked a few times..good friend right? Well i just wanted to say i love you and miss you so much! i wish you were here but i know your in a better place!(:
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy DePottey:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Angel Anderson
April 24, 2011
Dear jeremy,
I miss you like crazy! Happy easter! And like cierra said i will always cry every veterens day. Your always in my heart! And i look at ur picture a lot! Love and miss you big worm! :) <3
Heather Mott
April 24, 2011
Best wishes to your family and may you rest in peace.
PRICELESS!
Apryll Anderson
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter Jeremy! Wish you were here to spend the Holidays with the kids but I know your not too far away. In our hearts you will always stay! We love and miss you so very much!
Happy Easter DADDY! '2011
Jeremy DePottey II
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter Daddy! '2011
Cierra DePottey
April 24, 2011
billy collins
April 2, 2011
miss u love u man never forgotten to one of the hardest cousins i will never forget this is lil bill any family out there get ahold of me 5203441169
Uncle Johnny Burlingame Jr
January 3, 2011
TO my Loving Nephew
My Thought and Memories are with you for the holidays Jeremy. Uncle Johnny Loves and Misses You so much.I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE LOVE YOU BUD
jeremy depottey II
January 3, 2011
i love my daddy
jeff vansickle
December 15, 2010
I was looking for you on facebook unaware of you're fate. we had great times in montrose thinking we was all that as kids lol. you are a hero forever and always !! you are truely missed by many! until we met up again rest peacefully bro....
cierra depottey
November 11, 2010
i love u soo much daddy. there isnt even words to explain it. you are soo amazing and you are the greatest guy in the world. you are my hero and my one and only father and i will never forget you, i was thinkin and i know that im goin to be like 89 and im still goin to cry every veterans day, 9-11, and your birthday. i love you more than the world and you are always the number one guy in my life(: but i have to go now. since i have a computer thing now i can talk to you more often(: i love you
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy DePottey:
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
angel anderson
April 3, 2010
hey jeremy :)
i've been thinking a lot since my friend has cancer well we dont know for sure, i cried a few days ago in choir because when we were singing i thought of you. i wrote a letter like this one and well i wrote it to vicki my cusion/friend about you and she wrote me one about rachel. I miss you! i love you! i know you loved what you did just why did you have to go so early i say that so much because i wish you didnt have to go so early i really wish you didnt. well i dont want to start crying i love you jeremy your like my daddy i never had!
-love your niece
angel anderson
March 14, 2010
hey jeremy i want to start off by typing you a poem like thing, i wrote and no one please copy right i wrote this for jeremy my uncle,friend,father figure,and my hero!
well here goes...
his name is jeremy
hes my hero
hes my like my daddy to
but jeremy all i want you to know is i love you
you'll always be in my heart
and in my prayers
theres only one pain that comes to me when i here your name is the emptyness of not having you here
i wish you didnt have to go
but the lord wanted you with him
but why so soon well we will never know
i wish you didnt pass away so young
i wanted to know you better then i did or atleast remeber i did
every year that goes by without you i feel a little more sad
but i know we'll see eachother up there some time
you fought for peoples freedom and i appreciate that SO MUCH for you doing that...thank you
thats my poem type thing
I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
LOVE YOUR NIECE
angel anderson aka (baby girl) :)
angel anderson
February 18, 2010
hey jeremy i haven't signed your guest book in awhile but im 13 now :) years went by fast. i was reading my comments on myspace and i saw one thing that aunty apryll commented on and it said your name so i thought i would come and write this to you.I miss you so much i started to read these signatures people put on here and i just about started to cry. It does make me sad to not have you here but i know your watching over me and ill keep you in my prayers for forever. I know i do say this a lot but i miss you so much. I like this boy :) hes really funny and sweet. i figured i would tell you because your like a father figure to me i was really close to you when you were here and i think everyone knows that.I still live in the same house i did before you pasted away ive been living her for 10 years now. I downloaded the song american soldiers on my mp3 player :) i almost cried again when i was getting ready to go to sleep but i had to turn the song because i know i would cry. I better go because if i keep typing i'll keep on typing and typing. But i LOVE you with all my heart and NO ONE will EVER take your place in my heart.keep you in my prayers :)...again i love you so much,forever and always,with all my heart,to infinty adn beyond,to the moon and back,pas teh stars and the maybe the moon :)well i just LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Thank you for serving our country
Mary Chwala
December 13, 2009
I dont know where to start but to say I'm sorry and I appreciate you even though I never met you that you served our country till the end.May god embrace you and keep you in his arms safe with him.love prayers
Mary B Chwala burton,mi
Apryll, Cierra & Jeremy
November 11, 2009
Daddy,
We love and miss you! Thinking of you today and always. Happy Veterans Day!
cierra depottey
October 30, 2009
hey daddy i've been pretty bored today it was pretty fun at times though,my boyfriend jonny is doing better and he comes to school now jeremy is doin okay and me as always is doin okay and i miss you a lot i hope your okay,i want u to know i love you more than anything in the world
love
your baby girl
October 29, 2009
October 29, 2009
Dear Jeremy,
I am your son Jeremy's 4th grade teacher. You have a wonderful son. Jeremy is always pleasant and a joy to have in class.
Julie Kangas
Anna Burlingame
September 14, 2009
I was on a road trip Friday, so I didn't get a chance to write you then. But I still thought of you and your Mom. I know it was a hard day for all of those who loved you dearly. I hope you were able to comfort them and for them to feel your presence and have peace within them.
Everytime I hear "An Anerican Soldier", chills still run through me and I automatically think of you. You are forever in our thoughts and hearts. May you rest in peace.
Much Love,
Aunt Anna
cierra depottey
September 11, 2009
dear daddy,
when i went to school today i watched part of a 9 11 video i only lasted the first 5 minutes without crying though. after i started crying i asked the teacher if i could go wait out in the hall so that i wouldnt have to watch it but when i went in the hall i was talking to my teacher and she told me something i never heard before, she said that it was an honor for her to meet me. i miss you but love you much more daddy i will forever remember you in my heart and the 8 years of my life that i spent with you always laughing and joking around i love you daddy i hope to see you in about 90 more years but dont worry it'l go by and i'll be able to be with you forever after that.
John Menefee
September 11, 2009
Jeremy you will always be in my family's thoughts and prayers. We miss the smile and the love you brought into our home.God has a fine young man and a strong solider for his army!Rest in Peace til we meet again
Eugene Schmitt
September 11, 2009
Well, the time is upon us again its a day I will never forget. To your family I wish all the best and to your wonderful children that I have only met once I know they will be strong and know that their father was a true Hero! I miss you and think of you everyday that goes by. Ciera and little Jeremy as your father refered to you so often, know that you were the one true joy of your fathers life, and though he was a great man, he would always do anything and everything for you guys!! Keep your heads up and know that you should be proud of everything Jeremy Accomplished!! I love you bro and you will be forever missed!
Nola Guenther
September 11, 2009
My dearest brother~ Today is Sept. 11th and the days that go by never make the loss of you any easier. It has been three years and I miss and love you dearly. You are still and will always be my ultimate hero. I love love love you Jeremy. Send me a good laugh. I need one:) Your little sister ~Nola~
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Jeremy Depottey:
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
Julio Ramirez III
May 25, 2009
Hey man, just wanted to say hey. Its been a while hasnt it. I know its been a long time but know that you are always in my thoughts Depot. Whether Im hearing taps played late at night or Sept. 11 rolls around, you are in my thoughts. I wanted to say Im sorry. I tried man, I really tried to save you. I'd like to apologize to your family as well. I cannot express my sympathy enough to you all for your loss. Our platoon was never the same after that day. I ended up with your patrol cap Depot, and wanted to let you know that I will get it to your family. I dont know where you are man, but wherever it is, I hope you are at peace. We only worked together for 6 months, but you were a valued friend. Remember playing poker that last day, putting your hand on my leg and saying Im so sexy cause I won a good hand. Man we were jokers. Some great times. I'll never forget you Depot. Be at peace my friend.
cierra depottey
May 2, 2009
daddy i love and miss you very much! i wish you were here to be at me and jeremy's birthday parties, i think that if you were here i wouldn't want anythig else for my birthday presents. but i know someday i will be able to be with you and i will have the best party ever.and i know i have the best dad in the world, because i know that if you were here then you would do anything to be with me on my birthday. i love you very much and i will always have you here with me in my heart. see you someday.
angel anderson
April 13, 2009
i love you and happy easter even thow this is a day late but i love you and i know your asleep for a while and ill see you up there someday!
ilove you forever and always and i meen that too!!
Bill VanCourt
March 30, 2009
from Benning, to Hawaii and the hot box.i served with a hero! he was a good friend a good solider. We spent our first Christmas away from home together drinking beers on the beach. Our first Thanksgiving away from home, together. He even took the pictures at my wedding. He was a man that loved his family and his country.One the best men i have ever met ,and his name is Jeremy! i'll love ya always, my friend. Bill & Tracy VanCourt
Kenna Larra
March 17, 2009
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Sincerely,
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I Love ya Bro!
January 15, 2009
Charles Eccles
December 10, 2008
DePottey you really were a good friend and soldier may God bless your family you will not be forgotten
Aunt Ruthann
November 29, 2008
Hi Jeremy, Somedays my mind blends to years gone by. Of you and Josh, Matt, and Adam when you were young, I will be searching for a picture for something, and come across a picture of all of you together, this brings back memories, and thoughts of why god took both of you from us, so young, was it a lesson we need yet to learn. All I have to do is turn my head, I can see you face, josh always had a mischievous smile, the two of you were so close. I miss all of you.. I know dad is watching over you boys, and I know Grandma Burlingame is watching over dad. (smile) love you my nephew.
Jackie Ambrose
November 11, 2008
Well Jeremy today is Veterans Day and we miss you more every day. Of course you are in our prayers! You were not supposed to be gone! But you are in God's hands. We love you very much and think of you every day!
Nola Guenther
September 27, 2008
My Dearest Jeremy~ How I miss you. You are my hero and you will always be in my heart. I am sad that your nephews were to small to remember you but they will always know what a wonderful, funny, out-going person that you were. I am so thankful for the memories I have of you and I would give anything to have you here again. You will be missed always and loved very much. Thank-you for your bravery. I hope you and Josh are the ones that got my foot stuck in that mud hole. ha ha right? Love Love Love and miss you. Your little sister ~Nola~
angel anderson
September 20, 2008
dear jeremy,
i know your birthday is tomorrow but happy birthday!!!!
i love and miss you!!!
Sheena Harsh
September 11, 2008
It seems like yesterday we were out side freezing our butts off smoking waiting to complete SRP to go over there. I would have never guessed that would be the last time I'd see you. You are gone but not forgotten. God bless your family and I hope they know that you are still missed by many fellow service members. Thanks for the good laughs we had.
Rest in Peace my friend.
In Memory of Jeremy ~ (Debra Estep)
September 11, 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
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
angel anderson
August 28, 2008
i love you jeremy!you fauggt for wht you loved and died doing what you loved,and i know that with all of my
heart!!!!!
jermy#1
we always loved you a lot!
i love and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!
i wish you were here write now,because i am going threw a hard time with out you i miss you!!!!
love,
angel (age11)
?angel? anderson
August 23, 2008
AUGUST22,2008
Dear Jeremy,
I know you are gone but you are still in my heart!!!I know i cry because i miss you so much but those tears are tears of happyness.If i had one wish i would wish to be in heaven with all of you guys for at least one week,because I want to hear you again at least one more time and give you a hug.I know thAT THE LORD wanted you in heaven but why did you have to go at the age of 27.I said my last prayers to you and I know that was my last prayer!!!!Every time i hear a sad song i think of you,grandpa tuck,andgrandpa anderson.I know you are asleep for a while but i still miss you so much.I will see you some day in heaven someday.
???I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER???
?JEREMY?
LOVE
ANGEL
?angel? anderson
August 23, 2008
Dear Jeremy,
I know you are gone but you are still in my heart!!!I know i cry because i miss you so much but those tears are tears of happyness.If i had one wish i would wish to be in heaven with all of you guys for at least one week,because I want to hear you again at least one more time and give you a hug.I know thAT THE LORD wanted you in heaven but why did you have to go at the age of 27.I said my last prayers to you and I know that was my last prayer!!!!Every time i hear a sad song i think of you,grandpa tuck,andgrandpa anderson.I know you are asleep for a while but i still miss you so much.I will see you some day in heaven someday.
???I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER???
?JEREMY?
LOVE
ANGEL
Apryll Anderson
July 4, 2008
Dearest Jeremy,
Here I am again.... another 4th of July is passing. Where has the time gone, I miss ya man! The kids are at your moms right now and as always I'm sure you are with them too. I made my rounds earlier today calling our loved ones and wishing them a Happy 4th. And now I'm ending the day and I can't help but to include you in my blessings. You are so much loved and dearly missed by us all! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, JEREMY! BE GOOD, STAY SAFE AND KEEP WATCHING OVER US ALL!!!! I love you!
June 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt DePottey!
Dustin Clair
May 26, 2008
Depo it has been a while since we talked , and now to be doing it so everyone can see is really wierd, but we were together in the gan and we got eachother through. Sitting in the middle if the night making noises when everyone esle was asleep ( me...smeigel off of lord of the rings and you...donald duck) could not have been the funniest crap I could ever remember. I am proud to have been by your side in combat and beside you in great frienship, I am forever in your debt and will always be there for Jackie and the kids. You are my brother which no one under stands, I don't even know if we under stood are brotherhood but it was ours, and it will forever live on. I love you and cherish you till the days end, MY BROTHER... untill then.
Jackie DePottey
March 31, 2008
To My Loving and Honorable Husband,
I realize you are gone now but, forever you will be in my heart. You touched my heart like no other and that will never be taken away. I love you very much for the man that you were. You always knew how to make me smile. You are the light of my life. Everytime the clock hits 9:11 I look up at you and give you a kiss. I have had good times and bad and I feel you are walking with me through every bit. You will never be replaced. I am trying to live my life to its fullest but, it gets hard at times and when I think of you and what you would say or do it makes me that much stronger. You are my ANGEL and will always be. Together we will be one day. I know GOD has plans for everybody but, I just dont understand why you, why now. Its been nearly 2 years and I am still asking myself WHY? I love you Jeremy DePottey with all my heart and soul. I truely feel you in my heart and in my prayers. You gave me happiness , love and strength and I will not ever lose any of that. Until I see you again. I love you and miss you so very much. I would sit here all day and write but, I wont I will let you get back to your duties up there. Dylan talks about you nearly everyday and prays for you too. You are his soldier and that will never change. He loves you. I love you and I can't say that enough. I will try not to cry but, its hard not to do, I am sad that you are gone. I know you hated when I cried because it made you sad too but, please understand that there are sad tears and happy tears. I miss you dearly but, I am glad to know you are home and safe. I will see you one day. I love you.
You are my ANGEL
Your wife and soulmate
Karen Lockhart (DePottey)
March 30, 2008
I am sorry for your loss.
Apryll, Cierra & JeremyII
March 26, 2008
When the days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on." Every time we see your picture, you smile and seem to say, "Don't cry- I'm only sleeping we'll meet again someday." You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. A million times we've needed you, a million times we've cried. If LOVE alone could save you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For a part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
Apryll, Cierra & JeremyII
January 18, 2008
Jeremy,
You may be laid to rest but just know that you are ALIVE in our hearts! We love and miss you DADDY!
Apryll Anderson
December 26, 2007
Jeremy,
Merry Christmas! The kids are at your moms right now spending time with her for a week. I know you would want that! I just wish you were there with them! They miss you so very much!! On Christmas Eve before we opened the presents we looked up and screamed "Merry Christmas Daddy!" I'm sure you heard us, I know the neighbors did-LOL! But on a serious note, this has been by far the hardest 15 months I have ever been through in my life! There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you. I'll watch the kids play and say to myself "I wish you were here with them" or "they look and act just like you." I wonder all the time if your here playing with them or if you can see them. I know it was Gods plan to take you when he did but if I could have just one wish it would be to talk to you one last time!! I just hope and pray that you know how much I truly, truly love you! I am so sorry for the chaos that we went through, if I could take it all back I would with a quickness. And that's why today the walls that I have built up throughout my life are slowly getting knocked down, I wear my heart on my sleeve, I appreciate people, (even if I don't understand there ways) I let the ones I care about know it, I am very thankful for what I do have, I am just a better person and I have you to thank for it all!! THANK YOU JEREMY! At the family Christmas party Cierra and Angel said grace. It was so sad, I cried. I've been working on trying to manage my emotions. Ever since you left us I go through spurts, one minute I'm fine than the next minute I'm crying. I know it's a process but just know I am trying. I am trying to be the best mom I can be, I hope you can see that! I always say "OK Jeremy, the kids are going outside now. It's your turn to keep an eye on them" That gives me peace of mind. It's just hard and I worry a lot about them. I wouldn't know what to do if something bad happened to either one of them. Well, I feel like I'm blabbering on and on but just know that I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful gifts you have given me!! Merry Christmas to you too, Josh! I love and miss you both!
SPC Haley
November 5, 2007
Jeremy, I know that it has been over a year, but I really miss you, bro! You were the one that got me through the deployment. Not a day goes by that the guys and I dont think about you. Love you bro!! RIP
Aunt Jackie
August 10, 2007
Jeremy, I cannot possibly express how much you are missed. I know that God always has a plan, it is just hard to understand why this is part of it. My heart will always have a very special place in it for you, You are our Hero and now our Angel. We thank God every day that you became a part of our family and we will always cherish you! I will not say good-bye but only that I will see you in Heaven.
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 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt DePottey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
July 18, 2007
Sgt. Jeremy Depottey
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Jeremy and Jackie his wife and all three kids in Hawaii
July 2, 2007
Jeremy and friend Dustin at the beach in Hawaii
July 2, 2007
Jeremy and the kids in Hawaii at the races
July 2, 2007
Jeremy and Jackie's Engagement Photo
July 2, 2007
A Anderson
July 1, 2007
TO MY DEAREST, DEAREST JEREMY-
It's three days before the fourth of July. The first since you've been gone. I know how much you loved to get together with family and celebrate it.
There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you or are not reminded of you. I miss you so very much!
I am so grateful that I am the mother to your two beautiful children. And even though we hit bumps along the way I am SO VERY happy I got to spend them years with you.
We moved on and you married a very wonderful and caring person and I am at peace that you had that chance to love again!
You have taught me so much throughout life and death.
You will forever hold a huge piece of my heart and the memories are priceless!
I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOUR FOREVER!
Until we meet again my friend!
The Picture of him, most used during his Memorial
July 1, 2007
Jeremy on the job
July 1, 2007
Jeremy and his cousins when he was younger
July 1, 2007
Jeremy being a goof when he was younger
Anna Burlingame
July 1, 2007
To My Loving Nephew,
I still think of you. There are days I drive home from work and you just pop in my mind. So many thoughts to say and not sure how to write them. Yet I know you know the thoughts in my mind and heart. I love you, You have always been special to me. I pray for your children and I know you watch over them. I pray you and your grandfather are watching over the rest of the family as well. If there is a way, help them to hear you and help show them the true way. I know God has a good hearted addition to his family in Heaven.
I dislike the fact that there are no pictures of you on here, so I will add some. Even one of you being a goof. :-)
I am remembering the Eagle necklace I gave you that Christmas and the letter I wrote you and how much it meant to you. The words still hold true today. I am proud of the man you became. From now until my dying day, anytime I hear the song "An American Soldier" I will automatically think of you, and the signifigance behind it. My prayers will always be with your entire family and you will forever be in my heart.
Much Love,
Aunt Anna
Peggy Duncan
June 10, 2007
Hey Jeremy,
I know you Richie and Kevin are all kicking it together up in heaven.
I'll always remember your infectious laugh,your great sense of humor and the way you had of cheering me up when I was ragging about Cleon.
Whenever I think of you I think of the crazy night when you , Kevin, Chris and I went out. After a night of drinking we all piled into your old car and you went racing down the streets of Ironwood with me screaming, scared to death a cop was going to pull us over at any time and punching you in the arm to make you slow down, you stopped right in the middle of the road and asked " Is this slow enough for you Peg"?
I remember how good you made me feel after I had lost a lot of weight and you seen me for the first time since I'd started the diet...you always were quick to compliment, but you really made my day when you told me that if you were older you'd have to hit on me, that, coming from you, was the ultimate praise.:)
You are sadly missed my friend but I have to say, I am so proud of the man you had become.
Rest easy, Peggy
Rick
May 28, 2007
Hey bud I never got a chance to meet you but I've heard lots about you. Anyway this memorial day is celebrated today in this country becouse of the sacrifices you've made. From all of us back home. Thanks
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