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Jeremy Sandvick Monroe Obituary

CHINOOK - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Scott Sandvick Monroe, 20, of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, died Sunday of injuries sustained in combat in Al Anbar Province in Haditha, northwestern Iraq.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday in the Chinook High School Gymnasium, with burial with full military honors in Hillside Cemetery in Dodson. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is handling arrangements.
Jeremy is the son of Mellissa Sandvick Pike of Chinook and Monte Monroe of Darby. He is a 2004 graduate of Chinook High School.
Jeremy was known for his witty personality. He could make you smile with the greatest of ease. He loved people, but the most important things were his friends and family, all of whom appreciated and respected him deeply. Jeremy enjoyed playing his guitar and jamming with his friends.
Everyone who had the opportunity to meet him loved him. He respected the young and the old. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jeremy is survived by his mother, Mellissa (Ken) Pike of Chinook; his father, Monte (Dana) Monroe of Darby; siblings Zacharie and Danielle Gard, both of Chinook, Logan Monroe of Darby, and Jordanne and Darryl Southwick, both of Chinook; a great-grandmother, Betty Wasson of Columbia Falls; grandparents Harold and Elizabeth Sandvick of Malta, Marilyn Jensen of Saco and Monte Monroe of Arizona; aunts and uncles Robin Labrie Peterson of Havre, Yvette Sandvick Hurley of Tucson, Ariz., Michelle Monroe of Wolf Point, Jess Jensen of Absarokee, Beth Sandvick Walsh of Columbia Falls, Chris Sandvick of Malta, Bart Jensen of Gillette, Wyo., Nathan Sandvick of Malta, Yasmine Sandvick Baker of Kalispell, Marty Jensen of Harlem, and Levi Sandvick and Karessa Sandvick, both of Malta; and various other relatives too numerous to mention.
He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers Ed Peterson, Jim Wasson, John Monroe and Martin Sandvick; great-grandmothers Hazel Sandvick and Blanche Monroe; an aunt, Shantel Sandvick; and a cousin, Martin Sandvick Kuszmul.
He was a truly wonderful person and will be missed.
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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Oct. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Sandvick Monroe

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elizabethsandvick

December 22, 2017

Jeremy,grandma again ,its been ten years since you left us,,you will wake up in the new world where there will be no more death ,sickness,no heartache and pain ,just peace ,happiness and joy,i hope to be there to see you wake up with all the other that were lost ,I hope to be waiting ,love you this much ......grandma sandvick

Brian McAninch

June 5, 2017

I've seen evil and toils and damages done,
I've seen enemies fall through the smoke of my gun,
I've seen torture and killing and battles unfold,
I've seen courageous marines in crimson & gold,
I've heard bellows and warnings and cries of dead men,
I've heard machine guns stealing the souls of my friends,
I've heard echo's and hollers and buildings explode,
I've heard the snap of clips as marines reload.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jeremy Sandvick Monroe, KIA, October 2006

Heard his Mom read this years ago, I thought I would share it back. It made a difference for me.

Charlie Gili

April 21, 2013

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Monroe 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

Ellen Klein

May 24, 2012

I took this photo in New York yesterday and looked up the name on the card attached to the ribbon and it immediately gave the many other ribbons a face. I'm very sorry for your loss. Yours respectfully,

Ernie Fuglevand

April 14, 2012

In 5 years, it hasn't got any easier. I miss my brother.

elizabeth sandvick

December 22, 2011

i read your guestbook quite often ,my brave grandson ..i will always miss and love u very much..i know you are at peace and resting .i do remember your life seeing u grow up and helping you so much along the way .remembering all the little things that made my days brighter just because you were there..you ,kesi and lance were all born the same years and so close ,it seems so strange to know that one of you are gone ..i love you so much jeremy ,you made grandma so pround ... i will always love you as much now as when you here....grandma sandvick

Peggy Childers

October 8, 2011

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe:
Remembering Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!

jordanne southwick

April 7, 2011

jeremy, its your little sister, i miss you so much that no one could ever imagine. Life has been hard lately but i'm not worried. I need you sometimes so much that it hurts, you were always there for me. I wish i could pay you back for everything you've done for me. I love you jeremy, so so much and i will see you soon. Bye now--sleep tite.

Logan Monroe

September 27, 2010

Jer, I love you. I miss you every single day, and wish there was some way I could talk to you for just one more minute. You are my big brother and hero. The kind of person I will never forget, You were my only sibling and the only person I could always count on to give me advice and never judge. You will never know the impact you've had on my life, and I want you to know i'm trying to be the best person I can be. I love you so much. Logan

September 17, 2010

Dear Melissa,
Gold Star Mother's Day is coming up Sept. 26th. VFW & Patriot Guard are doing ceremony in Ronan & you're invited but we can't find you. Call Cathy Saltz in Bigfork for info.

July 10, 2010

Jer soon you will be 24 year old. We all still miss you terribly. You are now an Uncle and you have a new cousin. Lance and i reminisced today, we spent some time together. Love you Auntie Beth

May 30, 2010

Hey there nephew im sorry i couldn't get over to see you. Things change im getting married to a great man and i wished you were here to meet him. Grandpa misses you dearly. And so do I and Lance. Everything is good but i wish you were here love u Auntie Beth

April 1, 2010

Dear Mellissa,
Montana Gold Star Mothers are looking for your new address. We have a group forming & want you to know about it. Call Cathy Saltz. Hope this finds you.

June 18, 2009

Hey u we miss u deeply your Mother is lost without u as we all r u were a great person son grandson cousin nephew brother we are all proud of u and miss u terribly. Lance has now to lead the way of the oldest grandson i wish u were here to see everyone grow. You were the ultimate person.I love and miss u very much like all the Sandvick's do your Auntie Beth

Judy Ball

June 17, 2009

To the family of LCpl Jeremy Sandvick Monroe...he really did give the ultimate sacrifice and my heart goes out to you.

LCpl Judy M. Ball
USMC 1986-1990

Veteran, Persian Gulf War
US Army 1990-1994

elizabeth sandvick

April 22, 2009

To jeremy ,Thank u for being my Grandson,i saw you grow from a little baby to the wonderful man you became,I am so proud that i was your Grandmother,I love you Jeremy. Love Grandma elizabeth sandvick

Kenna Larra

March 12, 2009

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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 God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

In Memory of Jeremy ~ (Debra Estep)

October 8, 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

Peggy Childers

October 5, 2008

To the family of Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe:
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

Susan Bowman

July 28, 2008

Jeremy thank you for your service to this great country. It is because of young men like yourself that we can live in a free country. I pray that the Lord will keep and comfort the family of this fine young man that gave his life for the rest of us. God bless America....but most of all God bless young men like Jeremy that makes our freedom possible. My prayers are with the family of this soldier.

Proud Step-Mother of a Marine
LCpl Jon Eric Bowman KIA Oct. 9,2006 Ramadi Iraq 1/6 Marine

Susan Bowman

June 8, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Monroe!

Brent Zorner

April 6, 2008

The sacrifice your family has made will not soon be forgotten. The courage & committment of brave men & women, like Jeremy, is what makes America GREAT. United We Stand...God Bless.

Brian McPhillips

February 12, 2008

Rest in peace Jeremy

Semper Fi

Echo 2/3 Gulf War Vet

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)

August 1, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Monroe and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

SPOT COLLETTE

May 15, 2007

Courage is doing what is right
Without having to be told
Courage is manning up
When you know you've done something wrong
Courage is looking the enemy in the eye
And telling them to just bring it
Courage is having fear
But still staying strong
Courage is facing adversity
But being able to overcome it
Courage is leaving your family behind
To defend the country you love
Courage is being a soldier
In the greatest military in the world
Thank you for this courage



and jeremy was courage

i love you and will never forget you

Deanna Jensen

April 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rev. Joseph Ponessa

March 23, 2007

This afternoon, March 23rd, at 4:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church in Glendive, Montana, will have a Lenten Memorial Service for fourteen of the fallen, in connection with the Way of the Cross. We wanted the family to know that we will memorialize Jeremy at that time. Wishing you God's blessings for the holy season.

March 20, 2007

My name will mean nothing to you. You do not know me; I do not know you. I just heard of your son from my nephew, a Marine in the 2/3. I just want to express my sympathy to you on your loss of such a wonderful young man. You and he will remain in my prayers. In my anonymity, I will represent all Americans who are so grateful and awed by all the sacrifices and bravery of our American troops.

ROBYN GARSIDE

March 15, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Kayla Erskine

January 23, 2007

Melissa, Monte, and Family-

I want to thank you for raising such a wonderful man. I had the privilige of going through high school with Jeremy but it wasn't until after we graduated that we became close. I will never forget Jeremy. He touched everyone that he met... He was one of a kind and no one will ever replace him or will ever come close to being the man that he was. I loved your son with all my heart and can not tell you how sorry I am that he is gone. I will never forget the smile that would cross his face as he talked about his family. He will be remembered by everyone as a great Marine and an even better friend. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I hope you know that you had a wonderful son who loved you all very very much!! He will be forever missed and loved.

All my love and prayers
-Kayla

Glen Nevogt

January 7, 2007

“Paid in Full”
In Honor of The War Against Terrorism’s Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our minds we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the few, the proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Kelly Highberger

December 27, 2006

I just wanted to say I share your sadness in the lost of your Son-Jeremy. I did not know him, but my Step-Son Derek W Jones was with him the day he died. As he also died that day, it has been such a horrible lost for us all. I just wanted you to know my thought's and prayers are with you-his family and friends. God Bless You!

Joe Sommers

December 24, 2006

My thoughts are with you and yours. I met your son Jeremy and had the honor of shaking his hand, at MCRD San Diego, when he and my younger brother Nick graduated boot camp together. They shipped out to K-Bay and were both in 2/3 up until your son deployed to Afghanistan, at that time my brother was sent to 1/3 as a replacement for the losses they suffered in Fallujah that year. My brother notified me of Jeremy's death in Al-Anbar upon his receiving the news in Hawaii after he returned from a tour in Afghanistan himself. He and I were both at a loss for words. My brother because he became friends as well as a Marine with your son. Myself, because I am a 30 yr old Marine veteran of the Gulf War. I only met your son for a brief moment, but knowing what he had to go through to earn entrance into our brotherhood, and knowing where he would surely deploy to once in the fleet, it was a TRUE HONOR to have met him and shaken his hand! Anyone who met him is better for it. He made the ultimate sacrifice and epidomizes the definiton of selflessness. Know and remember this always... thousands of miles away in a place few of us can imagine, I'd like to think your son paved the way for generations of little Iraqi kids to live a better life and enjoy real freedoms someday. Everyone will tell you that he was a warrior, but he was also a humanitarian. I say to your son Jeremy with the utmost respect, "Lance Corporal, carry on.".

Linda Trzybinski

December 18, 2006

Since learning of Jeremy's death I have prayed for you all and am especially mindful of how hard this Christmas will be for everyone. I wish you peace and wonderful memories.

Ann Remely

November 8, 2006

Missy /and Monte,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeremy's untimely passing. I actually remember when you were "carrying him". What a brave and courageous man he turned out to be! Thank you! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remain strong, like you have always been!
Sincerely,
Ann (Berg) Remely

Rita George

November 7, 2006

I'm deeply sorry for your loss of your son, Lcpl Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe. He will always be remembered as a hero in my heart. I empathize for you and your family, knowing what its like to lose someone as great as your son was. I had lost a nephew, Lcpl Kevin Joyce, in Afghanistan in June of 2005. Kevin would mention his friends'name(Sandvick) several times when he would come back for a visit. From that I knew Jeremy was a good person and a good friend to Kevin. The short time that my family have met him in Hawaii, he talked proudly of his family and that shows how he loved you all very much. Know that in your hearts, he will always be with you everytime you think of those special memories of him. He's in the Kingdom of God and his angels. May God help you and your family through this time of your loss of your loved one.

Kathy Falk

November 2, 2006

The story of your son and his untimely death has ripped my soul. You have made an unspeakable sacrifice. May God grant you peace.

Jeff Petty

November 2, 2006

I listened to the story of your son on Yellowstone Public Radio and I feel for your loss. He was a thoughful and loving son and brother.

Christina Gorff

November 2, 2006

As a new Marine mom (I sent my daughter to Parris Island Monday), I grieve with you over the loss of your son and Marine. How proud you must be of him and the choice he made. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Jenny Darland

November 1, 2006

To the family of Lcpl Jeremy Sandvick Monroe. Our heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. Our grandson is serving with the 2/3 and speaks very highly of Jeremy. They served together in Afghanistan and we have a number of photos of the 2 of them.Our prayers are with you. If you wish copies of the pictures please e-mail and we will send them. Sincerely,
Jenny darland

Al Lindseth

October 30, 2006

Semper Fi
My sincere condolences on the loss of a fine serviceman.

Shawnee (Austin, TX)

October 29, 2006

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe is a true American hero. May his sacrifice never be forgotten.

Aaron George

October 27, 2006

To the friends and family of Lcpl Sandvick, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother was also in the 2/3 marines and we lost him in Afghanistan. I know the pain you're feeling and I grieve with you at the loss of another of our heroes. I didn't know Jeremy, but because he was a marine, I know he was a special person and is a hero in my eyes. You have an extended marine family that grieves with you and will support you in any way available. You are all in my prayers during this time of mourning.
Brother of Lcpl Phillip George
KIA-Afghanistan

Carl, Rhonda, & LCpl. Smith

October 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers during this time. May the Lord give you strength and comfort.

Monte Monroe

October 23, 2006

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and thoughts. We miss Jeremy so much, but we are so proud of him. Your thoughts and prayers are helping us get through this very difficult time.Very Respectfully, Monte Monroe & Family

Lucille & John Agrelo

October 20, 2006

We would like express our
condolences to Jeremy's family in this time of sorrow.

Ali Molyneaux

October 20, 2006

Words cannot really express the loss we all feel for Jeremy. He was a very honest and sincere person. He'd do anything for you. As a classmate and a very good friend I know he is still here in spirit, watching and wanting us to keep smilin'. Jeremy's contagious smile and great sense of humor will always be missed. He will be in the minds and hearts of us always. Whether Jeremy was doing "the raptor" or just making funny expressions, he could make anyone laugh. I thank him for making school a little easier on us and for always being true to himself, friends and family! He was truly a gift from God. We are lost without him. Jeremy, I love you and will miss you always.

Nilda Anes

October 19, 2006

To the Family of Sandy; My son, Cpl Mario Anes was a good friend of Sandvick...they served together in Camp Blessing, Afghanistan from June 2005 thru January 2006. And was there serving with him in Haditha, Iraq. I was fortunate to have met Jeremy when Mario's girlfriend, Terry, and I flew to Hawaii to welcome these Mariens home from Afghanistan....I remember his ever-lasting smile.....he had a great smile and a big heart....I am truly honored to have met him and thank you, the family, for your sacrifice to our nation....He loved his job and believed in what he was doing for our country! Jeremy Sandvick Monroe will always be remembered as a Hero...God Bless all of you and give you strength during this very difficult time in your lives. Just know that another Marine Family has you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Don Elseroad

October 18, 2006

In recognition of LCpl Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

gary allain

October 18, 2006

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvic Monroe
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Cindy Dennis

October 18, 2006

I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. But I do thank you for your family's sacrifice that keeps the rest of our children safer! May God bless you and your family.

Holly Dennis

October 18, 2006

I would like to express my condolences to Jeremy's family. I graduated from CHS in 2003 and was privileged to have known him. He was a fantastic guy and always made me laugh. Jeremy was thoughtful and artistic and wonderfully unique. I've never met anyone quite like him. Thank you Jeremy for fighting for us. You are a hero. Semper Fi

Rob & Marie (Goertz) Cummings

October 17, 2006

Missy and family,
We are so sorry that you lost such a wonderful person! I had the privledge of meeting Jeremy this summer when he was here in Malta, and was so sad to hear of his death. He was obviously an amazing guy that will be greatly missed. You're all in our thoughts and prayers!

Debbie English

October 17, 2006

To the family of LCPL. Jeremy S. SAndvick Monroe, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and Marine brothers. He is a true hero one of the few and the Proud and he will forever guard the gates of heaven. He will never be forgotten and will live on in the memories of those who loved him and for what he sacrificed to keep us all safe. God Bless, you are all in my prayers.

Ernie Fuglevand

October 17, 2006

jeremy was my best friend. special beyond words.. thanks to everyone who came out today. i'm glad you were all here. it was a hard day. but i think i did alright by jer. all those people. it really was something.

Julie Terry

October 16, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Jeremy was such a sweet guy; we will forever remember him sitting on main street with guitar in hand and a big smile on his face. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Logan & Julie (Schellin) Terry

gary allain

October 16, 2006

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S Sandvick Monroe
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Martha McGinnis

October 16, 2006

Monte, Dana and Logan,
I can't express how sorry I am for your loss, Jeremy was truly one in a billion, the best. I only found out last night or I would have been there for the services. I know you have lots of support from your family and friends and a grateful nation.

I have been thinking about Jeremy all day and for every time I cry, there is a happy memory that makes me smile. The first time I met Jeremy I think he was about 9 years old and he came right up to me, took off his hat and offered me his hand as he introduced himself. You could have knocked me over with a feather. He was funny, sweet, smart, polite, respectful, a good son and brother, and an absolute joy to be around. I can't imagine what you are all going through, the depth of your loss is incomprehensible. Please know how many people will miss Jeremy and how many of us feel blessed to have known him. He is truly a son and brother to proud of.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I miss you.

Paula Hawley

October 16, 2006

To the family of Lance CPRL Monroe:

My heart breaks for you all and my prayers are with you. Although, I did not know any of you I thank you for raising a son who so willingly put his life in danger to protect us all. I know no words could comfort the sorrow you now feel but just remember that you are thought of and remembered in many prayers. May the Creator watch over and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Stephanie Erskine

October 16, 2006

I would like to express my condolences for Jeremy's family. He is a hero and will forever be a part of American history. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, family and friends.

Ron & Brandon Wombold

October 16, 2006

Dear Melissa and family: It has been far too many years since I have seen Jeremy or the rest of the family, for that I am sorry. It is painful to think that so much time has past and so much life lived, yet it is at a time such a this that we regret missing out out on so much. I know that Jeremy served not only his family well, but his country. It is due to his efforts that the rest of us remain free. The only thing that I can leave you with is this: "I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic "he" died to save. I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a scarifiace upon the altar of freedom.

MICHELLE JOYCE

October 16, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF LCPL.SANDVICK,
FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO SAY HOW THANKFUL AND PROUD MY FAMILY & I ARE OF SANDVICK. I AM TRULY SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH THE GRIEF MY FAMILY & I HAVE. I REMEMBER MY BROTHER LCPL.KEVIN JOYCE TALKING ABOUT HIM. HE SAID SO MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOUR MARINE. I HAVE MET SANDVICK & THEIR FRIENDS WHILE MY FAMILY & I WERE IN HAWAII. WE TOLD THEM HOW PROUD WE WERE/ARE OF THEM AND WE THANKED THEM FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY. YOUR MARINE IS FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS. MY FAMILY & I ARE VERY SORRY WE COULDN'T COME TO THE FUNERAL. I KNOW WE'LL MEET IN THE FUTURE. GOD BLESS.
MICHELLE JOYCE & THE GEORGE FAMILY

Trisha Huestis

October 16, 2006

I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family in this time of need.

RACHEL THORNTON

October 16, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF JEREMY SANDVICK MONROE,
ONCE AGAIN I SIGN ANOTHER GUEST BOOK IT IS ABSULTY SAD TO HEAR THAT SO MANY MARINES HAVE GOTTEN KILLED. IM SO PROUD OF L.C.P.L JEREMY FOR BEING A TRUE SOLIDER AND PUTTING HIS LIFE IN DANGER FOR FREEDOM. THAT IS VERY BRAVE OF HIM. I KNOW AND HOPE YOU GET THROUGH THE PAIN. IT ISN'T GOING TO BE EASY I KNOW BECAUSE I LOST MY SON ON FEB. 25,2006 IN RAMADI. I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO GET THROUGH THIS SAD SORROWFUL TIME.
ALWAYS,
A PROUD MARINE MOM OF
L.C.P.L JOHN THORNTON
K.I.A
11/19/1983-02/25/2006
REST IN PEACE
"SEMPER FI"
RACHEL THORTNON

Dawn Petrie

October 15, 2006

I went to school with Jeremy when he was going to high school in Chinook I was a year ahead of him. I would always see him in the hallways and he always had a smile on his face and I always knew that he was the kind of person that didn't let things get to him. He was a great friend to me and I will miss him dearly. To Jeremy's family: my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Claire Zawistowski

October 15, 2006

Dear Monroe Family,
Even though we have never met, I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed by an IED in Iraq on 10/3/05. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as close to His heart as He has held my family this past year. May you feel His peace and comfort as you travel down this difficult road

Lana Fortin-Ulrich

October 15, 2006

Dear Missy - I am so sorry for your
loss. Please know that you are in my prayers and in my heart.

Jennifer Howard

October 15, 2006

I never met LCPL Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe, but I feel the need to write something not just because I have loved ones in the military and a brother in Iraq but also because he was a fellow Montanan. Your son and loved one did so much in his life, more than most of his fellow citizens, and I bet he touched just as many lives. He is a hero and a true inspiration. In his brothers and sisters, his memory will live on and I'd like to think it'd be the same with his fellow Marines.

God bless you and may God watch over your family in this troubling time. I know God has surrounded your loved one with His grace and divine pressence.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - From a headstone in Ireland

justin bradley

October 15, 2006

I would just like to say that it was an honor serving with your son at Camp Blessing on his last deployment. you have a beautiful family and a wonderful son.
Cpl. Bradley
Usmc 2/3

Julie and Bruce Cummings

October 15, 2006

I can only imagine the pain you are feeling, the loss of a child is the worst pain for a parent. I am sorry. Jeremy was a wonereful young man you can be proud of. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Terry Hemmah

October 15, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss, I would be at the funeral if it were at all possible. I will be there in heart. Missy, you should be so proud of the way Jeremy and his brothers and sisters turned out. I know for a fact that it was hard for you, I was there, and they are fine young adults. Again, I wish you didn't have to go through this, I am truly sorry.

Shirley & Joseph Siravo

October 15, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief, and our prayers are with you. Thank you for serving our country, you will never be forgotten.

Joyce Gard

October 14, 2006

Thank You Jeremy for defending what you so proudly believed in.You are in God arms& forever at peace.God Bless You.

korie

October 14, 2006

My heart breaks for your loss.

Diane Greer

October 14, 2006

My son, LCpl. Frank, C. Co., 4th plt., served with yours in Fallujah and Ramadi. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ray and Barb Cebulski

October 14, 2006

We are so sorry. We knew Jeremys great grandparents, John and Blanche, and Ray worked for them on their ranch south of Malta, just after he graduated from high school. I knew them well also.
You are in our prayers. Barb and Ray Cebulski, Seeley Lake, Mt.

PHIL McLAUGHLIN, Cmdr. VFW Post 1741

October 14, 2006

May God bless and keep Jeremy and thanks for his brief time on earth.
May God also please find some way to ease the pain of his family and friends left here, behind.My heart is broken for you all.

Barbara Anderson

October 14, 2006

We would like to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. I wish it were possible to attend the services for Jeremy to pay our respects and honor him for his service to our great nation. I am putting together the condolence books with another Marine Mom for Jeremy which will be delivered to you at a later time when things have settled down and I have had an opportunity to get them completed. Again, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Semper Fidelis!

Barbara Anderson, Larry Wierenga, Cpl. Kristian Anderson

Dee Silver

October 14, 2006

For Jeremy
I BELIEVE THOSE SOLDIERS WHO DIE IN CONBAT HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE OF PEACE AND CONTENTMENT RESERVED FOR THEM IN THE AFTERLIFE. BLESSINGS TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO GRIEVE.

Paul and Sandy Fritz

October 14, 2006

Thank you for raising a son so willing to go to combat and fight for our freedom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all aspecially you Grandma Marlilyn and family you are a special person in our lives.

Lora Warburton

October 14, 2006

Thank you for the sacrifice you made so we can be free. May GOD comfort you in your loss.

Tom, Rene, Kodi, Tawnya and Wylee Brown

October 14, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeremy was one of those young men that could make a person smile just by walking through the door. He will be greatly missed.

Edward Froelich

October 14, 2006

Dear Mother (Mellissa) of Jeremy,
I remember when in 1956 I was in the
service in the Pacific how proud I was, and how proud my Mother was of
me for serving our country. I hope
you know that all of the veterans of
the United States are with you in your time of loss and that we are praying for you now. Hold your head
up high and remember your love and
what Jeremy has given for all of us.
God will give him a good home, and
you will meet again on the other side. Bless all our kids in this time of turmoil. Respectfully,

J N

October 14, 2006

Thank You for the gift of life your Son & Family have offered for Our Country. Words cannot express the sincere gratitude of many who watch and pray for our soldiers.

My sympathy, condolences & prayers during this difficult time.

Joshua and April Morales

October 14, 2006

To Jeremy's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

Jacki Jacobson-Williamson

October 14, 2006

Monty,

I am so sorry for your loss. He is in Gods hands now and will be taken care of. I am in your thoughts and prayers.

Mary (Brooks) Azure

October 14, 2006

Mellissa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I read the story and absolutely couldn't believe it. How proud you must be for your son to be a Marine! Hold your head up and stay strong.

October 14, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Julie Parker

October 14, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Be proud of Jeremy's choice to serve his country. His sacrifice was as noble as any who have gone before him. Every American, regardless of political orientation, owes you and your son their gratitude for his courage and ultimate sacrifice.

Morris Ramsey

October 14, 2006

My thoughts go out to all the family for the great loss of Jeremy while serving this country. I did not know Jeremy but do know many of the family. Will be thinking of Jeremy and all.

Barb Benard

October 14, 2006

Condolences to the Family of Lance Cpl Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe:

I am deeply saddened to see that another soldier has been KIA in the Middle East. Our family wants you to know that we grieve with you over the loss of another precious soul such as Jeremy. I know from first hand experience what you are feeling and what you must be going through since I lost my son in Ramadi, Iraq on December 1, 2005, SFC Brent A. Adams.

I know there is nothing I can say at this point in time that will ease your pain and sorrow over the terrible loss of your brave and courageous son Jeremy. We know your hearts are broken and devasted and there is now a void and deep sadness in your heart that will never be filled. It is like a scar that will always remain with you. May it help you to know that there are others who share your pain, agony and sorrow. While the pain will probably never leave but lessen some with time, we pray the Lord gives you comfort, peace and strength to help you cope with this earth shattering loss no parent ever wants to experience.


This is an extremely difficult time, but hold on to those wonderful memories of your brave soldier….the ones that make you laugh and remember with joy the moments that you shared. The laughter between all those tears is one of the ways that will help you work through your grief. Jeremy is a hero (a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities) and even though we were not fortunate enough to know him we pray for you and all your family and for all those men and women serving our country so valiantly. Our children have made the ultimate sacrifice and they will always be honored and never forgotten. Unfortunately these tragic events have bound all of us together and changed our lives forever. God Bless you and all those who mourn the loss of OUR FALLEN HEROES and thank you for the courageous service your soldier preformed for all of us. We wait for the day we can be reunited once again with our loved ones in the Lord’s House. You now have your own guardian angel to watch over all of you. If you feel the need to talk about your son we would be glad to listen and hear more about the life of your loved one. It may help to talk with someone else who has lost their brave soldier also.

Barb Benard (Proud and loving mother of SFC Brent A. Adams KIA 12/1/05)

Lindie Gibson

October 14, 2006

God bless your hearts for your precious and deep loss. And thankyou so much for raising a son with honorable values. "No greater love hath any man than this - that he lay down his life for his brother..." Hold on to Isaiah 33:17 until you meet again... Most sincerely, a Montana Mother

robert smith

October 14, 2006

My heart calls out to you in your time of grief and sorrow. One can only hope that your family and community will hold you up and share this terrible burden. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you bury truly a great american hero and marine.
Rob Smith

October 14, 2006

Im sorry for the loss of your loved one. My husband is stationed here on Kaneohe. Im proud of your family member and all the other marines that are working so hard through out the world.

Deborah Morris - proud mother of a mortarman

October 13, 2006

Thank you for your service to our country. He is a hero - they are all heroes.

Lee Sirotnak

October 13, 2006

Please accept the condolences of this Marine family. We will honor Jeremy and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thanksgiving, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord. Semper Fi.

Linda Trzybinski

October 13, 2006

To the family of Lance Corporal Jeremy S Sandvick Monroe; please accept my sincere condoences of the loss of your precious loved one. My son was also stationed at Koneohe Bay for five years. He leaves for Iraq next month. May God bless you and may your memories help to ease your horrible pain.

October 13, 2006

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son (SFC Brent A. Adams) 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I wish so badly there was something I could say to you right now, but, I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for right now. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as your heart is both bursting with pride and pain together. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )

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