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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Thornsberry
Charlie Gili
April 26, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Thornsberry Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Jonathan B. Thornsberry US Marine Lance Corporal. 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
brian hamilton
September 11, 2014
Words cant express the loss r family has went through u. Were like baby bro i.miss u my hereo
Brandy Brown
October 25, 2013
Miss you Jon Jon! We're all one day closer to seeing you again someday.
A Fellow Marine
October 24, 2013
You are not forgotten. Words cannot express our gratitude for your sacrifice. Semper Fi.
October 7, 2013
Jonathan and I went to boot camp together back in January 2004. We had a lot of tough times back then but I remember him always pushing the other recruits to better themselves and to keep pushing thru either pain or anything else we might be dealing with. I will always remember him for those times and for being such a great person. I have a KIA bracelet that I wear in his honor. He will never be forgotten. Semper Fi Lcpl Thornsberry. Sgt Flowers, Travis
Michael Thornsberry
December 9, 2012
Jonathan,I assume that we are distant cousins since we share the last name Thornsberry,and I'm proud to have it,as well as to be an Air Force vet.I thank you for your service and loyalty to our nation.I wish that you hadn't died,and that I'm truly sorry I wish I could have known you and you're family as well.I have family in the knott county surrounding area as such I include you cousin not of only blood,but as a fellow veteran...R.I.P. Dear Cousin.
1st platoon weapons Co 1/24
December 5, 2012
I think about all 22 of you brave, red blooded heros that gave the ultimate from Sept06 to april07. God bless you and your families. Semper Fi/ Wpns 1/24...MSP1..I think of all of you daily!!!!!!!!
Brandy Brown
November 14, 2012
It has been a very long time since the last time I visited this site. I was thining of you and wanted to say how much you are thought of and that you are not forgotten!!! I will never forget you or what you did for this Country. You are FOREVER in our hearts! Love you Jon Jon.....
Brandy Brown
December 22, 2011
Thinking of you and our family. I know we will see you again someday! Love Always
Lisa Horvath-Holland
December 1, 2011
You visit me often in my dreams with Nanny and Donna. I miss you every day and words can't express the love and gratitude I have for you. Our family was truly blessed with your love.
Justin Case
November 2, 2011
Jon jon cuz your always in my thooughts and there isnt a day that goes by that i dont think about you R.I.P and too all the troops who stood by this country and you thanks too all my prayers are with you all
Peggy Childers
October 26, 2011
October 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
theresa hall
May 21, 2011
As always love you and miss you
U r everyone's hero
April 12, 2011
Lcpl. Thornsberry, you were a highly motivated, squared away Marine. It was an honor to serve with you and know you as a Marine and a person. Have thought about you more than anybody knows. Would like to talk to your family, if possibe. Have avoided this for 5 years, but it is time. 270-277-3081. Sgt. Turner
Jessica Mckinney
December 25, 2010
There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I keep your family in my prayers,and pray that you are at rest with the Lord above.I will never forget you. I miss you so much
Brittany Allen
November 11, 2010
I think of you so often and pray that you are resting in peace with the lord. Thank you for fighting for our freedom.
Lora Little
November 11, 2010
Thank you Jon for that beautiful baby girl you gave us and thank you for fighting for our freedom. We miss you and love you....I know you are in heaven with Joe looking down on us...
Brandy Brown
October 28, 2010
Still think of you often. Even though it has been forever it seems that you have been gone, I can't forget you! We all miss you very much Jon Jon... Wish you were here with us. I hope to see you again someday!
With Lots Of Love Always,
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Sharon Gibson
October 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristy Wright
October 26, 2010
I miss you so much Jon Jon. I love you.
Peggy Childers
October 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry:
Remembering Jonathan 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
ashlee (collier) lucas
July 4, 2010
the laughs still echoe in my memories. i often still remember u and all the joy u brought to everyone around. i used to look foward to comin down to kentucky and im still looking foward to seeing u again cousin. u are loved so deeply from so many. thank u for all the good times, until we see u again jon-jon...
john newsome
April 22, 2010
RIP may you be at peace and live in the kigdom of god .
john newsome
April 22, 2010
i just want to say that you ment alot to people here back home and you wil never be forgoten a brave marine who fought for his country and loved his family and friends i to was in the marines at the time i was told the bad news it hurt me we was from the same town went to school togeather god bless you and your family im sory. jonathan thornsberry was a grate man
Michael Thornsberry
March 11, 2010
To The Thornsberry Family,
I'm a distant relative,My parents are from the knott,paintsvile,wheelwright area-Fred & Aileen Thornsberry.I did not know that I had a "HERO FOR A COUSIN" who died honorably for our"Country".I wish I had of known you,I to served our "Country" from 1976-80(AIR FORCE).We have a long tradition in the "THORNSBERRY" family as "ONE" who will serve our "Country" COURAGEOUSLY AND WITH HONOR.So to you "Lance CPL Thornsberry" Rest in peace,for "YOU WALK WITH GOD NOW",and his"Son,Our Lord and Saviour",Jesus Christ.
Lora
March 11, 2010
Thought of you today! I know that you are in heaven with Joe and a celebration is going on there. Happy Birthday Jon and take care of my best friend! Love you....
Curtis Thornsberry
February 17, 2010
RIP to my distant cousin and my condolences to the close friends he had and to my distant relatives in Kentucky and his brothers in arms that were priviliged enough to know him- Curtis Thornsberry Tampa,FL
Susan Holbrook
February 3, 2010
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Peggy Childers
October 17, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry:
Jonathan 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
October 15, 2009
you dont know me but You have made an impact on my life. i often find myself wondering about you. i know your in a better place. thank you for my freedom and thank you for the sacrafice you made. your family truly does love you and miss you tons
October 5, 2009
Can't believe it's been almost 3 years that you've been gone. It seems so hard to believe even now. We miss you! Your baby girl looks just like you. I know your looking down on her and protecting her. She loves you so! We've been thinking about you and the day we found out...We will never fail to tell Haylee Jo about her daddy Jon! We love you....
Brandy Brown
August 23, 2009
We are still missing Jonathan Every single day... I cant wait to see you again someday Jon-Jon.
missy
August 22, 2009
Your on my mind alot tonight.. I think about you all the time. Haylee is getting so big, and she always talks about her daddy Jon. We all miss you so much!
Amanda (Tackett) Stumbo
August 13, 2009
I can't believe it's almost been three years. It seem like yesterday we were up in the holler playing basketball and just being little kids. I think about you often and miss you so much! I can't believe you were taken away with not enough time here, but you are with God and in a far better place. I just hope you know how much you are loved and missed by everybody. I can't wait to see you again some sweet day! Love and miss you always!
April 28, 2009
No words can express how deeply we miss you. Things just aren't the same. With much love!
Theresa Hall
March 17, 2009
AN AMERICAN HERO
You gave your life in service
For the country you held dear
So people in this cherished land
Would never live in fear
And you will be remembered as a hero...Standing tall
Who proudly served our country
Who answered freedom's call
You will always be the best of us JonJon. I love you and miss you
Kenna Larra
March 12, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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
kyle collier
March 11, 2009
hey cuousin its your 25th b day today and i miss the hellout of you brother i really do and ive thought about u alot today i watched the video brian made for u and it made me cry once again but i no ur in a better place as i always say i love you cousin and r.i.p
Angela Taylor
March 11, 2009
Jon Jon
I love you and miss you. You truley are very missed. Today is your 25th birthday and I have thought of you all day. I love and miss you
November 12, 2008
Im driving up to Grand Rapids soon to see the memorial they have for you. Im bringing a picture of Haylee with me. She looks just like you! We love you and miss you!
November 11, 2008
Thanks Jon for your bravery, commitment, and sacrifice you made for us all. Today we celebrate Veterans Day and you are missed and remembered. Little Haylee is and will always be very proud of her Daddy Jon. We love you....
Nicole Hall
October 26, 2008
i cant believe its been two years, it feels like it was just yesterday you were here playing with me and zac. not a day goes by that i dont think about you. i love you.
ashley webb
October 26, 2008
Jon Jon, It was 2 years yesterday that you were taken from us. I think of you often and miss the way things were when we were in grade school. We were abolutely careless, no worries at all. How I wish I could turn back time and spend just one more day with you. I know we drifted apart as we got older but you are still the little girl in me's best friend. I want you to know that I will love you always.
Julie Colburn(Thornsberry)
October 25, 2008
Hey Bubby I can't believe it's been 2 years since you were taken from us and sent to Nanny,my heart ache's just like it was the first day we got the call. You are missed sooo much!! I love you and you are on my mind every day.
Brown
October 25, 2008
2 years seems so long ago in some ways and like yesterday in other ways. We still miss you so very much! Love and cherish you forever Jon Jon.....
In Memory of Jonathan ~ (Debra Estep)
October 25, 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 Jonathan, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
rhonda dorton
October 24, 2008
its been almost 2 years... theres not a day goes by we dont think of you..you were a wonderful man and your missed deaply...
Peggy Childers
October 23, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry:
Jonathan 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
October 13, 2008
MISSING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS...............
brian hamilton
October 9, 2008
my friend my lil brother always with me in your heart you are truely missed keeny chesney song who you'd be today reminds me so much of yuou ol blue chair reminds me you any gary alan songs you left impact i promise you that
brian hamilton
October 9, 2008
father husband son what can i say bout you hasn.t been said man you will always be in my heart man from there you never leave your daughter is the apple of your eye i miss you man and wish everyday you were here so we could all spend time its hard man it its not gonna lie you were a big part of this family want you know that and we all miss you man i just wish you were here you are my hero jon and my lil brother
Brandy Brown
August 20, 2008
I saw a little boy today and I instantly thought of you. He reminded me so much of you when you were a little boy. He could have been your twin. You are still missed and thought about every day. Love you Jon Jon!
Love Forever
Julie Colburn (Thornsberry)
August 18, 2008
Hey Bubby it's been awhile since i've written but your on my mind every-day at one time or another, as the 2nd anniversary approaches it still feels like yesterday when i was told that you were gone,some day's are easier than others. just wanted you to know I Love and miss you.
Samantha Colburn
July 9, 2008
Hi Jon-Jon You Don't Know Me But I'm Julie Colburn's Daughter, Samantha. I'm Sad I Never Got A Chance To Meet You. I Wish I Could Have, My Mom's Told Me Alot About You,
Miss You With Love,
Samantha Colburn
Everybody Go To www.alphaheroes.org
kyle collier
July 8, 2008
bubba i just wonted to say i missed u and love u very much
Megan Taylor
June 23, 2008
I just want to say than you for what you've done for the U.S., you don't know me but I'm your cousin's fiancee and they tell me all about you. You truly were a gift from God, and we appreciate everything that you've done for the family and the country. Your a real hero and you will be missed truly. Thank you again for everything.
Joey Colburn
June 22, 2008
Hi Jon Jon You Don't Know Me But I Know You. My Mom Told Me. About You I Wish You Were Here To Meet Me. Love Always Joey,
( Julie Thornsberry's Son)
June 14, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Thornsberry!
Brandy
May 19, 2008
Thinking of you. We Love You very much...
Palmer R. Hamilton
May 8, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Thornsbury:
It was sad to hear about Johathan being killed. I have just now found this guest book that was put in the Battle Creek paper for many servicemen. I know you must be proud of Jonathan. He had the courage and devotion to join the Marines and serve. I am an Old Regular Baptist minister now who once served on the DMZ line in Korea. As you may know the DMZ is the line across Korea where the enemy is on one side and we are on the other. It was a very dangerous place. However, I have never had any regrets of serving my country. I would like to go back and visit but my health might not permit it. I hope my message may be of some consolation to you. I am from Ligon, Kentucky and I attended McDowell High School in 1956-57. In going through the Guest Book I noticed one of Johathan's friends from Grand Rapids said he was proud to have served with Jonathan. Grand Rapids is about 80 miles from me. I don't get to come back to Kentucky very often but I would love to stop and speak to you. As I read these obituaries I think back to when I was in Korea at the age of 22-23. I express my condolences to you and commend you for having a son, husband, father who was willing to lay down his life for us.
Sincerely,
Palmer R. Hamilton
April 17, 2008
Time has not dulled how much I still miss you. I hope you are in a better place and that you are aware how much we all love you and miss you here! I think that time has made our pain easier to handle you being gone but it surely has not made us miss you any less or made us think of you any less. You are always on our minds...I hope one day we will all get to be with you again and see your beautiful face. I would love to be able to hug you and tell you I love you. I wish you were still here! I have peace knowing you are with God, I just wish it were possible for you to still be here too... Love and miss you terribly Jon Jon, Forever and Always...
Brandy
March 14, 2008
Happy late Birthday Jon Jon! I Love you and I miss you....
March 11, 2008
Happy Birthday Jon....We love and miss you!
christopher Hollis
January 28, 2008
I am proud to have served by your side. Take care, my brother.
Brandy
January 27, 2008
I MISS YOU!
Brandy
January 17, 2008
I wish I could speak to you. We all miss you so much here. I wonder about you often. Wonder if you knew how much you are loved by everyone...Family, Friends even strangers write about you on here sometimes. You meant so much to us all! One day I hope to see you again and maybe then I will finally get my chance to tell you I Love You face to face instead of writing it to you. Your always going to be missed and loved!
Betsy (Judy)
January 2, 2008
It is a little late, but Merry Christmas Jonathan!!! I bet the celebration in Heaven cannot compare to anything we have ever experienced here on Earth. I love you.
Samantha Colburn
December 8, 2007
Hey I'm Always Thinking About You I Miss You Soo Much And Love You Soo Much.
Brandy
December 7, 2007
Thinking of you and missing you!
love you Jon...
Brandy
November 21, 2007
Jon
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and you are being missed very much! I wish you were here. I was thinking about you and wanted to let you know I miss you. Love and miss you Lots...
Angela MacElhose
November 16, 2007
Jon, It's been over a year. I just still can't believe your not going to walk through the door. I miss you so much, I wish we could have talked once more before you were took away. Last year was horrible for me fighting my cancer and having to lose you. I miss you lots. Haylee Jo reminds me so much of you, she is a beautiful girl. Love your cousin,
Brandy
November 11, 2007
Your on my mind a lot tonight. I just wanted the whole world to know how proud we are of you! You paid the ultimate price for each and every one of us to still be here today. We love you Jon Jon...Wish you were still here so much.
kyle collier
November 7, 2007
i was thinking bout u so much tonight cant believe its bein a year already it still seems to be a nightmare i cant wake up from but i no its reality u meant a great deal to every body and ur my heart and sould bubba ill continue to make u proud of me i love u and rip my brother love you kyle
Brandy
November 7, 2007
Just miss you and was thinking about you tonight. Love you!
kyle collier
November 1, 2007
just stoped by to say i love you cousin u mean a great deal to me and always will thought about u alot as of lately i no im strong and havent cryed much but u no how much it hurts that uve bein taken from us so young but i love u cousin and ill see u one day i love you
Leigh Ann Tuttle
October 26, 2007
Jon Jon, a year has passed and the pain I carry with me over your loss has still not left. Each day that I pull into Doty Creek, I think of you..I never thought our playground as young adults would one day turn into a shrine displaying your loss. This was the place we grew up, the place we hung out, where we shared so many good times together..little did I ever realize that this would be your final resting place--at the mere age of 22 at that.I try to block out the memories, the pain..it is easier for me that way. When I think about it, it consumes me, and then I'm a mess for days. Growing up, we were always so close. You were the first friend I ever got to ride in a vehicle with..whoo! what were my parents thinkin? LOL...u could have definitely used a little help on ur driving skills. haha..but that was just a part of who you were. You were fearless and you always lived life to suit yourself--not others. I have always admired you for that. You never cared about the trends or what others thought of you. You were always yourself, no matter the situation or who was around. I loved that about you. Looking back on things, I regret so dearly that we grew apart. I realize that it was something that could not be helped though. You had a family..a career..we grew into adults, with our own lives. Just because we didn't get to hang out as much, doesn't mean that I ever thought any differently of you. I always loved you and thought about you. There was never a time that I drove by your grandmother's house and didn't break my neck to see if your truck was in the drive way...I still catch myself looking, thinking I might see you, but then as I continue driving, I see your memorial on the hill, and the reality of life sinks in. You are gone--no longer here. I feel so very sorry for your family. I see your mother..your father..brian..I just want to cry when I lay eyes on them. They are not the same without you, no one is, nor will we ever be. I never imagined growing up that this would happen to you--that things would turn out this way. It is so surreal...I will never get over this..I have lost grandparents and very close relatives, but nothing has impacted my life so greatly as your death. I will forever miss you and my love for you that I established way back in 5th grade will always reside inside of me---no matter the amount of years that pass by...I miss you everyday, and I pray that your daughter will realize what a great man you were! I love you and miss you!
Michael iezzi
October 25, 2007
Jonathan,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st year 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.
Julie Colburn (Thornsberry)
October 24, 2007
I can't believe it's been a year already, it's so strange it seem's like so long ago I got the call you were gone and at the same time it seem's like it was yesterday. You are alway's in my thought's I hope you know just how Loved and missed you are.
Love You Jon-Jon
Brandy
October 24, 2007
I'v been putting this one off for days now. Tomorrow makes a year you have been gone, and I know everyone is missing you the way I am! We all love you and miss you something awful Jon... Only God knows why you were taken away from us so soon. I never question why, I only questioned why so soon. It doesnt seem fair you are not here to see Haylee growing up. I hope someday we will see you again! I'v wrote many many times to you and about you but I dont think I ever said "THANK YOU" for being so brave and for giving up your life so we can all live ours. You did pay the ultimate sacrifice for us all. I don't think I ever had a hero growing up and even through adulthood until you. You are my hero!!! I'm proud to call you my cousin. I missed out on the last few years of your life but I always loved you, that's one thing that never changed. I just hope deep down you knew that somewhere in your heart? Life is so precious and short, and if I had it to do all over again I would have come to see you. I wish I had. I love you Jon Jon and I miss you!!! Rest in Peace!!!
Melissa
October 16, 2007
I can't believe that it has been almost a year. I think about you everyday, and I miss you dearly! I saw Haylee not too long ago and she looks just like you. She saw an airplane, and said "My daddy's up there with Jesus". We miss you and love you!
Lora and Joe Little
October 16, 2007
It's almost been a year and it still doesn't seem real. We miss you, Toni and Haylee misses you so badly. Haylee talks about her Daddy. We love you Jon and think about you all the time. We want you back, but we know your in a great place now. Thank you Jon.
We love you always.....
Stacia Stanley
October 15, 2007
Just thinking of Jon today ..like everyday...I wish he could be here to see how big Haylee is..She reminds me of him everyday ..Toni is having a hard time she loves Jon very much ..I hope she know I will always be here for her... well Jon I miss and love you very much not a day goes by that I don't think of My HERO!!!
Samantha Colburn
October 1, 2007
Hi Just Sitting Here Thinkin Of You Kiss Nanny For Me Lov Ya
Brandy
September 14, 2007
I feel so sad tonight. We all miss you so so much Jon. I just want to cry. Your passing has been so difficult for us all to comprehend your even gone. It is not fair that you cant be here to see your daughter grow up and be with your family. I still remember where I was when I picked up the phone to hear you were gone, and the instant sinking feeling I had. The lord knows how badly I miss you and wish you were still here. I wish you did too. I hope I get the chance to see you again someday Jon. Love you.
Julie Colburn
September 14, 2007
Hey bub, sitting at work looking at your picture, i still can't believe it and it's been almost a year. Kiss nanny for me and Amy
Love you Jon-Jon
Amber Roberts
September 12, 2007
Although it had been years since I'd last seen Jon Jon or Toni, words of his death cut me like a knife. He was taken from us what seems like ages ago, but I honestly think about him everyday. Every time I get a chance I tell people about him, what he did, and how he lived, laughed, and loved. To this day, his death has had an impact on my life that cannot be measured.
I love him and miss him.
My prayers, as always, are with Toni and Haylee, as well as the rest of his family. You will always be in my heart!
Toni
September 10, 2007
I wish sometimes i could go with you! I never thought that I could possibly die of a broken heart, but i feel like im getting closer to that everyday. I love and miss you!
Samantha Colburn
September 8, 2007
Hi Jon-Jon I Don't Know If You Ever Seen Me But I'm Julie Colburn's First Kid,Samantha,I Miss You Love Ya
Brandy Brown
September 1, 2007
I wanted to see your face. I miss you Alot... Love You Dearly...
August 16, 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)
Clinton Meade
August 15, 2007
Jon, seems like only yesterday we were actin stupid at school, you drivin me to and from school and all the mischief we caused when we were kids growing up going hunting with our dads. I promise you this, your little girl will never have need of anything, I'll take care of anything she ever needs. I miss you brother. I know I'll meet you in heaven one day. I'll miss you always. I love you man. Thanks for all the memories.
Clint
Julie Colburn
August 12, 2007
Hey bub, just sitting here thinking about you which is what i do every day put your picture's up at work people alway's ask who you are and i proudly say that's our jon-jon he died so you can live! how ever i still wish you were here on earth love and miss you every day
August 2, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Thornsberry and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Brandy Brown
July 13, 2007
Its been a while since I last wrote. It's late and I was thinking about you so I thought I would write to say how much I miss you... I heard a song on the radio last night by Tim McGraw and it made me think about you. There are days where I miss you and I am thinking of you so much that I wish I had the power to reverse time and have you here again! How I'd give almost anything just to see you here and well. I regret not seeing you before you left for the Marines and I guess I always will. That is something I will never forgive myself for. I should have been there...I know I cant change the way things are but I wish I could tell you so instead of writing here tonight.I LOVE YOU JON. Miss you very much....HUGS AND KISSES ALWAYS....
June 27, 2007
We were married two years ago today ..... I miss you Jonathan ... You were so handsome that day. I just wish i could talk to you .... that you could see haylee jo .... I miss my best friend sooooo bad. I love you darlin!
Lcpl Dustin West
June 27, 2007
Things have not been the same without you.Thank you for all the fun times and being a great friend.Rest easy my brother you are home.
kyle collier
June 27, 2007
im thinking bout you more and more since i didnt go back home last weekend john i still cant face the facts your gone it hurts me more now then ever every time i see pictures of haley i see you and it kills me i wish you were still here man so we could play ball listen to music and just ctahc up on the years we missed but i no ur in a better place ur loved and missed by every one mom says hello and she loves you and shell always miss you and i wonna let you no my cd is dedicated to you its called life of a soulja and the title song iw rote for you i love you john john
love kyle
Brandy
June 23, 2007
Its late and I was thinking about you tonight. I saw your gravestone and how beautiful it is! You are loved so much by so many people. Your Family misses you Jon. Your precious baby girl, the way she lays her hands on your picture, she knows who her daddy is even if you are not here in body, you are in her heart. Love you and miss you.
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