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for Jerome Potter
Stephen Beeson
May 4, 2025
God Bless his family and friends forever
Jeffrey R.
April 7, 2024
2024 I had my birth day a few days ago 42 ,Mariko will be 44 in December Atreyu is 10 and Ryuya is now 7 I talked to Casi a few months ago oh facebook I think it was a few months ago. Man I still remember how much of a crush you ahd on her even though she was so much older. We moved from kumamoto we are now up in part of tokyo Fuchinobe.
Jeffrey Carl Richards
May 6, 2021
Hey buddy its may 2021 2 years to go until me and Mariko go house shopping we have decided on Sagamihara in Tokyo and at least a 4LDK my Youngest son just graduated to non training chop sticks hopefully he can get better he still drops rice some times when he eats. COvid-19 has made me and Mariko push back buying a house twice now the plan was for the end of this year to go and start looking now we want to wait for 2 years hopping it will be over by then. That and I wanted to save up so I can pay 70-80% of the house in one shot.
Jeffrey Carl Richards
May 24, 2020
Its that day again 2020 last year I was a bit early same this year Still miss ya bro so many new things happening After my 2nd suicide gesture I got 100% rating for PTSD I hate it so much so much of my life is anger and reliving 3 days I just want to forget. My two kids are great Atreyu is doing well in his special school and Ryuya has at least 3 girls at his school fallowing him around hes a mini lady killer Me and Mariko are planning and saving up to buy a house near Tokyo I got that new virus this year to and was so close to needing ICU but lucky for me my breathing started to get back to normal after and the fever went down I was in the hospital for 2 days and then I was on oxygen for about two days after I was sent home. We got PS5 now coming out and Xbox series X. Yep still a gamer I think you would have liked Apex Legends one of the new Battle Royal kind of games. Me I really like Jrpgs or rpgs anything with a great story. Well I think that's it for now catch ya later bro.
My kidos
Jeffrey Richards
May 22, 2019
Miss you brother Here's a picture of my two kids. I have only 2 friends left one is still in the army and the other in the NAVY. Wish you were still here I still play games as a hobby and watch movies. I live in Japan now for quite some time. See you again till Valhalla.
Holly Burson
March 4, 2017
Just Mom missing you with every breath I take and every heart beat❤ until I see you again.....
Jeff Richrds
March 2, 2017
Best buddies miss you man our all night and day gaming sessions and my mom and Naomie turning the power off to stop us from playing counterstrike
With all my respect Jeffrey richards
Holly Burson-Potter
November 23, 2015
Missing you....
Holly Burson
November 30, 2014
Always with us... love Mom
Amber Debban
May 3, 2013
Hi big brother love and miss you daily!
Holly Burson
February 18, 2013
Love and miss you dearly, I know you are looking down upon us at all times. You are dearly Missed and Loved..
You always amazed me through in out our time in life , and I have learned , you were the most beautiful life, Which God had lent me. and i know understand. I miss your huge HUG's, I know someday, I will receive them .
Holly Burson
December 31, 2012
Happy New Year Jerome, Love From Mom and little Jerome, and Bobbi, We miss you always.
Love you Jerome. I posted on July but it disapeared.
Angel Blair Potter
July 14, 2012
I never forget your love of the 4th of July. I loved how you spent summer time in my home in Gig Harbor with your buddy. How you celebrated the 4th to the fullest. firepit marshmellows and you running about giggling. Swiming in my pool. How you loved the U fish where you and you buddy would walk the trails. And when you lived with me in Tacoma. Playing with Annabell and the mini balls bounding them up and down while she jumped for them. Always up for dinner drafting your military plans for software games. I have your jar here full of those mini rubber balls and your photo and there isn't a day I don't think of you laughing downstairs. I will never forget our times and how you protected and loved my girls as your own sisters. We love you with all our hearts and never ever forget you. Love Aunt Angel
robin roberts
July 10, 2012
The
Res was his favorite
robin roberts
July 10, 2012
Boy do I remember how charged he get on the 4th. Some good memories down on the lake and some crazy times when the fireworks bug got a hold of him.
Holly Burson
July 4, 2012
Happy 4th , I remember this day , was better than christmas to you ...
Love Always Mom
Peggy Childers
May 4, 2012
May 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerome J. Potter:
Always remembering Jerome. "Some gave all."
Walter Cruz Caro
May 3, 2012
It has been 5 years since you went home brother, we will never forget your sacrifice God speed, I'll see you in the other side my brother.
Machine guns hoooaaahhh!!!!!!
SSG Jason Robinson
May 2, 2012
Bro it's been a while but every May that passes I keep a candle lit for you. I am a better man for knowing you. Rest easy. Good job. We remember.
Holly Burson-Heritage
May 1, 2012
once again its that time of the year when we all have to except it. know that my heart beats for you always ... Love Mom
Isaiah Marquez
April 30, 2012
Well...I'm just sitting here, remembering your son and that day. I wasn't in Potter's platoon but we were in the same company, A 1-7 CAV. Standing there, not being able to do anything...knowing that Potter was in there....such a feeling of helplessness...I'm so sorry for your loss. I was in the mortuary on Rustamiyah the night before his freedom flight and I can't remember why. My heart goes out to you, ma'am.
SSG Isaiah Marquez
A 1-6 IN, 2-1 AD
Fort Bliss, TX
January 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Jerome... Love you and miss you... Love Mom
Amber Debban
January 15, 2012
I know it's early but happy birthday! Not a day goes by and your not in my thoughts! You truly are the best and always will be. I love and miss you daily. Love your lil sis!
walter cruz caro
June 1, 2011
god speed brother!!!!, you will never be forgotten, it's been 4 years since that unforgottable afternoon of may third 2007, that angels came down and carried you straight to heaven, watch over your loved ones and over this thankful nation
until we meet again brother!!!
May 30, 2011
Missing you"
love Mom
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerome J. Potter:
Please accept my remembrance of Jerome on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
May 3, 2011
You will never be forgotten " love & miss you always
mom
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerome J. Potter:
Remembering Jerome 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
March 11, 2010
Dear Jerome , this is Mom I miss you so very very much, not a day or a moment goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Missing you is all I can do. I love you son. till we meet again.
Austin Alvermann
August 22, 2009
Jerome, I wish there was a way to describe how badly i miss you. I still think about you every day, and I will never forget that you made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. You are truly a hero and role model in a time where so few exist.
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jerome J. Potter:
Jerome 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
Kenna Larra
January 27, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Potter!
In Memory of Jerome ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 3, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Jerome, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
August 22, 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)
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Potter and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Paul Patterson
June 23, 2007
I met your grandma at your resting place. My heart goes out to you and your family, and your grandma. You are so missed, and so loved, I can feel it from only one visit with your grandma. I honor you for your sacrifice, and your family for their courage. I will keep you and them in my prayers and heart.
June 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Kylle B. Bernethy
May 28, 2007
Although my time in Jerome's presence was brief, my admiration for Holly and her family will always remain a source of inspiration for me. Jerome's character & actions far exceed the conventional definition of heroic and I can only pray that his family grows in strength from his sacrifice.
To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die. ~Thomas Campbell
Jerome and mom
May 27, 2007
Linda Crate
May 26, 2007
I did not know Jerome nor his family personally but families that have sacrificed loved ones have a bond that will never be broken.
PASSING OF A HERO
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things.
Keep paying the price. Let all see that you are willing to live up to the vision. (Oswald Chambers)
That is what Jerome and countless others have done for this country.
My prayers are with you Jerome, and your family and friends. May you rest in peace. Your a true hero!
Linda Crate
Mother of Casey
USAF Special Forces (CCT)
KIA-Iraq, Memorial Day 2005
Denise
May 23, 2007
Thank you Pfc Potter for giving your life so that my children could sleep safe at night. You will not be forgotten.
Holly, I received Jerome's name from a friend and I sent him a package at Christmas. I wish I would have done more. I'm so sorry for your loss...I cannot even imagine what you must be going through. You are in my prayers. God bless!
anne
May 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Potter family in the loss of Jerome. I did not know Jerome, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Jerome you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Walter and Mary M. Lawson (Ret.Army)
May 22, 2007
To the Family of Jerome Potter, Our Most Sincere Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time of Deep Sorrow. Your Jerome will not be forgotten. His life was not taken in Vain, Somewhere there is a reason, though often left unguessed. TAKE CARE and Know that your Jerome is in a better place.
Daniel Rush
May 21, 2007
I am a retired Navy Petty officer. My wife and I are avid fans of anime and we heard Jerome loved it, including Inuyasha. We are saddened deeply that such a good man has been taken from our country. Our love to all his family.
Wade and Lucile Summerlin
May 21, 2007
Jerome and the other fallen soldiers are true heroes. God Bless our military and their families. From one retired Army family to Jerome's family, our prayers are with you.
robin
May 20, 2007
Holly, I want you to know how sorry I am to have heard about Jerome. I have thought about him often in the last few days, remembering the times when we fished and playing chess. He is a hero and it is truly tragic that his dreams and life have been cut so short and you have lost your only son. I will always have good memories of Jerome and a place in my heart for him.
Carol Ewens
May 19, 2007
Dear Potter family...I am so sorry to hear about Jerome's passing. I am a fellow mother of a fallen soldier, and I know the pain & sorrow you feel even in the midst of trying to stay strong. I believe that our son's deaths are part of a perfect plan that we may never understand...but will come to fruition one day. Our son's deaths were not in vain and have inspired courage and dedication in their fellow soldiers and loved ones. Please know that you are not alone...we are praying for you and embrace you in heart and thought. Blessings and comfort to you.
( 1Lt Forrest P Ewens, KIA 06.16.06, Afghanistan OEF)
May 19, 2007
Jeromme,
From one service member to another, thank you. We who serve our country, do it not because we have to, but because want to. Do not worry my fellow comrade, you will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Sgt. Woolery
USAF
Lori Davis
May 19, 2007
I did not know Jerome, but my very best friends in the world did. My heart goes out to you and all of Jerome's family. I wish I would have had a chance to meet this wonderful soldier whotouched the lives of the one's I love! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
bradley cloutier
May 18, 2007
holly, i am sgt cloutier, the ncoic of jeromes service. i am very thankful for all the things your son has done for this county. This funeral means a great deal to me. I did not know your son personaly, but i feel as though i know him as one of my own. my condolences
Christine Gilliam
May 17, 2007
I didn't know your Jerome, but he gave his life for me and every other American and for that he'll always be in my prayers and always a hero in my heart. God Bless
Jean M. Unruh
May 17, 2007
I didn't know Jerome or his family, but my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time. Thank you so much for what you were doing for the rest of us.
Carol Waiss
May 17, 2007
Jerome and your family. You all gave the ultimate sacrifice, the loss of your life for your country. We can not thank you enough for your supporting your country and protecting our freedom. May God be with all of you and help your family through this. Carol Waiss, Puyallup, WA
Betty Patnude
May 17, 2007
It is an honor to express my sympathy for the loss of this young soldier's life in Iraq. In addition to the tributes and memories you will hear expressed by his family and friends, you are also receiving prayers and gratitude for his brave service in military warfare. May you find comfort in the fact that others who did not know Jerome Potter personally, care very much about him, his family and his fellow soldiers.
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
With Sympathy,
Jani Johnson
May 17, 2007
Thank you Soldier for your selfless service. You will not be forgotten. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless you.
May 17, 2007
Thank you my brother.
God Bless
Cheryle
May 17, 2007
God Bless you Jerome and your family. May God comfort and guide them.
Thank you for your service to our country.
Cheryle
Yuka Smith
May 17, 2007
Precious in the sight of the LORD
Is the death of His saints. Psalms 116:15.
Joann McGillis
May 17, 2007
ANOTHER FALLEN HERO!!!!
You dont know me and I didnt know Jerome, But I cant help but THANK HIM AND YOUR FAMILY! for your ultimate sacrafice. Jerome You are a hero! May God Bless you and your family. Our hearts go out to you all.
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
May God bless the family and friends of Jerome. Always in our prayers.
Thank you Jerome for being such a hero.
(In remeberance to Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
May 17, 2007
Another Fallen Hero...
I'm so sorry.
We do not know you personally but
my daughger and I Thank you Jerome. You and so many others have made the ultimate sacrafice while protecting our country. YOU and all other service men and women are HEROS.
God Bless you and your family.
Gina and Chelsea
c stoneham
May 17, 2007
I would like to thank this Hero for his sacrifice and dedication to this country. my prayers are with the families. thank you
Debbra
May 17, 2007
My family and I want to THANK YOU! for your service to our country!
You are a hero! May God Bless you and your family. Our hearts go out to you all.
In God's Love
Denise Stocking
May 17, 2007
To Jerome,
You and your family do not know me, but I just wanted to say "thank you," for all you have done for our country and for others. You will not be forgotten!
The Gordon Family
May 17, 2007
"Oh Beautiful! For Heroes proved
in liberating strife!
Who more than self their country loved,
and mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine...til all success be nobleness...and every gain Divine!"
Thank you noble soldier, for the supreme and ultimate sacrifice you have made for your family, your friends, and your countrymen.
We will not forget.
May our Creator send His Comforting Spirit to be with Jerome's loved ones at this time, to brace them up in their time of mourning.
Our prayers are with them.
Sharon Carter
May 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of their brave and highly respected loved one.
PFC Jason Robinson
May 15, 2007
A friend I made in Infantry basic training made the ultimate sacrifice on May 3rd 2007 in Bagdad, Iraq.
I posted a picture of us in the chapel in Fort Benning in my pictures. He is the one on my left with his arm around my shoulder. He was from Tacoma, Washington. Before he joined he was a Forestry service firefighter. He wanted to do his time in the military and get out and go back to that since he would get a better position and better pay with prior military service. He was all around awesome mountain man. This guy could throw a knife and stick it within 2 inches of the target spot EVERY time! He made slingshots out of engineer tape and was deadly accurate.
While we were on FTX he even pointed out which leaves we could eat and wouldnt get us sick and some even tasted pretty good!!! He was a good man. He was a true patriot.
He loved his country and was willing to die for it.
I wish he hadnt.
I will miss him.
I found out tonight when I was reading Army Times.
I didnt know his family.
I wish I did.
I just wanted to write this to kinda say thanks for his sacrifice and vent a little frustration on losing yet another of my valued friends.
I have never bonded with anyone and felt about them the way I did the guys I "sucked" beside in Basic and in combat.
I guess I never will find a tighter bond.
Potter, Thank you for your sacrifice.
It was not in vain.
America thanks you for giving your all without hesitation or regret.
You joined the army in a time of war and fought till the end.
You will not be forgotten.
Rest easy soldier.
Your time in hell is through.
I will see you on the other side.
We remember and we fight on.
PFC Jason O. Robinson
[email protected]
see the memorial on http://www.soldierwall.com/wall.php?action=showSquare&squareId=2885
Rick Langenbrunner
May 13, 2007
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerome J Potter I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences. I know of no word to ease your pain and suffering caused by your loss. Know that you do not mourn alone. We lost our only son PFC Langenbrunner on April 17, 2007 at FOB Rustimiyah in Iraq. May God comfort you in the coming days. Your son is a hero and will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. Take comfort in the happy memories you have of you son and knowledge that our sons died doing what they wanted and knew was right and just. May God watch over your family.
Chris Weggemann
May 12, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
Dennis Sheppard
May 11, 2007
To the Family of a Fallen Hero,
My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your soldier. My son is also in the 1-8 Cav at Rustamiyah. This could be any of us with soldiers there, and I pray that you find comfort in his memories and service. I owe, as does the nation, a debt to you and your soldier that can never be repaid.
barb shillinger
May 10, 2007
My name is Barb Shillinger and I send you my most sincere condolences on the loss of your son Jerome. I am the WA state coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We are volunteers making a Civil War reproduction quilt for the family of each of our Fallen from WA. We ask nothing of the families except an address to which we can mail the quilt when it is finished. Please contact me and we will begin working on your quilt.
And, again, I am so sorry for your great loss. Barb Shillinger
Gary Allain
May 10, 2007
Pfc. Jerome J. Potter
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Linda Clifton
May 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
elsa figueroa
May 10, 2007
To the Parents and family of Pfc. Jerome J Potter our prayers are with you. We lost our son Pfc Gabriel J. Figueroa Army Medic April 3, 2007 in baghdad.
Peggie Writtenhouse
May 10, 2007
My heartfelt prayers go out to your family as they go through this hard time. God had bigger and better plans for you Pfc. Jerome Potter as He did for my brother MSG James F. Hayes and many many other brave men and women who made a decision to fight for the freedoms of others!! I find so much comfort knowing that all of you are watching over your fellow soldiers who continue on. Thank you for your service and may we meet on the other side.
Robert and Doris Unger
May 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Cline
May 9, 2007
Know in your heart that Jerome is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Jerome. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To Jerome's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Michael Iezzi
May 9, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Jerome to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Jerome in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Milton Letendre
May 9, 2007
To the Parents and family of Pfc. Jerome J Potter
Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for Jerome’s service to our great country. He stands as a hero to me and all true Americans. We lost our son Capt Brian Letendre on May 3rd 2006 in Al Anbar Province Iraq. I know from experience that nothing anyone can say will ease the pain, sorrow or emotion you are and will be going through. Our family will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers over the next couple of week and into the future. Keep loving people close to you and accept their help and kindness. The people around you and the love of your family will be the strength to get you through the road you need to travel now. Great men are put on this earth to perform great tasks. Jerome was a great man supporting an honorable cause. He walks amongst the great men who have passed before him.
Sincerely,
Milt & June Letendre
Parents of Capt Brian S. Letendre, Capt USMC
KIA Al Anbar Province Iraq May 3, 2006
Arlington National Cemetery Section 60
Cory and Mary Orvik
May 9, 2007
God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Jerome in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Pfc. Jerome J. Potter, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Sandy Bonesteel
May 9, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 9, 2007
Rest in peace.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 8, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
May 8, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. 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 our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Mary Ghaney
May 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Garnet Jenkins
May 8, 2007
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Pfc. Jerome J. Potter, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Jerome rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Potter family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
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