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Justin Paton Obituary
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
77 Entries
Kendrick Battle
August 30, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Darlene Weber
August 21, 2022
We will never forget Jason and will see him in heaven someday.
Lori Lee
May 25, 2020
You will never be forgotten.
Memorial Day 2020
Lori Lee
May 28, 2019
I will never forget Justin nor will I forget his love and sacrifice for our country.
Memorial Day 2019 ❤
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Evan Jones
May 28, 2018
Thinking about you this Memorial Day. Lots of love from afar.
Michael Deline
January 25, 2014
Justin, you are not forgotten. I had the honor of being at the dedication for your
memorial with the Patriot Guard. You and so many other young hero's live on in my heart and memory.
SGT Herron
January 24, 2014
U will always be remembered my friend.
SGT Thomas Herron
January 24, 2014
I think about you and your family each year around this time my friend. I wish I could have met them all under different circumstances than I did. It was a honor and privaledge to serve beside you. I truly hope I helped to bring some small bit of healing to them all. You and yours will forever be in my thoughts. RIP
Jason T
June 6, 2013
It's good to see that friends and family are still paying their respects to a good freind of mine. Amanda, I would love to hear from you, [email protected]. Thanks.
Amanda
June 4, 2013
Forever in my heart. I was doing some online research and happened to stumble upon this.. Justin was my uncle, just 5 years older, he was basically my brother. I sure have been missing him alot lately! If any of his friends do see this, please contact me!
Debera Howard
May 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are said for your family. Our thanks are for your valor. God Bless you, your family and your nation.
Thomas Herron
May 27, 2013
Remembering you today my friend...
Charlie Gili
April 20, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Paton 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
Sandy Hanel
March 3, 2012
Justin you are missed by all what a wonderful person u were Im glad I got to know you and your family so well I know you are up there watching over all of us and keeping us safe. love and miss u.
Jason T
February 18, 2012
Miss ya bro.
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2012
February 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Justin T. Paton:
Always remembering Justin. "Some gave all."
jason t
May 3, 2011
i just came across this posting a few days ago and wrote somthing about one of my great friends. i would love to get in contact some way with justin's parents or close family. i am going on vacation close to that are soon and would love to visit his final resting place and possibly some family members. to justin, i will always miss you bro.
Jason
May 2, 2011
To a great freind.
Words cannot describe how much smaller the world seems without you here. Somtimes I wake up at night and swear that we were back in Iraq and just talking and hanging out. I will never forget you. To the family of Justin, I am naming my first born sun after him in his honor. God bless
March 5, 2011
Remembering Justin= may he rest in peace. It feels good to see others remembering him too.
Michael Deline
February 19, 2011
Justin, you are remembered just as much today, as the day you left us. Rest in Peace
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Justin T. Paton:
Please accept my remembrance of Justin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
February 17, 2011
Justin, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank You
"A Viet Nam Veteran"
June 1, 2010
as i sit here and look at your beautiful picture, it reminds me of just how wonderful you are. i remember your silly smile, your concerned eyes and your passion that came from within. i remember your face lighting up when the kids wouldn't leave your side, the look in your eyes when you looked my way. I see you in my dreams, i wait to see you agian in heaven. I will never forget you, nor will i ever forget the true beauty that lived with in you. my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers that understand just how much we lost when you were taken from all of us all so prematurely.
Gwen Frashier
May 6, 2010
Oh...my where to start. I am really missing you today, so much that I am writing a college paper about our friendship and your true dedication to life and compassion! I will never forget our last toast to life at the Noggin Roon the night before your deployment. We shared alot..a birthday(july 4th baby!) and lots of memories of the patients at the hospital, and where we wanted to be when we were old! Miss you buddy! Glad to see some of your friends from the service honor you here and in thier heart! I feel you with me alot, thanks for watching over me, buddy! Love ya~
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Justin T. Paton:
Remembering Justin 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
Robert Miller Jr.
January 11, 2010
since we graduated basic together ive been terrified to look at the casualties list. well i decided to look today and seeing you on here hurts so bad. it seems like yesterday we were only two bunks down from each other. ill never forget the day we had to qualify for marksmanship. you scored the highest in the company.and the day we did jousting with the sticks and you almost knocked private special out!lol. when you picked him up and dusted him off and gave him a half hug,i knew then what kind of great character you had.i knew you would be a great soldier, and i thank you for proving me right. youll never be forgotten,for you are a true american hero
November 13, 2009
I just remembered the article I had read about you quite a long time ago and decided to post here. If your family sees this, please know he has not been forgotten and is in fact thought about by more people than you can imagine.
May he rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 17, 2009
I think of you from time to time and pray that you are at peace. I know you are missed deeply and will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Justin T. Paton:
Justin 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
Taramia Carroll
August 27, 2008
I never meet you son. And after I read the wonderful things that everyone who knew him said about him I wish I had. It seems you raised a wonderful child who knew Jesus. I learned of your loss while I was doing some research trying to find the meaning for my name (which is Taramia). I felt I must share with you the meaning of the name of place where you son meet God. Taramia I found comes from the two names Tara (Meaning “star” in Sanskrit or "elevated place" in Gaelic) and Mia (Most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".) I thought of your Justin going to meet his Father from that elevated place of love. He was in an elevated place of love not only because of where he was standing and where his heart was "connected to the Holy Spirit" who is the highest expression of love. And in that moment he became even more and I pray remains elevated even now. Then my thoughts turned to you waiting patiently for the day you will meet him again with the Father and rejoice for eternity. It may seem as if it is along time to wait without Justin but, when we all wake in Glory it will seem like a moment. I encourage to remember this and to understand that God is God. His plan is only for him to understand. We must only accept that God is God and he has a plan for us. I pray that you blessed and elevated by God as you elevate him in your life.
Michael Deline
June 29, 2008
Mr and Mrs Paton, If I could take the pain and grief from you I would do it in a second, but we all know that is not possible. While I have not lost a relative in the fighting, being a member of the Patriot Guard, I have attended to many funerals for our heroes. It will be my honor to attend the LTBF memorial for the heroes and especially for Justin. Being a retired 1SG, I know the pain, from this standpoint, of losing soldiers. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. Justin waits for you just beyond the rainbow.
June 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Paton!
June 1, 2008
Remembering you andmissing you.
May 21, 2008
Justin, you are missed greatly. You will not be forgotten- you were loved by so many.
Rest in peace.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
February 17, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the PATON family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU..Respectfully...HO..YAAH...All Hard Chargers**If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you**COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are ...FOREVER..BROTHERS.....SEMPER..FI.........B.V.C.
aunt char
October 21, 2007
with love to my beautiful nephew, you are my hero. you are my sons' hero. forever, justin.
with so much love,
aunt char
Dianne Sterling
October 20, 2007
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project has honored PFC. Paton with shipments of care and comfort items to wounded troops in military hospitals stateside and overseas including CSH and field medical units. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Paton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
In Loving Memory of PFC Justin T. Paton
Kellie Hahn
July 27, 2007
I love you Justin, always have and always will! I miss you more each day, but I know we will be together again someday. It reminds me of the song "I'll Wait For You" by Joe Nichols and I will meet you at heaven's gate someday. Mr. & Mrs. Paton, I can not begin to wonder how you must feel...all I know is my own pain and I can not imagine anything hurting more. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Bert Holler
June 10, 2007
It is with great sorrow that I sign another Guest Book of a fallen soldier of 1st Cavalry Division. Please accept our prayers and sympathies during these hard times. Justin stands as a hero in the finest traditions of the United States Army. We too have lost a soldier. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law Spec. Nicholas Brown in Mosul, Iraq. We feel such a mix of pain and pride. Because of Nick I am signing all the 1st Cav guest books. Thank you for letting us honor him. Thank you,
ROBYN Garside
May 4, 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
May 3, 2007
Today in the Wall Street Journal there is an article about Justin's last battle. It is so touching and sad how much he meant to everyone. Rest in peace.
Rebecca Paton
April 24, 2007
Thank you to everyone who has signed this guest book and passed on thoughts of kindness and sympathy. Our Justin is a hero as so many young men and women are simply for taking up the task of doing what they feel is right and following it through wherever it takes them. I take comfort in knowing Justin believed in what he was doing and knew he was making a difference for the people he encountered in Iraq. He told us he understood and had empathy for the military personnel who wanted to come home. He was one of them, but knew he had to stay because what he we doing made a difference. Justin made his decision and accepted the risks associated with it and moved forward. He wasn't a boy anymore but a fine young man of whom we are all very proud. I truly believe that God had a greater purpose for Justin and that he merely had to pass the tests before him. May God bless all of our military personnel wherever they are, especially Sgt Holmes and Sgt Heron who came into our lives at the most difficult time one could face. To all our soldiers out there, especially those in Justin's unit--if you feel that hand on your shoulder or a calm in your heart--know its our "Gentle Giant" watching over you.
God Bless
Justin's Aunt
Sandy Bonesteel
April 16, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
April 7, 2007
Thinking of you.
Bernard DeAngelo
March 28, 2007
my name is sgt. DeAngelo - i knew justin very well , when he came to ft. hood tx, i was his team leader- we when one maney traning missions before we were shiped to iraq, i remember him comeing over to my house one night as we were going out to party - he asked me hey sgt. DeAngelo im dont have a knif do u think i can buy one of u befor we go to iraq. i gave justin one of my best knifes so that he would have one befor he went to iraq - just was one of my good friends and i will always miss him - if u have any questions please contact me as i will anser any thing u have to ask - SGT. DEANGELO
jennifer lechowicz
March 15, 2007
my twin sister and i went to school with justin. he was such a character.always made ya laugh! he will be missed. God bless him for the heart and soul he has. we miss you justin,love jenn and jewls bond
Trudy Lowe
March 12, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Lori Lee
March 8, 2007
Justin's post on anysoldier.com allowed me the privledge of being able to send a package and letters to him, as well as exchange emails. Justin was concerned about his fellow soldiers who don't receive mail and was interested in brightening their days. That told me a lot about his character - He was truly a hero! I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kimberly Reese
March 6, 2007
I was very lucky to have sent packages and exchanged emails with Justin (thanks to anysoldier.com). I was heartbroken to learn of his loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this extremely difficult time.
Karen Hickman
March 5, 2007
On behalf of Gold Star Siblings, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Such a pretty smile.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Paton family in the loss of Justin. I did not know Justin, 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. Justin 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~
D Perez
March 3, 2007
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Justin T. Paton. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country
Paton you will be missed in the Company! God Bless.
1SG Damon and Diane Perez
First Sergeant of B Co 2-8 Cav
HONOR AND COURAGE!
Glen
March 3, 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
Lee Sirotnak
March 3, 2007
My heart is heavy as I think of your family in this time of loss, and thankful for Justin’s courage and sacrifice. You are in my prayers as I ask God to bring you peace and comfort. We will not forget.
Linda Clifton
March 2, 2007
I did not know Justin personally but appreciate the great sacrifice he has made for our country. He is a true hero. I thank him and I thank the whole family. God Bless.
Carol Cline
March 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jeremy parrow
March 1, 2007
If God has any part in Justins death he'll let him know how badly i miss him.
February 28, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss. I had noticed Justin's post on anysoldier. He had a great sense of humor and grace. I know he will be missed.
Brenda
February 26, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Justin Paton,
My heart goes out to you all. It is so hard to bare the pain of losing someone so young. December 29, 2006 we lost our loved one, Pfc David Dietrich. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your hero will never be forgotten.
Melissa Mueller
February 26, 2007
So very sorry for your loss. There is no deeper pain then losing your child and I pray the Lord will walk with you during your grief.
Mari and Nathan Barnes
February 26, 2007
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of Pfc. Justin Paton. He
is a hero to us all. May the angels wrap their arms around him and guide him on the journey he is to now take.
Cheryl Blevins
February 24, 2007
I had the pleasure of knowing Justin, as he was my cousin. He was more than 10 years younger than me, so my memories are those of a chubby little boy coming to our Grandma's house looking for a cookie and someone to play with. He was our youngest cousin, and always had a smile on his face. I just recently got to know him as an adult, and was delighted to know that his kind, gentle nature had not changed with his military training. He was sweet, respectful and cared about people, children especially. His funeral is planned for Monday the 26th of February in Michigan. Pray for his mom and dad, brother and sister. They are heart broken. He was brave and sincere in his task right 'till the end. Justin, you will be missed.
Garnet Jenkins
February 21, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Pfc. Justin T. Paton,
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Justin rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Paton family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May the Peace of God and your memories of Justin, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
B C
February 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this young hero. May God surround you with love and strength.
Gary Allain
February 20, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Michael Iezzi
February 20, 2007
May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 20, 2007
thank you for protecting our futures... you will never be forgotten...
rest in peace dear hero
February 20, 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
Dennis & Pam Robertson
February 20, 2007
We are saddened to hear of the loss of a young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you during this time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle and Aunt of Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
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