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Jonathan Dozier Obituary

Jonathan K. Dozier CHESAPEAKE - Staff Sgt. Jonathan Kilian Dozier, U.S. Army, 30, was killed Jan. 9, 2008, during combat operations in Sinsil, Iraq. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today at the David Adams Memorial Chapel, Naval Station Norfolk (enter at Gate 2). If you have questions regarding base access, please call 444-7361. A reception will follow the service at the Vista Point Club, Naval Station Norfolk. The interment, with full military honors, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Dozier

84 Entries

Charles Gili

October 5, 2020

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jonathan Kilian Dozier US Army Staff Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Eric Delph

March 29, 2013

Most of all to Jon, as well as his family and friends... I'm sorry for being so out of touch; 15 years has gone by pretty quickly... Jon, I just learned of your departure, ironically enough, while 'down range'... Sad to hear it brother... As I read through what your family and friends had written since you left, it helped me to remember our friendship, the memories that we shared and the good times that we had... Congratulations on your becoming a father; i wish you could have experienced more of fatherhood than you did... also saw you didn't end up going "Green to Gold"; glad to see that too... Take care brother and I'll see you around

Peggy Childers

January 9, 2013

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jonathan's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jonathan will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Joanne

January 9, 2013

I saw the notice on your dear son's passing on the Honor Them Facebook page today. Those notices post so terribly often, but for whatever reason I wanted to know more and found the beautiful photos of Jonathan and his little daughter, and of course his Dad. My heart breaks for the fallen, and for their families. Sleep well Sgt in the knowledge that your service is appreciated.

Carl Dozier

January 10, 2012

Jon friends and family joined together last night to celebrate your life, your courage and your memory. You are missed by all who knew you...friends from near and far left messages and shared their sorrow at your loss. I miss you each and every day. Love, Dad

Peggy Childers

January 9, 2012

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier:
Always remembering Jonathan. "Some gave all."

May 2, 2011

You're sacrifice to this country and to it's citizens gives me pause. It confirms what a coward I am and what a hero you are! God bless you and may God help me to become more like you. May God give me blessings and mercy to see you again some day.

Peggy Childers

January 9, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Heather Hall

December 14, 2010

Dozier family,

I'm so sorry for your loss.I just found this site as I had no idea Jon was killed. My heart is breaking for you right now but I know God will continue to comfort you during these difficult times.

Carl Dozier

November 13, 2010

Son,
Jean and I just returned from Arlington and visited your stone and said a prayer. Mike Mesmer, who was your Squad Sergeant in Korea, drove from Fort Bragg to pay his respects...you are missed and loved by all who knew you, and many that never met you. Your courage, perservance, loyalty are ideals for many to emulate. We love you and miss you...
Dad and Jean

November 10, 2010

Dear Soldier,
While I never knew you personally, I know your brother, his wife and her family. In knowing them and the wonderful people they are and knowing that you were a soldier fighting for this country, I know that you were a remarkable person. I would personally like to send a thank you to heaven to you for making the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Tomorrow we celebrate you and every soldiers honor. I just want you to know, I do it with honor and pride.

Shannon

S Lovelace

September 30, 2010

In your honor.

Carl Dozier

September 30, 2010

Dear Jon,
Thinking of you today, as everyday. Today is significant because it is the day of your birth. You are missed by all that knew you and loved you. We continue the tradition tonight by gathering in your memory to celebrate your birth and life.

You always knew how much I loved you...it's hard without you here. God bless you and keep your soul near.

Love, Dad

January 16, 2010

Dear Son,

Two years have past so very quickly. There have been so many more that have given the ultimate sacrifice. My heart breaks for the families everytime I hear another name. I was at The Gold Star Mother's meeting on the nineth. I try not to think of that day and only think of your life--about the adorable, sensitve child you were and about the strong, happy, and intelligent man you became. I so look forward to the day I am met by Jesus so that we all can be together again.

I love you so very much, Jonathan.
Mom

Carl Dozier

January 10, 2010

Son,
Two years have passed and never a day goes by that I do not think of you, as a baby, young boy, teenager, young man, soldier and father. You were the best of the best and sacrificed so much to follow your heart. You knew what your calling was and you excelled as a soldier and NCO. You are missed by Amy, Emma, your sister, your mom, your friends and Brothers-in-Arms. I left Remembrance at the Soldier's Cross here at home yesterday and then Jean and I met Jennifer and Jamie and we celebrated your life at the Bier Garden. They took your "Sniper" picture and put it up over the bar so you'll always be at one of your favorite places. Your are loved, missed and remembered by a host of people. You had a far greater impact on the lives around you than you can imagine.
I love you and miss you and will until the day I join you!

Dad

Peggy Childers

January 9, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier:
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

January 9, 2010

dear jon,
it has been two years today and it hasn't gotten any easier without you here. emma looks exactly like you and reminds me everyday how lucky i am to be her mother. i wish you were here to see her grow up. thank you for the wonderful things you did for your country, and most importantly, for your family. we love and miss you. love, amy and emma

Jessica Rozier

November 30, 2009

To the family and friends of Jonathan Dozier,
I stumbled upon Jon Dozier when I was looking up my own husband, Jonathan Rozier, who was also killed in Iraq, in 2003. I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact me. It would be an honor to help another family on this long and painful journey. I wish your family the best, and hope and healing for the future.

"There is no death, but life eternal, for heroes such as they."

Adam Costas

November 22, 2009

SSG Dozier,
You may not know me but I was a member of the EOD team attached to your unit on the operation in which you were killed. There's not a day that goes by that I do not think about you and mourn your death . I hope your family finds solace in the fact that you have made a huge impact on my life. I try to live each day in a matter that would honor you and your sacrafice. My heart breaks for your family, having to spend another holiday without you. I wish there was more my team could have done to prevent your death, that regret will be with me always. You will not ever be forgotten. You are my hero.
Adam Costas

Catherine Gillikin

September 1, 2009

To the family and friends of Sgt. Dozier, the Junior Girl Scout Troop #668 of Coloinial Coast will be honoring his sacrifice for our freedom in the upcoming Vetern's Day Parade November 11 2009.

Carl Dozier

May 26, 2009

Jon,
Sunday and yesterday, Memorial Day, many of your friends, family, Brothers-in-Arms, and citizens of the Republic gathered to honor and pay tribute to your honor, courage and sacrifice.
On Memorial Day we dedicated a "Battlefield Cross" in your honor and presented it as a gift to the Citizens of Chesapeake. LTC Coffey and CPT Matthews attended and COL Coffey spoke of sacrifice and of his talks with you and how you could have done anything, been anything but chose to be a soldier. A soldier who displayed courage, maturity and great insight. Over 800 citizens gathered to pay respects to you and those who have given the "Last Full Measure" in defense of our principals as a nation.
You are loved, reembered and missed by all of us. God bless your soul gather your to heavens gate.
Your always loving a proud father.
Carl

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,521579,00.html

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_wavy_memorial_day_in_chesapeake_20090525

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Autumn Edwards

May 25, 2009

I am missing you especially much on this Memorial Day. Yesterday, we all went to the pool in your honor and while I always enjoy getting together with everyone, I can't help feeling at the same time that someone is missing......you. And so the gatherings all always bittersweet for me. A long time ago, when Carl was out of the country and I think I had halfway moved in the house, an "older" lady that I worked with at the time (she was in her mid-30s ha ha) told me that those were some of the best days in life and that I should keep a diary to remember it all. I thought to myself at the time "yeah right - I know better than to put anything in writing!" I didn't know what she really meant at the time but I do now and I wish I had kept that diary as I search my memory for all of those thousands of little moments we shared and remember all of the big ones. Those days were some of the best days because it was such a special time in life - teetering between being teenagers and adults - having to be responsible when we didn't really want to be. The only thing that mattered to me was hanging out with everyone - whether we were at a party or just hanging out at your house and you were making us watch the history channel or some questionable movie (lol). For years you were my BFF and I mourn the loss not only of you but of our adult friendship that we didn't really get to have. You will always be right here in my heart.

Soldier's Cross dedicated on Memorial Day 2009 in Remembrance of our son, brother, cousin, father, uncle

May 23, 2009

April 6, 2009

Jonathan,
For some reason I felt compelled to search for you on the web today. I feel it was my loss never to have known you as the man you grew into being. I still have memories of us as children. Even in those days our time together was short -- those memories of so long ago. From what your friends and family have told of you, you were and still are one heck of a guy. Perhaps one day, God will bless me with the opportunity to bring us together again. I thank you again for your ultimate sacrifice to your country. God bless you!

Like Father like Son...

March 21, 2009

amy dozier

March 20, 2009

jon,i'd give anything for you to see our precious daughter right now. she is the epitomy of you-every part of her. i want you to know that we talk about you daily and look at your pictures. it's been harder than usual and i'm not sure why. she knows you are in "evin" now and that there are "fwowlahs(flowers) and keetats(kitty cats)" surrounding you. she has the same love of ice cream that you did. we miss you, jon. i really need you here to help me. she's a handful. keep watching her grow. she's gonna be a looker(like mommy and daddy)!

Marty Cabe

February 7, 2009

My Darling Son, Went to Arlington today. Jen, Jason, Courtney, Michelle, Madison, Lois, Paul, Cameron, and I placed a rose at your grave. We were able to talk with other families about their sons and help place roses at the graves where families could not attend. I miss you so badly. The other morning I woke because I heard you call out "Mom", but when I woke I remembered you were not here.
Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I love you,
Mom

Jonathan K Dozier - July 2003

Josh Jones

February 4, 2009

I'm thinking of you, Jon. I've read what your family has written to you and it has brought many tears. I hate to think of you as not being here with us these days, but I hope you are smiling. The memories of us sharing a beer and talking about everything under the sun will stay with me. You're a great man for doing what you did. I hope a photo that I had on my computer for all these years will bring joy to your other friends and family. You look like a stud in it!

Hold down the fort 'til we get there, Brother!
HFF

T Starman

January 17, 2009

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

In Memory of Jonathan ~ (Debra Estep)

January 11, 2009

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

Carl Dozier

January 10, 2009

Son, its been a year since God took you to guard Heaven's gates. Jean and I left flowers and pictures yesterday. A fellow Brother-in-Arm's from the 3/2SCR left a prayer and note with a Special Forces pin. Your friends have called and all miss you terribly. Jen came up to Arlington today and will visit tomorrow. A piper played Amazing Grace in Section 60 today while we visited with you. Tomorrow we are meeting Wes, his wife, Courtney for breakfast before we visit with you.
We love you and miss you each and every day. God Bless our hero's soul and all who have given the "Last Full Measure" in defense of the Republic.
Love and miss you each and every day.

Dad and Jean

Peggy Childers

January 9, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier:
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

Kenna Larra

December 2, 2008

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We love our Soldiers! This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, God Bless You and we hope that your portrait is bringing you some peace!
Sincerely,
Kenna

Marty Cabe

November 26, 2008

Jonathan, you know I have to call you by your whole name. Today is the day before Thanksgiving. It was a special day because your darling little Emma came to see me today. She, her Mom and I went to the grocery store together. You would be very proud of her. She talks so well and was so very good. She looks just like you and calls for you all the time. Even though we do not see each other as often as I would like, she seems to realize that I am someone special in her life. My heart breaks when I think that you will not be here to see her grow up. Hopefully, God is letting you watch from afar. You are always in our hearts and never out of our minds. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be very hard without you. Especially Christmas because I know how much you loved it. It will not be long son, and we will be together again.

I love you so very much.

Mom

Carl Dozier

September 30, 2008

Jon,
You were a blessing the day you came into your mother's and my life and you and Jen were our joy. Part of the joy was taken when you died a hero's death and you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Your friends and family will gather today for a time of Remembrance to celebrate the life you lived to the the fullest. Whenever you came home we would always try to go to "Das Bier Garden" and celebrate so Jen and I contacted your friends and told them our plan. Your life will be remembered and celebrated with good memories and funny stories this afternoon.

Your friends are great part of your legacy. I continue to receive Jon stories from friends, fraternity brothers, and fellow warriors. Matt Pionk's father sent me a message yesterday and said that you and Matt would be sharing a beer today. My pride in you continues to grow for who you were and the man you became.

My pride in your life helps push the grief and sorrow of your loss out of my mind...but the grief is always present in my heart, even as I write this to you.

We had a fairly good coastal storm last week so I drove down to the ocean and watched the waves crash and the sand blow on the beach you played on so many summer days when you were just a boy. I remembered the many trips to the Outer Banks for you to surf and down to Rudie Inlet in January and February so you could surf in the cold winters water. You lived your life on your terms.

I will Love and Honor you untill the day I join you at Heavens Gate.

With the Love of a father,
Your Dad

Martha Cabe

September 28, 2008

Dear Jon,
Last weekend, Jen, Jamie, Lois, Paul,
Cameron, your Dad, Stepmother,Jean, Stepfather, Rob and I attended a rememberance ceremony for all the fallen soldiers and thier families. We were all there with heavy hearts, but we were so proud of you and all the young men. I talked with several of the families and found out that your leaving us will never get easier. There will always be a hole in our hearts--especially for Jen, your Dad and I. We miss you terribly. Jen and I are going to spend time on the beach on Tuesday--Your 31st birthday. We know how much you enjoyed being there and that night we will celebrate with friends at your favorite eating place. I know that you are now surfing at a beach that is so much more beautiful than we can ever imagine. I held Emma Grace in my arms this past weekend. She is getting so big and looks so much like you. I promise I will keep her as close as I can and let her know how much you loved her and what a proud Dad you were. I love you Jon and cannot wait until we are together again.

Your Mom

emma dozier

September 1, 2008

dear daddy,
i looked at your pictures yesterday and saw how much i look like you. mommy says i have a lot of fight in me just like you did. i love you daddy, and i am going to keep learning about you as i grow up.

July 15, 2008

July 8, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Dozier!

July 8, 2008

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Dozier and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Junior Year, Middle Tennessee State University, Sig Ep

July 6, 2008

Proud Daddy of Emma Grace

July 6, 2008

Jean Dozier

July 5, 2008

Jon, missed you alot yesterday when we had the cookout at the pool. I think of you so often, and believe it or not, I really miss those 2:00 am phone calls! Your dad and I always looked forward to your home comings and we always enjoyed you bringing your friends home to stay as well. We always had enough floor space for everyone.
Thank you for your sacrifice. Love and miss you greatly.
Jean

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

July 5, 2008

Band of Brothers

July 5, 2008

Jon loved dogs and his BoBo misses him

July 5, 2008

Warrior Ethos

July 5, 2008

Evan Day

July 5, 2008

On this 4th of July, I remember the ultimate sacrifice of my cousin and fellow patriot. May he rest in peace. Because of true warriors like him, we continue to live free. I wish to convey my deepest sympathy and respect for his family and our extended family.

Nathan Dressel

July 4, 2008

Mr and Mrs Dozier-

I was stationed with your son at Ft Bragg, NC several years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. I am deployed right now, and John very often enters my thoughts. Always good memories; being in Johns company was always enjoyable for everyone. John will never be forgotten. You should be proud of John and the upstanding principles you bestowed upon him.

SGT Dressel

Debbie Elam

June 3, 2008

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Iraqi War with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
phone 804-379-3817

or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon. God Bless your family and friends

Suzanne MacDaniel

May 20, 2008

To the Dozier family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Jonathans' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher

Carl Dozier

April 29, 2008

Son, this is hard to do, to try and put into words how much I miss you. You know you were loved, by your sister, mother, me, Jean and your host of family and friends. They were here for you.
Jean and I have been back to Arlington several times and think of you, the child, the boy, the man; you became such a good and brave man. Your memory is safe with us and we tell your story.
You stared the elephant in the face and went back day after day knowing what could be around the next corner. You packed more life into 30 years than many will in a long lifetime. Emma Grace looks exactly like you and she is a loving and smart baby. We will watch her grow and make sure she knows about her daddy. You were a wonderful son and I miss you terribly.
Love,
Dad

March 12, 2008

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

Karen Eastes

February 15, 2008

Thank you Jon for the ultimate sacrifice!! You are a Hero!!!..I know even now you are watching over of us all..Reast in Peace
Karen and Joe Eastes

Martha Cabe

February 6, 2008

For my Son,
My heart has been cut into. I miss
you so very much and I will never let you go. I asked God to keep you
safe, and as your Uncle Bill said, He is keeping you safe. Until we see
each other again I will never let your memories fade. I will hold your beautiful daughter Emma close and make sure she knows her daddy as if you were there.

I will love you forever and will forever be proud that I had the privilege to be your mother.

Love always, Your Mom

February 3, 2008

My wife and I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Jonathan. Our son Chris R. was in Jonathan’s squad. If anyone in Jonathan’s family would like to contact us, we have some photographs of Jonathan that we could send you.

Dan Reigstad
Proud parent of Chris R.
HHC 3-2SCR

Stacey Cabe

January 29, 2008

To the step brother I haven't met, but has heard so much about. You have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. You will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. And you will always live on through your daughter. If there are heroes in this world all the men and women in all the arm forces are those heroes. Without them and you we wouldn't have the freedoms we have today. Rest in piece my step brother.

Jennifer Rider

January 29, 2008

Brother,

I miss you. The pain is deep and the emptiness permenant. I know the tears will not bring you back but stilll they come. I know you would want me to stand strong and persever, so I must accept the emptiness and press on. You will always be in my thoughts. Rest in Peace. I will see you again.

Love,
Jen

January 28, 2008

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

Shelley

January 25, 2008

From one military family to yours, we would like to thank Staff Sgt. Dozier for his service to this great country, and send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ruth Ann Struble

January 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amy, as you continue on lifes journey without your loved one. May God's peace be with you!

Kevin Delaney

January 23, 2008

Peace be with you, and God bless your son.

Gale Gibson

January 21, 2008

Your son gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I am deeply saddened for your loss and the loss of one of our fallen heros. My condolences to all of his family. May he forever rest in peace. And may our country eventually obtain the peace for which he was fighting for.

January 17, 2008

Jaclyn Dunkirk

January 16, 2008

Please accept my deepest condolences. Rest in peace SSG. Dozier, your mission is complete.

Sister of fallen soldier
Sgt. Joseph Milledge KIA Oct. 5, 2007

Ron and Janet Michael

January 16, 2008

Dozier was friends with my son, Derek Michael, who visited our home and traveled to Mississippi with our family. He was a great friend to our son and was always there for him good and bad. I can only imagine the heartache, of losing a son. Our prayer and heart go out to your family. It was a privilige to know your son.

J. Rushing, Navy Wife, Daughter of Ret. Army,Big Sister of a Marine, and Big Sister of a fallen Army Soldier

January 16, 2008

Hi, I do not know your family or Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier. But I grieve with you and offer you my prayers and keep you in my thoughts. My family recently loss my little brother,Pfc Joseph R. Berlin, Jr. he was laid to rest on the 8th of January. Please know your pain and the pride we feel for our fallen soldiers is not felt alone. 2 Tim 4-7 God Bless You and Keep You All!!!!

Jennifer Smith

January 15, 2008

John will be extremely be missed by all of his friends back at home in Chesapeake (Great Bridge). This Hero and friend will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his Family.

Adrian Edsall

January 15, 2008

John I know that you are sitting up there on a cloud looking down on us all with Ken Ballard sitting by your side. Rest in peace my friend know that we will never ever forget you and that we all miss you very much. Thanks for your sacrifice that many truly dont understand unless have served or suffered from a loss. We celebrate your life this coming Sunday in a vigil in your honor, know that you will be remembered and will all ways be a brother in sigma phi epsilon. Until the day I join u my friend hff adrian

Kenneth McFarling

January 14, 2008

We heard of Jonathan's untimely passing through Melvin & Bonnie Kotalik of Chesapeake. May we take this time to express our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you all. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice which your loved one has made. Because of such commitment, our American dreams remain. God Bless,

Kenneth & Velma McFarling
Ridgeway, VA 24148

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

January 14, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dozier family in the loss of Jonathan. I did not know Jonathan, 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. Jonathan you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. Each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Jonathan.
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~

Chaplain Dan Gates

January 14, 2008

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Staff Sergeant Dozier. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!

gail johnson

January 13, 2008

My deepest empathy and condolences.
Below is a poem that helped me during the darkest of moments, my hope is that it will somehow also ease your burden of grief in knowing Jonathan is not far.

THE NEXT ROOM
Death is nothing at all...I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me - let my name be ever the household word that I always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it every meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well.
(Canon Henry Scott Holland)

Jonathan will not be forgotten.
God Bless
Mother of Spc Daniel Cagle.
KIA 23 May 2007 Balad Iraq

SHIRLEY DONEY

January 13, 2008

REST IN PEACE STAFF SGT. DOZIER, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Debbie , Kenny Coffey

January 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers out to the DOZIER family .Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[ES] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother for that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our of our great nation..THANK..YOU..HO..YAAH..B.V.C.

Sandy Bonesteel

January 13, 2008

As a mother of a Soldier, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

Valorie

January 12, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Garnet Jenkins

January 12, 2008

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Jonathan rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Dozier 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 in 1967.

"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 difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Nurnberg

January 12, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier. I know all to well that there are just no words at this time to ease your pain. May the love and memories you have of Jonathan along with the love and prayers of so many bring just a small ray of light into this dark time.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dozier you are a true American hero who will not be forgotten. The world is a better place because of you. Thank you. May you now rest in peace.
Barb Nurnberg - proud mother of Cpl Keith A Nurnberg D-CO 2/69 AR 3rd Combat Brigade, 3RD ID KIA 9/5/2007 Baghdad

Gale Poindexter

January 12, 2008

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt Jonathan K Dozier. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

minister florence duckett

January 12, 2008

To the Family:

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal" I am deeply moved by your loss, but I am trusting God to restore your joy.

I thank God because He has "...wiped away all tears from Jonathan's eyes..." and Jonathan will "...never know pain or suffering again..."

I will FOREVER "Salute" Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier!

Yours in Christ,

florence

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www.roseofsharonministriesltd.org
and know that our soldiers will never be forgotten. No donations requested!

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