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Jason Brown Obituary
Jason was engaged in combat in Sama Village when he was killed by a burst of small arms fire as he attempted to capture an Al-Qaeda leader. Jason was a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) based at Fort Campbell Army Post in Kentucky. He was serving his second tour in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jason graduated from DeSoto High School in DeSoto in 1997. He attended and graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 2002. Jason volunteered for enlistment into the Army on March 25, 2003 as a candidate for Special Forces and earned the coveted Green Beret in 2004. Jason's vast military education included the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, Jumpmaster Course, Free Fall Parachutist Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course and Advanced Explosive Techniques Course.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, a Meritorious Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, an Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Special Forces Tab.
The pride of Jason and his family was his service for his country as a Green Beret. What his friends liked about him most were his sense of humor, his outgoing personality, his willingness to always lend a helping hand, and especially his love for life. He enjoyed the outdoors. In his free time, he hunted, fished and worked in his yard.
Jason is survived by his daughter, Alyssa Gomez of Cypress; his parents, James C. and Rosemary Brown of Cartwright, Okla.; sister, Lindsey Lam and husband Dallas of Austin; grandmother, Emma Lee Brown of Durant, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hall and Mary Lou Hix and A.C. Brown.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Durant, Okla., with Chaplain Christian Goza officiating. Full military honors will be performed at the church.
Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund for fallen and wounded soldiers in memory of Jason L. Brown, c/o Shamrock Bank, 3225 Shamrock Lane, Durant, Okla. 74701.
Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]. Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jason Brown
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2024
Jason,
Thinking of you! Rest in peace my brother! You are missed
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2023
Jason,
I can´t believe it´s been 15 years. We miss you every day and tell your story often. Rest in peace my brother.
Brad
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2022
Jason,
It´s been another year now. Thinking of you. Rest In Peace brother.
Brad
Brad Jenkins
April 29, 2021
Jason,
Time keeps passing but the hurt never goes away. I think of you often and tell your story. I miss you! I wonder how your daughter is doing? Jenn and I now have two kiddos. Ellie which is almost 6 years old and Asher which is 2 years old. They are such a blessing. I sure wish we could all still get together and catch up. I know we will when our Father calls me home. Until then you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2019
Jason,
It feels like yesterday that you were here and we were all care free and hanging out. I miss you and think of you often.
BRENDA GOMEZ
April 18, 2018
JASON, IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I WROTE, LIFE GETS IN THE WAY OF IT. I DO HOWEVER HOPE YOU HEAR ME WHEN I TALK TO YOU ABOUT YOUR PRECIOUS DAUGHTER(ALUSSA), ( PEE WEE) SO MANY USE TO CHECK ON YOUR PEE WEE, LIKE I SAID LIFE HAPPENS. ONE THING FOR SURE ALYSSA IS AN AMZING PERSON INSIDE AND HER MOM DID A LOVING AND BEAUTIFUL JOB OF IT. I AGAIN AM HOPING YOU'RE STILL WATCHING OVER HER AND A VERY PROUD FATHER. SHE IS A HAPPY, HEALTHY, SMART, BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT LOVING YOUNG LADY. COLLEGE IS JUST TWO YEARS AWAY. CAN'T IMAGINE HER GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL AT 17! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT JASON??? COLLEGE! I STILL SEE THAT LITTLE GIRL BESIDE YOUR CASKET, TOUCHING IT, TRYING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED. ANGELA ALWAYS MADE SURE YOU'RE PEE WEE SENT YOU SPECIAL MESSAGES GROWING UP. GOD GAVE OUR ALYSSA AN AMAZING MOTHER/ FRIEND/LOVING FAMILY SUPPORT, PROTECTOR/FIGHTER FOR HER FEELINGS. I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF WHAT I AS HER NANA IS TALKING TO YOU ABOUT. SO MANY MISS YOU, NONE MORE THAN OUR ALYSSA (PEE WEE). ON EARTH, TIME PASSES AND PEE WEE IS OUR FAMILY'S GIFT AND HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE A SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL, GRAND DAUGHTER, AMAZING YOUNG LADY, A WONDERFUL LIGHT IN LIFE. FAMILY IS IMPORTANT, AGAIN YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. FUNNY HOW OF ALL PEOPLE,
(BRENDA AKA MAMA GO) TALKS TO YOU SO MUCH RIGHT? I LIKE TO BELIEVE IN MY HEART HER FATHER IS THERE STILL WATCHING OVER HER.
I AM NOT YELLING LIFE HAPPENS AND I NEED CAPS.
March 2018
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2018
Jason,
While it has been 10 years now I often reminisce about the times we had growing up. I miss you and talk about you often. When our father calls me home I look forward to cutting up with you again. Rest In Peace my brother.
Brad
Jennifer Knell
April 20, 2016
Jason, I cannot believe it's been 8 years since you left this earth. We love you always and keep you and all of your family in our hearts. There are many occasions where your name pops up from stories from our childhood and stories as adults. We all miss you very much. We are honored to have known such a wonderful hero!!
Mike Paredes
April 18, 2016
Jason
It's 2016 and I miss more than I did last year, wish you were here, love you.
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2016
Jason,
Eight years now since we lost you. My wife and I talk about you often. I love you and miss you brother. Rest in peace.
Mike Paredes
April 20, 2015
Jason
My friend I think of you often and how you made such a positive change in my life when we met. I wish I could just pick up the phone and call you like old times. I miss you brother.
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2015
Jason,
It's been seven years and you still live in our hearts everyday. I love you brother and I hope you know how much you have inspired my life. I think of what you have overcome and the difference you have made in all of our lives and it pushes me everyday to become better. I love you bro and rest in peace.
Mike Paredes
April 21, 2014
Jason
My friend,....I can't begin to tell you what an impact you made on my life when we first met an impact that still with me, I went by the old gym where we used to work out where our friendship began a while back and it was hard to see the old empty dust filled abandoned building where the memories still fill it with a gleaming light. Miss you man.
Iron Mike.
Brenda Gomez
April 18, 2014
Jason, We Think of you each day, we feel for your MOM & DAD first and foremost. We always have them in Our Prayers and Thoughts. I then think of the Woman who Loved You Deeply and gave you the Best Gift of all, Your Alyssa (Pee Wee). She misses her Daddy and Oh how much she has grown and what a Beautiful Young Lady she has Become. Still to this day I tell her to Sleep with her Dream Angels and You are right there. I know you watch over her and protect her. We can never Thank you enough for your sacrifice. You will live through your Pee Wee that is for sure. She loves her Daddy and I just needed you to know.
Love Always,
Brenda & Angel Gomez
AKA. Momma Go & Slim
Eric Jenkins
April 17, 2014
Jason,
I can't believe that it has been 6 years. It seems like yesterday, that you, your mom and I ate at Logans before you took off……I still owe you a steak. I think about you and your family all the time. You will always be a second brother to me and I look forward to hanging with you again one day. Rest in peace.
Eric
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2014
Jason, six years since we lost you. I think back often of all the times you, Eric and myself spent together. These memories will always be cherished. Rest in peace brother.
Brad
September 13, 2013
In memory & honor of SSGT Jason Logan Brown who lived his life well-lived. We will always be in gratitude to him for his sacrifice for our country.
Brian Webster
August 10, 2013
J.C.,
My thoughts and prayers continue with you and family.
March 17, 2013
Jason....I thought of you today...but I always do..you where a true friend to me for the short time I knew you..but you made an impact on my life that will last forever...you spoke to me this morning...and you said " lets kick it" just like you always said...so you know what my friend ...that's just what I'm gonna do...thanks bro....miss ya
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2012
Its been four years now since we all lost you. We think of you everyday. Rest in peace
Peggy Childers
April 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown:
Always remembering Jason. "Some gave all."
Tiffany
September 29, 2011
Jason,
You are in my thoughts and always hold a special place in my heart. Sometimes it is so hard to believe and unable to comprehend. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and dreams you made come true.
BRENDA GOMEZ
September 11, 2011
JASON, WE TODAY HAVE YOU CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS. IT IS A SAD DAY ONCE MORE WATCHING THE ATTACKS ON NYC. THANKING ALL WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH. BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND THE RESPONDERS ON 9/11/2001 WE HAVE THE FREEDOMS AS WE AMERICANS ARE SO ACCUSTOM TO. THERE WILL NEVER BE THE RIGHT WORDS OR A WAY TO THANK YOU AND ALL OTHERS WHO CONTINUE TO PROTECT US. ANGEL & I ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. YOUR PEE-WEE IS SO BEAUTIFUL YOU HAVE MUCH TO BE PROUD OF IN YOUR DAUGHTER. GOD BLESS AND CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER MY GIRLS.
LOVE,
BRENDA & ANGEL GOMEZ
A.K.A. MAMA GO & SLIM
BRENDA GOMEZ
August 24, 2011
HI JASON JUST WANTED TO TOUCH BASE AND TELL YOU THAT YOUR BABY GIRL ALYSSA JUST STARTED HER THIRD GRADE YEAR AT SCHOOL. SHE WAS SO EXCITED AND READY WAY BEFORE IT WAS EVEN OPEN FOR THE DAY. SHE IS SUCH A BIG GIRL,YOU WOULD BE SO "PROUD OF YOUR DAUGHTER". ALWAYS KNOW YOU ARE THOUGHT OF AND "PEE WEE", AWAITS YOU WHEN SHE SLUMBERS.
LOVE,
BRENDA & ANGEL
AKA: SLIM & MAMA GO
A 583 Echo
August 23, 2011
What up son!!! Man Jason just thought i would say thank you brother. You were the first one that said hello when i walked into the company, dont know why he took you but i guess God needed to fill a spot on his A team. Ill see you when i get there maybe play a little football with you and Justin, Rest well.
Kendra
May 30, 2011
To Jason's family - Mother, Father and Sister. Jason will always be young, spirited, brave and in our hearts forever. God Bless You today and always.
BRENDA GOMEZ
May 30, 2011
JASON, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS TODAY AS MANY OTHER DAYS. WHEN I AM WITH ALYSSA YOUR(PEE-WEE, I SEE A PART OF YOU IN HER. AGAIN AS ALWAYS WE, ANGEL & I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE SO THAT WE AS ALL AMERICANS MAY HAVE THE FREEDOMS WE ARE SO ACCUSTOM TO. THERE WILL NEVER BE THE RIGHT WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW I FEEL. BUT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU LIVE ON IN YOUR DAUGHTER. SHE IS A WONDERFUL CHILD WITH A HUGE HEART. AS ALWAYS I KNOW THAT ALYSSA AWAITS YOU WHEN SHE SLUMBERS AND YOU ARE THERE WITH HER DREAM ANGELS. STAY BESIDE HER AND KEEP HER SAFE.
LOVE AND MANY THANKS,
ANGEL & BRENDA GOMEZ
AKA: SLIM AND MAMA GO
James
May 20, 2011
Jason,
I spent my last birthday on the 17th doing a ruck, shooting a .45 and climbing a mountain in this crazy course in AZ. I of course thought of you as I will every birthday for the rest of my life. But this time was different. This time you were with me, laughing and enjoying the view...I will never forget!
L Neal
May 19, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
April 19, 2011
To Jason and his family and friends,
Thank you for the sacrifice you have made for us all. You gave everyone you knew a lifetime of memories and you will never be forgotten. I’m honored that I had the chance to be friends with you.
Your family and friends are in my thoughts in prayers and I wish you all continued strength as you forge ahead.
Andy M.
BRENDA GOMEZ
April 18, 2011
JASON, YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS. IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ALL THAT YOU SACRIFICED FOR ALL AMERICANS,AND YOUR COUNTRY.
BECAUSE OF YOU, YOUR DAUGHTER CAN SLEEP PEACEFULLY AT NIGHT. ALWAYS KNOW SHE SLEEPS WITH HER DREAM ANGELS. YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HER, NOT JUST BECAUSE SHE IS YOUR DRAUGHTER, BUT BECAUSE SHE IS SUCH A SWEET, LOVING, AND GIVING LITTLE GIRL. SHE IS SO SMART AND FUNNY. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON HER AND PROTECTING HER. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE PRCIOUS CHILD SHE IS.
LOVE,
BRENDA & ANGEL GOMEZ
AKA: MAMA GO & SLIM
April 17, 2011
It has been three years now. I think of you every day and miss all the good times we all had. Rest in peace brother
Peggy Childers
April 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown:
Please accept my remembrance of Jason on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lauren
March 13, 2011
Thinking about you and your parents and sister. No matter how much time passes, you are always remembered.
RG
August 28, 2010
"AMERICAN People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because “COURAGEOUS” rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Thanks for Protecting us and our way of “LIFE”.
"When it hurts to look back & you are too leery to go forward, look beside you and your LOVED one will be there by your side every step of the way."
Brenda Gomez
July 1, 2010
Jason, We wanted to Again THANK YOU for YOUR SCRAFICE. You will be as always in Our Thoughts & Prayers This 4Th of July.
This is A Day To Reflect On What All The Young Men and Women in Our Military are doing so THAT WE MAY CONTINUE TO HAVE THE FREEDOMS THAT WE DO. God Blees You and Keep You. God Bless America.
Love,
Brenda & Angel Gomez
Aka Mama Go & Slim
Brenda Gomez
June 20, 2010
Happy Fathers Day Jason, you are in Our Thoughts as Always. We will see Your Sweet Alyssa later and I know that you see what a Wonderful Child she is. Her Nana sits with her and we talk of you. That you are with her Dream Angels always watching over Her.
So I just wanted to take the time to let You know you are in Our Thoughts Especially Today. You have a beautiful Little Girl.
Love,
Brenda & Angel Gomez
aka Mama Go & Slim
Lauren
June 19, 2010
Still thinking of you, and always praying for your Mom, Dad and Sis.
James Fortier
April 20, 2010
Jason,
Two years...Sometimes weeks go by and then pow, I remember what happened. I still wish I could have done more and I wish that things could be different. I look at my little girl sometimes and I can't help but remember yours. My prayers are with her and your family. I had the honor of meeting them at your tree dedication and couldn't help but feel how great they are as people and instantly understood why you were the person you were and why you affected so many people. You live on in every person you touched. Still hard to celebrate my birthday - sometimes wish is was just another day and not what it is. My thoughts go out to your family, I will always remember you.
Brenda Gomez
April 18, 2010
Jason, I can't beleive it's been two years since you were taken from your Baby Girl Alyssa. She has grown so much and is a remarkable Child. She has made Honor roll and her grades are awesome,you would be so Proud of her. She also has shown a great interest in Golf. Her Grand Pa has been taking her to practice and she is honestly very good. She is such a Wonderful Human Being and so Very Sweet. She fills Our Lives with so much Joy and Love. I know that you continue to Protect her and visit with her when she Slumbers. We all miss you and Alyssa will never forget you because we do talk of you often with her. She is going to go to the second Grade already. Soon she will be Seven Years Old. Always know You are Close in Our Hearts,Thoughts, and Forever in our Prayers.
Love,
Brenda & Angel Gomez
Aka: Mama Go & Slim
Aka: Nana & Grand Pa
Lee Buggs
April 17, 2010
Jason,
It has been two years now since you were taken from us. As I sit here in Iraq I can't help but think of you and all the good times we had here in Iraq and back home. Thanks again for all that you did for me and my family. You are truly missed!
Lee
Peggy Childers
April 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown:
Remembering Jason 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
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2010
Jason
it's been two years now. I think of you every day and miss all the good times you Eric and myself had. Rest in peace brother.
Brad
Kassi Swanner
January 27, 2010
Jason, I was searching for you on facebook its been years since I have seen you and then this came up....I am sitting here in shock! I new you way back in comunity college, then saw you in Austin before you were in the military....I still remember your smile and your witty personality...thank you for serving our country and you will never e forgotten. with love, Kassi
Tom "Dog Nuts"
January 24, 2010
Jason,
You are truly missed by all and are thought about daily. My thoughts and prays go out to your family. Be good brother and we'll all see you soon.
Lauren
December 28, 2009
Missing you always, especially during the holidays.....
Brenda & Angel Gomez
December 21, 2009
Jason
We, Angel & I wanted to you know that you are very much on our Minds with the Holidays coming. Your Sweet Alyssa and Angela are with your Family in Oklahoma as I write this. It makes Our Hearts Happy to know that Angela & Alyssa are there to celebrate Christmas with your Parents,Aunt Lynsey,Uncle Dallas, and all her cousins. We are Family and Family is the utmost Important Thing we have to Hold on to in Life & after. I know you're looking down on your Sweet Girl, she is Precious and such a Kind and Loving Child. Please continue to Embrace Her as she Slumbers. As always every night Alyssa is always told by us to sleep with her Dream Angels. I know that you are there with her and that is very comforting to us.
You are never forgotten and always talked about with you Baby Girl. My how she has grown. And she is doing so well in her school.
Jason, again Thank You for such a Wonderful gift in Alyssa.
Love,
Angel&Brenda Gomez
AKA Mama Go & Slim
October 31, 2009
I look at your photos & my heart aches for your mom, dad & sister. You are at peace, but we all miss you so much & try to remember the good & fun times with you. You touched a lot of people that will always hold you in their hearts. You were so funny. LOL, Aunt Pat
A D
October 28, 2009
Think about you every day .
5323
Michael Paredes
October 16, 2009
Jason I've wondered how you were doing, all those days You Kevin and I used to pump it up at Victory Gym, well I bumped in to Kevin at the State Fair last night and he told me, I'm proud of you my brother and I miss you very much.......Semper Fi..Iron Mike
Brenda Gomez
September 30, 2009
Jason,
You are very much Thought of and are close in your Baby Girls heart. She misses you Jason. You are never forgotten. You would be so very proud of your Alyssa. First Grade now, and doing wonderfully. Such a Sweet, Thoughtful,Kind,and Smart little girl. She still awaits your visits as she slumbers with her Dream Angels. I know in my Heart You are Always with her.
Happy Birthday, and Thank You again for giving us such a wonderful gift in Alyssa. You are forever in Our Thoughts and Prayers.
Brenda & Angel Gome
aka: Mama Go and Slim
September 29, 2009
Hi Jason
Tomorrow will be your birthday.
Think about you all the time.
You are truly missed.
See you someday
Unk
Ricardo Williams
April 30, 2009
Hey Jason.. bro i think about you all the time, you influenced my life so much, and i tank you for it. We all miss you like crazy man...
" WHUT UUUUPP!!!!!""
R.I.P. my friend you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. on behalf of 5324 and myself and T we will never forget you or that morning.
Judi Shelley
April 23, 2009
This past year has been tough. We all miss you so much. Through all of this sadness I got to meet Alyssa. I also got to meet your brothers, those who were there with you on that fateful day. They have been so good to our family. I am so proud of the man you became. MIss you #6:)
Stacey May
April 21, 2009
Can't believe it's been a year Jason~ I think of you alot and am so thankful that I had a friend like you in my life for the short time I did....because of you I have learned to cherish the good in everybody and every day...will never, ever know how to thank you for the gift you gave me...even if you did make me sit and watch "How it's Made" and ignore me on Dallas Cowboy game days!!!! :)
Hall & Pat Hix
April 19, 2009
Jason This has been one of the longest years that I can remember. I talk with your Mom and Dad often. Even talked with Alyssa on the 17th.
Pat and I have thought about you a lot the last few days. We will always miss you.
Take care of Mom and Dad and Coonie.
See you again someday.
Unk
April 19, 2009
Jason, It has been one year and still so hard to deal with the fact that you are no longer on this Earth with those whom Love you so much. Your Sweet Alyssa and Angela will soon be going to visit you and Celebrate with the Family all that you sacrificed for all of us and your Country. Again I cannot tell you because there simply are no words of what a Beautiful,Sweet,Loving and Intelligent child Alyssa is. She has so much Love in her life and she still talks about her Daddy the Soldier. It gives me great comfort in the belief that you are there in her Dreams and are guiding her and Protecting her from Heaven above.After all as I always tell her every night, Baby sleep with your Dream Angels. I think of you all the time and how could I not? I just look at my precious Grand Daughter. What a Beautiful gift for us to have in our lives. She is our World and gives us the Strength to move forward. Again I have to Thank you and my sweet Angela for giving us such a Wonderful Gift. I need you to know that you are still so very much Alive through all the people you have touched along Lifes Journey, but also through all that you gave your Life for. Thank You for Everything you did and continue to do. Always know that Alyssa and Angela LOVE YOU SO MUCH. You are forever in our THOUGHTS and PRAYERS and ALWAYS WILL BE.
Love,
Brenda & Angel
aka Mama Go & Slim
Joelle Jenkins
April 17, 2009
Jason, I have thought about you often today, yet I have only met you once. I know you well because you have influenced my husband's life immensely.... now more than ever. For that I am grateful. Love and prayers to you and your family always.
Lee & Trena Buggs
April 17, 2009
Jason,
On this day Trena and I lost a TRUE friend that will always be in our thoughts! You were not only a friend, but a brother to me. There is not a day that goes by we don't think of you and the times we had together. I know you were up there with us on the jump yesterday and while I was jumping I was with you. We will never forget you as I know none of your brothers from the Legion will forget you either!
Jason and Eric
April 17, 2009
Brad Jenkins
April 17, 2009
Jason,
Thinking of you! you are always on our minds and in our hearts. Rest in Peace
April 17, 2009
Jason,
You are so missed and not a day goes by that you don't cross our minds. Your smile is forever imprinted on our minds and in our hearts.
We love you, friend.
Woody & Lynne
Michael Iezzi
April 17, 2009
Jason,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
April 17, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown:
Jason 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
James Fortier
April 13, 2009
Jason, it’s been almost a year since you died. There haven’t been many days that I haven’t though about you and the impact you have in my life. I am ashamed to admit that I did not recognize the value of your life until that terrible day. I felt so helpless, left behind on the radio, wanting to help but unable. All I could do is relay information and try to get a medivac, hoping all the while that everyone would be ok. But then Woody came over the radio and you weren’t ok. And it seems sometimes that nothing will ever be ok. You died on my birthday and that fact has had an ever evolving meaning to me over the last year. At first I thought why today? Why my birthday? Then I felt ashamed for being so selfish for thinking of myself. Then I felt like I would never celebrate my birthday again because you weren’t alive to celebrate yours. You don’t get to be with your daughter Alyssa as I do my Jasmine. Your family doesn’t get to be with you like mine does with me. What right do I have to be happy when so many are not? Early on in the deployment I was in an IED and it scared me into thinking about my life and how I lived it or rather how I didn’t. I wrote that day, “Today is the last day of my life and I will live it accordingly.” I wrote it but didn’t understand it. The words sparked an idea but it was so faint that it would have gone out if not for you. It was just the beginning of the journey that I am still on. Since you died, I have often thought about the few moments shared with you. I remember you falling through a hutch when we were searching a house and you laughed with the infectious laughter that only belonged to you. I remember sharing a buddy’s sleeping bag in the cold desert night. We were freezing our tails off and laughing at ourselves for making fun of Eric for bringing the sleeping bag that we shared as a blanket. I remember running by you on the perimeter track and you giving me the “hang loose” sign every time -something I started teaching my kids to do. I can even remember your voice on that night before you left. I came to realize that you lived each day as if it were your last. You inspired me to change my life and to live in the moment. You are a beacon of light to those who desire inspiration and courage to live their dreams. You fueled a simple idea that I needed to change me life and set the example to live by. I still don’t know exactly how to spend my birthday. I think that forever I will shed some tears and of course, drink some beers and always remember you. You live on in me and a part of you will live on in my children because I will always teach them to live life as you did. I will teach them to seize the moment and to laugh and smile. I hope that I can only live up to doing the same. I hope I make you proud. I hope I honor your life by living mine each day as if it were my last. As you watch over all those who love you, if you get the chance once in a while, please look in on me. Your daughter, your family and friends are in my prayers and will always have a friend in me.
James “De Oppresso Liber”
Brad Jenkins
March 27, 2009
Jason, you have been a great influence in my life. I want you to know I think of you every day and tell your story often. I miss all the good times we had. There has been so many times Eric and myself are somewhere and something happens funny or a practical joke and we both look at each other and start reminisceing on all the good times we had.I am so proud to have been friends with you (A True Hero). You will always be missed. Rest in Peace
Brad Jenkins
T Starman
January 13, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
Brenda Gomez
January 9, 2009
Jason, there isn't a day that you are not thought of and kept close within our Hearts. Your sweet Alyssa and Angela always talk with us about you and how very much they Love and Miss you. Alyssa carries a special picture of the two of you together every where she goes in her little purse in a very special frame. When she cames to her Nana's and Grandpa's house she will take it out and place where everyone can see her Daddy the Soldier and hears all about you. This is such a sweet and precious act to watch. Jason, I just felt the need to write this because as her Nana it is so touching and she misses you so very much. Angela misses you so much and does everything to make sure she and Alyssa have that time together along with your Parents to talk about you and keep you forever in Alyssa's day. Again always know that Alyssa at night when she slumbers awaits your visits. I always tell her to sleep with Her Dream Angels. You would be so very proud of the Sweet, Kind, Generous, Loving and Intelligant child Alyssa is. Soon Alyssa and Angela along with the rest of your Family will go to visit you. This will be a very special time for all the Family. You are deeply missed and always kept in our hearts. I felt the need to write to you because I know you are there guiding your sweet Alyssa and Angela. Thank you for my Beautiful Grand Daughter. God Bless.
Love,
Mama Go & Slim
Brenda & Angel.
Terry Smith
January 8, 2009
J.C. and Rosemary,
If you guys only knew how much of a blessing the Hix and Brown families are and always have been to our community! Ever since your loss I think of you guys when I pass your place west of Yuba, as I'm sure many others in the area do. I've attached a link below as a tribute to Jason. I hope you and others are blessed and comforted by it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnNxP2k4Nn4
Terry S.
Kenna Larra
November 22, 2008
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
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
November 11, 2008
Slim and Rosemary,
Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you both today, Veterans Day as we all stop in remembrance of all the men and women who gave there all for us. Lynne and I were over at the house not to long ago trying to fix the sign in the yard and were having a hard time, as we(mostly I Lynne had recently gone through a treatment) is standing out in the heat of the day trying to pound this sign into the hard ground, and are struggle I looked up and at Lynne and we were like come on Jason help us out here, hit the sign pole again and in it went. It was amazing. Then I picked up the old sign and nasty water proud out all over me, I guess it was his way of trying to be funny. Lynne and I laughed at the way he was watching over us. SO as we pause today just never forget he is always watching over you all.
Love,
Destiny
Kacky Carroll-Owens
August 16, 2008
My prayers are with you, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loved ones left but we thank Jason for serving his country and keeping us safe. Just keep your faith in the Lord he won't put more on you than you can take.
Jason and Jenn in Charlotte NC 2005
July 21, 2008
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 20, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Brown family and friends in the loss of Jason. I did not know Jason, 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. Jason you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I visit ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY frequently and each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Jason.
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~
Jenn Carland
July 17, 2008
Jason was a wonderful person. He made a huge impression on my soul and I think about him often. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed
July 11, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Brown and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 11, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Brown!
the Buck family
July 4, 2008
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
The Brown Family Christmas 2006
Hall Hix
July 1, 2008
Jason
We miss you so much. You were always special to out family. I will always remember the last time you were at our house. It was Christmas of 2006 and all of your mothers side of the family was here.
I have added a picture of your Mom & Dad, Lindsey and Dallas.
I will see you some day. Until then take care of my Mom & Dad.
You had a great life. You accomplished thing that I can only dream about.
Unk
debbi rivers
June 26, 2008
To the family and parents of Jason I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Dan's Massive Back!
June 22, 2008
Front of World Tour T-shirt
June 22, 2008
The Jason L Brown Much Obliged World Tour
Lynne Woodson
June 22, 2008
Last night the "Jason L. Brown Much Obliged World Tour" kicked off. We all said a special word about Jason and toasted him the way he wanted us too. We all miss you so much and you are forever in our hearts. We love you.
Linda Cano
June 8, 2008
Tears fall for the family of another fallen American Hero. May God bless and comfort all of you. Thank you, my Hero. Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Leah Mulligan
May 22, 2008
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Thank you for everything you have done! You are very brave! God Bless....Leah & David Mulligan
Jerry Hall
May 21, 2008
Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown Day
DeSoto Conference Center behind the old Beltline Elementary and Administration building 200 E Beltline DeSoto.
Saturday May 24th at 10:00 am
More information at this website:http://www.familiesunitedmission.com/states.php?state=Texas
Jerry & Janice Hall - Families United
marsha chesbro
May 15, 2008
dear sgt.brown.i want to thank you for your bravery.you are my hero.never to be forgotten.
Sue
May 14, 2008
My heart goes out to you. May you let your wings soar and be a flower in god´s garden. I am so sorry for all the people who are affected by this war in such tragic ways.
L Baker
May 13, 2008
Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family
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Graduation Day
May 6, 2008
In Memory of Jason ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 4, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Jason, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Janice Oswald
May 2, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SSG Brown....I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
Tiffany
May 2, 2008
Mr & Mrs Brown and Lindsey, thank you for sharing your son and brother with our country. He was a brave soldier and a wonderful person. May your family find comfort in the days and months to come.
May 2, 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)
Angel and Brenda Gomez
May 1, 2008
Jason, today you will be laid in your final resting place. Let me say that you have never left our minds one second. Angel & I are always sitting together talking of you and all that you have accomplished in your journey. You truley are a Remarkable Human Being.
It gives Angel and I great comfort in knowing once again that our girls are there with you. Angela is such a wonderful Mother to your baby girl. We want you to know that she will never let Alyssa forget you. Alyssa, your "Pee-wee" has so many things to say about her Daddy the Hero. She carries the memories of you and she dear to her Heart. Her Nana and Gram Pa Gomez get such happiness in her stories about the time you and she played at the Play Park on the swirly slide.
Jason, you will never be forgotten this you must know. You left us all such a Beautiful Gift in Alyssa. She is truely a Beautiful person inside and out. We see alot of you in her.
As I asked before, Please meet with Pee-wee in her venture to see her Dream Angels as she slumbers. I know you will always cradle her close when you meet there.
So many people have had so many Wonderful things to say about you in very many ways. You were a Soldier that protected us down here on Earth, now you are one of God's Soldiers that will protect us all while you're in Heaven.
Angel and I will always keep you close in our Thoughts as well as in Our Hearts.
For you Dear Jason,
The Lord is my shepard I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His name's sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Rest in Peace Sweet Jason, your work is done. You will be in Our Hearts Forever.
God Bless.
Angel and Brenda Gomez
aka: Slim and Mama Go
Richard Garrett
May 1, 2008
To the Family of Jason Brown,
You don't know us but for a couple of years back in DeSoto, Jason worked with us at a GNC store we owned.
While everyone who knew and loved Jason will tell you their favorite Jason stories, we would like to share a little of what Jason meant to us.
You provided us with a wonderful young man who you couldn't help but like the first time you met him. We thank you for letting him be part of our little store.
You provided us with an honest, dedicated young man, responsible beyond his years.
Thank you for letting us share, for however brief a moment, your son.
It is an honor to have had the opportunity to laugh, work and now miss him.
I once heard it said about a man at the time of his death that you couldn't help but smile whenever you thought of him. As I sit here and think of the Jason that I knew, I smile at what a great young man he was.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God Bless Jason and your Family.
Sincerely,
Richard and Karen Garrett
Cindy McPhetrige
April 30, 2008
My heart and prayers are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have a son serving in Iraq at this very moment so my understanding is deep. I work with Chris Stone who told me of your loss. I honor Jason for all he has done for our Country and the sacrifice that he made. I will pray and pray for you to have peace.
Mindy
April 30, 2008
Condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Brown and Lindsey. You have a wonderful family, and a brave son.
Connie Strand
April 29, 2008
My prayers are with your family. My nephew was with Jason. He is very saddened. God bless you all You have a wonderful and brave son that gave a gift to all!
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