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John Amos II Obituary
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PFC John Douglas Amos II Valparaiso / Griffith PFC John Douglas Amos, II, age 20, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2004 in Iraq. He was born in England, March 8, 1984. Formerly of Griffith, Indiana; member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hammond; a 2002 graduate of Valparaiso High School. Survived by his mother Susan Amos of Valparaiso and his father John Amos of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Rebecca of Indianapolis; two brothers, Hunter and Tyler Amos of Las Vegas; maternal grandparents, Doug and Lucy Whitehead of Wisconsin; paternal grandparent, Henry Amos of Hobart, IN. Preceded indeath by grandmother Peggy Amos. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Dykes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Rhodes officiating. Burial, Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Visitation will be on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 North Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN. INFO: 219-462-3125
108 Entries
Wendy Reardon
May 21, 2024
This Memorial Day, I will be running through Wear Blue: Run to Remember in honor of your son. As I run my four miles Monday morning, we will talk about your son along with other who are assigned to my fellow runners, and remember their sacrifice. We will thank them for all they (and their families) have given for our freedoms! He will not be forgotten!
Charlie Gili
November 21, 2021
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of John Douglas Amos II US Army Private 1st Class.
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, 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
J V
May 25, 2020
Thinking of John on this memorial day, as I do each memorial day. John and I weren't close but we went to elementary school together at Wadsworth. He was a truly unique person and I was devastated to hear of his passing. I hope the family is well and know that John is remembered and honored.
CW4 Travis Montgomery
April 4, 2017
John, and his family are always on my mind and in my heart on this day. I wish with everything in me I could go back and change the events of that day. Your family and friends are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
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Carolyn Pullum
January 1, 2017
I loved you on good times, you will always be remembered, always a big fan of yours. You will be missed.
Luke
May 28, 2016
I never knew John personally, but my friend Andy was very good friends with him while stationed together in Hawaii. I will be participating in a GORUCK event tonight, & I will be rucking in JD's memory....carrying his picture and sharing his story with the other participants. I am proud to be able to honor JD's sacrifice - his memory continues to live on! Never forgotten
Dietz
April 4, 2016
Gently the rain falls as if tears are falling from heaven to mingle with ours. Always you will be remembered and loved.
March 8, 2014
The light shines on your Birthday and every day
April 22, 2012
To the family of PFC. John D. Amos, please allow me to express my sympathy although several years have passed. I have been working diligently to find out what I can through internet sources about every soldier that has fallen due to these circumstances, so that I may honor and recognize your solder even if it is in a small way. I wish J.D.'s family peace, I know it is a rough journey for those who have lost a loved one to war.
Peggy Childers
April 6, 2012
April 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. John D. Amos:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."
April 4, 2012
8 Yrs today my son and it seems like yesterday I was holding you in a diaper. I love and miss you my son.
Dad
March 29, 2012
Always rememberIng! You will never be forgotten. Our hearts will always hold a very special place for you.
Dietz Family
November 11, 2011
We light a candle in your honor. Hugs and Love from our entire family. Veterans Day 11/11/2011.
L Greene
September 11, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May PFC. JOHN D. AMOS rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with JOHN and your family. Remembering JOHN on this Sept. 11 2011. Thank You an American HERO! ~GOD BLESS~
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
Julio Rodriguez
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-69
Vilka Tzouras
August 11, 2011
My name is Vilka Tzouras and I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. John D. Amos II for their loss. I am writing on behalf of Frankie Cuadra who has made a lifelong commitment to paint the portraits of fallen soldier's as a gift to the families. If you wish to have Frankie paint a portrait of John in honor of his memory, please send us a photo and a shipping address to [email protected]. You can see Frankie's story on ABC News here: http://bitsy.me/2lo
In Frankie's own words: "They are heroes and for me to just be able to do something for the families so they can keep... how can I say, keep them alive."
Ginger Mankowski
April 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. John D. Amos:
Please accept our remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Dietz Family
March 8, 2011
Sending Birthday Hugs!!!! Remembering the hero, the man, the friend, the son, the one who made so many smile. Forever in our hearts.
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Dad
December 25, 2010
Another christmas is here without you. JD Dad loves and misses you so much.
August 18, 2010
You will never be forgotten. Sending hugs to heaven. ~ Just a Mom
Jon Welsh
May 31, 2010
SPC Amos,
We don't forget our brothers, ever. We miss you.
Warlord 6
The Dietz Family
April 4, 2010
Amos ~
Today our hearts are heavy. We grieve for all those ~ you touched so magically and for those who never had a chance to know you. We shall always honor you and will never forget how you touched our lives. Missing you forever and always remembering and believing in you. You will not be forgotten, the smiles come and the tears dry when we remember.
“Sending Hugs to Heaven”
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. John D. Amos:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 24, 2010
Hold fast to the memories.
March 8, 2010
JD today you are 26 and I miss you so much. I wish you were here to blow out the candles and cut the cake. I have 20 years of memories to hold me over and sometimes it is not enough. I love you.
DAD
Jarod Myers
March 8, 2010
Brother and best friend. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you on this special day. You should have been celebrating your 26th Birthday today. You are greatly missed and will ALWAYS be in my heart. God has given you the glory to touch so many peoples lives in such a positive way. I just want you to know that with your love and grace looking down on me I am trying to be the best man I can be in light of your eyes. Thank you for all that you are, all that you were, and all that you will always be. I miss you brother....
Believing and Missing Forever
Dietz Family
January 1, 2010
Dear 'Amos',
Another New Year begins and ever gentle we hold you tight in our hearts and in all of our memories. Most days the tears are less but never the memories. We continued our annual tradition started by your dear grandparents: Yellow balloons were released Christmas and sent heavenward with all of our love.
Still missing you
Believing forever
With all our love - The Dietz Family
Jackie Gonzales
September 18, 2009
Amos,
I remember when we were stationed in Hawaii together. I will never forget when you were in shock that I bought that baby blue '76 Merecedes Benz you liked. You were such a fun guy. My husband (Erick Gonzales) who served by your side in Iraq and I still talk about you and you are always on my mind. None of us will forget you. Thank you for all you did for us, for all of our freedom, for everything.
doc
James Boddie
August 21, 2009
you will be missed and never forgotten. Sgt Boddie
Angel Miguel Salcido Flores
August 21, 2009
Thank-you for protecting the security of our country and countrymen of the United States and the United Nations Organizations, thank-you for honoring, committing, exuding bravery and committing to preserving our civil and human lives, civil liberties, freedoms, giving us the opportunity to pursuit of happiness and protection of properties and to live in a homeland security country. To your loved ones be assurred that there will not be no rock left unturned and that I for one will honor, cherish, and preserve his sacrifice through empowering others through enhancing their lives. PFC. John D. Amos will be forever in our thoughts and remembered, always in our prayers; God Bless and Protect his loved ones and May the Lord provide his loved ones the strength to endure his loss. Respectfully, Mr. Angel Miguel Salcido Flores 1216 West 151st Street East Chicago, IN. 46312 [email protected]/219-290-0716.
Dean Bush
August 7, 2009
Thank you for everything you did for all of us Americans. We are proud of you.
A smile to light up the world
May 24, 2009
May 3, 2009
God Bless you soldier, for your service to our country and your supreme sacrifice. God Bless your family as they go on in life without your presence; may He comfort them and let them find peace in their hearts.
JAUNITA DALL
April 29, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU JD AND THANK YOU REST IN PEACE
MAY DADS SITE; WALTER DALL
CARLA MILLEDGE
April 27, 2009
JOHN WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO IN MY EYES. I LOST MY SON. SGT JOSEPH BRADLEY RYAN MILLEDGE SR. ON 10-05-07. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL AND IT IS A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY TO LOSE ALL THIS FINE YOUNG MEN. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THEY ARE IN THE LORD'S ARMY NOW. RIP JOHN
Sharon Raucci
April 25, 2009
I'm JD's aunt and godmother. I'd like to invite you to view the Memorial Website I have created. It's a place to share thoughts, photos and memories of JD.
Please visit the site by clicking the link below:
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/fallenhero-johnamos/homepage.aspx
tyler amos
April 5, 2009
dear jd i miss you and happy easter iloveyou and say hi to shasa for me
love
tyler
hunter amos
April 5, 2009
i feel that my brother didnt deserve to die and sometimes i get angry about it but all i know is that if he was ment to die god put him in a good place.i miss you hope to see you in the long run from your bro hunter
The Dietz Family
April 5, 2009
-4/04/09 Five years has not lessened the loss. Today the sun was shining brilliantly as it was that day. Spring is budding all around as it was that day. So many dreams on the horizon that day, now just memories. The direction of our dreams has changed but not our love for a remarkable young man – a ‘Hero’ forever to us. ‘Amos’ we will always love you and forever miss you.
Ammon Benedict
April 4, 2009
To the mother and father of PFC Amos,
my name is SGT Ammon Benedict, I served with your son in the 1-21 IN BN. I met your son only twice. He was a dear friend of one of my soldiers. I dont think we spoke more than a few words to eachother but what I remember about him to this day was his smile. He was such a striking young man, and a stand out soldier. The impression he left on me has been a lasting one. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think of your son. I wanted you to know that, though time may pass, the memory of your proud son have not. I know no words will ever fully tell the story of John and the beautiful young man he was. But take comfort in this, your son is not forgotten, and your sacrifice to your country is honored every time his name is echoed. I am proud to have served with your son, and can only imagine the pride that swells in your hearts having raised such a young man.
God be with you, and your family today mam.
Olivia Yates
April 4, 2009
Thinking of you today. Cant believe its been 5 years...will definitely drink a Bud light for you buddy! RIP Amos. Always in our hearts.
Peggy Childers
April 4, 2009
To the family of Pfc. John D. Amos:
John 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
John Amos
April 3, 2009
JD it has been almost 5 years and it still hurts. I will always love you with all my heart. I miss you every day that I am here.
Love Dad
Cozette Haggerty
March 27, 2009
Re: PFC John D Amos
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
HUNTER AMOS
December 22, 2008
CHRISTMAS 2008, I JUST WANTED TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS J.D AND I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME UP THERE WITH NANA FROM YOUR 13 YEAR OLD BROTHER :`(
Tyler Amos
December 22, 2008
Christmass 2008- Dear J.D. I've missed you so much since you have gone to haven. I just wanted to say I LOVE YOU and Merry Christmass.
Love your baby brother..:("
donald doane
October 29, 2008
i am the father of one of the men that your son went to iraq with. our family was so saddened with the lose of john.
Catherine and SFC David Kienzl
September 12, 2008
My husband was also deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq at the same time as PFC Amos. I remember the day we got the news back at the base of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii that one of our soldiers died and I read he was from Valparaiso. I couldn't believe he was from my home town area. Thankfully, my husband made it back a year later. We are from the Hammond-Dyer area. We are both very greatful of your son's service.
Hunter and Tyler Amos
July 26, 2008
"J.D. we miss you so much every day and wish you were never gone, I miss having a big brother around and someone to talk to and to play with.LOVE,Hunter and Tyler :u(
WE LOVE YOU :U("
HUNTER AND TYLER AMOS of LAS VEGAS NV
hunter and tyler amos
July 26, 2008
Becky Coy
June 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
Dalarie Ford
June 16, 2008
I did not know your son. But I am a new gold star mother. My son is Sgt Joseph A. Ford. I just wanted to express my condolences.
jerrod flannery
May 9, 2008
to the family of John Amos,
John and I went to basic, airborne school and RIP together. Once in airborne school we started hanging out every weekend. After we both didn't make it through RIP we came to hawaii together and helped each other cope with being away from loved ones. We would go out to the strip of Wiki and try to pick up chicks or just go swim in the ocean. We had alot of great times. He was probably one of the best friends i have ever had. I miss him dearly and am very sorry for your loss i wear a KIA band in rememberance and in his honor. Take care and know i will never forget your son!
DOUGLAS AMOS
April 23, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Justin Thomas
April 15, 2008
John and I were well on our way to becoming best friends...in iraq together, but had different schedules so hadnt seen him in a few days.. i cant believe its been 4 years now-I've decided today that i'm going to write a song about it- he was so much fun to be around- miss ya JP
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Crystal Hendrik
September 27, 2007
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news about John. I went to school with John at both griffith and Valparaiso, and I also lived in Bristol Court apartments. I remeber us when we were younger playing outside with friends. I will always remember those memories and cherish them. I will remeber his family in my prayers.
Linda Banker
August 10, 2007
To the Family and Friends of PFC John Amos.
We continue to remember you in our prayers, and are sorry for your loss. Thank you for the sacrifice, and we pray God's love may comfort you, sustain you and carry you. . . as John has carried us and our next generations to the ability to live in the 'land of the free. Mother of a Paratrooper, Linda Bates-Banker
August 9, 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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Dietz Family Dietz
April 6, 2007
"04/04/07 To the family and friends of ‘Amos’: Three years and yet we still find it hard to find the right words to say. Or perhaps there is no right thing to say. Each of us has different memories. Some of us had him only for a brief moment in the span of lifetime; others had the honor and privilege of having him for his entire lifetime. All of us have him for eternity in our hearts and memories. The time that he was in each of our lives does not seem to be the factor on the depths of our emotions. Instead it is the impact that someone so young had on each of our lives The bittersweet memories will always be such a part of our souls. We can not separate from our hearts that which has changed our lives forever. Our hope is that each day we continue to honor him by remembering him, his family, and his friends those he loved and by living and loving life.
As Henry S Holland wrote:
“Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well."
Remember in your own special way this Hero today and everyday
Your memory is secure in our hearts and love.
Chris Diaz
April 6, 2007
My prayers (Along with my families) continue for PFC AMOS & all the love ones he left behind! As the 3rd Anniversary passes us, I will always be gratefully for your actions in Kirkuk that day, because of John I still stand here today! As I serve down range again, I carry his memeory with me, til my last breath. Alway's-SSgt Chris Diaz
Garnet Jenkins
April 4, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. John D. Amos.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May John rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten. May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Amos family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of John, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days. Hope is not only the light we carry within,
it is also what often carries us through...
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Todd Winkel
February 9, 2007
I knew John in passing while stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI. He was always friendly. His death made me sad and I thought how someone so young should not be taken from this earth. He was a nice guy and will always be missed by those who met him.
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of PFC> John D. Amos. if there are any brothers or sisters, please contact me. i am the Founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc.
God Bless
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
October 21, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Please know that we share your grief, and our prayers are with you. THANK YOU for serving our country, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Susan Amos
October 6, 2006
I go into this site and many others about my son John. I am so grateful to all of you who leave these very moving messages. It is wonderful to see how much he is loved and thought of by others. As you keep him in your hearts I will keep you in mine. I am very proud of my son. I think of him every minute. I miss him so very much. Always remember, John may not be here with us in body but he will always remain in our hearts and memories. God Bless you all.
Yaya Madrigal
August 25, 2006
Thank you John for what making the ultimate sacrifice for us. God bless you and your family.
Josh Grenard
June 14, 2006
I've thought of you often recently...more than the usual daily rememberances when I wake up and go to sleep that I do so in the security of a country that you gave your life to provide for me and my family. I was explaining to a friend the other day that the worst fear of a soldier is not to fall in combat, but to be forgotten. My friend, you will NEVER be forgotten - your drive, dedication, courage and love of others will live on in the rest of us who were lucky enough to know you. There are not many things in this world that are guaranteed, but I can truthfully promise you that much. Rest well, my friend - we will all see each other again soon.
Carole J. Brown
May 27, 2006
I did not have the honor of meeting you John but I thank you for your service. You are a brave young man and gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country. I hope to thank you in person someday in heaven where there will be no more wars. Rest in peace dear John. God bless you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Amos family in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. John it has been 2 years since you were taken. You are a 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~
Martel
May 17, 2006
One day I'll see you again to have that beer we missed after EIB.
BORE BROTHER BORE!
O Yates
April 3, 2006
Not a day goes by i dont think about you, I never understood any of the reasons why someone would join the army and put themselves in danger. but i understand now, not fully, but i know. i know that you did this for us. you are my hero, forever, you were a great man, and a great friend. you will always be in my heart, and i will always be grateful to you. you brought unblievable joy to my best friend, and because of you, other people will be able to experience it. thank you amos.
Linda Banker
March 30, 2006
To the Family of John Amos:
My son, Luke, served in airborne in Kirkuk, Iraq. He, too, went in the military right ouf of high school.
Luke made it back. We recently learned that his replacement did not. When I saw John's picture and read the entries, I just felt I needed to stop and write - first of all as an American to thank you for his service and your sacrifice. Because generations of soldiers have fought for freedom - and I know that's what John did - we are able to live in freedom today, this moment. Many sons and daughters have made that sacrifice.
Secondly, I want to say you are in my prayers and how sorry I am for your loss. I will print off his picture and add it to our kitchen 'memorial' and remember you always for God's grace and peace to comfort you.
Third, 'no greater sacrifice than to lay down your life for another man' from reading the book here, I see that is exactly what your son did. WHile it breaks your heart, you must be proud to know you raised a son who made the ultimate ultimate sacrifice for his fellow soldiers. He was trained by you at home - to love and to respect. He was trained by the military - and he was well trained - to do his best in fighting a war. He gave it all up. It was his choice. WHile I cannot imagine how broken hearted John's family and friends all are, it must have been a joy and honor to know him. Thank the Lord for that gift you had, and know that one day you will all be united. You have a special angel watching over you, and I am so so sorry for your loss.
I know how fortunate we are. Each meal we eat and Luke's legs are under the dinner table, I lift up all the ones serving now, the ones who didn't make it back, the ones who came back with injuries, and their families.
It's hard to trust God when we are in the fires of life, and this is every parent's nightmare. No, a car wreck when they are teenagers is every parent's nightmare. This is different. This is war time. Our sons made their choices to be freedom fighters. We must honor their choices and be proud of their service to help make the world better for our fellow human beings.
May God bless the family and friends of John D. Amos.
We respect and admire you all.
Most sincerely,
A paratrooper mom
Linda Banker
nick jones
March 21, 2006
I am sorry for the loss of John. I did not Know him, but I know he sacrificed his life for our country, and I respect him for that. May God bless you and keep you together in this time of grief. Peace be with you.
brittney acosta
March 21, 2006
john did a very important thing which was fight for his country and we will always be thankful im sure he was loved by many people and will always be loved by many people just remmember the memmories that you had with him will be with you forever he will always be remmembered by many people and by his country
D Dietz
January 25, 2006
Unwritten Love for
SPC John D Amos II
You are the light in my daughter’s eyes
You are the beat of her heart, her every breathe
You are the sparkle in her beautiful smile
Your gentleness has made her strong
Your strength has made her gentle
The magic of you shines in her voice, her dreams and her love of you
You are the young man that we were so honored to know
You are the brave soldier so far away from home, but always close enough to let, those you loved know that they were loved as you were loved.
I loved you through my daughter’s eyes
I am honored that you loved her and held her close.
She will carry with her always this love.
You, her guardian angel I pray will always sit softly on her shoulder, kiss her gently and give her strength. For these things, I will never be able to thank you enough.
I will miss having you as our ‘son’, I will miss having you love her, and I will miss the dreams that are no more.
However, I will always remember and love you.
For I love you through my daughters eyes.
Walk quietly with God
Love Teira’s Mom
Nikole Noble
November 28, 2005
We miss you soo much J.D. There is not one night that goes by that I don't think about you. Our whole family misses you so much. And I ask you to watch over Micheal because he to is gonna be in the sandbox pretty soon. And I don't think I can loose someone else. We miss you.
Joshua Grenard
September 7, 2005
To the Family of John Amos,
Not a day goes by that I do not remember and miss your son. I was the Executive Officer of his infantry company both before and during our service together in Iraq. I was with him in the hospital for every moment until we moved him to higher medical care. He will forever be my hero, as I personally can attest that his selfless actions saved the lives of over 50 men, all of whom I know will never forget him for as long as we all will live. I know there is little that can be said to ease your grief or bring you comfort, but please know that there exists a group of soldiers who know that we are alive today because of your son and he is and will forever be our hero. My children and their children will know that they exist on this earth and live their lives in freedom because of the selfless sacrifice of PFC John D. Amos II.
-1LT Joshua Grenard
Caleb Santos
August 19, 2005
the night before we enlisted we were jumping on the bed goofing off in Johns hotel room .. talking about our elaborate plans for our military service before we went to MEPS the next morning to swear in. John wanted to be an airborne ranger. back in junior high he made fun of me whenever i wore my dad's RANGER sweatshirt by calling me forrest ranger.. how ironic. I hadn't seen John since i moved from griffith to portage. it was a fateful day when i got into my recruiter's car and to my surprise there was John. So, i was on leave driving home for easter last year. i pulled into a mcdonalds for breakfast. as i ordered i glanced at a newspaper that was sitting on the counter. the headline was about the war with a bunch of small pictures of soldiers who had died. i took a double take.. then i brought the paper close to my face.. then i said no...that cant be John Amos.. then i cried the whole rest of the way home. anytime i talk to someone about the war i make sure they know about John and his sacrifice. God bless him and his family.
Kate D
August 17, 2005
I miss you "Amos". I will always remember the good times...you, me, Jarrod, Teira, Liv..all of us...you were such an amazing kid. Seriously....I miss ya so much. I know God is holding you in his arms....
God bless your family too... <3
Kate
Chris Diaz
July 21, 2005
Forever Remembered ! I pray for you & your family everyday.....only time will heal, but your memory grows stronger!
Mechelle Weyer
July 5, 2005
I want to say first of all how proud of this young man and I'm so very sorry for his families loss. I want the family to know that I am very proud of each and every person who fights for our rights here and gives us the freedom to live like we live. I have a brother right now serving in Kwait and I worry each and every day for him and everyone over there. I want to say that you have a very special place in my heart and thank you very much.
Douglas Amos
June 21, 2005
So sorry for your loss. Several of my friends did not read the entire heading and thought that was me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jerrie Amos
June 16, 2005
Mrs. Amos, it grieves me to read of your son's death. My young son has joined the Marines and will be deployed in January. I did a search on PFC Amos and I began to see pictures and read stories of your son and my heart is so moved. As I pray for my son, I will pray for God to comfort you.
Margaret Belcher
April 24, 2005
With deepest sympathy.
John E. Levick
April 24, 2005
May God grant you peace and strenght in your time of sorrow. The Bible says that there is no greater man than the one that gives his life for another. Thank you for our freedom from the bottom of my heart.
Margaret Welker
April 23, 2005
I am grateful for the sacrifice you made for me and my family.God bless your family through this time.
April 12, 2005
I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss. We have lost so many innocent men and women in this ongoing tragedy. But just remeber, when you look up and that flag is waving in the air, it was brave soldiers like your son who fought to keep us safe from harm. God Bless and keep us safe.
ROBERT MAUGHAN
March 13, 2005
TO PFC. AMOS FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Jeanne Waterfield
April 13, 2004
Our family wishes to express our sympathy for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone you love, no matter what the circumstances. God bless you and your family.
Annette Wychocki
April 12, 2004
Susan and Family: I am very sorry to hear about your son. I pray that God will help you and your love ones through this time. I would like to thank you for your son who fought to keep us free and all the other young men and women who died for our country. What wonderful hero's they all are.
You're all in my prayers,
Annette Wychocki
Ex GRLIC Accounting Clerk
Tom Pahnke
April 12, 2004
To the family of PFC John Amos II: Stay strong and take comfort in the fact that he died in the service of his country and that his loss is not in vain.
Tom Pahnke, formerly of Crown Point, father of PFC Shawn Pahnke, 1st Armored Div., Killed in Action near Baghdad, 6/17/03
Edward & Kathy Garza
April 12, 2004
Our sympathy, love and prayers go to you on the loss of your beautiful and brave son. We honor his memory and sacrifice.
David, Jon, Joshua, Benjamin & Ruth Garza
Airman Jonathan Garza
April 12, 2004
My brothers, sister and I knew John in High School, and are very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy. Our thanks to him for his sacrifice, our prayers for his family in this terrible time.
Jim Webber
April 12, 2004
Our prayers are with you, Johns family. We thank you for the sacrifice your son/brother has given to us all. As a father of a man in the Army I am deeply moved by all that has occured. My utmost respect is given to John and his family. Peace be with you.
Stephanie Nagrocki De Young
April 12, 2004
Dear Susan and Becky and all of JD's family members, my family would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to each of you. I am personally grateful to have been given the chance to have known JD as a boy, and now I am proud to have known that little boy who grew up to be a very brave man. Please call us if you need anything. We are just a phone call away.
Love,
Stef
hm (219)795-1684
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Bekki Coleman
April 12, 2004
As a Mother of a Marine in the Middle East,my prayers are with you all. Your son is a hero and shall always be in this military families hearts. the Coleman Family
thomas jayjack
April 12, 2004
my prayers are with the family vietnam vet usmc 0311 god bless tj
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