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Hal Jones Obituary

Hal F. Jones, 58, Edgewater, a self-employed truck driver, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center, Port Orange. Mr. Jones, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, was born in Berwyn, Ill., and moved to Edgewater in 1976 from Chicago, Ill. He was a radio dispatcher for the New Smyrna Beach Police Department for ten years and the Volusia County Sheriff's Department for five years. He also was a volunteer for the Turnbull Bay Fire Department and a ham radio operator. He enjoyed fishing, football and NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Katherine "Kathy"; two sons, Phillip Jones, Edgewater, and Kevin (April) Jones, Maiden, N.C.; two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Jones, both of Edgewater; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Jones, in 1983. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Dudley Edgewater Chapel with Chaplain Alan Gaylord, Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, officiating, and members of the American Legion Post #285, Edgewater, conducting military honors. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the service time Saturday at Dudley Edgewater Chapel. Private burial will be Monday, July 21, in the Veterans Field of Honor at Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Kayley jones

July 15, 2025

Whew.. where do I even start.. I miss you so much.. I wasn´t ready for my lady to go but you needed her more.. I hope i continue to make you both proud.. I show pictures of you and Mamaw to Your great grand baby´s all the time.. I love you both so much.. I´m glad your both at peace now and together again...

My guardian angels

Love your granddaughter,
Kayley

Jessica

July 11, 2025

Dad I know you and mom are together again. I know I am being selfish when I say it wasn´t her time to go. I know she is no longer suffering and is at peace. I miss you both very much.
Love your daughter,
Jessica xoxoxo

Rebecca Simpson

July 10, 2025

Still have great memories of fun with friends online. Think of everyone that has since departed and miss you all. Glad our paths crossed Hal You were one of our American Heroes you will never be forgotten

Jessica

April 20, 2025

Mom with Maggie on Easter.

Jessica

April 20, 2025

Happy Easter Dad!!
Wow these days have been hard trying to keep it together. Miss you so much wish you could be here to guide me in this time. Please give me all the strength to hold it together. Love you XOXOXOX

Jessica

March 28, 2025

Just sitting here thinking about you miss you soooo much wish I could talk to you just one more time. Xoxoxo Jessica

Jessica Jones

July 14, 2024

Miss you so much Dad. It´s been a long year so much has happened in the last year. I love you always and forever.

Jessica

February 21, 2024

Happy Happy Birthday in Heaven dad I love you so much. You are missed everyday.

Jessica

Jessica

July 13, 2023

Miss you so much Dad! Think about you all the time
Love you.
Your daughter Jessica

Jessica

July 2, 2023

Hello Dad!
Took mom to get a haircut and out to dinner last night to celebrate your wedding anniversary.
She had a great time.
Love you Jessica

Jessica

May 9, 2023

Hey Dad just thinking about you more and more lately. Things have been a little crazy the past couple of months. Miss you xoxoxoxo

Rae Ellen Cuykendall

December 12, 2022

Hello Jones Family,
I am so sorry for your loss Kathy.
I sat down to eat a great pizza today "HomeRun Inn" frozen but pretty good. The first fresh one from Cicero I ever had was from your Hal. I was married to your moms cousin Tom and we were all friends. Hal was a great guy and I´m so very sorry for your loss. If your mom ever wants to connect here is my number.
715-415-3907

Jessica Freeman

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Jessica Freeman

July 13, 2022

14 years ago our world fell apart. I miss you every day. Below are a couple pictures of some of the grandkids.
I´m trying so hard to keep everyone together, let me tell you it´s getting harder through the years! I almost gave up but you didn´t raise a quitter! So I will keep trying not as hard as I have in the past but I will be here for this family no matter what. I love you please send me extra strength and power because I need it!!

Jessica

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Jessica

July 10, 2022

Hi Daddy
Miss You so much
Just thought I would show some memories! So here you go

Love you
Your daughter Jessica

Jessica Freeman

June 30, 2022

Happy 49th Anniversary Dad!!
I took mom out to the Garlic yesterday for dinner. She loved it. We Love you and Miss you everyday.

Love you always
Your Daughter

Jessica Freeman

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Jessica Freeman

June 21, 2022

Hello There
Mom and I went to the Paul McCartney concert a few weeks ago. Mom had a great time.

We miss you so much

Xoxoxoxo

Kevin Jones

April 5, 2022

I miss you dad! I'm so lost in my life without you insure could use your ability to motivate me I'm afraid you would be so disappointed in me right now. I love you and I miss as much now as I did before.Thats Aaron dad my 3 year old son you would have loved him.

JESSICA FREEMAN

July 14, 2021

LOVE YOU DADDY! MISS YOU SO MUCH!

Rebecca Simpson

July 10, 2021

Hal was a wonderful person that gave of himself to his community and still found time to connect with so many of us on social media. He was a real treasure respected loved and missed by many of us out here. God´s special Blessings go out to his wife, children family and to all that knew and loved him

Jessica Freeman

July 10, 2021

Hanging out at the house with mom and Jasmine, Natalia, AJ, Thea had a little tea party and watched a movie. I even stayed the night at the house with mom last night. Miss you every day. Love always and forever Dad!!

Jessica Freeman

February 20, 2021

You are missed so much DAD. Love you Happy Birthday!!

❤ Jessica

Jessica Freeman

July 14, 2020

Love you so much daddy

Your new grandson

Kevin Jones

July 29, 2019

I love you so much dad. I miss you so much still!

Miss you so much

Jessica Freeman

July 14, 2019

Jessica Freeman

July 14, 2019

Miss you dad I love you so much sorry I haven't come by to see you. Wow life has changed so much since you left. I will make time to come see you more often. I want to thank you for looking after the family.

JESSICA FREEMAN

September 17, 2018

I miss you so much. I wish you where here to talk to. I just want to hear your voice again. I love you dad. XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Kevin Jones

June 7, 2018

I love you dad! I wish you were here..just wanted to tell you I will be dedicating my upcoming fight to you on July 14! I miss you so much!

Daniel Small

March 2, 2018

Been thinking about You a lot...can't imagine what you'd be saying now.

Jessica Freeman

February 19, 2018

Hello again Daddy,
Your Birthday is in 2 days. Happy Birthday to you! We miss you so much. Jasmine and Kayley will be graduating High School this year. Wow how time flies. They are so excited for the next chapter in life. We need some prayers for mom.I miss you everyday I want to pick up the phone and hear your voice but I can't. XOXOXOXXOXOXOX always in my heart

Jan Leinweber

September 16, 2017

Hal, we sure did miss you this year with the hurricane in FL. Wanted to hear your "Hippity Dippity" weather reports, but the storm hit the west coast so hope all was well in your area. We opened a site in Facebook about our old Classmates friends and you would have loved the reunion and how many people still miss you. We're 'on the road' in our camper, currently in TX, weathered a storm that hit S TX and stayed in Fredericksburg until it was safe to go south. You've probably had a few friends join you in recent years. Hugs.

jessica freeman

February 20, 2017

Hi Daddy, I miss you so much. Tomorrow you would have turned 67. Happy Birthday in Heaven.. Jasmine turned 18 this month boy she is a hand full. She is really good in school one more year and her and Kayley graduate high school. I love you so much.xoxoxo till next time

Darla West

February 4, 2017

Hi Hal, I can't begin to tell you how much we miss you and your funny sense of humor. We will never forget you and pray you are having a great time in Heaven. Some day we will see you again.

Jan Leinweber

January 20, 2017

Hal, Nancy C and I were just talking about you on FB and remembering you. You are still missed. You would have loved FB, it's even better than CM was for a chat site. You sure missed a hurricane last summer, hit my old hometown of Savannah. They could have used your hippidy dippidy weather reports. Miss you buddy.

Jan Leinweber

July 14, 2016

Hal, another year has passed. You went to Heaven the same day Mary C was born, remember, she was in the ER the day we lost you, had a feeling of peace come over her and then she was ok, so we figured you were her guardian angel watching over her that day on your way to heaven. We still miss you. You have not been forgotten. It's been a while since I've written, and we've moved again, but you have not been forgotten. I'm still saying prayers for your family.

Jessica Freeman

July 14, 2016

Dad I miss you so much Its been 8 years since you left us. I miss you everyday! I love you so much. Words cannot express how much I miss you.......

Chelle McMurrey

February 23, 2016

Jessica, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers! I have awesome memories of meeting your dad and Daniel in Washington DC, and being a part of GATHERING OF EAGLES with them. I only had the opportunity to know him over that weekend, but as short a time as it was, he was an amazing man! Hugs to you.

jessica freeman

February 22, 2016

Happy birthday dad yesterday you would of been 66 wow time fly's Some of the family went out to dinner to Dustin's and then we went to visit you and put out some new flowers. I really miss you so much everyday. Love you always and forever

Kevin Jones

February 22, 2016

I love and Miss u dad! Just thought u would like to know I just started my firefighter 1 class....thank you for giving me one hell of an example to live up to!

jessica freeman

June 21, 2015

Happy Fathers Day Daddy Miss you so much Love you always

Jan Leinweber

June 4, 2015

Jessica, No, we have never met, just like I never met your Dad in person, but chatted with him for years on an internet site. He was a veteran and a wonderful person, still is, just not here on earth. When I read your post, I know I did the right thing in keeping this site open. I lost my Dad in 1988 and my Mom in 2002 and still miss them still miss them to this day. Back then, I knew nothing about these sites, if they had them, and wish I did. Your Dad sure raised some wonderful kids and I'm happy for you that you have a place to remember and chat with him. Just know that he is indeed a guardian angel and is keeping watch over you all and knows what wonderful young adults you have become. Your Dad was loved by many. He loved this country and kept us laughing on our rough days. May God Bless you all.

Chelle McMurrey

June 4, 2015

I see Dan on FB and think of you. I see the "GATHERING OF EAGLES" armband on my wall daily, and remember those few days. As I write this, I see the picture of you, Dan, Jim that I took back then. You are missed! You are thought highly of! ....hugs, to you, Jessica.

loving daughter jenny

June 3, 2015

Reading all these messages from friends of my daddies that have never met him and ones that had. Yes my daddy was truly an amazing dad grand dad husband and friend he is so very missed every single day u now have 13 grandchildren 6 of which are mine your memory lives on u would be so proud on me daddy I graduate college a few weeks ago with high honors I have overcome my "problems" all of them I hope when u look down u r proud of me I am livin with mommy and helping take care of her I am also helpin to fix up the house and keeping up with the yard work I use everything u taught me with working on Cars to growing plants to dealing with men lol I miss your weather reports and your straight forward talks about everything I still watch NASCAR religiously and football tho out bears aren't doin so well their quarterback sucks terribly kayley made honor roll all year and passed to the 10th grade with 5 a's and 2b's. Jasmine passed also David is goin into the 6th grade synthia Steven and Samantha are doin great and your newest grandson is aj he will be 2 July 31st hes a handful just like u stubborn and bullheaded but a heart of gold. We love and miss u so much I wish u were here but I know u are up there with my love Stephen who died right after u Dec 19th. Watch over us and protect us daddy xoxoxoxox. Forever

Jessica Freeman

June 3, 2015

Just sitting here thinking about you daddy Miss you so much. Ed made a bar for outside out of the wood you had in the garage it looks good. You would be proud . Love you always and forever xoxoxoxoxo your daughter
Jessica

Jessica Freeman

December 10, 2014

Hey daddy
Something just made me think of you more at this moment in time man i miss you so much things are just nit the same with out you. Please look over Kayley tomorrow she will be having surgery to remove her tonsils. Miss you so much daddy
Love you your daughter xoxoxoxo

Jessica Jones Freeman

February 12, 2014

Hi dad its been awhile since u m i wrote you i just want to say i love you and miss you everyday Everyone is doing good Kevin moved back home with the family last year.

Jan Leinweber

February 1, 2014

Hal, a fellow Veteran has joined you in Heaven this week. Please welcome my BIL & friend, Danny Hankinson, USMC. We are still fighting for freedoms that are being lost. We miss you here on earth and your humor in the tough times.

Jan Leinweber

July 19, 2013

Hal, the anniversary of your trip to Heaven has come and gone. I haven't forgotten you and know you'll approve of my new job with the DV shelter, though the hours are odd and constantly changing. Still miss you. I bet you'd have loved posting on FB but would be very discouraged with what is going on down here. Please ask Our Father for guidance for us.

Jessica Jones-freeman

April 16, 2013

I miss you dad not a day goes by we're I don't think about you I know you are watching over us Paul Golk passed away 4-1-13 his is missed very much tell him his family loves him which I'm sure he already knows and he will watch over them. Kisses and hugs till next time

Love you always

November 8, 2012

I miss you Hal. We always tried to catch each other at the VAMC in Lake City, FL, but never got a chance to. You are a great friend, missed very much.

Michele Edwards

November 7, 2012

Hal, really missing you today. I think you would have some great things to say and to make some of us laugh even, to alleviate the tensions that are running wild...

Thanks to Jan for keeping this open where we can come to remember you

Jan Leinweber

November 6, 2012

Hal, here we are at another election day. I sure have missed your commentaries and your insite. I know you're watching though, and probably have begged to make some statements on the discussion boards or facebook. We're keeping up the fight for you Hal. You are not forgotten, you just have a better seat at the game. Miss you and sending hugs.

Chelle McMurrey

February 23, 2012

Hal, though the time we spent together in DC was short, it was dynamic! God brought our paths (you and Dan) together for His purposes at that time!! You impacted my life and I am grateful. I see the picture that I took of you, Dan and Jim with your Marshal t-shirts on and it all floods back to me!! Miss you. Miss the time spent. Looking forward to the day we are all together in heaven and reminiscing. :-) Prayers up for those you love who are still feeling your loss. Hugs, Chelle

Michele Edwards

February 22, 2012

Hal,

I see it was your birthday yesterday. I think about you often and wonder what you are up too, up there... if you have taken to running the place or just ruminating with God.. I like the thought of that... You are so missed.

February 21, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MISS YOU EVEN MORE EVERY DAY.

LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER,
JESSICA

Jan Leinweber

July 14, 2011

Dear Hal, It's been another year and we still miss your presence and your sense of humor and deep patriotism. America really needs you, but we're fighting the good fight in your honor. I pray you are enjoying your time at the right hand of God. Until we meet, we miss you.

PS heard it might be a heavy hurricane season this year. Can you still send us the weather reports?

July 7, 2011

WELL DAD IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH. I GOT MARRIED THIS PASSED SUNDAY. IM SURE YOU WERE WATCHING. EVERYTHING WENT GREAT. I WISH THAT YOU WERE THERE TO WALK ME DOWN, MOM AND KEVIN WALKED ME DOWN OR MAYBE THAT CHASED AFTER ME CAUSE I WAS WALKING WAY TO FAST. BUT ANYWAY DAD JASMINE MISSES YOU SO MUCH WE TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. I REALLY DO MISS YOU ALOT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH........UNTIL NEXT TIME......

LOVE ALWAYS YOUR DAUGHTER JESSICA

Jan Leinweber

March 11, 2011

Hal, it's been a while, and more of our dear friends have joined you. Robin has been there keeping you company almost a year now...I remember you were always so worried about her. Then Val, and now Jen/Cranky/Victoria (Yvonne) did you meet her up there and welcome her to the group?

Be glad you're not here Hal, I can see You'd be pounding the computer keys with all the crazy stuff that has happened to this country. It's so sad, people seem to have forgotten what America was and was meant to be. We're fighting for Her though - Always will. Miss having you in the fight Hal. From one Vet to another, we never forget.

Chelle McMurrey

July 15, 2010

Hal, the memories of standing in DC protecting the WWII Memorial with you are still vivid in my memory! I am blessed having met and known you, and shared those 2 days of events with you all. I remember the laughter over the vietnamese food, and you guys exchanging war stories. My life is richer for the experience and having met you and the others that weekend. My prayers go up for your family, as I know they are missing you more than I. Life has given some rough circumstances here, and set my kids and I back into the grieving...their friend committed suicide June 9, and it has brought up other grief and losses with it. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around your family and give them comfort and peace that only He can give. See you Heaven side, Hal!

Jan Leinweber

July 14, 2010

Hal, I can't believe it's been 2 years since you left us for your Heavenly home. We have never fogotten you. I guess you're keeping Robin in good company and keeping her laughing. Ron misses her and I know you've been showing her around. Thanks for being a friend.

Jan Leinweber

May 31, 2010

Hal, Thinking of you on Memorial Day. Thank you for your service to our country! Miss you.

Rebecca Simpson

May 28, 2010

Hal just wanted you to know Jeff, Ron, Sandra & I are all going to meet up with some other friends at the Wall in D.C. on June 6th. You will be in our thoughts and prayers will go out to your family. We still all miss you on Classmates...

Jan Leinweber

May 27, 2010

Hal, here we are soon to be celebrating and honoring our Veterans for another Memorial Day weekend. I will be putting out flags at a local veterans cemetary. I haven't forgotten you. I thank you yet again for all you did for America. You will never be forgotten. Hugs for you, sent to Heaven.

March 23, 2010

Hal, I know that you met our dear Robin at the gates of Heaven and showed her around. She put up a long, hard fight. Still miss you, and now miss her. Thanks for taking care of her. Someday it will be like a reunion and I'll meet you both in the Paradise in the sky. Heavenly Hugs to You, Jan

Rebecca Simpson

March 23, 2010

Jessica & Jasmine, you & your family are in our daily prayers. Your father was loved by many, and we thank you for sharing his time with us. Hal was a beautiful person & I am thankful our paths crossed. I know he dearly loved his family. God Bless you and yours.........

JESSICA JONES

March 22, 2010

I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO IS STILL WRITING ON HERE WE APPRECIATE EVERYTHING.
I MISS YOU DAD VERY MUCH. THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.
LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER
JESSICA
AND GRANDDAUGHTER
JASMINE

Joan Davidson

January 15, 2010

Hi Hal, I have not forgotten you either, as you know,and miss your spunk on that old Cm. political board! In fact I don't get over to it much anymore, as you know!!!Thanks again for being a great ciber friend and now a spirited one forever regardless of politics!We are all one in God's view & when we love one another!I am sending more prayers your way for our Robin & her Ron as you know & thanks for putting in a good word to God on their behalf! I imagine my loved ones have been enjoying meeting you & yours too! Hugs, Joanie

Rebecca Simpson

January 14, 2010

Hal, Sandra Meadows called me from Georgia and in the course of our conversation naturally your name was mentioned along with Dennis Underwood. Yes, we spoke fondly of you both. You must have heard us since I opened my email & it lead me back to your Guest Book. See we have not forgotten you. Your memory will live on through all that knew and loved you Hal. We were talking about going to the Wall in June again this year and remembered how excited you were when talking about going there so we could all meet up. We miss you Hal, but know you are safe with our Heavenly Father waiting to be reunited with your loving family. Rest in Peace.......Becki

Bernadette Grace Pergolese (Liebers)

January 12, 2010

O GOD , full of compassion, who dwells on high , grant true rest upon the wings of (DIVINE), in the exalted spheres of the holy and pure, who shine as the resplendence of firmament,
to the soul of (HAL F. JONES) who has gone to his [supernal] world, for charity has been donated in remembrance of his soul; may his place of rest be in GAN EDEN. therefore, may the all Merciful One shelter him with the cover of his wings forever, and bind his soul in the bond of life. the Lord is his heritage; may he testing-place in peace;
and let us say , AMEN ...

i always will miss you ...

Jan Leinweber

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas to you Hal. You have the best spot in the house for the Birthday of Jesus, and know you're sitting by his side and giving him 'what for' about what is going on in America. We sure miss your input down here on the boards. Miss all our chats and weather reports and fusses at the libs, but we're trying to pick up where you left off. Guess you know that Robin is doing better, thanks for nudging God on our prayers about her. We still miss you and are still saying prayer for your family, as we know Christmas is hard when missing loved ones. Say Hi to my parents for me. Hugs to you in Heaven.

Renaldo Browne

August 26, 2009

Hey Hal,

I'm always thinking about you. I know you are up in Heaven looking down, and keeping watch over us.

Ron

Jan Leinweber

August 24, 2009

See Hal, none of us have forgotten you . . .I was going to say you're missing Hurricane season, and we're going to miss your reports, but you're probably up there running the whole show! Miss you Buddy!

Ann Smith

August 24, 2009

Hi Hal,

I was sad the day I heard you left us..

Although I have never signed your guest book before,,,I do come here every week and say a Prayer for You and Your Family..

The one thing you wanted to do in your lifetime was... go see the Vietnam Wall...and you got to do it!!!
The excitement in your posts on CM about being there, brought tears to my eyes..

I will forever miss our "Hippy Dippy Weatherman in Flordia!"

Rest in Peace My Friend

Rebecca Simpson

August 24, 2009

Hal, I had just finished uploading pictures from my visit to the Wall this year, I was thinking about you while doing the pictures, and came over to find an email where another post was made to your guestbook.

You are certainly missed and on our minds a lot. I am sorry I never got to meet you in person, but sincerely appreciated the opportunity to get to know you on Classmates.

It is through people such as yourself, Hal, that served our country with such Pride & Honor that makes me proud to be an American.

I hope this guestbook remains as a comfort to your precious family whom I know you are looking down upon and lifting their spirits through your love.

Bernadetta Grace Pergolese

August 23, 2009

HAL, you will always remain forever in my soul,heart and mind . i miss you forever my dearest friend .
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
Omerciful GOD who dwellest on high and art full of compasion, grant perfect rest beneth the shelter of thy divine presence among the holy and pure who shine as the bright of the firmament, to our dear departed who have gone to their eternal home may their soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life grant that their memories ever inspire us to nobe and consecrated living... AMEN

MAY HIS GREAT NAME BE BLESSED FOR EVER AND EVER ...

Mary Chiasson

July 19, 2009

Hal, you remain forever in my heart. I hope you were able to welcome Dennis and show him around. I miss you. God bless your family always.

Jan Leinweber

July 18, 2009

Hal, I didn't forget you on July 14th, but I was having my own health issues and couldn't get on the computer to let you know - but I know you already know that. I bet you were wishing Mary happy birthday too. Can't believe we've been missing you a year.

We haven't forgotten you - will never forget you and talk about you often on Robin's thread where she is still fighting this horrible cancer. We all know you're up there in heaven watching over her.

Just wanted to let your family know we have not forgotten you. We sure miss you in all the discussions of what is going on in this country, and know you're having your own TEA Parties in heaven with the original folks.

Hal, I still Salute you!

Jan & Joe Leinweber, USAF, Ret

May 25, 2009

Hal,

We want you to know you have not been forgotten on this Memorial Day for our fallen Veterans. You were a true hero and we thank you for your serice to Our country.

You are greatly missed, loved, and we so miss our conversations on Classmates and other boards. Your patriotism and love for country, wife, family is such and inspiration.

We know you are sitting by Gods side and keeping watch over the rest of us. If this shows up twice, we're at a remote location and the computer keeps going out - so I'm not sure my first thoughts will be posted - so you may doubly know we were thinking of you on this day.
God Bless You Hal,

Jan & Joe Leinweber, USAF Ret.

May 25, 2009

Hal,

On this Memorial Day, You are not forgotten. We still miss you, we still Honor you, we still love you. I know you are with our Lord watching over all your family and friends.

You are always our hero. Thank you, Hal, for all that you have done for us and for America.

bernadette grace pergolese

April 22, 2009

Hal, you will be always in my though. i miss you chat with you on our classmate site. you will be always in my memory and prayers. it was a great honor knowing you my friend. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND.

Rebecca Simpson

April 14, 2009

Hal, I guess you know by now that Dennis Underwood AF SSgt has left us here on April 09, and is now checking through to serve Sentry beside you at Heaven's Gate. I remember when you became so ill and Dennis actually paid for a gold membership on Classmates just so he could read the messages Becky Mahoney left for us on your failing condition. I am going back down to the Wall for Sandra's husband, Gene, on Monday, and I will leave something there for Dennis now, and you again. I still regret that we didn't get to meet up for Memorial Day at the Wall, but I left something there for you as I told you I would. You and Dennis behave yourself up there. We really miss you a lot on Classmates. I have no one else following me around at 4AM in the morning. I still have that sleeping problem. Just was thinking about you today and wanted you to be on the look out for Dennis. You are still thought of, missed, and mentioned a lot on Classmates. We hold your memory, and prayers for your family close to our hearts.

Jan Leinweber

April 11, 2009

Hal, Tomorrow is Easter and I just want you to know you have not been forgotten. Our Lord is Risen and you are by his side. We all still miss you.

Connie Atkins

December 29, 2008

I have been thinking of you Hal. I didnt get to talk with you much, but Ive read many of your words. I feel as though I do know you. As the end of this year drew closer, I began to think about you more. How we on Classmates lost a true Patriot Soldier and a wonderful man who has been missed this year and forever will be.

You left a memorable mark on my life with your words, as I am a daughter of a Vietnam Vet. I am forever gratefull that I was able to exchange written words with you, if even a few times in my life. I wonder if you even knew how many lives you have touched while you walked this Earth...maybe you already know. I bring in this New Year with thoughts of you.
I continue to pray for your wife Kathy and family.

Rest in Gods Loving Arms dear Hal,
Connie

Jan Leinweber

December 16, 2008

Hal, for no special reason, I was thinking of you today. I read some of the posts from some of your old boards, you are still not forgotten, and you are missed in there and on Classmates. Maybe I was thinking of you because I filled out Christmas cards last night, and was remembering all the loved ones and friends we've lost this year. Robin is still hanging in there and fighting her cancer, but then I'm sure you know that and have been watching over her.

Kathy, how are you doing? This is a time of year when we reflect on those we love and miss, and I know that though we never met, you loved Hal a great deal and he sure loved you. Please take care and know that there are prayers for you, still today as Christmas approaches.

Jan Leinweber

November 12, 2008

Hal, sorry I didn't get in here for you yesterday, but I didn't forget you. I marched in the Knoxville Veterans Day Parade, did you see me? I was thinking of you and know you were there with us while Joe and I were working on the float, hope you liked it! Miss you, I salute you!

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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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Ways to honor Hal Jones's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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