Jacques J. Fontan Obituary

Jacques. I was a few years behind u In grammar school but played against u in sports at the local playground. You would not know me but I remember u. I think about you and celebrate you on this day.

I miss you Brother, be at peace.

We will never forget and always honor your sacrifice Jacques . Char makes you proud !

Remembering you today and always! We will not forget. May God bless your family and keep them strong.

Thinking of Jacques and all of his family and friends this Memorial Day. You are not forgotten.

To man that taught me how to swim as a fish in Jacksonville, FL. I was in his last class as 15... He rode me and I graduated with his grace and mercy of trully thriving at being the best!
S.I.P.
OS2(SW) Teele, W.H.
15

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Fontan Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

In memory & honor of Jacques. We will be eternally grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our Nation.

June 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan:
Please accept my remembrance of Jacques on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan:
Remembering Jacques 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

June 28, 2010 - Operation Red Wing.
Remembering the service and devotion to duty of this fine American serviceman.
May those who love him find peace as they approach this anniversary of his passing.
Rest in Peace CPO Fontan - rest in peace.

Jacques, You were remembered on Memorial Day, just as I've remembered you on many other days. God Bless all of those who have served.
Roger McClure (HMC/USN/RET).
Massachusetts

Forever honoring your memory jacques,
Miss you.

Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.

I talked to Gonzo on the 28th. Were still in the fight, and your brothers will never forget. We love You

To the family of Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan:
Jacques 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

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Not forgotten. Thank you.

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 Jacques, 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


The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Petty Officer Fontan!

I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. I PRAY FOR THE FLETCHER AND FONTAN FAMILY EVERY DAY. YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF CHAR, SHE HAS KEPT HER CHIN UP AND IS CARRYING ON LIKE YOU WOULD WANT HER TO. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER AND WANT HER TO BE HAPPY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Volunteers would like to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier with ties to the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can call me at 804-379-3817 or email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.

Jacques, thanks for the sacrifice that you made for our country and my family. I did not know you but feel a connection. We graduated from the same high school but seven years apart. In fact, you graduated a year after my brother. I know that you are with God and know that you are looking over us. God Bless you and your family.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

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

Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Chief Petty Officer Fontan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

In Remembrance of Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan, with a Multitude of Thanks, for your Brave Young Hero's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Jacques Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Fontan family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings, are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
~Romans 8:18~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Grateful Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Hey Jacques, I cant believe its close to two years already. I dont go a day with you in my thoughts 100 times. Char is doing good and so are your pups Birdie and dixie, even if they are a handfull. I never did get to ask you the yes/no question as I always did when you came back from deployment but Ill take it as a yes. We love you brother and miss you everyday.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Fontan family. I previously signed Jacques guest book. Jacques a year ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

My condolences to the Fontan family.

Jacques may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Fontan family in the loss of Jacques. I did not know Jacques, 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. 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~

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Rest in peace

Our family was deeply saddened to hear of your loss on that tragic day we are the parents of Danny Dietz, our thoughts and prayers go to your family, although we share the same pain we also share a special bond. God Bless your family, Danny Sr., Cindy, Tiffany & Eric.

Jacques-O, Hey bro...I know you're reading this man and I just want to say how much your "West Coast" bro and the Mrs miss you. I think about you all the time and things just aren't the same right now, and more than likely, never again will be. But I want you to know a few things bro...1) Char has us forever...period. 2) I actually golfed for you last weekend. (you know how much I hate golf, but bro...I know you helped me out!) I couldn't believe I was actually playing 18 holes, but it helped raise money for the families. Side note...in my mind I honked a few horns in my own backswings! 3) I'm watching LSU and the 'Aints in your honor from now on (in addition to the PAC-10 and da Raidas of course) and 4) I'll never forget the great times the four of us had....you were my amigo, my brother, one of my main East Coast connections, and of course Teammate. You take care man, we'll catch up again....

Love you bro, J&T

Maureen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to the Fontan family on their loss. Chief Fontan's Team leader, Lt. McGreevy and Chief Fontan of SEAL Team 10, among others, were killed in the helicopter crash brought down by enemy fire while trying to come to the rescue of our son, Lt. Michael P. Murphy and his small SEAL team in the mountains of Kunar province, Afghanistan. We share your grief over the loss of a loved one and are forever grateful that Michael was surrounded by such great and loyal friends who were willing to lay down their lives for each other, GOD and country. These men true blue "Navy SEALs" will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds or prayers. We salute the sacrifice of Chief Jacques Fontan and his Teammates in SEAL Team 10 in their attempt to come to the aid of our Mike and his men. You are all true American heros.

As Abraham Lincoln once wrote " in the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." These are men who will live on in the memories of those who follow in the fight for freedom and justice. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

I want to start out by saying that I am so sorry for the lost of your love one. I am Danny P. Dietz's wife Maria, you might all remember me from the Seal service when I spoke about my husband, who was one of the men in the ground. I can remember as if it was yesterday the worst day of my life, when three men in dress blues came and told me that my husband was dead. I can't imagine how it was for the family of chief Fontan. Us wives and family might be able to find comfort knowing that they died doing what they loved, but is hard to let go of such outstanding , special, and incredible men like Chief Fontan, my husband and all others that died on that day.....they can't never be replace...our lives will never be the same without them. Please feel free to contact me if you need to share your emotions, I know my heart is broken in millions of pieces and it will never be put together until I reunite with Danny again....so I can relate to your pain. Just think about all the good times with him and what made him so special.

You made others around you better people when you were present. The mention of your name brought a smile to my face everytime i heard you were in town. I will never let my children forget who you were and what you gave for us and I will tell them to pass that along. You will forever be in my heart and my soul. I thank you for what you gave freely without asking for anything in return. Thanks Dundee Sheesh-mo-nelli my man!

Jacques, I still feel like your going to come home to Char and the family. We were going to golf every chance we got and find the realestate to buy cheap and make a profit. I brought you home to FL, checked your uniform one last time, was there when Taps was played for you at your funeral and yet I still think its not real. Im so proud of you and what you did everyday for this country. Im going to miss you brother. And dont worry about Char, Ill take good care of her buddy!!! Rest in Peace Jacques-a-rock-a

Jaques, I can't put into words how much we will all miss you. You were a great friend and a part of the family. I will never be able to thank you enough for the things you did for me. You are a true friend and a hero in my eyes. We will never forget you.



Char, don't ever forget that we are here for you at any time. You will always be family no matter where you are. We love you with all our hearts. Jon, Sara, and Alex.

As a veteran of Desert Storm, I feel as though I have a connection to Jacques as a former member of the Armed Forces. Although I have only met him once, I was very proud to be related to him and regret I did not get to know Jacques and his family better. I am praying for you all and please contact me if you are ever in need of anything. Much Love, Laurie and Lee Moreau

Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans.

I would just like to let Jacques' family know that everyone has all of them in their thoughts and prayers. Know that he is watching over you all with our Lord now. To Char and the Fletcher family, I am so proud to know such a close and wonderful family. God Bless You and the Great USA!

Jacques, will surely miss you. Had a super time with you at SAR school and hangin out tearin up the town. Will see you again my friend.



Rob

Jacques,We are all thankful for your sacrifice for our country.You went to do your job and you came out successful.I will always look up at the sky,and always know that you are there for me. I love you and your bright self. R.I.P buddy <3



P.S-Char,I'm always here for you!

I am so PROUD of Jacques for his courage and big heart. He was the best cousin I could ever have and I miss him very much! Char, I love you so very much. Let me know anytime you need me!!!! See you in New Orleans. XOXOXO

Jacques, our family will forever be greatful for your sacrifice. Char, Jacques will look after you in heaven! Words cannot ever express how much we hurt for you and your family. Nothing we can say can change things, but always know your friends are only a phone call away. We love you very much!

Jacques, we know you are in heaven protecting your fellow brothers and sending your love to Char. Thank you for all that you have done for our country. You were a dedicated, loyal, and wonderful SEAL. You made an indelible mark on our family. The kids will miss you greatly. The snails live on, in your honor and memory! They have been renamed Ms. Char and Mr. Jacques. We love you and Char!

Your were a good friend and a great shipmate. God speed! I'll meet with you again.



Your Friend, Steve

ADCS(AW/NAC) Barger

God Bless You ....and your Family.Your strength and bravery are an inspiration to us All. I never met you, but would have been proud to call you a friend.God Speed.

TO THE FAMILY OF CPO FONTAN AND OTHERS FROM THE NAVY SEAL TEAM WHO GIVE THE "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE" ON 28 JUNE. WE PRAY FOR YOU, WE THANK YOU AND KNOW THAT WE LIVE IN THE GREATEST NATION IN THE WORLD BECAUSE OF HEROS SUCH AS YOU. WE PRAY FOR OUR LORD TO GIVE YOU COMFORT FOR YOUR LOSS AND HEARTBREAK. WE WILL NOT FORGET. REST IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.

My family and I want to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice that you made for us.

I know that your family and friends are heartbroken. I pray that they'll find peace during this time of sorrow.

May you rest in peace.

One of the finest instructors I had the honor of working and flying with at Rescue Swimmer School. I know our Heavenly Father made sure there was "Room on the Hook" for Jacque. God Speed. > Roger