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Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins Obituary
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins, age 21, of Ione, Calif., died on April 28, 2007, while serving his country in Iraq. He is believed to be the first Amador County service man killed in the Iraq campaign.
Born in Perth, Western Australia on December 9, 1985, Jay-D attended Ione Elementary School and graduated class of 2005 from Independence High School. Proudly, he pursued a career in the U.S. Army and graduated from basic training on December 8, 2006, at Ft. Knox, Ky. He was assigned to the Delta Company 1-15th Infantry unit at Ft. Benning, Ga., where he continued to train, advance his skills and prepare for combat. He earned the expert badge for grenade, sharp shooter rifle and marks man in pistol. Most notable, Jay-D was remembered for his friendship and kind smile.
On December 17, 2006, he married his high school sweetheart, Ashley Hudson. Jay-D and Ashley resided at Ft. Benning, Georgia. On March 9, 2007 Jay-D was deployed to Iraq as a member of the company D 1-15th Infantry. While on patrol, PFC Ornsby-Adkins and three other members of his unit died in combat.
Jay-D is survived by his wife, Ashley Ornsby-Adkins of Ione; his mother Robyn Ornsby, also of Ione; his father Shad Adkins and stepmother Sandy of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; stepsister Morgan Inczewski of Ione; grandparents Bill and Marcia Ornsby of Woodbridge, Western Australia, Dick and Kathern Adkins of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; half-brothers, Matt and Todd Adkins of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; aunt Kerrie Miller and cousin Jordan Miller of Wilton, aunt Debbie and uncle Darryl Mateljan of Hearne Hill, Western Australia; cousins, Dale and Dannielle Mateljan also of Hearne Hill, Western Australia.
Funeral services with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 9, at 10:00 AM at the Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene on 14050 Ridge Road. Additional parking will be provided at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 15683 Ridge Road in Sutter Creek, where Jackson Rancheria busses will begin transporting guests from the parking lot to the Funeral Service at 9:00 AM. Interment will be at Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson followed by a reception at the Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to the Jay-D Ornsby Memorial Fund C/O Golden One Credit Union, Ione branch. Condolences may be offered via e-mail to the family at [email protected].
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Daneri Mortuary in Jackson, FD 1636,
Ph. 209-223-0793.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins
WV
April 28, 2024
Never forgotten. 28 Apr 2007. RIP Hero.
April 29, 2018
Never forgotten, hero.
April 28, 2017
RIP Hero, 28 Apr 2007. You are not forgotten.
Adkins
November 2, 2012
We think of you every day. Love you so much.
Jay's dad and brother
Adkins
April 30, 2012
A special candle was lit on the anniversary of your passing. We will always love you.
Grandma K and Grandpa D
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins:
Always remembering Jay-D. "Some gave all."
You're My Hero
April 13, 2012
I celebrate your beautiful life every year on your birthday and on 4/28. i will never forget the posative impact you had on my life. Someday i will be someone because of You. Love you and miss you so much Jay.
You are my gaurdian angel
Adkins Family
December 31, 2011
Happy new year Jay-D , missed by so many , never to be forgotten Amen
L Neal
May 14, 2011
To the family of PFC Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins:
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.
we miss you gone but never forgotten
April 29, 2011
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins:
Please accept my remembrance of Jay-D on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Dale Mateljan
April 28, 2011
hey Jay D,
Well me and Bec have to little girls now, Zoey is now 1, she turned 1 yesterday and little Lacey Leanne was born on 15th of March of this year.
Hope your looking down on us from time to time.
Love Dale, Bec, Zoey & Lacey.
Grandma Adkins
December 9, 2010
Happy 25th Birthday Dear Jay-D!! I made you a cake with chocolate sauce and shared it with your Dad, Sandy, Todd, Matt and Grandpa Dick! Love you Forever Grandma
chrystal mccoull
December 9, 2010
Hi Cuz,
Happy 25th Birthday Jay D. Miss you alot!
Love you very much.
Chrystal - Perth WA
Dale Mateljan
August 20, 2010
hey ya Jay,
Well have good news mate, My wife Bec and had a little girl, we called her Zoey Leanne Mateljan. She is now 4 months old. I think of youi everytime i look at her sweet inocent face she was born on your annerversary 28th of April 2010. We now have another on the way, due at the end of March 2011. Thanks for the great memories.
Love ya bud,
You Big cuz.
Dale
Chrystal McCoull
April 29, 2010
I Love and Miss you too Jay-D xxx Love your Cousin Chrystal from a proud part in Perth, Western Australia
April 29, 2010
Jay-D, we love and miss you.
Grandpa Dick and Grandma Kathern
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins:
Remembering Jay 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
Marcia & Bill Ornsby
April 7, 2010
Our beloved Grandson Jay, never a day goes by we don't think of you.Love you and miss you so much my darling.
Grandma Marcia & Grandpa Bill
ashley chapman
April 2, 2010
hey jay-d. we grew up together bro...i'll never forget all the walks to mikeys moms donut shop on the way to school every morniing. i miss you so badly..i know chris esmond and all the boys miss you as much as i do. you will never be forgotten sweetie. thank you for giving me and my daughter our freedom and for fighting for us. i love you jay...R.I.P...love you...ashley Chapman
December 10, 2009
Hi Jay-D, Happy Birthday! I posted your photo painted by Friend and Artist Stacey Rocca, for your Dad's Birthday. On his Birthday he was surprised and overwhelmed with the beautiful painting of you. We hope you like it too!! In the painting you are holding Ned Kelly's helmet. Your Dad and Sandy, brothers, Todd and Matt and Grandpa and I celebrated your birthday with cake. Bet you celebrated with drinks-Great!!. Love you dearly. Grandma K
Jay-D Ornsby Adkins Painting by Stacey Rocca
December 10, 2009
December 9, 2009
A Big Happy Birthday Jay , We are all wishing you were here . Missed by us all. Lots of love
Uncle Shawn , Aunty Kelly Dylan , Marty, Brent and Little Ryan.
XXXXXOOOOO
Chrystal McCoull
December 8, 2009
Happy 24th Birthday Jay. We love and miss you so much. You are forever in our hearts xXx Love your cousin, Chrystal. Perth Western Australia
Paul Bertuleit
November 11, 2009
Hows it going man? I was looking at some of my old photos from our time at Ft. knox, made me think about ya. Im finally out of the army now, but i still keep in touch and even hang out with some of the guys from our old platoon. I hope things are treating you well out there and just know that you still have friends toasting drinks and dedicating blunts to you. until next time homie.
Dale Mateljan
November 10, 2009
Hey Jay,
Hope all is well. Sorry it's taken me so long to write. Always thinking of ya bud!!
Hope ya looking down on us from time to time.
Love ya always
Your cuz DALE
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins:
Jay-D gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
January 31, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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,
Kenna
January 26, 2009
G'Day JAY
Happy Australia Day
We are all Thinking off you
We'll have a drink
for you.
Love the Adkins clan
Down under
KELLY & SHAWN & KIDS ADKINS
January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR JAY-D
So much has happened in a year.
Your cousin Ryan is getting so much bigger now he talks sentences, kicks and throws the ball around.your cousins Dylan & Chrystal has turned 18.Your brother Todd's voice has changed along with your cousin Jake and there both getting tall. Brent is too wont be long before he is taller than me.
We all think of you often and miss you greatly. December was such a big month of occasions, for you, your beloved Ashley and offcorse your mum and dad and everyone else who loved you.
Thinking of you always
with love
all the Gang in W.A.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. you probably know all this but its the only real way I feel I can connect to you.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
December 9, 2008
Jay-D,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandra Dressa
October 19, 2008
Hi Jay,
We heard about the wonderful tribute - the renaming of a bridge for you - just goes to show how much you are loved! You deserve it Jay!
Your Dad was so proud but at the same time sad when he found out that Adkins was not put on the sign - he was told that your name Adkins would not fit - "It makes me sad" he said "but more for Jay - that was his name".
I'm just so glad you and Shad got to really talk and say things that you both had been wanting to say for years. It would have been so hard for you both trying to get to know one another living so far apart - he hated it so much, but knew that your Mum loved you and would always take good care of you. I really hope you know just how much he wanted you here Jay. You were his boy and he loved you!
In one of your last letters to your Grandma Kathern you said that you were so looking forward to "being part of your little brothers lives, and everyone else's of course" - you told of how you "bragged about your Dad being a great Bronc Rider and how you thought of his achievements" and "even though I haven't always been around, if I didn't have you guys I would never have the spirit I have" you told her.
We think of you always Jay! We miss you always Jay! We love you always Jay!
"WISH YOU WERE HERE" JAY-D ORNSBY ADKINS
Sandy
Morgan Inczewski
October 8, 2008
Brother, your bridge dedication was so beautiful!!! emotional but beautiful! Well deserved!! For sure!!!!
I miss you so much brother! I hope your doing good. keep all us girls down here safe! We love you! most importantly, I love you Jay!!!
Grandma Adkins
October 5, 2008
Hi Jay-D,
I would love to be there for your Dedication Ceremony on this memorable and historical day.
But, Alas I can not be there so I decided to vist your guest book
where I can have my say.
I am so proud of you, my dear grandson, and I your praise is a song of mine,
You'll never be forgotten even when 200 long years have passed in time.
I miss you and I love you dearly
Grandma K
dylan winterburn
August 4, 2008
i didnt know jay-D very well but i think that he was very brave going to a place so far away from home and fighting for his contry i have great respect for u mate
Rachel Rheault
August 1, 2008
I miss you jay, I honk everytime i drive by the cemetary hoping you can hear it and know we are still here thinking about you each and every day.
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Ornsby-Adkins!
In Memory of Jay-D ( Debra Estep )
April 30, 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 Jay-D, 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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Dick & Kathern Adkins
April 28, 2008
To Ashley & Robyn,
Evening of 28th, in Ione and today, morning of 29th here in Australia, is your Candle light vigil for your beloved Jay.
We have a candle lit and our heartfelt thoughts are there with you all. We send our love to you, family,friends and Jay-D.
Love from Kathern & Dick
Gransdma and Gransdpa
carlie hobson
April 28, 2008
first i want to thank Robin for bringing Jay into this world, also bringing him to Ione.
You gave us such a beautiful friend.
Jay d we love and miss you so much.
You are greatly missed.
In Memory of Jay-D ~ ( Debra Estep )
April 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Jay-D, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Kelly, Shawn, Dylan, Marty, Brent and Ryan ADKINS
April 27, 2008
TO OUR BEAUTIFUL NEPHEW JAY-D
I cant believe its been a year since that horrible day you were taken from us all.
Since that day we have heard so much more about you, And it hits home how much more of you we are missing out on , and how many people's lives your have shone you light on. We wish sooo much that you could be here, you are being missed in so many ways and you are irreplaceable.
Where ever you are
WE LOVE YOU
WE MISS YOU
WE WISH YOU WERE HERE
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
WE LOVE YOU JAY-D
Steve Sharpe
April 26, 2008
Hi Jay-D,
Rest in peace mate.
Robyn, my heart goes out to you.
Rockie and Pam Taylor
April 24, 2008
Jay-D, In 21 short years you went from little boy, to a grown man, to an American (and Australian) HERO- You were a son, grandson, brother, cousin, husband and friend to all who knew you. You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for a country you called yours to keep us all free. You are a true HERO.... Rest in Peace Jay-D. You will never be forgotten. We will light a candle on the 28th in your memory in Montana. Love always Great Uncle Rockie and Aunt Pam in Montana.
Alan McKenzie
April 24, 2008
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Rest in Peace young fella.
Australia is proud of you!
You are a true ANZAC.
Alan McKenzie
Vietnam Veteran
Western Australia
Kathern Adkins
April 23, 2008
Dear Jay-D,
It is almost the anniversary of the day you left us a year ago, and I just popped in to tell you how much I love you and miss you and that it was such a miracle and I am so grateful to have had you in our lives, even if for only a short while.
I gave your brothers, Todd and Matt, your car collection, that I had been collecting for you since you were little. Everytime I would go to shopping centres I would look in the Collectors Store at cars.
Shad, Sandy, Todd, Matt, Grandpa Dick and I looked through the collection that was all in their original boxes. They will take good care of them. Sandy got a glass case to display them in. Todd and Matt gave each of their cousins, (Chrystal, Jake, Dylan, Martin, Brent and Ryan Adkins) one of the cars in Memory of you, their brother, Jay-D.
It was sad for me when I went home and the space was empty, where I had saved them all these years.
We are getting on with our lives. even though they have been changed forever. I have found new dimentions since you left the bounds of this earth.
You are in my heart forever
Talk to you later
All my love
Grandma Kathern
Chrystal McCoull
April 22, 2008
Dear Jay-D
It has already been a year, which always moves to quickly, although I don’t think there’s been a day when you have not been in our thoughts.
I remember when we were little; you would watch over me and be the very best cousin anyone could ask for. Even though you were a kid yourself, you always shared your toys with me, the ornery 1 year old :) ill always appreciate that. Thank you for keeping me company when I was growing up too, you’re a great pen pal and always had something interesting to tell me, and told me of America and Disney Land and great places like that :) and as you are a little older than me, helped me through the challenges of growing up and school as you had already experienced the early teen stuff your self.
I hope in some way this may have kept you occupied too.
Thank you for letting me win the running race in 1998 when you came to Australia to visit, being the only grandaughter in a mix of boy cousins, it was nice to win for a change :)
I really just want to show you how much I appreciate everything you did, and the effect you had on everyone around you. Some of my earliest memories of childhood involved you, and they will stay with me forever…as you will stay, for ever in my heart.
Love you Jay
Your cousin, Chrystal
Love you Jay
You will always be in our hearts
Candy, Andrew, Jake, Chrystal
Danielle Mateljan
April 20, 2008
Jay,
I can't believe that is nearly 1 year since we lost you, I think about you every day I miss you Jay & I love you dearly you are & always will be my little hero. I promise with all my heart that we will look after one another.
Poss oxoxoxoxoxox
Debbie Matelajn
April 20, 2008
Hey Jay Bird
Well it is nearly a year since that horrendous day,it still feels like yesterday when I got that dreaded phone call from Dave I will never forget that for as long as I live. It is even sadder now that we have had time to think about what we are missing by you not being here.I wish I could be closer to the US for your mum,Kerrie,Ash, Jord & Morgan but I can honestly say that you & them are always in my thoughts & will be for ever in our hearts.
Darrell can't look at the CD's of the service but I know he thinks about you often & is extremely proud of you he always comments on what a tuff nut you were. Poss loves & misses you she always reflects on her time over there with you Jord & Ash & how great it was that you took her to the movies with you & your mates. Dale is sad that he never got to do the big boy stuff with you & that you could meet Bec. Jay I could go on for ever about what we miss but now we reflect on what we have & I would not trade those memories for the world. Jay I love you & miss you ,all I can promise is that we will all look after one another.
Debbie Mateljan
Kerrie Miller
April 17, 2008
Hey Jay,
It has been so long since I wrote, I think of you daily. It was especially difficult during March when we reached the one year since we were all together, here at my house - celebrating Jordy's 16th birthday and Morgan's 18th birthday together - it was you, Ashley, Robyn, Shad, Jordy and Morgan. We hugged good bye and you said "I'll see you in a year", we said I love you and I told you how proud I was of of you. It was March 9th when you deployed to Iraq, 16 years to the day when you and Robyn arrived here in the USA. I woke up one night with that on my mind, the date seemed so meaningful, March 9th - Jordy's birthday, your arrival with Robyn at 5 years old to our home here in the US, 16 years later to the day deployed to the Middle East. You left America the same date that you arrived. That day in March of '08 was very sad for me, it represented so many things. Some good and one very bad, the last day we communicated before your deployment. April 28th is coming up soon Bud, the worst day of my life. I will never forget Robyn's phone call, thank God Jordy and I were together that day, the horror of what had happened, our worst fears came true, how could this happen to us, to you. We miss you so much, and have great love for you always. I visited you at Easter, by myself this time. It was peaceful and calming. I left you some Easter eggs, three of them, one from Jordy and I, one from Debbie, Darrly, Dannielle and Dale, and one from Granma Marcia and Grandpa Bill. I left them with an Easter Lily. Robyn visited you later in the day and ate the Easter eggs. She said it was pay back for all the time you raided her stash of chocolate. I laughed when she told me that - it seemed proper. How I miss you, Jordy has a boyfriend she would love you to meet. I think you would approve. His name is Cody, he is very good to Jordy - I think you would like him. He is kind of a punk in some ways just like you. You would get along with him. Morgan is amazingly strong as always, Ashley is coping and we take special care of her. Robyn is fighting a good fight to stay strong but it is hard. You know me, I appear strong on the outside and suffer silently on the inside. I really miss seeing you. I am taking care of your truck, I really need to drive it more but it is hard. I may drive it to Ione on the 28th if I have the courage. I am not as brave as I appear. I hope you hear my silent prayers and know that I never go to sleep at night or wake up without sending you a special hello. I walk into the shed where your truck is and always say "Hi Jay". Please watch over all of us next week while we grieve the one year anniversary of our loss, please send us comfort while we grieve, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, sister, Ashley and Robyn, Shad, Sandy, Matt and Todd. We love you Jay and will never forget you.
Please send me a sign that you know we are here for you and that you are forever in our hearts. Lots of love always, Kerrie and Jordy. xoxoxoxo
my new tat for you brother!!! It makes me soooo happy every time I look at it!!!
Morgan Inczewski
April 15, 2008
Jay, they say the pain goes away. That someday, everything will be ok. Somehow, I don't believe them. Every day, I think about the memories we have had together and how i wish I could see that beautiful smile on that beautiful face of yours. I love you and miss you so much Jaybird!!! It seems like I saw you yesterday. although its already almost been a year, I hope your doing good and happy and not in pain anymore. I will continue writing to you after the year is up, Jay, I love you so much! I miss you do much too. Im attaching a picture of my new tat. I hope you like it! I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!! Til we meet again, stay happy and strong! I love you!!!!
Robert Taylor
April 14, 2008
Though I never met you, You are my HERO.
Kim Straker
February 12, 2008
As a Mother, I am both saddened and uplifted to read the many wonderful words written about this young man. As an Australian, living in the Middle East, I was especially touched by the way Jay-D managed to reach out and unite his family in two countries, his mates and his school friends alike. Rest in Peace.
KelLY,SHAWN,DYLAN, MARTY, BRENT AND RYAN ADKINS
December 31, 2007
G,DAY JAY
HAPPY NEW YEAR
hope you had a rip roaring party up there
and looking down on all your beautiful loved ones.
To Robyn, Ashley, Morgan, Jordy and all Jays Family and Friends
Happy New Year
Hope warm memories
give you all comfort as you all move into another year without
JAY
Love to you all
KELLY,SHAWN,DYLAN, MARTY, BRENT AND RYAN ADKINS
December 25, 2007
TO JAY-D
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WHERE EVER YOU ARE
HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A JOLLY TIME
WITH NED AND AND JOHNNY
TO ASHLEY, ROBYN, SHAD, MORGAN
AND ALL THE ORNSBY, ADKINS AND
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL
SENDING ALL OUR LOVE
SHAWN & KELLY & the BOYS Adkins
December 18, 2007
JAY-D
Its your wedding anniversary today
A year ago today you married your beautiful wife
ASHLEY
My heart goes out to Ashley
for not being able to share this day with you on earth.
I'm soo saddened that you can not share this day with Ashley on earth.
May the powers that be
allow you to be together this day
WE ALL MISS YOU JAY
AND WISH YOU WERE HERE
ALAN MCKENZIE
December 16, 2007
Robyn,only just heard the tragic news.
My heart goes out to you.
Jay D you were a great kid and you turned into a very fine young man.
I am proud to have known you and bloody proud of your service to your addopted country.
Australia is proud of you also,as is your extended family and friends.
You will never be forgotten!
Alan (Tex) McKenzie.
Australian Vietnam Veteran.
Your lil sis-Morgan Inczewski
December 11, 2007
Jay,Jay,Jay...a year ago sunday i think was the most fun I had ever had in my entire life. We had a huge suprise party for you for your 21st. We never thought you wouldnt be here for this one. but I hope you had a wonderful birthday up in heaven. WE all love you and miss you so much. I hope you got all oir balloons with our messages. The cememtary was beautiful on sunday! Just like you deserve!!! I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!
Michael Iezzi
December 10, 2007
Jay-D,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chrystal McCoull
December 9, 2007
Dearest Jay-D, Happy birthday!
Even though we never got to know each other so well, I’ve always loved being your 'pen pal' and I love the story’s of us growing up as kids, and the videos too. The story’s of your wonderful sense of humor and kind and caring nature. We miss you dearly, you are always in our hearts as we are in yours. I’m so proud to call myself your cousin.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Ornsby and Adkins family, there is a lot of us, let’s stick together. I love you all.
Love you Jay
SHAWN & KELLY DYLAN, MARTY , BRENT AND BABY RYAN ADKINS
December 9, 2007
TO OUR BEAUTIFUL , BRAVE NEPHEW
JAY-D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY
HOPE YOU ARE HVEING A BIG PARTY
WERE EVER YOU ARE
Jay and dad . from kelly and shawn .
December 9, 2007
Jay and mum . from kelly and shawn .
December 9, 2007
Kathern Adkins
November 4, 2007
My Dearest Jay-D,
I just wrote you a long letter and it timed out and I lost it all. I hope you read it while I was writing it. I hope you get as excited as I do when there is a new entry in your Guest Book. My heart starts racing and I can't wait to see who has contacted you or written something about you.
Thank you for coming to me in my sleep a couple of weeks ago. I woke up and said "Jay-D was here"!!
Your Dad had a vehicle accident a day or so later and was unconscious for up to an hour, but you know all that don't you, because I know you got him out of the wreck. It did my heart good when your Dad said he saw you and Great Grandpa bantering back and forth with ease and laughing. Guess you will be hearing all those jokes and one liners too.(ha)
I love you, Our Guardian Angel
Grandma Kathern
Morgan Inczewski
November 2, 2007
Brother, I miss you soooo much!!! Every day I think it might just go away a little, but it just gets worse. I hope you are ok up there. I cant wait to see you again. I just wanted to say I love you and miss you dearly!! I'm going to get my tattoo done by Chris. you better tell him to do it good!! lol. I love you brother. keep mum and ash safe as we are all apart right now. I love you and miss you terribly!!! il talk to you soon! I love you Jay!!!
...OUR HERO!!!!! JAY-D ORNSBY-ADKINS WE WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER!!!
September 28, 2007
Please remember...
September 28, 2007
Their last day
September 28, 2007
The best day ever!!!
September 28, 2007
Ash and the brides maides.
September 28, 2007
Jay and his mum, Robyn!!
September 28, 2007
Jay free falling!!
September 28, 2007
Jay with a camel in Iraq
September 28, 2007
At the wedding
September 28, 2007
September 28, 2007
In Iraq
September 28, 2007
before depolyment
September 28, 2007
My Hero!!!
September 28, 2007
Morg,Jord and Jay!!!
September 28, 2007
Debbie Mateljan
September 25, 2007
Hi Jay, I was just sitting at work with a huge problem to solve & I tought of you. I found some pictures of you Dale & Jord ,when Dale was over there on holidays every one of them you were all wrestling & Jordy's long arms & legs were wrapped around the both of you it is really funny.But that is the way you all are with one another all wrapped into one now because of you Ashley is there to. Darrell Poss Dale & I miss you so much we think of you all the time & wish that you & Dale had the chance to get in to mischief to gether (may be not to much) Poss just wants to nuture you because that is what she does Bec just wanted the chance to meet you. Any way Jaye where ever you are just know that we will all stick together and take care of Ashley & your mum. Love you lots Miss you more Darrell Deb Poss & Dale
Your little sister, Morgan Inczewski
September 16, 2007
Brother, I miss you so much. I just want a hug from those loving arms to know everything will be ok. Brother, I need your strength. I hate this and I just want you here. keep all of us safe
with your tremendous protection. We all miss you!! I miss you and love you more than anything. I cant wait to be able to see you again soon brother. I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!
R. Winegrad
September 7, 2007
I didn't know you, young man. I knew many like you; and served my time in Iraq like you, but I came home and you didn't. I never questioned the validity or legitimacy of this war. I doubt you did either. Soldiers like us just did what we had to do, what we were trained to do. My condolences to the family on your loss. God willing no more...
R. Winegrad - White 4 Golf, Cobra Company "Hard Rock Charlie", 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Sledgehammers. "Proud Warriors, All"
Kerrie Miller
August 19, 2007
Hi Jay, just want to check in to say how much we miss you and feel your presence on a daily basis. Yesterday was a good day, Jordy and I went to Ione to visit with your Mum and catch up with her and your friends. We laughed, told stories about you, and missed you dearly. We visited your gravesite and laughed, we freshened the flowers and toasted to you - "Cheers". We talked about how we feel you around us daily, everytime Jordy tries to play "Wish you were here" by Pink Floyd in her truck (on her I-Pod) it has static, it is only when she is driving. She can play it clearly when she is not driving - we figured that is your way of not letting her get distracted from her driving while she is listening to that song. Her Dad told her that "Jay doesn't want you crying while you should be concentrating on driving", I think he is right. Each time I fly, which is at least once or twice a week now, I see your face in the clouds in the beautiful early morning sky. I quietly visit with you, I have now gotten to look forward to those visits and make a normally mundane business trip something of comfort. When we were visiting and laughing at your gravesite yesterday, the mood was broken up by the sprinklers suddenly coming on. We decided that was your way of joining us and as usual bringing something to the conversation that we didn't count on. Robyn and Ashley have had at least two occassions at the gravesite where they locked themselves out of their vehicles, Ash had to climb in the back window of your truck to get in. You would have laughed at that site... I just want you to know that we feel your strength, humor and protectiveness on a daily basis. We cherish it and look forward to our visits. Keep watching over us, we love having your spirit around. I will be in Oregon the week after next for a horse show, wish me luck - I'll be thinking of you. Many of my friends wear your caps in honor of you and your fellow soldiers. It makes me very proud to be riding around at the show and see random people wearing them. You have touched many people in a special way, I look forward to our visits. Take care, lots of love from Kerrie and Jordy. We miss you and love you.
August 15, 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 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)
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Ornsby-Adkins and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
jamie overson
July 2, 2007
to my sister,
though i know i never new jay, i knew he made you happy and took great care of you. Be strong sister. my hugs and prays to all of the ornsby adkins family. jay you will always be in my thoughts.
Sgt Luke overson 1/27 inf 2bct
jamie rhylee and wyatt
Kelly, Shawn & Family Adkins
June 19, 2007
To Morgan
Deepest Sympathies to you, we are so sorry you lost your big brother. We never got to meet you but always heard about you from Shad , Sandy & the kids and your special bond with Jay. We hope good memories give you strength in this sad time and and in trying times to come. Sending you a big cuddle and kind thoughts
uncle Shawn, Aunty Kelly, Dylan, Marty, Brent and Baby Ryan.
Your little sister,Morgan
June 17, 2007
Jay, my big brother, the greatest brother in the whole word, I miss you! Every day, I think about the times we had together. The good and the bad. The times when I would call you to come pick me up in the middle of the night, and you would be right there. And the times, when you were not happy until I was on the ground screaming. ahh, how I miss those times brother. I love you so much. I know you are with me every second of every day. and I cherish that. Nothing would be better than to see your beautiful face again. But that time will come, soon enough. Life on earth is so short, but eternity is forever, and now I have that to look forward to. I love you brother. more than words can explain. I hope your up there watchin us with everything you have. keepin all of us safe! I love you Jay! Til, we meet again...I can't wait!! I love you!
June 8, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Michael Iezzi
June 4, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Jay-D to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Jay-D in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
ROBYN Garside
June 2, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
connie hellums
May 28, 2007
My sympathy go's out to Jay-d
Family.
Jay -D was best frinds with my
two nefuse Wes Hellums & James Taliaferro we all loved him he was happy and tirid to make you lough
we will miss him
Bobbie Jeannine Harrison
May 27, 2007
Dizzle *Jay-D* was such an awsome person...I love him so much & he will always remembered for loving everyone....Dizzle you are greatly missed...I LOve You
Cade Taylor
May 24, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
WITH YOU ALL. I REMEBER JAY-D AS A BRIGHT YOUNG BOY THAT WAS JOY TO BE AROUND, WHEN HE VISITED US OUT HERE, AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED HEARING ABOUT HIM FROM MOM VIA AUNT KATHYRN. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
CADE AND RHONDA AND FAMILY
Ronn Massie
May 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Jay.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Jay for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Debbie Mateljan
May 22, 2007
I am proud to be Jay's aunty & to have alot of wonderful memories of him mainly as a baby but I am more proud of what our beautiful Jaye has achieved & the people that he touched our family was overwhelmed by the reception that Jay recieved in Ione on that awful day when we picked Jay up from the airport .It also warms my heart to know that Robyn,Ashley,Kerrie , Jord & Morgan & the rest of the family are in good hands ,you are truly wonderful people we are the ones who are blessed to have met you. A special thankyou to our extended family Dean & Tom .We loved our Jay bird with all our hearts . Thankyou again Rebbeca,Wendy &Ione& many more ,to many to mention.The Ornsby & Adkins families will always be united because of this beautiful Boy.
Lots of Love and best wishes .
Debbie, Darrell, Danielle & Dale Mateljan
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ornsby-Adkins family in the loss of Jay. I did not know Jay, 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. Jay you are my 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~
Alicia Rodriguez
May 21, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jay died a hero and we are praying for your family... God bless you, I am so sorry
Kerrie Miller
May 20, 2007
To everyone who has signed this guest book:
Your kindness for us and your love for Jay is overwhelming. As we try daily to move through this healing process and honor Jay's life, we are all struck by the expressions of love, pride and support everyone has shared with us. Jay touched so many people over two continents, as well as his Army friends and their families. He was not the type of kid that sought out attention for himself and I know he is observing this from above and so touched by everyone's love for him. I know he would not have expected this. I will continue to read the entries and respond to whoever would like to be responded to. We all loved our Jay and he will never be forgotten.
Lots of love to you all,
Proud Aunt Kerrie and cousin Jordy. Wilton, California
Lorrane Dressler
May 18, 2007
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Jay-D's loved one.
JayD made a couple trips to Montana
& we were so glad to get to know him and thankful to you all for sharing him with us. He was a wonderful person, a true hero.
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