Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault

Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault

Jason Andrew Tetrault Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
A former high school football player, Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault had planned to join the football team at the Marine base in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and to study computer programming in college. But his mother said he hadn''t been looking too far into the future. "Jason was the type of person that didn''t make long-term plans," said Mary Carriere, of Moreno Valley, Calif. "His theory was: You never know what life is going to throw at you." Tetrault, 20, died July 9 in a car accident in Kuwait. Seeking new challenges, Tetrault decided he would join the Marines the summer before his senior year in high school, his mother said. She and her husband, Raymond, come from military families and supported his decision to enlist. "We''ve always left that up to the kids, but we''ve also let them know that, as an American, you should serve your country if you''re able to." Tetrault had been looking forward to coming home on leave and was already planning out his month of leave back in Moreno Valley. He wanted to go bungee jumping and skydiving and couldn''t wait to see the Pacific Ocean again, his mother said. "He didn''t like having to sit; he liked to go, liked to play," Carriere said. "He was just always on the move."

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Robert Turner

May 31, 2021

Rest easy brother, you will always have a place in this world in the hearts and minds of all you impacted in your life. Semper Fi!!

October 28, 2012

In memory of Jason.

Javonna Bankhead

July 10, 2012

RIP JASON we love and miss you so very much. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free.

Peggy Childers

July 9, 2012

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault:
Always remembering Jason. "Some gave all."

Javonna Bankhead

August 10, 2011

Dear Jason,
It's been a while since I drove your mom to San Diego to see you graduate boot camp. I was so scared my car wouldn't make it, but I told your mom I'd take her anyway. I know how much that ment to her. I also know how much it ment to you. It's times like this I'm very happy I made that decision to take her. You are truly missed and will forever be in our minds and hearts. Love You Jason. Jo na na! Lol

Peggy Childers

July 9, 2011

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault:
Please accept my remembrance of Jason on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

July 9, 2010

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault:
Remembering Jason on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Kenna Larra

February 26, 2010

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kay

December 8, 2009

THank you dear soldier for so bravely defending our country. A hero now rests.....

Peggy Childers

July 10, 2009

To the family of Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault:
Jason gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

John Coronado

February 19, 2009

LCpl Tetrault,
I came across this website after watching a movie trailer for “Taking Chance”. The movie stars Kevin Bacon as a Marine LtCol who volunteers to escort home a fallen Devil Dog. The movie premieres Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8 pm on HBO. I really hope your family will be watching, because it will portray how you were escorted home. I haven’t seen the movie, but I definitely intended to. The movie trailer touched on why the LtCol is compelled to volunteer and the extreme honor he experiences throughout his journey, as I did when I proudly escorted you home.
I have since retired from the Marine Corps (Nov 2003), but to this day when I am asked for my most proudest Marine Corps moment, my unquestionable response is when I had the honor of escorting you home. I don’t know if knowing the Marine being escorted home holds more meaning, but from my personal experience with you I know that I will cherish my memories forever.

Semper Fidelis Devil Dog.

Respectfully,

John Coronado
Gunnery Sergeant
United States Marine Corps, Retired

R Collis

July 18, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Tetrault. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Lance Cpl Tetrault knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Lance Cpl Tetrault!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl,

In Memory of Jason Andrew ~ (Debra Estep)

July 9, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Jason, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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

Rest In Peace

Michael Iezzi

July 9, 2008

Jason,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

Safely Home

Michael Iezzi

April 8, 2008

Father we entrust our brother Jason 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 Jason in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

SHIRLEY DONEY

April 7, 2008

REST IN PEACE LANCE CPL. TETRAULT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Phillip Carter

April 7, 2008

Thank you Lance Cpl. Tetrault for your service. Dear familly I pray for God's peace over you at this time. I am a military dad as well and will lift your family up to the throne of grace for your comfort.

Tom Gugliuzza

December 30, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Tetrault family in the loss of Jason. I did not know Jason, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you.Jason it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~

November 18, 2007

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Tetrault!

mary carriere

September 15, 2007

I am Jason's mother. He was the best son & brother to have. We miss him every minute of every day. But we hold on to what he loved in life family and freinds. Jason was funny loving careing playful full of life. he will always be missed and its nice to know that pepole in this country have not forgetten them and for that I say thank you.

Althea B

July 26, 2007

I didn't personally know you or your family, but saw this terrible news online and felt compelled to say something! - Thank you for your service to our country and keeping me and my family safe, secure and free - You paid the ultimate price for my freedom with your life and I am forever grateful - A simple thank you seems so little at a time like this - I pray for the family and friends you left behind and hope that they can somehow find peace at this very difficult time - God Bless you and all who knew you.

July 6, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Tetrault and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl Marine about to deploy

Gary Allain

March 4, 2007

Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Augustine Villanueva

December 21, 2006

Hello Jason, my brother and my son's
friend. Even though I go see you often at your resting place I just wanted to say hello to you on this forum. So from The Villanueva family I say to you...Feliz Navidad. Thanks for your service and we will see you some time in the future.
Master Gunnery Seargent Augustine VIllanueva
Cpl Marcos Villanueva
Cpl Andre Villanueva
Semper Fi!!!

Nancy Thornton

November 10, 2006

Thank you to all that have visited. Jason was my nephew. It is nice to see that this country still cares.
Jason will be missed.

Garnet Jenkins

July 9, 2006

Remembering this Young Hero on the anniversary of his death, with a multitude of thanks for his service to our country.

Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault, you WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Please know that you are loved and missed.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero in Vietnam. KIA 1967

Revelations 21:4

Susanna Lewis

July 6, 2005

Thank you so much for your sacrifice. May God bless your family and friends. Rest in peace.

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