Jason L. Dunham Obituary

21 years have passed and so much has changed in the world we know but the courage, honour and sacrifice of Jason Dunham is as relevant as ever.
I hope that Jason's family and friends are able to continue to share their special memories of an outstanding young American.

Hello,
We wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to The Greater NYC Ice Hockey League (Youth Hockey Program) to honor and remember Jason Dunham US Marine Corporal.

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 across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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Thank You.

Jason was a true friend, defending them against bullies. He was altruistic to the last second of his life. Years have past since his ultimate sacrifice. But I am still moved by his bravery and sacrifice. Too many stand by and tolerate evil. Not Jason. That is why I remember him each year at my synagogue in Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the deceased. When I told my rabbi about Jason and his opposition to bullies, he replied that that was why he became a Marine. As a grateful civilian, I remember him always.

I wear your son's name engraved on a medal bracelet in memorial to his honor and bravery exhibited in Iraq. It is easy to say I wear the bracelet with honor for a fellow Marine, but truthfully, seeing his name and thinking about his sacrifice gives me strength when I find myself in need of strength... It creates courage in me when I find that I need a little extra courage to do the right thing... It reminds me that I belong to a brotherhood of men and women who place the value of others and sacrifice above their own life... Seeing his name brings a pride inside of me to the surface and causes me to want to be better for the sake of those around me. I thought it maybe a comfort to you to know that Jason inspires us, one at a time, person by person because of who he was and how he gave. God bless Corps, country and God bless you. Semper Fi

God bless Jason and his family. Wish I had known this brave selfless young man

I have kept a picture of your beautiful son. It is attached to a picture called the invitation. It hanged on my wall for everyone who enters my home to see. It is a picture of a young man on his knees, holding out his hand to take the hand of Jesus. It welcomes him to Paradise, I feel in my heart this is Jason. I am sure, he is very special to God. I will continue to pray for Jason, and your family. Thank you Jason for your love of your fellow man.

You were a great friend and the best Marine I had the privilege of serving with. You thought me the meaning of a true leader. I miss you brother and I'll never forget you!!

It was a privledge to be part of the construction of this ship in Bath. I served as a Marine as well

You are not forgotten.

In memory and honor of Jason.

April 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham:
Always remembering Jason. "Some gave all."

Our Marine Corps League Chapter in Palm Desert is named for Cpl. Jason L. Dunham.
We greatly respect this Marine for his heroism in saving the lives of other Marines. We are honored to have this hero as a Marine brother.

God Bless Cpl. Dunham.

Your sacrifice is never forgotten. Thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day Weekend

April 22, 2011
Remembering with respect the service, devotion to duty and ultimate sacrifice of a fine young American - a Marine who paid the price that others might live.
God bless his family - and may he rest in peace.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham:
Please accept my remembrance of Jason on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

When I served in Iraq before we turned over a building to the Iraqis we had to search it. In one of the buildings I searched I found a floor to ceiling memorial to Cpl Dunham (about 12 ft high). It had Cpl Dunham's Medal of Honor warrant and a picture of him. Unfortunately we were forced to get rid of it, I ensured that it was taken care of respectfully. His heroism lives on and is talked about in the Marine Corps and I can assure that that will continue forever.

My twins are in the Marines, when one of them rescued a Pitbull puppy he named him in honor of your son. Dunham turned out to be deaf so I trained him with hand signals, he is so loyal, loving and just wants to please everyone. Whenever we call him I remember and honor your son (we still talk to the dog even though he can't hear since they say deaf dogs read your face also). We tell people about your son and his heroism when they ask what the dogs name is. Your son will never be forgotten. God Bless your family and all the troops.

My son in law is a sailor on board this new ship of the fleet. And I am so proud of him to be on a ship that is named in honor of a fellow Marine who gave his life so that others may continue the fight. My deepest thanks to Cpl Dunham's parents for sharing their son The Marine with this world.
Semper Fi

To the family and friends of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham:
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

April 22, 2010
Remembering the brave actions of this fine young American, and sent with the hope that those who love him best are blessed with better days in which to share their precious memories.
God bless you Jason, rest in peace.

Dear Jason, though our paths never crossed and we never met, I admired you. I admired the courage in you and the bravery in you. You were one of the greatest hero God has sent. Memories of you will forever lived in the hearts of those who remembered and loved you, Jason.

I WAS LOOKING AT THE NEWS OWN NBC THEY SHOWED YOUR SON HE IS A HERO.70vietnam71

I read Dr. Heidi Squier Krafts book last night and she spoke so highly of your son. It touched me deeply reading about his bravery. CPL. Dunham is a true Hero. I know you miss him like crazy but you must be so proud of him.

Happy 4th of July to you all!!!

Thank you Jason for defending my Freedoms. It is because of great American patriots such as you that Americans continue to board airplanes with confidence and the people of this city can live without fear.

You will always be remembered with love and great pride by the grateful nation you served to protect.

Rest in peace.
Sember Fi,
Pat Shoukry - NYC (6 miles from "Ground Zero")

Five years have passed since this fine young American made the ultimate sacrifice for his mates. During that time many honors have been awarded to him, articles have appeared in his memory, and many words have been written about his act of outstanding bravery and courage but at the end of the day, we recognise that his parents lost a beloved son, his family their brother and his community a valued person. We must always remember that freedom is never free, and keep the sacrifices made both by Jason and his family foremost in our minds. May you rest in peace Jason. Semper Fi.

Five years on and the heroism, duty, courage and goodness of this fine young American still shine out, inspiring all who read his story.
Rest in peace Corporal Dunham - and may your family and friends continue to be comforted and supported by the legacy you have left for them.

Continue to Rest in peace Hero!!!

To the family of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham:
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

My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Dunham family. My husband is truly inpired by Jason's bravery and he is proud to be serving on the PCU Jason Dunham, DDG-109, being built in his honor.

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your son Jason. His heroic actions in Iraq will always be remembered by those of us who treasure our freedom. I lost my own son Marine Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter in Ramadi, Iraq in April to a VBIED. Coincidentally, Jason was born on the same day as me, November 10th and he died the same day that my son was killed, April 22nd. On February 20th, at the Museum of the Marine Corps, Jordan's actions will be awarded with the Navy Cross for his heroism. I'm quite certain that Jordan read of your son's unyielding bravery and heroism as he was training to be a Marine, and I am quite certain that a part of Jason was on post with my son at JSS Nasser that tragic morning....May both of their souls rest in the peace that was so hard won...

With great respect,
Christian Haerter

I wish that I had had the blessing of knowing Cpl Jason L Dunham. I join with family and friends in grieving at his passing and to remember and honor him for all he did in life and in the giving of that precious life for the life and freedom of us all. I will continue to hold his family and friends in my prayers as long as I have breath to do so. I look at our soldiers as sons and daughters to all Americans and we are so very very proud of every one of them. Thank you, Jason for all that you did to touch many in this life now and in the future. I will look forward to the day that I step into heaven and can meet you and spend some of eternity getting to know you. For now, rest in peace, son.

Thinking of you. Gone but NOT forgotten.
With Gratitude-
Rest in Peace.

My thoughts are with your family and my brother was with your son on that day. I am sorry for your loss and greatful for your son. I believe your son Jason is the reason my brother Jason Sanders is alive today and made it home to see his son and wife. We think and talk about Jason often he will always be in hearts and you in our prayers.

Continue to Rest in peace, Jay!

Dearest Deb, Dan, and children,
Today marks the 4th anniversary of Jason's death. There are no words adequate enough to tell you that our hearts ache with yours on this date and every day.
Jason made an impact on many lives, those he saved, and those he touched just by being himself. We will always be grateful to Jason for being a friend to Ian, our son, and Jason's fellow Marine brother.
Thank you, Deb and Dan for raisng such a fine young man.
May God bless you now and always!
With admiration and gratitude,
The parents of Cpl Ian Zook KIA 10/12/2004

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 Jason, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.


Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the DUNHAM family and all.Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as promised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU, All Hard Chargers If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you..We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are......FOREVER BROTHERS / SISTERS............B.V.C.........................SEMPER FI. .....

Tomorrow marks the 4th anniversary of Jason Dunham's passing in 2004. The Medal of Honor awarded to him in 2007 was earned for an act of bravery in which he sacrificed his own life in order to save his fellows, but it also confirms what his family, his friends, his community in Scio and his fellow Marines knew all along - Jason was always a hero, in every respect.
Rest well Marine. Semper Fi

Thank you Cpl. Dunham, you will NEVER be forgotten.

All gave some
Some gave all...

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

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!

Thank you for his service to our country and the sacrifice made.
May you always find comfort in knowing that you and the world have been blessed to have had Jason in your life. May his spirit live forever!

HERO

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY FIANCE IS IN IRAQ AND I COULDNT IMAGINE WHAT HIS FAMILY IS H=GOING THROUGH. STAY STRONG AND YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.

In Remembrance of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, who gave his life for our Country, with so much gratitude to this Brave Young Marine and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

These Young Heroes who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, shall Never Be Forgotten, my young brother among them, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN

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

thank you for serving our country, you are a hero. my husband is currently serving in iraq and i know it is angels like you wathcing over him. god bless your family.

I was just thinking of you and wanting to leave this comments......Rest In Peace Hero! God Bless You & Semper Fidelis!

I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that your son is brave for what he did and my family thanks you ever day for the freedom your son has provided our family. He is a true hero! I did not know him and I we are Air Force, but when we loose somone from any branch the loss is just as bad. Your son and your family will be in my prayers. T

To Jasons Family,
I watch you yesterday with the President. It was very touching and moving. You son deserves that and more. I was honored that you stated that the award was for all of the soldiers. We arre so proud of Jason even though we did not know him, but he will always be in our hearts, thought and prayer for always and forever, as are you and your family.
From the family of PFC Charles S. Cooper, of Jamestown, NY, KIA Baghdad Iraq, April 29, 2005.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dunham 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 two years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. You are truly a hero.
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~

Words cannot express our feelings, we appreciate your sacrifice. May God Bless You Jason.
The Masquida Family

I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our son on 9-3-2004, at the age of 19. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.

May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero ------Thank you!!!!!!

Jason - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you ---, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. I also have a Marine daughter and Marine son in law. You all will not be forgotten.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Proud Mom of a USMC, American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)

I just now read of the great honor to be bestowed on Jason. I truly am in awe. What an extraordinary young man. How sad that his life ended so soon.
May he rest in peace. May his family find comfort.

To the family of Cpl. Jason Dunham,
Today, as the National Museum of the Marine Corps was dedicated, The President spoke of a young Marine. A Marine who enbodies what all Marines hold sacred. Though Jason was only half my age, he is a HERO to me. As Marines, we all come from families of our own. But once we earn the title of Marine, we are Brothers to all who came before as well as those who follow. Now, Your Marine, has been given our nations highest honor. Though no medals, and no words can ease your loss, on behalf of Marines everywhere - Thank You for Jason. Happy Birthday, Jason. Happy Birthday, MARINE.

Semper Fi,

Though I did not know Jason, I know the pain all to well. I lost my brother just 3 weeks ago. May god give you the strength to carry on through this most devistating time.

Jason is a true american hero. And most deserving of our nation's highest military decoration.

God Bless you. Jason is deeply missed by all his brothers. I thank him every day for saving Kelly, on that day in April, 2004, but as Kelly's nieces and nephews said when I visited you in June, "We wish you were with us too."

As a mother of a Marine who has also fought in Iraq, please allow me to thank you for your sacrifices. It is through brave men like your son who have allowed many to come home unharmed. God Bless Your Family

As a WNY native and Navy veteran, I send my appreciation for your sacrifice and wishes that your family receives some peace and understanding from the honor you deserve.