Jeffrey Roberson Obituary

I think about you all the time b rabbit!
Love you, man.

I never knew you, wish I had the chance to. You are my brother from another mother. xoxo Amanda Welch

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeffrey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

NEVER to be forgotten especially on this day. RIP Spc Roberson and God Bless your family.

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson:
Remembering Jeffrey 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

I knew Jeffrey as i was deployed with him when he was KIA. It was a priviledge to have served with a young man so proud of accomplishment in the united states Army and truley will be misse.

Forever Remembered an American Hero.

I didn't know SPC Roberson personally, but we did a number of patrols together in Logar Province. I sat next to him on one patrol where he was the driver. What a professional and courteous soldier he was to a stranger like me. God Bless. I won't forget your service.

MAJ Travis Steigerwalt PAARNG 1/1/201st FOB HFS

Never Forgotten.

I can't even think of the words I would say to you if you were in front of me.. I miss you..

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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 Jeffrey, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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)
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Sincerely,

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

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson:
Jeffrey 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

Although I did not know Spc. Jeffrey Roberson, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.

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

Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Roberson!

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Roberson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

My Dear Grandson,

I thought about you on your birthday all day. I still miss you so much and love you even more. It's a tiny bit easier though to know that your service to all of us remaining behind began on the day we thought you were gone forever. We feel you working in our lives, through God, as only you can do. We thank you and love you.

Grandma Donna

Jeffrey,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Thank you everyone who have honored my son by signing this guest book. It does my heart good to know there are people who took the time to express their sympathy and heart felt thoughts, especially those of you who didn't even know Jeff. God Bless you all!

I miss my son more than words could possibly explain. My heart has been ripped out and with each new day my grief of losing Jeff seems to increase. The tears won't stop. I pray this is the hardest thing I will ever have to go through for the rest of my life as I don't think I could survive any more pain.

Now when I read the DOD report about the latest brave soldiers who have been killed my heart instantly aches for their families and friends and the tears start up all over again. I know how they feel as they know how I feel. There are no words.

I know I'll be with my son again some day but until that day comes I pray for the strength and courage I need to go on. In the past when things would upset me I would turn to Jeff to vent and he never failed to cheer me up. Sometimes by being weird, sometimes by making me laugh and sometimes just because I knew he cared. He had a special gift of being able to make others feel better about themselves and smile. He cared about everyone and respected people for WHO they were, not WHAT they were.

I know that Jeff died doing what he loved. I also know that if he knew he'd lose his life when he made the decision to join the Army, he would have joined anyway. He stood by his convictions.

Jeff only got 22 years in his life but in that short time he experienced more than most people do who've had a long lifetime. He grew into a most amazing man, a wonderful human being and a brave and honorable soldier. I am so very, very proud of my son and I'm honored to be his mother.

I LOVE YOU JEFFREY . . . ALWAYS!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to honor my brother. thank you all for your kind words and prayers. It really does mean a lot. It has been about three months since Jeff passed away, but it still hurts. Jeff I miss you and there will still be a chair for you at my wedding. I promise. Jeff was suppose to come home this month. i just wish that this month would end so i can finally realize he wont be walking through that door. I love you Jeff, I always will, you are a true hero, you are my hero.

Cpl Roberson was a bright young man. I served with him in Afganistan and was there during his final mission in afganistan. He will be loved in my family hearts for life.

I had the honor to go to basic training, AIT and to Germany with Jeff. I never called him Jeff, or Roberson, I always referred to him as my boy. I felt like i had a son in Jeff, as i was one of the old guys in training with him. I learned alot from him, and i only wish I had the chance to know him better. I will miss him, and my most heartfelt sympathy goes to his family and friends.

SPC James Mariani

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I had the honor of escorting Jeff back to CA. It was the hardest but most honorable task I have ever done. While in CA. I had the chance to meet and spend time with his family. I can say that Jeff was so lucky to have had such a loving family. At the same time his family was lucky to have him. I will never forget Jeff. He was an oustanding soldier. Jeff will be greatly missed. RIP Brother.

To the family, friends, teammates and loved ones of CPL Jeffery G Roberson. aka gordo. Jeff and I knew each other well. He was my bestfriend, my strength and now and always my hero. As all that knew Jeff, there are so many memories we all can cherish of him. His smile and laugh and that way he always made you calm down when you were sad or hurting. But what I remember most of him, was his love for what he did and most of all his family and friends. I have met a lot of people in my life but none with the love and devotion to the people he loved, like Jeff had. I miss him greatly. I feel numb as i still cry everytime I see his pictures.
To his family- I hope you are doing as well as possible. I had a dream last night... that I saw him standing in front of me. I couldnt talk to him, but he was talking to me. He said, "stop crying now fool, I love and miss everyone but I am okay" then I woke up.I am going home to CA soon, then I will say my final good bye. I love you Jeff and to the family. My GOD hold you close and comfort your pain.

My love to my Hero and best friend
CPL Jeff Roberson
230th MP CO

SPC Angela Yorba
230th MP CO

My heartfelt sympathy to the Roberson family in the loss of Jeffrey. I did not know Jeffrey, 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 and by the moving tribute. Jeffrey 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~

To the Roberson family, I had the honor of being Jeffrey's first platoon leader when he first showed up at the 230th MP CO. He was a little rough around the edges, but quickly, much due to SSG Shank, he turned into a capable and competent Soldier. I didn't get to deploy the platoon again as I was promoted and moved to a different post, but I heard so many great things about how he matured and was a stellar Soldier. My heart aches to this day at losing two fine Soldiers like SSG Shank and CPL Roberson. They were phenomenal individuals, great Soldiers, and even better members of the team. All of us that had the priviledge of working with both of those Soldiers were blessed and honored. I shall never forget Jeffrey or Michael Shank. My memories of Jeffrey's smile and walk; of the time he had trouble making coffee, or when he had to carry the PSG's ruck cause his had been a little light, or when he and SSG Shank returned from their supercargo mission across the ocean and there was marked maturity and growth. I am honored to have received Jeffrey into the Army, and I mourn with you in his loss. God bless.
Respectfully,
Captain Brittany Meeks
Baghdad, Iraq

Thank You! to everyone who has taken the time to browse this website and even sign the guestbook. It is really comforting to read all of your messages. Jeffrey was a great man and will forever be in our hearts.
Please keep Jeffrey's family as well as every other brave soldier and their family in your prayers.

In loving Memory of

-My Best Friend-
-Our Hero-

Jeffrey G. Roberson

I am truly sorry for your loss. May god bless you always. I recently seperated from the air force, and know that it is a family. Spc. Roberson will always be a hero to me. My husband is currently deployed to Iraq for his second term. My prayers are with them all now, and all the fallen soldiers as well. God Bless you!
Jennifer Christman
Ellsworth AFB
South Dakota

Jeffrey, my only grandson, how I loved you and still do. You will be missed so much by so many. I truly believe that you're in a better place, but that doesn't ease my sorrow at this point. Someday we'll meet again. Rest well, and thank you for doing a good thing for our country. I love you. Grandma Donna

I know the heartbreak and saddness that you are going through personally. My son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler was killed in Samarra, Iraq on November 12, 2006. I ask that God comfort your family and friends and pray for peace. from John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends and also John 16:22 Now is your time of grief but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy. I am here if you ever need to talk as I feel connected with each lost soldiers familes and will do what I can to help with that comfort. Mother of another fallen soldier.

To the Family of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson, My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences for the loss of your loved one, he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless our heroes and warriors that protect and serve with such conviction.

We are so very sorry for your loss.

The Raymond Family
(Spc Jared Raymond)
Swampscott,Massachusetts

Father we entrust our brother Jeffrey 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.

You will never be forgotten.We thank you for protecting our freedoms and for helping those that where seeking it...

Roberson Family, Loved Ones & Friends: I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious loved one. It is heartbreaking to read about the ultimate sacrifice another American Soldier has made. I wish with all my heart that things would have turned out different for you. I honor Spc. Roberson & know that I truly appreciate his service & sacrifice as does the majority in America. God Bless You All & draw you closer to Him.

I'm very sorry about your loss.we know your family is hurting.It is very hard to understand and it will take time. believe or not thier are alot of people to support you. as our family knows too,my nephew pfc.john dearing was killed last year.they are our angels now.they will always be around. good luck and remember all the happy times.

MY HEART BREAKS FOR JEFFREY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS, YOU ARE MY HERO THANK YOU. SHIRLEY

My heartfelt sympathy to your family in your loss. I did not know Jeffery, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. From the Tributes it sounds like he was a very special person and will be missed greatly. I had sons to serve in Iraq and I can only imagine the sadness your family is going through. My sincere smypathy and prayers are extended to you and your family in this tragic loss of your love one. I also send my deepest respect to your love one for the sacrifice that he gave in serving his country. May God wrap HIS arms around you and comfort you.
Susan Holbrook/Richmond, Ky.

I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know your loved one, but he is my hero, and he will not be forgotten for his sacrifice.
Rest in Peace.

Jeff was one of my best friends and I loved him so much! Im going to miss him. I attended his memorial service today and it was so painful and my heart broke into pieces. I never tought I was going to lose him! he is my hero and Ill keep him in my heart always. I cant really write much cuz I start to get numb,I feel so depressed. but he is in a better place and I know he is watchin over all his family and friends. I love u Jeff!

To the Family of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Spc. Jeffrey Roberson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Rest in peace far away from the heat and the dust. You traded the discomfort of war for the peaceful valleys of heaven above.

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Roberson family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Spc. Roberson thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, you will never be forgotten, you are an American Hero.

Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."

Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Spc. Jeffrey Roberson, with a multitude of Thanks for this Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
The price this young hero and his family have paid, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Jeffrey Rest Safely, in God's Care and may God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Roberson family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4

May the Peace of God and the memories of Jeffrey,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.