Pfc. Jesse A. Givens
Pfc. Jesse A. Givens
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Royzell Cooper
March 10, 2023
Met SPC. Givens back in 03 Heavy Co. was next door to Grim Troop office so he and I were acquaintances and he’d always smile and hard working . I remember seeing him the day before the accident and he looked determined as always that day really messed a lot of us up . Wishing his boys and wife the best and know he was/is never forgotten .
Charlie Gili
March 7, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Givens Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in Afghanistan. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Jesse A. Givens US Army Private 1st Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
April 1, 2013
Thank you Jesse for your service and sacrifice in the early days of this Operation. Forever you will be remembered in generations to come.
Judy Frazer
August 22, 2012
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.To your family,God bless each one,and may they find comfort, understanding and peace.
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August 22, 2012
AND ALL GAVE SOME ~~~ god bless the families left behind
Peggy Childers
May 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens:
Always remembering Jesse. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 27, 2011
To the family of PFC Jesse A. Givens:
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.
Peggy Childers
May 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens:
Please accept my remembrance of Jesse on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
evelyn permenter
November 11, 2010
hi mellisa thise is eve i was looking it jesse book it is si good for people to rember jesse i still rember him like it was yesterday he was a good man and a good dad i miss all of you love eve
Peggy Childers
May 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens:
Remembering Jesse 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
March 20, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 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!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
May 1, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens:
Jesse 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
Astrid
June 2, 2008
God Be with you and your family. Another soldier (a medic) from FT Carson 3rd ACR is a friend of mine- he was deployed at the same time. God bless all who have the courage to walk in your shoes.
The Neal family
May 13, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Givens,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Jesse ( Debra Estep )
May 1, 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 Jesse, 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.
November 15, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Givens!
August 14, 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 4, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Givens and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
April 30, 2007
In Remembrance of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jesse Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Givens family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
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.
JT Johnson
April 13, 2007
To the Givens Family, I am sorry for your loss. I saw your family on the "Last Letters" HBO special and you read that letter from your husband Missy, it broke my heart and I felt your pain. I prayed for you the first time I saw it and all the other families. You are still in my prayers..please teach your little boys to be strong and proud grown men. May God bless you and your family!!!
Jesse in Iraq
November 18, 2006
Dakota & Carson
November 18, 2006
Missy, Carson and Dakota
November 18, 2006
Jesse & Reg
November 18, 2006
Jesse in Basic
November 18, 2006
Jesse in Iraq
November 18, 2006
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 9, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Givens family in the loss of Jesse. I did not know Jesse, 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. Jesse it has been 3 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Chad Erickson
March 6, 2006
Although the physical being of a soldier dies, the spirit of a warrior lives forever. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this soldier who gave his life so that others could have a chance at one.
Leif Anderson
February 20, 2006
May you find peace and love with Jesus Christ. To your family I pray for peace to come to them. To except your passing and the belief that with every end there will be a new beginning. If not here then in presents of our lord.
Darrell Smith
November 21, 2005
Jesse,
I thank God that I was able to call you a friend. I remember you joking around the night before our final mission together. Your passing has brought my life new meaning and I live it everyday trying to make your sacrifice worth it. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You may have worn PFC rank on your collar, but you'll always be a 4 star to me.
Yvonne Boettcher
October 26, 2005
God bless your family..your bravery is an inspiration to us all...
Tammy smith
September 27, 2005
Hey Jess, I never got a chance to get to know you after we grew up. I will always remember you though. Just like I saw you last. You and my brother Randy were a pair. He always looked up to you even as far apart as ya'll always were. So I just want to tell you that even now, I think you're his biggest hero. Always have been, always will be. From him and I both "We Love You"
Hope Smith
September 27, 2005
Hi Jesse, this is Tammy's daughter Hope.I never met you but mamma told me alot about you and I'm very proud of you.Sorry that you had to go so soon. We all love and miss you a hole lot well see ya.
Laurie Koch
September 21, 2005
I never met Jesse but I remember his story well. My husband was also a tank driver for the 3rd ACR during their first deployment. I pray that God can comfort the wife and kids he left behind and I just want to thank you Jesse for helping to preserve Americas freedom.
Will Hobart
August 24, 2005
Jess, I miss you.
Pamela Payne
August 22, 2005
I Praise God for you Jesse and I know many women, children and even men say thank you for helping bring freedom to them. We will always love you and will pray for your family (especially your boys)every single day. Love Aunt Pam
Andy Payne
August 22, 2005
Dear Jesse, I know you are sitting up there with your grandma and grandpa looking down on all of us. I know you are smiling at how good your boys are doing. We love you, Uncle Andy
Ken Kilby
July 5, 2005
My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Givens family. Men like Jesse Givens make this country what it is.
Connie Givens
March 25, 2005
Jesse,I spent the week end with Carson and Dakota they are growing like weeds. Carson has your black eyes and just keep getting darker. He is very independent,reminds me of you so much. Dakota has really shot up, he is getting so tall and is quite the little man. Missy is doing a good job with them, you are proud I know. Love and miss you son. Mom
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