Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher

Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher

Jacob S. Fletcher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Growing up in Bay Shore, N.Y., Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher dreamed of serving his country. "He always wanted to be a soldier," said his former girlfriend, Kristi Ruppert. "He always had that kind of passion in him. And he wanted to be that kind of man." The death of a friend in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks sealed the decision. He enlisted in the Army, becoming one of the first soldiers to parachute into Iraq. Fletcher, 28, died Nov. 13 when explosives struck a bus he was on in Iraq. He was based in Camp Ederle, Italy. "He really believed he was making a difference in Iraq," said Jean DeBrant, a family friend. "He felt that he was helping the women and children and that meant very much to him. It sustained him." He is survived by his mother, Dorine Kenney, and father, Marlowe Fletcher.

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November 27, 2015

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August 3, 2014

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You are remembered with loving thoughts.

Linda LaMarca

November 27, 2015

Dear Jacob and Marlowe,
You will always be in my thoughts.

Tree

August 3, 2014

miss u Jake miss that grin, and you were and always will be a Babylon village child,

B Sabin

July 14, 2014

You will always be with us.

March 1, 2013

We remain grateful for Jacob for his service & sacrifice for this Nation.

Peggy Childers

November 13, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher:
Please accept my remembrance of Jacob on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Yvonne Robertson

May 30, 2011

you are not forgotten.

mattheww beyers

May 2, 2011

I knew Jacob when we were kids, and I have read about him as a man! Both I have to say was a gift!

Peggy Childers

November 13, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher:
Remembering Jacob 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

December 7, 2009

”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! Over 1,850 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 some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we 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

Deb Yashinski

December 24, 2008

Dear Jacob, Merry Christmas. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family today. Love Mommaski

In Memory of Jacob ~ (Debra Estep)

November 20, 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 Jacob, 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)
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

Peggy Childers

November 13, 2008

To the family of Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher:
Jacob 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

R Collis

July 22, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Fletcher. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Fletcher 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 Pfc Fletcher!

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 22, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Fletcher family and friends in the loss of Jacob. I did not know Jacob , 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. Jacob it has been over 4 years since you were taken and 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~

vicente fletcher

May 15, 2008

Eventhou i'm curently living in Panama central america. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
your friend and family V Fletcher

March 22, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Fletcher!

Gary

September 13, 2007

A true American hero.God bless Jacob and his family.

September 7, 2007

Hi Jacob...

Thinking of you as September 11th approaches, for without that awful day, I believe that you would still be here with us. Thank you again for your service and for doing such an honorable thing to join the Army. My son also wants to join the Army, and while I'm scared to death about it, on the other hand I'm so proud of his desire to serve his country. I know your mom is proud of you too. Protect her from Heaven above, she's a wonderful lady and friend to me and my family.

Nancy K. Nee
sister of FF George Cain
FDNY Never forget September 11th!!

ALTHEA B

July 26, 2007

I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.

July 7, 2007

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

April 7, 2007

Happy Easter Jacob,

Thinking of you and your sacrifice that you willing gave for our country. Rest in peace,
Love, Nancy

Garnet Jenkins

November 13, 2006

Paying tribute to this Young Hero, Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well Jacob in the Hands of God.
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
You have Paid the Ultimate Price for So Many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.

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

May the memories of Jacob, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Nancy K. Nee

August 30, 2006

Dorine and Jacob,

It is my absolute honor to work with you and for you, in the packings to the soldiers. Jacob, thank you for your sacrifice and Dorine for your unwavering support and dedication to your son and all the soldiers out there, protecting our freedom in the USA.. God Bless you both.

Nancy

Donna Marsh O'Connor

August 7, 2006

Dear Dorine,



I saw the picture of you and Jacob tonight on CNN. I lost my daughter, Vanessa on 9/11. You moved me. The picture of you and Jacob reminded me of pictures of Vanessa and me when she was my curly haired child. I, too, have dark hair. I, too, was a young mother. My father's name was Jacob Solomon.



I just wanted to say I know the sacrifice Jacob made. And I want to thank you and him, too, through you.



Be well and safe,



Donna Marsh O'Connor

Mother of Vanessa Lang Langer, WTC Tower II, 93rd floor

June 23, 2006

The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten... Rest well in the arms of our Precious Lord.

May God's comfort and blessings be with His family.

Hank Cardello

December 30, 2005

To the Fletcher family,

I knew Jacob not as the man but as the wondery-eyed child and that is how I will always remember him. That child will live forever with me as I am sure he will with you. God bless him and all of you. Hank Cardello

Phyllis Ramos

May 11, 2005

I just wanted to tell you that you are doing a wonderful job keeping Jacob's Spirit and name alive. Bless you and your family. Thank you for all you have done and all you will do in his name.

Michael Chung

May 8, 2005

Fletcher Family,



On behalf of the Chung family, I want to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. Your sons life is very precious and its a great sadness to see it end so soon. He is truly a hero and I am humbled to have known his name.



God Bless!

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