Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey

Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey

Jeremy W. McHalffey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
If you were looking for Jeremy McHalffey during hunting season, it was easy enough to find him. "He loved going on hunting trips with Dad," said his older brother, Mike. "If the two of them got together, they were either talking about hunting, getting ready to go hunting or out in the woods hunting." McHalffey, 28, of Mabelvale, Ark., was killed Jan. 4 in a roadside bombing in Iraq. He was based in Little Rock. McHalffey grew up grew up in Springfield, Mo., and spent four years in the Marines after high school. He decided to join the National Guard last year and wanted to go to Iraq. "When he was told he could be there in a month, he enlisted," Mike McHalffey said. "He was the type of guy to volunteer. If something needed to be done, Jeremy would jump in." Jeremy McHalffey met his fiancee, Lacey Tindle, at a firefighters' training camp in 2002. The couple moved close to Little Rock so he could be near his job as a detention deputy at the Pulaski County jail. "He was the best guy ever," Tindle said.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Jeremy W. McHalffey's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

January 25, 2023

Deputy E. Crouch (retired) posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2013

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2012

SSG G posted to the memorial.

Deputy E. Crouch (retired)

January 25, 2023

Think of you often You were a great coworker the short time you were at Pulaski County.I still remember the academy were Jackson, Hammond's and you always trying to take my #1 spot from me. I remember C- unit being your favorite (lol). You will always be my brother in blue!

Peggy Childers

January 4, 2013

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jeremy's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jeremy will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

SSG G

May 28, 2012

You were always a character. A great friend (after we butt heads a few times, lol) you'll never be forgotten bro.

Peggy Childers

January 4, 2012

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey:
Always remembering Jeremy. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

January 4, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten in my home.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

January 4, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey:
Remembering Jeremy 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

Elaine Simmons

August 26, 2009

My name is Elaine Simmons and I am coordinating an In Honor and Remembrance ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers. It will be held in Jacksonville, Arkansas on September 12,2009 and we would be honored if someone from the family would be able to attend. Please reply to [email protected]

Kenna Larra

July 20, 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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,660 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!
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

In Memory of Jeremy ~ (Debra Estep)

January 8, 2009

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 Jeremy, 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

January 4, 2009

To the family of Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey:
Jeremy 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

1LT Roman Fermina

July 7, 2008

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 selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his 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 back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he made and our sorrow at his 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.

Sacrifice like this make of better leaders.

April 23, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc McHalffey!

August 2, 2007

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 15, 2007

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

Garnet Jenkins

January 4, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey, on the 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Jeremy, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the McHalffey family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Jeremy's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

ROBYN GARSIDE

September 20, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 15, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the McHalffey family in the loss of Jeremy. I did not know Jeremy, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Jeremy, it has been a year since you were taken, but 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~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Cissy Morphew

March 16, 2005

Jeremy was a very special guy who loved his family and his country more then anything...i only knew him for a short time but he is truly missed. Our loss is heavens gain.

Kellie

March 16, 2005

I never met Jeremy, I chatted with him on the internet in a chat room he was board, so we talked about our families and friends. He could not wait until he came home. He was ready to go deer hunting. I want to tell his family that you brought up a wonderful, and brave man. I want to send my prayers to his family. If you need anything please let me know. God bless you all... Kellie

Showing 1 - 21 of 21 results

Make a Donation
in Jeremy W. McHalffey's name

How to support Jeremy W.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Jeremy W. McHalffey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign Jeremy W. McHalffey's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

January 25, 2023

Deputy E. Crouch (retired) posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2013

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2012

SSG G posted to the memorial.