Jason N. Marchand Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jason N. Marchand US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

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

To the family and friends of Spc. Jason N. Marchand:
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

My heart goes out to you. God Bless the Marchland family for the sacrifice that Cpl. Jason Marchland “ a hero” has made for our freedom. Cpl. Jason Marchland will not be forgotten.

My son, Cpl. Aaron Gautier 01/17/1988-05/17/2007. also paid the ultimate sacrifice.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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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 Jason, 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)

“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

To the family of Spc. Jason N. Marchand:
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

Thank you for your sacrifice. God bless you and your family. Rest In Peace Soldier

Jason,

We just celebrated Richard and Jackie's Wedding Day. I think you would've enjoyed it. Savannah looked so beautiful in her flower girl dress. I'm sure you were watching from above.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Marchand!

Please Visit

www.jasonmarchandmemorial.org

Not a day goes by without us thinking about Jason. We can be doing something and think of him and it will hit us that he's gone and it doesn't seem real. We love and miss you so much Jason.

Remembering and honoring one of America's heros.
May his family and friends find comfort in their loving memories, and know my flag flies in his honor.
mom of 2 Marines

Debbie & Rich I'm so Sorry to hear about the loss of your son Jason. If theres anything I can do Please let me know. I'm not that far away after all. I think we all made a bond while Robert and Rich were in Iraq together, so thats what friends are for to Support Each Other in times of need. We all have Good & Bad Days, maybe we can help each other tru this hard time. I loss My Mom 5 months ago so I know what your going tru. Do Take Care. Call on Me Anytime I'm Always Here! May God Be With Your Family! Love Ya All Bunches!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

AJ & Charlie Ritter
We love and miss you everyday.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Marchand 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 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~

Jason was a very good friend of mine. He could always put a smile on your face when you were having a bad day. Jason was well loved by friends, family and anyone that met him. Jason made Doddridge County proud to call him a HERO! "All gave some and some gave all, some stood through for the red, white and blue and some had to fall" Jason will always have a big place in my heart and will never be forgotten!
To Debbie, Richard, Wayne
Keep your heads held high! Jason loved all of you with all of his heart and soul.

Jason was my husbands step brother and we miss him very much we are very proud of him and he will always be a hero.

Jason was my best friend. I have a huge void in my heart and in my life without him. I will always miss him, and will constantly be reminded of him. *love always

I am so sorry for your loss. my cousin was Sgt. Milledge and it's not fair that either of these young men had to die. they died before their lives really had the chance to begin. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.

I am Cpl. Jason N. Marchands older brother. Jason was very smart boy who was well loved by his friends and family. I loved him he is my hero. I want everyone to know that Jason earned his Corporal stripes when he came home to us. Thank you for all the and support.
Wayne

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

Debbie, I know you from the EMS and i know how you are feeling right now, but keep on the bright side. Jason will be missed dearly and I know that every fire department was in tears the day we escorted him back to the county. Thanks for letting us (Greenwood VFD) be a part of that, also we are here if you need us.

To the family of Jason Marchand,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your husband, son, father, and brother. I am good friends with Amanda, whose husband Joseph was with Jason. I met Jason when I was visiting Amanda and Joe in Germany in April, a few days after he got married. He was a very genuine man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.

Father we entrust our brother Jason 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.
May God hold Jason in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

I pray for your family at this time of loss. I didn't know Jason but I am thankful he was willing to serve our country. It doesn't seem fair that Jason and his family should sacrifice so much for the freedom of others. I pray that we never forget what he and others have done to protect the USA but also to fight for the rights of all innocent people. I know Joe Milledge who was his fellow soldier. And I pray they journeyed together to Heaven reaping the rewards that they earned.

We care and share your sorrow and pride.

I send my thoughts and prayers to the family of Spc. Jason Marchand. My brother was Sgt. Joseph Milledge. Our families will forever be connected, as two young men that we loved, left this world together.

Jason was my brother, so naturally the last week-plus has been very difficult. Since there are no pictures of yet, I thought I'd share one.

The support of the community and the nation has been very comforting. I would particularly like to thank the Patriot Guard Riders, as they did plenty to help my stepmother and our family; it is also wonderful to see them proudly display the flag for a fallen hero.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Marchand. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

REST IN PEACE JASON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

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)

Spc. Jason Marchand and Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. Jason N. Marchand, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Jason and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Marchand 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 sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Jason. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.