Spc. Marlon P. Jackson
Spc. Marlon P. Jackson
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Marlon P. Jackson Obituary
"He always thanked me for everything I did. He was so appreciative," said Vanessa Selby, his self-described stepmother.
Jackson, 25, of Jersey City, N.J., was killed Nov. 11 in a roadside bombing near Baghdad. He was stationed in Vilseck, Germany. He is survived by his mother, Lois La Grenade, and father, Leighton Jackson.
Before joining the Army in 1999, Jamaica-born Jackson attended community college. He had become a big brother to Selby's son Khabir, 22, and tutored him in his free time.
"He was just becoming a young man, trying to be responsible," Selby said.
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Tom Cantwell
May 28, 2018
He was a fine young man. I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven. I'll never leave you behind, my Friend. COL Thomas V Cantwell
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Marlon P. Jackson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Marlon'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 Marlon will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Charlie Gili
April 4, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Jackson Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. 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
November 11, 2012
I love you brother and will always carry you with me. Wish I could have did more for you on that day in the back of that vehicle. My heart hurts everyday.
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Peggy Childers
November 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Marlon P. Jackson:
Always remembering Marlon. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2011
November 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Marlon P. Jackson:
Please accept my remembrance of Marlon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
KEVIN ANDERSON
July 4, 2011
Gone but not forgotten.... Rest in peace....
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Marlon P. Jackson:
Remembering Marlon 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 9, 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
kyle johnson
June 7, 2009
I will always remember spc jackson and i am deeply sadened for the jackson family. I didnt know marlon personally, but i served with him in Iraq. i will never forget marlen. he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
spc kyle johnson 270th MP CO
In Memory of Marlon ~ (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 Marlon, 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 11, 2008
To the family of Spc. Marlon P. Jackson:
Marlon 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 Spc Jackson. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Jackson knew that there are people 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 Spc Jackson!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 22, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Jackson family and friends in the loss of Marlon. I did not know Marlon , 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.Marlon 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~
Sgt. Spence
June 8, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting Marlon first in AIT and then stationed together in Hawaii for three years. He was a very reserve person who had a big heart. We were both from Jamaica and send alot of time around reggae music. I will always remember you, so I'm not saying goodbye but until we meet again.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Jackson!
MARIA RIVERA (KODER)
August 25, 2007
TO THE JACKSON FAMILY,
I HAD THE HONOR OF SERVING WITH SPC JACKSON IN IRAQ AND GERMANY. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND I REMEMBER HE LOVED MUSIC. I LEFT IRAQ JULY 2003, BUT I REMEMBER THE DAY WE RECEIVED THE CALL THAT SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED IN IRAQ. I FOUND OUT LATER IT WAS JACKSON AND MY HUSBAND SPOKE AT HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE IN HOHENFELS, GERMANY. I JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNOW IT IS 4YRS LATE.
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.
Cherylann Lane
July 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Marlon may be gone but not forgotten!
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Jackson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SAS proud american citizen
June 6, 2007
Dearest Marlon,
I just wanted to say that you are my Hero. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting a fine soldier as yourself. Thank you for protecting our country,our freedom and for keeping us safe.
You will always be remembered for your bravery.
Rest in peace precious angel
Grace Z
May 28, 2007
Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph
We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms
Garnet Jenkins
November 11, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. Marlon P. Jackson, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Marlon rest, in the Caring Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Jackson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
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 strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Marlon's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Thomas & JoAnn Meehan
August 13, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Jackson Family, my wife and I did not know Marlon. As parents who lost a daughter, Colleen, Age 26 on September 11, 2001 at the WTC, we share and understand the immense loss and sorrow of losing a child.
Please know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten, and he will remain in our prayers forever, a hero whom we will never forget.
Our prayer is that God’s tender mercy will dry your tears, and that He will comfort you in all the days ahead.
May the Peace of the Lord Be With You, Upon You, and Remain With You Always,
With Love & Respect,
Tom & JoAnn Meehan
Jacque Jackson
March 4, 2006
Fudgie,
I love you and you miss you dearly. You may be gone but you are still present in my heart.
I will always be your Jamerican Queen and you will forever be my Jamaican King..
5th grade PS#5 School
November 16, 2005
thank you for all you've done for our country you are a role model for today's youth
Claudia Smoke
July 23, 2005
My heart goes out to your family. Thanks for all the hard work you have done. May God continue to walk with all the soldiers.
SSG Smoke
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