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Kevin Yokum Obituary
His sister, Trudie Ceasar, said Yokum came from a military family and has a brother in the U.S. Army. He was a radio communications specialist.
"The Navy is what he always wanted," she said. The two spoke by phone every Sunday.
"Kevin was a fun-loving, silly guy," Ceasar said. "He was the life of every party."
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Angela Fults
March 2, 2025
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Thank you sir for giving the ultimate price for us. The Fults and Beechler family was there as you were laid to rest. I Know you are in the arms of our Lord.
Desiree Sykes
September 11, 2024
Your Blue Book Value is still higher than any other You are missed always and forever will be remembered
Danielle Vinson
September 10, 2023
Thank you, Alexandria for posting those pictures. I have been to New York but cannot seem to make it to the reflection pool. So much was stolen from us that day, so many lives,.so many ways of life. Always thinking of you Kevin, always.
Napoleon Pembleton
September 21, 2022
What's up Yokum....
I owe you a lot. When we were serving on the Fitzgerald together, you are the one who told me to choose the IT rating.....You told me that you were coming back to San Diego when you left DC.....I never got a chance to thank for your IT suggestion.....I put my paper work in and went to IT school.....Retired from the Navy as an IT.....I couldn't believe it when I saw your name on the list of names when this crazy event took place......I remembered how much you liked to enjoy life and crack jokes on the boat...My condolences to your family.......Always rest easy big bro....
N. Pembleton
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Alexandria Davis
October 7, 2021
Alexandria Davis
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Alexandria Davis
October 7, 2021
Happy birthday. I visited the memorial today and noticed it was your birthday. Thank you for your service sir. Rest easy.
Danielle Vinson
September 11, 2020
I attended LaGrange High School, in Lake Charles, Louisiana as Kevin was in my 1991 graduating class. Kevin, I think of you and your family all the time. I go back to my many memories of you in high school. You were always so kind! You had so many friends and were liked and admired by so many in high school. I remember how great your smile was every time you were walking down the hall. Or when we were in class you always had the biggest smile on your face. I remember you were always so polished even the days that you are jeans a polo shirt and your white tennis shoes you were always so well polished and groomed from your dress to your personality. You are truly unforgettable. I remember speaking to your mother in August of 2001 about your attending our high school reunion in October of that year. I remember her telling me that you had gone to work at the Pentagon We talked a little and our last conversations were that once she heard from you she would give you the details that I had passed on to her and I was supposed to call her on September 15th to follow up and ask if you would be joining us......... My mother having the contacts that she did in Lake Charles I asked her every single day if you had been heard from and after 3 days when she told me no.... still no...... I would do anything to change your location in the Pentagon.... I would do anything for you to have had any other fate..... one that would keep you here one where you would still be here...... I think of you all the time, I think of your family all the time...you will NEVER be forgotten. Love Always Danielle Vinson 1991 LaGrange HS (a.k.a. Tina Mendoza)
The Kindred Family
December 29, 2019
We send our deep sympathy to your family. Kevin is still sadly missed by others and is not forgotten. Each day may God give the strength needed to cope.
Alex Lai
June 29, 2019
You did not pass in vain, brother.
USS Horne
Joe W.
February 2, 2018
Kevin, you are not forgotten. Your friends who served with you on the USS Horne remember you and other crews who never had the honor of serving with you now know of you and we all thank you for your service.
Del Newberry
January 17, 2018
We thank Kevin for his service to our country. Today, we pray for his friends and family. We will never forget. Much love from Texas,
September 14, 2016
REMEMBERED
Keisha Peterson-Anderson
August 13, 2015
It's been a hard struggle day by day. It seems so unreal living the tragedy and loss of a friend that I can never laugh nor joke with... I miss my genuine friend that I think about all the time. Kevin was an awesome friend, but most importantly a great shipmate. The day we were evacuated he was the first person that came to mind. My heart was worried, but even more so when we were released to go home and I exited the parking lot took notice of his co-workers and didn't see Kevinfrom that moment I was worried. My heart no longer worries because I know you are in a better place. Kevin you are truly missed and will never be forgot. My condolences are to the Yokum family.
Sylvanna Clark
September 11, 2014
Kevin, I miss you so much I can remember that last weekend we hung out with each other before God came to take you away. We had some great times together thank you for spending my birthday with me. Making that RED VELET CAKE......Love you aways.
September 23, 2013
You did not know me, but I am one of your relatives from Texas.I am very close to your parents, so that mean, I was close to you also. When they hurt, I hurt. May God continue to Bless your family. You will always be our Hero. Love You.
Claudy Ray&Pat King, Cleveland,Tx.
John Colucci
September 11, 2013
Kevin,
I'm looking at pictures of us becoming shellbacks together on the USS Horne, and can't believe your gone. Brother I miss you, I wish your family well.
Your Friend,
John Colucci aka RM3 Muzyka
Tim Milburn
August 14, 2012
Wanted to let you know that even as far away as Lake Charles, LA there are those who recognize Kevin's sacrifice.
Raymond Smalling
July 14, 2012
When I found out you were at the Pentagon, it just tore me up. The world is definitely far less funny without you in it little brother. I will never forget you & the fellas always cracking me up in Comms. And you & Kevin K. always trying to get the better of each other... priceless. May the Lord bless your family with peace & comfort. Your fellow Plankowner, Smalls
James Davis
September 11, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and your family. On the tenth anniversary of the celebration of your life, THANK YOU for what you did for me, your shipmates, your family and your country. Rest in Peace Brother!
MAC(SW) James Davis, USN Ret, USS Fitzgerald DDG 62 Plank Owner
M Hill
March 11, 2011
We use to clown each other all the time. If we didn't talk for awhile we would leave each other crazy phone messages. The crazer the better so we would have to call back because we always had to have the last word. This was even after we went to diffrent duty stations. We kept in touch
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2010
To the family of Kevin Wayne Yokum:
Kevin gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
DT2 Jeff Miller PO USS Fitzgerald DDG62
Jeffery Miller
June 28, 2010
Jeffery Miller
June 28, 2010
You were and always will my friend, it is very hard to choose a memory of you without it being funny you were a bright light that never dulled. you taught me many things about life, friendship and about being a responsible person and a man, you are forever my big brother. it bothers me still to this day of 911, i think about you all the time and of what you would be doing at the moment if you were still here. somewhere in your future there was a beautiful woman just waiting for someone like you, she was in the process of becoming your wife before she ever met and from that Im sure you would have had beautiful children. the world was cheated when you left us Kevin and i can honestly say there are few people in this world that i can remember the first, last and all the times in between that i saw their face but i do. i remember all of the the good times from beginning to end and everything in between. you are most special to me and i love you forever my friend my big brother and although you mean many things to many people, you will forever mean everything to me because moments are as great as we make them but memories can go as far as we take them and i will remember you, i will remember you. until we meet again in the sky i am your little brother, cousin, side kick & friend DT2 Norman Jeffery Miller USS Fitzgerald DDG 62 Plank Owner San Diego, Ca
I am Called NanaMa for my little ones!
Darla Brimhall
August 7, 2009
I was sorry to hear, from what happeneed in the 9/11 attact, I give all my hearts and love to all the families, and friends, I have never had something like that to happen to me as for as I can say. I pray everyday fo all of Gods childres in the name of his only begotten son Jesus Chris, for help all the sap, heart breaking familie, help each and every way you can, heal them through there heart and soul and brain,I pray it get so much easier for them on each day, we can let the all know you are their for them and to have lots of faith for God and Jeuse. Thanks to God for all the good things you have done for us in the past and future, we know there is real reason for taking all angels back home with, you need more of your faithly angels to help in getting you people to know you are the God and Jesus Christ, go and follow them do as they say which is good, not evil. I you have ask your preacher the questions on what was said to I do not think God would not stop, just keep the faith in him.
Rowena Batson
September 11, 2008
It's been so hard to make it through the years since 9/11 to think of all the friends and family we have all lost. I'm really not sure what to say. Kevin was a good friend. I remember hanging out with him, Ollissia, James, Chaka and Crenshaw. They were the whole crew who welcomed me to the barracks when I first got there. We all would eat and hang out together whenever I cooked :). I know he is in a better place.
May God continue to bless the Yokum family.
Amanda Spencer
September 10, 2008
Kevin, no one but you could bring a smile to my face!!!! You have always been my angel... Thank you!!!! I miss you bunches! See you on the other side of the pond!!!!
Fair winds and Following Seas Shipmate!!!!
Christian-Marie Nickens
September 7, 2008
PO Yokum was a very good friend of mine and coworker it is with deepest regret that I must write my condolences to the family.
C.M. Lashalle Nickens
Jodi Odom
August 26, 2008
I knew Kevin because we grew up together in Lake Charles, LA. He was in many of my classes at LaGrange High School and I remember admiring him for his dedication to his studies and his many friends. Kevin was truly a wonderful person who I am thankful to say I knew. Growing up in a small town like Lake Charles, he had truly made it by working for the Petagon. By pure coincidence I have moved to Virginia (only a few miles from the Pentagon) in January of last year and I say a prayer for my dear friend, Kevin Yokum, every time I drive by the Pentagon. As wonderful memories of Kevin bless my heart, I would like to extend a welcome to any friends or family members who plan on visiting this area , that y'all are welcome to stay with myself and my family any time.
IT1(SW) Stanley
April 3, 2008
How I rember "Yoke"
I remember when I was a snot nosed seaman aprentice from Wisconsin. I had no where to go on holidays no family when I couldn't afford to fly home. He always made a spot for me at his home. I could always talk to him about wrestling and he protected me from IT1 Hinton daily. I learned a lot from him. Most of all I learned to trust people other than my family. Which in a way was odd because he became my family. I talk about him to all my junior sailors. I make time to invite them over for homecooked meals you know "pay it foward". I wish he where still here. I turned out alright after all.
JoAnn Hinton
September 11, 2007
To the Yokum Family
On this sixth year of our loss of Kevin I send my coldolences. I know he's sitting at our saviour's feet looking down smiling. Kevin and I worked together at the Pentagon. It was my last duty station prior to my retirement. Kevin was a bright and thoughtful young man. He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. As a single guy, far from home, he often came to enjoy a home cooked meal with my family. I can no longer pass the Pentagon without remembering his smile. Please know how well loved he was.
Desiree Sykes
September 6, 2007
Kevin was a great man, reared by a great family! He was all that anyone could ask for as a friend, a son, an uncle, and a brother! His lessons taught will never be forgotten nor will the love in his heart he gave unconditionally to all he knew. Missing you always!, yet thankful for the time we had.
P Tabbernor
August 31, 2007
In remembrance....
Curtis Taylor
September 13, 2006
You will never be forgotten lil cuz. SSG. Curtis Taylor Sr. U.S. Army. Class of 1990 Lake Charles-Boston H.S. Son of Emily, and grandson of Dalton and Georgia Trahan.
Langley Family
September 12, 2006
Kevin's memory will never be forgotten. We love you guys so much. You are family!!
Denise Victorian-Fuquay
September 11, 2006
Kevin and I are Graduates of LaGrange Senior High of Lake Charles, LA (Class of 1991). I will go on record in speaking for all of us..."You are truely loved and missed but Never Forgotten." Our deepest sympathy go out to your family. We all know you kept a great since of humor. I(We) know you are smiling among us. It is stated...Weep not for him who is dead,nor grieve for him, but weep bitterly for him who goes away, for he shall return no more to see his native land. Jeremiah 10:22
One day we shall meet again at a different reunion. Until then I(We) will keep your family in loving prayer. REMEMBERING YOU AND HONORING YOU 9/11/06
Casteel-Yokum Heidi
March 22, 2006
To The Yokum Family:
On behalf of my family here in Colorado, we would like to add our belated note of sincere sympathy for the lost of Kevin. It appears that Kevin was a fine young man and I wish I had the opportunity to meet him. Kevin will never be forgotten and your family will always be in my prayers. May his journey continue and he rest in peace.
May the Peace of the Lord be with Your Family.
Cousin,
(daugther of Alvoid and Juanita Yokum from Lake Charles, LA).
YOUR HOME LOUISIANA
September 27, 2005
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
kiearra edgeson
September 12, 2005
your family is in our prayers
Mike Brown
May 20, 2004
Dear Friend, Family and Shipmates of Kevin -
I will first say I apologize for taking so long to write this. Kevin and I worked together at the Pentagon from Feb 2000 until he was called home. Kevin helped my then fiance move into a town house in Aug 2001. My son fell instantly in love with him and my wife could not thank him enough. I think the hardest thing I had to do that day was tell them Kevin wasnt going to be able to come back and visit.
I married that woman on 9/11/02. We saved Kevin a seat in the front row....along with 7 other seats for those shipmates who couldn't be there. It was our way to celebrate his life and promise ourselves we will never forget him.
I promised myself when I sat down here, I would not cry for Kevin. Kevin would not want me to. He was forever cracking jokes and always had time to give you a reason to laugh. He was a man's man and a squarred away Sailor. I will forever remember his sense of humor, love of life and some great cooking ideas.
To Kevin's Family, Thank you for Kevin. Thank you for a great man. Your sacrifice is impossible to understand but without your love and support, we couldn't have gotten to know Kevin for who he was.
To Kevin...fair winds and following seas, shipmate. I will never forget you and always treasure the time God gave us.
With Deepest Respect,
Mike Brown, IT1, USN
Chris Brown
May 20, 2004
Dear Kevin,
You were my husbands shipmate. You helped us move into our townhouse together.
We saved a seat for you at our wedding. You had front row. Your body wasnt there, but your spirit was. We cried for you and for all those lost. I hope that your light shines up there as bright and as a clear star on a summer night.
We miss you
Chris Brown
Wife of IT1 Micheal H T Brown
USS Mobile Bay
San Diego, CA
Thomas Cascaddan
September 12, 2002
This evening, 9-11-02, myself, wife, family, & friends went to a local church to participate in a candle light vigil. At the church were 3048 small white crosses staked outside in the ground, representing all those lost on 9-11-01. All of us there at the church were asked to remove one or more crosses from the ground until none were left. We then held the crosses along with candles above our heads and observed a moment of silence in remembrance. One of the crosses I pulled from the ground had the name of, Kevin Wayne Yokum, on it. Although, I didn't know Kevin personally, I feel a special connection to him now. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. If anyone who reads this knows Kevin's family & thinks they may like this cross, please contact me via email. GOD BLESS
Shawntelle Cole
September 11, 2002
You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers may God bless you all....~We Will Remember~
Timothy & Sabrina Jackson
September 9, 2002
Mr. Mrs Yokum,
My name is Sabrina Jackson. My husband is Timothy Jackson. Your son and my husband were friends on the U.S.S. Fitzgerald. I had the pleasure of meeting your family one evening during Christmas time about 3 years ago. We were on our way to Rayne Louisiana and call Kevin and he was at home visiting. Kevin invited us over and you welcomed us with open arms. We enjoyed our visit and laughs we had that evening with you and Kevin. I understand my husband and Kevin go way back. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him as long as Tim did but the few times I did met him, he was a very charming person.With a big heart and wonderful smile. All my prayers go out to your family always. God Bless .
Linda Sheppard
September 4, 2002
To the family of Kevin Wayne Yokum,
I am the mother of Melissa Rose Barnes, who also died at the Pentagon on September 11. I am writing to let you know how much Melissa treasured her friendship with "Yokum." He was always up for a good time, and so was she. They had a lot of fun times. One of these days we'll all meet here, there or in the air and all questions will be answered. God bless your family.
Kevin Lavine
September 4, 2002
Cousin Kevin and family.
I am the son of Amos and Shirley (Moultrie) Lavine, and the grandson of Leo and Mattie (Clark) Moultrie.
I would like to send my Prayers and Love to family members.
" I WILL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE, CUZ."
Kevin A. Lavine
Bill Jeanmard
September 2, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
A'ndrea Genova
August 29, 2002
I've never met Kevin, but today August 29, 2002, I gave blood in Kevin's Name to honor him and all who were victims of 9/11. I signed a chain with Kevin's name and it will be presented on 9/11 2002 at ground zero. In remembrance of Kevin and to save future lives, this "Chain of Life" blood drive was done.
I am so happy to read that Kevin had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ our saviour and I will truly get to meet him again in heaven.
My prayers and blessings go out to the Yokum family!
After reading all of these entries, it is obvious that Kevin was used by God in everyday life, and now is celebrating with his King!
May Jesus comfort all who have suffered loss and bring them to full joy and peace in Him.
Kevin Wayne Martin
July 31, 2002
Kevin,
May god be with you and your family. Mother Yokum, let your mind rest at ease that god is taking care of your son.
Andrew Herns Jr
July 24, 2002
Kevin Yokum was one of my dearest friends and My family and I love him as a brother. "KEV" came to the Pentagon in the spring of 1997, He came and worked in my watch section under me. I took him under my wing because I knew he was special and bright. During the years our working relations formed into a friendship and we would visit and hang out frequently. We would have some of the most theological discussions that would be both informational and mind boggling, also we both had a appetite for a good laugh and would constantly joke. I was with Kevin the last sunday before that fateful tuesday. He had a lot on his mind and it made me feel good to know that I gave him some sound advice to ease his mind. We ended up having a really great evening (It was a long weekend)hanging out and enjoying the city. I miss my road dogg (I used to joke and call him that.)
Kevin was a very popular fella because he had a heart bigger than DC. If you were down on your luck he would share what he had to ensure you were fine. I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin's brother that was in the Army and he also was a very fine young man. I knew Kevin came from a very good home. Kevin loved his family immensley. Kevin Yokum loved the almighty even more. When god came and took Kevin back that tuesday.
Odd enough, I could not cry or shed a tear. This was absolutely not because I was not sad or hurt. I think I was devastated over this loss of my friend. I could not even bring myself to write his family a paragraph. I never had anyone CLOSE to me killed before.
7 months after the incident, Kevin came to me in a dream and told me why I did not cry or have a out burst. Mind you, I am a very sane man but the dream seemed so real, I know it was his spirit visiting me. It was mid day. I took a nap after work, I knew I was sleep but some how, A light came to the foot of my bed. In the light was a shadowy image of Kevin.
He said:
Hit ....... It's me Kev. Don't get up man, I just wanted to tell you that I'm alright. I said Kev is that really you? Where are you at?
Kev: I'm on the other side man, I just had to let you know I am o.k. and you move forward and set the world on fire. Hit. I'm Kevin Yokum and I'm going to be alright, you know me hit I always land on my feet. I remember joking with him that he was even Modest on the other side, we laughed. I asked him what did he remember and he said nothing. He told me he had to go. I said my goodbye and felt peace in my heart, No more anger for his life being taken. I awoke from this dream in and UPRIGHT sitting position. To this day I was reluctant to share this with anyone outside of my family, but I want to share this with the world that the almighty is strong and touches all of us. My mind and heart is at ease, I did move on with unmentionable momentum fueled by my friend's inspiration. I lost alot of weight, gotten myself healthy and soon will be getting a college degree and several microsoft certifications. I know Kevin would be proud of this motivation, I thank god so much for this dream. I thank you god for keeping Kevin in your embrace. I give the Yokum family my deepest prayers for continued strength and faith. Your son did make a huge positive impact in his lifetime Mr and Mrs. Yokum.
God Bless, Andrew Herns Jr
[email protected]
Stowie Sutton
July 22, 2002
Kevin, we served onboard the USS Fitzgerald together for 3 years. You were the first person I met when I came onboard. I found out you were from Louisiana and you automatically became my brother. For 3 years, we worked together in Radio Central and hung out all over the world. You are a great person and I can assure your family that you are and will be deeply missed
Sheila LaCour
June 21, 2002
We're from Baton Rouge and my own son's name is Kevin. Lord, Lord how I grieve for you all. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
May 28, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS YOUNG HERO KEVIN WAYNE YOKUM AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Wayne & Elaine Gros
May 3, 2002
Although we did not personally know Kevin, we do know about the loss of a son although our loss was not in the line of a patriotic duty, we do know all the emotions your family are going through. To quote another mothers' words of her own personal loss: "The wound will eventually get smaller, BUT the scar will never fade away"! Our love and prayers go out to the Yokum Family.
Mary Barnes
May 1, 2002
Kevin,
Your beautiful smile will never be forgotten. You are truly an angel. James Kelly introduced me to Kev about 6 years ago. After Kelly's introduction; Kev and I became close friends. Kev was a kind, giving person with a wonderful heart. Kelly would always tease me about how much Kev liked me. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them but then an entire life to forget them. Kev, may God Bless you and your family.
G'Jafreone Chambers
April 30, 2002
Everything; that is what he meant to me and that is what we shared. There was nothing Kevin and I could not bring to one another. We felt as though it was not what you said but how you said it. With that in my mind I choose carefully the memories I share with you of one so dear to me. I miss hearing his soothing voice in songs as he would, express his concern when I felt discourage or alone. Across the distance he would assure me of his prescence in my heart and in my life. We knew something so wonderful could be so simple and blessed. Kevin and I would talk for hours at times about our salvation, family, recipes, values and dreams. I remember like it was yesterday, winter of 1999, I tried to show Kevin how to drive. We were out for a lesson and he ran my new car into the Wendys up the street from his house. He was scared and I tried to calm him. Afterwards, He looked at me in surprise and asked if I was angry at him. I, without hesitation, quickly turned to him holding his hand and said never. He told me later he didn't quite understand how I could put myself aside in such a time and put him first. As time went on he learned it was love, unconditionally!
It is our unconditional love for Kevin which allows his memory to rise on, and his soul to be at rest. I know with all that is within me that the comfort of our Lord had overcome him during his time so he might be at peace.
To Kevin's family God Bless!
Kenny Turner
April 22, 2002
Kevin,
I still can't believe that you are gone my friend. I still remember all those times you made me laugh while we worked side by side at the Pentagon. May God bless you and welcome you, with open arms, into his Kingdom of Heaven. To your family, of whom you spoke of often, I am truly sorry for you loss. Kevin was my friend and I will never ever forget him.
Kevin Wayne Yokum October 7, 1973 - September 11, 2001
Trudie Yokum- Ceasar
April 20, 2002
I will never forget September 11. I was at work, teaching, when I heard about the attack on the first tower. I turned on our television and was in shock, but nothing compared to what would come next. I walked my students to computer lab, where there was no television. Five minutes later one of my co-workers came in and said, "Hey, Trudie, is your brother okay?" I had no idea what she was talking about. It wasn't until then that I learned of the third attack. I immediately called home; no word yet. The final verdict - he wasn't okay. Kevin, I think of you everyday, and I hope you are truly in that better place we were taught about. I truly wish heaven would've waited a little longer for you, because I miss you tremendously, and am having a hard time dealing with your loss.
Thanks to everyone who is praying for our family. I appreciate it.
Trudie Yokum-Ceasar, Kevin's lil'sister
JAMES WM. KELLY
April 19, 2002
"THE UNWANTED VISTOR THAT DIDN'T KNOCK"
I CAN REMEMBER THAT VISTOR AS IF IT
WERE YESTERDAY. IT WAS A PLACE LIKE
NO OTHER IN THE WORLD TO WORK. A PLACE WHERE ONLY PEOPLE DREAM OF GOING TO. BEING A PART OF THAT "BIG FAMILY" MEANS ALOT IN SO MANY WAYS IN WHICH YOU COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE. PEOPLE THERE ARE SO FRIENDLY AND VERY HELPFUL. AT TIMES WHILE I WAS THERE WORKING I GOT AFRAID. IT WAS SO HUGE AND JUST TRYING TO LEARN YOUR WAY AROUND WAS A JOB IN ITSELF. THIS BUILDING IS VERY SECURE AND SAFE. THE PLACE THAT I'M
SPEAKING OF IS THE "PENTAGON". ALSO ANOTHER REASON I ENJOYED GOING TO WORK WAS MY BEST FRIEND/BROTHER, (KEVIN WAYNE YOKUM). I ALWAYS CALLED HIM YOKUM, BUT HIS NICKNAME
WHICH WAS THE "BABYFACE BANDIT OR KW. KEVIN AND I SPENT ALOT OF TIME TOGETHER ENJOYING LIFE. BUT ON THE
MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 I WAS
AT WORK AND WE HAD TURNED ON THE TV;
NEWS WAS ON AND A PLANE HAD HIT THE
WORLD TRADE CENTER. ABOUT A HALF HOUR LATER, ANOTHER PLANE CRASHED INTO THE OTHER TOWER. AT THE SAME TIME A PLANE HAD CRASHED INTO THE PENTAGON. I WAS IN SHOCK AND AFRAID. I HAD IMMEDIATELY CALLED TWO OF MY FRIENDS/FAMILY AT THE PENTAGON AND MY OLD SUPERVISOR SAID THAT THEY WHERE EVACUATING AND COULDN'T REALLY TALK. A FEW DAYS HAD PASSED AND I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A CLOSE FRIEND WHO WORKED AT THE PENTAGON WHO THEN TOLD ME THE NAMES OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAD
DIED IN THE TERRIORIST ATTACK AND MY
BEST FRIEND/BROTHER WAS ONE OF THEM.
I HAD LOST ALL CONTROL AND HAD A NERVOUS BREAK DOWN. TO MAKE A VERY, VERY, VERY LONG STORY SHORT THAT DAY I HAD LOST 180 MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY BUT I ALSO LOST MY MOTHER TOO SHE DIED THE WEEK AFTER. I KNOW THAT THEY'RE IN A BETTER PLACE AND LIVING IN PEACE. I WOULD LIKE TO QUOTE SOMETHING THE PRESIDENT SAID " WAR HAS BEEN WAGED AGAINST US BY STEALTH AND DECEIT AND MURDER. THIS NATION IS PEACEFUL, BUT FIERCE WHEN STIRRED TO ANGER. THIS CONFLICT WAS BEGUN ON THE TIMING AND TERMS OF OTHERS. IT WILL END IN A WAY, AND AT AN HOUR OF OUR CHOOSING". IN CLOSING EVERY SINCE THAT DAY, LIFE AS I KNEW IT WASN'T THE SAME. MY MOM(REBECCA JANE KELLY), KEVIN (THE BABYFACE BANDIT)
AND OTHERS YOU'RE TRULY MISSED; REST IN PEACE. THIS MESSAGE GOES OUT TO EVERYONE WHO LOST SOMEONE SPECIAL, THIS ESPECIALLY GOES OUT TO THE "YOKUM FAMILY" MOMMA YOKUM HE WAS MY BROTHER AND I TRULY MISS HIM DEARLY. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL....LOVE ALWAYS JAMES
The Broussard's
April 16, 2002
We've never met Kevin but just wanted to say our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will never be forgotten!
God Bless!
Ron Dattola
March 12, 2002
I never knew Kevin, but he sounds like someone I could call a friend. His willingnees to serve our beloved country and in the end, to die for, shows the bravery of a real man. He bravery burns an eternal flame in my heart as well as the hearts of many others. Thank you Kevin for your sacrifice. We all love you.
melissa deboer
January 31, 2002
Dear Shipmate: I never met you in life, but I have met your spirit. It is brave, strong, proud. It is not selfish or mean. It's what america really is.
It is because of people like you that our country exists. You loved our country enough to serve it, and now you have joined a legion of heroes in heaven. They welcome you.
You have gone home to welcome your fellow sailors home to rest with our creator. Heaven is lucky to have you, but we know that the job you have up there is as important as the one you had down here. You are commended for a job well done.
I hope your wings fit right and I hope that Sainthood suits you. You died a hero's death, and now you have a hero's reward. That is no comfort to your family, but you made them proud.
The Navy misses you too. I, on September 11th, wished I were still in the Navy, maybe I could have saved someone like you. We wish we could have saved you, because we know your family is going through very hard times since you've been gone. Only your family and close friends knew just how wonderful you are, and I know that even now, the sadness and tears have not begun to ebb. You being gone has changed their lives forever.. I just hope they know that they are thought of every single day by fellow Americans who understand what an ultimate sacrifice you made. I pray for your family every day.
The world is less without you here. I never met you but you made a difference when you were here, and now that you're not, we feel the void where you were. We lost some mighty fine people on September 11th, 2001.
The flag flies high because of you and hero's like you. May you soar with the eagles and may your eternity be sweet. Love always, a fellow sailor.
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We thank Kevin for his dedication at helping protect America as a memeber of the Navy. Such dedication come with a brave warm and caring heart. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
LINDA GORSLENE
January 10, 2002
kevin, im also wearing a mercy braclet with your name..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..linda
carlos and kim navarro
December 5, 2001
Kevin-I received a mercy band with you name and we will lways remember you as one of the heroes in this country- god bless your soul-we are proud of you
Jan and Zane Azbarea
November 6, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
brenda massimo
October 25, 2001
You will never be forgotten
Natalie Trott
October 15, 2001
"Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!"
--Kevin, you did not peril on the sea, but serving your country nonetheless. God rest your soul.
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
KEVIN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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