Jeremy-Fresques-Obituary

Capt. Jeremy Fresques

Clarksdale, Arizona

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Jeremy Fresques entered the Special Forces a short time after graduating from the Air Force Academy _ but he tried to reassure his parents by telling them he had an office job. "He didn't sign up for Special Forces because he wanted to push a pencil. He wanted to make a difference," said his uncle, Jerry Fresques. Jeremy Fresques, 26, was killed May 30 in a crash of his surveillance plane about 80 miles northeast of Baghdad. He was based at Hurlburt Field. Fresques had been married for a little more than a year to Capt. Lindsay Shaw, who called him "the perfect husband." In their off-time, they volunteered for their church. "Lindsey wants people to remember Jeremy as a strong Christian man, a good husband and someone that we can all be proud of," said her father, Chuck Shaw. Fresques had wanted to be in the military since he was a child, and was promoted to captain the morning of his death. Fresques graduated from high school in Framington, N.M., but his family later moved to Arizona and he lived with his wife in Florida. He was a star athlete and student _ "an exceptional, dynamic person," his uncle said.

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Tomorrow it will be 20 years since we lost this American hero far too soon. Jeremy (fifth from left in gray muscle shirt) was deeply respected by all who knew him. It was my honor to watch him lead Cadet Squadron 29 as the fall semester squadron commander when I was assigned as his Air Officer Commanding. I was even prouder to see him pursue his dreams in Air Force Special Operations Command when we were both assigned to units at Hurlburt Field. In the words of Marcus Aurelius, "What we do in...

17 years...remembering Jeremy's noble life and grieving with those he loved. Christian, husband, son, servant leader, warrior, role model and more. What he did in life echoes in eternity.
Here's a toast...

Jeremy was a Firstee when we were Four Degrees in CS-29 in 2000-01. Boy did he equip us well for everything. We miss him dearly. To honor him today, doing lots of push-ups... I think he´d give a thumbs up. C1C Fresquez, you could not have served us any more honorably.

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 week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jeremy Fresques US Air Force Captain. 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...

Mr & Mrs Fresques and Lindsey,
16 years...you are not forgotten, nor is Jeremy. I continue to pray that God will cover you with HIs peace and joy in your memories of an amazing son, husband, leader, warrior and servant. Here's a toast...
Mike Reiner

I briefly met Jeremy before he commissioned. We didn't interact much, but he left a lasting impression on me, markedly different from others. With just over 13 years of service, I've been in AFSOC for 9 years, and despite the fleeting sliver of time that our paths crossed nearly 20 years ago, his example has made me a better husband, warrior, and leader. His life and that of other friends I've lost reminds me not only of the gravity of this profession, but that I may have an opportunity to...

Eagle's Peak overlooking USAFA, Fall Semester of Jeremy's Firstie Year

A true servant leader who will never be forgotten. Here's a toast...

Not forgotten! 16TH Communications Squadron OEF/OIF

You are never forgotten, brother! Nor are you, Mr & Mrs Fresques and Lindsey. Here's a toast...

Mike Reiner