Jonathan U

I remembered him as Hong, as we attended school together and his story is being shared with the reunion committee. His heroic actions will be shared with his classmates. God bless his wife, child, family and friends. It was an honor to know him.

I cannot go to Target or PetsMart on 119th without thinking of Jon U. It’s been 15 years now. I think of his daughter who is 15 now and what she must wonder about who her hero of a dad, and who he was. What was he like? He was the amazing man that knew what was right and fought against what was wrong. Jon U was a hero and know that he loved his wife and daughter.
-Jeremy Schoen 2020

Jon, I only know about you by what I read in the paper many years ago and yet this week found myself thinking about you and your family. I am humbled by your selfless sacrifice to help another, a sacrifice that goes beyond anything many of us will ever do for another in our lifetime. We may never know the reason for God's plan going this way but truly the person you helped and all of us have more hope in mankind because of you. Thank you.

I remember picking you and Stephanie up from the airport after you got married. Feels like yesterday. You and your family have helped me get through some very tough times in my life. I will never forget that. It was an honor to know you in my lifetime.

JOn, im gonna call you hong,because thats what ive always known you as. Its 2009 ive finally gotten enough courage to leave my thoughts. sorry it took so long. I have a hard time still with the whole thing. Im sorry it bothers me a lot. I dont know who misses you more me or my mother. We both tear up every time we talk about you. She loved you as a son, and you are and always be my brother. I hope im half the man that you were. I love you and I miss you..........your brother,
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Anyone that would not stop or think what it would cost them to help someone, is a GREAT person. If you were still here i think you would have continued to do great things Jon. God Bless you and your family.

Jon: I'm sorry I never got to meet you the times you and Stephanie were next door working on the house before move in day. I will see you in Heaven though. The Lord called you up I believe so that people would get to hear about you. What a loss here on earth, but an eternal gain.

I've seen your baby girl Lauren born this week. She looks just like you. I'll always think of you when I look at her. Stephanie and Casey dog are doing ok. Stephanie and Lauren have so much community...

Jon - You'll always be Hong to me. Not only have I lost the most amazing friend a man could have, I feel like I've lost a brother. Through the years we've had so many good times and shared so many memories. When Casey and I were engaged, you were naturally to be my best man. It truly meant a lot that you would be there by my side on such a special day. I only hope that one day when we have children of our own, they get to experience a special friendship like we had. I love and miss you, Bro!