Jonathan E. Gadsden Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Charleston, South Carolina

Jonathan E. Gadsden seemed an unlikely soldier. "He said, 'I'm a lover not a fighter,' but when it came time for him to fight he did what he had to do," recalled his sister, Sonya Gilliard. The combat engineer, described by friends and family as a meek and quiet man, was wounded by enemy fire on Aug. 21, 2004, in Anbar province in Iraq. He died of his wounds Oct. 22 at the James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Gadsden, 21, was born in Charleston, S.C., and lived in Jamestown, about 30 miles north of the city. He was based at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and was only a few weeks from returning home from his second deployment in Iraq when he was wounded. Gadsden joined the Marines in 2002 just a few weeks after graduating from high school, where he was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. He grew up in a family of seven children and was active in both the Believers Temple in St. Stephen, S.C., and Jerusalem Baptist Church. "He loved all of us, and we love him," Gilliard said.

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Charlie Gili

September 29, 2021

The TriCounty Chapter of Blue Star Mothers was formed in Charleston, SC by mothers of those serving in the military. One of our most heartbreaking but heartfelt missions was to support the families of those who died serving their country. We attended the funeral services and presented the family with a Gold Star Flag with their loved one's name. Although we attempted to present thie Gold Star banner to Jonathan's mother, Zeada Gadsden, her grief was too great at that time. The local...

Tensie Limehouse Campbell

November 17, 2020

In memory and recognition of Jonathan Gadsen. Forever he will be remembered.

February 03, 2013

I served with Lance CPL.Gadsen for the first tour in Iraq. When he passed away, i heard it from a mutual friend while i was in Japan. I was in complete shock when i got the news. God bless his family. Gadsen, you are gone but never forgotten.

Sergeant Abrahams

December 31, 2012 | Queens, NY

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gadsden:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 22, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gadsden:
Remembering Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Peggy Childers

October 22, 2010 | Carson City, NV

Jonathan, it's been 5 years and the love your family has for you never ends. I do pray that God continues to give them comfort always.

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Debbi

January 08, 2010 | SC

Jonathan is missed.

Thinking of you,

Renee'

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October 19, 2009 | N. Charleston, SC

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August 25, 2009 | Manti, UT

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