Jonathan Tessar

I went hiking today in the same mountains and along the same trails we hiked as little boys. As I walked along, there were so many good memories of simulating ambushes, making splints from the oak trees in case one of us ever broke a leg while hiking and crafting spears from dead branches. I sat down in the dirt wash under the large oak where the trails branch off to Tapo, you know the one. I thought of how many years have passed since those days and since you went off to a much better...

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I served in Iraq that devastating day with 2nd 502nd, 101st in 2005 south Baghdad. I remember when this happened while we were still conducting the hand-off from the previous unit. 1SG Tessar was, and still is, my motivation to be a leader. He set the example for many NCO's and officers alike. He led from the front, never putting his men where he himself wouldn't go. The service, as well as the nation were lucky to have him in their ranks, and I have yet to meet a better soldier. May he be at...

My name is Danny Mathis Tessar was a great friend in Berlin yrs ago. So many people remember him and I send my deepest condolences. He was a great friend the time I knew him always 100 percent

Jon,

Today we mourn that it has been 12 years since you were killed in Iraq! I hope you are looking down upon us today and everyday and are proud of the lives we now lead! You are always on my mind and forever in my heart! The kids and I treasure the memories we made with you and those memories will last us a lifetime! I miss you!

Nancy

Jon,
Once again think of you brother. I was going through some old photos and saw one of you from Berlin in the field. Miss you and thinking of your wife and kids. Some day you and I will link up.
ATW!
Ken

Happy 47th Birthday, Jon! I think of you and miss you always!

Nancy, I want you to know that his old friends and I honor his memory every year around this time and his birthday. He touched so many of us. He is not forgotten and all of us keep you and the kids in our prayers.

Today marks 10 years since I lost you. Somedays it feels like it's been 20 years and some days it feels like it was just yesterday. I've been so touched to see the outpouring of love and support from our old friends and also from your soldiers across Facebook who have mentioned you, Johnson, Martin, and Byler. I wish I could go back in time and just talk to you again...knowing what would happen, I have so much I'd want to say! Or if even we could just chat one more time so we could talk...