Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan W. Gifford

My wife, Lona and I were attending a T-ball game at Knecht park and as we walk around we saw the plack on the concession stand honoring Jonathan. Our son Kevin Thompson played soccer and basketball, youth superstars and I coached soccer with Gift on year. Jonathan was the smallest player on the field but was the most talented and he was tougher than anyone I had ever met. He had total class on and off the field.

I knew your son from boot camp I remember like it was yesterday him telling me that he wanted to be a pilot and he was joining the infantry then recon to learn all the skills he needed if he ever was shot down, I remember thinking to myself this kid has such an amazing plan. He was an excellent person I know it was 20 yrs ago but I remember it like it was yesterday and I realize it was 4 yrs since he passed but I wanted to share that storey because I was so impressed by your son and honored...

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Gifford Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Jonathan W. Gifford US Marine Gunnery Sergeant. 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...

Today on the first anniversary of Jonathan,s, death, he died defending the freedom if all, being a Marine, honoring his country. I want toThank youall for remembering my son, your words touched my heart.

Sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of serving with him in 2010 H company. dearly missed