Gainesville, Florida
Raymond E. Jones Jr. was an outgoing youngster who excelled in school but joined the Army before completing college. Though he liked the military life, his father, Raymond Jones Sr. said, he didn't talk of war. Staff Sgt. Jones, 31, was killed April 9 by a rocket-propelled grenade attack while on patrol. He was stationed in Germany. The Gainesville, Fla., native was "outgoing, smiling, joking" during his student years, his father said. He also was a high school wrestler, and showed miniature horses. Jones finished his first year at the University of Florida before enlisting in the Army in 1991. Other survivors include his wife, Kateia, and mother.
Your sacrifice was not in vain. For 20 years our country was protected by brave soldiers such as yourself. My family appreciates you and all the others who fought beside you. May your family find peace in your sacrifice.
Shelley Hurst Morales MSA
September 23, 2021 | Classmate
Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest peacefully, my friend. May your family be comforted by your memories. Thank you for your service to our country.
Shelley (Hurst) Morales
October 19, 2017 | Alachua, FL
First, I am praying for the dear loved ones left behind and may God fill the void that is the shape of you Mr. Raymond E. Jones, Jr. With His amazing Love and Strength as they grow without you. But You will be remembered always.
Second, I found out about this loss while researching my own Jones Family Line. Was his Father Perhaps related to a Herman Elbert Jones III? Please email me your Address as I would love to make you a handmade card and an afghan in Raymond's favorite color as an...
Karen Roth
July 14, 2017 | Ellensburg, WA
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond E. Jones:
Always remembering Raymond. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 09, 2012 | Carson City, NV
April 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond E. Jones:
Please accept my remembrance of Raymond on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
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Peggy Childers
April 17, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond E. Jones:
Remembering Raymond 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
April 09, 2010 | Carson City, NV
I wanted to pay tribute and say thanks to Ray for his service in this fight for freedom that is so often taken for granted by the very people he was fighting for. Ray graduated high school with me and though we lost contact after we started our 'adult lives' I will always have fond memories of my classmate from SFHS Class of 1990 sfhs90.com
You will never be forgotten friend. Your sacrifice will never be understood, and as God rejoices in your homecoming we will look forward to...
Shelley (Hurst) Morales
January 26, 2010 | Gainesville, FL
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond E. Jones:
Raymond gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 10, 2009 | Carson City, NV
Remembered By
Michael Jone
November 11, 2008 | Deland, FL