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Lewis, Jesse M.
Jesse McCord Lewis was an amazing child, full of light and love that was unmistakable in his presence. He brought joy to the world with his infectious and radiant smile. He was smart and compassionate beyond his years. Jesse died bravely trying to lead other children to safety. He ran into the hallway to help when he heard the shots. In our hearts we already knew because that was the way he lived his life - fearless, full of courage and strength.
We take comfort in knowing what a brave child he was. His actions were consistent with the way he lived his life; passionately embracing everything, a perfect combination of courage and faith, like a little soldier, his favorite toy. The love we shared was abundant and all encompassing. He slept in his mother's arms almost every night of his precious life, with her thanking God for him.
If you met Jesse once, he would leave an indelible mark on your heart. The picture that remains etched in our souls is one of him in his boots, no socks, ripped jeans and a t-shirt, an army helmet strapped to his head, a smudge of dirt on his cheek, tromping through the pasture on his way from one adventure to another.
Jesse is continuously loved by his dear, precious older brother JT who was and will always be his loyal protector - who looked after him with tender care and devotion.
It is and will remain forever unbelievable that Jesse is with Jesus now and blessing those in heaven. He is survived by his mother, Scarlett Lewis, his brother, JT Lewis, his father, Neil Heslin, his grandparents, Maureen Lewis, Bob Comfort, and David Lewis, his uncles, aunts and cousins, Trent, Sasha and Hayden Lewis, Jordan, Becky, Christian and Everett Lewis, Coulter, Kristy and Quinn Lewis and as many dear friends as the stars. God's Love is Triumphant.
Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown Thursday morning from 9:00am to 12:00noon. All other services and interment in Zoar Cemetery, Sandy Hook are private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Voice for Joanie Inc., 5 Glenwood Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 voiceforjoanie.org

Published by Stamford Advocate & Danbury News Times & Darien News & Connecticut Post from Dec. 18 to Dec. 21, 2012.
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I'm Praying For your family Jesse and I know your always looking out for your family that's what it means to be a soldier, and hero. Entirely a human being Love you...

Charles Welch

Other

July 31, 2023

Love you Jesse I feel stronger just by thinking about you and I don't give Up it's almost time for me to go back to school and knowing what happened on that tragic day You will forever be on my mind and in my heart and I will always be thinking about you. Way to go Soldier.

Charles Welch

Other

July 31, 2023

Jesse Lewis, I loved you and you are and will forever be my hero. I wish I could do more. I wish I could have met you in person to see how cute kind and adorable and brave you where you will forever be my hero and will forever live in my heart.

Charles Welch

Other

July 30, 2023

To my little cowboy Angel you are missed so much...I want you to know we are coming in July celebrate your birthday I love you always Scott

Scott

Friend

May 27, 2023

My heart still breaks for All of the families that lost their my precious family members. All of you will ALWAYS be in my prayers

Kathleen Welsch

Other

May 26, 2023

Poor baby, he just wanted to save his peers. Rest easy.

Sydney

Other

March 1, 2023

What an amazing little man

JG

Other

August 4, 2022

Please know that many, many people stand with you and Jesse´s life reverberates through us.

Laura from Seattle

Other

August 4, 2022

The tragedy that took your sweet little boy still affects me today. I sit here watching you speak in court and my heart aches for you for many reasons. You should not have to be in this situation and I'm so sorry. I hope you find peace and always feel Jesse's presence.

Mallory Hadley

August 2, 2022

To Jesse,

jesse I can´t understand how this keeps happening.... More kids taken and all people do is argue instead of taking real action.

But I remember what you said to your brother and then see you standing there with that smile.

I never forget who you are ...Your about to turn 17 soon ...wow 17 I will always love you and I coming home to celebrate you love always Scott

Scott Gove

Friend

June 10, 2022

May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Ann Marie Curling

Other

December 14, 2021

To Jesse´s Family

May Jesse Surround Each Of You With His Warmth From His Rays Of Sunshine.... Heavenly Hugs To All....

A Mom Of An Angel

December 14, 2021

Jesse & Family

Jesse as you walk with the Angels Surround Your Family With Your Rays Of Sunshine.

Thinking of You

Heavenly Hugs
A Mom of An Angel Cam

December 17, 2020

My children didn't go to Sandy Hook, I was 18 when this horrible day happened. Please know, that we hear you and we are here. We will never forget Jesse, not ever. Sending all my love.

Courtney Whitney

January 9, 2020

Happy heavenly holidays!!

Alex lai

December 25, 2019

This tragic event at Sandy Hook Elementary is still fresh in our minds.

And Jesse continues to be deeply missed.

Alex lai

December 8, 2019

August 2, 2018

July 16, 2018

June 30, 2018

June 28, 2018

April 16, 2018

March 13, 2018

God Bless Jesse and his loved ones.May The Good Lord bring peace and comfort to you all.

Linda Alcorn

February 8, 2018

February 7, 2018

Jesse:

You are a warrior. You are a member of a team.
You put the mission first. Your mission was to stay on patrol, to protect the other kids, and when given the chance, to get them out.
You never quit.
You are disciplined and physically and mentally tough.
You never quit. You never leave behind a fallen comrade.
You remain ready to engage and destroy the enemies of what's right, bravely facing the gunman and destroying his desire to have everyone in that classroom killed, including your teacher, including the teachers aide, including each one of your friends, and including you.
You are a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I'm sure the soldiers in Heaven have presented you medals for the strength, courage, bravery, and selflessness you showed in saving your buddies. Wear those with great honor and pride.

We will always salute you, Jesse Lewis, age 6, an American Hero.

December 25, 2017

jimmy

December 14, 2017

On this fifth anniversary, I am remembering Jesse, his mother Scarlett, his father Neil, and brother J.T. with love and sorrow.
I am a disaster/trauma specialist who was sent by the Red Cross. I was with you in the classroom with President Obama and I held your hand as you prepared to enter the church for the funeral. You are forever in my prayers.

Stan Dunk

December 14, 2017

December 5, 2017

November 8, 2017

October 12, 2017

Thinking of you today Jesse ...today is a new beginning that I hope gives me the ability to give back to others in your name. I love you little cowboy, and your mom & Jt

Scott Gove

August 30, 2017

August 20, 2017

Quang van Le

July 1, 2017

Happy Birthday, Jesse.
Always in our hearts, sweet boy.

Ves

June 30, 2017

happy birthday to a very brave boy ,love to you jesse

jimmy

June 30, 2017

CUTIE PIE....SO SWEET

Valenda Newell

June 20, 2017

Hello sweet Jessie, I think of you so often. Rest in peace sweet angel Jessi. You have made heaven a little bit more wonderful.

Pamela Rossi

June 11, 2017

Jesse may you remain in gods loving arms forever.

Brian

May 1, 2017

happy easter jesse,love you

jimmy

April 12, 2017

love jimmy

jimmy havens

March 2, 2017

merry xmass

james havens

December 16, 2016

love you jimmy

james havens

November 9, 2016

will be thinking of you jesse ,love jimmy

jimmy havens

October 12, 2016

you are always a part of my heart ...your energy and messages help me get through the day and it gives me the strength to work to help spread your message . i will always be there for your mom and brother ....i will help them anyway i can ...Jesse you are amazing and deeply missed love you always <3

scott gove

September 12, 2016

went and saw the wizard of oz on stage ,thinking of you ,you would have loved it ,love jimmy

jimmy havens

September 2, 2016

ice cream for you jesse ,from my heart to yours love always jimmy

jimmy havens

August 2, 2016

Quang Le

July 1, 2016

hey jesse happy birthday ,be thinking of you ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 30, 2016

hey jesse think of you all the time,love jimmy

jimmy

May 25, 2016

love jimmy

jimmy

April 12, 2016

love jimmy

james

April 12, 2016

Jesse, you were a hero. Other parents were able to hug their children that day because of your actions. Keep shining down on us little buddy!

Tobe Thomas

March 26, 2016

Happy Easter to Jesse in Heaven. Fly high little Angel. R.I.P. And God bless your family and friends.

Carole Ann Davis

March 26, 2016

Happy Easter Jesse we love you little solider <3

Scott Gove

March 25, 2016

Happy Easter!

Quang Le

March 24, 2016

hey jesse happy easter,love you jimmy

March 23, 2016

Thinking of you today...could really use a dose of Jesse right now. .love never ends ♡♡♡

Scott Gove

February 10, 2016

happy valentines day to you jesse lewis, love jimmy

jimmy

February 9, 2016

always thinking of you jesse,love jimmy

jimmy

January 14, 2016

We love you jesse forever and always....oxoxo

Scott Gove

December 15, 2015

Scott Gove

December 15, 2015

R.I.P. Jesse and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

December 14, 2015

God bless Jesse and all children forever!

Quang Le

December 14, 2015

bella

December 13, 2015

love you jimmy

jimmy

November 19, 2015

wishing you a happy halloween jesse, candy for you ,love jimmy

jimmy

October 14, 2015

Hello Jesse... Thinking of you today ..I felt your love and hugs the day we came to see you... You will forever be loved and missed ...Scotty and Sandy Gove

scott gove

October 3, 2015

hey jesse lewis, thinking of you ,love jimmy

jimmy

September 9, 2015

a candle for jesse

jimmy

August 7, 2015

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Keeping your family in prayer.

Natalie

July 29, 2015

thinking of you jesse ,love you jimmy

jimmy

July 22, 2015

Happy Birthday Jesse!

Brenna

June 30, 2015

hey jesse happy birthday on june 30, will be thinking of you, love you jimmy

jimmy

June 26, 2015

today has been hard but you sent me a reminder. thank you Jesse i will always love you buddy <3 <3

scott gove

June 17, 2015

jesse wishing your dad a happy fathers day ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 16, 2015

Quang Le

June 7, 2015

R.I.P. Jesse, and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

May 3, 2015

sandy bruner

May 2, 2015

jesse lewis happy easter ,be thinking of you ,love jimmy

jimmy

April 1, 2015

jesse we love you little buddy ...forever

scott govw

February 13, 2015

jesse lewis i wish you a happy valentines day , love jimmy

jimmy

February 11, 2015

Quang Le

January 17, 2015

thinking of you jesse on this winter day ,love you jimmy

jimmy

January 16, 2015

R.I.P. Jesse, and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

December 13, 2014

hello jesse ...2 years have gone by ...but we love you even more..you have sent alot of messages and kept us on our best behavior ...love never ends and always wins <3 love you forever Scotty and Sandra Gove

scott gove

December 11, 2014

hey jesse, be thinking of you sunday,when i was a little boy ,i would loved to had you as a friend ,love jimmy

jimmy

December 10, 2014

jesse be thinking of you on thanksgiving ,love jimmy

jimmy

November 19, 2014

Rest in peace, sweet angel

The Moores

October 16, 2014

Halloween is coming up thinking of you always love you ..Jesse ??

Scott Gove

October 15, 2014

thinking of you jesse, love jimmy

jimmy

October 15, 2014

R.I.P. Jesse, and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

September 18, 2014

thinking of you ,love jimmy

jimmy

September 17, 2014

R.I.P. Jesse, and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

August 17, 2014

Been awhile Jesse ....but your messages are still coming through ...I am so grateful for them....love you scotty

Scott Gove

August 16, 2014

hey jesse lets be goofy ,love and miss you ,jimmy

jimmy

August 15, 2014

R.I.P. Jesse, may you fly with the Angels. May God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

July 24, 2014

Happy Belated Birthday, Jesse! And thank you for the beautiful rainbow on my birthday. We share a connection that not many can understand. I only pray that God grants me the privilege of meeting your Mom someday.

Karen Ann Cuocco

July 24, 2014

Today I woke up to extra sunshine I just guessed it was you Jesse smiling down on us and making the day a better one .

Scott Gove

July 9, 2014

i was hiking yellowstone on your birthday, i was thinking of you on june 30, happy birthday jesse, love you jimmy

jimmy

July 2, 2014

Happy Belated Birthday to you Jesse in Heaven. I hope you had a great birthday. R.I.P. Jesse, and may God bless your family.

Carole Ann Davis

July 1, 2014

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