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John Bottom Obituary
Senior Airman John Jeffrey Bottom was born on 10 Aug. 1992 in Moreno Valley, California, the son of Jeff and Debbie Bottom. John graduated from Paradise Valley High School, Ca. on 27 May 2010. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on 27 July 2010 and completed technical training 14 Jan. 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas as a Security Forces Member. John has been stationed in Lajes field, Portugal in the 65th security forces Squadron, Moron, Spain in the 496th AB and the 509th Security Forces at the Whiteman Air force Base, MO. John fit into the flight immediately and was well received by all. As a Security Response Team Leader, John was critical in maintaining base safety and security. John volunteered 36 hours of off duty time to the DADD program transporting service members home safely and participated in the 2013 Veterans Day parade paying honor to local heroes. SrA Bottom was a true professional and a dedicated Security Forces Defender. He was a Denver Broncos fan and loved Legos, Hot Wheels and enjoyed playing Lacrosse and Xbox. John was also a passionate advocate of the Wounded Warrior Project with the hopes of being a physical therapist to assist wounded veterans. John is survived by his parents, Jeff and Debbie and his siblings, Sammie and husband Justin, Danny and Sydney. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm, Friday, May 22 at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary with Military Honors to be held at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024 on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In
lieu of flowers or gifts, the Bottom Family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproject.org/rtt/Fundraising/individual/john-bottom-never-forgotten.
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Pollard family
June 18, 2015
To the Bottom family sorry for your loss,we offer our condolence.You are in our thoughts and prayers,please know that we are thinking of you and the rest of your family.
June 4, 2015
Words cannot express how sorry I am. The world has lost a wonderful boy, son and man. My heart fell when I heard today. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Mrs. Lynch
May 26, 2015
Jeff and Debbie: As a neighbor I was gone and learned today of your loss. May he rest in peace and my prayers are with your family. Your neighbor, Susan Wulff
Denise Romano
May 24, 2015
Debbie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Having someone taken away so suddenly and at such a young age leaves a hole that many cannot understand. I I pray that you feel the love of family, friends, and even strangers through the acts of kindness they display. I pray that you can take comfort in knowing that many are feeling this loss with you. And I pray that you will learn to take comfort that your son's life was a life well lived.
My Deepest Sympathies,
Denise Romano
Stephanie Sedor
May 24, 2015
Dear Debbie, Sydney, and Family,
Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved son and brother. Keeping you close in prayer and thought.
John Kimbler
May 23, 2015
Rest in Peace fellow Defender.
John H. Kimbler Msgt USAF Security Police.
Glora Morrison
May 23, 2015
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to meet John last November when visiting my son. Although I didn't know John very well I do know that he meant the world to his friends. You raised a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
The Prindiville Family
May 23, 2015
A part of your soul now watches from above. He is your forever angel. May peace surround you today, tomorrow and always.
May 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace
May 22, 2015
I will always remember the day he stopped by school in his uniform to see you. He was so proud. His smile and warm tenderness will always be remembered. Such a loss. Love Gleniss Sundheimer
Mike Conaway
May 21, 2015
Jeff and Debbie
I'm so sorry for your loss. My son, SrA Mason Conaway, was stationed with John at Whiteman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for his service to our country.
MSgt Gloria Hawthorne (USAF Retired)
May 21, 2015
Prayers to the Bottom's family and his military family. Your son was an honorable young man who volunteered to serve and protect our nation. Thank you for your son and his call to duty. May he Rest In Peace.
Tami and Tim Kelly
May 21, 2015
I remember John as having such a sweet smile and disposition. My family saw the Bottom family at church after John had gone into the service. They all seemed so very proud of him and his decision to serve. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Beth Durham-Gillett
May 20, 2015
His strength, bravery and courage will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to his family. Blue Star Mothers of America - Houston Texas
Cheryl Becke
May 20, 2015
I will always remember John with his ready smile. I remember when Mr. Gilchrist used him in a school wide taping for the WWA t-shirt sales.He was so shy in front of the camera. Such a nice kid who became a wonderful young man.
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