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Julian Chase Obituary
Sgt Julian Clement Chase, 22, a resident of Washington, D.C, and Edgewater, died Memorial Day, May 28 during combat operations in the Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Julian was born March 28, 1990 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas Chase and Bell Clement, and was a 2008 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and
completed boot camp at Parris Island, S.C. He was serving a second tour of duty in the Helmond province at the time of his death. He earned the Navy/Marine Corp Commendation Medal with battlefield distinguishing device, for valor, on his first deployment to Afghanistan and was posthumously was awarded the Purple Heart.
His interests included photography, writing, playing guitar and target shooting. He was also a huge history buff.
Julian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert R. and Olga Chase, Sr.
He is survived by his father, Thomas B Chase and stepmother, Pam of Edgewater; his mother, Bell Clement of Washington, D.C.; two stepbrothers, George Stebbing of Hellem, PA and Jason Stebbing of Waldorf; his grandparents, George and Anna Clements of Boulder, Colorado; and four uncles, David Chase and Mark, Eric and Owen Clements
Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 6. Interment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to the Fisher House Foundation, www.fisherhouse.org, 111 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20850.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julian Chase
Charlie Gili
October 18, 2024
Hello,
We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Julian Clement Chase US Marine 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 thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Justin Moss
October 3, 2013
We miss you Julian. Thank you for your service and for the sacrifice you made for all of us. You will never be forgotten. Sleep well my friend.
Paul Lednak
September 30, 2013
Julian,
Going to the Yankee games in NYC with you and your dad was a great thrill. Thank you for being part of my life. I will pray for you forever.
Love,
Paul R. Lednak
Henriette Warfield
December 5, 2012
My prayers to Julian's family and friends as you bear such inexhaustible sadness amid the holiday festivities. My son served 3 tours as a Marine Infantryman. I live in the next town south of you and wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your heroic son and have thought of him often since the fateful news on Memorial Day.
Jacqueline Trudeau
October 3, 2012
R.I.P Hero! You will never be forgotten for your bravery and courage in serving our country. I Salute and Thank You! Never Forgotten!
Amy Brookman
September 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am a friend of the family of one of Julian's young friends from Wilson High School in Washington, DC.
Amy Brookman
Chris Hanson
July 24, 2012
Julian was my daughter Melanie's classmate at Janney Elementary and I used to see him at Janney Extended Day. I cannot imagine how hard it must be to lose a son. Every American civilian should pause each day and think about the young men and women who put their lives and futures on the line for the rest of us. Not enough of us do. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Marian White, Soldier's Angels
July 15, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and respect for Julian. May your memories of Julian bring you comfort.
Mr & Mrs. L Harrington
June 21, 2012
RIP Julian Chase...job well done.
To his family - No words can express how deeply your loss touches my heart. My family and I are forever grateful that his stepped out to make the world better. Thank you and God Bless
Lynne Neibert
June 20, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Linda Fincham
June 20, 2012
My sincere condolences on your loss. I have three in the Marines and everytime they are deployed a little bit in dies. I can only imagine your heartbreak and loss. Semper Fi
Roseann J. Barbee, Presidential Bank
June 20, 2012
To the Family of SGT. Julian C. Chase
Peace Be Still.
Please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of your family member. I can only imagine the pain that you are going through. Know that the Hero in Julian will be the Hero in Heaven, he
will keep us all safe.
I will keep you all lifted in prayer.
With Love and Sincere Sympathy,
Ron Beck
June 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. A notice came out at work that Governor O'Malley ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be flown at half-staff today. I am glad Sgt. Chase is being honored in this way and that it brings you some comfort. My own son, also a Marine, will be going to Afghanistan soon.
MacDaniel
June 19, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Julian will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Dee Mathers
June 19, 2012
United States Marine Sgt. Julian C. Chase, we salute you and thank you for your service to our Nation.
To the family & friends of Sgt. Chase~ May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Geri marshall
June 18, 2012
May your family be sustained at this time by the knowledge tahat America is indebted to teh bravery and compassion of Sgt. Julian Chase and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
June 16, 2012
Our family will be in eternal gratitude for Julian Chase for his selfless dedication to this nation. We are very sorry for his family's loss. May he rest in peace.
Dorothy Thomas
June 7, 2012
My prayers goes out for the family of Sgt Julian C. Chase. May God Bless you and keep you.(Dorothy Thomas-Washington DC)
Henryk Zaleski
June 7, 2012
Rest in peace Julian and permit us to lay a blanket of honor around you provided by us the grateful people of the nation you served and gave your all.
A True Hero
D J Sims
June 7, 2012
To the Family of Sgt. Julian C. Chase
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
June 7, 2012
My heart goes out to the family. I was so lucky to have my two Marines safe. God bless the boys like youre.
Carol Spruce Eden, NY
donna jacdon
June 6, 2012
Dear Bell, You know how I feel, I was very happy to be Julian's babysitter. We had some fun times running through the house singing and jumping on the bed and chasing the dog.
I lwt him do all the things you told him not to do.
I am here for you all the way.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
June 6, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
hero Julian, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Sgt. Julian C. Chase...
you will not be forgotten.
June 6, 2012
Dear Chase family,
Our family grieves the loss of a hero, Sgt. Julian. He will not be forgotten.
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
(proud parents of a US Marine)
The day Julian introduced himself to me as the "Cisco Kid"
Kelly Chambers
June 6, 2012
Kelly Chambers
June 6, 2012
To Julian: May you rest in eternal peace.
To Tom: I only met Julian a few times, but he left a lasting impression. He first introduced himself to me as "Cisco" (as in Cisco the Kid) He was adorable and precocious. A few years later,one time you stayed with us in Ocean City, I noticed how intelligent and polite he was. But more than that, what remains in my memory to this day was how meaningful your father/son relationship was. It was nothing that was spoken, it was pure feeling. I was very moved after having spent time with you both. As a parent, I could only hope and pray that I would someday experience the same closeness with my son, as I had witnessed years before between you and Julian. Thank you both for such heart warming memories. I will keep Julian in my prayers. God bless you....
June 6, 2012
My condolences go out to the family. We are praying for you.
Lou Hubshman
June 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Sgt. Chase's family.
He died a hereo, and he will always be
rememberd by his fellow Americans for his service. With out patriots like him, we wouldn't have a free country like we do.
From a greatful citizen.
LEE BALSAMO
June 5, 2012
REST IN PEACE SGT.CHASE.YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WELL.MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SEMPER FI. GOD BLESS.
Lynn Pittmon
June 5, 2012
I send my deepest regret and apology. I watched you grow over the years and you grew into a man, one who defended our country. You gave the ultimate and thank you and your parents for the honor of being a next door neighbor.
June 5, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Kaitlyn Nevin
June 5, 2012
R.I.P Julian, Thank you for being such a big hero!! My prayers go out to you, your family, and friends.
Sharon Jarrett
June 5, 2012
Semper Fidelis Sgt Chase. You paid the ultimate price and I am truly indebted to you for your service. You are a hero in my eyes for your commitment, service and sacrifice. My condolences and prayers to your parents and family. May your family be touched by your wings and know that you will always keep them safe from harm. God speed sir.
PRESTON JOHNSON
June 5, 2012
THANKS MARINE 'SEMPER FI' CPL J 74-77
karen miller
June 5, 2012
To the parents of this wonderful soldier. My deepest sympathies to you. So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Because of special people like your son, my family enjoys freedom. A true American Hero.
Michele Ford
June 5, 2012
My condolences go out to the family. Thank you for paying the ultimate price to protect my freedom.
Kim and Steve Murch
June 5, 2012
RIP Julian. You are truly a hero. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
~The Murches/Stevensville, MD.
Drew Walter
June 5, 2012
We are all indebted to the brave men and women like Julian who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Because of this, us, our children, and our childrens children get to breathe the air of freedom. Semper Fi
Jay and Camilla Hicks
June 4, 2012
It was always special to see Julian on the block during his high school years when we were neighbors. He was really kind and good with our two sons when they were just toddlers. Oak St. is united in our sadness and grieving with you.
Jackie Johnson
June 4, 2012
The world grieves with you.
May God bless you and your family.
June 4, 2012
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA 5/18/11 - Afghanistan
June 4, 2012
As a parent, it breaks my heart to see any family having to go through this. Because of selfless young men and women like Julian, we live in a country that allows us the freedoms that we have. May God bless your family and may you find comfort in friends, family and the memories that surround you. There are no words we can say that express the feelings that are going through all of us at this time. Prayers and loving arms surround you. Debra Martin & family
Jayme Gambill
June 3, 2012
To the family of Sgt. Julian Chase, my deepest regrets go out to you in this time of grief. Julian was a very good friend of mine while we were in Oklahoma. The few times we met up in Okinawa he greeted me like we had been friends forever. He was a great man and he will be greatly missed.
Cpl Harland J. Gambill
June 3, 2012
I live in this free country because of young men and women like your son who believed in the unique and special character of country enough to fight and die for it. I mourn your son and grieve with you - and thank you for raising such a selfless son.
Former Marine
June 3, 2012
May God bless this family who have given all for our nation. My heart grieves for you.
Terrance Gainer
June 3, 2012
Sergeant Chase entered service while the United States was at war; that selfless decision is inspiring and serves as a reminder of his personal bravery. I reget his loss and will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Julian and Frank, Christmas 2009
Kevin Morison
June 3, 2012
Julian was truly a special person: a soldier and a poet, a free spirit and an intensely loyal friend. I will always remember fondly the time he spent with Frank at our home, sharing a meal, engaging in lively conversation or just hanging out in the basement. Julian always had something fresh and interesting to add to the moment, and he had so much more to give to his community, his country and the world. All of us miss you.
Gloria Foster
June 2, 2012
I would like to express my condolences on the loss of your loved one and hero, Sgt. Julian Chase.
Although nothing I can say or do will help to ease your pain, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time.
Don Elseroad
June 2, 2012
In recognition of Sergeant Julian C. Chase's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as well as the members of the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
Debbie Nagy
June 1, 2012
I wish that there was something I could say that would ease your pain. I can only let you know the pain I feel in my heart for you. I am sorry that I never got a chance to personally know Julian but he will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will also keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Thank you for raising such a fine young man and a true HERO.
Alisa Hinkle
June 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss, there are no words to truly express how we feel. We thank Sgt. Julian Chase for his service and his sacrifice, he is Heaven deployed. II Timothy 4: 7-8.
J. Thompson
June 1, 2012
A number of teachers and students at Wilson High School mourn your loss with you. He belonged to our community at one time.
Terry Emrick
June 1, 2012
To the family of Sgt Julian C. Chase: Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. A great Hero, who has given his life to protect our freedom.
Proud parents of SSgt Jordan B. Emrick, USMC, 1st EOD Co, Camp Pendleton, CA.
KIA 11 05 10 - Afghanistan
Terry & Dorie Emrick
Henderson, KY
June 1, 2012
WE ARE SO SORRY YOUR BLUE STAR HAS TURNED TO GOLD MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AS YOU HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR PRECIOUS LOVED ONE JULIAN
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO
A Marine Family
Cleveland Ohio
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