Jason M. West

On this Memorial Day, I pass along my prayers and thoughts to Jason and his family.

Jason was a good person, and I will never forget him.

Keep his memory alive by living life like Jason, strong, caring and loving.

"...consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

Happy Birthday Jason. You are a month younger than my own son. You are and never will be forgotten. In my prayers and in my heart.

Judy

Thinking of Jason this Veterans Day. I went to Senior Prom with him. He was a good friend. After graduation we had a really good summer going to concerts with our friends. He will never be forgotten.

Jason:

My prayers have been with you since the day I heard of your passing. I hope you received them with the same love that I sent them. You were a wonderful young man.

Joe

Still miss you Jason. But your smile lives on in my mind and in my heart.

Judy

Jason,
It's been 9 years now since you left us all for a better place. During that time I know you have reunited with some other people close to your heart in that better place. Just know that many here still think of you often and really miss you and your infectious smile. You truly will never be forgotten. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Happy birthday Jason. You would have been 37 years young today. I know that you are in good company with many more of your Ready First brothers. You are always on my mind.
Judy

Jason, I can't believe it has been 8 years today that the world lost a great soldier, husband, son, brother and friend. Many tears will be shed for you today. May our journey here on earth prepare us for life thereafter. Pray for us like we pray for you. Miss and love you much! Mom

Jason,
Another year of missing you. Still wearing the bracelet on my wrist with your name on it. Pray for us down here because we sure need all the help we can get. I'll never know why God took you away, but I am so glad that you are with Him and able to watch over the rest of us. I know that you have kept your smile. That is what I remember the most: your wonderful smile. Thank you for having been in my life.
Your Friedberg mom: Judy

Jason,
I think of you often. You were a blessing to me and I carry you with me each day. The two little nuts that liked to play on the tanks out front of the RFCT HQs in Friedberg are not so little now. Jonas is freshman at Norwich in the Corps of Cadets. Stefan is a high school freshman and in his second year on the varsity wrestling team. He won his first tournament of the year last Saturday. Susi is still reforming me. I am ever grateful she still thinks I am worth the effort.

I will see you on the high ground.

Kyle

Love u Jay happy late bday and happy new year!

Jason, your smile filled my world. I still miss you. Pray for us here on earth, I know that your smile and humor won God over. Thank you for having been in my life.

Judy (your other mom)

Jason,
Today would have been your 36th Birthday. I sit here and wonder what you would be doing now. I am sure you would be celebrating with family and friends. We will always celebrate as I am sure you are celebrating in Heaven. Miss you and love you. Mom

Jason I miss you.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the West Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

On this your birth day, you are not forgotten. You would have been 35 today...one month and 12 days younger than my own son. With love and remembrance always...
Your other mom...Judy

Happy 35th Birthday Jason! I miss you so much.
Love you,
Mom

I think about you a lot, buddy. You will not be forgotten. Watch over all of us and keep us safe...........

My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I just recently learned it was Jason that had passed. I new him from High School and Slippery Rock. Jason always had a smile on his face and was the sweetest guy around. He lost his life fighting for what he believed and loved. Thank you Jason for sacrificing your life for our freedom. My heart aches for your family and wife. May God be with you all. You will always be in my prayers.

Jason,
Cannot believe that it has been 6 years since I lost you. Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart and on my mind. I sometimes look at the pictures you had sent me from Iraq and the lovely letters, and I feel you close to me again. I hope that I was a good "other mom" for you. Say a good word for me to God...I know that he listens to you.

Love you always,
Your other "mom"
Judy

To the family and friends of Capt. Jason M. West:
Always remembering Jason. "Some gave all."

Remembering Jason on this 6th year annivesary of his death. I miss his smile, his laughter -- everything about him. Rest in peace son. I know that God has a plan for all of us, but you were taken away from us too soon. Love you, Mom

Hey Jay! I miss you so much and think of you every single day. I miss the funny emails you used to send me, the pictures from all over the place that you traveled, meeting at airports when you were in town and the occaisonal phone calls I would get when you had the chance. I have a favor to ask you, Jim just lost his cousin Andrea late last night, will you please find her and show her around heaven? I am sure she would appreciate it and tell her that God does have a plan that we don't understand it but he does and her 2 lil babies will be okay. Thanks Jay I love ya cuz!

Jay,
I just found this page today. I am always thinking about you and I have always appreciated everything you have done. Take care and be with us.

To the family and friends of Capt. Jason M. West:
Please accept my remembrance of Jason on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Dear Jason,
Can hardly believe that it has been five years since I spoke with you, shared a laugh, received an email, and been part of your life. Your anniversary comes around and I relive the wonderful memories you left me with. You will never be forgotten, and I miss you every day. Your name engraved on the bracelet on my arm reminds me of you every second of the day.
Your Friedberg "mom"
Judy

Jay, just wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a beautiful Memorial Day. I think of you often and always take the time to remember the good old days in college, the fun times we had in Germany and when we were able to meet up in Iraq. You will always have a special place in my heart and I thank you for your bravery, good humor and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and everyday. Miss you, brother.

JW,

Thinking of you and the impact you had on our lives. We had our first son on the 24th and I will make sure he knows why Memorial Day is so important.

Charles, Holly, and Arin Sharp.

RIP Jason. I think about you a lot. You were like the little brother I never had. I know you are looking down and smiling at us.

Jason was a very special man. I miss him to this day. He reported into Friedberg when I was commanding the Rear Detachment during the RFCT's first deployment, 2003-2004. He served as one of our Casualty Assistance Officers (CAO) and wrote up his lessons learned that we used to help every other CAO. He was exceptional as a 2nd Lieutenant. I hated to deploy him forward but it was where he was meant to be and he was exceptional there also. He came back and worked with me in the Brigade S1 section until I departed in November 2004. He deployed as the Brigade S1-Forward and we spoke often via email as I was in Baghdad with 1 BCT 10 MTN and he was with the RFCT in Tal Afar/Ramadi. It broke my heart when I got the news. I dearly loved him; he helped keep me sane and I pray to God I gave him a bit in return. I think of him every day.

Happy Birthday Jason. I always light a candle in front of one of your pictures displayed in our home so I thought it appropriate to do so on these memorial pages. I miss you so much.

Happy Birthday Jason. You were one month younger than my son who turned 33 this year. Never forgotten by your Friedberg "mom". I still miss you and still wear the memorial bracelet with you name. You are a part of my life.

Time does not heal such a loss, but perhaps it can help those that are left behind an opportunity to think of you.

Your mom told me about you and your brother while we watched the steelers play yesterday. Wish I had the chance to meet you. God bless

To the family and friends of Capt. Jason M. West:
Remembering Jason on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Jason,

It has been 4 short years since your passing. It seems like yesterday. Everytime Pittsburg or PA comes up I think of you, and of course Veterans and Memorial Day.

Miss you
Your favorite Texan brother,
Gerald

Dear Jason,

Four years is a long time to miss someone, but I sure miss you. Your picture is on my desk at work, and your bracelet on my arm. How I wish I could turn back the clock and see you walking into my office with a smile. Rest in peace with the knowledge that you were so loved...

Your Germany MOM...Judy

We miss you.
- Charles & Holly

Hi Jay,
I posted one of your mom's favorite photo's of you as a kid in honor of mother's day. She misses you so much as do we all.
An all-star as a kid
He'll be remembered for what he did
A life cut way too short
To fight for freedom's fort.

Happy Belated Birthday Jason.

I think about you everyday and the memories of our brief time together in Iraq and Germany will always be special. Your buddy. Delk

PS I switched over to the dark side, aka the Air Force

Hi Jay, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday cuz. I miss you so much but I know your always looking out for me. I called your mom today (yesterday actually on your birthday) wanted to tell her that I sang you happy birthday and she got a kick out of it lol... She knows your always with her. Oh hey whats up with the light ha ha! Miss you much. Love always, Lisa

To the family of Capt. Jason M. West:
Jason 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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Jason M. West was my cousin. i wish i know him more. but i know he was a good man. RIP Jason
i love youu...

To the family and friends of Capt. West,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Capt. West.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Capt. West to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or

[email protected].

It has been two years since you left my life so abruptly. You are always close to me through a memorial bracelet that I have been wearing on my wrist all this time. Your smile fills my memories with joy. You are and shall always remain my "surrogate" son while in Germany.
Your "other" mom,
Judy

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Jason, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt West!

Family and Friends:
As we approach Memorial Day I can't help, but think of our brave fallen soldier. What a great man! I will def light a candle for J on this day! God Bless you all!

Working in Austin on the night shift. Getting ready to go to San Antonio to see Catalano's wedding. Thanks for making my wedding. I will never forget. I will make sure Sharp drinks a few for you. Delk

Well, I talked to GEN. Tucker tonight in South Carolina....He talked highly of you and wanted me to know he rememberd you. He wished he couod of been there in PA , but knows your "Ready First" brothers represented.

It is amazing to me that a man who stays so damn busy every minute of everyday stopped for a moment in his life to remember you and drink a nice cold "Yuengling".

As i left tonight and said goodbye to GEN.Tucker he said, "Thank you for the Yuengling and Jason was a Soldier I will not forget."


I love you. Some day we will meet again.

Charles

Yo Jason,

Just got back from Catalanos bachelor party in which you would of been there. Let me just say Pat kinane was classic Pat and your boy Lucas tied on a few. Okay, it was more than a few. Greg and sharp were also there and we had a good time. Of course we did several toasts for our fallen brother. We all miss you dearly. Take care my friend, you are always in my thoughts. Your buddy, Spartan doc

West Family and Julie,

I was a new 2LT on rear detachment when I was told we had an LT coming back from Iraq whose apartment was near mine, and that I'd be driving him to work until he could get his car out of storage. The first time I talked to him on the phone, Jason ended the conversation with something like, "I'll see you when you pick me up n'at" and I knew I had a fellow Pittsburgher to relate to. His apartment was full of nostalgia that only locals could appreciate, from his I.C. Lite bar sign to his piece of 3 Rivers turf. I'll never forget the night he and Julie had me over to eat wings and watch the Steelers in the playoffs. It was like being home again. I often felt I was following in Jason's path, having been a Tanker tasked to an Infantry BN during the deployment, then brought to BDE staff to work in the S1 shop. The news that we'd lost him was a shock to everyone he'd worked with. He was a good officer, a good man, and won't be forgotten.
CPT John A. Elko

I miss you Jason during this time of year and your birthday month. You are always in my thoughts and your family in my prayers. You filled my heart and my life with joy while in Friedberg.

Julie,
I think of you a lot during these tough holiday times. Jason would want you to enjoy the holiday with your family and friends and only think of happy thoughts. He was a gift from God we all had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless!
Karen (Jason's cousin)

On this veterans day, 11/12/07. Jason, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

It has been over a year now, and now I am in Iraq. I went to your grave site before I left, and all I could do is cry. I am not good at this. I know you are in a better place, so don't worry West we will carry on with the mission. Till we meet again friend for a Beer.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

It has been a year and still thinking of you Jason. The wonderful years at Carlynton and senior Prom. To know you are in a better place with my cousin Patrick and my Uncle Bill, Ruth and Terry makes us all feel at ease. Love you all and miss you still

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt West and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Its been a year and I still have a hard time accepting your gone. Spent time with the Delkster, Larry, and Couty this weekend in St. Louis. We all took the time to remember you. We miss you.

Charles

My dear Jason,

The bracelet on my arm bearing your name is a constant reminder of what I lost. I miss you as much as I missed you a year ago. I have transferred your pictures and your memories with me to Graf on my new position as Community Bank Manager. Today I thought of you and the years that you filled my life with so much joy. I miss you and love you as if you were my own flesh and blood.

Your surrogate "Friedberg/Germany" mom,

Judy

A year has passed and we have not forgotten you buddy. Wyatt, Sharp and I had several Tequila shots at Couty's wedding 2 days ago in your honor. We sat back and remembered the good times at Camp Melody with 1-36 INF in Baghdad. I miss you buddy. Oh Yeah. Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!
Spartan Doc

I didn't know you too well, but I considered you as one of my buddies. I miss you sir, and I will always remember you. Cpl Kintner, TQ 06
Oh yea, burning that camel spider was fun and it kept memories of when I knew you. I am very sorry that you never saw the Tobe Keith concert from Fallujah, that's always on my mind. you're always on my mind bro,
Sean Kintner USMC

A year has almost passed and till this day I can not believe you are gone. Sir I miss you I really do. I see you everywhere. I was your right hand man and always will. "We are still a team...Sir"

SFC Alexander Roa Ramos

Honoring the memory of one of America's heros. May your family find comfort in their loving memories. Rest in Peace. My flag flies in your honor.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason, you will be missed.

To all of Captain West's friends and family,

I am proud to say that i knew jason, even if only for a short time while at Slippery Rock when we both went with the Ski & Snowboard Club to Vermont. I was devastated at the news of his death and my heart goes out to his wife and family. He was a great man, easy to get along with, ready for any challenge and just someone everyone wanted to have as a friend. I feel terrible for not having learned of his sacrifice earlier and i know that no amount of sympathy or empathy will ever bring him back, but i will never forget him.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

The news of Jason's passing was really hard to take. He and I were Apache crewchiefs on Ft. Bragg back in 97-98 and had a large tight-nit group of friends. I got out in October of 1998. He was one of the few I kept in touch with. He is greatly missed and will always be. Until now I've not experienced sadness towards losing someone in Iraq, but I also can't imagine the pain his family is going through. To Jason's family: My thoughts and prayers will always be with you. He was one of the best friends I ever had.

To the Juli and the West Family,

I just recently learned the sad news from a mutual friend. Jason and I served together at Friedberg (and Grafenwoehr, and Hohenfels). Jason was a great soldier. It pains me to know that America lost him.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Juli~
I think about you all the time and pray that you are doing okay. I just want you to know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Denny and I are very lucky to have had the opportunity to know both you and Jason.

Dear Dee and Doug,

Although you probably don't remember me, I knew Jason. He was an awesome person and friend. My heart goes out to you and your family. Jason did something he loved and was proud of and for that I am thankful that there are curagious people like Jason out there willing to sacrifice for the United States of America. You and Doug and the rest of the family are in my prayers.

To the family of Capt. Jason West,

While I did not know Jason, I know that he gave the ultimate sacrifice. His life. For that, I am truly grateful. It means freedom for so many here in America. And while I do not know what it is like to lose a son, a brother or a husband, I do know what it is like to have a son in harm's way. My son is defending America's freedom like Jason did. My deepest sympathy to all of you. His death is not in vain. God bless you and give you His peace that passes all understanding. "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

Dear Julie and Family,

Jason was a good friend of mine!

i´m totally shocked about what happened and i just wanted to let you know that i´ll pray for you and your family.

take good care and god bless you

Julie and West Family,



Its been over a month now and each day I think of Jason and our time together back at Slippery Rock University. I remember how impressed I was of Jason. For those who knew Jason, you know what I mean. Over time we became good friends, and he became a mentor as well. His thirst for knowledge was incredible. He always was the first to share, whether it was a thought, a beer, or a joke. He could always make me laugh, he made everyone laugh. I always lamented the fact that he graduated before me, I wish that I could have served with him. I'm sure that he was a compassionate leader. Jason lived life to the fullest, in every aspect, he put his heart into whatever he touched. I am so grateful for the time that we spent, but I just wish there was more. Thank you for everything Jason. We have been humbled. May God rest your soul, and grant your family peace in there lives.

My heartfelt sympathy to the West family in the loss of Jason. I did not know Jason, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jason my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Dear Dee, Doug and Juli

Although it's been years since I've seen Jason, I know you are very proud...he was a good man.



I will always remember him with his glasses, tufts of hair and crooked grin, on the football field or hanging out. From all I've read he is one of those people who have touched many lives...and enriched them - the "richest man in town" one who has friends.



I just heard about this yesterday--my heart aches for your loss, please know that you are all in my prayers.

Mrs. West & Family,



My deepest sympathies to each and every one of you. I am not exactly sure what to say, there are no right words for something like this, but I'd just like to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dee and Doug,

I can not express my shock and sorrow to hear of your son passing. My heart goes out to you and I will certainly keep you in my prayers through this unbelievable hard time. I am sorry this is so late, Robin C let me know, I somehow must have missed the announcement in the paper. I remember how proud you were of him, still in college back when we worked together.

Juli and family,



My husband worked with Jason on the BDE staff here in Germany and deployed with him to Iraq. Andy always spoke so highly of Jason. I can't even seem to picture him without a smile on his face...it was so contagious. My heart aches for you, Juli. You will both hold a special place in our hearts forever and Jason will never be forgotten.



May God comfort you and bring you peace. I know in my heart that there is another angel watching over his Brothers In Arms now.

Dear Dee, Doug, Juli and everyone who knew and loved Jason:



I keep trying to find the magic words that would make this loss easier to bear, but there are no such words. I have seen magic though. People from all over the world were compelled to come be together to share their loss and love of Jason. If they couldn’t make it in person, they came together on these pages. I saw Jason alive as people reached out to comfort each other, share their stories, and celebrate Jason. People that never would have met otherwise spent hours and days together because of that common bond. That’s so Jason. He was the one that was friends with everyone. He brought us all together. His light has touched us all and has multiplied. Keep in touch with his wife and family, and each other. Jason gave them and each of you this gift of himself. Whenever any of you come together, he will be there!

I am a high school classmate of Jason, and will always remember his contagious smile and uncompromised friendliness towards others.



Although I had not seen Jason in years, it is obvious from these tributes that he continued these venerable traits while also becoming an accomplished and selfless soldier.



While cloaked in sorrow, it is with the utmost respect and admiration that I thank you for your bravery and dedication to our country.



My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, family, friends, and those who served with you during this difficult time.

Dee and Dougie,

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting Jason and Dougie and the great times we had on Afton Avenue. I will always keep you and your families in my prayers. Jason's loyalty to this wonderful county can never be fully expressed through words. I know he loved his job and died doing what he loved. I know God will keep him in his arms forever. God Bless all of you!

Ms. West,



Thank you for raising such a fine young man. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for the marvelous job you have done. In these difficult times, I want you to know Jason was proud of his mother.



Jason and I were great friends and I am deeply saddened that he will no longer be with us. The strength of his personality was contagious and will never be forgotten. Jason was an amazing human being with irreplaceable characteristics.



As I stated in my eulogy, friends and family were always a top priority for Jason. It is necessary for us to remain strong and committed to each other. The social gatherings Jason enjoyed must be continued by all of us. I look forward to creating new memories with you and revisiting the lifetime of memories Jason has blessed us with.

Julie and family,



I dont know if West ever talked about me but Im MSG Howard I trained Him at Slippery Rock Rotc he was a great student and a great Lt. I was proud of him when he was commisioned and I was his first salute. Im sorry for your loss as I feel empty inside also. As all of the Lt's that I trained I considered them all my sons and daughters. If you ever need anything contact me at [email protected]

Jason was a good friend of mines and is sorely missed by all of us here in the Ready First Combat Team.



Ms. Dee and Juli,



We love you and your family and will forever keep Jason in our memory.



"READY FIRST"

The entire West family has my deepest sympathy. I remember playing soccer with Jason at the Boys & Girls club in Carnegie and then years later going to high school together. He was always a great guy. I remember talking to him about what we would do after high school and he said he planned on joining the Army and I could tell just by the way he talked, he was going to make a great soldier.

Our country was very blessed to have him serve. May God keep Jason and his family in his loving arms.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic loss. I went to High School with Jason and am truly saddened to hear this news. God Bless Jason and thank you always for serving our country.

I wish to express my sympathy to Jason`s family and friends.

Juli,

I cannot begin to describe how badly I feel for you. Losing a husband, companion and soul mate is devastating. Many admired your relationship with Jason. He has left a place in your heart that will be difficult, if not impossible, to fill.

The stories and experiences that we have shared over the years will not be forgotten. Trish and I are blessed to have you in our lives and saddened that Jason has moved on. Jason will always be remembered as a great friend.

Although Jason will be missed, he has provided us with an opportunity to develop a strong relationship with you and your always entertaining family. We look forward to continuing our friendship with all of you. We will never leave your side Juli!

I never met Jason nor do I know his family, but as a former Pittsburgher, I want to pay my respects to a fallen hero. I am so sorry for your loss and hate that such a wonderful young man has been lost. May God Bless you all and during the coming days, months and years help you find comfort from the pain you feel today.

Dee -



I would like to extend my condolences and prayers to you and your family.



May God continue to bless the troops in Iraq.



Co-Worker

I will never forget the day that I met Jason - he was a young Lt, who wandered in to my office in 2004 looking for some help, as we sat together going through his papers & making conversation, we talked about the extraordinarily hot summer we were having in Germany. I mentioned in passing that the AC in my car had gone out & needed to be recharged. About a week and a half later - this young man comes running into my office with bags from AAFES - he had happened to see AC recharger while he was in Giessen & had remembered that mine was out so he picked some up for me... remember that I had only met him ONCE before. This is the kind of man that Jason was. I had the privelege of working with him again as part of the Brigade staff and will never forget his warmth and kindness.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

Dee, Doug and Juli,

No words will ever express the grief I know that you feel. Just know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know also that we will always remember Jason in our hearts. We will never forget him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

our deepest sympathies to juli and jasons family

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.