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Jim Burns
September 1, 2011
I only knew David thru his brother-in-law, Mark Morris, as he relayed his pride of David's accomplishments in the service of our country and his pride of haveing David as his brother-in-law and friend. There are no easy words to say at a time like this, but I want Jill and Mark Morris and all of Capt. John David Hortman's family to know that I am truly saddened that you and our country have lost David in our future. I truly hope you’ve been comforted by the memories of your times with David throughout your lives.
To Captain John David Hortman, United State Army, I offer my slow hand salute. Thank you, Sir, for your service to our country.
SMSgt. James W. Burns USAF (retired).
Julie Waycaster Cooley
August 26, 2011
Brenda and Jill,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. David was such an amazing and accomplished person. I'm thankful for those years growing up in Spartanburg your family. I'm sorry I didn't make it to his service, but you are on my heart and mind with deepest sympathy.
Seana Tolbert
August 23, 2011
Rest In Peace CPT Hortman,
I will never forget our many talks in the office with your Soldiers and the S1 shop. Continue to look down on us. Your 6-6 family misses you a lot. WE LOVE YOU!
August 21, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I want to say thanks for Davids service in the military.
L Greene
August 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May CAPT. JOHN DAVID HORTMAN rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with JOHN and your family.~Thank You & GOD BLESS ~
Gilda Turner
August 21, 2011
The loss of a child is difficult in so many ways and we as parents, are not prepared for it. I will continue to keep you and the entire family in my prayers. David was an exceptional young man and touched our lives with his smile, attitude, work ethic and his service for our country.
K.D. McCurley
August 20, 2011
Thank you John for your humble service to our community and our country. You touched more lives than you will ever know.
Libby Waycaster
August 20, 2011
Dear Brenda, Jill and Family,
You have been, and will remain, in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thankful for David's service to our country as well as for so many lives he touched in such a positive way. It was an honor to have known him and to have watched him grow from a precious little boy to a wonderful young man.
Blessings and strength to you all,
Jim, Libby, Brad and Julie
Randy and Janet McCullough
August 19, 2011
Dear Rhonda,
Randy and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know that our prayers are that you and your entire family will be comforted by the good memories that you have shared with and about him, and that those will sustain you until the pain of your loss is lessened with time.
With deepest sympathy,
Pamela Moran
August 19, 2011
Rhonda,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved brother. My heart goes out to you and your family. Our prayes are with you. God Bless.
Pamela, Jeff, Brookie and Kaitlin Moran
August 18, 2011
Brenda, Donna Kay told me what happened. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. I remember John David when he was just a little boy; what a fine young man he became! My prayers go out to you and your family during this sorrowful time. Sandy Zauhar (formerly Orcutt)
Genesis Jackson
August 18, 2011
John you are truly appreciated and will be missed.
(BHS) class of 00'
ann bass
August 18, 2011
Thank you John,for your service
August 18, 2011
Brenda, To say I am sorry for your loss seems so inadequate. I can't imagine the pain you feel, but please know that many people are praying that God's comforting arms will hold you and the rest of the family tightly.
Wanda Gooden (Searcy, Arkansas)
Sandi Richardson
August 18, 2011
I did not know John, but my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I thank him for serving in our country's military.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 18, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPT. John David Hortman our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom while serving in the U.S. Army. John, no greater patriotism is shown than a soldier lay down his life in service to his country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks and you will always be remembered for your dedicated and loyal service to our great nation. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace. DUTY-HONOR-COUNTRY USMA-2004
On behalf of the 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to John’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Melissa (Powell) Dunn
August 18, 2011
Jill I am so sorry to have heard of the loss of David. May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace David <3
helen traxler
August 18, 2011
never met him,but he sounds like a man worth knowing,he served our country protecting us,may he rest in peace,my thoughts and prayers are with him family as this sad time in their lives.may GOD bless you.
Bill & Kathy Ferrell
August 17, 2011
Brenda, Jill and Ken,
One of our greatest blessings was to know David. He was an incredible young man who could touch people deep in their hearts and always bring a smile. We thank God for allowing us to have David in our lives and will pray that you can find comfort in David's memories and strength from knowing he is with his Lord.
Much Love,
Melissa Duque
August 17, 2011
Rest in peace my dear old running buddy. You are gonna be missed.
August 17, 2011
Brenda and Ken our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very trying time. I am not able to attend the service, but please know that we share your grief. Raymond & Fran Smith
Eric Brose
August 17, 2011
Brenda and Jill, my thoughts are with you. David was my best freind growing up in Cambridge and I am so happy we got to spend our childhood together at Hampshire Ct. I still have childhood pictures of all of us and it brings back great memories. I know i will miss him, but i know he is still here in our hearts.
Henryk Zaleski
August 17, 2011
Rest in peace.
Lauren Reus
August 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Dave's family and closest friends. Dave touched my life from the moment I met him, and he will be remembered forever. May we take comfort in knowing that the Lord had a plan for Dave to join Him in Heaven that day, and that He has a plan for us on Earth until we join Him and are reunited with Dave. God bless.
Hilda Hendley
August 17, 2011
I am so sorry about the loss of your son, David. He was such a wonderful man from all I have seen and read and you and your family are in my daily prayers. God appointed us a time for birth and death, we do not understand it all but one day you will see him again and it will be a glorious reunion in Heaven! To God be the Glory for all the great things He has done!!
Harold Lang
August 17, 2011
What an amazing officer, it was a privilege to have known and work with Dave. Just can’t put into words on how much respect I had for him. He will never be forgotten by me or my family.
SFC (RET) Lang
Tonia and Jon Thompson
August 17, 2011
Brenda and Jill,
We are so sorry to for your loss. The world has certainly been robbed of a great person. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. We are very grateful for David's service to our country. May God Bless you all.
Jonathan Nadler
August 17, 2011
To Dave's Family and Friends-
Steph and I are deeply saddened by this loss and count ourselves lucky to have had Dave be a part of our lives while with him in 1-10 and 6-6 at Fort Drum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miguel Gastellum
August 16, 2011
Brenda and Jill, I send my most deepest condolence for the passing of Dave. He was a great example of a man. God Bless.
Mary French
August 16, 2011
Dave you will be greatly missed by so many people who remember the many ways that you touched their lives. Sharing memories has called to mind and reawakened all of the laughter you brought our way. Your family is in our prayers and our hearts.
Nancy Kellner
August 16, 2011
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope....Jeremiah 29:11.
I Love You,
Nancy Kellner
Laura Beth Potts
August 16, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear about David, he was a wonderful and HILARIOUS man. I always enjoyed his company and I'm very sadden that I can't make it to his funeral. My prayers go out to Jill and Brenda and Heaven has a WONDERFUL man. Love Always, Laura Beth Potts
Doug Brune
August 16, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the famiy. David was a loved and valuable part of the Palmetto Boys State staff. We will miss his magnetic smile and his sense of humor. David epitomized what a hero was before and now forever more. Hortman, you always signed off your emails this way: "Taker easy". Godspeed brother, until we meet again.
Virginia Brock
August 16, 2011
Brenda and Jill. My heart goes out to you. A very special person has gone to be with his Savior. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Bell
August 16, 2011
Dear Brenda and Jill-
I was so saddened to hear about David's crash. I can only imagine your sorrow and I pray that God will give you the peace that only He can give at this time. David was such a wonderful young man...I remember going to see him in the Willie Wonka Chocolate Factory play at the Spartanburg Little Theatre. You have my deepest sympathies-
With love and fond remembrance-
Linda Bell (Slade Robbins' Mother)
Jane Wofford
August 16, 2011
Brenda, I am so very sorry for your lost. I cannot even begin to imagine the grief you are feeling. I thought when I saw his picture in the paper how proud his dad would have been of him and now they are together. God bless you and your family. I am so very sorry. Jane Wofford (John's secretary at Mettler Toldeo)
Tia McAlister
August 16, 2011
There simply are no words for a man that was a hero to his peers, community, and country. My prayers are with the family and close friends of this wonderful man.
August 16, 2011
Dear Brenda and Jill- My heart is so grieved to hear of your loss! David was such a bright spot on this earth during his young life...I remember him well when he and Slade were friends in elementary school. I remember going to see him in the Willie Wonka Chocolate Factory play at the Spartanburg Little Theater! I am praying God will give you the peace that only He can give during this time of deep sorrow.
With love and fond remembrance-
Linda Bell (Slade Robbins' Mother)
August 16, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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